Computer Science - Information Technology Track — study plan

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Community College Qatif

Credit hours: 63
Levels: 8
Courses: 40
Degree: diploma

The Computer Science - Information Technology Track study plan at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 63 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

First year - Semester one 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 101	General English Language 2	2
MATH 111	Mathematics (1)	3
COMP 131	Computer Skills	2
LRSK 141	Learning and Searching skills	3
PHEDU 162	Health and Physical Education	1
ARAB 182	Arabic Language Skills	2

First year - Semester two 23 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 101	General English Language	7
ENGL102	English for Academic and Specific Purpose	3
MATH 112	Mathematics 2	3
STAT 132	Statistics	3
CMSK 142	Communication Skills	2
COMP122	Computer Applications	3
ISLM- 181	Creed and Family in Islam	2

Second year - Semester one 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IT110	Information Technology Fundamentals	3
IT120	Computer Organisation	3
IT130	Human Computer Interaction	3
CS110	Programming Fundamentals	3
IT140	E-Business Technology	3
ISLM271	Islamic Greed and Ethics	2

Second year - Semester two 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CS120	Computer Networks	3
IS120	Database Concepts	3
IS210	System Analysis and Design	3
IT210	Web-Based Design	3
IT220	Computer Maintenance	3
ISLM 272	The Social System in Islam	2

Third year - Semester one 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CS220	Object Oriented Programming	3
IT310	Information Security	3
CS330	Operating Systems	3
IT320	Graduation Project I	2
	Elective Course Elective	2
ISLM 273	The Economic System in Islam	2

Third year - Semester two 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IT410	Performance and Modeling of Computer Systems	3
CS420	Knowledge Engineering	3
IT420	Graduation Project II	2
	Elective Course Elective	2
ISLM 274	The Political System in Islam	2

Electives — Group (1): Networks 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IT331	Data Network Design and Evaluation Elective	3
IT431	Wireless Data Networks Elective	3

Electives — Group (2): Software Engineering 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CS210	Software Engineering I Elective	3
CS310	Software Engineering 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 - Information Technology Track

How many credit hours is Computer Science - Information Technology Track at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?

Computer Science - Information Technology Track at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University requires completing 63 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.

How many years is Computer Science - Information Technology Track at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?

The study plan for Computer Science - Information Technology Track spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Computer Science - Information Technology Track award?

Computer Science - Information Technology Track at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University awards a Diploma degree after completing 63 credit hours.