Computer Engineering Department King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Computer Engineering Department College of Computer Science and Engineering

Introduction Today, computer Engineering is among the fastest growing disciplines. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, special attention is being paid to computer technology, its utilization and development as one of the fundamental tools to modernize its industry and trade system.

What is Computer Engineering? Computer engineering deals with the design and development of computer systems While emphasis is put on factors, such as function, performance, cost, size, reliability and interfacing.

COE Program Objectives The Objectives of the COE program is to produce computer engineers who can: Practice their profession with confidence and global competitiveness and make intellectual contributions to it, Pursue a life-long career of personal and professional growth with superior work ethics and character, Pursue advanced study and research at the graduate level.

COE Program Outcomes The COE Program Objectives were mapped to the following educational outcomes. COE graduates will have: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs, an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (teams of individuals with similar educational backgrounds focusing on different aspects of a project as well as teams of individuals with different educational backgrounds),

COE Program Outcomes, Contd. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, an ability to communicate effectively, the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (focusing on underlying theories because the technology will change and enhance their self-learning ability), knowledge of contemporary issues (presenting students with issues such as the impact of globalization, the outsourcing of both engineering and other support jobs as practiced by modern international companies),

COE Program Outcomes, Contd. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice, Knowledge of Probability and Statistics and their applications in Computer Engineering, Knowledge of Discrete Mathematics, The ability to design a system that involves the integration of hardware and software components (Specific for the local needs)

Computer Engineering Program The Computer Engineering Program is designed to provide the student with an intensive background in the analysis, structure, design and implementation of digital computers and information processing systems. A Combination of Breadth and Depth

Studying in Computer Engineering The Computer Engineering department provides a program that develops the necessary skills and competence in order to design and implement computer systems and networks. The computer engineering curriculum emphasizes the areas of: Digital system architecture and design, Microprocessors and integrated circuit technology, Communication theory and computer networks.

Studying in Computer Engineering In addition , enough emphasis is given to the study of computer science to provide a coherent view of computer systems and an understanding of the interdependencies of  hardware and software components and their interfaces and tradeoffs. The computer engineering department offers programs leading to a BS degree in computer engineering, and an MS degree in computer engineering an MS degree in Networking A joint PhD program in Computer Science & Engineering (with ICS). 

Computer Engineering Computer Engineering (COE) Information & Computer Science (ICS) System Engineering (SE) Computer Engineering (COE) Software Engineering (SWE) Electrical Engineering (EE)

Major Areas in COE Computer Architecture & Design Digital Design and Design Automation VLSI System Design Data Communications & Computer Networks. Computer Applications: Interfacing Robotics Computer Vision and Image Processing

BS in Computer Engineering Basic Sciences: 12 credit hours Mathematics: 17 credit hours English: 9 credit hours Islamic Studies & Humanities: 14 credit hours Computer Engineering: 41 credit hours Information & Computer Science: 20 credits Electrical Engineering: 8 credit hours Electives: 9 credit hours Physical Education: 2 credit hours Total = 132 credit hours

Core Computer Engineering Courses Fundamentals of Computer Engineering Computer Organization and Assembly Language Microcomputer System Design Computer Architecture Principles of VLSI Design Data and Computer Communications Computer Networks System Design Laboratory Seminar Summer Training Senior Design Project

Computer Engineering Electives Three senior-level courses Topics include: Computer System Performance Evaluation Design and Modeling of Digital Systems Parallel Computing Fault-Tolerant Computing Distributed Systems Local Area Networks Mobile Computing Testing of Digital Circuits Introduction to Robotics Selected Topics in Computer Engineering

Computer Science Requirements Introduction to Computing Introduction to Computer Science Data Structures Discrete Structures Operating Systems Database Systems One Computer Science Elective Design and Analysis of Algorithms Fundamentals of Programming Languages

Summer Training Objectives Requirements Provide direct on-the-job experience Students work with professionals in the field Requirements 8 summer weeks should be spent in training Detailed report about summer experience Students prepare and deliver a presentation

Senior Design Project Objectives Requirements Students handle a real engineering problem Put the knowledge gained into practical use Requirements Problem Specification Analysis and Design Implementation and Testing Documentation and Reports Presentation

COOPerative Work Objectives Students are required to … Students acquire practical experience and are exposed to the profession of computer engineering Students are required to … Spend 28 continuous weeks in industry Submit a final report Give a presentation about their accomplishments COOP is counted as 9 credit hours Replaces Senior Project and Summer Training Replaces one of the COE elective courses

Top hiring companies for COE graduates Aramco Saudi Electric Company Banks SABIC The Royal Commission For Jubail and Yanbu KFUPM Accenture King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology Eastern Province Cement Company Saudi National Guard Saudi Distribution Company DAR InfoTech VisualSoft Saudi Telecommunications Company Maaden

Graduates Status and Behavior 60% of our graduates get hired within a period of 6 months after graduation, while 35% already got contracts before graduation Unfortunately only 20% of these graduates spend more than 3 years in a single job position 85% get a monthly salary between 5-15K 50% of our graduates rated the Computer Engineering program between Excellent and Outstanding 63% of the alumni indicated that their studies cover only 50%-75% of their current job work.

COE Graduate Program

MS in Computer Engineering 24 credit hours of course work 6 credit hours to research-oriented thesis 3 core computer engineering courses Computer Architecture Computer Networks Digital System Design and Synthesis 5 elective courses

Areas of Focus Computer Architecture Computer and Wireless Networks Network Security Digital System Design, Synthesis, and Testing VLSI and Design Automation Parallel and Distributed Systems Fault Tolerant Computing

MS in Computer Networks Offered jointly by COE and ICS Three core courses: Computer Networks Client Server Programming Computer Network Design Five elective courses, three of which should be Network Technology Network Design and Management Network Software and Protocols Six credit-hour MS thesis

PhD in Computer Science & Engineering Interdisciplinary Offered under two different departments Preliminary exam 30 credit hours of course work Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Written and oral comprehensive exams Successful completion of dissertation

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