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Introduction

Keeping in view the importance of Information Technology for the country, Department of Information Technology was established in University of Sahiwal in 2020. Currently, Department of Information Technology is offering BS Information Technology (BSIT) (4 Years) degree program in morning and evening sessions. In addition to this degree program many short courses and workshops are arranged by the department time to time. The students in Department of Information Technology have unlimited access to the computers & the professional software tools. The Department has modern computer lab equipped with latest computing technology. The department of Information Technology has two computer labs equipped with state-of-the-art technology. All the computers are equipped with latest technology & the professional software tools and provide services such as HEC digital Library, video conference etc. The students and staff have access to Internet facilitates during working hours.

Introduction to BSIT Program

The programs have been designed for the preparation of IT experts to serve in academia and industry. The purpose is to sharpen the academic analytical and research skills of students in the field of IT and make them able to work in national and international organizations. The students will learn latest techniques and skills in this field. BSIT program is all about these skills and techniques.

Scheme of Studies (BSIT) Program

Semester I Semester II
1. Introduction to ICT
2. Programming Fundamentals
3. English Composition & Comprehension
4. Calculus & Analytical Geometry
5. Applied Physics
6. Zero Mathematics (Part I)* 		1. Object Oriented Programming
2. Communication & Presentation Skills
3. IT Supporting Course-I
4. Probability & Statistics
5. University Elective-I
6. University Elective-II
7. Zero Mathematics (Part II)*
Semester III Semester IV
1. Data Structures & Algorithms
2. Discrete Structures
3. Professional Practices
4. IT Supporting-II
5. Linear Algebra 		1. Operating Systems
2. Information Security
3. Computer Networks
4. IT Project Management
5. University Elective-III
Semester V Semester VI
1. Database Systems
2. Software Engineering
3. IT Supporting Course-III
4. System and Network Administration
5. University Elective-IV 		1. Web Technologies
2. IT Elective-I
3. IT Elective-II
4. IT Infrastructure
5. Technical & Business Writing
Semester VII Semester VIII
1. Virtual Systems and Services
2. Pakistan Studies
3. IT Elective-III
4. Final Year Project-I
5. IT Elective-IV 		1. Final Year Project-II
2. Cyber Security
3. IT Elective-V
4. Database Administration and Management
5. Islamic Studies/ Ethics
BS-IT Supporting Courses
1. Enterprise Systems
2. Modelling and Simulation
3. Formal Methods 		4. Operations Research
5. Software Requirements Engineering
Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses
1. Calculus & Analytical Geometry
2. Probability & Statistics 		3. Linear Algebra
4. Applied Physics
University Elective Courses
1. Foreign Language
2. Social Service
3. Management Related 		4. Social Science Related
5. Economy Related

* “Zero Mathematics” is a non-credited course and mandatory for pre-medical students to pass within first two semesters, otherwise the admission will not be confirmed.

Research Publications

Zanab Safdar, Ruqia Safdar Bajwa, Shafiq Hussain, Haslinda Binti Abdullah, Kalsoom Safdar and Umar Draz (2020). “The Role of Roman Urdu in Multilingual Information Retrieval: A Regional Study” The Journal of Academic Librarianship 46 (6). (IF: 1.235)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S009913332030149X

Aamir Hussain, Tariq Ali, Faisal Althobiani, Umar Draz , Muhammad Irfan, Sana Yasin, Saher Shafiq, Zanab Safdar, Adam Glowacz, Grzegorz Nowakowski, Muhammad Salman Khan and Samar Alqhtani (2021) “Security Framework for IoT Based Real-Time Health Applications” Electronics (IF: 2.412)

Shabir Ahmad, Shafiq Hussain, Mahboob Ahmad Butt, Zanab Safdar, Junaid, Quratulain, Haroon Mahmood, Zaid Bin Faheem and Umar Draz (2020). “Novel Algorithm for Throughput Enhancement in Wireless Networks Using Multichannel” International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security (IJCSNS), 20(8): 203-214

Zanab Safdar, Shahid Farid, Mubashra Qadir, Khurshid Asghar, Javed Iqbal and Faisal Karim Hamdani (2020). “A novel architecture for IoT based e-health systems” Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics (JMIHI). (IF: 0.549)

Faisal Karim Hamdani, Shahid Farid, Zanab Safdar, Khurshid Asghar and Adnan Karim Hamdani (2019). “Integrating IoT with Tactical Considerations towards Improvements in Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122)” Technical Journal, 24(2): 76-89

Sana Moin, Ahmad Karim, Zanab Safdar, Kalsoom Safdar, Ejaz Ahmed and Muhammad Imran (2019). “Securing Distributed Blockchain for IoTs: analysis, requirements and open issues” Future Generation Computer Systems Journal (FGCS), 100 (2019): 325-343. (IF: 5.768)

Sana Moin, Ahmad Karim, Kalsoom Safdar, Iqra Iqbal, Zanab Safdar, V. Vijayakumar, K. T. Ahmed and S. A. Abid (2018). “GREEN SDN—An Enhanced Paradigm of SDN Review, Taxonomy & future directions” Concurrency and Computation Practice and Experience. (IF: 1.167)

Zanab Safdar, Shahid Farid and Moiz Uddin Ahmad (2017). “Prioritizing Critical Challenges for the Quality of Crowdsource Software Products” Journal of Information Communication Technologies And Robotics Applications (JICTRA), 8(2): 11-17.

Zanab Safdar, Shahid Farid, Maruf Pasha and Kalsoom Safdar. (2017) “A Security Model for IoT based Systems” Technical Journal, 22(4): 74-84.

Ahmad, Karim, Aisha Siddiqa, Zanab Safdar, Maham Razzaq, Syeda Anum Gillani, Huma Tahir, Sana Kiran, Ejaz Ahmed and Muhammad Imran (2017). “Big data management in participatory sensing: Issues, trends and future directions” Future Generation Computer Systems (FGCS) Journal, 107 (2020): 942-955. (IF: 5.768)