Associate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence (ADP-AI) – Welcome to Qarshi University
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Associate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence (ADP-AI) – Welcome to Qarshi University
Associate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence (ADP-AI)
Introduction
Objectives of the Program
Scope of the Program
Career Opportunities for Students
Learning Outcomes
Teaching Pedagogy
Eligibility Criteria
Duration
Program Structure
Associate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence (ADP-AI)
Introduction
The
Associate Degree in Artificial Intelligence (ADP-AI)
is a future-focused, 2-year academic program structured under the latest
NCEAC 2023 guidelines
. It equips students with essential knowledge in AI concepts, computing, and data-driven problem-solving, and is designed to align with the
first four semesters of BS-AI
.
This program is ideal for learners who wish to develop
early-career technical skills
in AI while keeping open the option to
upgrade into the 5th semester of a BS (AI) or BS (CS)
program without any credit loss.
Objectives of the Program
Provide foundational knowledge in AI, programming, data handling, and mathematics.
Prepare students for AI-centric roles in industry and academia.
Facilitate a seamless academic pathway toward BS-AI and BS-CS degrees.
Develop analytical thinking, ethical AI understanding, and applied machine learning
awareness.
Scope of the Program
This program provides a dual pathway:
Direct workforce entry
into junior AI and IT roles.
Lateral academic entry
into 4-year NCEAC-accredited BS in AI or CS programs.
It offers a robust academic core designed to stay relevant with the rapid evolution of AI
technologies, tools, and applications.
Career Opportunities for Students
Graduates may pursue entry-level roles such as:
Junior AI Developer
Data Processing Assistant
Machine Learning Technician
Python Developer
AI Lab Assistant
AI/ML Data Annotator
AI Customer Support Analyst
On transition to a full BS-AI program, career options expand to include AI Researcher, ML
Engineer, Data Scientist, NLP Engineer, and Computer Vision Specialist.
Learning Outcomes of BS Computer Science Program
Graduates of ADP-CS will be able to:
Understand and apply foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Write and analyze code for intelligent systems using programming languages like Python.
Use basic data analysis and modeling techniques.
Communicate effectively and ethically in technical settings.
Demonstrate readiness for advanced AI courses and BS-level academic rigor.
Use computing tools to solve structured AI problems.
Teaching Pedagogy
Lectures + Applied Lab Sessions
Hands-on Programming with Python & Tools like NumPy, Pandas
Project-Based Learning & Assignments
AI-related Capstone Projects
Use of Google Colab, Jupyter Notebooks, Scikit-learn, etc.
Critical Thinking & Presentation Development
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A- Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with Mathematics are required for admission in BS Computer Science & BS Software Engineering.
Equivalency certificate by IBCC will be required in case of education from some other country or system
The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics (06 credits) in first two semesters.
At minimum 72 credit hours are required for award of BS degrees in any computing discipline mentioned in this document.
The minimum duration for completion of BS Computing degrees is four years. The HEC allows maximum period of seven years to complete BS degree requirements.
A minimum 2.0 CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) on a scale of 4.0 is required for award of BS Computing Degree.
Selection Criteria:
Merit, HSSC-I Result
Note:
Those students who have passed Additional Math and those students who have passed one of the following courses (Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Commerce) are also eligible to take admission.
-Students with a deficiency of additional Math or awaiting results are eligible to take admission. Classes of Additional Mathematics (6 Credits) shall be scheduled during Summer Semester as a zero Semester Registration.
