Course Structure Overview
The B.Tech Artificial Intelligence program is structured over eight semesters, with a balanced blend of foundational science courses, core engineering principles, departmental electives, and practical laboratory work. Each semester carries a specific credit load designed to promote holistic learning and skill development.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS101 | Introduction to Programming | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | MATH101 | Calculus I | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PHYS101 | Physics for Computer Science | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | ENGL101 | English Communication | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | ECE101 | Basics of Electrical Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | CS201 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3-0-0-3 | CS101 |
| 2 | MATH201 | Linear Algebra and Probability | 4-0-0-4 | MATH101 |
| 2 | PHYS201 | Modern Physics | 3-0-0-3 | PHYS101 |
| 2 | ECE201 | Digital Electronics | 3-0-0-3 | ECE101 |
| 2 | CS202 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3-0-0-3 | CS101 |
| 3 | CS301 | Database Management Systems | 3-0-0-3 | CS201 |
| 3 | MATH301 | Statistics and Numerical Methods | 4-0-0-4 | MATH201 |
| 3 | CS302 | Operating Systems | 3-0-0-3 | CS202 |
| 3 | CS303 | Computer Networks | 3-0-0-3 | CS202 |
| 3 | CS304 | Software Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | CS202 |
| 4 | CS401 | Machine Learning Fundamentals | 3-0-0-3 | MATH301, CS301 |
| 4 | CS402 | Data Science Essentials | 3-0-0-3 | CS301 |
| 4 | CS403 | Artificial Intelligence Concepts | 3-0-0-3 | CS301, CS401 |
| 4 | CS404 | Deep Learning | 3-0-0-3 | CS401 |
| 4 | CS405 | Computer Vision Basics | 3-0-0-3 | CS403 |
| 5 | CS501 | Natural Language Processing | 3-0-0-3 | CS401, CS402 |
| 5 | CS502 | Reinforcement Learning | 3-0-0-3 | CS401 |
| 5 | CS503 | Robotics and Control Systems | 3-0-0-3 | CS303 |
| 5 | CS504 | AI Ethics and Governance | 3-0-0-3 | CS403 |
| 5 | CS505 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3-0-0-3 | CS304 |
| 6 | CS601 | Advanced Machine Learning | 3-0-0-3 | CS501, CS404 |
| 6 | CS602 | AI for Healthcare Applications | 3-0-0-3 | CS501 |
| 6 | CS603 | Generative AI Models | 3-0-0-3 | CS404 |
| 6 | CS604 | Specialized AI Projects | 3-0-0-3 | CS501, CS601 |
| 6 | CS605 | Industry Internship Preparation | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | CS701 | Research Methodology in AI | 3-0-0-3 | CS601, CS604 |
| 7 | CS702 | Capstone Project - AI | 3-0-0-3 | CS601, CS604 |
| 7 | CS703 | AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | CS504 |
| 7 | CS704 | Entrepreneurship in AI | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | CS705 | AI Case Studies and Applications | 3-0-0-3 | CS701, CS702 |
| 8 | CS801 | Final Year Thesis in AI | 3-0-0-3 | CS702, CS701 |
| 8 | CS802 | AI Internship Experience | 3-0-0-3 | CS605 |
| 8 | CS803 | Advanced Capstone Project | 3-0-0-3 | CS702, CS801 |
| 8 | CS804 | AI Research Presentation | 3-0-0-3 | CS801 |
| 8 | CS805 | Capstone Portfolio and Career Readiness | 3-0-0-3 | - |
Advanced Departmental Electives
These advanced electives are designed to deepen students' expertise in specialized areas of AI:
- Generative AI Models (CS603): This course delves into generative adversarial networks (GANs), variational autoencoders (VAEs), and transformer architectures, focusing on generating realistic images, text, audio, and video. Students learn to design and train models for creative applications.
- Natural Language Processing (CS501): A comprehensive exploration of NLP techniques including tokenization, sentiment analysis, language modeling, and neural machine translation. The course emphasizes practical implementation using libraries like Hugging Face Transformers and spaCy.
- Reinforcement Learning (CS502): Covers Q-learning, policy gradients, actor-critic methods, and deep reinforcement learning. Students apply these concepts in simulated environments and real-world applications such as game AI and robotics.
- Robotics and Control Systems (CS503): Integrates AI with mechanical systems to build intelligent robots capable of perception, decision-making, and manipulation. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, sensor fusion, and control theory.
- AI for Healthcare Applications (CS602): Focuses on using AI in medical imaging, drug discovery, personalized treatment plans, and clinical decision support systems. Students work with real healthcare datasets and collaborate with medical professionals.
- Human-Computer Interaction (CS505): Explores how to design interfaces that are intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly. The course integrates AI tools for user behavior prediction and adaptive interface design.
- Advanced Machine Learning (CS601): Covers ensemble methods, neural architecture search, transfer learning, and hyperparameter optimization. Students implement advanced models using TensorFlow and PyTorch.
- AI Ethics and Governance (CS504): Examines ethical frameworks, bias mitigation, fairness in AI systems, and regulatory compliance. The course includes case studies on algorithmic transparency and accountability.
- Specialized AI Projects (CS604): Students select real-world problems from various domains such as finance, agriculture, or transportation to apply AI solutions in practical contexts.
- AI Case Studies and Applications (CS705): Analyzes successful AI implementations across industries including autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and personalized marketing. Students present their findings and propose improvements.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department believes that learning through doing is the most effective way to master complex AI concepts. Project-based learning forms a cornerstone of our curriculum, starting from early semesters with mini-projects and culminating in a comprehensive final-year thesis or capstone project.
Mini-projects are introduced in the third year, where students work on small-scale AI tasks such as building a chatbot or implementing a simple recommendation system. These projects help reinforce classroom knowledge while encouraging creativity and collaboration.
The final-year capstone project is a significant undertaking that spans two semesters. Students select topics aligned with their interests and career goals, often collaborating with industry partners or faculty researchers. The project involves extensive literature review, experimentation, documentation, and presentation.
Faculty mentors are assigned based on students' project proposals and the mentor’s expertise area. Regular meetings ensure continuous progress tracking and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Projects are evaluated using a rubric that assesses technical proficiency, innovation, clarity of communication, and impact.