Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology

About the Department

Established in 2009, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology boasts an intake of 60 students and is affiliated with Anna University. By providing high-quality education and maintaining excellent academic standards, the department received NBA accreditation in 2024.Offering a postgraduate programme (M.E. VLSI Design) with an intake of 9 students, the department has also been recognized as a research centre for conducting Ph.D. programmes under Anna University. With a commitment to providing professional training in emerging areas, the department aims to mould young professionals and enhance their skills and knowledge in line with current developments. Equipped with high-tech facilities, the department offers a conducive environment for students to excel in their academic pursuits and engage in research activities. Its affiliation with Anna University further enriches the academic experience, ensuring that students receive comprehensive education and training in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Vision

Emerge as eminent Centre of learning in Electronics and Communication Engineering to produce engineers, capable of meeting the global challenges through design, development and research, for the welfare of the society and humanity.

Mission

DM 1 : Adopt a systematic and technology enabled teaching-learning process with an ability to contribute for research.
DM 2 : Develop electronics and communication engineers with managerial skills and life-long learning practices, for sustainable economic growth, beneficial to the society.
DM 3 : Establish Centre of excellence in VLSI technologies and Embedded systems and provide a creative environment with industry linked initiatives for encouraging innovation.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1 : The graduates will have successful careers in industries or pursue higher studies and research or emerge as entrepreneurs.
PEO 2 : The graduates will be able to apply fundamental and advanced knowledge, skills and techniques in devising innovative products for the benefits of society.
PEO 3 : The graduates will be able to critically analyze existing literature in an area of specialization and research oriented methodologies to solve the problems identified.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO 1 : Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO 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.
PO 3 : 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
PO 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.
PO 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.
PO 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.
PO 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.
PO 8 : Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO 9 : Individual and Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO 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.
PO 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.
PO 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)

PSO 1: Professional skills: Students shall have skills and knowledge to work on analog and digital systems, adhoc and sensor networks, VLSI, embedded and communication systems
PSO 2: Competency: Students shall qualify at the State, National and International level competitive examination for employment, higher studies and research.