SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(B.Tech BMH)

B.Tech. – Mechatronics and Automation

Curriculum
(2020-2021 admitted students)

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VISION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Transforming life through excellence in education and research.

MISSION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

World class Education: Excellence in education, grounded in ethics and

critical thinking, for improvement of life.
Cutting edge Research: An innovation ecosystem to extend knowledge
and solve critical problems.
Impactful People: Happy, accountable, caring and effective workforce
and students.
Rewarding Co-creations: Active collaboration with national &
international industries & universities for productivity and economic
development.
Service to Society: Service to the region and world through knowledge
and compassion.

VISION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 To be a leader in imparting world-class education in Mechanical

Engineering, leading to nurturing of scientists and technologists of the
highest caliber who would engage in the sustainable development of the
globe.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 The mission of the school is to create and maintain an environment for
Excellence in Instruction, Learning, and Applied Research in the area of
Mechanical and allied disciplines so as to equip our students with
necessary knowledge and skills for higher education/employment and to
meet the social demands.

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 SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B.TECH. – MECHATRONICS AND AUTOMATION
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

Graduates of Mechatronics and Automation will

PEO1: Utilize the fundamental knowledge of basic sciences and engineering to succeed in
their profession.

PEO2: Design and develop Mechatronics based products and processes for real world
applications.

PEO3: Develop solutions for automation problems incorporating multi-disciplinary

approach.

PEO4: Exhibit professional and managerial capabilities with ethical conduct and have
motivation to practice life-long learning in a team work environment.

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 SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B.TECH. – MECHATRONICS AND AUTOMATION
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

Graduates of Mechatronics and Automation will be

PO_01: Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications

PO_02: Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary
issues and apply them to identify, formulate and analyse complex engineering problems.

PO_03: Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant
standards and with realistic constraints, including public health, safety, culture, society and
environment

PO_04: Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and
interpret data, and synthesis of information

PO_05: Having an ability to use techniques, skills, resources and modern engineering and
IT tools necessary for engineering practice

PO_06: Having problem solving ability- to assess social issues (societal, health, safety, legal
and cultural) and engineering problems

PO_07: Having adaptive thinking and adaptability in relation to environmental context and
sustainable development

PO_08: Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

PO_09: Having cross cultural competency exhibited by working as a member or in teams

PO_10: Having a good working knowledge of communicating in English – communication

with engineering community and society

PO_11: Having a good cognitive load management skills related to project management
and finance

PO_12: Having interest and recognise the need for independent and lifelong learning

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 SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B. TECH. – MECHATRONICS AND AUTOMATION
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

Graduates of Mechatronics and Automation will:

PSO_01: Understand the fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, electronic and

computing systems and their application in the different fields of automation.

PSO_02: Design and develop Mechatronics systems by synergistic combination of

precision mechanical engineering, electronic controls and computing systems.

PSO_03: Incorporate multi-disciplinary approach to solve real world automation

problems.

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 B. Tech. Mechatronics and Automation

Curriculum Applicable for the students admitted during 2020-2021

Approved in the 61st Academic Council held on 18.02.2021
CREDIT INFORMATION

S. No Category Credits
1 University Core 53
2 Programme Core 60
3 Programme Elective 35
4 University Elective 12
Total Credits 160

Category Number of Credits Credit Distribution (%)

Engineering 105 66

Sciences 33 21

Humanities 10 6

Management 12 7

Total 160 100

UNIVERSITY CORE COURSES

Cours
S. Course
Course Title e L T P J C
No. Code
Type
1 CHY1002 Environmental Sciences TH 3 0 0 0 0
2 CHY1701 Engineering Chemistry ETH 3 0 2 0 4
3 CSE1001 Problem Solving and Programming LO 0 0 6 0 3
4 Problem Solving and Object Oriented LO 0 0 6 0 3
CSE1002
Programming
5 ENG1001 Foundation English I LO 0 0 4 0 0
ENG 1002 Foundation English II
6 ENG1901 Technical English I LO 0 0 4 0
ENG1902 Technical English II LO 0 0 4 0 2
ENG1903 Advanced Technical English ELP 0 0 2 4
7 HUM1021 Ethics and Values TH 2 0 0 0 2
8 MAT1011 Calculus for Engineers ETL 3 0 2 0 4
9 MAT2001 Statistics for Engineers ETL 3 0 2 0 4

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 10 MHA1901 Technical Answers for Real World Problems ETP 1 0 0 4 2
(TARP)
11 MHA1902 Industrial Internship - 0 0 0 0 1
12 MHA1903 Comprehensive Examination - 0 0 0 0 1
13 MHA1904 Capstone Project - 0 0 0 0 12
14 MGT1022 Lean Start-up Management ETP 1 0 0 4 2
15 PHY1701 Engineering Physics ETL 3 0 2 0 4
16 PHY1901 Introduction to Innovative Projects TH 1 0 0 0 1
17 EXC4097 Extra-curricular Basket - 0 0 0 0 0
18 FLC4097 Foreign Language Course Basket - - - - - 2
19 STSXXXX Soft Sills - - - - - 6

PROGRAMME CORE
S. Course Course
Course Title Type L T P J C
No. Code
MAT2002 Applications of Differential and Difference ETP 3 0 2 0 4
1
Equations
MAT3003 Complex Variables and Partial Differential TH 3 1 0 0 4
2
Equations
3 MAT3005 Applied Numerical Methods TH 3 1 0 0 4
4 MEE1001 Engineering Drawing ETL 1 0 4 0 3
5 MEE1002 Engineering Mechanics TH 2 1 0 0 3
6 MHA1XXX Engineering Tools and Practice LO 0 0 2 0 1
7 EEE1025 Electrical and Electronics systems ETL 2 0 2 0 3
8 MHA1XXX Solid and Fluid Mechanics ETL 2 1 2 0 4
9 EEE2009 Electrical Actuators and Drives ETL 3 0 2 0 4
MHA2001 Industrial Automation and Programmable ETL 3 0 2 0 4
10
Controllers
11 MHA2002 Mechanisms and Design Concepts TH 2 1 0 0 3
12 MHA2003 Fluid Power Automation ETL 2 0 2 0 3
13 MHA2004 Sensors and Instrumentation ETL 3 0 2 0 4
14 ECE2036 Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers ETL 2 0 2 0 3
15 MHA3001 Modelling and Control of Mechatronic Systems ETL 2 0 2 0 3
16 MHA3002 System Integration and Design ETP 2 0 0 4 3
17 MHA2005 Machining and Manufacturing Processes ETL 2 0 2 0 3
18 MHA3003 Robotic systems ETL 3 0 2 0 4

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 PROGRAMME ELECTIVE
S. Course Course
Course Title Type L T P J C
No. Code
1 MHA2006 Thermodynamics and its applications TH 2 1 0 0 3
2 MHA2007 Additive Manufacturing Systems ETP 2 0 0 4 3
3 MHA2008 Smart Materials TH 3 0 0 0 3
4 MHA2009 Geometrical Modelling and Simulation ETL 2 0 2 0 3
5 MHA3004 Machine Vision and Image Processing ETP 3 0 0 4 4
6 MHA3005 Augmented Reality and Haptics ETP 2 0 0 4 3
7 MHA3006 Virtual Instrumentation ETP 2 0 0 4 3
8 MHA3007 Machine Fault Diagnostics and Signal Processing ETL 2 0 2 0 3
9 CSE3063 Cyber security for automation systems TH 3 0 0 0 3
10 CSE3064 Industrial Networking and Information Systems TH 3 0 0 0 3
11 MHA3008 Digital Manufacturing systems ETL 3 0 2 0 4
12 MHA3009 Internet of Things and Cloud based Manufacturing ETP 2 0 0 4 3
13 MHA3010 Machine Learning for Automation ETP 2 0 0 4 3
14 CSE3065 Engineering Data Analytics ETP 2 0 0 4 3
15 MHA3011 Intelligent Systems and Control ETP 2 0 0 4 3
16 MHA3012 Modern Control Theory ETP 3 0 0 4 4
MHA4001 Adaptive and Predictive control of Mechatronics
17 ETP 2 0 0 4 3
Systems
18 MHA4002 Advanced Robotic Systems ETP 2 0 0 4 3
19 MHA3013 Autonomous Mobile Robots ETP 2 0 0 4 3
20 MHA3014 Vehicle Dynamics and Aerodynamics ETP 2 0 0 4 3
21 MHA3015 Autotronics and Vehicle Automation ETP 2 0 0 4 3
22 MHA4002 Vehicle Ergonomics and Human Comfort ETP 2 0 0 4 3
MHA4003 Driving Assistance Systems and Autonomous
23 ETL 2 0 2 0 3
Vehicles
24 MHA4004 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles ETP 2 0 0 4 3
25 ECE3049 Embedded Systems for Mechatronics ETP 2 0 0 4 3
26 ECE3050 Advanced Electronics Systems TH 3 0 0 0 3
27 MHA4005 Bionics and Medical Mechatronics ETP 2 0 0 4 3
28 MHA4006 Micro and Nano Mechatronics Systems TH 3 0 0 0 3
29 MHA4007 Agriculture Automation and Smart Farming ETP 2 0 0 4 3
30 MHA3016 System Reliability, Security and Safety TH 3 0 0 0 3
31 MEE1009 New Product Development ETP 2 0 0 4 3

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 University Elective Baskets

Management courses
S. Course Course
Course Title L T P J C
No. Code Type

1 MGT1001 Basic Accounting TH 3 0 0 0 3

2 MGT1002 Principles of Management ETP 2 0 0 4 3
3 MGT1003 Economics for Engineers ETP 2 0 0 4 3
4 MGT1004 Resource Management ETP 2 0 0 4 3
5 MGT1005 Design, Systems and Society ETP 2 0 0 4 3
6 MGT1006 Environmental and Sustainability Assessment ETP 2 0 0 4 3
7 MGT1007 Gender, Culture and Technology ETP 2 0 0 4 3
8 MGT1008 Impact of Information Systems on Society ETP 2 0 0 4 3
9 MGT1009 Technological Change and Entrepreneurship ETP 2 0 0 4 3
10 MGT1010 Total Quality Management TH 2 2 0 0 3
11 MGT1014 Supply Chain Management TH 3 0 0 0 3
12 MGT1015 Business Mathematics TH 3 0 0 0 3
13 MGT1016 Intellectual Property Rights TH 3 0 0 0 3
Business Regulatory Framework For TH
14 MGT1017 3 0 0 0 3
Start- ups
15 MGT1018 Consumer Behaviour TH 3 0 0 0 3
16 MGT1019 Services Marketing TH 3 0 0 0 3
17 MGT1020 Marketing Analytics ETL 2 0 2 0 3
18 MGT1021 Digital and Social Media Marketing TH 3 0 0 0 3
19 MGT1022 Lean Start-up Management ETP 1 0 0 4 2
Fundamentals of Human ETP
20 MGT1023 3 0 0 4 4
Resource Management
21 MGT1024 Organizational Behaviour ETP 3 0 0 4 4
Foundations of Management And ETP
22 MGT1025 3 0 0 4 4
Organizational Behaviour
23 MGT1026 Information Assurance and Auditing ETP 2 0 0 4 3
24 MGT1028 Accounting and Financial Management ETP 2 2 0 4 4
25 MGT1029 Financial Management ETP 2 1 0 4 4
26 MGT1030 Entrepreneurship Development ETP 3 0 0 4 4

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27 MGT1031 International Business ETP 3 0 0 4 4
28 MGT1032 Managing Asian Business ETP 3 0 0 4 4
29 MGT1033 Research Methods in Management ETP 2 1 0 4 4
30 MGT1034 Project Management ETP 3 0 0 4 4
31 MGT1035 Operations Management TH 3 0 0 0 3
32 MGT1036 Principles of Marketing ETP 3 0 0 4 4
33 MGT1037 Financial Accounting and Analysis ETP 2 1 0 4 4
34 MGT1038 Financial Econometrics ETP 2 0 0 4 3
35 MGT1039 Financial Markets and Institutions ETP 2 0 0 4 3
36 MGT1040 Personal Financial Planning ETP 2 0 0 4 3
37 MGT1041 Financial Derivatives ETP 2 1 0 4 4
Investment Analysis and Portfolio ETP
38 MGT1042 2 0 0 4 3
Management
39 MGT1043 Applications in Neuro Marketing ETP 3 0 0 4 4
40 MGT1044 Global Brand Marketing Strategies ETP 3 0 0 4 4
41 MGT1045 Industrial Marketing ETP 3 0 0 4 4
42 MGT1046 Sales and Distribution Management ETP 3 0 0 4 4
43 MGT1047 Social Marketing ETP 3 0 0 4 4
44 MGT1048 Political Economy of Globalization ETP 3 0 0 4 4
45 MGT1049 Sustainable Business Models ETP 3 0 0 4 4
46 MGT1050 Software Engineering Management ETP 2 0 0 4 3
47 MGT1051 Business Analytics for Engineers TH 2 2 0 0 3
48 MGT1052 Bottom of the Pyramid Operations TH 3 0 0 0 3
Entrepreneurship Development, Business ETL
49 MGT1053 1 0 2 0 2
Communication and IPR
50 MGT1054 Product Planning and Strategy TH 2 2 0 0 3
51 MGT1055 Design Management TH 2 2 0 0 3
52 MGT1056 Accounting and Financial Management ETP 3 0 0 4 4
53 MGT6001 Organizational Behaviour ETP 2 0 0 4 3

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 Humanities courses
Course Course
S.No Title L T P J C
Code Type
1 HUM1001 Fundamentals of Cyber Laws TH 3 0 0 0 3
2 HUM1002 Business Laws TH 3 0 0 0 3
3 HUM1003 Basic Taxation for Engineers TH 3 0 0 0 3
4 HUM1004 Corporate Law for Engineers TH 3 0 0 0 3
5 HUM1005 Cost Accounting for Engineers TH 3 0 0 0 3
6 HUM1006 Business Accounting for Engineers TH 3 0 0 0 3
7 HUM1007 Contemporary Legal Framework for Business TH 3 0 0 0 3
8 HUM1009 International Business TH 3 0 0 0 3
9 HUM1010 Foreign Trade Environment TH 3 0 0 0 3
10 HUM1011 Export Business TH 3 0 0 0 3
11 HUM1012 Introduction to Sociology TH 3 0 0 0 3
12 HUM1013 Population Studies TH 3 0 0 0 3
13 HUM1021 Ethics and Values TH 2 0 0 0 3
14 HUM1022 Psychology in Everyday Life ETP 2 0 0 4 3
15 HUM1023 Indian Heritage and Culture ETP 2 0 0 4 3
16 HUM1024 India and Contemporary World ETP 2 0 0 4 3
17 HUM1025 Indian Classical Music ETPL 1 0 2 4 3
18 HUM1033 Micro Economics TH 3 0 0 0 3
19 HUM1034 Macro Economics TH 3 0 0 0 3
20 HUM1035 Introductory Econometrics ETL 2 0 2 0 3
21 Engineering Economics and Decision
HUM1036 ETP 2 0 0 4 3
Analysis
22 HUM1037 Applied Game Theory ETP 2 0 0 4 3
23 HUM1038 International Economics TH 3 0 0 0 3
24 HUM1039 Community Development in India ETP 2 0 0 4 3
25 HUM1040 Indian Social Problems TH 3 0 0 0 3
26 HUM1041 Indian Society Structure and Change TH 3 0 0 0 3
27 HUM1042 Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare in India TH 3 0 0 0 3
28 HUM1043 Mass Media and Society ETP 2 0 0 4 3
29 HUM1044 Network Society TH 3 0 0 0 3
30 HUM1045 Introduction to Psychology ETL 2 0 2 0 3
31 HUM1706 Business Accounting for Engineers TH 3 0 0 0 3

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University Core Courses

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Course code Environmental Sciences L T P J C
CHY1002 3 0 0 0 0
Pre-requisite Chemistry of 12th standard or equivalent Syllabus
version
V:1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To make students understand and appreciate the unity of life in all its forms, the
implications of life style on the environment.
2. To understand the various causes for environmental degradation.
3. To understand individuals contribution in the environmental pollution.
4. To understand the impact of pollution at the global level and also in the local
environment.

Course Outcome:
Students will be able to
1. Students will recognize the environmental issues in a problem oriented
interdisciplinary perspectives
2. Students will understand the key environmental issues, the science behind those
problems and potential solutions.
3. Students will demonstrate the significance of biodiversity and its preservation
4. Students will identify various environmental hazards
5. Students will design various methods for the conservation of resources
6. Students will formulate action plans for sustainable alternatives that incorporate
science, humanity, and social aspects
7. Students will have foundational knowledge enabling them to make sound life
decisions as well as enter a career in an environmental profession or higher
education.

Module:1 Environment and Ecosystem 7 hours

Key environmental problems, their basic causes and sustainable solutions. IPAT equation.
Ecosystem, earth – life support system and ecosystem components; Food chain, food web,
Energy flow in ecosystem; Ecological succession- stages involved, Primary and secondary
succession, Hydrarch, mesarch, xerarch; Nutrient, water, carbon, nitrogen, cycles; Effect of
human activities on these cycles.

Module:2 Biodiversity 6 hours

Importance, types, mega-biodiversity; Species interaction - Extinct, endemic, endangered
and rare species; Hot-spots; GM crops- Advantages and disadvantages; Terrestrial
biodiversity and Aquatic biodiversity – Significance, Threats due to natural and
anthropogenic activities and Conservation methods.

Module:3 Sustaining Natural Resources and 7 hours

Environmental Quality
Environmental hazards – causes and solutions. Biological hazards – AIDS, Malaria,
Chemical hazards- BPA, PCB, Phthalates, Mercury, Nuclear hazards- Risk and evaluation
of hazards. Water footprint; virtual water, blue revolution. Water quality management
and its conservation. Solid and hazardous waste – types and waste management methods.

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Module:4 Energy Resources 6 hours
Renewable - Non renewable energy resources- Advantages and disadvantages - oil, Natural
gas,
Coal, Nuclear energy. Energy efficiency and renewable energy. Solar energy, Hydroelectric
power, Ocean thermal energy, Wind and geothermal energy. Energy from biomass, solar-
Hydrogen revolution.

Module:5 Environmental Impact Assessment 6 hours

Introduction to environmental impact analysis. EIA guidelines, Notification of Government
of India
(Environmental Protection Act – Air, water, forest and wild life). Impact
assessment methodologies. Public awareness. Environmental priorities in
India.

Module:6 Human Population Change and Environment 6 hours

Urban environmental problems; Consumerism and waste products; Promotion of economic
development – Impact of population age structure – Women and child welfare, Women
empowerment. Sustaining human societies: Economics, environment, policies and
education.

Module:7 Global Climatic Change and Mitigation 5 hours

Climate disruption, Green house effect, Ozone layer depletion and Acid rain. Kyoto
protocol,
Carbon credits, Carbon sequestration methods and Montreal Protocol. Role of
Information technology in environment-Case Studies.

Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours

Lecture by Industry Experts
Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Books
1. G. Tyler Miller and Scott E. Spoolman (2016), Environmental Science, 15th Edition,
Cengage learning.
2. George Tyler Miller, Jr. and Scott Spoolman (2012), Living in the
Environment – Principles, Connections and Solutions, 17th Edition,
Brooks/Cole, USA.
Reference Books
1. David M.Hassenzahl, Mary Catherine Hager, Linda R.Berg (2011),
Visualizing Environmental Science, 4thEdition, John Wiley & Sons, USA.

Mode of evaluation: Internal Assessment (CAT, Quizzes, Digital Assignments) & FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies 12.08.2017
Approved by Academic Council 46th ACM Date 24.08.2017

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Course code Engineering Chemistry L T P J C
CHY1701 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite Chemistry of 12th standard or equivalent Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To impart technological aspects of applied chemistry
2. To lay foundation for practical application of chemistry in engineering aspects

Course Outcomes (CO):

Students will be able to
1. Recall and analyze the issues related to impurities in water and their removal methods and
apply recent methodologies in water treatment for domestic and industrial usage
2. Evaluate the causes of metallic corrosion and apply the methods for corrosion protection of
metals
3. Evaluate the electrochemical energy storage systems such as lithium batteries, fuel cells
and solar cells, and design for usage in electrical and electronic applications
4. Assess the quality of different fossil fuels and create an awareness to develop the
alternative fuels
5. Analyze the properties of different polymers and distinguish the polymers which can be
degraded and demonstrate their usefulness
6. Apply the theoretical aspects: (a) in assessing the water quality; (b) understanding the
construction and working of electrochemical cells; (c) analyzing metals, alloys and soil
using instrumental methods; (d) evaluating the viscosity and water absorbing properties of
polymeric
materials

Module:1 Water Technology 5 hours

Characteristics of hard water - hardness, DO, TDS in water and their determination – numerical
problems in hardness determination by EDTA; Modern techniques of water analysis for
industrial use - Disadvantages of hard water in industries.

Module:2 Water Treatment 8 hours

Water softening methods: - Lime-soda, Zeolite and ion exchange processes and their
applications. Specifications of water for domestic use (ICMR and WHO); Unit processes
involved in water treatment for municipal supply - Sedimentation with coagulant- Sand
Filtration - chlorination; Domestic water purification – Candle filtration- activated carbon
filtration; Disinfection methods- Ultrafiltration, UV treatment, Ozonolysis, Reverse Osmosis;
Electro dialysis.

Module:3 Corrosion 6 hours

Dry and wet corrosion - detrimental effects to buildings, machines, devices & decorative art
forms, emphasizing Differential aeration, Pitting, Galvanic and Stress corrosion cracking;
Factors that enhance corrosion and choice of parameters to mitigate corrosion.

Module:4 Corrosion Control 4 hours

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Corrosion protection - cathodic protection – sacrificial anodic and impressed current protection
methods; Advanced protective coatings: electroplating and electroless plating, PVD and CVD.
Alloying for corrosion protection – Basic concepts of Eutectic composition and Eutectic
mixtures -
Selected examples – Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.

Module:5 Electrochemical Energy Systems 6 hours

Brief introduction to conventional primary and secondary batteries; High energy
electrochemical energy systems: Lithium batteries – Primary and secondary, its Chemistry,
advantages and applications.
Fuel cells – Polymer membrane fuel cells, Solid-oxide fuel cells- working principles,
advantages, applications.
Solar cells – Types – Importance of silicon single crystal, polycrystalline and amorphous
silicon solar cells, dye sensitized solar cells - working principles, characteristics and
applications.

Module:6 Fuels and Combustion 8 hours

Calorific value - Definition of LCV, HCV. Measurement of calorific value using bomb calorimeter
and Boy’s calorimeter including numerical problems.
Controlled combustion of fuels - Air fuel ratio – minimum quantity of air by volume and by weight-
Numerical problems-three way catalytic converter- selective catalytic reduction of NOX;
Knocking in IC engines-Octane and Cetane number - Antiknocking agents.

Module:7 Polymers 6 hours

Difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics; Engineering application of
plastics - ABS, PVC, PTFE and Bakelite; Compounding of plastics: moulding of plastics for
Car parts, bottle caps (Injection moulding), Pipes, Hoses (Extrusion moulding), Mobile Phone
Cases, Battery Trays, (Compression moulding), Fibre reinforced polymers, Composites
(Transfer moulding), PET bottles (blow moulding);
Conducting polymers- Polyacetylene- Mechanism of conduction – applications (polymers in
sensors, self-cleaning windows)

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Lecture by Industry Experts

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Sashi Chawla, A Text book of Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Co.,
Pvt. Ltd., Educational and Technical Publishers, New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2015.
2. O.G. Palanna, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, 9 th Reprint, 2015.
3. B. Sivasankar, Engineering Chemistry 1st Edition, Mc Graw Hill Education (India), 2008
4. "Photovoltaic solar energy : From fundamentals to Applications", Angà ̈le
Reinders, Pierre Verlinden, Wilfried van Sark, Alexandre Freundlich, Wiley
publishers, 2017.
Reference Books

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 1. O.V. Roussak and H.D. Gesser, Applied Chemistry-A Text Book for Engineers and
Technologists, Springer Science Business Media, New York, 2nd Edition, 2013.
2. S. S. Dara, A Text book of Engineering Chemistry, S. Chand & Co Ltd., New Delhi,
20th Edition, 2013.

