DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Introduction

        This three years Diploma in Computer Engineering curriculum is designed to produce middle level skilled technician updated with latest skills of computer and information technology with a view to cope with the emerging technological change. Many people in the developed, developing and under developed countries have been given emphasis for the broader application of computer. Computer Engineering has been contributing the world for the overall development and creating job or employment opportunities in both public and private sectors.

        This curriculum is designed to foster knowledge and skills to the technician required by the computer engineering and information technology related industries and organizations in Nepal. The Diploma in Computer Engineering program extends over three years. Each year is divided into two semesters. There are six semesters in total within the period of three years.

        The first-year courses include the basic science subjects like physics, chemistry, and mathematics applicable in the field of computer Engineering. It also includes language subjects like Nepali and English applicable for the communication in the field of computer engineering. The second-year courses focus on the basic disciplinary subjects of computer engineering. Similarly, third year courses comprise of the disciplinary subjects and the application of learned skills and knowledge by making the provision of major and minor projects as well as elective subjects in the specific areas of computer engineering.

        The course structure and the subject-wise contents that follow reflect the details of this curriculum. In short, this curriculum guides its implementers to produce competent and highly employable middle level technical human resources in the field of computer engineering.

        The contents of each subject prescribed in the curriculum are incorporated in the light of "must to know and must to do" principle. The contents of the curriculum are minutely describing in micro level.

Rationale of Revision

        Diploma in Computer Engineering curriculum was developed in 2001. This is the fourth revision after the implementation of its development. The rationales behind its revision are as follows:

• The implementing agencies/college have requested to revise this curriculum based on their teaching experiences.
• All Diploma level Engineering Courses’ first and second semester subjects are readjusted and are common.
• The semester-wise re-adjustments of the existing subjects are felt necessary.
• It is needed to revisit its weightage in both theory and practical marks contents to make it more practical oriented.
• The technologies invented in this field seems necessary to be incorporated.

    Furthermore, technicians are projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Jobs for Diploma in Computer Engineering are projected to increase at a faster-thanaverage rate. To cope with the national and international demands, the knowledge and skills of this curricular program should be updated to make the skills relevant and pertinent to the related computer engineering sector.

Curriculum Title 

        Diploma in Computer Engineering.

Aim

        The program aims to produce mid-level technical human resource equipped with knowledge and skills in allied field of study.

Objectives

    The curriculum has following objectives:

1. To produce middle level competent technical workforce/human resources that could provide services to the public and private organizations in the field of Computer.
2. To prepare such technicians who are able to work in public and private organizations in general communication, banking and business sectors in particular.
3. To prepare such technical workforce who will demonstrate positive attitude and respect for the profession and socio-cultural values.
4. To help in meeting the demand of such technical workforce required for the public and private organizations of Nepal.
5. To reduce the dependence on employing such technicians from foreign countries.
6. To create self-employment opportunities immensely.

Group Size 

    The group size is a maximum of 48

Entry Qualification

• SLC pass or SEE or equivalent with minimum C Grade (2.0 Grade Point) in Mathematics and Science and 1.6 Grade Point or equivalent in English and as per the provisions mentioned in the admission guidelines of Office of the Controller of Examinations, CTEVT.
• Pre-diploma in related subject or equivalent with minimum 68.33%.
• Pass entrance examination administered by CTEVT.

Duration

    The total duration of this curricular program is three academic years [six semesters]. The program is based on semester system. Moreover, one semester consists of 19.5 academic weeks including evaluation period. Actual teaching learning Hrs. will be not less than 15 weeks in each semester.

Medium of Instruction

    The medium of instruction will be in English and/or Nepali

Pattern of Attendance

    Minimum of 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Teacher (Instructor) and Student Ratio

    The ratio between teachers and students must be:

• Overall ratio of teacher and student must be 1:12 (at the institution level)
• 1:48 for theory and tutorial classes
• 1:12 for practical/demonstration
• 1:8 for bench work
• 75 % of the technical teachers must be full timer

Qualification of Instructional Staff

• The program coordinator should be a master's degree holder in the related subject area.
• The disciplinary subject related teachers should be a bachelor’s degree holder in the related subject area.
• The demonstrators should be a bachelor’s degree holder or diploma or equivalent with 3 years’ work experience in the related subject area.
• The foundational subject related teacher (refer to course codes SH and MG) should be master’s degree holder in the related subject area.

Instructional Media and Materials 

    The following instructional media and materials are suggested for the effective instruction and demonstration. 

• Printed media materials: Assignment sheets, case studies, handouts, performance checklists, textbooks etc.
• Non-project media materials: Displays, models, photographs, flipchart, poster, writing board etc. 
• Projected media materials: Slides, Multimedia Projector.
• Audio-visual materials: Audiotapes, films, slide-tapes, videodisc, etc.
• Computer based instructional materials: Computer based training, interactive video etc.
• Web-Based Instructional Materials (Online learning)
• Radio/Television/Telephone 
• Education-focused social media platform 

Teaching Learning Methodologies

    The methods of teaching will be a combination of several approaches, such as Illustrated talk, Lecture, Tutorial, Group Discussion, Demonstration, Simulation, Guided practice, Practical experiences, Fieldwork, Report writing, Term paper presentation, Case analysis, Tutoring, Role-playing, Heuristic, Project work and Other Independent learning.

• Theory: Lecture, Discussion, Seminar, Interaction, Assignment, Group work.
• Practical: Demonstration, Observation, Guided practice, Self-practice, Project work.
• Internship: Industrial practice

Our Contains 

1. Diploma in Computer Engineering Entrance Model Question (Click Here) 
2. Diploma in Computer Engineering Syllabus (Click Here)
3. Diploma in Computer Engineering Notes (Click Here)
4. Diploma in Computer Engineering Old Model Question (Click Here)
5. Diploma in Computer Engineering More Details (Click Here)