-Pre-BSCS-Mathematics (Deficiency) courses have 2 months duration (90 Contact Hour) as per HEC NCEAC 2023 policy. Primarily this course will be equivalent to Mathematics of HSSC-I + Mathematics of HSSC-II
Duration
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Program Structure
Two Years ADP AI Degree Program: Total Credit Hours: – 72
Tentative Study Plan – ADP AI
Code
Course Title
CrHrs*
Semester 1
CCS101
Functional English
3-0-0
MTH101
Calculus and Analytic Geometry
3-0-0
CCS100
Application of Information and Communication Technologies
3-0-0
CCS101
Programming Fundamentals
3-1-3
HSS101
Islamic Studies / Ethics
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
15
Semester 2
HHS108
Expository Writing
3-0-0
MTH103
Linear Algebra
3-0-0
CCS102
Object-Oriented Programming
3-1-3
CCS103
Digital Logic Design
3-0-0
CCS403
Information Security
3-0-0
CCS203
Discrete Structures
3-0-0
Total CrHrs
19
Semester 3
CCS201
Data Structures & Algorithms (with Lab)
3-1-3
CCS205
Database Systems
3-1-3
CCS301
Software Engineering
3-0-0
CCS306
Computer Networks
3-0-0
CCS303
Artificial Intelligence
3-1-3
MGT202
Entrepreneurship
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
19
Semester 4
CCS202
Computer Organization & Assembly Language
3-0-0
CCS311
Machine Learning
3-0-0
CAI352
Artificial Neural Networks & Deep Learning
3-0-0
CAI452
Fuzzy Systems
3-0-0
CAI454
Agent Based Modeling
3-0-0
HSDS104
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
20
Total
72
Code
Course Title
CrHrs*
Semester 1
CCS101
Functional English
3-0-0
MTH101
Calculus and Analytic Geometry
3-0-0
CCS100
Application of Information and Communication Technologies
3-0-0
CCS101
Programming Fundamentals
3-1-3
HSS101
Islamic Studies / Ethics
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
15
Semester 2
HHS108
Expository Writing
3-0-0
MTH103
Linear Algebra
3-0-0
CCS102
Object-Oriented Programming
3-1-3
CCS103
Digital Logic Design
3-0-0
CCS403
Information Security
3-0-0
CCS203
Discrete Structures
3-0-0
Total CrHrs
19
Semester 3
CCS201
Data Structures & Algorithms (with Lab)
3-1-3
CCS205
Database Systems
3-1-3
CCS301
Software Engineering
3-0-0
CCS306
Computer Networks
3-0-0
CCS303
Artificial Intelligence
3-1-3
MGT202
Entrepreneurship
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
19
Semester 4
CCS202
Computer Organization & Assembly Language
3-0-0
CCS311
Machine Learning
3-0-0
CAI352
Artificial Neural Networks & Deep Learning
3-0-0
CAI452
Fuzzy Systems
3-0-0
CAI454
Agent Based Modeling
3-0-0
HSDS104
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
20
Total
72
Associate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence (ADP-AI)
Introduction
Objectives of the Program
Scope of the Program
Career Opportunities for Students
Learning Outcomes
Teaching Pedagogy
Eligibility Criteria
Duration
Program Structure
Associate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence (ADP-AI)
Introduction
The
Associate Degree in Artificial Intelligence (ADP-AI)
is a future-focused, 2-year academic program structured under the latest
NCEAC 2023 guidelines
. It equips students with essential knowledge in AI concepts, computing, and data-driven problem-solving, and is designed to align with the
first four semesters of BS-AI
.
This program is ideal for learners who wish to develop
early-career technical skills
in AI while keeping open the option to
upgrade into the 5th semester of a BS (AI) or BS (CS)
program without any credit loss.
Objectives of the Program
Provide foundational knowledge in AI, programming, data handling, and mathematics.
Prepare students for AI-centric roles in industry and academia.
Facilitate a seamless academic pathway toward BS-AI and BS-CS degrees.
Develop analytical thinking, ethical AI understanding, and applied machine learning
awareness.
Scope of the Program
This program provides a dual pathway:
Direct workforce entry
into junior AI and IT roles.
Lateral academic entry
into 4-year NCEAC-accredited BS in AI or CS programs.
It offers a robust academic core designed to stay relevant with the rapid evolution of AI
technologies, tools, and applications.
Career Opportunities for Students
Graduates may pursue entry-level roles such as:
Junior AI Developer
Data Processing Assistant
Machine Learning Technician
Python Developer
AI Lab Assistant
AI/ML Data Annotator
AI Customer Support Analyst
On transition to a full BS-AI program, career options expand to include AI Researcher, ML
Engineer, Data Scientist, NLP Engineer, and Computer Vision Specialist.
Learning Outcomes of BS Computer Science Program
Graduates of ADP-CS will be able to:
Understand and apply foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Write and analyze code for intelligent systems using programming languages like Python.
Use basic data analysis and modeling techniques.
Communicate effectively and ethically in technical settings.
Demonstrate readiness for advanced AI courses and BS-level academic rigor.
