BS Software Engineering

Program Info

The Faculty of Information Technology (FoIT) has proactively been playing its role in producing knowledgeable and proficient computer science students. Software development has increasingly been gaining importance in our daily life activities: education, health, communications, manufacturing, banking and finance, transportation, journalism, infotainment, agriculture, and smart communities. Consequently, the software development market has grown rapidly in size and application, and now amounts to billions of dollars annually pouring into the industry worldwide.
Software Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to the design, development, operation, and maintenance of software systems. It is the practice of designing and implementing large, reliable, efficient, and economical software by applying the principles and practices of software engineering. To meet the challenging requirements of today’s software (systems and applications), specialized individuals are required, trained specifically in the latest software development skills. In order to meet the above-mentioned needs, a four-years bachelor’s degree program, Bachelor of Science Software Engineering (BSSE) is the need of the hour. The proposed Software Engineering Department at UCP aims to train students in all aspects of the software development life cycle, from specification through analysis and design to testing, maintenance and evolution of software products.

Program Goals

• Impart knowledge of concepts, theories, applications, and practices associated with the principles of Software Engineering and Computer Science.
• Develop awareness of current industry standards, practices, and tools for designing, implementing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software systems (SDLC).
• Develop proficiency in state-of-the-art programming languages and paradigms.
• Refine analytical, logical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Create awareness of developing ethical, social, and interpersonal communication skills effectively.
• Inculcate and enhance the ability to work in collaboration within teams with varied responsibilities and project management skills

Outline

Sr. No.	Areas	Courses	Credit Hours
1	Computing Core	14	47
2	Domain Core	6	18
3	Domain Elective	7	21
4	Mathematics & Supporting Courses**	4	12
5	Elective Supporting Courses	1	3
6	General Education Requirements	12	31
7	Others	1	1
Total	-	45	133

Eligibility Criteria

At least 50% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/ICS or equivalent. All applicants must pass the UCP Admission Test and interview if required.

Note: Pre-Medical students must pass 2 additional mathematics deficiency courses of 6 credit hours within 1st year of their degree program.

Selection Criteria

Matric	Intermediate	Admission Test
10%	45%	45%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name: BS Software Engineering

Per Credit Hour Fee: 13,776

Admission Fee: 25,000

1st Semester Total Fee Including Admission fee	1st Installment Including Admission fee	1st Installment with 35% PGC Scholarship	1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship	1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 100% Merit Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fee(incl Admission fee)
231,640	128,320	N/A	102,490	76,660	50,830	25,000	133	1,857,208

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.

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	ENG101	-	English – I Functional English (GE-II)	GER	3
3	GE102	-	Basic Electronics (GE-III)	GER	2
-	GE101	-	Basic Electronics - Lab (GE-III)	GER	1
4	PAK 102	-	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (GE-IV)	GER	2
5	AL143	-	QR 1 (Discrete Structures) (GE-V)	GER	3
*	MAT103	-	Pre-Calculus	(Only for Pre-medical Students)	3

Semester-II

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP113	ITC	Programming Fundamentals	Computing Core	3
-	CP111	ITC	Programming Fundamentals - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AR102	-	Digital Logic Design	Computing Core	2
-	AR101	-	Digital Logic Design - Lab	Computing Core	1
3	MAT113	-	QR 2 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry) (GE-VI)	GER	3
4	ENG102	FE	English – II Expository Writing (GE-VII)	GER	3
5	SEP113	-	Civics and Community Engagement (GE-VIII)	GER	2
*	MAT123	-	Elementary Algebra	(Only for Pre-medical Students)	3

Semester-III

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP223	PF	Object Oriented Programming	Computing Core	3
-	CP221	PF	Object Oriented Programming - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AR223	DLD	Computer Organization & Assembly Language	Computing Core	3
-	AR221	DLD	Computer Organization & Assembly Language – Lab	Computing Core	1
3	MAT253	-	Probability & Statistics	Maths	3
4	SEP203	-	Arts & Humanities (Professional Practices) (GE-IX)	GER	2
5	MAT243	CAG	Multivariable Calculus	Math	3
6	GE222	-	Entrepreneurship (GE-X)	GER	2

