Computer science

 
The Department of Computer Science (DCS) was established in 2012/2013(1433-1434) as a department under the College of Science & Arts in Rijal Alma’a Branch (Female), in King Khalid University. The Department offers a four -year Bachelor program in computer science as a credit and Trimester based system in accordance with college mission and objectives. The 4-year program is structured with 194 credits hours that include (Intelligent Systems, Software Engineering and Network Security) as specialization tracks. The program has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of NCAAA (National Centre for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation). Computer Science Program is one of the renowned programs at King Khalid University. Started in the academic year 2000-2001, with 20+ years in building Computer Science graduates the program follows best practices in the academia. The 4-year program is structured with 194 credits hours that include Intelligent Systems, Software Engineering and Network Security tracks. The program has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET and NCAAA (National Centre for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation).

Mission:

To provide high quality education and scientific research in computer science by upholding human values, offering constructive community services and employment opportunities

Goals:

1. Create adequate educational environment that focuses on personal development and ambition as well as creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and a mutual commitment.

2. Develop innovative, interdisciplinary research groups working at the intersection of national challenges, faculty interest and industry needs.

3. Raise the profile and facilitate engaged service on local committees and increase contribution to positively influence in national and international technical and scientific committees.

4. Strengthening institutional affiliation and effectiveness by providing clear career progression models, advanced training opportunities, leadership development, and articulate the alignment of institutional and individual aspirations.

 

Objectives:

1. Emerge as professionals and innovators in industries, government bodies, academia practicing contemporary technologies with societal care.

2. Continue higher studies, lifelong learning and scientific research to analyse and solve complex problems in the field of computer science.

3. Communicate effectively in the work environment with multi-disciplinary teams following ethical and professional standards.

4. Participate in national mission through technical expertise, leadership and entrepreneurship.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge and Understanding:

1.     Demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts, algorithmic principles, and computer science fundamentals.

2.     Identify recent trends and technology in computing discipline for solving various contemporary issues.

Skills:

1. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

2. Analyse a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

3. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.

4. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

 

 

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Department head : Dr. Sangita Babu
Email address: sdas@kku.edu.sa
Telephone:    0172416123

Office: Building C , third floor 

 

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