MEPCO SCHLENK ENGINEERING COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) Department of Computer Applications (MCA) Why Pursue MCA at MEPCO? Salient Features of MCA Programme, Faculty and Students
MEPCO SCHLENK ENGINEERING COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
Department of Computer Applications (MCA)
Why Pursue MCA at MEPCO?
Salient Features of
MCA Programme, Faculty and Students
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• College Committee
• Principal
• MCA Programme
• Department Infrastructure
• Accomplishments of Students
• MCA Faculty
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College
• One of the reputed private Engineering Colleges started under self-financing scheme on 17th October 1984.
• MEPCO refers to the MEtal Powder COmpany, Thirumangalam and Schlenk is the German collaborator of the company.
• Sponsored by the Mepco Schlenk Charities, a social welfare organisation of The Metal Powder Company Limited, Thirumangalam.
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College
COLLEGE VISION COLLEGE MISSION
"Envisioning a World Lead by our Engineers, holding a Beacon of
Hope and Confidence for Generations to come."
"To Produce Competent, Disciplined and Quality Engineers & Administrators Through Service
par Excellence."
College Committee
College Committee The college committee is of high profile with men of rich and varied experience in
operating the Metal Powder Company Ltd. Individually, the management
members are also successfully running several business and other educational
institutions.
Principal
Principal
Name Dr. S. Arivazhagan
Qualification B.E. (ECE), M.E. (Applied Electronics), Ph.D. (Image Processing)
Specialisation Image Processing, Computer Communication
Publications
International
Journal
National
Journal
International
Conference
National
Conference
51 4 85 24
Research
Guidance
Ph.D M.E.
10 37
Research
Projects 10
MCA Programme
MCA Programme
• Department was started in the year 2000
• Excellent Computing Infrastructure
• Experienced / dedicated team of Faculty
• State-of-the-Art IT Industry relevant Autonomous Curriculum
• Campus Recruitment by reputed Multi-National Companies
• Intensive Campus Placement Training
MCA Admission
1. MCA – Regular (Three Years)
• SEATS ALLOTMENT
– Total Intake: 60
– Government Quota (50%) &
Management Quota (50%)
2. MCA – Lateral Entry (Two Years)
ELIGIBILITY
– As per Anna University norms
Salient Features of
MEPCO R2015 Autonomous Curriculum
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
Curriculum designed to meet present expectations of IT Industry and enhance placement
CBCS offers options for MCA students to choose electives offered by M.E. / M.Tech. Programmes
20% of new courses and courses with major revisions compared to Anna University curriculum - Chennai 2013 regulations
Significant New Courses: Software Development for Mobile Devices, Application Development for Mobile Devices Laboratory, Web Services and Cloud Computing, SOA and Cloud Computing Laboratory, Advanced Java Technologies, Advanced Java Laboratory, C# and .NET Programming, etc.
Curriculum Special Features
Description Number of Courses
List of new courses added 8
No. of courses for direct employment 24
No. of courses that lead to innovation 9
No. of courses that enable research 5
No. of courses that address the needs of the society 19
No. of courses for Regional/National development 10
Learning Enhancement Methods
• One Mentor per class to counsel, motivate and guide the students
• Faculty Advisor to monitor the progress of Students
• Class Committee to monitor the progress of Teaching/Learning
• Remedial coaching for slow learners
• Extra Laboratory sessions for interested students in the evening, up to 10.30 PM
• Assignments, Group discussion, Tutorial Classes, Quiz, Seminar.
• Special test for weak students
• Counselling the needy students
STUDENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
• Guest Lectures & Workshops on latest topic beyond the curriculum and Syllabi.
• Weekly Association Activities and Student Symposiums (COSSACK ’04, COSSACK
’05, COSSACK ’06, COSSACK ‘08, COSSACK’10, COSSACK’12 , GYAN MITRA’15 & GYAN MITRA’16)
• Value Added Courses on latest topic to enrich the Student knowledge
• Spoken Tutorial Courses & MOOC courses from IIT Bombay
• NPTEL online video courses from IITs with Certification.
