Vision of the Program Offering Entity:

 Imparting in depth knowledge to the students, facilitating research activities and gratifying the ever changing industrial demands and societal needs.

Mission of the Program Offering Entity:

To actualize the NDUB missions the Department of Computer Science and Engineering seeks to create the environment for:

• Providing quality education to enhance problem solving skills by creating a futuristic environment that fosters critical thinking, dynamism and innovation to transform each individual into globally competitive professionals.
• Making them a lifelong learner by offering a solid theoretical and practical foundation.
• Promoting research based projects through industry interaction, global engagement and experiential learning with latest tools and technologies in the emerging areas of technology convergence.
• Developing ethical responsibilities to be a real human being with the intention that the students can expand themselves to serve the society as well as the country.

Objectives of the Program Offering Entity:

The aim of this department is to impart to the student’s up-to-date knowledge of different branches of the computer science and engineering field. However, it also helps the students develop transferable skills that are highly required by a wide range of employers. The undergraduate courses offered to the students have been designed considering the courses offered in various reputed universities, home and abroad, keeping in view the ever-increasing horizon of computer science & engineering. The Department wishes to make students capable enough so that they can proudly be part of the development of our nation. The department also seeks to introduce the students to research. The Department of CSE is of the belief that for the development of a nation, it is necessary to engage students in the research work on cutting-edge technologies as well as nourish their mental development correctly. Hence, the department ensures the participation of its students in co-curricular activities to enhance their social and ethical sense, providing a way to be a better human being. Combining all the facilities that the department provides to its students, we hope to produce motivated and enthusiastic technologists with a mature sense of ethical and moral responsibilities

 Name of the Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

 Description of the Program:

The Undergraduate curriculum of the University is based on the Credit Hour System. In the curriculum for the 4-year Undergraduate Program, strong emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills through the relevant courses. Course content is designed to help students gain competence in those areas of Computer Science and Engineering relevant to interactions in today’s society. There are two semesters—spring and fall—in an academic year. The duration of each semester is 24 weeks.

 Graduate Attributes/Profiles (Based on Need Assessment):

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge skills and attitudes that students acquire while progressing through the program. The students of the B.Sc. in CSE program are expected to achieve the following graduate attributes or program outcomes at the time of graduation.

The graduate attributes adopted by the Washington Accord signatories are generic to the education of professional engineers in all engineering disciplines. They categorize what graduates should know, the skills they should demonstrate and the attitudes they should possess.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) curriculum is designed to provide the fundamental principles of engineering and science, and the broad based general education essentials to the continued professional growth of the typical graduates. Graduates of the B. Sc. in CSE program are expected to attain the following Program Educational Objectives (PEO) within four years of graduation.

• Professionalism: Graduates will be able to exhibit sound professionalism in engineering or related industries by expanding on problem-solving skills and knowledge, team-work abilities, ethical and leadership role and communication skills learned during the program.

• Continuous Self-Development: Graduates will be involved in life-long learning throughout their careers in industry and academia, including graduate studies, professional training, and licensure.

• Sustainable Development: Graduates will be able to recognize the influence of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, as well as exhibit awareness of the need for sustainable development on a local and global scale.

1.11 Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):

After the completion of the program, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering, the graduates will have the following Program Specific Outcomes:

• Fundamentals and critical knowledge of the Computer System: Able to understand the working principles of the computer System and its components, Apply the knowledge to build, assess, and analyze the software and hardware aspects of it.
• The comprehensive and Applicative knowledge of Software Development: Able to acquire comprehensive skills of Programming Languages, Software process models, methodologies, and able to plan, develop, test, analyze, and manage the software and hardware intensive systems in heterogeneous platforms individually or working in teams.
• Applications of Computing Domain & Research: Able to use the professional, managerial, interdisciplinary skill set, and domain specific tools in development processes, identify the research gaps, and provide innovative solutions to them.

 Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

Graduates of the B. Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program are expected to attain the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) by the time of graduation.

PLO1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PLO2. 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.

PLO3. 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.

PLO4. Investigation: 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.

PLO5. 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.

PLO6. 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.

PLO7. 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.

PLO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PLO9. Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse exams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PLO10. 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.

PLO11. 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.

PLO12. 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

Summary of Number of Courses vs PLOs:

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