Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Higher Education

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia University of Tabuk
National Commission for Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs
Academic Accreditation & Assessment Management of Programs & Study Plans

ATTACHMENT 2 (e)

Course Specifications

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment

Course Specifications
(CS)

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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Higher Education
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia University of Tabuk
National Commission for Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs
Academic Accreditation & Assessment Management of Programs & Study Plans

Course Specifications

Institution: University of Tabuk Date of Report: December 2013

College/Department:
Faculty of Computers and Information Technology / Department Computer Science

A. Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code: Computer Science Project (2) - CSC 491

2. Credit hours: 3 Hours

3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.

(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)

Bachelor of Computer Science

4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course:

5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 4th Year

6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): Computer Science Project (1) - CSC 490
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any): N/A
8. Location if not on main campus: -------------
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

a. Traditional classroom Yes What percentage? 100%

b. Blended (traditional and online) No What percentage? 0%

c. e-learning What percentage? 0%

No

d. Correspondence No What percentage? 0%

f. Other No What percentage? 0%

Comments: N/A

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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Higher Education
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia University of Tabuk
National Commission for Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs
Academic Accreditation & Assessment Management of Programs & Study Plans

B. Objectives

1. What is the main purpose for this course?

Up on the completion of this course the student will:

1. Select and apply the appropriate computer technologies and resources to develop solution
of a complex system
2. Increase practical skills to implement a specific solution.
3. Increase self-learning skills to solve technical problems.
4. Work effectively as a member of a development team and under guidance.
5. Apply ethical principles and commit to responsibilities of computing practice, and
appreciate the need for continuing professional development
6. Increase the presentation skills of technical problems to a range of audiences
7. Write a technical report effectively on implementing and debugging testing a solution for a
specific computer based problem.

2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being
implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as
a result of new research in the field)

1. Provides an Internet-based Learning / Educational Videos

2. Modify supervision teaching strategies
3. Changing in evaluation criteria, assessment methods and its scheduling

C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for

the Bulletin or handbook should be attached)

1. Topics to be Covered

List of Topics No. of Contact Hours

Weeks
Schedule Panning for the implantation and testing stages
1. 2 10
and resources selection and allocation
Implementation of the proposed solution and design
2. 6 30
presented in project (1)

3. Testing the coding using standard methods 3 15

4. Debugging and Finalization the implementation 2 10

Preparation of documentation and presentation for the
5. implementation, testing, debugging and results analysis as 2 10
well as the conclusion and future work.
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Higher Education
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia University of Tabuk
National Commission for Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs
Academic Accreditation & Assessment Management of Programs & Study Plans

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total

Contact
15 hours 0 60 hours 0 0 75 hours
Hours
Credit 15 hours 0 30 hours 0 0 45 hours

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.

4 hours
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment
Methods and Teaching Strategy

NQF Learning Domains Course Teaching Course Assessment

And Course Learning Outcomes Strategies Methods

1.0 Knowledge

1.1 Define the tools needed for the Lecture Exams (periodical- final)
implementation and testing phases Group discussion, Speeches
1.2 Describe the management process for Research
project implementation, testing and activities,
debugging. Case studies,
1.3 Describe the testing steps and acceptance Brainstorming,
methods for problem solution and
implementation.
1.4 Describe the integration steps and steps of
testing.

2.0 Cognitive Skills

2.1 Implement the problem solution Case studies, Exams (periodical- final)
2.2 Test the implemented code and system ( Brainstorming, Group presentations
hardware and software) Project reports
2.3 Debug and finalize the implemented code Demonstrations
2.4 Test the complete developed system Analytical reports

3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

3.1 appraise, criticize and share ideas with team Whole group and Exams (periodical- final)
work small group Individual and group
3.2 Interpret and analyze the obtained results discussion, presentations
from the system Research Demonstration
3.3 Apply ethical principles and commit to activities,
professional ethics, responsibilities and Individual
norms of computing practice. presentation,

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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Higher Education
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia University of Tabuk
National Commission for Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs
Academic Accreditation & Assessment Management of Programs & Study Plans

3.4 Function effectively as an individual, and as Brainstorming,

a member or leader in diverse teams
3.5 capacity and acceptance to take
responsibility for continued life-long
learning relevant professional codes of
practice
3.6 Appraise , criticize and share ideas with
team work
3.7 Interpret and analyze the obtained results
from the system

