CS & IT
BS COMPUTER SCIENCE
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science is an excellent undergraduate degree program that provides a comprehensive and in-depth education in various aspects of computer science and their applications. This program is specifically designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge that is crucial for understanding and solving complex problems in the field of computing. The BS in Computer Science program covers a wide range of topics and components that are essential for building a strong foundation in computer science.
What is BS COMPUTER SCIENCE?
AIMS International Virtual University of Pakistan has been offering an exceptional Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Computer Science since 2019. The program is designed with a prime focus on equipping the students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of Computer Science, including the technicalities and complexities of computers and contemporary issues related to them. The curriculum is designed based on the recommendations of the National Curriculum Revision Committees approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Islamabad, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for the real world. The University may update the curricula from time to time with the approval of designated bodies, ensuring that students receive the most up-to-date and relevant education. During the final year of the program, students will be required to spend a considerable amount of time completing a project, working in collaboration with industry professionals nominated by the University. This allows students to gain valuable practical experience while also showcasing their skills and knowledge to potential employers.
Eligibility :
To be eligible for admission in the BS in Computer Science program, you must have a firm grip on Mathematics and a minimum of 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years of schooling/A-Level (HSSC) or equivalent. In case your education is from a system or country other than Pakistan, don't worry, you simply need to provide an equivalency certificate issued by IBCC.
The students who have not studied Mathematics at the Intermediate level need to pass deficiency courses in Mathematics (06 credits) during their first two semesters.
Duration :
It is a four-year full-time program that is divided into eight semesters. Each semester lasts for at least 18 weeks, which includes teaching and exams.
HEC Guide Lines
HEC guide line for BS (Computer Sciences)Program Objectives :
The strategic objectives of the BSCS program are as follows:
- Enlighten students with theoretical knowledge of Computer Science.
- Enhance the programming skills of students by exposing them to multiple programming languages, tools, paradigms and technologies.
- Enhance the analytical and problem solving skills of students.
- Enable students to add fruitful contribution in the field of Information Technology and Computer Science.
- Provide students with a combination of knowledge, hands-on experience, and application of theory to information issues.
- Empower students with the future vision and utility of Computer Science.
- Inculcate and enhance research abilities of students in respective fields.
- Empower and enhance communication skills of the students.
Program Outcomes :
Upon finishing the Program, the students must possess the skills and knowledge required to:
- Utilize computer science concepts and standards to help individuals or organizations achieve their goals by applying problem-solving skills.
- Choose, create, merge and manage computer science-based solutions within the organization's system.
- Identify the problem and apply current as well as emerging technical concepts and practices in Computer Sciences.
- Develop critical thinking to evaluate the problem area and come up with best solution.
- Work on a project using computing skills and present it logically and successfully in front of viva panel.
- Adapt latest tools, technologies and skills necessary for evolving computing practices of the industry.
Assessment of Study Progress:
The evaluation of students' progress in their studies is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester. This is achieved through various methods such as assignments, online quizzes, Graded Moderated Discussion Board (GDB), mid-term and final-term exams. The mid and final term exams are conducted at designated exam centers of AIMS International Virtual University (AIVU) and usually account for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.
Course Outline :
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| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| ENG101 | English Comprehension | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MTH101 | Calculus And Analytical Geometry | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PHY101 | Physics | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PHY301 | Circuit Theory | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MTH100 | General Mathematics | Deficiency | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PAK301 | Pakistan Studies | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||||
| ETH202 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||||
| ISL202 | Islamic Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||||
| VU001 | Introduction to e-Learning | Required | 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| CS201 | Introduction to Programming | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS302 | Digital Logic Design | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| ENG201 | Business and Technical English Writing | Required |
ENG101 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MTH301 | Calculus II | Required |
MTH101 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ECO401 | Economics | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MGT211 | Introduction To Business | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MTH104 | Sets and Logic | Deficiency | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS201P | Introduction to Programming (Practical) | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||||
| CS302P | Digital Logic Design (Practical) | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| CS304 | Object Oriented Programming | Required |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS403 | Database Management Systems | Required |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS601 | Data Communication | Required |
CS101 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MTH202 | Discrete Mathematics | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MGT301 | Principles of Marketing | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MGT503 | Principles of Management | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS304P | Object Oriented Programming (Practical) | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||||
| CS403P | Database Management Systems (Practical) | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| CS301 | Data Structures | Required |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS401 | Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Programming | Required |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS504 | Software Engineering - I | Required |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS610 | Computer Networks | Required |
CS601 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT501 | Human Resource Management | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MGT602 | Entrepreneurship | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS301P | Data Structures (Practical) | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||||
| CS401P | Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Programming (Practical) | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||||
| CS610P | Computer Networks (Practical) | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||||
| Semester No. 5 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| CS205 | Information Security | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS402 | Theory of Automata | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS502 | Fundamentals of Algorithms | Required |
CS301 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM301 | Communication skills | Required |
ENG101 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MTH401 | Differential Equations | Required |
MTH101 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| STA301 | Statistics and Probability | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 6 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| CS604 | Operating Systems | Required |
CS301 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS606 | Compiler Construction | Required |
CS402 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MTH501 | Linear Algebra | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS202 | Fundamentals of Front End Development | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS407 | Routing and Switching | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS411 | Visual Programming | Elective |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS435 | Cloud Computing | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS508 | Modern Programming Languages | Elective |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS602 | Computer Graphics | Elective |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS603 | Software Architecture and Design | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS605 | Software EngineeringII | Elective |
CS504 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS604P | Operating Systems (Practical) | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||||
| Semester No. 7 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| CS619 | Final Project - CS619 | Required | 3 | ||||||
| CS621 | Parallel and Distributed Computing | Required |
CS604 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MTH603 | Numerical Analysis | Required |
MTH101 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS501 | Advance Computer Architecture | Elective |
CS401 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS506 | Web Design and Development | Elective |
CS304 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS609 | System Programming | Elective |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS611 | Software Quality Engineering | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MGT502 | Organizational Behaviour | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MGT610 | Business Ethics | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 8 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| CS619 | Final Project | Required | 3 | ||||||
| CS607 | Artificial Intelligence | Required |
CS502 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS614 | Data Warehousing | Required |
CS403 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| CS625 | Professional Practices | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| CS607P | Artificial Intelligence (Practical) | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||||