College of Computing and Informatics

College of Computing and Informatics

College of Computing and Informatics

Introduction

As we live in a digital age, most industries rely on data and software programs. Therefore, the demand for computer professionals with a scientific background has grown rapidly in the past decade. The College of Computing and Informatics offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with the aim of satisfying the growing need and qualification of distinguished cadres, commensurate with the needs of the labor market. The program includes the scientific foundations of computing with advanced applications that require advanced knowledge of computing systems, programming and problem-solving tools and techniques.

The Importance and Reasons for Creating the Program

The Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is committed to provide citizens with knowledge and skills to meet the future needs of the labor market. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can be a key enabler of the national programs outlined in Saudi Vision 2030 and described in detail in the National Transformation Plan 2020. However, the ICT sector suffers from a significant gap between supply and demand. This is reflected in the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) strategic objective, that is “the rehabilitation of specialized Saudi human capital and employment of this capital to reduce the gap between supply and demand in the ICT sector”. A recent report by the CIT Commission states that although Saudi universities, colleges, recruitment organizations, and domestic training institutions continue to supply hundreds of new ICT professionals, the gap between the demand and the supply will continue to expand. The ICT talent gap exceeded 37,000 in 2017. The report shows the growing needs for computer science specialties such as software/application developer/manager which classified among the most difficult skills to find by employers. Therefore, The BSc in Computer Science program aims to bridging the gap in ICT industry by developing qualified graduates who are able to contribute and participate to the growth of Saudi Arabia and to the improvement of society.

Duration of Study in the Program

8 semesters.

Program Objectives

1_ Proficiency as computer scientists with an ability to solve a wide range of computing- related problems in industry, government, or other work environments.

2_ Professional status with a capacity to adapt quickly to new environments and technologies, assimilate new information, and work in multi-disciplinary areas with a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.

3 _ Graduate credits toward advanced degrees with a dedication for lifelong learning.

4 _Respect as computer scientists in conformance with societal and national expectations for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia so that it becomes a leading knowledge-based economy in conformance with Islamic and Arabic principles and practice.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize the concepts of computing and mathematics related to the discipline.

2. Ability to use the current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for the computing practice.

3. Recognize the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and the society.

4. Analyze a complex computing problem, apply computing principles to identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

5. Implement mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theories in the modelling and design of computer-based systems.

6. Apply theories and principles using cutting edge tools and technologies in the design, implementation and evaluation of computer-based systems to meet a given set of requirements.

7. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

8. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences, both orally and in a written form, using appropriate media.

