University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila


UET Taxila

Software Engineering Technology Program

Engr. Iqra Jabeen (View Profile)
(Program Coordinator, Software Engineering Technology)

Vision

To be a leading hub of innovation and excellence in computing, producing skilled professionals equipped with essential knowledge and market-relevant expertise capable of implementing transformative solutions in the dynamic world of technology.


Program Mission

To empower our graduates with hands-on software engineering technology competencies, enabling them to implement innovative, technology-driven solutions that address global challenges. The program emphasizes high-quality teaching, industrial training, and experiential learning while fostering ethical integrity and collaborative excellence.


Program Description

In today's technology-driven world, software has become an integral part of everyday life, powering critical sectors such as communication, healthcare, finance, transportation, education, governance, information security, and artificial intelligence. With rapid globalization and digital transformation, organizations increasingly rely on software-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, improve user experiences, and maintain a competitive edge. As a result, software engineering technology has emerged as a cornerstone of modern socio-economic development, creating a growing global demand for skilled software engineering technologists with strong practical and industry-relevant expertise. The Software Engineering Technology program is designed to address these evolving industry needs by equipping students with solid theoretical foundations and extensive hands-on experience. The program focuses on the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software systems using best software engineering practices and engineering technology principles. A distinguishing feature of the program is its field training component, which provides direct exposure to real-world industrial environments and professional practices. In addition to technical competence, the program fosters professional ethics, teamwork, and management skills, preparing graduates to work effectively in multidisciplinary and dynamic settings.


State-of-the art Laboratories

The Department of Software Engineering Technology is equipped with advanced computing facilities and industry-standard tools, providing a dynamic environment for hands-on learning and research. Students actively engage in real-world problem-solving by designing, developing, and testing innovative software solutions. These facilities promote creativity, collaboration, and technical expertise, effectively preparing students to meet the challenges of the evolving software industry.


Scholarships and Financial Assistance
  • Merit-based
  • Need-based(Relevant data is required for this section.)

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO-1 Apply technical knowledge and state-of-the-art skills to solve broadly defined problems in the areas of software engineering technology, thereby producing marketable software products through lifelong learning.
PEO-2 Communicate, manage, and carry out technopreneurial activities in the areas of software engineering technologies and support economic sustainability.
PEO-3 Work individually and with global teams in the software industry, demonstrating professional integrity and commitment to environmental sustainability.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO-1: Engineering Technology Knowledge

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, Engineering Technology fundamentals, and Engineering Technology specialization to define and apply Engineering Technology procedures, processes, systems, or methodologies.

PLO-2: Problem Analysis

An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze broadly defined Engineering Technology problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or area of specialization.

PLO-3: Design/Development of Solutions

An ability to design solutions for Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems that help design of systems, components or processes that meet specified needs, while being cognizant of public health and safety issues, and conscious of cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO-4: Investigation

An ability to conduct investigations of broadly defined problems; locate, search, and select relevant data from codes, databases, and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions.

PLO-5: Tool Usage

An ability to select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern technology and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly define Engineering Technology problems, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO-6: he Engineering Technologist and Society

An ability to demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to Engineering Technology practice and solutions to broadly defined Engineering Technology problems.

PLO-7: Environment and Sustainability

An ability to understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of Engineering Technology work in the solution of broadly defined Engineering Technology problems in societal and environmental contexts.

PLO-8: Ethics

Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of Engineering Technology practice.

PLO-9: Individual and Team Work

An ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams.

PLO-10: Communication

An ability to communicate effectively on broadly defined Engineering Technology activities with the Engineering Technologist community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PLO-11: Project Management

An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Engineering Technology management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member or leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

PLO-12: Lifelong Learning

An ability to recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in specialist Engineering Technologies.


Proposed Curriculum /Scheme of Studies

SEMESTER – I

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title

Knowledge Area/Domain

Credit Hours

 

Theory

Practical

1.

NS-101

Calculus & Analytical Geometry

Natural Sciences

2

0

2.

HS-102

Islamic Studies / Ethics

Humanities and Social Sciences

2

0

3.

NS-103

Applied Physics

Natural Sciences

2

1

4.

ID-101

Occupational Health and Safety

Interdisciplinary Distribution (IDE)

2

0

5.

HU-107

Applications of Information and Communication Technologies

General Education

2

1

6.

SET-101

Computer Programming

Computing-I

2

2

Total

12

4

Grand Total

16

SEMESTER – II

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title

Knowledge Area/Domain

Credit Hours

 

Theory

Practical

1.

HS-109

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

General Education

2

0

2.

SS-106

Economics

Social Science-I

2

0

3.

CS-110

Discrete Structures

Computing

2

0

4.

SET-103

Software Configuration Management Technologies

Software Engineering Technology Foundation-II

2

1

5.

CS-109

Object-Oriented Programming

Computing

2

2

6.

