Electronics & Communication Engineering

Programs Offered

• Undergraduate Program (B.E.):The department offers a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering, focusing on areas such as communication, signal processing, VLSI design, embedded systems, and image processing.
• Postgraduate Program (M.Tech): In 2012, the department introduced a Master of Technology program specializing in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems.
• Research Programs: Recognized as a research center by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and the University of Mysuru, the department offers part-time and full-time Ph.D. programs.

Curriculum and Research

The curriculum is designed to cover a wide array of topics in electronics and communication, such as VLSI, embedded systems, signal processing, communication systems, and IoT. The department emphasizes research-driven education, aiming to make students industry-ready through practical exposure and projects.

Faculty

The department boasts a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members, many of whom hold Ph.D. degrees and have significant research and industry experience. They are involved in cutting-edge research and often publish in reputed journals.

Laboratories and Facilities

ECE at PESCE Mandya is equipped with well-established labs, including VLSI and Embedded System labs, Signal Processing labs, and Communication labs. These facilities provide hands-on experience and support various student and faculty research initiatives.

VLSI Design Laboratory

Established in 2010-12 with funding from the Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka, this lab conducts regular training programs for students, research scholars, and faculty.

Medical and Image Processing Laboratory

This facility focuses on medical image modalities and processing, including areas like diabetic retinopathy and MRI image segmentation algorithms.

Industry Collaborations and Projects

The department regularly collaborates with industries and R&D organizations, facilitating internships, workshops, and projects that give students real-world experience and prepare them for future careers in technology.

Workshops and Skill Development

The department regularly organizes workshops and hands-on training sessions in collaboration with industry partners.

Student Clubs and Activities

The ECE department encourages participation in technical clubs and student chapters like IEEE and ISTE. Through these platforms, students engage in technical events, hackathons, seminars, and industry visits, enhancing their learning and networking opportunities. Students from the ECE department have demonstrated excellence in various competitions.

The ECE department at PESCE Mandya stands out for its commitment to quality education, research, and practical experience, preparing students for dynamic roles in the electronics and communication sector.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates of the program will be able to

• PEO1: Graduates to exhibit knowledge in mathematics, engineering fundamentals applied to Electronics and Communication Engineering for professional achievement in industry, research and academia
• PEO2: Graduates to identify, analyse and apply engineering concepts for design of Electronics and Communication Engineering systems and demonstrate multidisciplinary expertise to handle societal needs and meet contemporary requirements
• PEO3: Graduates to perform with leadership qualities, team spirit, management skills, attitude and ethics need for successful career, sustained learning and entrepreneurship.

Program Outcomes (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to

• Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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 (PSOs)

Program Specific Outcomes of bachelor degree (B.E, E&C) program are defined as follows which are in line with the Program specific criteria (PSC) as defined by IEEE.

After the graduation, the student will have:

• PSO-1: An ability to understand the basic concepts in Electronics & Communication Engineering and to apply them in the design and implementation of Electronics and communication systems.
• PSO-2: An ability to solve complex problems in Electronics and Communication Engineering, using latest hardware and software tools, along with analytical skills to arrive at appropriate solutions.