Computer Science
Program Overview
The Computer Science program at AASTMT offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Computer Science and related fields. Graduates may pursue careers as software developers, network engineers, or system administrators. The program provides opportunities for research, professional training, and student engagement in organizations and activities.
Program Outline
It describes computer science as "the systematic study of computing systems and computation," encompassing theories for understanding computer systems, methods design, algorithms, and tools for testing, analysis, verification, and knowledge representation. The text also mentions that Computer Science studies are considered an interdisciplinary branch of social sciences and humanities, often part of science and technology studies (STS). The provided text lists various degrees offered in Computer Science (Bachelor of Computer Science - 132 CRs, Bachelor of Computer Science - 144 CRs, Diploma in Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, Master of Computing in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computer Science), but it does not provide a detailed outline of the curriculum, course schedule, or individual module descriptions for any of these programs.
Careers:
The text mentions several potential career paths for graduates with a Computer Science degree:
- Software developer: Creating and developing applications, websites, and other programs.
- Network engineer: Maintaining computer infrastructure, focusing on local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
- System administrator: Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, such as servers.
- The College of Computing & Information Technology in Alexandria offers the Computer Science program.
- There are student organizations and societies, sports activities, and trips available for students.
- The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including diplomas, masters, and PhDs in Computer Science and related fields (Information Systems).
- The text mentions research opportunities (Undergraduate Graduation projects, MSc Theses, PhD Dissertations, Research Projects). It also mentions professional training, practical training, and training courses.
