In the new millennium, computers have assumed as strategic importance in this corporate world. Today there is a great demand of highly qualified IT professionals. The responsibility of an IT professional is to involve in data management, computer hardware, database and software design, management and administration of the entire system and much more. In Bachelors in computers, there are two branches of engineering i.e. Computer science and Information Technology. In computer science, we study the principles of engineering that involve in the design, engineering, development, integration and testing of a computer system at almost all levels. This branch of engineering also involves applied areas of Maths and science, electrical and electronics theory, materials engineering and programming fundamentals. On the other hand, in Information technology, we study the usage of computers and similar devices like electronic and communications for processing and distributing information by many different means. Here, we are trying to provide you some information about these engineering branches that may help you in selecting the right branch for you.
B.Tech (Computer Science) is basically a study of computers where we learn about hardware and operating systems like multitasking kernels, data buses, registers, address buses etc. On the other hand, Information technology involves in information manipulation and the business requirements.
B.Tech (computer science) concerns with the principles and concepts that are essential for the growth of IT and it is an academic study of software and hardware concepts. In B.Tech (information technology), some specific purposes may have to be studied.
With computer science, we can better understand how to solve the computer problems and information technology is the study of technology which drives information systems for business.
Computer science actually tells what is a computer and how it works whereas information technology is what and how can I do with computers?
Sharda Group of Institutions also provides B.Tech (computer science) and B.Tech (Information Technology) programs. At this institute, B.Tech (Computer science/Information Technology) 2009 admission has been started. The eligibility criteria for this program is class 12 with minimum 50% marks. The selection of a candidate will be based on Online exam (SURE)/Sharda Scholarship Carnival . The SGI Institute believes in delivering high quality education with the help of its accomplished teaching staff.
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Computer Science and Information Technology – The Two Emerging Branches of Engineering
Saturday, June 6th, 2009Development of Science and Technology and Invention of Ed Cures
Friday, May 8th, 2009There are many causes that lead to impotence or technically speaking erectile dysfunction. And it is not a rare disease. It happens to majority of men at some point of their lives. But because it is not discussed and talked about openly, it has always been deprived of its share of fame! Nevertheless erectile dysfunction is a disease and hence like all the other diseases, from ancient times men have tried to invent and discover cures for it. Somehow, ED always received a step motherly attitude from men. The amount of effort and study that went in the invention of cures for the other diseases never went into the invention of the ED cures. There were elementary attempts to invent ED medications, but none of them were very effective or successful.
The main reason behind the fact that for a long time there was not even one satisfactory ED cure is that ED was not given the kind of attention it deserved. Because ED was not apparent and it didn’t take lives, it was thought that ED can wait until the other medications were invented. Another very important reason behind the lack of ED medications is that, sex was thought to be something shameful till a few years back. It was never acknowledged as a basic need of human beings. Inventing medications for having better sex was thought to be useless.
Thankfully, this thinking underwent major changes in the last century. Radical changes underwent in the way of thinking of the people. The media, literature and science altogether left an impression on the thoughts of people. People came to realize there is nothing shameful about admitting that sex is important and life without sex is almost unthinkable. The change in the type of education also played an important role in bringing about this change in thinking.
With the passage of time science and technology also developed rapidly. Medical world was not exception. Developments were taking place in bounds and leaps in medical science. Thanks to these developments, effective ED drugs were invented in the last decade of the 20th century. These ED drugs were not like the earlier inventions of ED cures. These new type of oral ED drugs have been proved to be almost 100% effective. The enormous popularity they are receiving is a proof of their effectiveness.
The medical world is not sitting idle. They are not satisfied with the invention of just one ED drug. Attempts are continuously made to improve the products and do away with their short comings. Bayer Levitra is a perfect example of this. The erectile dysfunction drugs that were invented earlier had many shortcomings and side effects. Levitra is not without side effects but still it has been able to overcome many of the shortcomings of the earlier ED drugs. ED drugs are generally not prescribed to patients with hypertension and diabetes. But levitra online has been found to be safe for such ED patients. Similarly Levitra also miraculously works for those patients for whom the other ED drugs like Cialis or Viagra fail. What is good is that you can buy levitra from anywhere i.e. your home, office, some other country. All you need is your computer and a n internet connection and you can easily buy levitra online and get it delivered to the place you want. Convenient isn’t it?
