A Peer Seminar on “ RECENT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTS”
The Skill Elevation Club of the Department of Computer Science & Applications of S.A College of Arts & Science organized a peer seminar on “RECENT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTS” on 27th January 2023.
The resource person was Mr.S.L.Praveen, student of III B.Sc. Computer Science.
Around 95 students of BCA and B.Sc. Computer Science attended the session.
He started with Low code development, its uses and where and how it is used in latest fields. Examples were also given for better understanding.
Then he moved on to block chain which was explained briefly and he explained the concept of how it works. He also explained on where the block chain is used, its Pros and Cons.
He explained the importance of crypto currencies, bit coins, Ethereum in the block chain technology.
Internet of things was easy to understand as we are using it in our day today life like in smart watches, smart homes, cars etc…
He gave the information about where it is used and how it made our life easy.
NFT was an interesting topic and he showed in which platform it is being used and the purpose of it. He also told how the products are sold using block chain technology.
Chat GPT was a new topic as it just came out for public use. He practically showed us how AI plays an important role making of life easier. He showed AI creating blogs and writing programs.
He demonstrated Dall-e, a AI image creation platform, He showed how the images are created using AI and what can we do with those images and how to make use of it. We saw how the keywords we type in are put into use by the AI using Dall-e.
The seminar also provided students with an opportunity to ask questions and seek advice from him. Many students asked about the best ways to gain experience and stand out in the field, as well as the most in-demand certifications and qualifications.
In conclusion, the seminar on “RECENT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTS” provided valuable insights for students and young professionals looking to enter the field of Software Development.
WORKSHOP ON PYTHON USING DATA SCIENCE
The Department of Computer Science of S.A College of Arts & Science organized a workshop on “PYTHON USING DATA SCIENCE” on 13th September 2022 in first floor computer science lab
The resource person was Ms.Nathiya and Ms. Sandhya, Project Engineers from Pantech Solutions, Chennai. .
Around 73 students of BCA and B.Sc. Computer Science attended the workshop.
Mr.P.Chandrasekar, Head, Department of Computer Science welcomed the gathering and introduced the Speakers Ms. Nathiya and Ms. Sandhya, Project Engineers from PANTECH SOLUTIONS.
The Programme began with the introductory session by the Ms. Nathiya. She highlighted on what is Data Science and explained the applications of Data Science like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Deep Learning.
She also deeply explained about AI and ML with its types and functions. She explained the classification of algorithms and open-source library like pandas and numpy.
To make everything clear a hands-on experience was taken with practical sessions by running programs using pandas and numpy where the students worked on 1d and 2d arrays.
Then the working project of Pantech Learning where they have used Data Science with python to analyze COVID – 19 situations with variables like death cases, recovery cases and affected cases were clearly demonstrated.
Finally, the Program ended with vote of thanks given by Ms. Rajeswarii Janavikulam of III-year BCA.
Seminar on “PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT”
The Department of Computer Science & Applications of S.A College of Arts & Science organized a seminar on “PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT TIPS ” on 11th December 2022 in SACAS Preview Theatre.
The resource person was Ms. Ms.Arshi.C.Shiyal, Programme Trainer, Rexona Confidence Academy.
Around 180 girl students of all streams attended the session.
Mr.P.Chandrasekar, Head, Department of Computer Science & Applications welcomed the gathering and introduced the guest to the gathering.
The Programme began with the introductory session by the Guest. She highlighted the importance of Confidence while facing Interviews.
She explained about different situations and scenarios of interviews.
She instructed some important points like
- Dress Code
- Dress Color
- Dress Type
- Shoes Type
- Hair Style
- Make up
while going for interviews.
She also added value points like
- Arrival time to the interview destination.
- Body language while entering interview room.
- How to react for out of box questions.
- Things to add on to the resume to look good.
- Personal hygiene for girls.
- Diet while going for interviews.
Then there was a Question Answer session where the students asked many doubts and got clarified them.
Finally, the session ended with vote of thanks given by Ms.Rajeswari Janavikulam from III-year BCA.
Peer Workshop on “PHOTOSHOP”
Photoshop is a powerful image editing and manipulation tool used by photographers, graphic designers, and digital artists to create and edit digital images. Keeping this in mind, The Skill Elevation Club of the Department of Computer Science & Applications of S.A College of Arts & Science organized a peer workshop on “PHOTOSHOP” on 27th February 2023 in Ground Floor CG Lab.
The resource person was Mr.S.L.Praveen, student of III B.Sc. Computer Science, S.A.College of Arts & Science.
Objectives:
The primary objective of this workshop is to provide training on Adobe Photoshop software to the students and to demonstrate how to use the techniques to create stunning digital artwork.
