56

SYLLABUS
BASICS OF ENGINEERING
(UG DEGREE STANDARD)
Code :422
UNIT-I: MATHEMATICS:

Matrices: Eigenvalues - Eigenvectors of a real matrix - Cayley - Hamilton

theorem - Similar and Orthogonal transformations - Reduction of a quadratic
form to Canonical form by orthogonal transformation. Ordinary differential
equations: Order and degree - Higher order linear ODE with constant
coefficients - Method of undetermined coefficients - Method of variation of
parameters - Cauchy’s and Legendre’s linear equations. Functions of several
variables: Partial derivatives - Total derivatives - Euler’s theorem - Implicit
functions - Jacobians - Taylor’s theorem - Maxima and Minima. Integration:
Definite and indefinite Integrals - Techniques of integration using integration
by parts and Trigonometric Integrals - Double Integrals - Change of order of
integration - Volume Integrals. Vector Calculus: Vectors and scalars -
Gradient and Directional derivatives - Divergence and Curl - Applications of
Green’s theorem, Gauss divergence theorem and Stoke’s theorem. Complex
variables: Analytic functions - Verification of Analyticity - Construction of
Analytic functions - Conformal Mappings - Bilinear transformations. Complex
Integration: Cauchy’s integral theorem - Cauchy’s fundamental theorem -
Cauchy’s residue theorem - Taylor’s and Laurent’s series - Contour
integration (excluding poles on the real axis). Laplace transform: Existence
of Laplace transform - Laplace transform of elementary functions- Properties
- Laplace transform of Periodic functions - Inverse Laplace transform -
Convolution theorem - Solution of linear second order ODE by Laplace
transform technique.

UNIT-II: ENGINEERING PHYSICS:

Mechanics: Newton’s laws of motion – gravitation – work, energy and power -

Properties of matter : Elasticity – moduli of elasticity - Sound : intensity level
– reverberation – Ultrasonics : production, detection and applications -
Thermal Physics : Thermal expansion - thermal stress - expansion joints -
bimetallic strips - thermal conductivity- heat conductions in solids – flow of
heat through compound media – Thermodynamics – Laws of thermodynamics
– Carnot engine - Applied Optics : Interference – Young’s double slit
experiment - anti-reflection coatings - Diffraction - Lasers – principle and
applications – CO2 and Nd:YAG laser - semiconductor lasers – applications of
Lasers - Optical fibres: classification (index & mode based) - principle and
propagation of light in optical fibres - acceptance angle and numerical
aperture - fibre optic communication system - Quantum Physics :
Photoelectric effect– dual nature of matter and radiation – Heisenberg’s
uncertainty principle - Schrödinger’s wave equation - Physics of Materials :
Crystal structures – unit cell – packing factor – Superconductivity : Properties
 57

and applications - Magnetisation of matter: Magnetic dipole moment –

atomic magnetic moments- magnetic permeability and susceptibility -
Magnetic material classification : diamagnetism – paramagnetism –
ferromagnetism – Semiconductors : Intrinsic Semiconductors – Energy band
diagram – direct and indirect band gap - extrinsic semiconductors –
Dielectric materials: Matter polarization and relative permittivity - dipole
moment and polarization vector -polarization mechanisms: electronic, ionic,
orientational, interfacial and total polarization- frequency dependence -
dielectric strength and break-down in gases, liquids and solids.

UNIT-III: ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY:

Fuel -Classification of fuels - Calorific value - Solid fuel - Liquid fuel - Gaseous
fuel - Octane number - Cetane Number -Lubricants - Classification - Greases
- Solid Lubricants. Water - Sources - Classifications - Softening process -
Desalination - RO Method - Internal treatment - Treatment of Water for
Municipal purposes. Plastics - High polymer - classification - Polymerization
techniques - Thermoplastics - Thermosetting resins - examples. Rubber -
“Types of Rubber - Vulcanisation - Properties-Unvulcanised and Vulcanised.
Natural Rubber - Synthetic Rubber - examples. Refractories - Classification -
Manufacture of Refractories - Magnesite - Silica - Zirconia -Chromite.
Abrasives - Natural - Artificial-Abrasive paper & cloth. Corrosion: Dry and
Wet corrosion - Factors affecting corrosion- Different types of corrosion.
Productive coating - Hot dipping- metal cladding, electro deposition - Organic
Coatings - Paints - Varnishes. Cement and lime- setting and hardening.
Explosives- classifications- characteristics-requirements for good explosives-
nitrocellulose- TNT- TNB-DNB-PETN- RDX. Alloys- purpose of making alloy-
types of alloys- Ferrous alloys. Electrochemistry - conductors and non-
conductors - Kohlrausch law - Electrochemical cell-reversible and irreversible
cells - EMF - Concentration cell- polarization - over voltage, decomposition
potential. Fuel Cells. Nano Chemistry-Basics- distinction between molecules,
Nano materials and bulk materials. Size dependent properties and
applications of Nano Materials

UNIT-IV: BASICS OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING:

Computer Organisation - CPU and Microprocessor [ALU, Control Unit and Bus
Structure] - Data Storage [Primary, Secondary and Virtual] - Input and
Output Devices.
System Software - Assembler - Compiler - Loader - Linker - Operating
Systems.
Programming Languages - Classification of Programming Language,
Algorithm, Flow chart, Pseudo code, High-Level Languages – Fundamental
concepts of C Programming.
Basic Computer Networking - Network Components [Routers, Bridges,
Gateways] - ISO-OSI Reference Model - LAN - WAN - Client-Server
Architecture - Internet - World Wide Web.
 58

Applications - Office Tools - Word processor - Spreadsheet - Power point -

Introduction to Database concepts - E-mail - Browser.
IT Enabled Services - E-Governance - E-Commerce - Multimedia.

