BCS056 Application of Soft Computing Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCS056 Application of Soft Computing (also written as KCS056) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University with an L-T-P of 3-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Fuzzy Logic-I (Introduction), Genetic Algorithm(GA). The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCS056 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCS056 / KCS056 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Application of Soft Computing |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-17 |
BCS056 Application of Soft Computing Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1
Neural Networks-I (Introduction & Architecture) : Neuron, Nerve structure and synapse, Artificial Neuron and its model, activation functions, Neural network architecture: single layer and multilayer feed forward networks, recurrent networks. Various learning techniques; perception and convergence rule, Auto-associative and hetro-associative memory.
Unit 2
Neural Networks-II (Back propogation networks): Architecture: perceptron model, solution, single layer artificial neural network, multilayer perception model; back propogation learning methods, effect of learning rule co-efficient ;back propagation algorithm, factors affecting backpropagation training, applications.
Unit 3: Fuzzy Logic-I (Introduction)
Fuzzy Logic-I (Introduction): Basic concepts of fuzzy logic, Fuzzy sets and Crisp sets, Fuzzy set theory and operations, Properties of fuzzy sets, Fuzzy and Crisp relations, Fuzzy to Crisp conversion.
Unit 4
Fuzzy Logic –II (Fuzzy Membership, Rules) : Membership functions, interference in fuzzy logic, fuzzy if-then rules, Fuzzy implications and Fuzzy algorithms, Fuzzyfications & Defuzzificataions, Fuzzy Controller, Industrial applications
Unit 5: Genetic Algorithm(GA)
Genetic Algorithm(GA): Basic concepts, working principle, procedures of GA, flow chart of GA, Genetic representations, (encoding) Initialization and selection, Genetic operators, Mutation, Generational Cycle, applications.
BCS056 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Recognize the feasibility of applying a soft computing methodology for a particular K2, K4
- problem K4, K6
- CO 2 Know the concepts and techniques of soft computing and foster their abilities in
- designing and implementing soft computing based solutions for real-world and K3, K5
- CO 3 engineering problems. K3, K4
- CO 4 Apply neural networks to pattern classification and regression problems and compare
- CO 5 solutions by various soft computing approaches for a given problem. K3
- Apply fuzzy logic and reasoning to handle uncertainty and solve engineering problems
- Apply genetic algorithms to combinatorial optimization problems
BCS056 Reference Books
- S. Rajsekaran & G.A. Vijayalakshmi Pai, “Neural Networks,Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithm:Synthesis and
- N. P. Padhy,”Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems” Oxford University Press. Reference Books:
- Siman Haykin,”Neural Networks” 3rd Edition Pearson Education
- Timothy J. Ross, “Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications” Wiley India.
- Kumar Satish, “Neural Networks” McGraw Hill
Frequently Asked Questions about BCS056
What is the syllabus of BCS056 Application of Soft Computing?
The AKTU BCS056 Application of Soft Computing syllabus is divided into 5 units: Fuzzy Logic-I (Introduction); Genetic Algorithm(GA). The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BCS056?
BCS056 Application of Soft Computing has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-0-0.
Is BCS056 the same subject as KCS056?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCS056 and KCS056 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BCS056 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCS056?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year CS / Computer Engineering / CSE Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-17.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year CS / Computer Engineering / CSE Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-17.