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III YEAR II SEM

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CONTROL SYSTEMS

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Course Code Category Hours / Week Credits
Maximum Marks

L T P C CIA SEE Total

A4EC23 PCC
3 - - 3 30 70 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course should enable the students to:

1. Understand the different ways of system representations such as Transfer function representation and state space representations
and to assess the system dynamic response
2. Assess the system performance using time domain analysis and methods for improving it
3. Assess the system performance using frequency domain analysis and techniques for improving the performance
4. Design various controllers and compensators to improve system performance
5. Compare the linear time variant and time invariant systems
6. Design and implement any system using state space analysis

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to

1. Understand the different ways of system representations such as Transfer function representation and state space representat ions
and to assess the system dynamic response
2. Assess the system performance using time domain analysis and methods for improving it
3. Assess the system performance using frequency domain analysis and techniques for improving the performance
4. Design various controllers and compensators to improve system performance
5. Compare the linear time variant and time invariant systems
6. Design and implement any system using state space analysis

UNIT-I Introduction to control problem Classes: 11

Transfer function, System with dead-time, System response, open loop and closed loop control systems and their differences. Feedback
control systems - Stability, accuracy, d isturbance rejection, insensitivity and robustness . Industrial Control examp les. M athematical
models-differential equations, impulse response. Electrical systems -examples, Block diagram and signal flo w graph with Mason‘s gain
formula analysis.

UNIT-II Time Response Analysis Classes: 8

Standard test signals-time response of first order systems -characteristic equation of feedback control systems, transient response of second
order systems-time domain specifications-steady state response-steady state errors and error constants -effects of proportional derivative,
proportional integral systems.

UNIT-III Stability Analysis In S-Domain Classes: 8

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The concept of stability-routh‘s stability criterion-qualitative stability and conditional stability-limitations
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routh‘s stability.
Root Locus Technique: The root locus concept –construction of root loci, lead and lag compensation on root locus technique.
UNIT-IV Frequency-response analysis Classes: 10

Introduction, frequency domain specificat ions, Bode plot, Polar p lot, stability in frequency domain. Nyquist plots, Nyquist stability
criterion. Compensation techniques - Lead, Lag and lag-lead compensation & their realization in frequency domain .

UNIT-V State variable Analysis for linear and Continuous Systems: Classes: 8
Concepts of state, state variable, state models, derivation of state models fro m b lock diagrams and signal flo w graph, Eigen values and
vectors, diagonalization-solving the time invariant state equations -state transition matrix and it‘s properties , concept of controllability &
observability.
Text Books:

1. ―I. J. Nagrath and M. Gopal‖, ―Control Systems Engineering‖, New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers, 5th edition, 2009
2. ―B. C. Kuo‖, ―Automatic Control Systems‖, John wiley and sons, 8th edition, 2003.

Reference Books:

1. Ogata, K., ―Modern Control Engineering‖, Prentice Hall, second edition, 1991.
2. Nagrath & Gopal, ―Modern Control Engineering‖, New Age International, New Delhi

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DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

Category Hours / Week Credits Maximum Marks

Course Code
L T P C CIA SEE Total
A4EC24 PCC
3 1 - 4 30 70 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course should enable the students to:

1. Solve DFT using various FFT algorithms

2. Apply the knowledge of multi-rate signal processing in the real time
applications
3. Design a digital filter using various techniques
4. Introduce the concepts of DSP Processor and its architectures.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to

1. Understand the significance of various digital filter structure

2. Solve DFT using various FFT algorithms
3. Apply the knowledge of multi-rate signal processing in the real time
applications
4. Design a digital filter using various techniques
5. Introduce the concepts of DSP Processor and its architectures.
UNIT-I Fourier Series and Fourier Transform Classes: 12

Discrete Fourier series: Discrete Fourier Series representation of periodic sequences, Properties of DFS.
Discrete Fourier transform: Co mputation of DFT, Propert ies of DFT, linear convolution of sequences using DFT, Relat ionship of DFT
to other transforms.
Fast Fourier Transform: Radix-2 FFT algorithms, Inverse FFT.

