(Reading Elective – Self Study)

Operating Systems
SYLLABUS
SECTION A

INTRODUCTION: History, Operating system services, types, responsibilities, generations,

LINUX, WINDOWS.

PROCESS MANAGEMENT: Operations on process, Process state, Scheduling, Criteria,

scheduling algorithms, Evaluation, Synchronization, Semaphores, Monitors.

SECTION B

MEMORY MANAGEMENT: Swapping, Continuous memory allocation, Paging, Pure paging,

Demand paging, Page-replacement algorithms, thrashing, Example-Pentium, Disk Scheduling.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT- File and directory concept, Access methods, Protection,

Free space management, Efficiency and performance, Access matrix, Capability – based
systems, Program – threats, User authentication, Firewall.

SECTION C

DEAD LOCKS- System model, Dead lock characterization, Deadlock prevention, Avoidance,
Detection, Recovery, Classic problems of synchronization.

Text/Reference Books:

1. Godbole, A. S. (2017). Operating systems (3rd ed.). Tata McGraw Hill Publications.

2. Silberschatz, A. (2018). Operating System Concepts: Wiley Publications.

3. Tananbeum, A. S. (2014). Modern Operating Systems (4th ed.). Prentice Hall

Publications.

4. Deitel, H.M. (1993). Introduction to Operating System. Addition Wesley Publication.

 Pattern Recognition & Image Processing
SYLLABUS
SECTION A

Image processing: introduction, linear systems, the Fourier transform, matrix theory results.
Image perception, image sampling, Quantisation: the optimal mean square (Lloyd-max
quantiser), visual quantization. Image transforms: two dimensional orthogonal and unitary
transforms, properties, one dimensional discrete Fourier transform (DFT), two dimensional DPT,
cosine transform, sine transform.

SECTION B

Image enhancement: point operation, histogram modeling, spatial operations, transform

Operation, multispectral image enhancement, false color and Pseudocolor, color image
enhancement. Image filtering: image observation inverse and Wiener filtering, finite impulse
response (FIR) wiener filtering, other Fourier domain filters.

SECTION C

Image Analysis: Feature Extraction, Edge detection, Scene segmentation and labeling, Pattern
recognition: Introduction, Recognition process, Statistical decision making (Bayes' theorem),
Nonparametric decision making (nearest neighborhood classification tech), clustering.

Text Books:

1. Jain, A. K. (1988).Fundamentals of digital image Processing. PHI Publications.

2. Gonzalez, R. C. & Woods, R.E. (2017). Digital Image Processing (4th ed.). Pearson
Education.

Reference Books:

1. Rosenfield, A. & Kak, A. C. (1982). Picture Processing. Academic Press.

2. Pratt, W. K. (1978). Digital Image Processing. John Willey and sons.
3. Duda, R., Peter, H. &Stork. D., (2007).Pattern Classification. Willey Publication.
 INDICATOR, RECORDER & CONTROLLER

SYLLABUS
SECTION A

Indicators- Single point indicators, Multipoint, Multi-range indicators, Analog & Digital
Indicators Recorders- Analog Recorders, operating mechanism, chart drive mechanism, strip
chart Recorders, circular chart Recorders, XY Recorders, Single point Recorders, multipoint
Recorders, Null type Recorders, Magnetic tape Recorders, Data loggers

SECTION B

Computer control systems: Computer in control systems, Data Acquisition Systems, Supervisory
control, direct digital control, programmable logic control, Hierarchy concept, distributed digital
control.

Pneumatic controllers: Flapper Nozzle systems, proportional action, pneumatic relay, Integral
action, Derivative action, two action & three action controllers, interaction in control actions.

SECTION C

Hydraulic Controllers: Proportional Action, Proportional Integral Controllers.

Control Valves: Types, construction, valve sizing, electric pneumatic Signal conversion, Electric,
pneumatic, & hydraulic actuators, valve positioners, valve selection characterizing noise.

Text Books:

1. Sawhney, A. K. (2015). A Course in Electrical and Electronic Measurements and

Instrumentation. Dhanpat Rai Publication.
2. Jain, R.K. (2015). Mechanical and Industrial Measurements. Khanna Publishers.
3. Nakra, B.C. & Chaudhry, K.K. (2016). Instrumentation, Measurement and Analysis (4th
ed.). Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Blaschke, W. S. & McGill, J. (1973). Control of industrial process by Digital Technique.
Tata Mc-Graw Hill Publications.
 Telemetry and Data Transmission
SYLLABUS
SECTION A

Sampling Fundamentals: Introduction to sampling theorem and sampling process, convolution,

computing minimum sampling rate. Aliasing Errors

Digital Modulation Techniques: Review of PCM, DPCM, Methods of binary data transmission,
Data Formats, DM code converters, PSK, QPSK, FSK, probability of error, phase ambiguity
resolution and differential encoding, error detection, error correction, error correction codes.

