Computer Engineering — study plan
King Faisal University College of Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Credit hours
- 133
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 50
- Degree
- bachelor
The Computer Engineering study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 133 credit hours across 50 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0814132 | Physics | 4 |
| 0827111 | Calculus | 3 |
| 0921110 | Introduction to Computing | 4 |
| 1722111 | Academic English | 3 |
| 1900101 | Creed and Doctrines | 2 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0603103 | Business and Accounting | 3 |
| 0826152 | Biology | 3 |
| 0827121 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| 0827122 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| 0921120 | Fundamentals of Programming | 4 |
Year 2 - Semester 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0923210 | Advanced Calculus | 3 |
| 0921211 | Data Structure and Algorithms | 4 |
| 0921212 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| 0923213 | Basic Electronics | 4 |
| 0924214 | Fundamentals of Computer Networks | 4 |
Year 2 - Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0921220 | Fundamentals of Software Engineering | 4 |
| 0923221 | Electric Circuits | 4 |
| 0923222 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| 0923223 | Digital Logic and Design | 4 |
| 0923224 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0923310 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| 0923311 | Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| 0922312 | Technical Reports | 3 |
| 0923313 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 4 |
| 1900102 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
Year 3 - Semester 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0921320 | Computer Security | 3 |
| 0921321 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| 0922322 | Professional Responsibility | 3 |
| 0923323 | Embedded Systems | 4 |
| UNIV-EL1 | University Elective (1) Elective | 2 |
Summer Semester 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0923330 | Practical (Co-op) Training | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0923410 | Project Proposal | 2 |
| 0923411 | Design and Modeling of Digital Systems | 4 |
| 0923412 | Computer Peripherals and Interfacing | 4 |
| PROG-EL1 | Program Elective (1) Elective | 3 |
| UNIV-EL2 | University Elective (2) Elective | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0923420 | Project Implementation | 3 |
| 0923421 | Selected Topics in Computer Engineering | 3 |
| 0923422 | Parallel and Distributed Systems | 3 |
| PROG-EL2 | Program Elective (2) Elective | 3 |
| PROG-EL3 | Program Elective (3) Elective | 3 |
Program Elective Courses 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0923413 | Computational Intelligence and Expert Systems Elective | 3 |
| 0923414 | Digital Signal Processing Elective | 3 |
| 0923423 | Robotics Elective | 3 |
| 0923424 | VLSI Design Elective | 3 |
| 0923426 | Computer Graphics Elective | 3 |
| 0923427 | Control Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0924415 | Multimedia Networks and Applications Elective | 3 |
| 0923425 | Image Analysis and Machine Vision Elective | 3 |
| 0924416 | Telecommunication Networks 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 Engineering
How many credit hours is Computer Engineering at King Faisal University?
Computer Engineering at King Faisal University requires completing 133 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.
How many years is Computer Engineering at King Faisal University?
The study plan for Computer Engineering spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Computer Engineering award?
Computer Engineering at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 133 credit hours.
Is Computer Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Computer Engineering is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.