MODEL CURRICULUM

for

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES

IN

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION

ENGINEERING
(Engineering & Technology)

[January 2018]

ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070
www.aicte-india.org

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All India Council for Technical Education

Model curriculum for
Undergraduate Degree Courses in Engineering & Technology

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

CONTENTS

Sl. Chapter Title

No.
1 1 General, Course Structure, Theme & Semester Wise Credit
Distribution
2 2 Detailed 4-Year Curriculum Contents
(i) Program Core Courses
EC01: Electronic Devices
EC02: Electronic Devices Lab
EC03: Digital System Design
EC04: Digital System Design Laboratory
EC05: Signals and System
EC06: Network Theory
EC07: Analog and Digital Communication
EC08: Analog and Digital Communication Laboratory
EC09: Analog circuits
EC10: Analog Circuit Laboratory[0L:0T:2P 1 credit]
EC11: Microcontrollers
EC12: Microcontroller Lab
EC13: Electromagnetic Waves
EC14: Electromagnetic Waves Lab
EC15: Computer Architecture
EC16: Probability and Stochastic Processes
EC17: Digital Signal Processing
EC18: Digital Signal Processing Laboratory
EC19: Control Systems
EC20: Computer Network
EC21: Computer Network Laboratory
EC22: Electronics Measurement Lab
EC23: Mini Project/Electronic Design workshop
(ii) Program Elective Courses
ECEL01: Microwave Theory and Techniques
ECEL02: Fiber Optic Communication
ECEL03: Information Theory and Coding
ECEL04: Speech and Audio Processing
ECEL05: Introduction to MEMS
ECEL06: Adaptive Signal Processing
ECEL07: Antennas and Propagation

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Sl. Chapter Title

No.
ECEL08: Bio-Medical Electronics
ECEL09: Mobile Communication and Networks
ECEL10: Digital Image & Video Processing
ECEL11: Mixed Signal Design
ECEL12: Wireless Sensor Networks
ECEL13: CMOS Design
ECEL14: Power Electronics
ECEL15: Satellite Communication
ECEL16: High Speed Electronics
ECEL17: Wavelets
ECEL18: Embedded Systems
ECEL19: Nano electronics
ECEL20: Error Correcting Codes
ECEL21: Scientific computing
(iii) Project
ECP1: Project Work –I
ECP2: Project Work II & Dissertation
3 Appendix-A A Guide to Induction Program
Common courses (Physics, Chemistry, Biology &
Mathematics)
4 MC: Model Curriculum for Mandatory Non-credit courses
5 HSMC: Model Curriculum for courses in Humanities and
Social Sciences including Management
6 Virtual Laboratories for various disciplines

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All India Council for Technical Education

Model curriculum for
Undergraduate Degree Courses in Engineering & Technology

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Chapter -1
General, Course structure & Theme
&
Semester-wise credit distribution

A. Definition of Credit:

1 Hr. Lecture (L) per week 1 credit

1 Hr. Tutorial (T) per week 1 credit
1 Hr. Practical (P) per week 1.5 credits

2 Hours Practical(Lab)/week 1 credit

B. Range of credits - A range of credits from 150 to 160 for a student to be eligible to get
Under Graduate degree in Engineering. A student will be eligible to get Under
Graduate degree with Honours or additional Minor Engineering, if he/she completes an
additional 20 credits. These could be acquired through MOOCs.

C. Structure of Undergraduate Engineering program :

S. Category Suggested
No. Breakup of
Credits(Total
161)
1 Humanities and Social Sciences including Management 12*
courses
2 Basic Science courses 25*
3 Engineering Science courses including workshop, 24*
drawing, basics of electrical/mechanical/computer etc
4 Professional core courses 48*
5 Professional Elective courses relevant to chosen 18*
specialization/branch
6 Open subjects – Electives from other technical and /or 18*
emerging subjects
7 Project work, seminar and internship in industry or 15*
elsewhere
8 Mandatory Courses
[Environmental Sciences, Induction Program, Indian (non-credit)
Constitution, Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge]
Total 160*
*Minor variation is allowed as per need of the respective disciplines.

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D. Credit distribution in the First year of Undergraduate Engineering program :

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory/Practical Total credits

Chemistry –I 3 1 3 5.5
Physics 3 1 3 5.5
Maths-1 3 1 0 4
Maths -2 3 1 0 4
Programming 3 0 4 5
for Problem
solving
English 2 0 2 3
Engineering 1 0 4 3
Graphics &
Design
Workshop/ 1 0 4 3
Practicals
Basic 3 1 2 5
Electrical
Engg.
*Biology 2 1 0 3
*Engg. 3 1 0 4
Mechanics
*Maths-3 3 1 0 4
rd
*These courses may be offered preferably in the 3 semester & onwards.

