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Objective:As we enter the 21 st Century, the realm of electronic communication, which encompasses telecommunication, broadcasting, Information Technology and Enabled services in industries, is undergoing profound changes leading to Global Information Infrastructure (GII) . This is capable of carrying any type of Information. Information Communication Technology is increasingly powerful tool for development of Nation and transformed the way of human life as no other technology has. As India is emerging as an IT Superpower in the world, it is our responsibility to think on the advances in this area by harnessing the younger generation in IT/Computer Education.In view of this, the Karnataka State Open University is offering a Two Year semester based M.Sc. in Computer Science Degree Programme (Two Semester per year-Total Four Semesters). The programme is specifically designed for a targeting the Research and Development, Teaching and Software developing in the field of Computer Science. This programme content is designed in such a way that it can mould candidates to get their job in IT Computers and other sectors.The Karnataka State Open University's M.Sc. [Computer Science] Programme is tightly scheduled and highly structured, client centered programme that aims at developing the software professionals to keep abreast of the most recent development in the field of Computer Science for the requirements of the dynamic and highly global environment of the present era. The curriculum based on the feedback from the best programmes available in the market, aims at enriching and sharpening software developing skills. In short, the programme will develop in participants a variety of research and development and teaching skills that will lend a new edge and force to their own skills to handle myriads of challenges in the ever changing scenario of modern Software developing field. The programme also offers the much needed channel for upward mobility among practising R & D in universities / Industries / Colleges, Teaching, Professionals, Software Engineers, and Programmers, System Programmers etc., at their own workplaces.

Title and Duration of the Course:

1. The post-graduates course in Computer Science will be called as the Master of Science in Computer Science.2. The M.Sc. Computer Science programme will be of two academic years' duration and conducted in four semesters with each semester having an academic

duration of 14 to 16 weeks.

Medium of Instruction:The medium of instruction of M.Sc. Computer Science programme is English only. However, Examination may be answered in English and Kannada only. Under open distance system, a paper is called "Course" and a course as "Programme".

Eligibility Conditions for M.Sc. Computer Science Course:

1. B.Sc/B.E. graduates perceiving the higher qualification are admitted to M.SC. Computer Science having studied Computer Science / Information Technology / Information Science / Computer Application as one of the major subjects with atleast 50% of marks.

2. B.C.A with aggregate of 50% and above.3. B.Sc / B.E. graduates having studied Computer Science / Information Technology / Information Science / Computer Application as one of the major subjects.4. B.C.A graduates with atleast 3 years of experience in IT field / Teaching.

Programme Structure:The programme has totally 4 semesters each for 20 credits. A candidates has to earn totally 72 credits from all 4 semesters. The 1st and 2nd semesters have 4 theory course of each 4 credits and 2 laboratory course each of 2 credits each. The 3rd semester has 3 common course of each 4 credits, an elective course of 4 credits and a mini project of 4 credits. The 4th semester has one common course of 4 credits, and a major project work of 12 credits. A dissertation should be prepared and submitted to the Sandip foundation, Mulund (W), Mumbai – 80 for evaluation.

Maximum Duration for Completing M.Sc. Computer Science Programme:A candidate who is admitted to the M.Sc. Computer Science programme shall complete the degree within twice the duration of the Programme i.e., 4 years, from the date of his/her admission failing which he has to seek admission afresh.

Academic Assessment Procedure:

1. The academic assessment in each subject is based on the Internal assessment and Term-end examinations conducted by the University.2. The distribution of marks for evaluation in each subject will be as follows:

For Theory Subjects

Internal Assessment 25 marks

Term-end University Examination 75 marks

Total 100 marks

For Practical

Internal Assessment 25 marks

Term-end University Examination 75 marks

Total 100 marks

Mini Project

Internal Assessment 50 marks

Term-end University Examination 50 marks

Total 100 marks

Major Project

Internal Assessment 100 marks

Term-end University Examination 200 marks

Total 300 marks

Internal Assessment:Internal Assessment for M.Sc. Mathematics Programme shall consist of Assignment and Seminar.Assignment: Assignment questions will be sent to the candidates at the time of admission. The candidates have to write the assignments, tag the assignments course wise separately and put it in a A4 size postal cover, write the Name, Course, Register Number correctly on the assignment, postal cover and submit it to the co-ordinator, Academic Partner, Sandip Foundation, Mulund (W), Mumbai -400080. within the stipulated time.

