1. Basic Grammar & Vocabulary Practice (Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Sentence Completion, Correctly Spelt
Words, Idioms, Proverbs, Common Errors.
2. Phonetic Symbols, Pronunciations
3. Listening Skills – Including Listening Comprehension
4. Extempore and JAM (Just a Minute Session)
5. Role Play – I
6. Role play – II
7. Body Language
8. Debate
9. Oral Presentation – Preparation & Delivery using Audio – Visual Aids with stress on body language and voice
modulations. (Topics to be selected by the Instructor)
1. My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi
2. Wings of Fire by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
3. History of Everything by Stephen Hawkings
4. A Passage to India by E.M. Forster
5. The Argumentative Indian by Amartya Sen
6. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
7. Life of Pi by William Dalrymple
8. The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
9. The Eighth Habbit by Stephen Covey
10. The Road Less Travelled by M.Scott Peck
MA110 MATHEMATICS
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The objective of this foundational course is to review mathematical concepts already learnt in higher
secondary. This course will also introduce fundamentals of mathematical functions, derivatives and aspects
of calculus to students.
COURSE CONTENT:
Recapitulation of Mathematics: Basics of Differentiation, Rolle’s and Lagranges Theorem, Tangents and
Normals, Indefinite Integral (Substitution, Integration using Trigonometric Identity & Integration by Parts &
Definite Integral).
Ordinary Derivatives & Applications: Expansion of functions by Maclaurin’s & Taylor’s Theorem (One
Variable), Maxima and Minima of functions of two variables, Curvature (Radius, Center & Circle of
Curvature for Cartesian Coordinates), Curve Tracing.
Partial Derivatives & Applications: Definition, Euler’s Theorem for Homogeneous Functions, Differentiation
of Implicit Functions, Total Differential Coefficient, Transformations of Independent Variables, Jacobians,
Approximation of Errors.
Integral Calculus: Definite Integrals as a Limit of Sum, Application in Summation of series, Beta and
Gamma functions (Definitions, Relation between Beta and Gamma functions, Duplication formula,
Applications of Beta & Gama Functions).
Applications of Integral Calculus: Multiple Integral (Double & Triple Integrals), Change of Variables, Change
the Order of Integration, Integral in Area, Volume, Surfaces & Volume of Solid of
Revolution about X-Axis & Y-Axis.
COURSE OUTCOMES
The curriculum of the Department is designed to satisfy the diverse needs of students. Coursework is
designed to provide students the opportunity to learn key concepts of mathematical functions, partial
derivatives as well as fundamentals and applications of integral calculus.
EVALUATION
Evaluation will be continuous an integral part of the class as well through external assessment.
REFERENCES
Michael Greenberg, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Second Edition, Pearson Education, 2002
(Indian Edition).
B.V. Rammana, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 2007.
Potter, Goldberg & Edward, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Oxford University Press.
S. S. Shastry, Engineering Mathematics, PHI Learning
C.B. Gupta, Engineering Mathematics I & II, McGraw Hill India, 2015.
MA111 MATHEMATICS- II
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The objective of this foundational course is to review mathematical concepts already learnt in higher
secondary. This course deep understanding of matrix, differential equations as well as a strong sense of
how useful the subject can be in other disciplines of learning.
COURSE CONTENT:
Matrices & Linear Systems: Rank of a Matrix (By reducing it to Elementary Transformation, Echelon &
Normal Forms), Solution of Simultaneous equations by Elementary Transformation Methods, Consistency
& Inconsistency of Equations, Eigen Values & Eigen Vectors, Cayley- Hamilton Theorem..
Ordinary Differential Equations-I: First-order differential equations (Separable, Exact, Homogeneous,
Linear), Linear differential Equations with constant coefficients.
Ordinary
Differential Equations-II: Homogeneous linear differential equations, Simultaneous linear
differential equations. Second-Order Linear Differential Equations with Variable Coefficients: Solution by
Method of Undetermined Coefficients, ByS Known Integral, Removal of First Derivative, Change of
Independent Variable and Variation of Parameters.
Partial Differential Equations-I: Definition, Formulation, Solution of PDE ( By Direct Integration Method &
Lagranges Method), Non-Linear Partial Differential Equation of First order {Standard I, II, III & IV), Charpit’s
General Method of Solution Partial Differential equations.
Partial Differential Equations-II: Partial Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients (Second and
Higher Orders Homogeneous and Non- Homogeneous equations), Partial differential Equations Reducible
to equations with constant coefficients, The Method of Separation of Variables.
COURSE OUTCOMES
The curriculum of the Department is designed to satisfy the diverse needs of students. Coursework is
designed to provide students the opportunity to learn key concepts of matrix, differential equations and their
applications.
EVALUATION
Evaluation will be continuous an integral part of the class as well through external assessment.
REFERENCES
Dean G. Duffy, Advanced Engineering Mathematics with MATLAB, CRC Press, 2013.
