Subjects in semester 3
| Code | Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCS301 | Mathematics for Computer Science | 4 | Theory |
| BCS302 | Digital Design and Computer Organization | 4 | Theory |
| BCS303 | Operating Systems | 4 | Theory |
| BCS304 | Data Structures and Applications | 3 | Theory |
| BCSL305 | Data Structures Laboratory | 1 | Lab |
| BCS306x | Elective group BCS306 (one of) | 3 | Elective |
| BSCK307 | Social Connect & Responsibility | 1 | Project |
| BCS358x | Elective group BCS358 (one of) | 1 | Elective |
Source: official VTU syllabus PDF, pages 1-50. Applies to: Students admitted under the VTU 2022 scheme (3rd to 7th semester syllabi as downloaded; files dated 2023-2025). Codes, names and credits are copied as printed; check the official file for changes made after it was published.
Units and topics
Mathematics for Computer Science (BCS301)
- Probability Distributions
- Joint probability distribution & Markov Chain
- Statistical Inference 1
- Statistical Inference 2
- Design of Experiments & ANOVA
Digital Design and Computer Organization (BCS302)
- Introduction to Digital Design
- Combinational Logic
- Basic Structure of Computers
- Input/output Organization
- Basic Processing Unit
Operating Systems (BCS303)
- Introduction to operating systems, System structures
- Process Management
- Process Synchronization
- Memory Management
- File System, Implementation of File System
Operating Systems important questions (PDF)
Data Structures and Applications (BCS304)
- Introduction to Data Structures; Stacks
- Queues; Linked Lists
- Linked Lists; Trees
- Trees (cont.); Graphs
- Hashing; Priority Queues; Introduction to Efficient Binary Search Trees
Data Structures Laboratory (BCSL305)
Data Structures Laboratory important questions (PDF)
Elective group BCS306 (one of) (BCS306x)
Options: BCS306A Object Oriented Programming with JAVA, BCS306B Object Oriented Programming with C++
Elective group BCS358 (one of) (BCS358x)
Options: BCS358A Data Analytics with Excel, BCS358B R Programming, BCS358C Project Management with Git, BCS358D Data Visualization with Python
How to prepare for semester 3
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 VTU B.Tech CSE semester 3?
The official VTU scheme lists 8 courses for CSE semester 3: 4 theory, 1 lab and 3 other (project, elective, audit or similar).
How many credits is VTU CSE semester 3?
The subjects listed add up to 21 credits, as printed in the official scheme.
Where is the official VTU 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?
Students admitted under the VTU 2022 scheme (3rd to 7th semester syllabi as downloaded; files dated 2023-2025) If your batch is different, check your university's syllabus page.