BS-CS Curriculum @ University of Sargodha
BSCS Program’s Rationale
Computer Science is
the systematic study
of the feasibility,
structure, expression, and
mechanization of the
methodical processes (or
algorithms) that underlie
the acquisition,
representation, processing, storage, communication of, and
access to information, whether such
information is encoded
in bits and
bytes in a
computer memory or
transcribed in genes
and
protein structures in a human cell.
Computer Science spans a wide range, from its theoretical
and algorithmic foundations to
cutting-edge
developments in robotics,
computer vision, intelligent
systems, bioinformatics,
image
processing, computational biology,
computational lenses, and
other exciting areas.
Computer
scientists develop new
programming approaches for
software development, devise
new ways to
use computers and
develop effective ways
to solve computing
problems. While
other disciplines produce graduates with more immediately
relevant job-related skills, computer
science offers a comprehensive foundation for research and
innovation.
Recent developments in
computer hardware, software and
communication technologies
have offered new
exciting opportunities and
challenges for creation
of innovative learning
environments for Computer Science and its curricula
design. The challenge of getting all newly
emerging technologies incorporated into the curriculum is
becoming pivotal for the effectiveness
of curricula. There is a need for curricula structures that
are really able to meet the challenges of
21st century knowledge driven complex work
places. The key rationale behind the BS Computer
Science program is to prepare a curriculum
that provide integration of all
components and the
foundations that allow accessing all of the new knowledge
and technology to fulfill the vision of
future.
Program’s Aims &Objectives
BSCS Program is
committed to create,
expand, disseminate and
teach the computer
science body of
knowledge through academics,
applications and research
which positively
impact society locally, nationally, and internationally.
BSCS program aims to
develop students‘ critical professional
thinking and intuition. The
program‘s curriculum provides a balanced mixture of learning
experiences to make the graduates
capable of sound
professional decisions. As
a result, the
successful graduates will
be able to
assume
responsible positions in
business, government, and
education at the
research,
development, and planning levels. The program also provides
an excellent foundation for further
formal learning and training. The program is also expected
to provide environments to put into
practice, the principles
and techniques learnt
during the course
of implementation of the
program‘s curriculum. Some of the key objectives of the
program are listed below:
- The program
should provide a broad understanding
of the field
through introducing concepts, theory, techniques, and through intensive
education/training in focused areas of
- The program should encourage students to develop and use abstract models in addition to apply respective technology in practical situations.
- The program should promote students‘ special communication skills both orally and in writing. They must be able to produce well-organized reports/presentations/projects, which clearly delineate objectives, methods of solution, results, and conclusions for a complex task.
- The program should provide formal foundations for higher learning and education.
- The program should be dynamic and flexible enough to maintain its body of knowledge in line with the latest scientific and technological developments in the field.
- The program should provide professional orientation to prepare students for industry.
Program’s Outcome
The program will produce Computer Scientists of great
character, competence, vision and
driveequipped
with up-to-date knowledge,
marketable skills, valuable
competencies, unique
expertise, globally compatible dispositions and culturally
and professionally acceptable values to
take on appropriate
professional roles in
computer science domain
or proceed to
further or
higher education or training.
Program’s Structure
The structure of
a BS Computer
Science program meets
the needs of
students with formal
computing experience and
relevant skills. The
students are expected
to learn theoretical
and
practical
understanding of the
entire field of
Computer Science. The
program structure is
dynamic and provides
basis for various
options including Breadth-Based, Depth-Based,
and
Integrated
Breadth & Depth-Based
specializations. Student may
choose a particular
option,
which is the
most appropriate to
their planned future
career. Followings are
the program‘s
details:
Specialization Tracks
Students can opt one of the following specialization tracks:
1. Regular Track
2. Computer Science
3. Web Engineering
4. Database
Management Systems
5. Software
Engineering
6. Computer Network
Degree Requirement
Minimum credit hours shall be 138 for BS
Computer Science program including
elective
courses& a Capstone Project.
Duration
The program shall comprise Eight (8) Semesters/Terms spread
over Four (4) calendar years
with two Semesters/Terms a year as per rules of the University.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 2nd division or equivalent in Intermediate or equivalent qualification with
mathematics.
Assessment& Evaluation
University‘s semester and examination rules & regulations shall be followed for assessment
& evaluation.
Distribution of Courses
Followings are the distribution of total credit hours:
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