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VU Associate Degree in Computer Networking study scheme: all 4 semesters

Every course in Associate Degree in Computer Networking at Virtual University, semester by semester, with credit hours and prerequisites.

Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology 2 years · 4 semesters Checked against vu.edu.pk on 18 Oct 2026
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Semester 1

6 required, 2 electives, 1 deficiency
Associate Degree in Computer Networking semester 1: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
CS101 Introduction to Computing
None 3
ENG101 English Comprehension
None 3
MGT602 Entrepreneurship
None 3
MTH202 Discrete Mathematics
None 3
PAK301 Pakistan Studies
None 2
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning
None 1
Associate Degree in Computer Networking semester 1: electives
Electives Prerequisite Credit hours
ETH202 Ethics (for Non-Muslims)
None 2
ISL202 Islamic Studies
None 2
Associate Degree in Computer Networking semester 1: deficiency courses
Deficiency Prerequisite Credit hours
MTH100 General Mathematics
None 3

Semester 2

7 required, 1 deficiency
Associate Degree in Computer Networking semester 2: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
CS201 Introduction to Programming
None 3
CS201P Introduction to Programming (Practical)
None 1
CS302 Digital Logic Design
None 3
CS601 Data Communication
None 3
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing
None 3
MTH501 Linear Algebra
None 3
MTH5101 Calculus I
None 3
Associate Degree in Computer Networking semester 2: deficiency courses
Deficiency Prerequisite Credit hours
MTH104 Sets and Logic
None 3

Semester 3

5 required, 3 electives
Associate Degree in Computer Networking semester 3: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
CS301 Data Structures
CS201 3
CS301P Data Structures (Practical)
None 1
CS304 Object Oriented Programming
None 3
CS304P Object Oriented Programming (Practical)
None 1
CS607 Artificial Intelligence
None 3
Associate Degree in Computer Networking semester 3: electives
Electives Prerequisite Credit hours
CS407 Routing and Switching
CS610 3
CS432 Network Modeling and Simulation
CS610 3
CS610 Computer Networks
CS601 3

Semester 4

5 required, 4 electives
Associate Degree in Computer Networking semester 4: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
CS205 Information Security
None 3
CS403 Database Management Systems
None 3
CS403P Database Management Systems (Practical)
None 1
CS504 Software Engineering - I
None 3
CS519 Final Project
None 3
Associate Degree in Computer Networking semester 4: electives
Electives Prerequisite Credit hours
CS206 Introduction to Network Design & Analysis
CS601 3
CS315 Network Security
CS610 3
CS435 Cloud Computing
None 3
CS627 Cyber Security
None 3

From the Associate Degree in Computer Networking study scheme on vu.edu.pk. Last checked 18 Oct 2026. If vu.edu.pk or VULMS shows something different, they are correct.

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Departments: Computer Science

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2 years

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4 years

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2 years

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1 year

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2 years

Questions about Associate Degree in Computer Networking

The study scheme on vu.edu.pk is the official version.

How many semesters is Associate Degree in Computer Networking at VU?

Associate Degree in Computer Networking has 4 semesters over 2 years.

Which courses are in semester 1 of Associate Degree in Computer Networking?

Required: CS101 Introduction to Computing, ENG101 English Comprehension, MGT602 Entrepreneurship, MTH202 Discrete Mathematics, PAK301 Pakistan Studies, VU001 Introduction to e-Learning. Electives: ETH202 Ethics (for Non-Muslims), ISL202 Islamic Studies. Deficiency: MTH100 General Mathematics.

When is the final project in Associate Degree in Computer Networking?

CS519 Final Project is in semester 4, at 3 credit hours.

Where does this study scheme come from?

From the Associate Degree in Computer Networking study scheme on vu.edu.pk, last checked on 18 Oct 2026. If vu.edu.pk or VULMS shows something different, they are correct.

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