University of Tabuk

College of Computer and Information Technology

Department of Computer Science

Syllabus
Course
Code: CSC-490
Title: Computer Science Graduation Project(1)

Credits
1-0-0-1

Text Books
 Text Books, published research papers and design manuals relevant to the assigned project topic.

References
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Prerequisite:
Completed more than 90 credit hour

Course Description
The graduation project challenges students to go beyond the learning that occurs as the result of their
prescribed educational program by developing projects that demonstrate their intellectual, technical and
creative abilities. Students shall complete their projects in areas of concentrated study under the
direction and supervision of faculty members. The projects will demonstrate the students' ability to
apply, analyze, synthesize, evaluate information, and communicate significant knowledge and
comprehension. Personal growth and satisfaction are associated with the graduation projects. Students
will derive sense of accomplishment through the completion and “ownership” of bodies of works that
are reflections of their interests and abilities. Opportunities to expand their personal knowledge and
explore careers and apply learning to real life situations will serve to benefit the students' growth and
promote lifelong learning.

Objectives:
 Understand and apply essential facts, concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to
computer science, information systems, and software applications in the context of well
defined scenarios, showing judgment in the selection and application of tools and techniques,
whereby, both the process and the product are integral parts of this activity.
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College of Computer and Information Technology
Department of Computer Science

 Identify and analyze criteria and specifications appropriate to specific problems, plan strategies
for their solution, use such knowledge and understanding in the modeling and design of
computer based systems, develop and implement a software system along with appropriate
documentation.
 Analyze the extent to which a computer based system meets the criteria defined for its current
use and future development.
 Apply the principles of effective information management, information organization,
information retrieval skills, and the human computer interaction to the evaluation and
construction of user interfaces web pages.
 Understand and explain the quantitative dimensions of a problem, and exercise presentation
skills to a range of audiences about technical problems and their solutions.
 · Be able to work effectively as a member of a development team and under guidance.
 · Manage one's own learning and development, including time management and organizational
skills.
 Appreciate the need for continuing professional development.

Course Outline
Topics Topic Details
Week
1 Phase I: Initiating  Problem definition(Problem Statement)
 Current / Existing systems
2  Proposed scope and enhancement
 Scope
3  Development of Project Objectives

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Department of Computer Science

Topics Topic Details

Week
5 Phase II: Planning Structured approach :
And Requirements
6  Scope Initiation
 Activities definition ,sequencing and duration estimating (Use
7 Gantt Chart, Network Diagram)
 Resource Planning
8  Cost estimating and Budgeting.
 Information Gathering / Literature Survey
9  Describing functional and nonfunctional requirements of the
project
 System Development Requirements (Environment and/or Tools,
Utilities, Software, Hardware, etc...)
 Scheduling and Resources Distribution (Optional)

Object Oriented approach :

 Scope Initiation
 Activities definition ,sequencing and duration estimating (Use
Gantt Chart, Network Diagram)
 Resource Planning
 Cost estimating and Budgeting.
 Information Gathering / Literature Survey
 Scheduling and Resources Distribution (Optional)
 Requirements Management Plan.
 Glossary.
 Business Use Case (Optional).
 Object Diagram (Optional).
 Use Case Specifications.
 Supplementary Specifications
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College of Computer and Information Technology
Department of Computer Science

Topics Topic Details

Week
10 Phase III: Analysis Structured approach :
And Design
11  Logical Data Flow (Context, Level 0,And Child ) Diagram
 Physical Data Flow Diagram (Optional )
12  Data Dictionary (Data Flow Description Form, Process Description
Form, Element Description Form, Data Store Description Form,
13 Data Structure).
 Database Design (ERD).
14  Output Design and Input Design

Object Oriented approach :

 Use Case Diagram.

 Activity Diagram.
 Package Diagram.
 Class Diagram.
 Sequence Diagram
 Collaboration Diagram.
 State Diagram.
 Deployment Diagram.
 Output Layout.
15 Progress Report The Assessment Committee will evaluate students’ perception and
proposed model
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Grading
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be evaluated according to his/her evaluation by his/her
supervisor.
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College of Computer and Information Technology
Department of Computer Science

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion, students will be able to:

Outcome Assessment methods

Students recognize their role's with developing team carrying Individual discussion, evaluation of
different aspects of analyzing computer systems, in terms of team cooperation.
choosing the systems and the interaction of decisions made by
various project teams.

Students recognize the ethical and professional responsibility Individual discussion, evaluation of the
in achieving accurate analysis for safe and economical design, awareness of project value.
and its impact on the wellbeing of the society.

Students recognize the importance of reading and Reports reading and proofing
understanding technical contents in English in order to achieve
life–long learning and be able to carryout their responsibilities.

Students are encouraged to submit accurate analysis in an Individual discussion, revision of

efficient and professional way. completed work

Students are encouraged to improve their writing, Presentations, progress reports, final
communication and presentation skills report, team work activities

Method of Teaching:
 Supervision (One hour per week)
 One-to-one discussion
 Work revision