• Infosys campus connect programme
• Free internet facility for the students to download study materials
• Motivating students to appear for competitive exams
• 24 X 7 Innovation Centre to promote Research Ideas among students
• Training for International Certification Courses
– CCNA
– Cloud Infrastructure and Services
Placement Training • Two hours per week in regular Time-Table
exclusively for Placement Training
• Softskill & Placement Training by eTHNUS, Bangalore
• Aptitude Training & Mock Tests using Axiom Software
• BEC Training by eTHNUS - Certification by Cambridge University, UK.
• AMCAT Tests for Placement Training
• Infosys Soft Skill Training Programme by Infosys trained faculty (Online test & Certification by M/s. Infosys)
MEPCO Management Scholarship
• Meritorious students are offered scholarship by the management of MEPCO
– I Rank – Rs. 20,000/-
– II Rank – Rs. 17,500/-
– III Rank – Rs. 15,000/-
• Best Certified Project Work
– International Level - Rs. 20,000/- per team
– National Level - Rs. 10,000/- per team
MCA Department - Infrastructure
MCA Computer Laboratory
MCA Computer Laboratory
No. of Computers : 85 Nos. Servers : 3 Clients : 82
No. of Printers : 4 Nos.
Laser : 2 Dot Matrix : 1 Ink Jet : 1
UPS : 3 Nos.
10 KVA : 2 5 KVA : 1
Switches : 6 Nos.
24 Ports : 3 16 Ports : 3
MCA Computer Laboratory
Internet Access
• Internet connection with a bandwidth of 100 Mbps
from Reliance Infocomm
• Wi-Fi enabled Campus (including Hostels)
MCA Department Library
Accomplishments of Students
On Campus Placements
S. No. Batch No. of students placed in
Campus Interview
1 2009 to 2014 110
2 2014-15 28
3 2015-16 23
4 2016-17 (till date) 20
MEPCO Management Scholarships Academic
Year
Name of the
Student
Year / Branch Concession given in
their tuition fees
2014 – 15 N. Rohini II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/-
J. Ananda Vadivu II Year MCA Rs. 17,500/-
R. Saravana Kumar II Year MCA Rs. 15,000/-
2013 – 14 C. Divya III Year MCA Rs. 20,000/-
D. Roja II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/-
2012 - 13 J. Glory Gnana Selvi III Year MCA Rs. 15,000/-
P. Dorin Helma III Year MCA Rs. 10,000/-
B. Gokila Devi II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/-
C. Dhivya II Year MCA Rs. 15,000/-
V.Suganya II Year MCA Rs. 10,000/-
2011-2012 S. Siva Sankari II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/-
J. Glory Gnana Selvi II Year MCA Rs. 15,000/-
P. Dorin Helma II Year MCA Rs. 10,000/-
T. Sudha I Year MCA Rs. 20,000/=
2011-2010 M. Deepa III Year MCA Rs. 20,000/-
S.M. Athiruban II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/=
T. Sudha II Year MCA Rs. 15,000/-
Description No. of
Students
Sun Java Certification (Sun Microsystems)
7
Cloud Infrastructure & Services Certification by EMC2
13
CCNA Course Certification 15
Red Hat Linux Certification 1
NET (UGC) 1
Students External Excellence
Stipend Received during Project Work
Year No. of
Students
2011-2012 11
2012-2013 6
2013-2014 10
2014-2015 7
2015-2016 13
*Stipend Offered by:
Infosys ZOHO Tiara Consultancy L & T Technologies Aricent NFN Labs Elsium Technologies etc.