E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Michael Greenberg, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Second Edition, Pearson Education, 2002
(Indian Edition).
B.V. Rammana, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 2007.
Shanti Narayan, A Course of Mathematical Analysis. S. Chhand & Co. Delhi.
Marwaha, Introduction to Linear Algebra, PHI Learning.
ML110 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This course introduces students to environment concerns. Students are expected to learn about
environment, factors affecting it, environmental ethics and its protection through lectures, presentations,
documentaries and field visits.
COURSE CONTENT:
Introduction: Domestic and Global Environmental concerns, principles of sustainable development,
Sustainable agriculture, organic farming, bio-fuels, Threats for sustainability
Environmental Ethics & Legislations: Enforcement of Environment laws in India – The water act, The
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Environmental
Auditing
Environmental Pollution: Air Pollution – sources, types of air pollutants, National Ambient Air Quality
Standards, Controlling Air Pollution. Water pollution – sources, types of water pollutants, water quality
indicators, water quality standards. Soil Pollution - types of soil pollutants: industrial wastes, pesticides,
fertilizers and manures, salination of soil, Controlling Soil Pollution.
Environmental Challenges: Local Challenges - Solid Waste – Impact of solid waste on natural
resources, Deforestation; Global Challenges - climate change and global warming, Kyoto Protocol,
Greenhouse Gases, Ways to reduce Greenhouse gases emissions, Carbon Footprint, ways to reduce
carbon footprint, Carbon Trading.
Sustainable habitat, industrialisation and urbanization: Concept of Green Building, Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC), GRIHA Rating, LEED Rating, HVAC, Hybrid Car Technology, Industrial ecology,
India’s renewable energy capacity. Green Technology & Green Business: Green Business, Green
Computing, E-waste management.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Student after successful completion of course must possess an understanding of environment, eco-system
and its consequences of unbalancing the environment. After successful completion of this course, student
will earn 2 credits.
EVALUATION
Evaluation will be continuous an integral part of the class as well through external assessment.
REFERENCES
R. Rajagopalan, Environmental Studies, Oxford IBH Pub, 2011.
Kogent Learning Solutions Inc., Energy, Environment, Ecology and Society, Dreamtech, 2012.
Rag, R. L, Ramesh, Lekshmi Dinachandran, Introduction to sustainable engineering.
IT110 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This course introduces students about the basic fundamentals of Information Technology (IT). Students are
expected to learn about applications of IT in communication, multimedia, internet and cloud computing.
COURSE CONTENT:
Data and Information: Introduction, Type of data, Simple model of computer.
Data processing using a computer: Introduction to Operating System, Data storage Media, High capacity
network storage media.
Introduction to Database Management System; Database modelling; Relational model; Distributed DBMS;
Data warehouse, Data mining; Classification of Language and Applications
IT Application in Communication: Network services-telephone services, Cellular telephone services, Radio
and TV broadcasting, Audio-Visual conferencing, Video-on-demand.
Internet Technology: Introduction, Working of internet, Introduction to network protocol and topologies,
Types of network: LAN, WAN, Web browser.
Internet Services: E-mail, Telnet, FTP, WWW, HTML, URL.
I
T Application in Multimedia: Introduction, Components of multimedia and challenges, Video compression,
Video coding technology: JPEG, MPEG, And JBIG.
Introduction to cloud computing: Types, Services, Models, Characteristics, Benefits and Challenges,
Application, Limitations.
IT Application in E-Commerce and E-Governance: Introduction, Different Types of E- Commerce with
examples, Advantages and disadvantages, E-Commerce in India, E-Services, E-Commerce security,
Internet security and ethics, Technology issues, Social issues, Introduction to E-Governance, Challenges,
Application, advantages, Case study of MP-online and IRCTC
Social impact of information technology: Introduction, Social Uses of World Wide Web, Social networking
Services, Privacy, security and integrity of Information ,Disaster recovery Intellectual property rights, IT
Enabled Services and careers, Career in information technology, Case study of NPTEL.
References:
V.Rajaraman, Introduction to Information Technology; PHI
E Balagurusamy, Fundamentals of Computers, TMH
Santiram Kal Basic Electronics, PHI
M.N. Rao Cloud Computing, PHI.
ML110 INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This course introduces students to civil engineering and its sub-domains. Students are expected to
learn about scope, current and future trends in infrastructure industry, jobs, innovations & research
opportunities in the field of civil engineering. Course content will be covered through lectures,
assignments, case-studies, presentations, documentaries and field visits.
COURSE CONTENT:
Overview of Civil Engineering, types of Infrastructures, Effect of infrastructure facilities on economy and
environment, Role of Civil Engineers in the infrastructural Development Introduction to sub-domains of
Civil Engineering, Size of Infrastructure Industry, emerging trends in infra spending through public and
public-private partnership (PPP), talent shortage, and global trends in workforce mobility and skilldemands.
