Computer Technology

• The Department of Computer Technology, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering was established in 1985 and is accredited by National Board of Accreditation Three times since 2003 and provides an outstanding Academic and Research environment complemented by excellence in teaching.
• The Department offers UG Programme- B.Tech. in Computer Technology, PG Programme- M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, UG Minor Programme in Computer Science & Engineering (for other branches), UG Honors Programme in Data Science, UG Honors Programme in Machine Learning Specialization and UG Honors Programmes in Artificial Intelligence (NPTL Course)
• Department is the approved Ph.D. research centre RTMNU, Nagpur.
• Department has NVIDIA Centre of Excellence lab having state of art hardware and licensed software to carry out  advanced research in the domains of IoT, AI,ML, DL,CV etc.
• The curricula of programmes have been designed to cater to the ever changing needs and demands of IT industry as well as Research organizations with a proper blend of professional core and industry aligned electives.
• The Department offers four different Thrust areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Cloud Computing, Communication, Networks and Security, Image Processing under which various activities related to research and development are carried out.
• The Department has excellent infrastructure and computing facilities supported by high speed Ethernet and wireless networks with built area of 1925 Sq.Mtr.
• Department has Approved Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Chapter, and Computer Technology Student Council (CTSC). Various Technical, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are carried out throughout the year.
• The Department has undertaken many Research and Industry projects funded both by multinationals and government agencies.
• Coding Club YCCE as Code Chef Campus chapter at college level managed by department of Computer Technology.
• The department has successfully organized faculty development programs on edge cutting technologies under various Funding Schemes of AICTE, DST, E & ICT etc.
• The departmental faculty members have in their credit: Registered Copyright, Consultancy and Research paper publications in reputed International Journals as well as Conferences.

Department at a Glance

Vision of the Department

To be a well-known center for pursuing computer education through innovative pedagogy, value-based education and industry collaboration.

Mission of the Department

To establish learning ambience for ushering in computer engineering professionals in core and multidisciplinary arena by developing problem-solving skills through emerging technologies.

Program Educational Objectives of the program (PEO)

• Preparation: To prepare students to succeed in employment/profession and/or to pursue post graduate and research educations in Computer Technology discipline in particular and allied engineering disciplines in general. (Preparation)
• Core Competence: To provide students with a solid foundation in mathematical, scientific and engineering fundamentals required to formulate, analyse and solve engineering problems requiring knowledge of Computer Technology. (Core Competence)
• Breadth: To prepare students with engineering breadth to innovate, design, develop software products and to contribute in providing solutions related to multidisciplinary real life problems. (Breadth)
• Professionalism: To inculcate in students professional and ethical attitude, effective communication skills and teamwork to become a successful professional. (Professionalism)
• Learning Environment: To provide students with an academic environment that makes them aware of excellence and life-long learning in emerging technologies. (Learning Environment)

Program Outcomes(PO)

• Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization for the solution of complex engineering problems.
• Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
• 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.
• 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.
• Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
• Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Program specific Outcomes( PSO)

• An ability to acquire skills to design & develop quality software using cutting-edge technologies of Computer Engineering.

• An ability to use knowledge of various domains as per thrust areas to formulate and implement ideas for providing innovative solutions.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of M. Tech. (CSE)

• To prepare students to succeed in employment/profession and/or to pursue doctoral research in Computer Science discipline.(Preparation).
• To provide students with scholarly knowledge to innovate, design, analyze, develop engineering problems related to Computer Science and to contribute in providing solutions to multidisciplinary real life problems (Core &Breadth).
• To inculcate in students professional and ethical attitude, effective communication skills and teamwork to become a successful professional (Professionalism).
• To provide students with an academic environment that makes them aware of excellence and life-long learning in emerging technologies (Learning Environment).

Program outcomes (POs)of M. Tech. (CSE)

After successful completion of M.tech Program, Students will have an ability to :

• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Think critically to identify, conceive, design, analyze and solve complex engineering problems in the area of computer science and allied fields.
• Carry out research work with independent and introspective learning and to get associated with multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively and acquire professional, ethical and responsible attitude towards sustainable development of the society.
• Accept and adapt to the technological changes for lifelong learning with enthusiasm and commitment to improve knowledge and competence continuously.
• Demonstrate capacity for self-management, decision making, project & finance management to achieve common goals.
• Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Course Outcomes (COs)

Course Outcomes 2021-22
Course Outcomes 2020-21
Course Outcomes 2019-20
Course Outcomes 2018-19

PO/PSO Attainment

Program Attainment 2020-21
Program Attainment 2019-20
Program Attainment 2018-19

Key Strengths of Computer Technology Department

• Department is having a built-up area of 1925 Sq.Mtr.
• State of the art Infrastructure as per AICTE norms: 6 classrooms, 4 tutorial rooms, 1 conference hall, 1 Department Library / Board Room, 1 Girls Common Room & 1 Student Activity room, Sufficient staff rooms with Internet facility.
• Department Offers cutting edge technology Industry Aligned Electives in association with Global Logic (Mobile Operating Systems), Infosys (Business Intelligence and Applications), 6 Simplex Software Solutions (Introduction to Geographical Information Systems), Crypto Forensic Technology (Cyber Forensics), Internet of Things(KICIT), CRM (Customer Relation Management), ISF (Introduction to Sales Force), AWT  ( Adv. Web Technology).
• In session 2019-20, Total 25 students are provided with Industry/Live projects.
• Coding club to enhance coding skills of students.
• Speakers’ club for 360 degree development of students.
• Shadow teaching scheme for students.
• MOUs with reputed research organization and leading industries.
• Well-equipped laboratories to cater in-house workshops and value added courses.
• E-learning material on Intranet (reputed journals, NPTEL, DTEL material, Lab Manuals).
• Approved research center for Ph.D.
• Nvidia GPU education center
• Department is having two student societies:
  • ACMSC (Association for Computing Machinery Student Chapter )
  • CTSC (Computer Technology Student's Council)
• Facility of CISCO Academy setup for teaching computer networking
• Every Year Department publishes Annual Magazine "Dhyaas" & Newsletter "Technosavvy"
• Parent Teacher meeting is organized once in every semester to discuss various ongoing activities in department along with its benefits for students.