R18 B.tech 3-1 ECE Syllabus
R18 B.tech 3-1 ECE Syllabus
IV YEAR I SEMESTER
Course
S. No. Course Title L T P Credits
Code
1 EC701PC Microwave and Optical Communications 3 0 0 3
2 Professional Elective – III 3 0 0 3
3 Professional Elective – IV 3 0 0 3
4 Open Elective - II 3 0 0 3
5 SM702MS Professional Practice, Law & Ethics 2 0 0 2
6 EC703PC Microwave and Optical Communications Lab 0 0 2 1
7 EC704PC Industrial Oriented Mini Project/ Summer Internship 0 0 0 2*
8 EC705PC Seminar 0 0 2 1
9 EC706PC Project Stage - I 0 0 6 3
Total Credits 14 0 10 21
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Course Objectives:
1. To familiarize the architecture of microprocessors and micro controllers
2. To provide the knowledge about interfacing techniques of bus & memory.
3. To understand the concepts of ARM architecture
4. To study the basic concepts of Advanced ARM processors
Course Outcomes: Upon completing this course, the student will be able to
1. Understands the internal architecture, organization and assembly language programming of
8086 processors.
2. Understands the internal architecture, organization and assembly language programming of
8051/controllers
3. Understands the interfacing techniques to 8086 and 8051 based systems.
4. Understands the internal architecture of ARM processors and basic concepts of advanced ARM
processors.
UNIT -I:
8086 Architecture: 8086 Architecture-Functional diagram, Register Organization, Memory
Segmentation, Programming Model, Memory addresses, Physical Memory Organization, Architecture
of 8086, Signal descriptions of 8086, interrupts of 8086.
Instruction Set and Assembly Language Programming of 8086: Instruction formats, Addressing
modes, Instruction Set, Assembler Directives, Macros, and Simple Programs involving Logical, Branch
and Call Instructions, Sorting, String Manipulations.
UNIT -II:
Introduction to Microcontrollers: Overview of 8051 Microcontroller, Architecture, I/O Ports, Memory
Organization, Addressing Modes and Instruction set of 8051.
8051 Real Time Control: Programming Timer Interrupts, Programming External Hardware Interrupts,
Programming the Serial Communication Interrupts, Programming 8051 Timers and Counters
UNIT –III:
I/O And Memory Interface: LCD, Keyboard, External Memory RAM, ROM Interface, ADC, DAC
Interface to 8051.
Serial Communication and Bus Interface: Serial Communication Standards, Serial Data Transfer
Scheme, On board Communication Interfaces-I2C Bus, SPI Bus, UART; External Communication
Interfaces-RS232,USB.
UNIT –IV:
ARM Architecture: ARM Processor fundamentals, ARM Architecture – Register, CPSR, Pipeline,
exceptions and interrupts interrupt vector table, ARM instruction set – Data processing, Branch
instructions, load store instructions, Software interrupt instructions, Program status register instructions,
loading constants, Conditional execution, Introduction to Thumb instructions.
UNIT – V:
Advanced ARM Processors: Introduction to CORTEX Processor and its architecture, OMAP
Processor and its Architecture.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Advanced Microprocessors and Peripherals – A. K. Ray and K. M. Bhurchandani, TMH, 2nd
Edition 2006.
2. ARM System Developers guide, Andrew N SLOSS, Dominic SYMES, Chris WRIGHT, Elsevier,
2012
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. The 8051 Microcontroller, Kenneth. J. Ayala, Cengage Learning, 3rd Ed, 2004.
