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.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.
| 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 |