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Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

The curriculum for undergraduate program in Materials Science & Engineering leading to the award of Bachelor of Science degree is well-balanced to cater the expectations of the Pakistani Industry as well as the requirements of post-graduate education of the universities world over.

The program is in compliance with the criteria set forth by Higher Education Commission & Pakistan Engineering Council and the graduates qualify for job opportunities in the countries which are signatory of Washington Accord.

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Knowledge Area Pre-requisite Courses (if any)
Semester-1
111101 Introduction to Engineering Materials 3-0 Engineering Foundation
123201 Calculus 3-0 Natural Sciences
108415 Introduction to Information Technology 2-0 Computing
108418 Introduction to Information Technology Lab 0-1 Computing
100301 English Composition 3-0 Humanities
117419 Physics of Materials 3-0 Natural Sciences
100229 Health, Safety and Environment 1-0 Natural Sciences
117101 Introduction to Space Science 1-0 Natural Sciences
16-1
Semester-2
311145 Extraction of Materials 2-0 Major base core breadth
223203 Differential Equations 3-0 Natural Sciences Calculus
108433 Programming Language 2-0 Computing Introduction to Information Technology
108404 Programming Language Lab 0-1 Computing
111501 Industrial Chemistry 3-0 Natural Sciences
100101 Religious Studies 2-0 Humanities
115203 Computer Aided Drafting 0-2 Computing Introduction to Information Technology
100102 Pakistan Studies 2-0 Humanities
211167 Introduction to Aerospace Materials 2-0 Engineering Foundation
16-3
Semester-3
214335 Materials Thermodynamics 3-0 Engineering Foundation Industrial Chemistry
108101 Circuits and Electronics 3-0 Interdisciplinary Engineering Breadth
123401 Probability Method in Engineering 2-0 Natural Sciences Calculus
214203 Mechanics of Materials 3-0 Engineering Foundation
214239 Mechanics of Materials Lab 0-1 Engineering Foundation
211109 Crystal Structure and Analysis 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth Introduction to Engineering Materials
114501 Work Shop Practice 0-2 Engineering Foundation
14-3
Semester-4
200302 Communication Skills 3-0 Humanities English Composition
211201 Metals and Alloys 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth
211202 Metals and Alloys Lab 0-1 Major Base Core Breadth
123202 Engineering Mathematics 3-0 Humanities Calculus
311408 Ceramics 3-0 Engineering Foundation Intro to Engg. Materials
211409 Ceramics Lab 0-1 Engineering Foundation Intro to Engg. Materials
211302 Polymers 3-0 Engineering Foundation Intro to Engg. Materials
211303 Polymers Lab 0-1 Engineering Foundation Intro to Engg. Materials
15-3
Semester-5
311106 Inspection and Testing of Materials 3-0 Engineering Foundation Introduction to Engineering Materials
311107 Inspection and Testing of Materials Lab 0-1 Engineering Foundation Introduction to Engineering Materials
211307 Composite Materials 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth Introduction to Engineering Materials
211308 Composite Materials lab 0-1 Major Base Core Breadth Introduction to Engineering Materials
411110 Nano Materials 3-0 Major Base Core Depth Introduction to Engineering Materials
323301 Numerical Analysis 3-0 Engineering Foundation Calculus , Differential Equations
311203 Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth Metals and Alloys
311204 Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations Lab 0-1 Major Base Core Breadth Metals and Alloys
15-3
Semester-6
311205 Manufacturing and Casting Technologies 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth Materials Thermodynamics
311206 Manufacturing and Casting Technologies Lab 0-1 Major Base Core Breadth Materials Thermodynamics
311208 Welding and Joining Processes 3-0 Major Based Core Depth
311209 Welding and Joining Processes Lab 0-1 Major Based Core Depth Inspection & Testing of Materials Lab
411113 Materials Characterization Techniques 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth
311131 Corrosion and Materials Protection 3-0 Major Based Core Depth
300303 Technical Writing 3-0
15-2
Semester-7
400412 Business and Entrepreneurship 2-0 Management Sciences
311108 Surface Engineering 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth
499901 Project design-I 3-0 Project
Engineering Elective-I 3-0 Major Based Core Depth
400401 Engineering Management 3-0 Management Sciences
Humanities Elective I 3-0 Humanities
17-0
Semester-8
411171 Computational Tools in Materials Lab 0-2 Interdisciplinary Engineering Breadth Programming Languages
Engineering Elective-II 3-0 Major Based Core Depth
499902 Project design-II 3-0 Project
400225 Professional Practice 2-0 Management Sciences
Humanities Elective II 3-0 Humanities
11-2
TOTAL 118-18 136
  1. Ceramics
  2. Metals
  3. Polymers and Composites
  1. SSC/ Equivalent Certificate (Science) with 60% marks
  2. FSc Pre-Engineering/ Equivalent Certificate with minimum 60% overall marks
  3. Entry Test Required
Number of Seats 80
Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering
One Time Charges Local Fee Structure
(Pak Rs)		 Intl Fee Structure
(US $)
Admission Fee 30,000/- 2,000/-
Endowment Fund 5,000/- 250/-
Library Development Fund 5,000/- 250/-
Total One Time Charges 40,000/- 2,500/-
Per Semester Charges (Pak Rs) (US $)
Tuition Fee 99,000/- 3,850/-
Service Charges 7,000/- 250/-
Safe/ Smart Campus Charges 2,000/- 250/-
Total Per Semester Charges 108,000/- 4,350/-

