Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - BSCS

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Undergraduate

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) in affiliation with Mehran University of Engineering and Technology

All applicants must possess Intermediate (pre-medical, pre-engineering, or commerce) and A- Level results and demonstrate motivation, curiosity, and responsibility. Eligible applicants will sit for an entry test. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview following which admission offers will be extended.

BSCS is a four-year program comprising of 8 semesters (138 credit hours).

BSCS is a four-year program comprising of 8 semesters (138 credit hours).

BSCS outline

First Semester Credit Hours
S. No. Course Title Theory Practical
1. Basic Electronics 3 0
2. Calculus and Analytical Geometry (Pre-Engr) / Algebra and Trigonometry (Pre-Med) 3 0
3. Remedial English – I 3 0
4. Introduction to Computing 3 1
5. Pakistan Studies 2 0
6. Computer Programming (C Language) 3 1
Second Semester
7. Differential Equation & Vector Analysis (Pre-Engr)/Basic Calculus & Analytical Geometry of 2D (Pre-Med) 3 0
8. Basic Financial Accounting & Financial Management 3 0
9. Remedial English – II 3 0
10. Islamic Studies/Ethics 2 0
11. Fundamentals of Algorithms 3 1
Third Semester
12. Linear Algebra & Analytical Geometry of 3D (Pre-Engr)/ Calculus & Trigonometry (Pre-Med) 3 0
13. Statistics and Probability 3 0
14. Data Structure 3 0
15. Discrete Mathematics 3 0
16. Object Oriented Programming (JAVA) 3 1
Fourth Semester
17. Advanced Calculus & Integral Transforms (Pre-Engr)/ Linear Algebra & Analytical Geometry of 3D (Pre-Med) 3 0
18. Human Resource Management 3 0
19. Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3 1
Database System 3 0
21. Digital Logic Design 3 1
Fifth Semester
22. Numerical Analysis 3 0
23. Operations Research 3 0
24. Software Engineering 3 1
25. Computer Architecture 3 0
26. Modern Programming Languages 3 0
27. Mobile Applications & Development 2 1
Sixth Semester
28. Data Communication 3 0
29. Computer Graphics 3 0
30. Automata Theory 3 0
31. Analysis of Algorithms 3 0
32. Data Warehousing 3 0
33. Human Computer Interactions 2 1
Seventh Semester
34. Visual Programming (Elective – I) 3 1
35. Computer Networks (Elective – II) 3 1
36. Operating System 3 0
37. Compiler Construction 3 0
38. Artificial Intelligence 3 0
Eighth Semester
39. Web Engineering (Elective – III) 3 1
40. Scientific Modeling & Simulation (Elective – IV) 3 0
41. Project 0 6
42. Comprehensive Viva Voce 0 2