Training & Placement

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Inauguration of the session (L – Dr. H A Hebbar – Dr. Gangadhar Bhatt – Mr. Shivaprasad K R)

Dr. H. Gangadhar Bhat Professor, Department of Marine Geology has delivered a technical talk on Land use and land cover using remote sensing and GIS techniques. He has given the detailed account of basics of remote sensing and GIS. Then he has given some case studies of Mangalore region.

Mr. Shivaprasad has given the hands on training using Geographical Information System (GIS) for resource mapping and urban planning.

Fig. Felicitation of Dr. Gangadhar Bhatt

Fig. Felicitation of Mr. Shivaprasad K R

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Mr. Haris SANRIA Engineering Mysore, delivered a talk on Placement Orientation, he has taught how the behavior of a newly graduate should be so that people in the company will make a comfortable zone for teaching the work and cope with the people in the company. How to lead the team as a newly graduate, an activity related to communication was taught how we can work without any word or using hand signs.

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Dr. T V Ramachandra Scientist, EWG IISc Bangalore has given a technical talk on Introduction to GIS and use of Geospatial data for natural resources Management. Using GIS as a tool how an Engineer can do analysis and to find a solution for a particular problems.

Group discussion, body language, demo of interview, perspective of a HR & communication.

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Mr. Prakash Nayak, Shankara IAS Academy Bengaluru delivered a talk on preparation for Competitive Examinations, similarity between the preparation for an Engineering graduation examinations and UPSC exams, how to prepare daily basis for civil services, reading a newspaper, interlinking of policies to frame, benefits gained by a civil service employee.

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Mr. Govind Ramesh CEO Agrima roof and Facades, Bangalore has delivered a technical talk on Welding Technology for roof structures and Gazebo demo/ Israel Agricultural Technologies. Skills required for a structural Engineer, trending of bridge construction, trends in roof construction, video shown on making of a gazebo roof.

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Mr. Janardhan Kumar Technical Trainer Infinity PMC Pvt., Ltd., Bengaluru delivered  a technical talk on “PMC and Building Estimate”. Brief summary about construction management using cost-x software and demo was given for a project. 

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Mr. Manjunath Reddy Sai CADD Bangalore give software training in “Sketchup Software”. Hand on using sketchup software and building the elevations, 3d models and so on.

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Mr. Elangovan, CADD Centre Chennai has given hands on training on Road estimator/Road. Hands on using MX Road software for a basic level data assuming the straight alignment.

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Mr. Veerendra Kumar Senior Instructor has given the hands on training on CIVIL ANSYS SOFTWARE. Building beams, frames and analysis done using the software.

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Mr. Srinivas CADD Centre Chennai has given hands on training on MEP-Revit. Hands on given using MEP Revit how to place the AC ducts & PVC Pipes. Calculation of air flow and electrical losses.

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Mr. Pradeep Hebbar, Bangalore has given a technical talk on “Industrial structures and usage of IS-875 code book” for the construction of steel structures. Designing a crane and wind loads acting on the steel sheets.

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Ms. Vanishree B.R MCC Adhi Group, Anti Pollution Drive Foundation Mangaluru, has given a technical talk on “Waste Management”. How to reduce the waste generation, effectively recycling it and how to manage the waste within a house, awareness to be given to the public by the students not to mismanage it, an activity for awareness as well as group discussion was taught to the students.

Mr. Madhu, Environmental Officer, Mangalore city corporation, Mangaluru

Mr. Madhu, Environmental Officer, Mangalore City Corporation Mangaluru, has given a technical talk on “Role of Civil Engineers in City waste Management”. The speaker was dealing with the students regarding the case studies of the nearby location suddenly because of bad weather conditions and landslides the government higher officials called him so he went in the middle and rest of the session was motivated by Mr. Vivek Alva.

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The speaker taught on the hyper GIS, google earth, extracting the field data such as area, point, polygons and coordinate locations. Geo-mapping and reference was also taught.

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Dr. Satyanarayan, Senior Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering AIET, Moodbidri, has given a technical talk on “Project Proposal and Journal Paper writing”.

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Mr. Raghavendra Holla, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering MIT, Manipal, has given a technical talk on “VAASTU-Civil Engineering”

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Mr. Manjunath Reddy Sai CADD Bangalore give software training in “3D Max”.

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Er. Raviprasad Upadhyaya Consulting Civil Engineer, Moodbidri, has given a technical talk on “Tendering, contracts management and need of IBBI exam for valuation”.

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Mr. Yadupati, E-Survey, Bengaluru, has given hands on training on “Excel CADD”.

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Mason Sooraj & Ganesh, has given practical training on “Bar bending, masonry work and shuttering works”.

Date: 19 – 07 – 2019

Dr. Ravikumar, MCE, Hasan focused on classification use of scientific principles, technical information and imagination in the description of a mechanical system to perform specific functions with maximum economy and efficiency.

He highlighted on Classification of vehicles, design of vehicle body styles typical engine configurations, fuel systems, suspension systems, steering system, braking system, vehicle body components, and vehicle interior systems.

Date: 19 – 07 – 2019

Mr. R Vijay, MCE, Hasan delivered a talk on automotive technologies, he covered the contents related to advanced future automotive technologies, like self-driving cars, V2V communication means vehicle to vehicle communication Cars will be equipped with sensors and communication mechanisms that will enable them to transfer data to each other. This will help avoid accidents, chalk out new routes in case of log jams. Augmented reality windshields these will be similar to the Nokia City Lens features but on the windshield. Here, all the places being viewed through the screen have basic details shown beside them and you can use gestures to select and obtain more details about the place.  BMW is already testing this out with basic data of places being displayed on the windshield of its prototype. But this technology has the potential to have the whole UI of the in-built computer to be displayed on the windshield. Energy storing with vehicle body panels that means some parts of the vehicle body are designed by solar panels or cells to store energy.

Date: 20 – 07 – 2019

Dr. M C Ramesh CSR, delivered a talk on material science he covered the contents, classification of materials, processing of materials, characterization of materials, properties like mechanical, Electrical, Dielectric, Magnetic, Optical Corrosion and biological. Classes and properties of polymers,   microstructure of materials. Development of advanced materials and study their strength & failure, application of engineering materials.

Date: 20 – 07 – 2019.

Mr. M S Shivaprakash sir handled the session on different tools and tool design, standard tool materials, design of tools based on components or products and customer requirements, he explained in detail about tool parameters with live examples, he brought some costly tools from Kennametal to have an interaction sessions with students to make them understand the needs of industry requirements.   

Photo: Mr. M S Shivaprakash from Kennametal Pvt. Ltd. Interacting with students.

Dates: 26 – 08 – 2019 to 29 – 08 – 2019.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized the skill development program for the 4th year Mechanical Engineering students. The session was handled by Mr. Naveena M and team CADMAXX Bangalore. The program has been designed to cater to spectrum of engineering students to enhance their skills and grow their career through higher productivity and technical expertise meeting industry needs. The program organized for Upgrading Design Engineers Skills in Product Development Support Activities, using cutting Edge Technology Tools based on Domain Centric Professional Training Modules.

