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Program Specification

(Year: 2024)

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Institute: Higher Institute of Computer Science and Information Systems
Department: Computer Science Department
Program: Computer Science Program (Credit Hours System)
A- Basic information

1- Program Title: Computer Science Program

2- Program Type: Single
3- Corresponding Department: Computer Science Department
4- Program Coordinator: A. Prof. Naglaa M. Reda
5- Date of program approval: 6 / 4 / 2021

B- Professional Information
1. Program General Aims:
The general aims of the program are to:

1/1 Enable students to acquire and develop knowledge and competence in fundamental areas
of computer science such as: algorithms, design and analysis, computational theory, networks,
computer architecture and software-based systems.

1/2 Develop the students' ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles,
and computer science theory in modelling, design, implementation, and evaluation of
computer-based systems.

1/3 Develop the students' ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, and science to real world
problems; as well as to analyze and interpret data.

1/4 Provide students with the analytic skills necessary to effectively evaluate the relative merits
of software and computer systems, and algorithmic approaches.

1/5 Provide students with a sound understanding and how to apply a wide range of principles
and tools of software engineering, such as design methodologies, choice of algorithm,
programming language, software libraries and user interface technique.

1/6 Provide students with a solid understanding of the concepts used in computer science to
be able to pursue further learning, whether as graduate students or on their own.

1/7 Equip students with state-of-the-art knowledge and understanding of data structures,
computer organization and architecture, programming language concepts, networks, artificial
intelligence, graphics, human computer interfaces, databases, data mining and high-
performance computing, with their computing requirements.

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1/8 Give students the opportunity to deepen their technical expertise in designing,
implementing, and evaluating a computer-based system, process, or program.

1/9 Develop students' ability to use knowledge and understanding in the modelling and design
of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the trade-off involved
in design choices, employing parallelism and learning techniques.

1/10 Prepare students for working effectively in teams in designing and implementing
software systems and to equip them with management skills to be able to carry out a work
plan with minimal supervision.

1/11 Develop the students understanding of the key ethical issues and security affecting
computer science and their responsibilities as computer science professionals.

1/12 Develop the students' ability to orally communicate ideas and concepts clearly and in an
organized manner.

1/13 Produce graduates with the ability to engage in the lifelong learning and with the skills
required for a professional career in a computer-based environment or for a research career in
computer science.

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2. Program Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
2/1 knowledge and Understanding Skills:
On completion of this program graduates will be able to:
a1. Know the basics of Calculus, Economic and Management relevant to computer science.
a2. Identify and consider the basics of Electronics for Digital Design.
a3. Describe and model Mathematical problems, and Statistical methods.
a4. Know how to solve problems by programming and using simulation models.
a5. Understand the basics of Computer Systems.
a6. Explain the Problem-Solving techniques.
a7. Identify and consider the basics of Discrete Mathematics.
a8. Recognize Operating Systems designs and Computer Networks.
a9. Demonstrate the basics of Computer components.
a10. Describe the Data Analysis process.
a11. Identify the fundamentals of Pattern Recognition.
a12. Recognize Artificial Intelligent principles.
a13. Describe the basics of Computer Graphics.
a14. Describe the basics of Translators design.
a15. Outline the principles of Software Engineering.
a16. Describe Engineering process of Software production.
a17. Identify and consider the principles of Object-Oriented Programming.
a18. Demonstrate the logic of Digital Circuits.
a19. Identify and consider the principles of Information Systems and Internet Technologies.
a20. Identify and consider the principles of information technologies, and information
storage/retrieval.
a21. Illustrate Data and Computer Security.
a22. Identify the fundamentals of Cryptography techniques.
a23. Recognize Machin Learning techniques and Big Data Analysis.
a24. Describe human-computer interfaces and techniques of interactions.
a25. Provide a deeper understanding of some aspects of advanced topics including artificial
intelligence, and parallel and distributed computing.

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 2/2 Intellectual Skills:
On completion of this program the successful student will be able to:
b1. Analyze and assemble components.
b2. Select appropriate Mathematical method to solve a specific problem.
b3. Develop Analytical Skills.
b4. Formulate and test Concepts and Hypothesis.
b5. Apply Modelling and Simulation.
b6. Identify the potential and the limitations of Computers.
b7. Develop computer algorithms to solve different problems.
b8. Gather and assess relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively.
b9. Design and implement Programming methods.
b10. Plan, conduct and present Software Projects.
b11. Design different Pattern Recognition techniques.
b12. Perform different techniques to accomplish desired goals and objectives.
b13. Gather, integrate, and evaluate data/information for problem solving.
b14. Examine, analyze and classify problems carefully and effectively.
b15. Design software solutions to real world problems.
b16. Classify/Represent different Data types and Data structures.
b17. Evaluate system architectures for distributed systems.

