Applied Electronics and Computer Hardware

Proposal for following changes and extension-
(1) Eligibility criteria-Any student studying BA / BSc / BCom /BCA are eligible for the course.
(2) Type of Evaluation-Semester End evaluation only in place of continuous assessment and Semester End evaluation.
(3) To extend the course to 3rd and 4th semester for the students who completed the course of 1st and 2nd semester.
(4) The certificate course i.e. 1st and 2nd semester syllabus will be same as approved earlier except little modification.
(5) Diploma students have to complete all the four semesters.

*(According to UGC guideline, out of 20 credits 8 credits should necessarily be assigned to field work/project work/training and each credit is of 15 hours of work load) Grading System: Seven point scale shall be used to award the grade. (Ref: PCC guideline for implementation of credit and grading system.)

Career Oriented Course In Information Technology The programme is a Career-Oriented-Course designed as per UGC guidelines. The program incorporates skill oriented and value added, add-on course to be opted by students as a parallel sub-discipline while pursuing their degree level education. The scheme was designed to ensure that graduates who pass out after completing these courses would have knowledge, skills and aptitude for gainful employment in the IT sector in general and self-employment in particular.

At the end of three years, the students will be equipped with a Certificate/Diploma/Advanced diploma in an add-on orientation course along with a conventional degree in Science/Arts/Commerce. The college will be the first in Nagaland to provide dual certification which if approved by UGC. To begin with, the dept. will offer a one-year certificate course, which will be inter-disciplinary in nature. The program will be named as Certificate Course in Information Technology. The syllabus was designed in compliance with the UGC guidelines and is being verified and approved by the dept. of IT, Govt. of Nagaland.

Advantage:
1. Dual Certification [Conventional Degree + Professional Qualification] 2. The Certification will fulfill the criteria set by the dept. of IT, Govt. of Nagaland for all direct recruitment in Government establishments. 3. Academic programs are designed as per industry requirements. 4. Certificates received from reputed UGC recognized college and accredited by NAAC with grade ‘A’. 5. Saves money and time. Thrust Areas of the program: 1. Semester I: MS-Office and Database Management System. 2. Semester II: Web Designing and Multimedia. Eligibility: 1. Certificate Course: 10+2 passed [Any Stream] 2. Diploma Course: Certificate Course passed. 3. Advanced Diploma Course: Diploma Course passed. Duration: The duration of each program is one year. Attendance Requirement: 75%

Other Informations: 

A. Career Oriented courses will have a progressive approach. The following programmes are available:
1. Certificate Course: The course will be of 20 credits. Each credit will have 15 hours of workload out of which 8 credits should necessarily be assigned to field work/project work/training. The proof of this should be submitted during examination e.g. work experience certificate/dissertation/report etc. duly issued and signed by the concerned institutional authority/coordinator/faculty.
2. Diploma Course: The course will be 40 credits (20 credits earned during Certificate Course). Each credit will have 15 hours of workload out of this 8 credits should necessarily be assigned to field work/project work/training. The proof of this should be submitted during the examination.
3. Advanced Diploma Course: The course will be 60 credits (40 credits earned together during Certificate and Diploma Courses respectively). Each credit will have 15 hours of workload. Out of this 8 credits should necessarily be assigned to field work/project work/training. The proof of this (field work/project work/training should be submitted during the examination

B. 1. The maximum number of students in one course of the career Oriented Programme will not exceed 30 to 40 in the average class size to maintain quality and standard of teaching.
2. Since there is heavy demand for Certificate courses, irrespective of the year of the study from the students, it is decided to allow the students either to opt for certificate/ diploma/Advanced Diploma courses or three certificate courses during the period of study.
3. The approved career oriented subject will be introduced as an add-on course parallel to the existing B.A. /B.Com. /B.Sc. degree. Schemes of Evaluation: The course is divided into two semesters. In each semester students shall appear one theory, one practical paper and a project work. Each theory and practical will be of 100 marks. Project work will carry 100 marks. The marks will be divided into Continuous Assessment (CA) and Semester End Examinations (SEE) in the ratio 30:70. Every Student is required to undertake a Project Work. The Project Work can be done by one Student or by a Group of Students (not exceeding Three per group). The Project should be completed under the Guidance of a Faculty Member of the Institute/College. The evaluation of the Project will be based on the Project Report submitted by the Students and Project Presentation followed by an open Viva Voice.