UNIT-II IIR Digital Filters Classes: 12

Basic structures of IIR systems - Direct form-I, Direct form-II, Cascade form, Parallel form. Analog filter appro ximations – Butterworth
and Chebyshev: Low pass, Band pass, Band stop and High pass filters. Design of IIR dig ital filters fro m analog filters by impulse
invariant method & Bilinear transformation method.

UNIT-III FIR Digital Filters Classes: 12

Basic structures of FIR systems -Direct form, Cascade form, Linear Phase method. Characteristics of FIR digital filters, Design of linear
phase FIR Dig ital Filters using Windows and Design of FIR dig ital filters using Fourier Series method, Co mparison of IIR and FIR
filters

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UNIT-IV MULTI RATE DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING Classes: 12

Decimat ion by a factor D, interpolation by a factor I, samp ling rate conversion by a rational factor I/D, Filter Design & Imp lementation
for sampling rate conversion, Multi stage Implementation of sampling rate conversion.
Applications of DSP.
UNIT-V Introduction to DSP Processors Classes: 12

Introduction, Digital signal-processing system. Basic Arch itectural features, DSP Co mputational Building Blocks, Bus Architecture and
Memory, Data Addressing Capabilit ies, Address Generation Un it, Programmability and Program Execution, Speed Issues, Hardwa re
looping, Interrupts, Stacks, Relative Branch support, Pipelining and Performance, Pipeline Depth, Interlocking, Branching eff ects,
Interrupt effects, Pipeline Programming models.

Text Books:

1. Dig ital Signal Processing, Principles, Algorith ms, and Applications – John G. Proakis, Dimitris G.Manolakis, Pears on
Education/PHI, 2007.
2. Digital Signal Processors: Architecture, Programming and Applications, B. Venkataramani, M. Bhaskar, TMH Edition, 2002.
3. S.K.Mitra, Digital Signal Processing: A computer based approach.TMH

Reference Books:

1. Digital Signal Processing – Andreas Antoniou, Tata McGraw Hill , 2006.

2. Digital Signal Processing – MH Hayes, Schaum‘s Outlines, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, 2007.
3. Discrete Time Signal Processing – A.V.Oppenheim and R.W. Schaffer, PHI

Web References:

1. www.ti.com
2. www.analog.com
3. www.dspguru.com
4. www.dsptutor.freeuk.com
5. www. dspguide.com
6. www.youtube.com(lecture on DSP)

E-Text Books:
1. https://www.textbooks.com/Digital-Signal-Processing-4th-Edit ion/9780131873742/John-Proakis-and-Dimitris-Manolakis.php
2. https://www.textbooks.com/Digital-Signal-Processing-2nd-Edit ion/9780124158931/Li-Tan-and-Jean-Jiang.php
3. https://www.textbooks.com/Digital-Signal-Processing-using-MATLAB-3rd-Edit ion/9781305635197/ Robert-Sch illing.php
4. https://www.textbooks.com/Fundamentals -of-Digital-Signal-Processing-86-Ed ition/9780471603634/ Lonnie-C-Ludeman.php
MOOC Course
1. https://www.mooc-list.com/tags/digital-signal-processing
2. nptel.ac.in/courses/117102060/
3. nptel.ac.in/courses/108105055
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ANTENNAS AND MICROWAVE ENGINEERING

Course Code Category Hours / Week Credits Maximum Marks

L T P C CIA SEE Total

A4EC25 PCC 3 - - 3 30 70 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course should enable the students to:

1. Understand the basic terminology and concepts of Antennas.

2. Attain knowledge on the basic parameters those are considered in the antenna design process and the analysis while designing
that.
3. Analyze the electric and magnetic field emission from various basic antennas and mathematical formulation of the analysis
4. Introduce the microwave transmission lines and analyzes electromagnetic wave propagation through rectangular waveguides.
5. Describe the various microwave components like T-junctions, circulator, isolator
CORSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to

