DEPARTMENT OF

COMPUTER
SCIENCE

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 necessary skills to construct reliable computing
systems by applying scientific, engineering,
and management skills, while the prospective
researchers are put through rigorous training
in the research methodologies. However, the
design, the development, and the research
activities are structured so as to supplement
each other.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

i. The graduates will contribute competently
in the computing industry by applying
requisite technical skills.
ii. The graduates will demonstrate
advancement in computing profession by
Dr. Nayyer Masood enhancing their knowledge and skills.
HoD Computer Science iii. The graduates will demonstrate ethical
values and contribute positively towards
the society.
Department Of Computer CS Graduate Attributes
Science i. [Knowledge] An ability to apply
knowledge of mathematics, science,
BS Computer Science computing fundamentals and computing
The Department of Computer Science at specialization to the solution of complex
Capital University OF Science & Technology computing problems.
aims at providing education and training at ii. [Problem Analysis] An ability to identify,
all levels to contribute to the national pool of formulate, research literature, analyze
computer scientists who can meet the demands complex computer science problems,
of the industry and the academia. While the BS reaching substantiated conclusions using
program primarily focuses on training students first principles of mathematics, natural
who would assume the role of developers, sciences and computer sciences.
designers, and architects of computing iii. [System Design] An ability to design
systems, the MS and the PhD programs focus solutions for complex computer science
on preparing researchers and academicians. problems and design systems, component
or processes that meet specified needs
The prospective practitioners in the field of
while maintaining computing standards,
Computer Science are provided with the

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 cultural, societal, and environmental communicate effectively, orally as well as
considerations. in writing, on complex computing activities
iv. [Investigation] An ability to investigate with the computing community and with
complex computer science problems society at large, such as being able to
in a methodical way including literature comprehend and write effective reports
survey, design and development of and design documentation, make effective
systems, analysis and interpretation of presentations, and give and receive clear
computational data, and synthesis of instructions.
information to derive valid conclusions. xi. [Lifelong Learning] An ability to recognize
v. [Computing Tool Usage] An ability to importance of, and pursue lifelong learning
create, select and apply appropriate in the broader context of innovation and
techniques, resources, and modern IT technological developments.
tools, including prediction and modeling,
to complex computer science activities,
with an understanding of the limitations.
vi. [Impact Analysis] An ability to apply
reasoning informed by contextual
knowledge to assess societal, legal
and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional
computer science practice and solution to
complex computer science problems.
vii. [Management Skills] An ability to
demonstrate management skills and apply
computing principles to one’s own work,
as a member and/or leader in a team, to
manage projects in a multidisciplinary
environment.
viii. [Team Work] An ability to work effectively, as
an individual or in a team, on multifaceted
and /or multidisciplinary settings.
ix. [Ethics] Apply ethical principles and commit
to professional ethics and responsibilities
and norms of computing practice.
x. [Communication] An ability to

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BS Computer Science
1. Admission Requirements
2. Degree Requirements
a. Higher Secondary School Certificate or
Each candidate for the BS Computer Science
equivalent securing at least 45% marks
degree is required to successfully earn 133
in aggregate.
credit hours as per the following detail:
b. CUST Admission Test or NTS test.
Area Cr. Hrs.
(a) Computer Science Core Courses 57
(b) Elective Courses 24
(c) Supporting Courses 21
(d) General Education 25
(e) Design Project 06
(f) Internship 0
(g) Community Service 0
Total 133

(a) Computer Science Core Courses (57Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to Programming Lab CS 1131 1
Introduction to Programming CS 1133 3
Object Oriented Programming Lab CS 1141 1
Object Oriented Programming CS 1143 3
Data Structures Lab CS 2141 1
Data Structures CS 2143 3
Software Engineering – I SE 2223 3
Introduction to Database Systems Lab CS 2311 1
Introduction to Database Systems CS 2313 3

