BS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (4 YEARS)
A SYMBOL OF EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND INTEGRITY
BS Information Technology is a 4-year degree program at the Department of Computer Science & Technology, Emerson University, Multan that focusing on practical applications of technology. It covers networking, database management, software development, and cybersecurity. Graduates pursue careers as IT managers, network administrators, cybersecurity specialists, and software developers. The program emphasizes hands-on training and real-world problem-solving. It prepares students for industry certifications like CompTIA and Cisco.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for an Information Technology (IT) department typically outline the expected achievements of graduates within a few years after completing their degree.
Sr.# | Statement |
PEO-1 | Leverage advanced principles and practices of information technology to effectively resolve complex challenges within the professional domain. |
PEO-2 | Exhibit proficiency in utilizing modern tools acquired during the BS program to design and develop effective solutions. |
PEO-3 | Cultivate effective team members and leaders with strong communication skills and high moral standards, enabling them to excel in presenting and communicating while fostering awareness of moral and social values in others. |
| Sr.# | Program Learning Objective | Statement |
| 1 | Academic Education | Equip graduates with comprehensive educational knowledge and develop proficient computing professionals. |
| 2 | Expertise in Addressing Computing Challenges | Leverage foundational computing principles, specialized knowledge within the computing domain, and pertinent mathematics and science to effectively abstract and conceptualize computing models derived from clearly defined problems and requirements. |
| 3 | Problem Analysis | Identify and formulate complex computing problems, conduct a thorough literature review, and apply fundamental principles of mathematics, computer science, and relevant domain disciplines to arrive at well-supported conclusions. |
| 4 | Design and Development of Solutions | Develop and assess solutions for complex computing challenges, as well as design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that fulfill specified requirements while appropriately considering public health and safety, as well as cultural, societal, and environmental factors. |
| 5 | Contemporary Tool usage | Develop, evaluate, and implement effective techniques, resources, and modern computing tools for complex computing tasks, while recognizing their limitations. |
| 6 | Individual and Team collaboration | Work effectively both independently and as a member or leader in diverse teams and multidisciplinary environments |
| 7 | Communication and Discussion | Effectively engage with the computing community and the broader society on complex computing matters by demonstrating the ability to comprehend and produce clear reports, design documentation, deliver impactful presentations, and provide and follow precise instructions. |
| 8 | Societal Impact and Professional development in Computing | Recognize and evaluate societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues in both local and global contexts, and understand the associated responsibilities within professional computing practice. |
| 9 | Ethical standards and practices | Understand and adhere to professional ethics, responsibilities, and standards in computing practice. |
| 10 | Life-Long Learning | Recognize the necessity and possess the capability for independent learning to support ongoing development as a computing professional. |
Mapping Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) to Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) helps ensure that the curriculum aligns with the intended outcomes for graduates. Here’s a general approach for mapping PLOs to PEOs for an Information Technology (IT) department:
PLOs | PEO-1 | PEO-2 | PEO-3 |
PLO-1 | ✓ | ||
PLO-2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
PLO-3 |
| ✓ | |
PLO-4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
PLO-5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
PLO-6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
PLO-7 | ✓ | ||
PLO-8 | ✓ | ||
PLO-9 | ✓ | ✓ | |
PLO-10 | ✓ | ✓ |
4 years Degree Program-Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) 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) | ||
IT Core (18/133) 6 Courses
IT Core (18/133) 6 Courses
| Sr. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
| 1. | INTE-4131 | Web Technologies | 2 (2-0) |
| 2. | INTE-4231 | Web Technologies (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 3. | INTE-4132 | Cyber Security | 2 (2-0) |
| 4. | INTE-4232 | Cyber Security (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 5. | INTE-2133 | DB Administration & Management | 2 (2-0) |
| 6. | INTE-2233 | DB Administration & Management (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 7. | INTE-3134 | System & Network Administration | 2 (2-0) |
| 8. | INTE-3234 | System & Network Administration (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 9. | INTE-3135 | Information Technology Infrastructure | 2 (2-0) |
| 10. | INTE-3235 | Information Technology Infrastructure (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| 11. | INTE-3136 | Parallel & Distributed Computing | 2 (2-0) |
| 12. | INTE-3236 | Parallel & Distributed Computing (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 (12-6) | ||
IT Elective (21/133) 7 Courses
IT Elective (21/133) 7 Courses
Sr. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
1. | INTE -3144 | Enterprise Systems | 3 (3-0) |
2. | INTE -3148 | Software Project Management | 2 (2-0) |
3. | INTE -3248 | Software Project Management (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
4. | INTE -3147 | HCI & Computer Graphics | 2 (2-0) |
5. | INTE -3247 | HCI & Computer Graphics (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
6. | INTE -3142 | Computer Architecture | 2 (2-0) |
7. | INTE -3242 | Computer Architecture (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
8. | INTE -4143 | Network Security | 2 (2-0) |
9. | INTE -4243 | Network Security (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
10. | INTE -4150 | Software Requirement Engineering | 2 (2-0) |
11. | INTE -4250 | Software Requirement Engineering (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
12. | INTE -4145 | Web Engineering | 2 (2-0) |
13. | INTE -4245 | Web Engineering (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
14. | INTE-31XX | Digital Marketing | 3 (3-0) |
15. | INTE-XXXX | Cloud Computing | 2 (2-0) |
16. | INTE-XXXX | Cloud Computing (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
17. | INTE-XXXX | Mobile Application Development | 2 (2-0) |
18. | INTE-XXXX | Mobile Application Development (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
19. | INTE-XXXX | Virtual Systems and Service | 2 (2-0) |
20. | INTE-XXXX | Virtual Systems and Service (Lab) | 1 (0-1) |
Total Credit Hours: | 33 (26-9) | ||
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) | ||