Semester 4 — FDS

SRM Foundation of Data Science syllabus units, course code and exam plan for Semester 4.

Foundation of Data Science (FDS) is a Semester 4 subject under the SRMIST 2021 regulation. The checklist below lists its units; the exam pattern and a unit-by-unit preparation plan follow.

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Foundation of Data Science syllabus unit checklist

Course code 21CSS202T · 5 credits · Semester 4. The 5 unit titles below are from the SRMIST 2021 regulation syllabus (official curriculum); tick each one as you revise it.

Unit 1 — Introduction to Data Science
Unit 2 — Introduction to Python Debugging
Unit 3 — Introduction to Python
Unit 4 — Handling Data
Unit 5 — Visualization

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FDS in the Semester 4 subject map

Foundation of Data Science is listed for Semester 4 under the SRMIST 2021 regulation. These are the pages around it: the semester hub first, then the other subjects listed for the same semester.

Advanced Programming Practice Artificial Intelligence Database Management Systems Design and Analysis of Algorithms Digital Image Processing Electronic System and PCB Design Internet of Things Probability and Applied Statistics Probability and Queueing Theory

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Exam pattern

What the SEM, CT and model papers are for FDS, how long each runs, and where the marks sit across Part A, Part B and Part C.

Revision plan

How to fit the 5 units above into a one-night or multi-day plan, and what to do in each block.

Using your papers

This site does not host question papers. Collect the FDS papers you have and use the unit-topic matrix method to see what repeats.

Tools

GPA and attendance calculators plus browser study tools, so planning and revision do not need a separate app.

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How to prepare FDS for SRM semester exams

Check the syllabus

Open the syllabus guide and confirm the FDS unit topics. Only study what is listed for the 2021 regulation.

Collect your FDS papers

Gather the FDS SEM papers you already have and build a unit-topic matrix: one row per unit, one column per year. Anything that appears twice is worth learning properly.

Revise unit by unit

Work the units in the order above and answer the questions your matrix flagged. The exam strategy guide covers how Part B and Part C answers are marked.

Attempt a full paper under time

Pick a SEM paper you have and attempt it in the three hours with no notes. Note what cost you time, then revise those units again.