Departments of the School

School of Computing

The School has three departments viz Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering and Master of Computer Applications (MCA). The School offers different courses including core courses and stream based electives that help the students to have flexibility and level of degrees (UG, PG and Doctoral) pursued. The School has signed MoUs with reputed industries namely IBM, Microsoft, Infosys, Zensar, Keane, Virtusa, CTS,IGATE etc.

Faculty

Well qualified and experienced faculty

School	No. of Phds	No. of faculty Pursuing Ph.D	Others	Total Faculty
School of Computing	15	47	37	99

Introduction of the Department

The faculty of the department is a perfect blend of state of the art specializations in Computer Science and Engineering to deliver the diversified courses of both the UG and PG programs. Active Research is going on in the fields of Computer Networks and Security, Data Mining, Web Technologies, Embedded Systems and Software Engineering. The department is the nodal point for research in Software Engineering and Computer Networks and Security

An R&D Center has been established in the department to facilitate research and research projects. In addition, a few faculty of the department are executing the In-house R&D Projects funded by the college. Faculty of the department has published and presented more than 100 papers during the past 3 years in different journals and conferences.

The department has organized one international conference, two National Level workshops and three National student level paper presentation contests in the past 2 years.

Objectives of the Programs

To educate the students at UG and pg level so that they will reach their full potential in computer science and engineering research and industrial practice through a deep understanding of the fundamentals of the field, their application in solving problems and creating products, and with an affinity for lifelong educational renewal.

B.Tech : Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

MTech : Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
Computer Networks & Security (CNS)
Embedded Systems (ES)

Objectives

To engage in the productive practice of computer science and engineering to identify and solve significant problems across a broad range of application areas.
To engage in successful careers in industry, academia, and public service, providing technical leadership for their business, profession and community.
To adapt new technologies, tools and methodologies to remain at the leading edge of computer engineering practice.
To provide sound knowledge of computing principles and applications in scientific and engineering domains.
To develop students ability to analyze problems and evolve solutions in select areas of computing.
To expose students to principles and practices of design and development of computing systems.
To enable the identification of new computing trends and understanding of emerging technologies.
To help students gain the ability to identify, formulate and solve challenging problems in hardware and software systems.

Scope for Employment

The employment outlook for Computer Professionals is expected to grow significantly over the coming years.
The projected, fastest-growing industries of Computer Science include data processing services, computer consulting businesses, and software houses. Also, computer programmers / software engineers are in great demand in these industries because many companies want to keep cost low and change technology.
Although companies change technology so much, CSE graduates should be knowledgeable and experienced in working with a variety of computer programming languages and tools.
Most companies are looking particularly for C++/Java and other oriented languages such as Visual Programing and others. In order for engineering graduates to remain competitive, they should keep up with the latest skills and technology.
Various job opportunities for computer science engineering graduates as entry level programmers, software engineers, test developers to higher career options like architects, technical leaders and managers.

Program Content

Core Courses:

Problem solving through programming, Data Structures, Object oriented programming, Digital Logic and Computer Organization, Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory, Computer Graphics, Database Management systems, Operating Systems, Microprocessors, Internet and Web Technologies, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Computer Networks, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Software Engineering, Cryptography & Network security, Distributed systems and Embedded Systems.

Stream oriented Elective Courses:

Electives are offered in the streams of Knowledge Engineering, Web Technologies, Networks and Security and Software Engineering

Salient Features

MOU with CMM Level 5 Companies
Started a Bi annual “International Journal of Systems and Technology”.
Organized International Conference on Web Sciences in association with CSI in 2009.
Carrying out active Research in the following areas of Computer Science and Engineering
- Network Security
- Data Mining
- Software Engineering
- Software Reliability
- Embedded Systems
- Simulation & Modeling
- Autonomic / Grid / Cloud Computing
- Rings and Near Rings in Algebra
All Computer Systems are Connected to a Powerful Backend Blade Server System with Large Memory
Syllabus implementation and revision as per the industry needs
Implementation of Mini Projects by Each Student in every semester till Final Year When Main Project is implemented
Implementation of Integrated Information System (IIS) for automation of College Processes
Publication of more than 200 research papers in various national and international Journals/Conferences by faculty members.
Organization of Annual National Level Technical Symposium
Faculty are members of various professional bodies and societies such as CSI, IEEE, CRSI, and ISTE.
Active functioning of Computer Society of India Koneru chapter
Active Functioning of CSI Student chapters.
Active Functioning of CSE student Associations (FOCUS) and NEMSIS.
Provision of Consultancy Services to needy industries and institutions.

Special recognition received by the department

The department computer center and the department has been adjudged BEST by the world renowned software companies like TCS, IBM, CISCO, WIPRO, ORACLE, etc.

External Sponsored projects

The department has successfully completed several external sponsored projects and a few more are on the arrival.

Consultancy

The Department has provided Consultancy services to Kennedy High School, Metal Masters Limited, Andhra Pradesh Police Department, Avani Software, Nagarjuna University, Sitara Infotech, NBITS Vijayawada, SK Circuits Inc, USA.

