FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree – 109 Credits

Sem Course Course Title Credit Pre-Req Co-Req

Code
1 CSIS 200 Introduction to Computers and 3 CSIS 285
Programming
1 CSIS 285 Basic Programming Lab 1
1 ELCP 211 Engineering Drawing 1
1 ELEN 201 Instrumentation Lab 1
1 ENGL 203 English Communication Skills III 3
1 MATH 200 Calculus I 3
1 MATH 211 Linear Algebra I 3
1 Engineering Breadth Elective 3
Sem Course Course Title Credit Pre-Req Co-Req
Code
2 CPEN 211 Introduction to Digital Logic Design 3 CSIS 200
Or
CSIS 206
2 CSIS 215 Object-Oriented Programming 3 CSIS 200 CSIS 286
2 CSIS 286 Object Oriented Programming Lab 1 CSIS 200 CSIS 215
2 ELCP 290 Introduction to the Engineering Design 1
Fundamentals
2 ELEN 202 Electrical Simulation and Design 1 CSIS 200 ELEN 221
Or
CSIS 206
2 ELEN 221 Circuits Analysis I 3 MATH 200 ELEN 202
MATH 211
ELEN 201
2 MATH 202 Calculus II 3 MATH 200
2 MATH 270 Differential Equations 3 MATH 200
Sem Course Course Title Credit Pre-Req Co-Req
Code
3 CPEN 202 Logic Lab 1 CPEN 212
3 CPEN 212 Logic Circuits 3 CPEN 211 CPEN 202
3 CPEN 220 Programming for Engineering Solutions 3 CSIS 200 MATH 230
3 GENG 221 Engineering Ethics 3 ELCP 290
ENGL 203

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 3 ELEN 231 Electronics I 3 ELEN 221
3 ENGL 2XX English Elective 3 ENGL 203
3 MATH 230 Numerical Analysis I 3 CSIS 200
MATH 200
Sem Course Course Title Credit Pre-Req Co-Req
Code
4 CPEN 213 Microprocessors 3 CPEN 212
4 ELEN 222 Signals and Systems Theory 3 ELEN 221
MATH 270
4 CPEN 313 Computer Embedded System 3 CPEN 212 CPEN309
4 GENG 222 Sustainable Development for Engineers 3 ELCP 290
ENGL 203
4 ELEN 303 Circuits Analysis Lab 1 ELEN 221
ELEN 202
4 ELEN 304 Electronics Lab 1 ELEN 231
4 LISP 200 Information Skills and Search Techniques 1 ENGL 102
4 CPEN 309 Embedded Controllers Lab 1 CPEN 313
4 MATH 246 Probability for Engineers 3 MATH 200
Sem Course Course Title Credit Pre-Req Co-Req
Code
5 CPEN 305 Microcontrollers Lab 1 CPEN 213
5 CPEN 307 PLC Lab 1 CPEN 324
5 CPEN 314 Computer Architecture 3 CPEN 313
5 CPEN 324 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 CPEN 307
5 CPEN 241 Information Networking I 3
5 ELCP 391 Senior Design 1 2 LISP 200
ELCP 290
GENG 221
GENG 222
5 ELEN 341 Telecommunications 3 MATH 246
ELEN 222
Specialized Area Elective 3

Sem Course Course Title Credit Pre-Req Co-Req

Code
6 CPEN 310 Cybersecurity Lab 1
6 CPEN 341 Cybersecurity 3
6 CSPR XXX Cultural Studies 3
6 ELCP 392 Senior Design 2 2 ELCP 391

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 6 ELEN 306 Telecommunications Lab 1 ELEN 341
6 ELEN 326 Digital Signal Processing 3 ELEN 222
6 Specialized Area Elective 3
TOTAL 109
Specialized Area Elective (based on selected area):
Telecommunications and Networking Track (6 credits from the
following list):
ELEN 223 Electricity and Electromagnetism 3 MATH 202
MATH 270
ELEN 221
ELEN 340 Signal Transmission 3 ELEN 223

Cyber Systems Track (6 credits from the following list):

CPEN 347 Teletraffic 3 CSIS 222
CSIS 216 Data Structure 3 CSIS 215
CSIS 221 Operating Systems 3 CSIS 215
CSIS 270 Databases 3 CSIS 200

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Track (6 credits

from the following list):
CPEN 349 Artificial Intelligence for Engineers 3 CSIS 200
or
CSIS 206
CSIS 221 Operating Systems 3 CSIS 215
CSIS 216 Data Structure 3 CSIS 215
CSIS 235 Mobile Programming 3 CSIS 215
CSIS 260 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 CSIS 216
CSIS 270 Databases 3 CSIS 200

Engineering Breadth Elective (3 credits from the following list):

MECH 221 Engineering Dynamics 3 CIVE 201
MECH 232 Thermodynamics 3
CIVE 201 Statics 3

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CPEN 202 LOGIC LAB 0.3: 1 cr. E
This laboratory provides hands-on experiments on digital circuits, supplementing the concepts
presented in the digital course. The lab covers both combinational and sequential logic. Students are
exposed to the conventional discrete gates as well as the highly integrated programmable logic devices
such as FPGAs. Students implement and simulate their designs using computer aided design tools.

