The Kisumu National Polytechnic - Computer Studies Mathematics

The department of Computer Studies and Mathematics has been mandated to effectively conceive, develop, implement, utilize and manage appropriate information communication technology solution systems in order to provide integrated quality services to Kisumu Polytechnic in line with vision, mission, core values and objectives besides offering teaching and learning services.

Objectives

To offer suitable approved and diversified curriculum in accordance to guidelines issued from the Polytechnic Academic Board.
Train end-user on computer literacy and offer end-user computing support.
To offer technical advice and consultancy on acquisition of ICT resources.
Planning, implementation and development of ICT infrastructure.

Currently the department offers the following teaching programs to the trainees.

Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Computer Studies
Diploma Information Communication Technology
Certificate in Information Technology
Computer Applications to Engineering Diploma Students
Mathematics to other Departments
Management Information Systems to Business Diploma Students
IVQ CITY & GUILDS Diploma in Information Technology
Computer Application Packages.

Career Opportunities

Every year graduates of our diploma and certificate programmes find employment in various government departments, parastatals, disciplines forces like the armed forces and police, NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, private sector. Many others opt for self employment in most parts of the country as

Programmers
System Analysts
System Administrators
Computer Technicians
Tutors and Teachers
Network Administrators
Web Designers etc

HOD Mathematics and Computer Science Department

Mr. Gilbert Dwasi

Our Courses

Part time courses
COURSE	Craft Certificate in Information and Communication Technology
TKNP CODE	ICT 110	KNEC CODE	1920

MODULE I	Sep Admission	Jan Admission	CODE	UNIT
TERM I	Sep – Nov	Jan – March	101	Introduction to ICT and Ethics
TERM II	Jan – March	May – July	102	Computer Applications
TERM III	May – July	Sep – Nov	103	Basic Electronics
			104	Mathematics
			105	Communication Skills
			106	Operating Systems
			107	Business Plan

MODULE II	Sep Admission	Jan Admission	CODE	UNIT
TERM I	Industrial Attachment	Industrial Attachment	121	Computer Applications II
TERM II	January – March	May – July	122	PC Maintenance & Repair
TERM III	May – July	Sep – Nov	123	Structured Programming
			127	Trade Project

Full time courses
COURSE NAME	DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER STUDIES
TKNP CODE	DCS 210	KNEC CODE	2205
MODULE I	Sep Admission	Jan Admission	CODE	UNIT
TERM I	Sep – Nov	Jan – Mar	101	Mathematics
TERM II	Jan – April	May- August	102	Applied Science
TERM III	May- July	Sep – Dec	103	Social Studies
			104	Communication Skills
			105	Computer Applications
			106	Enterpreneurship Education
			107	Electronics
			108	Computer Programming
			109	Information Systems

MODULE II	Sep Admission	Jan Admission	CODE	UNIT
			201	Mathematics
TERM I	January – March	May – July	202	Computer Applications II
TERM II	May – July	September – November	203	Entrepreneurship Education
TERM III	Industrial Attachment	Industrial Attachment	204	Computer Programming
			205	Information Systems
			206	Digital Electronics
			207	Systems Analysis and Design

MODULE I	Sep Admission	Jan Admission	CODE	UNIT
TERM I	January – March	May – July	301	Systems Analysis and Design
TERM II	May – July	Sep – Nov	302	Data Communications
TERM III	Sep – Nov		303	Micro Processor Systems
			304	Quantitative Techniques
			305	Computer Applications
			306	Industrial Organization and Management
			307	Project

Our Staff

	Name	Qualifications	Specialization	Responsibilities
1	Gilbert Dwasi	Bachelors – B. Sc (Computer Science), UoN Masters – M. Sc (ICT), MMU Doctorate – PhD (IT Security), Kisii University, ongoing.	Systems Development and Programming	HoD Maths and Computers Lecturing, exam setting and marking
2	Rajoro Maurice Oliech	Bachelors – B. Sc & Ed (Mathematics and Computer Science), Bugema University, Uganda.	Teaching Math and Computer studies at Ng’iya Girls, Siaya County	Deputy HoD Lecturer
3	Christopher Odhiambo Othina	Bachelors – B. Ed (Science), Egerton University	Lecturer for 15 years	Lecturer
4	Obiero Fellystas	Bachelors – B. Sc (Computer Engineering), KU PGD – Diploma (Education), UoN Masters – M. Sc (Security and Audit)		Lecturer
5	Fred Juma	Bachelors – B.IT, Nkumba University, Uganda. Masters – M. Sc (IT security and Auditing), JOOUST	Worked with ENHAS at Entebbe Airport (Goods handling department) Lecturer for 6 years	Lecturer
6	Kipkoech Patrick	Bachelors – B. Ed (Technology), UoN	Taught mathematics and computer studies at Meteitei Boys ICT tutor at African Institute, Kisumu Campus	Lecturer in ICT
7	Nehemiah Owuor	Bachelors – B. Sc (IT) JKUAT Masters – M. Sc (OSH), JKUAT, ongoing.	IT hardware and software support Electrical and electrical systems installment and support IT project development and implementation	ICT Lecturer
8	Gilbert Owuor Ogala	Vocational – Diploma (Monitoring and Evaluation), KIM Diploma (Biostatistics and Research methodology), Global Institute of Biomedical Sciences, India. Bachelors – B. Ed (Math, Economics), Moi University Masters – M. Sc (Applied Mathematics), Maseno University	Lecturing Research Data Analyst and Consultant M&E Consultant	Principal Lecturer in Applied Mathematics