BS Computer Engineering

About BSCEN

NUTECH is committed to provide every undergraduate student with an outstanding education, grounded in basic, social and applied sciences, engineering and technology, that will: -

Prepare the students to meet the challenges of a professional and personal life,
Inspire self-learning and peer-learning,
Help develop creative, critical and innovative thinking, and encourage students’ inquisitiveness through various experiential learning programs,
Recognize the importance of intellectual connections and discoveries outside the classroom,
Strengthen respect for diverse cultures,
Appreciate value of divergent views,
Help develop industrial leadership abilities and skills.

Objectives

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

After 3-5 years of graduation, the graduates of BS Computer Engineering should:

PEO 1: To apply Computer Engineering knowledge and skills to provide sustainable solutions to engineering problems in industry and academia

PEO 2: To pursue continuous professional development, lifelong learning and contribute to the sustainable growth of society

PEO 3: To manage technical problems in Computer Engineering and related domains effectively and innovatively while adhering to professional ethics.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO-1 Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and Engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems (WK1-WK4).

PLO-2 Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, conduct research literature, and analyze complex Engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences (WK1-WK4).

PLO-3 Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (WK-5).

PLO-4 Investigation: Conduct investigation of complex Engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WK-8).

PLO-5 Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex Engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations (WK-2 and WK-6).

PLO-6 The Engineer and the World: Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment while solving complex engineering problems (WK-1, WK-5, and WK-7).

PLO-7 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WK-9).

PLO-8 Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK-9).

PLO-9 Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences (WK-1 and WK-9).

PLO-10 Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments (WK-2 and WK-5).

PLO-11 Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for;

Independent and life-long learning
Adaptability to new and emerging technologies
Critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change (WK-8 and WK-9).

Eligibility Criteria

Reserve Seats for Less Developed Areas

S#	Less Developed Areas	Quota
1	GB	10
2	AJK	10
3	Ex- FATA	10
4	Sindh (Rural)	10
5	Baluchistan (Rural)	10
	TOTAL	50

Note: 1 x seat is reserved in each program for the students of less developed areas