UNIT-V: BASICS OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:

Introduction to Engineering mechanics - Units and Dimensions - Laws of

Mechanics - Coplanar Forces - Static Equilibrium of Rigid body - Moment of
force - free body diagram - friction - laws of friction - sliding friction - wedge
friction - Rolling resistance - Lader friction - Friction in screws - Screw jack -
Belt friction - Properties of surfaces and solids - Centroids and centre of mass
- line and areas - Rectangular, circular, triangular areas by integration - T-
section, I- Section, Angle section, Hollow section - Area moment of inertia of
plane areas - Parallel axis theorem – Perpendicular axis theorem, Polar
moment of Inertia, Principle moment of Inertia Mass moment of inertia-
Centroid of the simple solids - Dynamics of particle - Displacement, velocity
and acceleration - Different types of motion - Rectilinear , Curvilinear and
Projectile motions - Newton’s II-law of motion - Work Energy equation -
Impulse and momentum principles.

UNIT-VI: BASICS OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING:

Ohm’s law- Kirchoff’s laws - Introduction to DC and AC

circuits - single phase and three phase circuits – Power and Power factor,
Unbalanced and Balanced loads, Operating principles of moving coil and
moving iron instruments (voltmeters and ammeters) – wattmeters,
multimeter, energy meters and megger, Construction and principle of
operation: DC motors- DC generators-Transformers- Induction motors,
Characteristics of PN junction diode - zener diode- half wave and full wave
rectifiers - Bipolar junction transistor (CC,CE,CB configurations), SCR,
Amplifiers- Operational amplifiers – Inverting and Non-inverting amplifiers,
Binary number system- logic gates- Boolean algebra - Half and full adders-
Flip-flops -registers and counters- A/D and D/A conversion, Types of analog
and digital signals- Modulation and Demodulation(amplitude and frequency)
Communication systems: Radio- TV- Fax- Microwave-Satellite and optical
fibre.
UNIT-VII: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT:

Management - Definition, Evolution of Management Philosophies, Types of

Business, Environment Analysis - Planning- Types, Steps, Forecasting, MBO,
MBE. Organizing – Departmentation, Line and Staff Authority, Delegation and
Decentralization. Staffing - Manpower Planning, Recruitment and Selection,
Training, Performance Appraisal. Directing –Theories of Motivation, Leadership
Styles, Power and Politics, Change Management, Conflict Management,
Communication in Business-Controlling Types, Control Techniques, Budgetary
and Non-Budgetary Control.
 59

UNIT-VIII: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT:

Quality – Definitions, Vision, Mission and Policy statements-Dimensions of

Product and Service Quality-Contributions of Quality Gurus-Deming, Juran,
Crosby, Masaaki lmai, Feigenbaum, lshikawa. Costs of Quality- Continuous
Process Improvement- PDCA, Quality Circle, 5S, Kaizen-Statistical Process
Control (SPC), 7QC Tools, New Management Tools of Quality, Bench Marking,
6 sigma, Quality Function Deployment (QFD), POKAYOKE, Total Productive
Maintenance (TPM), Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Quality
Certifications.

UNIT-IX: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING:

Definition, scope and importance of environment – need for public awareness.

Eco-system and Energy flow– ecological succession. Types of biodiversity:
genetic, species and ecosystem diversity– values of biodiversity, India as a
mega-diversity nation – hot-spots of biodiversity – threats to biodiversity:
habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts – endangered and
endemic species of India – conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ.
Environmental pollution: Causes, Effects and Preventive measures of Water,
Soil, Air and Noise Pollutions. Solid, Hazardous and E-Waste management.
Energy management and conservation, New Energy Sources - Need of new
sources. Different types new energy sources. Applications of- Hydrogen
energy, Ocean energy resources, Tidal energy conversion. Concept, origin and
power plants of geothermal energy. Sustainability and management -
Development , GDP ,Sustainability- concept, needs and challenges-economic,
social and aspects of sustainability-from unsustainability to sustainability-
millennium development goals, and protocols-Sustainable Development Goals-
targets, indicators and intervention areas. Climate change- Global, Regional
and local environmental issues and possible solutions. Concept of Carbon
Credit - Carbon Footprint. Environmental management in industry- Material
Life cycle assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment. Sustainable
habitat: Green buildings, Green materials, Energy efficiency, Sustainable
transports. Sustainable energy: Non-conventional Sources, Energy Cycles
carbon cycle, emission and sequestration, Green Engineering: Sustainable
urbanization- Socio-economical and technological change.