Kit Content’s: A Single Cylinder Four Stroke Petrol Engine 150 CC and complete tool kit for Engine Overhauling will be provided during the workshop but would be taken back after the workshop.

Conduction of Workshop: CAD MAXX Bangalore has a dedicated team ensures that the students will have the necessary equipment and tools to engage in various pre-determined exercises during the workshop. These equipment’s & tools are in compliance to industry standards so that they have a simulated experience of the industry. But above all, we have designed a proactive program to share knowledge by making a group and each group will be provided with a set of tools and engine to have hands on experience in Disassembly and Assembly of the Engine.

Hands on experience, where students carry out physical activities rather than listening to a lecture, help them to gain a better understanding of the subjects. It allows students to experiment with trial and error, learn from their mistakes and understand the potential gaps between theory and practical applications.

• Create an awareness of the working principle of an IC Engine.
• This enhances their level of understanding the theoretical concepts and they will be able to apply their practical knowledge into academics.
• This will help them to understand basics of IC engine design, definitions, components and their operations.
• Students will understand and will be able to explain the procedures for:
• Performing a preliminary engine inspection
• Identifying and interpreting engine concerns
• They will be able to deal successfully with present trends in automobile industry.

About the Programme:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized the skill development program for the 4th year Mechanical Engineering students. The session was handled by Mr. Shaneel Karia .3 DEMETRY INNOVATIONS Pune, Maharashtra, India being one of the top manufacturers of 3D printing machines in India also provides 3D Printing Training Services. The best part is that you will have a practical exposure as you will be learning from the team of one of the top manufacturers of 3D Printers in India and also one of the leading 3D Printing Service Provider in India.

3D printing today is one of the most interesting and happening technological advancements that mankind has seen in the last few decades. 3D printing today being used in almost every industry. It’s already a booming industry in the western countries and in most developed countries. But here in India and in other developing countries, 3D printing technology getting an attention but adoption is a bit slow.

Industries and institutions are fast adopting 3D Printing technology these days. They employ engineers and designers with 3D Printing Training as a prototype and product engineers. 3D Printing experts are employed in design houses as well that provide 3D design, 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling, biological and scientific modeling, and architecture or construction modeling services.

3D Printing Training Course Structure

1. 3D Printing Technology Basics
   2.Introduction Additive Manufacturing
   3. Introduction and Details 3D Printer and Rapid Prototyping
   4. CAD Files Concepts and Designing
   5. Demonstration of 3D Printer Assembly
   6. Testing and calibration of 3D Printer
   7. Training & Demonstration of 3D Printing

3D Printing

3D Printing is a process of converting digital files into three dimensional solid objects. The 3D printer stacks thin layers of materials one above another to make solid objects – since it involves adding layers, 3D printing is also called additive manufacturing. 3D Printing helps engineers not only to make the final product but also optimize the quality of prototypes of products that have to be manufactured in the traditional way at factories.

Scope of 3D printing is very broad. Today 3D printing is being used in almost every industry involved in the manufacturing of the products. Also, it is being used in designing industries for creating design and prototypes. 3D printing is also used in the colleges and universities for learning and teaching in better ways.

3D Printing Training

As the 3D printing technology taking shape today, It’s one of the most lucrative career options. 3D printing technology is at an intermediate stage today in almost all developing countries, especially in India. Unlike many western countries where the technology is at booming stage, here in India there is lots of scope in 3D printing technology in coming future. 3D printing training program helps the participants understand the design, functioning, and operation of a basic to advanced 3D Printer.

3D Printing Training Course Outcome

As a student, this course will help you in getting a job in this most interesting and emerging technology today. If you are already a working professional this course will further help you in enhancing your skills. This course will help you in understanding 3D designing and printing technology from basic to advanced levels. Below are the general outcomes of our 3D Printing training course.

1. Understand how to create a 3D file
   2.Learn about the materials, designing of CAD models, working of a 3D Printer
   3. Understand how to build and calibrate a 3D printer
   4. Mastering the 3D printing
   5. Career guidance in 3D Printing

Photos: IC Engine disassembled parts

By Mr. Suraj S D, CEO & Cofounder of Competences Factory Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore. Mr. Venugopal Pratimal, Mr. Adthiya Naga Sai Tirumanishetti and Mr. Sunil Shetty.

Date: 01 – 08 – 2019 & 02 – 08 – 2019.

ABOUT ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM: BY MR. VENUGOPAL PRATIMAL, MR. ADTHIYA NAGA SAI TIRUMANISHETTI

Electric vehicles are the future of transportation. Electric mobility has become an essential part of mobility needs, and will imply significant changes for vehicle manufacturers, governments, companies & individuals. Adoption of new technologies in Electric Vehicles will demand for engineers with multidisciplinary skills and domain expertise or the new set of software and hardware tools. New standards for testing and development has been implemented, approach of charging has been the dearth and there has been drastic tech growth in battery technology. May be our college curriculums are not yet updated for this change or you may not have industry experts available at your institution for showing the better career opportunities in EV segment.

Course outline

• This course had covered the overview of EV subsystems, components & their basic engineering to gain the idea and the solid foundation.
• Course had taught with interactive theory and demo kits for ease of understanding.

Electric Vehicle subsystems  is covered in a detailed manner, with the emphasis to design, functionality, challenges, issues, system engineering, practices and standards. Course will be a great blend of theory and practical’s to learn EV engineering.

Course content:

• Electric Vehicle fundamentals
  • History
  • Terminologies and Abbreviations
  • Understanding units and calculations
• Electric Vehicle Subsystems
  • Battery Technology
  • Battery Management Systems (BMS)
  • Charging Systems
  • Traction Motors
  • Motor Controller
  • Thermal management
  • EV Safety
  • Vehicle Control ECU

• Subsystems practical demo

Photo: Electric Vehicle system sessions.

 Student Feedback about Electrical Vehicle system session:

ABOUT ENGINE ELECTRONICS: BY MR. SURAJ S D, MR. SUNIL SHETTY.

Automotive Engine Control Unit manufactures such as BOSCH, Delphi, Continental AG, Denso, HITACHI, KEIHIN, Siemens, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., TRW automotive and many others Tier 1 & 2 suppliers are extensively working on the development and integration of such systems. From this course, students are designed to be a gateway to understand your roles and responsibilities for pursuing career in above or similar companies in Automotive. Through this is a basic course, students have learnt the components, working, functions, technology and skill sets that is require for career. Designed by core expertise in automotive technologies, with a team of specialists in Automotive Engine Control Systems. The course holds the purpose to share the resources person knowledge and create excellent skilled resources for industry needs.