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 Digital Logic Design CS 2513 3 (2+1)
Computer Organization and Assembly Language CS 2523 3 (2+1)
Advanced Computer Programming Lab CS 2151 1
Advanced Computer Programming CS 2153 3
Design and Analysis of Algorithms CS 3163 3
Object Oriented Analysis and Design SE 3213 3
Operating Systems CS 3413 3
Operating Systems Lab CS 3411 1
Computer Architecture CS 3513 3
Theory of Automata and Formal Languages CS 3613 3
Human Computer Interaction CS 3273 3 (2+1)
Compiler Construction CS 4623 3 (2+1)
Computer Communications & Networks CS 3773 3 (2+1)
Artificial Intelligence CS 4813 3 (2+1)
(b) Computer Science Elective Courses (24 courses in a particular stream to get that
Cr. Hrs.) specialization mentioned on his/her
(A student has to take at least five transcript)
i. ICT Specialization
Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Network Programming CS 3743 3
Network Design & Management CS 3753 3
Advanced Database Systems CS 3323 3
Introduction to Data Warehousing CS 4333 3
Integrating Information Technologies CS 4353 3
Distributed Application Architecture and Design CS 4363 3
Decision Support & Organizational Intelligence CS 4373 3

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 System Administration and Management CS 4423 3
Fundamentals of Information Assurance CS 4433 3
Web Frameworks CS4463 3
Advanced Mobile Application Development CS 4553 3
Advanced Networking CS 4723 3
Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems Architecture CS 4763 3
Enterprise Application Development Lab CS 3181 1
Enterprise Application Development CS 3183 3
Mobile Application Development Lab CS 4191 1
Mobile Application Development CS 4193 3
Web Application Development Lab CS 3191 1
Web Application Development CS 3193 3
Internet of the Things CS 4743 3
Visual Design and Animation CS 4113 3
Wireless Sensor Network CS 4753 3
Special Topics in ICT (with approval of Board of Faculty) CS 4xx3 3

ii. Information Security and Forensics

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to Information Security and Forensics CS 3713 3
Database Security CS 3823 3
Network Security & Forensics CS 3833 3
Computer Forensics CS 4843 3
Data Security & Cryptography CS 3843 3
Computer and Internet Security CS 4853 3
Web security & Forensics CS 4863 3

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 Malware Analysis CS 4873 3
Mobile Application Security & Testing CS 4883 3
Wireless Security CS 4833 3
Penetration Testing CS 4893 3
Enterprise Application Development Lab CS 3181 1
Enterprise Application Development CS 3183 3
Mobile Application Development Lab CS 4191 1
Mobile Application Development CS 4193 3
Web Application Development Lab CS 3191 1
Web Application Development CS 3193 3
Special Topics in ISF (with approval of Board of Faculty) CS 4xx3 3

iii. CS General Electives

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Numerical Computing CS 3073 3
Computer Game Programming CS 3173 3
Introduction to Graph Algorithms CS 4123 3
System Programming CS 3423 3
CS Seminar CS 4001 1
Operations Research CS 4613 3
Computer Graphics CS 4513 3
Multimedia Applications Development CS 4533 3
Machine Learning CS 4613 3
Natural Language Processing CS 4623 3
Data Mining CS 4623 3
Semantic Web CS 4323 3

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 Information Visualization CS 4191 3
Special Topics in CS
(with approval of Board of Faculty) CS 4xx3 3

(c) Supporting Sciences Courses (21 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Calculus I MTCS 1013 3
Calculus II MTCS 1023 3
Linear Algebra MTCS 1033 3
Applied Differential Equations MTCS 2043 3
Discrete Mathematics MTCS 2053 3
Probability and Statistics MTCS 3063 3
Applied Physics PHCS 1013 3

(d) Humanities Courses (25Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Pakistan Studies HMCS 1002 2
Islamic Studies HMCS 1012 2
English-I (Functional English) HMCS 1013 3
English-II (Communication Skills) HMCS 1023 3
Technical Report Writing HMCS 2033 3
Humanity-I: Introduction to Psychology HMCS 2053 3
or Introduction to Sociology HMCS 2063 3
or Major World Religions HMCS 2113 3
Humanity-II: Introduction to Logic HMCS 3123 3
or Professional Ethics and Legal Issues HMCS 2013 3

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 Management I: Accounting-I ACCS 2003 3
or Introduction to Management MGCS 1003 3
Management II: Supply Chain Management MICS 4183 3
Or Project Management MICS 4xx3 3

(e) Internship (INT 4100) (f) Project:

It is mandatory for every student to participate After the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs. the students
in an 8 weeks summer internship program are required to demonstrate their practical skills
following their 6th semester or after the in the field of computer science by designing
completion of 90 credit hours. and implementing a design project worth 6 Cr.
Hrs. The project shall be completed in two parts
as given below:

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.

