Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems
Educational Aims of the Program
The Program Objectives (POs) of the Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems – Information Systems Security program are shown in table 1 below:
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Table 1: Program Objectives of BSCIS
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PO1.
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Demonstrate ethical and professional practices to computing and information systems by being aware of the impact of computer technology on humans and environment.
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PO2.
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Apply knowledge of computing and information systems to address the critical needs of computing and information systems environment.
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PO3.
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Establish a successful professional career in the computer and information systems related industry.
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PO4.
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Exemplify critical thinking, teamwork collaborations and communication skills to solve real-life problems.
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Program Learning Outcomes
The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the BSCIS are shown in table 2 follows:
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Table 2: Program Learning Outcomes of BSCIS
After graduation BSCIS students will be able to:
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PLO1.
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Apply knowledge of computing, information systems and mathematics.
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PLO2.
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Identify, formulate and solve computing and information systems related problems.
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PLO3.
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Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. [ABET 2]
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PLO4.
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Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. [ABET 5]
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PLO5.
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Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. [ABET 4]
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PLO6.
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Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. [ABET 3]
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PLO7.
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Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. [ABET 1]
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PLO8.
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Use the current computing and information systems techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
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PLO9.
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Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. [ABET 6]
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General Education Program Learning Outcomes
The General Education Program Learning Outcomes are shown in table 3 follows:
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Table 3: General Education Program Learning Outcomes
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GE-PLO1.
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Read and write English at a level demonstrating efficient and competent function at university/workplace level.
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GE-PLO2.
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Communicate effectively and think critically and analytically.
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GE-PLO3.
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Apply and interpret mathematical concepts and models.
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GE-PLO4.
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Use information technology effectively.
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GE-PLO5.
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Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the contribution of humanities, and social, natural and applied sciences to human experience.
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Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems Curriculum
BSCIS Program Curricula
The BSCIS program is composed of 132 Credit Hours, distributed as illustrated below:
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#
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Category
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Number of Courses
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Credit Hours
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1
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General Educational Requirements
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9
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27
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2
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Humanities and Social Science Requirements
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1
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3
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3
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Natural and Applied Science Requirements
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2
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6
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4
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Business for IT Professionals Requirements
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7
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21
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5
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IT Core Requirements
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19
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60
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6
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IT Elective Requirements
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5
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15
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Total
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43
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132
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General Educational Requirements (GUCR) Courses
Students are required to take the following compulsory General Education Course:
Humanities and Social Science Requirements
Students are required to take one of the following compulsory General Education Course:
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S.N0
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Co-requisite
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C.H.
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1
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GUAG 100
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UAE Government
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ENGL 100
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3
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2
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GCUS 100
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Culture & Society
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ENGL 100
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3
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3
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GABU 100
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Arabic for Business
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ENGL 100
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3
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4
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GPSY 100
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Psychology & Society
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ENGL 100
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3
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5
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GSOC 100
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Sociology & Society
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ENGL 100
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3
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6
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GLAW 100
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Law & Society
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ENGL 100
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3
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7
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GEDU 100
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Education & the Future
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ENGL 100
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3
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8
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GTOR 100
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Leisure & Tourism in a Contemporary Society
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ENGL 100
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3
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Total
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3
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Natural and Applied Science Requirements
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S.N0
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Co-requisite
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C.H.
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1
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GSUS 200
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Sustainability
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ENGL 220
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3
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2
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GHSO 100
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Health & Society
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ENGL 110 (Coreq)
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3
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3
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GBIO 100
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Biotechnology
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ENGL 110 (Coreq)
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3
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4
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GHUB 100
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Human Biology
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ENGL 110 (Coreq)
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3
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Total
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6
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Business for IT Professionals Requirements
IT Core Requirements
IT Elective Requirements
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S.No
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Co-requisite
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C.H.
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1
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ITSS 450
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Information Systems Security Management
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ITGN 345
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3
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ITSS 451
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Ethical Hacking & Network Defense
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ITGN 345
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3
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ITSS 456
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Database Security & Auditing
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ITGN 250 & ITGN 345
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3
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ITSS 459
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Digital Forensics & Investigation
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ITGN 345
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3
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ITSS 458
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Disaster Recovery Planning
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ITGN 345
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3
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| 6 |
ITGN 474
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Smart Cities and Internet of Things
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ITGN 344
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3
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| 7 |
ITGN 475
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Data Mining
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ITAI 375
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3
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| 8 |
ITGN 485
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Block Chain
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ITGN 345
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3
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| 9 |
ITAI 481
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Deep Learning
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ITAI 375
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3
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| 10 |
ITAI 482
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Natural Language Processing
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ITAI 375
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3
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| 11 |
ITAI 483
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Computer Vision
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ITAI 375
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3
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Total
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15
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Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems Study Plan
Semester 1
Semester 2
| ENGL 105 | English ll | 3 |
| GMAT GMAT 105 | Mathematics for Science II | 3 |
| BACC 205 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ITGN 130 | Programming in Python | 3 |
| ITGN 215 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Natural and Applied Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Semester 3
| GISL 100 | Islamic Thought | 3 |
| GCMM 205 | Negotiations Skills | 3 |
| ITGN 210 | Applied Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| ITGN 230 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ITGN 260 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| Humanities and Social Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Semester 4
| GIEC 105 | Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Career Exploration | 3 |
| BBUS 205 | Quantitative Analysis in Business | 3 |
| ITGN 235 | Principles of Networking | 3 |
| ITGN 240 | Data Structure and Algorithms | 3 |
| ITGN 250 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| ITGN 315 | Object Oriented Programming (OOP) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Semester 5
Semester 6
| BMRK 200 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ITGN 345 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
| | ITGN370 | 3 |
| | ITAI 380 | 3 |
| | ITAI375 | 3 |
| Natural and Applied Science Requirements | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Semester 7
| ITGN 440 | Computing & Information Systems Project 1 (Capstone 1) | 3 |
| IT Elective | 3 |
| IT Elective | 3 |
| IT Elective | 3 |
| IT Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 8
| ITGN 445 | Computing & Information Systems Project 2(Capstone) 2 | 3 |
| ITGN 466 | Internship | 6 |
| ITGN 476 | Industry Project | 6 |
| IT Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
ITGN 466 / ITGN 476* Internship/Industry Project *For working students only