Departments of Computer Engineering (COE) & Information & Computer Sciences (ICS)

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Departments of

Computer Engineering (COE) &

Information & Computer Sciences (ICS)

Joint MS Program in

COMPUTER NETWORKS

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Outline

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IT Trends in the World

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Implications on Computer Networks

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Who is a Network Specialist & Shortage

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Academic Matters

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Students’ Survey

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Industry Survey

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Trends of IT in the World

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Seamless computing & communication.

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_{Automation: Business, Commerce,}

e-Education, e-Government.

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_{In 2010, Internet users will reach one}

BILLION

_!

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Global IT survey indicates that mid-size

companies increase their annual spending on IT

from 1.5% to 4.5%!

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60% of the annual IT budget goes to

SKILLS

!

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Implications on Computer

Networking

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Continuous increase in

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Computer-Computer Communication

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Human-Computer Communication

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Human-Human Communication

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Massively Distributed.

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Heterogeneous Client-Server Operation.

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Who is a Network Specialist?

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A network specialist would undertake the following

tasks:

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Network (Cost) Analysis, System Design,

Implementation, Integration, Monitoring and

Performance Evaluation

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HW architecture Design (Switches, Topology, etc.,)

and Evaluation

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Client Server Architecture, programming, monitoring,

maintenance and management

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Areas of Knowledge

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Computer Communication Networks

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_{Network and Higher Layer Protocols}

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TCP/IP

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_{Mathematical Aspects (Queueing Theory,}

Probability)

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Network Management

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Network Security

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Client-Server Paradigms

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Shortages of such specialists

Thousands, men per

year in Europe

Demand

Supply

Planning & Design

346

97 Implementation

843

558 Maintenance and

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Academic

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Components of Program.

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List of Courses.

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Comparison with MS programs in North

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Components of Program

Technology

(COE)

Software

and Protocol

(ICS)

Network Design

And management

(CSE)

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MS Program Computer Networks** (Specialized Program)

Number of Course Credit

Hours 24

Number of Thesis Credit

Hours 6

Core Courses

3 Networks Core Course

- COE 540: Computer Networks

- CSE 550 : Computer Network Design - ICS 571 : Client-Server Programming

CN Electives 3 Electives from the Graduate Computer

Networks Courses listed in Part 2

Free Electives 2

Table

Table 1

1: Computer Networks

: Computer Networks

Requirement in MS Programs

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Proposed list of courses

Core Courses

l COE 540: Computer Networks (3-0-3) l CSE 550:Computer Network Design (3-0-3) l ICS 571: Client Server Programming (3-0-3)

Software and Protocols Area (ICS) l ICS 572: Distributed Computing (3-0-3)

l ICS 573: High Performance Computing (3-0-3) l CSE 555: Protocol Engineering (3-0-3)

l ICS 575: Application Development for Internet

Based Services (3-0-3)

l ICS 579: Special Topics in Computer Network

Software and Protocols (3-0-3)

Network Technology Area (COE) l COE 541: Local and Metropolitan Area

Networks (3-0-3)

l COE 542: High-Speed Networks (3-0-3)

l COE 543: Mobile & Wireless Networks (3-0-3) l CSE 554: Modeling and Analysis of Computer

Networks (3-0-3)

l COE 549: Special Topics in Computer

Networking Technologies (3-0-3)

l COE 540: Computer Networks (3-0-3)

Design & Management Area (COE+ICS)

l CSE 551: Computer & Network Security (3-0-3) l CSE 552: Network Management (3-0-3)

l CSE 553: Fault Tolerance & Reliability in

Computer Networks (3-0-3)

l CSE 559: Special Topics in Computer Network

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Comparisons with MS Programs in

North American Universities

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Degree Requirement and Plan are the

same as reputable US universities (Tables

2 & 3)

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Table

Table 2

2: Summary of MS Programs

: Summary of MS Programs

University

Dept.

Thesis

System

Total CR

Texas A&M

COE

Yes

Semester

32 Penn. State

CSE

Yes

Semester

30 George Washington Univ. EECS

Optional Semester

30 U. California LA (UCLA) CS

Optional Semester

27 Univ. of South California

CS

Optional Semester

27 KFUPM (CN)

COE/ICS

Yes

Semester

30

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Table

Table 3

3: Summary of MS Programs

: Summary of MS Programs

University

Dept.

