Faculty Mission
The faculty mission aims to sustain excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge by: 1. Teaching and Research in basic and applied sciences 2. Scholarly publication in basic and applied sciences 3. Centrality of the Faculty within the University will be strengthened by excellence of our academic programs and our strategic collaborations with all faculties across the University.
Computer Science Program Mission
The mission of the Computer Science program can be summarized as follows: 1. Produce highly professionals in computer science that are committed to lifelong learning 2. Make positive contributions to society 3. Achieve the national development goals through fostering an academic environment ideal for knowledge development, research, and innovation in the field of Computer science.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
A few years after graduation, graduates of the computer science program will:
I. Have established a broad knowledge of computer science and mathematics to design innovative computer- related solutions for real world problems.
II. Have demonstrated effective teamwork, oral and written communication skills as well as collaborative skills and have contributed to society by behaving ethically and responsibly.
III. Be successfully employed or accepted into a graduate program, and demonstrate professional development and lifelong learning throughout their careers
Student Outcomes
Our CS program student outcomes are consistent with the ABET Criterion for Computer Science programs. The program enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation:
Outcome (1): Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Outcome (2): Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Outcome (3): Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Outcome (4): Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Outcome (5): Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Outcome (6): Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions
Accreditation
The Computer Science Program (Debbieh campus) in the Faculty of Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, which is the board assigned for accrediting computing programs in the United States of America and internationally.
Career Opportunities
The rapid development in the world of computer, including the introduction of new applications and the use of computer technologies in all domains of public and private organizations, academics, industry and research has led to more job vacancies for computer scientists. In particular, they may work as:
System Programmer, System Analyst, System Administrator, Internet Applications Programmer, User Interface Designer, Database Analyst, Database Administrator, Network Administrator, Computer Game Designer/Programmer, Computer Science Researcher and Computer Science Instructor.
Chairperson: Prof. Mohammad N. Abdulrahim
Professors: Prof. Ali El-Zaart
Associate Professors: Dr. Imad Al Ashmawy, Dr. Toufic El Arwadi, Dr. Noura Yassin, Dr. Abdullah al-Chakik
Assistant Professors: Dr. Ahmed Sherif, Dr. Wassim El-Hajj Chehade, Dr. Maher Jneid, Dr. May Itani, Dr. Lama Affara
The mission of the Computer Science program is to produce highly qualified professionals in computer science that are committed to lifelong learning, and make positive contributions to society. This will lead to achieve the national development goals through fostering an academic environment ideal for knowledge development, research, and innovation in the field of Computer science.
To obtain the Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, students must successfully complete a total of 100 credit hours + IC3, where the standard duration of study is 6 semesters. There is one general semester of study for the students of the Computer Science Program.
The rapid development in the world of computer, including the introduction of new applications and the use of computer technologies in all domains of public and private organizations, academics, industry and research has led to more job vacancies for computer scientists. In particular, they may work as:
System Programmer, System Analyst, System Administrator, Internet Applications Programmer, User Interface Designer, Database Analyst, Database Administrator, Network Administrator, Computer Game Designer/Programmer, Computer Science Researcher and Computer Science Instructor.
| I. University Requirements | Credits |
| * University Mandatory Courses | 5 |
| * University Elective Courses | 11 |
| II. Program Requirements | Credits |
| Faculty Core Courses | 17 |
| Major Core Courses | 50 |
| Departmental Elective Courses | 9 |
| General Science Electives (MATH, PHYS, CHEM) |
8 |
| Total | 100 |
The program utilizes a number of well-equipped laboratories for practical work and research. The Laboratories serving the program are:
| Academic Years |
|---|
| 2013/2014: 54 |
| 2014/2015: 66 |
| 2015/2016: 65 |
| 2016/2017: 78 |
| 2017/2018: 82 |
| 2018/2019: 127 |
| 2019/2020: 172 |
| 2020/2021: 259 |
| 2021/2022: 531 |
| Academic Years |
|---|
| 2013/2014: 20 |
| 2014/2015: 13 |
| 2015/2016: 15 |
| 2016/2017: 22 |
| 2017/2018: 16 |
| 2018/2019: 19 |
| 2019/2020: 34 |
| 2020/2021: 41 |
| 2021/2022: 62 |
Study Plan:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours Distribution | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||||
| CHEM241 | Principles of Chemistry | 3 | (3Crs.:3Lec) | FC |
| CHEM241L | Principles of Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | (1Cr.:3Lab) | FC |
| CMPS241 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | (3Crs.:2 Lec.,2Lab) | FC |
| MATH241 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 3 | (3Crs.:3Lec) | FC |
| PHYS243 | General Physics | 3 | (3Crs.:3Lec) | FC |
| PHYS243L | General Physics Laboratory | 1 | (1Cr.:3Lab) | FC |
| ------- | University Requirements | 3 | (3crs.) | CUR |
| Second Semester | ||||
| CMPS242 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS244 | Digital Circuits | 3 | (3Crs.:2 Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS246 | Web Programming | 3 | (3Crs.:2 Lec,3Lab): | MJC |
| CMPS248 | Discrete Structures I | 3 | (3Crs.: 2Lec, 3Lab) | MJC |
| MATH242 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec.,2 Lab) | FC |
| ------- | University Requirements | 2 | (2crs.) | CUR |
| Third Semester | ||||
| CMPS343 | Computer Organization & Architecture | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS345 | Discrete Structures II | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS347 | Data Structures | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| MATH341 | Linear Algebra | 3 | (3Crs.: 3Lec.,1 Lab) | MJC |
| ------- | University Requirements | 2 | (2crs.) | CUR |
| ------- | Elective (Departmental) | 3 | (3crs.) | DE |
| Fourth Semester | ||||
| CMPS342 | Database Systems | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS344 | Software Engineering | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS346 | Theory of Computation | 3 | (3Crs.:2 Lec,2 Tut) | MJC |
| MATH348 | Numerical Methods | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec.,2 Lab) | MJC |
| ------- | Elective (Departmental) | 3 | (3crs.) | DE |
| ------- | University Requirements | 2 | (2crs.) | CUR |
| Fifth Semester | ||||
| CMPS441 | Fundamentals of Algorithms | 3 | (3Crs.:2 Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS443 | Senior Project I | 1 | (1Cr.:1Lec,0Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS445 | Concepts of Programming Languages | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS447 | Computer Networks | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| ------- | University Requirements | 3 | (3crs.) | CUR |
| ------- | Elective (General Science) | 4 | (4crs.) | GSE |
| Sixth Semester | ||||
| CMPS442 | Operating Systems | 3 | (3Crs.:2 Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS444 | Senior Project II | 1 | (1Cr.:1Lec,0Lab) | MJC |
| CMPS455 | Computer Security | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | MJC |
| ------- | Elective (General Science) | 4 | (4crs.) | GSE |
| ------- | Elective (Departmental) | 3 | (3crs.) | DE |
| ------- | University Requirements | 4 | (4crs.) | CUR |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours Distribution | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMPS325 | Computer and Society | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS326 | Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS327 | Image Processing | 3 | (3Crs.:2 Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS348 | Compiler Construction | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS349 | File Structures | 3 | (3Crs.:2 Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS450 | Computer Graphics | 3 | (3Crs.:2 Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS451 | Software Design and Quality | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS452 | Introduction to Data Mining | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS453 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS454 | Logic and Automated Reasoning | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | DE |
| CMPS456 | Topics in Computer Science | 3 | (3Crs.:2Lec,3Lab) | DE |
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