SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME ON Research Methodology Research 7-8, September 2009

SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME ON Research Methodology Research 7-8, September 2009

TRAINING PROGRAMME ON Research Methodology Research 7-8, September 2009

Coordinators

Dr. R. Sridharan
Dr. T. Radha Ramanan

Organised by

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
&
CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CALICUT
NIT Campus P.O., CALICUT - 673601. Kerala, India

PREAMBLE

Through research, an executive can quickly get a synopsis of the current scenario which improves his information base for making sound decisions affecting future operations of the enterprise. The basic research has the primary objective as advancement of knowledge and the theoretical understanding of the relations among variables. It is the basic research through the theory generation that lays the foundation for applied research. Research follows certain processes such as formation of the topic, research design, hypothesis formulation, data collection, data analysis, testing and revision of hypothesis. Research methodology, with its structural process minimizes the degree of uncertainty in decision making

REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee per participant is Rs. 1800/. The course fee includes course material, working lunch and refreshments during the sessions.

For the Research scholars and M.Tech. students of NITC, the course fee is Rs. 500/-. This fee includes course material and refreshments during the sessions.

FACULTY

The faculty for the programme will be from NITC. Dr. A. Ramanathan,
Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Bombay will be the Guest Faculty.

COURSE CONTENT
* Research Process
* Hypothesis formulation and testing
* Data collection and presentation
* Modelling and simulation
* Technical report writing
* Laboratory sessions using statistical and optimization packages

TARGET AUDIENCE
This is an interdisciplinary programme. Teachers / Research Scholars / Post Graduate students / R & D personnel with specialization in any Science / Engineering / Management stream.

HOW TO APPLY

Application in the attached form or in the similar format duly recommended/ sponsored by the concerned authority along with the DD for registration amount and a self addressed envelope, should reach the Coordinator on or before 26/08/2009. Application forms can also be downloaded from institute website.

The registration fee shall be paid through crossed demand draft, drawn in favour of “Director, NIT Calicut” payable at State Bank of India, NITC Branch (Code 2207).

Photocopies of application form may be used in case of more applications to be submitted.

REGISTRATION FORM

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for receipt : 26-08-2009
of applications
Intimation of selection : 28-08-2009

ABOUT CALICUT

Calicut is a major centre of higher education, learning and research in Kerala. It is the hometown of institutions of national importance including NITC, IIMK, DOEACC, CWRDM, IISR etc. Calicut is connected by direct trains/road/air to all major cities in India.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
NITC has twelve departments and seven centers. It offers nine undergraduates and twenty four postgraduate programmes apart from Ph. D. The institute has good infrastructure in computing, information technology, laboratories and central library including digital library. All departments have separate computing facility in addition to the
central facility

ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

http://nitc.ac.in/nitc/dept/me/public_html/
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, the largest department in the Institute, offers B. Tech.(Mechanical Engineering), B. Tech.
(Production Engineering) programmes, M. Tech. programmes in Industrial Engineering and Management, Manufacturing Technology,
Thermal Sciences, Energy Management and Materials Science & Technology and Doctoral Degree programmes. Besides teaching, the
members of the faculty are involved in consultancy and sponsored research work.

ACCOMMODATION

Boarding and loading for the participants will be arranged in the Institute Guest House subject to availability on a chargeable basis upon advance request.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

Coordinator, STTP on Research Methodology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Calicut N.I.T. Campus P.O., Pin. 673601,
Calicut, Kerala.

Phone: 0495-2286406,
2286433,Fax:0495 2287250
Email: sreedhar@nitc.ac.in
radha_ramanan@nitc.ac.in,