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Military College of Signals, (MCS) Rawalpindi
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Military College of Signals (MCS) is a premier institution of the Pakistan Army and has established itself as a centre of professional excellence. MCS was established in 1947 as School of Signals. In order to fulfil Pakistan Army’s requirement for telecom engineers, the College was affiliated with Royal School of Signals in 1960. In 1977, it got affiliated with University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore for award of telecommunication degree and thus upgraded as Military College of Signals. After becoming a constituent college of NUST in 1991, Military College of Signals expanded its scope and inducted its first batch of 25 civilian students. The College started undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Software Engineering and a Masters programme in Telecommunication and Information Security under NUST. In 2001, the College started its PhD programme in all three disciplines and to date 9 PhDs have graduated and 12 are pursuing their degree. At present, the College is producing over 200 graduates every year.
Military College of Signals
Faculty Profile
Dr Ashraf Masood, DeanPhD (Michigan State University) USADiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Microelectronics and Information Security
Engineering Wing
Dr Saeed MurtazaMCS (University of Birmingham) UKDiscipline: PhysicsSpecialisation: Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
Engr Syed Zulqarnain Ahmed GilaniMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Computer Vision
Electrical Engineering Department
Engr Ather MohsinMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Computer Science
Mr Yasir UmairMSc (Queen Mary University) LondonDiscipline: Wireless NetworksSpecialisation: Wireless Networks
Engr Muhammad IrshadMS (University of Central Oklahama) USADiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Artificial Intelligence
Engr Naveed Khattak, Head of DepartmentMS (Michigan State University) USADiscipline: Telecomm Engineering & Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Computer Vision, Digital Image Processing, Pattern Recognition
Dr Imran TauqirPhD (UET, Lahore) PakistanDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Digital Signals Processing / Digital Image Processing and Stochastic Process
Dr Farooq Ahmad BhattiPhD (Shanghai University) ChinaDiscipline: Radio Physics ElectronicsSpecialisation: Microwave and Millimetre Wave Sources
Dr Adnan RashdiPhD (UET, Lahore) PakistanDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Multiuser Communication Systems
Dr Abdul GhafoorPhD (University of Western Australia) AustraliaDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Control Systems
Dr Mohammad Faisal KhanPhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USADiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Image Processing, Computer Networking
Dr Arif WahlaPhD (UET, Lahore) PakistanDiscipline: TelecommunicationSpecialisation: Information Theory and Coding
Engr Attiq AhmedMS (Technical University of Denmark) DenmarkDiscipline: Optical DevicesSpecialisation: Optical Communication Systems
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Engr Raja IqbalMS (Wayna State University) USADiscipline: Computer Science & Telecomm EngineeringSpecialisation: Computer and Telecomm Engineering
Dr Adil Masood SiddiquiPhD (UET, Lahore) PakistanDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Digital Signals Processing, Image Processing
Dr Sajjad HussainPhD (University of Rennes1) FranceDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Digital Signal Processing, Wireless Communications
Engr Mohammad Khan MinhasMS (Boston University) USADiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Cryptology
Engr Syed Javed HussainMS (Michigan State University) USADiscipline: ElectronicsSpecialisation: Electronic / VLSI Design, Telecom Systems
Engr Maryam Akhtar KiyaniMS (International Islamic University) PakistanDiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Software Engineering
Engr Kamran ArifMSc (University of Surrey) UKDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Nano-technology and Nano-electronic Devices
Mr Muhammad Zeeshan ZahidMPhil (Quaid-i-Azam University) PakistanDiscipline: ElectronicsSpecialisation: Electronics
Mr Mohammad Obaidullah KhalidMSc (Illinois Institute of Technology) USADiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Network Engineering
Ms Ayesha NaureenMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Information SecuritySpecialisation: Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security
Ms Rida LaiqMS (Royal Institute of Technology) SwedenDiscipline: Computer networksSpecialisation: Computer Networks, WiMax Technology
