BS (Computer Science) With Deficiency Course

Introduction

The BS (CS) program is offered by the Department of Computer Science, AIOU. It is a four years degree program, covering the recent trends in hardware, software and communication technologies. The program provides an understanding of the field through concepts, theory and techniques. The curriculum of the program has been developed and regularly updated to meet the national, international, social and economic needs. The curriculum revision is normally based on need of fast changing disciplines, emerging technologies and international standards. The structure and other details of the program are confined to HEC with focus on ACM and IEEE-CS recent development.

BS (CS) Project: (https://aiou.edu.pk/csproject)

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the program are to:

  1. Develop professionals in the field of computer science.
  2. Provide high quality education at low cost.
  3. Provide knowledge to individuals seeking computer skills to increase their job opportunities in their current careers or to pursue new careers.
  4. Learn in-depth knowledge of computer languages, software engineering, computer architecture, large-scale system software and multimedia in the design.
  5. Provide sufficient conceptual and skill based know how so that successful graduates could initiate IT career in industry and academia.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A-Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with Mathematics are required for admission in BS(CS). Equivalency certificate by IBCC will be required in case of education from some other country or system. The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics in first two semesters.

The departmental admission committee shall determine the eligibility accordingly.

 

 

Selection Process

Admission will be given to all candidates satisfying the eligibility requirements, subject to viable group of students at the Main Campus/Regional Centers.

Duration

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

  • The BS (CS)program is a non-merit-based program which is offered in Face-to-Face Mode.
  • The Department of Computer Science is offering BS (CS) Program at Main Campus, Islamabad.
  • The BS (CS) Program is also being offered at selected Regional Centers of AIOU. Under this program, the course work will be conducted through video-conferencing/internet. Distance Education will be delivered by faculty members from Department of Computer Science, Main Campus. A local faculty member/staff will be provided to assist in administrative and lab assignments

 

Total Credits Hours Required

133

S#

Code

Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS 3504

Computer Programming

4 (3+1)

Core

2

CS 3503

Applications of Information and Communication Technologies

3 (2+1)

GER

3

MATH 3516

Discrete Mathematics

3 (3+0)

GER-QR 1

4

MATH 3502

Calculus-I

3 (3+0)

GER-QR 1

5

ENGL 3505

Functional English

3 (3+0)

GER

6

MATH 3517

Pre-Calculus-I (Deficiency Course)

Non-Credit (N/C)

Deficiency
   

Total

16 (14+2)

  

S#

Code

Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS 3506

Object Oriented Programming

4 (3+1)

Core

2

CS 3507

Database Systems

4 (3+1)

Core

3

CS 3508

Digital Logic Design

3 (2+1)

Core

4

MATH 3509

Calculus-II

3 (3+0)

Maths

5

MATH 3512

Linear Algebra

3 (3+0)

Maths

6

MATH 3518

Pre-Calculus-II (Deficiency Course)

Non-Credit (N/C)

Deficiency
   

Total

17 (14+3)

  

S#

Code

Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS 4521

Data Structures

4 (3+1)

Core

2

CS 4522

Information Security

3 (2+1)

Core

3

CS 4523

Artificial Intelligence

3 (2+1)

Core

4

CS 4524

Computer Networks

3 (2+1)

Core

5

CS 4525

Software Engineering

3 (3+0)

Core

6

STAT 4509

Probability & Statistics

3 (3+0)

Maths
   

Total

19 (15+4)

  

S#

Code

Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS 4526

Computer Organization & Assembly Language

3 (2+1)

Core

2

CS 4527

Theory of Automata

3 (3+0)

Domain Core

3

CS 4528

Advanced Database Management Systems

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

4

PHY 4509

Applied Physics

3 (2+1)

GER

5

ENGL 3504

Expository Writing

3 (3+0)

GER

6

ITHC 3501 / HADH 3501

Islamic Studies / Ethics

2 (2+0)

GER

7

PAK 3501

Pakistan Studies

2 (2+0)

GER
   

Total

19 (16+3)

  

S#

Code

Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS 5502

Operating Systems

3 (2+1)

Core

2

CS 5503

HCI & Computer Graphics

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

3

CS 5504

Computer Architecture

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

4

—

Domain Elective 1

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

5

—

Domain Elective 2

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

6

MGT 3504

Introduction to Management

2 (2+0)

GER

7

TFSR 3501

Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation & Tafsir)

Non-Credit

(NC)
   

Total

17 (12+5)

  

S#

Code

Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS 5505

Compiler Construction

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

2

CS 5506

Parallel and Distributed Computing

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

3

—

Domain Elective 3

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

4

—

Domain Elective 4

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

5

—

Domain Elective 5

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

6

—

Domain Elective 6

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

7

SERT 3501

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

Non-Credit

(NC)
   

Total

18 (12+6)

  

S#

Code

Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS 6501

Final Year Project – I

2 (0+2)

Core

2

CS 6502

Analysis and Design of Algorithms

3 (3+0)

Core

3

—

Domain Elective 7

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

4

CS 6503

IT Marketing Concepts

3 (3+0)

SS

5

ENGL 3503

Technical and Business Writing

3 (3+0)

Math’s & Supp.

6

MGT 3503

Entrepreneurship

2 (2+0)

GER

7

CS 6507

Internship

3 (0+3)

—
   

Total

19 (13+6)

  

S#

Code

Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS 6504

Final Year Project – II

4 (0+4)

Core

2

PKST 3502

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2 (2+0)

GER

3

CS 6506

Professional Practices

2 (2+0)

GER

4

SOC 3503

Civics and Community Engagement

2 (2+0)

GER
   

Total

10 (6+4)

  

Elective / Major Courses:

S#

Code

Course Title (Per HEC 2023)

Credit Hours

1

CS 5507

Web Technologies

3 (2+1)

2

CS 5508

Mobile Application Development I

3 (2+1)

3

CS 5509

Visual Programming

3 (2+1)

4

CS 5510

Numerical Computing

3 (2+1)

5

CS 5511

Web Engineering

3 (2+1)

6

CS 5512

Cyber Security

3 (2+1)

7

CS 5513

Software Testing & Quality Assurance

3 (2+1)

8

CS 5514

Mobile Application Development II

3 (2+1)

9

CS 5515

Cloud Computing

3 (2+1)

10

CS 5516

Computer Graphics

3 (2+1)

11

CS 5517

Object Oriented Analysis & Design

3 (2+1)
   

Total Credit Hours

33

2

3

Semesters

08

Thesis

Project

Practical

Yes (as Per Credit Hours Of The Courses).

Viva

Final Year Project's Presentation is necessary.

Assessment Weightage

For Theory Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Assignment 10 20% 50% (In aggregate)
2 Assignment 2 10
3 Mid Term 30 30%
4 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
5 Final Exam 100 50% 50%
For Theory-Practical Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Assignment 10 20% 50% (In aggregate)
2 Assignment 2 10
3 Mid Term 30 30%
4 Practical 15
5 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
6 Final Exam 100 50% 50%
For Practical/FYP Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
2 Final Exam 100 100% 50%

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.