Faculty of Science Short Courses

Faculty of Science Short Courses

FACULTY OF SCIENCE INNOVATION CENTRE

Enrolment is in progress for the following FASIC SHORT COURSES. For More Information on each course click on the Course name. The course fees will cover tuition, instruction materials and refreshments. Where lectures are offered during the week, provision can be made for weekend classes.

Department of Computer Science

Tel. (04) 333 677 / 303211 ext. 15081, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1. Certificate in Information and Communication Technology (14 January 2017 – 30 June 2017 every Saturday and Sunday) – Computer Foundation, Data Communication and Networking I, Database Admin, Advanced Data Networking II, PC Maintenance and Repair, Web Development and Linux Admin. US$ 550.
2. Oracle Database Design and Database Programming with SQL Certificate (14 January 2017 – end of March 2017 every Saturday). US$500.

Department of Mathematics

Tel. (04) 303211 ext. 15118/4/5 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1. Certificate in Methods in Utility Supply Networks (30 January 2017 – 2 February - Application of networks to utility distribution at a level that allows robust and optimal distribution schemes. US$400.
2. Financial Mathematics (23 – 25 January 2017)- Find out how to improve revenue generation and the efficiency of your business. US$400.
3. Info-security and Data Management (14 – 22 January 2017) - Learn to guard your data and information, both in storage, and in transit. US$500.
4. Mathematical Methods in Corruption Management (27 – 29 January 2017) – Learn how to detect, manage and combat corruption in your organization. US$500.

Department of Physics

Tel. +263 772 416 497 / (04) 303211 ext. 15003 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1. Cell Phone Technology (4 February – 26 March 2017 - 8 weeks, weekends only) Introduction to cell phone technology & troubleshooting; General cell phone and smart phone basics & repairs; Hardware (functions and related faults of audio, ICs, mic amp); mother boards for practicals; Software (flashing, unlocking). $400.

Department of Statistics

Tel. +263 739 887 392 /  (04) 303211 ext. 15058 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1. Data Management and Analysis using Excel (16 - 20 January 2017) – Improve your data management and analysis skills. US$350.
2. Data Management and Analysis Using SPSS (23 - 27 January 2017) - Improve your data management and analysis skills. US$350.
3. Data Management and Analysis Using CSPro (30 January 2017 – 03 February 2017) - Improve your data management and analysis skills. US$350.
4. Data Management and Analysis Using STATA (6 – 19 February 2017) -  Improve your data management and analysis skills. US$400.

Department of Geography and Environmental Science

Tel. 0783 383 690 / (4) 303211 ext. 13111 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1. Mobile GIS: Android Application Development (16 - 20 January 2016) - Learn to develop and deploy native Mobile GIS Apps for Android devices. US$400.
2. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (23 - 27 January 2016) –Learn basic GIS including the preparation of map layouts for reports and presentations. US$400.

Department of Geology

Tel. +263 783 696 888 / (04)  303211 ext. 15032/28 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1. Fundamentals of Mining Geology (11-12 February 2017) – Learn how to get the best out of the waste. US$400.

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Contact: Prof Simon Mukwembi or Dean of Science, Prof Maud Muchuweti
Faculty of Science, Science Centre
University of Zimbabwe
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Telephone: 04 30 32 11 Ext 15001
Mobile: 0775 402 034/0718 365 078