Introduction to
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
The BS (Computer Science) program offered by the department, emphasizes on the core areas of Computer Science with major focus on subjects relevant to Object Oriented Programming, Cloud Computing and Virtualization, Machine Learning, Mobile Application Development, Database Management System, FPGA Based System, Microprocessors based Systems. The curriculum is designed to provide the students with a solid foundation of basic principles along with analytical techniques and design procedures. It has a strong design component that builds their ability to bring theoretical ideas into practical shape. The program has been developed in consultation with field experts to maintain teaching quality and relevance. In addition to the academic content, emphasis is given to the development of personal, managerial and presentation skills.
BS (COMPUTER SCIENCE)
PROGRAM MISSION
We aim to deliver top-tier education with an equal emphasis on both theoretical and applied aspects of computer science. Technical proficiency, critical thinking, and a commitment to public duty are the hallmarks of our graduates. Through innovative curricula, an inclusive environment, and excellence in teaching and research, we empower our students for success in various computer science specializations.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
- PO-1: Establishing in-depth understanding of theoretical concepts related to Computer Science.
- PO-2: Applying core Computer Science knowledge and analytical skills to optimally solve real-world problems.
- PO-3: Imbuing quest for learning and engaging in continuous professional development in the field of computer science by carrying research and adopting professional practices.
- PO-4: Developing the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment in teams incorporating soft skills and maintaining high ethical standards.
| Graduate Attributes (GAs) | ||
| 1 | Academic Education | Completion of an accredited program of study designed to prepare graduates as computing professionals |
| 2 | Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems | Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to the abstraction and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements |
| 3 | Problem Analysis | Identify, formulate, research literature, and solve complex computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines |
| 4 | Design/ Development of Solutions | Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations |
| 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 |
| 6 | Individual and Team Work | Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings |
| 7 | Communication | Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions |
| 8 | Computing Professionalism and Society | Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing practice |
| 9 | Ethics | Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice |
| 10 | Life-long Learning | Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional |
Graduate Attributes (GAs) Mapping with Program Objectives (POs)
| S. No. | GA’s | PO-1 | PO-2 | PO-3 | PO-4 |
| 1 | Academic Education | ||||
| 2 | Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems | ||||
| 3 | Problem Analysis | ||||
| 4 | Design/ Development of Solutions | ||||
| 5 | Modern Tool Usage | ||||
| 6 | Individual and Team Work | ||||
| 7 | Communication | ||||
| 8 | Computing Professionalism and Society | ||||
| 9 | Ethics | ||||
| 10 | Life-long Learning |
Curriculum of BS (COMPUTER SCIENCE)
Curriculum Framework in comparison with NCEAC CS 2023 Curriculum
| S. # | Area | NCEAC 2023 CS Courses Count | NCEAC 2023 CS Credit Hours | NCEAC Cr. Hr. Percentage | IU Courses Count | IU Credit Hours | IU Cr. Hr. Percentage |
| 1. | Computing Core | 14 | 46 | 35.38% | 14 | 52 | 38.24% |
| 2. | Domain Core | 6 | 18 | 13.85% | 6 | 18 | 13.24% |
| 3. | Domain Elective | 7 | 21 | 16.15% | 7 | 21 | 15.44% |
| 4. | Mathematics & Supporting Courses | 4 | 12 | 9.23% | 4 | 12 | 8.82% |
| 5. | Elective Supporting Courses | 1 | 3 | 2.31% | 1 | 3 | 2.21% |
| 6. | General Education Requirement | 12 | 30 | 23.08% | 12 | 30 | 22.06% |
| TOTAL | 44 | 130 | 100% | 44 | 136 | 100% | |
Structure of BS(CS) Program Total Credit Hours: 136 Total Courses: 44 Semesters: 8 Duration: 4 Years
| Category: Courses (Credit Hours) General Education: 12 (30) Major courses: 18 (64) + 7 (21) Allied/interdisciplinary courses: 5 (15) Internship/field experience: N/A Capstone project: 2 (6) Total: 44 (136) |
SCHEME OF STUDIES
| S# | COURSE CODES | CLASS | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS | PRE-REQ | CO-REQ |
