BS Computer Engineering

About The Program

BS Computer Engineering program covers a wide spectrum of fields in cutting edge technologies at par with the latest technology trends of the world. The program will produce competent computer engineers, in the fields of Cyber Security, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) and Data Engineering, who are expected to be in high demand in coming years, thus fulfilling the high-tech HR requirements of the country. Program will offer a blend of courses with in-depth theoretical knowledge and diverse practical skills directed towards enhancing technical expertise of students and offer them an environment that will significantly impact their professional and ethical development.

Admission Requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (FSc Pre-Engineering/ICS) or Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics securing at least 60% marks in aggregate OR Diploma of Associate Engineer Examination in relevant discipline securing at least 60% marks in aggregate (upto 2% of maximum allowed seats)
  • CUST Admission Test or HEC Approved Test.

Degree Requirements

Area Cr. Hrs.
a) General Education Courses 38
b) Disciplinary or Major Courses 75
c) Interdisciplinary / Allied Courses 14
d) Field Experience / Internship 03
e) Capstone / Design Project 06
f) Community Service 00
Total 136

General Education Courses (38 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Functional English CPEG1113 3
Expository Writing CPEG1123 3
Islamic Studies/Ethics CPEG1012 2
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan CPEG1022 2
Personal Grooming CPEG1212 2
Sociology CPEG1412 2
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies CPEG1612 2
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies Lab CPEG1611 1
Civics and Professional Ethics CPEG2812 2
Calculus and Analytical Geometry CPEG1513 3
Probability and Statistics CPEG2523 3
Applied Physics CPEG1312 2
Applied Physics Lab CPEG1311 1
Entrepreneurship CPEG2712 2
Applied Differential Equations MCPE1043 3
Complex Variables and Transforms MCPE2053 3
Project Management HCPE4062 2

Disciplinary or Major Courses (75 Cr. Hrs.)

a–Foundation Courses (22 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Circuit Analysis CPE1213 3
Circuit Analysis Lab CPE1211 1
Digital Logic Design CPE2313 3
Digital Logic Design Lab CPE2311 1
Electronic Devices and Circuits CPE2233 3
Electronic Devices and Circuits Lab CPE2231 1
Discrete Structures CPE2052 2
Signals and Systems CPE2613 3
Signals and Systems Lab CPE2611 1
Computer Architecture and Organization CPE2323 3
Computer Architecture and Organization Lab CPE2321 1

b–Breadth Courses (24 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Object Oriented Programming CPE2123 3
Object Oriented Programming Lab CPE2121 1
Microprocessors and Interfacing CPE3333 3
Microprocessors and Interfacing Lab CPE3331 1
Digital Signal Processing CPE3623 3
Digital Signal Processing Lab CPE3621 1
Computer and Communication Networks CPE4713 3
Computer and Communication Networks Lab CPE4711 1
Digital System Design CPE3343 3
Digital System Design Lab CPE3341 1
Operating Systems CPE3413 3
Operating Systems Lab CPE3411 1

c–Depth Courses (22 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Database Management Systems CPE4513 3
Database Management Systems Lab CPE4511 1
Software Engineering CPE4523 3
Depth Elective-I CPE3xx3 3
Depth Elective-I Lab CPE3xx1 1
Depth Elective-II CPE4xx3 3
Depth Elective-II Lab CPE4xx1 1
Depth Elective-III CPE4xx3 3
Depth Elective-III Lab CPE4xx1 1
Depth Elective-IV CPE4xx3 3

*Depth Elective Courses

Students are required to take 15 Cr. Hrs. as depth elective courses. A list of technical elective courses is given below:

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Communication Systems CPE3713 3
Communication Systems Lab CPE3711 1
Internet of Things CPE4733 3
Internet of Things Lab CPE4731 1
Digital Image Processing CPE3643 3
Digital Image Processing Lab CPE3641 1
System Programming CPE4143 3
Systems Programming Lab CPE4141 1
Embedded Systems CPE4353 3
Embedded Systems Lab CPE4351 1
Control Systems CPE4813 3
Control Systems Lab CPE4811 1
Cloud and Distributed Computing CPE4543 3
High Performance Computing CPE4553 3
Computer Vision CPE4653 3
Design and Analysis of Algorithms CPE4153 3
Network and Cyber Security CPE4743 3

d–Computer and Information Sciences (C&I) - 07 Cr. Hrs.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Artificial Intelligence CPE3633 3
Artificial Intelligence Lab CPE3631 1
Computer Programming CCPE1122 2
Computer Programming Lab CCPE1121 1

Interdisciplinary / Allied Courses (IDC) - 14 Cr. Hrs.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Computer Graphics CCPE3423 3
Numerical Analysis MCPE3072 2
Occupational Health & Safety HCPE1071 1
Data Structures and Algorithms CPE2133 3
Data Structures and Algorithms Lab CPE2131 1
Engineering Drawing CPE1011 1
Linear Algebra MCPE1032 2
Workshop Practice CPE1021 1

Field Experience / Internship (03 Cr. Hrs.)