SET-105

Software Development Life Cycle

Software Engineering Technology Foundation-IV

3

0

7.

HQ-107

Teaching of Holy Quran Translation-I

Art and Humanities-I

1

0

Total

14

3

Grand Total

17

SEMESTER – III

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title

Knowledge Area/Domain

Credit Hours

 

Theory

Practical

1.

NS-206

Probability and Statistics

Natural Sciences

3

0

2.

CS-201

Data Structures and Algorithms

Computing

2

1

3.

SET-202

Software Requirements and Design

Software Engineering Technology Foundation-VI

2

1

4.

HS-105

Functional English

General Education

2

0

5.

CS-208

Database Systems

Computing

2

1

6.

HS-205

Civics and Community Engagement

General Education

2

0

7.

AH-204

Basic Chinese Language

Art & Humanities-II

1

1

Total

14

4

Grand Total

18

SEMESTER – IV

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title

Knowledge Area/Domain

Credit Hours

 

Theory

Practical

1.

SET-204

Breadth Elective-1

Software Engineering Technology Breadth –I

2

1

2.

MS-204

Entrepreneurship

General Education

2

0

3.

SET-205

Web Development Technologies

Software Engineering Technology Breadth - II

1

2

4.

SET-206

Software Operations and Maintenance

Software Engineering Technology Breadth- III

2

1

5.

SET-207

Software Testing Technologies

Software Engineering Technology Foundation-VIII

2

1

6.

CS-209

Operating Systems

Computing

2

1

7.

HQ-206

Teaching of Holy Quran Translation-II

Art and Humanities-III

1

0

Total

12

6

Grand Total

18

SEMESTER – V

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title

Knowledge Area/Domain

Credit Hours

 

Theory

Practical

1.

HU-305

Expository Writing

Expository Writing – I

3

0

2.

SET-301

Breadth Elective-II

Software Engineering Technology Breadth –IV

2

1

3.

ID-301

IDTE-I

Interdisciplinary Technology Elective-I

1

1

4.

SET-302

Software Project Management

Software Engineering Technology Breadth –V

1

1

5.

SET-303

Information Security

Software Engineering Technology Breadth - VI

2

0

6.

IET-203

Computer Networking Technologies

Computing

2

1

7.

CP-301

Capstone Project -I

Software Engineering Technology Domain Project

0

3

Total

11

7

Grand Total

18

 

SEMESTER – VI

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title

Knowledge Area/Domain

Credit Hours

 

Theory

Practical

1.

ID-302

Technopreneurship

Interdisciplinary Distribution (IDE)

3

0

2.

SET-305

Depth Elective-I

Software Engineering Technology Depth -III

2

1

3.

SET-306

Depth Elective-II

Software Engineering Technology Depth - IV

2

1

4.

SET-307

Depth Elective-III

Software Engineering Technology Depth -V

2

1

5.

ID-303

IDTE-II

Interdisciplinary Technology Elective-II

1

1

6.

CP-302

Capstone Project-II

Software Engineering Technology Domain Project

0

3

7.

HQ-302

Teaching of Holy Quran Translation-III

Art and Humanities-III

1

0

Total

11

7

Grand Total

18

 

SEMESTER – VII

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title

Knowledge Area/Domain

Credit Hours

 

Theory

Practical

1.

SET-401

Supervised Industrial Training-I

Software Engineering Technology Domain Industrial Training

0

16

Total

0

16

Grand Total

16

 

SEMESTER – VIII

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title

Knowledge Area/Domain

Credit Hours

 

Theory

Practical

1.

SET-402

Supervised Industrial Training- II

Software Engineering Technology Domain Industrial Training

0

16

Total

0

16

Grand Total

16


List of Elective Courses

 

Breadth Electives Interdisciplinary Technology Electives

Software Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Software Modeling Technologies

Agile Software Development

Mobile Application Development

Artificial Intelligence Technology

Electronic Devices and Circuits

Digital Logic & Design

BioInformatics

Agricultural Technologies

Financial Technologies

Financial Accounting

 

Depth Electives

Cloud Application Development

Cyber Security

Computer Organization and Architecture

Machine Learning

Digital Forensics

Social Network Analysis

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

E-Business

Artificial Neural Networks

Data Warehousing & Data Mining

Internet of Things

Signals & Systems

Distributed Database Systems

Mobile and Wireless Networks

Big Data Analytics

Deep Learning

Game Application Development

Visual Programming

Digital Image Processing

Simulation and Modelling

Human-Computer Interaction

Cloud Computing

Formal Methods in Software Engineering

Navigational Aids

Software Testing & Implementation

Software Metrics

Business Process Automation

Embedded Systems

Real Time Systems

Data Security & Encryption

Computer Graphics

Agent-based Software Engineering

Management Information Systems

Natural Language Processing

Multimedia and Animation

 

 

 
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