Bachelor of Computer Science BS (CS)

Advances in artificial intelligence and cyber security are transforming industries and societies.  Powerful tools and technologies produced by computing sciences are redefining socio-political structures, standards of governance, arts, entertainment, education, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and many other fields.  Shifa School of computing at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University strives to equip faculty and students with the resources necessary to study, broaden and use the field of computing sciences to address a wide range of complex scientific, technological, and social problems. School of computing promotes innovative research and education programs in core computer science, artificial intelligence, cyber security and multidisciplinary application areas.

Program Objective

The primary objective of BS(CS) specialization with Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security are as follows:

Program Scope:

The need for data scientist and security specialists have been demanding in modern era, while solving many data-driven problems and providing security to the dataset. The way one imagines data is going to change in the coming years. Both artificial intelligence and security analysts, are the need for different emerging fields like data analytics, security specialist etc.

Eligibility:

BS (CS) Program requires a minimum 50% marks at intermediate level. Candidate must have studied Mathematics at intermediate level. However, pre-medical students are allowed to apply with Mathematics deficiency.

STMU entry test or any other qualified HEC recognized and valid test like NTS, USAT, ETEA. 

Duration

The minimum duration for completion of BS degree is four years. The HEC allows a maximum period of seven years to complete BS degree requirements.

Degree Completion Requirements

To become eligible for award of BS degree, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

Selection Criteria:

AREA	Cr. Hrs.
Core Courses Computing Courses Computer Science Core	57 33 24
Supporting Courses Mathematics and Science Foundation Computer Science Supporting	21 12 09
General Education Courses	19
University Electives	12
Computer Science Electives	15
Design Project	06
Internship	0
Community Service	0

Core Computing Courses CC (39 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title	Code	Cr. Hrs.
Programming Fundamental	CSXXX	3+1
Object Oriented Programming	CSXXX	3+1
Data Structure	CSXXX	3+1
Discrete Structures	CSXXX	3
Operating Systems	CSXXX	3+1
Introduction to Database Systems	CSXXX	3+1
Software Engineering, I	CSXXX	3
Computer Networks	CSXXX	3+1
Introduction to Information Security and Forensics	CSXXX	3
Final Year Project	CSXXX	3

 

Domain Computer Science Elective (DC)

Course Title	Code	Cr. Hrs.
Computer Organization and Assembly Language	CSXXX	3+1
Digital Logic Design	CSXXX	3+1
Design and Analysis of Algorithms	CSXXX	3
Parallel and Distributed Computing	CSXXX	3
Artificial Intelligence	CSXXX	3+1
Theory of Automata	CSXXX	3
Compiler Construction	CSXXX	3

 

Mathematics and Science Foundation (MT) Courses (12CH)

Course Title	Code	Cr. Hrs.
Calculus and Analytical Geometry	MTCSXXXX	3
Probability and Statistics	MTCSXXXX	3
Linear Algebra	MTCSXXXX	3
Applied Physics	MTCSXXXX	3
Remedial Mathematics -1 and II for Medical Students only	MTCSXXXX	3 + 3

Computer Science Supporting (CS) Courses (9 CH)

(Any 3 from following list) Coverage of relevant pre-requisite must be ensured while offering any of the following courses from this category.

Course Title	Code	Cr. Hrs.
Applied Differential Equation	MTCSXXXX	3
Multi-variate Calculus	MTCSXXXX	3
Graph Algorithms	CSXXXX	3
Theory of Programming Languages	CSXXXX	3
Numerical Computing	CSXXXX	3

General Education (HU) Courses (19 CH)

Course Title	Code	Cr. Hrs.
English I	HMCSXXXX	3
Introduction to Infor. And Comm. Technologies	CSXXXX	2+1
Technical Report Writing	HMCSXXXX	3
English II	HMCSXXXX	3
Professional Ethics and Legal Issues	HMCSXXXX	3
Personal management and Grooming	HMCSXXXX	3
Pakistan Studies	HMCSXXXX	2
Islamic Studies/Ethics	HMCSXXXX	2

University Elective (UE) Courses (12 CH)

(ANY 4 from following list) Not limited to the list below, University may add more courses.

Course Title	Code	Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to Psychology/	HMCSXXXX	3
Behavior Psychology	HMCSXXXX	3
Introduction to Sociology	HMCSXXXX	3
Accounting I	ACCSXXXX	3
Introduction to Management	MGCSXXXX	3
Project Management	MGCSXXXX	3
Supply Chain Management	MGCSXXXX	3
Introduction to Chinese Language	HMCSXXXX	3
Introduction to French Language	HMCSXXXX	3

CS General Electives

1.Information and Cyber Security Electives

Course Title	Code	Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to Information Security and Forensics	CSXXX	3
Database Security	CSXXX	3
Network Security and Forensics	CSXXX	3
Computer Forensics	CSXXX	3
Data Security and Cryptography	CSXXX	3
Computer and Internet Security	CSXXX	3
Web Security and Forensics	CSXXX	3
Malware Analysis	CSXXX	3
Mobile Application Security and Testing	CSXXX	3
Wireless Security	CSXXX	3
Penetration Testing	CSXXX	3
Enterprise Application Development	CSXXX	3
Blockchain Technology	CSXXX	3
Special Topics in ISF (with approval of Board of Studies)	CSXXX	3
Number Theory	CSXXX	3
Information Theory	CSXXX	3

