SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITY

A University Established by SAARC Nations

SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITY

A University established by SAARC Nations

DCS
Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Course Structure

Course Structure for BTech Mathematics and Computing program

Sem- I (w.e.f. 2025-26 admitted students)

Sr. No.

Course Code

Subject/scope (Title (tentative))

L_T_P

Credits

Contact Hrs

 

Math-I

3 1 0

4

 
 

Engineering Physics

3 0 0

3

3

 

Communication Skills in English

2 0 2

3

 
 

Fundamentals of Computer Programming

3 0 3

4.5

 
 

Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3 0 2

4

 
 

Sports/NCC/NSS/Extra-Curricular- I

0 0 2

   
 

Case Study/ Self Study based report writing

 

1

 

Total

19.5

 

 

Sem- II

Sr. No.

Course Code

Subject/scope (Title (tentative))

L_T_P

Credits

Contact Hrs

 

Math-II (Linear Algebra and Optimization)

3 1 0

4

 
 

Digital Logic Design

3 0 2

4

 
 

Data Structures

3 0 3

4.5

 
 

Python Programming

2 0 2

3

 
 

Physics Lab

0 0 2

1

 
 

Fundamentals of Web Design (exam will be as Practical only)

1 0 2

2

 
 

Soft Skills (conduct to be like a Workshop, preferably)

1 0 4

3

 
 

Case Study/ Self Study based report writing

 

1

 

Total

22.5

 

 

Sem- III

Sr. No.

Course Code

Subject/scope (Title (tentative))

L_T_P

Credits

Contact Hrs

 

Math-III (Probability and Statistics)

3 1 0

4

 
 

Design & Analysis of Algorithms

3 0 3

4.5

 
 

OOP using Java

3 0 2

4

 
 

Computer Organization & Arch

3 0 0

3

 
 

Data Base Systems

3 0 2

4

 
 

Principles of Management (HALF students)

3 0 0

3

 
 

Case Study/ Self Study based report writing

 

1

 

Total

23.5

 
 

 

Sem- IV

Sr. No.

Course Code

Subject/scope (Title (tentative))

L_T_P

Credits

Contact Hrs

 

Operating Systems

3 0 2

4

 
 

Computer Networks

3 0 2

4

 
 

Machine Learning

3 0 2

4

 
 

Fundamentals of Data Science

3 0 2

4

 
 

Real and Complex Analysis

Fundamentals of Cyber Security

(CN or FCS, one of these will have lab)

3 0 2

4

 
 

Sports/NCC/NSS/Extra-Curricular -II

(HALF stud)

0 0 2

   
 

Case Study/ Self Study based report writing

 

1

 

Total

21

 

 

Sem- V

Sr. No.

Course Code

Subject/scope (Title (tentative))

L_T_P

Credits

Contact Hrs

 

AI and Soft Computing

3 0 2

4

5

 

Efficient and Competitive Programming

3 0 3

4.5

6

 

Software Engineering

3 1 0

4

4

 

Track Elective (TE)-1

3 0 0

3

3

 

Numerical Methods/

Full Stack Development (using Web Technologies)

2 0 3

3.5

5

 

Logical Aptitude and Reasoning Skills

(for campus interview preparations)

2 0 0

2

2

 

Case Study/ Self Study based report writing

 

1

 

Total

22

25

 

 

Sem- VI

Sr. No.

Course Code

Subject/scope (Title (tentative))

L_T_P

Credits

Contact Hrs

 

TE-2

3 0 2

4

5

 

Differential Equations/

Mobile App Development

2 0 3

3.5

5

 

Mathematical Modelling/

Automata Theory

3 0 0

3

3

 

Dept Elective (DE) -1

3 0 2

4

5

 

Open Elective (OE) -1

3 0 0

3

3

 

Presentation, Group Discussions & Interview Skills

0 0 3

1.5

3

 

Intro to South Asia** (attendance/passing compulsory)

2 0 0

2**

2

 

Case Study/ Self Study based report writing

 

1

 

Total

22

26

 

Sem- VII

Sr. No.

Course Code

Subject/scope (Title (tentative))

L_T_P

Credits

Contact Hrs

 

TE-3

3 0 2

4

5

 

DE-2

3 0 0

3

3

 

Discrete Mathematics/

Distributed Computing

3 0 2

4

5

 

Open Elective-2

3 0 0

3

3

 

Project I

0 0 8

4

8

 

Internship Evaluation (6-8 week internship/training after 6th sem will be compulsory for every student)

 

2

 
 

Case Study/ Self Study based report writing

 

1

 

Total

21

24

 

Sem- VIII

Scheme VIII A for students going for Full Semester Internship

Sr. No.

Course Code

Subject/scope (Title (tentative))

L_T_P

Credits

Contact Hrs

 

MOOC Paper I

 

3

 
 

MOOC Paper II

 

3

 
 

Internship

 

8

 
 

Professional Competence

 

4

 

Some students may be permitted for a full semester Internship during 8th Sem, as per criteria decided by the dept & SAU. Students will have to abide by the guidelines and norms decided by the Dept & SAU in this regard.

Total

18

 

 

 

Scheme VIII B for students Not going for Full Semester Internship

Sr. No.

Course Code

Subject/scope (Title (tentative))

L_T_P

Credits

Contact Hrs

 

DE-3

3 0 2

4

5

 

Dev Ops and Modern Application Development

1 0 4

3

5

 

TE-4/OE-3

3 0 0

3

3

 

Project II

0 0 8

4

 
 

Professional Competence

 

4

 
 

Total

18

 

 

 

Tracks

Scientific Computing

Or

Computational Sciences

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Mathematical Finance

Actuarial Science

Quantum Computing

Foundation of Scientific

Computing

Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Fundamentals of Finance

Actuarial Mathematics

Foundation of Quantum Computation

Computational Methods for Differential Equations

Computer Vision using AI

Derivatives and Risk Management

Actuarial Statistics

Machine Learning with Quantum Computing

Numerical Linear Algebra

Natural Language Processing

Econometrics for Finance

(Time Series Analysis)

Risk Modelling and Survival Analysis

Quantum Computing Architecture

Deterministic and Stochastic Modelling

Generative AI

Computational Methods in Financial Mathematics

Financial Engineering and Loss Reserving

Quantum Statistical Data Analysis

 

Electives

Open Electives

Department Electives

Software Testing and Quality

Quantum Information Theory

Functional Analysis

Graph Theory

Multivariable Calculus

Software Project Management

Quantum Cryptography

Algebra

Matrix Theory

Mathematical Methods of Physics

Cryptography

Numerical Optimization

Theoretical Foundations of Cryptography

Modelling and Simulation

Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations

Computer Graphics

Game Theory

Partial Differential Equations

Convex Optimization and Applications

Intro. Dynamical Systems Theory

Stochastic Models and Applications

Parallel Programming

Finite Elements: Theory and Algorithms

Measure and Integration

 

Network Security

Modelling and Simulation