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Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the Fundamentals of data communication networks
2. To demonstrate the Functions of various protocols of Data link layer.
3. To demonstrate Functioning of various Routing protocols.
4. To introduce the Functions of various Transport layer protocols.
5. To understand the significance of application layer protocols
Course Outcomes: Upon completing this course, the student will be able to
1. Know the Categories and functions of various Data communication Networks
2. Design and analyze various error detection techniques.
3. Demonstrate the mechanism of routing the data in network layer
4. Know the significance of various Flow control and Congestion control Mechanisms
5. Know the Functioning of various Application layer Protocols.
UNIT - I:
Introduction to Data Communications: Components, Data Representation, Data Flow, Networks-
Distributed Processing, Network Criteria, Physical Structures, Network Models, Categories of Networks
Interconnection of Networks, The Internet - A Brief History, The Internet Today, Protocol and Standards
- Protocols, Standards, Standards Organizations, Internet Standards. Network Models, Layered Tasks,
OSI model, Layers in OSI model, TCP/IP Protocol Suite, Addressing Introduction, Wireless Links and
Network Characteristics, WiFi: 802.11 Wireless LANs -The 802.11 Architecture,
UNIT - II:
Data Link Layer: Links, Access Networks, and LANs- Introduction to the Link Layer, The Services
Provided by the Link Layer, Types of errors, Redundancy, Detection vs Correction, Forward error
correction Versus Retransmission Error-Detection and Correction Techniques, Parity Checks, Check
summing Methods, Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) , Framing, Flow Control and Error Control
protocols , Noisy less Channels and Noisy Channels, HDLC, Multiple Access Protocols, Random
Access ,ALOHA, Controlled access, Channelization Protocols. 802.11 MAC Protocol, IEEE 802.11
Frame
UNIT - III:
The Network Layer: Introduction, Forwarding and Routing, Network Service Models, Virtual Circuit and
Datagram Networks-Virtual-Circuit Networks, Datagram Networks, Origins of VC and Datagram
Networks, Inside a Router-Input Processing, Switching, Output Processing, Queuing, The Routing
Control Plane, The Internet Protocol(IP):Forwarding and Addressing in the Internet- Datagram format,
Ipv4 Addressing, Internet Control Message Protocol(ICMP), IPv6
UNIT - IV:
Transport Layer: Introduction and Transport Layer Services : Relationship Between Transport and
Network Layers, Overview of the Transport Layer in the Internet, Multiplexing and Demultiplexing,
Connectionless Transport: UDP -UDP Segment Structure, UDP Checksum, Principles of Reliable Data
Transfer-Building a Reliable Data Transfer Protocol, Pipelined Reliable Data Transfer Protocols, Go-
Back-N(GBN), Selective Repeat(SR), Connection Oriented Transport: TCP - The TCP Connection,
TCP Segment Structure, Round-Trip Time Estimation and Timeout, Reliable Data Transfer, Flow
Control, TCP Connection Management, Principles of Congestion Control - The Cause and the Costs of
Congestion, Approaches to Congestion Control
UNIT - V:
Application Layer:
Principles of Networking Applications – Network Application Architectures, Processes Communicating,
Transport Services Available to Applications, Transport Services Provided by the File Transfer: FTP,-
FTP Commands and Replies, Electronic Mail in the Internet- STMP, Comparison with HTTP, DNS-The
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Internet’s Directory Service – Service Provided by DNS, Overview of How DNS Works, DNS Records
and messages.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Computer Networking A Top-Down Approach – Kurose James F, Keith W, 6th Edition, Pearson.
2. Data Communications and Networking Behrouz A. Forouzan 4th Edition McGraw-Hill Education
REFERENCES:
1. Data communication and Networks - Bhusan Trivedi, Oxford university press, 2016
2. Computer Networks -- Andrew S Tanenbaum, 4th Edition, Pearson Education
3. Understanding Communications and Networks, 3rd Edition, W. A. Shay, Cengage Learning.
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Prerequisite: Linear Algebra and Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations and Multivariable Calculus
Laplace Transforms, Numerical Methods and Complex variables
Course objectives:
To understand the different ways of system representations such as Transfer function
representation and state space representations and to assess the system dynamic response
To assess the system performance using time domain analysis and methods for improving it
To assess the system performance using frequency domain analysis and techniques for
improving the performance
To design various controllers and compensators to improve system performance
Course Outcomes: At the end of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to
Understand the modeling of linear-time-invariant systems using transfer function and state-
space representations.
Understand the concept of stability and its assessment for linear-time invariant systems.
Design simple feedback controllers.