Design Project-I CS 4912 2
Design Project-II CS 49244 4

(g) Community Work

Each student is required to complete 60 hours
community work, usually after 4th semester
which would be a prerequisite to clear the
student for the award of degree.

3. Program Duration
This is a four year degree program comprising
of 8 semesters with a minimum of 133 Cr. Hrs.
There will be a Fall and a Spring semester
in each year. The summer semester will be
utilized for internship or deficiency courses. The
maximum duration to complete BS Computer
Science degree is 07 years.

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Scheme of Study
BS Computer Science Program
Semester-1 (15 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.
CS 1133 Introduction to Programming Core 3 0 3
CS 1131 Introduction to Programming Lab Core 0 3 1

HMCS 1002 Pakistan Studies Humanities 2 0 2

HMCS 1013 English-1 (Functional English) Humanities 3 0 3

MTCS 1013 Calculus-I Supporting Sciences 3 0 3

PHCS 1013 Applied Physics Supporting Sciences 3 0 3

Semester-2 (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.
CS 1143 Object Oriented Programming Core 3 0 3
CS 1141 Object Oriented Programming Lab Core 0 3 1

HMCS 1012 Islamic Studies Humanities 2 0 2

HMCS 1023 English-II (Communication Skills) Humanities 3 0 3

HMCS 1xx3 Humanities-I Humanities 3 0 3

MTCS 1023 Calculus-II Supporting Sciences 3 0 3

MTCS 1033 Linear Algebra Supporting Sciences 3 0 3

Semester-3 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.
CS 2143 Data Structures Core 3 0 3
CS 2141 Data Structures Lab Core 0 3 1

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 CS 2513 Digital Logic Design Core 2 3 3

HMCS 2033 Technical Report Writing Humanities 3 0 3

HMCS 2xx3 Humanities-II Humanities 3 0 3

CS 2311 Introduction to Database Systems Lab Core 0 3 1

CS 2313 Introduction to Database Systems Core 3 0 3

Semester-4 (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.
CS 2153 Advanced Computer Programming Core 3 0 3
CS 2151 Advanced Computer Programming Lab Core 3 3 1

SECS 2223 Software Engineering – I Core 3 0 3

CS 2523 Computer Organization& Assembly Language Core 2 3 3

MTCS 2053 Discrete Mathematics Supporting Sciences 3 0 3

MTCS 2043 Applied Differential Equation Supporting Sciences 3 0 3

Semester-5 (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.
MTCS 3063 Probability & Statistics Supporting Sciences 3 0 3
CS 3163 Design and Analysis of Algorithms Core 3 0 3

CS 3413 Operating Systems Core 3 0 3

CS 3411 Operating Systems Lab Core 0 3 1

CS 3513 Computer Architecture Core 3 0 3

CS 3773 Computer Communications and Networks Core 2 3 3

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Semester-6 (18 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.
SE 3213 Object Oriented Analysis and Design Core 3 0 3
CS 3613 Theory of Automata & Formal Languages Core 3 3 1

CS 3273 Human Computer Interaction Core 2 3 3

CS 3xx3 CS Elective 1 Electives 3 0 3

CS 3xx3 CS Elective 2 Electives 3 0 3

CS 3xx3 CS Elective 3 Electives 3 0 3

Semester-7 (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.
MGCS 4xx3 Management Elective-I Humanities 3 0 3
CS 4623 Compiler Construction Core 2 3 3

CS 4912 Design Project (Part-I) Design Project 0 6 2

CS 4813 Artificial Intelligence Core 2 3 3

CS 4xx3 CS Elective 4 Electives 3 0 3

CS 4xx3 CS Elective 5 Electives 3 0 3

Semester-8 (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.
MGCS 4xx3 Management Elective-II Humanities 3 0 3
CS 4924 Design Project (Part-II) Design Project 0 12 4

