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Bachelor of Engineering Technology Programs
Department’s Vision
The department of Engineering Technology fosters innovation and skills to produce top-notch professionals and entrepreneurs who can compete globally and drive positive change in quality of life.
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Program Overview
In today’s technology-driven world, the software has become an essential element of our daily life, from communication to entertainment, transportation to healthcare, agriculture to law enforcement, information security to artificial intelligence etc. The role of software is critical today since practically every facet of modern life is reliant on the operations tied with software technology. With the rise of digital transformation, companies are increasingly using technology, with software at its core, to automate and streamline their operations, improve customer experience, and gain a competitive edge.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Software) is a program that deals with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software systems using best software engineering practices. Software engineering technologists augment the development of the software that fits the demands of businesses and individuals, delivers an exceptional user experience. It is concerned with applying engineering technology principles and practices to software development to ensure the software is efficient, dependable, and scalable. One notable aspect of this program is the field training, which gives students practical exposure to the industries before they begin their careers as Software Engineering Technologists.
Summary:
- Technical Courses: 27+Project+ Supervised Industrial Training
- Non-Technical Courses: 13
- Total Courses: 40+Project+ Supervised Industrial Training
- Technical Credit Hours: 98
- Non-Technical Credit Hours: 32
- Total Credit Hours: 130
Semester – I | ||||||
Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area | Credit Hours | |||
Th | Pr | Total | ||||
SET111 | Information Technology Skills | Computing – I | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
SET112 | Computer Programming | Computing – II | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
NST111 | Applied Physics | Natural Sciences – I | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
NST113 | Math Elective-1 | Quantitative Reasoning | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
HST113 | Functional English | Expository Writing | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
HST111/ HST112 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | Civilization-I | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Total | 11 | 5 | 16 |
Semester – II | ||||||
Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area | Credit Hours | |||
Th | Pr | Total | ||||
SET121 | Software Configuration Management Technologies | SET Foundation | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
SET122 | Object Oriented Programming | SET Foundation | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
NST123 | Probability and Statistics | Quantitative Reasoning – II | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
NST124 | Discrete Structures | Quantitative Reasoning – III | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
SET123 | Software Development Life Cycle | SET Foundation | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
HST122 | Pakistan Studies | Civilization – II | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Total | 12 | 3 | 15 |
Semester – III | ||||||
Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area | Credit Hours | |||
Th | Pr | Total | ||||
SET211 | Database Systems | SET Foundation – VI | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SET212 | Software Requirements and Design | SET Foundation – VI | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
HST212 | Professional Practices | Social Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
SET213 | Data Structures and Algorithms | SET Foundation – IV | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SEIxxx | IDE-I | Interdisciplinary Distribution | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
HST213 | Communication Skills | Expository Writing – II | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Total | 14 | 3 | 17 |
Semester – IV | ||||||
Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area | Credit Hours | |||
Th | Pr | Total | ||||
SET221 | Software Testing Technologies | SET Foundation – VII | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
SET222 | Software Operations and Maintenance | SET Breadth – III | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SET223 | Web Development Technologies | SET Breadth – II | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
SEIxxx | IDE-II | Interdisciplinary Dist. – II | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
SET224 | Operating Systems | SET Depth – I | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SEBxxx | Breadth Elective-1 | SET Breadth – II | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Total | 11 | 6 | 17 |
Semester – V | ||||||
Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area | Credit Hours | |||
Th | Pr | Total | ||||
SET311 | Software Project Management | SET Breadth V | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
SET312 | Computer Networking Technologies | SET Depth – II | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SET313 | Information Security | SET Breadth VI | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
SEExxx | IDTE-I | Interdisciplinary Technical Elective – I | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
SEBxxx | Breadth Elective-II | SET Breadth – IV | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
MST311 | Technopreneurship | Expository Writing – III | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Total | 11 | 4 | 15 |
Semester – VI | ||||||
Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area | Credit Hours | |||
Th | Pr | Total | ||||
SEDxxx | Depth Elective – I | SET Depth Elective -I | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SEDxxx | Depth Elective – II | SET Depth Elective -I | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SEDxxx | Depth Elective – III | SET Depth Elective – II | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SEDxxx | Depth Elective – IV | SET Depth Elective – III | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
MST321 | Technical Writing | Expository Writing – III | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
SEP321 | Project -I | SET DOMAIN PROJECT | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
Total | 10 | 7 | 17 |
Semester – VII | ||||||
Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area | Credit Hours | |||
Th | Pr | Total | ||||
SEExx | IDTE – II | Interdisciplinary Technical Elective – II | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
SEP411 | Project -II | SET Depth IV | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
SEDxxx | Depth Elective – V | SET Depth V | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SEDxxx | Depth Elective – VI | SET Depth VI | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SEDxxx | Depth Elective – VII | SET Depth VII | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
SEDxxx | Depth Elective – VIII | SET Depth VIII | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Total | 9 | 8 | 17 |
Semester – VIII | |||||
Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area | Credit Hours | ||
Th | Pr | Total | |||
SET421 | 16 Weeks Supervised Industrial / Field Training (SIT) (8×5=40Hrs / Week) | Software Engineering Technology Domain Industrial Training |
0 |
16 |
16 |
Total | 0 | 16 | 16 |
Program Mission
To prepare students for successful careers as a software engineering technologist with a thorough understanding of best software engineering practices and experiential learning opportunities to apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems.
The main objectives that our graduates are expected to achieve in the long run are:
Program Educational Objectives
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills using ethical and professional principles when assigned a role as a member or a leader of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Apply their foundations as software engineering technologist to adapt to diversified environments using the appropriate theory, principles and processes to design, implement, deploy and maintain practical software systems.
Exhibit progression in exploring and adopting new skills and evolving technologies through innovation in provided solution.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Engineering Technology Knowledge (SA1): An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, Engineering Technology fundamentals, and Engineering Technology specialization to defined and applied Engineering Technology procedures, processes, systems, or methodologies.
Problem Analysis (SA2): An ability to Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze broadly defined Engineering Technology problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or area of specialization.
Design/Development of Solutions (SA3): An ability to design solutions for broadly- defined Engineering Technology problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Investigation (SA4): An ability to conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, databases, and literature; and design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions.
Modern Tool Usage (SA5): An ability to Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern technology and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to broadly-defined Engineering Technology problems, with an understanding of the limitations.
The Engineering Technologist and Society (SA6): An ability to demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to Engineering Technology practice and solutions to broadly defined Engineering Technology problems.
Environment and Sustainability (SA7): An ability to understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of Engineering Technology work in the solution of broadly defined Engineering Technology problems in societal and environmental contexts.
Ethics (SA8): Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities, and norms of Engineering Technology practice.
Individual and Team Work (SA9): An ability to Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams.
Communication (SA10): An ability to communicate effectively on broadly defined Engineering Technology activities with the Engineering Technologist community and with society at large by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project Management (SA11): An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Engineering Technology management principles and apply these to one’s work as a member or leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
Lifelong Learning (SA12): An ability to recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in specialist Engineering Technologies.
Candidates applying for this program must have passed higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSSC) II exam in Pre-Engineering or any equivalent qualification including DAE / A-level / ICS with at least 50% or 550 out of 1100 marks are eligible to apply for admission.
Pre Entry Admission Test
Candidates are required to:
pass the pre-admission entry test of the university,
pass UIT’s test in the last two years,
pass HEC’s Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) with 50% marks, or
score at least 800/1200 in SAT-I and secured at least 650/800 in SATII with subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.