BSc Computer Science Subjects: All You Need To Know

In April 2019, scientists were able to capture the image of a black hole from a distance of close to 54 million light-years from Earth for the very first time. The image was a successful result of years of efforts put into the Event Horizon Telescope Project, an Earth-wide network of multiple radio telescopes. The scientists were able to provide the images through state-of-the-art visual imaging and computing technology. This is only one of the fronts where computer science has made age-altering breakthroughs possible. Other instances include bionic arms, artificial life, and tracing human existence, amongst others. Thus, pursuing a career in the field of Computer Science can open the door to an array of career opportunities across various industries. BSc Computer Science is one such route through which you can kick-start your career in this field. This blog will focus on providing an overview of the BSc Computer Science subjects and the specialization under which they are offered.

About BSc Computer Science

Running for a period of 3-4 years, BSc in Computer Science is one of the most popular degree courses after 12th Science. It opens up avenues in various sectors including those specialising in hardware or software technology. There are a number of globally reputed colleges that offer this course and they all share a basic approach towards it.

BSc Computer Science Subjects	Computer Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Machine Learning, Operating Systems, Computational Modelling, Computer Simulation
Duration	3 Years
Jobs	IT Specialist, Game Designer, Quality Analyst Graphic Designer, Software Developer, Testing Engineer, Database Designer, Project Manager
Salary	3-6 Lakhs per annum
Colleges	St. Stephen’s College, St. Stephens College, Christ University
Colleges Abroad	MIT, Stanford University, Georgia Tech, LMU Munich
Eligibility	10+2 in Science Stream

BSc Computer Science Subjects

A typical BSc Computer Science syllabus is distributed into specializations, core (required) and a range of electives from not only Science but also from Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts.These courses are geared towards providing students with a solid understanding of Computer Science as a field as well as of a specific facet, for instance, Computer Science Engineering and much more.

Here is the complete list of BSc Computer Science Subjects:

• Computational Perception & Robotics
• Computer Graphics
• Computing Systems
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Human-Centred Computing
• Computer & Network Security
• Software Theory
• High-Performance Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interactive Intelligence / Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Biocomputation
• Information Management & Analytics
• Real-World Computing
• Modelling & Simulations
• Real-World Computing
• Scientific Computing
• Social Computing
• Systems and Visual Analytics

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BSc Computer Science Syllabus

Mainly offered as a 3-year degree program, BSc Computer Science aims to provide students with the knowledge of Computer Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Machine Learning, Operating Systems, Computational Modelling, Computer Simulation, Computer Structures amongst others.

Semester Wise Syllabus

Here is a complete semester-wise syllabus for BSc Computer Science:

SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
Computer Science Basics Basic Programming Concepts
Fundamentals of Embedded Systems Advanced Mathematics
Digital Electronics Open Source Software Fundamentals-LINUX
English Language
Mathematics
Environmental Sciences

SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV
Introduction to Data Structures System Programming: Fundamentals of Computer Networks
Fundamentals of Operating Systems Introduction to Database Management Systems
Object-Oriented Programming using  C++ Computer Graphics
Java Programming

SEMESTER V SEMESTER VI
Software Engineering Networking and Security
Introduction to Mobile Linux Application Development
Python Programming Web Design Principles
Advanced Java Practicals
Practical of DBMS, OS, Java

Core and Electives in BSc Computer Science

As discussed, each and every specialization has its own set of required and elective subjects. The following table attempts to give an insight into the BSc Computer Science subjects: 

