Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences

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

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-101

Functional English

2

 

2

MTH-101

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

3

 

3

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3

 

3

PHY-101L

Applied Physics Lab

 

1

1

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

SS-102

Communication Skills

2

 

2

SS-112

Pak Studies

2

 

2

SS-111

Islamic Studies

2

 

2

EE-101

Digital Logic Design

3

 

3

EE-101L

Digital Logic Design Lab

 

1

1

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

MTH-203

Differential Equations ( CS Supporting-I)

3

 

3

MTH-204

Linear Algebra

3

 

3

SS-203

Technical and Business Writing

3

 

3

Semester 4

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Labs

 

COMP-222

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

3

    

3

COMP-221

Theory of Automata

3

 

3

COMP-231

Database Systems

3

 

3

COMP-231L

Database Systems Lab

 

1

1

MTH-206

Probability and Statistics

3

 

3

SS-221

Organizational Behavior (University Elective-II)

3

 

3

SS-331

Community Service (University Elective-I)

 

2

2

Semester 5

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Labs

 

COMP-262

Operating Systems

3

 

3

COMP-262L

Operating Systems Lab

 

1

1

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

COMP-333

Management Information System (University Elective-III)

2

 

2

COMP-333L

Management Information System Lab

 

1

1

Semester 6

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Labs

 

COMP-342

Artificial Intelligence

3

 

3

COMP-342L

Artificial Intelligence Lab

 

1

1

COMP-353

Computer Networks

3

 

3

COMP-353L

Computer Networks Lab

 

1

1

COMP-3##

CS Elective-I

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

SS-322

Professional Ethics

3

 

3

Semester 7

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Labs

 

COMP-460

Parallel and Distributed Computing

3

 

3

COMP-3##

CS Elective-II

3

 

3

COMP-4##

CS Elective-III

3

 

3

COMP-4##

CS Elective-IV

3

 

3

COMP-497

Final Year Project I

 

3

3

 

Total Credit Hours

12

3

15

Semester 8

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Labs

 

COMP-4##

CS Elective-V

3

 

3

COMP-4##

CS Elective-VI

3

 

3

COMP-498

Final Year Project II

 

3

3

MGT-262

Entrepreneurship (University Elective-IV)

3

 

3

COMP-391

Information Security

3

 

3