BS Software Engineering
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The application fees in non-refundable (in any case) and Applicants seeking admission MUST MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS set-forth by Ziauddin University.
Software Engineering
The minimum requirements for admission in bachelor degree program in Software Engineering is any of followings:
- a) At least 50% marks in Intermediate (HSSC) examination with Mathematics or equivalent qualification with Mathematics, certified by IBCC.
OR
- b) At least 50% marks in Intermediate (HSSC) examination with Pre-Medical or equivalent qualification, certified by IBCC.
Deficiency:
Students with pre-medical, must have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics of 6 credit hours in first two semesters.
FEE STRUCTURE
| Tuition fee/ credit | Exam fee/credit | No. of credit/semester | Tuition fees | Exam fees | Semester registration fee | Activity fee / semester | Semester Fee |
| 3500 | 500 | 16 | 56000 | 8000 | 5000 | 2000 | 71000 |
** Tuition Fee and Exam Fee is calculated with Credit hours and will be changed in different Semesters
(e.g: Tuition Fee = 3500 x 16 = 56000 and Exam Fee = 500 x 16 = 8000)
| Semester Fee | Admission fee (One time Only) | Security Deposit (One time Only and Refundable) | Total 1st Semester fee |
| 71000 | 10000 | 5000 | 86,000 |
WHY SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is an academic department of University Ziauddin that focuses on the study of computer science , software engineering and data science. The department offers degree programs at the undergraduate levels, including Bachelors of Computer Science (BS-CS), Bachelors of Software Engineering (BS-SE), Bachelors of Data Science (BS-DS).
The primary goal of the department is to educate and train students to become computer scientists, software engineers and Data scientist who can design, develop, and maintain software systems that are reliable, efficient, and secure. The curriculum includes courses in programming, algorithms, data structures, databases, artificial Intelligence, computer networks, operating system, software engineering, and other related topics.
The department also conducts research in various areas of computer science software engineering and data science, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, and software testing. Faculty members and researchers in the department often collaborate with industry partners and government agencies to apply their research findings to real-world problems.
In addition, the department provides various services and resources to students, faculty, and staff, such as computer labs, research facilities, student organizations, professional development opportunities, and career services. These resources help students and faculty to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the field and to prepare for successful careers in computer science, software engineering and data science.
Dedicated Lecture Rooms / Shared Lecture Room
- Adequacy of class rooms/lecture halls and allied facilities
- Average Size of each lecture rooms:
350 square feet
- Space Available for students:
30 square feet
- Instructional Facilities provided in lecture rooms:
White Board, Multimedia, Speaker system, Computer, Internet etc.
- Other facilities:
ACs
Laboratories
1) Computing Lab
| Lab Timings | Facilities |
|
Weekdays (8:30am─4:30pm)
| 32 workstations (core i3, core i5 3rd and 6th generations) installed with high end software. All workstations are connected with internet via LAN/Wi-Fi Access. Scanner and Printing Facility, white board and multimedia. Lab Space: 40 sq.ft per student |
- Operating System Lab
| Lab Timings | Facilities |
| Weekdays (8:30am─4:30pm) | 05 workstations (Core i3, Core i5 3rd and 6th generations) installed with high end software. All workstations are connected with internet via LAN/Wi-Fi Access. Printing Facility is also available. Lab Space: 40 sq.ft per student |
- Final year Project Lab
| Lab Timings | Facilities |
| Weekdays (8:30am─4:30pm) | 03 workstations (Core i3, Core i5 3rd and 6th generations) installed with high end software. All workstations are connected with internet via LAN/Wi-Fi Access. Printing Facility is also available. • Sensor • Potentiometer • LCD 22″ with HDMI Port • Extension Board etc. |
Location:
- Address: North Campus (ZUFESTM), F-103, Block B, North Nazimabad,
- Karachi
- Covered Areas (sq ft): 18000 sq ft (2000 sq yards) (Zufestm Area)
- Covered Areas (sq ft): 180 sq ft (SE Department Area)
- Building/Land Ownership, lease terms etc.
