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Work Integrated Learning Programmes

B.Tech.ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY

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Digital Technology has made engineering interdisciplinary. Technologists with a perspective in contemporary disciplines have an advantage over the specialists, and such graduates are sought-after by the engineering enterprises. The First Degree Programme in Engineering Technology is designed to provide this advantage to the aspiring students. The programme provides a broad intellectual foundation in the field of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Technology. The programme develops the relevant engineering fundamentals, including various experiences in their application, and introduces the important methods of technology practice.

The same programme is adapted to suit working executives, who have already been exposed to the world of engineering and technology through their prior education and experience.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS• B.Tech. Engineering Technology is

a seven semester programme• Enables students to gain an overall

perspective in contemporary technologies

• Provides practical insights into the Manufacturing Management concepts though experiments using simulation software such as FlexSim

• Virtual lab exercises with LabView and MultiSim help students gain practical knowledge on Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation systems

• Well-defined work integrated exercises to transform classroom learning into practice

• Guided projects to assimilate both technical and execution knowledge

• Provides a strong platform for the aspiring students to pursue higher studies in Manufacturing and Management domains

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVESThe programme aims to create technologists equipped to lead various organisational functions that demand application of deep working knowledge of technical fundamentals in areas related to Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation systems. This helps in successfully addressing the needs of the customer and society. The learning from the programme will help the students develop innovative technological solutions for industrial problems. In addition to the technical competency, the programme will also enable them to effectively interact as members of multidisciplinary teams, with enhanced communication skills. The students are instilled with values of professional responsibility and made sensitive to professional and societal contexts with commitment to ethical action.

B.Tech.ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY

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FEE STRUCTURE

The following fees schedule is applicable for candidates seeking new admission during the academic year 2016-17

Application Fees (one time) : INR 1,500

Admission Fees (one time) : INR 15,000

Semester Fees (per semester) : INR 40,750

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the programme, a student will have the ability to

• Apply fundamental principles of Engineering & Technology in selected domains

• Apply Mathematics and Science to an Engineering problem

• Conduct, analyse and interpret experiments

• Identify, formulate and solve industrial problems using technology and understand its impact in a global and societal context

• Specify standard manufacturing processes, electrical & electronic systems and measurement techniques

• Successfully carryout small and medium-range projects considering both the technical and financial perspective

• Appreciate ethical and professional responsibilities

• Function as part of a team and communicate effectively across

ELIGIBILITY

Students with a Diploma in Engineering or a Graduation in Maths, Physics or Chemistry with at least two years of working experience in an engineering industry are considered for admission.The programme is structured on work-integrated learning; hence students must have access to the key functions of their organisation. The programme objectives are well met when the students observe and apply the learning in their workplace.

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SEMESTER-WISE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Participants need to take 10 foundation courses, 9 core courses, 5 electives, and complete one Project. Foundation and core courses are compulsory for all participants, while electives can be chosen based on individual learning preferences.

ELECTIVES• Energy Management• Environmental Pollution Control• Flexible Manufacturing Systems

• Manufacturing Excellence• Mechatronics & Automation• Microprocessors & Microcontrollers

First Year First SemesterElectrical & Electronics TechnologyEngineering MaterialsCalculusMechanical Technology

First Year Second SemesterProbability & StatisticsEngineering MeasurementsLinear Algebra & OptimisationComputer Programming

Second Year First SemesterMaintenance & SafetyManufacturing ProcessesEngineering DesignProduction Planning & Control

Second Year Second SemesterInstrumentation & Control

Materials ManagementEssentials of Project ManagementPlant Layout & Design

Third Year First SemesterQuality Control Assurance & ReliabilityElective 1Elective 2Elective 3

Third Year Second SemesterPrinciples of ManagementTechnical Report WritingElective 4Elective 5

Fourth Year First SemesterProject Work

HOW TO APPLY

Please note that in order to apply to a WILP programme, the candidate must be currently employed in the relevant professional field.

Carefully read through the following steps to understand the application process:

1. Click here to go to the BITS Pilani Online Application Center. Create your login at the Application Center by entering your unique Email ID and create a password of your choice.

Once your login has been created, you can anytime access the online Application Center using your email ID and password.

2. Once you have logged in, you will see a screen showing 4 essential steps to be completed to apply for the programme of your choice.

3. Begin by clicking on Step 1 - ‘Fill/ Edit and Submit Application Form’. This will enable you to select the programme of your choice. After you have chosen your programme, you will be asked to fill your details in an online form. You must fill all details and press ‘Submit’ button given at the bottom of the form.

