Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems (Blended) — study plan

Zayed University College of Interdisciplinary Studies

Credit hours: 120
Levels: 9
Courses: 42
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems (Blended) study plan at Zayed University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ICB101	Strategic Learning and Growth	4
ICB102	Expressive Clarity	3
IAR110	Arabic Lab 1 (N): Speaking to Engage & Persuade	1
IAR111	Arabic Lab 1 (NN): Arabic Language & Culture for Beginners Elective	1
ICB103	Applied Algorithmic Thinking	4
IDS102	Applied Creative and Critical Thinking	4

Year 1 - Semester 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IDS101	Critique and Communication	4
IAR210	Arabic Lab 2 (N): Writing to Inform	1
IAR211	Arabic Lab 2 (NN): Arabic Language & Culture for Intermediate Proficiency Elective	1
IDS103	Statistical Intuitions & Applications	4
IDS105	Systems and Society	4
IDS220	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3

Year 2 - Semester 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IDS204	Deriving Insights from Evidence	4
ICS211	Single and Multivariable Calculus	4
ICS215	Mathematics For Computational Systems	3
ICS230	Information Security and Data Privacy	3

Year 2 - Semester 2 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IAH244	Ethical Systems, Moral Dilemmas	4
ICS360	Computer Networks Fundamentals	3
ICS220	Programming Fundamentals	3
ICS214	Probability, Statistics, and the Structure of Randomness	4

Year 3 - Semester 1 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ICS340	Database Systems	3
ICS221	Data Structures and Algorithms	4
ICS350	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3

Year 3 - Semester 2 3 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IDS391	Capstone Seminar I	3

Year 4 - Semester 1 4 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IDS493	Capstone Project I	4

Year 4 - Semester 2 7 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ICS490	Internship	3
IDS494	Capstone Project II	4

Program Electives (20-21 CHs) 60 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ICS315	Computational Bayesian Statistics Elective	4
ICS330	Attack and Defense in Cyberspace Elective	4
ICS331	Applied Cryptography and Identity Management Elective	4
ICS341	Big Data Analytics Elective	4
ICS351	Machine Learning Elective	4
ICS353	Perceiving the World through Computer Vision Elective	4
ICS420	Parallel Programming & Distributed Computing Elective	4
ICS430	Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management Elective	4
ICS431	Digital Forensics and Incident Response Elective	4
ICS432	Software Security Elective	4
ICS441	Data Science and Decision Making Elective	4
ICS443	Visual and Interactive Analytics Elective	4
ICS450	Applied Neural Networks and Deep Learning Elective	4
ICS451	Natural Language Technologies Elective	4
ICS453	Autonomous Systems Elective	4

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 Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems (Blended)

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems (Blended) at Zayed University?

Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems (Blended) at Zayed University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems (Blended) at Zayed University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems (Blended) spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems (Blended) award?

Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems (Blended) at Zayed University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.