B.

Tech (Electrical Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

PEE6I101 ELECTRIC DRIVES (3-0-1)
MODULE-I (10 HOURS)
University portion (80%): (8 Hours)
Requirements, AC and DC drives, Advantages of Electrical Drives, Fundamentals of
Torque Equations, Speed Torque Conventions and Multi-quadrant Operation, Equivalent Values
of Drive Parameters, Components of Load Torques, Calculation of Time and Energy Loss in
Transient Operations, Steady State Stability, Load Equalization, Control of Electrical Drives,
Thermal Model of Motor for Heating and Cooling, Classes of Motor Duty, Determination of
Motor Rating. [Book 1 Ch- 1.1,1.2,2,3,4]
College/Institute portion (20%): (2 Hours)
Electrical Motors, Power Modulators, Choice of electrical Drives, modern trends in
drives technology, Nature and Classification of Load Torques. [Book 1 Ch- 1.3,1.4,1.5,2.5] Or
related advanced topics as decided by the concerned faculty teaching the subject.

MODULE-II (10 HOURS)

University portion (80%): (8 Hours)
Steady State Performance of DC/AC Drives:DC Motors and their Performances, Starting,
Braking, Transient Analysis, Speed Control, Methods of Armature Voltage Control, Controlled
Rectifier Fed DC Drives,Induction Motor Drives: Speed Control, Pole Changing, Pole
Amplitude Modulation, Stator Voltage Control, Variable Frequency Control from Voltage
Source, Voltage Source Inverter Control, Variable Frequency Control from Current Source,
Current Source Inverter Control, Current Regulated Voltage Source Inverter Control, Rotor
Resistance Control, Slip Power Recovery.[Book 1 Ch- 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4,5.5,5.6,5.9,6.8,
6.9,6.10,6.11,6.12,6.13,6.16,6.17,6.18,6.20,6.21]
College/Institute portion (20%): (2 Hours)
Transformer and Uncontrolled Rectifier Control, Chopper Controlled DC Drives.[Book 1
Ch- 5.8,5.18] Or related advanced topics as decided by the concerned faculty teaching the
subject.

MODULE-III (10 HOURS)

University portion (80%): (8 Hours)
Synchronous Motor Drives: Synchronous Motor Variable Speed Drives, Variable
Frequency Control of Multiple Synchronous Motors. Electric Traction: System of electric
traction Mechanics of Train Movement: Speed- time, distance- time and simplified speed-time
curves, Attractive effort for acceleration and propulsion, effective weight, train resistance,
adhesive weight, specific energy output and consumption. [Book 1 Ch- 7.3,
7.4,10.2,10.6]
College/Institute portion (20%): (2 Hours)
Traction Motors: Review of characteristics of different types of DC and AC motors used
in traction and their suitability.[Book 1 Ch- 10.10.9,10.10,10.12,10.15,10.16] Or related
advanced topics as decided by the concerned faculty teaching the subject.
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MODULE-IV (10 HOURS)
University portion (80%): (8 Hours)
Drives for specific application like Textile Mills, Steel Rolling Mills, Cranes and Hoist
Drives, Cement Mills, Sugar Mills, Machine Tools, Paper Mills, Coal Mines, Centrifugal Pumps.
Application Areas and Functions of Microprocessors in Drive Technology.[Book 2 Ch-7.1, 7.2,
7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 8.3]

College/Institute portion (20%): (2 Hours)

Control of DC Drives using Microprocessors, some aspects of control system design of
microprocessor based variable speed drive [Book 2 Ch-8.4,8.5] Or related advanced topics as
decided by the concerned faculty teaching the subject.

BOOKS
[1]. G.K.Dubey,Norasa Pub. House ND “Electric Drive”
[2]. V.Subrahmanyam,TMH “Electric Drives”
[3]. M.H.Rashid (P.H.I.Edition)”Power Electronics”

Electrical Drives Lab

(Any Eight Experiments)

1. Speed Control of Single Phase Induction Motor by using Single Phase AC to AC

Converter.