Scheme of Examinations:

1. There shall be a University examination at the end of each semester of course.2. Minimum marks for passing is 40 marks in each paper (with minimum 32 marks in Examination).3. 5) = 80 marksIn each paper there shall be 8 questions out of which any 5 questions have to answered – (16

FIRST YEAR

1st Semester 2nd Semester

SubjectCode

Subject Credits SubjectCode

Subject Credits

MSC-501Discrete Mathematics

4 MSC-507Analysis & Design of Algorithm

4

MSC-502Object Oriented Programming with Java

4 MSC-508 DBMS 4

MSC-503Computer Structure

4 MSC-509 Linux Internals 4

MSC-504 Data Structure 4 MSC-510Computer Networks

4

MSC-505Practical 1 - OPP using Java

2 MSC-511Practical 1 - ADA & DBMS Laboratory

2

MSC-506Practical 2 - Data Structure using C

2 MSC-512

Practical 2 - Linux Internals & Network Programming

2

  TOTAL CREDITS 20   TOTAL CREDITS 20

             

SEMND YEAR

3rd Semester 4th Semester

SubjectCode

Subject Credits SubjectCode

Subject Credits

MSC-513Software Engineering

3 MSC-518Management Information System & ERP

3

MSC-514Visual Technology

3 MSC-519 Elective - 2 3

MSC-515Computer Graphics & Visualization

3 MSC-520 Major Project 12

MSC-516 Elective - 1 3      

MSC-517 Mini Project 3      

  TOTAL CREDITS 18     TOTAL CREDITS 20

             

The department offers following electives to enable the candidates to be focused in their studies

ELECTIVE

1 Data Mining

2 Simulation & Modeling

3 Theory of Computation

4 Image Processing

5 Internet Technology

6 Artificial Intelligence

Note :A Candidate has to choose one from this list to as an Elective-1 in 3rd Semester and an other from the same list as an Elective-2 in the 4th semester

Credit System:M.Sc Computer Science Programme of Karnataka State Open University is designed keeping in view the credits prescribed and recognized by the Distance Educational Council (DEC). Each course is allotted with 3 credits. Credit delinates the study hour; and 1 credit is 30 hours of study. A candidate has to earmark 90 hour per course for studies, which includes teaching, learning, library, preparation of Internal Assessment and Examination.

Ist SEMESTER

Course Code

Name of Subject CreditTheory IA

TotalMax. Mark

Min. Mark

Max Mark

Min Marks

MSC-501 Discrete Mathematics 04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-502Object Oriented

Programming with Java

04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-503Computer

Architecture04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-504 Data Structure 04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-505 Practical 02 75 30 25 10 100

Using :Java : OPP

MSC-506Practical Structures

Using Data02 75 30 25 10 100

Total 20 450   150   600

               

IInd SEMESTER

Course Code

Name of Subject CreditTheory IA

TotalMax. Mark

Min. Mark

Max Mark

Min Marks

MSC-507Analysis & Design of

Algorithms04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-508 DBMS 04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-509 Linux Internals 04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-510 Computer Networks 04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-511Practical and DBMS

Laboratory : ADA02 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-512Practical Linux

Internals and Network Programming

02 75 30 25 10 100

Total 20 450   150   600

               

IIIrd SEMESTER

Course Code

Name of Subject CreditTheory IA

TotalMax. Mark

Min. Mark

Max Mark

Min Marks

MSC-513 Software Engineering 04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-514 Visual Technology 04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-515Computer Graphics

and Vizulation04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-516 Elective - 1 04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-517 Mini Project 04 50 20 50 20 100

Total 20 350   150   500

               

IVth SEMESTER

Course Code

Name of Subject CreditTheory IA

TotalMax. Mark

Min. Mark

Max Mark

Min Marks

MSC-518Management

Information System and ERP

04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-519 Elective - 2 04 75 30 25 10 100

MSC-520 Major Project 12 200 80 100 40 300

Total 20 350   150   500

               

Pattern of Examination :

The pattern of question paper fro all theory examination will consist of two parts. Part-I will be compulsory with objective / short-question type for 25 marks.