E. Course code and definition:

Course code Definitions

EC Core Courses
ECEL Program Electives
ECP1 Project Stage-I
ECP2 Project Stage-II
BS Basic Science
ES General Engineering Courses
HS HUSS
OE Open Electives
MC Mandatory Courses

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Program Core Courses:

Sr. Course Course Title Hrs. /Week Credits Preferred
No. Code L: T: P Semester
1 EC01 Electronic Devices 3:0:0 3 III
2 EC02 Electronics Devices Lab 0:0:2 1 III
3 EC03 Digital System Design 3:0:0 3 III
4 EC04 Digital System Design Lab 0:0:2 1 III
5 EC05 Signals and Systems 3:0:0 3 III
6 EC06 Network Theory 3:0:0 3 III
7 EC07 Analog and Digital Communication 3:0:0 3 IV
8 EC08 Analog and Digital Communication Lab 0:0:2 1 IV
9 EC09 Analog Circuits 3:0:0 3 IV
10 EC10 Analog Circuits Lab 0:0:2 1 IV
11 EC11 Microcontrollers 3:0:0 3 IV
12 EC12 Microcontrollers Lab 0:0:2 1 IV
13 EC13 Electromagnetic Waves 3:0:0 3 V
14 EC14 Electromagnetic Waves Lab 0:0:2 1 V
15 EC15 Computer Architecture 3:0:0 3 V
16 EC16 Probability Theory and Stochastic 3:0:0 3 V
Processes
17 EC17 Digital Signal Processing 3:0:0 3 V
18 EC18 Digital Signal Processing Lab 0:0:2 1 V
19 EC19 Control Systems 3:0:0 3 VI
20 EC20 Computer Networks 3:0:0 3 VI
21 EC21 Computer Network Lab 0:0:4 2 VI
22 EC22 Electronics Measurement Lab 0:0:2 1 VI
23 EC23 Mini Project/Electronic Design 0:0:4 2 VI
workshop

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Program Elective Courses:

Sr. Course Course Title Hrs. /Week Credits Preferred
No. Code L: T: P Semester

1 ECEL1 Microwave Theory and Techniques 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII

2 ECEL2 Fiber Optic Communications 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
3 ECEL3 Information Theory and Coding 3:0:0 3 V/VI
4 ECEL4 Speech and Audio Processing 3:0:0 3 V/VI
5 ECEL5 Introduction to MEMS 3:0:0 3 V/VI
6 ECEL6 Adaptive Signal Processing 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
7 ECEL7 Antennas and Propagation 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
8 ECEL8 Bio-Medical Electronics 3:0:0 3 V/VI
9 ECEL9 Mobile Communication and Networks 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
10 ECEL10 Digital Image & Video Processing 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
11 ECEL11 Mixed Signal Design 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
12 ECEL12 Wireless Sensor Networks 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
13 ECEL13 CMOS Design 3:0:0 3 V/VI
14 ECEL14 Power Electronics 3:0:0 3 V/VI
15 ECEL15 Satellite Communication 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
16 ECEL16 High Speed Electronics 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
17 ECEL17 Wavelets 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
18 ECEL18 Embedded systems 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
19 ECEL19 Nano electronics 3:0:0 3 V/VI
20 ECEL20 Error correcting codes 3:0:0 3 VII/VIII
21 ECEL21 Scientific computing 3:0:0 3 V/VI

Project/Dissertation:
Sr. Course Course Title Hrs. /Week Credits Preferred
No. Code L: T: P Semester

1 ECP1 Project Work I 0: 0: 10 5 VII

2 ECP2 Project Work II & Dissertation 0: 0:18 9 VIII

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4 year Curriculum structure

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering & Technology

Branch / course: Electronics & Communication Engineering

I. Induction Program(Please refer Appendix-A for guidelines. Details of Induction

program also available in the curriculum of Mandatory courses.)

