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The College of Technology (COT) of the University of Buea was created as a constituent component of the university by Decree No. 93\/034 of 19 January 1993 and admitted the first batch of students in September 2010.<\/p>\n

Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n

The COT aims to be a benchmark technological institution not only by offering nationally and regionally recognized full-time and part-time educational programmes across a spectrum of engineering disciplines using traditional and leading edge teaching technologies and methods but also by pioneering innovative programmes, whose graduates will respond to the critical national and sub-regional development needs and compete successfully in the global job market.<\/p>\n

Motto: Train Locally, Qualify Globally<\/p>\n

Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n

In fulfillment of its vision, COT will produce highly competent senior level technicians in critical engineering fields imbued with the skills to be immediately productive on the job or capable of sustainable self-employment.<\/p>\n

To achieve its mission, the COT will undertake to fulfill the following objectives:<\/p>\n

i. Provide basic and specialized education in a learner-centred environment, which will enable\u00a0\u00a0 life-long learning;
\nii. Emphasize hands-on training so that graduates are immediately effective in the job;
\niii. Create enduring relations with industry for internships and continuous
\ndialogue on academic programmes and with professionals for supervision of students during internships;
\niv. Create opportunities for professionals to present problems and the solutions they provided,\u00a0\u00a0 emphasizing the engineering\/scientific content, teamwork, and leadership skills;
\nv. Provide extended continuing education and skills conversion to working professionals and to graduates of general disciplines;
\nvi. Encourage research not only for the creation of new knowledge but also for application to the solution of practical problems of industry;
\nvii. Provide training in professional domains to graduates of faculties in order to improve on their (self) employment potentials;<\/p>\n

Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upon graduation from the COT, students will<\/p>\n

\u2022 Possess in depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills of a chosen technical domain;
\n\u2022 Be able to transform acquired skills and knowledge to problem-solving capability on the job;
\n\u2022 Be flexible to function effectively in different types of work environments;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Function effectively as a member of a work team;
\n\u2022 Possess effective oral and written communication skills;
\n\u2022 Have acquired fluency in information and communications technologies for use in personal,\u00a0\u00a0 professional, and societal development;
\n\u2022 Be imbued with a healthy respect for the environment; and
\n\u2022 Understand the consequences of engineering and technology on society.<\/p>\n

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department of Computer Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n

OPTION :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE<\/p>\n

QUALIFICATION OFFERED:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
\nB.Tech. Computer Engineering with option in Computer Networks and systems maintenance<\/em><\/p>\n

DURATION OF STUDIES:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 Years<\/p>\n

OBJECTIVES OF DEGREE PROGRAMME<\/strong>
\nThe Department seeks to provide quality instruction at undergraduate level. It also encourages hands-on, which would enable its graduates to be able to harness forces and exploit resources so that they can be instruments for development. In this respect, the undergraduate courses lay emphasis on the teaching of basic Engineering principles and on the applications of various Engineering concepts, enhanced by practical sessions.
\nThe department also offers a professional Higher National Diploma (HND) programme in two years. The specific objectives for the Computer Networks and system maintenance are:
\n– To produce graduates who are well-educated in the fundamental concepts of Computer Networks\u00a0 and systems maintenance;
\n– To produce graduates who are capable of continuing their professional development throughout their career by combining theory with its application in Computer Engineering practice;
\n– To build human resource capacity in the Computer Network and system maintenance discipline in both the public and private sectors to students who wish to become proficient in developing Computer networks in a variety of platforms using a methodical approach;<\/p>\n

SKILLS TO BE ACQUIRED<\/strong>
\nAt the end of the programme, the following skills should be acquired:
\n– Ability to understand sophisticated techniques in PC repair, including external I\/O devices, printers, mobile computing devices, purchasing and building PCs, troubleshooting, support, virus protection, data protection, and recovery.repair and maintenance.
\n– Ability to understand how computers communicate with each other, how computers are grouped together to form networks, networking concepts and issues that are key to the successful implementation of computer networks, and the different networking implementation strategies and technologies currently available.<\/p>\n

