Electronics & Communication Engineering — department building

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Excellence in electronics & communication engineering through quality education and research

Academics

Programs Offered

  • B.E. — Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Ph.D. — Electronics & Communication Engineering (VTU Belgavi)
  • Ph.D. — Electronics & Communication Engineering (AICTE-QIP)

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO1: Lead a successful career by solving complex engineering problems of society and industry.
  • PEO2: Excel in academia, industry and entrepreneurship, and engage in research and lifelong learning.
  • PEO3: Work effectively as individuals in multidisciplinary environments with high integrity, ethics, human values and societal responsibilities.
  • PEO4: Exhibit strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills to succeed in dynamic professional environments and contribute to global challenges.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO1: Analyze and design systems for electronics, communication and signal processing applications.
  • PSO2: Use domain-specific tools for design, analysis, synthesis and validation of VLSI and embedded systems.
  • PSO3: Demonstrate conceptual knowledge of the architecture, design, analysis and simulation of computer networking and applications.

Knowledge and Attitude Profile (WK)

  • WK1: A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences.
  • WK2: Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline.
  • WK3: A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
  • WK4: Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
  • WK5: Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, reuse of resources, net zero carbon and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.
  • WK6: Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline.
  • WK7: Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development.
  • WK8: Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, and awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
  • WK9: Ethics, inclusive behaviour and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

  • PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
  • PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)
  • PO4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis and interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8)
  • PO5: Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
  • PO6: The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for their impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5 and WK7)
  • PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national and international laws. (WK9)
  • PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • PO9: Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and make effective presentations considering cultural, language and learning differences.
  • PO10: Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • PO11: Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability for (i) independent and life-long learning, (ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and (iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)