Scheme of Study - BS(Data Science)

The BS Data Science program at Khanpur Institute of Technology (KIT) equips students with a strong foundation in statistics, programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and emerging technologies. Guided by KIT’s vision of excellence and innovation, the program develops critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and leadership skills. With a balanced blend of theory, research, and hands-on practice, BS Data Science graduates are prepared to address the data-driven challenges of the 21st century. At the local and national level, the program empowers youth with in-demand data science skills, contributing to Pakistan’s digital economy and evidence-based decision-making. On a regional scale, it fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing across South Asia in the fields of data and technology. At the global level, it positions KIT graduates to compete in international markets, drive innovation, and contribute to cutting-edge research in data science and artificial intelligence.

Semester-1

Course Code Course Title Domain Credit Hours (Theory + Lab)
HQ-001Quran Translation IHQ0.5 (0.5-0)
GE-190Functional EnglishGE3 (3-0)
GE-168Ideology and Constitution of PakistanGE2 (2-0)
GE-160Applications of Information and Communication TechnologiesGE3 (2-1)
GE-163Islamic StudiesGE2 (2-0)
CC-112Programming FundamentalsCC3 (3-0)
CC-112-LProgramming Fundamentals LabCC1 (0-1)
MD-001Math Deficiency – I*MD0

Credit Hours (Semester – I): 14.5

Semester-2

Course Code Course Title Domain Credit Hours (Theory + Lab)
HQ-002Quran Translation IIHQ0.5 (0.5-0)
GE-169Applied PhysicsGE3 (2-1)
MS-251Probability and StatisticsMS3 (3-0)
GE-199Expository WritingGE3 (3-0)
CC-110Digital Logic DesignCC2 (2-0)
CC-110-LDigital Logic Design LabCC1 (0-1)
CC-211Object Oriented ProgrammingCC3 (3-0)
CC-211-LObject Oriented Programming LabCC1 (0-1)
MD-002Math Deficiency – II*MD0

Credit Hours (Semester – II): 16.5

Semester-3

Sr. Code Course Title Domain Credit Hours (Theory + Lab)
1HQ-003Quran Translation IIIHQ0.5 (0.5-0)
2GE-162Calculus and Analytic GeometryGE3 (3-0)
3CC-210Computer Organization and Assembly LanguageCC3 (2-1)
4GE-167Discrete StructuresGE3 (3-0)
5CC-213Data StructuresCC3 (3-0)
6CC-213-LData Structures LabCC1 (0-3)
7DD-221Introduction to Data ScienceDD3 (2-1)
8MS-252Linear AlgebraMS3 (3-0)

Credit Hours (Semester – III): 19.5 

Semester-4

Sr. Code Course Title Domain Credit Hours (Theory + Lab)
1HQ-004Quran Translation IVHQ0.5 (0.5-0)
2MS-253Multivariable CalculusMS3 (3-0)
3DD-222Data VisualizationDD3 (2-1)
4CC-215Database SystemsCC3 (3-0)
5CC-215-LDatabase Systems LabCC1 (0-3)
6CC-310Artificial IntelligenceCC3 (2-1)
7CC-214Computer NetworksCC3 (2-1)
8DD-223Advanced StatisticsDD3 (2-1)

Credit Hours (Semester – IV): 19.5

Semester-5

Sr. Code Course Title Domain Credit Hours (Theory + Lab)
1HQ-005Quran Translation VHQ0.5 (0.5-0)
2CC-311Operating SystemsCC3 (2-1)
3GE-363Civics and Community EngagementGE2 (2-0)
4CC-313Analysis of AlgorithmsCC3 (3-0)
5DD-321Data Warehousing and Business IntelligenceDD3 (2-1)
6ED-323Web TechnologiesED3 (2-1)
7DD-322Data Mining and Machine LearningDD3 (3-0)

Credit Hours (Semester – V): 17.5

Semester-6

Sr. Code Course Title Domain Credit Hours (Theory + Lab)
1HQ-006Quran Translation VIHQ0.5 (0.5-0)
2ES-492Introduction to MarketingUE3 (3-0)
3CC-308Information SecurityCC3 (2-1)
4CC-303Software EngineeringCC3 (3-0)
5ED-321Deep LearningED3 (2-1)
6ED-322Natural Language ProcessingED3 (2-1)
7ED-335Computer VisionED3 (2-1)

Credit Hours (Semester – VI): 18.5

Semester-7

Sr. Code Course Title Domain Credit Hours (Theory + Lab)
1HQ-007Quran Translation VIIHQ0.5 (0.5-0)
2MS-254Technical and Business WritingMS3 (3-0)
3GE-362EntrepreneurshipGE2 (2-0)
4ED-333Theory of Automata and Formal LanguagesED3 (2-1)
5ED-421Big Data AnalyticsED3 (2-1)
6ED-324Software Construction and DevelopmentED3 (2-1)
7CC-401Final Year Project-1CC2 (0-6)

Credit Hours (Semester – VII): 16.5

Semester-8

Sr. Code Course Title Domain Credit Hours (Theory + Lab)
1HQ-008Quran Translation VIIIHQ0.5 (0.5-0)
2ES-492Introduction to ManagementGE2 (2-0)
3DD-409Parallel and Distributed ComputingDD3 (2-1)
4GE-402Professional PracticesGE2 (2-0)
5CC-402Final Year Project-2CC4 (0-12)

Credit Hours (Semester – VIII): 11.5

The last date for the admission test is scheduled for Sept 22, 2025.