SECTION B

Data Handling System: Block schematic, Sensors, Signal conditioners, Multiplexing- high level
and low level, ADC- range and resolution, Word Format, Frame format, Frame synchronizer
codes, R. F. links, X24, 422 RS423, RS232C interfaces, Multi terminal configuration, Multiplier
& Concentrator, Data Modems, Data transmission over telephone lines. Data Reception
Systems: Bit synchronizers, frame synchronizers, sub frame synchronizers, PLL, Display
systems.

SECTION C

Remote Control: Communication based processing control systems, pipelines, Operational

security systems components, Pipeline control, Power system control, Programmable controllers
for factory automation. Command: Tone command system, Tone digital command system,
ON/OFF command and data commands. Aerospace Telemetry: Signal formation and
conversion, Multiplexing techniques in tele-control, Industrial Tele-control installations,
reliability in telecontrol installations.

Text Books:

1. Patranabis, D. (1999). Telemetry Principles. Tata Mc Graw Hill.

2. Schweber, W. (1987). Data Communication. Tata Mc Graw Hill.
3. Berder & Menjewlse. (1990). Telemetry Systems.Tata Mc Graw Hill.
 Reliability Engineering
SYLLABUS
SECTION A

Introduction: Definition of reliability, types of failures, definition and factors influencing

system effectiveness, various parameters of system effectiveness.

Reliability Mathematics: Definition of probability, laws of probability, conditional probability,

Bay's theorem; various distributions; data collection recovery of data, data analysis procedures,
empirical reliability calculations.

SECTION B

Reliability: Types of system- series, parallel, series parallel, stand by and complex: development
of logic diagram, methods of reliability evaluation, cut set and tie-set methods, matrix methods
event trees and fault trees methods reliability evaluation using probability distributions, Markov
method frequency and duration method.

SECTION C

Reliability Improvements: Methods of reliability improvement, component redundancy, system

redundancy, types of redundancies-series, parallel, series - parallel, stand by and hybrid, effect of
maintenance. Reliability Testing: Life testing, requirements, methods, test planning, data
reporting system, data reduction and analysis, reliability test standards.

Text Books:

1. Billinton, R.& Allan,R.N. (1992). Reliability Evaluation of Engineering and Systems.

Plenum Press.
2. Kapoor, K.C. & Lamberson,L.R. (1977). Reliability in Engineering and Design. John
Wiley and Sons.

Reference Books:

1. Sinha,S.K. & Kale,B.K. (1980). Life Testing and Reliability Estimation. Wiley Eastern
Ltd.

2. Shooman,M.L. (1990). Probabilistic Reliability, An Engineering Approach.Tata McGraw

Hill.

3. Sandler,G. H. (2012). System Reliability Engineering. Prentice Hall.

 Electronic Commerce
SYLLABUS

Section A

Whats and hows of Internet: Development and growth, DNS, Commercialisation of internet.
Introduction toe—commerce: e-commerce, Opportunities, Framework, Recent Developments.
Planning for Network Infrastructure & Web Architecture, Recent trends.

Section B

Introduction to Internet Protocols: Layers and Networking, Internet Protocol suite, Desk
topTCP/1P, Mobile TCPIIP based Networking, Multicast 12

Principles of Web Site Hosting and Promotion: Decision on Website Design, Legal issues,
Domain Name Site Hosting, Web Site Registration, Offline & online web site promotion.

Section C

E-commerce Business Models: Brokerage, Advertising, Infomediary, Merchant, Manufacturer,

Affiliate, Community, Subscription, Utility, Tried and True models. Auctions as a price setting
mechanism, Pricing Information, Versioning Infonnation: Cyberlaws, Electronic payment
systems: Digital cash.

Text Books:

1. Turban, E. (2018). E-Commerce: A Managerial and social network

perspectives.Springer

Reference Books:

2. Kalakota, R. &Whinston, A.B. (1996). Frontiers of E-commerce.NewDelhi, Pearson.