PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

The Program Educational Objectives of undergraduate program in Electronics & Communication Engineering are to prepare graduates who will:

1. PEO1: Excel in comprehension of basic sciences and engineering facilitating professional accomplishments and/or pursue higher qualification with an appreciation to lifelong learning.

2. PEO2: Provide solutions to real time problems by designing, analyzing, demonstrating creativity and innovations to enable the development of State of Art equipment and technologies of multidisciplinary nature for societal requirements.

3. PEO3: Inculcate positive attitude, professional ethics, effective communication and interpersonal skills to succeed in chosen profession, as a team member and as well as leader

PO1: Engineering knowledge -

Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation for the solution of complex engineering problems.

1.      Apply basic / advance mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems

2.      Apply laws of basic sciences to solve engineering problems

3.      Apply fundamental engineering concepts to solve engineering problems

4. Apply core engineering concepts to solve engineering problems

PO 2 : Problem analysis -

Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

1.      Articulate problem statements and identify objectives

2.      Identify the mathematical, engineering and other relevant knowledge that applies to given problem

3.      Identify existing solutions; compare and contrast alternative solution processes to select the best process

4.      Formulate  a model  or process that is appropriate to execute solution process, analyze and interpret results using contemporary tools

PO 3 : Design / Development of solutions -

Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, and cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

1.      Define specific problem statements with clear objectives and scope

2.      Explore and synthesize engineering requirements

3.      Build models/prototypes to develop a diverse set of design solutions

4.      Generate information through appropriate tests to improve or revise the design

PO 4 : Conduct investigations of complex problems –

Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

1.      Design and develop an experimental approach, specify relevant equipment and procedures

2.      Use appropriate methods, Electronic Design and Automation (EDA) tools, equipment to conduct experiments and collect the data.

3.      Analyze the data for trends and correlations, identifying possible errors and limitations

4.      Synthesize information and knowledge about the problem from the data to reach relevant conclusions

PO 5 : Modern tool usage –

Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

1.      Identification of the appropriate modern engineering tools and techniques for engineering activities

2.      Identify the strengths and limitations of tools for  i)acquiring information, ii) modeling and simulating , iii) monitoring system performance and iv) engineering design

3.      Demonstrate proficiency in using discipline specific tools

4.      Verify the comparison and validation of the tool use with reference to the theoretical approach.

PO 6 : The engineer and society -

Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

1.      Identify and describe various engineering practices in a broader context  pertaining to the environment, health, safety, legal and public welfare

2.      Identify various engineering roles particularly  to protection of the public and public interest at  regional and global level

3.      Interpret and obey implementation of legislation, regulations, codes and standards relevant to public safety and interest. 

PO 7 : Environment and sustainability -

Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and the need for sustainable development.

1.      Identify hazard/impacts of an engineering product or activity on environment

2.      Understand the impact of engineering and industrial practices on social, environment and in economic contexts

3.      Understand the relationship between the technical, socio-economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability

4.      Apply principles and management techniques for sustainable development to an engineering activity or product relevant to the discipline

PO 8 : Ethics –

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

1.      Identification of unethical professional practices and proposal of ethical conduct rules.

2.      Identification and application of moral and ethical practices in professional code of conduct.

3.      Knowledge of software licenses and copyrights

4.      Understand the importance of ethical practice of acknowledgements to others work

PO 9 : Individual and team work –

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

1.      Implement effectively the practices of team work in achieving the set goals.

2.      Effective demonstration of leadership skills – Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution and Leadership

3.      Recognize a variety of working and learning preferences; appreciate the value of diversity on a team

4.      Integrating all the individual contributions as part of team work in achieving goals

5.      Developing requisite processes that encompass the individual contributions of diverse teams in multidisciplinary environment by the leader.  

PO 10 : Communication -

Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with the society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

1.      Read, Comprehend and interpret complex engineering activities for effective communication to the society.

2.      Ability to write effective reports and proper design documents

3.      Developing necessary Skills to give and receive instructions that makes the presentation of the engineering activity clear and implementable.

4.      Usage of various means like Maps, Diagrams etc., for effectively communicating to the society  

PO 11 : Project management and finance –

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

1.      Describe various economic and financial liabilities of an engineering activity

2.      Analyze and select the most appropriate proposal based on budget provision.

3.      Identify the tasks required to complete an engineering activity, and the resources required to complete the tasks

4.      Use project management tools to schedule an engineering project to complete within the time and on budget

PO 12 : Lifelong learning – 

Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

1.      Identify the technological advancements in engineering that requires to seek education in order to stay up to date

2.      Identify and access sources of new information to comprehend from technical literature

3.      Practice changing trends in engineering knowledge.

4.      Analyze sourced technical information for feasibility, viability and sustainability

PSO1: Understand, Design and Investigate Complex Electronics and Communication Systems for multi-disciplinary tasks.

1. Design and develop an experimental approach, specify appropriate equipment and procedures for multi-disciplinary engineering problems.

2. Usage of appropriate technical procedures, equipments and EDA tools to conduct experiments, collection of data and analyse the data to arrive at conclusions.

PSO2: To use modern Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and state-of-art software’s to Synthesize and implement Electronics and Communication Systems.

1. Identify strengths of modern EDA engineering tools and techniques for electronics and communication engineering problems.

2. Demonstrate the proficiency in using EDA tools.

3. Examine and validate the results obtained from EDA tools.