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Associate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence (ADP-AI)

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:

  1. Direct workforce entry into junior AI and IT roles.
  2. 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:

  1. Understand and apply foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  2. Write and analyze code for intelligent systems using programming languages like Python.
  3. Use basic data analysis and modeling techniques.
  4. Communicate effectively and ethically in technical settings.
  5. Demonstrate readiness for advanced AI courses and BS-level academic rigor.
  6. 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