2.CS Artificial Intelligence Electives

Course Title	Code	Cr. Hrs.
Programming For AI	CSXXX	3
Knowledge Representation and Learning	CSXXX	3
Computer Vision	CSXXX	3
Machine Learning	CSXXX	3
Natural Language Processing	CSXXX	3
Data Mining	CSXXX	3
Advance Statistics	CSXXX	3
Theory of Automata	CSXXX	3
Deep Learning	CSXXX	3
Reinforcement Learning	CSXXX	3
Fuzzy Systems	CSXXX	3
Evolutionary Computing	CSXXX	3
Swarm Intelligence	CSXXX	3
Agent Base Modeling	CSXXX	3
Knowledge Base Systems	CSXXX	3
Speech Processing	CSXXX	3
Probabilistic Inference	CSXXX	3
Virtual and Augmented Reality	CSXXX	3
Simulation and Modeling	CSXXX	3

 

3.CS General Computing Electives

Course Title	Code	Cr. Hrs.
Digital Signal processing	CS3713	3+1
Digital Image Processing	CS3823	3+1
Mobile Application Development	CS3833	3+1
Web Application Development	CS4843	3+1
Enterprise Application Development	CS3183	3+1

 

  

Semester – 1 (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code		Course Title	For Pre-Medical	Lec. Hrs	Lab. Hrs	Cr. Hrs.
CS	XXXX	Introduction to ICT	Introduction to ICT	2	3	3
CS	XXXX	Programming Fundamental	Programming Fundamental	3	3	3+1
HMCS	XXXX	English composition and Comprehension	English composition and Comprehension	3	0	3
MTCS	XXXX	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	Remedial Mathematics-1	3	0	3
MTCS	XXXX	Applied Physics	Applied Physics	3	0	3

 

Semester – 2 (17 Cr. Hrs)

Course Code		Course Title	Pre Medical	Lec. Hrs	Lab. Hrs	Cr. Hrs.
CS	XXXX	Object Oriented Programming	Object Oriented Programming	3	3	3+1
CS	XXXX	Digital Logic Design	Digital Logic Design	3	3	3+1
MTCS	XXXX	Probability and Statistics	Probability and Statistics	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	University Elective-I	University Elective-I	3	0	3
HUCS	XXXX	Communication & Presentation Skills	Communication & Presentation Skills	3	0	3
MTCS	XXXX		Remedial Mathematics-II	3	0	3

 

Semester – 3 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code		Course Title	Pre Medical	Lec. Hrs	Lab. Hrs	Cr. Hrs.
CS	XXXX	Data Structures and Algorithms	Data Structures and Algorithms	3	3	3+1
CS	XXXX	Computer Org. and Assembly Language	Computer Org. and Assembly Language	3	3	3+1
CS	XXXX	Discrete Structures	Discrete Structures	3	0	3
HUCS	XXXX	Professional Practices	Professional Practices	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	CS-Supporting – I	CS-Supporting – I	3	0	3
MTCS	XXXX		Calculus and Analytical Geometry

 

Semester – 4 (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code		Course Title	Lec. Hrs	Lab. Hrs	Cr. Hrs.
CS	XXXX	Database Systems	3	3	3+1
CS	XXXX	Theory of Automata	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	Design & Analysis of Algorithms	3	0	3
MTCS	XXXX	Linear Algebra	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	University Elective – II	3	0	3

 

Semester – 5 (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code			Lec. Hrs	Lab. Hrs	Cr. Hrs.
CS	XXXX	Compiler Construction	3	3	3
CS	XXXX	CS-Supporting-II	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	Software Engineering	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	CS-Supporting-III	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	Operating Systems	3	3	3+1

 

Semester – 6 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code			Lec. Hrs	Lab. Hrs	Cr. Hrs.
CS	XXXX	Computer Networks	3	3	3+1
HMCS	XXXX	Technical and Business Writing	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	Artificial Intelligence	3	3	3+1
CS	XXXX	CS Elective I	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	CS Elective II	3	0	3

 

Semester – 7 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code			Lec. Hrs	Lab. Hrs	Cr. Hrs.
CS	XXXX	Final Year Project-I	0	3	3
CS	XXXX	Parallel and Distributing Computing	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	Pakistan Studies	2	0	2
CS	XXXX	CS Elective III	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	CS Elective – IV	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	University Elective III	3	0	3

 

Semester – 8 (14 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code			Lec. Hrs	Lab. Hrs	Cr. Hrs.
CS	XXXX	Final Year Project-II	0	3	3
CS	XXXX	University Elective – IV	3	0	3
CS	XXXX	CS Elective V	3	0	3
HMCS	XXXX	Islamic Study/Ethics	2	0	2
CMCS	XXXX	Information Security	3	0	3