The Project work marks are divided as follows:
1. Interface Design 40 marks
2. Validation/Content 20 marks
3. Reports/Presentation 20 marks
4. Viva Voce 20 marks

Certificate course in counseling

COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING
DURATION: ONE YEAR
ABOUT THE COURSE: Today many individuals and families are seeking professional help to deal with the trauma(s) of life. This certificate course in Counselling seeks to meet the growing need that people are experiencing in their personal and professional lives. This is a very practical and stimulating course introducing and preparing the students to understand the fundamentals of counselling, the modes of operation and how these tools can be applied in addressing the myriad social problems being faced in our society.

COURSE AIM:
Helping students to understand:
1. The Fundamentals of Counselling
2. The Modes of Operation (tools)
3. The Social Needs of People that Warrant Counselling.

Eligibility : Any Student studying B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/B.C.A. in PCC
Duration : One Year (2 Semesters)
Classes : 8 hours duration per week
Intake Capacity : 30-40 Students

MODE OF EVALUATION:

The course is divided into 2 semesters. In each semester students will appear one theory paper, be involved in practical session and one project work which will carry 100 marks each. The marks will be divided into continuous assessment (CA) and end semester examination at the ratio of 30:70.

DISTRIBUTION OF PAPERS AND CREDITS

*(According to UGC guideline, out of 20 credits 8 credits should be assigned to field work/project work/training and each credit is of 15 hours of work load).

Compliance to National Skills Qualification Framework:
Qualification Pack-Web Developer
Sector: IT-ITES
Sub-Sector: IT Services
Occupation: IT-ITES /: IT Services /Application Development

Brief Job Description:
The target is to Design and construct web pages/sites including incorporating graphic user interface (GUI) features and other techniques. Maintains and provides ongoing design of the website, promos and ad banners, seasonal content to meet the specifications, coding the application, testing the application and maintaining it for optimal web delivery.

Personal Attributes:
An individual should be skilled in software/programming languages including html, JavaScript and others. An individual should also have the ability to multi-task, use personal intuition and develop effective decision making skills. An individual should be comfortable working with MS Office, knowledge of database, installation and un-installation of software.

Key skills for Web Designers:
1. Mind’s Eye
2. Creativity
3. Patience
4. Attention to detail
5. Analytical skills
6. Communication skills
7. Technical ability
8. Excellent IT skills

Job Roles:
Web Developer – It is also known as Web Designer, or a Web Programmer.
Duration: 1 year
No of semesters: 2

No of credits:
Each semester shall have 30 credits in the ratio 60:40. Number of credits allotted for Skill based papers is 18 and 12 credits for General Education.

NVEQF/NVQF level: 5
Minimum Educational Qualifications: 10+2
Intake Capacity (Annually): 50 Seats

Qualification Pack-Team Leader
Sector: Retail
Sub-Sector: B2B & B2C
Occupation: Store Operations

Brief Job Description:
Individuals in this position play a key role in planning and organizing merchandise with a sharp focus on product off take and sales whilst leading a team.

Personal Attributes:
The individual needs to be physically fit to withstand working in a retail environment whilst being customer responsive to internal and external customers. They need to have excellent product knowledge, interpersonal and listening skills.

Job Roles:
Team Leader

Role Description:
Individuals in this position need to be responsible for planning store sales on a daily / weekly / monthly basis by organizing staff and resources to accomplish sales and productivity targets.

NSQF level: 5
Duration: 1 year
No of semesters: 2

No of credits:
Each semester shall have 30 credits in the ratio 60:40. Number of credits allotted for Skill based papers is 18 and 12 credits for General Education.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) was formed on 15th July 1948 through an act of the Parliament of India, with ‘Unity and Discipline’ as its motto. It aims to develop qualities of character, courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and sportsmanship and the ideals of selfless service among the youth of the country; so as to create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth to provide leadership in all walks of life including the Armed Forces and be always available for the service of the nation. As a premier youth based voluntary organization in the country, it recruits cadets from high schools, colleges and Universities all over India and grooms them to become responsible citizens of our society and the country at large.
The National Cadet Corps, Patkai Christian College, since its formation in 1988, has always been an active organization, playing its responsible role in various functions and activities, both within and outside the college. Today, the college has two NCC Units, the Air Wing, attached to 1 (NL) AIR SQN (FLGT), NCC, Dimapur and the Army Wing (Girls) attached to 1 (NL) Girls Battalion, NCC, Kohima. In addition, the college was also a part of the 38 autonomous colleges in India exclusively selected by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to start NCC as an elective subject with credit points with effect from academic session 2013-14. The NCC Units of the college is now being taken care of two trained Associates NCC Officers (ANOs); Lieutenant Neha Gupta (Asstt. Professor, English Department) and Flying Officer Wetshete Thopi (Asstt. Professor, Political Science Department), who completed their trainings at Officers’ Training Academy, Gwalior and Kamptee respectively.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. Cadet Kalam was awarded 1st position in painting during the National Integration Camp held at Mumbai.
2. NCC, Patkai, secured 1st position in Group dance and runners-up in NIAP at NIC, Mumbai.
3. The NCC Unit of the college emerged the winners in the National Integration Awareness Program and Group dance competition during the Special National Integration Camp 2017.
4. Cadets, Thejano and Shangtajonliu were awarded the annual NCC Cadet Welfare Scholarship for the academic year 2016-17.
5. Two cadets, Thejano and Asuno were selected to attend the prestigious Army Attachment Camp at Officers’ Training Academy, Gwalior to be held in April 2016.