9. Recognize ethical, legal, security, social issues and professional responsibilities related to computing discipline.

10. Function effectively on teamwork activities appropriate to the program’s discipline to accomplish a common goal.

Career Opportunities for Graduates of the Program

1. Computer Scientist

2. Software Engineer

3. Software Developer

4. Systems Analyst

5. Technical support specialist

6. Web Developer

7. Network Architect

8. Database Administrator

9. Information Security Analyst

10. Artificial intelligence specialist

11. System Developer

12. Software project manager

13. Software Quality Assurance Specialist

14. Software Tester

University requirements: 34 Credits
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
CS001 Computer Essentials 3
ENG001 English Language Skills 1 8
CI001 Academic Skills 2
MATH001 Fundamentals of Mathematics 3
ENG001 English Language Skills 2 8
COMM001 Communication Skills 2
ISLM101 ISLAMIC FAITH 2 Passing the First Year
ISLM102 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & ETHICS IN ISLAM 2 Passing the First Year
ISLM103 ISLAMIC ECONOMIC SYSTEM 2 ISLM101
ISLM104 ISLAMIC SOCIAL SYSTEM 2 ISLM102
Total 34
College requirements: 30 Credits
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
CS230 Object Oriented Programming 3 Passing the First Year
ENG103 Technical Writing 3 Passing the First Year
MATH150 Discrete Mathematics 3 Passing the First Year
CS240 Data Structure 3 CS230
MATH251 Linear Algebra 3 MATH150
CS350 Introduction to Database 3 CS240
CS351 Operating Systems 3 CS241
CS360 Computer Networks 3 CS351
STAT101 Statistics 3 MATH150
CS499 Practical Training 3 Passing 86 Credit Hours
Total 30
Specialization requirements: 66 Credits
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
SCI101 General Physics 1 3 Passing the First Year
CS231 Digital Logic Design 3 Passing the First Year
SCI201 General Physics 2 3 SCI101
CS241 Computer Architecture and Organization 3 CS231
CS242 Theory of Computing 3 CS230
CS243 Discrete Mathematics for CS 3 MATH150
CS352 System Analysis and Design 3 CS230
CS353 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 CS240 , CS242
CS361 Web Programming 3 CS350
CS362 Artificial Intelligence 3 CS353
CS363 Principles of Programming Languages 3 CS240
CS364 Computing Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3 CS350
CS470 Human Computer Interaction 3 CS352
CS471 Computer Security 3 CS360
CS479 Senior Project 1 in Computer Science 3 CS350 , CS352
CS4xx Elective 1* 3
CS4xx Elective 2* 3
CS489 Senior Project 2 in Computer Science 3 CS479
CS480 Project Management in Computing 3 CS352
CS481 Professional Ethics in Computer Science 3
CS4xx Elective 3* 3
CS4xx Elective 4* 3
Total 66
Track 1 Courses – Advance Application Development
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
CS475 Mobile Computing 3 CS363
CS476 Parallel and Distributed Computing 3 CS363
CS477 Compiler Design 3 CS363
CS478 Computer Graphics 3 CS363
Total 12
Track 2 Courses – Gaming Development
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
CS485 Game Architecture and Design 3 CS363
CS486 2D Game Programming 3 CS361
CS487 3D Game Programming 3 CS361
CS488 Game Artificial Intelligence 3 CS362
Total 12
Second Year ( Third Semester )
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
SCI101 General Physics 1 3 Passing the First Year
CS230 Object Oriented Programming 3 Passing the First Year
ENG103 Technical Writing 3 Passing the First Year
MATH150 Discrete Mathematics 3 Passing the First Year
CS231 Digital Logic Design 3 Passing the First Year
ISLM101 ISLAMIC FAITH 2 Passing the First Year
Total 17
Second Year ( Fourth Semester )
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
SCI 201 General Physics 2 3 SCI 101
CS240 Data Structure 3 CS230
CS241 Computer Architecture and Organization 3 CS231
CS242 Theory of Computing 3 CS230
CS243 Discrete Mathematics for CS 3 MATH150
ISLM102 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & ETHICS IN ISLAM 2 -
Total 17
Third Year ( Fifth Semester )
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
MATH251 Linear Algebra 3 MATH150
CS350 Introduction to Database 3 CS240
CS351 Operating Systems 3 CS241
CS352 System Analysis and Design 3 CS230
CS353 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 CS240, CS242
ISLM103 ISLAMIC ECONOMIC SYSTEM 2 ISLAM 101
Total 17
Third Year ( Sixth Semester )
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
CS360 Computer Networks 3 CS351
STAT101 Statistics 3 MATH150
CS361 Web Programming 3 CS350
CS362 Artificial Intelligence 3 CS353
CS363 Principles of Programming Languages 3 CS240
CS364 Computing Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3 CS350
Total 18
Fourth Year ( Seventh Semester )
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
ISLM104 ISLAMIC SOCIAL SYSTEM 2 ISLAM 102
CS470 Human Computer Interaction 3 CS352
CS471 Computer Security 3 CS360
CS479 Senior Project 1 in Computer Science 3 CS350, CS352
CS4xx Elective 1 3 -
CS4xx Elective 2 3 -
Total 17
Fourth Year ( Eighth Semester )
Course Code ​ Course Name​ Credit Hours Prerequisites
CS489 Senior Project 2 in Computer Science 3 CS479
CS480 Project Management in Computing 3 CS352
CS481 Professional Ethics in Computer Science 3 -
CS4xx Elective 3 3 -
CS4xx Elective 4 3 -
CS499 Practical Training 3 Passing 86 Credit Hours
Total 18
Practical Training

