Software Engineering

Software Engineering

About Software Engineering

The mission of the Software Engineering program is to provide world-class quality academic programs in disciplines related to software engineering to meet the requirements of national development and the continuing needs of the industry for knowledgeable, creative, and skilled software engineering graduates to compete in the globalized economy by preparing graduates who will take a leading role in supplying skills and adding individuals to the ICT workforce and serve the society, and play a leading role in transforming it into a knowledge-based society.
Produce and support scientific research that contributes to the enrichment of knowledge and that achieves the development goals of the Kingdom by providing an academic environment that encourages and supports quality production and excellence.

Mission:

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

Program Objectives

Demonstrate the development of software systems of varying size and complexity through the use of fundamental software engineering knowledge, work with appropriate design principles, tools, and technologies

Demonstrate the incorporation and management of domain-appropriate software processes, methodologies, and quality practices in software product development

Meet the needs of industry or academia and contribute to, and/or lead, software engineering based teams

Demonstrate the effectiveness as both an individual contributor and a member of a development team with professional, ethical, and social responsibilities

Develop critical, analytical and intellectual abilities of students by nurturing creative and independent thinking, and the ability to communicate clearly and logically

Practice as computing professionals (appropriate to the description of the Software Engineering program), conducting research and/or leading, designing, developing, or maintaining projects in various technical areas

Apply the ethical and social aspects of modern computing technology to the design, development, and usage of computing artifacts

Enhance skills and embrace new computing technologies through self-directed professional development and post-graduate training or education

Graduate Attributes

1

Influential contributors to the society.

2

Professional Software Engineers.

3

Skilled programmers and communicators.

4

Effective team-players.

Financial

Tuition Fees

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Scholarships

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Program Details

Program Name	Computer Science
Awarded Degree	Bachelor
Program Code	SE
Credit Hours	132
Language of Instruction	English

Mode of Study	Full time
Duration	4 years
Number of Levels	8 levels
Number of Weeks/Levels	15 weeks
Graduation Requirements	GPA 2.00/4.00 And complete summer training

Career Opportunities

The program will enable its graduates to become:
- Software engineers
- Software developer, who can develop software for a broad range of fields, including, telecommunications, financial systems, aeronautics, medical devices, transportation systems, and banking and insurance companies.

The program will also enable its graduates to attain technical, and decision-making positions, such as:
-   Systems Analyst
-   Software Architect
-   Quality Analyst
-   Project Manager
-   And Programmer

Main Courses

CS 111	Introduction to Computing and Programming
CS 112	Object Oriented Programming
CS 201	Introduction to Discrete Systems
CS 211	Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 223	Digital Logic Design
CS 224	Computer Architecture and Organization
CS 321	Fundamentals of Operating Systems
CS 332	Computer Networks
CS 351	Fundamentals of Database Systems
SE 262	Software Engineering
SE 311	Software Requirements Engineering
SE 323	Software Modeling and Analysis
SE 342	Software Architecture and Design
SE 334	Software Maintenance and Evolution
SE 463	Software Testing and Validation
SE 471	Software Security

College Requirements

MATH 101	MATH 101
PHYS 101	General Physics I
ENGL 101	First Year Composition
GHAL xxx	Humanities, Arts, and Languages Elective
MATH 102	Calculus II
PHYS 102	General Physics II
ENGL 102	Introduction to Report Writing
GSOS xxx	Social Sciences Elective
CHEM 101	General Chemistry
GIAS 101	Islamic Culture
STAT 232	Probability and Statistics
MATH 202	Calculus III
GIAS 102	Arabic Language Skills
MATH 204	Linear Algebra
ENGL 201	Technical Writing

Software Engineering Framework

Requirements	Number of Credit Hours
General	27
College	27
Math	30
Software Engineering	36
Elective	12
Total Credits: 132

Requirements

General

Num. of Credit Hours
27

Requirements

College

Num. of Credit Hours
27

Requirements

Math

Num. of Credit Hours
30

Requirements

Software Engineering

Num. of Credit Hours
36

Requirements

Elective

Num. of Credit Hours
12

Total of program Credit Hours

132

Software Engineering Study Plan

First Year

First Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Requisite
PHYS 101	General Physics I	4	MATH 002
MATH 101	Calculus I	4	MATH 002
ENGL 101	First Year Composition	3	ENGL 005
GHAL xxx	General Chemistry I	3
CS 111	Introduction to Computing and Programming	4	PCS 001
	Total	18

Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Requisite
MATH 102	Calculus II	4	MATH 101
PHYS 102	General Physics II	4
CS 112	Object Oriented Programming	4	CS 111
ENGL 102	Introduction to Report Writing	3	ENGL 101
GSOS xxx	Social Sciences Elective	3
	Total	18

Second Year

First Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Requisite
CS 351	Fundamentals of Database Systems	4	CS112
CS 201	Introduction to Discrete Systems	3	MATH 102
CS 211	Data Structures and Algorithms	4	CS 112
GIAS 101	Islamic Culture	3
ENGL 201	Technical Writing	3	ENGL 102
	Total	17

Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Requisite
STAT 232	Probability and Statistics	3	MATH 102
MATH 202	Calculus III	4	MATH 102
CS 224	Computer Architecture and Organization	3	CS 201
SE 262	Software Engineering	3	CS 112, CS 201
GIAS 102	Arabic Language Skills	3
	Total	16

Third Year

First Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Requisite
MATH 204	Linear Algebra	3	MATH 102
CS 321	Operating Systems	4	CS 211,CS 224
CS 464	Software Project Management	3	SE 262
SE 311	Software Requirements Engineering	3	SE 262
SE 323	Software Process and Modeling	3	SE 262
	Total	16

Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Requisite
SE 342	Software Architecture and Design	3	SE 323
CS 332	Computer Networks & Data Communications	4	CS 112
SE 463	Software Testing and Quality Assurance	3	SE 311
SE 324	Software Construction	3	SE 323
FC 372	Software Engineering Ethics and Professionalism	3
	Total	16
Summer Practical Training (SE 394, Pre-requisite: Year 3 Core Courses): 1 credit

Fourth Year

First Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Requisite
SE 491	Capstone Project I	3	SE 394
SE 431	Software Maintenance and Evolution	3	SE 262
GIAS xxx	Islamic Studies	3
SE xxx	Professional Elective I	3	College Approval
SE xxx	Professional Elective II	3	College Approval
	Total	15

Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Requisite
SE 492	Capstone Project II	3	SE 491
GDMC xxx	Diversity and Multiculturalism Elective	3
SE 472	Software Security	3	CS 332
SE xxx	Professional Elective III	3	College Approval
SE xxx	Professional Elective IV	3	College Approval
	Total	15
Total Credit Hours Required: 132