Master of Science in Computational Natural Sciences by Research
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
After completion of this program successfully, the graduates will be able to:
PEO 1: Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to handle the real-world problems by transforming theoretical knowledge to practice
PEO 2: Demonstrate the requisite breadth and depth of knowledge in advanced areas of computing applied to natural sciences to excel in research-centric industry and academic environments
PEO 3: Exhibit inter-personal skills required to function effectively in a varied, dynamic, and inter-disciplinary teams
PEO 4: Demonstrate the keenness for collaborative research and engagement with peers and lead innovation and development in major areas.
PEO 5: Practice ethics and human values in their profession.
Program Outcomes (POs)
After completion of PhD/Master of Science in Computational Natural Sciences, the Postgraduates will be able to
PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Use concepts from various disciplines in Natural Sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, bioinformatics), and Computer Science to develop systems helping solve problems in natural sciences
PO2: Design/Development of solutions: Identify and use the necessary concepts to arrive at critical and creative ways to solve problems that is largely beneficial to society.
PO3: Modern tool usage: Demonstrate hands-on skills to work with various software packages used in sciences, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools to model and predict complex problems, with an understanding of the limitations of the tools
PO4: Project management: Apply the principles of project management in computing and sciences, with focus on life cycle, scoping, costing, and development
PO5: Collaboration with Peers: Work efficiently in individual and team-oriented projects of varying size, recognize its positive influence in professional accomplishments, and actively engage in collaboration and teamwork to execute complex research and scientific tasks
PO6: Environment and sustainability: Develop sustainable technological solutions to problems by considering the environmental impact
PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of practice
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO1: Exhibit broad basic knowledge in one or more sub-areas of natural sciences with computing such as physics, chemistry, biology and bioinformatics
PSO2: Demonstrate research skills and research aptitude to identify problems in natural sciences using advanced techniques of Computer Science, to improve the State of the Art in scientific and academic Research
PSO3: Exhibit critical thinking and creative abilities to formulate novel and relevant research problems in sciences, and provide meaningful and constructive solutions to them
PSO4: Apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the program towards national policy development in crucial areas of healthcare, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, science R&D development.
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