BS(TN)
Mission, Objective and Scheme of Studies
Mission Statement of Program:
Telecommunications and Networks are the core of computing today and with the rapid changes in Computer Sciences the scientists face new challenges every day. The requirement of additional bandwidth, proliferation of smart devices, cloud computing and increasing multimedia contents have put additional constraints on today’s Computer Networks. This has increased demand of computer scientists who have a thorough knowledge of Networks and its related issues.
The program is focused to provide quality human resource to cater the needs of ever increasing Telecom and Network sector of the area in particular and the country in general. The curriculum of the program is based on core areas of Computing, solid background in Mathematics and practical areas of Computer Networks.
BS (TN) has a major focus on application of computers and computer networking in the Internet / Telecomm field, and software engineering techniques involved. The program is based on fundamentals of Computer Science / Electrical Engineering with additional courses in Telecom and Networks. BS (TN) curriculum has been developed with the following outcomes in mind:
Main objectives of this program are to:
- Provide a base for student’s understanding about the principles of telecommunication engineering
- Introduce software applications necessary for telecommunication systems
- Make students experts with respect to skills needed in the planning, design and management of telecommunication infrastructure in the local and international settings
- Make students able to function on multidisciplinary team
- Introduce knowledge of design, construction and operation of communications systems
- Make students able to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
- Develop understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- Make students able to communicate effectively
Typically, telecommunications jobs entail designing, installing, and testing/fixing telecommunications systems and equipment. A career in telecommunications is a promising one, since communication options are constantly changing and growing. In this diverse field career options are available in the following areas.
- Electronic systems
- Computer applications and software
- Network Operations
- Transmission and switching systems
- Wireless Systems
- Performance and Optimization
- Telecommunication Policy
Career Prospects:
Following is a list of jobs a student may opt from after graduation
- Applications Engineer
- Hardware Engineer
- Telecommunications administration
- Telecom policy and economics
- Network Administrator
- Computer Network Engineer
- Telecom Engineer
- Human communications
- Television journalism
- System design Engineer
- Satellite and Microwave Engineer
- Computer networks
- Network security
- RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer
- RF Optimization and Planning Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Telecom Software
- Network design & management
- Network Operations
- Electronic and photonic systems
- Wireless systems
Scheme of Studies for 2011-12:
Semester 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisite(s) |
HUM110 |
Islamic Studies |
3(3,0) |
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HUM100 |
English Comprehension and Composition |
3(3,0) |
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MTH104 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
3(3,0) |
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CSC101 |
Introduction to Computing |
3(2,1) |
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CSC102 |
Discrete Structures |
3(3,0) |
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MGT101 |
Introduction to Management |
3(3,0) |
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18(17,1) |
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Semester 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisite(s) |
HUM111 |
Pakistan Studies |
3(3,0) |
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HUM102 |
Report Writing Skills |
3(3,0) |
HUM100 |
MTH105 |
Multivariable Calculus |
3(3,0) |
MTH104 |
CSC141 |
Introduction to Computer Programming |
4(3,1) |
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CSC108 |
Networking Fundamentals |
1(0,1) |
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EEE119 |
Circuits and Electronics |
4(3,1) |
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18(15,3) |
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Semester 3 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisite(s) |
HUM103 |
Communication Skills |
3(3,0) |
HUM100 |
MTH242 |
Differential Equations |
3(3,0) |
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CSC241 |
Object Oriented Programming |
4(3,1) |
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CSC242 |
Introduction to Telecommunication Systems |
3(3,0) |
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EEE241 |
Digital Logic Design |
4(3,1) |
CSC102 |
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17(15,2) |
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Semester 4 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisite(s) |
CSC221 |
Computer Organization and Assembly Language |
4(3,1) |
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MTH262 |
Statistics and Probability Theory |
3(3,0) |
MTH105 |
CSC112 |
Algorithms and Data Structures |
4(3,1) |
CSC141 |
CSC339 |
Computer Communication and Networks |
4(3,1) |
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EEE223 |
Signals and Systems |
3(3,0) |
MTH105 |
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18(15,3) |
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Semester 5 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisite(s) |
MTH231 |
Linear Algebra |
3(3,0) |
MTH105 |
CSC271 |
Database Systems |
4(3,1) |
CSC112 |
CSC322 |
Operating Systems Concepts |
3(3,0) |
CSC112 |
EEE324 |
Digital Signal Processing |
4(3,1) |
EEE223 |
EEE261 |
Electromagnetic Theory |
3(3,0) |
EEE223 |
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Elective I |
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17 (15,2) +Elective Cr. hrs |
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Semester 6 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisite(s) |
CSC321 |
Network Operating Systems |
3(1,2) |
CSC322 |
CSC333 |
Applied Networking |
3(1,2) |
CSC339 |
CSC341 |
Network Programming |
4(3,1) |
CSC141 |
EEE440 |
Computer Architecture |
3(3,0) |
CSC221 |
EEE463 |
Antenna & Radio Wave Propagation |
4(3,1) |
EEE261 |
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17(11,6) |
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Semester 7 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisite(s) |
CSC430 |
Wireless Networks |
3(3,0) |
CSC339 |
CSC432 |
Telecommunication Network Design |
3(3,0) |
CSC339 |
CSC492 |
Software Engineering |
3(3,0) |
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CSC499* |
Project |
2(0,2) |
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Elective Institutional I |
3(3,0) |
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Elective II |
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14 (12,2) +Elective Cr. hrs |
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Semester 8 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisite(s) |
CSC356 |
Mobile Communication |
3(3,0) |
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CSC438 |
Telecommunication Network Management |
3(3,0) |
CSC432 |
CSC332 |
Network Security |
3(3,0) |
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CSC499 |
Project |
4(0,4) |
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Elective Institutional II |
3(3,0) |
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16(12,4) |
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Total |
Minimum 135 |
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Grand Total: Minimum 135 Credit Hours