BSCS Syllabus - Virtual University of Pakistan

Semester 1

CS101 - Introduction to Computing (3 Cr) [Core]

- Covers basics of computer systems, history of computing, productivity tools, intro to web development.

ENG101 - English Comprehension (3 Cr) [Core]

- Improves grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills.

MTH101 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry (3 Cr) [Core (Math)]

- Includes limits, derivatives, integration, and conic sections.

VU001 - Introduction to e-Learning (1 Cr) [Core]

- Orientation to VU systems and virtual learning tools.

PAK301 - Pakistan Studies (2 Cr) [General Education]

- History, geography, constitution, and political system of Pakistan.

ISL202 / ETH202 - Islamic Studies / Ethics (2 Cr) [General Education]

- Islamic teachings or moral philosophy for non-Muslims.

MTH100 - General Mathematics (Deficiency) (3 Cr) [Deficiency]

- Algebra, basic functions, linear equations (for students with weak math background).

Semester 2

CS201 - Introduction to Programming (3 Cr) [Core]

- Basic programming concepts, variables, control structures, and arrays.

CS201P - Programming Lab (1 Cr) [Core]

- Hands-on practice with C++/Java programming.

CS302 - Digital Logic Design (3 Cr) [Core]

- Boolean algebra, logic gates, flip-flops, and combinational circuits.

CS302P - Digital Logic Lab (1 Cr) [Core]

- Circuit design and simulations using logic simulators.

ENG201 - Technical English Writing (3 Cr) [Core]

- Writing technical documents, reports, and proposals.

MTH301 - Calculus II (3 Cr) [Math]

- Advanced integration, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.

- Basic economics or business fundamentals.

Semester 3

CS304 - Object Oriented Programming (3 Cr) [Core]

- OOP concepts, classes, inheritance, polymorphism.

CS304P - OOP Lab (1 Cr) [Core]

- Lab work in OOP using C++/Java.

CS403 - Database Management Systems (3 Cr) [Core]

- DBMS concepts, ER diagrams, SQL queries.

CS403P - DB Lab (1 Cr) [Core]

- Practical implementation of DB concepts and SQL.

CS601 - Data Communication (3 Cr) [Core]

- Transmission methods, OSI model, and data encoding.

MTH202 - Discrete Math (3 Cr) [Math]

- Logic, sets, functions, algorithms, combinatorics.

MGT301 / MGT503 - Business elective (3 Cr) [Elective]

- Business operations or management basics.

Semester 4

CS301 - Data Structures (3 Cr) [Core]

- Stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, and graph algorithms.

CS301P - DS Lab (1 Cr) [Core]

- Implementation of data structures in C++/Java.

CS401 - Computer Architecture & Assembly (3 Cr) [Core]

- Instruction sets, CPU architecture, and assembly language.

CS401P - Architecture Lab (1 Cr) [Core]

- Hands-on assembly language programming.

CS504 - Software Engineering I (3 Cr) [Core]

- Software development life cycle, UML diagrams, requirement analysis.

CS610 - Computer Networks (3 Cr) [Core]

CS610P - Networks Lab (1 Cr) [Core]

- Packet tracer, network simulations.

Semester 5

CS205 - Information Security (3 Cr) [Core]

- Cryptography, authentication, network security basics.

CS402 - Theory of Automata (3 Cr) [Core]

- Finite automata, regular expressions, Turing machines.

CS502 - Fundamentals of Algorithms (3 Cr) [Core]

- Sorting, searching, complexity analysis.

MTH401 - Differential Equations (3 Cr) [Math]

- First and second-order differential equations.

STA301 - Statistics and Probability (3 Cr) [Math/Elective]

- Probability, distributions, statistical inference.

Elective (3 Cr) [Elective]

- Student-chosen CS/business elective.

Semester 6

CS604 - Operating Systems (3 Cr) [Core]

- Process management, memory, file systems.

CS604P - OS Lab (1 Cr) [Core]

- Shell scripting, OS simulators.

CS606 - Compiler Construction (3 Cr) [Core]

- Lexical analysis, parsing, code generation.

CS435 - Cloud Computing (3 Cr) [Core]

- Cloud models, virtualization, cloud services.

MTH501 - Linear Algebra (3 Cr) [Math]

- Matrices, determinants, eigenvalues.

Elective (3 Cr) [Elective]

- Advanced programming/CS elective.

CS619 - Final Year Project I (3 Cr) [Core]

- Project proposal, design, and initial development.

CS621 - Parallel & Distributed Computing (3 Cr) [Core]

- Parallel algorithms, concurrency, cloud-based distribution.

MTH603 - Numerical Analysis (3 Cr) [Math]

- Numerical methods, interpolation, numerical integration.

Electives (6 Cr) [Elective]

- Advanced CS/IT electives like AI, Web Dev, Software Arch.

Semester 8

CS619 - Final Year Project II (3 Cr) [Core]

- Completion and presentation of the final project.

CS607 - Artificial Intelligence (3 Cr) [Core]

- AI fundamentals, search algorithms, knowledge representation.

CS607P - AI Lab (1 Cr) [Core]

- Implementation of AI techniques in tools like Python.

CS614 - Data Warehousing (3 Cr) [Core]

- Data modeling, ETL, OLAP operations.

CS625 - Professional Practices (3 Cr) [Core]

- Software ethics, licensing, contracts, teamwork.

The Final Year Project spans Semesters 7 and 8, with a total of 6 credit hours (3+3). Students must complete

a real-world software or hardware project that demonstrates the application of theoretical knowledge.

Deliverables include a project proposal, detailed design, implementation, documentation, and final

presentation. Eligibility: At least 90 completed credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 1.75 (1.90 for Fall entry

students).