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Introduction

The Department of Software Engineering program aspires to offer world-class quality programs related to the software engineering field, to be able to prepare graduates who can take a leading role in the Information Technology workforce, contribute to the digital transformation in organizations, and serve the knowledge-based society.

The Department shall meet the human capital requirements of the Saudi Arabian national development and the continuing needs of its industry for knowledgeable, creative, and skilled software engineering graduates capable of competing in national and global economy.

Our Department shall do it through fostering a professional academic environment that promotes teaching and learning of knowledge and skills, practicing ethical behavior, stressing life-long learning, nurturing applied research, and offering relevant services to the community.

Career Opportunities

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Software Application Engineer

Software Project Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Full Stack Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Software Architect

Mission

Graduating high caliber software engineers who can effectively contribute to the sustainable national development and serve the community through a modern curriculum and applied multidisciplinary research.

Goals

Develop software systems using fundamental SE knowledge and design principles

Incorporate and manage software processes and quality practices

Meet industry/academia needs and lead SE-based teams

Develop critical thinking and communication abilities

Apply ethical and social aspects in computing technology

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1: Advance in leading the development and evolution of complex software systems in diverse application domains.

PEO2: Pursue career development in the software industry, academia, or entrepreneurship.

PEO3: Demonstrate agility in solving software challenges with competencies appropriate to the needs of the dynamic global knowledge-based society.

Student Outcomes

SO1: Analyze complex problems using principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

SO2: Apply engineering design to produce solutions meeting specified needs

SO3: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences

SO4: Recognize ethical responsibilities in engineering contexts

SO5: Function effectively in teams with leadership and collaboration

SO6: Develop and conduct experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions

SO7: Acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learning strategies

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Study Plan

First Year

First semester
Requisite		Credit Hours	Course Title	Course Code
MATH 002		4	General Physics I	PHYS 101
MATH 002		4	Calculus I	MATH 101
ENGL 005		3	First Year Composition	ENGL 101
PCS 001		4	Introduction to Computing and Programming	CS 111
		3	Islamic Culture	GIAS 101
		18	Total
Second semester
Requisite		Credit Hours	Course Title	Course Code
MATH 101		4	Calculus II	MATH 102
		4	General Physics II	PHYS 102
CS 111		4	Object Oriented Programming	CS 112
ENGL 101		3	Introduction to Report Writing	ENGL 102
		3	Arabic Language Skills	GIAS 102
	18		Total

Second Year

First semester
Requisite		Credit Hours	Course Title	Course Code
CS112		4	Fundamentals of Database Systems	CS 351
MATH 102		3	Introduction to Discrete Systems	CS 201
CS 112		4	Data Structures and Algorithms	CS 211
MATH 102		3	Calculus III	MATH 202
ENGL 102		3	Technical Writing	ENGL 201
		17	Total
Second semester
Requisite		Credit Hours	Course Title	Course Code
MATH 102		3	Probability and Statistics	STAT 232
MATH 102		3	Differential Equations	MATH 201
CS 201		3	Computer Architecture and Organization	CS 224
CS 112, CS 201		3	Software Engineering	SE 262
		3	Humanities, Arts and Languages	GHAL xxx
	16		Total

Third Year

First semester
Requisite		Credit Hours	Course Title	Course Code
MATH 102		3	Linear Algebra	MATH 204
CS 211, CS 224		4	Fundamentals Of Operating Systems	CS 221
SE 262		3	Software Project Management	SE 464
SE 262		3	Software Requirements Engineering	SE 311
SE 262		3	Software Process and Modeling	SE 323
		16	Total
Second semester
Requisite		Credit Hours	Course Title	Course Code
SE 323		3	Software Architecture and Design	SE 342
CS 112		4	Computer Networks	CS 232
SE 311		3	Software Testing and Validation	SE 463
SE 323		3	Software Construction	SE 324
SE 262		3	Ethics and Professionalism	SE 372
	16		Total

Fourth Year

First semester
Requisite		Credit Hours	Course Title	Course Code
SE 394		3	Capstone Project I	SE 491
SE 262		3	Software Maintenance and Evolution	SE 431
		3	Social Sciences	GSOS xxx
College Approval		3	Professional Elective I	SE xxx
College Approval		3	Professional Elective II	SE xxx
		15	Total
Second semester
Requisite		Credit Hours	Course Title	Course Code
SE 491		3	Capstone Project II	SE 492
		3	Islamic Studies	GIAS xxx
CS 232		3	Software Security	SE 472
College Approval		3	Professional Elective III	SE xxx
College Approval		3	Professional Elective IV	SE xxx
	15		Total
Total credit hours required
132

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