2. Speed Control of Separately Excited DC Shunt Motor using Single Phase Fully
Controlled AC to DC Converter.
3. Speed Control of Separately Excited DC Shunt Motor using Four-Quadrant Chopper.
4. Speed Control of Separately Excited DC Shunt Motor using Single Phase Dual
Converter.
5. Speed Control of Three Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motor using Three Phase AC
to AC Controller.
6. Speed Control of Three Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motor using Three Phase
PWM Inverter.
7. Speed Control of Three Phase Slip Ring Induction Motor using Rheostatic Control
Method.
8. Speed Control of DC Shunt Motor using Three Phase AC to DC Converter.
9. Determination of the Transfer Function of DC Shunt Motor.
10. Determination of the Moment of Inertia of DC Shunt Motor Drive System by
Retardation Test.
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PEE6I102 POWER SYSTEM OPERATION & CONTROL (3-0-1)
Module – I [14 Hours]
University Portion (80%): (12 Hours)
Fundamentals of Power System (Book No.1, Ch. 1)
Introduction, Single Subscript Notation, Double Subscript Notation, Power in Single Phase
AC Circuit, Complex Power, The Power Triangle, Direction of Power Flow, Voltage and
Current in Balanced Three Phase Circuits, Power in Balanced Three Phase Circuits, Per-
Unit Quantities, Changing the Base in Per- Unit Quantities, Node Equations, The Single Line
or One Line Diagram, Impedance and Reactance Diagrams. (Book-1:Ch. 1.1, Ch. 1.2, Ch. 1.3,
Ch. 1.4, Ch. 1.5, Ch. 1.6, Ch. 1.7, Ch. 1.8, Ch. 1.9, Ch. 1.10, Ch. 1.11, Ch. 1.12, Ch. 1.13, Ch. 1.14).
The Admittance Models & Network Calculations (Book – 1: Ch. 7 (7.1 To 7.5))
Branch and Node Admittances, Mutually Coupled Branches in Ybus, an Equivalent
Admittance Network, Modification of Ybus, the Network Incidence Matrix and Ybus. (Book-
1:Ch. 7.1, Ch. 7.2, Ch. 7.3, Ch. 7.4, Ch. 7.5.)
Power Flow Solutions (Book – 1, Ch. 9)
The Power-Flow Problem, the Gauss-Seidal Method, the Newton-Raphson Method, the
Newton-Raphson Method, Power-Flow Studies in System Design and Operation, Regulating
Transformers, the Decoupled Method. (Book-1:Ch. 9.1, Ch. 9.2, Ch. 9.3, Ch. 9.4, Ch. 9.5, Ch.
9.6, Ch. 9.7.)

Module – II [14 Hours]

University Portion (80%): (12 Hours)
Economic Operation of Power System (Book – 1, Ch.13)
Distribution of Load between Units within a Plant, Distribution of Load between Plants, The
Transmission-Loss Equation, An interpretation of Transformation C, Classical Economic
Dispatch with Losses, Automatic Generation Control, Unit Commitment, Solving the Unit
Commitment Problems.
(Book-1: Ch. 13.1, Ch. 13.2, Ch. 13.3, Ch. 13.4, Ch. 13.5, Ch. 13.6, Ch. 13.7, Ch. 13.8.)
Load Frequency Control, Control Area Concept (Book – 2, Ch.9)
Automatic Load-Frequency Control of Single Area Systems: Speed-Governing System,
Hydraulic Valve Actuator, Turbine-Generator Response, Static Performance of Speed
Governor, Closing the ALFC Loop, Concept of Control Area, Static Response of Primary
ALFC Loop, Dynamic Response of ALFC Loop, Physical Interpretation of Results, The
Secondary (“Reset”) ALFC Loop, Economic Dispatch Control. (Book – 2: Ch. 9.3.1, Ch. 9.3.2,
Ch. 9.3.3,Ch. 9.3.1, Ch. 9.3.4, Ch. 9.3.5, Ch. 9.3.6, Ch. 9.3.7, Ch. 9.3.8, Ch. 9.3.9, Ch. 9.3.10, Ch.
9.3.11.)

