{"id":796,"date":"2023-04-12T17:30:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T17:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mazcol.edu.om\/OM\/?page_id=796"},"modified":"2024-02-26T05:05:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T05:05:52","slug":"associate-degree-program-in-computer-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mazcol.edu.om\/OM\/our-programs\/associate-degree-program-in-computer-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Associate Degree in Computer Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Computing and Informatics Department prepares the students to be well-qualified specialists in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology in order to meet the high demands in national and international levels. Apart from the regular curriculum, the department organizes various technical seminars, workshops, industrial visits to the students for the purpose of exposing their knowledge and gaining practical knowledge to the real-world environments. Below programs are offered by the Computing and Informatics Department<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Credit Hours: 63 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Computer Science major objectives are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To communicate effectively in English in a diverse environment<\/li>\n<li>To have the fundamental knowledge of Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>To exhibit their programming skills for innovative development<\/li>\n<li>To have the capability to identify and solve the complex changes in computer science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completely understand the main concepts of Computer Science, both theoretical and applied<\/li>\n<li>Apply knowledge of computing, arithmetic, and science to real world problems<\/li>\n<li>Create, apply, and execute a PC based framework, process, component, or program to address desired issues, and analyze the efficiencies of alternative solutions<\/li>\n<li>Analyze a problem, and Recognize and characterize the computing necessities proper to its solution<\/li>\n<li>Comprehend the nearby and worldwide effect of computing on people, organizations, and society<\/li>\n<li>Utilize current techniques, aptitudes, and tools essential for computing practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>After graduation, the computer science student can join any of the following small or large company and private or public sectors in nationally and globally:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Software programmer<\/li>\n<li>Software Test Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Database Administrator<\/li>\n<li>Systems Administrator<\/li>\n<li>Website Developer<\/li>\n<li>Network Administrator<\/li>\n<li>Security System Administrator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Courses<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>Credit<\/strong> <strong>Hours Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>First Year &#8211; 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