Subjects in semester 7
| Code | Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCS701 | Internet of Things | 4 | Theory |
| BCS702 | Parallel Computing | 4 | Theory |
| BCS703 | Cryptography & Network Security | 4 | Theory |
| BCS714x | Elective group BCS714 (one of) | 3 | Elective |
| BCS755x | Elective group BCS755 (one of) | 3 | Elective |
Source: official VTU syllabus PDF, pages 1-11 (core); 714cse.pdf pages 1-24 (electives). 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
Internet of Things (BCS701)
- Introduction to Internet of Things
- IOT and M2M
- IoT Platforms Design Methodology
- IoT Physical Devices & End points
- Data Analytics for IoT
Parallel Computing (BCS702)
- Introduction to parallel programming, Parallel hardware and parallel software
- GPU programming, Programming hybrid systems, MIMD systems, Performance
- Distributed memory programming with MPI
- Shared-memory programming with OpenMP
- GPU programming with CUDA
Cryptography & Network Security (BCS703)
- Classical encryption techniques; Block Ciphers and Data Encryption Standards
- Pseudorandom number Generators; Public key cryptography and RSA; Diffie-Hellman key exchange; Elliptic Curve Cryptography
- Applications of Cryptographic Hash functions; Key management and distribution
- User Authentication
- IP Security
Elective group BCS714 (one of) (BCS714x)
Options: BCS714A Deep Learning, BCS714B Natural Language Processing, BAD714D Social Network Analysis, BCS714D Big Data Analytics
Elective group BCS755 (one of) (BCS755x)
Options: BCS755A Introduction to DBMS, BCS755B Introduction to Algorithms, BCS755C Software Engineering (page prints Credits 04)
How to prepare for semester 7
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 7?
The official VTU scheme lists 5 courses for CSE semester 7: 3 theory, 0 lab and 2 other (project, elective, audit or similar).
How many credits is VTU CSE semester 7?
The subjects listed add up to 18 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.