1. Understand the basic terminology and concepts of Antennas.

2. Attain knowledge on the basic parameters those are considered in the antenna design process and the analysis while designing
that.
3. Analyze the electric and magnetic field emission from various basic antennas and mathematical formulation of the analysis
4. Introduce the microwave transmission lines and analyzes electromagnetic wave propagation through rectangular waveguides.
5. Describe the various microwave components like T-junctions, circulator, isolator
UNIT-I Antenna Basics Classes: 10
Introduction, Basic Antenna Parameters - Patterns, Beam Area, Radiat ion Intensity, Beam Efficiency, Directiv ity -Gain-Resolution,
Antenna Apertures, Effective Height. Related Problems.
Thin Linear Wire Antennas : Radiat ion fro m Small Electric Dipole, Quarter wave Monopole and Half wave Dipole – Current
Distributions, Field Components, Radiated Power, Radiation Resistance, Beamwidths, Directivity, Effective Area and Effective Height.
UNIT-II VHF, UHF AND Microwave Antennas - I: Classes: 10

Arrays with Parasitic Elements, Yag i - Uda Arrays, Folded Dipoles & their characteristics, Helical Antennas - Helical geo metry, Helix
Modes, Practical Design Considerations for Monofilar Helical Ant enna in A xial and Normal Modes. Horn Antennas - Types, Fermat's
Principle, Optimum Horns, Design Considerations of Pyramidal Horns, Illustrative Problems.

UNIT-III VHF, UHF AND Microwave Antennas - II: Classes: 10

Microstrip Antennas - Introduction, Features, Advantages and Limitat ions, Rectangular Patch Antennas - Geo metry and Parameters,
Characteristics of Micro strip Antennas. Impact of Different Parameters on Characteristics, Reflector Antennas.
Antenna Arrays: Point Sources - Definit ion, Pattern, arrays of 2 Isotropic Sources - Different Cases, Principle of Pattern Mu ltiplicat ion,
Uniform Linear Arrays - Broadside Arrays, End fire Arrays, EFA with Increased Directivity.
UNIT-IV Microwave Tubes: Classes: 10
Limitations and losses of conventional tubes at microwave frequencies, microwave tubes – O type and M type classificatio ns, O-type
tubes: 2 cavity klystrons and reflex klystrons – structure, velocity modulation process and applegate diagram, bunching pro cess and
small signal theory – expressions for o/p power and efficiency. related problems .

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UNIT-V MICROWAVE DEVICES Classes: 12
TEDs - Gunn Diode – Principle and Oscillation Modes, Transient Time Dev ices.waveguide attenuators , phase shifters, waveguide
junctions – E p lane and H plane tees, mag ic tee, directional couplers, ferrite co mponents – gyrator, isolator, circu lator, Scattering matrix
calculations for – 2 port junctions.
MICROWAVE MEAS UREMENTS : Description of Micro wave Bench – Different Blocks and their Features, Precautions; Microwave
Power Measurement , Attenuation, low and High VSWR and impedance
Text Books:

1. Antennas for All Applications – John D. Kraus and R. J. Marhefka, and Ahmad S. Khan TMH, New Delhi, 4th ed., (Special
Indian Edition) 2010.
2. Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating Systems – E.C. Jordan and K.G. Balmain, PHI, 2nd ed 2000.
3. Samuel Y. Liao (1994), Microwave Devices and Circuits, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
4. M. Kulkarni (1998), Micro Wave and Radar Engineering, Umesh Publications, New Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Antenna Theory - C.A. Balanis, John Wiley & Sons, 3rd ed., 2005.
2. Antennas and Wave Propagation – K.D. Prasad, Satya Prakashan, Tech India Publications, New Delhi, 2001.
3. R. E. Collin (2002), Foundations for Microwave Engineering, 2nd edition, IEEE Press, John Wiley India.

