This course is intended to give orientation towards research and innovation by developing skills in paper reading, programming and presentation skills. Each student can select an area for project in consultation with the faculty. This can be the initial phase of their dissertation as well. It should involve literature review, devising innovative solutions, implementation, testing and performance analysis in different application specific contexts. Students will be required to make an in-class presentation, project demonstration and a project report. The course will be evaluated by a panel of (at least) two faculty members.