MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION

SEMESTER- II

Presented by: Ms. Nisha Ahuja

Key Takeaways

• Program Structure

• Second Semester course details

• Assessments & Examination

• Passing Criteria

• Important Dates

• Q&A
MCA Educational Objectives

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science,

computing and engineering for research, design
and development of novel products.

Apply research knowledge and research methods

including design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data

Ability to examine the impact of engineering

solutions in societal, health, safety, legal, cultural
and environmental contexts.
MCA Structure
2 years | 4 semesters | 103 Credits

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV

• Graph Theory and • Data Structures and • Unix /Linux • Major Project
Combinatorics Algorithm Design Programming
• Core Java • Research • Cloud Infrastructure
• Advanced Database Methodology and Services
Management • Network Security • Professional ethics
Systems and Cryptography • Seminar
• Advanced Software • Electives: Select 2 • Quantitative
Engineering courses out of 5 Aptitude
Principles • Electives: Select 2
• Professional courses out of 4
Communication
Semester II Details
Semester II Structure

Cognitive Analytics &

Data Structure & Network Security &
Social Skills for
Algorithm Design Cryptography
Professionals (New
(CSE601) (CSIT654)
Course)

Research Methodology
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
(CSIT745)
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

 Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

 Image Processing Techniques

 Routing & Switching Essentials(Networking specialization)

 Statistics Using R

 Introduction to Data Analytics

Course Objectives and Outcomes

Course 1: Cognitive Analytics & Social Skills for Professionals

Learning Objectives
• To understand the Cognitive Analytics and Social Cognition.
• To apply emotional intelligence in decision making.
• To develop leadership skills for effective management.
• To practice resilience during uncertainty.

Learning Outcomes:
• On the completion of the course the participants will be able to demonstrate
cognitive and social skills in problem solving.
Course Objectives and Outcomes

Course 2: Data Structure & Algorithm Design

Learning Objectives
• Introduction to the use, design, and analysis of data structures in
computer programs.
• Detailed discussion of commonly used data structures like arrays, stacks, queues,
lists, trees, and graphs along with their time and space complexity analysis.

Learning Outcome
• The student of the course will be able to develop a better
understanding of solving problems through algorithm analysis.
Course Objectives and Outcomes

Course 3: Network Security & Cryptography

Learning Objectives
• Concept of Network security issues, challenges and mechanisms.
• Security of Network architecture & various Cryptographic Algorithms.
• Common network vulnerabilities and attacks.
• Requirements of real-time communication security.
Learning Outcome
• To develop the Technical Skills necessary to fully manage sophisticated and
vulnerable Computer Network Environment.
Course Objectives and Outcomes

Course 4: Research Methodology

Learning Objectives
• To recognize the steps involved in doing research.
• To collect data using various media and using the best possible sample available.
• To propose their Hypothesis and build models for the problem.
• To correctly document their findings in the form of a report.

Learning Outcome
• Students can recognize the various steps involved in research and explain the entire
process in the form of a report.
Assessments & Examination
Assessment Pattern

ASSESSMENTS

Internal End Term

Assessments- Assessments-
30% Weightage 70% Weightage
Internal Assessments

1st Module Assessment

2nd Module Assessment

Assignment 1-
5 module Assessments
3rd Module Assessment
15% Weightage
INTERNAL 4th Module Assessment
ASSESSMENT
30% WEIGHTAGE 5th Module Assessment
Assignment 2-
Full Syllabus Assessment
15% Weightage
 End Term Assessments/ End Term Examination (ETE)

End Term Assessment: 70% Weightage

Questions To
Section Description Attempt Marks
Four subjective questions of 7.5 marks
each; attempt any two with detailed 2 Essay Questions ×
Section A 15
answers to be typed by the learner in 7.5 Marks each
the dialogue box provided

Case study followed by Two Questions 2 Essay Questions ×

Section B of 7.5 marks each 7.5 Marks each 15

Twenty MCQs of Two marks each based 20 MCQs × 2 Marks

Section C 40
on course syllabus each

Total Marks 70 Marks

Passing Criteria

To qualify in examination a learner must obtain the following Marks:-

 
• Minimum 30% marks in Internal Assessment.
• Minimum 30% marks in End Term Examination (ETE)
 
 
For Post Graduate Minimum 40% overall aggregate i.e. both Internal
Assessment & End Term Examination put together.
 
Minimum 5 SGPA for every semester
Minimum 6 CGPA for overall course
Important Dates

Activities Date(s)*
Dates of Course Access 4th October 2021 (Onwards)

Assessment (Assignment Opening Date) 5th Nov 2021

Last date for Submission of Internal Assessment 25th Jan 2022

End Term Examination (ETE) 22nd Feb 2022 to 11th March 2022(Tentative)

Result Declaration of ETE 11th April 2022 (Onwards)(Tentative)

*  ALL WEEK(S)/ DATE(S) SCHEDULED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WILL BE NOTIFIED SEPARATELY IN STUDENT
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