BS-Computer Science

BS-CS

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Accredited by NCEAC / HEC in Category "Y" for Fall-2019, 2020 ans 2021 Batches. (Recent accreditation inspection was held in June and accreditation status granted for 2 years on July 11, 2024 and officially conveyed through letter in August 2024)

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

Objectives

We are determined to produce computing professionals and entrepreneurs to lead technical, economic and social development of the society. The BS Computer Science program provides understanding of the fundamental and advanced concepts of Computer Science. The aim is to prepare graduates who can analyze, design and develop effective software systems. Our BS Computer Science program is oriented to construct reliable, robust and usable software. Student will be able to design, implement and manage systems combining rich scientific, computational, communication and multimedia facilities in different domains. We wish to provide our students with a balanced breadth and depth of knowledge in computer science that will enable them to begin their professional career in software industry or to continue their further education.

Our BS(CS) program enable students to:

· Analyze and solve problems using their computing knowledge

· Design effective solutions using appropriate techniques and tools

· Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

· Work independently where required, but also to coordinate in teams

· Learn new technologies

· Understand their ethical responsibilities as computer professionals

Program Structure

During the BS program, students will be able to master the expertise about the current and future issues affecting the usage and development of computer-based systems. Initially students learn basics of computing discipline through foundation courses, and will build their knowledge of the discipline through core courses. In the last three semesters students will extend their knowledge in a specialized area of their choice through elective courses and consolidate the whole of the courses material in the final year compulsory project.

Salient Features:

¾ Degree from Quaid-e-Azam University

¾ Highly Qualified Faculty

¾ Up-to-date Computer Labs

¾ Multimedia Classrooms

¾ Very Nominal Fee

¾ Large collection of Library books

¾ Semester-based Examinations

¾ Public Sector Prestigious College at Central Location

¾ Near Metro Bus Terminal

¾ Easy and Ample Public Transport

¾ Fleet of College Transport

¾ Best Discipline

¾ Cafeteria

¾ Indoor/outdoor playing facilities

¾ Mosque

Faculty

All the faculty members at Department of Computer Science IMCB H-9 are regular government employees and possess requisite academic and professional qualifications and industry certifications. Department has two Ph.D’s and rest are M.S /M.Phil qualified. Our faculty is having wide experience of research, software development technologies and are well aware of market needs & trends.

Eligibility for Admission

· At least 50% marks in the HSSC or an equivalent examination.

· Must have studied Mathematics at the HSSC level.

· Below 22 years of age at the time of admission.

BS-CS Curriculum

Revised HEC QAU BSCS Curriculum
Effective from 2023

Sr.	Cr. Hour Distribution Category	Credit Hours
1.	Computing Core	46
2.	Domain Core	18
3.	Domain Elective	21
4.	Math and Supporting	12
5.	Elective Supporting	03
6.	General Education	30
	TOTAL	130

Code	Course Title	Cr. Hr.
Semester-1
EN-101	Functional English	3
PS-101	Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan	2
MA-101	Calculus & Analytical Geometry	3
PH-101	Applications of ICT	2
CS-101	Applications of ICT - LAB	1
CS-194	Problem Solving and Programming	3
CS-194	Problem Solving and Programming	1
	Semester Credit Hours	15
Semester-2
EN-102	Expository English	3
IS-101	Islamic Studies / Ethics	2
SC-101	Social Sciences (Elective)	2
MA-102	Multivariable Calculus	3
PH-110	Introductory Mechanics and Waves	3
CS-120	Object Oriented Programming	3
CS-190	Object Oriented Programming LAB	1
	Semester Credit Hours	17
Code	Course Title	Cr. Hr.
Semester-3
MA-203	Discrete Mathematics	3
EN-201	Technical & Business Writing	3
CS-103	Introduction to Computer Organization	3
CS-211	Data Structures	2
CS-211	Data Structures - LAB	1
CS-212	Human Computer Interaction	3
	Semester Credit Hours	16
Semester-4
CH-101	Civics and Community Engagement	2
MA-302	Linear Algebra	3
CS-213	Computer Organization & Assembly Language	3
CS-293	Computer Organization & Assembly Language (LAB)	1
CS-225	Database System	3
CS-225	Database System	3
	Semester Credit Hours	16
Code	Course Title	Cr. Hr.
Semester-5
ST-101	Probability and Statistics	3
CS-321	Software Construction	2
CS-391	Software Construction Lab	1
CS-226	Operating System	2
CS-296	Operating System LAB	1
CS-311	Analysis and Design of Algorithm	3
CS-414	Artificial Intelligence	3
DE-001	Domain Elective 1	3
	Semester Credit Hours	18
Semester-6
ST-101	Theory of Automata	3
CS-321	Computer Architecture	2
CS-391	Advance Database Systems	1
CS-226	Advance Database Systems LAB	2
CS-296	Computer Communication and Networks	3
DE-002	Domain Elective 2	3
DE-003	Domain Elective 3	3
	Semester Credit Hours	18
Code	Course Title	Cr. Hr.
Semester-7
GE-101	Entrepreneurship	2
AR-102	Arts and Humanities Elective	2
CS-411	Compiler Construction	3
CS-489	Project I	2
DE-004	Domain Elective 4	3
DE-005	Domain Elective 5	3
	Semester Credit Hours	15
Semester-8
SE-001	Elective Supporting	3
CS-413	Introduction to Information Security	3
CS-490	Project II	4
DE-006	Domain Elective 6	3
DE-007	Domain Elective 7	3
	Semester Credit Hours	15
	Program Credit Hours	130
* 1 Cr. Hr LAB = 3 Hrs of Lab Work