CS 4xx3 CS Elective 6 Electives 3 0 3

CS 4xx3 CS Elective 7 Electives 3 0 3

CS 4xx3 CS Elective 8 Electives 3 0 3

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 BS Software Engineering complex software engineering problems
in a methodical way including literature
survey, design and development of systems,
Program Educational Objectives analysis and interpretation of computational
i. The graduates will contribute competently data, and synthesis of information to derive
in the software industry by applying valid conclusions.
requisite technical skills. v. [Computing Tool Usage] An ability to create,
ii. The graduates will demonstrate select and apply appropriate techniques,
advancement in software engineering resources, and modern IT tools, including
profession by enhancing their knowledge prediction and modeling, to complex
and skills. software engineering activities, with an
iii. The graduates will demonstrate ethical understanding of the limitations.
values and contribute positively towards the vi. [Impact Analysis] An ability to apply
society. reasoning informed by contextual
knowledge to assess societal, legal
SE Graduate Attributes
i. [Knowledge] An ability to apply knowledge
of mathematics, science, computing
fundamentals and computing specialization
to the solution of complex software
engineering problems.
ii. [Problem Analysis] An ability to identify,
formulate, research literature, analyze
complex software engineering problems,
reaching substantiated conclusions using
first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences and software engineering.
iii. [System Design] An ability to design
solutions for complex software engineering
problems and design systems, component
or processes that meet specified needs
while maintaining computing standards,
cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
iv. [Investigation] An ability to investigate

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 and cultural issues and the consequent comprehend and write effective reports
responsibilities relevant to professional and design documentation, make effective
software engineering practice and solution presentations, and give and receive clear
to complex software engineering problems. instructions.
vii. [Management Skills] An ability to xi. [Lifelong Learning] An ability to recognize
demonstrate management skills and apply importance of, and pursue lifelong learning
computing principles to one’s own work, in the broader context of innovation and
as a member and/or leader in a team, to technological developments.
manage projects in a multidisciplinary
environment.
viii. [Team Work] An ability to work effectively, as BS Software Engineering
an individual or in a team, on multifaceted
and /or multidisciplinary settings. 1. Admission Requirements
ix. [Ethics] Apply ethical principles and commit a. Higher Secondary School Certificate or
to professional ethics and responsibilities equivalent securing at least 45% marks
and norms of computing practice. in aggregate.
x. [Communication] An ability to communicate b. CUST Admission Test or NTS test.
effectively, orally as well as in writing,
on complex computing activities with 2. Degree Requirements
the computing community and with Each candidate for the BS Software Engineering
society at large, such as being able to degree is required to successfully earn 133credit
hours as per the following detail:
Area Cr. Hrs.
a) Core Courses 60
b) Elective Courses 24
c) Supporting Courses 18
d) General Education 25
e) Design Project 06
f) Internship 0
g) Community Service 0
Total 133

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 (a) Software Engineering Core Courses (60 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to Programming Lab CS 1131 1
Introduction to Programming CS 1133 3
Object Oriented Programming Lab CS1141 1
Object Oriented Programming CS1143 3
Data Structures Lab CS 2141 1
Data Structures CS 2143 3
Software Engineering – I SE 2223 3
Introduction to Database Systems Lab CS 2311 1
Introduction to Database Systems CS 2313 3
Digital Logic Design CS 2513 3 (2+1)
Advanced Computer Programming Lab CS 2151 1
Advanced Computer Programming CS 2153 3
Design and Analysis of Algorithms CS 3163 3
Object Oriented Analysis and Design SE 3213 3
Operating Systems CS 3413 3
Operating Systems Lab CS 3411 1
Computer Organization and Assembly Languages CS 2523 3 (2+1)
Human Computer Interaction CS 3273 3 (2+1)
Computer Communications & Networks CS 3773 3 (2+1)
Software Requirement Engineering SE 3263 3
Agile Software Development SE 3823 3
Software Testing SE 3633 3
Software Architecture SE 3643 3
Software Project Management SE 4273 3

