ABOUT THE COLLEGE ABOUT THE COLLEGE ABOUT THE COLLEGE ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Government Engineering College Barton Hill,

established in the year 1999 under the Directorate of
Technical Education, Govt. of Kerala is one of the
fastest growing institutions of technical education in
India. It is located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram
city, just one km from PMG junction and 3 kms from
Central railway station and KSRTC bus station. The
college, at present, is offering five undergraduate
courses and four postgraduate courses in
Engineering. Apart from that GEC Barton Hill in
academic collaboration with Mercedes Benz India
offers one year diploma course Advanced Diploma in
Automotive Mechatronics to impart multidisciplinary
competency for aspiring engineers on the latest
automotive technology using world-class tools and
equipment.

ABOUT TEQIP ABOUT TEQIP ABOUT TEQIP ABOUT TEQIP
The World Bank supported Technical Education
Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) is a long
term programme, being implemented in three phases
for a systemic transformation of the Technical
Education System in India by enabling the
competitively selected institutions to improve the
quality of Technical education by providing funds to
the selected institutions for institutional reforms such
as modernization of laboratories/workshops, library,
faculty development, research, industry interaction to
make the project institute dynamic, demand driven,
quality conscious and responsive to rapid economic
and technological developments.


COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE
Research is a logical and systematic investigation or
experimentation aimed at the discovery and
interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or
laws in the light of new facts or practical application of
such new or revised theories or laws. Research is
indeed civilization and determines the economic,
social and political development of a nation.
This short term course mainly aims to
familiarize the participants with the new dynamic
trends in research methodology. In this course the
participants will be motivated and exposed to the
basic steps in conducting research; to shape their
work in proper direction. The course will be useful for
the participants to formulate a viable research
question, to distinguish probabilistic from deterministic
explanations, to analyze the benefits and drawbacks
of different methodologies etc. to understand how to
prepare and execute a feasible research project.

COURSE CONTENTS COURSE CONTENTS COURSE CONTENTS COURSE CONTENTS
Research: A Way of Thinking
Formulating a Research Problem &
Literature review
Conceptualising a Research Design
Constructing an Instrument for Data Collection
Selecting a Sample
Writing a Research Proposal
Collecting Data /Analysis of data
Processing and Displaying Data
Writing a Research Paper/Technical Writing

RESOURCE PERSONS RESOURCE PERSONS RESOURCE PERSONS RESOURCE PERSONS
The faculty experts from IIT, IIM, IIST, NIIST, ISRO
and other reputed academic/research institutions.
Short Term Training Programme

On

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
FOR ENGINEERS

JUNE 23 27, 2014

Sponsored by TEQIP Phase-II



Organised by

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
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Course Coordinators
Dr. Bindu Kumar K Dr. Bindu Kumar K Dr. Bindu Kumar K Dr. Bindu Kumar K
Mr. Mathew John Mr. Mathew John Mr. Mathew John Mr. Mathew John

ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY

The course is open for faculty of various AICTE
approved Engineering Colleges (Govt./ Aided / Self-
financing) in India. M.Tech/ME students who wish to
pursue research after their PG studies can also
participate. Only limited numbers of seats are
available and the admissions are strictly on first
come-first served basis.

ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION
Participants are requested to make their own
arrangements for stay during the programme.
However, suggestions for suitable accommodation
near to the college could be made on request.

HOW TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY
Applications in the prescribed format attached
herewith duly recommended/sponsored by the Head
of the Institution/Organization should reach the
coordinator on or before 19 June 2014. Candidates
are advised to email a scanned copy of application
form and to make use of e-mail facility for all
communications.

REGISTRATION FEE REGISTRATION FEE REGISTRATION FEE REGISTRATION FEE
There is no registration fee for teachers from
Govt./Aided/Govt. Controlled self-financing Colleges.
But there will be a registration fee of Rs 1500/- for the
participants from TEQIP II institutions. Tea and
working lunch will be provided to the participants



COORDINATORS COORDINATORS COORDINATORS COORDINATORS

1. Dr. Bindu Kumar K
Head of Dept. and Associate Professor
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Govt. Engg. College, Barton Hill

2. Mr. Mathew John
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Govt. Engg. College, Barton Hill

CONTACT PERSON CONTACT PERSON CONTACT PERSON CONTACT PERSON

Mr. Mathew John (Mob: 9495521917)
E-mail: mathewjon18@gmail.com mathewjon18@gmail.com mathewjon18@gmail.com mathewjon18@gmail.com

Office Phone/Fax: 0471-2300485
College Website: www.gecbh.ac.in www.gecbh.ac.in www.gecbh.ac.in www.gecbh.ac.in

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The Course Coordinator,
STTP on Research Methodology,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Govt. Engineering College Barton Hill,
Thiruvananthapuram 695 035









TEQIP-II Sponsored STTP on
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY RESEARCH METHODOLOGY RESEARCH METHODOLOGY RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS FOR ENGINEERS FOR ENGINEERS FOR ENGINEERS
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Application Form
1. Name:
(In Block Letters)
2. Date of birth:
3. Designation:
4. Department:
5. Institution:
6. Mailing Address:


7. Phone:
8. E-mail:
9. Whether your institution is approved by AICTE:
10. Highest educational qualification:
11. Area of specialization/interest:
12. Years of experience; a)Teaching ..b) Industry.

DECLARATION
The information provided above is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief. I would abide by the rules and
regulations of the training programme and would attend the
course in full, if selected.
Place: Signature of applicant
Date:
SPONSORSHIP CERTIFICATE

Certified that Mr./Ms... .. is an
employee of our institute/organisation, and is hereby
sponsored for the above said Short Term Training
Programme. He/she will be permitted to attend the
programme, if selected.

Date Signature of the Principal


(Office seal)