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Honors Program in Computer Science and Engineering

Annexure A: Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering)

Students may pursue optional 'Honors' in one of the specialization areas by completing an additional 20 credits in Semesters 5,6 and 7 as specified in Annexure B for the respective specialization area.:

Annexure B: Optional 'Honors' specialization area

  1. High Performance Computing

  2. Data Science

  3. IoT and Robotics

  4. Game Design and Development

High-Performance Computing
Data Science
IoT and Robotics
Game Design and Development

High-Performance Computing:

High-performance computing has evolved as an emerging domain in recent times. B.Tech program in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) with Honors in High-Performance Computing will equip students with broad knowledge of computer science and engineering and its domains. Students will get an opportunity to choose industry demand specialization as a major. This program addresses the increasing demand for professionals who can develop applications and solutions in IT.

Semester 5

  1. Advanced Topics in Machine Learning for HPC 4

  2. High-Performance Computing Architecture 3

Semester 6

  1. Numerical Methods and Algorithms for HPC 3

  2. Parallel and Distributed Computing 3

Semester 7

  1. Honors Project 5

  2. Honors Seminar 2

Data Science

Data Science has evolved as an emerging domain in recent times. B.Tech program in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) with Honors in data science will equip students with broad knowledge of computer science and engineering and its domains. Students will get an opportunity to choose industry demand specialization as a major. This program addresses the increasing demand for professionals who can develop applications and solutions in IT.

Semester 5

  1. Statistical Inference and Modelling - 4

  2. Deep Learning - 3

Semester 6

  1. Natural Language Programming - 3

  2. Business Intelligence - 3

Semester 7

  1. Honors Project - 5

  2. Honors Seminar - 2

IoT and Robotics

In the modern era, IoT and Robotics have shown their existence in almost every sector and brought remarkable changes. Considering these recent changes, the B.Tech program in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) with Honors in IoT and Robotics will equip students with broad knowledge in computer science and engineering and its domains. Students will get an opportunity to choose industry demand specialization as a major. This program addresses the increasing demand for professionals who can develop applications and solutions in IT.

Semester 5

  1. Automation and Robotic - 4

  2. Basics of the Internet of Things and Raspberry Pi - 3

Semester 6

  1. Industrial Automation and Robotics - 3

  2. Industrial Internet of Things - 3

Semester 7

  1. Honors Project - 5

  2. Honors Seminar -2

Game Design and Development

With the surge in internet usage among the global community, it has emerged as a source of amusement and entertainment. About this, Game design and development has emerged as a highly revenue-generating industry. Due to this lucrative possibility of employment now, students also show interest in these aspects of the curriculum. B.Tech program in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) with Honors in Game Design and Development will equip students with broad knowledge in computer science and engineering and its domains. Students will get an opportunity to choose industry demand specialization as a major. This program addresses the increasing demand for professionals who can develop applications and solutions in IT.

Semester 5

  1. Introduction to AR, VR, and XR - 4

  2. Principles of Game Design - 3

Semester 6

  1. Industrial Automation and Robotics - 3

  2. Industrial Internet of Things - 3

Semester 7

  1. Honors Project - 5

  2. Honors Seminar - 2