Curriculum

Sr.No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Pre-Req	Co-Req
Semester 1 – (17 Cr.Hrs)
1	MATH1103	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	3	None	None
2	IS1003	Islamic Studies / Ethics	2	None	None
3	ICT1001	Applications of ICT	2	None	None
4	ICT1002	Applications of ICT Lab	1	None	ICT1001
5	PHY1301	Applied Physics	2	None	None
6	PHY1302	Applied Physics Lab	1	None	PHY1301
7	CEN1006	Computer Engineering Workshop	1	None	None
8	CEN1007	Occupational Health and Safety	1	None	None
9	HU1016	Functional English	2	None	None
10	SS2003	Civics and Community Engagement	2	None	None
Semester 2 – (18 Cr.Hrs)
1	MATH2201	Linear Algebra	2	None	None
2	CEN1010	Circuit Analysis	3	PHY1301	None
3	CEN1011	Circuit Analysis Lab	1	None	CEN1010
4	CEN1008	Computer Programming	3	None	None
5	CEN1009	Computer Programming Lab	1	None	CEN1008
6	HU1019	Expository Writing	2	None	None
7	MATH3901	Discrete Structures	3	None	None
8	ICP1001	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	2	None	None
9	QT1001	Translation of the Holy Quran1	1	None	None
Semester 3 – (17 Cr.Hrs)
1	CEN2001	Object Oriented Programming	3	CEN1008	None
2	CEN2002	Object Oriented Programming Lab	1	None	CEN2001
3	CEN2006	Digital Logic Design	3	None	None
4	CEN2007	Digital Logic Design Lab	1	None	CEN2006
5	CEN2008	Electronic Devices and Circuits	3	PHY1301	None
6	CEN2009	Electronic Devices and Circuits Lab	1	None	CEN2008
7	SS2004	Social Science Elective I Engg. Economics	2	None	None
8	MATH1202	Complex Variables and Transforms	3	MATH1103	None
Semester 4 – (17 Cr.Hrs)
1	MATH2304	Differential Equations	3	MATH1103	None
2	CEN2010	Signals and Systems	3	None	None
3	CEN2011	Signals and Systems Lab	1	None	CEN2010
4	CEN2014	Computer Organization and Architecture	3	CEN2006	None
5	CEN2015	Computer Organization and Architecture Lab	1	None	CEN2014
6	CEN2018	Data Structures and Algorithms	3	CEN2001	None
7	CEN2019	Data Structures and Algorithms Lab	1	None	CEN2018
8	MGT1004 OR MGT1002	Management Science Elective – I (Engg. Management OR Engg. Project Management)	2	None	None
Semester 5 – (18 Cr.Hrs)
1	CEN3001	Microprocessors and Interfacing	3	CEN2014	None
2	CEN3002	Microprocessors and Interfacing Lab	1	None	CEN3001
3	CEN3003	Digital Signal Processing	3	CEN2010	None
4	CEN3004	Digital Signal Processing Lab	1	None	CEN3003
5	CENXXXX	Multi- Disciplinary Engineering Elective I	2/3	None	None
6	CENXXXX	Multi- Disciplinary Engineering Elective I Lab	1/0	None	None
7	CEN3007	Computer Communication and Networks	3	None	None
8	CEN3008	Computer Communication and Networks Lab	1	None	CEN3007
9	MATH2501	Probability and Statistics	3	None	None
10	CENILE1001	Industrial Learning Experience 1	0	None	None
Semester 6 – (18 Cr.Hrs)
1	CEN3005	Operating Systems	3	CEN2014	None
2	CEN3006	Operating Systems Lab	1	None	CEN3005
3	CEN3009	Software Engineering	3	None	None
4	MATH3503	Numerical Analysis	2	None	None
5	MATH3504	Numerical Analysis Lab	1	None	MATH3505
6	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective-I	3	None	None
7	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective -I Lab	1	None	None
8	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective-II	3	None	None
9	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective -II Lab	1	None	None
10	CENILE1002	Industrial Learning Experience 2	0	None	None
11	XXXX	Community Service	0	None	None
Semester 7 – (18 Cr.Hrs)
1	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective-III	3	None	None
2	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective-III Lab	1	None	None
3	CEN4001	Digital System Design	3	CEN2006	None
4	CEN4002	Digital System Design Lab	1	None	CEN4001
5	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective-IV	3	None	None
6	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective-IV Lab	1	None	None
7	CEN4098	Capstone Project-I	2	None	None
8	CEN3010	Database Management Systems	3	CEN2001	None
9	CEN3011	Database Management Systems Lab	1	None	CEN3010
Semester 8 – (14 Cr.Hrs)
1	XXXX	Arts and humanities Elective	1	None	None
2	MGT1001	Management Science Elective - II (Entrepreneurship)	2	None	None
3	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective-V	3	None	None
4	CENXXXX	Computer Engineering Depth Elective -V Lab	1	None	None
5	CENXXXX	Multi- Disciplinary Engineering Elective II	2	None	None
6	CENXXXX	Multi- Disciplinary Engineering Elective II Lab	1	None	None
7	CEN4099	Capstone Project-II	4	None	None

List of Elective Courses

Arts and Humanities Elective Courses

Sr	Subject Code	Subject Title	CHs
1.	XXXXXX	Communication and presentation skills	2
2.	XXXXXX	Beginners Spanish	2
3.	XXXXXX	Elementary Arabic	2
4.	XXXXXX	Elementary French	2
5.	XXXXXX	Elementary Chinese	2
6.	XXXXXX	History	2
7	XXXXXX	Philosophy	2
8	XXXXXX	Professional Ethics	2

Social Sciences Elective Courses

Sr	Subject Code	Subject Title	CHs
1.	XXXXXX	Sociology for Engineers	2
2.	XXXXXX	Social psychology	2
3.	XXXXXX	Critical thinking	2
4.	XXXXXX	Human resource management	2
5.	XXXXXX	Organizational behavior	2
6.	XXXXXX	Engineering Law	2
7	XXXXXX	Engineering Economics	2
8	XXXXXX	Applied psychology	2
9	XXXXXX	Financial management	2
10	XXXXXX	Marketing management	2
11	XXXXXX	Leadership and personal grooming	2

Natural Sciences Elective Courses

Sr	Subject Code	Subject Title	CHs
1	XXXXXX	Multivariable calculus	3
2	XXXXXX	Discrete mathematics	3
3	XXXXXX	Numerical Analysis	3
4	XXXXXX	Applied Chemistry	3
5	XXXXXX	Biology	3

