Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Department Overview

The Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering was started in the academic year 2002-2003. The Department offers an undergraduate programme in the field of Electrical & Electronics Engineering for which the student intake is currently 120.

Accreditation, Approvals and Recognition:
The Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and is permanently affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum in Karnataka. The National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi accredits the Department. The Department has established a Research Centre under VTU to facilitate research activities for both faculty and students. Students may also opt to pursue an M.S. through the research programme.

Vision

To create an ethical human resource proficient, in domains related to Electrical and Electronics Engineering, for a successful career in the service of society.

Mission

The Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering seeks to realize its Vision with a Mission to:

M1: Equip the laboratories and provide a vibrant ambience to facilitate experiential learning, experimentation and research.

M2: Create a staff team with a balanced mix of academic and industrial exposure, capable of moulding young minds into competent professionals.

M3: Impart knowledge of the domains related to electrical and electronics engineering, based on a firm foundation of science and mathematics.

M4: Envisage and implement interdisciplinary projects and foster continuous learning in association with students and colleagues across disciplines within the institute.

M5: Collaborate with academia, industries, organisations and professional bodies for training, consultancy and research, in pursuit of excellence​.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1: Demonstrate an understanding of electrical and electronics principles requisites to solve engineering problems in the core and associated domains.

PEO2: Form an ethical and enterprising workforce and add value to their organizations.

PEO3: Work in teams and be equipped to take on lead roles within their organisations.

PEO4: Demonstrate creativity and innovativeness in engineering and management domains.

PEO5: Contribute to society through the pursuit of life-long learning and remaining abreast with technological progress.

PEO6: Pursue higher education and research in institutes of national and global repute.

Programme Outcomes:

PO1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3 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 the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4 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.

PO5 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.

PO6 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.

PO7 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO9 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10 Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with 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.

PO11 Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12 Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Programme Specific Outcomes:

PSO1 : Apply electrical and electronic principles to circuits, machines, power systems and control systems

PSO2 : Develop solutions in the areas of industrial automation, green energy systems and smart grids

PSO3 : Able to contribute to project teams in the core and associated domains of electrical and electronic technology