Comprehensive Course Structure
The Computer Engineering program at Gaura Devi Government Polytechnic Joshimath is structured over three years, with each year divided into six semesters. The curriculum includes a blend of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and practical laboratory sessions designed to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of both theoretical concepts and real-world applications.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit (L-T-P-C) | Pre-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | CE-101 | Basic Electronics | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| I | CE-102 | Mathematics I | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| I | CE-103 | Programming in C | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| I | CE-104 | English for Communication | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | CE-105 | Engineering Drawing | 2-0-2-4 | - |
| I | CE-106 | Physics I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | CE-201 | Digital Electronics | 3-0-2-5 | CE-101 |
| II | CE-202 | Mathematics II | 4-0-0-4 | CE-102 |
| II | CE-203 | Data Structures | 3-0-2-5 | CE-103 |
| II | CE-204 | Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | CE-205 | Computer Organization | 3-0-2-5 | CE-101 |
| III | CE-301 | Microprocessor Architecture | 3-0-2-5 | CE-201, CE-205 |
| III | CE-302 | Operating Systems | 3-0-2-5 | CE-203 |
| III | CE-303 | Database Management Systems | 3-0-2-5 | CE-203 |
| III | CE-304 | Mathematics III | 4-0-0-4 | CE-202 |
| III | CE-305 | Signals and Systems | 3-0-0-3 | CE-202 |
| IV | CE-401 | Computer Networks | 3-0-2-5 | CE-302 |
| IV | CE-402 | Software Engineering | 3-0-2-5 | CE-303 |
| IV | CE-403 | Embedded Systems | 3-0-2-5 | CE-301 |
| IV | CE-404 | Electromagnetic Fields and Waves | 3-0-0-3 | CE-206 |
| IV | CE-405 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3-0-2-5 | CE-103 |
| V | CE-501 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3-0-2-5 | CE-401 |
| V | CE-502 | Artificial Intelligence | 3-0-2-5 | CE-303 |
| V | CE-503 | Mobile Application Development | 3-0-2-5 | CE-405 |
| V | CE-504 | Microcontroller Programming | 3-0-2-5 | CE-301 |
| V | CE-505 | Human Computer Interaction | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | CE-601 | Capstone Project | 0-0-6-12 | All previous courses |
| VI | CE-602 | Research Methodology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | CE-603 | Project Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | CE-604 | Industrial Training | 0-0-12-15 | All previous courses |
Detailed Departmental Elective Courses
Departmental electives offer students the opportunity to specialize in areas of interest while building upon foundational knowledge. Here are detailed descriptions of advanced departmental elective courses:
- Advanced Microcontroller Programming - This course explores advanced features of microcontrollers including real-time operating systems, embedded C programming, and peripheral interfacing techniques.
- Internet of Things (IoT) Applications - Students learn to design and implement IoT solutions using sensors, actuators, and cloud platforms like AWS IoT Core.
- Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking - Focuses on network security protocols, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and secure coding practices.
- Deep Learning with TensorFlow - Covers neural networks, convolutional networks, recurrent networks, and their applications in image recognition and natural language processing.
- Mobile App Development using Flutter - Teaches students to build cross-platform mobile applications using Dart and Flutter framework.
- Robotics and Automation - Combines mechanical engineering principles with programming to develop autonomous robots for industrial applications.
- Network Security and Cryptography - Studies cryptographic algorithms, digital signatures, secure communication protocols, and network defense strategies.
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance - Covers software testing methodologies, test automation frameworks, and quality control processes.
- Cloud Computing and DevOps - Explores cloud infrastructure management, containerization with Docker, orchestration with Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Computer Vision and Image Processing - Introduces image processing techniques, feature extraction, object detection, and machine learning for visual recognition tasks.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a cornerstone of effective education. Projects provide students with hands-on experience in solving real-world problems and applying theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios. The curriculum includes mandatory mini-projects in each semester, culminating in a final-year capstone project.
Mini-projects are designed to reinforce classroom learning through practical implementation. Each project has specific learning objectives, timelines, and evaluation criteria. Students select their projects based on personal interest or faculty recommendations, with guidance from assigned mentors.
The final-year thesis/capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that integrates knowledge from all previous semesters. It requires students to identify a problem, conduct research, propose solutions, and present findings in a formal report and presentation. Faculty mentors are selected based on expertise relevant to the student's chosen topic.