BS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (4 YEARS)

A SYMBOL OF EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND INTEGRITY

OVERVIEW

BS Software Engineering is a 4-year degree program at the Department of Computer Science & Technology, Emerson University, Multan that equips students with skills in software design, development, testing, and maintenance. It covers programming languages, software methodologies, database management, and web development. Graduates can pursue careers as software engineers, developers, QA engineers, and project managers. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students for industry challenges.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • To apply software engineering principles and practices in the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions for societal and industrial challenges, with a focus on leading digital transformation across diverse professional settings.
  • To demonstrate ethical responsibility, critical thinking, and contribute to the betterment of society by becoming responsible professionals and global citizens in the evolving digital landscape.
  • To engage in lifelong learning and remain adaptable to emerging technologies, ensuring continued growth and relevance in the field of software engineering through formal education and professional development.

Graduate Attributes (GAs)

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Graduate Attributes (GAs)

1

Academic Education

Completion of an accredited program (BS SE)of study designed 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

Mapping of PEOs and GAs

PLOs

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PEO-2

PEO-3

PLO-1

 

PLO-2

 

 

PLO-3

 

 

PLO-4

 

PLO-5

  

PLO-6

 

 

PLO-7

 

 

PLO-8

 

PLO-9

 

 

PLO-10

 

Curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE)

4 years Degree Program-Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) 45 courses covering 133 credit hours spread over 8 semesters

Course GroupsCategories as per UGPNo. of coursesCredit Hours
  • Computing Core (14 courses, 46 CrHrs)
  • Software Engineering Core (6 courses, 18 CrHrs)
  • Software Engineering Electives (7 courses, 21 CrHrs)
Major (Disciplinary) Courses2785(57-28)
  • Mathematics and Supporting Courses (4 courses, 12 CrHrs)
  • University Electives (2 course, 6 CrHr)
Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses618(18-0)
  • General Education Courses
General Education Courses1230(28-2)
Total: 45133(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)

Software Engineering Core (18/133) 6 Courses

Software Engineering Core (18/133) 6 Courses

Sr.

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hour

1.       

SOEN-3131

Software Design & Architecture

3 (3-0)

2.       

SOEN-3132

Software Construction & Development

3 (2-1)

3.       

SOEN-3232

Software Construction & Development Lab

1 (0-1)

4.       

SOEN-3133

Software Project Management  

3 (2-1)

5.       

SOEN-3233

Software Project Management  Lab

1 (0-1)

6.       

SOEN-4134

Software Quality Engineering

3 (2-1)

7.       

SOEN-4234

Software Quality Engineering Lab

1 (0-1)

8.       

SOEN-2135

Software Requirement Engineering

3 (2-1)

9.       

SOEN-2235

Software Requirement Engineering Lab

1 (0-1)

10.   

SOEN-4236

Parallel & Distributed Computing

3 (2-1)

11.   

SOEN-4236

Parallel & Distributed Computing Lab

1 (0-1)

Total Credit Hours:

18 (12-6)

Software Engineering Elective (21/133) 7 Courses

Software Engineering Elective (21/133) 7 Courses

Sr.

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hour

1.       

SOEN-xxxx

Software Verification and Validation (Testing & QA)

3 (2-1)

2.       

SOEN-xxxx

Web Technologies

3 (2-1)

3.       

SOEN-xxxx

Mobile Application Development

3 (2-1)

4.       

SOEN-xxxx

Data Science

3 (2-1)

5.       

SOEN-xxxx

Web Engineering

2 (2-1)

6.       

SOEN-xxxx

Software re-engineering Or Theory of automata

3 (2-1)

7.       

SOEN-xxxx

HCI & Computer Graphics

3 (2-1)

Total Credit Hours:

21 (15-6)

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)