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.

***
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’s 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) – Working at an organization’s office or workplace.
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.

List of Natural Sciences Courses for BS Computer Science Program

S.No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	GER152	Applied Physics	2 + 1
2	GER124	Biotechnology for computing	2 + 1


List of Arts & Humanities Courses for BS Computer Science Program

S.No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	GEN412	Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking	2 + 0
2	GER123	Communication Skills	2 + 0
3	GEN413	Visual Arts & Design Fundamentals	2 + 0
4	GER126	Design, Creativity & Media	2 + 0

List of Quantitative Reasoning - Courses for BS Computer Science Program

S.No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	MS302	Numerical Computing	3 + 0
2	MTE212	Probability & Statistic	3 + 0
3	GER132	Discrete Mathematics	3 + 0
4	CSC590	Simulation & Modeling	3 + 0

List of Social Sciences Courses for BS Computer Science Program

S.No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	GER261	Introduction to Management	2 + 0
2	GER262	Sociology	2 + 0
3	GER264	Computational Economics	2 + 0


List of Interdisciplinary Courses (IDS) for BS Computer Science Program

S.No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	IDS111	Calculus and Analytical Geometry (Mandatory)	3+0
2	IDS112	Linear Algebra (Mandatory)	3+0
3	IDS321	Organizational Behavior	3+0
4	IDS322	Professional Practice	3+0
5	IDS323	Technology Management	3+0
6	IDS324	Technology and Sustainable Development	3+0
7	IDS325	Digital Media & Communication Studies	3+0
8	IDS326	Project Management	3+0
9	IDS331	E-Governance and ICT Policy	3+0
10	IDS332	Environmental Science	3+0
11	IDS333	Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Spatial Data	3+0
12	IDS334	Smart Cities & Urban Informatics	3+0
13	IDS335	Cyber Law & Digital Policy	3+0
14	IDS336	Media and Information Literacy	3+0
15	IDS337	Educational Technology (EdTech)	3+0
16	IDS341	Digital Marketing & E-Commerce	3+0
17	IDS342	Financial Technology (FinTech) Fundamentals	3+0
18	IDS343	Economics	3+0
19	IDS351	Bioinformatics	3+0


List of Elective Courses Stream for BS Computer Science Program
1.	SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (SE) – Courses
S.No	Course Code	Semester	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	SEC231	6	Software Requirement Engineering	3+0
2	SEE312	6	Software Quality and Testing	2+1
3	SEE313	6	Software Project Management	3+0
4	SEE316	6	Human Computer Interaction	2+1
5	ITE318	6	Internet of Things and Its Applications	2+1
6	SEC311	7	Software Design and Architecture	3+0
7	SEC312	7	Software Construction and Development	2+1
8	AIE315	7	Machine Learning	2+1
9	CMC443	7	Parallel and Distributed Computing	2+1
10	SEE411	7	Cross-platform Application Development	3+0
11	SEE421	8	DevOps Principles and Practices (DevOps)	2+1
12	SEE422	8	Software Re-Engineering	3+0
13	SEE423	8	Formal Methods and Design	3+0


2.	ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) – Courses

S.No	Course Code	Semester	Course Title	Credit Hours
1.	AIC212	6	Programming for AI	3+0
2.	AIE315	6	Machine Learning	2+1
3.	AIE341	6	Deep Learning	3+0
4.	AIC331	6	Knowledge Representation and Reasoning	3+0
5.	CSC422	6	Data Mining	3+0
6.	AIE316	6	Optimization Techniques	3+0
7.	AIE431	6	Evolutionary Computing & Swarm Intelligence	3+0
8.	AIE442	7	Generative AI	2+1
9.	AIE423	7	Computer Vision	3+0
10.	AIE441	7	Natural Language Processing	2+1
11.	AIE414	7	Reinforcement Learning	3+0
12.	CSE487	7	Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)	3+0
13.	AIE331	7	Agentic AI (AI Agents)	3+0
14.	AIE444	8	Speech and Language Processing	3+0

3.	CYBER SECURITY – Courses
S.No	Course Code	Semester	Course Title	Credit Hours
1.	CYE314	6	Digital Forensics and Incident Response	2+1
2.	SEN613	6	Applied Cryptography	2+1
3.	CYE315	6	Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security	2+1
4.	CYE316	6	Blockchain and Web 3 Security	2+1
5.	CYC231	6	Information Assurance	3+0
6.	CYC312	6	Network Security	2+1
7.	CYC321	6	Secure Software Design and Development	2+1
8.	CYE414	7	Open-Source Intelligence Techniques	2+1
9.	CYE415	7	Security Analytics and DevSecOps	2+1
10.	CYE416	7	Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing	2+1
11.	CSC429	7	Cloud Security	2+1
12.	CYE417	7	Cyber Security Policy and Governance	3+0
13.	CYE418	7	Cyber Threat Intelligence	2+1
14.	CYE419	8	Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering	2+1

4.	COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPMENT – Courses
S.No	Course Code
Semester
Course Title	Credit Hours
1.	CGE311	6	Game Design Principles	3+0
2.	CGE312	6	Game Programming	2+1
3.	MAE313	6	Graphic Design & Illustration	2+1
4.	MAE316	6	3D Design & Modelling	2+1
5.	MAE315	6	Storyboarding & Narrative Development	3+0
6.	CGE316	6	Game Engine Architecture	3+0
7.	MAE413	6	UI/UX Design & Development	2+1
8.	MAE317	6	Sound Design & Foley Production	2+1
9.	MAE411	7	3D Animation & VFX Production	2+1
10.	CGE412	7	Game Design Research Methods	3+0
11.	CGE413	7	Virtual & Augmented Reality for Games	2+1
12.	CGE414	7	Game Testing	2+1
13.	CGE415	7	LiveOps & Monetization for Games	3+0
14.	CGE421	8	Web3 Gaming	3+0


