Course Selection

BS Computer Science

Rules:
  1. Students enrolled in the first semester of their study program are given pre-selected courses from respective study scheme by the system. But in case of elective courses, students can select elective course of their own choice. All other students may select their own courses subject to their scheme of studies and the limitations prescribed in the rules below.
  2. The credit hour limits are as below:
    1. A maximum of 18 credit hours per semester are allowed (except for 5th semester in which 21 credit hours are allowed). However, in special circumstances the University may allow to enroll a maximum 21 credit hours. The students admitted based on Math Deficiency courses will enroll in 21 credit hours for the first semester and 20 credit hours in second semester. 

Note: VU001 course is mandatory to enroll and qualify.

    1. In case any student wishes to enroll for one more course beyond the specified credit hours limit in the last two semesters, should submit his/her request to the Rector through Dean. He/she may be allowed by the Rector provided that student’s CGPA is 3.00 or above out of 4.
    2. For Final semester, maximum 21 credit hours of coursework are allowed in addition to Project/Internship as applicable, subject to the condition that all degree requirements will be completed within the same semester and no other course selection rules, such as pre-requisite or specialization requirements, will be violated.
    3. The minimum course load in a semester shall be according to the study scheme, but in special circumstance it can be minimum of 03-credit hours. In case the remaining credits to complete degree are less than 03 credits, student can enroll remaining credits accordingly.

Note: Maximum limits prescribed for enrollment of credit hours includes courses enrolled for improvement, if any.

3.      Student must select theory and its practical course in the same semester (where applicable). However, if the student fails in theory/practical, then, he/she can take the failed course only.

  1. Students taking less than the course load prescribed by their scheme of studies will require extra semester(s) to complete the curriculum; in such cases they will also have to bear the additional cost.
  2. During a study program, students may attempt to improve a course with grade less than B.

Rules for Field Experience / Internship:
  1. Field experience / Internship is offered in the 5th semester as Non-Credit.
  2. To enroll in the Field experience / Internship:

                               i.            A CGPA of 2.0 or higher is required.

                             ii.            A minimum of 60 credit hours are required.

Rules for Final Year Project:
  1. The Final Year Project shall be of 06-Credit Hours and will be split in the 7th and 8th semester equally (carrying a workload of 3 credit hours per semester).
  2. To enroll in the Final Year Project:

                               i.            A CGPA of 1.90 or higher is required.

                             ii.            A minimum of 90 credit hours are required.

Procedure:

To select your courses, follow the steps below:

  1. From within the LMS, click the Student Services button
  2. Click on the Course Selection link
  3. Give preference to "F" grade course(s) and the course(s) where improvement of grades is possible
  4. Click the check boxes to select courses
  5. Save the selection
  6. You may make changes in course selection any number of times before the last date to add, drop or replace course(s).

 

Note: In case, a student fails to complete the Final Year Project within the stipulated time due to verifiable recorded reasons, an extension of maximum one semester may be granted by the Dean of the faculty on the recommendation of Head of Department. The permissible maximum duration of the study program shall apply while granting extension.

(Note: You may want to consult your scheme of studies under the Student Services section in your LMS account, in case of any confusion).

RECOMMENDATION: Full Time Regular Students Are Urged to Follow Their Prescribed Scheme of Studies.