Use computing tools to solve structured AI problems.
Teaching Pedagogy
Lectures + Applied Lab Sessions
Hands-on Programming with Python & Tools like NumPy, Pandas
Project-Based Learning & Assignments
AI-related Capstone Projects
Use of Google Colab, Jupyter Notebooks, Scikit-learn, etc.
Critical Thinking & Presentation Development
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A- Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with Mathematics are required for admission in BS Computer Science & BS Software Engineering.
Equivalency certificate by IBCC will be required in case of education from some other country or system
The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics (06 credits) in first two semesters.
At minimum 72 credit hours are required for award of BS degrees in any computing discipline mentioned in this document.
The minimum duration for completion of BS Computing degrees is four years. The HEC allows maximum period of seven years to complete BS degree requirements.
A minimum 2.0 CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) on a scale of 4.0 is required for award of BS Computing Degree.
Selection Criteria:
Merit, HSSC-I Result
Note:
Those students who have passed Additional Math and those students who have passed one of the following courses (Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Commerce) are also eligible to take admission.
-Students with a deficiency of additional Math or awaiting results are eligible to take admission. Classes of Additional Mathematics (6 Credits) shall be scheduled during Summer Semester as a zero Semester Registration.
-Pre-BSCS-Mathematics (Deficiency) courses have 2 months duration (90 Contact Hour) as per HEC NCEAC 2023 policy. Primarily this course will be equivalent to Mathematics of HSSC-I + Mathematics of HSSC-II
Duration
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Program Structure
Two Years ADP AI Degree Program: Total Credit Hours: – 72
Tentative Study Plan – ADP AI
Code
Course Title
CrHrs*
Semester 1
CCS101
Functional English
3-0-0
MTH101
Calculus and Analytic Geometry
3-0-0
CCS100
Application of Information and Communication Technologies
3-0-0
CCS101
Programming Fundamentals
3-1-3
HSS101
Islamic Studies / Ethics
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
15
Semester 2
HHS108
Expository Writing
3-0-0
MTH103
Linear Algebra
3-0-0
CCS102
Object-Oriented Programming
3-1-3
CCS103
Digital Logic Design
3-0-0
CCS403
Information Security
3-0-0
CCS203
Discrete Structures
3-0-0
Total CrHrs
19
Semester 3
CCS201
Data Structures & Algorithms (with Lab)
3-1-3
CCS205
Database Systems
3-1-3
CCS301
Software Engineering
3-0-0
CCS306
Computer Networks
3-0-0
CCS303
Artificial Intelligence
3-1-3
MGT202
Entrepreneurship
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
19
Semester 4
CCS202
Computer Organization & Assembly Language
3-0-0
CCS311
Machine Learning
3-0-0
CAI352
Artificial Neural Networks & Deep Learning
3-0-0
CAI452
Fuzzy Systems
3-0-0
CAI454
Agent Based Modeling
3-0-0
HSDS104
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
20
Total
72
Code
Course Title
CrHrs*
Semester 1
CCS101
Functional English
3-0-0
MTH101
Calculus and Analytic Geometry
3-0-0
CCS100
Application of Information and Communication Technologies
3-0-0
CCS101
Programming Fundamentals
3-1-3
HSS101
Islamic Studies / Ethics
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
15
Semester 2
HHS108
Expository Writing
3-0-0
MTH103
Linear Algebra
3-0-0
CCS102
Object-Oriented Programming
3-1-3
CCS103
Digital Logic Design
3-0-0
CCS403
Information Security
3-0-0
CCS203
Discrete Structures
3-0-0
Total CrHrs
19
Semester 3
CCS201
Data Structures & Algorithms (with Lab)
3-1-3
CCS205
Database Systems
3-1-3
CCS301
Software Engineering
3-0-0
CCS306
Computer Networks
3-0-0
CCS303
Artificial Intelligence
3-1-3
MGT202
Entrepreneurship
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
19
Semester 4
CCS202
Computer Organization & Assembly Language
3-0-0
CCS311
Machine Learning
3-0-0
CAI352
Artificial Neural Networks & Deep Learning
3-0-0
CAI452
Fuzzy Systems
3-0-0
CAI454
Agent Based Modeling
3-0-0
HSDS104
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan
2-0-0
Total CrHrs
20
Total
72