Computer Engineering Department

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• Computer Engineering Department
• College of Computer Sciences and Engineering

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Goals

• Graduate students in Computer Engineering.
• Provide engineers who are capable of coping with
  a rapidly growing computer technology.
• Conduct research activities that will enhance the
  countrys industry, and broaden the scope and
  ability of faculty members.
• Provide necessary channels for transferring
  computer engineering technology into country.
• Adapt new and appropriate technologies for the
  countrys need.

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Computer Engineering

• Computer Engineering (COE) is the discipline
  concerned with the design, analysis, modeling and
  implementation of computers and networks systems.
  Both the software and the hardware aspects of
  these systems are studied in a balanced and
  coherent manner. The COE program at KFUPM
  provides a comprehensive coverage of a wide range
  of COE subjects including hardware design,
  computer networks and data communications,
  computer architecture and operating systems,
  microprocessor-based systems, computer
  programming languages and software.

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COE Disciplines

• Computer Networks and Data Communications
• Computer Architecture and Design
• Digital Design Automation and VLSI
• Computer Based Systems
• Testability and Fault Tolerance

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What Students Study in COE

• Interdependencies of hardware and software
  components in computer systems
• Computer networks and computer communication
• Internet, WW, homepages, ...
• Programming languages and Operating Systems
• Digital system architecture and design
• Microprocessors and integrated circuit technology

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COE Tracks

• The new curriculum has three tracks for students
  to concentrate. The tracks are
• Software
• Computer Networks
• Computer Systems

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Research in COE

• Software/Hardware interdependencies
• Computer Networks and Data Communications
• Design, Implementation and Testing of Digital
  Systems
• Various Techniques for the Automation and the
  Design of VLSI Systems

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Research in COE

• Design and Implementation of Distributed
  Processing Systems
• Shared Memory Multiprocessor System Design and
  Parallel Algorithms for Application in the Area
  of Robotics
• Formal Design and Verification
• Digital Image Processing

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Community Services

• Seminars
• Computer Exhibition
• Short Courses
• Personal Computers
• Backbone design of computer networks
• Data Communications and Computer Networks
• Internet services and applications
• Mobile Networks

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Faculty Members
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Number of Students
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BS MS Graduates
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Laboratory Facilities

• Computer Networking and Data Communications
  Laboratory
• Logic Design Laboratory
• Microprocessors Laboratory
• Design Automation and Research Laboratory
• Printed Circuit Boards Manufacturing Center

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Laboratory Facilities

• Data Acquisition Laboratory
• PC Laboratory
• Computer Graphics Center
• NeXT Machines Laboratory
• Digital Systems Design Laboratory
• Transputer Laboratory

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Job Opportunities

• The demand for computer engineers is continuously
  increasing in various domains such as data
  communication and computer networks, computer and
  microcomputer engineering, data processing
  centers.

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Major Employers of COE Students

• Royal Commission for Jubail Yanbu
• National Information Center
• Ministry of Defense
• Financial Institutions
• Petrochemical companies
• Computer systems and networks companies Internet
  services and applications companies

• Saudi Aramco
• SABEC
• Advanced Electronics
• Universities
• Ministry of Interior

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Quotes from ABET Members Visit

• The undergraduate and graduate programs in
  Computer Engineering at King Fahd University of
  Petroleum and Minerals is by all measures
  substantially equivalent to ABET accredited
  programs in Computer Engineering at better U.S.
  institution.
• The Computer Engineering Students appear to
  be the best in the university with good English
  skills and solid dedication to their studies.

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