Mode of Evaluation: Internal Assessment (CAT, Quizzes, Digital Assignments) & FAT

List of Experiments CO: 6

1. Water Purification: Estimation of water hardness by EDTA method and its 2 Hours
removal by ion-exchange resin
Water Quality Monitoring: 4 Hours
2. Assessment of total dissolved oxygen in different water samples byWinkler’s
method
3. Estimation of sulphate / chloride in drinking water by conductivity method
4/5. Material Analysis: Quantitative colorimetric determination of divalent metal 2 Hours
ions of Ni/Fe/Cu using conventional and smart phone digital-imaging methods
6. Analysis of Iron in carbon steel by potentiometry 2 Hours
7. Construction and working of an Zn-Cu electrochemical cell 2 Hours
8. Determination of viscosity-average molecular weight of different natural/ 2 Hours
synthetic polymers
9. Arduino microcontroller based sensor for monitoring temperature / 2 Hours
conductivity in samples.
Total Laboratory Hours 17 hours

Mode of Evaluation: Viva-voce and Lab performance & FAT

Recommended by Board of Studies 31-05-2019
Approved by Academic Council 54th ACM Date 13-06-2019

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Course code PROBLEM SOLVING AND PROGRAMMING L T P J C
CSE1001 0 0 6 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To develop broad understanding of computers, programming languages and their
generations
2. Introduce the essential skills for a logical thinking for problem solving
3. To gain expertise in essential skills in programming for problem solving using
computer

Course Outcome:
1. Understand the working principle of a computer and identify the purpose
of a computer programming language
2. Learn various problem solving approaches and ability to identify an
appropriate approach to solve the problem
3. Differentiate the programming Language constructs appropriately to solve any
problem
4. Solve various engineering problems using different data structures
5. Able to modulate the given problem using structural approach of programming
6. Eefficiently handle data using at les to process and store data for the given
problem

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Steps in Problem Solving Drawing Flowchart using yEd tool/Raptor 4 hours
Tool
2. Introduction to Python, Demo on IDE, Keywords, Identifiers, I/O 4 hours
Statements, Simple Program to display Hello world in Python.
3. Operators and Expressions in Python 4 hours
4. Algorithmic Approach 1: Sequential 2
5. Algorithmic Approach 2: Selection ( if, elif, if.. else, nested if else 2 hours
6. Algorithmic Approach 3: Iteration (while and for) 4 hours
7. Strings and its Operations 2 hours
8. Regular Expressions 2 hours
9. List and its operations. 2 hours
10. Dictionaries: operations 2 hours
11. Tuples and its operations 2 hours
12. Set and its operations 2 hours
13. Functions, Recursions 2 hours
14. Sorting Techniques (Bubble/Selection/Insertion) 4 hours
15. Searching Techniques : Sequential Search and Binary Search 3 hours
16. Files and its Operations 4 hours
Total Laboratory hours 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. John V. Guttag., 2016. Introduction to computation and programming using
python: with applications to understanding data. PHI Publisher.

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Reference Books
1. Charles Severance.2016.Python for everybody: exploring data in Python 3,
Charles Severance.
2 Charles Dierbach.2013.Introduction to computer science using python: a
computational problem-solving focus. Wiley Publishers.Mode of Evaluation: PAT
/ CAT/ FAT

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Recommended by Board of Studies 31-05-2019
Approved by Academic Council 54th ACM Date 13.06.2019

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Course code Problem Solving And Object Oriented L T P J C
Programming
CSE1002 0 0 6 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
v1.0
Course Objectives:
4. To emphasize the benefits of object oriented concepts.
5. To enable students to solve the real time applications using object oriented
programming features
6. To improve the skills of a logical thinking and to solve the problems using any
processing elements

Course Outcome:
Upon Successful Completion of this course, student will be able to
1. Demonstrate the basics of procedural programming and to represent the real
world entities as programming constructs.
2. Enumerate object oriented concepts and translate real-world applications
into graphical representations.
3. Demonstrate the usage of classes and objects of the real world entities in applications.
4. Discriminate the reusability and multiple interfaces with same functionality based
features to solve complex computing problems.
5. Illustrate possible error-handling constructs for unanticipated
states/inputs and to use generic programming constructs to accommodate
different datatypes.
6. Validate the program against le inputs towards solving the problem.

Module:1 Structured Programming 12 hours

Structured Programming conditional and looping statements - arrays - functions -
pointers - dynamic memory allocation - structure

Module:2 Introduction to object oriented approach 10 hours

Introduction to object oriented approach: Why object oriented programming? -
Characteristics of object oriented language: classes and objects - encapsulation - data
abstraction - inheritance
- polymorphism - Merits and Demerits of object oriented programming. UML - class
diagram of
OOP - Inline function default argument function - Exception handling (Standard) -
reference: independent reference function returning reference pass by reference.

Module:3 Classes and objects 14 hours

Classes and objects: Definition of classes access specier class versus structure constructor
destructor copy constructor and its importance array of objects dynamic
objects - friend function-friend class

Module:4 Polymorphism and Inheritance 26 hours

Polymorphism and Inheritance: Polymorphism - compile time polymorphism function
over- loading operator overloading. Inheritance - types of inheritance - constructors and
destructors in inheritance constraints of multiple inheritances - virtual base class - run
time polymorphism - function overriding.
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Module:5 Exception handling and Templates 18 hours
Exception handling and Templates Exception handling(user-dened exception) -
Function tem- plate , Class template Template with inheritance , STL Container,
Algorithm, Iterator - vector, list, stack, map.

Module:6 IO Streams and Files 18 hours

IOstreams and Files IOstreams, Manipulators - overloading Inserters() and
Extractors(), Sequential and Random les writing and reading objects into/from les

Total Lecture 98 hours

hours:
Text Book(s)
1. Stanley B Lippman, Josee Lajoie, Barbara E, Moo, C++ primer, Fifth
edition, Addison-Wesley, 2012.
2. Ali Bahrami, Object oriented Systems development, Tata McGraw - Hill Education,
1999.
3. Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie , The C programming Language, 2nd edition,
Prentice Hall Inc., 1988.
Reference Books
1. Bjarne stroustrup, The C++ programming Language, Addison Wesley, 4th edition,
2013.
2. Harvey M. Deitel and Paul J. Deitel, C++ How to Program, 7th edition, Prentice Hall,
2010.
3. Maureen Sprankle and Jim Hubbard, Problem solving and Programming concepts, 9th

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

Postman Problem 10 hrs
A postman needs to walk down every street in his area in order to deliver
the mail. Assume that the distances between the streets along the roads are
given. The postman starts at the post once and returns back to the post o_ce
after delivering all the mails. Implement an algorithm to help the post man
to walk minimum distance for the purpose.
Budget Allocation for Marketing Campaign 15 hrs.
A mobile manufacturing company has got several marketing options such as
Radio advertisement campaign, TV non peak hours campaign, City top
paper network, Viral marketing campaign, Web advertising. From their
previous experience, they have got a statistics about paybacks for each
marketing option. Given the marketing budget (rupees in crores) for the
current year and details of paybacks for each option, implement an
algorithm to determine the amount that shall spent on each marketing
option so that the company attains the maximum pro_t.
Missionaries and Cannibals 10 hrs.
Three missionaries and three cannibals are on one side of a river, along with
a boat that can hold one or two people. Implement an algorithm to find a
way to get everyone to the other side of the river, without ever leaving a
group of missionaries in one place outnumbered by the cannibals in that
place.
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Recommended by Board of Studies 31-05-2019
Approved by Academic Council 54th ACM Date 13.06.2009

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Course Code Technical English - I L T P J C
ENG1901 0 0 4 0 2
Pre-requisite Foundation English-II Syllabus Version
1
Course Objectives:
1. To enhance students’ knowledge of grammar and vocabulary to read and write
error-free language in real life situations.
2. To make the students’ practice the most common areas of written and spoken
communications skills.
3. To improve students’ communicative competency through listening and speaking
activities in the classroom.
Course Outcome:
1. Develop a better understanding of advanced grammar rules and write
grammatically correct sentences.
2. Acquire wide vocabulary and learn strategies for error-free communication.
3. Comprehend language and improve speaking skills in academic and social
contexts.
4. Improve listening skills so as to understand complex business communication in
a variety of global English accents through proper pronunciation.
5. Interpret texts, diagrams and improve both reading and writing skills which
would help them in their academic as well as professional career.

Module:1 Advanced Grammar 4 hours

Articles, Tenses, Voice and Prepositions
Activity: Worksheets on Impersonal Passive Voice, Exercises from the prescribed text

Module:2 Vocabulary Building I 4 hours

Idioms and Phrases, Homonyms, Homophones and Homographs Activity: Jigsaw Puzzles;
Vocabulary Activities through Web tools

Module:3 Listening for Specific Purposes 4 hours

Gist, monologues, short conversations, announcements, briefings and discussions
Activity: Gap filling; Interpretations

Module:4 Speaking for Expression 6 hours

Introducing oneself and others, Making Requests & responses, Inviting and
Accepting/Declining Invitations
Activity: Brief introductions; Role-Play; Skit.

Module:5 Reading for Information 4 hours

Reading Short Passages, News Articles, Technical Papers and Short Stories
Activity: Reading specific news paper articles; blogs

Module:6 Writing Strategies 4 hours

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Joining the sentences, word order, sequencing the ideas, introduction and conclusion
Activity: Short Paragraphs; Describing familiar events; story writing

Module:7 Vocabulary Building II 4 hours

Enrich the domain specific vocabulary by describing Objects, Charts, Food, Sports and
Employment.
Activity: Describing Objects, Charts, Food, Sports and Employment

Module:8 Listening for Daily Life 4 hours

Listening for statistical information, Short extracts, Radio broadcasts and TV interviews
Activity: Taking notes and Summarizing

Module:9 Expressing Ideas and Opinions 6 hours

Telephonic conversations, Interpretation of Visuals and describing products and
processes. Activity: Role-Play (Telephonic); Describing Products and Processes

Module: 10 Comprehensive Reading 4 hours

Reading Comprehension, Making inferences, Reading Graphics, Note-making, and Critical
Reading.
Activity: Sentence Completion; Cloze Tests

Module: 11 Narration 4 hours

Writing narrative short story, Personal milestones, official letters and E- mails. Activity:
Writing an E-mail; Improving vocabulary and writing skills.

Module:12 Pronunciation 4 hours

Speech Sounds, Word Stress, Intonation, Various accents
Activity: Practicing Pronunciation through web tools; Listening to various accents of
English

Module:13 Editing 4 hours

Simple, Complex & Compound Sentences, Direct & Indirect Speech, Correction of Errors,
Punctuations.
Activity: Practicing Grammar

Module:14 Short Story Analysis 4 hours

“The Boundary” by Jhumpa Lahiri
Activity: Reading and analyzing the theme of the short story.

Total Lecture hours 60 hours

Text Book / Workbook

1. Wren, P.C.; Martin, H.; Prasada Rao, N.D.V. (1973–2010). High School English
Grammar & Composition. New Delhi: Sultan Chand Publishers.
2. Kumar, Sanjay,; Pushp Latha. (2018) English Language and Communication Skills
for Engineers, India: Oxford University Press.

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Reference Books

1. Guptha S C, (2012) Practical English Grammar & Composition, 1st Edition, India:
Arihant Publishers
2. Steven Brown, (2011) Dorolyn Smith, Active Listening 3, 3rd Edition, UK: Cambridge
University Press.
3. Liz Hamp-Lyons, Ben Heasley, (2010) Study Writing, 2nd Edition, UK: Cambridge
University Pres.
4. Kenneth Anderson, Joan Maclean, (2013) Tony Lynch, Study Speaking, 2nd Edition,
UK: Cambridge, University Press.
5. Eric H. Glendinning, Beverly Holmstrom, (2012) Study Reading, 2nd Edition, UK:
Cambridge University Press.
6. Michael Swan, (2017) Practical English Usage (Practical English Usage), 4th edition,
UK: Oxford University Press.
7. Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'Dell, (2015) English Vocabulary in Use Advanced (South
Asian Edition), UK: Cambridge University Press.
8. Michael Swan, Catherine Walter, (2012) Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced,
Feb, 4th Edition, UK: Oxford University Press.
9. Watkins, Peter. (2018) Teaching and Developing Reading Skills: Cambridge
Handbooks for Language teachers, UK: Cambridge University Press.
10. (The Boundary by Jhumpa Lahiri) URL:
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/01
/29/the- boundary?intcid=inline_amp

Mode of evaluation: Quizzes, Presentation, Discussion, Role play, Assignments and FAT

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Self-Introduction 12 hours
2. Sequencing Ideas and Writing a Paragraph 12 hours
3. Reading and Analyzing Technical Articles 8 hours
4. Listening for Specificity in Interviews (Content Specific) 12 hours
5. Identifying Errors in a Sentence or Paragraph 8 hours
6. Writing an E-mail by narrating life events 8 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 60 hours

Mode of evaluation: Quizzes, Presentation, Discussion, Role play, Assignments and FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies 08.06.2019
Approved by Academic Council 55th ACM Date: 13-06-2019

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Course Code Technical English - II L T P J C
ENG1902 0 0 4 0 2
Pre-requisite 71% to 90% EPT score Syllabus Version
1
Course Objectives:
1. To acquire proficiency levels in LSRW skills on par with the requirements for
placement interviews of high-end companies / competitive exams.
2. To evaluate complex arguments and to articulate their own positions on a range of
technical and general topics.
3. To speak in grammatical and acceptable English with minimal MTI, as well as
develop a vast and active vocabulary.
Course Outcome:
1. Communicate proficiently in high-end interviews and exam situations and all
social situations
2. Comprehend academic articles and draw inferences
3. Evaluate different perspectives on a topic
4. Write clearly and convincingly in academic as well as general contexts
5. Synthesize complex concepts and present them in speech and writing

Module:1 Listening for Clear Pronunciation 4 hours

Ice-breaking, Introduction to vowels, consonants, diphthongs.
Listening to formal conversations in British and American accents (BBC and CNN) as well
as other ‘native’ accents
Activity: Factual and interpretive exercises; note-making in a variety of global English
accents

Module:2 Introducing Oneself 4 hours

Speaking: Individual Presentations
Activity: Self-Introductions, Extempore speech

Module:3 Effective Writing 6 hours

Writing: Business letters and Emails, Minutes and Memos
Structure/ template of common business letters and emails: inquiry/ complaint/ placing
an order; Formats of Minutes and Memos
Activity: Students write a business letter and Minutes/ Memo

Module:4 Comprehensive Reading 4 hours

Reading: Reading Comprehension Passages, Sentence Completion (Technical and General
Interest), Vocabulary and Word Analogy
Activities: Cloze tests, Logical reasoning, Advanced grammar exercises

Module:5 Listening to Narratives 4 hours

Listening: Listening to audio files of short stories, News, TV Clips/ Documentaries,
Motivational Speeches in UK/ US/ global English accents.
Activity: Note-making and Interpretive exercises

Module:6 Academic Writing and Editing 6 hours

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Writing: Editing/ Proofreading symbols Citation Formats Structure of an Abstract and
Research Paper
Activity: Writing Abstracts and research paper; Work with Editing/ Proofreading exercise

Module:7 Team Communication 4 hours

Speaking: Group Discussions and Debates on complex/ contemporary topics Discussion
evaluation parameters, using logic in debates
Activity: Group Discussions on general topics

Module:8 Career-oriented Writing 4 hours

Writing: Resumes and Job Application Letters, SOP
Activity: Writing resumes and SOPs

Module:9 Reading for Pleasure 4 hours

Reading: Reading short stories
Activity: Classroom discussion and note-making, critical appreciation of the short story

Module: 10 Creative Writing 4 hours

Writing: Imaginative, narrative and descriptive prose
Activity: Writing about personal experiences, unforgettable incidents, travelogues

Module: 11 Academic Listening 4 hours

Listening: Listening in academic contexts
Activity: Listening to lectures, Academic Discussions, Debates, Review Presentations,
Research Talks, Project Review Meetings

Module:12 Reading Nature-based Narratives 4 hours

Narratives on Climate Change, Nature and Environment Activity: Classroom discussions,
student presentations

Module:13 Technical Proposals 4 hours

Writing: Technical Proposals
Activities: Writing a technical proposal

Module:14 Presentation Skills 4 hours

Persuasive and Content-Specific Presentations Activity: Technical Presentations

Total Lecture hours: 60 hours

Text Book / Workbook
1. Oxenden, Clive and Christina Latham-Koenig. New English File: Advanced Students
Book. Paperback. Oxford University Press, UK, 2017.
2. Rizvi, Ashraf. Effective Technical Communication. McGraw-Hill India, 2017.
Reference Books
1. Oxenden, Clive and Christina Latham-Koenig, New English File: Advanced:
Teacher’s
Book with Test and Assessment. CD-ROM: Six-level General English Course for
Adults. Paperback. Oxford University Press, UK, 2013.
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 2. Balasubramanian, T. English Phonetics for the Indian Students: A Workbook.
Laxmi Publications, 2016.
3. Philip Seargeant and Bill Greenwell, From Language to Creative Writing.
Bloomsbury Academic, 2013.
4. Krishnaswamy, N. Eco-English. Bloomsbury India, 2015.
5. Manto, Saadat Hasan. Selected Short Stories. Trans. Aatish Taseer. Random
House India, 2012.
6. Ghosh, Amitav. The Hungry Tide. Harper Collins, 2016.
7. Ghosh, Amitav. The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable.
Penguin Books, 2016.
8. The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 8th ed. 2016.

Online Sources:
https://americanliterature.com/short-short-stories. (75 short short stories)
http://www.eco-ction.org/dt/thinking.html (Leopold, Aldo.“Thinking like a
Mountain") https://www.esl-lab.com/;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learninge
nglish/;
https://www.bbc.com/news;
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/using-voa-learning-english-to-
improve-listening- skills/3815547.html

Mode of evaluation: Quizzes, Presentation, Discussion, Role play, Assignments and FAT

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Self-Introduction using SWOT 12 hours
2. Writing minutes of meetings 10 hours
3. Writing an abstract 10 hours
4. Listening to motivational speeches and interpretation 10 hours
5. Cloze Test 6 hours
6. Writing a proposal 12 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 60 hours
Mode of evaluation: Quizzes, Presentation, Discussion, Role play, Assignments and FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies 08.06.2019
Approved by Academic Council 55th ACM Date: 13-06-2019

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Course Code Advanced Technical English L T P J C
ENG1903 0 0 2 4 2
Pre-requisite Greater than 90 % EPT score Syllabus Version
1
Course Objectives:
1. To review literature in any form or any technical article
2. To infer content in social media and respond accordingly
3. To communicate with people across the globe overcoming trans-cultural
barriers and negotiate successfully
Course Outcome:
1. Analyze critically and write good reviews
2. Articulate research papers, project proposals and reports
3. Communicate effectively in a trans-cultural environment
4. Negotiate and lead teams towards success
5. Present ideas in an effective manner using web tools

Module:1 Negotiation and Decision Making Skills through Literary 5 hours

Analysis
Concepts of Negotiation and Decision Making Skills
Activity: Analysis of excerpts from Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” (court scene)
and discussion on negotiation skills.
Critical evaluation of excerpts from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”(Monologue by Hamlet) and
discussion on decision making skills

Module:2 Writing reviews and abstracts through movie interpretations 5 hours

Review writing and abstract writing with competency
Activity: Watching Charles Dickens “Great Expectations” and writing a movie review
Watching William F. Nolan’s “Logan’s Run” and analyzing it in tune with the present
scenario of depletion of resources and writing an abstract

Module:3 Technical Writing 4

hours
Stimulate effective linguistics for writing: content and style
Activity: Proofreading, Statement of Purpose

Module:4 Trans-Cultural Communication 4

hours
Nuances of Trans-cultural
communication Activity:
Group discussion and case studies on trans-cultural communication. Debate on trans-
cultural communication.

Module:5 Report Writing and Content Writing 4

hours

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Enhancing reportage on relevant audio-visuals
Activity: Watch a documentary on social issues and draft a report
Identify a video on any social issue and interpret

Module:6 Drafting project proposals and article writing 4

hours
Dynamics of drafting project proposals and research articles
Activity: Writing a project proposal. Writing a research article.

Module:7 Technical Presentations 4 hours

Build smart presentation skills and strategies
Activity: Technical presentations using PPT and Web tools

Total Lecture hours 30 hours

Text Book / Workbook

1. Raman, Meenakshi & Sangeeta Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and
Practice, 3rd edition, Oxford University Press, 2015.
Reference Books
1 Basu B.N. Technical Writing, 2011 Kindle edition
2 Arathoon, Anita. Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice (Text with Paraphrase),
Evergreen Publishers, 2015.
3 Kumar, Sanjay and Pushp Lata. English Language and Communication Skills for
Engineers,
Oxford University Press, India, 2018.
4 Frantisek, Burda. On Transcultural Communication, 2015, LAP Lambert
Academic Publishing, UK.
5 Geever, C. Jane. The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th Edition,
2007, Reprint 2012 The Foundation Center, USA.
6 Young, Milena. Hacking Your Statement of Purpose: A Concise Guide to Writing Your
SOP, 2014 Kindle Edition.
7 Ray, Ratri, William Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Atlantic Publishers, 2011.
8 C Muralikrishna & Sunitha Mishra, Communication Skills for Engineers, 2nd
edition, NY: Pearson, 2011.

Mode of Evaluation: Quizzes, Presentation, Discussion, Role Play, Assignments

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Enacting a court scene - Speaking 6 hours
2. Watching a movie and writing a review 4 hours
3. Trans-cultural – case studies 2 hours
4. Drafting a report on any social issue 6 hours
5. Technical Presentation using web tools 6 hours
6. Writing a research paper 6 hours

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J- Component Sample Projects
1. Short Films
2. Field Visits and Reporting
3. Case studies
4. Writing blogs
5. Vlogging
Total Hours (J-Component) 60 hours

Mode of evaluation: Quizzes, Presentation, Discussion, Role play, Assignments and FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies 08.06.2019
Approved by Academic Council 55th ACM Date: 13-06-2019

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Course Code Ethics and Values L T P J C
HUM 1021 / 2 0 0 0 2
HUM1032
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus Version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To understand and appreciate the ethical issues faced by an individual in
profession, society and polity
2. To understand the negative health impacts of certain unhealthy behaviors
3. To appreciate the need and importance of physical, emotional health and social
health

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
1. Follow sound morals and ethical values scrupulously to prove as good citizens
2. Understand various social problems and learn to act ethically
3. Understand the concept of addiction and how it will affect the physical and
mental health
4. Identify ethical concerns in research and intellectual contexts, including academic
integrity, use and citation of sources, the objective presentation of data, and the
treatment of human subjects
5. Identify the main typologies, characteristics, activities, actors and forms of
cybercrime

Module:1 Being Good and Responsible 5 hours

Gandhian values such as truth and non-violence – Comparative analysis on leaders of past
and
present – Society’s interests versus self-interests - Personal Social Responsibility:
Helping the needy, charity and serving the society

Module:2 Social Issues 1 4 hours

Harassment – Types - Prevention of harassment, Violence and Terrorism

Module:3 Social Issues 2 4 hours

Corruption: Ethical values, causes, impact, laws, prevention – Electoral
malpractices; White collar crimes - Tax evasions – Unfair trade practices

Module:4 Addiction and Health 5 hours

Peer pressure - Alcoholism: Ethical values, causes, impact, laws, prevention – Ill
effects of smoking - Prevention of Suicides;
Sexual Health: Prevention and impact of pre-marital pregnancy and Sexually
Transmitted Diseases

Module:5 Drug Abuse 3 hours

Abuse of different types of legal and illegal drugs: Ethical values, causes, impact, laws and
prevention

Module:6 Personal and Professional Ethics 4 hours

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Dishonesty - Stealing - Malpractices in Examinations – Plagiarism

Module:7 Abuse of Technologies 3 hours

Hacking and other cyber crimes, Addiction to mobile phone usage, Video games and Social
networking websites

Module:8 Contemporary Issues: 2 hours

Guest lectures by Industrial Experts

Total Lecture Hours: 30 hours

Reference Books
1. Dhaliwal, K.K (2016), “Gandhian Philosophy of Ethics: A Study of Relationship between
his Presupposition and Precepts, Writers Choice, New Delhi, India.
2. Vittal, N (2012), “Ending Corruption? - How to Clean up India?”, Penguin Publishers,
UK.
3. Pagliaro, L.A. and Pagliaro, A.M (2012), “Handbook of Child and Adolescent Drug
and Substance Abuse: Pharmacological , Developmental and Clinical
Considerations”, Wiley
Publishers, U.S.A.
4. Pandey, P. K (2012), “Sexual Harassment and Law in India”, Lambert Publishers,
Germany.

