ITU FM 90.4
Introduction
Information Technology University of the Punjab (ITU) is a public sector university based in Lahore. The University has been able to achieve its distinct place among the leading HEIs of Pakistan through its competitive degree programs in IT, Engineering, and Social/Business studies. The University has been focused on providing world-class research-driven teaching and academics while providing solutions to local problems through the problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills developed in its graduates. The University finds its leading edge in its excellent faculty, which is well connected with national/intentional academia and the industry.
Economies around the globe have faced significant challenges post-Covid while the 4th industrial revolution has been making its impact in various manufacturing, productions, services, and allied industries. The associated technologies of this age thus include artificial intelligence, big data, robotics and automation, and cyber security, and subsequently, most businesses are now moving towards, or have already developed business use cases, in these disciplines. Moreover, the requirement for skilled resources who are experts in Engineering design and development principles for Software systems is at an all-time high. ITU has consistently made itself competitive in bridging this gap by providing high-quality computer science and engineering graduates. However, the new dynamics require us to produce graduates that are solution and system-level architects and engineers in addition to problem solvers. Therefore, the Faculty of Engineering at ITU has designed the BS in Software Engineering program to be launched at the earliest possible. The program curriculum has been prepared in line with the HEC’s curriculum for BS in Software Engineering while bringing our unique flavor of research expertise in the areas of Cloud Computing and Big data applications, Information and Cyber Security, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things. The focus remains on developing graduates who can demonstrate the engineering attributes of designing and developing Software systems using state-of-the-art industry tools and technologies.
Departmental Vision
The departmental vision is to be recognized as a center of excellence in the domain of Computer and Software Engineering, by building strong technical expertise, in order to provide innovative solutions to global as well as local technological challenges.
Mission
The departmental mission is to provide the right nurturing environment in order to produce graduates with exceptional creative thinking and problem-solving skills to become creative members of the society. This shall be achieved by exposing them to world-class curriculum, state-of-the-art labs, access to latest research and exposure to latest technical trends via strong industry-academia linkages.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- To produce graduates with strong Computer and Software Engineering expertise to tackle technological challenges related to the computing industry.
- To produce proactive engineers equipped with comprehensive analytical and problem solving skills to create value through the application of technology.
- To produce responsible and ethical professionals with sound leadership and communication skills.
- To produce graduates with strong entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to further their career by involving themselves in sustained lifelong learning.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
The program learning outcomes for BS in Software Engineering have been defined as follows:
- GA1 Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- GA2 Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
- GA3 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.
- GA4 Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
- GA5 Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
- GA6 The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.
- GA7 Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
- GA8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
- GA9 Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
- GA10 Communication: An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, 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, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- GA11 Project Management: : An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
- GA12 Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.
