B.Tech Computer Engineering Subjects and Syllabus

B.Tech Computer Engineering subjects are designed to train aspirants to develop computer software and aided designs and include the study of multiple computer-based programming & analytical languages such as C, C++, Java, .net, DBMS, XML, HTML, CSS, etc.

B Tech Computer Science Engineering subjects in first year include practical lab sectors and workshops where students get to learn the industrial implications in real time. The B.Tech Computer Engineering job scope is vast and the graduates will get potential employment opportunities in various sectors. 

Table of Contents

• B.Tech Computer Engineering Subjects
• Semester-Wise B.Tech Computer Engineering Subjects
  • B.Tech Computer Engineering First Year Subjects
  • B.Tech Computer Engineering Second Year Subjects
  • B.Tech Computer Engineering Third-Year Subjects
  • B.Tech Computer Engineering Fourth Year Subjects

B.Tech Computer Engineering Subjects

BTech Computer Engineering subjects include the study of engineering mathematics, engineering physics, engineering chemistry, computer-aided engineering drawing, operations, software testing, etc. Listed below are the B.Tech Computer Engineering subjects:

B.Tech Computer Engineering Core Subjects

Given below are the B.Tech Computer Engineering core subjects taught to the students:

• Computer Organization & Architecture
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Discrete Mathematics
• Database Management Systems
• Computer Networks and Circuit Theory
• Microprocessor & Computer Architecture
• Operating Systems
• Principles of Programming Language
• Digital Electronics & Logic Design
• Theory of Computation
• Web Technology
• System Software Engineering

B.Tech Computer Engineering Elective Subjects

Given below are the B.Tech Computer Engineering elective subjects in the course:

• Data Science
• Information Retrieval
• Web Data Management
• Advanced Java Technology
• Advance .Net Framework
• Mobile Application Development ( Android & iOS )
• Distributed Systems
• Cryptography & Network Security
• Data Compression
• Cyber Security 
• Soft Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Big Data Analytics
• Data Preparation & Analysis 

B.Tech Computer Engineering Subjects in Detail

B.Tech Computer Engineering subjects are diverse and cover many areas of computer studies and associated technologies. A detailed view of B Tech Computer Engineering subjects are given below:

B.Tech Computer Engineering subjects	Topics Covered
Data Structure	Types & characteristics of Data structures, Stack as an ADT, Concept of a Linked List, Concepts of a Tree, Terminology associated with Graphs
Computer Organization	Introduction To Computer Organization, Processing Unit, Memory Subsystem, Input/output Subsystem, High-Performance Processor
System Software Engineering	Language Processor, Introduction To Assembler Design, Macros & Linkers, Linux Commands, Linux Shell Programming
Computer Architecture	Design Of Architecture,  Hardwired Control Unit Design,  Processors And Memory Hierarchy,  Parallel Processing
Microprocessing	The architecture of 8085,8086 and other Microprocessors, Instruction set of 8085, Necessity for interfacing, TASM, MASM, programs
Object Oriented Programming	Inheritance And Virtual Functions, Object Oriented Programming Using Java and C++, Exception Handling And Multithreading,  Implementing Polymorphism

Semester-Wise B Tech Computer Engineering Subjects 

B.Tech Computer Engineering syllabus focuses on several concepts of computer engineering, primary programming languages & scripting languages, and principles of software engineering along with basic sciences, and technical & professional English. The B Tech Computer Engineering syllabus semester wise are listed below:

B Tech Computer Engineering subjects 1st year

The topics under B. Tech Computer Engineering subjects in the first year are listed below: 

Semester I	Semester II
Calculus	Differential Equations & Linear Algebra
Engineering Chemistry	Engineering Physics
Technical Communication	Object-Oriented Programming Using C ++
Engineering Graphics	Business Communication / Technical English
Environmental Science & Engineering	Electives
Electives	-

B Tech Computer Engineering Practical subjects 1st year

The BTech CSE syllabus includes several practical and lab projects which carry a crucial component in the coursework.  Some of the practical topics under the subjects in case Engineering 1st years are listed below:

• Object-Oriented Programming C++ Lab
• Engineering Graphics Lab

B Tech Computer Engineering Subjects 2nd year

The table below shows the B.Tech Computer Engineering second-year syllabus:

