IIT offers BTech in Mathematics and Computing

The Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) has launched a new undergraduate engineering course in Mathematics and computing to keep up with the demand for computer graduates with strong mathematical skills.

This 4 year BTech Course in mathematics and computing will consist of 40% Mathematics, 30% core CS and 30% AI-related courses.

The new Btech course is designed to meet the needs of mathematics in scientific investigations and recent technological innovations. The curriculum is designed in such a way that this programme provides a perfect platform for those who seek strong mathematical and analytical components with a specialization in artificial intelligence.

BTech Mathematics and Computing Course Structure (Semester-wise)

Semester – 1

Sr.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1.	MA101	Calculus	3
2.	HS103 or HS102	Professional English Communication(HS103) or English Language Skills(HS102)	3
3.	NC101	NCC I	1
4.	CY101	Chemistry for Engineers	4
5.	GE103	Introduction to Computer Programming & Data Structure	4.5
6.	GE105	Engineering Drawing	1.5
7.	HS101	History of Technology	1.5
Total Credits	18.5

Semester – 2

Sr.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1.	MA102	Linear Algebra, Integral Transforms and Special Functions	3
2.	MAXXY or MAXXZ	Program Core (3 ) or Program-Specific General Engineering	3
3.	NC102 or NO102 or NS102	NCC II or NSO II or NSS II	1
4.	PH101	Physics for Engineers	5
5.	GE104	Introduction to Electrical Engineering	3
6.	GE102	Workshop Practice	2
7.	GE101	Technology Museum Lab	1
Total Credits	18

Semester- 3

Sr.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1.	CS201	Data Structures	4
2.	MA411	Real Analysis	3
3.	MA201	Differential Equations	3
4.	EE201	Signals and Systems	3
5.	NCIII/NOIII/NSIII	NCC/NSO/NSS	1
6.	HS201 / GE108	Economics / Basic Electronics	3 / 3
7.	GE107 / GE109	Tinkering Lab / Introduction to Engineering Products	1.5/ 1
Total Credits	18 or 18.5

Semester- 4

Sr.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1.	MA204	Introduction to Numerical Analysis	3
2.	MA426	Theory of computation	3
3.	MA205	Computing Lab	2
4.	MA202	Probability and Statistics	3
5.	HS202 / BM101	Human Geography and Societal Needs / Biology for Engineers	3 / 3
6.	NCIV/NOIV/NSIV	NCC/NSO/NSS	1
7.	HS201 / GE108	Economics/ Basic Electronics	3 / 3
8.	GE107 / GE109	Tinkering Lab / Introduction to Engineering Products	1.5 / 1
Total Credits	19 or 19.5

Semester- 5

Sr.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1.	MA514	Analysis & Design of Algorithms	3
2.	MA515	Foundations of Data Science	4
3.	MA301	Computational Algebra	3
4.	HS202 / BM101	Human Geography and Societal Needs / Biology for Engineers	3 / 3
5.	HS301 / GE111	Industrial Management / Introduction to Environmental Science & Engineering	3
6.	HS104	Professional Ethics [about 50% students]	1.5
Total Credits	16 or 17.5

Semester- 6

Sr.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1.	MA302	Optimization Techniques	3
2.	MA303	Computing Lab-II	2
3.	CS503	Machine Learning	4
4.	CP301	Development Engineering Project	3
5.	HS301 / GE111	Industrial Management / Introduction to Environmental Science & Engineering	3
6.	HS104	Professional Ethics [about 50% students]	1.5
Total Credits
Summer Vacation following Semester 6
Sr.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1.	II301	Industrial Internship and Comprehensive Viva Voce (70% weightage for 8-week full internship and 30% for comprehensive viva on program fundamentals)	3.5
Total Credits	3.5

Semester- 7

Sr.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1.	CP302	Capstone Project I	3
ELECTIVE COURSES
2.	HSXXX	An English Language/Literature elective course in either 7th or 8th sem for students who had “English Language Skills” in 1st Semester	3
3.	BMXXX /MAXXX /CYXXX /PHXXX	Science Maths Elective I	3
4.	MAXXX	Program Elective I	3
5.	XXXXX	Any extra credits taken under HS Elective /Program Elective/Science Maths Elective	3
Total Credits	15 Credits

Semester- 8

Sr.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1.	CP303	Capstone Project II	3
ELECTIVE COURSES
2.	HSXXX	An English Language/Literature elective course in either 7th or 8th sem for students who had “English Language Skills” in 1st Semester	3
3.	BMXXX /MAXXX /CYXXX /PHXXX	Science Maths Elective II	3
4.	MAXXX	Program Elective II	3
5.	XXXXX	Any extra credits taken under HS Elective /Program Elective/Science Maths Elective	3
Total Credits	15 Credits

Admission to all three programmes will be done on the basis of JEE Advanced score. Additionally, candidates must have completed class 12 (or equivalent) examination from any recognised state or central board.

BTech in Mathematics and Computing Elective Subjects

1. Foundation of Data Science
2. Data Mining
3. Deep Learning
4. Finance Mathematics
5. Time Series Analysis
6. Graph Theory
7. Number Theory & Cryptography
8. Functional Analysis
9. Computational Partial Differential Equations
10. Randomized Algorithms
11. Game Theory
12. Stochastic Process and Monte Carlo Simulation
13. Applied Statistics
14. Operating systems
15. Data Base Management System
16. Computer Architecture
17. Approximation Algorithm
18. Fuzzy Logic & Application
19. Matrix Computation
20. Applied Linear Algebra
21. Complex Analysis
22. Dynamical Systems
23. Artificial Intelligence
24. Algorithmic graph theory
25. Combinatorial optimization
26. Graphical Models
27. Computer Vision
28. Network Science
29. Computational PDE
30. Computational Fluid Dynamics
31. Fluid Dynamics
32. Advanced Data Structures

BTech in Mathematics and Computing – Career Prospects

Studies from IIT state that graduates of BTech in Mathematics and Computing will get great career opportunities in companies related to information technology, banking & finance, and machine learning-assisted technologies.