5.	MULTIMEDIA & ANIMATION – Courses
S.No	Course Code	Semester	Course Title	Credit Hours
1.	MAE311	6	Fundamentals of Drawing	2+1
2.	MAE312	6	2D & 3D Animation Principles	2+1
3.	MAE313	6	Graphic Design & Illustration	2+1
4.	MAE314	6	Animation Programming	2+1
5.	MAE315	6	Storyboarding & Narrative Development	3+0
6.	MAE316	6	3D Design & Modelling	2+1
7.	MAE317	6	Sound Design & Foley Production	2+1
8.	MAE318	6	Digital Film Production & Cinematography	2+1
9.	MAE411	7	3D Animation & VFX Production	2+1
10.	MAE412	7	Character Design & Rigging	2+1
11.	MAE413	7	UI/UX Design & Development	2+1
12.	MAE414	7	Virtual Production & Immersive Media	3+0
13.	MAE415	7	Media Testing, Quality & Post-Production	2+1
14.	MAE416	8	Digital Media Marketing & Monetization	3+0


6.	INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) – Courses
S.No	Course Code	Semester	Course Title	Credit Hours
1.	ITE311	6	Embedded Programming	3+1
2.	ITE312	6	IoT Application Layer Protocols	3+0
3.	ITE313	6	Microcontroller Architecture & System Design	3+1
4.	ITE314	6	Sensors, Transducers & Interfacing	2+1
5.	ITE315	6	Real-Time Operating Systems	2+1
6.	ITE316	6	IoT Communication & Networks	2+1
7.	ITE317	6	Edge AI	3+0
8.	ITE318	6	Internet of Things and Its Applications	2+1
9.	AIE315	7	Machine Learning	2+1
10.	ITE412	7	IoT Data Analytics & Visualization	2+1
11.	ITE413	7	IoT Cloud	3+0
12.	ITE414	7	Industrial IoT (IIoT)	3+0
13.	AIE442	7	Generative AI	2+1
14.	ITE421	8	Wireless & 5G for IoT	3+0


7.	NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE & CLOUD COMPUTING – Courses
S.No	Course Code	Semester	Course Title	Credit Hours
1.	NIE311	6	Network Management	3 + 0
2.	AIE315	6	Machine Learning	2 + 1
3.	NIE312	6	Cloud Design & Implementation	3 + 0
4.	CYC312	6	Network Security	2 + 1
5.	NIE411	7	Software Defined Networks (SDN)	3 + 0
6.	NIE412	7	Microservices & Docker	3 + 0
7.	NIE413	7	Infrastructure as Code (IaC)	3 + 0
8.	NIE414	7	Network Programmability & Automation	3 + 0
9.	NIE415	7	Cloud Load Balancing	3 + 0
10.	SEE421	7	DevOps Principles and Practices (DevOps)	2 + 1
11.	NIE421	8	DevSecOps	3 + 0
12.	CSE487	8	Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)	3 + 0
13.	NIE422	8	Cloud-Native Application Development	3 + 0
14.	NIE423	8	Network Automation & Orchestration	3 + 0


8.	HEALTH INFORMATICS – Courses
S.No	Course Code	Semester	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	HIE311	6	Health Data Standards and Interoperability	3 + 0
2	HIE312	6	Information Security and Privacy	3 + 0
3	HIE313	6	Health Data Governance and Ethics	3 + 0
4	HIE314	6	Telehealth Systems and Remote Monitoring	3 + 0
5	HIE315	7	Statistics for Health Informatics	3 + 0
6	AIE441	7	Natural Language Processing	2 + 1
7	HIE318	7	Big Data Analytics in Healthcare	3 + 0
8	HIE412	8	Predictive Analytics & Decision Support	2 + 1
9	HIE413	8	Genomic Data Science & Precision Medicine	3 + 0
10	HIE414	8	Leadership & Innovation in Health Informatics	3 + 0
11	HIE415	8	Data Management in Healthcare	3 + 0
12	HIE416	8	Project Management for Healthcare	2 + 1
13	CYE318	8	Blockchain and Web 3 Security	2 + 1

9.	COMPUTER ENGINEERING – Courses
S.No	Course Code	Semester	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	EEF111	6	*Linear Circuit Analysis	3+0
2	EEF215	6	*Electrical Network Analysis	3+0
3	EEF113	6	*Electronic Devices and Circuits	3+0
4	EEF238	6	**Signals and Systems	3+0
5	CEE411	7	**Control Engineering	3+0
6	CEE412	7	**Digital System Design	3+0
7	CEE413	7	**Digital Image Processing	3+0
8	CMC443	7	***Parallel and Distributed Computing	2+1
9	CEE421	8	***Parallel Computer Architecture	3+0
10	CEE422	8	***Computer Interfacing	3+0
11	SEE316	8	***Human Computer Interaction	2+1
12	EDC421	8	***Embedded Systems	3+0
13	AIE341	8	***Deep Learning	3+0
14	CEE423	8	*** Microprocessor and Microcontroller based Design	3+0
, , ** Choose at least 2 courses from each course group