Program overview
What is a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science?
Canadian University Dubai’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science has been designed to provide students with a solid foundation in Computer Science and Computing Mathematics. Students will gain the fundamental skills needed to become accomplished theoretical computer scientists, data miners and data scientists, positions which are in great demand in today’s world. The mathematical knowledge gained through this program will also provide graduates with a significant edge over the competition for research-oriented positions in high-tech industries.
Why Should I Take It?
There is very little in our modern world not touched by the fields of computer science and computing mathematics. From smart phones to social media, healthcare to hospitality, the fingerprint of computer scientists and engineers is everywhere and the need for competent, ambitious innovators in this field is growing rapidly.
Recognizing the need for diversification away from the oil and gas industry, the UAE has chosen to invest heavily in the creation of a knowledge economy based on technological advancement and innovation in the fields of green energy, semi-conductor technology, connectivity, wireless technologies and information security. All of these industries and many more require skilled employees fluent in the language of computing.
How Can I Use It?
Graduates of this program will have a wealth of industries to choose from and often go on to become:
- Systems engineers
- Computer project engineers
- Test engineers
- Computer network engineers
- Hardware/software engineers
- Computer network security analysts
- Systems analysts
- IT Managers
- Database Designers
- Entrepreneurs
Program Structure
Program Requirements
| Requirements | Compulsory Credit Hours |
Elective Credit Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Requirement (UR) | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| Program Core (CR) | 61 | - | 61 |
| Program Major (MJ) | 30 | 6 | 36 |
| Total | 112 | 12 | 124 |
University Requirements
University Requirements are 27 credits out of which 21 credits Compulsory Courses. Every student is required to take the mandatory credit hours that cover Islamic culture, English communication skills, and Innovation. These requirements are:
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1) Languages, Islamic Culture, UAE studies, Arabic and Innovation (21 Cr.H.) |
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| LNG | 181 | English I for Engineering Computing | None | 3 |
| LNG | 182 | English II for Engineering Computing | LNG-181 | 3 |
| GED | 198 | Islamic Culture | None | 3 |
| GED | 196 | Communication Skills in Arabic 1 | None | 3 |
| GED | 199E | UAE Society | None | 3 |
| ENT | 141 | Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1 | None | 2 |
| ENT | 142 | Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 | ENT-141 | 1 |
| ENT | 241 | Entrepreneurship I | ENT-142 | 2 |
| ENT | 242 | Entrepreneurship II | ENT-241 | 1 |
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2) Humanities: Students should select twocourses from the following pool:(6 credits) |
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| GED | 110E | Modern Art Appreciation | None | 3 |
| GED | 111 | Music Appreciation and Communication | None | 3 |
| GED | 112 | Using Positive Psychology at Work | LNG-172 or LNG-182 | 3 |
| GED | 252E | Critical Thinking | LNG-172 or LNG-182 | 3 |
| GED | 205E | Psychology in Every Day Life | LNG-172 or LNG-182 | 3 |
| GED | 272E | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | LNG-172 or LNG-182 | 3 |
| GED | 324E | Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World | LNG 172 or LNG 182 | 3 |
Core Requirements (61 Cr.H.)
All students who are enrolled in the B.Sc. in Computer Science program, independently of their major, must complete the following 61 credit hours (20 courses).
| # | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCS | 101 | Elements of Computing | None | 3 |
| 2 | BCS | 102 | Introduction to Computing Science I | BCS-101 | 3 |
| 3 | MTH | 112 | Calculus I | Pass Math Placement test or MTH-012 | 3 |
| 4 | MTH | 113 | Calculus II | MTH-112 | 3 |
| 5 | MTH | 114 | Linear Algebra | MTH-112 | 3 |
| 6 | MTH | 130 | Probability and Statistics | MTH-112 | 3 |
| 7 | MTH | 120 | Discrete Mathematics | None | 3 |
| 8 | MTH | 203 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing Science | MTH-120, BCS-102 | 3 |
| 9 | BCS | 201 | Logic for Computing Science | MTH-120 | 3 |
| 10 | BCS | 202 | Introduction to Computing Science II | BCS-102 | 3 |
| 11 | BCS | 203 | Software Specifications | BCS-202, BCS-201 | 3 |
| 12 | BCS | 204 | System-Level Programming | BCS-102 | 3 |
| 13 | BCS | 205 | Programming Paradigms | BCS-202, BCS-201 | 3 |
| 14 | ENG | 210 | Computer Architecture | BCS-202 or ENG 101 | 4 |
| 15 | BCS | 206 | Information Structures | BCS-202, MTH-203 | 3 |
| 16 | BCS | 302 | Scientific Computing | BCS-102, MTH-114 | 3 |
| 17 | BCS | 305 | Software Architecture | BCS-203, BCS-206 | 3 |
| 18 | BCS | 306 | Database Management Systems | BCS-202, BCS-201 | 3 |
| 19 | BCS | 309 | Algorithms I | BCS-201, BCS-206 | 3 |
| 20 | BCS | 401 | Ethics for Computing Professionals | None | 3 |
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Total |
61 | ||||
Computer Science Major Requirements (36 credit hours)
The 36 credit hours are covered by the completion of 8 compulsory courses totalizing 30 credit hours and 2 elective courses (6 credits hours) to be selected from 6 elective courses. The list of the courses is given below:
Compulsory Courses (30 credit hours)
Each student enrolled in the Computer Science is required to successfully complete the following:
List of the 8 Compulsory Courses (30 Cr.H.)
| # | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCS | 402 | Computability and Complexity | BCS-203, BCS-309 | 3 |
| 2 | BCS | 308 | Communication Networks | BCS-301 | 3 |
| 3 | BCS | 304 | Data Mining | MTH-114, MTH-130, MTH-203, BCS-202 | 3 |
| 4 | BCS | 403 | Advanced Database Systems | BCS-206, BCS-306 | 3 |
| 5 | BCS | 301 | Operating Systems | ENG-210, BCS-206 | 4 |
| 6 | BCS | 307 | Digital Systems | ENG-210 | 4 |
| 7 | BCS | 303 | Security Principles and Practices | BCS-206 | 4 |
| 8 | BCS | 410 | Computer Science Project | Completed 90 Cr.H | 6 |
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Total |
30 | ||||
Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Each student is required to successfully complete two courses among the following courses
| # | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSD | 311 | Human Computer Interaction | BCS-206 | 3 |
| 3 | BCS | 405 | Artificial Intelligence | BCS-206, BCS-205 | 3 |
| 4 | BCS | 406 | Computer Graphics | BCS-206, MTH-114 | 3 |
| 6 | BSD | 404 | Algorithms II | BCS-203, BCS-309 | 3 |
| 7 | BCS | 400 | Network Operating Systems | BCS-301 | 3 |
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Total |
6 | ||||