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OUT COME BASED CURRICULUM COURSE COMPONENTS OF THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
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The Diploma Programme in Automobile engineering shall consist of curricular component comprising courses in General Studies, Applied Sciences, Basic Courses in Engineering & Technology, Applied Courses in Engineering & Technology (Departmental Core), and, Specialised Courses in Engineering & Technology (Electives in emerging areas).
General Studies
All disciplines shall contain courses in general studies and communication. These are related to supervisory / management skills. Further, development of communication skills appropriate to functions of technicians and also complementary to the main theme or disciplines of the respective programmes is considered. In addition, courses offered include areas productivity and quality, safety and entrepreneurial development. A general course on computer literacy and computer applications is essentially included.
Applied Sciences
Courses under Applied Sciences include Mathematics, Sciences. Topics for these courses are chosen depending on their requirement for study of the Basic, Interdisciplinary and Applied Courses in Engineering & Technology, as well as to help the students to pursue higher level of studies in chosen areas.
Basic Courses in Engineering & Technology
Courses in basic Engineering & Technology include Production Technology & Basic Workshop. These are necessary for Automobile Engineering disciplines as this will help in the study of the Interdisciplinary and Applied Courses in Engineering & Technology.
Interdisciplinary Courses in Engineering & Technology
Though not included in the recommendations of the AICTE, the State Curriculum development Cell, on the recommendation of the Board of Studies, included this component, viz. the Interdisciplinary Courses in Engineering & Technology. In the present time, no discipline of Engineering & Technology can develop of its own, but with the knowledge & skill taken from allied disciplines. Even there are disciplines, which are itself interdisciplinary in nature, like “Auto Electrical, Auto Electrical Lab & Autotronics (Automobile). This component is introduced to expose the students to these areas of interdependence.
Applied Courses in Engineering & Technology (Departmental Core)
These form the core studies relevant to the specific discipline and are meant to develop competencies required and students acquire outcomes as desired by the profession. One of the courses would be essentially Project work, which is intended to provide opportunity for students to develop understanding of the interrelationship between courses and to apply the knowledge gained in a way that enables them to develop and demonstrate higher order skills. Project work has been given due weightage in terms of time. Industry-Institution-Interaction should be an integral component of curriculum wherever possible.
Specialised Courses in Engineering & Technology (Electives)
Courses under electives are offered to provide an avenue for limited specialisation in an area of the students’ choice and should cover new and emerging areas. Examples of such courses are “Alternative Fuels & Energy Sources”, “Advanced IC Engines”, “Special Purpose Vehicles”, “Vehicle Testing”, etc.