UNT - I
Introduction to Control Problem: Industrial Control examples. Mathematical models of physical
systems. Control hardware and their models. Transfer function models of linear time-invariant systems.
Feedback Control: Open-Loop and Closed-loop systems. Benefits of Feedback. Block diagram algebra.
UNT - II
Time Response Analysis of Standard Test Signals: Time response of first and second order systems
for standard test inputs. Application of initial and final value theorem. Design specifications for second-
order systems based on the time-response. Concept of Stability. Routh-Hurwitz Criteria. Relative
Stability analysis. Root-Locus technique. Construction of Root-loci.
UNT - III
Frequency-Response Analysis: Relationship between time and frequency response, Polar plots,
Bode plots. Nyquist stability criterion. Relative stability using Nyquist criterion – gain and phase margin.
Closed-loop frequency response.
UNT - IV
Introduction to Controller Design: Stability, steady-state accuracy, transient accuracy, disturbance
rejection, insensitivity and robustness of control systems. Root-loci method of feedback controller
design. Design specifications in frequency-domain. Frequency-domain methods of design. Application
of Proportional, Integral and Derivative Controllers, Lead and Lag compensation in designs. Analog and
Digital implementation of controllers.
UNT - V
State Variable Analysis and Concepts of State Variables: State space model. Diagonalization of
State Matrix. Solution of state equations. Eigen values and Stability Analysis. Concept of controllability
and observability. Pole-placement by state feedback. Discrete-time systems. Difference Equations.
State-space models of linear discrete-time systems. Stability of linear discrete-time systems.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. M. Gopal, “Control Systems: Principles and Design”, McGraw Hill Education, 1997.
2. B. C. Kuo, “Automatic Control System”, Prentice Hall, 1995.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. K. Ogata, “Modern Control Engineering”, Prentice Hall, 1991.
2. I. J. Nagrath and M. Gopal, “Control Systems Engineering”, New Age International, 2009.
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Course Objective: To learn the basic business types, impact of the economy on Business and Firms
specifically. To analyze the Business from the Financial Perspective.
Course Outcome: The students will understand the various Forms of Business and the impact of
economic variables on the Business. The Demand, Supply, Production, Cost, Market Structure, Pricing
aspects are learnt. The Students can study the firm’s financial position by analysing the Financial
Statements of a Company.
UNIT - IV: Financial Accounting: Accounting concepts and Conventions, Accounting Equation,
Double-Entry system of Accounting, Rules for maintaining Books of Accounts, Journal, Posting to
Ledger, Preparation of Trial Balance, Elements of Financial Statements, Preparation of Final Accounts.
UNIT - V: Financial Analysis through Ratios: Concept of Ratio Analysis, Importance, Liquidity Ratios,
Turnover Ratios, Profitability Ratios, Proprietary Ratios, Solvency, Leverage Ratios – Analysis and
Interpretation (simple problems).
TEXT BOOKS:
1. D. D. Chaturvedi, S. L. Gupta, Business Economics - Theory and Applications, International
Book House Pvt. Ltd. 2013.
2. Dhanesh K Khatri, Financial Accounting, Tata Mc –Graw Hill, 2011.
3. Geethika Ghosh, Piyali Gosh, Purba Roy Choudhury, Managerial Economics, 2e, Tata Mc
Graw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd. 2012.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Paresh Shah, Financial Accounting for Management 2e, Oxford Press, 2015.
2. S. N. Maheshwari, Sunil K Maheshwari, Sharad K Maheshwari, Financial Accounting, 5e, Vikas
Publications, 2013.
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Course Outcomes:
1. Able to visualize the organization of different blocks in a computer.
2. Able to use micro-level operations to control different units in a computer.
3. Able to use Operating systems in a computer.
UNIT - I:
Basic Structure of Computers: Computer Types, Functional Unit, Basic OPERATIONAL Concepts,
Bus Structures, Software, Performance, Multiprocessors and Multi Computers, Data Representation,
Fixed Point Representation, Floating – Point Representation.