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| 1 | CMC111 | CORE | Programming Fundamentals | 3 + 0 | – | CMC111-L |
| CMC111-L | CORE | Programming Fundamentals (Lab) | 0 + 1 | |||
| 2 | GER111 | GER | Application of Information & Communication Technologies | 2 + 0 | – | GER111-L |
| GER111-L | GER | Application of Information & Communication Technologies (Lab) | 0 + 1 | |||
| 3 | GER121 | GER | Functional English | 3 + 0 | – | |
| 4 | GER131 | GER | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 3 + 0 | – | |
| 5 | GER151 | GER | Natural Science (Applied Physics) | 2 + 0 | – | GER151-L |
| GER151-L | GER | Natural Science (Applied Physics (Lab)) | 0 + 1 | |||
| 6 | GER141 | GER | Islamic Studies | 2 + 0 | – | |
| 15+3 (18) | ||||||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| 1 | MTE111 | MATHS | Multivariable Calculus | 3 + 0 | GER131 | |
| 2 | CMC112 | CORE | Object Oriented Programming | 3 + 0 | CMC111 | CMC112-L |
| CMC112-L | CORE | Object Oriented Programming (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC111-L | ||
| 3 | CMC121 | CORE | Digital Logic Design | 2 + 0 | GER151 | CMC121-L |
| CMC121-L | CORE | Digital Logic Design (Lab) | 0 + 1 | GER151-L | ||
| 4 | GER122 | GER | Expository Writing | 3 + 0 | GER121 | |
| 5 | GER132 | GER | Discrete Structures | 3 + 0 | GER131 | |
| 6 | GER142 | GER | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2 + 0 | – | |
| 16+2 (18) | ||||||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| 1 | MTE212 | MATHS | Probability & Statistics | 3 + 0 | MTE111 | |
| 2 | CMC222 | CORE | Computer Organization & Assembly Language | 3 + 0 | CMC121 | CMC222-L |
| CMC222-L | CORE | Computer Organization & Assembly Language (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC121-L | ||
| 3 | CMC251 | CORE | Data Structures | 3 + 0 | CMC112 | CMC251-L |
| CMC251-L | CORE | Data Structures (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC112-L | ||
| 4 | CSC252 | DOMAIN CORE | Theory of Automata | 3 + 0 | GER132 | |
| 5 | CMC261 | CORE | Computer Networks | 3 + 0 | CMC121 | CMC261-L |
| CMC261-L | CORE | Computer Networks (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC121-L | ||
| 15+3 (18) | ||||||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| 1 | MTE213 | MATH | Linear Algebra | 3 + 0 | MTE111 | |
| 2 | MTE221 | GER | Technical & Business Writing | 3 + 0 | GER122 | |
| 3 | CSC223 | DOMAIN CORE | Computer Architecture | 2 + 0 | CMC222 | CSC223-L |
| CSC223-L | DOMAIN CORE | Computer Architecture (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC222-L | ||
| 4 | CMC241 | CORE | Operating Systems | 3 + 0 | CMC251 | CMC241-L |
| CMC241-L | CORE | Operating Systems (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC251-L | ||
| 5 | CMC253 | CORE | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 + 0 | CMC251 | |
| 6 | GERXXX | GER | Social Science I | 2 + 0 | GER122 | |
| 16+2 (18) | ||||||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| 1 | CMC331 | CORE | Database Systems | 3 + 0 | CMC241 | CMC331-L |
| CMC331-L | CORE | Database Systems (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC241-L | ||
| 2 | CSC354 | DOMAIN CORE | Compiler Construction | 2 + 0 | CSC252 | CSC354-L |
| CSC354-L | DOMAIN CORE | Compiler Construction (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CSC252-L | ||
| 3 | CMC362 | CORE | Information Security | 3 + 0 | CMC261 | CMC362-L |
| CMC362-L | CORE | Information Security (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC261-L | ||
| 4 | CMC371 | CORE | Software Engineering | 3 + 0 | CMC253 | |
| 5 | CSEXXX | DOMAIN ELEC | Domain Elective 1 | 3 + 0 | – | |
| 14+3 (17) | ||||||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| 1 | CSC332 | DOMAIN CORE | Advance Database Management Systems | 2 + 0 | CMC331 | CSC332-L |
| CSC332-L | DOMAIN CORE | Advance Database Management Systems (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC331-L | ||
| 2 | CMC381 | CORE | Artificial Intelligence | 3 + 0 | CMC253/ CMC371 | CMC381-L |
| CMC381-L | CORE | Artificial Intelligence (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC253/ CMC371 | ||
| 3 | CSC382 | DOMAIN CORE | HCI & Computer Graphics | 2 + 0 | CMC371 | CSC382-L |
| CSC382-L | DOMAIN CORE | HCI & Computer Graphics (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC371-L | ||
| 4 | CSEXXX | DOMAIN ELEC | Domain Elective 2 | 2 + 1 | – | |
| 5 | ESCXXX | GER | Social Science II | 3 + 0 | – | |
| 12+4(16) | ||||||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| 1 | CSC442 | DOMAIN CORE | Parallel & Distributed Computing | 3 + 0 | CMC241/ CSC382 | CSC442-L |
