BS DATA SCIENCE (4 YEARS)
A SYMBOL OF EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND INTEGRITY
BS Data Science is a 4-year degree program at the Department of Emerging Computing Technologies, Emerson University, Multan that combining statistics, computer science, and domain expertise. It covers data mining, machine learning, visualization, and analytics. Students learn programming languages like Python, R, and SQL. Graduates pursue careers as data scientists, data analysts, and business intelligence specialists. The program focuses on extracting insights from complex data sets. It prepares students for certifications in data science and analytics.
4 years Degree Program-Bachelor of Science in Data Science (BSDS) 45 courses covering 133 credit hours spread over 8 semesters
| Course Groups | Categories as per UGP | No. of courses | Credit Hours |
| Major (Disciplinary) Courses | 27 | 85(57-28) |
| Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses | 6 | 18(18-0) |
| General Education Courses | 12 | 30(28-2) |
| Total: | 45 | 133(103-30) |
Computing Core (46/133) 12 Compulsory Courses
Computing Core (46/133) 12 Compulsory Courses
| Sr. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
| 1. | COSC-1102 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 (3-0) |
| 2. | COSC-1202 | Programming Fundamentals (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 3. | COSC-1103 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 (3-0) |
| 4. | COSC-1203 | Object Oriented Programming (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 5. | COSC-1104 | Database Systems | 3 (3-0) |
| 6. | COSC-1204 | Database Systems (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 7. | COSC-1105 | Digital Logic Design | 2 (2-0) |
| 8. | COSC-1205 | Digital Logic Design (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 9. | COSC-2106 | Data Structures | 3 (3-0) |
| 10. | COSC-2206 | Data Structures (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 11. | COSC-2107 | Information Security | 2 (2-0) |
| 12. | COSC-2207 | Information Security (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 13. | COSC-2108 | Artificial Intelligence | 2 (2-0) |
| 14. | COSC-2208 | Artificial Intelligence (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 15. | COSC-2109 | Computer Networks | 2 (2-0) |
| 16. | COSC-2209 | Computer Networks (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 17. | COSC-2110 | Software Engineering | 3 (3-0) |
| 18. | COSC-2111 | Computer Organization & Assembly Language | 2 (2-0) |
| 19. | COSC-2211 | Computer Organization & Assembly Language (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 20. | COSC-3112 | Operating Systems | 2 (2-0) |
| 21. | COSC-3212 | Operating Systems (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 22. | COSC-4113 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 (3-0) |
| 23. | COSC-4314 | Final Year Project – I | 2 (0-2) |
| 24. | COSC-4315 | Final Year Project – II | 4 (0-4) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 46 (30-16) | ||
Data Science Core (18/133) 6 Courses
Data Science Core (18/133) 6 Courses
Sr. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
1. | DASC-2131 | Introduction to Data Science | 2 (2-0) |
2. | DASC-2231 | Introduction to Data Science (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
3. | DASC-3132 | Advanced Statistics | 2 (2-0) |
4. | DASC-3232 | Advanced Statistics (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
5. | DASC-3133 | Data Mining | 2 (2-0) |
6. | DASC-3233 | Data Mining (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
7. | DASC-3134 | Data Visualization | 2 (2-0) |
8. | DASC-3234 | Data Visualization (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
9. | DASC-4135 | Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence | 2 (2-0) |
10. | DASC-4235 | Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
11. | DASC-4136 | Parallel & Distributed Computing | 2 (2-0) |
12. | DASC-4236 | Parallel & Distributed Computing (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
Total Credit Hours: | 18 (12-6) | ||
Data Science Elective (21/133) 7 Courses
Data Science Elective (21/133) 7 Courses
Sr. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
1. | DASC-x141 | Advanced Database Management Systems | 2 (2-0) |
2. | DASC-x242 | Advanced Database Management Systems (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
3. | DASC-x143 | Big Data Analytics | 2 (2-0) |
4. | DASC-x243 | Big Data Analytics (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
