Undergraduate Program
BS Artificial Intelligence (New Program Launched)
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Introduction
The BS Artificial Intelligence (BS-AI) program at SHU offers a comprehensive education in designing, developing, and deploying intelligent systems that mimic human cognition and decision-making. Integrating core computer science with advanced AI techniques such as machine learning, NLP, computer vision, and robotics, the program prepares students to solve real-world problems across industries like healthcare, finance, and automation. Emphasizing hands-on experience, ethical awareness, and industry collaboration, the BS-AI program equips graduates with the technical and practical skills needed to lead in the evolving field of AI and its integration with emerging technologies like IoT and autonomous systems.
About Program
Program Objectives
PO1: Apply AI principles and tools to develop intelligent, innovative, and practical solutions across diverse industries and domains.
PO2: Demonstrate ethical responsibility, leadership, and a commitment to using AI for the betterment of society, economy, and environment.
PO3: Pursue lifelong learning, advanced education, or research in AI to adapt to evolving technologies and global challenges.
Internship and Career Prospects
- AI Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist / Data Analyst
- NLP Specialist
- Computer Vision Engineer
- Robotics Programmer
- AI Research Assistant
- AI Consultant in healthcare, finance, or smart technologies
Scheme of Study (Semester Wise)
1st Year
Semester - I
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CSC105 | Programming Fundamentals | 3+1 |
CSC107 | Application of Information & Communication Technologies | 1+1 |
PHC103 | Applied Physics | 3+0 |
MTH103 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 3+0 |
ISL101 | Islamic Studies | 2+0 |
ENG101 | Functional English | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Semester - II
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CSC106 | Object-Oriented Programming Prerequisites: PF |
3+1 |
MTH104 | Discrete Structures | 3+0 |
ISL102 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2+0 |
MTH105 | Linear Algebra Prerequisites: CAG |
3+0 |
CSC108 | Digital Logic Design | 2+1 |
ENG102 | Expository Writing | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
2nd Year
Semester - III
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MTH201 | Multivariable Calculus Prerequisites: CAG |
3+0 |
MGT101 | Introduction to Management | 2+0 |
CSC201 | Computer Networks | 3+1 |
CSC202 | Software Engineering | 3+0 |
CSC203 | Data Structures Prerequisites: OOP |
3+1 |
Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Semester - IV
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MTH301 | Probability and Statistics | 3+0 |
CSC301 | Artificial Intelligence | 3+1 |
CSC302 | Operating Systems | 3+1 |
CSC303 | Database Systems | 3+1 |
CSC304 | Information Security | 2+1 |
PDV301 | Professional Development | 0+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
3rd Year
Semester - V
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CSC401 | Programming for Artificial Intelligence | 2+1 |
CSC402 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language Prerequisites: DLD |
2+1 |
CSC403 | Machine Learning | 3+0 |
CSC404 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3+0 |
AIE401 | AI-Elective I | 3+0 |
AIE402 | AI-Elective II | 3+0 |
INT401 | Computing Internship | 0+1 |
Total Credit Hours | 19 |
Semester - VI
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
AIE501 | Artificial Neural Networks & Deep Learning | 2+1 |
AIE502 | Knowledge Representation & Reasoning | 3+0 |
AIE503 | AI Elective III | 3+0 |
AIE504 | AI Elective IV | 3+0 |
AIE505 | AI Elective V | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 15 |
4th Year
Semester - VII
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
AIE506 | AI Elective VI | 2+1 |
CSC405 | Computer Vision | 2+1 |
CSC406 | Parallel & Distributed Computing | 3+0 |
FYP401 | Final Year Project – I | 3+0 |
MKT101 | Introduction to Marketing | 3+0 |
ENG301 | Technical & Business Writing Prerequisites: FE |
3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester - VIII
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
FYP402 | Final Year Project – II Prerequisites: FYP I |
0+3 |
SSC101 | Civics and Community Engagement | 0+1 |
ENT401 | Entrepreneurship | 2+0 |
CSC407 | Professional Practices | 2+0 |
AIE507 | AI Elective VII | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |