Department of
Computer Information Systems
» Synopsis:
The Department of Computer Information
Systems (DCIS) is intended to meet the needs
and demands of a rapidly evolving and ever-changing
job market. The curriculum is to be regularly
reviewed and updated to maintain quality of
teaching and relevancy of its content.
The Computer Information Systems program involves
the design, development, and maintenance of
information systems that support business operations
and managerial decision-making processes. Students
will learn about the fundamentals of software
application development, database administration,
and network deployment. Special emphasis will
be placed on business process workflows, systems
integration, and project management. The focus
throughout the program is on the employment
information technology to add value to organizations.
The study plan with its theoretical and practical
components is intended to expose students to
the new developments and the most up-to-date
topics in the field of computer and computer
information system. Courses incorporated within
the study plan will tackle such issues as theory,
design, development and application of computer
systems and information processing techniques.
The DCIS is committed to providing a high quality
Degree program, which is well resourced and
supported by a high caliber research. The paramount
objective is to create and disseminate computing
knowledge and technology as to help society
solve its technical problems.
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» Goals and Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor's
Degree in Computer Information Systems, it is
anticipated that the student will:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in such areas as
Software Design and Development, Algorithms,
Operating Systems, Programming Languages, and
Architecture.
2. Obtain proficiency in relevant aspects of
Mathematics, including Discrete Mathematics.
3. Successfully apply the principles and practice
they learned to a variety of problems.
4. Obtain an understanding of social, professional
and ethical issues related to computing.
5. Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively.
6. Secure employment in high-technology companies
that are in need for their qualifications and
skills.
7. Pursue higher education in Computer Information
Systems.
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Framework for B.Sc. Degree (132 Semester Credits):
|
Classification
|
Credit Hours
|
|
|
Compulsory
|
Elective
|
Total
|
|
University
Requirements
|
12
|
3
|
15
|
|
College Requirements
|
20
|
-
|
20
|
|
Department
Requirements
|
85
|
9
|
94
|
|
Free Electives
|
-
|
3
|
3
|
|
Total
|
117
|
15
|
132
|
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University Requirements (15 Credit Hours):
1. Compulsory (12 Credit Hours)
|
Course No. |
Course Title
|
Credit hour |
Lecture |
Lab. |
Prerequisite or *Corequisite |
|
401101 |
Computer Skills (1)
|
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
|
603101 |
Arabic Skills (1)
|
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
|
604101 |
English Skills (1) |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
|
604102 |
English Skills (2) |
3 |
3 |
- |
604101 |
|
|
Total |
12 |
|
|
|
2. Elective (3 Credit Hours)
(Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts).
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College Requirements (20 Credit Hours):
|
Course No. |
Course Title
|
Credit hour |
Lecture |
Lab. |
Prerequisite or *Corequisite |
|
401101 |
Fundamentals of Information
Technology |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
|
401201
|
Computer Skills (2) |
3 |
3 |
- |
401101 |
|
401282 |
Technical Writing |
1 |
1 |
- |
604102 |
|
601101 |
Calculus (1) |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
|
601102 |
Calculus (2) |
3 |
3 |
- |
601101 |
|
601105 |
Applied Physics |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
|
601109 |
Applied Physics Lab. |
1 |
- |
3 |
601105* |
|
601201 |
Statistics and Probability |
3 |
3 |
- |
601102 |
|
|
Total |
20 |
|
|
|
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Department Requirements (94 Credit Hours):
Course Numbering:
The indications
of the course subject's digits:
|
Field Number
|
Specialization
|
|
0
|
Fundamentals
|
|
1
|
Databases
|
|
2
|
Information
Systems
|
|
3
|
Networks & Web
|
|
4
|
Information
Systems & Project Management
|
|
5
|
Electronic Applications
|
|
6
|
Multimedia &
AI
|
|
8
|
General
|
|
9
|
Graduation Project
& Special Topics
|
Example
:
|
Fundamentals
of Information Systems
|
403202
|
|
4
|
0
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
|
College
|
Department
|
Level
|
Field
|
Sequence
|
1. Department Compulsory
(85 Credit Hours)
|
Course
No. |
Course
Title
|
Credit
hour |
Lecture |
Lab. |
Prerequisite
or *Corequisite |
|
401112
|
Programming
Fundamentals
|
3 |
3 |
- |
401101 |
|
401222 |
Design and Analysis of Algorithms |
3 |
3 |
- |
401223 |
|
401223 |
Object Oriented Data Structure |
3 |
3 |
- |
401112 |
|
401231
|
World Wide
Web: Concepts and Programming
|
3 |
3 |
- |
401112 |
|
401241 |
Digital Logic |
3 |
3 |
- |
601105 |
|
401242 |
Computer Organization & Architecture |
3 |
3 |
- |
401241
|
|
401246 |
Digital Logic Lab |
1 |
- |
3 |
401241 |
|
401281
|
Discrete Mathematics
|
3 |
3 |
- |
601102 |
|
401362 |
Principles of Operating Systems |
3 |
3 |
- |
401242 |
|
401383
|
Professional
Issues in Computing & Information
Technology
|
3 |
3 |
- |
402201 |
|
402211 |
Object oriented programming |
3 |
3 |
- |
401112 |
|
402201 |
Software Engineering Concepts |
3 |
3 |
- |
401112 |
|
402333 |
Systems Analysis & Design |
3 |
3 |
- |
402201 |
|
403202 |
Fundamentals of Information Systems |
3 |
3 |
- |
401112 |
|
403242 |
Multimedia |
3 |
3 |
- |
401201 |
|
403311 |
Databases Fundamentals |
3 |
3 |
- |
401223 |
|
403312 |
Data Warehousing & Data Mining |
3 |
3 |
- |
402333 |
|
403321 |
Information System Theory & Practice |
3 |
3 |
- |
|
