B.Tech. Information Technology

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The Program Educational Objectives for students of B.Tech. Information Technology Program within the first few years after graduation are that they will

• PEO1 – have core competence in mathematics, science and engineering concepts essential to formulate, analyze and solve hardware / software engineering problems
• PEO2 – possess good breadth of knowledge in the core areas of information technology and related engineering so as to comprehend engineering trade-offs, analyze, design and synthesize data and technical concepts to create novel products and solutions for the real time problems
• PEO3 – use tools and techniques for software development in different application domains and to grow as an entrepreneur.
• PEO4 – apply their knowledge and multifaceted skills to get immediate employment and excel in IT professional careers or awareness of the lifelong learning needed to continue their education in IT or related post graduate programs to perform excellence, leadership and demonstrate good citizenship.
• PEO5 – maintain high professionalism and ethical standards, effective oral and written communication skills, to work as part of teams on multidisciplinary projects and diverse professional environments, and relate engineering issues to the society, global economy and to emerging technologies.

 ABET CAC Student Outcomes

The B.Tech. Information Technology program adopts the following six student outcomes of the ABET CAC:

• SO1. An ability to analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• SO2. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• SO3. An ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• SO4. An ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• SO5. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• SO6: An ability to use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

NBA Program Outcomes (2014–2024)

The B.Tech. Information Technology program adopts the following twelve Program Outcomes (PO) of the National Board of Accreditation:

• PO1 — Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• PO2 — 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.
• PO3 — 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.
• PO4 — 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.
• PO5 — 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.
• PO6 — 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.
• PO7 — 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.
• PO8 — Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
• PO9 — Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• PO10 — 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.
• PO11 — Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of 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.
• PO12 — 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.

NBA Program Outcomes (since July 2024)

• PO1 — Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop the solution of complex engineering problems.
• PO2 — Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
• PO3 — Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)
• PO4 — Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modeling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8)
• PO5 — Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modeling, recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
• PO6 — The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7)
• PO7 — Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
• PO8 — Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
• PO9 — Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.
• PO10 — Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• PO11 — Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning, ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies, and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)

 Washington Accord Knowledge and Attitude Profile (WK1–WK9)

The knowledge and attitude profile of the Washington Accord is listed below.

• WK1: A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences.
• WK2: Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modeling applicable to the discipline.
• WK3: A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
• WK4: Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
• WK5: Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, reuse of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.
• WK6: Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline.
• WK7: Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development.
• WK8: Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
• WK9: Ethics, inclusive behavior and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes.

 Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

The B.Tech. Information Technology program has defined two Program Specific Outcomes (PSO), which are listed below:

• PSO1: Design and conduct experiments for organizing, analyzing, interpreting data to develop skills related to information retrieval.
• PSO2: Identify, formulate and solve computing problems using appropriate tools & techniques to meet industrial and societal needs in different domains.