About Course:
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is an undergraduate academic program that focuses on computer science and its applications. It is a three-year degree course designed to provide students with a strong foundation in programming, software development, and computer systems. BCA covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, data structures, database management, web development, and software engineering. This program aims to equip students with the skills needed for a career in the rapidly evolving field of information technology. BCA prepares individuals for diverse roles in the rapidly evolving IT industry. This comprehensive course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, fostering the development of problem-solving abilities crucial for success in the digital era.
Eligibility
Candidates who have passed (Eligible for Higher Studies) the HSE of the Kerala State Board of Higher Secondary Examination or any other examination recognised as equivalent thereto with Mathematics/ Computer Science/Computer Application/ Information Technology/Informatics Practice/Informatics/ Additional Mathematics as one of the subjects are eligible for admissions.
Course Details
- Intake: 36
- Duration: The duration of the BCA Programme shall be six semesters distributed over a period of three academic years. The odd semesters (1, 3, 5) shall be from June to October and the even Semesters (2, 4, 6) shall be from November to March. Each semester shall have 90 working days inclusive of all examinations.
- Courses: The UG programme shall include five types of courses, viz; Common Courses (Code A), Core courses (Code B), Complementary courses (Code C), Open Course (Code D) and Audit courses (Code E).
- Type: Regular
- Examination: Semester
Program Outcome
- PSO01: Students will able to understand, analyse and develop computer programs in the areas related to algorithms, system software, web design, and networking for the efficient design of computer-based systems.
- PSO02: Information about various computer applications and the latest development in IT and communication systems is also provided.
- PSO03: To Work in the IT sector as a programmer, system engineer, software tester, junior programmer, web developer, system administrator, software developer, etc.
- PSO04: To prepare broadly educated, ethical, and responsible citizens
- PSO05: To become a software entrepreneur
Program Objectives
The basic objective of the Programme is to open a channel of admission for computing courses for students, who have done the 10+2 and are interested in taking computing/IT as a career. After acquiring the Bachelor’s Degree (BCA) at University of Calicut, there is further educational opportunity to go for an MCA or other Master’s Programme like MSc (Computer Science), MSc (IT), MBA, etc., at this university or at any other University/Institute. Also after completing the BCA Programme, a student should be able to get entry level job in the field of Information Technology or ITES or they can take up self-employment in Indian & global software market. The specific objectives of the Programme include
- To attract young minds to the potentially rich and employable field of computer applications
- To be a foundation graduate Programme this will act as a feeder course for higher studies in the area of Computer Science/Applications
- To develop skills in software development so as to enable the BCA graduates to take up self-employment in Indian and global software market
- To train and equip the students to meet the requirements of the Software industry in the country and outside