Stages in the life of construction – Design, Construction, Maintenance, Repair, Demolition/Recycling; an
overview of Indian Standards, units and conversion factors for Lengths, Areas, Volumes and Weights;
Opportunities and challenge of India’s Infrastructure, Interdisciplinary nature of Civil Engineering Projects.
Roads: Types of Roads, Nagpur Road Plan, Components of
Road and their function; Bridges: Important
parts of bridges, classification of bridges; Types of Dams.
Properties and classification of common building materials – Stones, Bricks, Sand, Limes, Cement, Mortar,
Concrete, Steel.
Overview of Indian Road Congress, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and American Society of
Civil Engineers (ASCE), Emerging areas and new technologies in the field of civil engineering.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After successful completion of course, Students are expected to possess an in-depth understanding and
knowledge about the scope, current and future trends in infrastructure industry, elementary terminologies,
learning resources and career-opportunities in the field of civil engineering and its allied domains.
EVALUATION
Evaluation will be continuous an integral part of the class followed by final examination.
REFERENCES
Elements of Civil Engineering by MD Saikia, B Mohan Das, MM Das, PHI Learning Private Limited,
2015
Prakash M.N. Shesha, Ganesh B., A Textbook on Elements of Civil Engineering, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Study material provided by the instructor.
ME112 CONCEPTS IN ENGINEERING DESIGN
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The primary objective of the course is to introduce concepts in engineering design to students from all the
engineering disciplines. This course broadly covers the prerequisites for an innovative design followed by
concepts of products design cycle right from planning, designing, manufacturing, distributing and its usage.
COURSE CONTENT:
Introduction to engineering Design process: Its importance, types of designs, various ways to think about
design like visualization, photography etc, simplified iteration model, design versus scientific method, a
problem solving methodology.
Considerations of a good design Achievement of performance requirements, Total life cycle, Regulatory
and social issues in Indian context
Description of Design Process Conceptual Design, Embodiment Design, Detail Design, Planning for
Manufacture, Planning for distribution, Planning for Use, Planning for the retirement of the product.
Product Design Cycle, Identification of customer needs and market research essentials, concept
generation, technology and market assessment
An exposure to various aspects of design including visual, creative and user-centric design (Visual
merchandising, trends, materials, technology and techniques). Evolution in Transportation and
Communication Technology, Bullock Cart to Lear Jets, Personal messengers to Cell Phones, Fighter
planes
Introduction to any one as a case study:
1. Communication Design
2. Industrial Design
3. IT Integrated Design
4. Textile Design
5. Inter disciplinary Design
COURSE OUTCOMES
Student after successful completion of course must possess an understanding of various concepts of
design, product design cycle, and significant principles inevitable for design of any engineering product or
services.
EVALUATION
Evaluation will be continuous an integral part of the class as well through external assessment.
REFERENCES
George E. Dieter and Linda C. Schmidt, Engineering Design, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Arvid Eide, Introduction to Engineering Design, McGraw Hill.
Otto. K and Wood, K, Product Design, Pearson Education.
ME110 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This course introduces students to mechanical engineering and its sub-domains. Students are expected to
learn about scope, current and future trends, jobs, innovations & research opportunities in the field of
mechanical engineering. Course content will be covered through lectures, assignments, case-studies,
presentations, documentaries and field visits.
COURSE
CONTENT:
What is Engineering, Who are Mechanical Engineers, Overview of Mechanical Engineering, its domains,
scope and its utility in different areas; Specializations available with in mechanical Engineering (thermal,
production and design) and job opportunities in mechanical Engineering.
Basic definitions of terms related to Thermodynamics, First and Second law of Thermodynamics,
Properties of Steam, Introduction to Boilers, Terminology of IC Engines, Two and Four Stroke Petrol and
Diesel Cycle.
Introduction to mechanical properties, basic manufacturing processes, pattern, type and its use in metal
casting, Introduction of welding, brazing and soldering processes
Case study on any topic from Manufacturing Engineering Magazine Published by Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (USA), Machinist Magazine, Technorama published by Institution of Engineers (India) and
Manufacturing Today and any other magazine related to mechanical engineering.
Overview of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Society
of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); Indian Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ISME) etc ; Emerging areas and new technologies in the field of mechanical
engineering (3D Printing)
COURSE OUTCOMES
After successful completion of course, Students are expected to possess basic understanding and
knowledge about the scope, current and future trends in mechanical engineering. The versatility of the
mechanical engineering branch and career-opportunities in this field will enable the students to explore the
new avenues in their future endeavours.
EVALUATION
Evaluation will be continuous an integral part of the class followed by final examination.
REFERENCES
Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis, An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, CENGAGE Learning.
Michael Clifford, Kathy Simmons, Philip Shipway, An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: Part 1 and
Part 2, Taylor and Francis
