Department Of Computer Science,
GC University,
Katchery Road, Lahore 5400
+92 111-000-010 Ext:269
GC University,
Katchery Road, Lahore 5400
+92 111-000-010 Ext:269
In recent years, the immense growth of numerous industries resulted in the instant need for young and vigorous IT professionals, who could utilize their skills internationally to support IT industry exports. The need for developing essential technologies remains, a new challenge for this century is knitting technology into the structure of society in supportive ways. Future scientific leaders and managers must not only understand how to program and mine for data, but also know when and how to apply a fastidious result to a fastidious problem.
The Department of Computer science (DCS) is home to a vibrant and talented community of academics, researchers and students. Recognised for high quality teaching and research, we attract staff and students from all cities of Pakistan. Driven by our research expertise and supported by excellent facilities, our undergraduate and postgraduate courses help students to develop their academic abilities and the essential skills required for the workplace such as evidence-based analysis and decision-making, problem-solving and project management skills. Future employability and career success are supported by our professional placement schemes.
The Department of Computer Science, Government College University Lahore was established in 1999 as an independent Department in the postgraduate block of the GC University. At present, the Computer Science Department has 4 Computer Labs vis-à-vis postgraduate lab, main lab, general lab and ICS lab, and these labs comprising of more than 230 computers. The department offers 4 years BS (Honors) in Computer Science and 2 years MS in Computer Science degree programs. The courses both at MS and BS degree programs are selected through its Departmental Academic Committee and External Academic Committee keeping in view the modern computing needs both for software industry and academic research.
The CS department runs and administrates a network unit which provides optical interconnectivity and internet facilities to the various departments of the Government College University. At present, the network unit possesses high end servers under 2 main projects of HEC namely Pakistan Education and Research Networks (PERN1 and PERN2), and various IT facilities are provided through these servers. Besides the regular teaching to BS (CS) and MS (CS) programs the faculty of computer science is also engaged in teaching of computer related courses both at intermediate level (ICS) and B.A./B.S (honor) level offered by the GC University. In the forthcoming academic session the Department of Computer Science intends to introduce more disciplines of information technology at BS and MS level degree programs.
We are offering an exciting new portfolio of Undergraduate courses designed to ensure that our students have the knowledge and abilities that they will need for their future careers. The BS programmes of Computer Science is integral to the course portfolio, but students will now be able to choose their final projects in different fields of IT, depending on their future career aspirations, in areas such as business, digital media, gaming platforms, software engineering and Wireless Networks.
Master's courses are, academically demanding and we arrogance ourselves on offering relevant and timely content delivered by subject specialists. With value-added course features and the potential to complete a professional placement during the dissertation module, the courses ensure that our students meet industry, not-for-profit but public sector expectations.
The Department of Computer Science at the Govt. College University, Lahore prides itself on the excellent facilities we have to offer for both students and staff. We have a dedicated technical support team who are always available. The Department of Computer Science is equipped with the most up-to-date computers, labs and multimedia projectors available. Our classrooms are fully air conditioned, and with a well-stocked library and round the clock internet facilities, everyone will find everything to make everyone's learning experience satisfying and enjoyable. Overall we have over 200 computers available for student use and a number of wireless hotspots to enable students with laptops to access the campus network.
The Department of Computer Science has a diversified collection of sophisticated computers installed at the campus. Over 160 computers consisting of original IBM, COMPAQ and compatibles with latest Pentium processors are available to the student body for unlimited usage. All the computers are networked using Cisco routers and switches. The servers consist of SUN Enterprise, COMPAQ and IBM computers. The students have extensive exposure to multi-user, multitasking environment supported by various hardware resources and offering different software platforms including SOLARIS, WINDOWS 2000, DOS, Novell Netware, LINUX, .NET, ORACLE etc. inter-connected through Local Area Networking (LAN). They have the advantage of gaining unique experience of free and unlimited access to the facilities of the University Computer Labs, where each computer is attached with online printer and all machines are warranted uninterrupted operations because of individual protection by branded UPS system. The Department staff is always alert to provide timely help to each student. The computing facilities at the University include the following three types of computer Labs, namely, the Main Lab, General Lab and the Post Graduate Labs.
