The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CS, AI, DS) at Bishop Jerome Institute (BJI), Kollam, is conducting a dedicated hands-on induction workshop titled "Hardware Familiarisation" for newly admitted first-year B.Tech students.
Designed under the theme “Explore. Understand. Connect.”, this interactive workshop aims to introduce budding engineers to the fundamental physical components of computer hardware through practical exposure and simulation—laying a robust technical foundation for their upcoming engineering journey.
Event Details & Highlights
Event Name: Hardware Familiarisation
Target Audience: First-Year B.Tech Students
Dates: July 31, 2026 to August 03, 2026
Venue: Bishop Jerome Institute (BJI), Kollam
Experienced Resource Persons
The hands-on sessions are guided by experienced in-house technical experts who bring real-world troubleshooting and system administration skills directly to the students:
Mr. Manmohan M – System Administrator
Mr. Liju B – IT Technician
What Students Will Learn
This induction program bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world execution. Key highlights of the workshop include:
Hands-on Experience: Direct interaction with computer architecture, motherboards, processors, and peripheral assemblies.
Practical Learning & Simulation: Learning system diagnostics, component connections, and hardware simulation techniques.
Strong Engineering Foundation: Developing early confidence in hardware systems before diving into advanced software and hardware coursework.
Future-Ready Skills: Essential technical literacy needed across modern CS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data Science (DS) streams.
About the Institution
Bishop Jerome Institute (School of Engineering, Architecture & Management) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified institution approved by AICTE, COA, and affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). Located on Fatima College Road, Kollam, BJI stands as a Centre of Excellence in professional education under the Catholic Diocese of Quilon.