Engr Fazal AhmedMSc (Nanjing University of Science & Tech) ChinaDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Electronics and Communication Systems
Engr Zaka-ul-MustafaMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Computer EngineeringSpecialisation: Wireless Network
Engr Imtiaz Ahmed KhokharMS (University of New South Wales) AustraliaDiscipline: Communication and Control SystemsSpecialisation: Fuzzy Logics / Control, Communication Systems
Mr Intisar Rizwan-e-HaqBE (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Telecommunication
Ms Aimon AakifBE (NUML) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Software Engineering
Engr Ashfaq AhmedMS (UET, Taxila) PakistanDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Wireless Communication
Mr Saad IslamBE (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation: Software Defined Radions & Information Security
Computer Science DepartmentDr Fahim Arif, Head of DepartmentPhD (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Remote Sensing, Image Processing
Dr Naveed IqbalPhD (Tsinghua University) ChinaDiscipline: Computer EngineeringSpecialisation: Computer Vision
Dr Awais MajeedPhD (University of Manchester) UKDiscipline: Computer Science Specialisation: Enterprise Modelling, IS e-Business
Dr Shahzad Majeed TiwanaPhD (University of Southern California) USADiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Information Retrieval
Dr Faisal BashirPhD (Dokuz Eylul University) TurkeyDiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Sensor Networks, Ad-hoc Networks
Dr Imran Ahmed SiddiquiPhD (Paris Defcartef University) FranceDiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Document Imaging and Pattern Recognition
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Information Security Department
Humanities and Basic Sciences Department
Dr Asif Masood, Head of DepartmentPhD (UET, Lahore) PakistanDiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Computer Graphics, Curve and Design, Image Processing
Dr Muhammad Hanif, Head of DepartmentPost Doctorate (University of Glasgow) UKDiscipline: PhysicsSpecialisation: Laser Physics
Dr Haider AbbasPhD (KTH) SwedenDiscipline: IT SecuritySpecialisation: Information Security
Dr Hammad AfzalPhD (University of Manchester) UKDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics, Semantic Web
Dr Sanam Shahla RizviPhD (AJOU University) South KoreaDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Information & Communication Systems
Dr Seemab LatifPhD (University of Manchester) UKDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Text / Data Mining, Computational Linguistics
Engr Mohammad SaleemMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Computer Networking
Mr Bilal RaufMS (Umea University) SwedenDiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Wireless Networking
Engr Bashir BilalMS (Preston University) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Computer Science
Engr Rabia KhanMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Image Processing
Engr Tabinda WaheedMS (MAJU) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Software Engineering and System Development
Mr Kabeer AhmedMCS (Arid Agriculture University) PakistanDiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Computer Network, Web Development
Engr Umar MahmudMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Software Engineering
Engr Shahela SaifMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Software Engineering
Engr Nausheen MajidMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering
Engr FazalullahMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Software EngineeringSpecialisation: Software Engineering
Dr Mohammad AshiqPhD (Quiad-i-Azam University) PakistanDiscipline: MathematicsSpecialisation: Mathematics
Mr Ahmed Raza CheemaMSc (University of Bradford) UKSpecialisation: Internet, Computer and System Security
Mr Asad RazaMS (KTH) SwedenDiscipline: Computer ScienceSpecialisation: Computer Science
Mr Ijaz AhmedMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Information SecuritySpecialisation: Information Security
Mr Waseem IqbalMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Information SecuritySpecialisation: Information Security
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Research and DevelopmentMCS imparts high-quality education to its students and conducts academic and applied research in support of national development. The composite objective of MCS is to target self-reliance in support of national security and development with direct focus on providing assistance to armed forces in technical acquisition by inculcating a research culture. MCS endeavours to develop technologies for self-reliance, significant economical impact, import substitution and national security. The college has recently completed 10 projects while work on 8 projects is in progress.
