Overview of Department – Department of Computer Engineering

Department Establishment:

Department of Computer Engineering was established in the academic year 1997–1998 with the goal of graduating engineers specialized in the field of computer engineering. Since its inception, the department has worked to provide a distinguished educational environment aimed at developing the academic, technical, and intellectual skills of students in this vital discipline.

Specializations and Fields of Study:

The specialization in Department  of Computer Engineering includes the study of the following topics:

  • Computer circuit design.
  • Computer architecture and processors.
  • Circuits required to connect the computer to its external peripherals.
  • Software development for operating external peripherals.
  • Computer networks and computer security.
  • Computer-based control systems.
  • Digital signal processing.

Graduate Studies:

The Master’s program in the department began in the academic year 1996–1997, while the Ph.D. program was launched in 2001.

Number of graduates:

  • Number of undergraduate graduates: approximately 1,000 graduates.
  • Number of graduate graduates: approximately 100 graduates, including holders of Master’s and Ph.D. degrees.

Faculty Staff:

The department currently includes 56 members, consisting of faculty members, technical staff, and employees.

 

 

Specialized Laboratories:

Department of Computer Engineering has a number of specialized laboratories in the following fields:

  • Microprocessor Laboratory
  • Electrical Circuit Analysis Laboratory
  • Digital Systems Principles Laboratory
  • Computer Laboratory
  • Analog Electronics Laboratory
  • Object-Oriented Programming Laboratory
  • Data Structures Laboratory
  • Programmable Logic Design Laboratory using HDL
  • Computer Interfacing Laboratory
  • Embedded Systems Laboratory
  • Digital Control Laboratory
  • Computer Networks Laboratory
  • Real-Time Systems Laboratory
  • Operating Systems Laboratory

Graduate Programs

  • Master’s Degree Program:

 

The duration of the Master’s program is two calendar years, consisting of two semesters to complete 26 credit hours, in addition to 10 credit hours for the research year requirements.

Graduate Program Courses

Master’s Program – First Semester

  • English language
  • Advanced computer networks
  • Wireless Network
  • 3D Computer Graphics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Advanced Microprocessor
  • Methodology of Scientific Research

 

Master’s Program – Second Semester

  • Programmable Logic Devices
  • Advanced real time systems
  • Distributed System
  • Advanced Computer Architecture
  • Advanced Image Processing
  • Network Security

 

  • D. Program:

The duration of the Ph.D. program is three years, which includes completing two semesters to earn 22 credit hours, passing the comprehensive exam, in addition to 38 credit hours for the research year requirements. The total credit hours required to obtain the Ph.D. degree is 60 credit hours.

Ph.D. Program – First Semester

  • Advanced Topics in Computers Graphics and Vision
  • Advanced Mobile Communication Systems
  • Next Generation Computer Networks
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies and Cloud Computing Technologies
  • Methodology of Scientific Research
  • English Language

Ph.D. Program – Second Semester

  • Advanced Wireless Networking and Protocols
  • Advances in Microprocessor Design
  • Network Security and Cryptography
  • Parallel Processing & High Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Advanced Biometric and Biomedical Engineering