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S. Nethravathi ¹, R. S. Geetha ¹

Affiliations
1 Electrical & Electronics Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

Power System Analysis (PSA) is one of the important courses that is offered for undergraduate students of Electrical engineering branch. This paper focuses on an efficient method to teach the PSA course using PSCAD. This is used as an instructional tool to complement the teaching of the subject matter. This would certainly improve the understandability of the subject. The proposed teaching methodology is illustrated through examples based on fault analysis. Initially, the analysis is illustrated using conventional approach prior to solving it through PSCAD software. Finally, a comparison of teaching by both the methods in terms of the program outcomes for the said course is presented.

Keywords

PSCAD, Power Systems, Symmetrical Components, Sequence Networks, Symmetrical Faults, Unsymmetrical Faults, Fault Current, Sub Transient Current.

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S. Nethravathi ¹, R. S. Geetha ¹

Affiliations
1 Electrical & Electronics Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

Many Engineering applications use microcontrollers as one of the important component. Hence, in our curriculum, Microcontrollers course is one of the core subjects for the undergraduate students of Electrical and Electronics stream. Traditionally, the course was taught as a theory subject in classrooms, accompanied by practical sessions. However, it was observed from the course end survey that, the students were not able to appreciate the subject, as they were not involved in applying the concepts in developing a project. In this paper, an alternative approach of teaching Microcontroller course with emphasis on projects or open ended experiments along with traditional method of teaching is presented. The learning level of the students is found to be increased with this approach. The method is also found to improve students' logical ability and spirit of team work.

Keywords

Microcontrollers, Project Based Learning, Open Ended Experiments.

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S. Nethravathi ¹, R. S. Geetha ¹

Affiliations
1 Electrical & Electronics Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

Many Engineering applications use microcontrollers as one of the important component. Hence, in our curriculum, Microcontrollers course is one of the core subjects for the undergraduate students of Electrical and Electronics stream. Traditionally, the course was taught as a theory subject in classrooms, accompanied by practical sessions. However, it was observed from the course end survey that, the students were not able to appreciate the subject, as they were not involved in applying the concepts in developing a project. In this paper, an alternative approach of teaching Microcontroller course with emphasis on projects or open ended experiments along with traditional method of teaching is presented. The learning level of the students is found to be increased with this approach. The method is also found to improve students' logical ability and spirit of team work.

Keywords

Microcontrollers, Project Based Learning, Open Ended Experiments.

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S. Nethravathi ¹, Soniya Agrawal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

The 21^st century teaching-learning concept is motivated by the belief that making the new era students learn, requires a change in teaching methodology. The objective of this paper is to present the impact of 21^st century teaching learning methodologies on the outcome based education. A case study in the form of different teaching methodology for the two sections of the first year students for the Basic Electrical Engineering course has been implemented. The course outcomes for the said course have been compared. This paper shows how 21^st century learning methodologies can be used to facilitate the production of qualified and well prepared professionals.

Keywords

21^st Century Learning, Passive Learning, Kinesthetic Learner, Visual Learners.

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B. Venkatesh ¹, S. Nethravathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Electrical and Electronics Department, B M S College of Engineering, Bengaluru-19, IN

Abstract

DC to DC converters are important in portable electronic devices. Such electronic devices often contain several sub-circuits, each with its own voltage level requirement than that supplied by the battery or an external supply (sometimes higher or lower than the supply voltage, and possibly even negative voltage). Switched DC - DC converters offer a method to convert one level of voltage to other, thereby saving space instead of using multiple batteries to accomplish the same thing. This work aims at designing a DC-DC Buck converter with input 28V and regulated 5V DC as output.

Keywords

DC-DC Converter, Buck Converter.

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S. Nethravathi ¹, L. Chaitanya ¹

Affiliations
1 Electrical & Electronics Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

In order to achieve excellence, it is important for the educational institutions to assess the outcomes of their graduate programmes. In general, the graduate programme outcomes are assessed through direct assessments such as internal tests, quizzes, projects, assignments etc. and indirect assessments such as exit survey. The Course Outcomes are assessed through direct and indirect assessment techniques such as course end surveys. The results through direct assessment are followed up with several actions such as remedial classes, tutorials etc. Feedback surveys from the students, recruiters and alumni are considered for the indirect assessment of Programme outcomes. In this paper, the methodology adopted for the assessment of Course Outcomes for Microcontrollers course are presented.

Keywords

Course End Survey, Microcontrollers, Self Study, Projects, Rubrics, CO Attainment.

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