BS in Computer Science - Iqra University Islamabad Campus

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Cultivating academic distinction and pioneering research in computing, with the ambition to emerge as a regional leader in technological innovation and societal advancement.

The Bachelor’s in Computer Science programs are dedicated to delivering top-notch education, fostering technical proficiency, critical thinking, and a commitment to public duty, with a balanced emphasis on both theoretical and applied aspects of computer science. Through innovative curricula and an inclusive environment, we equip graduates for success, emphasizing excellence in teaching, research, and service across various computer science specializations

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES (POs)

PO #	Statement
PO-1	Establishing in-depth understanding of theoretical concepts and industry best practices 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) to POs Mapping

Sr. No.	Graduate Attributes	Program Objectives
Sr. No.	Graduate Attributes	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4
GA 1	Individual and Teamwork	✓	✓
GA 2	Communication	✓	✓
GA 3	Computing Professionalism and Society		✓	✓
GA 4	Ethics		✓	✓
GA 5	Life-long Learning		✓
GA 6	Individual and Teamwork			✓	✓
GA 7	Communication			✓	✓
GA 8	Computing Professionalism and Society			✓
GA 9	Ethics				✓
GA 10	Life-long Learning			✓

Program & Curriculum Details

Structure of BS(CS) Program

Total Credit Hours: 136

Total Courses: 44

Semesters: 8

Duration: 4 Years

Category: Courses (Credit Hours)

General Education: 15 (34)

Major courses: 18 (58) + 7 (21)

Allied/interdisciplinary courses: 5 (15)

Internship/field experience: N/A

Capstone project: 2 (6)

Total: 47 (134)

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	GenEd	Application of Information & Communication Technologies	2 + 0	-	GER111-L
	GER111-L	GenEd	Application of Information & Communication Technologies (Lab)	0 + 1	-
3	GER121	GenEd	Functional English	3 + 0	-
4	IDS111	IDS	IDS-I (Calculus and Analytic Geometry)	3 + 0	-
5	GERxxx	GenEd	Natural Science*	2 + 0	-	GERxxx-L
	GERxxx-L	GenEd	Natural Science	0 + 1	-
				13+3 (16)

SEMESTER 2
1	GER xxx	GenEd	Arts & Humanities*	2 + 0	-
2	CMC112	CORE	Object-Oriented Programming	3 + 0	CMC111	CMC112-L
	CMC112-L	CORE	Object Oriented Programming (Lab)	0 + 1	CMC111
3	CMC121	CORE	Digital Logic Design	3 + 0	GER152	CMC121-L
	CMC121-L	CORE	Digital Logic Design (Lab)	0 + 1	GER155
4	IDS112	IDS	IDS-II (Linear Algebra )	3 + 0	IDS-1
5	GERxxx	GenEd	Quantitative Reasoning I*	3 + 0	-
6	GER241	GenEd	Pakistan Studies	2 + 0	-
7	GEN111*	GenEd	Understanding of the Holy Quran-I *	0 + 1	-
				16+3 (19)

SEMESTER 3
1	GERxxx	GenEd	Quantitative Reasoning II*
3 + 0	GERxxx (QR-I)
2	CMC331	CORE	Database Systems	3 + 0	CMC112	CMC331-L
	CMC331-L	CORE	Database Systems (Lab)	0 + 1	CMC112
3	CMC251	CORE	Data Structures	3 + 0	CMC112	CMC251-L
	CMC251-L	CORE	Data Structures (Lab)	0 + 1	CMC112
4	GERxxx	GenEd	Social Science*	2 + 0	-
5	CMC262	CORE	Computer Networks	2 + 0	CMC121	CMC262-L
	CMC262-L	CORE	Computer Networks (Lab)	0 + 1	CMC121
6	GEN112*	GenEd	Understanding of the Holy Quran-II*	0 + 1	GEN111
7	GER122	GenEd	Expository Writing	3 + 0	GER121
				16+4 (20)
SEMESTER 4
1	GER443	GenEd	Civics and Community Engagement	2 + 0	-
2	GER141	GenEd	Islamic Studies	2 + 0	-
3	GER464	GenEd	Entrepreneurship	2 + 0	-
4	CMC241	CORE	Operating Systems	3 + 0	CMC251	CMC241-L
	CMC241-L	CORE	Operating Systems (Lab)	0 + 1	CMC251
5	CMC254	CORE	Design & Analysis of Algorithms	3 + 0	CMC251
6	GER142	GenEd	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	2 + 0	-
7	CMC371	CORE	Software Engineering	3 + 0	CMC251
				17+1 (18)
SEMESTER 5
1	CMC224	CORE	Computer Organization & Architecture	2 + 0	CMC121	CMC224-L
	CMC224-L	CORE	Computer Organization & Architecture (Lab)	0 + 1	CMC121
2	CMC363	CORE	Information Security	2 + 0	CMC262	CMC363-L
	CMC363-L	CORE	Information Security (Lab)	0 + 1	CMC262
3	CSC341	CORE	Theory of Automata	3 + 0	CMC254
4	CMC383	CORE	Artificial Intelligence	2 + 0	CMC254	CMC383-L
	CMC383-L	CORE	Artificial Intelligence (Lab)	0 + 1	CMC254
5	IDSxxx	IDS	IDS-III*	3 + 0	IDS-2
6	IDSxxx	IDS	IDS-IV*	3 + 0	IDS-2
				15+3 (18)
SEMESTER 6
1	CMC355	CORE	Cloud Computing	3 + 0	CMC363
2	XXXXXX	ELEC	Elective-I**	3 + 0	-
3	XXXXXX	ELEC	Elective-II**	3 + 0	-
4	XXXXXX	ELEC	Elective-III**	3 + 0	-
5	XXXXXX	ELEC	Elective-IV**	3 + 0	-
				15+0(15)
SEMESTER 7
1	XXXXXX	ELEC	Elective-V**	3 + 0	-
2	XXXXXX	ELEC	Elective-VI**	3 + 0	-
3	XXXXXX	ELEC	Elective-VII**	3 + 0	-
4	CMC493	CORE	Field Experience / Internship***	3 + 0	-
5	CMC491	CORE	Final Year Design Project (FYDP) I	0 + 3	CMC383

				12+3(15)
SEMESTER 8
1	CMC492	CORE	Final Year Design Project (FYDP) II
0 + 3	CMC491
2	XXXXXX	ELEC	Elective VIII**	3 + 0	-
3	CMC494	CORE	Professional Certification***	3 + 0	-
				6+3(9)
			TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	130

*These courses will be selected from the respective pools.

**These courses will be offered from the list of electives based on the specialized stream selected by the student. The list of elective courses applicable to the students for the previous SoS.


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a.	This requirement cannot be substituted with other additional coursework.
b.	Students may complete their certification and internship at any time during the 4-year degree, preferably after the 5th Semester.
c.	The execution of the internship will be governed by the IU Internship Handbook.
d.	The University will finalize and offer the appropriate certification(s) in accordance with prevailing industry trends and skill requirements at that time, ensuring maximum relevance and employability.
e.	The student is obliged to opt for Certification(s) according to the recommendations included in the HEC curriculum (stream specific) / PASHA / PSEB) or as relevant at the time under the guidance of the department. The initial certification is adopted as recommended by PSEB, MoITT. Further updates are available on the website: https://techdestination.com/.
f.	A 3-credit Internship / Field Experience will be offered with the following Assessment models:
1.	On-site (Physical)
2.	Remote / Online Working virtually for an organization.
3.	University-assigned Projects/Tasks Completing approved work given by the university.
4.	Industry-focused Courses / Workshops / Bootcamps offered or approved by the university.