Inculcation of Human Values Through Education With the Help of Science and Technology
Friday, May 8th, 2009Inculcation of Human Values through Education with the Help of Science and Technology
INTRODUCTION
“If human values take root in the educational system, the emerging individuals will have the following attributes:
They will want peace & justice in a world that acknowledges the rule of law and in which no nation or individual need live in fear;
Freedom and self reliance to be available to all;
The dignity & work of every person to be recognized & safeguarded;
All people to be given an opportunity to achieve their best in life; and
They will seek equality before the law and the equality of opportunity for all”.
Sathya Sai
Now we are living in the Modern, Scientific and Technological world. Science and Technology have brought enormous changes in the society. The attitudes of the people are also changes in the day to day life of human beings.
Man is a unique creation in this universe that under certain parameters is free to make his own destiny. Now, if man has to make his destiny, the question of values in life comes up. He has to think naturally as to what should be the guiding norms of life process. It is therefore clear that the guiding factors for man, which provide the prime motivating force behind his thought, emotion and action, have to be moral and spiritual. The socio-cultural and spiritual life of man has to bring peace, progress and welfare for both the individual and the society. This is precisely the reason why the modern society is worried about the deterioration of values.
Having diagnosed the present problem, we have to find the remedy for this situation before there is further deterioration of values in the wider interest of the mankind. With the help of Science (Exhibitions) and Technology (Print & Electronic Media and Mass Media) including social awareness programmes we can inculcate the values in the people.
IMPORTANCE OF VALUES
In today’s multi-cultural and multi-racial society, with its changing social norms and expectations, it can be difficult for a young person to know what is right. To enable young people to appreciate themselves and others, and to take greater responsibility for their actions and for the world around them. Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji of Puthige Math has said that it is necessary to give importance to human values in the present era of globalization.
CLASSIFICATION OF VALUES
In generally, values may be classified as;
Ø Personal Values
Ø Social Values
Ø Moral Values
Ø Spiritual Values and
Ø Behavioural values.
All these values are necessary for all types of persons in the society.
INCULCATION OF VALUES THROUGH EDUCATION
Thinking with love is truth
Feeling with love is peace
Acting with love is right conduct
Understanding with love is non-violence
-Sathya Sai
According the Sathya Sai Baba the following five values are necessary for students.
v Right Conduct
v Peace
v Truth
v Love
v Non-Violence
These values are specific because they are in line with a human being’s make up. They are also heavily interrelated (e.g. right conduct is action with love and according to conscience).These five values are inter-related and inherent in human beings, raising them above the level of the animal kingdom.
Right Conduct
Information is received through the five senses i.e. smell, taste sight, touch and hearing. When this information is referred to the conscience, the resulting action will be beneficial. Every action is preceded by thought. If the thought is consciously seen and noted, aims to help and is unselfish, the action will be good for oneself and others. If our mind is busy, or we are daydreaming, the action may be useless, clumsy or harmful to ourselves or others.
Right conduct is also concerned with how we look after and use our bodies. The body needs to careful maintenance to be strong, healthy and well co-coordinated to serve us in performing the tasks of life. Students need to understand the importance of exercise, such as gymnastics, yoga and sports combined with good rest. Good thoughts and good company (which includes everything imbibed by the five senses) are essential for healthy and well balanced development. Right conduct is taught through: Silent Sitting, Story telling and Group Activities.
