Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Model

CQI Model

Department Vision Statement

To become the academic leader in software engineering with a professional and technological focus on societal development.

Department Mission Statement

To prepare graduates to have concrete software engineering knowledge, real-world problem-solving skills, excellent leadership qualities, and entrepreneurial abilities for their professional growth and service to society.

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1: Apply sound engineering knowledge and skills to design, analyze and investigate a problem for appropriate solutions.

PEO2: Exhibit professionally sound character, having leadership qualities, adaptability in a team, and entrepreneurial skills.

PEO3: Demonstrate devotion through ethical engineering practices and effective communication skills to serve the society.

Mapping of PEOs with University Vision and Mission

The mapping of PEOs with the Vision and Mission of UAJ&K is presented in Table 1‑1.

Table 1‑1: Mapping of PEOs with the Vision and Mission of UAJ&K

Mapping of PEOs with Department Vision and Mission

The mapping of PEOs with the Vision and Mission of the department is presented in Table 1‑2.

Table 1‑2: Mapping of PEOs with the Vision and Mission the Department

Well-defined and Publicized Program Learning Outcomes

As listed below, the 12 learning outcomes for the B.Sc. Software Engineering are:

PLO 1: Engineering Knowledge

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PLO 2: Problem Analysis

An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

PLO 3: Design / Development of Solutions

An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO 4: Investigation

An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature sur-vey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

PLO 5: Modern Tool Usage

An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO 6: The Engineer and Society

An ability to apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems.

PLO 7: Environment and Sustainability

An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environ-mental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

PLO 8: Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

PLO 9: Individual and Teamwork

An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.

PLO 10: Communication

An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, 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.

PLO 11: Project Management

An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

PLO 12: Lifelong Learning

An ability to recognize the importance of and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

Mapping of PLOs to PEOs

The twelve PLOs, defined for the Software Engineering program, are appropriately linked to the three PEOs. The mapping of the PLOs to PEOs is given in Table 2‑1

Table 2‑1: : Mapping of PLOs to PEOs