Register Transfer Language and Micro Operations: Register Transfer Language, Register Transfer
Bus and Memory Transfers, Arithmetic Micro Operations, Logic Micro Operations, Shift Micro
Operations, Arithmetic Logic Shift Unit, Instruction Codes, Computer Registers Computer Instructions
– Instruction Cycle, Memory – Reference Instructions, Input – Output and Interrupt, STACK
Organization, Instruction Formats, Addressing Modes, DATA Transfer and Manipulation, Program
Control, Reduced Instruction Set Computer.
UNIT - II:
Micro Programmed Control: Control Memory, Address Sequencing, Microprogram Examples, Design
of Control Unit, Hard Wired Control, Microprogrammed Control
The Memory System: Basic Concepts of Semiconductor RAM Memories, Read-Only Memories,
Cache Memories Performance Considerations, Virtual Memories Secondary Storage, Introduction to
RAID.
UNIT - III:
Input-Output Organization: Peripheral Devices, Input-Output Interface, Asynchronous Data Transfer
Modes, Priority Interrupt, Direct Memory Access, Input –Output Processor (IOP), Serial
Communication; Introduction to Peripheral Components, Interconnect (PCI) Bus, Introduction to
Standard Serial Communication Protocols like RS232, USB, IEEE 1394.
UNIT - IV:
Operating Systems Overview: Overview of Computer Operating Systems Functions, Protection and
Security, Distributed Systems, Special Purpose Systems, Operating Systems Structures-Operating
System Services and Systems Calls, System Programs, Operating Systems Generation
Memory Management: Swapping, Contiguous Memory Allocation, Paging, Structure of The Page
Table, Segmentation, Virtual Memory, Demand Paging, Page-Replacement Algorithms, Allocation of
Frames, Thrashing Case Studies - UNIX, Linux, Windows
Principles of Deadlock: System Model, Deadlock Characterization, Deadlock Prevention, Detection
and Avoidance, Recovery from Deadlock.
UNIT - V:
File System Interface: The Concept of a File, Access Methods, Directory Structure, File System
Mounting, File Sharing, Protection.
File System Implementation: File System Structure, File System Implementation, Directory
Implementation, Allocation Methods, Free-Space Management.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Computer Organization – Carl Hamacher, Zvonks Vranesic, Safea Zaky, Vth Edition, McGraw
Hill.
2. Computer Systems Architecture – M. Moris Mano, IIIrd Edition, Pearson
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3. Operating System Concepts- Abraham Silberchatz, Peter B. Galvin, Greg Gagne, 8th Edition,
John Wiley.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Computer Organization and Architecture – William Stallings Sixth Edition, Pearson
2. Structured Computer Organization – Andrew S. Tanenbaum, 4th Edition PHI
3. Fundamentals of Computer Organization and Design - Sivaraama Dandamudi Springer Int.
Edition.
4. Operating Systems – Internals and Design Principles, Stallings, sixth Edition–2009, Pearson
Education.
5. Modern Operating Systems, Andrew S Tanenbaum 2nd Edition, PHI.
6. Principles of Operating Systems, B.L. Stuart, Cengage Learning, India Edition.
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Course Objectives:
1. To acquire the knowledge in measurement of information and errors.
2. To study the generation of various code methods used in communications.
3. To study the various application of codes.
Course Outcomes:
1. Able to transmit and store reliable data and detect errors in data through coding.
2. Able to understand the designing of various codes like block codes, cyclic codes, convolution
codes, turbo codes and space codes.
UNIT – I:
Coding for Reliable Digital Transmission and storage: Mathematical model of Information, A
Logarithmic Measure of Information, Average and Mutual Information and Entropy, Types of Errors,
Error Control Strategies.
Linear Block Codes: Introduction to Linear Block Codes, Syndrome and Error Detection, Minimum
Distance of a Block code, Error-Detecting and Error-correcting Capabilities of a Block code, Standard
array and Syndrome Decoding, Probability of an undetected error for Linear Codes over a BSC,
Hamming Codes. Applications of Block codes for Error control in data storage system
UNIT - II:
Cyclic Codes: Description, Generator and Parity-check Matrices, Encoding, Syndrome Computation
and Error Detection, Decoding, Cyclic Hamming Codes, Shortened cyclic codes, Error-trapping
decoding for cyclic codes, Majority logic decoding for cyclic codes.
