Cochin University of Science and Technology: Difference between revisions

{{Short description|University in Cochin, Kerala, India}}

{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}

| image = Cochin University of Science and Technology Logo.png

| motto = ''tejasvi nāvadhītamastu (Sanskrit)''

| established = 1971

| type = [[State University]]

| campus = Urban, {{cvt|180|acre}}

| website = {{url|www.cusat.ac.in}}

| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]], [[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]], [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]], [[Association of Commonwealth Universities|ACU]],

[[National Board of Accreditation|NBA]]

}}

[[File:Administrative Block , Cusat.jpg|thumb|Administrative office

[[File:Cusat.jpg|thumb|Main gate of Cochin campus (CUSAT)|259x259px]]

The motto of the university is ''Tejasvinavadhithamastu'', which is taken from the [[Vedas]] and conveys "May the wisdom accrued deify us both – the teacher and the taught - and percolate to the universe in its totality".<ref name="Motto"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cusat.ac.in/about|title=The University: About CUSAT|access-date=26 September 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619092942/https://www.cusat.ac.in/about|archive-date=19 June 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>[[File:STUDENTS AMENITIES CENTRE FROM OUTSIDE.jpg|thumb|right|Student Amenity Center|259x259px]]

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CUSAT is structured into nine faculties:{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

* [[Science]]

* [[Technology]]  

The Department of Physics of the Cochin University of Science and Technology was founded as the Department of Physics of the Ernakulam Centre of the University of Kerala in 1963 by Prof. K. Venkateswarlu. It is now a centre of excellence, well known within India and abroad for its contributions to teaching and research in both experimental and theoretical physics. Areas of interest include [[Nanotechnology|nanoscience and technology]], [[Optoelectronics|optoelectronic]] devices, [[quantum computing]], semiconductor devices, solar cells, [[Holography|holographic]] materials, high density storage batteries, [[astrobiology]] and [[quantum optics]]. Research is sponsored by agencies including [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], AICTE, [[Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics|IUCAA]], [[Department of Science and Technology (India)|DST]], [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]], [[CSIR, India|CSIR]], IUAC, [[Department of Atomic Energy|DAE]], and [[Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment|KSCSTE]]. The department has extensive instrumentation, which is made available to outside users at a nominal charge.

The Department of Physics conducts a science awareness programme in physics<ref>{{cite web|title=Physics - scope and awareness for school students|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/physicsacope-and-awareness-workshop-at-cusat/238251-60-122.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104170924/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/physicsacope-and-awareness-workshop-at-cusat/238251-60-122.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-11-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Physics: Scope and Awareness|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/workshop-for-physics-students/article703979.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=6 February 2010}}</ref> and the [[National Space Olympiad]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Cusat to host National Space Olympiad|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/cusat-to-host-national-space-olympiad/article5589041.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=18 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=National Space Olympiad at CUSAT|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/National-SPACE-Olympiad-at-Cusat-on-February-8/2014/01/16/article2001860.ece}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=National Space Olympiad 2014|url=http://education.mathrubhumi.com/php/news_events_details.php?nid=33023}}</ref> in association with the [[IUCAA]] Resource Centre, CUSAT and Edumithra Intellectual Services.

===Faculty of Technology===

====Department of Electronics====

The department offers postgraduate programmes leading to the degrees of MSc (Electronics) and MTech (Electronics) with specializations in Microwave & Radar Electronics and Digital Electronics, and PhD.

====Department of Instrumentation====

<ref>{{cite web|url=http://din.cusat.ac.in/about-us/|title=Department Of Instrumentation, CUSAT}}</ref>

The department offers a four-year BTech (Bachelors) course in Instrumentation Technology, two-year MTech course in Instrumentation Technology and two-year MSc course in Instrumentation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://din.cusat.ac.in/courses/|date= 4 December 2019|title=Academic programs at Department of Instrumentation}}</ref>

====Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology====

The Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology (P.S. & R.T.), established in 1971, is a pioneer in the areas of education and research in polymer science and engineering. Its BTech programme began in 1972, in collaboration with the Rubber Research Institute of India. It is funded by agencies including [[Nuffic]] (MHO, [[Netherlands|The Netherlands]]), [[Volkswagen Foundation]] (Germany), [[Ministry of Human Resource Development|MHRD]], AICTE, [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]], [[Department of Science and Technology (India)|DST]], and [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]].

====Department of Ship Technology====

The Society of Naval Architecture Students in the department publishes an annual Technical Magazine, SHIPSTECHNIC.

====International School of Photonics====

The International School of Photonics (ISP) was founded in 1995. Research activities include the design and fabrication of various laser systems and laser components, investigations of non-linear phenomena in different materials using [[Photothermal effect|photothermal]], [[Photoacoustic effect|photoacoustic]] and related techniques, time- and space-resolved studies on laser-induced plasmas, design and characterization of fibre-optic sensors, fabrication and characterisation of [[Polymer fiber|polymer fibres]], preparation and investigation of [[Photonics|photonic]] materials and studies on [[Photonics|photonics theory]], sponsored by funding agencies including [[Department of Science and Technology (India)|DST]], AICTE and [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://photonics.cusat.ac.in/|title=International School of Photonics CUSAT|website=International School of Photonics|language=en-US|access-date=2016-09-29}}</ref> The [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] designated Cochin University of Science and Technology as a "University with Potential for Excellence in the Field of [[Laser]]s and [[Optoelectronics]] Sciences" in March 2002, and provided a grant of Rs. 5 [[crore]] that was used to establish a Centre of Excellence in Lasers and Optoelectronics Sciences (CELOS). The Centre later merged with the International School of Photonics.