A complete range of licensed software development tools and operating systems is available to students and staff members. Students are provided with software free of cost. This facility is provided through the MSDNAA alliance with Microsoft Co. USA.
The Networking department is efficient unique of well organized department of university. The GCU Networking Unit at the Department of Computer Science is responsible for providing IT services to the entire University. All Departments are link to high speed fiber links. The server room of this network is equipped with high end servers and network devices monitored by dedicated professionals. The Networking Unit is responsible for smooth and secured operational execution of network-based services provided to all Departments of the University by the Departments are: internet connectivity, FTP accounts, mail account and Departmental web space.
GCUCSD- Development cell is a dynamic activity of Computer Science department which is a sign of research and development activities. The cell is running under the supervision of well qualified faculty members and the work force includes the most promising students of the department who are recruited as research assistants. The prime activity of the cell is to build the complete online automation system of Computer Science Department, "Academic Information System".
Co-Curricular societies are important part of the Department. They play a significant role in grooming students. Student chapters and branch, associated with different research embryonic, organizations such as ACM and IEEE, help students support themselves to latest research vicinities of their interest, through digital libraries, forums and publications. The Department of Computer Science provides funds to three societies that focus on arranging curricular and co-curricular activities. These societies are exclusively controlled by the Department with the help of its students. The Societies work in harmony to arrange different activities throughout semesters.
The Computer Science Society of GC University is actively playing its role for the establishing and betterment of students. It is providing full opportunities to its students by conducting market oriented seminars, on campus hiring by companies and conducting valuable trainings. The society had arranged a number of events within University and had participated in many competitions, seminars, etc outside the University.
GCU-ACM Student Chapter is actively working in collaboration with ACM USA, to promote the awareness of IT among students. Chapter has organized many activities like Industry Visits, Programming Competitions, Seminars, and Mentorship for students. The chapter has provided a platform for those students who want to enhance their knowledge and skill in different areas.
The IEEE GCU Student Branch Lahore's current body was formulated in November 2008. It currently holds Seven Office Bearers and 9 Section Representatives. This student branch has been very active and is desired by Lahore Section to remain for next academic year (2009-2010). It has not only participated in a variety of events but also organized them like Project Exhibition, Networking and Programming Quiz Competition and IEEE Members training workshop.
Two types of scholarships: Merit/Deserving scholarships, are being offered to the students of Computer Science Department.
In each semester, two merit scholarships will be awarded to the BSCS students having top grade point average (GPA) and excellent previous semester's record.
The deserving BSCS/MSCS students having good academic record but in financial constraint are allowed to avail the type of G.C.U. scholarship for deserving students.
The faculty of Department is frequently engaged in research work which establishes it to transfer emerging technological knowledge to the students. Our network of public and private sector collaborators ensures that our research is timely, relevant and has a positive impact on society. Our academics are recognised for their high quality publications and leadership in their subjects. The Department of Computer Science is having seven main research groups which include:
1. Intelligent Industrial Control System
2. Information Systems & Security
3. Network Engineering
4. Web Science
5. Machine Intelligence, Consciousness & Quantum Computing
6. Theoretical Computing & Formal Methods
7. General Project Group.
These groups are lead by Ph.D. and M.S. faculty members of the Department. The researchers involved in these groups have more than 52 research publications in international and national journals. The CS department has a software development lab in which BS students actively participate under the guidance of experts.
The Department is an official academic partner of Microsoft Co. USA in their Academic Programming which enables our students and faculty members to benefit from licensed software. Students and staff members get free copies of expensive licensed software under this programme.
The Department of Computer Science at GCU aims to produce a permanent flow of young and talented people in the IT industry and these people should work for better future of our up-coming generations. To achieve this goal, department is providing best facilities and staff members support to all students The Department is also providing the option to undertake research or development for talented students and faculty members.