Web References:

1.http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=WEB+REFERENCE+FOR+ANTENNAS&&view=detail&mid=72ED51D8D7981620B0CE72
ED51D8D7981620B0CE&&FORM=VRDGA R

2.http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=microwave+bands+applications&&view=detail&mid=3821F4CBD98B21481BCE3821F4CB
D98B21481BCE&&FORM=VRDGA R

E-Text Books:

1. wireless.ictp.it/school_2007/lectures/Struzak/5Anten_theor_basics.pdf
2. www.ebook3000.com/Microwave-Engineering--3rd-Edition_9613.html

MOOC Course

1. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc18_ee23/
2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc18_ee22/

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BASICS OF PYTHON PROGRAMMING

VI Semester: OPEN ELECTIVE - II

Course Code Category Hours / Week Credits Maximum Marks

L T P C CIA SEE Total
A4IT14 OEC
3 0 0 3 30 70 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES
To learn

1. To Describe the basic elements of the Python language and the Python int erpreter and discuss the differenc es
between Python and other modern languages.
2. To Describe Python dictionaries and demonstrate the use of dictionary methods.
3. Define, analyze and code the basic Python conditional and iterative control structures and explain how they can be
nested and how exceptions can be used.
4. To Explain and demonstrate methods of error handling and Python exceptions.
5. To demonstrate the understanding of ―magic methods‖ through use of these in the context of a Python application.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Up on successful completion of the course, the student is able to

1. Write and debug Python programs which make use of the fundamental control structures and method -building
techniques common to all programming languages. Specifically, the student will use data types, input, output,
iterative, conditional, and functional components of the language in his or her programs.
2. Use object-oriented programming techniques to design and implement a clear, well -structured Python program.
Specifically, the student will use and design classes and objects in his or her programs.
3. Outline the specific features of Python which made it more powerful programming language.

UNIT-I INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON Classes: 08

Overview, Basic. Python Installation, Comments in Python, Concept of Indentation in python.

UNIT-II DATA TYPES Classes: 08

Tuples, Lists More advanced data types (dictionary, string), Python operators, control flows, Loops, Functions.

UNIT-III MODULES AND PACKAGES Classes: 08

File handling in python, Module and Packages, Object oriented programming.

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UNIT-IV ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Classes: 08

Exceptions, sorting, advanced function: map, filter, and reduce.

UNIT-V INTRODUCTION TO STANDARD LIBRARIES Classes: 08

Multi-Processing And Multi-Threading, Introduction To Standard Libraries (pandas,Turtle, numpy, os).

Text Books:

1. Learning Python, by Shroff Pub& Dist., O‗relly publications, Publication Year: 2013.

Reference Books:

1. Python Programming for Beginners: Python Programming Languageby Joseph Joyner

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FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION

Course Code Category Hours / Week Credits Maximum Marks

L T P C CIA SEE Total

A3EC41 PEC
3 - - 3 30 70 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After going through this course the student will be able

1. Understand the different kind of losses, signal distortion in optical wave guides and other signal degradation factors.
2. Learn the various optical source materials, LED structures, quantum efficiency, Laser diodes.
3. Use fiber optical receivers such as PIN, APD diodes, noise performance in photo detector, receiver operation and configuration
4. Design an optical link for a given specifications
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to

1. Learn the basic elements of optical fiber transmission link, fiber modes configurations and structures.
2. Understand the different kind of losses, signal distortion in optical wave guides and ot her signal degradation factors.
3. Learn the various optical source materials, LED structures, quantum efficiency, Laser diodes.
4. Use fiber optical receivers such as PIN, APD diodes, noise performance in photo detector, receiver operation and configuration
5. Design an optical link for a given specifications
UNIT-I Optic Fiber Waveguides Classes: 9

Evolution of Optical fiber co mmunications -Elements in Optical fiber co mmunicat ions - Step Index Fiber, Graded – Index Fiber, Attenuation,
Modes in Step-Index Fibers, Modes in Graded – Index Fibers, Pu lse Distortion and Informat ion Rate in Optic Fibers, Construction of Optic
Fibers, signal degradation of an optical fiber -attenuation-scattering loss-bending loss-core& cladding loss-group delay-material d ispersion-
waveguide dispersion.

UNIT-II Light Sources and Detectors Classes:9

Light-Emitt ing Diodes, Light-Emitt ing – Diodes Operating Characteristics, Laser Principles, Laser Diodes, Laser-Diode Operating
Characteristics, Distributed – Feedback Laser Diode, Optical A mp lifiers-- EDFA, Raman amp lifier., Fiber Laser, Vert ical-Cav ity Surface-
Emitting Laser Diodes, Principles of Photo detection, Photomultiplier, Semiconductor Photodiode, PIN Photodiode, Avalanche Ph otodiode.

