Semester-wise syllabus for B.Tech in Network Engineering

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Mathematics-I

   • Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations

   • Probability & Statistics Basics

2. Physics / Chemistry (Basics for Engineers)

   • Electromagnetism (for Networking Hardware)

   • Semiconductor Physics

3. Computer Programming (C/Python)

   • Basics of Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures

   • Python for Network Automation

4. Digital Electronics & Logic Design

   • Boolean Algebra, Combinational Circuits

   • Microprocessors Basics

5. Communication Skills & Technical English

   • Report Writing, Presentation Skills

6. Engineering Graphics & Basics of Networking

   • Introduction to Network Topologies

Semester 2: Core Basics

1. Mathematics-II (Discrete Mathematics)

   • Graph Theory (for Network Modeling)

   • Set Theory, Combinatorics

2. Data Structures & Algorithms

   • Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs

   • Routing Algorithms (Dijkstra, Bellman-Ford)

3. Computer Organization & Architecture

   • CPU Design, Memory Hierarchy

   • I/O Systems, Parallel Processing

4. Operating Systems

   • Processes, Threads, Scheduling

   • File Systems, Memory Management

5. Basics of Networking (Network Fundamentals)

   • OSI & TCP/IP Models

   • IP Addressing, Subnetting

6. Lab: Networking Basics (Cisco Packet Tracer / Wireshark)

Semester 3: Core Networking

1. Computer Networks

   • LAN, WAN, MAN Technologies

   • Ethernet, Switching, VLANs

2. Network Protocols & Standards

   • TCP/IP Suite (HTTP, FTP, DNS, DHCP)

   • IPv4 vs IPv6

3. Data Communication

   • Transmission Media (Fiber, Copper, Wireless)

   • Modulation Techniques

4. Database Management Systems (DBMS)

   • SQL, NoSQL, Network Database Models

5. Object-Oriented Programming (Java/C++)

   • Socket Programming for Networks

6. Lab: Router & Switch Configuration (Cisco CCNA Basics)

Semester 4: Advanced Networking

1. Routing & Switching

   • Static vs Dynamic Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)

   • STP, VTP, ACLs

2. Wireless & Mobile Networks

   • Wi-Fi (802.11), Bluetooth, 5G

   • Mobile IP, Ad-hoc Networks

3. Network Security Fundamentals

   • Cryptography, Firewalls, VPNs

   • Cyber Threats (DDoS, Phishing)

4. Cloud Computing & Virtualization

   • AWS, Azure Basics

   • Docker, Kubernetes

5. Linux System Administration

   • Bash Scripting, Network Commands

6. Lab: Network Security (Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit)

Semester 5: Specialized Networking

1. Advanced Network Security

   • IDS/IPS, Penetration Testing

   • Ethical Hacking Basics

2. Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

   • OpenFlow, NFV, SD-WAN

3. Internet of Things (IoT) & Embedded Networks

   • MQTT, CoAP, IoT Security

4. Network Design & Performance Optimization

   • QoS, Load Balancing, Traffic Shaping

5. Elective-I (Choose One)

   • Cybersecurity

   • Cloud Networking

   • 5G & Beyond Networks

6. Lab: SDN (Mininet, OpenDaylight)

Semester 6: Industry-Oriented Courses

1. Network Management & Monitoring

   • SNMP, Nagios, SolarWinds

2. Big Data & Network Analytics

   • Hadoop, Spark for Network Logs

3. Enterprise Networking

   • MPLS, VoIP, Data Center Networking

4. Elective-II (Choose One)

   • Blockchain for Networks

   • AI in Networking

5. Internship / Industrial Training (Short-term)

6. Project Work (Phase-I – Proposal & Research)

Semester 7: Advanced Topics & Project Work

1. Network Forensics

   • Cybercrime Investigation Tools

2. Emerging Network Technologies

   • 6G, Quantum Networking

3. Project Management & IT Laws

   • Agile, Scrum for Network Projects

4. Major Project (Implementation Phase)

5. Elective-III (Choose One)

   • Edge Computing

   • Network Automation (Ansible, Python)

6. Lab: Advanced Cybersecurity (Kali Linux, SIEM Tools)

Semester 8: Final Project & Professional Development

1. Major Project (Final Implementation & Thesis Submission)

2. Industry Certification Prep (CCNA, CEH, AWS Networking)

3. Professional Ethics & IT Governance

4. Elective-IV (Network Economics / Startup Strategies)

Key Software & Tools Covered:

• Networking: Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, Wireshark

• Security: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap

• Cloud: AWS VPC, Azure Networking

• Automation: Ansible, Python (Paramiko, Netmiko)

• SDN: Mininet, OpenDaylight