School of Computer Science and Engineering

CURRICULUM AND SYLLABI

(2020-2021)
B.Tech (CSE) - Specialization in Blockchain Technology
School of Computer Science and Engineering

B.Tech (CSE) - Specialization in Blockchain Technology

CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS

(2020-21 Admitted Students)

VISION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Transforming life through excellence in education and research.

MISSION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF

TECHNOLOGY

World class Education: Excellence in education, grounded in ethics and

critical thinking, for improvement of life.
Cutting edge Research: An innovation ecosystem to extend knowledge and
solve critical problems.
Impactful People: Happy, accountable, caring and effective workforce and
students.
Rewarding Co-creations: Active collaboration with national & international
industries & universities for productivity and economic development.
Service to Society: Service to the region and world through knowledge and
compassion.

VISION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND

ENGINEERING

To be a world-renowned centre of education, research and service in computing and

allied domains.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

AND ENGINEERING

To offer computing education programs with the goal that the students become
technically competent and develop lifelong learning skill.

To undertake path-breaking research that creates new computing technologies and

solutions for industry and society at large.

To foster vibrant outreach programs for industry, research organizations, academia

and society.
 School of Computer Science and Engineering
B.Tech (CSE) - Specialization in Blockchain Technology

1. Graduates will be engineering practitioners and leaders, who would helpsolve

problems.

2. Graduates will be engineering professionals, innovators or entrepreneurs

engaged in technology development, technology deployment, or engineering system

implementation in industry.

3. Graduates will function in their profession with social awareness and

responsibility.

4. Graduates will interact with their peers in other disciplines in industry and

society and contribute to the economic growth of the country.

5. Graduates will be successful in pursuing higher studies in engineering or

management.

6. Graduates will pursue career paths in teaching or research.

 B. Tech Computer Science and Engineering
with Specialization in Blockchain Technology

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PO_01: Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering

applications.

PO_02: Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of

contemporary issues and apply them to identify, formulate and analyze complex
engineering problems.
PO_03: Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the
relevant standards and with realistic constraints, including public health, safety,
culture, society and environment
PO_04: Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as toanalyze
and interpret data, and synthesis of information
PO_05: Having an ability to use techniques, skills, resources and modern
engineering and IT tools necessary for engineering practice
PO_06: Having problem solving ability- to assess social issues (societal, health,
safety, legal and cultural) and engineering problems
PO_07: Having adaptive thinking and adaptability in relation to environmental
context and sustainable development
PO_08: Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
PO_09: Having cross cultural competency exhibited by working as a member or
in teams
PO_10: Having a good working knowledge of communicating in English
communication with engineering community and society
PO_11: Having a good cognitive load management skills related to project
management and finance
PO_12: Having interest and recognize the need for independent and lifelong
learning
 School of Computer Science and Engineering
B.Tech (CSE) - Specialization in Blockchain Technology

1. The ability to formulate mathematical models and problem-solving skills through

programming techniques for addressing real-time problems using appropriate data

structures and algorithms.

2. The ability to provide design, build, and deploy a distributed application and

provide solutions using blockchain applications to enhance business measures by

sharing information safely and effectively.

3. The ability to create cryptocurrencies and give a strong technical understanding

of Blockchain technologies with an in-depth understanding of applications, open

research challenges, and future directions.

B.Tech-CSE (Spl. in Blockchain Technology)

CREDIT STRUCTURE

Category-wise Credit distribution

CREDIT INFO
S. No. Category Credits
1 Programme Core 60
2 Programme Elective 23
3 University Core 53
4 University Elective 12
5 Specialization Elective 12
6 Bridge Course 0
7 Non Credit Course 5
Total Credits 165
 CREDIT INFO

1 Programme Core 60
2 Programme Elective 23
3 University Core 53
4 University Elective 12

5 Specialization Elective 12
6 Bridge Course 0
7 Non Credit Course 5
165

Programme Core

1 BKT1001 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0

Theory and Lab
2 BKT2001 Cryptography and Information Security Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab
3 BKT3001 Design and Development of Blockchain Applications Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab

4 CSE1003 Digital Logic and Design Embedded 1.1 3 0 2 0 4.0

Theory and Lab
5 CSE1004 Network and Communication Embedded 1.1 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab

6 CSE1007 Java Programming Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0

Theory and Lab
7 CSE2001 Computer Architecture and Organization Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0
8 CSE2004 Database Management Systems Embedded 1.1 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab
9 CSE2005 Operating Systems Embedded 1.1 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab
10 CSE2010 Advanced C Programming Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 0 3.0
Theory and Lab

11 CSE2011 Data Structures and Algorithms Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0

Theory and Lab
12 CSE2012 Design and Analysis of Algorithms Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab
13 CSE2013 Theory of Computation Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0
14 CSE3002 Internet and Web Programming Embedded 1.2 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab

15 EEE1001 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 0 3.0

Theory and Lab
16 MAT1014 Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory Theory Only 1.1 3 2 0 0 4.0

Report On : 23-01-2023 01:43:08 PM Page 1 of 5

 Programme Elective

1 BCI2001 Data Privacy Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0

Theory and
Project
2 BCI3001 Web Security Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0
Theory, Lab and
Project

3 BCI3002 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0

Management Theory and
Project
4 BCI3003 Android Security Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0
Theory, Lab and
Project
5 BCI3005 Digital Watermarking and Steganography Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0
Theory and
Project
6 BCI4001 Cyber Forensics and Investigation Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0
Theory and
Project
7 BCI4002 Vulnerability Analysis and Penetration Testing Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0
Theory, Lab and
Project

8 BCI4003 Malware Analysis Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0

Theory, Lab and
Project
9 CSE2006 Microprocessor and Interfacing Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0
Theory, Lab and
Project

10 CSE3001 Software Engineering Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0

Theory, Lab and
Project
11 CSE3009 Internet of Things Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0
Theory and
Project

12 CSE3011 Robotics and its Applications Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0

Theory and
Project
13 CSE3013 Artificial Intelligence Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0
Theory and
Project

14 CSE3022 Soft Computing Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0

Theory and
Project
15 CSE3035 Principles of Cloud Computing Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab
16 CSE3501 Information Security Analysis and Audit Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0
Theory, Lab and
Project

Report On : 23-01-2023 01:43:08 PM Page 2 of 5

 Programme Elective
17 CSE3502 Information Security Management Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0
Theory, Lab and
Project
18 CSE4003 Cyber Security Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0
Theory and
Project
19 CSE4007 Mobile Computing Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0
Theory and
Project

20 CSE4019 Image Processing Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0

Theory and
Project
21 CSE4020 Machine Learning Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0
Theory, Lab and
Project

22 CSE4022 Natural Language Processing Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0

Theory and
Project
23 CSE4024 Advanced Java Programming Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 4 4.0
Theory, Lab and
Project

24 MAT3004 Applied Linear Algebra Theory Only 1.0 3 1 0 0 4.0

University Core

1 CHY1701 Engineering Chemistry Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0

Theory and Lab
2 CSE1001 Problem Solving and Programming Lab Only 1.0 0 0 6 0 3.0
3 CSE1002 Problem Solving and Object Oriented Programming Lab Only 1.0 0 0 6 0 3.0

4 CSE1901 Technical Answers for Real World Problems (TARP) Embedded 1.0 1 0 0 4 2.0
Theory and
Project
5 CSE1902 Industrial Internship Project 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0
6 CSE1903 Comprehensive Examination Project 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0
7 CSE1904 Capstone Project Project 1.0 0 0 0 0 12.0

8 ENG1901 Technical English - I Lab Only 1.0 0 0 4 0 2.0

9 ENG1902 Technical English - II Lab Only 1.0 0 0 4 0 2.0
10 ENG1903 Advanced Technical English Embedded Lab 1.0 0 0 2 4 2.0
and Project
11 FLC4097 Foreign Language Course Basket Basket 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.0
12 HUM1021 Ethics and Values Theory Only 1.2 2 0 0 0 2.0

13 MAT1011 Calculus for Engineers Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0

Theory and Lab
14 MAT2001 Statistics for Engineers Embedded 1.1 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab

Report On : 23-01-2023 01:43:08 PM Page 3 of 5

 University Core
15 MGT1022 Lean Start-up Management Embedded 1.0 1 0 0 4 2.0
Theory and
Project
16 PHY1701 Engineering Physics Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab
17 PHY1901 Introduction to Innovative Projects Theory Only 1.0 1 0 0 0 1.0
18 STS4097 Soft Skills B.Tech. / B.Des. Basket 1.0 0 0 0 0 6.0

Specialization Elective

1 BKT3002 Public Key Infrastructure and Trust Management Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 0 3.0
Theory and Lab

2 BKT4001 Blockchain Ecosystem Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

3 BKT4002 Bitcoin Mining Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0
Theory and Lab

4 BKT4003 Smart Contract Essentials Embedded 1.0 3 0 2 0 4.0

Theory and Lab
5 BKT4004 Vulnerability Discovery and Exploit Development Embedded 1.0 2 0 2 0 3.0
Theory and Lab
6 BKT4005 Blockchain Architecture Design and Use Cases Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0
Theory and
Project
7 BKT4006 Cryptocurrency Technologies Embedded 1.0 3 0 0 4 4.0
Theory and
Project

Bridge Course

1 ENG1000 Foundation English - I Lab Only 1.0 0 0 4 0 2.0

2 ENG2000 Foundation English - II Lab Only 1.0 0 0 4 0 2.0

Non Credit Course

1 CHY1002 Environmental Sciences Theory Only 1.1 3 0 0 0 3.0

2 EXC4097 Co-Extra Curricular Basket Basket 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.0

Report On : 23-01-2023 01:43:08 PM Page 4 of 5