B. Sc. Computer Science Honours (B.Sc. CS), is a four year undergraduate degree programme that comprises of subjects and topics related to computer science, and computer application. The courses in the programme ranges from entry-level to specialised topics.
As a student you can aquire computing skills, solve complex problems and improve your innovation and creativity. This can open the door to sought-after technology careers. The outcome-based learning approach will help develop the technical skills needed for a fulfilling career in your field of interest. If you are ready for serious and committed learning, you can develop skills in computing with a strong programming and mathematics focus, plus project management, presentation skills and teamwork. Also, you can create a portfolio of your coursework to present to potential employers.
On successful completion of the programme, you will earn a degree from the University of Calicut having an 'A' grade with 3.13 CGPA by the UGC's National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and ranked 89th among Indian universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022.
With the B. Sc. Computer Science degree, you can apply for a range of jobs that requires theoretical and application level knowledge in Computer Science in the creative industries, business, finance, education, medicine, engineering and science. Typical job titles include application programmer, software engineer, softare tester. You may also be able to build your own startup with the technical and financial support provided by the Government of Kerala and Government of India.
Further educational opportunities include post graduate degree programmes like MCA, MBA, MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, MSc Cyber Security etc., at any University/Institute in India. Some of our previous students have pursued Postgraduate programmes in Computer Science, Computer Application, Business Administration etc in the Universities and Institues in India.
Students of previous batches are presently working in national and multinational companies of international repute - including National Informatic Centre, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, and other companies in India and abroad.
The faculty members in the Computer Science department have a total of 22 years teaching experience and 10 years industrial experience.
Programme Details
| Duration of the Programme | 4 Years (8 Semesters) with an option to exit after 3 years. |
| Number of Seats | 24 12 seats – University Quota 12 seats – IHRD Quota |
| Core Courses |
Computer Fundamentals and HTML Problem Solving using C Data Structure using C Database Management System and RDBMS Computer Organization and Architecture Java Programming Web Programming using PHP Principles of Software Engineering Android Programming Operating Systems Computer Networks System Software Programming / Scripting / Application Development Lab
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Eligibility for Admission
Candidates who have passed (eligible for higher studies) the HSE or an equivalent examination with Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Computer Application etc. as one of the subjects are eligible for admission to the UG degree programme in Computer Science. (U.O. No: GAI/J1/4756/ 1999 dated 11.01.2002) However, candidates who have qualified the HSE and VHSE of the Government of Kerala under ‘SAY’ scheme and Compartmental Examination of CBSE are also eligible for admission to first year degree programmes in the same academic year. (U.O.No GAI /A2/ 5753/2000 dated 14.05.2004).
Syllabus
The college is affiliated to the University of Calicut and the regulations and syllabus of the programme are formulated by the University. The last comprehensive revision of the syllabus was completed by the board of studies in the year 2019 and some minor updates were made in 2020. The syllabus is expected to be revised during the academic year 2022-23. Most recent syllabus of the programme can be downloaded from the website of the University of Calicut by clicking the link B.Sc. Computer Science Syllabus 2020.
Fee Structure
- First Semester - Rs. 18600/- + University Examination Fee
- Remaining Semesters - For each semester : Rs. 17270/- + University Examination Fee