The department offers postgraduate programmes leading to the degrees of MTech (Opto Electronics and Laser Technology) and PhD.

====Department of Computer Applications====

====Department of Computer Science====

Research laboratories include:

2. Bioinformatics Laboratory (BI)

4. Natural Language Processing Laboratory (NLP)

===Faculty of Engineering===

====School of Engineering, Thrikkakara====

In 1981 the School added PhD programmes. {{As of|2019||df=}}, the School had produced 53 PhDs and over 250 candidates were registered as research students. External funding for research activities is provided by agencies including [[Department of Science and Technology (India)|DST]], the Central Water Commission, [[Indian Space Research Organisation|ISRO]], [[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]], [[Coir Board of India|Coir Board]], and the Kerala State Coir Corporation.

'''Undergraduate BTech''' '''courses''' (student intake in parentheses){{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

*[[File:Software engineering block.jpg|thumb|259x259px|Software Engineering block]] [[Computer Science and Engineering]] (90)

* [[Electrical and Electronics Engineering]] (60)

* Safety and Fire Engineering (60)

'''Postgraduate MTech courses'''

====Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering====

The intake for BTech Marine Engineering is 80 per year. In 2014, a full-time two-year MTech programme in Marine Engineering (80 students) was added.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kmsme.cusat.ac.in/|title=Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering|website=kmsme.cusat.ac.in|access-date=2016-09-28}}</ref> The School also provides short term courses in an Engine Room Simulator for students preparing for competitive examinations conducted by the [[Directorate General of Shipping]].

===Faculty of Environmental Studies===

====School of Environmental Studies====

The National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH), attached to the School of Environmental Studies conducts a two-year MTech programme sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India under its network programme in human resource development in biotechnology.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The MSc in Environmental Technology is offered with specializations in two disciplines:{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The School conducts UGC sponsored refresher Courses for university and college teachers, and offers consultancy services in [[climate resilience]], environmental surveys, pollution monitoring, water quality management, water treatment, disease diagnosis and management of aquaculture systems, and [[environmental impact assessment]]. The School participated in the environmental impact assessment for the [[Kochi Metro|Metro Rail Project of Kochi]] city.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

===Faculty of Humanities===

====Department of Hindi====

[[File:DEPARTMENT OF HINDI.jpg|thumb|right|Hindi Department]]

* M.A. Hindi Language and Literature

* PhD

* Short Term Course in Computer-based Training and Teaching in Hindi

====Department of English and Foreign Languages====

===Faculty of Law===

The School of Legal Studies was initially established as the Postgraduate Department of Law of Kerala University in 1962. The first Chair of the department was the late Dr. A.T. Markose, an internationally reputed jurist who was the founding Director of the [[Indian Law Institute]] and Deputy Judge at the International Administrative Tribunal.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

A Human Rights Chair in the name of late Justice [[V. R. Krishna Iyer|V.R. Krishna Iyer]] has been established at the school to encourage interdisciplinary research into human rights.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

===Inter University Centre for Intellectual Property Rights Studies===

The Centre for IPR Studies established in the School of Legal Studies of the Cochin University of Science & Technology in 2003 is converted into an Inter University Centre in 2009 to encourage multidisciplinary teaching and research in the area of intellectual property rights. This is an autonomous Centre at CUSAT established by the Government of Kerala envisaged to be a research hub and resource centre facilitating interaction between researchers from different universities in Kerala and outside. This is one of the Inter University Centers conceived and implemented by the Department of Education, Government of Kerala.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The centre is offering multi-disciplinary PhD Programme with scholarships in IPR related areas to encourage researchers from different disciplines like law, economics, political science, history, science and technology etc. to undertake policy research. There are several research scholars working in different areas.  The availability of primary research materials in the depository makes it possible for the researchers to bring out mimeographs on vital topics in the area of Intellectual Property Rights. The centre, in association with the School of Legal Studies, also offers courses on Intellectual Property Rights for the LL.M programme of the School.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}}

===Courses Offered===

4. B.Arch (5 Year)

===Faculty of Marine Sciences===

* Fisheries Economics

* Fisheries Management.

====Department of Atmospheric Sciences====

The department offers post-graduate coursework leading to the degrees of MSc (Marine Biology) and M. Phil.(Life Sciences).

====Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics====

====Department of Physical Oceanography====

The department offers post-graduate coursework leading to the degrees of MSc (Oceanography) and MTech (Ocean Technology).{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Department of Applied Economics focuses on the economics of technology, econometrics and operations research. The city of [[Kochi]] has an industrial belt and a coastal area that supports fishing. Industry and fishing have contributed considerably to environmental pollution in the area. Therefore, the department takes a particular interest in the technology problems of industry and the fisheries sector, and the economics of the environment.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

====School of Management Studies====

The School of Management Studies (SMS) is one of the oldest academic units of the university and was one of the first five management schools to be established in the country. It was founded in October 1964 as a part of Kerala University, under the leadership of Professor Emeritus [[M. V. Pylee]] and located in the premises of the [[Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore|Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd]]. It became part of the University of Cochin in 1971, which later became Cochin University of Science and Technology.  The school pursues four areas of academic activity: teaching, training, research, and consultancy.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

==Rankings==

===Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre===

===National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health===

===Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy===

===Women's Studies Centre===

===Inter University Centre for IPR Studies===

Inter University Centre for [[Intellectual property|IPR]] Studies (IUCIPRS) is an autonomous institution established by the Department of Higher Education of the [[Government of Kerala]], within the Cochin University of Science and Technology. It was founded in 2003 to encourage multidisciplinary teaching and research in the area of intellectual property rights.{{Citation needed|date=August 2018}}

===International Centre for Economic Policy and Analysis===

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