Refers to a course in Bachelor Computer Science programs in the college. Practical training as a course makes students from the college of Computing and Informatics responsible for having to spend a 280 hours of training (equivalent to minimum eight working weeks) in their fields of specialization either in private or public organization. At the completion of training, student will have to show his grasp of most relevant and state of the art technologies in their relevant specialization.

Terms of Cooperative Training

  • The training organization should fill in the form and stamp it.
  • The training start date must be consistent with what was specified in the announcement.
  • The total training hours must not be less than 280 hours.
  • The training tasks written in the form must be related to Computer Science , and not less than five different tasks.
  • That the training be attended at the training headquarters, not remotely, and the party is approved through the registration form
  • Any training initiated by the student directly without obtaining final approval to start training from the Training Committee in the college will not be considered.
  • Failure to submit any of these reports on the specified dates leads to Fail in the course. 

Registration Terms:

  • The student must have 86 credit hours by the end of the current semester.
  • No other course can be registered during the second semester, in the case of registration of practical training.

Registration Steps

  1. First, each student issues a letter addressed to the training organization in which the student will train from the icon in Student Services.
  2. The student prints the letter directly from Student Services. (You must make sure that the written semester in the letter is “the Second Semester” - the letter will be updated starting from the start of registration date)
  3. The student should take the letter and registration form to the training organization.
  4. The training organization should fill in the form and stamp it.
  5. The total training hours must not be less than 280 hours.
  6. The training tasks written in the form must be related to Information Technology , and not less than five different tasks.
  7. The student will be contacted if the data in the form is rejected or needs to be changed.
  8. The training committee reviews the files, and if acceptance is granted, the student receives an email with the initial approval. If a student didn’t receive the initial approval, this means that the approval has not been granted and the student has not been registered for practical training for this semester.
  9. Approval of the registration is preliminary one, and the final approval is obtained only if the student exceeds 86 credit hours earned by the end of the current semester. If students didn’t earn 86 credit hours by the end of this semester, the registration of the training is canceled automatically.
  10. The final approval will be sent to the student on his email after publishing this semesters’ results.
  11. If the student registers for any other course during the semester in which he/she will enroll in the practical training course, the registration for the training is considered cancelled, and the student is not considered registered for practical training for that semester.
  12. Any training initiated by the student directly without obtaining final approval to start training from the Training Committee in the college will not be considered.

Course Requirements (Summary for important points from the practical training guide)

  • Attendance at the training organization that was approved by the college.
  • Complete all tasks assigned by the training organization.
  • Attending weekly lectures with the training supervisor from the college on the blackboard.
  • Required Reports:
    • A report from the supervisor at the training organization on the student’s performance in the middle of the training period.
    • A report from the supervisor in the training organization on the student’s performance at the end of the training period.
    • A report from the student about what has been achieved, learned and the challenges he/she faced during the training period.
    • A research report from the student on the latest trends in the field of information technology and computer science (this topic will be discussed and explained in detail in weekly lectures with the supervisor from the college).
    • Failure to submit any of these reports on the specified dates leads to Fail in the course.

Cooperative Training Documents and Forms

  • Practical Training Guide Click here
  • Registration form Click here
  • Student training forms Click here
  • Cooperative training letter (from student services - other - request for field and practical training).

Contact us

For any inquiries about cooperative training program please, contact Cooperative Training Unit cci.cs.spt@seu.edu.sa

For study plan files

Study Plan for Bachelor of Computer Science Program 2023 Click here