Mode of Evaluation: Quizzes, CAT, FAT, Digital assignments, poster/collage making and
Seminars
Recommended by Board of Studies 26-07-2017
Approved by Academic Council 46 th ACM Date 24-08-2017

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Course Code Calculus for Engineers L T P J C
MAT1011 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite 10+2 Mathematics or MAT1001 Syllabus
Version
1.0
Course Objectives (CoB):1,2,3
1. To provide the requisite and relevant background necessary to understand the
other important engineering mathematics courses offered for Engineers and
Scientists.
2. To introduce important topics of applied mathematics, namely Single and
Multivariable Calculus and Vector Calculus etc.
3. To impart the knowledge of Laplace transform, an important transform
technique for Engineers which requires knowledge of integration
Course Outcome (CO): 1,2,3,4,5,6
At the end of this course the students should be able to
1. apply single variable differentiation and integration to solve applied problems in
engineering and find the maxima and minima of functions
2. understand basic concepts of Laplace Transforms and solve problems with
periodic functions, step functions, impulse functions and convolution
3. evaluate partial derivatives, limits, total differentials, Jacobians, Taylor series
and optimization problems involving several variables with or without
constraints
4. evaluate multiple integrals in Cartesian, Polar, Cylindrical and Spherical
coordinates.
5. understand gradient, directional derivatives, divergence, curl and Greens’,
Stokes, Gauss theorems
6. demonstrate MATLAB code for challenging problems in engineering

Module:1 Application of Single Variable Calculus 9 hours

Differentiation- Extrema on an Interval-Rolle’s Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem-
Increasing and Decreasing functions and First derivative test-Second derivative test-
Maxima and Minima-Concavity. Integration-Average function value - Area between
curves – Volumes of solids of revolution -

Module:2 Laplace transforms 7 hours

Definition of Laplace transform-Properties-Laplace transform of periodic functions-
Laplace transform of unit step function, Impulse function-Inverse Laplace transform-
Convolution.

Module:3 Multivariable Calculus 4 hours

Functions of two variables-limits and continuity-partial derivatives –total differential-
Jacobian and its properties.

Module:4 Application of Multivariable Calculus 5 hours

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Taylor’s expansion for two variables–maxima and minima–constrained maxima and
minima- Lagrange’s multiplier method.

Module:5 Multiple integrals 8 hours

Evaluation of double integrals–change of order of integration–change of variables
between Cartesian and polar co-ordinates - Evaluation of triple integrals-change of
variables between Cartesian and cylindrical and spherical co-ordinates- Beta and Gamma
functions–interrelation
-evaluation of multiple integrals using gamma and beta functions.

Module:6 Vector Differentiation 5 hours

Scalar and vector valued functions – gradient, tangent plane–directional derivative-
divergence and curl–scalar and vector potentials–Statement of vector identities-Simple
problems

Module:7 Vector Integration 5 hours

line, surface and volume integrals - Statement of Green’s, Stoke’s and Gauss
divergence theorems -verification and evaluation of vector integrals using them.

Module:8 Contemporary Issues: 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
[1] Thomas’ Calculus, George B.Thomas, D.Weir and J. Hass, 13th edition, Pearson, 2014.
[2] Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Erwin Kreyszig, 10th Edition, Wiley India, 2015.
Reference Books
1. Higher Engineering Mathematics, B.S. Grewal, 43rd Edition ,Khanna
Publishers, 2015
2. Higher Engineering Mathematics, John Bird, 6th Edition, Elsevier Limited,
2017.
3. Calculus: Early Transcendentals, James Stewart, 8th edition, Cengage
Learning, 2017.
4. Engineering Mathematics, K.A.Stroud and Dexter J. Booth, 7th Edition,
Palgrave Macmillan (2013)

Mode of Evaluation: Digital Assignments, Quiz, Continuous Assessments, Final

Assessment Test

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Introduction to MATLAB through matrices, and general Syntax 2 hours
2 Plotting and visualizing curves and surfaces in MATLAB – 2 hours
Symbolic computations using MATLAB
3. Evaluating Extremum of a single variable function 2 hours
4. Understanding integration as Area under the curve 2 hours
5. Evaluation of Volume by Integrals (Solids of Revolution ) 2 hours

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6. Evaluating maxima and minima of functions of several variables 2 hours
7. Applying Lagrange multiplier optimization method 2 hours
8. Evaluating Volume under surfaces 2 hours
9. Evaluating triple integrals 2 hours
10. Evaluating gradient, curl and divergence 2 hours
11. Evaluating line integrals in vectors 2 hours
12. Applying Green's theorem to real world problems 2 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 24 hours

Mode of Evaluation: Weekly Assessment, Final Assessment Test

Recommended by Board of Studies 03-06-2019
Approved by Academic Council 55 th ACM Date 13-06-2019

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Course Code Statistics for Engineers L T P J C
MAT2001 3 0 2 0 4
Prerequisites MAT1011 – Calculus for Engineers Syllabus Version:
1.0
Course Objectives (CoB): 1,2,3
1. To provide students with a framework that will help them choose the appropriate
descriptive methods in various data analysis situations.
2. To analyse distributions and relationship of real-time data.
3. To apply estimation and testing methods to make inference and modelling
techniques for decision making.
Course Outcome (CO): 1,2,3,4,5
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
1. Compute and interpret descriptive statistics using numerical and graphical
techniques.
2. Understand the basic concepts of random variables and find an appropriate
distribution for analysing data specific to an experiment.
3. Apply statistical methods like correlation, regression analysis in analysing,
interpreting experimental data.
4. Make appropriate decisions using statistical inference that is the central to
experimental research.
5. Use statistical methodology and tools in reliability engineering problems.
6. demonstrate R programming for statistical data

Module: 1 Introduction to Statistics 6 hours

Introduction to statistics and data analysis-Measures of central tendency –
Measures of variability-[Moments-Skewness-Kurtosis (Concepts only)].
Module: 2 Random variables 8 hours
Introduction -random variables-Probability mass Function, distribution and density
functions
- joint Probability distribution and joint density functions- Marginal, conditional
distribution and density functions- Mathematical expectation, and its properties
Covariance , moment generating function – characteristic function.
Module: 3 Correlation and regression 4 hours
Correlation and Regression – Rank Correlation- Partial and Multiple correlation-
Multiple regression.
Module: 4 Probability Distributions 7 hours
Binomial and Poisson distributions – Normal distribution – Gamma
distribution – Exponential distribution – Weibull distribution.
Module: 5 Hypothesis Testing I 4 hours
Testing of hypothesis – Introduction-Types of errors, critical region, procedure of testing
hypothesis-Large sample tests- Z test for Single Proportion, Difference of Proportion,
mean and difference of means.
Module: 6 Hypothesis Testing II 9 hours
Small sample tests- Student’s t-test, F-test- chi-square test- goodness of fit - independence
of attributes- Design of Experiments - Analysis of variance – one and two way
classifications -
CRD-RBD- LSD.

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Module: 7 Reliability 5 hours
Basic concepts- Hazard function-Reliabilities of series and parallel systems- System
Reliability - Maintainability-Preventive and repair maintenance- Availability.
Module: 8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Industry Expert Lecture
Total Lecture hours 45 hours
Text book(s)
1. Probability and Statistics for engineers and scientists, R.E.Walpole, R.H.Myers,
S.L.Mayers and K.Ye, 9th Edition, Pearson Education (2012).
2. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Douglas C. Montgomery, George C.
Runger, 6th Edition, John Wiley & Sons (2016).
Reference books
1. Reliability Engineering, E.Balagurusamy, Tata McGraw Hill, Tenth reprint 2017.
2. Probability and Statistics, J.L.Devore, 8 th Edition, Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning
(2012).
3. Probability and Statistics for Engineers, R.A.Johnson, Miller Freund’s, 8th edition,
Prentice Hall India (2011).
4. Probability, Statistics and Reliability for Engineers and Scientists, Bilal M. Ayyub
and Richard H. McCuen, 3rd edition, CRC press (2011).

Mode of Evaluation: Digital Assignments (Solutions by using soft skills), Continuous

Assessment Tests, Quiz, Final Assessment Test.

List of Experiments (Indicative) CO: 6

1. Introduction: Understanding Data types; importing/exporting data. 2 hours
2. Computing Summary Statistics /plotting and visualizing data 2 hours
using Tabulation and Graphical Representations.
3. Applying correlation and simple linear regression model to real dataset; 2 hours
computing and interpreting the coefficient of determination.
4. Applying multiple linear regression model to real dataset; computing 2 hours
and interpreting the multiple coefficient of determination.
5. Fitting the following probability distributions: Binomial distribution 2 hours
6. Normal distribution, Poisson distribution 2 hours
7. Testing of hypothesis for One sample mean and proportion from real- 2 hours
time problems.
8. Testing of hypothesis for Two sample means and proportion from 2 hours
real- time problems
9. Applying the t test for independent and dependent samples 2 hours
10. Applying Chi-square test for goodness of fit test and Contingency test 2 hours
to real dataset
11. Performing ANOVA for real dataset for Completely randomized design, 2 hours
Randomized Block design ,Latin square Design
Total laboratory hours 22 hours

Mode of Evaluation: Weekly Assessment, Final Assessment Test

Recommended by Board of Studies 03-06-2019
Approved by Academic Council 55 th ACM Date: 13-06-2019

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Course code TECHNICAL ANSWERS FOR REAL L T P J C
WORLD PROBLEMS (TARP)
MHA1901 1 0 0 4 2
Pre-requisite PHY1999 and 115 Credits Earned Syllabus version
v. 2.2
Course Objectives:
1. To help students to identify the need for developing newer technologies for
industrial / societal needs
2. To train students to propose and implement relevant technology for the
development of the prototypes / products
3. To make the students learn to the use the methodologies available for analysing
the developed prototypes / products

Course Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Identify real life problems related to society
2. Apply appropriate technology (ies) to address the identified problems using
engineering principles and arrive at innovative solutions

Module:1 2 hours
1. Identification of real life problems
2. Field visits can be arranged by the faculty concerned
3. 6 – 10 students can form a team (within the same / different discipline)
4. Minimum of eight hours on self-managed team activity
5. Appropriate scientific methodologies to be utilized to solve the identified issue
6. Solution should be in the form of fabrication/coding/modeling/product
design/process design/relevant scientific methodology(ies)
7. Consolidated report to be submitted for assessment
8. Participation, involvement and contribution in group discussions during the
contact hours will be used as the modalities for the continuous assessment of the
theory component
9. Project outcome to be evaluated in terms of technical, economical, social,
environmental, political and demographic feasibility
10. Contribution of each group member to be assessed
The project component to have three reviews with the weightage of 20:30:50

Mode of Evaluation: (No FAT) Continuous Assessment the project done – Mark weightage
of 20:30:50 – project report to be submitted.
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Approved by Academic Council 47 th ACM Date 05-10-2017

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MHA1902 Industrial Internship L T P J C
0 0 0 0 1
Pre-requisite Completion of minimum of Two semesters

Course Objectives:
1. The course is designed so as to expose the students to industry environment
and to take up on- site assignment as trainees or interns.

Course Outcome:
At the end of this internship the student should be able to:
1. Have an exposure to industrial practices and to work in teams
2. Communicate effectively
3. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental and societal context
4. Develop the ability to engage in research and to involve in life-long learning
5. Comprehend contemporary issues
6. Engage in establishing his/her digital footprint

Contents 4 Weeks
Four weeks of work at industry site. Supervised by an expert at the industry.

Mode of Evaluation: Internship Report, Presentation and Project Review

Recommended by Board of Studies 28-02-2016
Approved by Academic Council 37 th ACM Date 16-06-2015

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Course Code Comprehensive Examination L T P J C
MHA1903 0 0 0 0 1
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
2.2
Course Objectives:
1. To evaluate the overall understanding of the students in the core areas of B.Tech
Mechanical Engineering Programme.

Course Outcome:
1. Define, explain, evaluate, and interpret the fundamental knowledge pertaining to the
field of
Mechanical Engineering and apply those essential knowledge to the field of Energy
Engineering.

Module:1 Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Machines,

Machine Drawing, Linkage Mechanism:
Terminologies, Degree of Freedom – Study of planar mechanisms and their inversions.
Velocity and accelerations in planar mechanisms, Coriolis component of acceleration.
D’Alembert’s Principle, Dynamic Analysis of planar Mechanism. Turning Moment
Diagrams – Flywheels – Applications. Dynamic Balancing of Rotating masses, Balancing of
Reciprocating masses. Cams with different Follower Motion. Gear terminologies- Law of
gearing- Interference and undercutting- Epicyclic gear train. Three position synthesis of
planar mechanism – Graphical and analytical methods – Freudentein equation. Vibration:
Introduction – Terminologies- Single degree of freedom- damped and undamped free and
forced vibration. Governors- types and its characteristics. Gyroscopic Effects on the
Movement of airplanes and Ships. Resultant of system of forces-Equivalent force couple
system-Principle of statics-Concept of free body diagram- Application problem on beams,
trusses and frames. Theory of dry friction- wedge ladder friction. Concept of first moment
of area and second moment of area. Principal moment of inertia. Kinematics of particles
and rigid bodies - Types of motion - Rectilinear translation, curvilinear translation,
General plane motion. ICR method and Relative velocity method for kinematics of rigid
bodies. Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies - D'Alembert's principle- Work and energy
methods. Linear Impulse and momentum principle. Elastic impact problems. Conventional
representation – Welding symbols - Riveted joints - Keys – Fasteners - Bolts - Nuts -
Screws –
Keys- Limits - Fits and Tolerances – Allocation of fits for various mating parts –
Geometric tolerance.

Module:2 Strength of Materials, Design of Machine Elements, Design of

Transmission Systems, CAD/CAM

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Stress and strain in two dimensions, Principal stresses and strains, Mohr’s construction,
linear elastic materials, stress-strain relations, uniaxial loading, thermal stresses.
Bending moment and shear force diagram, bending stresses and deflection of beams.
Shear stress distribution. Torsion of shafts, helical springs. Combined stresses, thick-and
thin-walled pressure vessels. Struts and columns. Strain energy concepts and theories of
failure. Design for static and dynamic loading, failure theories, fatigue strength and the S-N
diagram, principles of the design of machine elements such as bolted, riveted and welded
joints, design of springs, shafts, keys and couplings. Design for rolling and sliding contact
bearings, belt drives, chain drives, wire ropes, spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, worm
gear drives, brakes and clutches. Bresenham‟s Algorithm and DDA, Clipping, Hidden
line/surface removal, Color models Lighting and shading- Graphics Standards - Wire
frame, surface and solid modeling techniques, Parametric representation of curves &
surfaces, geometric transformations NC part programming-– Canned cycles and
subroutines-APT language, Rapid prototyping, part families- group technology – CAPP –
Flexible manufacturing systems –CIM-OSI Model–Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality-
Expert systems in CIM

Module:3 Materials Engineering and Technology, Manufacturing

Processes, Machining Processes and Metrology
Crystal systems, Density computations, Allotropy, Nucleation & growth, Phase diagrams (
Isomorphous, Eutectic and Iron-Iron carbide), TTT & CCT diagrams, Heat treatment of
steels, Non-ferrous metals (Al, Zn, Mg, Cu, Ni, Ti and their alloys), Mechanical behaviour of
materials, Advanced engineering materials.
Casting, Forming and Joining Processes: Different types of castings, design of
patterns, moulds and cores; solidification and cooling; riser and gating design.
Plastic deformation and yield criteria; fundamentals of hot and cold working
processes; load estimation for bulk (forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing) and sheet
(shearing, deep drawing, bending) metal forming processes; principles of powder
metallurgy. Principles of welding, types of welding processes, Arc welding types and
Friction welding types. Mechanics of metal cutting - cutting tool materials, temperature,
wear, and tool life, geometry and chip formation, surface finish and machinability-Lathe
and its types Operational details of Shaping - Planing - Slotting –Drilling - Boring –
Reaming Tapping – Broaching-Milling operations - Indexing –Gear generating principles-
Gear Hobber - Gear finishing methods - Bevel gear generator-surface, cylindrical and
centreless grinding processes, dressing, truing and balancing of grinding Wheels, micro-
finishing honing, lapping -EDM-ECM- AJM-LAM process-Linear and angular measurements
– taper measurement, threads, surface
finish, inspection of straightness, flatness and alignment- Comparators - Geartesting-
Coordinate measuring machines, Optical Tool Maker’s Microscope, Profile Projector,
SEM, AFM, TEM.

Module:4 Engineering Thermodynamics, Thermal Engineering Systems,

Heat Transfer

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Thermodynamic systems and processes; properties of pure substances, behaviour of ideal
and real gases; zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics, calculation of work and heat in
various processes; second law of thermodynamics; thermodynamic property charts and
tables, availability and irreversibility; thermodynamic relations. I.C. Engines: Air-standard
Otto, Diesel and dual cycles- Types- working principles- Valve and port timing diagrams-
combustion- knocking- Factors- Testing of IC engines- Frictional power measurement; Air
compressors- Types- volumetric efficiency- Steam nozzles- critical pressure ratio - Nozzle
efficiency: Refrigeration systems – Types – COP – Refrigerating capacity; Air conditioning
types – properties of moist air, psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes –
cooling load calculations. Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction,
resistance concept and electrical analogy, heat transfer through fins; unsteady heat
conduction, lumped parameter system, Free and forced convection heat transfer, heat
exchanger performance, LMTD and NTU methods; radiative heat transfer,
black and grey surfaces, Shape factors, radiation network analysis, radiation shield,
dimensionless numbers involved in all the modes of heat transfer.

Module:5 Industrial Engineering and Management, Operations

Research, Turbomachines, Fluid Mechanics
Economics - Elasticity of Demand ; Quantitative forecasting - time series analysis -
Regression modelling; Productivity calculation; Method study - Charts - time study
calculation; Plant layout - types- layout design algorithms - Just in Time inventory
management - KANBAN system; Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) calculation.
Linear Programming Problems (LPP) - Transportation Model - Assignment Model,
Problem of Sequencing - Program evaluation and review techniques( PERT) - Critical Path
Method (CPM) Inventory Models - EOQ – Buffer stock
– Shortage quantity , Queuing theory - Replacement Models – Replacement Policy. T-s, h-s
diagrams, flow and non-flow work, control volume, differential and integral conservation
equations. Definition and classification of Turbomachines: Cascading, efficiencies, stage
losses, blade parameters and design, velocity triangles. Centrifugal fans, blowers and
compressors: Stage pressure rise, slip factor, degree of reaction, stage losses, backward,
forward and radial tip blades. Axial fans, blowers and compressors: Stage pressure rise,
blade loading factor, flow coefficient, UGV and DGV, stalling and surging, transient flow
phenomena. Steam and Gas Turbines: Work, power calculations, Impulse and Reaction
stages, Velocity, Pressure and P-V compounding, Degree of reaction. Zero, Fifty, hundred
percent and negative degree of reaction; IFR and OFR turbines; Layout and features of gas
turbines; Governing of steam turbines. Hydraulic pumps and turbines: Centrifugal and
axial flow pumps, operating head and manometric efficiency, stage losses, cavitation,
Starting and specific speeds, Priming and self-priming pumps, Pelton, Francis, Kaplan and
Propeller turbines, Draft tube and design. Fluid properties and pressure measurement:
Properties - density, viscosity, surface tension, capillarity, and compressibility,
classification of fluids, Pascal’s law, fluid pressure and its measurement, manometry.
Hydrostatic forces, buoyancy and metacentre: Hydrostatic forces on plane, inclined and
curved surfaces, buoyancy, condition of equilibrium for submerged and floating bodies,
centre of buoyancy, metacentre. Fluid dynamics: Types of flows, fluid kinematics,
Lagrangian and Eulerian methods of fluid motion, control volume approach, reynolds
transport theorem, continuity, Euler and Bernoulli’s equations, momentum equation,
Navier-Stokes equations - applications. Flow through pipes: Measurement in pipe flow,
major loss, minor losses, multi reservoir problems, pipe network design, Moody’s diagram,
Hagen Poiseuille equation, turbulent flow. Open channel flow: Types of open channel flows,
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specific energy, specific force, critical flow, hydraulic jumps/surges and gradually varying
flow concepts, measurement of discharge in open channels. Dimensional analysis:
Dimensional homogeneity, Raleigh and Buckingham π theorems, non-dimensional
numbers, model laws and distorted models, modelling and similitude. Boundary layers:
Boundary layers, laminar flow and turbulent flow, boundary layer thickness, momentum
Integral equation, drag and lift, separation of
boundary layer, methods of separation of boundary layer.

Mode of Evaluation: Online Exam

Recommended by Board of Studies 17-08-2017

Approved by Academic Council 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code CAPSTONE PROJECT L T P J C
MHA1904 - - - - 12
Pre-requisite As per the academic regulations Syllabus version
v. 2.2
Course Objectives:
1. To provide a definite context, to apply the leanings from various courses of the
program and solve unstructured and ill-defined problems
2. To develop an integrated approach for problem solving
3. To provide an exposure to take up a real life research problem / product
development / industrial problem and arrive at meaningful conclusions / product
design / solution

Course Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Formulate specific problem statements for ill-defined real life problems with
reasonable assumptions and constraints
2. Perform literature search and / or patent search in the area of interest
3. Develop a suitable solution methodology for the problem
4. Conduct experiments / Design & Analysis / solution iterations and document the
results
5. Perform error analysis / benchmarking / costing
6. Synthesise the results and arrive at scientific conclusions / products / solution
7. Document the results in the form of technical report / presentation

Topics
Capstone Project may be a theoretical analysis, modeling & simulation, experimentation &
analysis, prototype design, fabrication of new equipment, correlation and analysis of data,
software development, etc. or a combination of these. Project can be for one or two
semesters based on the completion of required number of credits as per the academic
regulations.

Criteria
1. Can be individual work or a group project, with a maximum of 3 students.
2. In case of group projects, the individual project report of each student
should specify the individual’s contribution to the group project.
3. Carried out inside or outside the university, in any relevant industry or research
institution.
4. Publications in the peer reviewed journals / International Conferences
will be an added advantage
5. Plagiarism checking by Turnitin is compulsory part of UG Project Report.
Plagiarism level should not exceed more than 13%.

