Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Course Code: CSE439 Course Title: CAPSTONE

Course Outcome(s): Through this course students should be able to

• integrate and synthesize prior knowledge and learning from multiple and diverse topic areas
• develop openness to new ideas in computer science, develop the ability to draw reasonable inferences
from observations and learn to formulate and solve new problems using analytical and problem-solving
skills
• demonstrate holistically the development of graduate capabilities
• identify the intricacies involved in solution design to real world problems
• devise solutions to real world problems which are capable of delivering unparalleled performance
• illustrate and instil the importance of teamwork while building solutions to real world problems

Description:

A project involves activities that closely relates to professional work in the related field. Upon completion, student
will be able to apply the discipline knowledge and capabilities acquired during the programme. A capstone project
may incorporate work-integrated learning placements, case analysis and other immersive learning experiences such
as study tools, service learning, volunteering, virtual simulations, etc.

Course Weightages:
ATT CA MTP ETP1 ETP2
0 50 0 50 0

Attendance Requirement: NA

Continuous Assessment (CA): Monthly by the supervisor

CA Evaluation Parameters:
Parameter Marks
Adequate data has been collected for the 2
completion of the project work within
timelines
Adequate references/bibliography are 1
included in the report and are in proper
format.
All the objectives are achieved by the 3
student
Attendance of the student (* If Att% 76- 5
100 Award:4-5 Marks , 51-75% Award:3
Marks, 26-50% Award:2 Marks, 0-25%
Award: 1 Mark )
Collection of data was precise, accurate 2
and highly relevant to the proposed work
Conclusion part was based upon results 2
obtained rather then the hypothesis
The content mentioned in the report is 1
accurate and free from errors/grammatical
mistakes.
The formatting and flow of the draft report 2
was as per the satisfaction level
The introductory pages and annexures (list 2
of tables, figures, abstract, index, ethical
committee approvals, published materials,
COA etc.) are included in the written
report.
The literature review was updated till date 2
with identifcation of gap in the relevant
field/area.
The overall formatting of the report is as 2
per the prescribed guidelines.
The plagiarism in the final report is as per 2
the prescribed policy
The project work has resulted in any kind 4
of publication or IPR generation (Patents,
copyrights, trademarks, design, prototypes
etc.)
The result obtained were properly 3
discussed with justifications in the report
The student has regularly updated the 2
review of literature
The student has started the lab work for 4
attainment of objectives within timelines
The student was able to achieve the 2
required number of objectives to complete
the work as per the timelines
The student was able to compile the data 3
as per staisfaction level
The student was able to implement any 4
innovative step, process or procedure to
achieve any of the objectives
The student was able to implement the 4
research methodology as per the timelines
The student was able to overcome the 3
problems/ challenges faced during
experimentation by proposing the
alternatives
The student was able to submit any paper 3
or participate in oral/ paper/ poster
presentation in any scopus indexed
conference
The student was having in depth 3
knowledge of the data analysis techniques
and tools required to compile the data and
justify the results
The work done has potential for 4
publication/ IPR generation (Patents,
copyrights, trademarks, design, prototypes
etc.)
Total 65
ETP Evaluation Parameters:
Parameter Marks
Adequate references/bibliography are 3
included in the report and are in proper
format.
The content mentioned in the report is 3
accurate and free from errors/grammatical
mistakes.
The plagiarism in the final report is as per 3
the prescribed policy
Achievement of all the formulated 20
objectives of the proposed work
Alignment of Objectives with academic 0
standards
Alignment of Objectives with academic 15
standards
All the required data has been collected 3
and analysed properly
All the results obtained from 3
experimentation/survey/review/field work
are significant and supports the project
work
Clarity in defining the problem 0
Clarity in defining the problem 15
Feasibility of deploying the solution in 5
real-world scenarios
Identified problem really exists in 0
society/Market/Industry
Identified problem really exists in 20
society/Market/Industry
Logical and effective approach to solve 15
the problem
Novelty of the approach and techniques 10
used
Potential to advance current practices 5
Quality of analysis, interpretation of 20
results, and conclusions drawn from the
project outcome
Response to questions asked during 15
presentation
Selection of appropriate tools, 15
technologies, and processes
Team ability to communicate their idea 15
effectively through a well-structured,
organized, and concise presentation.
The candidate has been able to generate 8
any of the following as a outcome a) IPR
generation
(Patents/Copyrights/design/prototype),b)
New innovations,c) Quality publications,d)
Societal Contributions,e) Policy Making
The candidate is confident while 3
answering the questions and has an
ability to remain calm under pressure.
 The candidate is open to the observations 2
and pertinent suggestions formulated
during the presentation/ discussion
The candidate is well updated about the 3
recent developments and trends in the
proposed area of research
The introductory pages and annexures 3
(list of tables, figures, abstract, index,
ethical committee approvals, published
materials, COA etc.) are included in the
written report.
The overall formatting of the report is as 3
per the prescribed guidelines
The presentation includes the relevant 2
information and is precise, correct and
comprehensive
The Project work has addressed any of 4
the following a) Societal Issues,b)
Industrial issues,c) Government issues
(Policy making etc.),d) Business issue,e)
Environmental issues,f) Conceptual,g)
Enrich the discipline,h) News worthy
The project work will solve the problem at 3
any of the following a)
organization,b)State level,c) National
Level,d) International Level
The student was able to achieve all the 4
formulated objectives of the proposed
work
Unique features or functionalities of the 10
solution
Whether the proposed solution is 10
measurable and step wise approach
towards innovation is followed
Within the resources available, how 10
realistic is the team s approach to achieve
the solution in time
Total 250

Applicability of R Grade: Yes

The conduct of the course shall be as per guidelines issued by the University for the given course.