Department Of Mechanical Engineering

Overview

Department of Mechanical Engineering was started in the year 2006-07 with an intake of 60. The Department offers B.E in Mechanical Engineering, M.Tech in Industrial Automation and Robotics, VTU R&D centre for M.Sc(Engg) and Ph.D. The department has well qualified, experienced and committed faculty to provide quality industry tuned education to the students. The Department Infrastructure fulfills the requirements of academics, supports research and learning skills on the latest technology in the industry.

The students are molded with multi dimensional skill sets covering the entire required graduate attributes. The students of the department get into the industry through placement and internship. The department is supported by a large alumni group. Students are introduced to global challenges and encouraged to take up projects in this direction. The department library consists more than 1200 volumes which covers all latest reference books and text books

Vision

To be a centre of excellence in Mechanical Engineering with quality education and research, responsive to the needs of industry and society.

Mission

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    To achieve academic excellence through innovative teaching - learning practice.
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    To inculcate the spirit of innovation, creativity and research.
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    To enhance employability through skill development and industry-institute interaction.
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    To develop professionals with ethical values and social responsibilities.

Program Outcomes (PO)

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    Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
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    Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
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    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.
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    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 for complex problems.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
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    Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Graduates will be

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    PEO1: Competent professionals with the knowledge of Mechanical Engineering to pursue careers in diverse fields and higher education.
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    PEO2: Proficient in design, analysis and development of innovative solutions to engineering problems that are technically sound, economically viable and socially acceptable.
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    PEO3: Capable of working in teams, adapting to new technologies and upgrading skills required to serve the society with ethical values.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)

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    PSO1: Design skills: Ability to model, analyze and design physical systems, components and processes by applying principles of thermal engineering, machine design and mechatronics.
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    PSO2: Manufacturing skills: Ability to work professionally in industries by applying the principles of manufacturing and management practices.

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