HEC QAU BSCS Curriculum
Old - Effective till 2023

Code		Course Title		Cr. Hr.
Semester-1
EN-101		English-1		3
PS-101		Pakistan Studies		2
MA-101		Calculus & Analytical Geometry-I		3
PH-101		Introductory Mechanics & Waves		3
CS-101		ICT/Introduction to Computing		3
CS-105		Problem Solving and Programming		2+1
		Semester Credit Hours		17
Semester-2
EN-102		English-2		3
IS-101		Islamic Studies		2
MA-102		Calculus & Analytical Geometry-II		3
PH-103		Electricity, Magnetism and Thermal Physics		3
MA-205		Discrete Mathematics		3
CS-121		Object Oriented Programming		3+1
		Semester Credit Hours		18
Code		Course Title		Cr. Hr.
Semester-3
EN-201		English – 3		3
PY-101		Introduction to Psychology		3
CS-211		Data Structures		2+1
CS-212		Human Computer Interaction		3
CS-103		Introduction to Computer Organization		3
		Semester Credit Hours		16
Semester-4
CH-101	Chemistry-I		3
CS-225	Database System		3
MA-207	Differential Equations & Linear Algebra		3
CS-213,293	Computer Organization & Assembly Language		3+1
CS-222	Analysis and design of Software Systems		3
	Semester Credit Hours		16
Code		Course Title		Cr. Hr.
Semester-5
ST-101	Introductory Biology		3
CS-311	Analysis & Design of Algorithms		3
ST-101	Probability & Statistics		3
CS-322	Software Construction		2+1
CS-324	Web Applications Development		2+1
CS-223	Operating Systems		3
	Semester Credit Hours		18
Semester-6
EC-201	Principles of Economics		3
CS-331	Theory of Automata		3
CS-312	Computer Communications & Networks		3
CS-423	Computer Graphics		3
One Elec	One Elective from CS Electives offered		3
	Semester Credit Hours		15
Code		Course Title		Cr. Hr.
Semester-7
CS-489		Project-I	3
CS-411		Compiler Construction	3
CS-414		Artificial Intelligence	3
CS-332		Net Centric Programming	3
One Elec		One Elective from CS Electives offered	3
		Semester Credit Hours	15
Semester-8
CS-490		Project-II3	3
CS-474		Software Testing Techniques3	3
CS-449		ICT and Society3	3
One Elec		One Elective from CS Electives offered	3
One Elec		One Elective from CS Electives offered	3
		Semester Credit Hours	15
Degree Credit Hours			130
* +1 means One CR Hr of Lab = 3 Hrs of Lab Work

About Revised Curriculum 2023 - Effective From Fall 2023 Intake

(Source: Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad . www.qau.edu.pk)

Introduction

The BS Computer Science program a provides a well-integrated balance of theoretical and practical knowledge required for developing reliable and usable software tools for different fields. The program enables students to design, implement and manage systems combining scientific, computational, communication and multimedia facilities in different domains.

Program Educational Objectives

The main objectives of the program are to enable students:

PEO1: to use their computing knowledge for developing and maintaining software using modern tools and technologies
PEO2: to benefit the society as responsible Computer Science professionals by practically applying their knowledge in diverse areas
PEO3: to keep abreast of latest technological developments, participate in lifelong learning and progress in their chosen profession

Program Learning Outcomes and BS Program Structure

B.S. students will be informed about the current and future issues affecting the usage and development of computer-based systems. Initially students learn basics of computing discipline through foundation courses and will build their knowledge of the discipline through core courses. In the last three semesters students will extend their knowledge in a focus area of their choice through elective courses. The final year compulsory project will give students the opportunity to consolidate and demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained from the entire course material.

Focus Areas

After providing the students with a solid foundation based on foundation and core courses in Computing, the BS program will give students the opportunity to enrich their knowledge in an area through elective courses. These elective courses will on one hand provide in-depth knowledge, and on the other will enable students to work on and solve practical problems in the area by using latest techniques and tools. Some focus areas are:

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science
Software Engineering
Human Centered Computing
Information Systems
Networks and Security
Android Development
AI and Machine Learning

Courses Overview

Four years of BS program is divided into eight semesters. In each semester, students are offered 15 to 18 credit hours of courses, where one credit hour means one hour of teaching (or three hours of lab) per week. The courses are divided into four groups:

University courses are required to be studied by every student.
Faculty courses are offered from other departments of Faculty of Natural Sciences (FNS), Faculty of Biological Sciences (FBS), and Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS).
Computer science foundation & core courses are offered by the department of computer sciences and have to be studied by every student of BS (CS).
Elective courses allow students to specialize in their field of interest. They are offered in the last three semesters.