BS Cyber Security

This course introduces students to various disciplines within computing, such as software development, cybersecurity, and data science etc. Students explore the importance of algorithms, programming, and data analysis in creating innovative solutions and advancing technology.

BS Cyber Security Program Educational Objectives

The BS Cyber Security program aims to:

Pursue professional practices in cyber security or advanced studies based on the technical skills and knowledge in network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, and supported disciplines.
Encourage students to develop and use abstract models in addition to applying respective technologies in practical and defensive cyber security situations.
Provide practical skills to the students to initiate their career in industries, government agencies, and organizations related to cyber security.
Prove mastery of the cyber security knowledge and skills necessary to work as a professional cyber security specialist, by demonstrating an understanding of current security models, threat mitigation techniques, and cyber defense practices.
Provide formal foundations for higher learning and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovation in the field of cyber security.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS1134	Programming Fundamentals	4(3-1)
CS1123	Discrete Structures	3(3-0)
MT1313	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	3(3-0)
SS1423	Introduction to Information and Communication Technology	3(2-1)
S51433	English Composition and Comprehension	3(3-0)
Total		16(14-2)

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS2104	Object Oriented Programming	4(3-1)
MT2313	Probability and Statistics	3(3-0)
UR220S	Life and Living-II (Pakistan Studies)	3(3-0)
S1413C	Communication and Presentation Skills	3(3-0)
S1143	Digital Logic and Design	4(3-1)
Total		17(15-2)

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
Mt2303	Linear Algebra	3(3-0)
CS4213	Information Security	3(3-0)
UR110	Life and Living-I Islamic Studies (Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary Issues)	3(3-0)
CS2124	Data Structures and Algorithms	4(3-1)
CS2201	Computer Organization and Assembly Language	4(3-1)
Total		17(15-2)

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CY2203	Introduction to Cyber Security	3(3-0)
SS2013	Sociology	3(3-0)
CY2603	Cyber Law and Cyber Crime	3(3-0)
CS3203	Analysis of Algorithms	3(3-0)
CS2144	Database Systems	4(3-1)
UR-330	Life and Living-III (Introduction to Basic Teachings of Quran)	2(2-0)
Total		20

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CY3203	Information Assurance	3(3-0)
CY3213	Network Security	3(2-1)
CY3603	Cryptanalysis	3(3-0)
CS3104	Operating Systems	4(3-1)
MT3513	Differential Equations	3(3-0)
UR324	Life and Living-IV (Introduction to Hadith and Sirahl)	2(2-0)
Total		18(16-2)

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS4223	Artificial Intelligence	4(3-1)
CY4203	Secure Software Design and Development	3(2-1)
CY3233	Vulnerability Assessment and Reverse Engineering	3(2-1)
CS3123	Computer Networks	4(3-1)
UR450	Life and Living-V (Professional Ethics)	2(2-0)
Total		16(12-4)

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS4133	Final Year Project-l	3
CS1113	Software Engineering	3(3-0)
UR460	Life and Living-VI (Family Life in 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects)	2(2-0)
CY4603	Malware Analysis	3(3-0)
CY4613	Penetration Testing	3(3-0)
CY3223	Digital Forensics	3(2-1)
Total		17

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS4133	Final Year Project-II	3
SS4413	Professional Practice	3(3-0)
SS3043	Islamic Banking and Takaful	3(3-0)
CS4203	Parallel and Distributed Computing	3(2+1)
SS4403	Technical and Business Writing	3(3-0)
Total		15