Year Events Prizes Won No. of
Students Benefited
2009-10 16 16 50
2010-11 9 9 42
2011-12 12 12 39
2012-13 11 11 40
2013-14 9 9 45
2014-15 14 12 41
2015-16
(till date)
8 8 33
Students Achievements in Technical Symposiums
Year No. of Papers
Presented
2009-10 5
2010-11 3
2011-12 12
2012-13 8
2013-14 12
2014-15 8
2015-16
(till date) 4
Students Paper Presentation
Prize Won By MCA student in Online National Level Talent Quiz 2015
MCA Faculty
MCA Faculty
S.No. Name of Faculty Designation
1 Dr.G.Chandrasekaran Sr. Professor & Director
2 Dr.P.Radha Associate Professor
3 Mr.V.Neethidevan Asst. Professor (Sl. Grade)
4 Mr.J.Murugachandravel Asst. Professor (Sl. Grade)
5 Mr.S.Amirtharaj Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade)
6 Mr.K.Kanagaraj Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade)
7 Mr.A.D.C.Navin Dhinnesh Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade)
8 Mr.N.Sundareswaran Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade)
9 Mr.S.S.Akilan Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade)
10 Mr.A.Subramanian Asst. Professor
FACULTY SPECIALIZATIONS
12 dedicated Faculty with specializations in • Software Engineering
• Soft Computing
• Data Mining & Data Warehousing
• Bio-Informatics
• Image Processing
• Mobile Computing
• Cloud Computing
• XML and Web Services
• Middleware Technologies
• Computer Networks and Security
• 4G/5G Cellular Networks
• Android Application Development
3 Non-teaching staff including 2 Technicians
M.Sc. (Applied Science), Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 1983 M.S. (Software Systems), B.I.T.S., Pilani, 1992 M.Tech.(Computer & Information Technology), MS University, Tirunelveli, 2009 Ph.D., I.I.T., Delhi, 1989
Teaching Experience : 31 Years
Areas of Interest: Software Engineering Natural Language Processing
Dr. G. Chandrasekaran
Senior Professor & Director (MCA)
Publications:
International Journals : 10
National Journals : 6
International Conferences : 28
National Conferences : 41
Fellowships & Awards of Director (MCA)
of Dr. G. Chandrasekaran, Senior Professor & Director (MCA):
• Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam award for Scientific Excellence, 2015
• ISTE Periyar award for Best Engineering College Teacher, 2007
• Best ISTE Chapter Chairman award, 2003
• Chairman, Board of Studies in Computer Science (UG & PG) &
Applications of Madurai Kamaraj University, 2000-2003
• Chairman, Board of Studies in B.E.(CSE) & B.Tech.(IT) of
Madurai Kamaraj University, 1999
• Young Scientist Fellowship – 1996, awarded by TNSCST
• SERC Visiting Fellowship – 1995, awarded by DST
M.Sc. (Computer Science), P.S.G. Arts & Science College, Coimbatore, 1992 M.Phil. (Computer Science), Mother Theresa University, Kodaikanal, 2000. Ph.D., Mother Theresa University, Kodaikanal, 2013
Teaching Experience : 26 Years
Areas of Interest: Neural Networks Object Oriented Programming
Dr. P. Radha
Associate Professor
Publications: International Journals : 4 International Conferences : 3 National Conferences : 2
Awards/Achievements: Technical Paper Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
M.Sc. (Physics), S. V. N. College, Madurai, MK University,1992 M.C.A., Jamal Mohammed College, Bharathidasan University, 1996 M.E.(CSE), Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Anna University, 2007
Teaching Experience : 21 Years
Areas of Interest: Image Processing Data mining
Mr. V. Neethidevan
Assistant Professor (Sl. Grade)
Publications:
National Conferences : 3
Awards/Achievements: International Certification - EMC Academic Associate in Cloud Infrastructure and Services
M.C.A., VHNSN College, Virudhunagar, Madurai Kamaraj University, 1997 M.E.(CSE), MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Anna University, 2008 Ph.D . (pursuing), Anna University, Chennai
Teaching Experience : 20 Years
Areas of Interest: Image Processing Database Management Systems
Mr. J. Murugachandravel
Assistant Professor (Sl. Grade)
Publications: National Conference : 1
B.E. (ECE), Mookambigai College of Engineering, 1992 M.E. (CSE), Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, 2007 Ph.D. (pursuing), Anna University, Chennai
Mr. S. Amirtharaj
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Publications: International Journals : 1 International Conferences : 3 National Conferences : 2
Teaching Experience : 20 Years
Areas of Interest: Mobile Computing Computer & Communication Networks