Mr Tariq LatifMS (Govt College Asghar Mall Rwp) PakistanDiscipline: MathematicsSpecialisation: Mathematics
Mr Umar FarooqMSc (Quiad-i-Azam University) PakistanDiscipline: MathematicsSpecialisation: Applied Mathematics
Mr Talib Hussain MasoodMSc (Punjab University) PakistanDiscipline: MathematicsSpecialisation: Calculus and Analytical Geometry of 3D
Ms Safia AkramMPhil (Quaid-i-Azam University) PakistanDiscipline: MathematicsSpecialisation: Mathematics
Ms Uzma EhsanMA (AIOU) PakistanDiscipline: English Linguistics and LiteratureSpecialisation: English Linguistics and Literature
Guest Speakers Symposia TitlesProf Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector International Islamic University
Iqbal’s Philosophy of Pakistan
Prof Dr Norman Reid Teaching & Learning of Science & Engineering Subjects in the Light of Research Evidence
Dr Stuart Walker Gigabit Capacity in Optical Communication Networks
Dr Jamil Ahmed, Dean Academics, Iqra University, Islamabad Applications of Neural Networks
Maj (R) Sohail Iqbal Project Management Awareness
Dr Ali Sajjad Engineering Management
Ms Maria Sultan Nuclear Deterrence in the Current Context
Dr Riaz Nascent Technologies that will Transform the 21st Century
Maj Gen Munawar Ahmad Solehria, Ex-DG Housing Army Housing Scheme; Latest Policy and Developments
Dr Raziq Yaqoob, Executive Director Toshiba Research, USA Introduction to WIMAX Technology
Mr Syed Hussain Jaffery Upcoming Challenges in Cyber Crimes
Dr Mowadat Hussain Rana Role of Emotional Quotient in Improving Learning and Memory
Major General Shahzada Alam, Ex-Chairman PTA Functions, Initiatives and Achievements of PTA
Dr Atta-ur-Rehman, Ex-Chairman HEC Initiatives for Young Researchers Inside and Outside Pakistan
Ms Atiya Akram, Trillium Information Security Systems Information Security Standards
Mr Ammar Jafari, Project Director FIA, Islamabad Cyber Laws
Mr Ammar Jafri, Project Director FIA, Islamabad Cyber Security
Mr Rehan Ahmed Khan, Teradata Project Management Awareness
Brig Muhammad Shams-Ul-Haque, Director Religious Affairs Overcoming Extremism and Intolerance in Society
Mr Hussain Akram Qureshi, President MCS Alumni Association Grooming at MCS
Conferences and WorkshopsFollowing conferences and workshops were held in 2010: » National Software Engineering Conference 2010
(4-5 Oct 2010) » National Conference on Information Assurance 2010
(10-11 Aug 2010) » Workshop on Project Management for Software
Development (19-20 Feb 2010) » Workshop on Research Methodologies (6-7 May 2010) » Workshop on Career Management (20 May 2010) » Workshop on Cloud Computing (21-22 Dec 2010) » 2nd International Conference on Machine Vision » (29-31 Dec 2010) » Seminar on Satellite Communication System (9 Jan 2010) » FPGA Course (13 Mar-6 May 2010) » Workshop-cum-seminar on Broadband Networking
(19-20 April 2010) » Workshop on Chip Design using Handel-C (1-2 April 2010)
Guest SpeakersThe College endeavours to keep its students abreast with the latest knowledge and developments in the field of engineering. The College regularly invites professionals to address students in interactive and intellectually stimulating sessions. Below are some of the guest speakers who conducted tutorials and lectures at MCS:
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document delivery, photocopying, access to virtual collections and digital resources like CD-ROM’s and up-to-date collection of online IEEE research papers. The library is efficiently maintained by qualified and experienced staff.
Transportation
MCS has an excellent bus service. Students receive a low-cost bus pass that grants them full access to College routes. Students can get a parking pass that allows them to park their cars in the campus parking lots. Parking is available for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Students Support Facilities
Labs
The College has established the following facilities to facilitate students in their academic pursuits: » Image Processing Centre » Satellite Communication Laboratory » New Generation Network Laboratory » Communication Laboratory » Microwave Laboratory » Electronic Laboratory » Electrical Machine Laboratory » Fibre Optics Laboratory » General Purpose Laboratories » Simulation Laboratory » Virtual Reality Laboratory » Computer Networks Laboratory
Internet
MCS fully realises the importance of providing round-the-clock internet access to students and faculty members in order to facilitate them in their academic and research pursuits. An optical fibre network has been laid to provide fast and reliable internet bandwidth. WiFi Internet connectivity of 15 Mbps is available to all students and faculty at the offices, hostels and residences.