Module – III [6 Hours]

University Portion (80%) : (4 Hours)
Two Area Systems (Book – 2, Ch.9)
ALFC of Multi-Control-Area Systems (Pool Operation): The Two Area Systems, Modeling
the Tie-Line, Block Diagram Representation of Two Area System, Mechanical Analog of Two
Area System, Dynamic Response of Two Area System, Static System Response, Tie-Line Bias
Control of Multi-area Systems. (Book – 2: Ch. 9.4.1, Ch. 9.4.2, Ch. 9.4.3 Ch. 9.4.1, Ch. 9.4.4, Ch.
9.4.5, Ch. 9.4.6, Ch. 9.4.7, Ch. 9.4.8, Ch. 9.4.9, Ch. 9.4.10. )
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Module- IV [6 Hours]
University Portion (80%) : (4 Hours)
Power System Stability (Book-1, Ch.16)
The Stability Problem, Rotor Dynamics and the Swing Equation, Further Considerations of
the Swing Equations, The Power-Angle Equation, Synchronizing Power Coefficients, Equal-
Area Criterion for Stability, Further Applications of the Equal-Area Criterion, Multi-machine
Stability Studies: Classical Representation, Step-By-Step Solution of the Swing Curve,
Computer Programs for Transient Stability Studies, Factors Affecting Transient Stability.
(Book-1:Ch. 16.1, Ch. 16.2, Ch. 16.3, Ch. 16.4, Ch. 16.5, Ch. 16.6, Ch. 16.7, Ch. 16.8, Ch. 16.9,
Ch. 16.10, Ch. 16.11.)

Text Books:
1. Power System Analysis- By John. J. Grainger & W. D. Stevenson, Jr., TMH, 2003 Edition,
Fifteenth Reprint.
2. An Introduction to Electric Energy System Theory- By O. I. Elgerd, TMH, Second Edition.
3. Power System Analysis, T K Nagsarkar and M S Sukhija, Oxford University Press
Reference:
1) Power System Analysis- By Hadi Saadat, TMH, 2002 Edition, Eighth Reprint.
2) Power System Analysis Operation and Control- By A. Chakrabarti and S. Haldar, Third
Edition, PHI Publications, 6th Reprint, 2010.

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POWER SYSTEM LAB
Any 10 experiments out of which atleast 7 experiments from Group-A and 3
experiments from Group-B.
Group A: HARDWARE BASED
1. To determine negative and zero sequence synchronous reactance of an alternator.
2. To determine sub-transient direct axis and sub-transient quadrature axis synchronous
reactance of a 3-ph salient pole alternator.
3. To determine fault current for L-G, L-L, L-L-G and L-L-L faults at the terminals of an
alternator at very low excitation.
4. To study the IDMT over-current relay and with different plug setting and time setting
multipliers and plot its time – current characteristics.
5. To determine the operating characteristics of biased different relay with different % of
biasing.
6. To study the MHO and reactance type distance relays.
7. To determine A, B, C, D parameters of an artificial transmission line.
8. To compute series inductance and shunt capacitance per phase per km of a three
phase line with flat horizontal spacing for single stranded and bundle conductor
configuration.
9. To determine location of fault in a cable using cable fault locator.
10. To study the Ferranti Effect and voltage distribution in HV long transmission line using
transmission line model.
11. Insulation test for Transformer oil.
a) Study of various types of Lightning arrestors.
b) Study of layout of outdoor pole mounted & plinth mounted sub-stations.
Group B : SIMULATION BASED (USING MATLAB OR ANY OTHER SOFTWARE)
1. To obtain steady-state, transient and sub-transient short-circuit currents in an
alternator.
2. To formulate the Y-Bus matrix and perform load flow analysis.
3. To compute voltage, current, power factor, regulation and efficiency at the receiving
end of a three phase Transmission line when the voltage and power at the sending end
are given. Use П model.
4. To perform symmetrical fault analysis in a power system.
5. To perform unsymmetrical fault analysis in a power system.
6. Write a program in ‘C’ language to solve economic dispatch problem of a power
system with only thermal units. Take production cost function as quadratic and
neglect transmission loss.

Text books:
1. Hadi Sadat- Power System Analysis – TMH
2. T. K. Nagsarkar and M. S. Sukhija - Power System Analysis – Oxford University Press
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PEE6J003 HIGH VOLTAGE DC TRANSMISSION (4-0-0)
(Revised)
MODULE-I[12 hrs]
INTRODUCTION TO HVDC TRANSMISSION: Basic concepts of power transmission,
Comparison of AC and DC Transmission, Application of DC transmission, description of dc
transmission system, Planning of HVDC transmission. Morden trends in HVDC technology.
Operating problems in HVDC transmission. HVDC transmission based on voltage
converters.

