BSc Computer Science and Information Technology

BSc Computer Science and Information Technology

Bachelors
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4 years

Bsc Computer Science and Information Technology (Bsc CSIT) of Tribhuvan University is a 4 year program divided into 8 semesters. With a total of 126 credit hour, the course is taught in 60 institutions with an enrollment capacity of 3072 students (Open- 2457 & Samabesi-615). 

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Institutions offering BSc CSIT

Currently, 60 institutions offer BSc Computer Science and Information Technology (BSc CSIT) under Tribhuvan University in Nepal with 18 of them offering in Kathmandu district.

Bachelors of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology (BScCSIT) is a four-year course affiliated with Tribhuvan University designed to provide the student with all sorts of knowledge in the field of Information Technology and Computing. 

BSc CSIT program involves, in addition to conventional lectures, a great deal of practical and project works. The program develops the underlying principles of both Computer Science and Information Technology and shows how these principles can be applied to real world problems. This program develops the skills that are essential for both computer professionals and IT specialists.

The design and implementation of B.Sc. CSIT course offers new challenges when compared to the traditional computing environment. The recent emergence of global business, new technologies for data processing and data communication / networking environment, equip specialized science graduates to focus on professional careers in Information Technology. The B.Sc. CSIT program provides the students with adequate theoretical and practical knowledge which will enable students to effectively participate in solving the complex problem of the IT industry.

Mission of the B.Sc. CSIT course:

The mission of the B.Sc. CSIT course is to prepare the students to pursue career advancement in the field of information technology. At the completion of this degree, a student will be able to design the real world e-media products or create technical solutions to hardware and software problems, depending on the chosen area of specialization and electives.However, the main aim of the B.Sc. CSIT program can be enlisted as:

  • To offer intensive knowledge in the theory, design, programming and application of computers.
  • Providing an in-depth understanding of and experience with computer systems.
  • Developing creative and analytical skills that provides a basis for technological problem-solving.
  • Equipping students with the technical knowledge required for an IT professionals to handle multi-tasking situations and to assess and develop computer based solutions.
  • Imparting knowledge of computer and programming logic environment in IT.
  • Knowledge of advanced IT applications in different business sectors.
  • To equip students with the technical knowledge required for an IT professional to handle multi-tasking and multi programming situations and to assess and develop computer based solutions.
  • To provide necessary knowledge in the field of functional knowledge of hardware system and the and necessary knowledge of computer software system.

 

Salient Features

  • In addition to conventional lectures, a great deal of practical and project works.
  • Develops the underlying principles of both Computer Science and Information Technology and shows how these principles can be applied to solve real world problems.
  • Builds up the skills that are essential for both computer professionals and researchers including IT managers, Systems Analysts, Network Administrator, Computer Programmers, Database Administrator, Web Developers, etc.
  • Semester based program affiliated to Tribhuvan University.

Eligibility

The candidate applying for B.Sc. CSIT program:

  1. Should have successfully completed a twelve year of schooling in the science stream or equivalent from any university, board or institution recognized by TU.
  2. Should have successfully passed the entrance examination conducted by TU securing at least 35% marks. Compiled with all the application procedures.
  3. Should have secured a minimum of second division in their +2 or equivalent OR should have secured at least C in all subjects in Grade 11 and Grade 12  by taking Physics and Mathematics of 100 marks.

OR

Passed A level in Science (have studied Physics and Mathematics of 100 marks) and passed at least in D Grade

OR

Passed 3 Years Diploma in Engineering program from CTEVT taking both Physics and Mathematics.

(Note: Both Biology and Mathematics group of students of +2 level are eligible to apply for the course)

 

Admission Criteria

A student eligible to study the B.Sc. CSIT course should collect and submit the admission form from any of the B.Sc. CSIT colleges. The admission form generally opens during Shrawan / Bhadra every year.

Entrance Examination:

  1. Tribhuvan University, Institute of Science and Technology, Dean office conducts the entrance examination.
  2. The Entrance Examination will be of 100 Full Marks including the subjects of Intermediate/10+2 level or equivalent incorporating English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry subjects and the pass marks is 35.
  3. All the Questions of Entrance Examination will be Objective Type (MCQs).
  4. The Examination Time Duration will be of 2 hours.

Admission Guidelines:

  1. The Admission Form and Entrance Model Questions can be received from any of the B.Sc. CSIT colleges.
  2. Students do not need to fill up the TU Admission Form in more than one college. Form filled from one college will be valid for all colleges/campuses.
  3. Students of Grade 12 Supplementary Exam can also fill up the TU Admission Form but such students should present the Academic Transcript of Passing 10+2/Intermediate level before publication of entrance result, otherwise the entrance examination result of such students will not be published.

