The University of Pune has approved a revision in syllabus for engineering students with an increased emphasis on basic science subjects like physics, chemistry and mathematics. The university has sanctioned the revision of the syllabus so that the representation of these basic science subjects will be 20 per cent of engineering syllabus, up from the present 9.5 per cent.
"According to All India Council for Technical Education ( AICTE ) norms, representation of these subjects should at least be 15-25 per cent. In certain foreign universities, basic sciences get a representation of about 30-40 per cent. While the counter argument is that engineering students should get more exposure in applied sciences, they will only be able to do so if their fundamentals in science is sound," said Narendra Jadhav, Vice Chancellor, at a press conference in the city on Friday.
The engineering faculty has been asked to come up with ways to buttress the science subject representation. It has to be decided whether the new basic science syllabus will be taught in modules over four years or taught at a stretch in the first year itself.
Jadhav also said that a cell to resolve admission disputes had been initiated by the university under the leadership of Tukaram Patil, head of the Hindi department. "Students have to run from pillar to post during the admission process, which should be avoided through this cell," he said.TIE
