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

Sr. No.	Areas	Courses	Cr. Hrs.
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
Total	-	44	132

Eligibility Criteria

I.	At least 50% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/ICS (with Mathematics) or equivalent.
II.	Pre-medical students, if admitted, are required to study two additional Mathematics courses, worth 6 credit hours, during the first year of studies at the institution.
III.	Applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test.I.

Selection Criteria

Matric	Intermediate	Admission Test
10%	45%	45%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name	Per Credit Hour Fee	1st Sem Total Fee	1st Installment Including Admission fee	1st Installment with 50% 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 Gilgit – Baltis tan 30% Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fee (incl Admissionfee)
BS Computer Science	15,232	253,480	139,240	82,120	110,680	82,120	53,560	104,968	132	2,035,624

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 (Discrete Structures) (GE-V)	GER	3
6	MAT103	-	Pre-Calculus	(Only for Pre-medical Students)	3*
Total	-	-	-	-	15

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	Expository Writing (GE-VII)	GER	3
5	SEP113	-	Civics and Community Engagement (GE-VIII)	GER	2
6	MAT123	-	Elementary Algebra	(Only for Pre-medical Students)	3*
Total	-	-	-	-	15

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	Maths	3
6	ENT201	-	Entrepreneurship (GE-X)	GER	2
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester IV

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP233	OOP	Data Structures	Computing Core	3
-	CP231	OOP	Data Structures - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	DB203	-	Database Systems	Computing Core	3
-	DB201	-	Database Systems - Lab	Computing Core	1
3	-	-	Social Sciences (GE-XI)	GER	2
4	SE203	-	Software Engineering	Computing Core	3
5	MAT233	CAG	Linear Algebra	Maths	3
6	ISL201	-	Islamic Studies (GE- XII)	GER	2
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester-V

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	AL312	-	Artificial Intelligence	Computing Core	2
-	AL311	-	Artificial Intelligence - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	NS312	-	Information Security	Computing Core	2
-	NS311	-	Information Security - Lab x	Computing Core	1
3	AR332	-	Operating Systems	Computing Core	2
-	AR331	-	Operating Systems - Lab	Computing Core	1
4	ENG203	FE	Technical & Business Writing	EN	3
5	-	-	Domain Elective 1	Domain Elective	3
6	-	-	Domain Elective 2	Domain Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester-VI

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	AL323	-	Domain Core 1 (Theory of Automata)	Domain Core	3
2	NS302	-	Computer Networks	Computing Core	2
-	NS301	-	Computer Networks - Lab	Computing Core	1
3	AL303	DS	Analysis of Algorithms	Computing Core	3
4	-	-	Domain Elective 3	Domain Elective	3
5	DB312	DB	Domain Core 2 (Advance Database Management Systems)	Domain Core	2
-	DB311	DB	Domain Core 2 (Advance Database Management Systems) - Lab	Domain Core	1
6	-	-	Domain Elective 4	Domain Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester-VII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	AR442	ToA	Domain Core 3 (Compiler Construction)	Domain Core	2
-	AR441	ToA	Domain Core 3 (Compiler Construction) - Lab	Domain Core	1
2	CP483	-	Final Year Project - I	Computing Core	3
3	AR412	COAL	Domain Core 4 (Computer Architecture)	Domain Core	2
-	AR411	COAL	Domain Core 4 (Computer Architecture) - Lab	Domain Core	1
4	PBD472	-	Domain Core 5 (HCI & Computer Graphics)	Domain Core	2
-	PBD471	-	Domain Core 5 (HCI & Computer Graphics) - Lab	Domain Core	1
5	-	-	Domain Elective 5	Domain Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15

Semester-VIII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP442	OOP, OS	Domain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing)	Domain Core	2
-	CP441	OOP, OS	Domain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing) - Lab	Domain Core	1
2	CP493	FYP-I	Final Year Project - II	Computing Core	3
3	-	-	Domain Elective 6	Domain Elective	3
4	-	-	Domain Elective 7	Domain Elective	3
5	-	-	Elective Supporting Course	SS	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15

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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