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(b) Software Engineering Elective Courses remaining credit hours may be completed by
(Depth Electives, 24Cr. Hrs.) taking courses from any stream offered by the
Students are required to take at least department
five courses from the list given below and
Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Software Engineering-II SE 3233 3
Software Requirement Engineering SE 3213 3
Formal Software Specification SE 3223 3
Software Quality Engineering SE 3243 3
Software Process Engineering SE 3253 3
Software Configuration & Change Management SE 4213 3
Component Based Development SE 4293 3
Software Quality Assurance & Testing SE 4243 3
Software Engineering Economics SE 4233 3
Software Metrics SE 4253 3
Service Oriented Architecture SE 4263 3
Developing Reusable Software SE 4273 3
Evolutionary Testing SE 4283 3
Web Application Development Lab CS 3191 1
Web Application Development CS 3193 3
Mobile Application Development Lab CS 4191 1
Mobile Application Development CS 4193 3
Enterprise Application Development Lab CS 3181 1
Enterprise Application Development CS 3183 3
Semantic Web CS 4323 3
Information Visualization CS 4191 3

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 (c) Supporting Sciences Courses (18Cr. Hrs.)
Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Calculus I MTSE 1013 3
Linear Algebra MTSE 1033 3
Discrete Mathematics MTSE 2053 3
Applied Physics PHSE 1013 3
Probability and Statistics MTSE 3063 3
Calculus II MTSE 1023 3

(d) Humanities Courses (25Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Pakistan Studies HMSE 1002 2
Islamic Studies HMSE 1012 2
English-I (Functional English) HMSE 1013 3
English-II (Communication Skills) HMSE 1023 3
Technical Report Writing HMSE 2033 3
Humanity-I: Introduction to Psychology HMSE 2053 3
or Introduction to Sociology HMSE 2063 3
or Major World Religions HMSE 2113 3
Humanity-II: Introduction to Logic HMSE 3123 3
or Professional Ethics and Legal Issues HMSE 2013 3
Management I: Accounting-I ACSE 2003 3
or Introduction to Management MGSE 1003 3
Management II: Supply Chain Management MISE 4183 3
or Project Management MISE 4xx3 3

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(e) Internship (INT4100) (f) Design Project
Each student is required to complete an After the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs. the students
8-weeks industrial internship training usually are required to demonstrate their practical
after 6 semesters or on the completion of 90 Cr. skills in the field of Software Engineering by
Hrs. The internship shall be graded as pass/fail. designing and implementing a design project
worth 6 Cr. Hrs. The project shall be completed
in two parts as given below:

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.

Design Project-I SE 4912 2
Design Project-II SE 4924 4

(g) Community Work

Each student is required to complete 60 hours
of community work, usually after 4th semester
which would be a prerequisite to clear the
student for the award of degree.

3. Program Duration
This is a four year degree program comprising
of 8 semesters with a minimum of 133Cr. Hrs.
There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each
year. The summer semester will be utilized for
internship or deficiency courses. The maximum
duration to complete BS Software Engineering
degree is 07 years.

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 Scheme of Study
BS Software Engineering Program
Semester-1 (15 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.

CS 1133 Introduction to Programming Core 3 0 3

CS 1131 Introduction to Programming Lab Core 0 3 1

HMSE 1002 Pakistan Studies Humanities 2 0 2

HMSE 1013 English-1 (Functional English) Humanities 3 0 3

MTSE 1013 Calculus-I General Sciences 3 0 3

PHSE 1013 Applied Physics General Sciences 3 0 3

Semester-2 (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.

CS 1143 Object Oriented Programming Core 3 0 3

CS 1141 Object Oriented Programming Lab Core 0 3 1

HMSE 1012 Islamic Studies Humanities 2 0 2

HMSE 1023 English-II (Communication Skills) Humanities 3 0 3

HMSE 2xx3 Humanities-I Humanities 3 0 3

MTSE 1023 Calculus-II General Sciences 3 0 3

MTSE 1033 Linear Algebra General Sciences 3 0 3

Semester-3 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.

CS 2143 Data Structures Core 3 0 3

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CS 2141 Data Structures Lab Core 0 3 1

CS 2513 Digital Logic Design Core 2 3 3

HMSE 2033 Technical Report Writing Humanities 3 0 3

HMSE 2xx3 Humanities-II Humanities 3 0 3

CS 2311 Introduction to Database Systems Core 0 3 1

Lab
CS 2313 Introduction to Database Systems Core 3 0 3

Semester-4 (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.

CS 2153 Advanced Computer Programming Core 3 0 3

CS 2151 Advanced Computer Programming Core 3 3 1
Lab

SE 2223 Software Engineering – I Core 3 0 3

CS 2523 Computer Organization and Assem- Core 2 3 3

bly Language
MTSE 2053 Discrete Mathematics General Sciences 3 0 3

MTSE 3063 Probability & Statistics General Sciences 3 0 3

Semester-5 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.

