Subjects in semester 1
| Code | Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP3151 | Induction Programme | 0 | Audit |
| HS3152 | Professional English - I | 3 | Theory |
| MA3151 | Matrices and Calculus | 4 | Theory |
| PH3151 | Engineering Physics | 3 | Theory |
| CY3151 | Engineering Chemistry | 3 | Theory |
| GE3151 | Problem Solving and Python Programming | 3 | Theory |
| GE3152 | Heritage of Tamils | 1 | Theory |
| GE3171 | Problem Solving and Python Programming Laboratory | 2 | Lab |
| BS3171 | Physics and Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | Lab |
| GE3172 | English Laboratory | 1 | Lab |
Source: official Anna University syllabus PDF, pages 5, 26-42. Applies to: Non-Autonomous Affiliated Colleges; B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, curriculum and syllabi for Semesters I to VIII (no batch year printed beyond Regulations 2021). Codes, names and credits are copied as printed; check the official file for changes made after it was published.
Units and topics
Professional English - I (HS3152)
- INTRODUCTION TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
- NARRATION AND SUMMATION
- DESCRIPTION OF A PROCESS / PRODUCT
- CLASSIFICATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- EXPRESSION
Matrices and Calculus (MA3151)
- MATRICES
- DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS
- FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES
- INTEGRAL CALCULUS
- MULTIPLE INTEGRALS
Engineering Physics (PH3151)
- MECHANICS
- ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
- OSCILLATIONS, OPTICS AND LASERS
- BASIC QUANTUM MECHANICS
- APPLIED QUANTUM MECHANICS
Engineering Physics important questions (PDF)
Engineering Chemistry (CY3151)
- WATER AND ITS TREATMENT
- NANOCHEMISTRY
- PHASE RULE AND COMPOSITES
- FUELS AND COMBUSTION
- ENERGY SOURCES AND STORAGE DEVICES
Engineering Chemistry important questions (PDF)
Problem Solving and Python Programming (GE3151)
- COMPUTATIONAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
- DATA TYPES, EXPRESSIONS, STATEMENTS
- CONTROL FLOW, FUNCTIONS, STRINGS
- LISTS, TUPLES, DICTIONARIES
- FILES, MODULES, PACKAGES
Heritage of Tamils (GE3152)
- LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
- HERITAGE - ROCK ART PAINTINGS TO MODERN ART – SCULPTURE
- FOLK AND MARTIAL ARTS
- THINAI CONCEPT OF TAMILS
- CONTRIBUTION OF TAMILS TO INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT AND INDIAN CULTURE
English Laboratory (GE3172)
- INTRODUCTION TO FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION
- NARRATION AND SUMMATION
- DESCRIPTION OF A PROCESS / PRODUCT
- CLASSIFICATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- EXPRESSION
How to prepare for semester 1
Start with the subjects that carry the most credits, because they count most in your SGPA. For each theory subject, go through the units in order, make one page of short notes per unit and practise the long-answer questions from previous papers. Lab courses are scored on records and viva, so keep your practical file up to date every week instead of writing it at the end.
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Frequently asked questions
How many subjects are there in Anna University B.Tech CSE semester 1?
The official Anna University scheme lists 10 courses for CSE semester 1: 6 theory, 3 lab and 1 other (project, elective, audit or similar).
How many credits is Anna University CSE semester 1?
The subjects listed add up to 22 credits, as printed in the official scheme.
Where is the official Anna University syllabus PDF?
The official file used for this page is linked under Source. Always check it, because universities revise schemes for new batches.
Which batch does this syllabus apply to?
Non-Autonomous Affiliated Colleges; B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, curriculum and syllabi for Semesters I to VIII (no batch year printed beyond Regulations 2021) If your batch is different, check your university's syllabus page.