Library
The College library was established in 1930 to provide a comprehensive knowledge resource to the Corps of Signals. In 1991, after renovation, it became fully computerised. It provides excellent services and facilities to fulfil the information needs of faculty members as well as students. It has a collection of over 55,000 volumes. It also provides a wide range of services that include issuance of books on loan, online information searching, reference services, inter-library loan,
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MCS groomed me well for Engineering and leadership. Engineering skills gave me the ability to lead diverse global teams to design new products in transportation, healthcare, service and IT fields in General Electric Company. Leadership skills provided me the confidence to handle 850 members at Signalianz Alumni Association.
Shiraz Bashir, TCC 5, Advisor to Signalianz Alumni Association.
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Cafeteria
The cafeteria is centrally located and therefore accessible to all departments. It is currently being renovated and furnished with AC’s, LCD TV’s and WiFi connectivity for internet users. The cafeteria offers a variety of hygienic food items. A mosque and printing kiosk are also located in the vicinity for convenience of the students.
Counselling
Student counselling services are geared to provide students with an avenue to discuss their personal and academic concerns with competent counsellors, without vacillation. Counselling is provided by qualified faculty members of the College. A competent faculty member is appointed as Course Advisor to every new batch. Every Course Advisor is given weekly student-teacher interaction classes to interact with the students. Every student is free to schedule meetings with the Course Advisor as and when required.
Hostels
Hostel accommodation is available for both male and female students. Furnished rooms are available for one hundred students in a double storied building on campus. Accommodation is allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Dining facility is available and the boarders enjoy the tranquillity and fine meals of the mess.
Fact File
MCS, a premier college of telecommunication engineering, has been functioning since Pakistan’s independence in 1947. The College is built around a rich heritage of nineteenth century buildings. Lt Col CWM Young, a British Army Officer of the Royal Corps of Signals, was the first Commandant of MCS, then known as the School of Signals. MCS has the honour of imparting education in Information Security since 1947, when the world was not even aware of this discipline. The College instituted a postgraduate programme (MS Leading to PhD in Information Security) and a PhD programme in 1997 and 2001, respectively. The latter is a one-of-its-kind programme in Pakistan.
Contact UsWebsite www.mcs.nust.edu.pk
Telephone and Email Office Residence E-mail
Chief Instructor, Engineering Wing +92-51-561-34155 +92-51-561-30721 [email protected]
Head of Computer Sciences Department +92-51-561-33642 +92-51-561-30256 [email protected]
Head of Electrical Engineering Department +92-51-561-31215 +92-51-561-33853 [email protected]
Head of Information Security Department +92-51-561-30108 +92-51-561-34317 [email protected]
Commanding Officer, Cadets Wing +92-51-561-32416 +92-51-561-30626 [email protected]
Staff Officer (NUST Affairs) +92-51-9272097 +92-51-561-32363 [email protected]
Cadets Mess (Jinnah Company) +92-51-561-523149 [email protected]
Postal Address Military College of Signals, Humayun Road, Rawalpindi Cantt, 46000
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Bachelors in Electrical (Telecommunication) EngineeringProgramme Description
This programme seeks to impart a strong foundation in telecommunication engineering in line with the growing importance of digital and wireless networks. It covers vast areas such as satellite communications, signal and image processing, optical fibre and mobile communications, data networks, software systems, micro-electronic devices and systems, data coding, compression, encryption and transmission, and real-time embedded systems.
Associated Careers
Telecommunications is a rapidly developing and dynamic field of engineering. The demand for graduates in telecommunications is growing as technology is advancing and broadening its scope of applications. Our close links with employers and professional bodies ensure that our students are equipped with skills that are in demand. Therefore, MCS continues to be the College of choice for employers seeking high-calibre graduates. All of our graduates either get employed, start their own ventures or opt for higher studies/professional trainings on completing their degrees. Our graduates normally find employment with major service providers and large private industrial groups. There are a number of opportunities available in smaller service and technology providers, some of which are highly specialised and technologically advanced.
