School of Science and Technology (SST) Bangladesh Open University DCSA BSN BCSE MPH Cource Duration Exams Results.

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 primary objective of this school. The extended activities of this school on scientific awareness, degree awarding and advanced research programs for M.Phil and Ph.D. are in 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 program for the vast number of students those who do not avail to study in the conventional education system and who need to study further in computer science. The aims of the DCSA program are to make computer professionals to meet the new increasing demand in the field of equipment. 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, web page 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
Length 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 guides with form	Tk. 100.00

DCSA program is a 33 credits program having 3 Semesters with 11 courses and one Project. This program launched in 1998 and at 09 cultural centers of Public University/Institutions.

Courses of the DCSA Program

Course Title	Credits
Computer Basics (the 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
Desktop 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 a higher level of professional education and training to the nurses to increase the effectiveness of human resource in the health sector.

Program Aims

To provide higher educational opportunities for 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 three 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 Course)	Tk. 870.00
Registration Fee	Tk. 100.00
Re-exam fees (Per course)	Tk. 300.00
Access guides with form	Tk. 100.00

Duration

The minimum length 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. The sc.-in-nursing program is a 100 credits program having 6 Semesters with 15 theoretical and 11 practical courses. This program has been launched in 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 learned, 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 the 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 fulfill 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 address 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 fulfill 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

E-mail: kreza@bou.edu.bd 

E-mail:  drkmrezanur@yahoo.com 

DR. Farida Yasmin Shelley 

Associate Professor (Medical Science)

Phone/Fax: 9291111, 9291101-4/339(off).9660027 ( Res)

E-mail: farida@bou.edu.bd 

DR. Sharker Md. Numan 

Associate Professor (Medical Science)

Phone/Fax:9291111, 9291101-4/417(off).9006141 ( Res)

Mobile: 0172-7210110

E-mail: numan@bou.edu.bd

E-mail: sharkermd_numan@yahoo.com

Syeda Ifteara Khanum 

Assistant Professor ( Zoology) 

Phone/Fax: 9291111, 9291101-4/522

E-mail: hena@bou.edu.bd

Dr. Md. Abdul Majid Mondol(Study Leave)

Assistant Professor(Pharmacy) 

Phone/Fax: 9291111, 9291101-4/335

E-mail: amojid@bou.edu.bd

Mohammad Mamunur Rashid

Assistant Professor (Computer Science and Engineering) 

Phone/Fax:9291111, 9291101-4/336

Mobile:01716-115139

E-mail: mamunbou@gmail.com

Saria Islam

Lecturer (Computer Science and Engineering) 

Phone/Fax:9291111, 9291101-4/335

Mobile:01717-24676

E-mail: saria_islam@bou.edu.bd

A. S. M Mahmudul Hasan

Lecturer (Computer Science and Engineering) 

Phone/Fax:9291111, 9291101-4/339

Mobile:01717-499984

E-mail: mahmudul_hasan@bou.edu.bd

Source: Bangladesh Open University (http://www.bou.edu.bd/index.php/schools/school-of-science-and-technology-sst)