INTRODUCTION

Computer Science is presently the fastest-developing discipline in this age. In developed and developing countries, the computer is used in every aspect of life such as in industry, business, government and home - entertainment. In many countries, computers have become vital parts of the structure of many public and privately owned enterprises and are very useful in controlling operations and at the same time producing information of value for planning and operational purposes. So far, no industrialized nation has been able to make it without the use of computer. New trends in the evolutionary cycle of development call for a sustained effort at adapting the computer in a manner that best serves societal needs. The Ebonyi State University in recognition of this challenge created the department of Computer Science to lead the way in this all-important field.

PHILOSOPHY

Computer Science Department desires to train mission-oriented computer science experts who will upon graduation, become competent professionals able to relate their studies to practical real-life situations. This has to be so since the computer has become a potent force in our society and therefore requires responsible people with clear understanding of what constitute correct and gainful computer applications. The content courses described in this academic curriculum reflect both the core and compulsory courses recommended in the NUC Approved Minimum Standards and those other courses which the Department considers relevant and essentials at this stage for the achievement of her set objectives. The faculty common courses are described in the curriculum of the department offering the courses. For example, MAT 101 - Elementary Mathematics 1 which is common to the entire department in the Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences is described in the academic curriculum of the Department of Mathematics / Statistics. This academic curriculum may be reviewed from time to time, to reflect the University and Department goals, objectives, and philosophy, and the growth in the ICT industry in order to meet the needs of the society.

OBJECTIVES
The major objective here may be summarised as follows:

1. To develop competent people who will take part in the continuing development of the computer technology.
2. To contribute in meeting the increasing demands for acquisition of Information and Computer Technology (ICT) know how.
3. To train people who can readily be self-employed as well be employers of labour.
4. To produce responsible graduates who satisfies both the NUC requirements and the society expectations of a computer professional.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Graduates of this Department are marketable. They can be employed in industries, Banks, Government ministries and parastatals, Educational institutions and private' companies. They can be self-employed by setting up their own computer outfits. In fact, they can be employed wherever computers are in use.