UNIT – III:
Convolutional Codes: Encoding of Convolutional Codes, Structural and Distance Properties,
maximum likelihood decoding, Sequential decoding, Majority- logic decoding of Convolution codes.
Application of Viterbi Decoding and Sequential Decoding, Applications of Convolutional codes in ARQ
system.
UNIT – IV:
Turbo Codes: LDPC Codes- Codes based on sparse graphs, Decoding for binary erasure channel,
Log-likelihood algebra, Brief propagation, Product codes, Iterative decoding of product codes,
Concatenated convolutional codes- Parallel concatenation, The UMTS Turbo code, Serial
concatenation, Parallel concatenation, Turbo decoding
UNIT - V:
Space-Time Codes: Introduction, Digital modulation schemes, Diversity, Orthogonal space- Time
Block codes, Alamouti’s schemes, Extension to more than Two Transmit Antennas, Simulation Results,
Spatial Multiplexing: General Concept, Iterative APP Preprocessing and Per-layer Decoding, Linear
Multilayer Detection, Original BLAST Detection, QL Decomposition and Interface Cancellation,
Performance of Multi – Layer Detection Schemes, Unified Description by Linear Dispersion Codes.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Error Control Coding- Fundamentals and Applications –Shu Lin, Daniel J. Costello, Jr, Prentice
Hall, Inc.
2. Error Correcting Coding Theory-Man Young Rhee- 1989, McGraw-Hill
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Error Correcting Coding Theory-Man Young Rhee-1989, McGraw – Hill Publishing, 19
2. Digital Communications-Fundamental and Application - Bernard Sklar, PE.
3. Digital Communications- John G. Proakis, 5th ed., 2008, TMH.
4. Introduction to Error Control Codes-Salvatore Gravano-oxford
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5. Error Correction Coding – Mathematical Methods and Algorithms – Todd K. Moon, 2006, Wiley
India.
6. Information Theory, Coding and Cryptography – Ranjan Bose, 2nd Edition, 2009, TMH.
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Course Objectives:
1. It provides an understanding of various measuring system functioning and metrics for
performance analysis.
2. Provides understanding of principle of operation, working of different electronic instruments viz.
signal generators, signal analyzers, recorders and measuring equipment.
3. Understanding the concepts of various measuring bridges and their balancing conditions.
4. Provides understanding of use of various measuring techniques for measurement of different
physical parameters using different classes of transducers.
Course Outcomes: Upon completing this course, the student will be able to
1. Measure electrical parameters with different meters and understand the basic definition of
measuring parameters.
2. Use various types of signal generators, signal analyzers for generating and analyzing various
real-time signals.
3. Operate an Oscilloscope to measure various signals.
4. Measure various physical parameters by appropriately selecting the transducers.
UNIT - I:
Block Schematics of Measuring Systems: Performance Characteristics, Static Characteristics,
Accuracy, Precision, Resolution, Types of Errors, Gaussian Error, Root Sum Squares formula, Dynamic
Characteristics, Repeatability, Reproducibility, Fidelity, Lag; Measuring Instruments: DC Voltmeters, D’
Arsonval Movement, DC Current Meters, AC Voltmeters and Current Meters, Ohmmeters, Multimeters,
Meter Protection, Extension of Range, True RMS Responding Voltmeters, Specifications of
Instruments.
UNIT - II:
Signal Analyzers: AF, HF Wave Analyzers, Harmonic Distortion, Heterodyne wave Analyzers,
Spectrum Analyzers, Power Analyzers, Capacitance-Voltage Meters, Oscillators. Signal Generators:
AF, RF Signal Generators, Sweep Frequency Generators, Pulse and Square wave Generators,
Function Generators, Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Video Signal Generators, and Specifications
UNIT III:
Oscilloscopes: CRT, Block Schematic of CRO, Time Base Circuits, Lissajous Figures, CRO Probes,
High Frequency CRO Considerations, Delay lines, Applications: Measurement of Time, Period and
Frequency Specifications.
