Department of Computer Science

About Us

The department of Computer Science was established in the year 1999 to offer graduation course in Computer Science Major. The post graduate course was introduced in the year 2002. The department enrolls full strength of students every year. True to its size the department has been excelling in the academic arena too. The department is privileged to have the University topper in Computer Science in the year 2002. The department students have also made it to the merit list in the years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, bagging the second and third merit ranks respectively. The department has a very good ambience, with knowledgeable and well experienced academic staff along with excellent infrastructure.

Faculty profile

There are 9 members in the Teaching Staff. One member is the Course coordinator of the department and he is the part of many other Committees of University of Mumbai.  There are three senior lecturers. 

Prof P N Anchaliya, M Sc (Physics) 

Coordinator of Computer Science Department since its inception, Member of Syllabus Committee of University of Mumbai, Participated and worked as member of  organizing committee at ‘38th National Convention of Marathi Vigyan Parishad’ in 2003, Member of Local Inquiry Committee for self financing courses Colleges affiliated to the University of Mumbai. Member of the University interview panel.

Prof. Niketa Wani, B.Sc(CS), M.Sc(CS), M.Phil(CS) Diploma in Computer Essentials, Diploma in PC Hardware and Assembling, Diploma Course in Java, Diploma in Cyber Law (Appeared)

Teaches Under-graduate and Post-graduate students. Also involved in inter departmental teaching.  Project guide for UG and PG students. Member of the Syllabus Committee of AD-HOC Board of Studies in Computer Science, University of Mumbai. Member of various committees related to UG and PG Examination, University of Mumbai. 

Prof. Mayuri Bhamare, B.Sc(Chemistry), M.C.M, Currently pursuing M Phil.

Teaches Under-graduate and Post-graduate students. Worked as EDP In Charge in Kinetic and Project Manager in Dotcom Solutions, Till 2001 developed software for many companies and organizations. Project guide for UG and PG students. Placement Coordinator for the Department of Computer Science.

Prof. Priyanka Lalwani, B.Sc(Mathematics), M.Sc (Electronics), Diploma in IT.

Teaches Under-graduate and Post-graduate students. Project Guide for PG students. Experience in IT education industry in the area of Database Management systems, Programming languages & operating systems.

Prof. Namrata Dubey, B.Sc (CS), M Sc (CS)

Teaches Under-graduate and Post-graduate students. Project Guide for UG students. Also involved in inter-departmental teaching. Joined in June 2007.

Prof. Arti Bansode, B.Sc (CS), M Sc (CS)

Teaches Under-graduate and Post-graduate students. Project Guide for UG students. Joined in June 2007.

Prof. Pradnya Bhagwat, B.Sc (CS), M Sc (CS)

Teaches Under-graduate and Post-graduate students. Project Guide for PG students. Joined in June 2008.

Prof. Vandana Singh, B.Sc (CS), M Sc (CS)

Teaches Under-graduate and Post-graduate students. Joined in June 2008.

Prof. Amit Singh, B.Sc (Physics), M Sc (CS)

Teaches Under-graduate and Post-graduate students. Project Guide for PG students. Joined in July 2009.

Prof. Chetak Panchal, B.Sc (CS), M Sc (CS)

Teaches Under-graduate and Post-graduate students. Project Guide for UG students. Joined in August 2009.

With their expertise all faculty members are invited as paper setters, moderators, and examiners by the University of Mumbai for the qualifying UG and PG examinations.

Changes made in the syllabus

Computer Science is a changing field, in view of that the syllabus has undergone three revisions and the faculty have contributed richly to these changes. Curriculum based workshop have been organized by the department at UG and PG level to orient teachers of our and other colleges to the newly introduced topics which are in keeping with the demands of the growing IT sector. 

Student Profile

Being a professional course there is demand for securing admission in this course. Most of the students are those who have secured first class at the XII Science. The major problem with our student is most of them are from vernacular medium, so technically they are highly skilled but when it comes to communication and written skills they take a back seat. They also come from economically weaker section of the society. The management provides them with free ships; they are allowed to pay fees in convenient installments, book bank and reading room facilities. Since many of them cannot afford to buy computers the labs are kept open for extended timings so that they utilize the department facilities. The department takes all efforts to help the students to overcome these shortcomings.