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong>
\nThe students will have opportunities in the following areas;
\n– As a technical staff in industries related to Computer networking and systems maintenance.
\n– As a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a small and medium sized company
\n– As a teacher in secondary school for Computer Networks and System Maintenance both in O level and A level.<\/p>\n

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>
\nIn addition to the general university requirements candidates must obtain a minimum
\nof grade D at the Advanced level in Physics and Mathematics. Candidates with
\nBaccalaureate Technical in Electrical Technology are also admitted.<\/p>\n

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>
\nB.Tech. in Computer Engineering<\/p>\n

SPECIAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>
\nIn order to be awarded the degree of B.Tech. in Computer Engineering a total of 180 credits is required.<\/p>\n

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department of Computer Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n

OPTION :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
\nQUALIFICATION OFFERED :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
\nB.Tech. Computer Engineering with option in Software Engineering<\/em><\/p>\n

DURATION OF STUDIES:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 Years<\/p>\n

OBJECTIVES OF DEGREE PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Department seeks to provide quality instruction at undergraduate level. It also encourages hands-on, which would enable its graduates to be able to harness forces and exploit resources so that they can be instruments for development. In this respect, the undergraduate courses lay emphasis on the teaching of basic Engineering principles and on the applications of various Engineering concepts, enhanced by practical sessions.
\nThe department also offers a professional Higher National Diploma (HND) programme in two years.
\nThe specific objectives for the Software Engineering are:
\n– To produce graduates who are well-educated in the fundamental concepts of Software Engineering;
\n– To produce graduates who are capable of continuing their professional development throughout their career by combining theory with its application in Computer Engineering practice;
\n– To build human resource capacity in the Software Engineering discipline in both the public and private sectors to students who wish to become proficient in Software development in a variety of platforms using a methodical approach;<\/p>\n

SKILLS TO BE ACQUIRED<\/strong>
\nAt the end of the programme, the following skills should be acquired:
\n– Ability to understand sophisticated techniques in system analysis and design
\n– Ability to have a sound understanding of computer science;
\n– Ability to understand current programming languages, such as Visual Basic, Java
\nand C\/C++;
\n– Ability to understand the methodology of software systems engineering and
\nSoftware development in modern environments.<\/p>\n

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong>
\nThe students will have opportunities in the following areas.
\n– As a technical staff in industries related to Software Engineering. These areas may include software developer, software programmer, application developer, Web application developer, software engineer, software applications analyst, Web applications analyst, Web applications specialist and software applications specialist.
\n– As a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a small and medium sized company<\/p>\n

– As a teacher in secondary school for Software Engineering and ICT both in O level and A level<\/p>\n

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>
\nIn addition to the general university requirements candidates must obtain a minimum of grade D at the Advanced level in Physics and Mathematics. Candidates with Baccalaureate Technical in Electrical Technology are also admitted.<\/p>\n

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

B.Tech. in Computer Engineering<\/p>\n

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qualification Offered:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bachelor of Technology<\/p>\n

OPTION: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Electrical Technology
\nDuration of Studies:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 Years<\/p>\n

OBJECTIVES OF DEGREE PROGRAMME:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The objectives of the B.Tech in Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme
\nwith option in electrical technology are:
\n– To produce graduates who are well-educated in the fundamental concepts of power systems and engineering;
\n– To produce graduates who are capable of continuing their professional development throughout their career by combining theory with its application in Electrical and Electronic Engineering practice;
\n– To build human resource capacity in the electrical technology discipline in both the public and private sectors to students who wish to become proficient in developing traditional and renewable energy systems using a methodical approach;
\n– To produce graduates with good communication skills capable of functioning responsibly in diverse environments and able to work in teams;
\n– To produce graduates who are innovative and are capable of creating jobs.<\/p>\n

SKILLS TO BE ACQUIRED<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the programme, the following skills should be acquired:
\n– Ability to understand sophisticated techniques in PC repair, including external I\/O devices, printers, mobile computing devices, purchasing and building PCs, troubleshooting, support, virus protection, data protection, and recovery.repair and maintenance.
\n– Ability to understand how computers communicate with each other, how computers are grouped together to form networks, networking concepts and issues that are key to the successful implementation of computer networks, and the different networking implementation strategies and technologies currently available.<\/p>\n

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n