Course Content:

• Need of Engine Control Unit – Applications & Beginning
• Engine Control Unit
  • Functions
  • Standalone Type
  • OEM Type
• Input & output parameters
  • Air metering
  • Fuel delivery
  • Spark timing
• Advancement
  • Closed loop system
  • Electronic Throttle Body
  • Emission control
  • Diagnostic services
• Hands on with ECU maps
  • Fuel table (VE & PWM)
  • AFR table
  • Spark table

Photo: Engine Electronics system session.

Student Feedback about Engine Electronics session:

Date: 03 – 08 – 2019.

Mr. Mohan Kumar S who has more than 35years experience in areas of operational excellence, quality management, lean manufacturing and also in teaching at engineering institutions.

He gave awareness on quality tools and Six Sigma for final year mechanical students. He also explained about DMAIC Lean Six Sigma approach is used to make improvements to existing processes and products. By this talk students are motivated and have given names for Benchmark Six Sigma Green Belt certification course.

Photo: Mr. Mohan kumar S with final year students during a talk on quality tools and Six Sigma.

Photo: Mr. Mohan kumar S delivering a talk on quality tools and Six Sigma.

Date: 10 – 08 – 2019.

Dr. Sharnappa Joladarashi has total 7 years 6 months of experience in Industry and Teaching. 6 years 6 months in the field of Stress Analysis in Aerospace and Industrial projects and 1 year in Teaching. He has worked two years in UK on composite testing of Aircraft components. He also has an Experience in the field of Static analysis, Fatigue analysis and modal analysis of Composite Nacelle parts such as Thrust reverser components, Inner Fixed Structure (IFS), Outer Fixed Structure (OFS), Aft cascade ring, Bulkhead, Aft-cover, Ramp fairing, Bumpers and Draglink fittings, , using PATRAN, NASTRAN and Hand calculation. He delivered a talk on Finite Element Analysis.

Date: 10 – 08 – 2019.

Dr. Ramesh M.R has an extensive knowledge in the areas such as Thermal Spray Coatings, Thin films, Laser and microwave surface modification, Biomaterials, Machining, Wear, Erosion, Oxidation & Hot Corrosion, Severe Plastic Deformation.10 students are awarded PhD under the guide ship of Dr. Ramesh M.R. He talked about material science and its applications.

Dr. Sharnappa Joladarashi and Dr. M R Ramesh, NITK professors handled a sessions on basic fundamentals

Date: 11 – 08 – 2019.

Dr. G C Mohan Kumar gave detailed knowledge on composite materials and applications. His areas of research include Mechanical Design Engineering, Experimental & Numerical Stress Analysis. Biomechanics, Bio-Composites, Green-Composites and others. He was awarded PhD from Dept. of Applied Mechanics (IIT- Madras) in the year 1996.

Date: 11 – 08 – 2019

Dr. Jeyaraj who has a total of 16 years of work experience gave detailed and in depth knowledge on mechanical vibrations. His areas of interest also include structural acoustics and polymer composites. He was awarded PhD from (IIT- Madras) in the year 2009. He delivered a talk on Mechanical vibration analysis.

Date: 06 – 08 – 2019 & 07 – 08 – 2019.

Professor Hemanth Suvarna begins the session with explanation on basic fundamentals of machine tools and their operations and Computerized Numerical Control machines (CNC). How machining can be done using CNC machine tools, coordinating systems used in CNC machines, G code, M code, coolant off / on, tool change can be done in CNC Machines. Writing of part programming using G and M codes for different machining operations.

Professor Pramod Kumar N taken all students to the CNC Machining Centre for live demo working of CNC Machining Centre with proper guidelines.

Date: 06 – 08 – 2019 & 07 – 08 – 2019.

Professor Srikanth M P delivered a talk on 3D printing technology, advances in 3D printing, it is a process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies. He also stressed on advantages of 3D printing technology.

• Limited risk if it fails.
• Get products into the customers hands.
• Streamlined development process.
• Save money and time on tooling.
• Ability to iterate and incorporate new feedback

Drawbacks or Challenges with 3D printing technology.

• Limited and high cost of materials
• Unreliability of machines (20% reject rate)
• Challenges scaling up technology
• Speed
• Environmental Concerns
• Surface finish
• Resolution
• Mechanical properties
• Post processing
• Still only making shapes.

Date: 06 – 08 – 2019 & 07 – 08 – 2019.

Prof. Kiran C H delivered a talk on Future Fuel: Biodiesel he expressed that due to the increasing awareness of the depletion of fossil fuel resources and environmental issues, biodiesel became more and more attractive in the recent years. Biodiesel production is a promising and important field of research because the relevance it gains from the rising petroleum price and its environmental advantages. The presentation reviews to the students about the history and recent developments of Biodiesel, including the different types of biodiesel, the characteristics, processing and economics of Biodiesel industry. The application of biodiesel in automobile industry, the challenges of biodiesel industry development and the biodiesel policy are discussed as well.

Date: 06 – 08 – 2019 & 07 – 08 – 2019.

Online test on basic fundamentals was conducted on 7/08/2019 to test the student ability on how much they have understood the basics in core mechanical areas such as Design stream, Thermal stream and Manufacturing stream. The result analysis is done and is shown in the below images:

DESIGN STREAM POINTS TABLE:

 THERMAL STREAM POINTS TABLE:

MANUFACTURING STREAM POINTS TABLE:

The duration of each test was 90 minutes. The students with lower grades were asked to concentrate more on the specified field.

(Academic, Industry and Research Applications).

Date: 09/08/2019

Students recollected the experiments they had performed in their last 3 years and gave a valuable and resourceful presentations that helped other students and themselves about the applications and necessity of the lab experiments in the industries as well as research.

Date: 12 – 08 – 2019.

Dr. Satyanarayan delivered a talk on “How to write a technical papers”. He thoroughly explained on the following points. He inspired and motivated the students towards research areas, 

• How to decide and write a Paper Title.
• Writing accurate precise Abstract of the paper.
• How to write an Introduction part of the paper.
• Related work about selected title of the paper.
• Performance experiments of related work.
• Conclusions of the work carried.
• Future work
• The Acknowledgements
• Citations
• Appendices
• Grammar and presentation issues.

Date: 12 – 08 – 2019.

Prof. Gurushanth B Vaggar delivered a talk on Research exposure on Hybrid polymer composites, his overviews about developing of hybrid polymer composite as per the requirement with proper proportions of fibers, matrix and filler materials. Normally the ratio of fibers and matrix will considered as 40:60 in RPC’s (Reinforced polymer composites). Testing of Mechanical and Thermal properties of hybrid polymer composites. He also explained about the recent applications of composite materials in different fields like Medical equipment, Defense equipment, Sports equipment, Automobile body parts, Aeronautical applications etc…

The prediction of experts says that future human life styles will be more depend on these kind of composite materials, because materials can be manufactured based property and application requirements. 

Date: 12 – 08 – 2019.

