About M. Sc course in Scientific Computing
Formerly known as M.C.S. (Master of Computer science with specialization in
scientific computing), the course was started to address the need for
training and research in the evolving field of Scientific Computing. The
latter combines domain expertise from pure sciences with computer science.
The school is one of its kind in India and the courses offered here are
focused on fundamentals in scientific computing. The in-house faculty at
ISSC is well supported by experts from the IT industry , which make the
program oriented to the current trends in the industry. Second year of M. Sc
involves industrial training in IT companies or in institutes like Center
for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC),NCL, IUCAA, TIFR.
After M. Sc, the students have openings in both commercial, as well as
scientific organizations. Past student are widely placed in the IT industry
and a sizable proportion is pursuing research in India and abroad. Of the 30
seats 8 are sponsored by the IT industry, with fellowship and subsequent
placement. The on-campus placement program is highly successful.
How is M. Sc Scientific Computing different from Master of Computer
Application (M.C.A.)?
M. Sc Scientific Computing is a a two year course, while MCA is a three year
course.
As B. Sc Computers (BCS) is not a eligibility requirement for MCA, the first
year of MCA largely repeats the BCS syllabus.
Hence, a BCS graduates preferably opt for M. Sc as they save one year.
How is M. Sc Scientific Computing different from M. Sc Computer Science?
M. Sc Scientific Computing provides more courses relating to the application
of Computers in pure sciences. Hence, it can be said to be more specialized.
What is the difference between post graduation in the University
campus Vs in the colleges?
Access to resources like highly qualified faculty, library, internet,
project placements is better on the University Campus. Lesser number of
students in a batch and lower student to computer ratio is an advantage on
the campus.
