The Department of Computer Science and Applications was found since the inception of DAV University in 2013. The department is mainly concerned with development and applications of software (Desktop applications and web applications), with brief knowledge of hardware. Students learn fundamental concepts of computer hardware and software, and become familiar with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, languages (.NET, Python programming, etc.) and multimedia presentations.
The Department of Computer Science and Applications is a leading and flourishing department of DAV University, Jalandhar. It thrives to be a centre of excellence in evolving key areas of computing and IT like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT) etc. DCSA is committed to academic excellence, with special focus on teaching-learning process, research and holistic development. We promote multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary competence and leadership skills in our students. DCSA aims to equip the students with the ability and skills to analyze, design and develop computer systems and their applications, with a curriculum that has a balanced emphasis on theory, practicals and projects. The focus lies on the development and strengthening systems thinking, problem solving, analysis, design, research, team work, communication skills, and readiness for lifelong learning in areas of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Internet of Things.
DCSA comprises of experienced, self-motivated, dynamic and highly experienced faculty members who have rich experience in research, industry and academics. More than 60 % of them are Ph.D. in different areas of Computer Science and others are in their advanced stage of completing the doctoral degree. These team members are handpicked from reputed institutions on the basis of their expertise in the different domains of Computer Science and Applications.
The DCSA is devoted to bring together the latest software applications, real-world industry experiences, hands-on lab course, the best project- based teaching & learning practices along with case studies all into all its programs. DCSA always aims to provide high quality education and nurture future leaders in the field of IT professionals, researchers and entrepreneurs