UNIT-III Couplers and Connectors Classes: 9

Principles, Fiber end Preparation, Sp lices, Connectors, Source Coupling, Distribution Networks and Fiber Co mponents, Distribu tion
Networks, Directional Couplers, Star Couplers, Switches, Fiber Optical Isolator, Wavelength Division Multip lexing and D WDM systems,
Fiber Bragg Gratings, Other Components : Attenuator, Circulator and Polarization

UNIT-IV Modulation, Noise and Detection Classes:9

Light-Emitt ing-Diode Modulation and Circuits, Laser-Diode Modulation and Circuits, Analog-Modulation Formats, Digital-Modulation
Formats, Optic Heterodyne Receivers, Thermal and Shot No ise, Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Error Rates, Modal Noise, A mp lifier No ise, Laser
Noise, and Jitter, Additional Noise Contributors, receiver Circuit Design

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UNIT-V System Design and Fiber Optical Applications
MLR Institute of Technology Classes: 9
Analog System Design, Digital System Design, Applications of Fiber Optics -Link power budget-rise time budget.

Text Books:

1. Joseph. C. Palais, ―Fiber Optic Communications‖, Pearson Education, Asia, 2002.

2. John Powers ,‖Fiber Optic Systems‖ Irwin Publications, 1997.
3. Howes M.J., Morgan, D.V ,‖Optical Fiber Communication‖, John Wiely.1992.
4. John M.Senior, ―Optical Fiber Communication: Principles and Practice‖, Pearson Education, 2nd edition, 2006.

Reference Books:

1. Gerd Kaiser, ― Optial fiber communication‖, McGraw Hill, 4th Edition,2010.

2. J. Gower, ―Optial communication system‖, Prentice Hall of India, 2001.

Web References:

1. nptel.ac.in/courses/117104127/
2. nptel.ac.in/syllabus/117101002/

E-Text Books:

1. https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Optical_Communication.html?id=GFYyX4jqQocC&red ir_esc=y
2. https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Optical_Fiber_Communication.html?id=_r1q CgAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y

MOOC Course

1. nptel.ac.in/downloads/117101002/
2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc16_ec16

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DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING LAB

Course Code Category Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks

L T P C SEE Total
A4EC26 PCC CIA
- - 3 1.5 30 70 100

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to

1. Find DFT/IDFT of a sequence using FFT

2. Analyze and Observe Magnitude and phase characteristics of digital IIR-Butterworth,
Chebyshev filters.
3. Analyze and Observe Magnitude and phase characteristics of digital FIR filter using window
techniques.
4. Develop a C code and Implement it on DSP TMS320C6713 Processor.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Generation of Sinusoidal waveform / signal based on recursive difference equations
2. Find DFT / IDFT of given DT signal
3. Find frequency response of a given system given in (Transfer Function/ Differential equation
form)
4. Implementation of FFT of given sequence

5. Determination of Power Spectrum of a given signal(s).

6. Implementation of LP FIR filter for a given sequence
7. Implementation of HP FIR filter for a given sequence
8. Implementation of LP IIR filter for a given sequence
9. Implementation of HP IIR filter for a given sequence
10. Generation of Sinusoidal signal through filtering
11. Implementation of Decimation and Interpolation Process
12. Impulse response of first order and second order systems
13. Find Linear and Circular Convolution between the sequences using a computer language such
as C with TMS320C6713 Processor.
14. Find FFT of a sequence using a computer language such as C with TMS320C6713 Processor.