- Own Building
Semester — I
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Title | Th. | Lab | Cr. Hr |
| 1 | CS-107 | Introduction to Info. & Comm. Technologies | 2 | 1 | 2+1 |
| 2 | CS-104 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 | 1 | 3+1 |
| 3 | NS-106 | Applied Physics | 2 | 1 | 2+1 |
| 4 | NS-115 | Basic Mathematics | 6 | 0 | N/C |
| 5 | NS-201 | Linear Algebra | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 6 | HS-100 | English Composition & Comprehension | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| Total | 13 | 3 | 16 | ||
Semester — II
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Title | Th. | Lab | Cr.Hr |
| 1 | CS-103 | Discrete Structures | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 2 | CS-112 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 | 1 | 3+1 |
| 3 | CS-212 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 2 | 1 | 2+1 |
| 4 | MS-101 | Principles of Accounting (University Elective-I) | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 5 | HS-114 | Communication & Presentation Skills | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 6 | HS-103 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | 0 | 2+0 |
| Total | 16 | 2 | 18 | ||
Semester — III
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Title | Th. | Lab | Cr.Hr |
| 1 | SE-211 | Software Requirement Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 2 | CS-211 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 | 1 | 3+1 |
| 3 | SE-344 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 4 | NS-109 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 5 | HS-101 or HS102 | Islamic Studies or Ethical Behavior | 2 | 0 | 2+0 |
| 6 | MS-203 | Human Resource Management (University Elective II) | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| Total | 17 | 1 | 18 | ||
Semester — IV
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Title | Th. | Lab | Cr.Hr |
| 1 | CS-233 | Introduction to Database System | 3 | 1 | 3+1 |
| 2 | CS-234 | Operating System | 3 | 1 | 3+1 |
| 3 | HS-107 | Psychology (University Elective-III) | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 4 | SE-343 | Software Architecture & Design | 2 | 1 | 2+1 |
| 5 | NS-206 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| Total | 14 | 3 | 17 | ||
Semester — V
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Title | Th. | Lab | Cr.Hr |
| 1 | SE-351 | Software Construction and Development | 2 | 1 | 2+1 |
| 2 | CS-311 | Stochastic Process (SE Supporting –I) | 3 | 0 | 2+1 |
| 3 | CS-302 | Operations Research (SE Supporting –II) | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 4 | CS-353 | Computer Communication and Networks | 3 | 1 | 3+1 |
| 5 | HS-331 | Technical and Business Writing | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| Total | 14 | 2 | 16 | ||
Semester — VI
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Title | Th. | Lab | Cr.Hr |
| 1 | SE-312 | Software Quality Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 2 | CS-304 | Information Security | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 3 | HS-401 | Professional Practices | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 4 | CS-413 | Web Engineering | 2 | 1 | 2+1 |
| 5 | SE-313 | Formal Methods in Software Engineering (SE Supporting –III) | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 6 | CS-351 | Automata Theory and Formal Language (SEElective-I) | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| Total | 17 | 1 | 18 | ||
Semester — VII
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Title | Th. | Lab | Cr.Hr |
| 1 | SE-451 | Final Year Project –I | 0 | 3 | 0+3 |
| 2 | SE-442 | Software Project Management | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 3 | SE-453 | Software Re-Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 4 | CS-451 | Distributed Computing (SE Elective-II) | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| 5 | CS-453 | Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic (SE Elective-III) | 2 | 1 | 2+1 |
| Total | 11 | 4 | 15 | ||
Semester — VIII
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Title | Th. | Lab | Cr.Hr |
| 1 | SE-451 | Final Year Project –II | 0 | 3 | 0+3 |
| 2 | CS-454 | Cloud Computing (SE Elective-IV) | 2 | 1 | 2+1 |
| 3 | CS-433 | Mobile Application Development (SE Elective-V) | 2 | 1 | 2+1 |
| 4 | MS-414 | Entrepreneurship and Leadership (University Elective-IV) | 3 | 0 | 3+0 |
| Total | 7 | 5 | 12 | ||
Total Credit Hours = 130
Total Lab Credit Hours = 21
Total Theory Credit Hours = 109