Semester-IV

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP223	OOP	Data Structures	Computing Core	3
-	CP221	OOP	Data Structures - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	DB203	PF	Database Systems	Computing Core	3
-	DB201	PF	Database Systems - Lab	Computing Core	1
3	-	-	Social Sciences (GE-XI)	GER	2
4	SE203	-	Software Engineering	Computing Core	3
5	MAT223	CAG	Linear Algebra	Maths	3
6	ISL201	-	Islamic Studies (GE-XII)	GER	-

Semester-V

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	NS312	-	Information Security	Computing Core	2
-	NS311	-	Information Security – Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AR332	-	Operating Systems	Computing Core	2
-	AR331	-	Operating Systems – Lab	Computing Core	1
3	SD422	SE	Domain Core 1 (Software Requirement Engineering)	Domain Core	2
-	SD421	-	Domain Core 1 (Software Requirement Engineering) - Lab	Domain Core	1
4	-	-	Domain Elective 1	Domain Elective	3
5	ENG203	FE	English – III Technical & Business Writing	EN	3
6	-	-	Domain Elective 2	Domain Elective	3

Semester-VI

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	NS302	-	Computer Networks	Computing Core	2
-	NS301	-	Computer Networks – Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AI302	DSA	Artificial Intelligence	Computing Core	2
-	AI301	DSA	Artificial Intelligence – Lab	Computing Core	1
3	AL303	DSA	Analysis of Algorithms	Computing Core	3
4	SD303	-	Domain Core 2 (Software Design and Architecture)	Domain Core	3
5	-	-	Domain Elective 3	Domain Elective	3
6	-	-	Domain Elective 4	Domain Elective	3

Semester-VII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	SD312	SDA	Domain Core 3 (Software Construction & Development)	Domain Core	2
-	SD311	SDA	Domain Core 3 (Software Construction & Development) - Lab	Domain Core	1
2	CP483	-	Final Year Project – I	Computing Core	3
3	SM302	SE	Domain Core 4 (Software Project Management)	Domain Core	2
-	SM301	SE	Domain Core 4 (Software Project Management) - Lab	Domain Core	1
4	-	-	Domain Elective 5	Domain Elective	3
5	-	-	Domain Elective 6	Domain Elective	3

Semester-VIII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	SM312	SE	Domain Core 5 (Software Quality Engineering)	Domain Core	2
-	SM311	SE	Domain Core 5 (Software Quality Engineering) - Lab	Domain Core	1
2	CP442	OS	Domain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing)	Domain Core	2
-	CP441	OS	Domain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing) - Lab	Domain Core	1
3	CP493	FYP-I	Final Year Project – II	Computing Core	3
4	-	-	Domain Elective 7	Domain Elective	3
5	-	-	Elective Supporting Course	SS	3
6	CLB301	-	Career Lab (GER XIII)	-	1

Career Opportunities

The BSSE programme aims to instill advanced and latest knowledge of software engineering in students. As a result, they will have the skills required to make innovative additions in the design and execution of software systems. The application of software principles and practice in creating reliable software systems and application contributes to students’ careers in software engineering.
The graduate of BSSE programme can opt for software development as an entrepreneur or choose from a variety of career options which include Software Engineering; Software Development, Software System Analysis, Quality Analysis, and Managing Software Projects. The successful completion of the programme opens doors to sectors including mobile technology, healthcare, financial systems, online games, transportation systems, aeronautics/space systems and information security.

Criteria for Award of Degree

Each candidate for the BS Software Engineering degree is required to successfully earn 133 Cr. Hrs. with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0. This is a four-year degree program comprising of 08 semesters with a minimum of 133 Cr. Hrs. There will be Fall and Spring semesters each year. The summer semester will be utilized for internship of deficiency courses. The minimum and maximum duration to complete BS Computer Science degrees is 04 and 07 years respectively.