

Computer Science Program is one of the renowned programs at King Khalid University. Started in the academic year 2000-2001, with 20+ years in building Computer Science graduates the program follows best practices in the academia. The 4-year program is structured with 194 credits hours that include Intelligent Systems, Software Engineering and Network Security tracks. The program has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET and NCAAA (National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation).

To provide high quality education and scientific research in computer science by upholding human values, offering constructive community services and employment opportunities

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Create adequate educational environment that focuses on personal development and ambition as well as creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and a mutual commitment.
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Develop innovative, interdisciplinary research groups working at the intersection of national challenges, faculty interest and industry needs.
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Raise the profile and facilitate engaged service on local committees and increase contribution to positively influence in national and international technical and scientific committees.
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Strengthening institutional affiliation and effectiveness by providing clear career progression models, advanced training opportunities, leadership development, and articulate the alignment of institutional and individual aspirations.

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Emerge as professionals and innovators in industries, government bodies, academia practicing contemporary technologies with societal care.
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Continue higher studies, lifelong learning and scientific research to analyse and solve complex problems in the field of computer science.
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Communicate effectively in the work environment with multi-disciplinary teams following ethical and professional standards.
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Participate in national mission through technical expertise, leadership and entrepreneurship.

Knowledge and Understanding :
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Demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts, algorithmic principles, and computer science fundamentals.
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Identify recent trends and technology in computing discipline for solving various contemporary issues.
Skills:
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Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
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Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
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Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
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Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Values:
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Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
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Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

Program:
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Computer Science
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Academic Year
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Term
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Term Code
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Enrolled Students
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Graduated Students
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Male
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Female
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Male
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Female
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2021-2022
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First
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431
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318
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439
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15
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28
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Second
|
432
|
351
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488
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16
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48
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Summer
|
433
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162
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221
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2
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0
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2020-2021
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First
|
421
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248
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417
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13
|
21
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Second
|
422
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256
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409
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15
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46
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Summer
|
423
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112
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142
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0
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2
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2019-2020
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First
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411
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191
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386
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6
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16
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Second
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412
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211
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377
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11
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35
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Summer
|
413
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130
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277
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0
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2
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2018-2019
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First
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391
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178
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357
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6
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8
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Second
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392
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170
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359
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18
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32
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Summer
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393
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70
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69
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3
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1
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2017-2018
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First
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381
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157
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353
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7
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5
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Second
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382
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155
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322
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13
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55
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Summer
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383
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65
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30
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2
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0
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