Co-requisite: CPEN 212

CPEN 211 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course is the first of a two-course series on digital design. It covers both combinational and
sequential logic, equipping the students with the skills to design and analyze complex digital circuits. It
covers a wide range of topics, including Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps (K-maps), multiplexers,
adders, decoders, flip-flops, registers, counters, and more. Through a combination of theoretical concepts
and hands-on practical exercises, students will develop the skills necessary to design and analyze digital
circuits and systems effectively.

Pre-requisites: CSlS 200 or CSlS 206

CPEN 212 LOGIC CIRCUITS 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course is the second in a two-course series on digital design. The focus of this course is on designing
combinational and sequential circuits. Design examples include Timing analysis, Registers, Register File,
State-Machines, Arithmetic units etc... Several real-world applications will be discussed. Computer aided
design tools and educational platforms such as FPGAs will be used throughout semester.

Pre-requisite: CPEN 211

Co-requisite: CPEN 202

CPEN 213 MICROPROCESSORS 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course covers the concept of microcontrollers and their applications through an in-depth exposure to
the Microchip PIC18F45K22 processor. The class emphasizes the following concepts: efficient software
design techniques in Assembly and C languages, input/output ports, I/O devices (keypad, LCD, 7-segment
displays, etc.), interrupts, timers, A/D and D/A conversion, asynchronous serial communications.

Pre-requisite: CPEN 212

CPEN 220 PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course will teach students the skills to write assembly and C code to solve engineering
problems. It will start with the basics of assembly language and gradually progress to advanced
topics in C. By the end of the course, students will be able to write efficient and robust code that
can be used to solve a wide range of engineering problems.

Co-requisite: MATH230
Pre-requisite: CSlS 200 or CSIS 206

CPEN 241 INFORMATION NETWORKING I 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course covers: Networks and Open Systems Intercommunication (OSI) reference model. Standards
organizations. Functionality, principal entities of protocol in physical link, network, transport, and
session of applications layer.

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CPEN 305 MICROCONTROLLERS LAB 0.3: 1 cr. E
This lab aims at applying the various concepts taught in CPEN 213 (Microprocessors). The primary goal
is to teach students how to design and implement working prototypes of various applications of the PIC18
microcontrollers such as: digital voltmeter, digital thermometer, programmable timer, LM12864L
Graphics LCD, 4-Wire Resistive Touch-Screen Panel, Serial Communications and the UART, etc.

Pre-requisite: CPEN 213

CPEN 307 PLC LAB 0.3: 1 cr. E

The ability of describing the communication links involved with PLC systems, the protocols, and
networking methods. This Lab will permit the student to develop ladder programs involving internal
relays, timers, counters, shift registers, sequencers, and data handling, safety issues with PLC systems,
testing, and debugging.

Co-requisite: CPEN 324

CPEN 309 EMBEDDED CONTROLLERS LAB 0.3: 1 cr. E

The lab complements the Embedded Systems course and gives students hands-on experience on the
materials presented in the course. The set of experiments devised for the lab are based on Intel FPGA
with NIOS II embedded processor. Experiments involve both hardware and software, leading to a
complete system on a chip (SoC). Software will be developed in C/C++ for the NIOS embedded
processor, whereas the hardware will be described using System Verilog HDL.

Co-requisite: CPEN 313

CPEN 310 CYBERSECURITY LAB 0.3: 1 cr. E

The lab provides a hands-on learning experience in a safe environment covering current topics on the
cybersecurity basics and applications of infrastructure security, network security, security devices, local
network security, and access control monitoring systems.

CPEN 313 COMPUTER EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course provides an introduction to embedded computing systems and their interface to memory and
peripherals. The course is based on FPGA technology, where hardware interfaces with software leading
to a complete system on a chip (SoC). Software will be developed mainly in C/C++ for the embedded
processor, whereas the hardware will be described using System Verilog HDL.

Pre-requisite: CPEN 212

CPEN 314 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course is an introduction to the organization and design of computer systems, assembly language
programming, and the hardware/software interface. The central ideas of computer organization and
design are covered with emphasis on processor architecture implementation, the relationship between
hardware and software, and the basic design trade-offs employed in contemporary computer systems.
Topics covered include performance evaluation, RISC-based instruction set architecture, single cycle,
multi-cycle, and pipelined processor design, and memory hierarchy: cache and virtual memory.