Communication Skills :
Communication Skills are designed to allow candidates to develop and refine expertise in different registers of communication through spoken English. Exams for individuals assess a candidate’s ability to engage with analytical and critical concepts, to persuade, to negotiate, to summarise and to communicate information, ideas and opinions in a variety of contexts.
Exam for groups additionally offer candidates opportunities to develop skills in group discussion, interaction and teamwork. At most grades candidates are required to respond to a range of imagined scenarios and employ verbal and non-verbal skills and responses appropriate to them. Candidates’ level of success in these exams depends on their ability to recognise and employ the different communication skills appropriate for each task.
In assessing candidates for both individual and group exams, examiners will pay attention to the content of talks and presentations and to the effectiveness of their delivery. Teachers and candidates are advised to read this booklet carefully prior to preparing for exams.

Objectives : 

Employ with competence and understanding an appropriate range of verbal and non-verbal skills in wide variety of specified situations.
Show considerable competence in interpersonal communication skills and use verbal and non-verbal expression with ease and confidence.
Integrate consciously knowledge, understanding and skills in a secure and sustained performance.
Demonstrate a high degree of competence in interactive speaking in both informal and simulated formal situations.
Interact with individuals, groups and/or specified simulated audiences
Initiate and participate effectively in discussion with the examiner and/or fellow group members.
Demonstrate confidence, perceptiveness and appropriate listening skills.

Present and summarise a range of information, ideas, concepts and opinions from a variety of sources.
Demonstrate an ability to prepare, design and deliver informative talks with authority and competence, using audio and visual aids as appropriate.
Demonstrate a use of language that is vivid and powerful and meets the demands of specific situations.
Employ a range of communication skills and tools with sophistication and understanding to present and engage with complex and challenging ideas.

Certificate Course in Counselling offered by the department of Bible is for the U.G. students who are enrolled in the third semester. This is a practical and stimulating course introducing and preparing the students to understand the fundamentals of counselling, the modes of operation and how these tools can be applied in addressing the myriad social problems being faced in the society. The other details pertaining to this course may be had from the department.The entire course curriculum is designed keeping in mind the need to create a human resource of highly organised, trained, disciplined and motivated youth, to provide leadership in all walks of life and always be available for the service of the society and nation at large.

Faculty:
1. Ms. Asenla Longchari
2. Rev. Dr. Vichükho Ngukha
3. Ms. Moaienla Imsong

In the last few years, the use of electrical and electronic gadgets has increased tremendously. These gadgets are used for personal purpose or in educational and professional field. With this, the need for trained personnel for maintenance and repair of the gadgets has also increased.

The main objective of this course is to train the student in applied field of electronics and computer hardware along with undergraduate study. This course will train the students on how to install and manage household electrical wiring, basics of electronics such as amplifiers, battery chargers, inverters, computer hardware etc. Repairing of electronic devices used in scientific laboratories is also included in the course.

The course is very potent for self-employment, employment in electrical and electronic farms, computer hardware as well as for personal purpose.

The other details pertaining to this course may be had from the department.

Faculty:
1. Dr. Anal Chandra Sarma
2. Mr. Panchanan Thakur

The objective of the course is to educate still photography practitioners within a larger framework of imaging studies, visual culture and new digital technologies. Students are exposed to different kinds of photography practices such as micro photography, street photography, photojournalism, advertising photography, industrial photography, science, lifestyle, documentary and research based photography.

Course Inputs:
The course is for 3 months duration and includes class-room theoretical sessions and hands on learning. The time given for the practical will be half of the duration of the course.

Faculty:
1. Mr. Wahengbam Rojenn