SE 3263 Software Requirement Engineering Core 3 0 3

CS 3163 Design and Analysis of Algorithms Core 3 0 3

CS 3413 Operating Systems Core 3 0 3

CS 3411 Operating Systems Lab Core 0 3 1

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 SE 3213 Object Oriented Analysis and Design Core 3 0 3

SE 3643 Software Architecture Core 3 0 3

Semester-6 (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.

SE 3823 Agile Software Development Core 3 0 3

SE 3633 Software Testing Core 3 0 3

CS 3273 Human Computer Interaction Core 3 0 3

CS 3773 Computer Communications and Core 3 0 3

Networks
SE 3xx3 SE Elective 1 Electives 3 0 3

SE 3xx3 SE Elective 2 Electives 3 0 3

Semester-7 (16Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.

SE 4273 Software Project Management Core 3 0 3

MGSE 4xx3 Management Elective-I Humanities 3 0 3

SE 4912 Design Project (Part-I) Design Project 3 6 2

SE 4xx3 SE Elective 3 Electives 3 0 3

SE 4xx3 SE Elective 4 Electives 3 0 3

SE 4xx3 SE Elective 5 Electives 3 0 3

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Semester-8 (15 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Code Course Title Course Lec Lab. Cr. Hrs.
Category Hrs. Hrs.

MGSE 4xx3 Management Elective-II Humanities 3 0 3

SE 4924 Design Project (Part-II) Design Project 3 12 4

SE 4xx3 SE Elective 6 Electives 3 0 3

SE 4xx3 SE Elective 7 Electives 3 0 3

SE 4xx3 SE Elective 8 Electives 3 0 3

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 MS Computer Science
1. Admission Requirements
2. Degree Requirements
a) A minimum of 16 years of education
A student admitted in this program will have to
leading to BS in Computer Science/
complete the degree requirements by following
Information Technology / Software
any one of the options given below:
Engineering or equivalent1.
b) Minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks
c) Admission Test / HEC Approved Test

Area Cr. Hrs.

(a) 24 Cr. Hrs course work with 6 Cr. Hrs thesis 30
(b) 27 Cr. Hrs course work with 3 Cr. Hrs project 30
(c) Course work only (10 Courses) 30

3. Core Courses
Students are required to qualify all the core courses listed below:
Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Advanced Analysis of Algorithms CS 5123 3
Advanced Computer Architecture CS 5413 3
Advanced Operating Systems CS 5433 3
Advanced Theory of Computation CS 5113 3

4. Specialization Requirements areas mentioned below. Otherwise, on the

A student can claim a specialization if he/she completion of 30 Cr. Hrs., he/she will be awarded
has completed 15 Cr. Hrs. including research the MS Degree without any specialization.
work, if opted, from one of the specialization

1
Applicants with undergraduate degree from non-relevant areas may be required to take some undergraduate courses to
fulfill pre-requisite deficiencies as determined by the Graduate Admission Committee. The deficiency Cr. Hrs. will not be
counted towards the minimum Cr. Hrs. requirement for the award of the MS degree.

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i. Software Systems and Engineering
Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Advanced Software Architecture CS 5213 3
Requirements Engineering CS 5253 3
Software Engineering Processes CS 5263 3
Real Time Systems CS 6243 3
Semantic Computing CS 6113 3
Formal Methods in Software Engineering CS 5623 3
Model and Specification Based Software Testing CS 5633 3
Ontology Engineering CS 6143 3
Safety-critical Systems CS 6213 3
Software Fault Tolerance CS 6223 3
Advanced Software Testing CS 6233 3
Advanced Software Engineering CS 6263 3
Special Topics in Software Systems & Engineering CS 6xx3 3
Advanced Software Project Management CS 5373 3
Advanced Software Quality Assurance CS 6283 3

ii. Multimedia & Communications

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Multimedia Systems CS 5513 3
Advanced Computer Graphics CS 5523 3
Advanced Multimedia Systems CS 5533 3
Multimedia Semantics CS 5543 3
Spatial, Image, and Multimedia Databases CS 6513 3
Multimedia Services over IP Networks CS 6523 3