Each student is required to complete 8 weeks industrial internship training usually after 6th semesters or on the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Field Experience / Internship CPE4003 03

Capstone / Design Project (06 Cr. Hrs.)

After the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs., the students are required to register for Design Project (Part-I) of 3 Cr. Hrs. in the 7th semester of their degree program. Design Project (Part-II) of 3 Cr. Hrs. can be taken in the next i.e. 8th semester provided Design Project (Part-I) is passed.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Design Project (Part-I) CPE4912 02
Design Project (Part-II) CPE4924 04

Community Service (VIS4000)

Each student is required to complete 65 hours community work, usually after 1st semester which would be a prerequisite for the award of degree. It will be assessed as satisfactory (S) / unsatisfactory (US). In case of unsatisfactory, it will be done from scratch.

Semester - 1

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CPEG 1012 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2
CPEG 1113 Functional English 3
CPEG 1513 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3
CPEG 1312 Applied Physics 2
CPEG 1311 Applied Physics Lab 1
CPEG 1612 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies 2
CPEG 1611 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies Lab 1
CPE 1021 Workshop Practice 1
HCPE 1071 Occupational Health & Safety 1

Semester - 2

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CPEG 1412 Sociology 2
MCPE 1032 Linear Algebra 2
MCPE 1043 Applied Differential Equations 3
CCPE 1122 Computer Programming 2
CCPE 1121 Computer Programming Lab 1
CPE 1213 Circuit Analysis 3
CPE 1211 Circuit Analysis Lab 1
CPEG 1022 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2

Semester - 3

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CPE 2052 Discrete Structures 2
CPE 2123 Object Oriented Programming 3
CPE 2121 Object Oriented Programming Lab 1
CPE 2233 Electronic Devices and Circuits 3
CPE 2231 Electronic Devices and Circuits Lab 1
CPEG 1212 Personal Grooming 2
MCPE 2053 Complex Variables and Transforms 3
CPEG 2812 Civics and Professional Ethics 2
CPE 1011 Engineering Drawing 1

Semester - 4

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CPE 2313 Digital Logic Design 3
CPE 2311 Digital Logic Design Lab 1
CPEG 1123 Expository Writing 3
CPEG 2523 Probability and Statistics 3
CPE 2133 Data Structures and Algorithms 3
CPE 2131 Data Structures and Algorithms Lab 1
CPEG 2712 Entrepreneurship 2
MCPE 3072 Numerical Analysis 2

Semester - 5

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CPE 2323 Computer Architecture and Organization 3
CPE 2321 Computer Architecture and Organization Lab 1
CPE 3633 Artificial Intelligence 3
CPE 3631 Artificial Intelligence Lab 1
CPE 3333 Microprocessors and Interfacing 3
CPE 3331 Microprocessors and Interfacing Lab 1
CPE 2613 Signals & Systems 3
CPE 2611 Signals & Systems Lab 1
HCPE 4062 Project Management 2

Semester - 6

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CPE 3623 Digital Signal Processing 3
CPE 3621 Digital Signal Processing Lab 1
CPE 3xx3 Depth Elective-I 3
CPE 3xx1 Depth Elective-I Lab 1
CPE 3413 Operating Systems 3
CPE 3411 Operating Systems Lab 1
CPE 4713 Computer Communications and Networks 3
CPE 4711 Computer Communications and Networks Lab 1

Semester - 7

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CPE 3343 Digital System Design 3
CPE 3341 Digital System Design Lab 1
CPE 4xx3 Depth Elective-II 3
CPE 4xx1 Depth Elective-II Lab 1
CCPE 3423 Computer Graphics 3
CPE 4523 Software Engineering 3
CPE 4912 Design Project (Part-I) 2

Semester - 8

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CPE 4513 Database Management System 3
CPE 4511 Database Management System Lab 1
CPE 4xx3 Depth Elective-III 3
CPE 4xx1 Depth Elective-III Lab 1
CPE 4xx3 Depth Elective-IV 3
CPE 4924 Design Project (Part-II) 4

The BS Computer Engineering program aims to produce leading professionals who will:

Sr. #

Statement

  PEO-1 Demonstrate excellence in the profession through in-depth knowledge and requisite skills in the field of Computer Engineering.
  PEO-2 Engage in continuous professional development and exhibit a quest for learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship
  PEO-3 Show professional integrity and commitment to social and ethical responsibilities.

At the time of graduation the graduates of BS Computer Engineering program will possess the following attributes:

Sr. # Learning Objective

Statement

  PLO-1 Engineering Knowledge

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

  PLO-2 Problem Analysis

An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

  PLO-3 Design/Development of Solutions

An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

  PLO-4 Investigation

An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

  PLO-5 Modern Tool Usage

An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

  PLO-6 The Engineer and Society

An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.

  PLO-7 Environment & Sustainability

An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

  PLO-8 Ethics

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

  PLO-9 Individual and Team Work

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

  PLO-10 Communication

An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions

  PLO-11 Project Management

An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

  PLO-12 Lifelong Learning

An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.