Computer Science — study plan
American University of Kuwait (AUK) College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 43
- Degree
- bachelor
The Computer Science study plan at American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Approaches to Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| HUMN-EL | Humanities Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| SOSC-EL | Social Science Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| ARTS-EL | Fine Arts Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
Related Field Requirements 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSIS120 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| MATH201 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH203 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH205 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH213 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT201 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS115 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS115L | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS116 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS116L | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| MGMT201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ENGR210 | Engineering Entrepreneurship I | 3 |
Computer Science Core Requirements 49 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSIS130 | Computer Programming II | 4 |
| CSIS150 | Professional and Ethical Issues in CSIS | 3 |
| CSIS210 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CSIS230 | Programming in a Second Language | 3 |
| CSIS250 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CSIS255 | Web Technologies | 3 |
| CSIS310 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSIS320 | Theory and Implementation of Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSIS322 | Computer Networks and Data Communication | 3 |
| CSIS329 | Introduction to Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CSIS330 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSIS401 | Mobile Computing | 3 |
| CSIS405 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
| CSIS476 | Computer Security and Information Assurance | 3 |
| CSIS490 | CSIS Capstone I | 3 |
| CSIS491 | CSIS Capstone II | 3 |
Computer Science Electives (select 9 credits) 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSIS300 | E-Commerce Elective | 3 |
| CSIS370 | Computer Graphics Elective | 3 |
| CSIS402 | Fundamental Techniques for Data Science Applications Elective | 3 |
| CSIS404 | Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Elective | 3 |
| CSIS406 | Big Data Technologies Elective | 3 |
| CSIS415 | Artificial Intelligence Elective | 3 |
| CSIS425 | Advanced Software Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CSIS435 | Machine Learning Elective | 3 |
| CSIS440 | Software Project Management 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 Kuwait (AUK)?
Computer Science at American University of Kuwait (AUK) requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.
How many years is Computer Science at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
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 Kuwait (AUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Computer Science offered at other universities?
Yes, Computer Science 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.