MODULE-II[12 Hrs]
TYPES OF CONVERTERS: Line commutated converters and voltage source
converters.Analysis of HVDC converters.
CONTROL OF HVDC CONVERTER AND SYSTEMS: Principle of DC link control, Converter
control characteristics, firing angle control, current and extension angle control, starting
and stopping of DC link, Synchronisation techniques for power converters.

MODULE-III[10 hrs]
CONVERTER FAULT & PROTECTION: Converter faults – protection against over current
and over voltage in converter station – surge arresters – smoothing reactors – DC breakers
–Audible noise-space charge field-corona effects on DC lines- Radio interference\
REACTIVE POWER AND HARMONICS CONTROL: Reactive power requirements in steady
state – Sources of reactive power – SVC and STATCOM – Generation of harmonics – Design
of AC and DC filters – Active filters

MODULE-IV[8 hrs]
POWER FLOW ANALYSIS IN AC/DC SYSTEMS: Modelling of DC Links-DC Network-DC
Converter-Controller Equations-Solution of DC loadflow – P.U. System for d.c. quantities-
solution of AC-DC Power flow-Simultaneous method Sequential method.

Text Book:
1. HVDC Power Transmissions Systems: Technology & Systems Interaction,
K.R.Padiyar, New Age Publication, 2005

Reference Book(s):
1. “HVDC Transmission” By S. Kamakshaiah& V. Kamaraju, TMH Education Private
Ltd., 2011, New Delhi.
2. “HVDC and FACTS controllers” by Vijay K. Sood, KLUWER academic publishers.
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PEE6J004 CONTROL SYSTEM ENGINEERING-II (4-0-0)
Module-I [15 Hours]
Discrete - Time Control Systems :
Introduction: Discrete Time Control Systems and Continuous Time Control Systems, Sampling
Process.
Digital Control Systems: Sample and Hold, Analog to digital conversion, Digital to analog
conversion.The Z-transform: Discrete-Time Signals, The Z-transform, Z-transform of Elementary
functions, Important properties and Theorms of the Z-transform. The inverse Ztransform, Z
Transform method for solving Difference Equations.
Z-Plane Analysis of Discrete Time Control Systems: Impulse sampling & Data Hold, Reconstruction
of Original signals from sampled signals: Sampling theorm, folding, aliasing. Pulse Transfer
function: Starred Laplace Transform of the signal involving Both ordinary and starred Laplace
Transforms; General procedures for obtaining pulse Transfer functions, Pulse Transfer function of
open loop and closed loop systems. Mapping between the s-plane and the z-plane, Stability analysis
of closed loop systems in the z-plane: Stability analysis by use of the Bilinear Transformation and
Routh stability critgion, Jury stability Test. Book No. 1: 1.1; 1.2; 1.4; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.6; 3.2;
3.4; 3.5; 4.2; 4.3.

Module -II [15 Hours]

State Variable Analysis & Design:
Introduction: Concepts of State, State Variables and State Model (of continuous time systems): State
Model of Linear Systems, State Model for Single-Input-Single-Output Linear Systems, Linearization
of the State Equation. State Models for Linear Continuous – Time Systems: State-Space
Representation Using Physical Variables, State – space Representation Using Phase Variables, Phase
variable formulations for transfer function with poles and zeros, State – space Representation using
Canonical Variables, Derivation of Transfer Function for State Model. Diagonalization: Eigenvalues
and Eigenvectors, Generalized Eigenvectors.
Solution of State Equations: Properties of the State Transition Matrix, Computation of State
Transition Matrix, Computation by Techniques Based on the Cayley-Hamilton Theorem, Sylvester’s
Expansion theorm. Concepts of Controllability and Observability: Controllability, Observability,
Effect of Pole-zero Cancellation in Transfer Function. Pole Placement by State Feedback, Observer
Systems. State Variables and Linear Discrete – Time Systems: State Models from Linear Difference
Equations/z-transfer Functions, Solution of State Equations (Discrete Case), An Efficient Method of
Discretization and Solution, Linear Transformation of State Vector (Discrete-Time Case), Derivation
of z-Transfer Function from Discrete-Time State Model. Book No. 2: 12.1 to 12.9.

