Academic Activities
CERTIFICATE COURSE
Training cum Internship Program - Web App Development using Python Web Framework Django
The Certificate Course of Django was conducted by Centre from FUTURO FOCUS, Chennai which was held from 5th October 2021 to 22nd December 2021 using an online platform. The total Number of Participants was 17 under the guidance of Prof. Saravana Kumar (Director of Futuro Focus) had completed our course with a good result the main aim of this course was to know how to develop a web page. After the completion of the course, there was a 15-day rigorous internship where the students were asked to develop a small mini-project using the python framework Django. Mr Saravana Kumar had dedicatedly delivered his knowledge to us and has helped the students in their doubts session regarding their project. The sessions were lively. In the course outcome, the students learned about Python, HTML, CSS, and Django. Every student actively participated in it.
Ability Enhancement (Certificate Course)-An Ecosystem for Cyber Security in Cyber Space (Training and Certificate Program)
The Department of Computer Science offered An Ecosystem for Cyber Security in Cyber Space, Training and Certificate Program. The program was offered to all UG and PG Course students of our college. The Course commenced on 8 December 2021. Nine students from different classes got trained in dealing with Networked systems, standalone Operating systems, Virtualization, Web Applications, Solution through python Programming constructs, Footprinting, Google Hacking, Scanning, Password Breaking, System Hacking, how to deal with malware, Keyloggers, etc. Students also got exposure to handling cyber forensic and crime investigation cases through a variety of case studies.
Student Induction Program (SIP) for BCA I
The Department of Computer Science has organized Student Induction Program (SIP) for BCA 1 Department Orientation for First-year students from 25 September to 1 October 2021. The Department Orientation program commenced on 25th September 2021 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am with the objective of Familiarization with St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur College and Department of Computer Science, Tech-X (IT Club) and Alumni). On 27th September 2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM the highlights of the Outcome-based curriculum framework for Computer Science Education (Nature and Extent of the BCA Programme, Types of Courses, Core Course discussion, Electives, Discipline Specific Elective, Generic Elective, Project, Ability Enhancement Courses, About Practical/Tutorial) were discussed with new students. On the next day 28th September 2021 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, the focus was on the Evaluation and Assessment System (Examination Cell, Student Affairs Cell, Code of Conduct Committee, Appeals & Grievances Committee, Library & Xavier Knowledge Centre (XKC), Multi-disciplinary Conference). On 29th September 2021 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM the Inculcation of Human Values & Professional Ethics (Institutional Social Responsibility & Extension Activities Cell, Media & Advertising, Studio, MOOCs/SWAYAM, Red Ribbon Club) was discussed with the students. On 30th September 2021 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, the light was thrown on Social & Industry Connect (Training, Internship & Placement Cell (TIPC), Students’ Council, Cultural Committee, Drama Club) of the college. On the last date 1st October 2021 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM the students were explained about the Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Development (Innovation & Incubation Cell (IIC), Intellectual Property Rights Committee, College Website Management, Photography Club). The program was well organized by the Head of the Department and Department faculties and second/third-year students.
Student Induction Program (SIP) for BCA II and III
The Department of computer science conducted a “One-week Student Induction Student Induction Program (SIP) for BCA II & III Department Orientation” for all the students of II and III years from 9th to 14th August 2021. The induction cum orientation program started by stating the vision and mission of the department. The basic aim of establishing the CS department is to build and motivate technology-based environments and to enhance technical, programmable, and designing, skills among students. Further, the relevance of various committees and clubs framed in the college was also discussed with the students. How they can balance between curricular and extracurricular activities was told to them. They were also guided about internship, placement, making more and more use of the library, etc
One-day training program on “Soft Skills - A fundamental requisite for all professions”
On Monday the 16th of August 2021 the Department of Computer Science of St Xavier’s College – Jaipur organized a one-day training program on “Soft Skills- A fundamental Requisite for All Professions” for the benefit of pre-final year students of the department. Prof Dr. Dawn S, Professor (Research) and Head of Centre for Waste Management, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 600 119 was the resource person for this training program. During the formal introduction session Ms. Keren Daniel, coordinator of the program welcomed the gathering and also introduced resource persons to the audience. While addressing students, Prof. Dr. Dawn SS focussed on the efforts of capturing the attention of the student through a virtual game for providing state-of-the-art facilities to the students to make them successful in their careers. Adding to it, the speaker also emphasized the ability to adapt to change for the future and gain confidence in difficult situations. And ended on a note saying, “If you are a person who learns quickly, it is because you know how to adapt”.The event came successfully to an end after the Q&A session.
Research engagement-Project Papers
Along with the workshops and special guest lectures, the Department of Computer Science offers a Research Platform to young technocrats through their engagements with innovative research-based projects and research papers. Students of the department are motivated to perform some concept-based surveys and then analyze the information to conclude facts to support the research objectives. A few of the Student-Faculty Research Projects initiated by the department included: the EFarming with IoT Project, E-Governance (ERP) Project, Cyber Security Education Project, etc. In addition, every individual faculty of the department guided and motivated students to write research articles related to the upcoming technologies, review papers, and papers on the basis of the survey-based study. Many of the students presented their papers on the day of the First National Symposium on “The Impact of Socioeconomic Policies on Global Development” organized by the Research Cell of the College on March 10-11, 2022.
Mentor-Mentee System
On the occasion of National Mentoring Day on October 27, 2021, the Department of Computer Science initiated the Mentoring Program for the students of all classes of the BCA Course, to develop, maintain, and improve their overall performance. The program was aimed to mentor students in a way, to create a high-performance cadre of leaders who will motivate and guide others to produce productive and sustainable outcomes in society. With this, all the students got assigned mentors for guiding them throughout the session in all dimensions of life and career both. The mentors throughout the session maintained high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect and inculcated the same level of values among all students.
