Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

Satyajit Patil ¹, Pradip Patil ¹, Sanjay Kumbhar ¹, Sandeep Desai ¹, Anuradha Gaikwad ¹, Yogesh Patil ¹, Supriya Sawant ¹, Ganesh Kawade ¹, Saurabh Godbole ¹

Affiliations
1 Automobile Engineering Department, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakharale, Dist. Sangli, 415 414, MS, IN

Abstract

One of the NBA graduate attributes addresses self- learning ability of students. Though courses like seminar,mini projects and project expose the students to independent learning to a certain extent, a separate one credit, non-instructional course was perceived at final year of Automobile Engineering curriculum. Two different approaches; one using modular course approach and the other, MOOCs based approach were used for deployment of the course. The article presents design, deployment as well course outcomes attainment details of the approaches. It draws conclusion based on the comparison between these two models and highlights effective use of MOOCs for self-learning as well as choice based credit system.

Keywords

Self-Learning, PO, Modular Course, MOOCs.

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Nilesh Satonkar ¹, Pankaj Ghatage ¹, Ganesh Kavade ¹, Pradip Patil ¹, Anuradha Gaikwad ¹, Sandip Desai ¹, Satyajit Patil ¹

Affiliations
1 Automobile Engineering Department, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakhrale, IN

Abstract

For any engineering institution, Industry -Academia partnership plays a vital role in giving practical engineering exposure to students. It can be achieved by industrial internship, expert lectures, industry visits and campus placement. Nowadays campus placement scenario is not good in engineering institutes. This paper gives an emphasis on increase in the campus placement by improving industry institute interaction and employability of the students. By using quality circle approach the campus placement of Automobile engineering department in RIT has increased for year 2015-16.The paper states the measures taken and methodology developed by the department for the increase in the campus placement of the department.

Keywords

Quality Circle, Campus Placement, Industry Institute Interaction.

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Rajendra Pawar ¹, Satyajit Patil ², Sushma Kulkarni ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Maharashtra 415414, IN
2 Department of Automobile Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Maharashtra 415414, IN
3 Department of Civil Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Maharashtra 415414, IN

Abstract

The paper aims to examine the effect of diversity on student performance and the skill sets in an Engineering exploration and design project (EEDP) course . The courseconsists o f multidisciplinary modules, and each module is designed and delivered with diversified group activities considering the skill requirement of the product development process. The course aims to develop multidisciplinary product development culture in the first year of engineering studies with a diversified approach. The diversified student project groups are formed with a maximum group size of four. Considering the need statements, week-wise activity sessions within a group are planned so that students can acquire technical and soft skills. The course is designed and taught by a group of four faculties from multiple engineering disciplines using Project-Based Learning (PBL) pedagogy. As a result of this activity, every year, more than 600 students have been trained, and more than 120 prototypes/products have been developed to fulfill the stakeholders' needs. During the student project exhibition, it is observed that students have acquired outstanding product development skills such as project management, teamwork, communication, interpersonal skills, and technical as well as research skills.

Keywords

Diversity; Engineering Education; Project-based learning; Engineering exploration

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