Mr P. Chaka Acting Chairperson
Introduction
The Department of Computer Science was established under the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science. The first group graduated in September 2007. Since then , curriculum had contentiously been reviewed to meet the ever changing job market demands.
The Department of Computer Science is situated at the Astra Campus
Vision
The Department of Computer Science seeks to provide students with a strong foundation for graduate study in Computer Science. Students will gain the requisite theoretically, technically and practical knowledge for a computer-related career. The curriculum is designed for students who seek employment in business or industry after graduation.
Mission
In our view we are aiming at scientific “Self Reliance” and Scientific Competitiveness” which is a hybrid of inward looking and global approach. Computer science students will enjoy a highly versatile course of study that will prepare them ultimately for a number of high technology careers in the field of Computers
Undergraduate Programme on Offer
PUBLICATIONS FROM 2017 to 2021
- Sakala, L.C. and Chigona, W., 2019. How lecturers neutralize resistance to the implementation of learning management systems in higher education. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, pp.1-24.
- Ndumiyana, D., Magomelo, M. and Sakala, L., 2013. Spam detection using a neural network classifier.
- Sakala, L. and Chigona, W., 2017. Lecturer resistance during ICTs implementation in higher education in Zimbabwe: Forms and triggers. In Proceedings of the South African institute of computer scientists and information technologists (pp. 1-10).
- Sakala, L.C., 2019. Resistance to the implementation of learning management systems by lecturers in higher education in a developing country context.
- Mavhemwa, P.M. and Nyangani, I., 2018. Uniform spatial subdivision to improve Boids Algorithm in a gaming environment. International Journal for Advance Research and Development, 3(10), pp.49-57.
- Mavhemwa, P., Jekanyika, A. and Magomelo, M., 2017. An Investigation into whether access to quality education can be better met with the use of e-learning, analysing rural and urban schools. A Case of Zimbabwe.
- Matyokurehwa, K., Rudhumbu, N., Gombiro, C. and Mlambo, C.,2019. Cybersecurity awareness in Zimbabwean universities: Perspectives from the students. Security and Privacy.
- Gombiro, C., Jantjies, M. and Mavetera, N., 2015. A conceptual framework for detecting financial crime in mobile money transactions. Journal of Governance and Regulation, 4(4), pp.727-734.
- Gombiro, C Sivakumar, S., Venkataraman, S. ., 2015. A user-intelligent adaptive learning model for learning management system using data mining and artificial intelligence. International Journal for Innovative Research in Science and Technology, 1(10), pp.78-81.
- Chaka, P., Kaufa, P. and Chikwiriro, H., 2017. An evaluation into the implementation of Mobile Learning Models in Zimbabwe’s Polytechnics. A case of Zimbabwe’s Southern region. International Journal, 6(5).
- Ndumiyana, D. and Mukabeta, T., 2017. Behaviour-based malware classification on mobile phones using support vector machines.
- Muyambo, P., 2018. An Investigation on the Use of LBPH Algorithm for Face Recognition to Find Missing People in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT).
Departmental Staff
- Mr. Pharaoh Chaka – Chairperson
- Dr. Lucy Charity Sakala (Lecturer)
- Mr. Prudence Mavhemwa (Lecturer)
- Mr. Hilton Chikwiriro (Lecturer)
- Mr. Obert Muzurura (Lecturer)
- Mr. David Ndumiyana(Lecturer)
- Mr. Collin Zano (Lecturer)
- Mr. Munyaradzi Magomelo (Lecturer)
- Mr. Jeremiah Musariwa (Lecturer)
- Mr. Munashe Taredzera (Lecturer)
- Mr. Willie Matombo (Lecturer)
- Mr. Takunda Chademana (Technician) Dip Computer Science
- Ms Sophia Musadaire (Secretary)