Special Purpose Oscilloscopes: Dual Trace, Dual Beam CROs, Sampling Oscilloscopes, Storage
Oscilloscopes, Digital Storage CROs.
UNIT IV:
Transducers: Classification, Strain Gauges, Bounded, unbounded; Force and Displacement
Transducers, Resistance Thermometers, Hotwire Anemometers, LVDT, Thermocouples, Synchros,
Special Resistance Thermometers, Digital Temperature sensing system, Piezoelectric Transducers,
Variable Capacitance Transducers, Magneto Strictive Transducers, gyroscopes, accelerometers.
UNIT V:
Bridges: Wheat Stone Bridge, Kelvin Bridge, and Maxwell Bridge.
Measurement of Physical Parameters: Flow Measurement, Displacement Meters, Liquid level
Measurement, Measurement of Humidity and Moisture, Velocity, Force, Pressure – High Pressure,
Vacuum level, Temperature -Measurements, Data Acquisition Systems.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques: A.D. Helbincs, W. D.
Cooper: PHI 5th Edition 2003.
2. Electronic Instrumentation: H. S. Kalsi – TMH, 2nd Edition 2004.
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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Electrical and Electronic Measurement and Measuring Instruments – A K Sawhney, Dhanpat
Rai & Sons, 2013.
2. Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements – David A. Bell, Oxford Univ. Press, 1997.
3. Industrial Instrumentation: T.R. Padmanabham Springer 2009.
4. Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation – K. Lal Kishore, Pearson Education 2010.
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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Advanced Microprocessors and Peripherals by A K Ray, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2006
2. The 8051 Microcontrollers: Architecture, Programming & Applications by Dr. K. Uma Rao,
Andhe Pallavi, Pearson, 2009.
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Note:
A. Minimum of 12 Experiments have to be conducted
B. All the Experiments may be Conducted using Network Simulation software like NS-2, NSG-2.1
and Wire SHARK/equivalent software.
Note: For Experiments 2 to 10 Performance may be evaluated through simulation by using the
parameters Throughput, Packet Delivery Ratio, Delay etc.
1. Writing a TCL Script to create two nodes and links between nodes
2. Writing a TCL Script to transmit data between nodes
3. Evaluate the performance of various LAN Topologies
4. Evaluate the performance of Drop Tail and RED queue management schemes
5. Evaluate the performance of CBQ and FQ Scheduling Mechanisms
6. Evaluate the performance of TCP and UDP Protocols
7. Evaluate the performance of TCP, New Reno and Vegas
8. Evaluate the performance of AODV and DSR routing protocols
9. Evaluate the performance of AODV and DSDV routing protocols
10. Evaluate the performance of IEEE 802.11 and IEEE 802.15.4
11. Evaluate the performance of IEEE 802.11 and SMAC
12. Capturing and Analysis of TCP and IP Packets
13. Simulation and Analysis of ICMP and IGMP Packets
14. Analyze the Protocols SCTP, ARP, NetBIOS, IPX VINES
15. Analysis of HTTP, DNS and DHCP Protocols
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1. 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
globalized context.
The proposed course should be a laboratory course to enable students to use ‘good’ English and
perform the following:
Gathering ideas and information to organize ideas relevantly and coherently.
Engaging in debates.
Participating in group discussions.
Facing interviews.
Writing project/research reports/technical reports.
Making oral presentations.
Writing formal letters.
Transferring information from non-verbal to verbal texts and vice-versa.
Taking part in social and professional communication.
2. OBJECTIVES:
This Lab focuses on using multi-media instruction for language development to meet the following
targets:
To improve the students’ fluency in English, through a well-developed vocabulary and enable
them to listen to English spoken at normal conversational speed by educated English speakers
and respond appropriately in different socio-cultural and professional contexts.
Further, they would be required to communicate their ideas relevantly and coherently in writing.
To prepare all the students for their placements.
