Review of the computer science program

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E. Program Evolution

1. Describe in what respect, if at all, the philosophy and direction of the computer science program has changed at your institution during the last five years, or since the last accreditation visit, whichever is the more recent.

One major change in the philosophy of the Computer Science program is the introduction of three areas, Information Management, Net-Centric Computing, and Intelligent Systems. Rationale behind the philosophy is to provide sufficient elective courses in each area for the students to strengthen themselves in the area of their choice. Areas were carefully selected keeping in view the industry needs, departmental preference and faculty expertise.

2. Describe any major developments and/or progress made in connection with the program in the last five years, or since the last accreditation visit, whichever is the more recent, that is not included in your response to Question I.C.

As stated earlier, the ICS Department completed a major review of the program. The review included the

Review of all the course contents to ensure the coverage all CC2001 recommended knowledge units with minimal overlap
Ensure that each program outcome is appropriately addressed in the program core courses.
Issues and concerns of the industry are appropriately addressed. Data collected in this regard is summarized and attached with this report.

F. Program Current Status

1. List the strengths of the unit offering the computer science program.

BS Computer Science program is offered by the Information and Computer Science Department. Due to the role of its graduates in the development and economy of the Kingdom the University administration provides every needed support for the smooth and effective functioning of the department.

2. List any weaknesses or limitations of the institution or unit offering the computer science program.

As such there is no specific weakness or limitation of the department or the University that effects the computer science program

3. List any significant plans for future development of the program.

The department targets to perform a major review of the program every five years. The revised BS Computer Science program was implemented in February 2007. The next target for major revision of the program is set for September 2012.

II. Student Support
Intent: Students can complete the program in a reasonable amount of time. Students have ample opportunity to interact with their instructors. Students are offered timely guidance and advice about the program’s requirements and their career alternatives. Students who graduate the program meet all program requirements.

Standard II-1. Courses must be offered with sufficient frequency for students to complete the program in a timely manner.

Frequency of Course Offerings

List below the course numbers, titles, and semester hours of courses required for the major that are offered less frequently than once per year.

Dept Course #	Title of course	Semester hrs
Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Explain how it is determined when they will be offered, e.g., rotation, odd-numbered years, or whatever.

Not Applicable

3. List below the course numbers, titles, and semester hours of courses allowed for the major but not required (i.e., either free electives or lists of courses from which students must choose a certain number), that are offered less frequently than once per year.

Dept Course #	Title of course	Semester hrs
ICS 471	Parallel and Distributed Processing	3

4.Explain how it is determined when they will be offered, e.g., rotation, odd-numbered years, or whatever.

The undergraduate committee recommends at least three ICS 3xx and at least three ICS 4xx electives. Before such recommendations are made, the committee usually requests faculty who wish to offer a special topic course under the code ICS 490 or ICS 491 to submit a proposal. The committee tries to give chance to different elective courses each semester. The chairman, based particularly on faculty availability and student enrolment, takes the final decision on electives.

Over the last six years, the number of offered ICS electives in a regular semester has never been less than four. It provides the students an opportunity to complete the program in time.

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