BS Data Science

Introduction

Today we are living in the era of information. On daily basis, zettabytes of data is generated around the globe which can only be useful if we are able to process it for analysis and decision making. Data science is the newly emergent domain which provides us with all the tools and techniques to perform the entire of this process for extraction of knowledge. Thus, the highly qualified professionals with data processing and analysis concepts and skills are need of the time.

Based on the current and future needs of the market, the BS (Data Science) program has been developed to equip the students with cutting edge knowledge to foster the evolving need of computer technologies demanding smart and versatile use of data. In addition, this program will prepare graduates for a career in data analysis, combining foundational statistical concepts with computational principles from computer science.

Eligibility Criteria

For Applicants having 12-year Education

1.  Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years education (HSSC) / ‘A’ Level or Equivalent qualification with Mathematics are required for admission.
2.  The students who have not studied Mathematics at Intermediate level have to pass Mathematics deficiency courses (06 Credit Hrs.) in the first two semesters.
3.  Candidates having ‘A’ level or Deeni Asnad or foreign qualification are required to provide equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC, Islamabad as applicable.

    Note

“Zero Semester” Is Not Applicable.

Award of Degree

To become eligible for award of BS degree, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 133 credit hours.
2. Must have earned CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.

However, as per HEC guidelines, students enrolled in BS Program can convert their respective BS program to Associate Degree (AD) after the completion of four semesters (2 years) of their BS program. In such scenario, students are required to fulfill the following requirements:

• Student has to take and clear final project of 3 credit hours.
• Student has studied/passed all the courses to fulfill the respective AD requirement.
• In case of deficiency, student has to clear the remaining courses.
• All the study change rules defined by the university may be applied.

If student wants to exit the respective BS program before completing the four semesters, then the student will have to apply for the study change program and following will be applicable:

• Study scheme of respective AD.
• Any extra course will be treated as non-credited course.
• All the study change rules defined by the university.

Assessment Criteria

Semester Work	Apply	Graded/Non-Graded	Marks	Count
Quizzes	a	Graded	10-20%	2-4 /course
GDBs/Viva	a			1/course
Assignments/Project	a			2-4 / Course
MDBs	a	Non-Graded		1 / Lecture (Module)
Lab Work	a	Non-Graded		1/Week
Teaching Practice	c
Live Sessions	a	Non-Graded		1 / Week
Attendance	c
Mid Term Exam	a	Graded	20-30%	1 /Course
Final Term Exam	a	Graded	60%	1/Course
Any Other (Please specify)	c

Scheme of Study