Prof. Kiran C H delivered a talk on CFD in Real world Applications he overviewed on Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) how well established as a tool of choice for solving problems that involves one or more of the following phenomena: flow of fluids, heat transfer, mass transfer and chemical reaction. The presentation to students is about the present work reviews the salient features as well as practical application of CFD techniques carried out in the last more than 50 years in various sections related to industry with the objective of how and where it can be applied. The students also understand the importance of dimensionless numbers and similitude in the field of different applications. It is concluded that CFD presents a number of opportunities in industrial work analysis, and the scope of this opportunity will further develop as both computational hardware and software resources becomes more advanced.

Date: 13 – 08 – 2019.

Prof. Sharathchandra Prabhu discussed about Management Major Description: A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and manage such operations with examples.

Date: 13 – 08 – 2019.

Prof. Hemanth suvarna has presented a talk on mechanical measurements and metrology, he covered the topics, limits, fits, tolerance importance of metrology in quality control department of mechanical industry. He explained about basic units, terms used in metrology. Gauges & its uses. Briefly explained about pressure, temperature measurement techniques. 

13 – 08 – 2019 & 14 – 08 – 2019

FACE Aptitude online test was conducted as a part of the boot camp from 13/08/2019 to 14/08/2019  to know the ability of the students to answer the aptitude questions and knowledge about soft skills such as vocabulary and communications.

The result samples of the FACE online aptitude test are as follows:

Based on the results obtained the students were suggested to take the weak areas seriously and prepare well for the upcoming interviews.

Date: 14 – 08 – 2019.

Prof. Harish K focused on the use of scientific principles, technical information and imagination in the description of a mechanical system to perform specific functions with maximum economy and efficiency.

Design procedure adopted in machine elements for optimum results. Design considerations for High Strength, Rigidity, low Cost, Safety, Aesthetics, Ergonomics, Assembly considerations, Size and shape. Mechanical properties of materials required in designing machine elements.

Date: 14 – 08 – 2019.

Prof. Yogish Rao delivered a talk on Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive and Manufacturing sectors.

Over the past few decades, the Manufacturing Processes and automotive sector are striving for Improving efficiency, safety, Quality and sustainability through following ways,

• Adopting Innovative Technology
• Usage of Advanced Materials

During the current session The above March of innovation for achieving higher efficiency, safety, comfort in sustainable manner though usage of following advanced materials were discussed with relevant Examples.

The advanced Materials that are discussed during the session were as follows.

• Steels and heat treated steels
• High strength low alloy steels (HSLA )
• MMC, CMC, PMC
• Polymers  
• Sensors and Actuator Materials
• Biosensors
• MR fluids
• Surface treated Materials

The Session concluded with summarizing the fundamentals discussed and point to be focused during upcoming academic session.

Data Structures with C & Advanced Java Programming : Q-Spider Training Software Institute, Bangalore in association with Department of CSE has conducted a 18 days hand-on training on Data Structures with C and Advanced Java Programming during week ends of April/May and continuously from 10^th July-17^th July,2019. Mr. Manish Raj, Mr. Rohan Prabhu, Mr. Shariq and Mr. Mohammed Idris trainers were taught Data Structures with C as well as Advanced Java Programming using hands-on session. About 136 final year students were trained by above resource persons.

Algorithms and Image Processing Applications: Dr. Mohammed Javed, Assistant Professor, IIIT, Allahabad was a resource person for the first session on 18^th July, 2019. He was addresses about the various Engineer traits and Algorithms with live examples. He also addressed about the research perspective of Image Processing Applications.

Initially Dr. Javed explained about the 10 characteristics of engineers that includes Team Player, Continuous Learning, Creativity, Problem Solving, Analytical Ability, Communication Skills, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Ability ,Attention to Detail and Leadership.

He also explained about the purposes of Image processing and its applications like:

• Visualization – Observe the objects that are not visible.
• Image sharpening and restoration – To create a better image.
• Image retrieval – Seek for the image of interest.
• Measurement of pattern – Measures various objects in an image.
• Image Recognition – Distinguish the objects in an image.

Database Applications & Networking

On 18^th July,2019 Ms. Shruthi Shetty and Ms. Ankitha Shetty Department of CSE were handed the Database Applications and Networking concepts. Later they also done the assessment of all the students based on basics of Database and Networking Concepts.

Big-Data Analytics Hands-on Workshop

On 19^th July,2019 Dr.Sumith N, Department of CSE handed a hands on workshop on Big Data Analytics. She has addressed about the various concepts of BDA with hands-on session from 9-5 PM.

Hands-on Workshop on Networking

Dr.Jaidhar C D, Depat of CSE, NITK, Surathkal was the resource person for the 18^th July,2019. Dr. Jaidhar C D has taken session on Networking with Network Packet Tracer Software. Initially he addressed with live examples in simulations. In the afternoon session he explained and demonstrated the various networking components like switch, hub, router etc.

Programming with C & Data Structures

On 20^th Julty,2019 Prof.Padma Reddy, Professor , Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bangalore was the resource person for the topic Programming with C & Data Structures. He has addressed the students about C Programming concepts starting from Preprocessor directives to Data Structure concepts with live examples.

Data Structures & Algorithms

Dr. Prasanna Kumar H R, Professor & Head-ISE, PES Institute of Technology & Management, Shimoga has delivered a session on Data Structures and Algorithms. Dr. Prasanna Kumar has started the concepts of Data Structures that includes structure, arrays, stack, queue , linked lists, trees and graphs with live examples.  He also discussed about Design & Analysis Algorithms with Time Complexity Issues.

Dr. Prasanna Kumar also discussed the Need of Analysis , types and Applications of Algorithms with the live examples. On 21^st July Afternoon session he discussed about the various placement related question and answers for the students.

Focus Academy for Career Enhancements(FACE) Aptitude Training

The 8 days Aptitude Training was conducted to final year CSE students First Phase during 22^nd to 25^th July,2019. The second Phase was conducted during 30^th July to 2^nd August,2019.

This training helped the students to understand the aptitude topics such as number systems, percentage, perfect loss problems, preposition, problems on time and work, speed time and distance, probability, direction problems, questions related to blood relations, permutation and combination, simple equation. More than sufficient questions where solved in the class. They also gave useful tips to answer the group discussion and interview rounds.

Training on IoT and its Applications

2 days training on IoT and its Applications was conducted on 26^th & 27^th July,2019 for final year CSE/ISE/ECE students. Dr. Mohit P. Tahiliani, NITK Surathakal addressed the topic on “Need for Speed:Minimize the impact of Bufferbloat on IoT Applications ”

Mr. Vishal Rathod, Reseach Scholar NITK Surathkal took the hands-on training on IoT Applications to the students.

Workshop on Git-Hub Coding Skills

2 days workshop on Git-Hub coding skills was arranged for final year CSE/ISE/ECE students on 26^th & 27^th July,2019. Mr. Sagar from Dlithe Software, Bangalore was the resource person for 2 days. He explained and demonstrated the students about to creating GitHub accounts as well as uploading the contents to GitHub.

