Introduction

School of Science and Technology is one of the six schools of Bangladesh Open University. To create scientific and technically skilled manpower in the country is the main objective of this school. The extended activities of this school on scientific awareness, degree awarding and advance research programs for M.Phil and Ph.D are on process.

Introduction A brief description of academic programs (Formal & Non-formal)

A. Formal Program

1.Diploma in Computer Science and Application Program (DCSA)

School of Science and Technology offers Diploma in Computer Science and Application programfor the huge number of students those whom are not avail to study in conventional education system and/or whom need to further study in computer science. The aims of the DCSA program are to make computer professionals to meet the recent increasing demand in computer field. The objectives of the programs are to develop skills in-

1.Using a computer and its areas of application of Computer Programming.
2.Using computers for office automation, desktop publishing, computer networking, multimedia, webpage designing, etc.
3.Using databases and database management systems, computer aided design and associated packages, etc.
4.Analyzing digital logic, computer organization, microcomputers and their maintenance and troubleshooting, etc.
5.Computer programming and software development.

Diploma in Computer Science and Application (DCSA)

Level	Diploma
Entry Criteria	HSC or Equivalent
Semester	03
Semester duration	6 months
Class Duration	5 months
Total Credit Hour	33 hours
Duration of the program	1.5 years
Maximum Duration	5 Years
Admission Time	December
Class Begins	January
Course Fees	Tk. 800.00
Practical Fees	Tk. 350.00
Registration Fee	Tk. 100.00
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.

Courses of the DCSA Program

Course Title	Credits
Computer Basics (web including designing page)	2
Office Automation	3
Computer Programming (with C)	3
English	3
Digital Systems and Computer Organizations	3
Operating Systems	3
Microcomputers and Microprocessors	3
Database Management Systems	3
Desk-top Publishing	3
Microcomputer Troubleshooting	3
Computer Networks	3
Project Work	1
Total	33

2.B.Sc.-in-Nursing (BSN) Program:

The School of Science and Technology of Bangladesh Open University is offering a post-basic B.Sc.-in-Nursing program to upgrade the existing educational level of the diploma holder nurses in the country. The main objective of this program is to provide higher level of professional education and training to the nurses in order to increase the effectiveness of human resource in the health sector.

Program Aims

• To provide higher educational opportunities to diploma holder nurses.
• To develop clinical competence for quality assurance of nursing care services.
• To develop teaching, management and research skills and abilities.
• To provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• To improve the professional standing of the nurses in Bangladesh.

B.Sc.-in-Nursing (BSN) Program

Level	Graduation
Entry Criteria	Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery with 3 years Professional Experiences
Semester	06
Semester duration	6 months
Class Duration	5 months
Total Credit Hours	100 hours
Minimum Duration	3 years
Maximum Duration	6 Years
1st Admission Time	December
Class Begins	January
Course Fees (Each Courses)	Tk. 870.00
Registration Fee	Tk. 100.00
Re-exam fees (Per course)	Tk. 300.00
Admission guide with form	Tk. 100.00

Duration

The minimum duration of the program is three years. The students, however, have the flexibility of completing the program within six years from the date of registration.

 

Program Information

B. Sc.-in-Nursing program is a 100 credits program having 6 Semesters with 15 theoretical and 11 practical courses. This program has been launched at April 2003 at 13 tutorial centers of 13 Medical College and Hospital attached Nursing Institute of Bangladesh.

Courses included in BSN Program

Course Title	Credits
Communicative English	3
Applied Science-I	3
Practical Applied Science-I	3
Behavioral Science-I	3
English for Nurses	3
Applied Science-II	3
Practical applied Science-II	3
Nutrition and Dietetics	3
Practical Nutrition and Dietetics	3
Behavioral Science-II	3
Medical Surgical Nursing	4
Practical Medical Surgical Nursing	8
Psychiatry & Mental Health Nursing	2
Practical Psychiatry & Mental Health Nursing	2
Community Health Nursing	6
Practical Community Health Nursing	6
Maternal and Child Health Nursing	4
Practical Maternal and Child Health Nursing	8
Nursing Education	4
Practical Nursing Education	8
Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics	3
Practical Nursing Research & Statistics	3
Nursing Administration & Management	3
Practical Nursing Administration & Management	6
Project in Senior focus Elective	3
Total	100

B. Non-Formal Program

There are various non-formal programs conducted by SST, e.g, Related/Subject Computer, Environmental Science, Health and Nutrition etc. These programs have been on airing through BTV and Radio Bangladesh. So that educated, marginal educated, educationally backward and poor people of the country have awarded.

Forthcoming program of SST

1. B.Sc.(Hon)-in-computer Science & Engineering (BCSE)

The BCSE program has approved by academic council of Bangladesh Open University. The curriculum committee of BCSE program has been already designed curriculum and syllabus. This program will run from this school very soon. BCSE program consists 140 credits program having 8 (eight) semesters and duration in 4 years.

2. Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Program

The mission of Public Health is to fulfil society’s interest in assuring conditions in which people can lead a healthy quality life. Public health carries out its mission through organized, interdisciplinary efforts that addresses the physical, mental and environmental health concerns of communities and populations at risk for disease injury. The Masters in Public Health (MPH) program would be developed to fulfil the needs of today’s public health professionals. The degree provides the students with a clear understanding of the roles of the core disciplines in public health.

Programs to be offered by SST

1. B.Sc. (Hons.) in Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering

2. Diploma in Pharmacy

3. B.Sc.-in Medical Technology

4. Certificate program in Comprehensive Health Care

5. General Diploma on Medical Practice (GDMP)

 

Research Activities

Challenges in Providing Support Services to the Distant Learners of School of Science and Technology at Bangladesh Open University

Journals/Publication

1. Journal of Scientific & Technological Research Vol.2, 2011
2. Journal of Scientific & Technological Research Vol.1, 2005

 

List of Faculty members

Dr. K. M. Rezanur Rahman
Professor & Dean
Phone/Fax: 9291111, 9291101-4/333
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DR. Farida Easmin Shelley
Associate Professor (Medical Science)
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DR. Sharker Md. Numan
Associate Professor (Medical Science)
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Syeda Ifteara Khanum
Assistant Professor ( Zoology)
Phone/Fax: 9291111, 9291101-4/522
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Dr. Md. Abdul Majid Mondol(Study Leave)
Assistant Professor(Pharmacy)
Phone/Fax: 9291111, 9291101-4/335
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Mohammad Mamunur Rashid
Assistant Professor (Computer Science)
Phone/Fax:9291111, 9291101-4/336
Mobile:01716-115139
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