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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Program Learning Outcomes in engineering situations and make informed
judgments that consider the impact of engineering
Graduates will have the ability to:
solutions in global, economic, environmental, and
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING • Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering • societal contexts.
problems by applying principles of engineering,
Function effectively as part of a team whose
science, and mathematics Identify, formulate, and
solve complex engineering problems by applying members collectively provide leadership, create a
collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks,
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics and meet objectives.
• Apply engineering design to produce solutions that • Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation,
meet specified needs with consideration of public analyze and interpret data, and use engineering
health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, judgment to draw conclusions.
social, environmental, and economic factors.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. learning strategies.
• Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities

Curriculum
Total Credit Hours: 135

General Education Requirements 24 credit hours
College Requirements 63 credit hours
Major Requirements 36 credit hours
Major Electives 6 credit hours
Open Electives 6 credit hours

Introduction Program Mission General Education Requirements 24 Credit Hours
Software Engineering is the application of engineering to The Software Engineering program provides students Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit
the systematic development of software. It is a relatively with essential knowledge and skills to define, design, and Hours
new area of study and is becoming increasingly critical develop high quality software systems.
due to the emerging challenges of building reliable quality ARL 101 (A) Communication Skills in Arabic Lang. No Prerequisite 3
software systems. Software Engineers apply theoretical IELTS average score of 6 or EMSAT average
knowledge to analyze, develop, analyze, and test high Program Educational Objectives ENG 200 English II score of 1400 or passing grade in ENG 102 3
quality software systems. (PEOs) FWS 100/USS001 as Co-req if placed in ENG 200
The program will provide you with the skills to design The objective of the program is to produce Software ENG 102 + FWS 100(E) or FWS 100 (E) as co-req if
systems, components, and processes to meet desired Engineers who will: FWS 205 UAE and GCC Society students enter to ENG 200 course directly 3
needs within economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and 1. Demonstrate their success as Software Engineers FWS 305 Technical Communication for Workplace ENG 200 + Completion of 45 CHs. 3
sustainability constraints. You will study courses in software with a good set of technical, problem solving, and FWS 310 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship ENG 200 + Completion of 60 CHs. 3
maintenance and evolution, software requirements and leadership accomplishments.
specification, software design and architecture, software 2. Participate in life-long learning activities such as ISL 100 Islamic Culture No Prerequisite 3
testing and quality assurance, web design, software training, continuing education, or graduate studies. MTT 102 Calculus I Math Placement Test or MTT 101 (C grade) 3
engineering, object-orientated design patterns, operating
systems, and system and networks administration. 3. Contribute to the development and the growth of STT 100 General Statistics No Prerequisite 3
local and global communities and uphold their ethical,
social, and professional responsibilities. College Requirements 63 Credit Hours

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