School of Science and Technology offers a Diploma in Computer Science and Application program for the large number of students who do not avail to study in the conventional education system and who need to further study in computer science. The DCSA program aims to make computer professionals meet the recent increasing demand in the computer field.
The objectives of the program are to develop skills in:
- Usage of computer application.
- Computer programming as well as software development.
- Office automation, desktop publishing, computer networking, multimedia, webpage designing, etc.
- Databases and database management systems, computer-aided design and associated packages, etc.
- Analyzing digital logic, computer organization, microcomputers, and their maintenance and troubleshooting, etc.
| Level | Graduation |
|---|---|
| Entry Criteria | HSC or Equivalent |
| Semester | 03 |
| Semester Duration | 6 months |
| Class Duration | 5 months |
| Total Credit Hours | 35 hours |
| Minimum Duration | 1.5 years |
| Maximum Duration | 5 years |
| Admission Time | December |
| Class Begins | January |
| Course Fees (Each Cources) | TK. 800.00 |
| Practical Fees | Tk. 350.00 |
| Re-exam fees (Per course) | Tk. 200.00 |
| Admission guide with form | Tk. 100.00 |
DCSA program is a 33 credits program having 3 Semesters with 11 courses and one Project. This program has been launched in 1998 and at 09 tutorial centers of Public University/Institutions.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Computer Basics (including designing web page) | 2 |
| Office Automation and MS Office | 3 |
| Computer Programming (with C) | 3 |
| Visual Programming | 3 |
| Digital Systems and Computer Organizations | 3 |
| Operating Systems | 3 |
| Internet Technology and Web Designing | 3 |
| Database Management System | 3 |
| Graphics Design | 3 |
| Microcomputer Troubleshooting | 3 |
| Computer Networks | 3 |
| Project Work | 3 |
| Total | 35 |
Candidates for the program will be selected after proper scrutiny of the application form along with the educational certificates and other relevant documents. Regarding admission, BOU’s decision will be considered as final. Selected candidates are to get them admitted to the program within the stipulated time by paying necessary fees to the entitled Bank or mobile banking prescribed by the local RC.
Selection Criteria
1. Degree
Learners will be selected on the basis of points calculated as follows–
| Degree | Point
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| Higher Degree (Undergraduate/ Postgraduate) | 1 Point |
| Degree | GPA 3 & above | Below GPA 3 & upto GPA 2.5 | Below GPA 2.5 |
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| SSC | 5 | 3 | X |
| HSC | 5 | 3 | X |
2. Age
For every 10 years of age of the learner, 1 (One) extra point will be added.
Examination
At the end of a semester, learners will have to appear at the examination for evaluation. Examination consists of theory and practical. Evaluation will be made by the sum of marks obtained in theory, practical and TMA of a course (please see evaluation).
Attention!
- You will be promoted to the next semester and allowed to register if you appear at least one of the examinations mentioned for a semester. But for awarding the degree of diploma you have to complete all the courses successfully.
- BOU authority does not consider prayer of changing examination center.
- Learners who pass the theoretical part of a course but do not pass the practical one or do not appear at the practical examination or vice versa, will be considered as fail. In that case, students have to reappear at both the theoretical and the practical examinations of that course in order to pass.
Types of Questions
All questions will consist of MCQ and essay type (short and analytical). A model exercise is given in the last section of the lesson for each course. The marks and time distributions are as follows –
| Type | Marks | Time | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ | 20 | 20 m | 40 |
| Essay type | 50 | 2;40 h | Short: 8 out of 10 Analytical: 5 out of 8 |
| Practical | 20 | 30 m (for each course) | To be informed |
| TMA (for each courses) | 10 | – | To be informed |
Distribution of Practical Marks
| Experiment | 10 marks |
| Record book | 5 marks |
| Viva Voice | 5 marks |
Evaluation of Project
Total Marks 100 Pass Marks 50 (50%)
Distribution of Marks
| (a) Real life Project report | 80 marks |
| (b) Viva Voice | 20 marks |
| Total | 100 marks |
Evaluation Procedure
Each course will be evaluated through written test (70%), Practical (20%) and TMA (Tutor’s Mark Assignment 10%). The pass marks for the practical examinations will be 10 (50% out of the total practical marks). To successfully complete a course learner must obtain a total of 40 (40% of the total marks) marks out of 100 including TMA, written test and practical examination. The results will be given in accordance with BOU’s existing rules of Grade Point Average.
For more information:
- Md.Moshiur Rahman
- Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering
- School of Science and Technology
- Bangladesh Open University
- Board Bazar, Gazipur-1705.
- E-mail: moshiurbou@gmail.com
- Phone: 09666730730 Ex.845, 01748987282 (cell).
Dean Office
School of Science and Technology (SST)Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur-1705.
Phone : 9291111 (Direct), 09666730730 Ex.685
Fax : 880-2-9291111
E-mail :deansst2017@gmail.com