4. Take the next step by clicking on Step 2 - 'Download Application PDF Copy’.This will download a pdf copy of the application form on your computer.

5. Now, click on Step 3 - 'Pay Application Fee’ to pay INR 1,500/- using Netbanking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card.

6. Take a printout of the downloaded Application Form and note down the Application Form Number that appear on the top-right corner of the first page. This Application Form Number should be referred in all future correspondence with BITS Pilani.

7. In the printout of the downloaded Application Form, you will notice on page no. 3 a section called the Employer Consent Form. Complete the Employer Consent Form. This form needs to be signed and stamped by your organisation’s HR or any other authorised signatory of the company.

8. Further on page no. 4 of the printed Application Form is a section called the Mentor Consent Form. The Mentor Consent Form needs to be signed by the Mentor.

Who is a Mentor:Candidates applying to Work Integrated Learning Programmes must choose a Mentor, who will monitor the academic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor & coach for successful completion of the programme.

Candidates should ideally choose the immediate supervisor or another senior person from the same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not available in the same organisation, a candidate could approach a senior person in another organisation who has the required qualifications. Wherever the proposed Mentor is not from the same employing organization as that of the candidate, a supporting document giving justification for the same should be provided by the candidate’s employer.

Candidates applying to B.Tech. programmes should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ A.M.I.E./ Integrated First Degree of BITS or equivalent.

Candidates applying to M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil programme should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with: a. B.E. / M.Sc. / M.B.A. / M.C.A. / M.B.B.S. etc. and with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience.OR b. M.E./ M.S./ M.Tech./ M.Phil./ M.D./ Higher Degree of BITS or equivalent.

9. Further on page no. 5 of the downloaded Application Form, is a Checklist of Enclosures/ Attachments.a. Make photocopies of the documents mentioned in this Checklist.b. Get these photocopies attested by your organisation’s HR, or a Gazetted Officer.

10. Finally, click on Step 4 - 'Upload & Submit All Required Documents’.This will allow you to upload one-by-one the printed Application Form, Mentor Consent Form, Employer Consent Form, and all mandatory supporting documents and complete the application process. Acceptable file formats for uploading these documents are .DOC, .DOCX, .PDF, .ZIP and .JPEG.

11. Upon receipt of your Application Form and all other enclosures, the Admissions Cell will scrutinise them for completeness, accuracy and eligibility.

12. Admission Cell will intimate selected candidates by email within two weeks of submission of application with all supporting documents. The selection status can also be checked by logging in to the Online Application Centre.completeness, accuracy and eligibility.

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HOW TO APPLY

Please note that in order to apply to a WILP programme, the candidate must be currently employed in the relevant professional field.

Carefully read through the following steps to understand the application process:

1. Click here to go to the BITS Pilani Online Application Center. Create your login at the Application Center by entering your unique Email ID and create a password of your choice.

Once your login has been created, you can anytime access the online Application Center using your email ID and password.

2. Once you have logged in, you will see a screen showing 4 essential steps to be completed to apply for the programme of your choice.

3. Begin by clicking on Step 1 - ‘Fill/ Edit and Submit Application Form’. This will enable you to select the programme of your choice. After you have chosen your programme, you will be asked to fill your details in an online form. You must fill all details and press ‘Submit’ button given at the bottom of the form.

4. Take the next step by clicking on Step 2 - 'Download Application PDF Copy’.This will download a pdf copy of the application form on your computer.

5. Now, click on Step 3 - 'Pay Application Fee’ to pay INR 1,500/- using Netbanking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card.

6. Take a printout of the downloaded Application Form and note down the Application Form Number that appear on the top-right corner of the first page. This Application Form Number should be referred in all future correspondence with BITS Pilani.

7. In the printout of the downloaded Application Form, you will notice on page no. 3 a section called the Employer Consent Form. Complete the Employer Consent Form. This form needs to be signed and stamped by your organisation’s HR or any other authorised signatory of the company.

8. Further on page no. 4 of the printed Application Form is a section called the Mentor Consent Form. The Mentor Consent Form needs to be signed by the Mentor.

Who is a Mentor:Candidates applying to Work Integrated Learning Programmes must choose a Mentor, who will monitor the academic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor & coach for successful completion of the programme.

Candidates should ideally choose the immediate supervisor or another senior person from the same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not available in the same organisation, a candidate could approach a senior person in another organisation who has the required qualifications. Wherever the proposed Mentor is not from the same employing organization as that of the candidate, a supporting document giving justification for the same should be provided by the candidate’s employer.

