Comprehensive Course Structure
The Information Technology program at BHABHA ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE is structured over 8 semesters, providing a balanced mix of foundational courses, core engineering subjects, departmental electives, and hands-on laboratory sessions. The curriculum is designed to build a strong theoretical base while encouraging practical application and innovation.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IT101 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | IT102 | Physics for Information Technology | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | IT103 | Introduction to Programming | 2-0-2-3 | - |
| 1 | IT104 | Basic Electronics | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | IT105 | English for Communication | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | IT106 | Computer Organization & Architecture | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 2 | IT201 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3-1-0-4 | IT101 |
| 2 | IT202 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3-1-0-4 | IT103 |
| 2 | IT203 | Digital Logic Design | 3-1-0-4 | IT104 |
| 2 | IT204 | Object-Oriented Programming | 2-0-2-3 | IT103 |
| 2 | IT205 | Discrete Mathematics | 3-1-0-4 | IT101 |
| 2 | IT206 | Computer Networks | 3-1-0-4 | IT106 |
| 3 | IT301 | Database Management Systems | 3-1-0-4 | IT202 |
| 3 | IT302 | Operating Systems | 3-1-0-4 | IT206 |
| 3 | IT303 | Software Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | IT204 |
| 3 | IT304 | Probability and Statistics | 3-1-0-4 | IT101 |
| 3 | IT305 | Web Technologies | 2-0-2-3 | IT204 |
| 3 | IT306 | Computer Graphics | 3-1-0-4 | IT202 |
| 4 | IT401 | Artificial Intelligence | 3-1-0-4 | IT304 |
| 4 | IT402 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3-1-0-4 | IT206 |
| 4 | IT403 | Distributed Systems | 3-1-0-4 | IT206 |
| 4 | IT404 | Data Mining and Analytics | 3-1-0-4 | IT301 |
| 4 | IT405 | Mobile Application Development | 2-0-2-3 | IT305 |
| 4 | IT406 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3-1-0-4 | IT306 |
| 5 | IT501 | Machine Learning | 3-1-0-4 | IT401 |
| 5 | IT502 | Network Security | 3-1-0-4 | IT402 |
| 5 | IT503 | Cloud Computing | 3-1-0-4 | IT403 |
| 5 | IT504 | Big Data Technologies | 3-1-0-4 | IT404 |
| 5 | IT505 | Software Testing and Quality Assurance | 3-1-0-4 | IT303 |
| 5 | IT506 | Internet of Things | 3-1-0-4 | IT206 |
| 6 | IT601 | Advanced Data Science | 3-1-0-4 | IT504 |
| 6 | IT602 | Blockchain Technologies | 3-1-0-4 | IT402 |
| 6 | IT603 | DevOps and Containerization | 3-1-0-4 | IT503 |
| 6 | IT604 | Reinforcement Learning | 3-1-0-4 | IT501 |
| 6 | IT605 | Quantitative Finance and Risk Management | 3-1-0-4 | IT304 |
| 6 | IT606 | Game Development | 2-0-2-3 | IT306 |
| 7 | IT701 | Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 7 | IT702 | Special Topics in IT | 3-1-0-4 | IT601 |
| 7 | IT703 | Capstone Project I | 2-0-2-3 | IT501 |
| 7 | IT704 | Internship | 0-0-0-6 | - |
| 8 | IT801 | Capstone Project II | 2-0-2-3 | IT703 |
| 8 | IT802 | Industry Projects | 2-0-2-3 | IT601 |
| 8 | IT803 | Professional Ethics and CSR | 2-0-0-2 | - |
Detailed Departmental Elective Courses
Departmental electives in the IT program offer students specialized knowledge in advanced topics. These courses are designed to enhance technical expertise and prepare students for industry demands or further academic research.
Machine Learning (IT501)
This course delves into supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning algorithms. Students learn how to apply machine learning models to real-world datasets using libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. The course includes hands-on labs where students implement classification, regression, clustering, and neural network models.
Network Security (IT502)
This elective covers cryptographic protocols, firewall implementation, intrusion detection systems, and secure network architecture. Students gain practical experience in configuring security tools like Snort, Wireshark, and Nessus. The course also explores legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity.
Cloud Computing (IT503)
Students explore cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), virtualization technologies, and deployment strategies. The course includes practical sessions on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Students learn to design scalable applications using microservices architecture.
Data Mining and Analytics (IT404)
This course focuses on extracting meaningful patterns from large datasets. Topics include association rule mining, clustering techniques, decision trees, and data visualization. Students use tools like Python, R, and Tableau to analyze business intelligence reports.
Software Testing and Quality Assurance (IT505)
The course introduces various testing methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing. Students learn automation frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG. Practical sessions involve creating test plans and executing manual and automated tests.
Internet of Things (IT506)
This course covers IoT architecture, sensor networks, embedded systems programming, and communication protocols. Students build IoT projects using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 boards. The course emphasizes real-time data processing and edge computing solutions.
Advanced Data Science (IT601)
This elective explores advanced statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and deep learning techniques. Students work on large-scale datasets to build forecasting models and perform sentiment analysis. The course utilizes frameworks like Spark MLlib, H2O.ai, and TensorFlow Extended (TFX).
Blockchain Technologies (IT602)
The course introduces blockchain fundamentals, smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, and decentralized applications. Students develop applications on Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric platforms. Practical sessions include creating token standards and deploying decentralized exchanges.
DevOps and Containerization (IT603)
This course covers continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code using Terraform. Students gain experience in Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Ansible automation tools.
Reinforcement Learning (IT604)
This advanced course explores Markov decision processes, Q-learning, policy gradients, and actor-critic methods. Students implement reinforcement learning algorithms to solve robotics and game-playing challenges using OpenAI Gym environments.
Quantitative Finance and Risk Management (IT605)
The course integrates financial concepts with IT tools for risk assessment and algorithmic trading. Students learn to model financial derivatives, perform portfolio optimization, and develop trading algorithms using Python and MATLAB.
Game Development (IT606)
This elective focuses on game design principles, 2D/3D graphics rendering, physics engines, and user interface development. Students create games using Unity and Unreal Engine, gaining experience in scripting languages like C# and C++.
Project-Based Learning Approach
The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a means to bridge theory and practice. Students are exposed to real-world problems early in their academic journey through mini-projects that span across semesters.
Mini-projects, typically undertaken in the third and fourth semesters, allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical challenges. These projects are supervised by faculty mentors who guide students through the research, design, implementation, and documentation phases. Students often collaborate with industry partners or participate in hackathons and innovation challenges.
The final-year thesis or capstone project represents a culmination of all learning experiences. Students choose a topic aligned with their interests or chosen specialization, work closely with a faculty advisor, and present their findings at departmental symposiums. The project involves extensive literature review, experimentation, analysis, and documentation. It often leads to publication opportunities or startup ventures.
Project evaluation criteria include technical proficiency, innovation, teamwork, presentation skills, and adherence to deadlines. Students are encouraged to seek feedback from peers and mentors throughout the process to ensure continuous improvement.