CHOOSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1. Information Technology is defined as the study of design, development , implementation , support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software-applications and computer hardware.

2. In short IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information.

3. In information technology you would be covering many fields similar to computer science but also

§ telecommunication systems,

§ micro controller applications,

§ network design security management,

§ information coding techniques

§ component based technology

§ visual programming

§ web technology

§ digital system design

§ mobile communication

§ embedded architecture

FISHERIES SCIENCE

· Fisheries not only provide an alternate source of protein rich food, but also contribute to the socio-economic growth as well as stimulate subsidiary industries.

· Fisheries science is a highly multidisciplinary subject which involves the biological study of aquatic life as well as farming and husbandry of important fishes and aquatic organisms in fresh water, brackish water and marine environment.

· The College of Fisheries Panangad in Ernakulam district offers a four year bachelors degree programme in Fisheries Science with the objective of creating professional expertise needed for the modernization of the fisheries sector.

· Number of seats is 50(Inclusive of ICAR quota of seven seats and six seats reserved for the children of fishermen).

ADMISSION:

BASED ON: Rank obtained in the Common Entrance Examination conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations.

For filling the vacancies under ICAR quota, a separate entrance examination is conducted by the ICAR.

COURSE DETAILS:

The B.F.Sc. students are trained in a wide variety of subjects such as:

· AQUACULTURE

· FISHERY BIOLOGY

· FISH PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

· FISHERY HYDROGRAPHY

· FISHING TECHNOLOGY

· FISHERY ENGINEERING

· MANAGEMENT STUDIES

· FISHERIES

· ECONMICS AND

· STATISTICS.

Sustainable fish production practices and scientific breeding and management of fishes are major areas of specialization.

JOB SCOPE:

§ Fisheries graduates can find employment in the public sector organizations such as the fisheries department and the nationalized banks.

§ Jobs are available in the private sector in aquaculture farms, hatcheries and processing plants.

§ Commercial fish farming, seed production and export of marine products and ornamental fishes are potential areas of self-employment and entrepreneurship development in fisheries.

§ Job opportunities are also available in R&D activities in public and private sectors.

MBA-BE AN OPTIMIST

“No course is equivalent to an MBA course, in terms of the content, orientation, knowledge acquiring, skills development and environmental understanding.”

· MBA course is a professional course which moulds any graduates into a core professional suitable for any sort of business environment.

· An MBA course will teach you about the dynamics of economics and means to manage the turbulent times too, as an individual as well as an entrepreneur.

· The content of the course is designed in such a way that a student is prepared to manage any kind of business, from a small scale to multinational company.

They learn all the functional areas of management:

1. Inputs on international business,

2. Human behavior,

3. Statistics,

4. Economics,

5. Accounting,

6. Finance,

7. System administration,

8. Production technology,

9. Services,

10. Advertising,

11. Market research,

12. Consumer behavior

This constitutes a wide scope for a management student to rise to the occasion at all times.

· The project work undertaken as part of the course adds value with a real life situation learning in the actual corporate environment.

· Most of the other courses are confined to the specific field of study whereas MBA is to the universal course which teaches all about a business.

· An MBA graduate can fit himself/herself to any industry of his/her interest.

The experience with the MBA graduates in the past reveals the fact that they could fight the downturn always with their unique skill set and proactive ness, which they learn through the course.

Also it helps to capitalize the boon period too.

MCA IN CURRENT SCENARIO?

· The MCA course is mainly focused in developing software for different applications like financial accounting, ERP systems, sales, inventory, marketing, CRM, service sectors like banking, insurance, medicine etc.

· This makes the MCA GRADUATES to deploy their talents in any fields of business and they need not worry about a particular sector’s downturn.

· The opportunities will come from any section of an economy for a MCA degree holder.