Workshop on Git-Hub Coding Skills

One day workshop on Git-Hub coding skills was arranged for final year CSE/ISE students on 26^th July,2019. Mr. Sudeep D, Epitas Software, Mangalore was the resource person.He explained and demonstrated the students about to creating GitHub accounts as well as uploading the contents to GitHub repository.

Workshop on AWS

4 days Workshop on AWS(Amazon Web Services) was conducted for CSE final year students from 5^th to 8^th August,2019. Mrs. Seema Nair from Callibre Code Solutions, Bangalore was the resource person. AWS introduction, EC2 instance creation, Elastic IP mapping to server topic was completed on day 1 of the training.

Remote connection to AWS server, EC2 snapshot and recovery was completed on day 2 of the workshop. Cloud watch monitoring, s3buckets creation & settings, AWS Cli commands are completed on 3^rd day of the workshop. On final day, s3 bucket backup to server, MongoDB No SQL DB creation and basic queries were discussed.

Workshop on Ad.Java & J2EE, JQuery

Workshop on Ad.Java & J2EE, JQuery was conducted on 5^th to 8^th August,2019 for final year CSE students. Mr. Charles Antony, Techno-voice, Mysore was the resource person of the workshop. 

Java is one of the most popular programming languages used to create Web applications and platforms. It was designed for flexibility, allowing developers to write code that would run on any machine, regardless of architecture or platform. Students were trained on various aspects of advanced java like as stated above.

Workshop on Block Chain Technologies

One day workshop on Block Chain Technologies was conducted for the part of the pre-placement training. Mr.

Workshop on Mathematical Applications

Dr. Chandru Hegde, Mangalore University was the resource person of the workshop on Mathematical Applications on 28^th July,2019. Dr. Chandru Hegde discussed the topics of the mathematics like Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics and Optimizations. 

Personality development and Public Speaking

Ms.KannanThandi trained students on Personality development and public speaking on 11^th & 12^th August,2019. She emphasized the need for being confident in public speaking which helps the students to face the interview. Trainer also spoke about various skills that students need to develop for their future.

Students had session on various topic like python application, web programming, database applications, Big data analytics, OOMD, OOPs concepts, Algorithms, Java, IoT etc., by faculties of our department.

• Object Oriented Concepts with C++ by Ms. Shilpa.

The session started with explanation on Basics of Object Oriented Concepts such as Classes, Objects and Member Function. There are 4 major principles that make an language Object Oriented. These are Encapsulation, Data Abstraction, Polymorphism and Inheritance. These are also called as four pillars of Object Oriented Programming. Encapsulation is the process of hiding the information by warping data inside the classes. Classes contain member function and member data.

Different types of member functions were discussed such as static member function, constant member function, inline member function and Friend functions. Inline function is a function that is expanded in line when it is called. When the inline function is called whole code of the inline function gets inserted or substituted at the point of inline function call. A static member function is a special member function, which is used to access only static data members, any other normal data member cannot be accessed through static member function. A const or a constant member function can only read or retrieve the data members of the calling object without modifying them. A friend function of a class is defined outside that class’ scope but it has the right to access all private and protected members of the class.

Polymorphism in C++ means that a call to a member function will cause a different function to be executed depending on the type of object that invokes the function. Types of polymorphism was discussed.

All the concepts were demonstrated with programming example and later MCQ test was conducted related to the concepts which were taught.

• Networking by Ms. Ankitha Shetty.

She addressed on various topics of networks like Classification of network: based on: Transmission media, Topology, Size of the network. She also discussed about working of Packet switched and circuit switched network and also Difference of the same. Functions of each layer of OSI and TCP/IP model. Five major processing-mode categories of Firewalls that is Packet-filtering firewalls, Application gateways, Circuit gateways, MAC layer firewalls, Hybrids was explained Classification of IP address, introduction on IPV4 and IPV6, IP address classes, static and dynamic assignment, port number was explained. Basics, types and working of DNS were explained to students. Cryptography: Block cipher and Stream cipher, Symmetric, Asymmetric method of cryptography. MCQ test was conducted related to the concepts which were taught.

• Python Application Programming by Prof. Sayeesh

The session started with Introduction to Python, Identifiers and keywords, operators, conditional statements, looping statements, functions, built-in functions, lists, tuples, dictionary, regular expressions. Different programming examples for conditional statements- if, if-else, nested if, chained if and looping statements- while, for. Different programming examples for lists, tuples, dictionary and regular expression. Session was concluded by solving different types of objective type questions.

• Big data analytics by Sumith  N

As the technology is evolving, it is producing enormous data. The internet, its users and devices are the largest contributors of data. Big data has specific characteristics, namely volume, velocity, varsity and variety. Due to these characteristics, analyzing big data is a challenge.

Machine learning algorithms plays a vital role in analyzing big data. Machine learning algorithms can be broadly categorized into supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning techniques. A supervised learning techniques build a models after learning sufficiently from the examples. Data for such a learning system are always classified. Some of the algorithms discussed in the session were K- nearest neighbours, decision tree, linear regression, naïve Bayesian classifiers. Hands on training was given to students.

An unsupervised learning techniques builds the models by looking at the input data without prior training. The dataset is always unclassified. Some of the algorithms are K- means cluster analysis, PCA and factor analysis. Hands-on for  k means was given.

Further, evaluation of the model was demonstrated with hands on training.

• Ms Shruthi Shetty J 18-07-2019 Database Applications

The session started with the Introduction to  Database and Database Management Systems. Explained advantages and applications of DBMS. The types of Database languages like Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Manipulation Language (DML), Transaction Control Language (TCL) were also explained. Commonly used terminologies like Entity, Attributes, types was attributes and various integrity constraints  were explained.

Keys like Primary, Foreign, Candidate and Super keys with explained with an example. Programming language- Structured Query language and its various constructs were explained with Relational Algebra functions and examples. Example queries were solved in the session.

Functional dependency: An attribute A is said to functionally determine attribute B if each    value of A is associated with only one value of B. A is called the Determinant while B is called the Dependent. Full Functional Dependency: If A and B are attributes of a relation, B is fully functionally dependent on A if it is functionally dependent on A, but not on any subset of A. Partial Functional Dependency: If A and B are attributes of a relation, B is partially dependent on A if it is dependent on subset of A. Transitive Functional Dependency: If A, B, and C are attributes of a relation such that if A -> B and B -> C, then C is transitively dependent on A via B. Along with this Normalization and normal forms were explained. Three normal forms were explained with example.

All the concepts were explained with example and later MCQ test and query both on SQL and Relational Algebra   was conducted related to the concepts which were taught.