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ANTENNAS AND MICROWAVE ENGINEERING LAB

Course Code Category Hours / Week Credits Maximum Marks

L T P C CIA SEE Total
A4EC27 PCC
- 3 1.5 30 70 100

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to

1. Analyze performance characteristics of Antennas.

2. Applying the Reciprocity Theorem for Antennas
3. Design and study of various antennas.
4. Analyze the use of microwave sources.
5. Analyze performance characteristics of microwave components
6. Analyze microwave junctions using scattering parameters.
7. Design a microwave communication link using microwave bench

Part-A Antennas Lab

1. To analyze the characteristics of Simple Dipole λ/2 and λ/4 Anten
2. To analyze the variation in the Radiation Strength at given distance from Antenna
3. To analyze the Reciprocity Theorem for Antennas
4. To study Folded Dipole λ /2 Antenna
5. Study of Yagi uda 3 element Folded Dipole b) Study of Yagi-uda 5 element folded dipole.
6. To analyze the characteristics of micro strip antennas
7. To analyze the characteristics and radiation pattern of broad side and end fire arrays.

Part-B Microwave engineering lab

1. Reflex Klystron Characteristics.
2. Gunn Diode Characteristics.
3. Directional Coupler Characteristics.
4. VSWR Measurement.
5. Measurement of Wave Guide Parameters.
6. Measurement of Impedance of a given load.
7. Measurement of Scattering Parameters of a Magic Tee.
8. Measurement of Scattering Parameters of a Circulator.
9. Attenuation Measurement.
10. Microwave Frequency Measurement

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ADVANCED ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS LAB

Course Code Category Hours / Week Credits Maximum Marks

L T P C CIA SEE Total
A4HS07 HS
- - 3 1.5 30 70 100

Introduction

The introduction of the Advanced Communication Skills Lab is considered essential at 3rd year level. At this stage,
the students need to prepare themselves for their careers which may require them to listen to, read, speak and write in English
both for their professional and interpersonal communication in the globalised context.
The proposed course is a laboratory course to enable students to use ‗good‘ English and perform the following:

 Gather ideas and information, to organize ideas relevantly and coherently.

 Engage in debates.
 Participate in group discussions.
 Face interviews.
 Write project/research reports/technical reports.
 Make oral presentations.
 Write formal letters.
 Transfer information from non-verbal to verbal texts and vice versa.
 To take part in social and professional communication.

Course Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to

1. Organize the ideas coherently from the text.

2. Participate in debates, group discussions.
3. Write project/research reports/technical reports/formal letters.
4. Make oral presentations.

Syllabus:
The following course content to conduct the activities is prescribed for the Advanced Communication Skills (ACS) Lab:
1 .Activities on Fundamentals of Inter-personal Communication
Starting a conversation - responding appropriately and relevantly - using the right body language - Role Play in different
situations & Discourse Skills- using visuals.

2.Activities on Building Vocabulary

Synonyms and antonyms, word roots, one-word substitutes, prefixes and suffixes, study of word origin, business vocabulary,
analogy, idioms and phrases, collocations & usage of vocabulary

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3.Activities on Reading Comprehension
General Vs Local Comprehension, Reading for facts, guessing meanings from context, Scanning and Skimming.

4.Activities on Reading for Specific Purposes

Inferring meaning, Critical reading & Effective goggling.

5.Activities on Writing Skills- Technical Reports

Structure and presentation of different types of writing - letter writing/ Resume writing/ e-correspondence

6.Activities on Writing Skills

Technical report writing/ Portfolio writing - planning for writing - improving one's writing.

7.Activities on Presentation Skills

Oral presentations (individual and group) through JAM sessions and Seminars.

8.Activities on Presentation Skills Using ICT

PPTs and written presentations through posters/ projects/ reports/ e-mails/ assignments etc.

9.Activities on Group Discussion

Dynamics of group discussion, intervention, summarizing, modulation of voice, body language, relevance, fluency and
organization of ideas and rubrics for evaluation- Concept and process

10.Interview Skills
Pre-interview planning, opening strategies, answering strategies, interview through tele-conference & video-conferencing
and Mock Interviews.