EDUCATIONAL TRIP
2 Day Educational visit to "Bhamashah Data Center & Techno Hub was organized by the Department of Computer Science in collaboration with the Innovation and Incubation Cell (IIC) from 13 to 14 October. Under the supervision of IIC Collaborators: Ms. Keren L. Daniel(HOD, CS), Dr Shikha Arora Bakshi(Coordinator) and Program Coordinators: Dr Dharamveer Yadav, Dr Vaishali Singh.
Computer Science Department Library
Computer Science students of batch 2021-22 along with dept. members under the initiative taken by Dr Dharmveer Yadav took a decision to establish a departmental library. Computer science needs to have the latest resource (books, journals, and volumes) for making it available for the department students. BCA students took initiative to provide support to the library by donating their books to the library. The computer science dept. has now its own library and books are available for the students without any charge to refer any book at the dept. itself. Also, this activity will enhance the habit of reading books. Also, this initiative by the alumni students shows attachment and gratitude.
Guest Lecture on Specific and Focused Career Study with Professionals Certificate
The Department of Computer Science in association with UpGrad (India's largest online higher education company) has offered a “Data Science Certificate Programme”. To provide detailed information about the course an Introductory Session (Guest Lecture) on Specific and Focused Career Study with a Professional Certificate on Data Science Certificate Programme was organized on 15 November 2021 at 12 noon. Recourse Person for Introductory Session (Webinar) Topic: Data Science Learnathon - From Classroom to Halls of Ivy Expert Name: Snehanshu Sekhar Sahu "Applied Scientist in E-Commerce, Previously AI Researcher at American Express, Data Science & Machine Learning Educator at UpGrad" Zoom.
Webinar (Guest Lecture)- IT & Research Aptitude Development Among new generations for Development of New Technologies in Covid'19 pandemic
The Department of Computer Science of St. Xavier’s College Jaipur has organized a guest Lecture on "IT & Research Aptitude Development Among new generations for Development of New Technologies in Covid'19 pandemic" for our BCA students on the Topic: IT & Research Aptitude Development Among new generations for Development of New Technologies (“IT Industry Scenario and Career Guidance). The Expert's Name was Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Delivery Manager & Practice Head - Salesforce & EAM, Senior Consultant at, Pratham Software (PSI). The Program Coordinator of the panel discussion was Dr Dharmveer Yadav and Dr. Vaishali Singh.
Panel Discussion on the theme-“E-Commerce Privacy Roadmap for Secure Digital Transactions”
The Department of Computer Science in collaboration with Tech-X Club has organized the Panel Discussion on the theme “E-Commerce Privacy Roadmap for Secure Digital Transactions” on 22nd November 2021 at 1:00 PM. The webinar focused on the road map for the new decade creating a secure future for Digital payments. The Panellists were Mr Amit Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor Amity University, Rajasthan, and Mr Mukesh Choudhary, founder and CEO of Cyber ops Infosec Chief Technology Officer and Cyber Crime Consultant at Police Commissionerate, Jaipur. The Panellists include a range of subject matter experts who answered questions about the importance of protecting our digital payments and highlighted the steps we can take to secure the same. The program coordinator of the panel discussion were Ms. Pushpanjali Saini and Dr. Vaishali Singh and the emcees were Chaitanya Maheshwari and Harshita Rathore of BCA II. The event was held online through the Google meet platform and the students actively participated in the event and ask questions to secure digital payments in the future.
Skill Enhancement Training in Studio (Multi Media Lab) and CS Blog (Information Platform)
The studio committee has been the most pivotal place for students to enhance their skills and exhalate their caliber in multimedia. The college management has immensely created a platform for students to enhance their skills in a structured way with the fast-growing technology and changing scenarios. And the entire college is taken aback by the power of multimedia setup with the most powerful systems like MAC processor, IOS systems, and dual window operating systems with the proper guidance of Fr Periyanayagam SJ Multimedia Specialist. He trained the students and staff on how to handle the live streaming session through YouTube and various other platforms. The studio has become a crucial part of college. The studio has been the cutting edge of information technology, as Its importance has been realized in almost felt in all events of the college, may it be Live streaming a webinar, creating cinematography, creating posters for events, handling YouTube studio, graphics, audio, animation, and video. The Department of Computer Science feels proud to see the students of different departments joining hands to showcase their talents in this place. https://sxcjcomputerscience.blogspot.com/ The coordinator of CS Blog were Dr Vaishali Singh and Ms Pushpanjali Saini. The Coordinator of the Studio was Ms Keren L Daniel.
Webinar on theme (India: Key features of The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019- A vision for future security)
Xavier’s Cyber Security Cell (XCSC) in association with the Department of Computer Science and Tech-X Club has organized a Webinar on the theme (India: Key features of The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019- A vision for future security) on 27-28 January 2022 to celebrate the Data Privacy Day. The resource persons were Dr. Shafiq Ul Rehman, assistant professor (III) at Amity University Rajasthan (AUR), Jaipur, India, and Dr. Ajeet Singh Poonia, Current Designation: Associate (Professor due from 2013), Additional Assignment: Dean, Industry Institute Relations, Dean, MCA & Nodal Officer (Centre for Cyber Security). The program coordinator of the panel discussion was Dr Arpita Banerjee and Dr. Vaishali Singh. The event was held online through the Google meet platform and the students actively participated in the event.