• Algorithms by Mrs. Mangala Kini

Algorithms are an essential aspect in today’s world. It is a basic to all the problem solving. The session included introduction to algorithms. Asymptotic notations are the important concepts that help in knowing the efficiency of any algorithms. There are three notations: O-notation, Ө-notation, Ω- notation. The basic selection of these notations for various algorithms was given. Followed by explanation on various techniques like Divide and conquer brute force, decrease and conquer, dynamic programming, backtracking, etc. The algorithms that implement the above technique were also explained in the session. The algorithms namely sequential search, linear search, bubble sort, merge sort, quick sort, heap sort was explained along with its efficiency and applications. Some problems like Knapsack, travelling salesman was solved in the session. Graphs are also a type of problem that can be solved by various algorithms like Floyd, Warshall was explained with example.

• Web programming by Mrs. Harshitha G M

Topics Covered: Introduction to Web programming, Web servers, Web browsers, DNS, Web, Internet, History, and Practical Implementations of html.

The session started by giving introduction to Web Programming: A brief History of the internet, web, web servers, web browsers, URL’s, DNS, HTTP was discussed. Practical Implementations of html- all basic tags, with the concepts of CSS and hyperlinks and images.

• Database Management System by Ms. Reena Lobo

The session included discussion on Different types of keys , attributes, Entities. Relational algebra-Select and project (Unary operators), join and division(Binary operators).SQL- Insert, delete and update statements in SQL. Exist and not exists, Like, Between and minus operators.

All the concepts were demonstrated with examples and later test was conducted related to the concepts which were taught.

• Mobile application development by Ms. Reena Lobo

The session started by informing about Basics of Android such as Introduction to android, setting up android studio, setting up AVD(Android Virtual Device).Discussed about different files in android such as java, manifest and resource. Different types of Layouts such as Linear, relative and absolute layout and also different types of orientation. Creating a new project and create app with .xml and .java file.Unlike Java (which is Back Bone of android app), xml helps to design any android app , how it will look , how components like buttons , textview , etc will be placed and their styling. Apart from these .xml is also used for parsing data either from database or server into your android application (Xml parsing). Android Studio is an IDE tool which is used to create Android Apps. The language used to develop an android app is Java.

• Latex by Dr. Sumith

During the session students were introduce to various aspects of Latex tools as follows:

Installing Latex: Latex is a free software and can be downloaded from miktex.org. The editor can also be downloaded from texstudio.org.

Input file structure:  In a LATEX environment, LATEX takes the role of the book designer and uses TEX as its typesetter.  But LATEX is “only” a program and therefore needs more guidance. The author has to provide additional information to describe the logical structure of his work. This information is written into the text as “LATEX commands.”

Following environment variables are used to further add contents to the document

1. Environments:
2. Header and footer
3. Title page
4. Section and paragraph
5. Figure
6. Table
7. Enumerations and lists
8. Math equation
9. References

The pre-placement training for the final year students commenced on July 10^th, 2019. The training started with an orientation session by Dr. D.V Manjunatha, HOD, department of ECE. During the session, HOD gave an overview of the overall boot camp. HOD also addressed the students regarding the latest industry trends and informed the students to attend all the sessions regularly.

Fig. 1. Orientation about boot camp by Dr. D.V Manjunatha, HOD, Dept. of ECE

Later Mrs. Tanya Mendez, Placement Lead, Department of ECE addressed the students regarding the importance and significance of the pre-placement training. She also briefed the students regarding the upcoming TCS National Qualifier Test and informed the students the different areas they should focus on, in order to clear the test. She also discussed about the different companies which would be visiting the campus in the upcoming semester.

The first technical session was on Java Training by Q-Spiders which started July 11^th, 2019. Java is currently more popular than several other programming languages in today’s world. Understanding its importance, a training program on Java was conducted for the final year students of Electronics and Communication from 11^th July to 17^th July 2019 by Q-Spiders Campus Connect, Bangalore. This included both theory and hands on sessions, guided by Ms.Arpitha. On the first day, the basics of Java including the program structure, data types, operators, control statements and pattern programs were explained. The main java concepts were discussed from the second day. Topics including Java Type definitions , Functions, Constructors, Object state initializations, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction, Type casting were explained in the further classes. All the topics were explained with example programs with industry standards which made it more fruitful. Ms. Arpitha made sure that the concepts were clear for each student present in the class and the students were made to do Real time application programs.Students were assigned assignments everyday and their queries were clarified inside the class. The different ways to approach programming questions andtechnical interviews questions were also discussed.After all the blood and sweat of 7 days they were prepared forjava coding and problem solving skills.

Fig. 2. Q-Spiders Training

Two days training on Basic Electronic Fundamentals was conducted by Dr.  Pradeep Kumar, Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, SEA College of engineering and technology, Bangalore on  18/07/19 and 19/07/19 in CAD lab.

The main objective of the training was to strengthen the fundamental knowledge of the students. The basic knowledge of students was tested and suggestions to improve their knowledge in six streams of electronics were given. Electronic Components and devices, Control Systems, Signals and Systems, Microprocessors, Engineering Electromagnetism and Communication Systems were the main topics for the training in which most of the core companies expect students to be extremely good.

Training started on 18/07/2019 with a brief introduction of Dr. Pradeep Kumar to the students and an introduction to Electronic Components devices. In the morning session he pointed out that electronic component responds to the flow of electrical energy and either stores or dissipates energy. In the afternoon session of day1, topics related to Control Systems were discussed and he described that control system is a system of devices or set of devices, that manages, commands, directs or regulates the behavior of other devices or systems to achieve desired results. Multiple choice questions were given as test to the students and after that solutions for these questions were discussed.

Fig. 3. Electronics Fundamentals Training Session

The second day of the training was conducted on the 19^th of July and a detailed explanation on Microprocessors was given in the morning session. Applications of microprocessors in Embedded system were discussed. Multiple choice questions were given as test to the students and after that solutions for these questions were discussed.

In the  afternoon session of day 2  topics related to  Signals  and  Systems  were discussed   and  he gave the differences of analog and digital signals. Types and processing of signals and Applications of signal processing and MATLAB were explained.  Multiple choice questions were given as test to the students and after that solutions for these questions were discussed. Finally the resource person gave some useful hints related to Engineering Electromagnetism and   Communication Systems.  The training concluded at 5:00pm on the 19^th of July. Dr. D V Manjunatha, HOD, Dept. of ECE thanked resource persons for taking time off his busy schedule to conduct the training.

Shreyas Bhat and Nizam, IISc. Bangalore who are also alumni of AIET did a training on MEMS on the 20^th of July, 2018. They discussed about the evolution of MEMS and the miniaturization of devices. They also emphasized that the smaller the devices, more it was prone to environmental damage. They also explained about the basic building blocks of MEMS – Smart Materials and Smart Structures. The generic design flow in MEMs was also discussed. The different fabrication technologies and the latest advances in the areas of MEMS were also discussed. Later using a microscope, few VLSI chips were shown and explained to the students.