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Mode of Evaluation: Mid reviews, Final Viva-Voce, Thesis and Poster Submission
Recommended by Board of Studies 17-08-2017
Approved by Academic Council 47 th ACM Date 05-10-2017

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Course code LEAN START-UP MANAGEMENT L T P J C
MGT1022 1 0 0 4 2
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
v. 2.2
Course Objectives:
The objective of the course is to make a student to create and commercialize the product

Course Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1.Understand developing business models and growth drivers
2.Use the business model canvas to map out key components of enterprise
3.Analyze market size, cost structure, revenue streams, and value chain
4.Understand build-measure-learn principles
5.Foreseeing and quantifying business and financial risks

Module:1 2 hours
Creativity and Design Thinking (identify the vertical for business opportunity, understand
your customers, accurately assess market opportunity)

Module:2 3 hours
Minimum Viable Product (Value Proposition, Customer Segments, Build-measure-learn
process)

Module:3 3 hours
Business Model Development(Channels and Partners, Revenue Model and streams, Key
Resources, Activities and Costs, Customer Relationships and Customer Development
Processes, Business model canvas –the lean model-templates)

Module:4 3 hours
Business Plan and Access to Funding(visioning your venture, taking the product/ service
to market, Market plan including Digital & Viral Marketing, start-up finance -
Costs/Profits & Losses/cash flow, Angel/VC,/Bank Loans and Key elements of raising
money)

Module:5 2 hours
Legal, Regulatory, CSR, Standards, Taxes

Module:6 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 15 hours

Text Book(s)

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 1. Steve Blank, K & S Ranch (2012)The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step
Guide for Building a Great Company, 1st edition
2. Steve Blank (2013)The Four Steps to the Epiphany, K&S Ranch; 2nd edition
3. Eric Ries (2011) The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous
Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses, Crown Business
Reference Books
1. Steve Blank (2014) Holding a Cat by the Tail, , K&S Ranch Publishing LLC
2. Karal T Ulrich, Product Design and Development, SDEppinger, McGraw Hill
3. Peter Thiel, (2014) Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future, Crown
Business;
4. Lean Analytics: Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster(Lean Series), Alistair Croll &
Benjamin Yoskovitz,O'Reilly Media; 1stEdition
5. Marty Cagan, (2008) Inspired: How To Create Products Customers Love, SVPG Press;
1st edition

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Course code Engineering Physics L T P J C
PHY1701 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite Physics of 12th standard or equivalent Syllabus version
V.2.1
Course Objectives:
To enable the students to understand the basics of the latest advancements in Physics viz.,
Quantum Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Lasers, Electro Magnetic Theory and Fiber Optics.

Course Outcome:
1. To understand the dual nature of radiation and matter.
2. To apply Schrodinger’s equations to solve finite and infinite potential problems.
3. To apply quantum ideas at the nanoscale.
4. To apply quantum ideas for understanding the operation and working principle of
optoelectronic devices.
5. To analyze the Maxwell’s equations in differential and integral form.
6. To classify the optical fiber for different Engineering applications.
7. To apply concept of Lorentz Transformation for Engineering applications.
8. To demonstrate the quantum mechanical ideas – LAB

Module:1 Introduction to Modern Physics 6 hours

Planck’s concept (hypothesis), Compton Effect, Particle properties of wave: Matter
Waves, Davisson Germer Experiment, Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, Wave function,
and Schrodinger equation (time dependent & independent).

Module:2 Applications of Quantum Physics 5 hours

Particle in a 1-D box (Eigen Value and Eigen Function), 3-D Analysis (Qualitative),
Tunneling Effect (Qualitative) (AB 205), Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM).

Module:3 Nanophysics 5 hours

Introduction to Nano-materials, Moore’s law, Properties of Nano-materials, Quantum
confinement, Quantum well, wire & dot, Carbon Nano-tubes (CNT), Applications of
nanotechnology in industry.

Module:4 Laser Principles and Engineering Application 6 hours

Laser Characteristics, Spatial and Temporal Coherence, Einstein Coefficient & its
significance, Population inversion, Two, three & four level systems, Pumping schemes,
Threshold gain coefficient, Components of laser, Nd-YAG, He-Ne, CO2 and Dye laser and
their engineering applications.

Module:5 Electromagnetic Theory and its application 6 hours

Physics of Divergence, Gradient and Curl, Qualitative understanding of surface and
volume integral, Maxwell Equations (Qualitative), Wave Equation (Derivation), EM
Waves, Phase velocity, Group velocity, Group index , Wave guide (Qualitative)

Module:6 Propagation of EM waves in Optical fibers 10 hours

and Optoelectronic Devices

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 Light propagation through fibers, Acceptance angle, Numerical Aperture, Types of fibers -
step index, graded index, single mode & multimode, Attenuation, Dispersion-intermodal
and intramodal. Sources-LED & Laser Diode, Detectors-Photodetectors- PN & PIN -
Applications of fiber optics in communication- Endoscopy.

Module:7 Special Theory of Relativity 5 hours

Frame of reference, Galilean relativity, Postulate of special theory of relativity,
Simultaneity, length contraction and time dilation.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Lecture by Industry Experts

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Arthur Beiser et al., Concepts of Modern Physics, 2013, Sixth Edition, Tata McGraw
2. Hill. William Silfvast, Laser Fundamentals, 2008, Cambridge University Press.
3. D. J. Griffith, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 2014, 4th Edition, Pearson.
4. Djafar K. Mynbaev and Lowell L.Scheiner, Fiber Optic Communication Technology,
2011, Pearson
Reference Books
1. Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Mosses, Curt A. Moyer Modern Physics, 2010, 3rd
Indian Edition Cengage learning.
2. John R. Taylor, Chris D. Zafiratos and Michael A. Dubson, Modern Physics for
Scientists and Engineers, 2011, PHI Learning Private Ltd.
3. Kenneth Krane Modern Physics, 2010, Wiley Indian
Edition.
4. Nityanand Choudhary and Richa Verma, Laser Systems and Applications, 2011, PHI
Learning Private Ltd.
5. S. Nagabhushana and B. Sathyanarayana, Lasers and Optical Instrumentation, 2010,
I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
6. R. Shevgaonkar, Electromagnetic Waves, 2005, 1st Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
7. Principles of Electromagnetics, Matthew N.O. Sadiku, 2010, Fourth Edition, Oxford.
8. Ajoy Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan, Introduction to Fiber Optics, 2010, Cambridge
University Press.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Experiments
1. Determination of Planck’s constant using electroluminescence process 2 hrs
2. Electron diffraction 2 hrs
3. Determination of wavelength of laser source (He -Ne laser and diode 2 hrs
lasers of different wavelengths) using diffraction technique
4. Determination of size of fine particle using laser diffraction 2 hrs
5. Determination of the track width (periodicity) in a written CD 2 hrs
6. Optical Fiber communication (source + optical fiber + detector) 2 hrs
7. Analysis of crystallite size and strain in a nano -crystalline film 2 hrs
using X-ray diffraction

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 8. Numerical solutions of Schrödinger equation (e.g. particle in a box 2 hrs
problem) (can be given as an assignment)
9. Laser coherence length measurement 2 hrs
10. Proof for transverse nature of E.M. waves 2 hrs
11. Quantum confinement and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle 2 hrs
12. Determination of angle of prism and refractive index for various 2 hrs
colour – Spectrometer
13. Determination of divergence of a laser beam 2 hrs
14. Determination of crystalline size for nanomaterial (Computer simulation) 2 hrs
15. Demonstration of phase velocity and group velocity (Computer 2 hrs
simulation)
Total Laboratory Hours 30 hrs

Mode of evaluation: CAT / FAT

Recommended by Board of Studies 04-06-2019
Approved by Academic Council 55 th ACM Date 13-06-2019

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 Course Introduction to Innovative Projects L T P J C
code
PHY1901 1 0 0 0 1
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
This course is offered to the students in the 1st Year of B.Tech. in order to orient them
towards independent, systemic thinking and be innovative.
1. To make students confident enough to handle the day to day issues.
2. To develop the “Thinking Skill” of the students, especially Creative Thinking Skills
3. To train the students to be innovative in all their activities
4. To prepare a project report on a socially relevant theme as a solution to the existing
issues
Course Outcome:
1. To understand the various types of thinking skills.
2. To enhance the innovative and creative ideas.
3. To find out a suitable solution for socially relevant issues- J component

Module:1 A Self Confidence 1 hour CO1

Understanding self – Johari Window –SWOT Analysis – Self Esteem – Being a contributor
– Case Study
Project : Exploring self, understanding surrounding, thinking about how s(he) can be a
contributor for the society, Creating a big picture of being an innovator – writing a 1000
words imaginary autobiography of self – Topic “Mr X – the great innovator of 2015” and
upload. (4 non- contact hours)

Module:1 B Thinking Skill 1 hour

Thinking and Behaviour – Types of thinking– Concrete – Abstract, Convergent,
Divergent, Creative, Analytical, Sequential and Holistic thinking – Chunking Triangle –
Context Grid – Examples – Case Study.
Project : Meeting at least 50 people belonging to various strata of life and talk to them /
make field visits to identify a min of100 society related issues, problems for which they
need solutions and categories them and upload along with details of people met and
lessons learnt. (4 non-contact hours)

Module:1 C Lateral Thinking Skill 1 hour

Blooms Taxonomy – HOTS – Outof the box thinking – de Bono lateral thinking model –
Examples
Project : Last weeks - incomplete portion to be done and uploaded

Module:2 A Creativity 1 hour

Creativity Models – Walla – Barrons – Koberg & Begnall – Examples
Project : Selecting 5 out of 100 issues identified for future work. Criteria based
approach for prioritisation, use of statistical tools & upload . (4 non- contacthours)

Module:2 B Brainstorming 1 hour

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 25 brainstorming techniques and examples
Project : Brainstorm and come out with as many solutions as possible for the top 5
issues identified & upload . (4 non- contact hours)

Module:3 Mind Mapping 1 hour

Mind Mapping techniques and guidelines. Drawing a mind map
Project : Using Mind Maps get another set of solutions for ` the next 5 issues (issue 6
– 10) . (4 non- contact hours)

Module:4 A Systems thinking 1 hour

Systems Thinking essentials – examples – Counter Intuitive condemns
Project : Select 1 issue / problem for which the possible solutions are available with
you. Apply Systems Thinking process and pick up one solution [explanation should be
given why the other possible solutions have been left out ]. Go back to the customer and
assess the acceptability and upload. . (4 non- contact hours)

Module:4 B Design Thinking 1 hour

Design thinking process – Human element of design thinking – case study
Project : Apply design thinking to the selected solution, apply the engineering &
scientific tinge to it. Participate in “design week” celebrations upload the weeks
learning out come.

Module:5 A Innovation 1 hour

Difference between Creativity and Innovation – Examples of innovation –Being
innovative. Project: A literature searches on prototyping of your solution finalized.
Prepare a prototype model or process and upload. . (4 non- contact hours)

Module:5 B Blocks for Innovation 1 hour

Identify Blocks for creativity and innovation – overcoming obstacles – Case Study
Project : Project presentation on problem identification, solution, innovations-expected
results – Interim review with PPT presentation. . (4 non- contact hours)

Module:5 C Innovation Process 1 hour

Steps for Innovation – right climate for innovation
Project: Refining the project, based on the review report and uploading the text. (4
non- contact hours)

Module:6 A Innovation in India 1 hour

Stories of 10 Indian innovations
Project: Making the project better with add ons. . (4 non- contact hours)

Module:6 B JUGAAD Innovation 1 hour

Frugal and flexible approach to innovation - doing more with less Indian Examples
Project: Fine tuning the innovation project with JUGAAD principles and
uploading (Credit for JUGAAD
implementation) . (4 non- contact hours)

Module:7 A Innovation Project Proposal Presentation 1 hour

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 Project proposal contents, economic input, ROI – Template
Project: Presentation of the innovative project proposal and upload . (4 non- contact
hours)

Module:8 A Contemporary issue in Innovation 1 hour

Contemporary issue in Innovation
Project: Final project Presentation , Viva voce Exam (4 non- contact hours)
Total Lecture hours: 15 hours

Text Book(s)
1. How to have Creative Ideas, Edward debone, Vermilon publication, UK, 2007
2. The Art of Innovation, Tom Kelley & Jonathan Littman, Profile Books Ltd, UK, 2008
Reference Books
1. Creating Confidence, Meribeth Bonct, Kogan Page India Ltd, New Delhi, 2000
2. Lateral Thinking Skills, Paul Sloane, Keogan Page India Ltd, New Delhi, 2008
3. Indian Innovators, Akhat Agrawal, Jaico Books, Mumbai, 2015
4. JUGAAD Innovation, Navi Radjou, Jaideep Prabhu, Simone Ahuja Random house India, Noida,
2012.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Three reviews with weightage of 25 : 25 : 50 along with reports
Recommended by Board of Studies 15-12-2015
Approved by Academic Council No. xx Date 17-12-2015

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Course code Grundstufe Deutsch L T P J C
GER1001 0 0 0 0 2
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus
version
v.1
Course Objectives:
The course gives students the necessary background to:
1. Demonstrate Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in basic German. Learning
vocabulary related to profession, education centres, day-to-day activities, food,
culture, sports and hobby, family set up, workplace, market and classroom activities
are essential.
2. Make the students industry oriented and make them adapt in the German culture.

Course Outcome:
The students will be able to
1. remember greeting people, introducing oneself and understanding basic expressions in
German.
2. understand basic grammar skills to use these in a meaning way.
3. remember beginner's level vocabulary
4. create sentences in German on a variety of topics with significant precision and in
detail.
5. apply good comprehension of written discourse in areas of special interests.

Module:1 3 hours
Begrüssung, Landeskunde, Alphabet, Personalpronomen, Verben- heissen, kommen,
wohnen, lernen, Zahlen (1-100), W-Fragen, Aussagesätze, Nomen- Singular und Plural, der
Artikel - Bestimmter- Unbestimmter Artikel)
Lernziel : Sich vorstellen, Grundlegendes Verständnis von Deutsch, Deutschland in
Europa

Module:2 3 hours
Konjugation der Verben (regelmässig /unregelmässig),das Jahr- Monate, Jahreszeiten und
die Woche, Hobbys, Berufe, Artikel, Zahlen (Hundert bis eine Million), Ja-/Nein- Frage,
Imperativ mit ,,Sie’’
Lernziel: Sätze schreiben, über Hobbys, Berufe erzählen, usw

Module:3 6 hours
Possessivpronomen, Negation, Kasus (Bestimmter- Unbestimmter Artikel)
Trennbareverben, Modalverben, Uhrzeit, Präpositionen, Lebensmittel, Getränkeund Essen,
Farben, Tiere
Lernziel : Sätze mit Modalverben, Verwendung von Artikel, Adjektiv beim Verb

Module:4 4 hours
Übersetzung: (Deutsch – Englisch / Englisch – Deutsch)
Lernziel : Die Übung von Grammatik und Wortschatz

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Module:5 5 hours
Leserverständnis. Mindmap machen, Korrespondenz- Briefe und Email
Lernziel: Übung der Sprache, Wortschatzbildung

Module:6 5 hours
Aufsätze : Die Familie, Bundesländer in Deutschland, Ein Fest in Deutschland,
Lernziel : Aktiver, selbständiger Gebrauch der Sprache

Module:7 4 hours
Dialoge:
a) Gespräche mit einem/einer Freund /Freundin.
b) Gespräche beim Einkaufen ; in einem Supermarkt ; in einer Buchhandlung ;
c) in einem Hotel - an der Rezeption ; ein Termin beim Arzt.
d) Ein Telefongespräch ; Einladung–Abendessen

Module:8 2 hours
Guest Lectures/ Native Speakers ( Einleitung in die deustche Kultur und Politik
Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Netzwerk Deutsch als Fremdsprache A1, Stefanie Dengler, Paul Rusch, Helen
Schmtiz, Tanja Sieber, Klett-Langenscheidt Verlag, München : 2013
Reference Books
1. Lagune, Hartmut Aufderstrasse, Jutta Müller, Thomas Storz, 2012.
2 Deutsche Sprachlehre für Ausländer, Heinz Griesbach, Dora Schulz, 2013
3 Studio d A1, Hermann Funk, Christina Kuhn, CorneslenVerlag, Berlin :2010
4 Tangram Aktuell-I, Maria-Rosa, SchoenherrTil, Max Hueber Verlag, Muenchen :2012
www.goethe.de
wirtschaftsdeut
sch.de
hueber.de
klett-sprachen.de
www.deutschtrani
ng.org

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Course code Français quotidien L T P J C
FRE1001 0 0 0 0 2
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
v.1
Course Objectives:
The course gives students the necessary background to:
1. learn the basics of French language and to communicate effectively in French in their
day to day life.
2. Achieve functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing
3. Recognize culture-specific perspectives and values embedded in French language.

Course Outcome:
The students will be able to :
1. identify in French language the daily life communicative situations via personal
pronouns, emphatic pronouns, salutations, negations and interrogations.
2. communicate effectively in French language via regular / irregular verbs.
3. demonstrate comprehension of the spoken / written language in translating simple
sentences.
4. understand and demonstrate the comprehension of some particular new range of
unseen written materials
5. demonstrate a clear understanding of the French culture through the language
studied

Module:1 Expressions simples 3 hours

Les Salutations, Les nombres (1-100), Les jours de la semaine, Les mois de l’année, Les
Pronoms Sujets, Les Pronoms Toniques, La conjugaison des verbes irréguliers- avoir /
être / aller / venir / faire etc. Savoir-faire pour: Saluer, Se présenter, Présenter quelqu’un,
Etablir des contacts

Module:2 La conjugaison des verbes réguliers 3 hours

La conjugaison des verbes réguliers, La conjugaison des verbes pronominaux, La
Négation, L’interrogation avec ‘Est-ce que ou sans Est-ce que’. Savoir-faire pour: Chercher
un(e) correspondant(e), Demander des nouvelles d’une personne.

Module:3 La Nationalité du Pays, L’article (défini/ 6 hours

indéfini), Les prépositions
La Nationalité du Pays, L’article (défini/ indéfini), Les prépositions
(à/en/au/aux/sur/dans/avec etc.), L’article contracté, Les heures en français, L’adjectif
(La Couleur, L’adjectif possessif, L’adjectif démonstratif/ L’adjectif interrogatif
(quel/quelles/quelle/quelles), L’accord des adjectifs avec le nom, L’interrogation avec
Comment/ Combien / Où etc.
Savoir-faire pour:
Poser des questions, Dire la date et les heures en français,

Module:4 La traduction simple 4 hours

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La traduction simple :(français-anglais / anglais –français), Savoir-faire pour : Faire des
achats, Comprendre un texte court, Demander et indiquer le chemin.

Module:5 L’article Partitif, Mettez les phrases aux pluriels 5 hours

L’article Partitif, Mettez les phrases aux pluriels, Faites une phrase avec les mots donnés,
Trouvez les questions. Savoir-faire pour : Répondez aux questions générales en français,
Exprimez les phrases données au Masculin ou au Féminin, Associez les phrases.

Module:6 Décrivez : 3 hours

Décrivez : La Famille / La Maison / L’université /Les Loisirs/ La Vie quotidienne etc.

Module:7 Dialogue 4 hours

Dialogue :
1. Décrire une personne.
2. Des conversations à la cafeteria.
3. Des conversations avec les membres de la famille
4. Des dialogues entre les amis.

Module:8 Guest lecures 2 hours

Guest lecures/ Natives speakers
Total Lecture hours: 30 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Fréquence jeunes-1, Méthode de français, G. Capelle et N.Gidon, Hachette, Paris, 2010.
2. Fréquence jeunes-1, Cahier d’exercices, G. Capelle et N.Gidon, Hachette, Paris, 2010.
Reference Books
1. CONNEXIONS 1, Méthode de français, Régine Mérieux, Yves Loiseau,Les Éditions
Didier, 2010.
2 CONNEXIONS 1, Le cahier d’exercices, Régine Mérieux, Yves Loiseau, Les Éditions
Didier, 2010
3 ALTER EGO 1, Méthode de français, Annie Berthet, Catherine Hugo,
Véronique M. Kizirian, Béatrix Sampsonis, Monique Waendendries, Hachette
livre Paris 2011
4 ALTER EGO 1, Le cahier d’activités, Annie Berthet, Catherine Hugo, Béatrix Sampsonis,
Monique Waendendries , Hachette livre, Paris 2011

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Programme Core Courses

Course code Applications of Differential and Difference L T P J C
Equations
MAT2002 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite MAT1011 - Calculus for Engineers Syllabus Version
1.0
Course Objectives (CoB): 1,2,3,4
The course is aimed at
1. Presenting the elementary notions of Fourier series, which is vital in practical
harmonic analysis
2. Imparting the knowledge of eigenvalues and eigen vectors of matrices and the
transform techniques to solve linear systems, that arise in sciences and engineering
3. Enriching the skills in solving initial and boundary value problems
4. [4] Impart the knowledge and application of difference equations and the Z-
transform in discrete systems, that are inherent in natural and physical processes

Course Outcome (CO): 1,2,3,4,5

At the end of the course the student should be able to
1. Employ the tools of Fourier series to find harmonics of periodic functions from the
tabulated values
2. Apply the concepts of eigenvalues, eigen vectors and diagonalisation in linear systems
3. Know the techniques of solving differential equations
4. understand the series solution of differential equations and finding eigen values, eigen
functions of Strum-Liouville’s problem
5. Know the Z-transform and its application in population dynamics and digital signal
processing
6. demonstrate MATLAB programming for engineering problems

Module:1 Fourier series: 6 hours

Fourier series - Euler’s formulae - Dirichlet’s conditions - Change of interval - Half range
series – RMS value – Parseval’s identity – Computation of harmonics

Module:2 Matrices: 6 hours

Eigenvalues and Eigen vectors - Properties of eigenvalues and eigen vectors – Cayley-
Hamilton theorem - Similarity of transformation - Orthogonal transformation and nature
of quadratic form

Module:3 Solution of ordinary differential equations: 6 hours

Linear second order ordinary differential equation with constant coefficients – Solutions of
homogenous and non-homogenous equations - Method of undetermined coefficients –
method of variation of parameters – Solutions of Cauchy-Euler and Cauchy-
Legendre differential equations

Module:4 Solution of differential equations through 8 hours

Laplace transform and matrix method

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Solution of ODE’s - Nonhomogeneous terms involving Heaviside function, Impulse
function - Solving nonhomogeneous system using Laplace transform – Reduction of nth
order differential equation to first order system - Solving nonhomogeneous system of
first order differential equations and

Module:5 Strum Liouville’s problems and power series 6 hours

Solutions:
The Strum-Liouville’s Problem - Orthogonality of Eigen functions - Series solutions of
differential equations about ordinary and regular singular points - Legendre
differential equation - Bessel’s differential equation

Module:6 Z-Transform: 6 hours

Z-transform -transforms of standard functions - Inverse Z-transform: by partial
fractions and convolution method

Module:7 Difference equations: 5 hours

Difference equation - First and second order difference equations with constant
coefficients
- Fibonacci sequence - Solution of difference equations - Complementary function -
Particular integral by the method of undetermined coefficients - Solution of simple
difference equations using Z-transform

Module:8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture 45 hours

hours:
Text Book(s)
1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Erwin Kreyszig, 10th Edition, John Wiley
India, 2015
Reference Books
1. Higher Engineering Mathematics, B. S. Grewal, 43rd Edition, Khanna Publishers,
India, 2015
2. Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Michael D. Greenberg, 2 nd Edition, Pearson
Education, Indian edition, 2006
Mode of Evaluation
Digital Assignments (Solutions by using soft skills), Continuous CO:6
Assessment Tests, Quiz, Final Assessment Test
1. Solving Homogeneous differential equations arising in engineering 2 hours
problems
2. Solving non-homogeneous differential equations and Cauchy, 2 hours
Legendre equations
3. Applying the technique of Laplace transform to solve differential 2 hours
equations
4. Applications of Second order differential equations to Mass spring 2 hours
system (damped, undamped, Forced oscillations), LCR circuits etc.

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 5. Visualizing Eigen value and Eigen vectors 2 hours
6. Solving system of differential equations arising in engineering 2 hours
applications
7. Applying the Power series method to solve differential equations 2 hours
arising in engineering applications
8. Applying the Frobenius method to solve differential equations 2 hours
arising in engineering applications
9. Visualising Bessel and Legendre polynomials 2 hours
10. Evaluating Fourier series-Harmonic series 2 hours
11. Applying Z-Transforms to functions encountered in engineering 2 hours
12. Solving Difference equations arising in engineering applications 2 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 24 hours

Mode of Evaluation: Weekly Assessment, Final Assessment Test

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Course code Complex Variables and Partial Differential L T P J C
Equation
MAT3003 3 2 0 0 4
Pre-requisite MAT2002 Applications of Differential and Syllabus version
Difference Equations
1.0
Course Objectives (CoB):
1. The aim of this course is to present a comprehensive, compact and integrated
treatment of two most important branches of applied mathematics for engineers and
scientists namely the functions of complex variable and Partial differential equations
in finite and infinite domains

Course Outcome (CO):1,2,3

At the end of the course the student should be able to
1. construct analytic functions and find complex potential of fluid flow and electric fields
2. find the image of straight lines by elementary transformations and
3. able to express analytic functions in power series
4. evaluate real integrals using techniques of contour integration
5. analyze partial differential equations, and its applications, design the boundary value
problems (one dimensional heat and wave equations) and find Fourier series,
Fourier
6. transform techniques in their respective engineering problems.

