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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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),

6. 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),

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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). 

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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.

22. COE Graduate Program

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. Faculty

28. Students

29. Students-to-Faculty Ratio (Including Lecturers)

30. Students-to-Faculty Ratio (Excluding Lecturers)

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