Computer Science — study plan
- Credit hours
- 137
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 47
- Degree
- bachelor
The Computer Science study plan at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 137 credit hours across 47 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Freshman - First Semester 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ALIS 1211 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 |
| COMM 1311 | Written Communication | 3 |
| UNIV 1211 | Professional Development and Competencies | 2 |
| MATH 1422 | Calculus I | 4 |
| GEIT 1411 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| PHED 1111 | Active Living Lifestyle | 1 |
Freshman - Second Semester 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ALIS 1212 | The Social System in Islam | 2 |
| COMM 1312 | Writing and Research | 3 |
| UNIV 1212 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 2 |
| PHYS 1421 | Physics for Engineers I | 4 |
| GEIT 1412 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| MATH 1423 | Calculus II | 4 |
Sophomore - First Semester 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ALIS 2211 | Linguistic Communication Skills | 2 |
| UNIV 1213 | Leadership and Teamwork | 2 |
| PHYS 1422 | Physics for Engineers II | 4 |
| MATH 1324 | Calculus III | 3 |
| GEIT 2421 | Data Structures | 4 |
| COMM 2311 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| PHED 1112 | Healthy Behaviors and Management | 1 |
Sophomore - Second Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ALIS 2212 | Biography of Prophet Mohammad | 2 |
| COMM 2312 | Technical and Professional Communications | 3 |
| ASSE 2111 | Learning Outcome Assessment I | 1 |
| GEIT 2331 | Mathematical Reasoning and Algorithmic Thinking | 3 |
| COSC 2312 | Web Programming | 3 |
| GEIT 2291 | Professional Ethics | 2 |
| MATH 2313 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Junior - First Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COSC 3332 | Discrete Structures and Combinatorial Analysis | 3 |
| GEIT 3341 | Database I | 3 |
| GEIT 3331 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| MATH 3433 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equation | 4 |
| ASSE 3211 | Learning Outcome Assessment II | 2 |
| ELEC | CS Elective I | 3 |
Junior - Second Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEIT 3351 | Principles of Software Engineering | 3 |
| COSC 3361 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| COSC 3351 | Algorithms I | 3 |
| COSC 3341 | Systems Programming | 4 |
| ELEC | Natural Science Elective | 4 |
Summer of Junior Year 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEIT 4361 | Internship | 3 |
Senior - First Semester 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COSC 4361 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| COSC 4461 | Programming Languages | 4 |
| ASSE 4311 | Learning Outcome Assessment III | 3 |
| ELEC | CS Elective II | 3 |
| ELEC | Social Science Elective I | 3 |
Senior - Second Semester 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COSC 4362 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| COSC 4363 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
| ELEC | Social Science Elective II | 3 |
| ELEC | CS Elective III | 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 Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University?
Computer Science at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University requires completing 137 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.
How many years is Computer Science at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University?
The study plan for Computer Science spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Computer Science award?
Computer Science at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 137 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.