3. SYLLABUS:
The following course content to conduct the activities is prescribed for the Advanced English
Communication Skills (AECS) Lab:
1. Activities on Fundamentals of Inter-personal Communication and Building Vocabulary -
Starting a conversation – responding appropriately and relevantly – using the right body language
– Role Play in different situations & Discourse Skills- using visuals - 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.
2. Activities on Reading Comprehension –General Vs Local comprehension, reading for facts,
guessing meanings from context, scanning, skimming, inferring meaning, critical reading& effective
googling.
3. Activities on Writing Skills – Structure and presentation of different types of writing – letter
writing/Resume writing/ e-correspondence/Technical report writing/ – planning for writing –
improving one’s writing.
4. Activities on Presentation Skills – Oral presentations (individual and group) through JAM
sessions/seminars/PPTs and written presentations through posters/projects/reports/ e-
mails/assignments etc.
5. Activities on Group Discussion and Interview Skills – Dynamics of group discussion,
intervention, summarizing, modulation of voice, body language, relevance, fluency and organization
of ideas and rubrics for evaluation- Concept and process, pre-interview planning, opening
strategies, answering strategies, interview through tele-conference & video-conference and Mock
Interviews.
4. MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
The Advanced English Communication Skills (AECS) Laboratory shall have the following infrastructural
facilities to accommodate at least 35 students in the lab:
Spacious room with appropriate acoustics.
Round Tables with movable chairs
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Audio-visual aids
LCD Projector
Public Address system
P – IV Processor, Hard Disk – 80 GB, RAM–512 MB Minimum, Speed – 2.8 GHZ
T. V, a digital stereo & Camcorder
Headphones of High quality
5. SUGGESTED SOFTWARE:
The software consisting of the prescribed topics elaborated above should be procured and used.
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Compass, 7th Edition
DELTA’s key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test: Advanced Skill Practice.
Lingua TOEFL CBT Insider, by Dream tech
TOEFL & GRE (KAPLAN, AARCO & BARRONS, USA, Cracking GRE by CLIFFS)
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Effective Technical Communication by M Asharaf Rizvi. McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd.
2nd Edition
2. Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students by Stephen Bailey, Routledge, 5th
Edition.
REFERENCES:
1. Learn Correct English – A Book of Grammar, Usage and Composition by Shiv K. Kumar and
Hemalatha Nagarajan. Pearson 2007
2. Professional Communication by Aruna Koneru, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd, 2016.
3. Technical Communication by Meenakshi Raman & Sangeeta Sharma, Oxford University Press
2009.
4. Technical Communication by Paul V. Anderson. 2007. Cengage Learning pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
5. English Vocabulary in Use series, Cambridge University Press 2008.
6. Handbook for Technical Communication by David A. McMurrey & Joanne Buckley. 2012. Cengage
Learning.
7. Communication Skills by Leena Sen, PHI Learning Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 2009.
8. Job Hunting by Colm Downes, Cambridge University Press 2008.
9. English for Technical Communication for Engineering Students, Aysha Vishwamohan, Tata Mc
Graw-Hill 2009.
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UNIT – I
Introduction to Intellectual property: Introduction, types of intellectual property, international
organizations, agencies and treaties, importance of intellectual property rights.
UNIT – II
Trade Marks: Purpose and function of trademarks, acquisition of trade mark rights, protectable matter,
selecting, and evaluating trade mark, trade mark registration processes.
UNIT – III
Law of copy rights: Fundamental of copy right law, originality of material, rights of reproduction, rights
to perform the work publicly, copy right ownership issues, copy right registration, notice of copy right,
international copy right law.
Law of patents: Foundation of patent law, patent searching process, ownership rights and transfer
UNIT – IV
Trade Secrets: Trade secrete law, determination of trade secrete status, liability for misappropriations
of trade secrets, protection for submission, trade secrete litigation.
Unfair competition: Misappropriation right of publicity, false advertising.
UNIT – V
New development of intellectual property: new developments in trade mark law; copy right law, patent
law, intellectual property audits.
International overview on intellectual property, international – trade mark law, copy right law,
international patent law, and international development in trade secrets law.
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