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

To achieve academic excellence through innovative teaching-learning practice.

To inculcate the spirit of innovation, creativity and research.

To enhance employability through skill development and industry-institute interaction.

To develop professionals with ethical values and social responsibilities.

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.

Programme Outcome (PO)

Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments, interpret and analyze data and report results.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design a mechanical system or a thermal system or a process that meets desired specification and requirements.

Graduates will demonstrate ability to function on engineering and science laboratory teams, as well as on multidisciplinary design teams.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve mechanical engineering problems.

Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities.

Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.

Graduates will have the confidence to apply engineering solutions in global and societal context.

Graduates should be capable of self-education and clearly understand the values of life-long learning.

Graduates will be broadly educated and will have an understanding of the impact of engineering on society and demonstrate awareness of contemporary issues.

Graduates will be familiar with modern engineering software tools and equipment to analyze mechanical engineering problems.

Lifelong 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.