Fig. 4. MEMS Training

A brush up course on Digital Electronics and Information Theory and Coding was done on 21/7/2019 from 9:00 to 1:00 pm.  The session was started by Dr. D.V Manjunatha where he stressed on the importance of knowing the basics. Later the session was handled by Mrs. Shruthi K. She started with number systems, Boolean Algebra, Digital Systems, importance of digital signals over analog, communication models and later stressed on combinational and sequential circuits. In the next half of the session she stressed on information theory and coding concepts, which covered different coding techniques.

Fig. 6. Electronics Fundamentals Training Session

Face aptitude training, which was held from 22^nd July 2019 to 25^th July, 30^th July to 2^nd August and 15^th, 16^th August, 2019 helped the students to understand the aptitude topics such as profit & loss, mixtures & allegations, partnerships, number systems, percentage, permutation and combination, probability, preposition, problems on time and work, speed time and distance, direction problems, questions related to blood relations,  simple equations, data arrangements, verbal reasoning, data interpretation and data sufficiency etc. More than sufficient questions where solved in the class. They also gave useful tips to answer the group discussion and interview rounds. The students were trained with useful shortcuts which helped them to solve the problems in easily.

Fig. 7. FACE Training Session

The pre-placement training about Internet of Things was conducted on July 26^th 2019. The session started with an orientation from one of the students. The resource persons present were Mohit P Tahiliani, Assistant Professor, NITK, Surathkal and Vishal Rathod, (Ph. D), NITK, Surathkal. Before the training, Mr. Tahiliani briefly explained about the current internet traffic and the measures taken by leading companies to overcome this problem. He then briefly explained about the modern protocols used to transmit data between devices operating over voice and physical commands used for home and industrial automation. Mr. Rathod, his Ph. D student then took over the training to brief the students about his field of research and the topics that he would be training the students for the session.

Some of the topics covered by were: The protocols used to transmit data for IoT-  MQTT (Message Queue Telemetry Transport) and MQTTSN (Message Queue Telemetry Transport Sensor Network). Some of the protocols researched by him were CoAP (Constrained Application Protocol) which uses UDP for data transmission and CoCoA (Congestion Control for CoAP). The students were trained to perform some network simulations using Cooja simulator by Contiki. The different types of network topologies were also discussed during the session and the students were given some ideas, which would be useful for projects.

Fig. 8. IOT Training Session

The training about Delithe GitHub was conducted on July 27^th 2019. The session started with an orientation from one of the students. The resource person presiding was Mr. Adarsh, Delithe GitHub, Bengaluru. He started the session with the basic introduction about GitHub and its uses. He then instructed the students about the process of installing the GitHub software and creating a GitHub account. The command line version of the GitHub software was used to teach the students about pushing a document into the GitHub website. Many commands were taught to the students to create repositories and to upload a simple C code, Python code and an HTML code. They were also briefed about accessing the useful codes and repositories for development of their projects. Students created their own website using the HTML code created using GitHub.

Fig. 9. Delithe GitHub Training Session

The pre-placement training on DSP audio processing using MATLAB by Mr. Parveez Shariff, Assistant Professor, and AIET was conducted on July 27^th 2019 from 9:30 AM for duration of 3 hours. During the session, he gave an overview of the Signal processing and audio processing. He also discussed some programs and practical implementation of audio processing. Later he introduced the audio enhancing process using audio processing and applications of audio processing.

The pre-placement training on DSP Image Processing using MATLAB by Mr. Yuvaraj T, Assistant Professor, AIET was conducted on July 27^th 2019 from 2:00 PM for a duration of 3 hours. During the session, he gave an overview of the Signal processing and Image processing. He also taught some programs and practical implementation of image processing. He discussed about image enhancing process using image processing and applications of image processing.

Fig. 10. DSP MATLAB Training Session

The training about VLSI Design was conducted on July 29^th 2019 from 9:30 AM for a duration of 3 hours. The resource person was Mrs. Tanya Mendez, Assistant Professor, AIET. She briefed the students about the basics of VLSI and the current technology used by leading companies for designing. The students were taught how to design various logic gates using a multiplexer. She then discussed various topics related to VLSI like Body Effect, Channel Length Modulation, Latch up, operation of nMOS and pMOS transistors and design of logic gates using CMOS logic techniques. Students were also taught about front end design i.e., switch level HDL programming of logic gates. She also discussed many questions asked by various companies during interviews about VLSI like Cadence, Sankalp Semiconductors etc. so that students would get an overview about the different questions they would be facing during interviews. She then divided the class into teams to conduct a quiz using multiple choice questions on basics of VLSI. The resource person made sure that the students are exposed to different scenarios faced by students during interviews when the interviewers throw complex questions at the students.

Fig. 11. VLSI Training Session

Data Communication and Computer Network have changed the way business and other daily affair works. The final year students were guided on the same by Mr. Gautam Kamath on the 5^th and 6^th of August, 2019. He taught the students how to find the IP address of each system and how the data could be synced from one computer to the other. He also discussed about Cloud Computing, Hyper Turning Technology, Turbo Based Technology, Smart Cash Technology, Virtualization, Ping and Stand alone environment. Network Cablings and its types (straight through, crossover cabling, rolled cable) were also addressed during his session. Importance of Repeaters, Hub, calculation of the valid IP address, calculation of the broadcast address of the given network, brief introduction about the switches and its operation were the other topics discussed during his session. He made the sessions very interactive and it helped the students to approach him regarding their queries. Towards the end of the session he told importance of networking in today’s trending world. The entire session was very useful for the students to add upon their preparations for the upcoming placements with the most skilful knowledge.

Fig. 13. Computer Networking Session

The students were trained on how to attend group discussion sessions by Mrs. Renukiran on 7^th August, 2019. Initially the students were briefed on how to prepare for the group discussion. This was followed by 8 sessions of group discussion where the students were divided into groups of ten each. The students were given individual feedback about their performance in the group discussion. The topics discussed included hardwork versus smartwork, 5 years of Modi government etc. At the end a final group discussion of 35 students was conducted.

Fig. 14. Group Discussion Training Session

A resume summary statement is a short paragraph at the beginning of a resume that highlights a job seeker’s professional skills, knowledge and experience. So, the final year students were guided on the same by Mr. Shubham on 7^th August, 2019.  He made sure all the students were involved by conducting games and different activities, which in turn made them, realize how skilfully the resumes could be build in an efficient, standard and professional way. He also discussed on the dos and don’ts that had to be followed while preparing the resume. He addressed regarding the importance of the resume. He gave many ideas regarding how to write a resume, types of resume, tips and few other samples. Towards the end of the session a brush up on how the interviewers interpret resumes of the candidates based on the information provided was done. The entire session was very helpful for the students to add to their preparations for the upcoming placements.