Scheme of Studies Programme Code: 201
Semester-I Semester-IICourse Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
MTH-132 Calculus 3-0 MTH-234 Multivariable Calculus 3 – 0
PHY-184 Applied Physics 3-0.5 MTH-133 Engineering Mathematics 3 – 0
CPS-101 Introduction to Computing 2-1 CPS-230 Programming in C++ 2 – 1
MTH-314 Linear Algebra 3-0 DRW-310 Computer Aided Drawing 1 – 1
SVY-100 Surveying and GIS 1-1 HU -102 Islamic Studies 2 – 0
EE-200 DC circuits Analysis 3-0.5 EE-201 AC Circuits Analysis 3 – 0.5
HU-110 Communication and Interpersonal Skills
2 – 0
Total 18 Total 18.5
Semester-III Semester-IVCourse Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
EE-202 Network Analysis 3-0 EE-302 Electromagnetics-I 3-0
CPS-310 Digital Logic Fundamentals 3-1 EE-304 Signal and Systems 3-0
STT-351 Probability and Statistics 3-0 EE-305 Electronic Circuits- II 3-0.5
CPS-331. Numerical Analysis 2-1 HU -302 Statistical Quality Control 2-0
EE-300 Electronic Circuits - I 3-1 CPS-320 Computer Organisation and Architecture
3-1
HU-300 Engineering Economics 2-0 H U -101 Pakistan Studies 3-1
Total 19 Total 17.5
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Semester-V Semester-VICourse Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
EE-401 Integrated Circuits 3-1 EE-474 Telecommunication Switching Principles
3-0
EE-402 Digital Signal Processing 3-1 EE-478 Optical Devices and Communication Systems
3.0
EE-405 Electromagnetics - II 3-0-5 EE-306 Antenna and Wave Propagation 3-0.5
EE-404 Analogue Communication Systems 3-0.5 EE-307 Electrical Machines and Controls 3-0.5
CPS-422 Computer Networks 3-0 EE-406 Digital CommunicationSystems
3-1
Total 18 Total 17
Semester-VII Semester-VIIICourse Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
EE-476 Communication and Network Security
3-0.5 HU-301 Planning, Engineering/Project Management
2-0
EE-475 Telecommunication Systems 4-0 EE-480 Satellite Communication Systems 2-0
HU-201 Technical/Business Writing 2-0 EE-481 Mobile Communication Systems 2-0
E E-432 Control Systems 3-1 EE-499 Project 0-6
EE-423 Communication Systems Planning 2-0
HU-210 Professional Ethics 2-0
Total 18 Total 17
Optional Courses: (On availability of faculty, shall be offered as additional courses)Elements of Business 3-0
Entrepreneurship 3-0
M&S-40 - Introduction to Modelling & Simulation 2-1
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MS Leading to PhD in Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering
Programme Description The postgraduate programme in Telecommunication is offered in different levels, i.e. MS, MS leading to PhD and direct PhD. All these programmes allow the students to explore their subjects of interest in detail under the guidance of qualified faculty. This postgraduate programme is suited for professionals who are looking to advance their level of expertise for further career development.
Research The programme has been designed to cater for the following key areas of research. » Satellite Communications » Signal and Image Processing » Optical Fibres and Mobile Communications » Data Networks » Data Coding, Compression, Encryption and Transmission » Software Define Radio
Associated Careers Our close links with employers and professional bodies ensure that our students are equipped with skills that are in demand, therefore the college continues to be the choice for employers seeking high calibre graduates. A hundred percent of our College graduates go into employment or higher studies/professional trainings, immediately after the completion of their degrees. Our graduates normally find employment with major service providers and large private industrial groups or a host of smaller service and technology providers.
MS Coursework Programme Code: 250
Core CoursesSubject Code Subject Title Credits
EE-867 Advance Digital Signal Processing 3
EE-847 Advance Digital Communication Systems 3
EE-829 Discrete Time Control Systems 3
EE-869 Information Theory and Coding 3
EE-855 Advance Digital Wireless Communications 3
EE-876 Optical Devices and Communication 3
Elective Courses (Any two)EE-862 Analogue/Digital Circuit and IC Design 3
CS-826 Advance Computer Networks Design and Security System 3
IS-831 Applied Mathematics 3
CS-803 Computer Vision 3
EE-864 Stochastic Processing 3
EE-801 Artificial Neural Networks 3
EE-850 Digital Image Processing 3
EE-865 Semiconductor Fabrication Processes 3
EE-863 Digital System Design 3
EE-890 Communication Project Management 3
EE-891 Introduction to Nanotechnology 3
EE-856 Advanced Satellite Communications System 3
EE-868 Software Defined Radio 3
EE-893 Broadband Networks 3
EE-892 Wireless Networks 3
EE894 Performance Evaluation of Communication Networks 3
EE-899 Thesis Work 6
Total 30Note: Students will choose minimum two elective courses. PhD students will complete the requirements of 800/900 level coursework (18 credit) to be decided by the doctoral Guidance and Examination Committee (GEC)
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Bachelors in Software Engineering
Programme Description
Software is central to our lives. We interact daily with software systems; at home through computer games, at the office through online services and in the car through embedded control systems. Software Engineering applies both, computer science and engineering principles and best practices to the design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and evolution of software. Our Software Engineering programme covers not only the technical aspects of building software systems, but also management issues. This programme is an amalgamation of strong applied science knowledge, applications of engineering practice and an ability to understand the impact of technology. We endeavour to help students carry out both theoretical and experimental research in software engineering and to disseminate the results in the form of publications, patents and technology transfer to industry.
