BS Computer Science

Program Information

The Faculty of Information Technology (FoIT) is dedicated to producing skilled computer science graduates who drive innovation in diverse domains, including education, healthcare, finance, transportation, and smart communities. With the rapid expansion of technology, the global computer science industry contributes billions of dollars annually, making expertise in this field more critical than ever.

Computer Science is the study of computational systems, algorithms, and programming paradigms, offering systematic approaches to solving complex real-world problems. It encompasses the design, analysis, development, and deployment of software and hardware solutions, providing the foundation for technological advancements across industries. A BSCS degree equips students with a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on expertise in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software development. The Computer Science Department at UCP aims to provide comprehensive education in core computer science disciplines while encouraging interdisciplinary exploration. Graduates of the BSCS program will be well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of technology and address the evolving needs of the global digital landscape.

Program Outline

Each candidate for the BS Computer Science degree is required to successfully earn 133 Cr. Hrs. with the minimum CGPA of 2.0 on the scale of 4.0 as per the following details:

Sr. No.	Areas	Courses	Cr. Hrs.
1	General Education Courses	14	35
2	Computing Science Core Courses	14	50
3	Specialization Electives	8	24
4	Professional Certification	1	3
5	Interdisciplinary / Allied Courses	4	12
6	Field Experience / Internship	1	3
7	Capstone Project	2	6
Total	-	44	133

Eligibility Criteria

At least 50% marks in intermediate or equivalent with Mathematics.
Note: Students who have not studied Mathematics at the intermediate level must pass the deficiency courses in Mathematics (06 credits) in the first year.
Applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test.

Selection Criteria

Matric	Intermediate	Admission Test
10%	45%	45%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name: BS Computer Science

Admission Fee: 28,000

Per Credit Hour Fee	1st Sem Total Fee	1st Installment	1st Installment with 25% Scholarship	1st Installment with 30% Scholarship	1st Installment with 50% Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees)
16,630	310,710	169,355	134,016	126,949	98,678	63,339	133	2,239,790

Tentative Study Road Map

Semester I

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP103	-	Introduction to Computing (GE-I)	GER	3
-	CP101	-	Introduction to Computing - Lab (GE-I)	GER	1
2	ENG110	-	Functional English (GE-II)	GER	3
3	GE102	-	Basic Electronics (GE-III)	GER	2
-	GE101	-	Basic Electronics - Lab (GE-III)	GER	1
4	PAK102	-	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (GE-IV)	GER	2
5	AL143	-	QR 1 (GE-V) Logic Thinking	GER	3
6	SS	-	Social Science (Financial Account)	GER	2
7	MAT103	-	Pre-Calculus	For Maths Deficient only	3

Semester II

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP113	ITC	Programming Fundamentals	Major Core	3
-	CP111	ITC	Programming Fundamentals - Lab	Major Core	1
2	AR103	-	Digital Logic Design	Major Core	3
-	AR101	-	Digital Logic Design - Lab	Major Core	1
3	MAT113	-	ID-1 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry)	ID	3
4	ENG211	ENG110	Expository Writing	GER	3
5	-	-	QR2 (Discrete Structures)	GER	3
6	MAT123	-	Elementary Algebra	For Maths Deficient only	3
Total	-	-	-	-	17(20)

Semester III

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP223	PF	Object Oriented Programming	Major Core	3
-	CP221	PF	Object Oriented Programming - Lab	Major Core	1
2	AR292	-	Computer Organization and Architecture	Major Core	2
-	AR291	-	Computer Organization and Architecture-LAB	Major Core	1
3	SE203	-	Software Engineering	Major Core	3
4	MAT233	-	Linear Algebra – ID2	ID	3
5	MAT253	-	Probability & Statistics – ID3	ID	3
6	ISL201	-	Islamic Studies	GER	2
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester IV

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP233	OOP	Data Structures	Major Core	3
-	CP231	OOP	Data Structures - Lab	Major Core	1
2	DB203	PF	Database Systems	Major Core	3
-	DB201	PF	Database Systems - Lab	Major Core	1
3	NS303	-	Computer Networks	Major Core	3
4	NS301	-	Computer Networks Lab	Major Core	1
5	PAK101	-	Pakistan Studies	GER	2
6	CCE201	-	Civics and Community Engagement	GER	2
6	-	-	Arts and Humanities	GER	2
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester-V

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	AL313	-	Artificial Intelligence	Major Core	3
-	AL311	-	Artificial Intelligence - Lab	Major Core	1
2	AL303	-	Design and Analysis of Algorithms	Major Core	3
-	AR323	-	Operating Systems	Major Core	3
3	AR321	-	Operating Systems - Lab	Major Core	1
4	XXXXXX	-	Elective 1	Elective	3
5	XXXXXX	-	Professional Certification	CER	3
Total	-	-	-	-	17

Semester-VI

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	XXXXXX	-	Fehm e Quran-1	GER	1
2	DB323	-	Cloud Computing	Major Core	3
3	AL323	-	Theory of Automata	Major Core	3
4	NS313	-	Information Security	Major Core	3
5	XXXXXX	-	Elective 2	Elective	3
6	XXXXXX	-	Elective 3	Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	16

Semester-VII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	ENT102	-	Entrepreneurship	GER	2
2	XXXXXX	-	Digital Marketing and E-Commerce	ID	3
3	XXXXXX	-	Elective 4	Elective	3
4	XXXXXX	-	Elective 5	Elective	3
5	XXXXXX	-	Elective 6	Elective	3
6	CP483	-	Final Year Project - I	Capstone Project	3
Total	-	-	-	-	17

Semester-VIII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
-	XXXXXX	-	Fehm e Quran-2	GER	1
1	XXXXXX	-	Elective 7	Elective	3
2	XXXXXX	-	Elective 8	Elective	3
2	XXXXXX	-	Field Experience / Internship	Field Experience	3
3	CP493	FYP-I	Final Year Project - II	Capstone Project	3
Total	-	-	-	-	13

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) are diverse and constantly evolving due to the increasing reliance on technology in various industries. Below is a categorized overview of career paths for BSCS graduates:

Software Development

Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Mobile App Developer, Front-End/Back-End Developer, Web Developer.

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

AI Engineer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Information Security Analyst, Security Engineer.

Networking & Systems Administration

Network Administrator, Cloud Solutions Architect, Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer.

Game Development

Game Developer, Game Designer, Graphics Programmer, AR/VR Developer.

Database Management

Database Administrator, Data Engineer, SQL Developer.

Cloud Computing

Cloud Engineer, Cloud Solutions Architect, Cloud Security Specialist.

Emerging Technologies

Blockchain Developer, IoT Engineer, Quantum Computing Specialist.

Business & Consultancy

IT Consultant, Technical Product Manager, IT Project Manager.

Criteria for Award of Degree

Each candidate for the BS Computer Science degree must successfully complete 132 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. This four-year undergraduate program consists of eight semesters. The minimum duration to complete the degree is four years, with a maximum allowable period of seven years.

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