Department of Electronics Engg.Rajasthan Technical Univerisity, Kota (Raj.

Session: 2021-22
Branch: Digital Communication
Course Code: #VALUE! Course: Research Methodology & IPR

Vision of the Institute

To be an eminent institute of technical education and research through academic excellence
and innovation to serve the needs of industry and society.

Mission of the Institute

To provide quality education with focus on practical knowledge and ethics.
To maintain a student support system for their professional growth to compete globally
To promote an environment conducive for innovation, entrepreneurship development and research

Vision of the Electronics Enginering Department

To achieve academic excellence in Electronics Engineering

Misson of the Electronics Enginering Department

To impart quality engineering education in Electronics Engineering.
To facilitate and motivate learning and research.   
To prepare technical expertise along with professional ethics as per societal needs.

Brief Introduction of the Faculty Member

Name: Ranjan Maheshwari
Designation: Professor
Date of Birth: 12-Mar-66
PAN No.: ACGPM8897F
Institute ID: 283
Highest Education: Ph.D.
Date of Joining: 07-Aug-90 Length of Sevice: -91 Years
Specialization: Biomedical Engg, Instrumentation
Publications: 30 Journals: 18 Conferences: 12
Patents: 1 Books: Sponsored Projects: 3

Program Educational Objectives:

PEO1: To prepare graduate students with strong foundation of core and allied subjects so as to excel in
professional career and research.
PEO2: To prepare graduate students to be able to provide technical solutions for real life problems that
are socially and economically acceptable.
PEO3: To prepare graduate students with good communication skills, ethical values and ability to
work as a team.
PEO4: To prepare graduate students with an attitude for continuous learning by updating their
knowledge to meet the ever-changing technical demand.
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To prepare graduate students with an attitude for continuous learning by updating their
knowledge to meet the ever-changing technical demand.

PO and PSO of the Department

Program Outcomes or PO are the defined markers/qualities to be inculcated through the Program.

PO1 अभियांत्रिकी ज्ञान, Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals & engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems

PO2 समस्या विश्लेषण, Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences, and engineering sciences

PO3 समस्या समाधान, Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems &
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration
for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

PO4 जटिल शोध समस्याओं का अनुसंधान, Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge
and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions

PO5 नवीन उपकरणों का उपयोग, Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of the limitations

PO6 समाज के प्रति जागरूकता, The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
the professional engineering practice

PO7 पर्यावरण व सह-अस्तित्व, Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and
need for sustainable development

PO8 नैतिक मूल्य, Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice

PO9 सामूहिक व अके ले दायित्व पालन, Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a
member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10 संवाद में दक्षता, Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community & with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend & write effective
reports & design documentation, make effective presentations, and give/receive clear instructions

PO11 परियोजना प्रबंधन, Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in
a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments

PO12 आजीवन ज्ञान पिपासा, Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change

Program Specific Outcomes or PSO are program specific qualities to be inculcated through the Program. They are
preferably mapped with Core Courses.

PSO1 To prepare students to use recent technologies in the field of signal/image processing
methods and applications.

PSO2 To expose the students about VLSI and IC design & fabrication.

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To expose of Electronics
the students Engg.Rajasthan
about VLSI Technical
and IC design Univerisity, Kota (Raj.)
& fabrication.

PSO3 To train students for the design and testing of RF & microwave devices.

Subject: Research Methodology & IPR

Code: #VALUE! Credits: 3
Lecture: 3 Tutorial: Practical: 0 per week

Objective: This course would enlighten the students about the basics of research methods and
Intellectual Property.

Prerequites: Knowledge of basic statistics, english language and office software tools.

Syllabus: INTRODUCTION: Objective, scope and outcome of the course

Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria Characteristics of a good
research problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and objectives of research
problem. Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection,
analysis, interpretation, Necessary instrumentations.
Effective literature studies approaches, analysis, Plagiarism, Research ethics.
Effective technical writing, how to write report, Paper. Developing a Research Proposal,
Format of research proposal, a presentation and assessment by a review committee.
Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of Patenting
and Development: technological research, innovation, patenting, development. International
Scenario: International cooperation on Intellectual Property. Procedure for grants of patents,
Patenting under PCT.
Patent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights. Licensing and transfer of technology. Patent
information and databases. Geographical Indications. New Developments in IPR:
Administration of Patent System. New developments in IPR; IPR of Biological Systems,
Computer Software etc. Traditional knowledge Case Studies, IPR.

Text & References:

Text books:
1. Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, “Research methodology: an introduction for science
&engineering students’”
2. Wayne Goddard and Stuart Melville, “Research Methodology: An Introduction”
Reference books:
1. Ranjit Kumar, 2nd Edition, “Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for beginners”
2. Halbert, “Resisting Intellectual Property”, Taylor & Francis Ltd ,2007.
3. Mayall, “Industrial Design”, McGraw Hill, 1992.
4. Niebel, “Product Design”, McGraw Hill, 1974.
5. Asimov, “Introduction to Design”, Prentice Hall, 1962.
6. Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “Intellectual Property in
NewTechnological Age”, 2016.
7. Ramappa, “Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO”, S. Chand, 2008

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NewTechnological Age”, 2016.
7. Ramappa, “Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO”, S. Chand, 2008
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Course Outcomes: Upon Completion of this course, the candidate would be able to

CO1: To summarize a research problem out of a given scenario.