Module:1 Analytic Functions 6 hours

Complex variable-Analytic functions and Cauchy – Riemann equations - Laplace equation
and Harmonic functions - Construction of Harmonic conjugate and analytic functions -
Applications of analytic functions to fluid-flow and Field problems.

Module:2 Conformal and Bilinear transformations 5 hours

Conformal mapping - Elementary transformations-translation, magnification, rotation,
inversion. Exponential and Square transformations (w = ez, z2) - Bilinear transformation
- Cross- ratio-Images of the regions bounded by straight lines under the above
transformations.

Module:3 Power series 4 hours

Functions given by Power Series - Taylor and Laurent series -singularities - poles –
Residues.

Module:4 Complex Integration 5 hours

Integration of a complex function along a contour - Cauchy-Goursat theorem- Cauchy’s
integral formula -Cauchy’s residue theorem - Evaluation of real integrals - Indented
contour integral.

Module:5 Partial Differential equations of first order 6 hours

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 Formation and solution of partial differential equation - General, Particular, Complete
and Singular integrals - Partial Differential equations of first order of the forms: F(p,q)=0,
F(z,p,q)=0, F(x,p)=G(y,q) and Clairaut’s form - Lagrange’s equation: Pp+Qq = R.

Module:6 Applications of Partial Differential Equations 10 hours

Linear partial differential equations of higher order with constant coefficients. Solution of
a partial differential equation by separation of variables - Boundary Value Problems-one
dimensional wave and heat equations- Fourier series solution.

Module:7 Fourier transforms 7 hours

Complex Fourier transform and properties - Relation between Fourier and Laplace
transforms - Fourier sine and cosine transforms – Convolution Theorem and Parseval’s
identity.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Tutorial • A minimum of 10 problems to be worked out by 30 hours
students inventory Tutorial Class
• Another 5 problems per Tutorial Class to be given as home
work.
Text Book(s)
1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Erwin Kreyszig, 10th Edition, John Wiley & Sons
(Wiley student Edison) (2015)
Reference Books
1 Higher Engineering Mathematics, B. S. Grewal, 43 rd Edition (2019), Khanna
Publishers, New Delhi
2 A first course in complex analysis with applications, G.Dennis Zill, Patrick D.
Shanahan, 3rd Edition, 2013, Jones and Bartlett Publishers Series in Mathematics:
3 Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Michael, D. Greenberg, 2nd Edition, Pearson
Education (2006)
4 Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Peter V. O’ Neil, 7th Edition, Cengage Learning
(2012)
5 Complex Analysis for Mathematics and Engineers, JH Mathews, R. W. Howell, 5 th
Edition, Narosa Publishers (2013)

Mode of Evaluation: Digital Assignments(Solutions by using soft skill), Quiz,

Continuous Assessments, Final Assessment Test.
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Course Code Applied Numerical Methods L T P J C
MAT3005 3 2 0 0 4
Pre-requisite MAT2002 – Applications of Differential and Syllabus Version
Difference Equations
1.0
Course Objectives (CoB): 1,2,3,4
The aim of this course
1. is to cover certain basic, important computer oriented numerical methods for
analyzing problems that arise in engineering and physical sciences.
2. is to use MATLAB as the primary computer language to obtain solutions to a few
problems that arise in their respective engineering courses.
3. is to impart skills to analyse problems connected with data analysis,
4. is to solve ordinary and partial differential equations numerically

Course Outcome (CO): 1,2,3,4,5

At the end of the course the student should be able to
1. Observe the difference between exact solution and approximate solution.
2. Use the numerical techniques (algorithms) to find the solution (approximate)
algebraic equations and system of equations.
3. Fit the data using interpolation technique and spline methods.
4. Find the solution of ordinary differential equations , Heat and Wave equation
numerically.
5. Apply calculus of variation techniques to extremize the functional and also find
approximate series solution to ordinary differential equations

Module:1 Algebraic and Transcendental Equations 5 hours

General iterative method- rates of convergence- Secant method - Newton – Raphson
method- System of non-linear equations by Newton’s method.

Module:2 System of Linear Equations and Eigen Value Problems 6 hours

Gauss –Seidel iteration method. Convergence analysis of iterative methods-LU
Decomposition -Tri diagonal system of equations-Thomas algorithm- Eigen values of a
matrix by Power and Jacobi methods.

Module:3 Interpolation 6 hours

Finite difference operators- Newton’s forward-Newton’s Backward- Central differences-
Stirling’s interpolation - Lagrange’s interpolation - Inverse Interpolation-Newton’s
divided difference-Interpolation with cubic splines.

Module:4 Numerical Differentiation and Integration 6 hours

Numerical differentiation with interpolation polynomials-maxima and minima for
tabulated values-Trapezoidal rule, Simpsons 1/3rd and 3/8th rules. –Romberg’s method.
Two and Three point Gaussian quadrature formula.

Module:5 Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations 8 hours

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First and second order differential equations - Fourth order Runge – Kutta method. Adams-
Bashforth-Moulton predictor-corrector methods. Finite difference solution for the second
order ordinary differential equations.

Module:6 Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations 6 hours

Classification of second order linear partial differential equations-Laplace equation –
Gauss- Seidal method-One dimensional heat equation- Schmidt explicit method-Crank-
Nicolson
implicit method.-One dimensional wave equation–Explicit method.

Module:7 Variational Methods 6 hours

Introduction - functional –variational problems- extremals of functional of a single
dependent
variable and its first derivative- functional involving higher order derivatives-
Isoperimetric problems- Galerkins- Rayleigh Ritz methods.

Module:8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Tutorial • A minimum of 10 problems to be worked out by students in 30 hours
every Tutorial Class.
• Another 5 problems per Tutorial Class to be given for
practise.
Text Book(s)
1. Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering, M. K. Jain, S. R. K. Iyengar and R.
K. Jain, New Age International Ltd., 6th Edition, 2012.
2. Applied Numerical Analysis, C. F. Gerald and P.V. Wheatley, Addition-Wesley,
7th Edition, 2004.
Reference Books
1. Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, S.S. Sastry, PHI Pvt. Ltd., 5th Edition,
New Delhi, 2009.
2. Applied Numerical Methods Using MATLAB, W.Y. Yang, W. Cao, T.S. Chung and J.
Morris, Wiley India Edn., 2007.
3. Numerical Methods for Engineers with Programming and Software Applications,
Steven C. Chapra and Ra P. Canale, 7th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2014.
4. Numerical Analysis, R.L. Burden and J. D. Faires, 4th Edition, Brooks Cole, 2012.
5. Numerical Methods: Principles, Analysis and Algorithms, Srimanta Pal, Oxford
University Press India; 978-0195693751, 2009.

Mode of Evaluation: Digital Assignments (Solutions by using soft skills), Continuous

Assessment Tests, Final Assessment Test
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Course Code ENGINEERING DRAWING L T P J C
MEE1001 1 0 4 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
v. 2.2
Course Objectives:
1. Understand and escalate the importance of basic concepts and principles of
Engineering Drawing (components, sections, views, and graphical
representation).
2. Enable the students with various concepts like dimensioning, conventions and
standards related to working drawings in order to become professionally
efficient.
3. Develop the ability to communicate with others through the language of technical
drawing and sketching.
4. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings created by others.
5. Ability to draw orthographic projections and sections.
6. Develop an understanding for size specification procedures and use of SI and
traditional units of linear measure.

Course Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Apply BIS and ISO Standards in Engineering Drafting.
2. Graphically construct mathematical curves in engineering applications.
3. Visualize geometrical solids in 3D space through Orthographic Projections
4. Construct isometric scale, isometric projections and views.
5. Draw sections of solids including cylinders, cones, prisms and pyramids.
6. Draw projections of lines, planes, solids, isometric projections and sections of
solids including cylinders, cones, prisms and pyramids using Mini-Dafter and
CAD.
7. Construct orthographic projections from pictorial views.

Module:1 Lettering and Dimensioning 1 hours

Introduction, lettering practice, Elements of dimensioning - systems of dimensioning.

Module:2 Geometric Constructions 2 hours

Free hand sketching, Conic sections, Special curves.

Module:3 Projection of Points and Projection of Lines 2 hours

Projection of Points: First and Third Angle Projections; Projection of points.
Projection of Lines: Projection of straight lines (First angle projection only); Projection
of lines inclined to one plane and both planes, true length and true inclinations.

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Module:4 Projection of Solids and Section of Solids 3 hours
Projection of solids: Classification of solids, Projection of solids in simple position,
Projection of solids inclined to one plane.
Sections of Solids: Right regular solids and auxiliary views for the true shape of the
sections.

Module:5 Development of Surfaces 2 hours

Development of surfaces for various regular solids.

Module:6 Isometric Projection and Perspective Projection 2 hours

Isometric Projection: Isometric scales, Isometric projections of simple and combination
of solids;
Perspective Projection: Orthographic representation of a perspective views – Plane
figures and simple solids - Visual ray method.

Module:7 Orthographic Projection 2 hours

Conversion of pictorial view into orthographic Projection.

Module:8 Contemporary issues 1 hours

Total Lecture hours: 15 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Venugopal K and Prabhu Raja V, “Engineering Graphics”, New AGE International
Publishers, 2015.
Reference Books
1. N. D. Bhatt, Engineering Drawing, Charotar publishing House, 2012.
2 Natarajan, K. V., A Text book of Engineering Graphics, Dhanalakshmi Publishers,
2012.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar
List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)
1. Identifying the incorrect dimensioning and correct it as per BIS 4 hours
standards for Engineering Components.
2. Tutorials on free hand sketching of the plan view of stadium, garden, 4 hours
etc.,
3. Tutorials on geometric constructions like conics and special curves 4 hours
for projection of cricket ball, missile projection, etc.,
4. Representation of orthographic projection of points 4 hours
5. Representation of orthographic projection of lines (First angle 8 hours
projection only) inclined to one plane and projection of lines
inclined to both the planes- solving problems like electrical bulbs

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 hanging from the roof, finding
the shortest distance between fan to electrical switch board, etc.,
6. Sketching orthographic projection of solids in simple position and 8 hours
projection of solids inclined to one plane for household accessories
and objects.
7. Drawing the auxiliary views, orthographic views and true shape of 4 hours
sectioned regular solids for household accessories and objects.
8. Development of lateral surfaces of the regular shapes and sectioned 4 hours
shapes for water cans, refrigerator, cylinder container, funnel, etc.,
9. Conversion of orthographic views to isometric views for engineering 8 hours
components.
10. Tutorial problems on perspective projection of plane figures and 4 hours
simple solids for train with track, landscape, etc.,
11. Conversion of pictorial drawing into orthographic projection for 8 hours
engineering components, architectural structures, etc.,
Total Laboratory Hours 60 hours

Mode of assessment: CAM, FAT

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 Course code ENGINEERING MECHANICS L T P J C
MEE1002 2 2 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
v. 2.2
Course Objectives:
1. To enable students to apply fundamental laws and basic concepts of rigid body
mechanics to solve problems of bodies under rest or in motion.
2. To enable the students to apply conditions of static equilibrium to analyse
physical systems.
3. To compute the properties of areas and bodies.

Course Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Compute the resultant of system of forces in plane and space acting on bodies.
2. Predict the support-reactions and the internal forces of the members of various
trusses and frames.
3. Analyse equilibrium problems with friction.
4. Apply transfer theorems to determine properties of various sections.
5. Analyse equilibrium of connected bodies virtual work method.
6. Predict motion parameters of bodies under rectilinear, curvilinear and general
plane motion.

Module:1 Basics of Statics 5 hours

Fundamental Principles – Coplanar forces – Resolution and Composition of forces and
equilibrium of particles – Forces of a particle in space – Equivalent system of forces –
Principle of transmissibility – Single equivalent force – Free body diagram –
Equilibrium of rigid bodies in two dimensions and three dimensions.

Module:2 Analysis of Structures 4 hours

Types of supports and their reactions – Plane trusses and frames - Analysis of forces by
method of joints and method of sections.

Module:3 Friction 3 hours

Characteristics of dry friction – simple contact friction – Wedges and Ladder friction.

Module:4 Properties of Surfaces and Solids 4 hours

Centroid - First moment of area – Second moment of area – Moment and product of
inertia of plane areas – Transfer Theorems - Polar moment of inertia – Principal axes –
Mass moment of inertia.

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Module:5 Virtual Work 4 hours
Virtual work – Principle of virtual work – System of connected rigid bodies – Degrees of
freedom – Conservative forces – Potential energy – Potential energy criteria for
equilibrium.

Module:6 Kinematics 4 hours

Displacements, Velocity and Acceleration – Rectilinear motion – Curvilinear motion –
Tangential and Normal components – Radial and Transverse components.

Module:7 Energy and Momentum Methods 4 hours

Principle of work and energy for a particle and a rigid body in plane motion –
Conservation of energy - Principle of impulse and momentum for a particle and a rigid
bodies in plane motion – Conservation of momentum.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Text Book(s)
1. Beer, Johnston, Cornwell and Sanghi, Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and
Dynamics, 10th Edition, McGraw-Companies, Inc., New York, 2013.
Reference Books
1. Russell C Hibbeler and Ashok Gupta, Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics
(11th Edition), Pearson Education Inc., Prentice Hall, 2010.
2. Meriam J.L and Kraige L.G., Engineering Mechanics, Volume I - Statics, Volume II -
Dynamics, 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2012.
3. Rajasekaran S and Sankarasubramanian G, Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics,
3rd Edition, Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd., India, 2013.

Mode of assessment:
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Course Code L T P J C
Engineering Tools
MEEXXXX 0 0 2 0 1
Pre-requisite MEE1002 Engineering Mechanics Syllabus version
Preamble

Course Objectives
1. Understand and escalate the basic practices followed in the domain of mechanical,
electrical, electronics and communication engineering
2. Develop the ability to train the students to acquire skills which are essential for the
engineers through hands-on sessions.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, a student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate practical skills by using appropriate tools & equipment’s.
2. Understand the basic electronic components assembly using bread board for various
application
3. Familiarize on basic house wiring techniques, soldering and De-soldering
techniques, energy conservation studies, etc.

Familiarisation of Mechanical Tools and Manufacturing processes as per the BI standards-

Lathe -Fitting-Drilling-Welding

Familiarization of electronic components by Nomenclature, meters, power supplies,

function generators and Oscilloscope- Bread board assembling of simple circuits: IR
transmitter and receiver- LED emergency lamp

Familiarization of electrical components by conventional symbols for electrical

installation, wiring tools and accessories, fuse- PCB designing and making of simple
circuits-Soldering and testing of electronics components and circuits- Domestic wiring
practice: Fluorescent lamp connection, staircase wiring – Estimation of power
consumption by Incandescent, CFL and LED lamps
Text Book (s)
1 Uppal, S.L., Garg, G. C., “Electrical Wiring Estimating And Costing”, Khanna
publishers, 6/e, 2018.
2. Chapman. W.A.J., Workshop Technology, Part 1&2, Taylor and Francis, 4/e, 2016.
Reference Books
1. Clyde, F. Coombs, “Printed circuits handbook”, McGraw Hill,7/e, 2015.
2. Croft. T., Hartwell, F., Summers, W., “American Electricians' Handbook: A reference
book for the practical electrical man”, Tata McGrawHill, 16/e, 2013.
Mode of assessment: Assignment / FAT
List of challenging experiments (Indicative)
1. Experiment involving facing, plain turning, step turning and taper turning using
compound rest..,
2. Making of external and internal threads to prepare a pair of mating (screw and nut)
parts.
3. Performing drilling, counter boring/countersinking and taping operations on the flat
work piece to precisely accommodate the given screw/bolt.
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 4. Preparation of a water-proof rectangular container from the given metal plates
using proper shielded metal arc welding with different joints.
5. Making a simple steel structures (Ex: trusses) using a proper gas welding
techniques.
6. Making of useful objects with better fit accuracy using proper fitting tools.
7. Wiring and Protection circuits – Establishing a simple and Stair case wiring for
connecting florescent lamp and other electrical items with the control boxes in a
multi-storey buildings.
8. Troubleshooting, dismantling, repairing and assembling of domestic appliances such
as electric iron box, table fan, alarm bell, etc.
9. PCB layout and fabrication of RF transmitter circuit using a proper soldering
technique.
10 Measurement of power and calibration of energy meters.

Mode of Evaluation: Continuous Assessment, Final Assessment Test

Recommended by board of studies 15.05.2020
Approved by academic council 59 th ACM Date 17.09.2020

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Course code SOLIDS AND FLUID MECHANICS L T P J C
MHAXXXX 2 1 2 0 4
Pre-requisite MEE1002 Engineering Mechanics Syllabus version

Course Objectives:
1. To study the stress, strain behavior of the deformable bodies under various loading
condition.
2. To understand the state of stress at a point.
3. To provide fundamental knowledge of fluids, its properties.
4. To apply the basic knowledge of fluid mechanics to real world problems.

Expected Course Outcome:

1. Evaluate the stress and strain in axially loaded machine elements.
2. Compute the state of stress at a point.
3. Evaluate the stress distribution in the beams.
4. Prediction of stresses and deformation induced in circular shafts due to torsion.
5. Scrutinize various hydraulic systems by applying the fundamental laws of fluid
statics.
6. Elucidate the real world boundary value problems with suitable assumptions.
7. Design and construct experiments to analyze and interpret the data

Module:1 Introduction to Stresses and strains 4 hours

Stresses and strains, Stress-strain diagram, Deformation of simple and compound bars, Elastic
constants, Poisson's ratio, Relationship between elastic constants, Thermal stresses.

Module:2 Biaxial state of stress 4 hours

Bi-axial state of stress, Principal stresses and Principal strains and Mohr's circle of stress.

Module:3 Beams 4 hours

Beams – Types, Transverse loading on beams, Shear force and bending moment in beams subjected
to simple loading, Theory of simple bending, Analysis of bending stresses.

Module:4 Torsion 2 hours

Torsion, shear strain and torsion formula – derivation, stresses and deformations in solid, Hollow
and stepped shafts.

Module:5 Fluid Statics and Kinematics 6 hours

Fluid - Properties of fluids, Pascal’s Law, Hydrostatic Law, Pressure and its variation in a static
Fluid, Measurement of static fluid pressure: Manometers, hydrostatic pressure concept and
distribution on plane surfaces.

Fluid Kinematics, Types of flow, Velocity field and acceleration.

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Module:6 Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Flow 5 hours
Fluid Dynamics: Continuity equation, Euler equations, Bernoulli’s equations, Momentum equation
- applications.

Fluid Flow: Fluid flow, Flow through pipes, Darcy -Weisbach equation, Friction factor, Major and
Minor losses.

Module:7 Fluid Machinery 3 hours

Turbines and pumps - classification and working principle.
Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Tutorials
 A minimum of 3 problems to be worked out by students in every
tutorial class. Another 6 problems per Tutorial Class to be given as
home work.
 Mode: Individual Exercises, Team Exercises, Online Quizzes, Online
Discussion Forums, Assignments.
1. Module 1 3 hours
2. Module 2 2 hours
3. Module 3 2 hours
4. Module 4 2 hours
5. Module 5 2 hours
6. Module 6 2 hours
7. Module 7 2 hours
Total tutorial hours 15 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, John T. Dewolf, David F. Mazurek, Mechanics of
Materials, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2020.
2. Chung Fang, An introduction to fluid mechanics, Springer, 2019.
Reference Books
1. Mott R.L., Untener J.A., Applied Strength of Materials, CRC Press, 2018.
2. Albrecht Bertram, Rainer Glüge, Solid Mechanics: Theory, Modeling, and Problems, 1st ed.,
Springer, 2015.
3. Frank M. White, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill Education, New York, 2017.
4. Yunus A. Çengel, John M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals And Applications,
McGraw-Hill Education, 4th Edition, 2017.

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Evaluation of Engineering Stress/Strain diagram on different 4 Hours
Materials (ductile and brittle) and different shapes in geometry (bars and
flat) under tension.

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2. Comprehension of different cross sections of beam on bending stress. 4 Hours
3. Torsion Test on Mild Steel Rod, composite materials. 4 Hours
4. Comparison of hardness values of Steel, Copper and Aluminium using 4 Hours
Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers hardness measuring machines.
5. Double shear test in U.T.M. 2 Hours
6. Fatigue test on Steel. 2 Hours
7. Verification of conservation of energy principle for a given flow system 2 Hours
using Bernoulli’s Theorem
8. Estimation of friction factor and major loss for a given flow system 4 Hours
9. Estimation of minor losses for a given pipe line 2 Hours
10. Determination of state of flow in a closed conduit using Reynold’s 2 Hours
experiment
Total laboratory hours 30 hours
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar
Recommended Board of Studies 15.05.2020
Approved by Academic Council 59 th ACM Date 17.09.2020

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Course code ELECTRICAL ACTUATORS AND DRIVES L T P J C
EEE2009 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite EEE1025 Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To understand the basic principles of DC motor and AC motor
2. To acquire basic concepts of power semiconductor devices and power electronic
circuits.
3. To apply various speed control techniques for DC motor drives, AC motor drives
and special machine drives.

Expected Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, a student will be able to:
1. Identify the excitation system for the given electromechanical energy conversion
system
2. Select DC and AC motor for practical applications based on its characteristics.
3. Identify and select suitable semiconductor devices for power converters
4. Apply suitable power converters for AC and DC drives and special electrical
machines
5. Design and conduct experiments to analyse and interpret data

Module: 1 Fundamentals of Magnetic Circuits and Electromagnets 6 hours

Introduction to magnetic circuits: flux, flux density, mmf, reluctance, permeability,
permeance – series and parallel magnetic circuits – principle of transformer – types of
transformer – EMF equation of transformer - principle of singly and doubly excited
electromechanical energy conversion systems - electrical actuators.