Methodology:
The workshop was held in Computer Graphics Lab on 27-02-2023 at 10 am. The workshop was conducted by Mr.S.L.Praveen, student of III B.Sc. Computer Science who provided lectures and demonstrations on techniques such as digital compositing, photo manipulation, and text effects.
Participants were provided with access to online tutorials, sample files, and projects for hands-on practice.
Participants:
The workshop was attended by 42 participants who never had any experience with Adobe Photoshop and were looking to gain new knowledge and develop their skills.
Content:
The workshop covered the following topics:
- Digital compositing techniques
- Layers, masks, filters, and tools.
- Cropping, resizing, color correction and retouching.
- Photo manipulation techniques
- Advanced selection and masking techniques
- Advanced color correction and adjustment techniques
- Advanced text effects
- Advanced blending modes and filters
The instructor provided hands-on practice sessions after each topic to reinforce the concepts learned. Participants were also encouraged to ask questions and seek clarification on any doubts they had.
Outcome:
The participants gained a deeper understanding of Adobe Photoshop and its features. They were able to create stunning digital artwork using the techniques they learned during the workshop. Participants appreciated the hands-on practice sessions and found the workshop engaging and informative.
Conclusion:
The Peer Workshop on Adobe Photoshop Workshop was successful in achieving its objectives of providing training on Adobe Photoshop software and demonstrating how to use the techniques to create stunning digital artwork. The workshop was well-received by the participants, and they left with a deeper understanding of Adobe Photoshop and its capabilities.
Orientation Session “IMPORTANCE OF MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS”
The Department of Computer Science of S.A College of Arts & Science organized an orientation session on “IMPORTANCE OF MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS” on 16th September 2022 in Computer Graphics lab.
The resource person was Mr.B.Thangapandian, CEO, CertifyTN, Certiport, India.
Around 75 students of BCA and B.Sc. Computer Science attended the session.
Mr.P.Chandrasekar, Head, Department of Computer Science welcomed the gathering and introduced the guest to the gathering.
The Programme began with the introductory session by the Guest. He highlighted on what is really lagging in our students and what the industry expects from the students.
He illustrated the use of macros in Excel with various examples. Then he explained various situations where students struggled in facing interviews and pointed the importance of specifying the objectives in the resume.
He asked the students to be careful in entering the technical knowledge in the resume.
Later he explained about various certification courses offered by Microsoft and the value of each and every certificate.
Finally, the session ended with vote of thanks given by Mr.Snehan Tony James from III-year BCA.
Awareness Session on “DIGITAL GUARDIAN”
The Department of Computer Science of S.A College of Arts & Science, organized an Awareness Session on Digital Guardian on 2nd September 2022 in St. George Arts and Science College located in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai.
Ms. Pavithra G from III BSc.CS welcomed the gathering and introduced the Student Speakers Ms. Rajeswarii Janavikulam of III BCA and Mr. Zubair Ahmed of III BSc.CS to the gathering.
The Programme began with the introductory session by Ms. Rajeswarii Janavikulam. She highlighted about Cyber Space and also she created an awareness for Women Safety on Internet like Cyber Bullying, Cyber Stalking, Sexting, Child Pornography, Women Safety tips on Internet.
Next Mr. Zubair Ahmed emphasized about Cybercrimes and gave a practical demonstration about Hacking, Phishing, Financial Fraud, Shoulder Surfing. Lastly he concluded how to file a complaint in Cybercrime.
Finally, the Program ended with vote of thanks given by Ms. Janavi Sree of III BCA.
NATIONAL LEVEL CODING CONTEST
The Skill Elevation Club of the Department of Computer Science & Applications of S.A College of Arts & Science in association with CSI Chennai chapter conducted a “NATIONAL LEVEL CODING CONTEST” on 28th January 2023 in Computer Science Lab.
Coding contests, also known as programming competitions or hackathons, are events where participants compete to solve problems using a specific programming language or technology.
Coding contests are a great way for participants to showcase their skills, learn new techniques, and network with other like-minded individuals. Many companies also use coding contests as a way to identify and recruit top talent for internships or full-time positions.
Keeping this in mind, The Skill Elevation Club of the Department of Computer Science & Applications of S.A College of Arts & Science in association with CSI Chennai chapter conducted a “NATIONAL LEVEL CODING CONTEST”.
Mr. P. V. Subramanian, Former chairman CSI, Mrs.Mythili ,Vice Chairman and Dr.Kavitha ,MC member, CSI joined as a guest of honor.
Around 42 students from 20 colleges participated in the event.
The prize winners of this event were
- First prize: Mr.G. Prakash Raja from Gurunanak College
- Second Prize: Ms.P. Swetha from Queen Mary's College
- Third Prize: Mr.Vignesh C from S.A College of Arts & Science.
Winners were appreciated with Cash prizes and gift vouchers.
Participation certificates were issued to all participants.