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 Topics in Multimedia Systems CS 6543 3
Advanced Computer Networks CS 6713 3
Internet Protocols CS 5723 3
Network Programming CS 5733 3
Mobile and Wireless Networks CS 6723 3
Topics in Computer Networks CS 6733 3

iii. Web & Information Systems

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Digital Libraries CS 5153 3
Semantic Web CS 6173 3
Advanced Topics in Digital Libraries CS 6163 3
Web based Knowledge Discovery CS 5163 3
Information Visualization CS 5183 3
Advanced Topic in Web CS 6183 3
Information Retrieval CS 5823 3
Ontologies for Digital Libraries CS 6193 3
Web and Wireless Based Multimedia Systems Cs 6533 3
Internet and Web-based Systems CS 5133 3

iv. Computational Business Intelligence

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Data Mining CS 5323 3
Modeling and Optimization CS 6613 3
Advanced Topics in Data Mining CS 6313 3
Data Warehousing CS 5333 3
Data Analytics CS 6333 3

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 Distributed Database Systems CS 5323 3
Introduction to Business Intelligence CS 5713 3
Decision Support Systems CS 5923 3
Applied Business Intelligence CS 5933 3
Graph Modeling and Mining CS 6623 3
Semantics in Business Intelligence CS 6923 3
Web Mining CS 6323 3
Graph Algorithms CS 5453 3
Computation Intelligence CS 5913 3
Advance Topics in Data Mining CS 6313 3

5. Elective Courses
Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Software Methodologies CS 5273 3
Enterprise System Architecture CS 5283 3
Advanced Data Structures CS 5443 3
Database and Information Systems CS 5313 3
Formal Software Specification and Development CS 5613 3
Topics in Object-Oriented Analysis & Design CS 5233 3
Software Analysis and Design Patterns CS 5243 3
Advanced Cryptography CS 6553 3
Network Security CS 5713 3
Software Risk Management CS 6243 3
Software Metrics CS 6253 3
Web and Wireless Based Multimedia Systems CS 6533 3

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 Grid Computing CS 6113 3
Parallel Processing CS 6123 3
Topics in Communication Networks CS 6743 3
Neural Computing and Genetic Algorithms CS 6813 3
Advanced Artificial Intelligence CS 6823 3

6. Research Thesis/Project
Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Research Thesis CS 6916 6
Research Project CS 6913 3

7. CGPA Requirement 8. Program Duration

A student is required to earn a minimum This is normally a two years program comprising
3.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his degree of 4 semesters with minimum of 30 semester
requirements. credit hours. There will be a Fall and a Spring
Semester in each year. The maximum duration
to complete MS in Computer Science is 4 years.

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PhD Computer Science Admission Requirements
• MS degree in relevant discipline*
• Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (Semester System)
The Department provides a vibrant and dynamic
or 60% marks (Annual System)
environment that encourages excellence in
• Admission Test / HEC approved Test
research specifically in the areas of Software
• Interview
Systems & Engineering, Multimedia &
Communications, Web and Information Systems
Degree Requirements
and Computational Business Intelligence. The
A PhD candidate shall be awarded degree
PhD program aims at producing graduates
on successful completion of the following
who could meet the challenges of emerging
requirements:
international trends in Computer Science. To
achieve this objective, we have a team of highly
a) 18 Cr. Hrs. Course Work with CGPA > 3
qualified and dedicated faculty members; a
b) Comprehensive Examination (written and
cohesive and carefully designed PhD program.
oral)
A due emphasis has been placed on the applied
c) 30 Cr. Hrs. Research Work
and industrial aspects of the research. For this
d) Synopsis Defense
purpose, the Department has established a
e) Thesis Foreign Evaluation
strong liaison with Research & Development
f) Publication/Acceptance of at least one
organizations and industry.
research paper.
g) Local Defense

PhD scholars are required to comply with the

following timeline:

Activity Preferred Time Maximum

Course Work 2 Semesters 3 Semesters

Comprehensive Exam 3 Semesters 5 Semesters

Synopsis Qualification 4 Semesters 6 Semesters

Thesis Submission 6 Semesters 10 Semesters

* Relevancy shall be established by the Graduate Admission Committee.

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