Home

Department of Information Technology

The Department of Information Technology of MEA Engineering College was established in 2002 by the affiliation of University of Calicut. The department is now affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (APJKTU).
The study of computing is the study of the process of abstraction and its power, the practice of design and method of best implementation, mathematical theory of computation and its limits. The list of knowledge areas at the undergraduate level thus include Discrete Structures, Algorithms and Complexity, Computational Theory, Computer Architecture, Programming Language Theory and Implementation, Database Systems, Operating Systems, Net-centric Computing and Software Engineering. Emphasis is also given to hardware architectural design and software system design. A set of elective courses addressing the advanced topics and applications are also offered at the senior level. The UG curriculum pays great attention to laboratory work to consolidate the theoretical concepts and their applications to solve real-life problems in diverse domains.
The fast changing scenario in Information Technology necessitates the Department to actively extend its research and development activities. The current research interests of the Department include major areas of research in Information technology.

Courses Offered

UG – B.Tech

Total Intake : 30+ 6 Lateral Entry
Criteria : As per Government order
Minimum qualification : Plus Two
Fee structure : As per Government order
Duration : 4 Yrs

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be a Center of Excellence in the Discipline of Computing and become a pioneering research center by providing value added education to the students through entrepreneurship, academic and research oriented activities in the sector of Information Technology.

Mission

To develop human resource with sound knowledge in the discipline of computing.

To impart training in Information Technology fields and to formulate all students for fruitful careers focused on great Moral & Ethical strategies.

To mould and cultivate Research & Innovation, Integrity, Team Work, Professionalism, Obligation and Empowerment among students.

To inculcate innovation and motivation to update latest technologies in Information Technology enabled services.

Programme Educational Objectives(PEO): B. Tech – IT

To empower students to identify, formulate and solve computing problems by applying their knowledge in mathematics, theoretical computing and computer programming.
To develop industry focused skills and leadership qualities to become successful engineers and entrepreneurs.
To enable students to acquire skills to communicate effectively with the society and the constituents which enable them to collaborate as team members and team leaders.
To instill professional work ethics and social responsibilities so that they can contribute to the betterment of the society as committed technical personnel.
To inculcate a passion towards higher education, research and lifelong learning in the field of Information technology.

Programme Outcomes(POs)

Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems
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.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
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.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the 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.
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.

Program Specific Outcomes(PSOs)

Empower Software and Hardware knowledge:-Engineering Graduates will be able to choose and apply appropriate computational techniques in the field of networking, mobile computing, cyber forensics, embedded systems and other emerging areas in Information Technology.
Acquire skills with IT techniques:- Engineering Graduates will be able to analyze and develop various web applications and give insight for the design and implementation of Internet Programming

Career Scope

Information Technology, a broad term covering all aspects of managing and processing information. IT professionals design, develop, support and manage computer software, hardware, and networks. Today Computers have not only assumed strategic importance in the corporate world, they are being effectively used in other fields ranging from Computer software used to write an online exam, computer generated animation in a blockbuster movie, ordering books over the Internet, banking, satellites and systems that enable NASA to explore Mars, are all developed by innovative IT professionals. In this era of Information Technology, which has revolutionized the whole world, INDIA has stood to the world standards and is being regarded the World over for it’s skilled IT Professionals.

The phenomenal growth that this industry is witnessing has lead to it being recognized as one of the highly paid industry. The availability of skilled, qualified professionals is hardly able to meet the requirement, leaving a large gap to be filled by those with ambition, aptitude and willingness to work hard.

Careers in IT

Software
Hardware

Software

Software Programmers

Software programmers write, test, and maintain the programs or software. They also conceive, design, and test logical structures for solving problems by computer.

Programmers are of two types:

Applications Developer: They usually focus on business, engineering, or science. They write software to handle a specific job they may also revise existing packaged software.
Systems Programmers: The Computer Systems software such as Operating System, Compilers etc are maintained and controlled by them.

Database Administrators

They are the keepers of database accuracy, efficiency, maintenance and development. The DBA function requires Database Planning, requirements gathering and conceptual design, logical design and transaction design, physical design and implementation, testing and debugging. Database operations and maintenance, installation, conversion and migration, training and support are also their work activities. They should be able to communicate well, verbally and in writing. Database administrators may advance to managerial and leadership positions.

IT and Education

To match the speed at which the IT industry is growing, we need more trained professionals every year. They could be a faculty at of the training institutes that impart training on
various subjects or working with universities. All you need to have is your degrees in place and a passion to teach.

Quality Analyst

QA , when applied to web sites, is the process of enforcing quality control standards and working to improve the processes that are used in producing the web site and its components, infrastructure and content. When well implemented, a web site should see progressive improvement in terms of both lessening rate of defects and general increase in site usability and performance.

Technical Writer

They have a varied number of activities to perform, which may be to design, write and edit manuals, brochures and online help in the software industry

Web Design

Multimedia and Web developers build, design / write or edit on-line information, supporting websites including on-line help.

Interface Design and Usability Testing

Usability engineers and interface designers help software developers make and test programmes that are user-friendlier.

Systems Analyst

Also referred as a systems developer and systems architect. They enable computer technology to meet individual needs of an organisation. This may include planning and developing new computer systems or devising ways to apply existing systems’ resources to additional operations. They also may prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to help management decide whether implementing the proposed system will be financially feasible. They coordinate tests and monitor the system to ensure it performs as planned. They prepare specifications, work diagrams, and structure charts for computer programmers to follow and then work with them to “debug,” or eliminate errors from the system.

Hardware

Hardware Engineers

Hardware engineers work with the hardware and software aspects of systems design and development. They often work as part of a team that designs new computing devices or
computer-related equipment. Hardware engineers usually design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of computer hardware—such as chips or device controllers.

Network Administrator

The rapid spread of computer networks has resulted in the increase of requirement of specialists responsible for the security and administration of the networks they design and
implement systems that keep networks functioning smoothly. Their Duties may be planning and installation of the hardware and software that comprise the network, addition – deletion of files to the network server, maintaining the peripherals connected to the network, troubleshooting problems.

Certain Reputed Certification programmes as follows, gives one, further specialization in this stream –

1. Cisco Certified Network Associate – CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols.
2. Cisco Certified Network Professional indicates advanced knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can handle all networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes. The content emphasises topics such as security, converged networks, quality of service (QoS), virtual private networks (VPN) and broadband technologies.
3. Multi-layer Switched Networks engineer: This programme explains how resilient campus networks can be designed, built and configured.
4. Remote Access Networks engineer: This explains how to build remote access networks to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home office / telecommuters, it is intended for network administrators, support or design staff.