Specializations	Required (Core)	Electives
Devices	Introduction to Computer Programming; Data Structures & Algorithms; Languages & Computation; Embedded Systems Design; Mobile Applications & Services for Converged Networks; etc	Computer Structures; Advanced Operating Systems; Pattern Recognition; Robot Intelligence: Planning; Pervasive Systems & Networking; etc
Systems & Architecture	Introduction to Computer Programming; Data Structures & Algorithms; Programming Embedded Systems; Compilers; Interpreters & Program Analysers; etc	Advanced Operating Systems; Advanced Computer Organisation; Internet Computing Systems; Information Security, etc.
Intelligence	Introduction to Computer Programming; Data Structures & Algorithms; Automata & Complexity Theory; Robotics & Perception; Robot Intelligence; etc	Introduction to Cognitive Science; Knowledge-based AI; Robot Intelligence Planning; Computational Journalism, etc.
Modelling & Simulation	Introduction to Computer Programming; Data Structures & Algorithms; Computational Modelling Algorithms; Computer Simulation; etc	Computer Graphics; Introduction to AI; Distributed Simulation Systems; Computer Animation; Scientific Data Processing & Visualisation, etc.
Computing Systems*	Computability, Algorithms & Complexity; Advanced Operating Systems; Compiler Design; Programming Languages; Database Systems Concepts & Designs, etc.	Big Data Systems & Analytics; Network Security; Software Architecture & Design; Applied Cryptography, etc.
Machine Learning*	Computability, Algorithms, and Complexity; Computational Data Analysis; Randomized Algorithms	Computer Vision; Machine Learning Theory; Pattern Recognition; Deep Learning, etc.

Note – Since these fields are a little advanced, having prior knowledge may be a prerequisite.

BSc Computer Science Syllabus Details

The BSc Computer Science course curriculum includes a mix of classroom instruction, lab sessions, practical training, seminars, and other activities. The majority of institutions use a credit-based system and offer subjects with particular credit values ranging from 2 to 6 credits.

BSc Computer Science Syllabus (6 credits)

Problem-Solving using Computer	Database Management Systems
Operating System	Computer System Architecture

Discipline-Specific Elective Papers (6 credits)

Programming in JAVA	Discrete Structures
Analysis of Algorithms and Data Structures	Software Engineering
Computer Networks	Internet Technologies
Data Mining	Mobile Applications
E-Commerce Technologies	Cloud Computing
Project Work / Dissertation

Skill Enhancement Courses (2 credits)

Office Automation Tools	HTML Programming
MySQL (SQL/PL-SQL)	Multimedia and Applications
PHP Programming	Programming in Visual Basic/GAMBAS
System Administration and Maintenance	Programming in SCILAB
Software Testing Concepts	Android Programming
XML Programming	R Programming

BSc Computer Science Books

Here are a few books that can help you gain conceptual understanding and gain knowledge about computer science.

Book	Author
Fundamentals of Database Systems	Ramez Elmasri
Programming with Java	E. Balagurusamy
Data Structures with Java	J. R Hubbard
Theory of Computer Science	K. L. P. Mishra and N. Chandrasekaran
Programming in ANSI C	E. Balagurusamy
Practical Data Acquisition For Instrumentation and Control Systems	John Park and Steve MacKay
Mathematical structures for Computer Science	Judith L. Gersting
Elements of Discrete Mathematics	Ronald E. Prather
E-commerce: Fundamentals and Applications	Henry Chan, Raymond Lee, Elizabeth Chang, Tharam S. Dillon

Top Universities for BSc Computer Science

Institutions in the USA and UK have been specially recognized by global ranking services for their industry-focused programs, study curriculum, faculty and a host of other aspects. A rank-based categorization of universities offering interesting BSc Computer Science subjects has been tabulated below: 

Name of the University	QS World Ranking 2023
Stanford University	#3
MIT	#1
Carnegie Mellon University	#52
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich	#59
Georgia Institute of Technology	#88
TU Munich	#49
University of Manchester	#28
The Australian National University	#30
Delft University of Technology	#61
Purdue University	#129
University of Glasgow *	#81

*Note – At this university, computer combinations with social sciences, languages, and humanities are also offered.

Further, after completing the BSc degree, many graduates choose to pursue an MSc Computer Science, Masters in Machine Learning or MBA in Computer Science to build a career in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Science and much more.

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FAQs

The popular BSc Computer Science subjects include Machine Learning, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence. Needless to say, to excel in these requires consistent effort and motivation on the part of the student. If you are facing difficulties as to which stream or specialization to choose, then you can take the assistance of Leverage Edu’s AI tool which maps your interests and suggest options based on it so that you can put forward the right step toward a rewarding career. Call us immediately at 1800 57 2000 for a free 30-minute counselling session.