Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Design and Engineering — study plan

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Computing and Mathematics — Computer Engineering Department

Credit hours: 129
Levels: 9
Courses: 45
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Design and Engineering study plan at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 45 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Freshman — Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MATH101	Calculus I	4
PHYS101	General Physics I	4
CHEM101	Principles of Chemical Science I	4
ENGL101	Introduction to Academic Discourse	3
ICS104	Introduction to Programming in Python and C	3

Freshman — Semester 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MATH102	Calculus II	4
PHYS102	General Physics II	4
ENGL102	Introduction to Argument Writing	3
ICS108	Object-Oriented Programming	4
IAS111	Belief and its Consequences	2
PE101	Physical Education III	1

Sophomore — Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ISE291	Introduction to Data Science	3
COE202	Digital Logic Design	3
EE201	Electric Circuits	3
ICS202	Data Structures and Algorithms	4
MATH201	Calculus III	3

Sophomore — Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
COE292	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
MATH208	Differential Equations and Linear Algebra	3
EE203	Electronics I	3
EE272	Analog and Digital Electronics Lab	1
EE207	Signals and Systems	3
IAS121	Language Foundation	2

Junior — Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
EE303	Electronics II	3
COE301	Computer Organization	4
COE302	Design and Modeling of Digital Systems	3
PHYS336	Physics of Semiconductor Devices	3
ENGL214	Academic & Professional Communication	3

Junior — Semester 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
COE306	Introduction to Embedded Systems	4
EE315	Probabilistic Methods in Electrical Engineering	3
EE425	Integrated Circuits Analysis and Design	3
COE465	VLSI System Design Methodology	3
BUS200	Business & Entrepreneurship	3
CGS392	Career Essentials	1

Junior — Summer 1 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SDE399	Summer Training	1

Senior — Semester 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SDE411	Senior Design Project I	0
COE403	Computer Architecture	3
COE407	System-on-Chip Design	3
XE-ELEC1	Technical Elective I	3
GS-ELEC	Global Studies Elective	3
IAS212	Professional Ethics and Governance	2

Senior — Semester 2 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SDE412	Senior Design Project II	3
COE413	SoC Tapeout	3
XE-ELEC2	Technical Elective II	3
XE-ELEC3	Technical Elective III	3
IAS-ELEC	Islamic/Arabic Elective	2

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Design and Engineering

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Design and Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?

Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Design and Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Design and Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Design and Engineering spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Design and Engineering award?

Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Design and Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 credit hours.