Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences

Program Description

Computer Science embraces the wide spectrum of computing. Most importantly, it is the culmination of the design theory of computing based on conceptual information. Furthermore, custom-built smart classrooms are globally connected globally for the exchange of novel ideas. It offers best computer sciences admissions in KPK along with, talented and interested students to start their research career at Sino Pak Center. Such opportunities are ideally suited to enhance students’ creative and innovative talents. Lastly, principal domains incorporate computer systems, artificial intelligence, database systems, networks, numerical analysis, security, computer vision, and bioinformatics.

Why Study at PAF IAST?

Location and Ambience

PAF IAST is nestled in natural mountains that flank its campus from all sides. The institute offers one  ravishing view of snow-capped peaks of Nathiagali and natural winding trails. Furthermore, to its north-west is Tarbela Lake, a journey of only a few kilometers from the campus. Moreover, set in the middle of the campus is a natural lake, fed by the springs of surrounding mountains. The campus is just a 3-kilometer drive from the Hazara Motorway. This results in an ideal setting equally conducive to academic activity. Most importantly, major cities like Islamabad, Abbottabad, are just an hour’s drive, while small towns like Wah, Hasanabadal, Taxila, and Swabi can be reached in just half an hour. All these features make this the best opportunity to get  Computer Sciences admissions in KPK. 

Technology Advancement and Foreign Partnership

This institute is an emerging center of excellences, with its own technology park. Therefore, all faculty members hold PhD degrees in appropriate disciplines. By virtue of its wide array of facilities and the facilitation for its students to learn. Furthermore, they benefit both from classroom teaching and faculty trained at premier Austrian universities/institutions. The institution is ideally cut out for imparting state-of–the-art engineering and allied education in Pakistan. Moreover, the institute enjoys close linkages with top ranking universities in Austria and China. As a result, we have already concluded with them formal agreements regarding student and faculty exchange programs, provision of dual degrees in certain areas, and the training support from foreign faculty. 

Academia-Industry Relationship

There is a strong relationship between academia and industry. As a result, this paves the way for job opportunities for students even in the midst of their studies. PAF IAST will serve as a welcome platform for the industry to share their requirements for a skilled workforce. Therefore, this will enable the institute to incorporate their valuable inputs in practical vocational training and expose the students to industrial perspectives.

On-Spot Industry Internship

Firstly, it will be a mandatory requirement for every student to do an internship every semester in an appropriate industry. Secondly, this will garner them practical experience related to their respective degree programs. To crown it all, Technology Park will afford them rare opportunities to apply themselves innovatively and become promising entrepreneurs.

Need and Merit-based Scholarships

Different types of local and foreign scholarship opportunities are available on need and merit base.

Associated Careers

Computer Science students can find work globally with employers in various emerging fields: database administrators, systems operators, software developers, network administrators, computer systems analysts, and information researchers.

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BSCS Course Curriculum

Intake F21(onward)

Semester 1

Code Course Title Credit Hours Labs Total
COMP-102 Introduction to ICT 2   2
COMP-102L Introduction to ICT Lab   1 1
COMP-111 Programming Fundamentals 3   3
COMP-111L Programming Fundamentals Lab   1 1
SS-103 English Language and Communication Skills 3   3
SS-331 Community Service (University Elective-I)*   0 0
PHY-101 Applied Physics 3   3
PHY-101L Applied Physics Lab   1 1
SS-111 Islamic Studies 2   2
  Total Credit Hours 13 3 16

Semester 2

Code Course Title Credit Hours Labs Total
COMP-112 Object Oriented Programming 3   3
COMP-112L Object Oriented Programming Lab   1 1
COMP-121 Discrete Structures 3   3
MGT-262 Entrepreneurship (University Elective-II) 3   3
MTH-101 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3   3
SS-112 Pakistan Studies 2   2
MTH-206 Probability and Statistics 3   3
  Total Credit Hours 17 1 18

Semester 3

Code Course Title Credit Hours Labs Total
COMP-201 Data Structures and Algorithms 3   3
COMP-201L Data Structures and Algorithms Lab   1 1
COMP-261 Comp. Organization and Assembly Lang.  3   3
COMP-261L Comp. Organization and Assembly Lang. Lab   1 1
EE-101 Digital Logic Design  3   3
EE-101L Digital Logic Design Lab   1 1
MTH-204 Linear Algebra 3   3
SS-203 Technical and Business Writing 3   3
  Total Credit Hours 15 3 18

Semester 4

Code Course Title Credit Hours Labs  
COMP-221 Theory of Automata  3   3
COMP-231 Database Systems 3   3
COMP-231L Database Systems Lab   1 1
MTH-203 Differential Equations ( CS Supporting-I) 3   3
COMP-262 Operating Systems  3   3
COMP-262L Operating Systems Lab   1 1
COMP-4## CS Elective-I 3   3
  Total Credit Hours 15 2 17

Semester 5

Code Course Title Credit Hours Labs  
COMP-321 Compiler Construction  3       3
MTH-307 Numerical Computations ( CS Supporting-II) 2   2
MTH-307L Numerical Computations Lab   1 1
COMP-171 Software Engineering 3   3
MGT-356 Intellectual Property Law (University Elective-III) 3   3
COMP-222 Design and Analysis of Algorithms  3       3
COMP-4## CS Elective-II 3   3
  Total Credit Hours 17 1 18

Semester 6

Code Course Title Credit Hours Labs  
COMP-340 Artificial Intelligence  3   3
COMP-340L Artificial Intelligence Lab   1 1
COMP-352 Computer Networks 3   3
COMP-352L Computer Networks Lab   1 1
COMP-3## CS Elective-III 3   3
COMP-314 Theory of Programming Languages (CS Supporting-III) 2   2
COMP-314L Theory of Programming Languages Lab (CS Supporting-III)   1 1
COMP-4## CS Elective-IV 3   3
  Total Credit Hours 14 3 17

Semester 7

Code Course Title Credit Hours Labs  
COMP-460 Parallel and Distributed Computing  2   3
COMP-460L Parallel and Distributed Computing Lab   1  
COMP-3## CS Elective-V 3   3
COMP-4## CS Elective-VI 3   3
COMP-4## CS Elective-VII 3   3
COMP-498 Final Year Project I   3 3
  Total Credit Hours 11 4 15

Semester 8

Code Course Title Credit Hours Labs  
SS-220 Organizational Behavior (University Elective-IV) 3   3
SS-310 Professional Ethics 3   3
COMP-499 Final Year Project II   3 3
COMP-291 Information Security 3   3
  Total Credit Hours 9 3 12