 

Job Prospects

The B.Sc. CSIT graduates have a prosperous career opportunity at different government, non-government, private and public organizations, like software companies, telecommunications, computer networking companies etc. especially as a:

  • Software Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Network Administrator
  • Database Administrator
  • IT Manager/Officer
  • Cryptographer
  • Ergonomics Program Designer
  • System Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Document Specialist
  • Information System Auditor
  • Artificial Intelligence Specialist
  • Technical Writer
  • Information System Manager
  • Database Operator

Curricular Structure

The B.Sc. CSIT curriculum is designed by closely following the course practiced in accredited international universities and institutions, subject to the condition that the intake students are mostly from twelve year of schooling in the science stream or equivalent from any university recognized by Tribhuvan University.

In addition to the core computer science course and elective courses, the program offers service course to meet the need of high technology applications. The foundation and allied courses are designed to meet the need of undergraduate academic program requirements, and the service course are designed to meet the need of market demand and fast changing computer technology and application.

Students enrolled in the four year B.Sc. CSIT program are required to take course in design and implementations of computer software systems, information technology and foundation of the theoretical model of computer science and functional background of computer hardware. All students are required to complete 126 credit hours of computer science and allied courses.

B.Sc. CSIT program comprises of the following courses:

Semester I

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursFull Marks
CSC109Introduction to Information Technology3100
CSC110C Programming3100
CSC111Digital Logic3100
MTH112Mathematics I3100
PHY113Physics3100
Total 15500

Semester II

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours Full Marks
 CSC160 Discrete Structure3 100
CSC161Object Oriented Programming3100
CSC162Microprocessor3100
MTH163Mathematics II3100
 STA164Statistics I3100
Total 15500

Semester III

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursFull Marks
CSC206Data Structure and Algorithms3100
CSC207Numerical Method3100
CSC208Computer Architecture3100
CSC209Computer Graphics3100
STA210Statistics II3100
Total 15500

 Semester IV

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursFull Marks
CSC257Theory of Computation3100
CSC258Computer Networks3100
CSC259Operating Systems3100
CSC260Database Management System3100
CSC261Artificial Intelligence3100
Total 15500

Semester V

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursFull Marks
CSC314Design and Analysis of Algorithms3100
CSC315System Analysis and Design3100
CSC316Cryptography3100
CSC317Simulation and Modeling3100
CSC318Web Technology3100
 Elective I3100
Total 18600

 

List of Electives:

1. Multimedia Computing (CSC319)

2. Wireless Networking (CSC320)

3. Image Processing (CSC321)

4. Knowledge Management (CSC322)

5. Society and Ethics in Information Technology (CSC323)

6. Microprocessor Based Design (CSC324)

Semester VI

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursFull Marks
CSC364Software Engineering3100
CSC365Complier Design and Construction3100
CSC366E-Governance3100
CSC367NET Centric Computing3100
CSC368Technical Writing3100
 Elective II3100
Total 18600

List of Electives:

1. Applied Logic (CSC369)

2. E-commerce (CSC370)

3. Automation and Robotics (CSC371)

4. Neural Networks (CSC372)

5. Computer Hardware Design (CSC373)

6. Cognitive Science (CSC374)

Semester VII

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursFull Marks
CSC409Advanced Java Programming3100
CSC410Data Warehousing and Data Mining3100
MGT411Principles of Management3100
CSC412Project Work3100
 Elective III3100
Total 15500

List of Electives:

 1. Information Retrieval (CSC413)

2. Database Administration (CSC414)

3. Software Project Management (CSC415)

4. Network Security (CSC416)

5. Digital System Design (CSC417)

6. International Marketing (MGT418)

Semester VIII

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursFull Marks
CSC461Advanced Database3100
CSC462Internship6200
 Elective IV3100
 Elective V3100
Total 15500

List of Electives:

1. Advanced Networking with IPV6 (CSC463)

2. Distributed Networking (CSC464)

3. Game Technology (CSC465)

4. Distributed and Object Oriented Database (CSC466)

5. Introduction to Cloud Computing (CSC467)

6. Geographical Information System (CSC468)

7. Decision Support System and Expert System (CSC469)

8. Mobile Application Development (CSC470)

9. Real Time Systems (CSC471)

10. Network and System Administration (CSC472)

11. Embedded Systems Programming (CSC473)

12. International Business Management (MGT474)

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