Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
About the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering provides graduates with quality education, training and skills enabling them to become successful professionals.
Goal
The goal of the program is to produce graduates who possess knowledge, skills and learning abilities in software engineering and related fields and play a role in the progress of local and regional societies.
Vision
The Software Engineering program aspires to be a leading program by excelling in education, research and community service.
Mission
The Software Engineering program's mission is to produce quality graduates and innovative research through a diverse community of Instructors and students.
Objectives
The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the “Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Program” describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation:
- Demonstrate incremental professional competencies in Software Engineering and related fields
- Enhance skills and knowledge through life-long learning and pursuit of graduate studies.
- Contribute to the progress of local and regional Societies.
Learning Outcomes
The Student Outcomes(SOs) of the “Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Program” describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Job Opportunities
- Project Manager
- Systems Analyst
- System designer
- Software Testing Engineer
- Software developer engineer
To obtain a degree of “Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering”, a student must successfully complete 124 credit hours, including 12 weeks internship, with a cumulative GPA of 2 out of 4.
| Course No | Course Title | CR.H. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| First: General University Education (30) CR.H. | |||
| (1) Compulsory Courses (24) CR.H. | |||
| 0102120 | Computer Skills | 3 | |
| 0401120 | English (1) | 3 | |
| 0401121 | English (2) | 3 | 0401120 |
| 0405100 | Arabic Language | 3 | |
| 0406110 | Islamic Culture | 3 | |
| 0409103 | UAE Studies | 3 | |
| 0501170 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| 0508203 | Scientific Research Methodology | 3 | |
| (2) Elective Courses (6 CR.H.) (The Student is required to choose Only One course from each of the following groups) | |||
| (a) Society and Civilization (3) CR.H. | |||
| 0406100 | Arabs and Muslims Contributions to Arts and Science | 3 | |
| 0408100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| 0408101A | Physical Education & Health | 3 | |
| 0408105 | Introduction to Early Childhood | 3 | |
| 0409100 | Ethical Awareness | 3 | |
| 0409102 | Environmental Awareness | 3 | |
| 0509210 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| (b) Managerial Skills (3) CR.H | |||
| 0303100 | Law and Society | 3 | |
| 0408104 | Self Assessment | 3 | |
| 0408106 | Critical thinking | 3 | |
| 0501100 | Introduction to Time Management | 3 | |
| 0501150 | Leadership and Teamwork | 3 | |
| 0502200 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | |
| Second: Compulsory College Requirements (24) CR.H. | |||
| 0102220 | Introduction to Programming | (3,1,3) | 0102120 |
| 0107101 | Calculus I | 3 | |
| 0107102 | Linear Algebra | 3 | 0107101 |
| 0107103 | Probability Theory and Statistics | 3 | 0107101 |
| 0107200 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | |
| 0107201 | Introduction to Numerical Methods | 3 | 0107102 & 0107104 |
| 0108103 | Physics I | 3 | |
| 0201100 | Chemistry | 3 | |
| Third: Specialization Courses (48) CR.H. | |||
| (1) Compulsory Courses (42) CR.H. | |||
| 0102221 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 | 0102220 |
| 0102270 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 | 0102221 & 0107200 |
| 0102330 | Database Systems | 3 | 0102221 |
| 0102340 | Operating Systems | 3 | 0102240 |
| 0102420 | Web Development | 3 | 0102330 |
| 0103220 | Foundations of Software Engineering | 3 | 0102120 |
| 0103320 | Software Requirements and Specification | 3 | 0103220 |
| 0103330 | Software Design and Development | 3 | 0103320 |
| 0103331 | Formal Specifications and Design Methods | 3 | 0103320 & 0107200 |
| 0103420 | Software Project Management | 3 | 0103220 |
| 0103430 | Object-Oriented Analysis and Design | 3 | 0102221 & 0103330 |
| 0103431 | User Interface Design | 3 | 0103220 |
| 0103440 | Software Measurement and Testing | 3 | 0103330 |
| 0103441 | Software Evolution and Maintenance | 3 | 0103440 |
| (2) Elective Courses (6) CR.H. | |||
| 0102370 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 3 | 0102270 & 0107200 |
| 0102452 | Security of Information Systems | 3 | 0102340 |
| 0102460 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 | 0107102 & 0102270 |
| 0102481 | Data and Web Mining | 3 | 0102370 |
| 0102483 | Mobile Application Development | 3 | |
| 0103432 | Agent-Based Modelling | 3 | 0103430 |
| 0103443 | Secure Software Engineering | (3,1,3) | 0103330 |
| Fourth: Compulsory Supporting Courses (16) CR.H. | |||
| 0102240 | Computer Organization | 3 | 0107200 |
| 0102453 | Computer Ethics | 3 | >=60 CR.H. |
| 0107104 | Calculus II | 3 | 0107101 |
| 0108104 | Physics I Lab | 1 | 0108103 |
| 0108203 | Physics II | 3 | 0108103 |
| 0114208 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 0107200 & 0102221 |
| Fifth: Internship (3) CR.H. | |||
| 0103480 | SE Internship | 3 | >= 75 CR.H. |
| Sixth: Capstone Project (3) CR.H. | |||
| 0103490 | SE Capstone Project1 | 1 | >=90 CR.H.+Dept. Approval |
| 0103491 | SE Capstone Project II | 2 | (0103490) |
Students Enrollment
First Semester
2021 - 2022
172
2020 - 2021
152
2019 - 2020
136
2018 - 2019
134
2017 - 2018
130
2016 - 2017
102
Graduate Students
2020 - 2021
36
2019 - 2020
15
2018 - 2019
21
2017 - 2018
14
2016 - 2017
6
Director of Software Engineering Program
College of Engineering
Al Ain University
P.O.Box: 64141
Al Ain - UAE
Phone No: +971 3 7024888
Fax No: +971 3 7024777
Email(Al Ain): SoftwareEngineering@aau.ac.ae
Email(Abu Dhabi): SoftwareEngineering_ad@aau.ac.ae