Candidates applying to B.Tech. programmes should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ A.M.I.E./ Integrated First Degree of BITS or equivalent.

Candidates applying to M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil programme should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with: a. B.E. / M.Sc. / M.B.A. / M.C.A. / M.B.B.S. etc. and with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience.OR b. M.E./ M.S./ M.Tech./ M.Phil./ M.D./ Higher Degree of BITS or equivalent.

9. Further on page no. 5 of the downloaded Application Form, is a Checklist of Enclosures/ Attachments.a. Make photocopies of the documents mentioned in this Checklist.b. Get these photocopies attested by your organisation’s HR, or a Gazetted Officer.

10. Finally, click on Step 4 - 'Upload & Submit All Required Documents’.This will allow you to upload one-by-one the printed Application Form, Mentor Consent Form, Employer Consent Form, and all mandatory supporting documents and complete the application process. Acceptable file formats for uploading these documents are .DOC, .DOCX, .PDF, .ZIP and .JPEG.

11. Upon receipt of your Application Form and all other enclosures, the Admissions Cell will scrutinise them for completeness, accuracy and eligibility.

12. Admission Cell will intimate selected candidates by email within two weeks of submission of application with all supporting documents. The selection status can also be checked by logging in to the Online Application Centre.completeness, accuracy and eligibility.

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CURRICULUM DETAILS

• Mechanical Technology

• Electrical & Electronics Technology

• Instrumentation & Control

• Manufacturing Processes

The programme is finely balanced among Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation technologies, essential to manage contemporary systems that are integrated in nature. Students get adequate insight into these technologies that enable them to design, develop, maintain and troubleshoot electronic systems, thermal systems and manufacturing processes. The theory is seamlessly integrated with practice through online labs using Labview, Multisim and emu8086, wherein students get a hands-on experience in building & testing simple electrical and electronic systems using the engineering principles.

Technology – Essentials

• Mechatronics & Automation

• Microprocessors & Microcontrollers

• Energy Management

• Environmental Pollution & Control

• Flexible Manufacturing Systems

• Management Information Systems

A variety of topics that are relevant to the present-day industries are provided as electives. Students choose any five courses of their choice that are in alignment with their profession and role.

Technology – Electives

The programme reviews strengthens the students’ foundation in subjects such as Engineering Maths and Science. With this understanding, the students proceed to a set of engineering courses that prepares them for the allied Technology subjects. The courses that develop the execution management capabilities are taught in the subsequent stages of the programme. The programme culminates in a rigorous project that requires the integration and application of concepts learnt throughout the programme.

• Calculus

• Linear Algebra & Optimisation

• Probability & Statistics

• Computer Programming

Modern Engineering Technology rests on a rigorous mathematical foundation. Product design, process optimisation, quality assurance, logistics management and even strategy models require the application of mathematics. This set of courses provides the analytical foundation the programme demands. Computer Programming with MATLAB offers a hands-on programming experience that is essential for engineering problem solving.

Foundation in Engineering Maths and Science

• Engineering Materials

• Engineering Design

• Engineering Measurements

Engineering is the theory behind Technology. A strong foundation in the former is essential for developing innovative technological solutions for industrial problems. The virtual labs using LabView enables students to understand the principles and application of various measuring devices. This knowledge helps students understand and design simple measuring-systems for a given requirement.

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• Principles of Management

• Essentials of Project Management

• Technical Report Writing

These courses are essential for a sound execution of the plans. The students learn the general principles and best practices behind execution and management through a series of lectures supported by case studies. The course on technical report writing develops the communication skills essential for technologists working in groups.

Foundation in Execution & Management

These courses prepare the students to manage technology systems using proven execution models. The courses have a manufacturing focus and hence have a high application potential. The virtual labs using FlexSim offer scenarios for optimal solutions that can be applied in a real factory. The course on Quality Control using MiniTab qualifies students on various statistical tools that have a wide application in business. The well-structured work-integrated learning exercises provide additional learning opportunities to the students.

Core Execution Management

Internship Project

Project Work

• Materials Management• Production Planning & Control• Quality Control, Assurance & Reliability• Plant Layout & Design• Manufacturing excellence (elective)

The programme culminates with the successful completion of a semester-long project drawn from the workplace, applying the concepts learnt throughout the programme. The project is periodically reviewed by the organisation mentor and the assigned instructor.

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