4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

4.1 Operate on different software tools as Group and small Exams (Periodical-
project planning, system modeling for group discussion, Final)
analysis and design tools case studies, Individual and Group
4.2 Demonstrate the ability to understand and Lab Reports Presentations
to prepare technical reports Demonstrations
4.3 Conduct presentation on complex
computer based problem implementation
Ability to give and receive clear instructions

5.0 Psychomotor

5.1 Design an experiment related to testing Research Exams (Periodical-

solution of problem according to the testing activities, Final)
plan. Case studies Individual Presentations
5.2 Conduct an experiment related to Lab reports Demonstrations
validation test of the implementation of Speeches
computer based problem Analytical Reports
5.3 Analyze experimental results obtained from
testing of implemented system
5.4 Critically observe a given set of
experimental results in table or graph and
draw conclusion regarding parameter
variation
5.5 Assemble components or parts of systems in
proficient way

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, Week Due Proportion of Total

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Ministry of Higher Education
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia University of Tabuk
National Commission for Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs
Academic Accreditation & Assessment Management of Programs & Study Plans

examination, speech, oral presentation, etc.) Assessment

Supervisor assessments
1 Exams (Periodical- Final) 20
2 Individual and Group Presentations 10
3 Group Reports 10
4 Demonstrations 10
5 Speeches 5
6 Analytical Reports 5
Independent committee examination (Final Exams)
1 Individual and Group Presentations 10
2 Group Reports 10
3 Demonstrations 10

D. Student Academic Counseling and Support

1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations
and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each
week)
1. 6 office hours per week
2. Faculty member web-page.

E. Learning Resources

1. List Required Textbooks

To be identified
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
TBA
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)
TBA
4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or
regulations and software.
TBA

F. Facilities Required

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number
of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)

1. Lectures room (10 Seats) equipped with a white board

2. Equipped project Lab (10 Seats)
2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)
1. Data-Shows and Whiteboard in lectures and tutorial
2. TBA

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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Higher Education
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia University of Tabuk
National Commission for Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs
Academic Accreditation & Assessment Management of Programs & Study Plans

3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or
attach list)
TBA

G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching

1. Course Evaluation Survey conducted by Quality Assurance Committee

2. Office hours discussing the students problems
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor

3. Peer consultation on teaching.

4. Departmental council discussions with the annual program report results.
5. Discussions within the group of faculty members were teaching the course.
6. CLO Evaluation Survey conducted by Instructor
7. Outcomes Evaluation Surveys conducted by Instructor
8. Teaching Evaluation Survey conducted by Academic Advising Committee
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching

9. Collecting all results obtained from the different surveys and the concluded
recommendations and actions approved by the Department Council for course teaching
improvement are reported to next course instructor to take it into consideration.
10. Conducting workshops given by experts on the teaching and learning methodologies.
11. Periodical departmental revisions of its updated methods and strategies of teaching.
12. Monitoring of teaching activates by senior faculty members.
13. Students self-learning
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an
independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and
remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)

1. Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit will review every semester the overall course
work and monitor the ILO (indirect learning outcomes) achievement.
2. Deanship of Development and Quality Assurance will investigate the Quality assurance
procedures, and review program accreditation progress.
3. External reviewers from a reputable university will be invited to evaluate the course binder
as well as review the accuracy of the grading policy.
4. Independent faculty members who were teaching the same course are requested to grade
same questions for various students.

5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and
planning for improvement.

1. Quality Assurance Committee analyses all questionnaires results and files a full detailed

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Ministry of Higher Education
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia University of Tabuk
National Commission for Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs
Academic Accreditation & Assessment Management of Programs & Study Plans

report. Subjective students and graduates recommendations are reported to the

Department council
2. Course reports are compiled and instructor recommendations are also reported to the
department council.
3. Recommendations are discussed and forwarded to the “curriculum committee. The
curriculum committee will provide the department council with the suggested modification
of the program or courses according to the University regulation.
4. Proper actions based on these conclusions will be taken by the department management
and faculty deanship to improve the performance and overcome the challenges faces the
course teaching.

Faculty or Teaching Staff: Dr. Mofreh Ahmed Hegou

Signature: _______________________________ Date Report Completed:

_____________

Received by: _____________________________ Dean/Department Head

Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________

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