Multidisciplinary Engineering Elective (MDEE) Courses

Sr	Subject Code	Subject Title	CHs	Lab
1	CEN4003	Data Warehousing and Mining	3/2	0/1
2	CEN4005	Software Quality Assurance	3/2	0/1
3	CEN4007	Biomedical Engineering	3/2	0/1
4	CEN4009	Human Computer Interaction (UI/UX)	3/2	0/1
5	CEN4011	BlockChain Technologies and Applications	3/2	0/1
6	CEN4013	Virtual Reality	3/2	0/1
7	CEN4015	Instrumentation and Controls	3/2	0/1
8	CEN4017	Mobile Application/Game Development	3/2	0/1
9	CEN4019	VLSI System Design	3/2	0/1
10	CEN4023	GIS and Remote Sensing	3/2	0/1
11	CEN4025	Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)	3/2	0/1
12	CEN4027	Business Process Re-engineering	3/2	0/1
13	CEN4029	Applied Thermodynamics	3/2	0/1
14	CEN4031	Robotics and Automation	3/2	0/1
15	CEN4033	Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic	3/2	0/1

Computer Engineering Depth Elective (MDEE) Courses

Sr	Subject Code	Subject Title	CHs	Lab
1	CEN4101	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	3	1
2	CEN4103	Algorithm Design and Analysis	3	1
3	CEN4105	Cloud and Distributed Computing	3	1
4	CEN4107	High performance Computing	3	1
5	CEN4109	Control Engineering	3	1
6	CEN4111	Systems Programming	3	1
7	CEN4113	Image Processing and Analysis	3	1
8	CEN4115	Internet of Things	3	1
9	CEN4117	System and Network Security	3	1
10	CEN4119	Embedded System Design	3	1
11	CEN4121	Hardware Design for DSP and ML	3	1

