Foundation Polytechnic

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER HARDWARE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The department offers the following programmes:
(i) National Innovation Diploma (NID) in Computer Hardware Engineering Technology,
(ii) Cetifcae in Computer Repairs and Maintenance,
(iii) Certificate in VSAT Installation, and CCTV Design & Installation.

Objectives of the programme:
A product of National Diploma programme in Computer Hardware Engineering Technology should be able to:
(i) Operate and maintain basic Operating Systems (DOS & Windows}
(ii) Understand the computer environment and acquire the skills needed to identify and optimize memory and computer configuration.
(iii) Start and manage computer-based businesses
(iv) Carry out routine (preventive) maintenance of Computer systems
(v) Be able to assemble and install micro computers. 
(vi) Partition and format disks and load files 
(vii) Install window NT\200x in a multi-boot configuration. 
(viii) Install and uninstall software
(ix) Detect technical faults in a Micro Computer 
(x) Setup and troubleshoot basic Network in LAN

Entry Qualifications:
The entry qualifications into National Diploma (ND) in Computer Hardware Engineering Technology programme include any of the following:-

(a) Five (5) credit level passes in GCE “O” level or Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) at not more than two sittings. The five subjects must include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English language and any other one from Metal works, Technical Drawing, Basic Electronics, Biology or Agricultural Science, Geography, and Further  Mathematics. 
(b) National Vocational Certificate (NVC, Final) or National Technical Certificate {NTC} with credit passes in the trade modules and five academic subjects relevant to the programme and at least a pass in English language.

Course Specifications:
Year I Semester I

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	CU	CH	Pre
1	CSK 501	Communication Skills I	2	-	-	2	2
2	MAT 112	Logic and Linear Algebra	2	-	-	2	2
3	CHT 101	Basic Electricity	2	-	2	4	4
4	CHT 111	Operating System	2	-	4	6	6
5	CHT 112	Computer Workshop & Practice I	2	-	4	6	6
6	CHT 113	Basic Electronics	2	-	4	6	6
	TOTAL		12		14	26	26

Year I Semester II

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	CU	CH	Pre
1	CSK 502	Communication Skills II	2	-	-	2	2
2	MAT 232	Calculus	2	-	-	2	2
3	EDP 111	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	2	-	-	2	2
4	CHT 121	Digital Electronics	2	-	4	6	6
5	CHT 122	System Architecture I	2	-	4	6	6
6	CHT 123	Introduction to Micro Computer & Application Packages	2	-	2	4	4
	TOTAL		12		10	22	22

Year II Semester I

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	CU	CH	Pre
1	CHT 211	PC Assembly & Upgrading	2	-	4	6	6
2	CHT 212	System Architecture II	2	-	4	6	6
3	CHT 213	Computer Workshop Practice II	2	-	4	6	6
4	CHT 214	Basic Networking	2	-	4	6	6
	TOTAL		8		16	24	24

Year II Semester II

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	CU	CH	Pre
1	CHT 225	Consumer Electronics	2	-	4	6	6
2	CHT 221	Troubleshooting & Repairs	2	-	4	6	6
3	CHT 222	Software Installation & Upgrading	2	-	4	6	6
4	EDP 223	Practice of Entrepreneurship	2	-	-	2	2
5	CHT 224	Project	-	-	6	6	6
	TOTAL		8		18	26	26

Key: L       -       Lecture Hours
         T     -       Tutorials
         P     -       Practical
         CU   -       Course Unit
         CH   -       Course Hours (Weight & GPA)