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Computer Science Department

Computer Science
Department

Faculty List

List of Placed Students during Academic Year 2008-09

List of Equipment

Hardware/Computing Resources

Licensed Software's

Events

The need for the hour is excellence in every field of operation, and particularly "Information Technology". Realizing this need, the Computer Science Department, Modern College, Pune-05 is engaged in molding tomorrow's information and communication technologists today.

Our students are in the field of Computer Science and Applications. Their entry for the course is on the basis of merit. At the undergraduate level their performance at HSC (Science) with mathematics as compulsory subject is the criteria for the admission. At the postgraduate level their performance at the B.Sc. (Computer Science) degree and performance of the entrance examination is the criterion for the admission for the M.Sc. (Computer Science) course and MCA (Under Science Faculty).

We are proud that the student opt our centre with highest priority. As a result, the students of Modern College, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-5 are at the forefront of the IT field. During their graduate and postgraduate studies they undertake the projects which are relevant to the current industrial needs. These projects have helped students to apply their theoretical knowledge to the real life situation.

Through practical demonstrations, Guest Lectures, Group Discussions etc, we bring the latest in computer technology to our students. Co-curricular activities sharpen their minds and other skills.

We have a dedicated team of teachers, experts and well equipped laboratories. The young and highly qualified team of faculty members spare no efforts to keep the students well informed and in updating their knowledge. The students are also reciprocating by their high achievements in academic performance.

A large number of students are getting excellent placements in India and abroad. Every year several students are also selected in reputed foreign universities for higher studies. Various educational authorities have noted the achievements of reputation of the college. The Government of Maharashtra and University of Pune have recently accorded sanction to increase the intake capacity of M.Sc. (Computer Science) Course and MCA. College has started MCA (Under Science Faculty) programme from the academic year 2003-04. There is overwhelming response from the students to secure admission to the courses offered by department.

Activities conducted during the year:

Placement Activity
Student Counseling
Best Programmer Competition
Campus interviews
Seminars
Workshop
Group Discussion
Mock Interview
Guest lectures
Single Window - A Centralized Admission Programme
Departmental Library
Conduction of Entrance Examination at Mass Level
Zaroka - The Desktop….. article column

Workshops

This year the Department had organized a One Day Workshop on Framing of S.Y.B.Sc. (Computer Science) Syllabus on 17th December 2008. Workshop was inaugurated by H'ble Dean Dr. V. B. Gaikwad, Prof. Arun Gangarde (Chairman, Board of Studies in Computer Science), Dr. A. K. Pande, Prof. P. S. Chirputkar (Chairman, LMC) Dr. R. S. Zunjarrao (Principal), Prof. A. G. Gosavi (Visitor) were present for the function. All members of Board of Studies in Computer Science of Pune University had participated in the workshop. There were 85 participants from different colleges who had actively participated in this workshop. Prof. Mrs. Madhuri Ghanekar worked as co-ordinator for the same. All teaching and non-teaching staff members took active participation in the smooth conduction of the workshop. This workshop was arranged under Quality Improvement Programme of University of Pune. We are also thankful to the college administration for providing us necessary support and co-operation to conduct the workshop.

SEMINARS

This year the Department had organized a Seminar Series by inviting eminent personalities from the field of IT. Prof. Mrs. Manisha Suryawanshi worked as co-ordinator for the same. This activity proved beneficial to the students as well as to the staff members and helped in establishing college and industry relationship. All teaching and non-teaching staff members took active participation in the smooth conduction of the seminar series. This seminar series was arranged under Quality Improvement Programme of University of Pune. We are also thankful to the college administration for providing us necessary support in this regard.

Details of the teachers who have participated in seminars / workshops:

Prof. Mrs. Manisha Suryavanshi, Prof. Mrs. Sangeeta Raut, Prof. Mrs. Anjali Sardesai contributed in the preparation of practical course Booklet of F.Y.B.Sc. (Computer Science). The booklet is published by University of Pune at the hands of H'ble Dr. Narendra Jadhav Vice Chancellor, Pune University and H'ble Dr. V. B. Gaikwad, Dean, Science Faculty, University of Pune.
Prof. Mrs. Shilpa Dange completed M.Phil degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth , Pune
Prof. Mrs. M. S. Suryawanshi, Prof. A. V. Sathe, Prof. Anjali Sardesai, Prof. Kalyani Salla, Prof. Mrs. Radha Khedekar, Prof. Mrs. Pallavi Thakar had attended workshop organized by Department of Computer Science, Fergusson College, Pune on the subject "Revision of MCA Syllabus"
Prof. A. V. Sathe had attended workshop on Cyber Law and Security organized by Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune -53.

Inter College Competitions organized:

The Department had organized Best Programmer Award Competition. Prof. Mrs. Ghanekar M. S. worked as a chairperson for this event.
Mr. Jadhav Dnyaneshwar from F.Y.B.Sc.(Computer Science) was awarded Best Programmer Award of the Year. All the teaching staff and non- teaching staff members of the department helped to conduct activity smoothly.

Activities and support from the Alumni:

Past students have supported in placement of current batch students in the reputed IT industries and in offering training programmes.
Project guidance is made available from alumni to the students by means of lectures, project guidance & counseling sessions.
Group Discussion and Seminars: Group discussion and seminar sessions of past students are arranged on every Saturday on different topics.

Student achievements and awards:

Students took lead in organizing Science Exhibition/ Poster Competition and participated in various intercollegiate events. Students secured prizes in the various events. Modern College has secured Champions Trophy in an event Interface - 2009 organized by Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune-53.
Prof. Ms. Shilpa Dange, Prof. Mrs. Anjali Dardesai, Prof. Mrs. Radha Khedekar, Prof. Mrs. Sangeeta Raut promoted students to participate in the various intercollegiate events.
S.Y. B.Sc. (Computer Science) Class secured First Prize in the Annual Social Gathering (2008-09) of the college.

Placement Service provided to the students:

Department of Computer Science runs placement activity through a Placement Cell for Post-Graduate Students and Under-Graduate Students. This year Prof. Mrs. Manisha Suryawanshi worked as a Placement Co-ordinator for the placement activity under her able guidance 96% of students from the Post-Graduation Wing (M.Sc. Computer Science, MCA) were placed in reputed organizations. All teaching and non-teaching staff members of the Department provided necessary support in smooth conduction of this activity. Under Graduate students are also placed in reputed software companies such as Patni, IBM, Wipro, etc.

Any other relevant information:

Shri. Balasaheb B. Dalvi awarded "Best Non Teaching Employee Award" of Progressive Education Society on the occasion of Late Shankarraoji Kanitkar Day Function.
Staff members had taken active participation in the admission process of F.Y.B.Sc.(Computer Science), MCA & M.Sc.(Computer Science) courses.
A committee was constituted for conducting M.Sc. (Computer Science) & MCA entrance Examination 2008. Dr. G.R. Ekbote (Chairman, P.E. Society) Prof. P. S. Chirputkar (Chairman, LMC), Dr. A. K. Pande (Chairman, LMC) Principal A. G. Gosavi (Chairman of the Committee) Dr. Sulbha Deuskar (Vice Principal, PG Wing) provided us necessary guidance & administrative support in organizing the entrance examination smoothly.
Mr. Samir Badmanji had undertaken maintenance work of the computers & allied peripherals of the college.
A Voters on-line registration programme was arranged on 4th March 2009 in association with "Daily Indian Express" and "Jagore/Jangraha" NGO. There was good response for the registration. This activity was conducted on same day all over India and around 200 student voters registered their name from our college centre.