· For MCA graduates, there are enough opportunities like

1. Becoming a System Analyst

2. Developing Software for Corporate Clients

3. Working as a Systems Manager

4. Turn to be an Internet Expert

5. Web designing Specialist

6. Be an entrepreneur

7. Consultancy and Computer Education

8. Systems Development

9. Provide Solutions to your Clients and design customized software.

10. Develop platforms for Software/Server based companies.

11. Work as a troubleshooter for computer Firms.

12. Designing Computer Networks for varied clients

· It is in the hands of the students, that how well they make use of the 3 years tenure in their study to develop both the software skill and managerial skill.

CSE

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

· Computers have entered the everyday life of people in a big way even in underdeveloped countries.

· Right from launching of space vehicles to the preparation of bills in textile shops computers are used one way or the other.

· This discipline deals with the design and construction of computers, and computer-based systems.

· It involves the study of hardware, software, and communication.

· The curriculum focuses on the theories, principles, and practices of relevant areas of traditional electrical engineering and mathematics, and applies them to the problems of designing computers and the many kinds of computer-based devices.

· It also deals with software development in general and development of devices that have software components embedded in hardware.

1. Programming ,

2. Networking,

3. Databases and

4. INTERNET

form elements in the curriculum, expands a wide range from its theoretical and algorithmic foundations to cutting-edge developments in robotics and intelligent systems.

· The graduates can choose the hardware and software area to suit their individual tastes.

ATOMIC ENERGY

· The University of Mumbai and Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Bombay and National Institute of Science and Research, Bhubaneswar offers 5year integrated M.Sc Programme in Basic sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) after 10 +2 (or equivalent) schooling.

· It will have a balanced semester based course structure with a flexible seamless curriculum that emphasizes interdisciplinary nature of science in 21^st century and promotes exploration, innovation and research.

· The curriculum for the first two semesters will be common to all and specialization will begin with 3^rd semester.

· The students admitted to NISER will receive a scholarship of Rs.3000/-p.m. and a suitable book grant.

· Those performing exceedingly well in M.Sc may have a chance to be absorbed in R&D units and autonomous research institutions of the DAE.

· Admission procedures for above course is as follows:

*A National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) will be conducted at a no. of centres in India under the supervision of HOMI BHABHA CENTRE for science education (TIFR) Mumbai.

*The test will consist of 5 sections:

1. General(compulsory)

2. Mathematics

3. Physics

4. Chemistry

5. Biology

Of sections (2-5), which will carry equal weight age of marks, any three will have to be selected.

*The questions will be of objective type designed to test comprehension and analytical ability of the candidates.

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

· Aerospace engineering covers the study of aeronautic and spacecraft engineering.

· Aerospace engineering is a specialized field applying the knowledge gained from study of aeronautics and astronautics.

· Aerospace engineers design, analyze, model, simulate, and test aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, missiles and rockets.

· Aerospace technology also extends to many other applications of objects moving within gases or liquids.

· Examples are golf balls, high-speed trains, hydrofoil ships, or tall buildings in the wind.

· Aerospace engineers are typically specialists in fields with fancy names such as :

1. AERODYNAMICS,

2. PROPULSION,

3. NAVIGATION,

4. FLIGHT TESTING AND MORE….

· Aerospace engineers develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration.

· Often specializing in areas such as:

1. STRUCTURAL DESIGN

2. GUIDANCE

3. NAVIGATION AND CONTROL

4. INSTRUMENTATION

5. COMMUICATION

6. PRODUCTION METHODS.

· They often use CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, robotics, and lasers and advanced electronic optics.

· They also may specialize in a particular type of aerospace product, such as commercial transports, military fighter jets, helicopters, spacecraft or missiles and rockets.

· Aerospace engineers may be experts in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion, acoustics, or guidance and control systems.

· Aerospace engineers usually gain employment in aerospace product and parts of various industries.

· An example of this is in the manufacture of motor vehicles, Aerospace engineers are responsible for designing vehicles which have a low resistance to air and greater efficiency with regard to fuel consumption.

· Other than IITs Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers courses like B.Tech space technology(AVIONICS) and also

B.Tech space technology(AEROSPACE ENGINEERING).

· Amrita university Coimbatore also offers B.Tech aero space engineering.