{"id":555654,"date":"2021-11-22T04:06:44","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T04:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/blackboards\/egypts-most-unusual-university-degree-courses\/"},"modified":"2021-11-22T04:06:44","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T04:06:44","slug":"egypts-most-unusual-university-degree-courses","status":"publish","type":"blackboard","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/blackboards\/egypts-most-unusual-university-degree-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt\u2019s most unusual university degree courses"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a> It\u2019s the Blackboard run-down of unusual (but interesting) university degree courses<\/strong> available in Egypt: <\/strong>Throughout the world, it\u2019s becoming more common to see non-traditional university degree programs crop up. Durham University\u2019s education department offers a module on Harry Potter and the Age of Illusion<\/a>, and Kazakhstan\u2019s Nazarbayev University<\/a> offers modules on cannibalism and civilization. London Metropolitan University\u2019s School of Art has a course called \u201cForgetting of Air,\u201d<\/a> looking at how air is understood by the body and mind. Carnegie Mellon University<\/a> allows students to major in bagpipe performance, Japan\u2019s Kyoto Seika University<\/a> opened the world\u2019s first faculty for studying manga, and in India\u2019s Assam Agricultural University, you can get a degree in tea husbandry and technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today, we look at some of the weird and wonderful university degrees that can be studied in Egypt. Here\u2019s our round-up:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Physical computing and the Internet of Things B.Sc. (EUE):<\/strong> The European Universities in Egypt (EUE)<\/a> offers a B.Sc. in physical computing<\/a> \u2014 which involves creating or using hardware devices that interact with the world around them \u2014 and one of its key applications, the Internet of Things (IoT)<\/a>. Core modules include introductions to programming, databases and advanced data techniques, and intelligent signal processing. Other modules include numerical math, web development, software design, and computer security.<\/p>\n

Virtual reality B.Sc. (EUE): <\/strong>EUE\u2019s B.Sc. in virtual reality<\/a> prepares students to enter jobs in sectors spanning creative industries, video games, education and training. Along with modules in programming, web development, and the fundamentals of computer science, the degree program offers dedicated modules in areas like 3D graphics and animation, mobile development and interaction design.<\/p>\n

Game development<\/strong> B.Sc. (EUE): <\/strong>The EUE games development B.Sc.<\/a> is not all fun and games, drawing on a range of subject areas, including computer graphics, interaction design and AI. In addition to the standard computer science modules of numerical and discrete math, algorithms and data structures, web development, there\u2019s object-oriented programming, computer security, and graphics programming. The degree program also has modules dedicated to AI, VR, games development, 3D graphics and animation, and interaction design.<\/p>\n

Ethical hacking and cybersecurity B.Sc. (The Knowledge Hub): <\/strong>TKH\u2019s B.Sc. in ethical hacking and cybersecurity<\/a> aims to provide knowledge and skill sets on how to protect computer networks and the commercially-sensitive information stored in them. The course offers training in the theory and practice of cybersecurity, hacking, digital forensics, and the computer science that underpins them all. Foundation-year modules include math, statistics, applied science and engineering, and academic English. Year two offers modules in the law and ethics of cybersecurity and the fundamentals of digital forensics. Year three involves an even deeper dive into web security, applied forensics, platforms and operating systems, and cybersecurity careers. The final year includes modules in security auditing and monitoring, practical cryptography and reverse engineering<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Robotics, control and smart systems (RCSS) M.Sc. of engineering (AUC):<\/strong> This M.Sc. at the American University in Cairo (AUC)<\/a> is designed to prepare graduate students for careers that use RCSS in industry, education and research. As smart systems become more widely available and robotics becomes more deeply integrated into different industries \u2014 whether in the form of drones delivering packages, mechanical arms sorting products on a supply chain, or self-driving cars \u2014 the demand for roboticists will reach unprecedented heights. Courses in AUC\u2019s M.Sc. include robotics, kinematics, dynamics and control, mechatronics, intelligent automated manufacturing, computational intelligence, and the design and application of networked control systems.<\/p>\n

Motorsports engineering B.Eng. (EUE):<\/strong> In this degree program<\/a>, students learn strategies to design and develop motor vehicles used for racing, as well as products in the automotive sector. They\u2019re also given a solid grounding in general engineering \u2014 including engineering analysis, mechanics, and fluid dynamics. The degree\u2019s foundation year offers courses in basic math, ICT, and design. Year one focuses on engineering science. Year two has courses in instrumentation and interfaces, software development, design and manufacture. Year three has compulsory modules in areas including engineering simulation and advanced computer-aided design, and optional modules in areas including computer-aided tribology<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This degree is highly practical,<\/strong> with designing and manufacturing a race car a key part of the final year requirements. Students travel to major motorsports events like Formula Student and the Shell Eco-Marathon. And they\u2019re strongly encouraged to undertake a 48-week industry placement between their second and third years of study, to gain practical experience, the website notes.<\/p>\n

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