Awards/Achievements: First in Mathematics (100%) in S.S.L.C. Examination Best Project Award at College, in UG Degree (Satellite TV Reception using Dish Antenna) Participated up to Third round (Regional Face to Face Round) of Master Minds Program
(Exclusive Program for Faculty members by IBM’s Rational SEED Program) in 2013
M.C.A., Madurai Kamaraj University, 2001 M.Phil., Madurai Kamaraj University, 2004 M.E. (CSE), Anna University, 2006 Ph.D. (pursuing), Anna University, Chennai
Mr. K. Kanagaraj
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Publications: International Conferences : 1 National Conferences : 3
Teaching Experience : 15 years
Areas of Interest: Cloud Computing XML & Web Services
Awards/Achievements: Cleared SET Exam in October 2012 International Certification - IBM Certified Websphere Studio Application Developer International Certification - EMC Academic Associate in Cloud Infrastructure and Services Technical Paper Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing Summer Faculty Research Programme at IIT-Delhi
B.E. (ECE), MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College , Madurai Kamaraj University, 1995 M.B.A., Madurai Kamaraj University, 2002 M.E. (CSE), National Engineering College, Anna University, 2008 Ph.D. (pursuing), Anna University, Chennai
Mr. A.D.C. Navin Dhinnesh
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Publications: International Journals : 4 International Conferences : 2 National Conferences : 4
Teaching Experience : 14 years
Areas of interest: Mobile Cellular Networks
B.E. (ECE), P.S.R. College of Engineering and Technology, M.K. University, 2004 M.E. (CSE), Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Anna university, 2008
Mr. N. Sundareswaran
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Publications: International Journals : 1 International Conference : 2 National Conference : 1
Teaching Experience : 10 years
Areas of interest: Network Security
Awards/Achievements: International Certification - EMC Academic Associate in Cloud Infrastructure and Services
B.E. (CSE), P.S.R. College of Engineering and Technology, Anna University, 2006 M.E. (CSE), Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Anna university, 2008
Mr. S.S. Akilan
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Publications: International Conference : 1 National Conference : 1
Teaching Experience : 10 years
Areas of interest: Android Apps Development
Awards/Achievements: International Certification - EMC Academic Associate in Cloud Infrastructure and Services
M.C.A., Madurai Kamaraj University, 1998
M.Phil., (Computer Science) - Bharathiyar University, 2007
M.B.A., Madurai Kamaraj University, 2012
Mr.A.Subramanian
Assistant Professor
Publications:
National Conference : 1
Teaching Experience : 6 years
Areas of Interest: Database Management Systems
Published / Presented more than 135 technical papers in various International and National Journals/Conferences.
• International Journals : 26
• National Journals : 6
• International Conferences : 45
• National Conferences : 58
Paper Publications of Faculty
Support Staff
S.No. Name of Supporting Staff Designation
1. Mr. C. Baskar Computer Lab. Technician
(Sl. Grade)
2. Mr. A. Christopher Technician (Sl. Grade)
3. Mr. S. Kumaravel Attender
International/National
Seminar/Conference/Workshop Organised
Event
Academic Year
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Workshops 2 1 2 7 2 3
Conferences 1 1 - 1 - 1
Seminars 1 1 1 2 1 1
Symposium 1 - 1 1 1 1
Photo Gallery
International Conference ICETMCA 2010
National Conference – NCCSA ’16
National Conference – NCCSA ’12
National Workshops/Seminars Organised
NATIONAL LEVEL STUDENT SYMPOSIUMS
GYAN MITRA ’16 - National Level Techno-Management Symposium
GYAN MITRA ’15 - National Level Techno-Management Symposium
Symposium Championships Won
Guest Lecture by Dr. Ruppa K. Thulasiram
Associate Professor/CSE, University of Manitoba, Canada
Guest Lecture by Mr. C. Partheeban M/s. Entrust Inc., Canada
Guest Lecture by Mrs. Shanmuga Sundari CEO, M/s. KSJP Softech Resources Pvt. Ltd., USA
Guest Lecture by Dr. Jey Veerasamy University of TEXAS at Dallas, USA
Workshop on Developing Professional Skills
Workshop on Recent Advancements and Trends in Computer Science and Applications
DBT Workshop on Recent Research Trends in Computing Techniques for Bioinformatics
National Seminar on Research Issues in Computer and Communication Networks