Centre for Energy Studies of PEC University of Technology, organized a one day workshop sponsored by TEQIP -III on Curriculum Design and Development for M.Tech Programme in Intelligent Renewable Energy Systems. Dr. Jaimala Gambhir, co-ordinator, Centre for Energy Studies welcomed the invited experts and the delegates . Experts from Academia, Industry, Alumini, parents and student representatives from PG and PhD programme , faculty from Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College, Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh along with Electrical Engineering and faculty from other departments of PEC were invited to participate the workshop.
Prof. Manoj Arora, Director PEC, In the context of depleting fossil fuel resources and the need to develop sustainable energy systems for the future, it is necessary to incorporate renewable energy in the engineering curricula.
Er. Manish Jindal , Chief Executive Officer, National Accreditation Board for Education and Training, Quality Council of India, in his address, talked about factors which critical for success of an academic programme and that endeavour should be made to align the programme with Governments mission and policies.
Prof. Tarlochan Kaur, Head, Centre of Energy Studies, presented the programme objectives, the new programme structure and the draft curricula for the invited experts to deliberate upon. She further said that the Fractal Credit system being introduced in the new curriculum structure will lead to greater choice for knowledge acquisition and specialization for students.
In the concluding session, the invited experts presented their suggestion to contribute to improvement on the existing syllabus, keeping in view the needs of industry and society . Experts also extended their support for continuing this exercise and give their suggestions and feed back in future. Workshop ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Rintu Khanna.