Module -III [12 Hours]

Nonlinear Systems :
Introduction : Behaviour of Non linear Systems, Investigation of nonlinear systems. Common
Physical Non Linearities: Saturation, Friction, Backlash, Relay, MultivariableNonlinearity. The Phase
Plane Method: Basic Concepts, Singular Points: Nodal Point, Saddle Point, Focus Point, Centre or
Vortex Point, Stability of Non Linear Systems: Limit Cycles, Construction of Phase Trajectories:
Construction by Analytical Method, Construction by Graphical Methods. The Describing Function
Method: Basic Concepts: Derivation of Describing Functions: Dead-zone and Saturation, Relay with
Dead-zone and Hysteresis, Backlash. Stability Analysis by Describing Function Method: Relay with
Dead Zone, Relay with Hysteresis, Stability Analysis by Gain-phase Plots. Jump Resonance.
Liapunov’s Stability Analysis: Introduction, Liapunov’s Stability Critrion: Basic Stability Theores,
Liapunov Functions, Instability. Direct Method of Liapunov & the Linear System: Methods of
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Text Book:
1. Discrete-Time Control System, by K.Ogata, 2nd edition (2009), PHI.
2. Control Systems Engineering, by I.J. Nagrath and M.Gopal., 5th Edition (2007 / 2009), New Age
International (P) Ltd. Publishers.
Reference Book:
1. Design of Feedback Control Systems by Stefani, Shahian, Savant, Hostetter, Fourth Edition
(2009), Oxford University Press.
2. Modern Control Systems by K.Ogata, 5th Edition (2010), PHI.
3. Modern Control Systems by Richard C. Dorf. And Robert, H.Bishop, 11th Edition (2008),
Pearson Education Inc. Publication.
4. Control Systems (Principles & Design) by M.Gopal, 3rd Edition (2008), Tata Mc.Graw Hill
Publishing Company Ltd.
5. Control Systems Engineering by Norman S.Nise, 4th Edition (2008), Wiley India (P) Ltd.

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 PCG6C001 GREEN TECHNOLOGIES 3-1-0

MODULE I:-
Global Warming and its effect:- Introduction and physical definition of global warming, the New Carbon Problem:
Accumulation, Long Half-Life, Heating Potential, Carbon Emission Factors, Carbon Absorption in Nature, The Global
Emission Situation and its effect in India, The Kyoto and Other Protocols and its view in India, Effect of climate
change and its impact.
Planning for the Future to reduce global warming:- Steps taken to Control Carbon Emissions universally, Use of
Promotional and Punitive Mechanisms for Reducing Carbon in Atmosphere, The General Approach in Planning for
the Future, Developing Countrywide Adaptive Measures for Safety of Local People, Developing Mitigative
Measures for Global Reduction of Carbon, India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) till date,
National Mission for a Green India, The MRV Debate.

MODULE II:-
Opportunities in Control of Carbon Emissions and Accumulation:- Essential Steps for Control of Carbon Emissions and
Accumulation, Procedure to develop own Priorities and Business Opportunities in India for control of carbon
emissions and accumulation, Needs a Mix of Green and Traditional Power Sources in India, A Logical Approach for
Carbon Reduction, Need in India —More Forests, Less Deforestation and payment rates procedure for controlling
carbon emissions and its Promotional Mechanisms at India.
Green Technologies for Energy Production :- Various Technologies Available for Energy Production, Cost Comparison
of a Few Typical Systems for Power Generation, Sources of Energy Production Already in Use, Alternative Methods
Ready for Use, Green Technologies Needing some Prior R&D Work.

MODULE III:-
Green Technologies for Personal and Citywide Application:- Measures to be taken for Green city, Carbon Emission
Reduction at Personal Level, Carbon Emission Reduction at Local Authority and Citywide Level, Carbon Emissions
from Imports.
Green Technologies for Specific Applications:- Promotion of 'Green' Buildings, Guidelines, The Energy Conservation
Building Code (ECBC), Green Hotels and Hospitals, Green Technologies for Transport, Green Roads, Ports and
Harbors, Industries, Carbon, Carbon Emissions from a Few Selected Industries in India, The Changing Scenario in
Cities, Need for Wider Application to Town Planning and Area Re-Development Projects ,'Green' Infrastructure for
Municipal Services, Bringing up Indian Villages, Green Services for Crematoria, Spreading Message to all
Stakeholders.