Associated Careers
The software industry has grown exponentially over the years; mechanical and electronic devices in automobiles, aeroplanes, entertainment and communication equipment and manufacturing are being replaced by software components because software is more adaptable, and can provide greater functionality. The ubiquity of software applications has created a multitude of career prospects for our graduates. Our graduates normally find employment with major service providers and large private industrial groups. There are a number of opportunities available within smaller service and technology providers, some of which are highly specialised and technologically advanced.
Semester – I Semester – IICourse Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
CS-100 Fundamentals of ICT 2-1 ISL-101 Islamic Studies 2-0
ENG-110Communication and Interpersonal Skills
2-0 CS-212 Object Oriented Programming 3-1
CS-102 Discrete Mathematics 3-0 CE-230 Digital Logic Design 3-1
PHY-184 Applied Physics 3-1 PS-101 Pakistan Studies 2-0
MTH-132 Calculus-I 3-0 Supporting Science Elective –I 3-0
CS-110Fundamentals of Computer Programming
3-1 General Education Elective-I 2-0
Total 19 Total 17
Semester – III Semester – IV Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
STT-351 Probability and Statistics 3-0 CE-420 Computer Architecture & Organization 3-1
CS-250Data Structures & Algorithms
3-1 CS-260 Human Computer Interaction 3-0
CS-220 Database Systems 3-1 SE-210 Software Design and Architecture 3-1
MTH-314 Linear Algebra 3-0 Supporting Science Elective –II 3-1
SE-200 Software Engineering 3-0 SE Elective-I 3-1
Total 17 Total 19
Scheme of Studies Programme Code: 202
Semester – V Semester – VI Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
CS-330 Operating Systems 3-1 SE-312 Software Construction 3-1
HU-201 Technical & Business Writing 2-0 SE-320 Formal Methods 3-0
SE-311 Software Requirements Engineering 3-0 SE-321 Software Quality Engineering 3-0
CPS-422 Computer Networks 3-1 SE Elective – III 3-0
SS-102 Professional Ethics 2-0 General Education Elective – II 2-0
SE Elective-II 3-0 Supporting Science Elective –III 3-0
Total 18 Total 18
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SE Elective Courses
General Education Elective Course
Supporting Science Elective Courses
Semester – VII Semester – VIII Course Code Course Title Credits
Course Code
Course Title Credits
SE-430 Software Project Management 3-0 General Education Elective – IV 3-0BS-449 Entrepreneurship 3-0 SE Elective – VI 3-1
SE Elective – IV 3-0 SE-499 Senior Project 0-3
SE Elective – V 3-0
General Education Elective -III 3-0
SE-499 Senior Project 0-3 Total 10
Total 18 Grand Total 136
Course Code Course Title Credits
CS-332 Distributed Computing 3-1
CSE-200 Data Communication 3-0
CS-423 Data Warehousing and Data Mining 3-1
CS-321 Advanced Database Systems 3-0
CS-340 Web Technologies-I 2-1
CPS-422 Network Security 3-0
CS-443 E-Commerce and Solutions 3-0
CS-351 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3-0
CS-470 Artificial Intelligence 3-1
CS-424 Management Information Systems 3-0
CS-490 Advanced Topics in Computing 3-0
CSE-426 Wireless Networks 3-0
CS-361 Computer Graphics 3-1
EE-430 Telecommunication Systems 3-0
CS-342 Mobile Computing 3-0
CS-424 Information Retrieval 3-0
EE-481 Digital Image Processing 3-1
CS-433 Applied Parallel Computing 2-1
CS-213 Advanced Programming 3-1
EE-304 Signals and Systems 3-0
EE-466 Digital Signal Processing 3-1
SE-440 Business Process Automation 3-0
SE-313 Design Patterns 2-1
SE-423 Software Metrics 3-0
