BS Computer Science

BS Computer Science

The BS program offered by the department focuses on producing high quality computer scientists with a broad vision and strong ethical values. The curriculum for BS CS program contains 5 elective courses (15 SCH). The students are offered elective courses in different streams, so that they can specialize in the area of their interest.

Admission Requirements

  • FSC/ICS/A-Level with Maths or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
  • CUST Admission Test or HEC Approved Test.

BS Computer Science @9000/- per credit hour

Undergrad Merit Scholarship Based on Marks of Intermediate Level
Semester Cr. Hrs Full Fee PGC Fee 70% and Above 25% Scholarship 75% and Above 50% Scholarship 80% and Above 75% Scholarship 85% and Above 99% Scholarship
1 15 Rs. 135,000 Rs. 101,250 Rs. 101,250 Rs. 67,500 Rs. 33,750 Free
2 18 Rs. 162,000 Rs. 121,500 Rs. 121,500 Rs. 81,000 Rs. 40,500 Free
3 17 Rs. 153,000 Rs. 114,750 Rs. 114,750 Rs. 76,500 Rs. 38,250 Free
4 18 Rs. 162,000 Rs. 121,500 Rs. 121,500 Rs. 81,000 Rs. 40,500 Free
5 16 Rs. 144,000 Rs. 108,000 Rs. 108,000 Rs. 72,000 Rs. 36,000 Free
6 19 Rs. 171,000 Rs. 128,250 Rs. 128,250 Rs. 85,500 Rs. 42,750 Free
7 17 Rs. 153,000 Rs. 114,750 Rs. 114,750 Rs. 76,500 Rs. 38,250 Free
8 10 Rs. 90,000 Rs. 67,500 Rs. 67,500 Rs. 45,000 Rs. 22,500 Free
Admission Fee (Payable once at admission) Rs. 20,000 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 20,000
TOTAL FEE 198 Rs. 1,190,000 Rs. 897,500 Rs. 897,500 Rs. 605,000 Rs. 312,500 Rs. 20,000

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

AREA Cr. Hrs.

Core Courses

  • Computing Courses
  • Computer Science Core

 

33
24

Supporting Courses

  • Mathematics and Science Foundation
  • Computer Science Supporting

 

12
09

General Education Courses 19
University Electives 12
Computer Science Electives 15
Design Project 06
Internship 0
Community Service 0

Core Courses (57 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to Programming Lab CS1131 1
Introduction to Programming CS1133 3
Object Oriented Programming Lab CS1141 1
Object Oriented Programming CS1143 3
Data Structure Lab CS2141 1
Data Structure CS2143 3
Discrete Structures CS2053 3
Operating Systems Lab CS3411 1
Operating Systems CS3413 3
Introduction to Database Systems Lab CS2311 1
Introduction to Database Systems CS2313 3
Software Engineering I SE2223 3
Computer Networks Lab CS3771 1
Computer Networks CS3773 3
Introduction to Information Security and Forensics CS3713 3
Compiler Construction CS4623 3
Computer Organization and Assembly Language Lab CS2521 1
Computer Organization and Assembly Language CS2523 3
Digital Logic Design Lab CS2511 1
Digital Logic Design CS2513 3
Design and Analysis of Algorithms CS3163 3
Parallel and Distributed Computing CS3433 3
Artificial Intelligence Lab CS4811 1
Artificial Intelligence CS4813 3
Theory of Automata and Formal Languages CS3613 3

Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Calculus and Analytical Geometry MTCS1013 3
Probability and Statistics MTCS3063 3
Linear Algebra MTCS1033 3
Applied Physics PHCS1013 3

Computer Science Supporting Courses

(Any 3 from following list) Coverage of relevant pre-requisite must be ensured while offering any of the following courses from this category.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Applied Differential Equation MTCS2043 3
Multi-variate Calculus MTCS1053 3
Graph Algorithms CS3283 3
Theory of Programming Languages CS3833 3
Numerical Computing CS3073 3

General Education Courses

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
English I HMCS1013 3
Technical Report Writing HMCS2033 3
English II HMCS1023 3
Professional Ethics and Legal Issues HMCS2013 3
Personal management and Grooming HMCS1033 3
Pakistan Studies HMCS1002 2
Islamic Studies/Ethics HMCS1012 2

University Elective Courses

(ANY 4 from following list) Not limited to the list below, University may add more courses.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to Psychology HMCS2053 3
Introduction to Sociology HMCS2063 3
Financial Accounting-I ACCS3003 3
Introduction to Management MGCS1003 3
Project Management MICS4193 3
Supply Chain Management MICS4183 3
Introduction to Chinese Language HMCS2213 3
Introduction to French Language HMCS2223 3

Elective Courses (15 Cr. Hrs.)

