Ziauddin University

BS Robotics & Intelligent Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Intelligent Systems equips students with cutting-edge knowledge in robotics and intelligent systems to design, implement, and innovate, preparing them for careers in diverse fields and driving technological advancements and intelligent system solutions.

MISSION

To provide students with comprehensive education and training in robotics and intelligent systems, addressing complex challenges and advancing technological progress across various industries. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1: Equip graduates with essential knowledge and skills in robotics and intelligent systems. 

PEO-2: Train graduates in modern robotic tools to manage operations across diverse industries with professionalism.

PEO-3: Ensure graduates can communicate clearly with stakeholders and uphold strong work ethics.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Sr.

PLOs

Description

1

Academic Education

To prepare graduates as computing professionals.

2

Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems

Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialisation, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialisation to the abstraction and conceptualisation of computing models from defined problems and requirements.

3

Problem Analysis

Identify, formulate, research literature, and solve complex computing problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines.

4

Design/ Development of Solutions

Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

5

Modern Tool Usage

Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

6

Individual and Team Work

Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

7

Communication

Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions.

8

Computing Professionalism and Society

Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing practice.

9

Ethics

Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice.

10

Life-long Learning

Recognise the need and have the ability to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional.

  • HSC (Pre-Engineering / Computer Science / Pre-Medical / Commerce) or A-Level or DAE. 
  • Students with pre-medical and commerce backgrounds are required to take an additional mathematics course.

The programme offers vast opportunities in robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, government, and consulting firms. With the increasing demand for robotics, students can pursue higher education and entrepreneurship in intelligent systems.

A BS in Robotics and Intelligent Systems opens a wide range of career prospects for graduates, such as 

  • Robotics Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Automation 
  • Research and Development 
  • Consulting and Entrepreneurship

First Year – Semester I

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Functional English

3+0

Applied Physics

3+0

Applied Physics 

0+1

Islamic Studies OR Religious Education/Ethics 

2+0

Applications of Information and Communication Technologies

2+0

Applications of Information and Communication Technologies 

0+1

Quantitative Reasoning I

3+0

TOTAL

13+2=15

 

First Year – Semester II

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Expository Writing

2+0

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2+0

Object Oriented Programming

3+0

Object Oriented Programming

0+1

Quantitative Reasoning II

3+0

Digital Logic Design

3+0

Digital Logic Design

0+1

TOTAL

13+2=15

 

Second Year – Semester III

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Embedded System Design

3+0

Embedded System Design

0+1

Data Structure and Algorithm

3+0

Data Structure and Algorithm

0+1

Introduction to Robotics

3+0

Introduction to Robotics  

0+1

Computer Architecture 

2+0

Computer Architecture

0+1

Engineering Mechanics

2+0

Engineering Mechanics  

0+1

TOTAL

13+5=18

 

Second Year – Semester IV

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Probability and Statistics

3+0

Data Communication and Computer Networks

3+0

Data Communication and Computer Networks

0+1

Signal & Systems

3+0

Signal & Systems  

0+1

Artificial Intelligence

3+0

Artificial Intelligence  

0+1

Engineering Drawing & CAD

0+1

TOTAL

12+4=16

 

Third Year – Semester V

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Technical Report Writing

3+0

Robotic System & Programming

3+0

Robotic System & Programming  

0+1

Human Machine Interaction

3+0

Human Machine Interaction  

0+1

Sensors & Actuators

3+0

Sensors & Actuators  

0+1

TOTAL

12+3=15

 

Third Year – Semester Break

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Civics and Community Engagement (Internship) 2-3 Weeks

Qualifying 

 

Third Year – Semester VI

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Wireless Sensor Networks

3+0

Linear Control System

3+0

Linear Control System  

0+1

Database Management System

3+0

Database Management System  

0+1

Introduction to Machine Learning and Deep Learning

3+0

Introduction to Machine Learning and Deep Learning  

0+1

TOTAL

11+3=15

 

Fourth Year – Semester VII

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Robot Modelling & Control

3+0

Robot Modelling & Control

0+1

Elective – I

3+0

Elective – II

3+0

Elective – II

0+1

Social Sciences Elective

3+0

Final Year Project – I

0+3

TOTAL

12+5=17

 

Fourth Year – Semester Break

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Field Internship (6 – 8 Weeks)

Qualifying 

 

Fourth Year – Semester VIII

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Machine Vision & Robotics

3+0

Management Science Elective

3+0

Elective – III

3+0

Elective – IV

3+0

Elective – IV

0+1

Final Year Project – II

0+3

TOTAL

12+4=16

 

List of Electives (Social Science Courses)

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Engineering Ethics

3+0

Introduction to Sociology

3+0

Critical Thinking

3+0

Organisational Behaviour

3+0

Introduction to International Relations

3+0

 

List of Electives (Management Science Courses)

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Entrepreneurship

3+0

Leadership

3+0

Principles of Management

3+0

Engineering Economics & Management

3+0

Project Management

3+0

 

List of Electives (Robotics and Intelligent Systems Elective Courses)

Title

Cr. Hrs.

Machine Vision & Robotics

3+0

Introduction to Haptics

3+0

Introduction to Humanoid Robots

3+0

Advanced Modelling of Robotics

3+0

Optimal Kinematic Design of Robots

3+0

Distributive Robotics/Swarm Robotics

3+0

Introduction to Cloud Computing

3+0

Mechanics of Materials

3+0

Swarm Robotics

3+0

Robot Process Automation

3+0

Robot Process Automation  

0+1

Introduction to R Programming

3+0

Introduction to R Programming  

0+1

Computer Vision

3+0

Computer Vision  

0+1

Human Machine Interaction

3+0

Human Machine Interaction  

0+1

Artificial Neural Network

3+0

Artificial Neural Network  

0+1

AI for Computer Games

3+0

AI for Computer Games  

0+1

Chatbots

3+0

Chatbots  

0+1

Digital Image Processing

3+0

Digital Image Processing  

0+1

 

BS Computer Networks and Security

Per Cr. Hr.

Cr. Hrs.

Total (PKR)

Tuition

2,500

15

37,500

Examination

250

15

3,750

Semester Registration

 

 

5,000

Student Activity

 

 

2,000

Miscellaneous

 

 

45000

Sub-Total

 

 

93,250

Admission (One Time Only)

 

 

10,000

Security Deposit (One Time Only and Refundable)

 

 

5,000

Grand Total (1st Semester)

 

 

108,250

Introduction

Food science is the study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food and the concepts underlying food processing. Food technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe food.
The potential employment areas for the graduates of Food science and technology are food industries and health science industries. Also, more opportunities are available for food scientist, Biochemist, Cereal Scientist, Dairy Products Scientist, Director of Quality Assurance / USDA Research Scientist, Flavour Chemist, Food Biochemist, Clinical Laboratories, research institutes and teaching Institutions.

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1: To prepare graduates who will apply the technical knowledge and know-how to solve the problems related to food processing and preservation for the benefit of the society.

PEO2: To produce entrepreneurs and team leaders having theoretical and practical knowledge of the instruments, techniques and methods with strong ethics and management skill.

PEO3: To produce graduates with the ability to initiate scientific research and pursue higher education in reputed institute at national and international levels.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

PLO1: Knowledge: An ability to apply fundamental and specialized knowledge of computational biology to the solution of complex biological problems.

PLO2: Hypothesis Formulation: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, analyse complex biological problems, reaching substantiated conclusions towards formulation of hypothesis using fundamental principles of computational biology.

PLO3: Experiment/ Process Design: An ability to design experimental solutions to validate computational biology Hypothesis and design process while maintaining biosciences standards, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO4: Investigation: An ability to investigate complex issues in computational biology in a methodical way including literature survey, and development of systems, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

PLO5: Modern Tool Usage: An ability to select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex biosciences activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO6: The Scientist and Society:         Graduates will be able to justify societal health, safety and legal issues and understand his responsibilities in Food sciences practices.

PLO7: Environment and SustainabilityGraduates will be able to understand the need and impact of solutions on environment and societal context keeping in view need for sustainable solution.

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PLO8: Ethics:Graduates will have knowledge and understanding of related norms and ethics in professional practices.

PLO9: Individual and Team Work:Graduates will be able to undertake any responsibility as an individual and as a team in a multidisciplinary environment.

PLO10: Communication: Able to communicate effectively and broadly defined technological activities. Also comprehend and write effective reports and documentation to give and receive clear instructions.

PLO11:  Lifelong Learning: Graduates will have thorough knowledge in related sciences and will also be ready to engage themselves in lifelong learning.

PLO12: Project Management: Graduates will be motivated and have the preparations ability to engage in lifelong learning for technological change and will be able to manage independent research projects.

Curriculum (1st Semester)
S.NoCourse TitleCredit Hours
1Basic Mathematics/Basic Biology3+0
2Philosophy3+0
3Sociology3+0
4Expository Writing, I3+0
5Ecology3+0
Total Credit Hours15
Curriculum (2nd Semester)
S.NoCourse TitleCredit Hours
1Expository Writing, II3+0
2General History/ Mass Communication3+0
3Psychology3+0
4Physics2+1
5 Quantitative Reasoning, I2+1
Total Credit Hours15
Curriculum (3rd Semester)
S.NoCourse TitleCredit Hours
1Expository Writing, III3+0
2Pakistan Studies2+0
3Islamic Studies / Ethical Behavior2+0
4Introduction to Food Technology2+1
5Quantitative Reasoning II3+0
Total Credit Hours15
Curriculum (4th Semester)
S.NoCourse TitleCredit Hours
1Food Microbiology2+1
3Principles of Human Nutrition3+0
4Food Safety3+0
5Basic Agriculture and Horticulture3+0
6Food processing and Preservation2+1
7Food Chemistry(2+1)
Total Credit Hours18
Curriculum (5th Semester)
S.NoCourse TitleCredit Hours
1Essential of Biochemistry2+1
2Postharvest Technology3+0
3Dairy Technology2+1
4Cereal Technology2+1
5Sugar Technology2+1
6Unit Operations in Food processing2+1
Total Credit Hours18
Curriculum (6th Semester)
S.NoCourse TitleCredit Hours
1Fruits and Vegetable Processing2+1
2Technology of Oils and Fats2+1
3Immunology3+0
4Beverage Technology2+1
5Meat and Seafood Processing Technology2+1
6Food Plant layout and Sanitation3+0
Total Credit Hours18
Curriculum (7th Semester)
S.NoCourse TitleCredit Hours
1Food Product Development2+1
2Food Laws and Regulations3+0
3Confectionary and Snack Food2+1
4Bakery Product Technology2+1
5Poultry and Egg Processing2+1
6Research Project / Internship0+3
Total Credit Hours18
Curriculum (8th Semester)
S.NoCourse TitleCredit Hours
1Food Toxicology3+0
2Food Quality Management3+0
3Food Packaging2+1
4Extrusion Technology2+1
5Entrepreneurship3+0
6Research Project / Internship0+3
Total Credit Hours18

Program

EligibilityDAE%age

BS Food Science & Tech.

Inter (Computer, Pre Engg, Pre Med) , A-level – Phy, Chem, (Bio or Maths)DAE any or Diploma in Homeopatic, Medical Tech – 3 year45

 

 Duration of Programme

BS Food Science & Technology

4 Years