Information Technology Department

Computer Science Program

The Major

Computing technology has an impact on almost every aspect of daily life. Computer applications used in art, business, entertainment, science, engineering and medicine. For students who think logically, enjoy solving problems and have an interest in software development, Computer Science is a good study choice.

We teach logical thinking and creative problem-solving skills and we emphasize communication, both written and spoken. Our department's pragmatic approach to computer science offers hands-on design experience as well as theoretical knowledge. This combination of skills provides an advantage to our graduates because of the broad range of skills they possess. Our Students work alongside faculty in department labs equipped with state-of-the-art computing equipment

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Create an understanding of the principles of computer science and problem solving.
Build an awareness of computing practices in industry and emerging technologies, emphasizing a working knowledge of current software design and development techniques.
Provide a broad education that enables graduates to understand the impact of computing technologies in a societal context.
Provide a computer science education that enables our graduates to pursue rewarding professional careers, graduate studies, and lifelong learning.

CAREERS

A computer science major can have a career as a software engineer, designing, implementing, testing and maintaining large software systems. Careers are available in such specialties as computer graphics, computer security, robotics, expert systems, distributed systems, and networking. The degree can lead to a career in almost any industry, including aerospace, manufacturing, banking, health and education.

PROGRAMS OFFERED

The undergraduate program, leading to a B.S. in computer science, provides a broad knowledge of computing. It consists of core courses in programming languages, computer system organization and operating systems, data structures, computation theory, computer logic, and societal implications in computing.
The freshman year program includes courses in mathematical analysis, algorithms and programming, computer architecture and assembly language, symbolic logic, and data structures and program design. Sophomores take courses in linear algebra, computer organization, programming language concepts, files and data bases, and fundamental mathematical concepts.
As juniors, students take courses in combinatorial algorithms; automata, languages, and computation; operating systems and system architecture; and program design techniques, along with a course in either probability or statistics.
With the help of an advisor, seniors formulate a Concentrated Studies Package related to their career objectives. They also take a course in societal issues in computing.

COST PER 1 CREDIT HOUR 65 R.O (168.5$)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 123 CREDITS

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR DEGREE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

College Requirements (18 Credit Hours) Compulsory

SN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
1	BCGE 001	Arabic Language	3
2	BCGE 002	Islamic culture	3
3	BCGE 003	Omani Society	3
4	COMP 100	Computers Impact and use	3	ــ
5	ENGL 002	General English	3	ــ
6	BCGE 004	Study Skills	3	ــ
Total			18

Department Requirements (27 Credit Hours) Compulsory

SN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
1	COMP 110/L	Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I	4	ــ
2	COMP 111/L	Algorithms and Programming II	4	Comp110
3	MATH 150A	Mathematical Analysis	5	ــ
4	ENGL 001/C	English for IT	3	ENGL002
5	COMP 182	Data Structures And Program Design	3	COMP 111
6	COMP 122	Computer Architecture & Assembly Language	2	COMP 111
7	BCSE 490	Senior Project	3	Department Approval
8	BCGE 007	Personality Psychology	3
Total			27

Major Requirements (63 Credit Hours)

SN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
1	SOM 120	Basic Business Statistic	3	MATH150A
2	COMP 165/L	Computer Graphics	3	COMP111
3	COMP 222/L	Computer Organization	3	COMP122/L
4	MATH 150B	Mathematical Analysis II	5	MATH150 A
5	PHIL 230	Symbolic Logic	3	GE
6	COMP 232	Concepts of Programming Languages	3	COMP122/L, COMP182/L
7	COMP 282	Advanced Data Structures	3	COMP182/L
8	COMP 270/L	Business Programming	3	COMP 182
9	MATH 326	Discrete Mathematics	3	MATH150B, PHIL230
10	COMP 310	Automata Language and Computation	3	MATH326, PHIL230
11	COMP 322/L	Introduction to Operating Systems & System Architecture	3	COMP222, COMP282
12	COMP 380/L	Introduction to Software Engineering	3	COMP282, COMP270
13	COMP 440	Database Design	3	COMP380/L
14	COMP 429	Computer Network Software	3	COMP322/L
15	COMP 469	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3	COMP310, COMP380/L, COMP410
16	COMP 450	Computer Ethics	3
17	SOM 306	Operations Management	3	SOM120
18	BCIS 350	E-Commerce	3	COMP 380
19	SOM 485	Decision Support System	3	SOM 306
20	PHYS 100	General Physics	3	ــ
21	COMP 105	Visual Basic	1	COMP110/L
Total			63

Electives (select 15 Credit Hours)

SN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
1	MATH 340	Introductory Probability	3	MATH150B
2	COMP 424	Computer System Security	3	COMP322, COMP380
3	COMP467	Multimedia System Design	3	COMP380
4	COMP 535	Parallel and Distributed Computing	3
5	BCCS 479	Neural Networks	3
6	MATH 481	Numerical Analysis	3	MATH262
7	COMP 586	Object-Oriented Software Development	3	COMP380/L
8	BCCS 360	Information Retrieval and Web Agent	3
9	COMP 485	Human-Computer Interaction	3	COMP380/L
10	COMP 420	Advanced Operating System Concepts	3	COMP322/L
11	COMP 430	Language design and Compiler	3	COMP310, COMP380/L
12	BCCS 370	Programming the Web	3
13	COMP 480	Software System Development	3	COMP 380
14	COMP 431	Computer Modeling and Simulation	3	COMP 182
15	IS 431	System analysis and design	3	IS 311, COMP 270
16	BCIS 340	Programming with Java	3	Comp 182/L
17	IS 457	Advanced Telecommunication & networks	3	IS 435

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