Electronics and Computer Engineering

Introduction of the department

The Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering was started in the academic year 1999 – 2000. This discipline is unique, featuring courses of both Computer Science Engineering and Electronics Engineering. The department was accredited by N.B.A, ISO 9001-2000 certified. The department has its own student organization named ESSENCE, which acts as forum for students to present their skills, both technical and non-technical. The department has a well equipped Embedded Systems Lab and a Research and Development wing. Apart from this, the department also has a computer centre that is equipped with state-of-art computer systems and leased line internet connection. Besides UG program, the department also offers PG program in Embedded Systems

The department stands tall with the latest achievements its students have made. To mention some, the percentage of students selected for the on-campus jobs offered by Satyam, CTS, Wipro, TCS, INFOSYS, DSL Technologies, ADP, HCL, Caritor, Slash Support, Oracle, IGATE, Accenture, Resonance Holdings etc is among the highest in the college. Apart from this, the number of students pursuing their higher education in prestigious institutions like University of Southern California, George Mason University, University of Texas at Dallas, John Hopkins University, New Mexico State University etc…is also considerably high.

The department has been continuously organizing events like Paper presentations and Workshops

Objectives of the Program/programs in our respective school/department :

Undergraduate Programme in Electronics & Computer Engineering Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):

To prepare students for successful careers both in software and hardware industry that meet the needs of Indian and Multinational companies and to prepare students for postgraduate programs in inter-disciplinary streams related to Electronics and Computers.
To provide students with solid foundation in mathematical, scientific and engineering fundamentals which are necessary to formulate, solve and analyze engineering problems and also to prepare them for graduate studies.
To train the students with good engineering skills so as to work as part of teams in Multi disciplinary projects.
To develop the ability among students to synthesize data and technical concepts for application in product design.

Scope for Employment :

Industries involving wireless communications and signal processing, micro and nano electronics, lasers and optics, electronic devices, telecommunications, nanotechnology, robotics, information systems, power systems, computer software, hardware integration, control systems, and other advanced technologies.
Placement in leading core communication companies like BSNL, MTNL, Reliance Communications, Tata Telecom, Hutch, Bharti Telecom, Aritel, Nokia, CISCO, IBM, Intel, Agilent, Alcatel, AT & T Ericsson, Honeywell, Bosch, National Instruments, Texas Instruments, HCL and also Core companies of computers like Tcs,Infosys, and others.

Program Content:

Core Content:

Switching Theory and Logic Design, Electronic Devices & Circuits, Signals and Systems, Data Structures, Computer Organization, Computer Organization, Microprocessors & Interfacing, Operating Systems, Analog Electronic Circuits, Discrete Mathematical Structures, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Analysis & Design, Pulse, Digital & Integrated Circuits, Analog & Digital Communications, Computer Networks, Computer Networks, Embedded Systems, VLSI Design

Elective Courses :

Electives are offered in the streams of Communication Engineering, Digital Systems, Computer Networks and Embedded Systems.

Salient Features :

Re -accredited by NBA of AICTE
Active research is going on in the fields of Digital Image Watermarking, Embedded Systems and Signal Processing by Eminent Professors of the department.
An exclusive R&D Centre was established in the Department to take up research projects.
An exclusive Embedded Systems Lab is established in the department for developing excellence in the area of Embedded Systems.
Certificate Courses for better Employment opportunities.

Achievements :

Quality research and consultancy.
Developed a “Center for Excellency” in the design and implementation for applications of Communications, Embedded systems and VLSI Design.
Linkages with industry for training & placement, projects and curriculum management
Research oriented work culture among faculty and students.

Research Projects in hand and forth coming :

Developed a software for F1 Solutions USA
Developed Automated Hospital Management Software
Department of Computer Applications

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Introduction of the department

The Department of Computer Applications was established in the year 2004. The department consists of excellent faculty who teach ‘How to think rather what to Think’. The department has good Library and Laboratory facilities with fully equipped Infrastructure and updated Software. The Faculty and students are actively involved in various Research Activities.

Objectives:

This program is conceptualized and designed based on the strong commitment of the department to provide better quality education to the students. The principal objectives of this Programme are to:

Highten technological awareness
Train future industry specialists
Encourage effective software development
Provide research training
Involve students in creative, innovative thinking and research

Scope for Employment :

As Software consultants, System Analysts or Database Administrators in Application software Development, Testing and Maintenance.
As independent software Developers and Entrepreneurs.

Program Contents:

Foundations of Information Technology, Introduction to problem solving, Computer Organization, Discrete Mathematics, Accounts and Financial Management, Data Structures, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Probability and Statistics, System Software, Unix Programming, Software Engineering, Computational Mathematics, Computer Networks, OOPS, DAA, Visual Programming, Web Technologies, Data Warehousing and Mining.

Streams:

Streams are offered in the areas of Database Management, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, and Business Management

Salient Features

The Faculty as well as Students are involved in publishing papers in various National & International Journals.
Many National Level Paper Presentation contests were conducted for the benefit of students
The students of our department have been selected as Microsoft Student Partners to represent advanced technologies of Microsoft.
The students of our department have won about 50 prizes in various national level technical events that are conducted by reputed institutions throughout A.P, for the academic year 2010-2011.