Instructor Profile:
Dr. Umesh B. Pawar
Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
School of Computer Science and Engineering, Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra (India)
Dr. Umesh B. Pawar is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator with over 22 years of experience in the fields of Computer Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the School of Computer Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, and currently serves as the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra.
Dr. Pawar’s expertise spans several cutting-edge areas, including the Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Vehicle Automation, and Medical Image Processing. His passion for these subjects drives his research and teaching, making him a sought-after expert in both academic and professional circles.
In addition to his departmental leadership, Dr. Pawar contributes significantly to academic governance. He was nominated by the Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (BATU) as an external member of the Board of Studies at RCPIT, Shirpur, where he plays a key role in shaping the course structure for AI and Data Science programs.
Dr. Pawar’s contributions to academia have been recognized with numerous awards. Notably, he received the Best Department Award in 2009 and recently won the Best Paper Award at the Human-Computer Interaction Track of the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Cognitive Science, and Knowledge Engineering, held at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Sambhajinagar.
A dedicated member of several professional organizations, Dr. Pawar holds life memberships with the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), Institute of Engineers India (IEI), and International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Hong Kong. His professional affiliations enhance his ability to stay at the forefront of evolving technologies and contribute to the global academic community.
Beyond his institutional responsibilities, Dr. Pawar serves as an editor and senior reviewer for various national and international peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His prolific research output includes over 50 publications in reputable journals and conferences. He has also delivered more than 100 expert lectures on diverse topics, sharing his knowledge with both academic and industry audiences.
Dr. Pawar is committed to fostering the next generation of engineers and researchers. He has guided more than 80 undergraduate and postgraduate projects and is currently supervising four Ph.D. scholars. He has actively participated in over 90 conferences, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and Short-Term Training Programs (STTPs), consistently enhancing his knowledge and teaching methodologies.
Dr. Umesh B. Pawar’s academic and research achievements, coupled with his dedication to education and innovation, make him an exemplary leader and educator in the field of Computer Science and Engineering.
Course Name: Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and provides students with the knowledge and skills to design and implement software using OOP principles. The course is structured into four comprehensive modules, each covering key aspects of OOP.
Module 1: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Overview of Programming Paradigms: Procedural vs. Object-Oriented Programming, Evolution and benefits of OOP
- Basic Concepts of OOP: Objects, Classes, and Instances, Encapsulation and Data Abstraction, Real-world modeling using OOP
- Introduction to Class Design: Defining Classes and Creating Objects, Member Variables and Methods, Access Modifiers (Private, Public, Protected)
- Practical Exercises: Writing basic class structures, Creating and using objects in simple programs
Module 2: Core Principles of Object-Oriented Programming
- Inheritance: Concept of Base and Derived Classes, Types of Inheritance (Single, Multiple, Multilevel, Hierarchical, Hybrid), Method Overriding and Super Keyword
- Polymorphism: Compile-time Polymorphism (Method Overloading), Run-time Polymorphism (Method Overriding), Dynamic Method Dispatch
- Abstraction and Interfaces: Defining Abstract Classes and Interfaces, Implementing Interfaces in Classes, Abstract Methods vs. Concrete Methods
- Practical Exercises: Implementing inheritance in projects, Creating polymorphic applications using method overloading/overriding
Module 3: Advanced OOP Concepts
- Encapsulation and Data Security: Using Access Modifiers for Information Hiding, Benefits of Encapsulation in Large-scale Systems
- Constructors and Destructors: Types of Constructors (Default, Parameterized, Copy Constructors), Use of Destructors in Memory Management
- Static Members: Static Variables and Methods, Static Blocks and Initialization Concepts
- Composition and Aggregation: Relationship Between Classes (Has-a Relationship), Composition vs. Inheritance
- Practical Exercises: Designing class hierarchies using encapsulation and composition
Module 4: Object-Oriented Programming in Practice
- Exception Handling: Types of Errors and Exceptions, Try, Catch, Finally, and Throw Statements, User-defined Exceptions
- File I/O Operations in OOP: Reading from and Writing to Files using OOP, File Handling Best Practices
- Design Patterns in OOP: Introduction to Key Design Patterns (Singleton, Factory, Observer, etc.), Use Cases and Implementation in Real-world Applications
- Project Work: Building a complete OOP-based project incorporating all core principles, Best Practices in OOP Design and Implementation
Each module combines theory with practical coding exercises to reinforce learning and ensure students can apply OOP principles effectively in real-world scenarios.
