Curriculum:

Freshman
Semester 1
Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-requisite
CSE101 Introduction to Computing 3 CS Core
CSE141 Introduction to Programming 4 CS Core
MTS101 Calculus-I 3 Program Core
SSC103 English Grammar & Composition 3 University Core
SSC151 SSC301 Pakistan History or Socioeconomic Philosophy of Islam 3 University Core
Total 16
Semester 2
Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-requisite
CSE142 Object Oriented Programming Techniques 4 CS Core Introduction to Programming (CSE141)
HUM201 Speech Communication 3 University Core English Grammar & Composition (SSC103)
MTS102 Introduction to Statistics 3 Program Core
MTS211 Discrete Mathematics 3 Program Core Calculus-I (MTS101)
MTS113 Calculus-II 3 Program Core Calculus-I (MTS101)
SCI102 Physics 3 Program Core
Total 19
Sophomore
Semester 3
Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-requisite
CSE241 Digital Logic Design 4 CS Core Introduction to Computing (CSE101)
Discrete Mathematics (MTS211)
CSE247 Data Structures 4 CS Core Object Oriented Programming Techniques (CSE142)
Discrete Mathematics (MTS211)
MTS203 Linear Algebra 3 Program Core Calculus-I (MTS101)
MTS306 Numerical Analysis 3 Program Core Calculus-II (MTS232)
- General Elective-I 3
Total 17
Semester 4
Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-requisite
CSE307 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 CS Core Data Structures (CSE247)
CSE248 Computer Communication & Networking 4 CS Core Introduction to Computing (CSE101)
Object Oriented Programming Techniques (CSE142)
CSE309 Theory of Automata 3 CS Core Introduction to Programming (CSE141)
Discrete Mathematics (MTS211)
CSE345 Computer Architecture & Assembly Language 4 CS Core Digital Logic and Design (CSE241)
Data Structures (CSE247)
SSC301 SSC151 Socioeconomic Philosophy of Islam or Pakistan History 3 University Core
Total 17
Junior
Semester 5
Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-requisite
CSE312 Software Engineering 3 CS Core Data Structures (CSE247)
CSE331 Operating Systems 3 CS Core Computer Architecture & Assembly Language (CSE345)
CSE341 Database Systems 4 CS Core Data Structures (CSE247)
MGT211 Business Communication 3 Program Core Speech Communication (HUM201)
CSE - CS Elective-I 3
Total 16
Semester 6
Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-requisite
CSE317 Design & Analysis of Algorithm 3 CS Core Data Structures (CSE247)
CSE467 Parallel & Distributed Computing 4 CS Core Operating Systems (CSE331)
CSE - CS Elective-II 3
CSE- CS Elective-III 3
- General Elective-II 3
SSC240 Personal Effectiveness -
Total 16
Senior
Semester 7
Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-requisite
CSE407 Human Computer Interaction 3 CS Core Software Engineering (CSE312)
CSE493 Final Year Project - CS 0 CS Core Software Engineering (CSE312) Database Systems (CSE341)
CSE- CS Elective-IV 3
CSE- CS Elective-V 3
- General Elective-III 3
Total 12
Semester 8
Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-requisite
CSE494 Final Year Project 6 CS Core Final Year Project - CS (CSE493)
CSE468 Information Security and Ethics 3 CS Core Business Communication (MGT211)
CSE- CS Elective-VI 3
CSE CS Elective-VII 3
- General Elective-IV 3
Total 18

The Department of Computer Science at IBA Karachi embarked upon the implementation of Outcome-Based Education framework in its 4-year undergraduate CS degree program in Fall-2022. This exercise led to the adoption of following Program Educational Objectives and Program Learning Outcomes in Fall-2023.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO 1 

Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in fundamental principles of computer science and cutting-edge computing technologies enabling them to excel as computing specialists.

PEO 2 

Graduates will possess strong communication and teamwork skills, enabling them to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, convey clearly the computing point-of-view in a project, and work efficiently in diverse professional environments. 

PEO 3 

Graduates will be knowledgeable about ethical, social and legal issues related to computing and be able to make informed decisions about the impact of their work on society and the environment. 

PEO 4

Graduates will be continually engaged in professional development to be aware of the impact of the IT industry in their chosen field of occupation.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Academic Education To prepare graduates as computing professionals
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
3. Problem Analysis Identify, formulate, research literature, and solve complex computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines
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 with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
5. Modern Tool Usage Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations
6. Individual and Team Work Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings
7. Communication Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions
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
9. Ethics Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice
10. Life-long Learning Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional