Computer Science
The mission of the Computer Science program is to provide students with excellent up-to-date knowledge in the fields related to computer science and information technology. This is achieved through comprehensive and continuously reviewed educational programs, research projects, and new tracks to fulfill the growing needs of certain and new skills in the field of computing.
- Equip students with state-of-the-art theoretical and practical background across the computer science and information technology disciplines.
- Provide students with solid algorithmic foundations as well the required knowledge in the design and development of computer systems.
- Provide students with the essential research skills necessary for students to continue their education after graduation.
- Enrich students with professional skills and confidence required for hiring students in both the local and global communities.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Understand the quintessential topics in Computer Science including Programming Languages and Translators, Data structures and Algorithms, Database systems, Software Engineering principles and methodologies, Operating systems, and system/software tools.
- Define essential theories, concepts, and principles related to information technology and computer applications as appropriate to the program of study.
- Provide computer science solutions to information technology problems.
- Analyze problems related to computing and provide solutions related to the design/construction of computing systems.
- Develop ideas and proposals using rational and reasoned arguments for presenting computer systems and to be able to reflect the ideas into functional computer software.
- Deploy related theories, practices, and tools including mathematical principles and notation, engineering principles, and computing principles for the analysis, specification, design, implementation, and evaluation of computer-based systems.
- Apply appropriate processes and methodologies to specify, design, implement, verify, and maintain computer-based systems.
- Operate computing equipment and being able to recognize its logical and physical properties, capabilities, and limitations.
- Develop fundamental research skills using online resources, technical repositories, and library-based material.
- Demonstrate skills related to work in groups, organizational skills, and team and time management.
- Effective information retrieval skills including using browsers, search engines, and various catalogues.
- Use appropriate tools that aid in the preparation of reports and presentations for a wide range of audiences including academics and non-academics.
- Understand professional and ethical responsibility related to the fields of Computer Science and Information Technology.
- Software Engineers and Developers.
- System and Business Analysis.
- Software Architects.
- Web and Mobile Application Designers and Developers.
- Database Administrators.
Bachelor degree in computer science
- Program plan is composed of 128 credit hours distributed as follows:
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Type |
Credit Hours |
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University Requirements |
21 |
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Faculty Requirements |
32 |
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Program Requirements |
69 |
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Free Electives |
6 |
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Total |
128 |
- Faculty Requirements: 32 Credit Hours
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Course ID |
Pre-requisite |
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MATH1411
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PHYS111, PHYS132 or concurrent |
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MATH1411 or concurrent |
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PHYS141 ,MATH1321 or concurrent |
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BIOL131 or concurrent |
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COMP131 |
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MATH1411 |
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Program Requirements: Total 69 Credit Hours
- Core Courses: 54 Credit Hours
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Prerequisite |
Course Number |
|---|---|
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COMP133 or COMP132 or COMP142 or COMP230 |
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COMP231 |
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Consent of the department + Completing a minimum of 80 credit hours |
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COMP132 or COMP133 or COMP142 or COMP230 |
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COMP242 or COMP2321 |
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COMP333 |
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COMP242 or COMP2321 |
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Comp233 and (Comp242 or Comp2321) |
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Comp336+Comp433 + Consent of the department |
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COMP4200 + COMP301 |
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Comp311 and (Comp242 or Comp2321) |
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COMP311 and (COMP242 or COMP2321) |
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COMP333 |
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Comp233 and (Comp242 or Comp2321) |
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ENCS336 or ENCS238 |
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COMP133 or COMP132 or COMP142 or COMP230 |
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ENCS433 or ENCS436 |
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ENCS336 |
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ENCS234 |
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MATH1321 |
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MATH234 and (MATH310 or COMP142 or COMP133 or COMP132 or COMP230) |
- Elective Courses: 15 Credit Hours
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Prerequisite |
Course Number |
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COMP231 |
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MATH234 and (COMP242 or COMP2321) |
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COMP242 or COMP2321 |
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COMP233 and COMP333 |
COMP430 | INTRODUCTION TO KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY AND DATA MINING |
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COMP433 |
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COMP333 |
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COMP242 or COMP2321 |
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Department consent |
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Department consent |