| CSC442-L | DOMAIN CORE | Parallel & Distributed Computing (Lab) | 0 + 1 | CMC241-L/ CSC382-L | ||
| 2 | GER462 | GER | Technopreneurship | 2 + 0 | – | |
| 3 | CMC491 | CORE | Final Year Project – I | 0 + 3 | CMC381 | |
| 4 | CSEXXX | DOMAIN ELEC | Domain Elective 3 | 2 + 1 | – | |
| 5 | CSEXXX | DOMAIN ELEC | Domain Elective 4 | 2 + 1 | – | |
| 6 | CSEXXX | DOMAIN ELEC | Domain Elective 5 | 2 + 1 | – | |
| 11+7(18) | ||||||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| 1 | GER443 | GER | Civics and Community Engagement | 2 + 0 | – | |
| 2 | GER463 | GER | Professional Practices | 2 + 0 | – | |
| 3 | CMC492 | CORE | Final Year Project – II | 0 + 3 | CMC491 | |
| 4 | CSEXXX | DOMAIN ELEC | Domain Elective 6 | 2 + 1 | – | |
| 5 | CSEXXX | DOMAIN ELEC | Domain Elective 7 | 2 + 1 | – | |
| 8+5(13) | ||||||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 136 | |||||
Learning Outcomes
- To prepare graduates as computing professionals.
- Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to the 16 abstractions and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements.
- Identify, formulate research literature and solve complex computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines.
- Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
- Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
- Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions.
- Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing practice.
- Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice.
- Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional.
Job Market
Acquiring a degree in Bachelors of Computer Science at Iqra University enabled a candidate with higher possibility to get ‘Hired” quickly not only locally but in the global IT market. According to Freelancer.com, a renowned online website for freelancers, every other day more than 20+ jobs published for computer science graduates. Daxx, a Global Tech published that there is a shortfall of talent for computer science graduate’s shortage in the US compare to the average for all occupations. Courses, Practice sessions in labs, Workshops, Webinars and Projects escalates the in-hand knowledge to our students that extend the reach towards global computer science & IT market focusing data science, machine learning, AI experts and web developers for companies across borders.
Curriculum
- Advance Database Management Systems
- Advance Database Management Systems Lab
- Analysis of Algorithms
- Application of Information & Communication Technologies
- Application of Information & Communication Technologies Lab
- Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence Lab
- Arts & Humanities (Professional Practices)
- Civics and Community Engagement
- Compiler Construction
- Compiler Construction Lab
- Computer Architecture
- Computer Architecture Lab
- Computer Networks
- Computer Networks Lab
- Computer Organization & Assembly Language
- Computer Organization & Assembly Language Lab
- Data Structures
- Data Structures Lab
- Database Systems
- Database Systems Lab
- Digital Logic Design
- Digital Logic Design Lab
- Domain Core 1 (Theory of Automata)
- Domain Elective 1 (Example: Advanced Programming - Visual Prog)
- Domain Elective 2 (Example: Numerical Analysis)
- Domain Elective 3 (Example: Web Engineering)
- Domain Elective 4 (Example: Testing & Quality Assurance)
- Domain Elective 4 (Example: Testing & Quality Assurance) Lab
- Domain Elective 5 (Example: Web Technologies)
- Domain Elective 6 (Example: Mobile Application Development 1)
- Domain Elective 7 (Example: Cyber Security)
- Elective Supporting Course (Example: Introduction to Marketing)
- Entrepreneurship/Technopreneurship
- Expository Writing
- Final Year Project - I
- Final Year Project - II
- Functional English
- HCI & Computer Graphics
- HCI & Computer Graphics Lab
- Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
- Information Security
- Information Security Lab
- Islamic Studies
- Linear Algebra
- Multivariable Calculus
- Natural Science (Applied Physics)
- Natural Science (Applied Physics) Lab
- Object Oriented Programming
- Object Oriented Programming Lab
- Operating Systems
- Operating Systems Lab
- Parallel & Distributed Computing
- Parallel & Distributed Computing Lab
- Probability & Statistics
- Programming Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals Lab
- QR 1 (Discrete Structures)
- QR 2 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry)
- Social Science (Example: Introduction to Management)
- Software Engineering
- Technical & Business Writing
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