Trends in success and drop out rates

The department from the time of inception has produced excellent results. The department is privileged to have the University topper in Computer Science in the year 2002 the very first batch. The department students have also made it to the merit list in the years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, bagging the second and third merit ranks respectively. The support extended by the faculty and close interaction with the students ensures that the drop out rate is nil.

Learning Resources

The computer labs are well equipped with latest configuration and required software’s. There are two dedicated labs, one for UG and other for PG. In addition there is a server room. Students and staff have access to internet facility. There is a departmental library and books are also available on current card which is managed by the members of the support staff. The department also utilizes the services of students who are working on “Earn while you learn scheme”.  There are more than 3000 books in the Library. Every year books worth Rs.50,000/- are added.

Book Bank

We have excellent facility called as book bank. Under this, we provide all the necessary books in the syllabi to individual students and also allot some books in groups. Students can choose the books. Students have to return these books at the end of the academic year. This helps the students in maximizing their potential. Every year, according to necessity, we add books to the book bank also. At present this facility is for T.Y.B.Sc, M.Sc Part I & M.Sc Part II and we may extend it to other classes in course of time.

Project Guidance

There are different types of projects in the B.Sc and M.Sc curriculum. Three members guide the project for Graphics for about 48 S.Y.B.Sc Students. One staff member guides the projects for T.Y.B.Sc SSAD/OOAD projects. Two members  guide for Web designing  project. Four Teachers  guide M.Sc students for their project work.

Modern ICT enabled Teaching Methods

Almost all lectures are ICT enabled. The class rooms and Labs have LCD and laptops. Some of the lectures are coupled with practical training to make the session more meaningful. Invited faculty are drawn from industry to bridge the gap between industry and academia. Teachers are available for problem solving. The final year classes commence earlier so that the syllabus is completed in time. Students are provided with study material and handouts. There is continuous evaluation of students in the form of weekly test, quiz, and seminars.

Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling

There is excellent rapport among the staff and students. Teachers interact freely with students and help them in problem solving and guidance of projects. Since students are from economically weaker section of the society and parents are not educated they depend on the teachers for academic and emotional counseling. Sessions are organized for the students on stress management; confidence building and these are conducted by the professional counselor of the college.

Events

The department organizes an annual inter collegiate technical festival “Tech Aura” where both technical and non technical events are present. The department arranges for the sponsors of the event. Students from various colleges participate in the events.

The department also organizes an intra collegiate gaming festival “Gaming Galaxy” where students of S.Y.B.Sc CS code the games in C language.

The department also organizes an industrial visit for the T.Y.B.Sc and M.Sc Students.

Faculty development program

Staff members are encouraged to participate in workshops and seminars. They are also encouraged to update their knowledge by undergoing special training. The department conducts training programme for the members of non teaching and teaching staff. The department conducts two UGC career oriented Add on courses namely Web designing and Hardware maintenance. Students with the help of staff members have developed software’s for the college to maintain attendance,   provident fund etc.  The web page was initially developed by the members of the department. The department also assists the service engineers to maintain all the computers of the college which are increasing every day. The department also provides technical assistance whenever needed.

Research

Two staff members are pursuing their M Phil degree and some of them are engaged in consultancy work for industries.

Placements

The department has excellent placement record and almost all the students are placed.   Our students are placed in the top IT companies. One staff member takes care of placement. She is working as a Placement coordinator.  Students are prepared for the placement especially for communication skill and Aptitude. The college takes effort to train students in interviewing skills. Some of students after clearing GRE and TOFEL have progressed for higher studies abroad.

Some of the Company names where our students are placed:

·         L & T Infotech

·         Cognizant

·         Patni

·         TCS

·         Accenture

·         Tech Mahindra

·         Ugam Solutions

·         Infosys