Computer Engineering Department

College of Computer Sciences and Engineering

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 country’s

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 country’s need.

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.

COE Disciplines Computer Networks and Data

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

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

COE Tracks The new curriculum has three tracks for

students to concentrate. The tracks are: Software Computer Networks Computer Systems

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

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

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

Number of Students

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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

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

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.

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

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.