Publications

Ser. No.	Publication Title	Authors	Category	Year of Publication
	Unlocking maintenance insights in industrial text through semantic search, Computers in Industry	Naqvi, S. M. R., Ghufran, M., Meraghni, S., Varnier, C., Nicod, J. M., K. Javed & Zerhouni, N.	Journal	2024
	Real-time worker stress prediction for a smart factory assembly line, IEEE Access	Hijry, H., Naqvi, S. M. R., Javed, K., Albalawia, O. H., Olawoyin, R., Varnier, C., & Zerhouni, N.	Journal	2024
	Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain Management using Deep Learning, IEEE Access	Qureshi N., Javed S., Javed K., Naqvi S.M.R, Raza A.	Journal	2024
	Code-mixed street address recognition and accent adaptation for voice-activated navigation services, IEEE Access	Naqvi S.M.R, Tahir M.A, Javed K., Khan H.A., Raza A., Saeed Z.	Journal	2024
	PGLM: Piecewise Generalized Linear Modeling of Ventricular Repolarization for Estimation of ECG T-wave Alternans, Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine, Springer (Accepted for revision)	Ehsan Ullah, Ali Raza, Kamran Javed, Muhammad Majid	Journal	2024
	Mitigating Common Mode Current in Chain Energy Storage Inverters with Novel Approach, Electrical Engineering, Springer (Accepted for revision)	Waseem Ahmad, Zhang Qinglei, Kamran Javed, Hassan Hijr	Journal	2024
	Cardiac MR Image Reconstruction using Cascaded Hybrid Dual Domain Deep Learning Framework	Madiha Arshad, Faisal Najeeb, Rameesha Khawaja, Amna Ammar, Kashif Amjad, Hammad Omer	W	2024
	Motion Corrected DCE-MR Image Reconstruction using Deep Learning	Taqwa Aslam, Faisal Najeeb, Hassan Shahzad, Madiha Arshad, Hammad Omer	W	2024
	Accelerated Diffusion-Weighted MR Image Reconstruction Using Deep Neural Networks	Faria Aamir, Ibtisam Aslam, Madiha Arshad, Hammad Omer	W	2022
	An efficient Connectivity Restoration Technique (ECRT) for Wireless Sensor Network, CMC-COMPUTERS MATERIALS & CONTINUA	Mahmood ul Hassan, Shahzad Ali, Khalid Mahmood, Amin Al Awady, Javed, Kamran	Journal	2021
	Transfer learning in deep neural network-based receiver coil sensitivity map estimation	Madiha Arshad, Mahmood Qureshi, Omair Inam, Hammad Omer	W	2021
	Transfer learning in deep neural network based under-sampled MR image reconstruction	Madiha Arshad, Mahmood Qureshi, Omair Inam, Hammad Omer	W	2021
	A vision-based path planning and object tracking framework for 6-DOF robotic manipulator, IEEE Access	Shahzad A., Gao X., Yasin A., Javed K., Anwar S.M.	Journal	2020
	Adaptive Type-2 Neural Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control of a Class of Nonlinear Systems	Khan, M. U., & Kara, T.	Journal	2020
	Adaptive Control of a Two-Link Flexible Manipulator Using a Type-2 Neural Fuzzy System	Khan, M. U., & Kara, T.	Journal	2020
	An Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control Scheme for Rotational Maneuvering and Vibration Suppression of a Flexible Spacecraft	Khan, M. U., & Kara, T.	Conference Proceeding	2019
	An Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Control Scheme for Rotational Maneuvering and Vibration Suppression of a Flexible Satellite System	Khan, M. U., & Kara, T.	Conference Proceeding	2019
	State of the art and taxonomy of prognostics approaches, trends of prognostics applications and open issues, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing	Javed, K., Gouriveau, R., Zerhouni, N.	Journal	2017
	Tool wear monitoring and prognostics challenges: a comparison of connectionist methods toward an adaptive ensemble model, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N., Xiang L.	Journal	2016
	Prognostics of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells stack using an ensemble of constraints-based connectionist networks, Journal of Power Sources	Javed, K., Gouriveau, R., Zerhouni, N., Hissel, D.	Journal	2016
	Adaptive PID Control Scheme for Full Car Suspension Control	Khan, L., Qamar, S., & Khan, M. U.	Journal	2016
	A New Multivariate Approach for Prognostics Based on Extreme Learning Machine and Fuzzy Clustering, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N.	Journal	2014
	Enabling Health Monitoring Approach Based on Vibration Data for Accurate Prognostics, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics	Javed, K., Gouriveau, R., Zerhouni, N., Nectoux, P.	Journal	2014
	SW-ELM: A summation wavelet extreme learning machine algorithm with a priori parameter initialization, Neurocomputing	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N	Journal	2014
	Comparative Analysis of Adaptive NeuroFuzzy Control Techniques for Full Car Active Suspension System	Khan, L., Qamar, S., & Khan, M. U.	Journal	2014
	ANN based short term load forecasting paradigms for WAPDA Pakistan, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences	Laiq Khan, Kamran Javed, Sidra Mumtaz	Journal	2010
	Generator Maintenance Schedule for WAPDA System using Meta-Heuristic Paradigms, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences	Laiq Khan, Sidra Mumtaz, Kamran Javed	Journal	2010
	PEM fuel cell prognostics under variable load: a data-driven ensemble with new incremental learning, CoDIT16	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N., Hissel D.	Proceedings	2016
	Improving Accuracy of Long-term Prognostics of PEMFC stack to Estimate Remaining Useful Life, ICIT 2015	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N., Hissel D.	Proceedings	2015
	Data-driven Prognostics of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stack with constraint-based Summation-Wavelet Extreme Learning Machine, FDFC 2015	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N., Hissel D.	Proceedings	2015
	Novel failure prognostics approach with dynamic thresholds for machine degradation, IECON 2013	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N.	Proceedings	2013
	A feature extraction procedure based on trigonometric functions and cumulative descriptors to enhance prognostics modeling and estimates, IEEE PHM 2013	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N.	Proceedings	2013
	Adaptive Soft Computing Techniques: Full Car Suspension Control	Khan, M. U., & Khan, L.	Book	2013
	Features Selection Procedure for Prognostics: An Approach Based on Predictability, SAFEPROCESS 2012	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N., Zemouri R.	Proceedings	2012
	Robust, reliable, and applicable tool wear monitoring and prognostic: approach based on an Improved-Extreme Learning Machine, IEEE PHM 2012	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zerhouni N., Zemouri R., Li X.	Proceedings	2012
	Comparative Analysis of Suspension Systems Using Adaptive Fuzzy Control	Khan, L., Khan, M. U., & Qamar, S.	Conference Proceeding	2012
	Active Suspension Control Based on Adaptive Wavelets Neuro-Fuzzy Strategy	Khan, L., Qamar, S., & Khan, M. U.	Conference Proceeding	2012
	Neuro-Fuzzy Wavelets-Based Network for Full Car Active Suspension System	Khan, L., Qamar, S., & Khan, M. U.	Conference Proceeding	2012
	Adaptive Wavelets-Based Fuzzy Neural Network Control for Active Suspension Model	Khan, L., Qamar, S., & Khan, M. U.	Conference Proceeding	2012
	Adaptive Fuzzy Control of Vehicle Suspension Systems	Khan, L., & Khan, M. U.	Journal	2012
	Improving data-driven prognostics by assessing the predictability of features, PHM 2011	Javed K., Gouriveau R., Zemouri R., Zerhouni N	Proceedings	2011