Fig. 16. Resume Writing Training Session in Engineering Seminar Hall

To get into an electronics core company is a tough task. It is the place where one is expected to be proficient in his basics from all the subjects of his domain. So the final year students who were eligible to attend Tessolve and Cadence were guided on the same by Mr. Rahul, an alumini of Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology on the 8^th of August, 2019 from 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. His session was completely based on how to crack placements of Cadence and Tessolve. He mainly concentrated on the topic ‘OpAmp’ and its applications. He also covered many topics which included analog electronics, digital electronics, digital communications, VLSI and linear integrated circuits. He discussed his experiences in attending placement drives, clearing technical aptitude rounds and ways to update one’s technological skills. The entire session was very helpful for the students to add upon their preparations for the upcoming placements.

Fig. 17. Cadence, Tessolve Company Specific Training Session

Mr. Mayur, alumni of AIET, Department of ECE conducted a 3 hour session on the 8^th of August, 2019 for the students to be familiar with the pattern of questions that would appear for TCS code vita. This session was very informative as new methods, basic things where taught so as to enable the students to connect to whatever was taught. The session was informative as he gave them an idea to learn new things from various websites. In a short period of time, students were taught many things about java and c programming. Many tricks where taught to crack the questions.

Fig. 18. TCS Company Specific Training

The pre-placement training about Professional Ethics was conducted on August 8^th 2019 in the engineering seminar hall. The session was conducted by Mr. Deepak Raj, Assistant Professor, AIET. The main agenda of this session was to make the students aware of the rules and etiquettes that has to be followed by them in various situations of the corporate world.

The speaker divided the class into four teams to create an atmosphere of competition where learning always becomes fun. Then a presentation about personality development, like how to deal an embarrassing situation, dress etiquettes, handshaking, proper decorum to be maintained while talking to a client, etc. were taught to students in detail with a live example given to each of them. A fourteen points presentation where the students were briefed about the do’s and don’ts about range of topics including cubicle etiquettes, Casual dress etiquettes, guest etiquettes, business letter etiquettes, professional email writing etc.

Finally, all teams were told to act five do’s and don’ts which was enthusiastically taken up by the students and which made the students better understand the situations that they may face in the corporate world.

A brush up course on Network Analysis was conducted by Mr. Deepak Raj, Assistant Professor, department of ECE on the 11th of August 2019 from 9:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m The session started with explaining the fundamentals theorems like Kirchoff’s Voltage and Current laws and ohms laws with numerical examples on DC circuits. Few short cuts on how to write the KVL equations directly from the circuit and vice versa were solved. The complexity of the problems was gradually increased by slowly introducing the AC Circuits. Topics like source information, source shifting and when to apply them in the circuit was explained. The problems on star to delta and vice versa were solved. The problems on mesh analysis and nodal analysis along with super mesh and super node concepts were solved. The topics of network theorems were also touched upon.

Fig. 19. Network Analysis Training

Digital image processing is one of the key factors in the area of machine learning, which is the present trend of industry. Taking this into account, ECE final year students had two days of workshop on ’Digital Image Processing’ and ‘Basics of Python’ on the 17^th and 18^th of August 2019. The session was handled by Dr. Shyamlal Raj, Assistant Professor, NITK. First day his session was based on image acquisition process, key stages in digital image processing, pre-processing in image analysis of satellite data. Second day he explained about histogram equalization, logarithmic transformations, Power law transformations, gamma corrections, piecewise linear transformation functions, geometric enhancement techniques, 2D linear convolution, Toeplitz matrices, and linear convolution by matrix vector operations and so on. He used MatLab software for implementing Image Processing programs. He also explained how to use ‘Anaconda’ software to practice python programmes. Session included both theory and practical classes which made it livelier. He shared experiences about his phD work on ‘Cancer Detection’ using image processing. Basic mathematics behind the concepts was also worked out during the session.

Fig. 21. Digital Image Processing Training

Fig. 22. Digital Image Processing Training

TCS has announced its most exciting TCS National Qualifier Test for 2020 graduates. The objective of TCS National Qualifier Test (TNQT) is to select the best talent in the country to fuel the growth plans of TCS with its business 4.0 strategy. TCS National Qualifier Test 2020 is a PAN India Drive beginning with an online test followed by a personal interview which will have three rounds-Technical, Managerial and HR. The TNQT is happening on 3^rd and 4^th of August 2019 for all 2020 graduates across India. To crack the TNQT, a TCS training program was conducted for the final year students of Electronics and Communication on 1^st August 2019 by FACE, Coimbatore. This included 2 sessions. The morning session was handled by Mr.Sivaguru. He explained and made the students to solve 2 sets of questions on aptitude which included advanced aptitude questions as well. The main concepts that were focussed on were time and work, speed, distance and time, profit and loss, number system, percentages, permutations and combinations, ratio and proportions, averages and probability. The afternoon session was handled by Ms.Shanmathi Preetha. She explained the concepts related to quants and verbal including paragraph passage, para jumbles, vocabulary, tenses and parts of speech. All the concepts were explained with real time examples which was very useful to understand the concepts. Numerous shortcut techniques were taught to save the calculation time. Both the trainers made sure that the concepts were clear for each student present in the class. The way to approach the technical rounds and HR round were also discussed. They also provided additional resources and links to improve the aptitude and coding skills. Overall the training was very useful for the students to approach any of the interviews.

Fig. 23. FACE – TCS Company Specific Training

Basic Electronic fundamentals of Analog Electronics were conducted by Mr. Sudhakara HM, Sr.Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE, AIET, Mijar on11/08/2019. The main objective of this training is to strengthen the fundamental knowledge of students in Analog Electronics. As many core companies related to Electronics expect students to know about wave shaping and analyse basic circuit diagrams before designing important circuits, in this  session  focus  was given to write expected waveforms at output of  most useful circuits. Around 30 important circuits were discussed and students were given the tasks of guessing the outputs.

In the session Clipping circuits were first discussed. Use of diodes in Series and parallel circuits were explained. Practical applications of Clippers and clampers were discussed. Use of clampers and fundamentals of clampers were highlighted. Principle of transistors, their characteristics and applications were discussed. Problems related to CE mode of transistor   amplifier were solved and classes were concluded with introduction to OPAMPs.

Fig. 25. Analog Electronics Training Session

Ms Kannan Thandi trained students on Personality development and public speaking from 18 th July 2018 to 19 th July 2018. She emphasized the need for being confident in public speaking which helps the students to face the interview. Trainer also spoke about various skills that students need to develop for their future.

Fig. 26. Personality Development Training Session

Japan-based Emurgo had recently signed an MOU with Alva’s Education Foundation and as part of that the students of the final year had a one day session to educate them about blockchain technology and bitcoin. It is a decentralised public blockchain and cryptocurrency project and is fully open source. The company trains developers to be proficient in this emerging technology and helps deepen their understanding of third generation blockchain protocols such as Cardano to enable them work in organisations adopting this technology.

The concepts about the different types of blockchains were discussed. The session was interesting and interactive and the students were given a lot of information regarding how bitcoin came into existence and the value and importance of it. The benefits of bitcoin was also addressed. An activity was conducted for the students so as to understand the concepts more clearly and the students participated actively in the sessions.