Course Code Course Title Credits
SE-422 Software Testing 3-0
SE-431 Software Engineering Economics 3-0
CS-453 Programming Languages 3-0
CS-471 Machine Learning 3-1
CS-472 Natural Language Processing 3-0
BITO-319 Computational Biology 3-0
BITO-215 Bioinformatics 3-0
CS-452 Theory of Automata and Formal Languages 3-0
CS-322 RDBMS Using Oracle 2-1
CS-414 Advanced Java with emphasis on Internet Applications
3-1
CS-441 Web Technologies-II 3-1
CS-431 System Programming 2-1
CS-362 Multimedia Systems and Design 2-1
CS-334 Open Source Systems 3-1
CS-380 Introduction to Computer Security 3-0
CS-481 Computer Forensics 3-1
CS-482 System Incident Handling 3-0
CS-344 Web Engineering 3-1
CS-473 Theory of Intelligent Systems 3-1
SE-402 Object Oriented Software Engineering 3-0
SE-490 Advanced Topics in Software Engineering 3-0
Course Code Course Title Credits
BS-346 Human Resource Management 2-0
HU-441 Intellectual Property Rights 3-0
HU-442 Sociology 3-0
HU-443 Psychology 3-0
HU-444 English Literature 3-0
BS-241 Principles of Accounting 3-0
CS-380 Computing and Society 3-0
BS-240 Introduction to Management 2-0
BS-349 Organizational Behaviour 2-0
EC-201 Engineering Economics 2-0
Course Code Course Title Credits
BS-124 Calculus II 3-0
EE-105 Basic Electronics 3-1
BS-264 Computational Logic 3-0
BS-110 Chemistry 2-1
BS-102 Advanced Physics 2-1
BS-229 Complex Variables and Transforms 3-0
EE-201 Engineering Mechanics 3-0
MTH-315 Number Theory 3-0
IS-336 Fundamentals of Cryptography 3-0
EE-280 Basic Electrical Engineering 3-1
EE-302 Electronic Circuits & Devices 3-1
CSE-279 Planning Engineering Project Management 2-0
EE-345 Digital Electronics 3-1
MTH-133 Engineering Mathematics 3-0
MTH-234 Multivariable Calculus 3-0
EE-474 Analogue and Digital Communication 3-1
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MS Coursework Programme Code: 251
MS Leading to PhD in Software Engineering
Programme Description The postgraduate programme in Software Engineering is offered in different divisions, i.e. MS, MS Leading to PhD and direct PhD. All these programmes allow the students to explore their subjects of interest in detail under the guidance of qualified faculty. This postgraduate programme is suited for professionals, who are looking to advance their level of expertise for further career development, as it is offered in the evening.
Research Research is conducted in the following areas: » Web Engineering » Computer Vision and Image Processing » Software System Design and Architecture » Software Requirement Engineering » Software Project Management
Associated Careers The software industry has grown manifold over the years; areas like mechanical and electronic devices in automobiles, aeroplanes, entertainment and communication equipment and manufacturing are being replaced by software components as software is more adaptable, reliable and accurate. Software is used in medical, transportation and financial systems to automate critical tasks. Scientists and business researchers use software to sift through data warehouses and identify pertinent facts and trends. Banking, insurance, and other businesses use software to automate and personalise the services they offer to their customers. This proliferation of software applications has increased the demand for software professionals in Pakistan and all over the world. A hundred percent of our graduates get employed or opt for higher studies/professional trainings after the completion of their degrees. Our graduates normally find employment with major service providers and large private industrial groups.
