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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering was started in the year 1985 to cater to the needs of the Electrical engineering subjects in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science Engineering. Starting with an intake capacity of 60 in 1994 the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering is now catering to the growing need of 120 students. The Department has secured permanent affiliation with Anna University and accredited for five years by NBA for the third consecutive time.
The post graduate program (M.E) in Power Electronics and Drives was started in 2002.The Department has an intake strength of 18. The Department has well equipped state -of- the- art laboratories and is recognized as a nodal research centre of Anna University. The Department has well qualified, experienced faculty and staff members of proven ability and profound skills. The Students of the department are being placed in various reputed companies and substantial number of students pursue higher studies abroad.
There are 29 faculty members in the department, out of which 11 of them are PhD holders, 16 of them are pursuing their PhD.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
UNDER GRADUATE:
B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Annual intake: 120
POST GRADUATE:
M.E. in Power Electronics and Drives, Annual intake: 18
Department of EEE is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation for the third consecutive time for Five Years, and is currently valid till 30-06-2021.
VISION OF THE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
To provide a high standard of education and research in Electrical & Electronics Engineering such that the learners will be transformed in to global contributors.
MISSION OF THE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
To provide a strong foundation to the students at undergraduate and post graduate levels which would satisfy the requirements of industry and society and create possibilities for innovation, research and development. The department shall endeavour to bring out the total personality of the students by inculcating in them soft skills and ethical values.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
1) To provide a strong background in Mathematics, Physical sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering such that graduates will be able to cater to the requirements of industries in India and abroad.
2) To provide the necessary training and opportunities such that the graduates will be able to pursue higher studies and research in their area of interest.
3) To provide the necessary exposure such that prospective graduates excel in the fields of Computer Science and Information Technology.
4) To provide the necessary theoretical inputs in management sciences and professional ethics and practical opportunities to enhance their communication, leadership and other soft skills, so that graduates will be well equipped to perform higher executive functions in their future careers.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POS) FOR UG PROGRAMME
1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. 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.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components r processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. 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.
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineerig 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.
12. 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)
PSO1: The ability to build, implement, test and maintain analog and/or digital systems and implement Electronic control of Drives for Industrial automation and Electric Vehicle.
PSO2: The ability to analyze Power System network encompassing stability, control and protection and interconnection of Renewable Energy Sources with Micro and smart grid.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POS) FOR PG - PED PROGRAMME
1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. 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.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components r processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. 10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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)
PSO1: The ability to design and analyze Power Electronic converters and control of Electric drives for Industrial applications.
PSO2: The ability to apply Power Electronic Circuits in Transmission and distribution network of Power System and interconnection of Renewable Energy Sources with Micro and smart grids.