Review of the computer science program



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Alumni Survey


The Department of Information and Computer Science conducted an alumni survey during January 2003 and September 2003. 41 alumni expressed their opinion on the BS (Computer Science) program. The responses are summarized below.
 

Sr.#

Question

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree



The program is effective in developing analytic and problem solving skills.

7

26

3

3

2



The program is effective in developing independent thinking.

6

16

12

2

5



The mathematical content of the program is adequate for pursuing the advanced courses in the program.

5

19

6

8

3



The program is effective in developing students ability to link theory to practice.

3

15

13

8

2



The program is effective in enhancing team- working abilities.

5

18

7

6

5



The program is effective in developing report writing skills and written communication skills, in general.

9

18

9

4

1



The program is effective in developing oral communication skills.

4

18

9

5

5



The program is effective in developing time management skills.

3

17

9

8

4



The program is effective in developing time management skills.

3

10

14

11

3

Please indicate how much of each of the following groups of knowledge units you received from your BS degree in KFUPM. Also indicate how important you think those knowledge units are, as they affect your working career.




Sr.#

Knowledge Units

How much of these you Received in your BS?

How important do you believe

Too much

Too little

Just right

Don’t know

Very important

Not important

Moderate important

Don’t Know



Basic programming and programming languages skills

11

7

23

0

34

1

6

0



Theory - Algorithms and mathematics related courses

9

9

23

0

22

3

14

2



Databases

10

12

18

1

35

0

4

2



Computer networks and networking related skills

2

28

9

2

30

1

10

0



Project management,  team work related matters

1

29

10

1

38

0

3

0



Knowledge of computer systems - operating systems, computer architecture and related skills

3

18

19

1

26

3

12

0




  1. 2005 – 2006 Surveys

    1. Program reviewers’ comments from Academia




Question

a

b

c

d

e

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How would you rate the strategic importance of the Computer Science field for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region?

5

1

0

0

0

0

The demand for the new program graduates is expected to be high both nationally and internationally

4

2

0

0

0

0

The proposed changes in the program are justifiable

3

3

0

0

0

0

Does the presented need analysis justify the approval of the program

5

1

0

0

0

0

The objectives of the program are

5

1

0

0

0

0

The program outcomes are

3

3

0

0

0

0

Do the outcomes of the program support program objectives?

2

3

1

0

0

0

Do the program course requirements support the program’s outcomes?

3

2

1

0

0

0

Do the program course requirements provide the depth and breadth needed for the proposed degree?

3

2

0

0

0

1

Is the design component of the program adequate?

4

0

0

0

0

2

Is the analysis component of the program adequate?

6

0

0

0

0

0

Is the laboratory component of the program adequate?

5

1

0

0

0

0

Is the computer usage of the program adequate?

4

1

0

0

0

1

Are the resources (manpower, space, laboratories, etc) adequate to support the program?

2

1

0

0

0

3

In comparison to similar reputable programs, how do you rate the proposed program?

1

4

0

0

0

1

How would you rate the overall quality of the revised program?

2

4

0

0

0

0




    1. Program reviewers’ comments from Industry




Question

 

 

 

 

 

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How would you rate the strategic importance of the Computer Science field for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region?

6

1

0

0

0

0

The demand for the program graduates is expected to be high both nationally and internationally

5

2

0

0

0

0

The objectives of the program are in agreement with industry needs

1

5

0

1

0

0

The outcomes of the program are in agreement with industry needs

2

4

0

1

0

0

Do the program course requirements support the program’s outcomes?

2

2

3

0

0

0

Do the proposed curriculum courses cover all important Computer Science areas needed at your organization?

2

4

0

0

0

1

Do the program course requirements provide the depth and breadth needed for the proposed degree?

0

4

2

1

0

0

The proposed changes in the program are justifiable

3

3

0

0

1

0

The revised program has unique merits than other similar existing programs in KSA universities

2

3

0

0

2

0

How would you rate the overall quality of the revised program?

1

5

1

0

0

0

























  1. 2006 – 2007 Surveys


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