Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Student Outcomes of the Computer Science program

The Student Outcomes (SOs) of the Computer Science program are:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
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.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Students Outcomes of the Computer Science program with Cybersecurity Concentration

The Student Outcomes (SOs) of the Computer Science program are:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
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.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
7. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Students are admitted competitively in accordance with QU defined admission requirements including satisfying the minimum high school percentage requirement. In addition, applicants must either satisfy the University competency requirements or successfully complete all requirements of the Foundation Program

First Year – First Semester
CMPS 151 – Programming Concepts – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 101 – General Chemistry I – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 103 – Experimental General Chemistry I – 1 Credit Hour
MATH 101 – Calculus I – 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 202 – English Language I Post Foundation – 3 Credit Hours
HIST 121 – History of Qatar – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester
CMPS 251 – Object-Oriented Programming – 4 Credit Hours
PHYS 191 – General Physics for Engineering I – 3 Credit Hours
PHYS 192 – Experimental General Physics for Engineering I – 1 Credit Hour
MATH 231 – Linear Algebra – 3 Credit Hours
MATH 102 – Calculus II – 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 203 – English Language II Post Foundation – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester
CMPS 200 – Computer Ethics – 1 Credit Hour
CMPS 205 – Discrete Structures for Computing – 3 Credit Hours
CMPS 303 – Data Structures – 4 Credit Hours
PHYS 193 – General Physics for Engineering II – 3 Credit Hours
PHYS 194 – Experimental General Physics for Engineering II – 1 Credit Hour
ARAB 100 – Arabic Language I – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester
CMPS 323 – Design and Analysis of Algorithms – 3 Credit Hours
CMPS 351 – Fundamentals of Database Systems – 4 Credit Hours
CMPE 263 – Computer Architecture and Organization I – 3 Credit Hours
GENG 200 – Probability and Statistics for Engineers – 3 Credit Hours
CORE XXX – Core Knowledge and Skills Package – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester
CMPS 310 – Software Engineering – 4 Credit Hours
CMPE 355 – Data Communication and Computer Networks I – 4 Credit Hours
CMPS 380 – Cybersecurity Fundamentals – 3 Credit Hours
CMPS XXX – Major Elective I – 3 Credit Hours
MATH/SCI – Natural Science/Mathematics Package – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester
CMPS 350 – Web Development Fundamentals – 3 Credit Hours
CMPS 405 – Operating Systems – 4 Credit Hours
GENG 300 – Numerical Methods – 3 Credit Hours
CMPS XXX – Major Elective II – 3 Credit Hours
DAWA 111 – Islamic Culture – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – First Semester
CMPS 493 – Senior Project I – 3 Credit Hours
CMPS XXX – Major Elective III – 3 Credit Hours
CMPS 307 – Introduction to Project Management and Entrepreneurship – 2 Credit Hours
CORE XXX – Humanities/Fine Arts Package – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Second Semester
CMPS 499 – Senior Project II – 3 Credit Hours
CMPS XXX – Major Elective IV – 3 Credit Hours
MAGT 101 – Principles of Management – 3 Credit Hours
CORE XXX – Social/Behavioral Sciences Package – 3 Credit Hours