Module: 2 DC Motors 6 hours

Construction – working principle – torque equation - classification – electrical and
mechanical characteristics – speed control techniques - applications

Module: 3 AC Motors 7 hours

3-phase induction motors: Construction – working principle – classification – torque
equation - electrical and mechanical characteristics – speed control techniques -
applications
Synchronous motors: Construction – working principle – torque equation – speed control
techniques -applications

Module: 4 Fundamentals of Power Electronics and Power Converters 7 hours

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Switching characteristics of thyristors, power BJT, power MOSFET and power IGBT - single
phase and three phase AC –DC and DC-AC converters - DC-DC converters

Module: 5 DC Motor Drives 6 hours

Fundamentals of electrical drives – converter fed DC motor drive – chopper fed DC motor
drive – braking – applications

Module: 6 AC Motor Drives 5 hours

Inverter fed induction motor drive and synchronous motor drive – slip power recovery
schemes – braking – applications

Module: 7 Special Machine Drives 6 hours

Working principle and control of stepper motor-brushless DC motor-permanent magnet
synchronous motor (PMSM) - linear motor – applications

Module: 8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture Hours: 45 hours

Text Book (s)

1 Electrical Machines and Drives: Fundamentals and Advanced Modeling, Melkebeek J A,
Springer publishing, 5th edition, 2018.
2 Electric Machines - D.P. Kothari, I.J. Nagrath, McGraw Hill Education, 5th Edition, 2017

Reference Books
1 Fundamentals of Electrical Drives – G.K. Dubey, Narosa Publisher, 2nd Edition, Reprint
2020.
2 Electric Machinery Fundamentals - Stephen J. Chapman Mcgraw Hill publishing, 4th
Edition, 2019.
3 Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices & Applications – M.H. Rashid, Pearson, 4th Edition,
2014.
4 Special Electrical Machines - K. Venkataratnam, Universities Press (India). E.Edition,
2019
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1 Performance characteristics of DC shunt motor 2 hours
2 Load test on single phase transformer 2 hours
3 Performance characteristics of 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor 2 hours
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4 Study the switching characteristics of power MOSFET 2 hours
5 Measure the performance parameters of fully controlled single phase AC- 2 hours
DC converter with SCR
6 Measure the performance parameters of 3- phase DC-AC converter with 2 hours
self-commutating power semiconductor device.
7 Control the speed of DC shunt motor by duty cycle control by employing 2 hours
power electronic converters with MOSFET/IGBT
8 Control the speed of 3-phase induction motor under constant flux 2 hours
operation and variable flux operation
9 Control the speed of PMSM motor by employing power electronic 2 hours
converters
10 Linear induction motor control 2 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 20 hours

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 10-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND
L T P J C
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS
MHA2001 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To learn the concepts of automation systems in the industrial sector.
2. To explore the programmable logic controller application in industry
3. To be aware of factory and building automation.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
8. Explain the Industrial process automation and its strategy
9. Design a simple automation system using PLC and SCADA for the industry
10. Design a HMI for industrial automation system
11. Intend an automated material handling and inspection systems
12. Develop the building automation models by the use of PLC and Supervisory control
tools

Module:1 Industrial Automation 4 hours

Automation in Production System, Automation principles and strategies- Architecture -
Basic Elements of an Automated System, Levels of Automations, Advanced Automation
Functions

Module:2 Programmable Logic Controller 6 hours

Fundamentals of programmable logic controller - Functions of PLCs - Features of PLC -
Selection of PLC - Architecture - Types of PLC, PLC modules, Configuring a PLC, PLC wiring

Module:3 PLC Programming 9 hours

PLC programming procedures- Types of programming- Logic ladder diagrams -
Communication in PLCs – Programming Timers and counters - Auxiliary commands and
functions- Data Handling - Advanced PLCs-Applications

Module:4 Supervisory Control Systems 8 hours

DCS- Introduction, Architecture and components, Controllers and functional features,
SCADA- Introduction, Architecture and components, Controllers and functional features,
RTU technology, Interfacing PLC to DCS/SCADA, Man-machine interfaces- Types,
Applications, Interaction styles and general design interaction, interfacing PLC to HMI

Module:5 Automated inventory and manufacturing 6 hours

Automated material handling systems, AGV, Transfer mechanism, Buffer storage, Analysis
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of transfer lines, Robots in material handling, Automated storage and Retrieval Systems
(AS/RS) - carousel storage, Automatic data capture, Automated assembly systems.

Module:6 Automated Inspection and Testing 6 hours

Automated inspection principles and methods, Sensor technologies, Bar code
technology, Radio frequency identification technology, Coordinate measuring machines,
Machine vision, Optical inspection methods

Module:7 Building Automation 4 hours

Systems Design & Operation- Automated HVAC systems- Introduction to building
automation software, Case studies

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. B. R. Mehta and Y. J. Reddy, Industrial Process Automation Systems Design and
Implementation, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2018.
2. Stamatios Manesis and George, Nikolakopoulos, Introduction to Industrial
Automation, CRC Press, 2020.

Reference Books
1. Frank D. Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers, 5th edition, Mc Graw Hill,
2019
2. John T. Wen and Sandipan Mishra, Intelligent Building Control Systems - A Survey
of Modern Building Control and Sensing Strategies, Springer, 2018.
3. Patrick O.J. Kaltjob, Mechatronic Systems and Process Automation, 1 st edition, CRC
Press, 2020
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. PLC programming for traffic light control 4 Hours
2. PLC programming for conveyor belt control 4 Hours
3. PLC programming for bottling plant automation 4 Hours
4. Speed control of AC servo motor using PLC 4 Hours
5. PLC programming for building automation 4 Hours
6. SCADA implementation for boiler plant 2 Hours
7. SCADA implementation for cement industries 2 Hours
8. On-line Monitoring and Control of a Pilot plant using DCS 2 Hours

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 9. Development of an automated production system with simulation 2 Hours
package
10. PLC Data capture with and Open Platform Communication and 2 Hours
analysis
Total laboratory hours 30 hours

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code MECHANISMS AND DESIGN CONCEPTS L T P J C
MHA2002 2 1 0 0 3
Pre-requisite Fluid and Solid Mehanics Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To impart students’ knowledge about the forces acting on the mechanism.
2. To enable students to understand the fundamental concepts of machines
3. Develop an ability to design a system / component to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints using suitable design methodologies
4. Learn the concept of design for shafts, keys and keyways

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Apply different mechanisms for designing machines.
2. Compute velocity and acceleration of various plan mechanisms.
3. Analyze dynamic fores acting on mechanism.
4. Understand the basic concepts of design and theories of failure
5. Design keys, shafts, joints

Module:1 Basic concepts of mechanisms 3 hours

Basic terminology of kinematic and definitions, Degree of freedom, Mechanism - Kinematic
inversions of simple mechanisms

Module:2 Kinematic analysis of mechanisms 4 hours

Kinematic analysis of simple mechanisms, Graphical Method, Velocity analysis using the
instantaneous center method, Coriolis component of Acceleration

Module:3 Dynamic force analysis 4 hours

Dynamic fundamentals, dynamics of planar mechanisms; case studies.

Module:4 Introduction to machine design 4 hours

Introduction to the design process, factors influencing machine design, selection of
materials, Factor of safety, theories of failure, Design based on strength and stiffness

Module:5 Design for fatigue loads 5 hours

Mechanism of fatigue failures; Influence of various factors in design against fatigue, fatigue
failure models, case studies.

Module:6 Permanent and Non-permanent joints 4 hours

Design of threaded fasteners, Riveted joints and permanent joints

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Module:7 Design of shafts and keys 4 hours
Design of Keys and keyways, Design of solid and hollow shafts based on strength, rigidity
and critical speed, Computer aided design of shafts

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Tutorials
 A minimum of 3 problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial class.
Another 6 problems per Tutorial Class to be given as homework.
Mode: Individual Exercises, Team Exercises, Online Quizzes, Online Discussion Forums,
Assignments.

1. Module 1 1 hour
2. Module 2 3 hours
3. Module 3 2 hours
4. Module 4 3 hours
5. Module 5 2 hours
6. Module 6 2 hours
7. Module 7 2 hours
Total tutorial hours 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. S. S. Rattan, “Theory of Machines”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2015
2. V.B. Bhandari, Design of Machine elements, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 3rd Edition, 2010.

Reference Books
1. Joseph Edward Shigley and John Jospeh Uicker JR, Theory of Machines and
Mechanisms SI Edition, Oxford University Press, 2014
2. Keith J Nisbett and Richard G Budynas, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design,
McGraw-Hill Education, 10th Edition, 2014.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code FLUID POWER AUTOMATION L T P J C
MHA2003 2 0 2 0 3
Pre-requisite Solid and Fluid Mechanics Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

5. To expose the students to fundamentals of fluid power system design (both
hydraulics and pneumatics).
6. To understand the functions of fluid power components and their applications.
7. To enable the students to design appropriate fluid power circuits for different
automation systems.
8. To develop troubleshooting skills in fluid power systems.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the fundamentals of fluid power systems and their applications.
2. Recognize various fluid power sources and its properties.
3. Determine the functionalities of different actuators used in Fluid Power systems.
4. Describe the various control components and accessories used in fluid power
systems.
5. Design and develop fluid power circuits for different application.
6. Control Fluid Power systems using Electro – Hydraulic and Electro – Pneumatic
Circuits.
7. Troubleshoot and find out faults in fluid power circuits.

Module:1 Introduction to Fluid Power 3 hours

Fluid Power Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics - Applications and Advantages – Laws of
Fluids - Basic properties of hydraulic fluids and compressed air - ISO symbols

Module:2 Fluid Power Sources 3 hours

Hydraulic Power source – types of pump and their properties - air compressors -
compressor types and properties - treatments and distribution of fluid - Air filter,
regulator, lubricator

Module:3 Fluid Power Actuators 4 hours

Hydraulic Cylinders - Types - Single acting, Double acting and special cylinders (Tandem,
Rodless, Telescopic) - cushioning - Rotary actuators – Pneumatic cylinders and motors.

Module:4 Control and Regulation Elements 4 hours

Valves – Pressure, direction and flow control valves - Proportional and Servo valves –
Accumulators.

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Module:5 Basic Fluid Power Circuits 6 hours
Basic Structure of Hydraulic and Pneumatic circuits - Fail safe circuits - Regenerative
circuits, Meter in and Meter out circuits - Pressure intensifier circuits - Counter balance
circuit, Multi cylinder sequencing circuits and synchronizing circuits – Cascade circuits.
Module:6 Electro – Hydraulic and Electro – Pneumatic Systems 5 hours
Electrical control of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits-use of relays, timers, counters -
Programmable logic control of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits - motion controllers -
Servo systems – fundamentals.

Module:7 Maintenance and Case Studies 3 hours

Maintenance - Sealings - Reservoir System - Filters and Strainers - Wear of Moving Parts -
Gases in Hydraulic Fluids – Troubleshooting – Case studies – Hydraulic braking systems –
Material handling and assembly applications – Vehicle Suspension systems.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Anthony Esposito, Fluid Power Systems, Pearson New International edition, 2013.
Reference Books
1. James R. Daines, Hydraulics and Pneumatics,2nd Edition, The Goodheart-Willcox
Company, Inc., 2013.
2. Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Butterworth and Heinmann, 2011.
3. Festo, Basic Pneumatic, Electro pneumatic, Hydraulic text and work books, 2015.
4. John Pippenger, Fluid Power Controls, Literary Licensing LLC, 2012.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative):

1. Hydraulic circuit design using Hydrosim / Automation studio 6 Hours
2. Pneumatic circuit design using Pneumosim / Automation studio. 6 Hours
3. Hydraulic circuit design using hydraulic trainer kit. 6 Hours
4. Pneumatic circuit design using Pneumatic trainer kit. 6 Hours
5. Electro pneumatic and electro hydraulic circuit design using trainer 6 Hours
kits.
Total laboratory hours 30 hours

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
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assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code SENSORS AND INSTRUMENTATION L T P J C
MHA2004 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite EEE1025 Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To expose the students to fundamentals of instruments and measurement systems.
2. To enable the students to design instruments and measuring systems for
Mechatronics application.
3. To enrich the ability of the students to develop appropriate signal conditioning
circuits for different sensors.
4. To enable students to apply the above in a real time application.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the concepts of sensors and measurements and study its
characteristics.
2. Understand the basic transduction principles for measurements.
3. Utilize sensors for measurement of physical quantities.
4. Design appropriate signal conditioning circuits for different sensors.
5. Design smart sensor system for different applications.
6. Design and construct experiments to measure, analyze and interpret the data.

Module:1 Introduction to Measurements and Instruments 5 hours

Basic elements of instrumentation systems – Sensors and Transducers – classification -
Errors – Calibration – standards - static and dynamic characteristics of instruments.

Module:2 General Transduction Principles 6 hours

Transduction principle – Resistive, Capacitive, Inductive, Piezoresistive, Piezoelectric,
optical, Photovoltaic, Thermo-electric, Acoustic and Hall effect.

Module:3 Measurement - Motion, Force and Torque 8 hours

Measurements of position, velocity, acceleration, vibration, force and torque using different
sensors and transducers.

Module:4 Measurement - Temperature, Pressure and Flow 6 hours

Measurements of temperature, pressure, flow and level using different sensors and
transducers.

Module:5 Signal conditioning and Data Acquisition 6 hours

Operational Amplifiers, Amplifiers, bridges, filters, analog to digital and digital to analog
conversion, Data acquisition system.
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Module:6 Smart Sensor systems 6 hours
Smart sensor – Self calibration – Wireless sensors - energy harvesting techniques – Web
based instrumentation – Case studies

Module:7 Sensor Measurement - Case Studies 6 hours

Measurement and Control Case studies - Vibration measurement in machine tools, Position
measurement of end effectors in robots - Speed measurement of road wheels in
Automotive system.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Indsutry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Ernest. O. Doebelin, Danish N. Manik, Measurement Systems, 7th Edition, McGraw
Hill Book Co, 2019.

Reference Books
1. Bentley JP, Principles of measurement systems, Pearson Publishers, 2012.
2. John G. Webster, Halit Eren, Measurement, Instrumentation, and Sensors
Handbook, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2014.
3. D. V. S. Murty, Transducers and Instrumentation, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, 2010.
4. D. Patranabis, Principles of Industrial Instrumentation, Tata McGraw-Hill, Third
Edition, 2010.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Measurement of speed and displacement using linear and rotary 2 Hours
sensors.
2. Force and Torque measurement using strain gauge. 2 hours
3. Pressure measurement system using sensors. 2 hours
4. Temperature measurement using RTD and thermocouple. 2 hours
5. Vibration and acceleration measurements using piezo electric sensor. 2 hours
6. Design a signal condition circuit for a strain gauge sensor in load 4 hours
measurement.
7. Design cold junction calibration circuit for a Thermocouple. 4 hours
8. Study on data acquisition systems and interfacing sensors with 4 hours
computer.

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 9. Analysis of dynamic characteristics of sensor signals using DAQ 4 hours
system.
10. Develop a speed measurement system for a DC motor using Encoders 4 hours
and Arduino Microcontroller.
Total laboratory hours 30 hours

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AND
L T P J C
MICROCONTROLLER
ECE2036 2 0 2 0 3
Pre-requisite EEE1025 Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Understand the basic number systems, basic principles of Boolean algebra used in
digital design
2. Design and analyze combinational logic and sequential logic digital circuits
3. Understand microprocessor and microcontroller architecture
4. Develop optimized Assembly language program for the given requirements

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

1. Ability to represent logical functions in canonical form and standard forms, gate
minimization using Boolean algebra and K-map
2. Ability to design and analyze the combinational logic circuits
3. Ability to design and analyze the sequential logic circuits
4. Apply instruction sets and perform assembly language programming in 8051
5. Ability to interface of various I/O devices and peripherals with 8051
6. Ability to understand the basics of advanced microcontrollers
7. Ability to design a digital circuits and microcontroller based control applications
using the laboratory components and IDE tools

Module:1 Introduction to Digital Electronics 4 hours

Introduction to Digital Systems - Number representation and conversion - Introduction to
basic gates- Canonical and Standard Forms - Boolean algebra: Theorems and properties,
simplification using K-map

Module:2 Combinational Circuits 5 hours

Introduction to Combinational logic circuits – Analysis and design procedures - Circuits for
arithmetic operations - Encoders and Decoders - Multiplexers and Demultiplexer,
Magnitude comparator, Parity generator and checker

Module:3 Sequential Circuits 4 hours

Flip Flops -shift registers-Counters- Sequence detector

Module:4 Introduction to Microcontroller 3 hours

Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, CISC, RISC, 8051 Architecture – Pin
diagram - Memory organization

Module:5 Assembly language programming 4 hours

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Data Processing – Arithmetic - Logical – Branching- Bit oriented instructions, Programming
I/O ports- timers, counters, interrupts, serial communication.

Module:6 Interfacing with 8051 4 hours

Interfacing with real world devices: LCD, Keyboard, ADC, DAC, Sensors.

Module:7 Introduction to advanced microcontrollers 4 hours

AVR: Arduino, ARM: Raspberry Pi – Qualitative Analysis (Architecture & Use Case)

Module:8 Contemporary discussion: 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Morris Mano, Michael D. Ciletti, Digital Design, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2018
2. Mohammad Ali Mazidi, Janice Gillispie Mazidi,Rolin D McKinlay, The 8051
Microcontroller and Embedded Systems, Pearson Education Limited, 2014.
Reference Books
1. Thomas L. Floyd & R P Jain, Digital Fundamentals, 10th Edition, PHI, India, 2009.
2. Joseph Yiu, The Definitive Guide to ARM® Cortex®-M0 and Cortex-M0+ Processors,
2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2019.
3. Sid Katzen, The Essential PIC18 Microcontroller, Springer Science & Business Media,
2010.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1 Verification of basic logic gates 2 hours
2 Design and implementation of Combinational Logic circuits for 4 hours
arithmetic operation (Adder, Subtractor, Multiplier)
3 Design and implementation of MUX/DEMUX, Encoder/Decoder 4 hours
4 Verification of Flip-flops 2 hours
5 Design and implementation of Counters / Shift registers 2 hours
6 I/O ports programming. 2 hours
7 Timer programming 2 hours
8 Serial port programming 2 hours
9 Interrupt programming 2 hours
10 Motor Interfacing 2 hours
11 LCD & Keypad Interfacing 2 hours
12 Study experiment based on Arduino/Raspberry Pi 4 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 30 hours

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Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 10-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code MODELLING AND CONTROL OF MECHATRONIC
L T P J C
MHA3001 SYSTEMS
2 0 2 0 3
Pre-requisite MAT1011 Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To expose the students to system modelling and simulation of mechatronic systems.
2. To enable the students to design control system for Mechatronics application.
3. To enrich the ability of the students to analyze the performance of dynamical and
control systems.
4. To enable students to apply the above in a real time application.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the concepts of system and modelling techniques.
2. Demonstrate the application of mathematics in modelling physical systems.
3. Design mathematical model for Mechatronics systems and validate.
4. Apply the software for simulating dynamic systems.
5. Understand the principles and analysis of basic control systems.
6. Design appropriate control systems for Mechatronics systems.
7. Analyze the performance and stability of the dynamical systems.

Module:1 Concepts of Systems and Modelling 3 hours

Concept of systems – Fundamentals of Modelling and Simulation – Types of Modelling –
Mathematical Modelling, Simulation and Validation - System Identification

Module:2 Modelling Approaches 3 hours

Model representations - block diagram, transfer function, state space representation -
system identification techniques – linearization of nonlinear models.

Module:3 Modelling of physical systems 5 hours

Development of mathematical models: mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, Thermal,
Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.

Module:4 Simulation 4 hours

Simulation-basics – types – hardware in loop simulations – time response parameters -
time response of 1st and 2nd order systems - simulation of systems in software
environment.

Module:5 Basic control systems 5 hours

Basic Elements of Control System – Open loop and Closed loop systems – Characteristics of
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on-off, P, PI, PD and PID Controllers – Modified PID Controller – Tuning of controllers.

Module:6 Analysis of systems 5 hours

Stability analysis of the systems using Routh Hurwitz criterion and Root locus – Frequency
domain analysis - Bode Plot – Polar Plot – Nyquist stability criterion.

Module:7 Case Studies 3 hours

Modelling, Simulation and Control Case Studies – Vehicle steering system, Vehicle
suspension systems, Servo Motor Control and Positioning Systems

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Dean C Karnopp, Donald L. Margolis and Ronald C. Rosenberg, System dynamics
Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Mechatronic Systems, 5 th Edition, John Wiley &
Sons, 2012.
Reference Books
1. K. Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
2010.
2. Farid Golnaraghi, Benjamin C. Kuo, Automatic Control systems (2014), 9th edition,
Wiley India Pvt Ltd
3. MATLAB/Simulink User's Manual
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative):

1. Modelling and simulation of vehicle passive suspension system using 2 Hours
MATLAB/Simulink.
2. Modeling and simulation of PWM controlled DC motor using 2 Hours
MATLAB/Simulink.
3. Modeling and simulation of Hydraulic braking using 2 Hours
MATLAB/Simulink.
4. Tuning of PID controller for given system using Simulink. 2 Hours
5. Modelling and control of Anti-lock braking system using MATLAB/ 2 Hours
Simulink.
6. Designing a speed control system for a DC Motor. 4 Hours
7. PID Controller design and performance evaluation for Multi-Process 4 Hours
Liquid tank system.
8. Performance evaluation of control system for Servo motor system. 4 Hours

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 9. Control design for Inverted pendulum system 4 Hours
10. Automatic parameter identification and system identification 4 Hours
Total laboratory hours 30 hours

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
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Course code SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND DESIGN L T P J C
MHA3002 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite Modelling and Control of Mechatronic Syllabus version
Systems

Course Objectives (CO):

1. Raise practical design awareness, provide pertinent project engineering
methodology, and generate a know-how core in integration of complex automation.
2. Emphasis on understanding the elements of integration, methodology and
approaches.
3. Provide a practical step-by-step approach for integration: specifications, conceptual
design, analysis, modeling, synthesis, simulation and bread-boarding, prototyping,
integration, verification, installation and testing.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Acquire the knowledge of basic concepts, applications and elements of Mechatronic
systems.
2. Understand the concepts of integration of different components of Mechatronic
systems.
3. Troubleshoot the issues with integration of systems
4. Experience model-based design of Mechatronics system.
5. Optimize the design of Mechatronics systems.
6. Design Mechatronics systems for solving real-world problems.
7. Understand the future challenges in Mechatronics systems.

Module:1 Mechatronics Design 4 hours

Mechatronics system overview – recent advancements – application – key elements –
Mechatronics system design process – Comparison with conventional design.

Module:2 Integration by Hardware 4 hours

Hardware Components in Mechatronics systems – Mechanisms, Sensors, Actuators,
Controllers – Power and Data transfer – Real time interfacing – Issues with interfacing and
Troubleshooting.

Module:3 Integration by Software 4 hours

Software for Mechatronics – Needs and implementation – Control and Intelligence through
Software integration – Embedded Controllers - Issues with software design and
Troubleshooting.

Module:4 Model based Design 5 hours

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Concepts of Systems Engineering – Model based Design techniques – Modelling and
Simulation – Hardware-in-loop Simulations – Code Implementation and Automatic Code
generation – Validation and Verification - Installation and testing.

Module:5 Design Optimization 4 hours

Optimization – Problem formulation - Constraints – overview of linear and nonlinear
programming techniques – other optimization techniques - optimal design of Mechatronics
system.

Module:6 Case Studies 4 hours

Case studies in design and integration of components in Mechatronics systems such as
Industrial Robot, Vehicle steering system, 3D Printers, Micro-Robot.

Module:7 Future of Mechatronics systems 3 hours

Challenges in Future - Challenges in Design (Architecture and Sizing) - Challenges in
Verification and Validation - Challenges in Operation – Challenges in flexibility and
robustness - Mechatronic Systems to Cyber-Physical Systems.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture
Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects [Indicative] 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample projects
1. Design of tele operated Mobile Robot with integrated sensors.
2. Design of active suspension system for automobiles.
3. Design of robot manipulator for pick and place operations.
4. Design of antilock braking system for vehicles.
5. Design of active prosthetic arm.
6. Design of patient monitoring system for hospitals.
7. Design an automatic seed planting machine.
8. Design a 3D printer for additive manufacturing.

Text Book(s)
1. Bolton, “Mechatronics – Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering”, 6th Edition, Pearson Education, 2015.
Reference Books
1. Robert H. Bishop, The Mechatronics Handbook, 2nd edition, CRC Press, 2008.
2. Devadas Shetty, Richard A. Kolkm, Mechatronics System Design, PWS Publishing
Company, 2009.

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 3. Nitaigour Premchand Mahalik, Mechatronics Principles, Concepts and Applications,
2015, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi.
4. Peter Hehenberger, David Bradley, Mechatronic Futures: Challenges and
Solutions for Mechatronic Systems and their Designers, Springer International,
2016.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

M Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code MACHINING AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES L T P J C
MHA2005 2 0 2 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (CO):

1. To create awareness on the basic concepts of machining Processes.
2. To give an insight on conventional machining principles and operations.
3. To impart students, knowledge on fundamental concepts in metal casting, welding,
and forming processes.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the mechanism of chip formation in machining
2. Understand the various machining processes such as turning, drilling, boring,
shaping, slotting, milling and grinding.
3. Develop suitable casting processes for various materials and components
4. Identify a suitable welding process & Process Parameters for an application
5. Design a suitable metal forming system for making an industrial product

Module:1 Machining process 3 hours

Brief introduction and history of machining - Scope and significance of machining - Plastic
deformation - Stress and strain - Mechanism of Plastic Deformation: Slips, defects, plastic
deformation on atomic scale

Module:2 Mechanics of Machining Process 5 hours

Mechanics of metal cutting - Orthogonal and Oblique cutting - Types of chips - Merchant’s
analysis - Stress, strain, strain rate, shear angle and force relationships – Turning - Drilling
– Milling – Griding - Shaping

Module:3 Tool Wear and Tool Life 4 hours

Tool nomenclature – Tool geometry - Progressive tool wear - Flank wear - Crater wear -
Tool life : Variables affecting tool life - Cutting conditions - Tool materials - Cutting fluids -
Determination of tool life equation - Machinability

Module:4 Manufacturing Processes 3 hours

Fundamental approaches of manufacturing - specific advantages and limitations -
Classification of manufacturing processes – Selection and applications - Effect on
mechanical properties, Introduction to advanced manufacturing processes.

