8 Day Bridge Course on 28th, 29th, 30th June, & 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th July 2010

There was an 8 Day Bridge Course organized in our campus for the benefit of Lateral Entry Students, who joined the II B.E./B.Tech., after the completion of Diploma in Engineering or Degree in Science. The programme was inaugurated in the forenoon on 28^th June 2010. The Principal Dr. S. Kathirrvelu made the inaugural address, when he pointed out the 3 dimensional purpose of the Bridge Course – 1) to create a strong base in Mathematics, 2) to upgrade their knowledge of English, & 3) to explore avenues to improve their communication skills.

Next, he advised the students to follow 5 rules in their daily life – 1) to maintance attendance of classes 100% -- not less than 75% at any cost, 2) to listen attentively to the class lectures, & to cultivate the habit of note taking in each of the classes, 3) to be punctual to the class, 4) to appear for all internal tests, with thorough preparation, 5) to follow the dress code of the college scrupulously.

Basic aspects of Mathematics, which are relevant to Engineering Students, were explained to the students, by the staff from the Department of Mathematics, headed by Dr. David. Basic aspects of English were conveyed by the staff from the Department of English, headed by Dr. A. Shanmugakani. Soft Sills, including communication skills, and good manners, were handled by the staff from the Department of Training & Placements.

Following is the schedule of the Bridge Course, in respect of English & Comm. Skills:

Course Schedule for Bridge Course – English

Course Schedule for Bridge Course – Comm. Skills