Introduction
In this era of technological revolution, education regarding Information Technology and its application is required. The Department of Computer Science, in keeping with the needs of the modern education requirement in technology, is revamping and reintroducing a Bachelor's in Information Technology program. The BS (Information Technology) gives the students an in-depth knowledge of programming, system analysis and software testing. The curriculum of the BS (IT) program includes coursework in computing, mathematic, databases, software development and testing, modeling, introduction to classical Information Technology languages and case studies. The curricula is specifically designed to meet with the requirements of an expert software developer. The program also encourages students to take courses in ethics and social responsibility, with the opportunity to participate in long term projects in which Information Technology.
OBJECTIVES
- Develop proficiency in programming languages used in Information Technology.
- Develop strong analytical skills to understand and to analyze the different paradigms of Information Technology.
- Learn to manipulate different programming language and frameworks.
- Develop an understanding related to usage of data ethics.
- Learn to develop new frameworks including for solving different problems.
FEATURES
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A- Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with Mathematics are required for admission in BS(IT). 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
Merit Base
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CS 3504 |
Computer Programming |
4 (3+1) |
|
CS 3503 |
Applications of Information & Communication Technologies |
3 (2+1) |
|
MATH 3516 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 (3+0) |
|
MATH 3502 |
Calculus-I |
3 (3+0) |
|
ENGL 3505 |
Functional English |
3 (3+0) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
|
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CS 3506 |
Object Oriented Programming |
4 (3+1) |
|
CS 3507 |
Database Systems |
4 (3+1) |
|
CS 3508 |
Digital Logic Design |
3 (2+1) |
|
MATH 3509 |
Calculus-II |
3 (3+0) |
|
MATH 3512 |
Linear Algebra |
3 (3+0) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
17 |
|
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CS 4521 |
Data Structures |
4 (3+1) |
|
CS 4522 |
Information Security |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 4523 |
Artificial Intelligence |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 4524 |
Computer Networks |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 4525 |
Software Engineering |
3 (3+0) |
|
STAT 4509 |
Probability & Statistics |
3 (3+0) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
19 |
|
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CS 4526 |
Computer Organization & Assembly Language |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 5507 |
Web Technologies |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 5512 |
Cyber Security |
3 (2+1) |
|
PHY 4509 |
Applied Physics |
3 (2+1) |
|
ENGL 3504 |
Expository Writing |
3 (3+0) |
|
ITHC 3501 / HADH 3501 |
Islamic Studies / Ethics |
2 (2+0) |
|
PKST 3501 |
Pakistan Studies |
2 (2+0) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
19 |
|
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CS 5502 |
Operating Systems |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 5518 |
DB Administration & Management |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 5519 |
System & Network Administration |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 6502 |
Analysis and Design of Algorithms |
3 (3+0) |
|
CS 5504 |
Computer Architecture |
3 (2+1) |
|
MGT 3504 |
Introduction to Management |
2 (2+0) |
|
TFSR 3501 |
Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation & Tafsir) |
Non-Credit |
|
Total Credit Hours |
17 |
|
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CS 6508 |
Information Technology Infrastructure |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 5506 |
Parallel & Distributed Computing |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 6509 |
Network Security |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 6510 |
Enterprise Systems |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 6511 |
Web Engineering |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 4527 |
Theory of Automata |
3 (2+1) |
|
SERT 3501 |
Seerat-e-Tayyaba |
Non-Credit |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
|
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CS 6501 |
Final Year Project – I |
2 (0+2) |
|
CS 6511 |
Virtual Systems & Services |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 6512 |
Human Computer Interaction |
3 (2+1) |
|
CS 6503 |
IT Marketing Concepts |
3 (3+0) |
|
ENGL 3503 |
Technical & Business Writing |
3 (3+0) |
|
MGT 3503 |
Entrepreneurship |
2 (2+0) |
|
CS 6507 |
Internship |
3 (0+3) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
19 |
|
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CS 6504 |
Final Year Project – II |
4 (0+4) |
|
PKST 3502 |
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
2 (2+0) |
|
CS 6506 |
Professional Practices |
2 (2+0) |
|
SOC 3503 |
Civics and Community Engagement |
2 (2+0) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
10 |
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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).