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:
- Develop professionals in the field of computer science.
- Provide high quality education at low cost.
- Provide knowledge to individuals seeking computer skills to increase their job opportunities in their current careers or to pursue new careers.
- Learn in-depth knowledge of computer languages, software engineering, computer architecture, large-scale system software and multimedia in the design.
- 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 departmental admission committee shall determine the eligibility accordingly.
Selection Process
Merit Base
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face
Total Credits Hours Required
|
S# |
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CS 3504 |
Computer Programming |
4 (3+1) |
Core |
|
2 |
CS 3503 |
Applications of Information & 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 |
|
Total |
16 (14+2) |
|
S# |
Course 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 |
|
Total |
17 (14+3) |
|
S# |
Course 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# |
Course 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 |
PKST 3501 |
Pakistan Studies |
2 (2+0) |
GER |
|
Total |
19 (14+3) |
|
S# |
Course 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) – Required |
|
Total |
17 (12+5) |
|
S# |
Course 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) – Required |
|
Total |
18 (12+6) |
|
S# |
Course 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) |
Social Sciences (SS) |
|
5 |
ENGL 3503 |
Technical and Business Writing |
3 (3+0) |
Maths & Support |
|
6 |
MGT 3503 |
Entrepreneurship |
2 (2+0) |
GER |
|
7 |
CS 6507 |
Internship |
3 (0+3) |
Practical/Core |
|
Total |
19 (13+6) |
|
S# |
Course 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:
|
Domain Elective (2.2) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
S# |
Course Code |
Course Title |
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 |
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Semesters
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).