Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc CS)

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc CS)

The Computer Science program comprises 126 credit hours over four years ( 8 semesters) offered exclusively on-campus. In the summer semester of the third year (Semester VI), students are highly encouraged to participate in a practical training program with a local, regional, or international organization. BSc in Computer Science is offered with emphasis on Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence or Data Science.

PROGRAM MISSION

The undergraduate Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is to deliver high-quality undergraduate education which combines balanced theoretical and practical topics in Computer Science to provide students with the skills and abilities to pursue successful careers and grow into lifelong learners with the ability to provide professional services of the highest quality to the community, commit to the ethical and professional responsibilities, and expand, through teaching and research, the knowledge and technology base in Computer Science required at the global level while focusing on the needs of Kuwait and the region.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Graduates are expected to:

Graduates will have knowledge and skills to perform at a professional level and be employable in a field related to their program.
Employers will be satisfied with the performance and education of program graduates and will be willing to employ future graduates.
Graduates will be prepared for increasing levels of responsibility, learning new skills, and adapting to changing technology in the workplace.
Graduates choosing to continue their education Masters’ program will perform satisfactorily in such programs.
Graduates commit to active participation in life-long learning to adapt to an ever-changing environment in Computer Science.

STUDENT OUTCOMES (COMPLIANT WITH ABET)

Graduates of the program will have the ability to:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

The Computer Science program comprises 126 credit hours, extended over four years offered exclusively on a daytime, on-campus basis

Category	Total number of credits	Required/Core credits	Elective Credits
Basic Science and Mathematics	29	23	6
Languages, Social Science and Business Studies	30	18	12
Computer Science- Core - including General Engineering & Project Parts 1 & 2	67	58	9
Total credits	126	99	27

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
MA101	Mathematics I	3
MA102	Mathematics II	3
MA111	Discrete Mathematics	3
MA203	Linear Algebra	3
MA301	Probability and Statistics	3
PH101	Physics I	4
PH102	Physics II	4

Elective
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BI201	Introduction to Modern Biology	3
CH101	Physical Chemistry	3
MA213	Computational Linear Algebra	3
MA315	Operations Research	3
MA317	Number Theory	3
MA318	Numerical Methods for Engineers	3
MA340	Abstract Algebra	3
MA350	Topology and Functional Analysis	3
PH103	Solid State Physics	3
PH201	Modern Physics for Engineers	3
PH301	Solid State Physics and Devices	3

Required
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM111	Introduction to Management	3
BM227	Leadership Competencies for Engineers	3
BM301	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
LA101	English I	3
LA103	English II	3
SS111	Introduction to Economics	3

Required
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM201	Financial and Managerial Accounting	3
BM223	Managing Human Resources	3
BM228	Strategic Management	3
BM229	Project Management	3
BM230	Introduction to Industrial Management	3
BM231	Introduction Project Management	3
BM300	International Business Environment	3
BM323	Digital Marketing	3
BM421	Business Marketing & Sales	3
LA102	Arabic I	3
LA201	English for Engineers	3
SS101	History of Arab Civilization	3
SS104	History of Kuwait	3
SS212	Macroeconomics	3
SS221	Introduction to Psychology	3
SS231	Philosophy and Ethics	3
SS306	Economics of Digital Business	3
SS332	Philosophy of Science	3

Required
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CE100	Introduction to Computer Systems	3
CE212	Digital Logic Design	4
CE222	Computer Architecture	4
CS101	Introduction to Computers and Programming	4
CS112	Data Abstraction and Object-Oriented Programming	4
CS203	Data Structures and Objects	4
CS322	Operating Systems	4
CS333	Computer Network Systems and Protocols	3
CS341	Programming Languages	3
CS371	Databases	4
CS373	Analysis and Design of Algorithms	3
CS391	Software Engineering	3
CS413	Theory of Computation	3
CS491	Major Project, Part I	4
CS492	Major Project, Part II	6
GE480	Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues for Engineers	2

Elective
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CE364	Human - Machine Interaction	3
CE376	Mobile Applications Development	3
CE420	Advanced Computer Architecture	3
CE421	Embedded Systems	3
CE444	Robotics and Simulations	3
CS193	Software Tools	3
CS201	Critical Thinking and Problem Solving	2
CS221	Computer Organization	4
CS301	Numerical and Scientific Computing	3
CS304	Numerical Computation Methods	3
CS351	Computer Graphics	3
CS352	Multimedia Systems	3
CS361	Artificial Intelligence	3
CS372	Web Information Systems	3
CS401	Self Study	2
CS402	Minor Project	3
CS403	Minor Project	2
CS404	Minor Project	1
CS426	Distributed Computation	3
CS439	Information Security	3
CS440	Cyber Security	3
CS444	Network Security Operations	3
CS461	Machine Learning	3
EE101	Introduction to Electrical Engineering	4
EE201	Signals and Systems	4
EE212	Digital Electronics	4
EE342	Data Communications	4

TYPICAL STUDY PLAN

Degree Semester 1
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CE100	Introduction to Computer Systems	3
LA101	English I	3
LSBE1	Language, Social Science and Business Elective 1	3
MA101	Mathematics I	3
PH101	Physics I	4
	Total Credit Hours	16

Degree Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS101	Introduction to Computers and Programming	4
LA103	English II	3
MA102	Mathematics II	3
PH102	Physics II	4
SS111	Introduction to Economics	3
	Total Credit Hours	17

Degree Semester 3
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM111	Introduction to Management	3
CE212	Digital Logic Design	4
CS112	Data Abstraction and Object-Oriented Programming	4
MA111	Discrete Mathematics	3
MA203	Linear Algebra	3
	Total Credit Hours	17

Degree Semester 4
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM227	Leadership Competencies for Engineers	3
BSME1	Basic Science and Math Elective 1	3
CE222	Computer Architecture	4
CS203	Data Structures and Objects	4
MA301	Probability and Statistics	3
	Total Credit Hours	17

Degree Semester 5
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS322	Operating Systems	4
CS371	Databases	4
CS373	Analysis and Design of Algorithms	3
GE480	Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues for Engineers	2
LSBE2	Language, Social Science and Business Elective 2	3
	Total Credit Hours	16

Degree Semester 6
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM301	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
CS341	Programming Languages	3
CS391	Software Engineering	3
CS413	Theory of Computation	3
ME1	Major Elective 1	3
	Total Credit Hours	15

Degree Semester 7
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BSME2	Basic Science and Math Elective 2	3
CS333	Computer Network Systems and Protocols	3
CS491	Major Project, Part I	4
LSBE3	Language, Social Science and Business Elective 3	3
ME2	Major Elective 2	3
	Total Credit Hours	16

Degree Semester 8
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS492	Major Project, Part II	6
ME3	Major Elective 3	3
LSBE4	Language, Social Science and Business Elective 4	3
	Total Credit Hours	12