5. | DASC-x144 | Machine Learning | 2 (2-0) |
6. | DASC-x244 | Machine Learning (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
7. | DASC-x145 | Artificial Neural Network & Deep Learning | 2 (2-0) |
8. | DASC-x245 | Artificial Neural Network & Deep Learning (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
9. | DASC-x146 | Business Process Analysis | 2 (2-0) |
10. | DASC-x246 | Business Process Analysis (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
11. | DASC-x147 | Theory of Automata | 3 (3-0) |
12. | DASC-x148 | HCI & Computer Graphics | 2 (2-0) |
13. | DASC-x248 | HCI & Computer Graphics | 1 (0-1) |
14. | DASC-x149 | Platforms & Architectures for Data Science | 2 (2-0) |
15. | DASC-x250 | Platforms & Architectures for Data Science (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
16. | DASC-x151 | Text Mining | 2 (2-0) |
17. | DASC-x251 | Text Mining (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
18. | DASC-x152 | Speech Processing | 2 (2-0) |
19. | DASC-x252 | Speech Processing (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
20. | DASC-x153 | Mobile Application Development I (DE-CS) | 2 (2-0) |
21. | DASC-x253 | Mobile Application Development I (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
22. | DASC-x154 | Cloud Computing ((DE-CS)) | 2 (2-0) |
23. | DASC-x255 | Cloud Computing (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
24. | DASC-x156 | Web Technologies (DE-CS) | 2 (2-0) |
25. | DASC-x256 | Web Technologies (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
26. | DASC-x157 | Advanced Programming (DE-CS) | 2 (2-0) |
27. | DASC-x257 | Advanced Programming (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
28. | DASC-x158 | Computer Architecture (DE-SE) | 2 (2-0) |
29. | DASC-x258 | Computer Architecture (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
30. | DASC-x159 | Natural Language Processing (DE-AI) | 2 (2-0) |
31. | DASC-x259 | Natural Language Processing (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
32. | DASC-x157 | Generative AI for Data Scientists | 2 (2-0) |
33. | DASC-x257 | Generative AI for Data Scientists (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
Note: Select any 7 Domain Elective Courses with Credit Hours 21 | |||
Mathematics & Supporting Courses (12/133) 4 Courses
Mathematics & Supporting Courses (12/133) 4 Courses
Sr. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
1. | MATH-3181 | Multivariable Calculus | 3(3-0) |
2. | MATH-3182 | Linear Algebra | 3(3-0) |
3. | STAT-2183 | Probability & Statistics | 3(3-0) |
4. | ENGL-3184 | Technical & Business Writing | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit Hours: | 12(12-0) | ||
Elective Supporting Courses (03/133) 1 Courses
Elective Supporting Courses (03/133) 1 Courses
Sr. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
1. | BUAD-2123 | Principles of Marketing | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit Hours: | 3(3-0) | ||
General Education (30/133) 12 Courses
General Education (30/133) 12 Courses
Sr. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
1. | COSC-1101 | Application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | 3 (2-1) |
2. | ENGL-1101 | Functional English | 3 (3-0) |
3. | ENGL-1102 | Expository Writing | 3 (3-0) |
4. | MATH-2101 | Quantitative Reasoning – I (Discrete Structure) | 3 (3-0) |
5. | STAT-2101 | Quantitative Reasoning – II (Calculus and Analytic Geometry) | 3 (3-0) |
6. | ISST-1101 | Islamic Studies / Ethics (For Non-Muslims) | 2 (2-0) |
7. | POSC-1101 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2 (2-0) |
8. | BUAD-1121 | Principles of Management (Social Sciences) | 2 (2-0) |
9. | PHYS-1103 | Applied Physics (Natural Sciences) | 2 (2-0) |
10. | PHYS-1203 | Applied Physics (Natural Sciences) (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
11. | COSC-2116 | Professional Practices (Arts & Humanities) | 2 (2-0) |
12. | SOCI-2101 | Civics and Community Engagement | 2 (2-0) |
13. | BUAD-2101 | Entrepreneurship | 2 (2-0) |
STotal Credits: | 30 (28-2) | ||
University Elective Supporting Courses (03/133) 1 Courses
University Elective Supporting Courses (03/133) 1 Courses
Sr. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
1. | FLNG-4101 | Arabic | 3(3-0) |
2. | FLNG-4102 | Chinese | 3(3-0) |
3. | FLNG-4103 | French | 3(3-0) |
4. | FLNG-4104 | German | 3(3-0) |
5. | FLNG-4105 | Japanses | 3(3-0) |
6. | FLNG-4106 | Korean | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit Hours: | 3(3-0) | ||