Part-II will have choice (5 out of 8 questions) for 50 marks. The total will be 75 marks. Evaluation process shall be as per the norms of PG examination of KSOU/

Regarding practical examinations, there will be one practical examination by the University for each Laboratory Paper in each semester. During the practical

examination, a candidate has to randomly pick any one laboratory assignments and to design and develop a program to demonstrate within the stipulated time to the examiners. There will be a panel of 2 examiners, one of which, shall be chosen from other institutes which is not affiliated to KSOU.

Re-totaling, Re-valuation and Photocopy of Answer Scripts.

o The University will send the marks card to the candidate through registered post after announcing examination results in the Karnataka State Open

University website. Candidates have provision to apply for re-totaling, e-valuation and photo copy of answer scripts within 30 days from the date of dispatch of marks card from the University. In this regard, application may be submitted to Registrar (Evaluation), Karnataka State Open University, Manasagangotri, Maysore-6 through registered post with in 30 days from the date of dispatch of marks card.

MINI Project

o The candidate is expected to take up and independent mini project involving Problem formulation, design, implementation and testing phases that

typically Explores various phase in software development. He / She is also expected practices Principles of software engineering including documents. A dissertation should be Prepared and submitted for evaluation.For Internal Assessment of 50 marks, a guide can conduct one seminar and one execution each for 25 marks for evaluation purpose. For other 50 marks, an external examiner shall be invited to conduct viva examination.

Major Project

o The candidate shall expected to take up an independent major project Involving problem formulation, design, implementation and testing phases

That typically explores various phases in software development. He /She is Expected to utilize the knowledge gained through various subjects studied in This programme. Further, the candidate has to inculcate the ability in Integrating and releasing a prototype (working model) of the solution to the Problem taken. The Project should be prepared and submitted for evaluation For internal Assessment of 100 marks, a guide can one seminar and seminar And one execution each for 50 marks for evaluation purpose. For other 200 Marks, and external examiner shall be invited to

General Regulations:

1. A students is permitted to register for the next higher semester after completion Of a semester course, irrespective of the results in his previous semester papers.

2. The candidate can continue to register for higher semesters in a similar way along With his/her registration in failed subjects of earlier semesters.3. A students has to complete the degree within twice the duration of the academic Programme that in 4 years.

Classification of Successful Candidates :Upon successful completion of entire program a candidate shall be placed with a class label based on his/her performance through out programme. The table summarizes the classification rules.

Aggregate % of marks obtained

from all 4 semester

Qualitative Level

Grade Awarded

Class Label

75% or More Excellent A Distinction

60% - 74% Very Good B I Class

50% - 59% Good C II Class

40% - 49% Satisfactory D Pass

Below 40% Unsatisfactory E Fail

Award of Degree :Students will be eligible to get their degree certificates of M.Sc. Mathematics after successful completion of their academic programme. They will have to apply to the Register (Evaluation) along with the prescribed fee at the time of convocation to get their degree certificates. However they may be issued a provisional degree

certificates, on application, soon after the announcement of the final result.

Semester-wise Fee Structure

Program/Tuition FeesRs.

8000/-

Examination FeesRs.

1500/-

Registration Fees (at the time of Admission only)

Rs. 500/-

Fees for Re-sitting Examination

For 1 PaperRs.

400/-

For 2 PapersRs.

600/-

For 3 PapersRs.

800/-

More than 3 PapersRs.

1500/-