Optional Charges per Semester

Hostel Charges Local Fee Structure Intl Fee Structure
Dormitory Charges Pak. Rs. 46,000/- US $ 600/-
Transport Charges Pak. Rs. 22,000/- Pak. Rs. 22,000/-
Locker Rent Pak. Rs. 800/- Pak. Rs. 800/-

Continual Enrollment Fee per semester

Local Fee Structure Intl Fee Structure
after 8th semester of BS Programs =All Service Charges + 3 Cr. Hr. Fee + Fee of any Registered Course (Rs. 9,000 + Rs. 22,500 = Rs. 31,500 + Fee of any Registered Course) after 8th semester of BS Programs =All Service Charges + 3 Cr. Hr. Fee + Fee of any Registered Course (US $ 500 + US $ 1,320 = US $ 1,820 + Fee of any Registered Course)
after 4th/6th semester of MS/PhD Programs=All Service Charges + 3 Cr. Hr. Fee + Fee of any Registered Course (Rs. 6,000 + Rs. 7,500 = Rs. 13,500 + Fee of any Registered Course) after 4th/6th semester of MS/PhD Programs =All Service Charges + 1 Cr. Hr. Fee + Fee of any Registered Course (US $ 500 + US $ 440 = US $ 940 + Fee of any Registered Course)

Notes;

Local Fee Structure Intl Fee Structure
(a) Repeat/Add Course Fee will be Rs 7,500 per credit hour. Repeat/Add Course Fee @ US $ 440/- per credit hour will be charged.
(b) All Fees/ Charges are subject to change from time to time. All Fees/ Charges are subject to change from time to time.
(c) Charges are applicable only if services are offered by IST. Charges are applicable only if services are offered by IST.
(d) All Govt. Taxes will be charged as notified by FBR. All Govt. Taxes will be charged as notified by FBR.
(e) Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual. Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual.
(f) Student ID Card Fee is Rs 500/- and Duplicate ID Card Fee will be Rs. 1000/-. Student ID Card Fee is Rs 500/- and Duplicate ID Card Fee will be Rs. 1000/-.
(g) Application processing Fee (non-refundable) is Rs. 2500 Application processing Fee (non-refundable) is US $ 100/- through direct remittance in IST Bank Account.
(h) Freeze charges will be Rs. 5,000 per semester. Freeze charges will be US $. 500/- for each semester. Direct remittance in IST Bank Account.