Course Code Course Title Credits
Core CoursesCS-860 Advanced Software Engineering 3
CS-861 Software System Design & Architecture 3
CS-862 Software Requirement Engineering 3
CS-863 Software Quality Engineering 3
ElectivesCS-884 Team-based Software Development 3
CS-865 Merman Computer Interface 3
Software Engineering
CS-866 Reverse Engineering 3
CS-867 Formal Methods 3
CS-868 Software Project Management 3
CS-871 Business Process Re-engineering 3
Web Engineering
CS-876 Web-Engineering 3
CS-877 Software Development for Web 3
CS-825 Advance Computer Network 3
CS-826 Advance Computer Network Design & Security System 3
Network
CS-827 Wireless Communication 3
CS-828 Network Security 3
CS-801 Artificial Neural Network 3
CS-802 Pattern Recognition 3
Artificial Intelligence
CS-803 Computer Vision 3Note: Students will choose four elective courses in addition to four core courses to complete 24 credit hours. PhD students will complete the requirements of 800/900 level coursework (18 credits) to be decided by the Doctoral Guidance and Examination Committee (GEC).
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MS Leading to PhD in Information Security Systems
Programme Description
Cyber threats to federal information systems and cyber-based critical infrastructures are evolving and growing. These threats can be unintentional and intentional, targeted or non-targeted, and can come from a variety of sources, such as foreign nations engaged in espionage and information warfare, criminals, hackers, virus writers, disgruntled employees and contractors working within an organisation. As government, private sector, and personal activities continue to move to networked operations; digital systems add ever more capabilities; wireless systems become more ubiquitous and as the design, manufacture, and service of information technology have moved overseas, the threat will continue to grow. In the absence of robust security programmes, agencies have experienced a wide range of incidents involving data loss or theft, computer intrusions and privacy breaches; underscoring the need for improved security practices.
Information Security Centre of Excellence
This setup is aimed at reducing the vulnerabilities faced by the national information infrastructure and cyber-space, by producing more qualified graduates and researchers in the various disciplines of Information Security, as well as indigenously designing and delivering technological solutions. The research and technical solutions designed at the proposed Information Security Centre of Excellence, will provide import substitute and enhanced level of trust.
Associated Careers
The programme is focused to produce professionals competent enough to offer solution for Information Security problems in the market. Graduates of this programme will be able to address information security related issues in present and future era of Information Technology. The need of Information Security has grown dramatically over the last few years. Like the Industrial Revolution, the Information Technology Boom, which started in the 1990’s and is still present today, has dramatically changed commerce around the world. This is mostly due to advancement of technology in computers, telecommunications equipment, and networking standards, leading to the development and widespread use of the Internet. This propagation of information security has led to an urgent and growing demand for information security professionals in Pakistan and all over the world. A hundred percent of our graduates go into employment or higher studies/professional trainings immediately after completion of their degrees. Our graduates normally pursue careers in major service providers such as PTCL, Warid, Mobilink, Zong, Ufone, Telenor and Special Communication Organisation (SCO); large private industrial groups such as Microsoft, NetSol, Ericsson, and Cisco; and a host of smaller service and technology providers.
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MS Coursework Programme Code: 252
Core CoursesCourse Code Course Title Credits
IS-831 Applied Mathematics 3
IS-872 Information Security Management 3
IS-874 Computer Security 3
IS-876 Advanced Network/Web Security 3
IS-882 Applied Cryptography 3
IS-883 Cryptanalysis 3
IS-899 Research Thesis 6
Elective CoursesIS-801 Advanced Topics in Information Security 3
CS-813 Design of Parallel & Distributed Computing 3
IS-812 Secure Coding 3
IS-830 Design & Analysis of Computer Algorithms 3
IS-832 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics 3
EE-866 Digital Signal Processing 3
IS-869 Information Theory & Coding 3
IS-877 Information Security System Development 3
IS-878 Wireless Network and Applied Network Security 3
IS-879 Organisation Security Policy and Administration 3
IS-890 Computer Forensics and Incident Handling 3
IS-809 Biometrics 3
IS-805 Advance Artificial Intelligence 3
IS-893 Data Fusion 3
IS-894 Advanced Simulation Modelling 3
Note: Minimum coursework of 24 credit hours will be offered. PhD students will complete the requirements of 800/900 level coursework (18 credits) to be decided by the doctoral Guidance and Examination Committee (GEC).
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