• About Computer Science
  • HOD's Message
  • Vision and Mission
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The Department of Computer Science in the College of Science at Sultan Qaboos University was established in September 1995. It provides excellence in teaching, research, and expert advice. Computer Science is a broad field encompassing such diverse subject areas as Software Engineering, Computer Software System Development, Database Management, Embedded Systems, Web Computing, Real-Time Systems, Networking, Image Processing, Compilers, Automata Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Parallel Processing, Operating Systems, Programming, and Bioinformatics. Knowledge of Software Development Methods, Mathematics, Computer Systems, and Natural Sciences is applied to the theory, development, and implementation of information technology Software Systems for the benefit of the society.

 

Our academic staff and technicians are well equipped with the best qualifications and experience to meet the expectations of the College and the University.   There are several active research groups within the Department, which have been producing a steady stream of research publications of international caliber and which maintain strong research collaborations with international institutions. All staff are committed and work together to achieve the visions and missions of the Department, College, and the University.

 

The Department strives to stay abreast of technology growth and development and recognizes the fact that learning is a multifaceted continuous process. The Department encourages e-learning and integrates computational techniques in several courses.  The Department manages the Foundation Program with regards to IT and offers a minor in Computer Science for those students who complete the required total number of credits. Also, it contributes significantly to the teaching of science and IT teachers. The Department has a number of excellent laboratories with advanced facilities for teaching and research and also shares other facilities within the College and the University.

 

The Department of Computer Science at the Sultan Qaboos University is a vibrant center for research and teaching in Computer Science. The vision of the department is to become a regionally leading and internationally recognized department of Computer Science. To fulfill this vision, the Department offers a range of programs in all aspects of contemporary computing, from undergraduate BSc degrees in Computer Science to postgraduate MSc and Ph.D. programs. The academic members in the Department carry out both fundamental and applied research in several internationally renowned research groups, particularly in the areas of Software Engineering, Systems and Networking, Web Computing, Database Systems and others

Abderezak Touzene,  Professor (HoD)

Email: touzene@squ.edu.om

 

 

Vision Statement

The vision of the Department of Computer Science is to become a regionally leading and internationally recognized department of Computer Science.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Computer Science is to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education in the field of computer science, to conduct quality scholarly activities leading to research output of international standards and to provide computer science expertise, resources, and services to the Sultanate of Oman.

 

Contact2

Department of Computer Science

College of Science

Sultan Qaboos University

PO Box: 36, Al-Khod 123

Sultanate of Oman

Phone: (+968) 2414 1407

Fax: (+968) 2414 1407

www.squ.edu.om