Introduction to PEO,PO,CO

Introduction to PEO,PO,CO

1. Vision, Mission, and Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Vision and Mission Statements: The Vision and Mission statements outline long-term aspirations and the core purpose of the institution. In this regard, the Vision defines the institution's desired future, while the Mission articulates the fundamental activities that must be undertaken to realize this vision. A technical university, for instance, would have a Vision such as "be a global leader in engineering education and research" with a Mission to "provide quality technical education and contribute to solving societal challenges."

Program Vision and Mission: All programs under the institution are aligned with the overarching Vision and Mission. Thus, for instance, a Computer Science program would have its own Vision to "excel in software innovation and digital transformation."

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs): PEOs are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to achieve a few years after completing the program. They usually include:

· Professional competence (e.g., excelling in industry roles).

· Lifelong learning (e.g., pursuing advanced education).

· Social responsibility (e.g., ethical contributions to society).

Example of PEOs for an Engineering Program

PEO 1: Graduates will excel in professional careers or advanced studies.

PEO 2: Graduates will exhibit leadership and teamwork in multidisciplinary environments.

PEO 3: Graduates will practice ethical responsibility and contribute to societal development.

Example: The Computer Science program at XYZ Institute has a Vision of producing "globally competent software engineers," supported by PEOs that emphasize innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal contributions.

2. Program Curriculum and Teaching-Learning Processes

Program Structure and Curriculum Design: The curriculum is designed to meet industry and academic needs. It usually follows a credit-based system with core, elective, and interdisciplinary courses. For instance:

Course Categories	Credits (%)
Core Courses	60%
Electives	20%
Humanities and Soft Skills	10%
Industrial Training/Projects	10%

Innovations in Teaching-Learning: Modern teaching methods have included flipped classrooms, blended learning, and experiential learning. For example, making MOOCs like NPTEL or Coursera a part of the curriculum allows for self-paced learning.

Academic Calendar and Delivery: A well-structured academic calendar ensures timely coverage of the syllabus, exams, and internships. For example:

Activity	Duration
Semester Duration	16 weeks
Mid-Semester Exams	1 week
Industry Internships	4-6 weeks (summer)

Example: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ABC Engineering College introduced virtual labs and could successfully take the experiments online with 90% satisfaction in students.

3. Assessment of Course Outcomes and Program Outcomes

CO-PO Mapping: Every learning outcome of each course is related to program outcomes to establish congruence between specific learning objectives and broader program goals. For example:

Course Outcome	Related POs
Apply programming skills to solve problems.	PO1 (Engineering Knowledge), PO2 (Problem Analysis)

Internal assessment, assignment, and end-semester exams are used to measure CO attainment. For instance, CO attainment could be measured as:

Assessment Type	Weightage (%)
Internal Tests	30%
Assignments	20%
Final Exam	50%

Continuous Improvement: Programs Use the assessment data towards improvement. In case of low attains for PO2 (Problem Analysis), for instance, analytical problem-solving workshops might be initiated.

Example: At DEF University, CO-PO mapping revealed gaps in PO5 (Modern Tool Usage), leading to the inclusion of MATLAB in core engineering courses, increasing PO5 attainment by 25%.

4. Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

Academic Performance Metrics: Student performance is monitored using pass rates, grades, and placement records. For instance, a batch's academic performance may be summarized as:

Metric	Value
Pass Percentage	92%
Average CGPA	7.8
Placement Rate	85%

Graduate Attributes: Achievement Attributes such as critical thinking, communication, and teamwork will be achieved through capstone projects, internships, and co-curricular activities.

Alumni Feedback: Surveys from alumni provide insights on how well the program is prepared to tackle real-life challenges. For example, 80% of XYZ program alumni reported that the program was effective in preparing them for industry roles.

Career Progression: Placement statistics and higher education enrollment rates reflect the success of the program. For instance, DEF Engineering College has a 90% placement rate in 2023, with students placed in top companies like TCS and Infosys.

5. Case Study: Calculations of CO Attainment, PO Attainment, and PEO Attainment

CO Attainment Calculation:

Consider a course on "Data Structures" with the following COs:

· CO1: Apply data structures to solve computational problems.

· CO2: Analyze algorithm efficiency.

· CO3: Implement data structures in programming.

Assessment distribution:

Assessment Type	CO1 (%)	CO2 (%)	CO3 (%)
Internal Tests	20	15	10
Assignments	15	10	15
Final Exam	30	25	30

CO Attainment Formula: CO Attainment = (Internal Tests * Weight) + (Assignments * Weight) + (Final Exam * Weight)

Example Calculation for CO1: CO1 = (20% * 30) + (15% * 20) + (30% * 50) = 6 + 3 + 15 = 24%.

PO Attainment Calculation: Each PO is mapped with COs. For example:

PO	CO Mapping	Attainment
PO1 (Engineering Knowledge)	CO1, CO3	80%
PO2 (Problem Analysis)	CO2, CO3	70%

PO Attainment Formula: PO Attainment = ∑ (CO Attainment * CO-PO Mapping Weight).

Example Calculation for PO1: PO1 = (CO1 * 0.6) + (CO3 * 0.4) = (24 * 0.6) + (30 * 0.4) = 14.4 + 12 = 26.4%.

PEO Attainment Calculation: PEO attainment is measured through graduate surveys, employer feedback, and alumni tracking. Example:

PEO	Metric	Value
PEO1: Professional Careers	% Employed within 1 Year	90%
PEO2: Lifelong Learning	% Pursuing Higher Education	25%
PEO3: Social Responsibility	% Engaged in Community Projects	15%

PEO Attainment Formula: PEO Attainment = Average of Key Metrics. Example for PEO1: (90% Employed + Employer Feedback Rating of 85%) / 2 = 87.5%.

Explained by

Dr Balajee Maram