Books Recommended:

1. Raman, M & Sharma, S. (2009). Technical Communication. Oxford University Press.

2. Rani. S. (2011). Advanced Communication Skills Laboratory Manual. Pearson Education.
3. Anderson, V. (2007). Technical Communication. Cengage Learning pvt. Ltd.
4. Kelly M. Quintanilla & Shawn T. Wahl. (2011). Business and Professional Communication: Keys for Workplace
Excellence. Sage South Asia Edition. Sage Publications.
5. Stev. D & David T. Mc Mahan. (2012). The Basics of Communication: A Relational Perspective. Sage South Asia
Edition. Sage Publications.
6. Mc Murrey. D & Buckley. J. (2012). Handbook for Technical Communication Cengage Learning.
7. Sen. L. (2009). Communication Skills. PHI Learning Pvt Ltd.
8. Vishvamohan, A. (2009). English for Technical Communication for Engineering Students. Tata Mc Graw Hill.
9. Books on TOFEL/ GRE/ GMAT/ CAT/ IELTS by Barron's/ DELTA/ Cambridge University Press.
10. Tomalin, B & Thomas, B. (2009). International English for Call Centers. Macmillan Publishers.

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CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

Course Code Category Hours / Week Credits Maximum Marks

L T P C CIA SEE Total
A4MC03 MC
2 0 0 0 30 70 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:
1. Understand the need for constitution
2. Appreciate the fundamental duties and rights of the citizens of India.
3. Explain the role and amendments of constitution in a democratic society.
4. Describe the directive principles of state policy and their significance.
5. List the key features of the constitution, union government and state government.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to

1. Create awareness about the constitutional values and objectives written in the Indian constitution.

2. List fundamental rights and fundamental duties of Indian citizens.

3. Identify the division of legislative, executive and financial powers between the union and state governments.
4. Understand the working of Indian democracy ,its institutions and processes at the local,state and union levels.
5. Explain the functions and responsibilities of election commission of india and union public service commission.
UNIT 1: HISTORY OF MAKING OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION:
Introduction to the constitution of India, the making of the constitution and salient features of the constitution.
UNIT 2: PHILOSOPHY OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION:
Preamble Salient Features, Contours of Constitutional Rights & Duties: Fundamental Rights, Right to Equality, Right to
Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, Right to Constitutional
Remedies, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties, Amendment of the constitutional powers and
procedures.

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UNIT 3: UNION GOVERNMENT:

Union Government, Union Legislature (Parliament), Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (with powers and functions), president of
India (with powers and functions), Prime minister of India (With powers and functions), Union judiciary (Supreme court),
Jurisdiction of the supreme court.
UNIT 4: STATE GOVERNMENT:
State Government, State legislature (Legislative Assembly/ Vidhan Sabha, Legislative council/ Vidhan parishad), powers and
functions of the state legislature, State executive, Governor of the state (with powers and functions), The chief Minister of the
state (with powers and functions), State Judiciary (High courts)
UNIT 5: ELECTION COMMISSION:
Election Commission: Role and Functioning, Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, State Election
Commission: Role and Functioning, Institute and Bodies for the welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. M.V. Pylee, Indian Constitution Durga Das Basu, Human Rights in Constitutional

Law, Prentice – Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi

2. Noorani, A.G., (South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre), Challenges to

Civil Right), Challenges to Civil Rights Guarantees in India, Oxford University Press

2012
3.The constitution of India, P.M.Bakshi, Universal Law Publishing Co.,

4.The Constitution of India, 1950 (Bare Act), Government Publication.

5.Dr. S. N. Busi, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution, 1st Edition, 2015.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. M. P. Jain, Indian Constitution Law, 7th Edn., Lexis Nexis, 2014.

2. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2015.

3. Indian constitution at work, NCERT

4. SubashKashyap, Indian Constitution, National Book Trust

5. J.A. Siwach, Dynamics of Indian Government & Politics

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6. D.C. Gupta, Indian Government and Politics

7. H.M.Sreevai, Constitutional Law of India, 4th edition in 3 volumes (Universal Law Publication)

8. J.C. Johari, Indian Government and Politics Hans

9. J. Raj Indian Government and Politics

E-Resources:

1. nptel.ac.in/courses/109104074/8

2. nptel.ac.in/courses/109104045/

3. nptel.ac.in/courses/101104065/

4. www.hss.iitb.ac.in/en/lecture-details

5. www.iitb.ac.in/en/event/2nd-lecture-institute-lecture-series-indian-constitution

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