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Beseyat
العربية
Credit hours
127
Levels
4
Courses
47
Degree
bachelor

The Computer Science study plan at American University of Ras Al Khaimah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 127 credit hours across 47 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 31 credits

Code Course Credits
CSCI 104 Introduction to Computing 3
ENGL 101 Composition 3
MATH 113 Calculus I 3
CSCI 114 Applied Computational Thinking 3
CSCI 116 Applied Computational Thinking Lab 1
UNIV 100 University First-Year Transition 1
PHIL 100 Writing Intensive (Gen Ed) 3
CSCI 112 Introduction to Computer Programming 3
CSCI 113 Intro to Computer Programming Lab 1
MATH 114 Calculus II 3
PHYS 110 University Physics I 3
PHYS 111 University Physics I Lab 1
GEN-HUM Humanities and Fine Arts Elective Elective 3

Year 2 34 credits

Code Course Credits
CSCI 211 Object-Oriented Programming 3
CSCI 212 OOP Lab 1
MATH 225 Discrete Mathematics 3
CSCI 232 Computer Organization 3
UNIV 200 Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability 3
ENGR 200 Engineering Statistics 3
CSCI 215 Data Structures and Algorithms 3
ENVS 102 Sustainability and Human-Environment Relations 3
MATH 203 Linear Algebra 3
ENGL 202 English for Workplace Communication 3
GEN-SBS Social and Behavioral Science Elective Elective 3
CSCI 390 Internship I 3

Year 3 35 credits

Code Course Credits
CENG 335 Computer Architecture 3
CENG 336 Computer Architecture Lab 1
CSCI 333 Cloud Computing 3
CSCI 326 Database Systems 3
UAES 200 Survey of United Arab Emirates Studies 3
CSCI 312 Operating System Fundamentals 3
CSCI 372 Compiler Design 3
CSCI 462 Data Communications & Computer Networks 3
CSCI 463 Data Communications & Networks Lab 1
CSCI 388 Programming Languages 3
CSCI 315 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3
MATH 213 Calculus III 3
CSCI 391 Internship II 3

Year 4 27 credits

Code Course Credits
CSAI 350 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
CENG 411 Software Engineering 3
CSCI 492 Senior Design Project I 2
FREE-1 Free Elective Elective 3
TECH-1 Technical Elective I Elective 3
CSCI 493 Senior Design Project II 4
CENG 461 Network Security 3
CSAI 351 Data Science 3
TECH-2 Technical Elective II Elective 3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Computer Science

How many credit hours is Computer Science at American University of Ras Al Khaimah?

Computer Science at American University of Ras Al Khaimah requires completing 127 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.

How many years is Computer Science at American University of Ras Al Khaimah?

The study plan for Computer Science spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Computer Science award?

Computer Science at American University of Ras Al Khaimah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 127 credit hours.

Is Computer Science offered at other universities?

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