CO2: To present a technical material with research ingrediants as well as ethical standards.

CO3: To familiarize with intellectual property components and laws related to them.

CO4: To develop a technical document with research ingredient meeting ethical standards and
classifiable as intellectual property.

CO5:

For Simplification,The POs are mapped with COs here…

How the given CO is connected with the PO…

0: Not at all (better leave the cell blank)
1: Weakly connected.
2: Moderately connected.
3: Strongly Connected.
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 ∑CO/n
Engineering knowledge 1 1 3 2 0 1.40
Problem analysis 2 2 2 2 0 1.60
Design/ development of solutions 1 3 2 3 0 1.80
Conduct investigations of complex problems 1 1 2 3 0 1.40
Modern tool usage 1 1 1 1 0 0.80
The engineer and society 2 3 1 3 0 1.80
Environment and sustainability 1 1 1 1 0 0.80
Ethics 3 3 2 3 0 2.20
Individual and team work 1 1 3 3 0 1.60
Communication 1 2 3 3 0 1.80
Project management and finance 1 2 2 3 0 1.60
Life-long learning 2 2 3 3 0 2.00
PSO1 3 2 3 3 0 2.20
PSO2 1 2 2 1 0 1.20
PSO3 2 2 1 3 2.00

How this course would be taught? Expected Actual

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Theory Classes (chalk-board, Presentation) 20 27

Tutorials (Questions, answers, discussions) 3
Pracical turns (Lab experiments) 4
Demonstrations (Videos, Live sessions) 5 0
Tours (visits, outdoor classes etc.) 1
Assignments (Single, group activity) 5 1
Makeup classes (conceptual, counselling, ..) 2 0

Lecture, Tutorial, Practical class Plan for the semester

Date L/T/P etc Topic
1 Objective, syllabi, CO and entire plan of the course.
2 Theory Classes Meaning of research problem
3 Theory Classes Sources of research problem
4 Theory ClassesCriteria Characteristics of a good research problem
5 Assignments (SErrors in selecting a research problem
6 Theory ClassesScope and objectives of research problem
7 Theory ClassesApproaches of investigation of solutions for research problem
8 Tutorials (Quedata collection
9 Tutorials (Queanalysis
10 Tutorials (Queinterpretation
11 Theory ClassesNecessary instrumentations.
12 Theory ClassesEffective literature studies approaches
13 Theory Classesanalysis
14 Theory Classes Plagiarism
15 Theory Classes Research ethics
16 Theory ClassesEffective technical writing
17 Theory Classes how to write report, Paper
18 Pracical turns Developing a Research Proposal, Format of research proposal,
19 Theory Classesa presentation and assessment by a review committee.
20 Theory ClassesNature of Intellectual Property: Patents
21 Pracical turns Designs
22 Theory ClassesTrade and Copyright
23 Theory Classes Process of Patenting and Development: technological research
24 Theory Classes innovation
25 Theory Classespatenting
26 Theory Classesdevelopment
27 Theory Classes International Scenario: International cooperation on Intellectual Property
28 Theory ClassesProcedure for grants of patents
29 Theory ClassesPatenting under PCT
30 Theory ClassesPatent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights
31 Theory Classes Licensing and transfer of technology
32 Theory Classes Patent information and databases
33 Tours (visits, Geographical Indications
34 Theory ClassesNew developments in IPR
35 Pracical turns IPR of Biological Systems
36 Pracical turns Computer Software etc
37 Theory ClassesTraditional knowledge Case Studies, IPR.
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Attainment of the CO… It would be a guideline how efficient is our teaching

Here, the obtained marks are sum of entire class/qualifiers of the course.
Activity Q.No. Max Obtained CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

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Attendance

In End Term exam, when the actual marks of each question is not available,
Out of the passed candidates, CO attainments rubrics may be prepared
Criteria may be like,
if 80% candidates passed, Understanding based CO attained 100%
if 60% candidates scored >60% marks, Application based CO attained 60%

Attainment methods and their mapping

0
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

Mid Term Assignment Attendance Viva-voce Term End Other Tool

Weightage may be decided as per the institute/department/individual policy.

For practicals, projects, Seminars criteria may be informed to students in advance.

Weighted Sum of attainment components

S. No. Activity Weightage CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
1 Mid Term 30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 Assignment 15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 Attendance 5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 Viva-voce 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 Term End 100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 Other Tool 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

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CO attainment in percentage 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

1.00
0.90
0.80
0.70
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00
CO attainment in percentage

* The blue colored figures are indication of participation only.

Low attainment in a CO may be a motivating factor for next occasion

PO attainment from CO, direct method

CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 PO attainment

PO1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO8 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO9 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PO12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PSO attainment from CO, direct method PSO attainment

PSO1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PSO2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PSO3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

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