Subjects in semester 2
| Code | Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC801PO | Indian Constitution | — | Audit |
| ES301EE | Basic Electrical Engineering | 4 | Theory |
| BS202PH | Engineering Physics | 4 | Theory |
| BS203MT | Differential Equations & Numerical Methods | 4 | Theory |
| ES303CS | Scientific Programming | 3 | Theory |
| ES354EE | Basic Electrical Engineering Lab | 1 | Lab |
| BS251PH | Engineering Physics Lab | 1.5 | Lab |
| ES353CE | Engineering Graphics | 2 | Lab |
| ES353CS | Scientific Programming Lab | 1 | Lab |
Source: official OU syllabus PDF, pages 1, 21, 30-31, 37, 39. Applies to: I year: w.e.f. Academic Year 2024-25 (BE Group B: CSE, CME, EEE). III & IV semesters: B.E (Computer Science and Engineering), w.e.f. Academic Year 2025-26. Codes, names and credits are copied as printed; check the official file for changes made after it was published.
Units and topics
Indian Constitution (MC801PO)
- Evolution of the Indian Constitution
- Union Government
- Rights and Duties
- Relation between Federal and Provincial units
- Statutory Institutions
Basic Electrical Engineering (ES301EE)
Basic Electrical Engineering important questions (PDF)
Engineering Physics (BS202PH)
Engineering Physics important questions (PDF)
Scientific Programming (ES303CS)
- Introduction to Scientific Programming and Python Basics
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Numerical Methods and Linear Algebra
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Emerging Technologies and Project Work
Basic Electrical Engineering Lab (ES354EE)
Basic Electrical Engineering Lab important questions (PDF)
Engineering Physics Lab (BS251PH)
Engineering Physics Lab important questions (PDF)
Engineering Graphics (ES353CE)
Engineering Graphics important questions (PDF)
How to prepare for semester 2
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 OU B.Tech CSE semester 2?
The official OU scheme lists 9 courses for CSE semester 2: 4 theory, 4 lab and 1 other (project, elective, audit or similar).
Where is the official OU 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?
I year: w.e.f. Academic Year 2024-25 (BE Group B: CSE, CME, EEE). III & IV semesters: B.E (Computer Science and Engineering), w.e.f. Academic Year 2025-26 If your batch is different, check your university's syllabus page.