Welcome to the Department of Computer Science

You are welcome to the Department of Computer Science in the School of Computing and Information Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. The department offers a wide range of innovative and challenging programmes intended to produce graduates with balanced knowledge of theory and practice to meet the need for skilled computer professionals for national development. Some of our objectives include the following:

  • Provision of a broad-based training in Computer Science with due regard to moral and ethical obligations.
  • Provision of a conduce environment for proficiency in effective communication, teamwork skills, out-of-the-box thinking and innovation in the development of computer systems, and applications.

The department of Computer Science offers both undergraduate and post-graduate programmes; Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Post Graduate Diploma (PGD), Masters (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The B.Tech curriculum has been revised to include trending topics such as Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Networking, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), etc.

The postgraduate programs produce experts with a deeper knowledge in the following areas of specialization:

  1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  2. Big data and Analytics
  3. Cybersecurity
  4. Distributed, Net-centric and Virtual Computing
  5. Software Engineering and Social Networking
  6. Smart and embedded systems
  7. Hardware and Mechatronic systems
  8. Robotic and Intelligent Systems

    The seasoned and dedicated staff of Computer Science Department collaborate extensively with all other departments within the University, with other universities and with the industry to ensure the department is up to date with teaching and research.

Meet Our TeamComputer Science Staff Profile

Mrs Theodora U. Onwuama

Assistant Lecturer

Mrs Francisca O. Nwokoma

Assistant Lecturer

Dr Mrs Chinwe G. Onukwugha

Assistant Lecturer

Dr Mrs Chioma E. Nwokorie

Senior Lecturer (Ag. Head)

Dr Fabian O. Uzoh

Senior Lecturer

Mr Iheanunike J. Eke

Lecturer I

Udochukwu C. Enwerem

Lecturer II

Mr Agbaeze Ejem

Assistant Lecturer

Dr Juliet N. Odii

Senior Lecturer

Barr. Stanley A. Okolie

Assistant Lecturer

Jacinta C. Odirichukwu

Lecturer I

Stanley O. Diala

Lecturer II

Undergraduate Courses

100 Level

1st Semester  
CourseCodeUnit
BIOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE IBIO 101/103
GENERAL CHEMISTRY ICHM 101
WORKSHOP PRACTICE IENG 101
ENGINEERING DRAWINGENG 103
USE OF ENGLISH IGST 101
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS IMTH 101
GENERAL PHYSICS IPHY 101
INTRODUCTION TO FRENCHFRN 101
INTRODUCTION TO IGBO GRAMMARIGB 101
2nd Semester
CourseCodeUnit
GENERAL CHEMISTRY IICHM 102
WORKSHOP PRACTICE IIENG 102
ENGINEERING DRAWING IIENG 104
USE OF ENGLISH IIGST 102
SOCIAL SCIENCE IGST 108
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETYGST 110
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS IIMTH 102
GENERAL PHYSICS IIPHY 102

200 Level

1st Semester

2nd Semester

300 Level

1st Semester

2nd Semester

400 Level

1st Semester

2nd Semester

500 Level

1st Semester

2nd Semester

Dr. Mrs. E. C. Nwokorie

Ag. Head, Computer Science Department.