A. Shama Rao Foundation SRINIVAS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Mangaluru 574143, Karnataka (NAAC Accredited, Affiliated to VTU, Belgavi and Recognized by the AICTE, New Delhi)
 
CET CODE
E144
COMEDK Code
E138

Department of Information Science

Overview

The Department of Information Science and Engineering was established in year 2006. The Department offers B.E (ISE) undergraduate program with an annual intake of 60 students. The Department has adequate infrastructure with state-of-the-art laboratories and other supporting facilities to enrich learning environment. Our Department has well qualified and dedicated teaching faculty members aiming at imparting quality education through their rich research, teaching and industry experience. The department conducts special workshops and technical talks on advanced topics, to bridge the gap between the university curriculum and the need of the industry under the student association AISE and IE(I) Student chapter. Students are encouraged to take up interdisciplinary research and project work in various domains of computer science like Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Networking, High Performance Computing etc. and are placed in reputed companies. The Department has an excellent placement track record where in various companies offer attractive salary packages. Major recruiters are Infosys Technologies, TCS, Global Edge, Wipro, I-Wave, SLK software etc. Internship opportunities are provided for final year and pre-final year students to carry out projects.

Scope

In this present era, it is impossible to envisage a world without technology and to stop from wondering at its influence over us. Information Science and Engineering (IT) has become a vital part of our day-to-day lives and revealed its power by uniting the world. Plenty of job opportunities and higher education options have made Information Technology as one of the attractive courses among engineering aspirants. Information Technology is a vast area with opportunities in abundance, including providing a platform to work on research skills and giving the desired thrust for rising scientists to make innovations and create new means for the use of existing technology. With the evolution of newer technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, IoT, etc., the scope of Information Science and Engineering has grown drastically.

Job Opportunities:

India’s world renowned expertise in the Information Technology industry has created abundant high paying job prospects for skilled Information Technology students. Job aspirants get attractive job offers from various MNCs & IT companies. Also, candidates have an array of choices to work in various sections of IT companies such as design, development, assembly, manufacture and maintenance, testing etc.
The job roles include, Software Application Developer, Business analyst, Web Developer, Computer System Analyst, Data Administrator, Network System Administrator, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Experts, Robotics Engineer, Mobile application development, Blockchain Developers, IoT (Internet of Things) Experts, Technical support, Technical consultant, Software testing engineer etc.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence in Information Science & 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.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Graduates will be
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    PEO1: Competent professionals with knowledge of Information Science & Engineering to pursue variety of careers and higher education.
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    PEO2: Proficient in designing innovative solutions to real life 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: Programming and software development skills: Ability to employ modern computer languages, computing environments and standard practices for analysing, designing and developing optimal solutions to deliver quality software products.
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    PSO2: Domain specific skills: Ability to apply techniques to develop computer based solutions in various domains like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Network Engineering, Image Processing, Web Technologies and Data Sciences.

Programme Outcome (PO)

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    Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization for 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.
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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 life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.