Pre-requisite: CPEN 313

CPEN 324 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 3.0: 3 cr. E

The student will be able to identify and explain the main design characteristics, internal architecture, and
operating principles of programmable logic controllers. Also, the student will be capable of identifying

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the characteristics of commonly used input and output devices. The ability of describing the
communication links involved with PLC systems, the protocols, and networking methods. This course
will permit the student to develop ladder programs involving internal relays, timers, counters, shift
registers, sequencers, and data handling, safety issues with PLC systems, testing, and debugging.

Co-requisite: CPEN 307

CPEN 341 CYBERSECURITY 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course introduces learners to the interdisciplinary field of cybersecurity by discussing the evolution
of information security into cybersecurity. Learners will be exposed to multiple cybersecurity
technologies, processes, and procedures, learn how to analyze the threats, vulnerabilities and risks
present in these environments, and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate potential cybersecurity
problems.

CPEN 347 TELETRAFFIC 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course exposes students to theoretical and practical aspects of modern communication network
design, including Teletraffic engineering and network performance modeling. It covers an overview of
relevant stochastic traffic modeling, traffic characterization, traffic measurement techniques, network
dimensioning principles, queuing theory and its application to performance evaluation of networks.
Students analyze practical examples of network dimensioning for capacity and network performance
evaluation using simulation software packages.

Pre-requisite: CSlS 222

CPEN 349 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ENGINEERS 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course introduces Artificial Intelligence (AI) to engineering students, both the basic topics and state-
of-art algorithms. The course will look into a variety of AI subareas such as problem solving, reasoning
and machine learning. Modern tools will be used to implement and evaluate different AI techniques and
synthesize solutions to real-world engineering problems.

Pre-requisite: CSlS 200 or CSIS 206

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 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING GENERAL COURSES

GENG 221 ENGINEERING ETHICS 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course introduces and reinforces the concepts, theories, and practice of engineering ethics and aims
at providing basic knowledge of ethics for engineers in different types of work roles. It prepares the
engineering students for identifying, taking responsibility for, and finding solutions to potential ethical
problems/cases. It provides students with an interactive study of ethical theory and the development of
professionalism and helps them think more clearly and deeply about ethical issues of the natures that
engineers often face in professional practice, and explore resources, strategies, and options for dealing
with such complications. Students review case studies of ethical conflicts in engineering practice. The
course also covers engineering codes of ethics and requires students to resolve theoretical situations
through the application of ethical codes.
(A core BS course as of 2023/24 to replace a CSPR XXX course for students who started from year
2022/2023. Previous students can take it as an equivalent of a CSPR XXX course if they have not already
taken the required 3 CSPR XXX courses)

Pre-requisite: CHEN/CIVE/ELCP/MECH/290 (according to discipline), ENGL 203

GENG 222 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR ENGINEERS 3.0: 3 cr. E

This course introduces the fundamental and advanced concepts of sustainable development. It transitions
students’ understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to focus specifically on the
critical role of engineers in achieving these SDGs. Students should then be able to resolve problems by
adopting sustainability principles, which should in turn reflect on the students’ multidisciplinary design
ability to ensure a proper sustainable design process to improve and preserve the quality of life for future
generations.
(A core BS course as of 2023/24 to replace a CSPR XXX course for students who started from year
2022/2023. Previous students can take it as an equivalent of a CSPR XXX course if they have not already
taken the required 3 CSPR XXX courses)

Pre-requisite: CHEN/CIVE/ELCP/MECH/290 (according to discipline), ENGL 203

GENG 311 ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS 3.0: 3 cr. E

Engineers with excellent managerial skills and superior economic acumen are needed as leader of the
new century engineering world. This course prepares engineers to fulfill their managerial
responsibilities and acquire useful economic perspectives. This course is organized to contain two
major parts: (I) Functions of engineering management, and (II) Economic fundamentals for engineering
managers. Part (I) introduces the basic functions on engineering management such as planning,
organizing, leading and controlling, while part (II) covers the fundamentals of engineering economics.

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Refer to General Listing of Course Descriptions for:

CSIS XXX
Refer to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

CSPR XXX
Refer to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

ELEN XXX
Refer to the Department of Electrical Engineering

ENGL XXX
Refer to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

ENMG XXX
Refer to the Faculty of Engineering

GENG XXX
Refer to the Faculty of Engineering

LISP XXX
Refer to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

MATH XXX
Refer to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

MECH XXX
Refer to the Department of Mechanical Engineering

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