B.Sc Computer science

Program overview

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The B Sc course in Computer Science started during the year 2001-02. The strength of a batch is 36. Presently B.Sc Computer science has 18 main papers and 4 subsidiary papers. Out of 36 seats in first semester B Sc computer science 20% is reserved for Muslim backward community, 20% for SC/ST, 20% for management quota, 2 seats for sports quota, 3% for handicapped and rest for general merit.

Entry Requirements

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The basic eligibility for admission to B.Sc. Computer Science is a pass in 10+2 with science subjects. The candidates who have studied a paper in mathematics in plus 2 level are also considered for the programme.

Program structure

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Duration

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 The duration of the B.Sc. Computer Science Programme shall be 6 semesters distributed over a period of 3 academic years. The odd semesters (1, 3, 5) shall be from June to October and the even Semesters (2, 4, 6) shall be from November to March. Each semester shall have 90 working days inclusive of all examinations.

Courses:

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  A student shall be permitted to appear for the semester examination, only if he/she secures not less than 75% attendance in each semester. Attendance shall be maintained by the concerned Department. Condonation of shortage of attendance to a maximum of 9 days in a semester subject to a maximum of two times during the whole period of the B.Sc. Computer Science Programme may be granted by the University. Benefits of attendance may be granted to students who attend the approved activities of college/university with prior concurrence of the Head of the institution.

  Participation in such activities may be treated as presence in lieu of their absence on production of participation/attendance certificate in curricular/ extracurricular activities. It should be limited 9 days in a semester. The condonation of shortage of attendance shall be granted according to the existing prescribed norms.

  If a student registered in first semester of the B.Sc. Computer Science Programme is continuously absent from the classes for more than 14 working days at the beginning of the semester without informing the authorities, the matter shall immediately be brought to the notice of the Registrar of the university. The names of such students shall be removed from the rolls.

Project:

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  Every student of the B.Sc. Computer Science Programme shall have to work on a project of not less than 2 credits under the supervision of a faculty member as per the curriculum.

Extension Activities:

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  Activities: NSS(National Service Scheme)

Graduate Attributes

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 A graduate with a Bachelor of Computer science will demonstrate the following competencies:

• The ability to assess and effectively engage in relevant technologies in the IT industry.
• The ability to think laterally and develop creative ideas.
• The ability to undertake projects in various domains and implement with different software programming tools.

 In addition to the outcomes noted above, the intent of the Bachelor of Computer science is to develop academic and professional capabilities that are needed to participate effectively in various research activities and projects within the domain.

Personal Attributes:

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  The intellectual and cognitive skills appropriate for a career in Computer science

• Domain knowledge and technology skills that can be used and shared in various circumstances.
• Inquiry and research skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• A strong foundation for advanced study.

Interactive Attributes:

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• Effective oral and written communication skills, which are responsive to different audiences.
• The ability to interact with a range of people, from peers—both individually and in team situations in collaborative software development, and to the wider community. A graduate of the program will be able to elucidate, analyze and discuss to gather client requirements, design aspects that are clear and appropriate to the client/end user.

Career opportunities

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 After the successful completion of the course, students can join MSc Computer science and MCA courses in reputed institutions. After acquiring the Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc. Computer Science) at University of Calicut, there is further educational opportunity to go for an MCA or other Master’s Programme like MSc (Computer Science), MSc (IT), MBA, etc., at this university or at any other University/Institute. The meritorious students can join the pg courses with stipend provided by various institutions.

 There is a great opportunity for the students to bag IT jobs and can be well placed in various companies like Infosys, Wipro, IBM, TCS etc all over India as well as abroad.  The course equips the students to get deep knowledge on software development. Seminars on topic of current importance help the students update with the recent improvements in computer applications. We guide the students to attend job oriented courses which facilitate them to grab jobs in various sectors of the software industry. It also provides an upper edge for them in the interviews. There is a wonderful opportunity for the students to work as freelance software programmers.