Module:5 Metal Casting Processes 6 hours

Introduction - Steps of casting processes – Terminologies – Patterns - Types of patterns –

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Allowances - Sand moulding - Casting defects and their preventions - Shell mould -
Investment casting - Permanent mould casting - Melting furnaces

Module:6 Metal Joining Processes 5 hours

Principle of welding, soldering, Brazing and adhesive bonding - Classification of welding -
Gas welding - Arc welding - Resistance welding - Plasma and laser beam welding - Electron
beam welding - TIG, MIG - Friction stir welding – Disimilar metal joining process

Module:7 Metal Working Processes 4 hours

Metal working - Concept of strain hardening - Hot and cold working – Rolling and forging
operations – Extrusion - Wire and tube drawing processes - Shearing – Blanking – Piercing
- Coining and embossing

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture
Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Miton C Shaw, Metal Cutting Principles, 2nd Edition, Oxford university Press, 2017.
2. Serope Kalpakjian; Steven R. Schmid, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology,
7th Edition, Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2017.
Reference Books
1. Paul K. Wright, E M Trent, Metal Cutting, Elsevier Science, 4th Edition, 2015.
2. Stephenson, David A., and John S. Agapiou, Metal cutting theory and practice, Vol.
68. CRC press, 2015.
3. P. N. Rao, Manufacturing Technology (Volume 1) – Foundry, Forging and Welding,
4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 2013.
4. Mikell P. Groover, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing Materials, Processes and
Systems, Publishers: Wiley India, 2012.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Determination of cutting force measurement using Lathe Tool 2 Hours
Dynamometer.
2. Prepare the part shown in the sketch from a mild steel rod on a Lathe. 2 Hours
3. Grinding of single point cutting tool as per given specifications (to check 2 Hours
the tool angles) in a Tool
4. Machining a keyway by using slotting machine 2 Hours
5. Moulding practice in investment casting 2 Hours
6. Constructing a sand casting mold, pouring an aluminum cast, and 2 Hours

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 comparing the actual casting against calculate values
7. Evaluation of 3D printed pattern over conventional pattern for complex 4 Hours
profiles
8. Welding practice on T/Butt joint using MIG/GTAW welding through 6 Hours
manual and automation
9. Practice on friction stir welding technique 4 Hours
10. Deformation behavior during Rolling 2 Hours
Total laboratory hours 30 hours

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code ROBOTIC SYSTEMS L T P J C
MHA3003 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite MAT 2002 Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Expose the students to fundamentals of Robotic systems and terminologies
associated with it.
2. Solve mathematical problems related to Kinematics, Dynamics, path planning and
Control of Robots.
3. Enable the students to design appropriate robotic systems and program them.
4. Enable students to apply the above in a real time application.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the fundamentals of robotic systems and their terminologies.
2. Design or Select Manipulator configuration and end-effector for different
applications.
3. Analyze kinematics and dynamics of various manipulator configurations
4. Compute required trajectory planning and develop appropriate control systems for
robotic arm.
5. Construct the program for various robotic applications.
6. Apply the concept of robots to solve real-world problems.

Module:1 Introduction to Robotics 6 hours

Definition of Robotics – Types of Robots - History of Robotics –Basics components of
Robotics system – DOF and types of joints – Work space – Robot precision - Types of
robotics configurations - Robot end effector: Grippers and Tools.

Module:2 Robot Kinematics 7 hours

Position analysis and finite rotation and translation - Homogeneous transformations –
Direct and Inverse kinematics: Two link planner, PUMA 560, Stanford arm, SCARA and
Stewart Platform.

Module:3 Velocity Kinematics and Statics 7 hours

Linear and angular velocity vector and matrix – Forward and inverse velocity kinematics
(Jacobian) – Statics and force analysis of robot manipulator – Identifying singularity in
work space.

Module:4 Robot Dynamics 7 hours

Mass and inertia of links - equation of motion – Forward and inverse dynamics of robot
manipulator – Lagrangian formulation of motion – Rigid link Recursive Acceleration.
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Module:5 Trajectory planning and Control 7 hours
Path planning – trajectory planning – Joint space trajectory planning – Cartesian space
trajectory planning – Blending – Continuous trajectory recording (Trajectory following) –
Control of Single Robot Joint – Manipulator motion control systems – Force Control –
Hybrid Control.

Module:6 Robot Work Cells and Programming 6 hours

Robot Work cells – Types and Layouts – Robot Programming – Online and Offline
Programming – Teach Pendent – Robot Programming Languages - RAPID language - basic
commands and Instruction sets – Programming Applications - Pick and Place

Module:7 Industrial Applications of robots: Case Studies 3 hours

Industrial Applications of robots - Pick and Place – Machine tending – Painting – welding –
fettling – Assembly – Service Robot application: Underwater robot – surgical robot –
autonomous guided vehicle.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Craig, John J., Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control, 4 th Edision, Prentice
Hall Inc, 2017.
Reference Books
1. Mark W.Spong, M. Vidyasagar, Robot Dynamics and control, Wiley publication,
2008.
2. Ashitava Ghosal, Robotics-Fundamental Concepts and Analysis, Oxford University
Press, 2014.
3. S. R. Deb, Robotics Technology and Flexible Automation, 2 nd Edision, Tata Mc-Graw
Hill, 2010.
4. S K Saha, Introduction to Robotics, 2 nd Edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2016.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative):

1. Design and Simulation of Robot Mechanisms 6 Hours
2. Determination of workspace for given manipulator configuration using 3 Hours
MATLAB
3. Solve the inverse kinematic problem for two link planner using 3 Hours
MATLAB

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 4. Simulation of Trajectory Planning (third order polynomial) using 3 Hours
MATLAB
5. Design of Robot Control System using Simulink 3 Hours
6. Program the Industrial robot to weld the given profile 3 Hours
7. Program the Industrial robot to pick and place operation 3 Hours
8. Program the Industrial robot to Pelletizing and De-Pelletizing 3 Hours
9. Programming a Bipetal walking robot 3 Hours
Total laboratory hours 30 hours

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code THERMODYNAMICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS L T P J C
MHA2006 2 1 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Familiarize with the concepts of first and second Laws of thermodynamics
2. Evaluate the properties of pure substances and mixtures
3. Understand and analyze power and refrigeration cycles
4. Equip the students to design and analyze various components of thermal power
plant.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Solve engineering problems using first and second laws of thermodynamics
2. Analyze thermodynamic systems involving pure substances and mixtures
3. Explain basic thermodynamic cycles of various systems and apply the laws of
thermodynamics to the working of I.C engines.
4. Analyze different subsystems of thermal power plants and performance of
reciprocating compressors.
5. Analyze various refrigeration and air conditioning systems and suggest for better
modifications.

Module:1 Basics of Thermodynamics, 1st and 2nd Laws 5 hours

Basics of Thermodynamics, Closed and open systems, properties, equilibrium, process and
cycles, work and heat transfer, energy balance, 1 st applied to closed and open systems and
applications of SFEE. Statements of 2 nd law, concept of entropy, heat engine, refrigerator
and heat pump.

Module:2 Gas power cycles and IC engines 5 hours

Gas power cycles-Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle, Dual Cycle, Brayton cycles. IC engines-principle
of 2 stroke and 4 stroke in SI and CI engines, port timing diagram and valve timing
diagram, fundamentals of fuel systems, cooling, lubrication and ignition systems.

Module:3 Properties of Pure Substances 4 hours

Properties of water, steam, refrigerants, ideal and real gases, ideal gas equation,
compressibility chart, van der Waals equation, composition of gas mixtures and properties.

Module:4 Vapour Power Cycles and Steam Power Plants 4 hours

Rankine cycle-ideal cycle, with reheat and regeneration. Layouts of steam power plants,
types of boilers, accessories and mountings, boiler regulations.

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Module:5 Compressors and Turbines 4 hours
Reciprocating and centrifugal compressor-construction and working, steam and gas
turbines-types, construction and working

Module:6 Psychrometry, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 3 hours

Fundamentals of psychrometry, usage of psychrometric chart and processes. Principle of
vapour compression refrigeration system, types of air conditioning.

Module:7 Fuels and Combustion 3 hours

Types of fuels, fuel analysis, LHV and HHV of fuels, combustion stoichiometry, adiabatic
flame temperature.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture
Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Tutorials (If applicable)

 A minimum of 3 problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial class.
Another 6 problems per Tutorial Class to be given as home work.
Mode: Individual Exercises, Team Exercises, Online Quizzes, Online Discussion Forums,
Assignments.
1. Module 1 3 hours
2. Module 2 2 hours
3. Module 3 2 hours
4. Module 4 2 hours
5. Module 5 2 hours
6. Module 6 2 hours
7. Module 7 2 hours
Total tutorial hours 15 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Yunus A. Cengel, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 8th Edition, McGraw -
Hill Education, 2017.
2. Rajput R. K, Thermal Engineering, 10th Edition, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd, 2017.

Reference Books
1. P. K. Nag, Engineering Thermodynamics, 6th Edition, McGraw - Hill Education, 2017.
2. Michael Moran and Howard Shapiro, Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics,
8th Edition, Wiley, 2015.
3. Ganesan V, Internal Combustion Engines, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2012.

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 4. Manohar Prasad, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 3rd Edition, New Age
International, 2015.
5. Soman K, Thermal Engineering, PHI Learning Private Ltd, 2011.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS L T P J C
MHA2007 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite Machining and Manufacturing Processes Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To impart the knowledge of additive manufacturing fundamentals and practical
knowledge on various 3D printing technologies.
2. To understand the concept of preprocessing and post processing methods to be
followed for the additive manufacturing
3. Able to design and print 3D components using various printing tools

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understanding the concepts, capabilities and limitations of additive technologies
and their varied applications.
2. Visualize, design and print 3D components using various software and 3D printing
tools.
3. Build customized extrusion-based 3D printers for specific choice of applications.
4. Design components optimized for additive manufacturing and explore the
capabilities and design freedom provided by 3D printing technologies.
5. Recognize the post processing concept for additive Manufacturing

Module:1 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing 4 hours

Rapid Technologies - Terminology – Concepts of Layer Manufacturing - Rapid Prototyping
and its Comparison with Virtual and Conventional Prototyping – Rapid Manufacturing –
Relevance of Rapid Manufacturing in Custom, Batch and Mass Production Scenarios -
Impact of Rapid Technologies on Various Stages of Product Development – Design for
Additive Manufacturing - Applications of Additive Technologies

Module:2 Pre-processing Steps for Additive Manufacturing 4 hours

3D Model Data Representation Formats for 3D Printing - STL Format – OBJ Format – AMF
Format – 3MF Format – CLI Format – Error Correction and Printability Analysis of the 3D
Model Files – Print-orientation Optimization – Support Generation - Types of Supports –
Slicing Parameters – Tool Path Generation

Module:3 Physical Layer Generation 4 hours

Physical Principles for Layer Generation: Layer Generation from Liquid Phase - Basic
Principles of Photopolymerization – Layer Generation from the Solid Phase - Melting and
Solidification of Powders and Granules - Cutting from Foils - Melting and Solidification out
of the Solid Phase - Conglutination of Granules and Binders - Layer Generation from Gas
Phase

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Elements for Generating the Physical Layer: Moving Elements – Plotter – Scanner -
Simultaneous Robots (Delta Robots) - Generating and Contouring Elements – Laser –
Nozzles – Extruder – Cutting Blade – Milling Cutter – Layer Generating Element

Module:4 Additive Manufacturing Technologies 4 hours

Stereolithography and other Photopolymerization Based Technologies – Selective Sintering
and Selective Melting of Powder Bed Technologies – Melting with Powder Nozzle
Technologies – Layer Lamination Technologies – Extrusion Based Technologies – Direct
Write Printing Technologies – Hybried Processes

Module:5 Post-Processing for Additive Manufacturing 4 hours

Support Material Removal – Surface Texture Improvement - Accuracy Improvement -
Polymer Surface Treatments - Metal Surface Treatments – Preparation for Use As A Pattern
- Gluing and Welding Printed Parts – Property Enhancement - Heat Treatment and Aging

Module:6 Design for Additive Manufacturing 4 hours

General Guidelines - Exploring Unique Capabilities and Design Freedom - Complex
Gemetries – Customized Gomeries - Guidelines for Part Consolidation - Guidelines for
Tooling Design - Design Guidelines for Printing Polymer Components - Design Guidelines
for Printing Metal Components - Computational Tools for Design Analysis and Optimisation

Module:7 Elements of Extrusion based Open-sourced 3D Printers 4 hours

Hardware: Cartesian Robot - Thermoplastic Extruder – Printbed – Linear Motion –
Endstops – Frame - The 3D printer toolchain: Electronics – Firmware – Sprinter – Marlin –
SJFW - Slicers – Printer Control Software Tools – Calibrating the Printer

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

List of Challenging Projects (Indicative) 60 [Non-contact hours]

1. CAD data generation for 3D printing using various tools including: various scanning
and reverse engineering techniques and related software.
2. Designing components using topology optimization for additive
manufacturing concepts.
3. Designing components using generative design for additive
manufacturing concepts.
4. CAD data processing such as STL file corrections, orientation optimization, support
and toolpath generation for economically producing the components with desired
properties.
5. Design and fabrication of working models for the conceptual testing applications

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 (prototyping).
6. Build complex engineering assemblies in plastic material with less process
planning.
7. Redesign the existing locomotive key-components for weight reduction without
effecting the functionality that can be produced only by additive manufacturing.
8. Design and fabricate a custom made extrusion based 3D printer for specific
applications.

Text Book(s)
1. Andreas Gebhardt, Jan-Steffen Hötter, Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printing for
Prototyping and Manufacturing, Hanser Publishers, Munich, 2016.
2. Olaf Diegel, Axel Nordin, Damien Motte, A Practical Guide to Design for Additive
Manufacturing, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., 2020.

Reference Books
1. Ben Redwood, Filemon Schöffer, Brian Garret, The 3D Printing Handbook, 3D Hubs,
2017.
2. Srivatsan, T. S., Sudarshan, T. S, Additive manufacturing : innovations, advances, and
applications, CRC Press, 2016.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code SMART MATERIALS L T P J C
MHA2008 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To understand the basic principles and mechanisms of smart materials and devices
2. To develop molecular/atomic level understanding of the smart behavior in the
materials
3. To signify the huge potential/crucial role of smart materials/systems in the future
technology development

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Students will get introduced to ‘intelligence’ and smart behavior in materials
2. The vast potential of smart materials will encourage students to explore them in
detail and to design them for specific applications
3. The course would also enable the students to appreciate the huge role of smart
materials in the design of next generation devices
4. Judge the appropriate application of smart materials with respect to the feasibility
of their fabrication and implementation, and to the economic aspects
5. Summarize the methods and uses of Micro fabrications, Biomimetics, in MEMS,
piezoelectric sensing and actuation

Module:1 Introduction 3 hours

Introduction to Smart Materials - Smart structures - classification of smart structures -
common smart materials and associated stimulus-response – processing and
characteristics - Application

Module:2 Overview of smart materials 8 hours

Piezoelectric materials- piezoelectric effect – Piezoceramics – Piezopolymers - Shape
memory alloys (SMAs) - Shape memory effect - Shape memory polymers - Principles of
Magnetostriction - Magnetostrictive materials - Magneto-resistance Effect - Introduction to
Electro-active Materials, Electro-active Polymers, Ionic Polymer - Electro-rheological
Fluids - Magneto Rhelological Fluids

Module:3 Sensing Applications 7 hours

Piezeoelctric Strain Sensors, In-plane and Out-of Plane Sensing, Shear Sensing,
Accelerometers, Effect of Electrode Pattern, Active Fibre Sensing, Magnetostrictive Sensing,
Magnetic Delay Line Sensing, Application of Smart Sensors for Structural Health
Monitoring (SHM), System Identification using Smart Sensors

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Module:4 Smart Actuators 7 hours
Modelling Piezoelectric Actuators, Amplified Piezo Actuation – Internal and External
Amplifications, Magnetostrictive Actuation, Joule Effect, Wiedemann Effect,
Magnetovolume Effect, Magnetostrictive Mini Actuators, IPMC and Polymeric Actuators,
Shape Memory Actuators, Active Vibration Control, Active Shape Control, Passive Vibration
Control, Hybrid Vibration Contro

Module:5 Smart composites 7 hours

Review of Composite Materials, Micro and Macro-mechanics, Modelling Laminated
Composites based on the Classical Laminated Plate Theory, Effect of Shear Deformation,
Dynamics of Smart Composite Beam, Governing Equation of Motion, Finite Element
Modelling of Smart Composite Beams

Module:6 Advances in smart structures and materials 5 hours

Self-Sensing Piezoelectric Transducers, Energy Harvesting Materials, Autophagous
Materials, Self Healing Polymers, Intelligent System Design, Emergent System Design

Module:7 Applications 6 hours

Elastic memory composites, Smart corrosion protection coatings, Self-healing materials,
MEMS - MEMS Product development - Deployment devices - Molecular machines

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Mohsini Shahenpoor (Ed.), Fundamentals of Smart Materials, RSC, Cambridge, UK,
2020
2. Chander Prakash, Sunpreet Singh, J. Paulo Davim (Ed.), Functional and Smart
Materials, CRC Press, 1st Edition, 2021.

Reference Books
1. Radhashyam Rai, Smart Materials for Smart Living, Nova Publishers, USA, 2017.
2. Qun Wang (Ed.), Smart Materials for Tissue Engineering, RSC, UK, 2017.
3. Johannes Michael Sinapius, Adaptronics – Smart Structures and Materials, Springer,
2020.
4. Anca Filimon (Ed.), Smart Materials: Integrated Design, Engineering Approaches
and Potential Applications, CRC Press, 2019.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

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Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code GEOMETRICAL MODELLING AND SIMULATION L T P J C
MHA2009 2 0 2 0 3
Pre-requisite MEE1001 Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To help the students to understand various CAD modelling approaches.
2. To help the students to understand the basics of finite element methods
3. To enable students to practice CAD and FE software tools

Course Outcome:
On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Comprehend the theoretical concepts of CAD and finite element (FE) methods
2. Apply mathematical formulations to create geometrical modelling
3. Design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards and realistic
constraints
4. Apply mathematical formulations for FE modelling of engineering problems
5. Practice using CAD software tools for geometric modelling
6. Solve engineering problems using Finite element analysis software

Module:1 Introduction to 3D modelling with their Modelling Aids 4 hours

and Tools
Modelling approaches-Types of geometric models-Coordinate systems-Geometric
constraints-Sketch and sketch planes-Basic and datum features-Modelling strategies-
Geometric modifiers-Clipping-Entity selection methods-Transformation-Engineering
Drawing

Module:2 CAD/CAM Programming 4 hours

Relational and object databases-Object definition and concepts-inheritance-parametric
design and objects-macros-programming the CAD and CAM interface

Module:3 Geometric modelling – Curves 5 hours

Curve representation-Analytical curves-Synthetic curves-Hermite cubic spline-Bezier
curve-B-spline curve-Curve manipulations

Module:4 Geometric modelling – Surfaces 4 hours

Surface representation-Surface analysis-Analytical surfaces-Hermite bi-cubic surface-
Bezier and B-spine surface-Coons surface-Triangular patches-Surface manipulations-
NURBS

Module:5 Geometric modelling - Solid modelling 4 hours

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Geometry and topology-Solid representation-Fundamentals of solid modelling-Boundary
representation-Constructive solid geometry-Solid manipulations-Properties evaluation-
Neutral files

Module:6 Geometric modelling - Assembly modelling 3 hours

Assembly tree-Assembly planning-Assembly approaches-Mating conditions-Managing
assemblies-Assembly Analysis

Module:7 Finite element simulation 4 hours

Finite element procedure-Finite elements-Assembly of element equations-Accuracy of
finite element solutions-Pre and post processing – Case studies

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Ibraheim Zeid, Mastering CAD/CAM, TMH, 2006

Reference Books
1. P N Rao, CAD/CAM: Principles and Applications, TMH, 2017
2 Groover M., Zimmers. E., CAD/CAM, Pearson, 2003
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Sketch, sketch constraints with basic 3D modelling features to do a 4 Hours
machine element
2. Use advanced 3D modelling features to do a machine element 4 Hours
3. Using experiments 1 and 2 to do machine assembly and drafting 4 Hours
4. Surface modelling of a mouse 4 Hours
5. Plastic mould design 2 Hours
6. Tolerance stack analysis 2 Hours
7. 1D element study for a race car chasis 2 Hours
8. 2D element study for a plane stress and strain condition 4 Hours
9. Geometric cleanup for downstream application 2 Hours
10. CAD and FE simulation 2 Hours
Total laboratory hours 30 hours

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
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assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
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Course code MACHINE VISION AND IMAGE PROCESSING L T P J C
MHA3004 3 0 0 4 4
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To understand the fundamental concepts related to machine vision and image
processing
2. To know how to analyze the images for feature extraction and object recognition
3. To study some applications of Machine Vision

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

1. To implement fundamental image processing techniques required for computer
vision
2. Understand Image formation process
3. Extract features from Images and do analysis of Images
4. Extract useful information from image contents through processing
5. Generate 3D model from images
6. To develop applications using computer vision techniques

Module:1 Machine vision fundamentals 2 hours

Comparison with human visual system and perception level - digital image presentation -
Definitions of digital image - The ‘Physics’ of Image Formation – Diverse applications

Module:2 Image acquisition 7 hours

Monocular imaging system - Radiance, Irradiance, BRDF, color, etc., - Orthographic &
Perspective Projection - Camera model and Camera calibration - Lighting parameters,
Lighting sources, selection – Lighting Techniques - Digital camera Interfaces - Photometric
Stereo - Depth from Defocus - Construction of 3D model from images

Module:3 Digital image Processing 7 hours

Fundamental steps in image processing - Elements of visual perception- brightness
adaptation - Mach band effect - Image enhancement in spatial and frequency domain -
Histogram equalization

Module:4 Image segmentation 7 hours

Edge detection – Thresholding - Region growing - Fuzzy clustering - Watershed algorithm -
Active contour models - Texture feature based segmentation - Graph based segmentation -
Wavelet based Segmentation - Applications of image segmentation.

Module:5 Feature extraction 6 hours

Edges - Canny, LOG, DOG - Line detectors (Hough Transform), Corners - Harris and Hessian

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Affine - Orientation Histogram, SIFT, SURF, HOG, GLOH, Scale-Space Analysis- Image
Pyramids and Gaussian derivative filters - Gabor Filters and DWT

Module:6 Object Recognition Using Deep Learning 7 hours

Traditional Methods: HoG/SIFT features, Bayes classifiers, SVM classifiers - Deep Learning
Methods: Image classification, object detection and semantic segmentation, adversarial
attacks - Various neural network architectures - visualization techniques

Module:7 Applications: 7 hours

Face detection – Face recognition – foreground-background separation – particle filters –
Chamfer matching, tracking, and occlusion – combining views from multiple cameras –
human gait analysis-Application: Surveillance - In-vehicle vision system, Automotive
Industries, Manufacturing, Electronics, Printing, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Robotics,
Agricultural field

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Challenging projects 60 [Non-Contact hours]

Sample Projects
1. Construct 3D model from Images
2. Face detection and Recognition
3. Object detection from dynamic Background for Surveillance
4. Tool wear measurement using Machine vision
5. Inspection system in production line for checking liquid medicine in bottle
6. Sorting of colour pencils
7. Printed Circuit Board Inspection using Template Matching
8. Cancer detection using images

Text Book(s)
1. Computer Vision - A modern approach, by D. Forsyth and J. Ponce, Prentice Hall,
2016
2. Rafael C. Gonzalez, Richard E. Woods, Digital Image Processing, 4th Edition,
Pearson, 2018

Reference Books
1. A.K. Jain, Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing, Prentice-Hall of India, 2020
2. Deep Learning: Algorithms and Applications, I. Goodfellow, Y. Bengio and A.

