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The number of courses a student can choose in the IIT Madras BS in Data Science and Applications.
Definition of credit in the program
The credits here are based on the UGC system of counting 14 hours of learner engagement as 1 credit.
(1 credit mentioned here would be equivalent to 3 credits in the current IITM campus Credit system.)
BSc is 114 while that for the BS is 142.The structure of the program is as follows:
The Foundational Level
Comprises 8 courses:
Number of credits: 32
Diploma Level
Includes 2 Diplomas:
- Diploma in Programming
- Diploma in Data Science
Each diploma comprises 6 courses (23 credits) and 2 project courses (4 credits)
Number of credits: 54
Diploma in Programming
Diploma in Data Science
BSc Degree Level
Total of 28 credits
Mandatory 2 core pairs (Software Engineering, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence
and Deep Learning).
Mandatory course: Strategies for professional growth.
Maximum of 4credits can be obtained from NPTEL, technical bucket.
BS Degree Level
Total of 28 credits
Option of Apprenticeship- for 4/12 credits
Mandatory to earn 4 credits from HS/MG stream, from NPTEL or program electives.
2 level 4 courses in programming stream and 2 level 4 courses in the data science stream should be mandatorily completed.