Software Engineering Bachelor Program

Department of Computer Science

Introduction

The department of computer science was established in 1994 with a B.Sc. program to prepare a highly competent creative workforce in the field of computer science. The department, since its inception, has made significant progress. The computer science department encompasses three joint programs; they are computer science program, computer networks program and software engineering program. Software engineering program was launched in the academic year 2007/2008.

The first intake graduated in 2010/2011. To develop competent professionals in the field of computer science with high moral and ethical values, the program focuses on the following knowledge areas:

The program satisfies the ACM/IEEE recommendations for computer science and software engineering curriculum and takes into account the community needs. The department staff is continuously working on updating the B.Sc. program to meet the latest technologies in software engineering and the quickly changing society needs.

The major aim of this curriculum is basically to impart scientific knowledge in the field of Computer Science and software engineering and to keep students up-to-date with recent advances in this rapidly developing discipline and prepare automated solutions for them, in compliance with the Program Educational Objectives and the students’ outcomes.

Part 1: Program Identification and General Information

University Vision, Mission and Goals

University Vision

“To be one of the leading universities in selected disciplines, regionally and internationally.”

University Mission

The mission of the university is to provide distinct educational, research and advisory services at the domestic, regional and international levels, while adhering to community responsibility through highly qualified manpower, sophisticated curricula, a conducive learning and technological stimulating environment for innovation and effective partnerships that contribute to the development of efficient outcomes that satisfy the needs of the labor market in accordance with the quality regulations and standards and academic accreditation.

University Goals

• Enhance student knowledge and skills in various academic disciplines.
• Contribute to support efforts of practical and scientific research in different areas.
• Link the learning outcomes with the requirements of the labor market to ensure the graduates are employable.
• Provide the necessary infrastructure for the support of the learning process and students’ services and activities.
• Ensure opportunities for education in separate locations for male and female students.
• Expand the partnerships and develop the relationships with other reputable universities and institutions of scientific research domestically, regionally, and internationally.
• Enhance the role of the university in the community service by providing excellent training and consultative programs in various aspects of development.

Faculty Vision, Mission and Goals

Faculty Vision

“To become one of the pioneering faculties in the field of technology and distinctive regionally.”

Faculty Mission

The mission of the Faculty of Computer and Information Technology in Yemen is resting on the preparation of efficient specialists in the disciplines of computer programming, engineering, technology and information systems domestically and regionally, and in accordance with comprehensive quality systems and ethical and professional requirements, contribution to community service through continuing education programs, and conduct scientific researches that contribute to solve problems of engineering and information entities through efficient specialized staff and excellent learning environment.

Faculty Goals

1. Provide the local and regional markets with efficient cadres and experiences.
2. To be a total bridge of communication and cooperation and scientific research with the local businesses.
3. Aspire to build partnerships and cooperation with the institutions of the society.

Program Mission and Goals

Program Mission

The mission of the Software Engineering program is to prepare students to compete in the labor market and provide a motivated environment for teaching, learning, and research in the field of software engineering. The program strives for offering excellent education according to quality assurance standards and to make students able to serve the community ethically and professionally.

Program Goals

Program Mission and Goals Preparation

Program Standards

■ Academic Standards

The program was developed based on the following international academic standards:

See: (Annex – 4) Academic Standards Curriculum Criteria of Accreditation Board.

■ Benchmarks

The program was developed based on accredited academic similar programs as well as the previous program specification:

• Five similar ABET accredited programs in other universities.
• Previous Computer Science (CS) and Software Engineering (SWE) PSDs.
• SWE Study Plan 2009.

■ Academic Staff

A diverse group of academic staff, specialized in various knowledge fields of the program, participated in the development of the Program Specification Document (PSD).

See: (Annex- 18) Academic Staff Names (Curriculum Development Committee) and other staff involved.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

The Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) were developed based on surveys of similar accredited programs, international accreditation standards, and the Computing National Academic Reference Standards (NARS 2018).

A. Knowledge and Understanding

B. Intellectual Skills

C. Professional and Practical Skills

Mapping PILOs with the Benchmarks

2. Faculty Requirements (46 credit hours)

3. Department Requirements (27 credit hours)

4. Program Requirements (41 credit hours)