Induction program 3 weeks duration

(mandatory) (Please refer Appendix-A for guidelines & also details
available in the curriculum of
Mandatory courses)
Induction program for students to be  Physical activity
offered right at the start of the  Creative Arts
first year.  Universal Human Values
 Literary
 Proficiency Modules
 Lectures by Eminent People
 Visits to local Areas
 Familiarization to Dept./Branch & Innovations

II. Semester-wise structure of curriculum

[L= Lecture, T = Tutorials, P = Practicals & C = Credits]

Semester I (First year]

Branch/Course Electronics & Communication Engineering
Sr. Course Course Title L T P Contact Credits
No. Code Hrs./wk.
Slot for BS/ES/HS Courses 17.5
TOTAL CREDITS 17.5
Slot for MC

Semester II (First year]

Branch/Course Electronics & Communication Engineering
Sr. Course Course Title L T P Contact Credits
No. Code Hrs./wk.
Slot for BS/ES/HS Courses 20.5
TOTAL CREDITS20.5
Slot for MC[ Environmental Sc.]

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Semester III (Second year]

Branch/Course Electronics & Communication Engineering

Course ContactH
Sr. No. Course Title L T P Credits
Code rs./wk.
1 EC01 Electronic Devices 3 0 0 3 3
2 EC02 Electronics Devices Lab 0 0 2 2 1
3 EC03 Digital System Design 3 0 0 3 3
4 EC04 Digital System Design Lab 0 0 2 2 1
5 EC05 Signals and Systems 3 0 0 3 3
6 EC06 Network Theory 3 0 0 3 3
Slot for BS/ES/HS courses 6
TOTAL CREDITS 20
Slot for MC
[Constitution of India/Essence of Indian
Traditional Knowledge]

Semester IV(Second year]

Branch/Course Electronics & Communication Engineering
Course Contacth
Sr. No. Course Title L T P Credits
Code rs. /wk.
1 EC07 Analog and Digital Communication 3 0 0 3 3
2 EC08 Analog and Digital Communication Lab 0 0 2 2 1
3 EC09 Analog Circuits 3 0 0 3 3
4 EC10 Analog Circuits Lab 0 0 2 2 1
5 EC11 Microcontrollers 3 0 0 3 3
6 EC12 Microcontrollers Lab 0 0 2 1 1
Slot for BS/ES/HS courses 8
TOTAL CREDITS 20

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Semester V(Third year]

Branch/Course Electronics & Communication Engineering
Course ContactH
Sr. No. Course Title L T P Credits
Code rs./wk.
1 EC13 Electromagnetic Waves 3 0 0 3 3
2 EC14 Electromagnetic Waves Lab 0 0 2 2 1
3 EC15 Computer Architecture 3 0 0 3 3
EC16 Probability Theory and Stochastic 3 0 0 3 3
4
Processes
5 EC17 Digital Signal Processing 3 0 0 3 3
6 EC18 Digital Signal Processing Lab 0 0 2 2 1
7 ECEL* Program Elective – 1 3 0 0 3 3
8 OE-1 3 0 0 3 3
TOTAL CREDITS 20

Semester VI(Third year]

Branch/Course Electronics & Communication Engineering
Course Contacth
Sr. No. Course Title L T P Credits
Code rs. /wk.
1 EC19 Control Systems 3 0 0 3 3
2 EC20 Computer Network 3 0 0 3 3
3 EC21 Computer Networks Lab 0 0 4 4 2
4 EC22 Electronic Measurement Lab 0 0 2 2 1
5 EC23 Mini Project/Electronic Design workshop 0 0 4 4 2
6 ECEL* Program Elective – 2 3 0 0 3 3
OE-2 3 0 0 3 3
Slot for HS/BS 3
TOTAL CREDITS 20
(ECEL*: Course to be selected from the list of Program Electives)

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Semester VII (Fourth year]

Branch/Course Electronics & Communication Engineering
Course ContactH
Sr. No. Course Title L T P Credits
Code rs./wk.
1 ECEL* Program Elective -3 3 0 0 4 3
2 ECEL* Program Elective -4 3 0 0 4 3
3 ECEL* Program Elective -5 3 0 0 3 3
4 OE-3 3 0 0 3 3
5 ECP1 Project Stage-I 0 0 10 10 5
6 Slot for HS/BS 4
TOTAL CREDITS 21

(ECEL*: Course to be selected from the list of Program Electives)

Semester VIII(Fourth year]

Branch/Course Electronics & Communication Engineering
Course Contacth
Sr. No. Course Title L T P Credits
Code rs. /wk.
1 ECEL* Program Elective -6 3 0 0 3 3
2 ECEL* Program Elective -7 3 0 0 3 3
3 OE-3 3 0 0 3 3
4 OE-4 3 0 0 3 3
5 ECP2 Project Stage-II 0 0 18 18 9
TOTAL CREDITS 21

(ECEL*: Course to be selected from the list of Program Electives)

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