Department Mission Statement

Department Mission Statement:

The department of computer science fully subscribes to the mission statement of Al-Quds University and the College of science and technology. Of primary importance is the quality of a Palestinian education that blends teaching and research and emphasizes software development and theoretically oriented computing for maximum development of the students.

Specifically, the department's role within Al-Quds University and the college of science and technology is:

	To maintain quality classroom instruction in computing at the graduate and undergraduate levels using modern computer systems likely to be encountered in the student's professional life;
	To faster research, consulting, and professional writing in computing that benefits classroom instruction, incorporates students into research activities, and contributes to the computing field and society at large;
	To prepare undergraduate students for computing careers in industry, academia, and education in a manner that encourages growth and self-development as the computer profession grows and changes;
	To provide preparation for students planning to pursues advanced degree in computing;
	To offer general education and service courses in computing for the university at large;
	To develop in students the skills necessary to function within the diverse and international setting of the computing profession;
	To encourage students to integrate standards of ethics and into their professional lives and develop a willingness to be of service to society.

Computer Science:

	The traditional study of computer science is a rather theoretical study of the computer as an entity;
	The emphasis is on a basic understanding of the computer rather than its role as a tool in other applications area;
	This study of the computer as an entity provides the fundamental background needed to understand the ever-changing computing environment;
	The major in computer science would lead the student into graduate work in computer science or to an employment opportunity in the computer industry or scientific applications.
	On the other hand, the general term of computer information systems refers to the use of the computer in an application area.
	Business systems represent a major portion of the application areas and form a major emphasis in the department.
	The degree offered provide more than just training in data processing; it gives the basis for future self-development as computers and computer usage evolves.

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