(a) ICT Specialization

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Network Programming CS3743 3
Introduction to Data Warehousing CS4333 3
Web Frameworks CS4463 3
Advanced Mobile Application Development CS4553 3
Advanced Networking CS4723 3
Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems Architecture CS4763 3
Internet of the Things CS4743 3
Wireless Sensor Network CS4753 3

(b) Information Security and Forensics

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Database Security CS3723 3
Network Security & Forensics CS3833 3
Computer Forensics CS4843 3
Data Security & Cryptography CS3843 3
Web Security & Forensics CS4863 3
Malware Analysis 3 CS487 3
Wireless Security CS4833 3
Penetration Testing CS4773 3
Blockchain Technology CS4573 3

(c) CS General Electives

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Operations Research CS4633 3
Machine Learning CS4613 3
Natural Language Processing CS4893 3
Semantic Web CS4323 3
Introduction to Data Science CS4883 3
Introduction to Digital Image Processing CS4513 3
Cloud Computing CS4793 3
Human Computer Interaction CS3273 3
Object Oriented Analysis and Design CS2313 3
Mobile Application Development CS4193 3
Enterprise Application Development CS3183 3
Web Application Development CS3193 3

Design Project (6 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Design Project (Part I) CS4912 2
Design Project (Part II) CS4924 4

Internship (CS4100)

It is mandatory for every student to participate in a 6-8 weeks summer internship program following their 6th semester or after the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs.

Community Service (VIS4000)

Each student is required to complete 65 hours community work, usually after 4th semester which would be a prerequisite to clear the student for the award of degree.

CGPA Requirement

A student is required to earn a minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his/her degree requirements.

Program Duration

This is a four years degree program comprising of 8 semesters with a minimum of 130 Cr. Hrs. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year. The summer semester will be utilized for internship or deficiency courses. The maximum duration to complete BS Computer Science degree is 07 years.

Semester - 1 (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
CS 1133 Introduction to Programming 3 0 3
CS 1131 Introduction to Programming Lab 0 3 1
HMCS 1002 Pakistan Studies 3 0 2
HMCS 1013 English – I (Functional English) 3 0 3
MTCS 1013 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3 0 3
PHCS 1013 Applied Physics 3 0 3

Semester - 2 (18 Cr. Hrs)

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
CS 1143 Object Oriented Programming 3 0 3
CS 1141 Object Oriented Programming Lab 0 3 1
HMCS 1012 Islamic Studies 2 0 2
HMCS 1023 English – II (Communication Skills) 3 0 3
HMCS 1xx3 University Elective-I (Introduction to Sociology) 3 0 3
MTCS 1033 Linear Algebra 3 0 3
CS 2053 Discrete Structures 3 0 3

Semester - 3 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
CS 2143 Data Structures 3 3 3
CS 2141 Data Structures Lab 0 3 1
MTCS 3063 Probability and Statistics 3 0 3
HMCS 2033 Technical Report Writing 3 0 3
HMCS 2xx3 Humanities-II (Chinese Language) 3 0 3
CS 2311 Introduction to Database Systems Lab 0 3 1
CS 2313 Introduction to Database Systems 3 0 3

Semester - 4 (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
CS 3xx3 CS Supporting 1 (Graph Algorithms) 3 0 3
SE 2223 Software Engineering – I 3 0 3
CS 3413 Operating Systems 3 3 3
CS 3411 Operating Systems Lab 0 3 1
CS 3773 Computer Communications and Networks 3 0 3
CS 3771 Computer Communications and Networks Lab 0 3 1
CS 2513 Digital Logic Design 3 0 3
CS 2511 Digital Logic Design Lab 0 3 1

Semester - 5 (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Semester - 6 (19 Cr. Hrs.)

Semester - 7 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
MGCS 4xx3 Management Elective-IV (Introduction to Management) 3 0 3
CS 4623 Compiler Construction 3 0 3
CS 4621 Compiler Construction Lab 0 3 1
CS 4912 Design Project (Part – I) 0 9 2
HMCS 2013 Professional Ethics and Legal Issues 3 0 3
CS 4xx3 CS Elective-3 (Machine Learning) 3 0 3
CS 4xx3 CS Elective-4 (Internet of Things) 3 0 3

Semester - 8 (10 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
CS 4924 Design Project (Part – II) 0 9 4
CS 4xx3 CS Elective 5 (Web Security and forensics) 3 0 3
HMCS 1033 Personal Management and Grooming 3 0 3
Sr. # Statement
  PEO-1 Contribute competently in the computing industry by applying requisite technical skills.
  PEO-2 Demonstrate advancement in computing profession by enhancing their knowledge and skills.
  PEO-3 Demonstrate ethical values and contribute positively towards the society.
Sr. # Learning Objective Statement
   PLO-1 Academic Education:

To prepare graduates as computing professionals.

  PLO-2 Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems:

Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

  PLO-3 Problem Analysis:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

  PLO-4 Design/Development of Solutions:

Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the problem’s discipline.

  PLO-5 Modern Tool Usage:

Create, select , adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

  PLO-6 Individual and Team Work:

Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the problem’s discipline.

  PLO-7 Ethics:

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of computing practice.

  PLO-8 Team Work:

An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.

  PLO-9 Communication:

Communicate effectively, in a variety of professional contexts.

  PLO-10 Computing Professionalism and Society:

Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal principles.

  PLO-11 Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional.