Semester 1
Course No.
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Course Title
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Credit Hrs.
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GS-111
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Mathematics- I
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2 - 1
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CS-112
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Introduction to Computers
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2 - 1
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HS-113
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Communication Skills
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0 - 0
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EL-114
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Network Analysis – I
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2 - 1
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HS-115
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Pakistan Studies
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2 - 0
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GS-111Mathematics
I
Objective:
To enable the students to
comprehend basics of linear algebra and calculus.
Course
Outline:
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FUNCTION: Exponential and logarithmic functions, Hyperbolic and inverse
hyperbolic functions, relations between circular and hyperbolic functions.
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DETERMINANTS AND MATRICES: Simple properties and their application to solution
of system of equations, Algebra of Matrices and their application to solution
of system of equations.
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COORDINATE GEOMETRY: Hyperbola, asymptotes, Simple properties of the parabola,
ellipse, and hyperbola. Solid Geometry of line, plane and sphere.
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DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS: Rules of Differentiation, function of a function,
implicit function and successive differentiation; partial differentiation.
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INTEGRAL CALCULUS: Integration as inverse of differentiation, general rules;
integration by substitution and by parts, use of partial Fraction, Definite
integrals, Double integrals.
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APPLICATIONS OF CALCULUS: Slope of curve, Maxima & minima; areas of
surfaces and volumes of solids Mean and root mean square values; curvature and
radius of curvature and differential equations of first order and first degree.
Books
Recommended:
1. Thomas G.B. and Funney,
R.L. Calculus and Analytic Geometry
2. Peter Kuffiting,
Technical Mathematics with calculus.
3. K. A. Stroud, “Engg.
Mathematics”
CS-112 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Course Outline:
- BASIC COMPUTER Concepts:
Major building blocks; their functions & inter connections, Computers
Importance, Computer generations & technology evolution, Computers history.
- NUMBER SYSTEMS: Number
conversion, Data Representation & Data structure. Processed operation,
Memory & Input devices (keyboard, mouse, trackball, OCR, digital cam
etc)output devices (monitors, printers etc)
- APPLICATION PACKAGES:
Word processors, Data Bases, Spread Sheets.
-COMPUTER ORGANIZATION:
Central processing unit (control unit, arithmetic logic unit) RAM, ROM,
registers, internal clock, caches, Machine cycle, Memory Modules, Bus
Standards, Storage devices, Motherboard
-BASIC OPERATING SYSTEM
CONCEPTS
- LANGUAGES: High level
& Low Level Languages, Compilers interpreters, operating systems, computer
programming. Algorithms,
flow chart, pseudo code, basic programming techniques, variable declaration
& types, sequential, conditional & looping structure
Lab
Outline:
Practical exercises relating to the
topics covered in theory.
Recommended Books:
1. Peter Norton, “Computers”, Latest Edition.
2. Patrick G.Mckeown, “Living with Computers”, 4th
Edition.
3. B.S.Choudhry, A.R.Memon, “Compupedia: The Art of
Living with Computer Technology”, .
HS-113
COMMUNICATION SKILLS-I
Course
Outlines:
1. Introduction to
Communication
·
Importance, Theories, Barriers, Components
2. The Seven C‟s for
Effective Communication
3. Listening Skills
·
Blocks, Thinking and Feeling
·
Notes Taking
·
Giving Feedback
4 Reading Skills
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Active Reading Techniques
·
Skimming, General Reading and Careful Reading
5 Introduction to Writing
Skills
·
Planning
·
Drafting and Editing
·
Emphasis and Connections
6 Grammar and Vocabulary
·
Technical and Business Vocabulary
·
Constructing Formal Sentences
Text
Book:
1. Murphy H. A.,
Hildebrandt H. W. and Thomas J.P. EFFECTIVE
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS.
McGraw-Hill, USA (Latest Edition).
Reference
Books:
1. Norman S. WE‟RE IN
BUSINESS. Longman Group Ltd., UK (Latest
Edition).
2. Thomson A. J. and
Martinet A. V. A PRACTICAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR.
Oxford University Press, UK
(Latest Edition).
EL-114 Network Analysis – I
Objective:
To enable students to
understand electric circuits and learn basic circuit solving skills.
Course Outline:
- ELECTRICAL ELEMENTS AND
CIRCUITS: Resistance, inductance, and capacitance, laws of resistance, Ohm‟s
law, Kirchoff‟s laws, DC node voltage and loop current methods of analysis of
resistive network calculations, current and voltage divider.
- NETWORK THEOREM:
Superposition, Thevenin, Norton, reciprocity and maximum power transfer
theorems.
- A.C. FUNDAMENTALS: Periodic
function, RMS, effective, average and maximum values of current and voltage for
periodic wave forms, study of simple circuits using instantaneous values of
current and voltages, introduction to three phase system.
- PHASOR QUANTITIES: Phasors;
representation of phasors by „J‟ notation, complex expression for current,
voltage and impedance, solution of simple RL, RC and RLC series and parallel
circuits. Resonance in series and parallel RLC circuits.
Practical list
1. Demonstration of Ohm‟s law,
Kirchoff‟s voltage and current laws.
2. Demonstration of
Superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems with DC sources.
3. Study of phase displacement
using oscilloscope.
4. Draw phasor diagrams for RL,
RC and RLC circuits.
5. Determine power factor for
inductive and capacitive loads.
6. Calculation and
demonstration of RMS, average and peak values of a periodic waveform using
signal generator and oscilloscope.
7. Determine active and
reactive power for single phase circuits.
8. Determine active and
reactive power for three phase circuits.
9. Demonstration of series and
parallel resonance in R, L and C circuits.
Books Recommended:
1. Hughs, Electrical
Technology.
2. Floyd, Circuit Analysis
3. W. Hayt, Engineering of
Circuit Analysis
HS-115 Pakistan Studies
Introduction/Objectives
Develop vision of historical perspective, government, politics,
contemporary Pakistan, ideological background of Pakistan.
Study the process of
governance, national development, issues arising in the modern age and posing
challenges to Pakistan.
Course
Outline
1. Historical
Perspective
a. Ideological rationale with special reference to Sir Syed Ahmed
Khan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
b. Factors leading to Muslim separatism
c. People and Land
i. Indus Civilization
ii. Muslim advent
iii. Location and
geo-physical features.
2. Government and
Politics in Pakistan
Political and
constitutional phases:
a. 1947-58
b. 1958-71
c. 1971-77
d. 1977-88
e. 1988-99
f. 1999 onward
3. Contemporary
Pakistan
a. Economic institutions and issues
b. Society and social structure
c. Ethnicity
d. Foreign policy of Pakistan and challenges
e. Futuristic outlook of
Pakistan
Books
Recommended :
1. Mutala Pakistan by Professor Dr. AftabGillani
2. Hasool-e-Pakistan by Ahmad Saeed
3. The Emergence of Pakistan by Ch. M. Ali
Reference Books:
1. Burki, ShahidJaved. State & Society in Pakistan, The
Macmillan Press Ltd 1980.
2. Akbar, S. Zaidi. Issue in Pakistan’s Economy. Karachi:
Oxford University Press, 2000.
3. S.M. Burke and Lawrence Ziring. Pakistan‟s Foreign policy: An
Historical analysis. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 1993.
4. Mehmood, Safdar. Pakistan Political Roots & Development. Lahore,
1994.
5. Wilcox, Wayne.The Emergence of Banglades., Washington:
American Enterprise, Institute of Public Policy Research, 1972.
6. Mehmood,
Safdar. Pakistan KayyunToota, Lahore: Idara-e-Saqafat-e-Islamia, Club
Road, nd.
7.
Amin,
Tahir. Ethno - National Movement in Pakistan, Islamabad: Institute of
Policy Studies, Islamabad.
8.
Ziring,
Lawrence. Enigma of Political Development. Kent England: WmDawson&
sons Ltd, 1980.
9.
Zahid,
Ansar. History & Culture of Sindh. Karachi: Royal Book Company,
1980.
10.
Afzal,
M. Rafique. Political Parties in Pakistan, Vol. I, II & III.
Islamabad: National Institute of Historical and cultural Research, 1998.
11.
Sayeed,
Khalid Bin. The Political System of Pakistan. Boston: Houghton Mifflin,
1967.
12.
Aziz,
K.K. Party, Politics in Pakistan, Islamabad: National Commission on
Historical and Cultural Research, 1976.
13.
Muhammad
Waseem, Pakistan Under Martial Law, Lahore: Vanguard, 1987.
14. Haq, Noor ul. Making of Pakistan:
The Military Perspective. Islamabad: National Commission on Historical and
Cultural Research, 1993.