Semester III	Semester IV
Probability, Statistics & Numerical Methods	Operating Systems
Digital Electronics & Logic Design	System Software Engineering
Computer Organization & Architecture	Data Structure & Algorithms
Object Oriented concepts with UML	Core Java Programming
Database Management System	Electives

B Tech Computer Engineering Practical subjects 2nd year

The practical topics under the B.Tech Computer Engineering subjects for the second year are given below:

• Database Management Systems Lab
• ICT Tools and Technology Lab
• Java Programming Lab
• Digital Logic Design Lab 
• Data Structure Lab
• Operating System Lab

B Tech Computer Engineering  Subjects 3rd Year

The table below shows the B.Tech Computer Engineering subjects for the third year:

Semester V	Semester VI
Design and Analysis of Algorithms	Software Engineering with UML
Microprocessing and Interfacing	Theory of Computation
Computer Networks	Compiler Design
Programming for Scientific Computing	Embedded System
Web Technology	Internet Protocols
Electives	Electives
Software Design Project - I	Software Design Project - II

B Tech Computer Engineering Practical subjects 3rd year

The practical topics under 3rd year B Tech Computer Engineering subjects are listed below:

• Object Oriented Prog. Lab 
• Microprocessor Lab 
• Computer Network Lab 
• Embedded System lab
• Compiler Design Lab

B.Tech Computer Engineering 4th Year Syllabus

The table below shows the B.Tech Computer Engineering fourth-year syllabus:

Semester VII	Semester VIII
Data Warehousing and Data Mining	Natural Language Processing & Information Extraction
Software Design Project – III	Software Design Project – IV
Viva-voce	Dissertation
Skill Development Program	Placement Preparatory Program

B Tech Computer Engineering Practical subjects 4th year

The practical topics under 4th year B Tech Computer Engineering subjects are listed below:

• Compiler Design Lab
• Software Engineering Lab
• System Software Lab
• Data Mining Lab

Note: The structure of the syllabus can differ in different colleges. Students can access to B.Tech Computer Science syllabus pdf at the college website or by inquiring at the college administrative office. 

B.Tech Computer Engineering Course Structure

B.Tech in Computer Engineering course structure has seven major divisions: basic engineering, fundamental programming core, elective, labs, aptitudes & personality development, and project/internship. The general course structure is given below:

• Core Subjects
• Elective Subjects
• Lab Section
• Seminar
• Workshops
• Viva
• Research Paper
• Internship
• Project

B.Tech Computer Engineering Teaching Methodology and Techniques

B.Tech in Computer Engineering teaching methodology includes classroom training, workshop training, practical laboratory training, and detailed study material about the latest technologies and methods. The following are a few teaching techniques for B.Tech in Computer Engineering:

• Group projects
• Practical sessions
• Research papers
• Thesis writing 
• Workshop
• Labs
• Seminar
• Viva
• Projects

B.Tech Computer Engineering Projects

The main aim of course projects is to prepare students to work under a time frame in real time. Students can use their academic knowledge and incorporate their innovation & creativity to develop a working model project. Popular B.Tech Computer Engineering projects are given below:

• Secure Wireless Communication Based on Wi-fi Using RSA
• School System Security Using RFID
• E Authentication System with the Help of QR Code & OTP
• Encrypted SMS System in Android
• Preventing Phishing Attacks Using Visual Cryptography 
• Secure File Storage on Cloud by Hybrid Cryptography
• Image Steganography ATM Detail Security

B.Tech Computer Engineering Reference Books

Reference books help students to gain substantial knowledge & insight into several functionalities associated with computer engineering. Listed below are a few reference books for B.Tech Computer Engineering:

Books	Authors
A Textbook of Engineering Mathematics	Erwin Kreyzig
Engineering Drawing and Graphics Using AutoCAD	Jeyapoovan T
Computer Programming	Ashok Kamthane
Fundamentals of Data Structures in C	Ellis Horowitz, S. Sahni, Freed
Mastering C++	K.R.Venugopal, Rajkumar Buyya
Core Java Volume — Fundamentals	Cay S. Horstman and Gary Cornell