Department of Computer Science and Information Technology Government Kaktiya P. G. College Jagdalpur Bastar (Chhattisgarh) India

1.      Name of the Department: Computer Science & Information Technology

2.      Year of establishment: 2005

Walking with the pace of the industry requirements so as to cater to the needs of the society, the department has been updating its curriculum from time to time. At inception of the department a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) and Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) was started in the year 2005. Later on the B.Sc. (Computer Science) replaced in the year 2010. The year 2015 brought in a new era for computer professionals with the launch of B.Sc.(Information technology), a highly professional, Bachelor  Degree.

3.      Mission

To keep pace with the up-and-coming trends in Computer Science and Technology.

                                                        I.            To strengthen the computer literacy missions of the Government and Tribal and backward area

                                                     II.            Encouragement the students of yesterday into resolute builders of the future.

                                                  III.            Producing a class of computer professionals.

                                                  IV.            To make the forthcoming generations aware of computer education.

                                                    V.            To impart technical and interpersonal skills to the students.

                                                  VI.            To produce computer professionals who can face not only the present but also future challenges of I.T. Industry.

                                               VII.            To provide I.T. based solutions to the society.

                                                                        VII.

4.      Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the College? Yes

5.      Number and Names of Programmes offered (UG, PG Diploma):

Number of UG Programmes offered-03

                                I.            B.Sc. (Computer Science)

                             II.            B.Sc. (Information technology)

                          III.            Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

Number of PG Programmes Diploma offered-01

                                  I.            Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA)

6.      These courses are now run by under the Bastar University Jagdalpur.

7.      Examination System:

                                I.            UG -Annual

                             II.            P.G. Diploma-Semester

8.      Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: No.

9.      Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Asst. Professors).

1.      Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to

a)      Library: More than 700 Books.

b)      Internet facilities for staff and students: No

c)      Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil

d)      Research laboratories: Nil

2.      Computer Laboratory

To provide a rich hands-on experience to the students, 1 number of state-of-the art computer laboratories has been developed to take care of all the needs of the department.

Seating capacity of Computer Lab 1: 40

These laboratories have the latest high quality hardware matched with the rich blend of latest software.

The laboratories have two platforms namely, Windows 98, LINUX, thus providing all types of operating systems to the students.

Peripheral Details

3.      Lecture Rooms and Capacity :

To provide an inspiring and exciting learning environment the department’s modern lecture.

Computer Labs are equipped with latest communication and multimedia teaching aids such as LCD projectors.

Seating capacity (no. of students): 40 each

4.      List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

§  Chalk and talk method, Online Class

§  Interactive Teaching, PowerPoint presentation using LCD

§  Projector

§  Group Discussion

5.      How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?

v  Continuous Internal Assessment Tests

v  Model Examinations

v  Periodical Assignments

6.      Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.

Strength: Managed three programmes like BCA, B.Sc.(Comp.Sc.), B.Sc.(IT)and PGDCA successfully with more than 400 passed out students & placed in reputed. State & Central Govt organization & public sector companies.

Weakness: Less no. of faculty and lab equipments.  The Three year BCA programme is not attracting students, due to a no. of private institutions offering the course. Hence, degradation in the student enrolment in BCA.

Opportunities: Looking forward to become a part of multidisciplinary research project of National and International level.

Challenges: To introduce fulltime two/three year Master Degree Course, Growth of Computer Lab., Library Infrastructure and Research facility.

Future plans of the department. The Department plans to open  Masters degree programme in Comp.Sc./IT , Specialize IT research Laboratory to  research by collaborating with other reputed institutions/ IT companies.