2/3 Skills:
2/3/1 Professional and Practical Skills
On completion of this program the successful student will be able to:
c1. Choose the appropriate Programming Language or Operating system.
c2. Deploy Communication Skills in team working or leading.
c3. Acquire information independently.
c4. Prepare Technical Reports and present Seminars effectively.
c5. Investigate and use Information Technology skills.
c6. Design and Develop computer-based systems.
c7. Evaluate systems in terms of quality attributes.
c8. Use Logical inference in problem solving.

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c9. Apply principles of effective information management.
c10. Investigate different techniques of information retrieval.
c11. Develop an effective risk management plan.
c12. Detect safety aspects.
c13. Deploy tools for software/projects documentation.
c14. Make efficient design of human-computer interfaces.
c15. Design Webpages and Multimedia Systems based on the principles of human-computer
interactions.
c16. Design and implement distributed system application using different techniques.

2/3/2 General skills:

On completion of this program the successful student will be able to:
d1. Practice Communication and Management skills.
d2. Practice Independent Learning techniques.
d3. Develop the act of getting people together.
d4. Follow Analytical and Creative Thinking.
d5. Use Modelling capability in software projects.
d6. Follow ethics in research and work.
d7. Specify the applied human rights.
d8. Clarify ideas formulation and presentation.
d9. Work effectively, independently or as a part of a team.
d10. Practice designing skills and Engineering skills for projects.

3. Program Academic Standards:

The academic standards invoked in this specification are driven based on the National
Academic Reference Standards (NARS) for “Computing and Information” approved by the
National Authority of Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education in October 2010.

4. Benchmarks:
Procedures followed to ensure that study program is compatible with the adopted
academic standards are:

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 4/1 The institute has a committee for educational affairs and education development
headed by the institute’s deputy for education and student affairs, and one of its main tasks
is to monitor the extent to which educational programs are compatible with the adopted
academic standards.
4/2 Internal review committees were formed from members of the Executive Committee
of the Institute’s Quality Assurance Unit to review the specifications of the Institute’s
specialized academic program and ensure that the targeted educational outcomes (ILOs)
are consistent with the NARS reference standards.
5. Program Curriculum Structure and Constituents:
5/1 Program Curriculum Structure:
Program duration: 134 credit hours.
Program structure
• No. of credit hours of Compulsory (110), Elective (24)
• No. of program Levels (in credit-hours system): 4 levels.
The following table summarizes the program structure:
Subject Area CS program % Permissible percentage

Humanities and social sciences 8% 8-10%

(University requirements)

Mathematics and basic science 16% 16-18%

Basic computing science 28% 26-28%

(Institution requirements)

Applied computing science 28% 28-30%

(specialization)

Projects and practical exercises 6% 6-10%

Specialized topics (determined by 14% 4-16%

the program nature)

Total 100%

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5/2 Program Constituents:
The code for the department teaching the course:
CS: Computer Science,
BS: Basic Science,
H: Humanities.

Compulsory courses of the program per each level are:

First level:

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Second level:

Third level:

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Fourth level:

Elective courses of the program per each level are:

Third level:

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 Fourth level:

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 In addition to a training period of 240 hours in a specialization.

6. Program Admission Requirements:

• The program accepts students who have obtained a high school diploma in science
(science-mathematics) according to the rules regulating that and set by the competent
authority. As for high school students in the Science Division, they must pass Mathematics
2 within the time frame set by the competent authorities.
• The Institute may accept transfers to the program from students at corresponding institutes
and colleges and from students registered on an old competition list at the same institute
after conducting an academic clearing of the courses studied by the student applying for
transfer. It is stipulated that a student who obtains 75% or more of the number of hours
required for graduation should not be transferred in the final band, in accordance with the
conditions. Approved by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• The student may transfer from one study program to another after conducting an academic
clearing of the courses studied by the student applying for transfer, a maximum of two
times during the period of study at the institute, without prejudice to the general rules of
transfer.

7. Regulations of Program Completion:

The graduate of the program is awarded a bachelor's degree in computer science, which
includes the specialized specializations licensed to the institute after accomplishing 134
credit hours and 240 hours training.

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8. Students Assessments (Methods and Rules):
Method What measured from the ILOs
Written exams Knowledge and Understanding - Intellectual Skills -
Professional Skills - General Skills
Practical exams Professional Skills - General Skills

Quizzes Knowledge and Understanding - Intellectual Skills

Assignments Knowledge and Understanding - Intellectual Skills-

Professional Skills

Essays / Presentation Knowledge and Understanding - Intellectual Skills-

Professional Skills - General Skills

Graduation Projects Professional Skills - General Skills

Training Intellectual Skills - Professional Skills - General Skills

9. Program assessment methods:

Evaluator Tool Sample
Questionnaires
1. Senior students
Questionnaires Not yet
2. Alumni
Questionnaires and Discussion
3. Stakeholders
Review Reports
4. External Evaluator(s)

Program coordinator Signature Date

A. Prof. Naglaa M. Reda

Approved by the Dean: Signature

Prof. Abd El Wahab El Sammak

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