Values Relate to Right Conduct
Self-help Skills
· Care of Possessions
· Diet
· Hygiene
· Modesty
· Posture
· Self-reliance
· Tidy appearance
Social Skills
· Good behaviour
· Good manners
· Good relationships
· Helpfulness
· Not wasting
Ethical Skills
· Code of conduct
· Courage
· Dependability
· Duty
· Efficiency
· Ingenuity
· Initiative
· Perseverance
· Punctuality
· Resourcefulness
· Respect for all
· Responsibility
Peace
We smile when we are happy and contented. Contentment is gained when we cease to want for us all the apparent ‘good’ things conveyed to us through our five senses. When our willpower is sufficiently strong to enable us to discern the difference between real needs and superfluous desires, we cease to be driven by the urge to own more and more things.
Inner agitation stops and we are left feeling peaceful. When there is peace in the individual, there will be peace in the family. When there is peace in the family, there will be peace in the community. In order to learn, self-esteem, calmness and freedom from anxiety are necessary.
These qualities are fostered by two of the Programmes components, namely silent sitting and the self-reflective exercises in some of the group activity sessions.
Values Related to Peace
Ø Attention
Ø Calm
Ø Concentration
Ø Contentment
Ø Dignity
Ø Discipline
Ø Equality
Ø Equanimity
Ø Faithfulness
Ø Focus
Ø Gratitude
Ø Happiness
Ø Harmony
Ø Humility
Ø Inner silence
Ø Optimism
Ø Reflection
Ø Satisfaction
Ø self-acceptance
Ø Self-confidence
Ø Self-control
Ø Self-discipline
Ø Self-esteem
Ø ?
? Self-respect
Ø Sense control
Ø Surrender
Ø Understanding
Ø Virtue
Truth
The desire to know truth has prompted mankind to ask some of the great questions such as: Who am I? What is the purpose of life? How can I know my inner self/ God/ the Creator of the universe? How can I live fully in the present moment?
Learning to speak the truth is a first and vital step in the formation of a strong character. Voicing an untruth is an anti-social act and causes confusion in the mind of both the speaker and listener and leads to anti-social behaviour. Telling lies hurts us as well as others in a subtle, but very real way.
One great distinction between humankind and the rest of the animal kingdom is the ability to choose how to behave, rather than just to follow the lower instincts (the law of the jungle). A human being is also able to recognize past, present and future and to take note of changes occurring over time.
A quotation used in the lesson to stimulate thought and questions may later come to mind to provide guidance and choice in a life situation. Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain: Choosing to refer to this higher level of awareness and to consciously exercise moderation in our behaviour leads to better health and greater contentment. The value of truth can also be taught through story telling which promotes curiosity, optimism, fairness to all and noble ideals. It also aids the understanding of the value of honest speech and self-analysis.
Values Related to Truth
o Accuracy
o Curiosity
o Discernment
o Fairness
o Fearlessness
o Honesty
o Integrity
o Intuition
o Justice
o Optimism
o Purity
o Quest for knowledge
o Reason
o Self Analysis
o Self Awareness
o Sincerity
o Spirit of enquiry
o Synthesis
o Trust
o Truthfulness
o Determination
o Unity of thought
o Word and deed
Love
Love is not an emotion, affected by the sub-conscious mind, but is a spontaneous, pure reaction from the heart.
It is the power of love which causes one person to wish happiness for another and take pleasure in their well-being. A beneficial energy (love) is directed towards the other person. As this energy flows through our own body first, it also enhances our own health.
It is the power of love which causes one person to wish happiness for another and take pleasure in their well-being. A beneficial energy (love) is directed towards the other person. As this energy flows through our own body first, it also enhances our own health. Love is unconditional, positive regard for the good of another. It is giving and unselfish. Love is essential if children are to grow up healthy in mind and body. Love is the unseen undercurrent binding all the four values.
When the mind is turned away from selfishness, the ‘heart’ opens, and love flows. Love is energy, not an emotion, and is inherent in every breath. It is the motive force of the physical body and is enhanced through breathing exercises. The component of group singing in the Programme promotes harmony, co-operation and joyfulness. In singing a child may experience the sweetness of love. Love may also be fostered through story telling and activities which provide young people with the opportunity to care for other people, animals, plants and objects.