Credit Hour Breakdown

Course work

Thesis

Texas A&M

COE

COE 12 EE 6 E 8

6 Penn. State

CSE

C 15 E 9

6 GWU

EECS

C 12 E 18-12

0-6

UCLA

CS

21

6 USC

CS

C 3

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Table

Table 4

4: Topics related to Computer Networks

: Topics related to Computer Networks

University Computer Comm. Networks Queuing Theory & Probabilisti c method Network & Protocol Design TCP/IP & upper level protocols Network Manage ment Network Security Client – Server Progra mming Distribu ted Comput ing Waterloo * * * * GWU * * * * USC * * * * Maryland * * * * * Pittsburgh * * * * Colombia * * * Penn. State * * * * * * Georgia Tech. * * * * * * * NJIT * * * * * * * NCSU * * * * * * * * Purdue * * * * * * * Stanford * * * * * * * Berkley * * * * * * * * KFUPM (CN) * * * * * * * *

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Student

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s Survey link to slide

s Survey link to slide 10

10 Q1. Have you considered doing a Full/Part Time Graduate

Master Program?

1-Yes 2-Thought about it. 3-Have not considered it seriously

4-No 5-Already a Graduate Student

Q2. If you are given the option to do a Master Program (Full

time/Part Time), would you consider registering in a

Master Program in

COMPUTER NETWORKS

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Table

Table 5

5: Total No. of Students =

: Total No. of Students =176

176 (Junior

(Junior

=

= 92

92, Senior =

, Senior = 63

63, Graduate =

, Graduate = 19

19))

Q1 Q2 Yes Thought about it Not considered seriously No Graduate _Student Definitely ₂₇ ₂₁ ₈ ₁ ₇ Highly Likely ₂₃ ₄₀ ₁₀ ₇ ₁₁ Highly Unlikely ₃ ₅ ₄ ₁ ₀ No ₃ ₃ ₄ ₂ ₁ Total ₅₆ ₆₉ ₂₆ ₁₁ ₁₉

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Industry Survey

Main business of organization

10% 10% 40% 30% 10% Consultation Agents/Representatives Other Manufacturing Government/services

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IT department activities 14% 14% 14% 13% 13% 3% 13% 13% 3% Network installation Network planning Network management Network configuration Developing software solutions Developing hardware solutions Device installations

Industry Survey

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Experts

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Comments

Prof. Mostafa Ammar, Professor, Georgia Tech:

l “I found the notion of an MS program in Computer Networking to

be quite innovative. ….. The overall structure and balance of depth and breadth is quite sound”

l “It is clear that a significant amount of thought, academic

experience and effort have gone into these proposals. I wish you the best as you proceed with implementing these worthwhile programs”

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Experts

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Comments

Prof Z. G. Vranestic, professor, University of Toronto:

l “ I received your proposal for MS programs in Computer Engineering

and Computer Networks. Both of these areas have become the driving forces in today’s technological development. It is very timely for your Department to offer graduate programs in these areas”

– “The curriculum features a good combination of core and elective courses”

– “The graduates of the proposed programs should be in high demand by industry”

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Experts

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Comments

Professor Jon Butler, Professor, Naval Postgraduate School:

l “While it is natural to look outside KFUPM for examples of advanced

curriculum and to copy this, there is opportunity to provide leadership in curriculum development. The US does not have a monopoly on this. Indeed, Japan and European countries have both been innovative in their curricula.”

– “The proposal for the two programs, computer engineering and computer networks, is reasonable and reasonably aligned with programs I know.”

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Experts

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Comments

Dr Wanlei Zhou, Deputy Head, School of Computing and

Mathematics, Deakin University, Australia:

l “The MS programs (Computer Engineering and Computer Networks) at

KFUPM are of high quality and are equivalent to many similar programs offered by reputable universities in Australia.”

l “In particular the proposal adequately addressed the following issues:

– It provides an up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in computer technology.

– It enables students to acquire necessary knowledge and skills needed in the information age.”

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Experts

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Comments

Prof Davis Andrew, Head of CS and COE, University of

Arkansas:

l “At first, I was wondering if the (MS in Networks) was too narrow a

specialization for a masters, but after looking at it I think it is a good program,

– 1-core courses look good – 2-electives look good

l “In general, I like your proposed programs. They seem well thought out and very relevant. Be prepared for many students”

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Experts

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Comments

Morteza Amir Rahimi, Professor and Vice President, North

Western University:

l “I congratulate the Computer Science and Computer Engineering Departments at KFUPM for:

1) Recognition of the need

2) Willingness to lead higher education in the creation of such a program

3) An excellent proposed program, and

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l Main Stream COE MS Program is a broad program and should not allow any specialism:

Restricts the number of courses studied from each of the three main subject areas to a maximum of four including the corresponding core course.

l A student enrolled in the COE MS Program can not meet the

requirements of the Computer Network MS Program without violating the above rule.

l The courses of the Computer Networks specialism include all the COE and ICS courses.

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Distribution of activities 47% 13% 31% 9% Netw orking Maintenance Telecommunications Other

Industry Survey

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Current areas of personnel specialization 22% 25% 17% 36% Computer science Computer engineering Communication engineering Network engineering