MODULE IV:-
Some High-tech Measures for Reducing Carbon Emissions :- Use of Solar Power with Satellite-Based Systems ,Use of
Carbon Capture and Storage (Sequestration) ,Microorganisms, A Quick SWOT Analysis.
Recommended Plan of Action :- India's National Action Plan Take Us to a Low-Carbon Path, The Missions Help
Develop Awareness, Few case studies on Projects undertaken by Various Countries, Adaptive Measures Essential
for Indian People to Cope with Climate Change

Text Book:
1. Green Technologies, Soli J. Arceivala, Mc Graw Hill Education
Reference Book :
1. Green Technologies and Environmental Sustainability edited by Ritu Singh, Sanjeev Kumar
2. http://cpcbenvis.nic.in/greentechnology.html#
 Syllabus and Evaluation Scheme For Business Communication and Skill For
Interview
Course Objectives
 To develop communication competence in prospective engineers.
 To enable them to convey thoughts and ideas with clarity and focus.
 To develop report writing skills.
 To equip them to face interview & Group Discussion.
 To inculcate critical thinking process.
 To prepare them on problem solving skills.
 To provide symbolic, verbal, and graphical interpretations of statements in a problem
description.
 To understand team dynamics & effectiveness.
 To create an awareness on Engineering Ethics and Human Values.
 To install Moral and Social Values, Loyalty and also to learn to appreciate the rights of
others.
 To learn leadership qualities and practice them.

Syllabus
Communication Skill: Introduction to Communication, The Process of Communication, Barriers to
Communication, Listening Skills, Writing Skills, Technical Writing, Letter Writing, Job Application,
Report Writing, Non-verbal Communication and Body Language, Interview Skills, Group Discussion,
Presentation Skills, Technology-based Communication.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Creativity, Lateral thinking, Critical thinking, Multiple
Intelligence, Problem Solving, Six thinking hats, Mind Mapping & Analytical Thinking.
Teamwork: Groups, Teams, Group Vs Teams, Team formation process, Stages of Group, Group
Dynamics, Managing Team Performance & Team Conflicts.
Ethics, Moral & Professional Values: Human Values, Civic Rights, Engineering Ethics, Engineering as
Social Experimentation, Environmental Ethics, Global Issues, Code of Ethics like ASME, ASCE, IEEE.
Leadership Skills: Leadership, Levels of Leadership, Making of a leader, Types of leadership,
Transactions Vs Transformational Leadership, VUCA Leaders, DART Leadership, Leadership Grid &
leadership Formulation.
Expected outcome:
The students will be able to
 Communicate effectively.
 Make effective presentations.
 Write different types of reports.
 Face interview & group discussion.
 Critically think on a particular problem.
 Solve problems.
 Work in Group & Teams
 Handle Engineering Ethics and Human Values.
 Become an effective leader.
References:
1. Barun K. Mitra; (2011), “Personality Development & Soft Skills”, First Edition; Oxford
Publishers.
2. Kalyana; (2015) “Soft Skill for Managers”; First Edition; Wiley Publishing Ltd.
3. Larry James (2016); “The First Book of Life Skills”; First Edition; Embassy Books.
4. Shalini Verma (2014); “Development of Life Skills and Professional Practice”; First
Edition; Sultan Chand (G/L) & Company
5. John C. Maxwell (2014); “The 5 Levels of Leadership”, Centre Street, A division of
Hachette Book Group Inc.
 Detailed Module-Wise Content

MODULE I
Need for Effective Communication, Levels of communication; Flow of communication; Use of
language in communication; Communication networks; Significance of technical communication,
Types of barriers; Miscommunication; Noise; Overcoming measures,
Listening as an active skill; Types of Listeners; Listening for general content; Listening to fill up
information; Intensive Listening; Listening for specific information; Developing effective listening
skills; Barriers to effective listening skills.
Technical Writing: Differences between technical and literary style, Elements of style; Common
Errors,
Letter Writing: Formal, informal and semi-official letters; business letters, Job
Application: Cover letter, Differences between bio-data, CV and Resume, Report Writing: Basics of
Report Writing; Structure of a report; Types of reports.
Non-verbal Communication and Body Language: Forms of non-verbal communication; Interpreting
body-language cues; Kinesics; Proxemics; Chronemics; Effective use of body language
Interview Skills: Types of Interviews; ensuring success in job interviews; appropriate use of non-
verbal communication,
Group Discussion: Differences between group discussion and debate; ensuring success in group
discussions,
Presentation Skills: Oral presentation and public speaking skills; business presentations,
Technology-based Communication: Netiquettes: effective e-mail messages; power-point
presentation; enhancing editing skills using computer software.