Values Related to Love
§ Acceptance
§ Affection
§ Care
§ Compassions
§ Consideration
§ Dedication
§ Devotion
§ Empathy
§ Forgiveness
§ Friendship
§ Generosity
§ Gentleness
§ Humanness
§ Interdependence
§ Kindness
§ Patience
§ Patriotism
§ Reverence
§ Sacrifice
§ Selflessness
§ Service sharing
§ Sympathy
§ Thoughtfulness
§ Tolerance
§ Trust
Non-Violence
For the non-violent person, the whole world is his family When the former four values are practiced (i.e. the conscious mind is keenly aware, love is flowing, there is peace and actions are right) life is lived without harming or violating anything else. It is the highest achievement of human living encompassing respect for all life -living in harmony with nature, not hurting by thought, word or deed.
Non-violence can be described as universal love. When truth is glimpsed through intuition, love is activated. Love is giving, rather than grasping and in allowing our stream of desires to subside, inner peace develops and right conduct is practiced. This results in nonviolence i.e. the non-violation of the natural laws which create harmony with the environment.
Non-violence is taught through quotations, story telling and group activities. True knowledge is that which establishes harmony and synthesis between science on the one hand and spirituality and ethics on the other.
Values Related to Non-Violence
Psychological:
v Benevolence
v Compassion
v Concern for others
v Consideration
v Forbearance
v Forgiveness
v Good Manners
v Happiness
v Loyalty
v Morality
v Universal Love
Social:
v Appreciation of other cultures & religions
v Bother/Sisterhood
v Care of Environment
v Citizenship
v Equality
v Harmlessness
v National Awareness
v Perseverance
v Respect for Property
v Social Justice
Spiritual knowledge is also very importance for students and people in the society. Living in a way which causes as little harm as possible to oneself, other people, animals, plants and the planet, is a sign of a well-integrated, well-balanced personality. Such a person is well tuned to the spiritual aspect of humanity and is in touch with an inner happiness which is permanent and part of one’s real nature.
It is through our universal or spiritual aspect that we may experience:
Ø A feeling of awe and wonder for the universe
Ø A feeling of the unity of all
Ø The desire to improve the quality of life for everyone
Ø A sense of being part of a larger whole
Ø A feeling of oneness of the planet and love for everything on it
Ø An awareness of an underlying order to Creation
Ø Love and respect for the diversity of the human family
Learn
ing takes place through lesson plans based on practical, meaningful and fun activities using the five components of:
Stories – about life, identity & relationships;
Quotations, poems and prayers;
Songs and music;
Silent sitting – exercises leading to inner calm and peace;
Activities e.g. drama, discussion, games, role play, community service, etc.
In working through the lessons that comprise these components, the importance of the triple partnership (Student, Teacher and Parents) for education becomes apparent:
· Teachers will inspire children in their schools, if they are value conscious adults
· Parents’ example affects the conduct of their children, and
· Children when reaching a certain age need self-discipline to balance their generally natural exuberance.
CONCLUSIONS
According to our Indian tradition and culture teacher is the third God. He has a pivotal role in the process of teaching and learning. He is a guide, philosopher, mother, father, god, architecture and model. Education is the solution for all types of problems. With the help of education we can solve any types of problems in the society. Through education it is easy to inculcate values in the students and in the people. Without human values we can’t survive in the world in the peaceful manner and we can’t enjoy life. So give importance for human values.
Reference:
1. Value Education, Dr. Venkataiah, Editor, APH Publishing Corporation, 5, Ansari Road, Daryaganji, New Delhi – 110 002, First Edition, 1998.
2. Value Education in India, Usha Rai Negi, Editor, Published by association of Indian Universities, AIU House, 16 Kotla Mark, New Delhi – 110 002, 2000.
3. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (2000). The National Reading Panel: Reports of the Subgroups.
4. www.sathyasaiehv.org.uk/
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