About Department

Computer Engineering and Information Technology are rapidly growing professions, where the engineers use their knowledge of digital hardware and software to produce instruments, devices and systems from home computers to super computers for the benefits of the mankind. Digital systems and computers have developed with remarkable speed over past thirty years to permeate every aspect of human of the science and technology.

The curriculum in Computer Engineering is designed to provide the fundamental engineering and scientific principle as well as the liberal education essential to the professional growth of the typical student. The department of Computer Engineering is established in August 2001.

Educational objectives of department:

Computer industries require a large number of experts with different skills. The department has strong collaboration with industries and has signed MOU with many leading companies. The department’s prime objective is to impart quality technical education through research, innovation and teamwork to prepare the technocrats like …

• Software Developers
• Hardware Engineers
• Network Administrators
• Database Administrators
• System Designers
• System Analysts

Vision:

• Evolve as a centre of excellence in computer science and engineering education.
• Aims to prepare the graduates of the department to be future technocrats with excellent teaching.
• To create the most encouraging environment for higher studies and successful career.

Mission:

• To harvest top quality computer science professionals by providing state-of-the-art training, hands-on experience and quality education.
• To collaborate with industry and academia around the region to achieve quality education through active participation of all the stakeholders.
• To provide a healthy environment where students can inherit social responsibilities in day-to-day life.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) :

• PSO1: Foundations of Software Development: Apply design and development principles to develop software applications/products of varying complexity in emerging areas.
• PSO2: Foundation of Mathematical Concepts: Ability to apply mathematical methodologies to solve computation task, model real world problem using appropriate data structure and suitable algorithm.
• PSO3: Competent in Emerging Trends: Ability to use current tools and techniques necessary for computing practices.
• PSO4: Applications of Computing and Research Ability: Ability to use knowledge in various domains to identify research gaps and provides innovative solution.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) :

• PEO1: Produce quality graduates with the ability to utilize knowledge in the areas of Computer Engineering for employability, advanced studies, and ready to serve society.
• PEO2: Craft computer professionals with excellent analytical, logical and programming skills with innovative ideas.
• PEO3: Motivate graduates to cultivate latest technologies and continuously promote skills with an attitude in the direction of continuous learning.
• PEO4: Shape efficient team leaders, effective communicators and ethical entrepreneurs.

Program Outcomes (POs) :

• 1. Engineering Knowledge Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• 2. Problem Analysis Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
• 3. Design/development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet t h e specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 7. 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.
• 8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
• 9. Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• 10. 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.
• 11. 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.
• 12. 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.

State-of-the-art Infrastructure

The Department has state-of-the-art infrastructure and computing facilities bearing Gujarat Technological University (GTU) curriculum. Following laboratories are available for different areas of computer and IT.

• Operating System Lab
• Java Lab
• Internet Technology Lab
• Networking Lab
• System Software Lab
• Open source software Lab
• Microprocessor Lab
• Digital Electronics Lab
• IoT Lab