MODULE II
Need for Creativity in the 21st century, Imagination, Intuition, Experience, Sources of Creativity,
Lateral Thinking, Myths of creativity
Critical thinking Vs Creative thinking, Functions of Left Brain & Right brain, Convergent & Divergent
Thinking, Critical reading & Multiple Intelligence.
Steps in problem solving, Problem Solving Techniques, Problem Solving through Six Thinking Hats,
Mind Mapping, Forced Connections.
Problem Solving strategies, Analytical Thinking and quantitative reasoning expressed in written form,
Numeric, symbolic, and graphic reasoning, solving application problems.

Introduction to Groups and Teams, Team Composition, Managing Team Performance, Importance of
Group, Stages of Group, Group Cycle, Group thinking, getting acquainted, Clarifying expectations.
Group Problem Solving, Achieving Group Consensus.
Group Dynamics techniques, Group vs Team, Team Dynamics, Teams for enhancing productivity,
Building & Managing Successful Virtual Teams. Managing Team Performance & Managing Conflict in
Teams.
Working Together in Teams, Team Decision-Making, Team Culture & Power, and Team Leader
Development.

MODULE III
Morals, Values and Ethics, Integrity, Work Ethic, Service Learning, Civic Virtue, Respect for Others,
Living Peacefully.
Caring, Sharing, Honesty, Courage, Valuing Time, Cooperation, Commitment, Empathy, Self-
Confidence, Character Spirituality, Senses of 'Engineering Ethics’, variety of moral issued, Types of
inquiry, moral dilemmas, moral autonomy, Kohlberg's theory, Gilligan's theory, Consensus and
controversy, Models of Professional Roles, Theories about right action, Self-interest, customs and
religion, application of ethical theories.
Engineering as experimentation, engineers as responsible experimenters, Codes of ethics, Balanced
outlook on. The challenger case study, Multinational corporations, Environmental ethics, computer
ethics, Weapons development, engineers as managers, consulting engineers, engineers as expert
witnesses and advisors, moral leadership, sample code of ethics like ASME, ASCE, IEEE, Institution of
Engineers (India). Indian Institute of Materials Management, Institution of Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), India etc.

MODULE IV
Introduction, a framework for considering leadership, entrepreneurial and moral leadership, vision,
people selection and development, cultural dimensions of leadership, style, followers, crises.
Growing as a leader, turnaround leadership, gaining control, trust, managing diverse stakeholders,
crises management.
Implication of national culture and multicultural leadership. Types of leadership, leadership Traits.
Leadership style, VUCA Leadership, DART Leadership, Transactional vs Transformational Leaders,
Leadership Grid, Effective Leaders, making of a leader, Formulate Leadership.
 EVALUATION SCHEME

Internal Evaluation
(Conducted by the college)

Total marks:100

Part-A

(To be started after completion of module I and to be completed by 30th working day of the semester)

1. Group discussion-create groups of about 10 students each and engage them on a GD

on a suitable topic for about 20 minutes. Parameters to be used for evaluation is as
follows;

(i) Communication skills 10marks

(ii) Subject clarity 10marks
(iii) Group dynamics 10marks
(iv) Behaviour & Mannerisms 10marks
(Marks: 40)

Part-B

(To be started from 31st working day and to be completed before 60th working day of the semester)

2. Presentation skills-Identify a suitable topic and ask the students to prepare a

presentation (preferably a power point presentation)for about 10 minutes.
Parameters to be used for evaluation are as follows;

(i) Communication skills* 10marks

(ii) Platform skills* 10marks
(iii) Subject clarity/knowledge 10marks
(Marks: 30)

*Language fluency, auditability, voice modulation, rate of speech, listening, summarizes

key learning etc.
**Postures/gestures, smile/expressions, movements, usage of floor area etc.

Part-C

(To be conducted before the termination of semester)

3. Sample letter writing or report writing following the guidelines and procedures.
parameters to be used for evaluation is as follows;

(i) Usage of English & Grammar 10marks

(ii) Following the format 10marks
(iii) Content clarity 10marks

(Marks: 30)