NUST eLearning

The course aims to provide the students with the necessary skills and associated knowledge to understand the importance of counselling and career guidance in different educational setups. The course will further equip students to explore the talents and potential of their learners, while preparing them for life in the 21st century, and strengthen students’ ability to use counselling skills in assisting learners with learning and other related problems.

CONTACT HOURS:

As per the programme timetable uploaded on the NUST website

NQF LEVEL AND CREDIT:

Level 6 with 24 credits

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course also aims at affording students time to explore different areas of personal development, apply personal development and creative thinking skills that are critical for the working environment and in their personal lives.

PRE-REQUISITES:

New Venture Development in Practice

COURSE EQUIVALENCIES:

None

 COURSE DELIVERY METHODS:

 The course will be facilitated using a hybrid or blended learning approach incorporating the use of digital technologies such as MyNUST eLearning platform and Microsoft Teams. The course will be facilitated through the following learning activities:

·         Lectures in which students are expected to take notes

·         Reading assignments

·         Participation in class/group discussions

·         Individual or group class presentations

·         Tutorials

·         Take-home assignments and tests

 The following communication tools could be used in this course:

 My NUST   e-learning   platform,  Email,   MS TEAMS Discussion   Board,   Scheduled   Chats,   Unscheduled chats, Teleconference calls, Online content, WhatsApp groups, etc.

Course Format:

240 hours

Contact hours: 60 hours, Directed self-learning: 60 hours, Self-Directed Learning: 100, Assessment: 20 hours

 EFFECTIVE DATE:

15^th February 2024

This course aims to give students a broader understanding of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) issues and challenges facing the world today. It will place special emphasis on the information and communication technological areas affecting critical infrastructure organizations and nations.

This course will focus on the protection of the Critical Information Infrastructure (CIIP) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). It covers key concepts of CIIP, protective information security, Defence-in-Depth Strategy, National and International Support System of CIIP and ICS, threats management and cybercrimes eco-systems.