BS Computer Science

Details & Semester Outlines for BS (Computer Science)

BS COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM

The Department of Computing at SZABIST Larkana offers the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS) degree program at the undergraduate level. The program is fully aligned with the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and is designed to meet national and global industry needs. The BS-CS program is accredited by the National Computing Education & Accreditation Council (NCEAC), Pakistan.

The BS Computer Science is a four-year (eight-semester), full-time daytime degree program accredited by NCEAC. The program encompasses a broad range of courses in core Computer Science, Information Technology, and Software Engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in computing concepts, technical skills, and professional competencies.

The program consists of 48 courses, with students typically taking five to six courses per semester, totaling 136 credit hours. The complete course plan includes seven technical elective courses, which provide students with opportunities for intensive and specialized learning in diverse areas of Computer Science and allied disciplines. These electives enable students to broaden their knowledge and develop expertise according to their academic interests and emerging industry requirements.

The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical learning through laboratory work, programming assignments, software development projects, and other hands-on learning activities. Internship opportunities are provided as part of the degree requirements, allowing students to gain practical exposure and apply their academic knowledge in professional environments.

The BS-CS program is designed to develop students’ analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, technical competence, communication skills, teamwork, innovation, and professional ethics. Students also complete a Final Year Project (FYP) as a capstone component of the degree, providing an opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program to solve real-world computing problems.

The maximum time limit for completion of the BS-CS degree is six years, in accordance with applicable HEC and university regulations.

Mission Statement

To deliver a comprehensive and rigorous education in Computer Science, equipping students with the scientific knowledge, technological skills, and professional competencies necessary to excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to the ongoing transformation of both local and global communities.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The following are the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

PEO 1: Graduates will be equipped with the skills to solve complex computing problems, design and implement solutions. (GA1- GA5)

PEO 2: Graduates will have strong communication skills and teamwork skills, enabling them to articulate technical concepts clearly by engaging in meaningful dialogue across diverse audiences and work responsibly both individually and as part of multidisciplinary teams. (GA6– GA7, GA9).

PEO 3: Graduates will responsibly consider the societal, legal, and ethical impacts of computing, act with professionalism and integrity, and embrace lifelong learning to grow and adapt in their careers. (GA 8 – GA 10)

Graduate Attributes

To attain the educational objectives of the program, it is intended to produce the following measurable outcomes at the time of graduation. Graduates of the program will have:

• GA-1 Academic Education: Completion of an accredited program of study designed to prepare graduates as computing professionals.
• GA-2 Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems: Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to the abstraction and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements.
• GA-3 Problem Analysis: Identify and solve complex computing problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines.
• GA-4 Design/Development of Solutions: Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs.
• GA-5 Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, or adapt and then apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of their limitations.
• GA-6 Individual and Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of a team in multidisciplinary settings.
• GA-7 Communication: Communicate effectively with the computing community about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions.
• GA-8 Computing Professionalism and Society: Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing practice.
• GA-9 Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice.
• GA-10 Life-long Learning: Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional.

Electives

CS Electives

University Electives

Each campus may offer university electives as per convenience and availability of resources. The Electives being offered at Karachi Campus as are as follows

Computer Science Supporting Courses

Coverage of relevant pre-requisite will be ensured while allowing any of the following courses from this category: