Introduction
The Department of Computer Science offers a 2-year Associate Degree Program in Computer Networking and is equivalent to a 14-year bachelor’s degree. Computer Networking is a dynamic field that all organizations demand to computerize their existing system to meet the challenges of the 21st century that is on the cutting edge of computer technology and can be seen everywhere they connect people all over the world. This new and exciting degree program offered by Virtual University of Pakistan equips you with such skills and enables you to develop network using latest tools and techniques. During this study program you will learn to develop network such as Design, Analysis, Modeling and Simulation of network, Cellular and Wireless Communication, Information and network Security as well as advanced Concept of Intrusion Detection System, 3G/ 4G Networks, Voice and Data Integration, Cyber laws and Cloud Computing.
Eligibility Criteria
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- Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A- Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with Mathematics are required for admission in Associate Degree in Computer Networking. Equivalency certificate by IBCC will be required in case of education from some other country or system.
- The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics (06 credits) in first two semesters.
- “Zero Semester” is not applicable
Award of Degree
To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree in Computer Networking, a student is required to earn at least 69 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.
Scheme of Study
| Total Credit Hours | 72 |
| Total Semesters | 4 |
| Duration | 2 Years |
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| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | General Education | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG101 | English Comprehension | General Education | Functional English | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MGT602 | Entrepreneurship | General Education | Entrepreneurship | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MTH101 | Calculus And Analytical Geometry | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MTH100 | General Mathematics | Interdisciplinary | Mathematics Supporting | Deficiency | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PAK301 | Pakistan Studies | General Education | Social Sciences | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| ETH202 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| ISL202 | Islamic Studies | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| VU001 | Introduction to e-Learning | Interdisciplinary | Required | 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS201 | Introduction to Programming | Major | Computing Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS302 | Digital Logic Design | Major | Computing Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS601 | Data Communication | Major | Computing Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG201 | Business and Technical English Writing | General Education | Expository Writing | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MTH202 | Discrete Mathematics | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MTH501 | Linear Algebra | Interdisciplinary | Mathematics Supporting | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MTH104 | Sets and Logic | Interdisciplinary | Mathematics Supporting | Deficiency | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS201P | Introduction to Programming (Practical) | Major | Computing Core | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS301 | Data Structures | Major | Computing Core | Required | CS201 | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||
| CS304 | Object Oriented Programming | Major | Computing Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS607 | Artificial Intelligence | Major | Computing Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS610 | Computer Networks | Major | Domain Electives | Required | CS601 | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||
| CS314 | Introduction to Cellular Networks | Major | Domain Electives | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS431 | Wireless Communication | Major | Domain Electives | Elective | CS601 | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||
| CS301P | Data Structures (Practical) | Major | Computing Core | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||
| CS304P | Object Oriented Programming (Practical) | Major | Computing Core | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS205 | Information Security | Major | Computing Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS403 | Database Management Systems | Major | Computing Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS504 | Software Engineering – I | Major | Computing Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS519 | Final Project | Major | Capstone Project | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS315 | Network Security | Major | Domain Electives | Elective | CS610 | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||
| CS432 | Network Modeling and Simulation | Major | Domain Electives | Elective | CS610 | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||
| CS435 | Cloud Computing | Major | Domain Electives | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS627 | Cyber Security | Major | Domain Electives | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS642 | Next Generation Networks | Major | Domain Electives | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| CS403P | Database Management Systems (Practical) | Major | Computing Core | Required | 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) | ||||