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 Courville, 2017
3. Milan Sonka, Vaclav Hlavac and Roger Boyle, “Image Processing, Analysis and
Machine Vision”, Third Edition, Cengage Learning, 2007
4. A Guide to Convolutional Neural Networks for Computer Vision, S. Khan, H.
Rahmani, S. Shah and M. Bennamoun, 2018
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code AUGMENTED REALITY AND HAPTICS L T P J C
MHA3005 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To provide an overview of VR/AR systems architectures and requirements for the
development of VR/AR applications.
2. To emphasize the significance of knowledge on haptic and augmented reality.
3. Acquire knowledge on hardware and software aspects of virtual reality and
augmented reality for modeling, analysis and design of engineering systems.
4. Impart exercises aiming to design and develop simple prototype AR/VR
applications using state-of-the-art tools.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

1. Understand the overview of AR/VR systems and realize the differences in AR/VR
concepts.
2. Comprehend the functions and select the appropriate hardware for VR/AR
applications.
3. Design and Control haptic devices and interfaces.
4. Cognize Geometric modeling and dynamics of 3D models for VR simulation
5. Develop and prototype effective AR/VR applications
6. Interpret and match VR/AR technology to human needs and use with human
factors.
7. Identify, examine, and develop software that reflects fundamental techniques for
the design and deployment of VR experiences.

Module:1 Introduction to Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality 3 hours

Virtual reality, Augmented reality and Mixed Reality concepts – Virtual world space and
real world – Interface to virtual world (inputs and outputs) – Types of interactions –
Requirements for VR/AR systems – Benefits and Applications of VR and AR.

Module:2 VR/AR Hardware Technologies 4 hours

Input devices - filtering & tracking, Output devices-Visual Displays, Auditory Displays,
Haptic Displays and Augmenting displays. Augmented Reality (AR) hardware, spatial
audio, computing architectures for VR

Module:3 Haptics 4 hours

Definition - Importance of Touch - Tactile Proprioception - Tactual Stereo genesis -
Kinesthetic Interfaces - Tactile Interfaces - Haptic assembly architecture - Haptic Interface
Design – Kinesthetic devices.

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Module:4 Geometric modeling 4 hours
Virtual Object Shape - Object Visual Appearance – Position - Object Hierarchies - Physical
Modeling: Collision Detection, Surface Deformation, Haptic Texturing.

Module:5 Perception, Tracking and Interaction 5 hours

Implications of perception on VR - Depth perception, motion perception and color
perception -Graphical rendering - Tracking systems – sensors for tracking position,
orientation and motion, estimating rotation - sensor fusion - map building – manipulation -
specialized interaction mechanisms.

Module:6 Evaluating VR/AR Systems and Experiences 4 hours

Human Factors in Virtual Reality, Perceptual training, best practices, VR sickness,
experimental methods involving human subjects.

Module:7 Case Studies 4 hours

Traditional and emerging VR/AR applications in Engineering, Architecture, Education,
Medicine, Entertainment, Science, and Training Implementation. Touch, haptics and
robotic interfaces, telepresence and Brain-machine interfaces.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample projects
1. Design of Haptic Texture by Multidimensional Scaling.
2. Design and Analysis of rendering for wearable haptics.
3. Modelling and Analysis of Texture Rendering in Tele-Operation Tasks.
4. Design a Haptic perception for an object size.
5. Modelling of various effects of device coupling on haptic performance.
6. Design and development of haptic devices for deaf and blind users.

Text Book(s)
1. Grigore Burdea, Philippe Coiffet, Virtual Reality Technology (2006), 2nd edition.
Wiley India.
2. Steve Aukstakalnis, Practical Augmented Reality: A Guide to the Technologies,
Applications, and Human Factors for AR and VR (Usability)(2017).
Reference Books
1. John vince, Virtual Reality Systems (2007), Pearson Education.

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 2. Matjaz Mihelj, Jonez podobnik, Haptics for virtual reality and tele operation (2012),
Springer.
3. Sean Morey and John Tinnell, Augmented Reality: Innovative Perspectives across
Art, Industry, and Academia (2016), ISBN-13: 978-1602355569.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course Code VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION L T P J C
MHA3006 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite Sensors and Instrumentation Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Familiarize with the Graphical programming environment in Virtual
Instrumentation
2. Acquire knowledge on Data Acquisition Systems and interfacing concepts
3. Understand various analysis tools and develop virtual instruments for various
applications

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand Virtual Instrument concepts
2. Study the various tools in graphical programming
3. Design a Virtual interface using graphical programming
4. Develop systems for real-time signal acquisition and analysis
5. Implement and design data acquisition systems for practical applications
6. Suggest solutions for automation and control applications using virtual
instrumentation.

Module:1 Introduction to Virtual Instrumentation 3 hours

Conventional instruments, Virtual Instruments - Architecture, Physical quantities and
analog interfaces - hardware and software - user interfaces - advantages of virtual
instrumentation over conventional instruments, Graphical programming languages.

Module:2 Graphical Programming Environment 5 hours

Concepts of graphical programming – Concept of VIs and sub VIs – Display types – Digital –
Analog – Chart – Oscilloscope types.

Module:3 Graphical Programming Control Structures 4 hours

Data flow programming - modular programming, Loops – local and global variables - Case
and sequence structures – Types of data – Arrays – Formulate nodes - String and file I/O.
LabVIEW: Basic arithmetic operations, Boolean operations.

Module:4 Data Acquisition (DAQ) Fundamentals 4 hours

PC-Based DAQ System: PC, transducers and signal conditioners, DAQ hardware. Data
acquisition specifications, Real-Time system integration. Multichannel analog DAQ system,
Set up for data acquisition universal DAQ card, Use of timer-counter and analog outputs on
the universal DAQ card.

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Module:5 Cluster of Instruments in Interfacing Systems 4 hours
Interfacing of external instruments to a PC – RS 232C, RS – 422, RS 485 and USB standards
– IEEE 488 standard – introduction to bus protocols of MOD bus and CAN bus, Interfacing
the protocols with the virtual environment.

Module:6 Real Time controller design 4 hours

Real time controller Designs using Virtual Instrumentation Software - ON/OFF controller –
P-I-D controller – Proportional controller – Modeling and basic control of level and reactor
processes – Case studies on development of supervisory control in VI

Module:7 Case studies 4 hours

Temperature indication and monitoring – VI based cardiac monitor (ECG), VI based Engine
fault diagnosis, VI based motor speed controller - Case studies

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture
Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

List of Challenging Projects 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample projects
1. Controlling Motor Speed through Voice using Virtual Instrumentation software
2. Water level controller using Virtual Instrumentation environment
3. Monitoring & Controlling of Soil Humidity
4. Soft Switching Technique for Regulation of Smart Fan
5. Security System of Railway Track & Gate

Text Book(s)
1. Sanjay Gupta, Joseph John, Virtual Instrumentation using LabVIEW, Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi, 2010.
Reference Books
1. Johnson G, Jennings R, LabVIEW Graphical Programming, Tata McGraw Hill, New
York, 2006.
2. Jovitha Jerome, Virtual Instrumentation using LabVIEW, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi, 2010.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code MACHINE FAULT DIAGNOSTICS AND
L T P J C
SIGNAL PROCESSING
MHA3007 2 0 2 0 3
Pre-requisite Sensors and Instrumentation Syllabus version
Anti-requisite
Course Objectives (COB):
The Objectives of the course are:
1. Understand the basics of various condition monitoring methods
2. Identify the selection of condition monitoring techniques for various applications.
3. Provide a basic understanding with case studies on different fault diagnosis method.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Demonstrate the basic knowledge about various condition monitoring methods in
accordance with the established procedures.
2. Explain the different types of sensors/transducers required for the fault diagnosis
study
3. Assess the signal processing methods and its working principles in time and
frequency domain
4. Demonstrate the various types of vibration and noise monitoring methods used in
Industries
5. Have a basic knowledge of various fault diagnostics techniques which enables to
carry out various inspections in accordance with the established procedures?
6. Analyze the importance of NDT and vibration based techniques for fault detection.

Module:1 Introduction to Fault diagnostic techniques 4 hours

Maintenance – Principles, strategies, criticality index, Fault detection techniques,
Introduction to condition monitoring – Wear and debris Analysis, Thermography,
Ferrography, Cracks monitoring,

Module:2 Data Collection and signal processing 4 hours

Fault Detection Transducers, Data recording and transmission, Basics of instrumentation,
Signal processing – Study of periodic and random signals, probability distribution,
statistical properties, auto and cross correlation and power spectral density functions.

Module:3 Vibration Signal Analysis 4 hours

Fundamentals of Machinery Vibration, Identification of machine faults and frequency range
of symptoms, Vibration Signal Analysis – Time Domain, Frequency Domain and Time-
frequency domain Signal Analysis – FFT analysis, envelop analysis, Cepstrum analysis.

Module:4 Vibration Monitoring 4 hours

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Principles of Vibration Monitoring – Basics of Machinery Vibration, Identification of
machine faults and the frequency range of symptoms, Cracked shaft detection, Bend shaft
detection, loosenes and rub detection, Vibration due to bearing and gear faults

Module:5 Noise monitoring 4 hours

Acoustic emission – Theory of AE sources and Waves, Vibro-acoustics signal analysis;
Basics of Noise and Noise Measurement, Noise sources, Noise source Identification,
intelligent fault detection system.

Module:6 Machine Fault diagnostics in Industries – Case studies 4 hours

Tool condition monitoring systems, Direct and Indirect measurement, Sensor fusion in
TCM, Fault detection in Conveyor support system, Pumps, turbine blades, Electronic
Motors, Leak detection in Pipelines – case studies.

Module:7 Flaw detection using traditional nondestructive testing 4 hours

Non-destructive testing, role of non-destructive testing in condition monitoring. Non-
destructive testingtechniques – liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, Eddy
current testing, Ultrasonic testing and industrial radiography. Introduction to Tribology

Module:8 Contemporary discussion: 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Amiya RanjanMohanty, Machinery Condition Monitoring: Principles and Practices,
CRC Press, 2015.

Reference Books
1. Rolf Isermann, Fault-Diagnosis Applications, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
2011.
2. Kiran D. R, Maintenance Engineering and Management, CRC Press, 2017.
3. Nikolai K. Myshkin, Liubou V. Markova, On-line Condition Monitoring in Industrial
Lubrication and Tribology, Springer International Publishing, 2018.
4. Boualem Boashash, Time Frequency Signal Analysis and Processing: A
Comprehensive Reference, Academic Press, Elsevier, 2015.

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative):

1. Condition monitoring of rotating machine element using 4 hours
accelerometers
2. Fault diagnosis of machine elements like, bearing, gear box, pumps etc. 6 hours

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 3. Tool condition monitoring using accelerometer 4 hours
4. Fault diagnosis of machine components using machine 6 hours
learningapproaches
5. Fault diagnosis of machine components using NDT techniques 6 hours
6. Condition monitoring through image processing analysis 4 hours
Total Laboratory hours 30 hours
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code CYBER SECURITY FOR AUTOMATION SYSTEMS L T P J C
CSE3063 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To know the basics of Cyber Security and related threats
2. To explore various operational technology threats in industrial control systems
3. To learn the process of intrusion and detection in industrial environment

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the basic cryptography algorithms, threats and vulnerability in a
computer environment
2. Cognize the threats and vulnerabilities related to wireless infrastructure in
Industrial Control Systems
3. Predict intrusion and related cyber risk in industrial control system
4. Recognize the Convergence of IT technology in Industrial control System
5. Comprehend various cyber risk, intrusion and threats to real time applications

Module:1 Cyber Security Fundamentals 4 hours

Network and Security Concepts- Basic Cryptogrpahy – Symmetric and Asymmetric
Encryption – Domain Name System (DNS) – Firewalls

Module:2 Cyber Attacks and Motivation 4 hours

How Hackers Cover Their Tracks (Antiforensics) – Tunneling Techniques- Fraud
Techniques – Threat Infrastructure

Module:3 Components and Wireless infrastructure in Industrial 4 hours

Control Systems (ICS)
ICS Functional Components – Types of ICS- Wireless Technology for ICS - Cyber and
Physical Threats to Wireless ICS – Integrating Wireless and ICS Infrastructure

Module:4 Operational Technology and Threats in ICS 2 hours

Perspective of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) -
Convergence of IT Technologies into ICS – Threat Landscape-Organizational Threats-
Architecture and Technology Threats- Networking and Telecommunication - Operation
and Maintenance of ICS.

Module:5 Security Taxonomies and Cyber Risk in Industrial Control 6 hours

System

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Taxonomy Model – Emerging Developments – Future Directions- Approaches to Risk
Modeling and Analysis – Petri Nets for Control Systems – Petri Net Analysis

Module:6 Cyber Physical Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in 5 hours

Industrial Control System
Motivation for IDS - Modern IDS Techniques – IDS in ICS – Process Oriented IDS – Physical
Monitoring in ICS Cybersecurity – CASE Study : Siemens S7-1200 Monitoring

Module:7 Cyber Security - Case Study 3 hours

Saudi Electricity Company Revitalize Control System and Address Cyber Threats - SCADA
cyber security vulnerability assessment: USA Power Sector - Cyber security vulnerability
assessment reduces risks to gas pipeline operation - Cyber Security in Automotive: Stay
Ahead of Cyber Threats

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. James Graham, Richard Howard, Ryan Olson, Cyber Security Essentials, Taylor and
Francis, 2017.
2. Edward J. M. Colbert, Alexander Kott, Cyber Security of SCADA and Other Industrial
Control Systems, Springer, 2016.
Reference Books
1. Thomas A Johnson, Cyber Security – Protecting Critical Infrastructures from Cyber
Attack and Cyber Warfare, CRC Press, 2015.
2. Martti Lehto, Pekka Neittanmakki, Cyber Security: Analytics, Technology and
Automation, Springer, 2015.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 10-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course Code INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING AND INFORMATION L T P J C
SYSTEMS
CSE3064 3 0 0 0 3
Prerequisites NIL

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Educate on the basic concepts of Industrial Networking.
2. Introduce the basics of information system.
3. Build an understanding on HART, Fieldbus, Profibus and Modbus.
4. Introduce industrial Ethernet and wireless communication.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand and explain the basic concepts of industrial networking and its
importance.
2. Explain the serial communication used in process industries.
3. Compare and explain the working of HART, Field bus, Modbus, Profibus protocol &
its applications.
4. Identify the different Industrial Ethernet protocol and usage of wireless
communication in process applications.
5. Understand the purpose and value of information systems in an organization.

Module:1 Introduction to Networking 5 hours

Computer Networks in instrumentation, Network Topology, Open System Interconnection
model(OSI), TCP/IP model, Protocols and Standards, Network devices (Bridge, switch,
Router and Gateway), Serial data communication fundamentals, RS-232 standard.

Module:2 Highway Addressable Remote Transducer (HART) 4 hours

Introduction to HART, HART protocol, HART networks, HART communication layers
(Physical layer, Data link layer, Application layer), HART commands, HART applications.

Module:3 Fieldbus and Profibus 8 hours

Fieldbus – Introduction – Architecture, Standards, Fieldbus topology, Interoperability,
Communication Process, Technology of Foundation Fieldbus, Linking and Scheduling of
Blocks. Profibus, Introduction, Profibus protocol stack, Profibus communication model,
Relationship between application process and communication, communication objects,
performance, system operation.

Module:4 Modbus, DeviceNet and AS-i 7 hours

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Introduction, Communication Stack, Network Architecture, Communication Transactions,
Transmission Modes, Message Framing, Modbus TCP/IP, Introduction to Modbus Plus
protocol overview, DeviceNet-Introduction, Object model, Communication layers, AS-I
Introduction, topology, protocol layers.

Module:5 Industrial Ethernet, Radio and wireless communications 6 hours

Industrial Ethernet, Introduction, 10 Mbps Ethernet, 100 Mbps Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet,
Industrial Ethernet, Introduction to Radio and wireless communication, components of
radio link – radio spectrum and frequency allocation – radio MODEMs.

Module:6 Information System 6 hours

Defining information system, Components of information system, Types of information
system, Storing and organizing information, Analyzing information for decision making.

Module:7 Information system security 5 hours

Security threats to Information systems, Types of controls, Techniques for controlling
information security, Securing the Web, Intranets and Wireless Networks.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture Hours 45 hours

Text Book (s)

1. Sen, Sunit Kumar. Fieldbus and networking in process automation, CRC Press, 2014.
2. Behrouz Forouzan, Data Communications & Networking, 5th edition, Tata McGraw
hill, 2012.
Reference Books
1. Belanger, France, Craig Van Slyke, Information systems for business: an experiential
approach, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
2. Kurose, James, and Keith Ross. Computer networks: A top down approach featuring
the internet. Peorsoim Addison Wesley (2010).
3. William Stallings, Wireless Communication & Networks, Prentice Hall of India, 2 nd
Edition, 2005.
4. Steve Mackay, Edwin Wrijut, Deon Reynders, John Park, Practical Industrial Data
Networks Design, Installation and Troubleshooting, Newnes Publication, 2004.
5. James O Brien, Management Information Systems – Managing Information
Technology in the E-business enterprise, Tata McGraw Hill, 2002.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

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Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 10-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code DIGITAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS L T P J C
MHA3008 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite Industrial Automation and Programmable Syllabus version
Controllers

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Impart the fundamentals of digital transformation in manufacturing
2. To introduce students about the basics of digital manufacturing technologies and its
applications in various fields
3. Demonstrate the basics of CAD/CAM concepts
4. Discuss the latest advancements in digital manufacturing perspectives

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the need for digitalization of manufacturing to achieve higher quality
and productivity standards
2. Create awareness of rapid manufacturing applications in tooling, biomedical,
architecture, etc
3. Understand the digital fabrication and design techniques
4. Outline CNC technology for computer aided manufacturing and prepare CNC codes
for part programming
5. Critique on intelligent manufacturing system and digital enterprises
6. Use manufacturing support systems for productivity improvement

Module:1 Introduction 5 hours

Overview of digitalization of manufacturing process – Concepts and common tools for
digital manufacturing – Digital design and modeling – Common modeling and analysis tools

Module:2 Digital design and fabrication 7 hours

Digital twins and applications – Digital process twins in manufacturing - Agile (Additive)
Manufacturing Systems - Mass Customization - Smart Machine Tools - Robotics and
Automation (perception, manipulation, mobility, autonomy) – Sensor networks and
Devices

Module:3 Digital applications 5 hours

Online Predictive Modeling - Monitoring and Intelligent Control of production and
Logistics/Supply Chain Processes - Smart Energy Management of manufacturing processes
and facilities

Module:4 Computer Aided Process Planning 7 hours

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Computer Aided process planning, Generative, variant, hybrid CAPP, Material requirement
planning (MRP), Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II), production planning and
control system, master production schedule, Capacity planning, Shop floor control.

Module:5 Computer Aided Manufacturing 7 hours

Introduction to NC, CNC, DNC - Manual part Programming – Computer Assisted Part
Programming – Examples using NC codes- Adaptive Control – Canned cycles and
subroutines – CAD/ CAM approach to NC part programming – APT language, machining
from 3D models,Coordinate measuring machines, Machine vision

Module:6 Manufacturing support Systems 6 hours

Flexible manufacturing, Building blocks of FMS, FMS layout, FMS planning and
implementation issues, Just-in-Time Manufacturing, lean manufacturing, Cellular
manufacturing

Module:7 Intelligent Manufacturing Systems 6 hours

Artificial Intelligence based systems, Knowledge Based Systems, Expert Systems
Technology, Agent Based Technology, Virtual Business, IoT and cloud based
manufacturing, Global Manufacturing Networks, Digital enterprise technologies.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Andrew Kusiak, Smart Manufacturing, Publisher, Taylor & Francis, 2018
2. Mikell P. Grover, Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated
Manufacturing (2016), Fourth Edition, Pearson Education.
Reference Books
1. P.N.Rao, CAD/CAM: Principles and Applications-3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill,
India, 2010.
2. William MacDougall, Industrie 4.0: Smart Manufacturing for the Future, Germany
Trade & Invest, 2014.
3. E. Turban, L. Volonino, Information Technology for Management: Transforming
Organizations in the Digital Economy, 7th edition, Wiley India Private Limited,
2010. ISBN: 978-8126526390.

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. CAD data generation for 3D printing using various tools including: 6 Hours
various scanning and reverse engineering techniques and related
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 software
2. CNC part Programming – Step Turning, taper turning, thread cutting, 3 Hours
grooving, linear and circular interpolation through canned cycle
programming.
3. CNC part Programming – Mirroring and pocket milling 3 Hours
4. CNC part program generation using 3D model. 3 Hours
5. Develop an automated production system simulation for a casting 5 Hours
industry using simulation package.
6. Design an assembly sequence for a bearing assembly unit using 5 Hours
assembly simulation package.
7. Simulate and analyze any one material handling system using material 5 Hours
flow simulation
Total laboratory hours 30 hours
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 10-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code INTERNET OF THINGS AND CLOUD BASED
L T P J C
MANUFACTURING
MHA3009 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. This course introduces the concepts of Internet of things, Industrial Internet of
Things, and Cloud based manufacturing
2. It will create awareness about the application of cloud computing in manufacturing,
enabling high level integration of product development phases.
3. It gives an idea about different tools and methodologies used for cloud based
product management

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the basic concepts involved in the design of IoT systems
2. Describe the evolution of IIoT fro IoT
3. Understand the concept of cloud based distributed environment for collaborative
manufacturing.
4. Illustrate the cloud concepts for a sustainable global product development
5. Discover the opportunities, challenges brought about by Industry 4.0 and how
organizations and individuals should prepare to reap the benefits
6. Outline the various systems used in a manufacturing plant and their role in an
Industry 4.0 world.

Module:1 Internet of Things 4 hours

Introduction to IoT – Basic concepts and definitions - Physical design of IoT - Logical design
of IoT - IoT enabling technologies - Domain specific IoTs - IOT Vs. IIOT - History of IIOT

Module:2 IoT Architecture 4 hours

IoT reference Model and Architecture- Various Architectures of IOT, Advantages &
disadvantages - - Main design principles and needed capabilities – Networking basics and
communication protocols

Module:3 IoT hardware 4 hours

IoT System components: Sensors, Gateways, Routers, Modem, Cloud brokers, servers and
its integration - Overview of IoT supported Hardware platforms such as: Raspberry pi,
ARM Cortex Processors, Arduino and Intel Galileo boards

Module:4 Industrial Internet of things 4 hours

Understanding of IT and OT convergence - Embedded Systems - Computer Networks - Role
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of M2M (Machine to Machine Communication) - Internet of Everything (IoE) - Machine
Learning, Distributed Computing - Artificial Intelligence - Industrial automation - Concepts
of Industry 4.0 standard

Module:5 Cloud based Manufacturing 4 hours

Introduction to cloud computing – definition- architecture of cloud manufacturing -
resouce requirements – service oriented manufacturing environment – Interoperability of
systems - collaborative cloud based systems – Industrial cloud platforms

Module:6 Cloud based Manufacturing Resource configuration 5 hours

Cloud based integrated systems for design and manufacturing –Collaborative product
development – Real time work in progress management- Integrating OEMs, suppliers and
manufacturing process – Cloud based manufacturing of parts, Vendor selection - Supply
chain management in a cloud environment

Module:7 IoT Security and case studies 3 hours

Security, Privacy and Trust in IoT-Data-Platforms for Smart factories - Application
Domains: Healthcare, Power Plants, Oil, chemical, Automobile, and pharmaceutical
industry, etc., - Real case studies

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects (Indicative) 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample Projects
1. IoT based production and shipment monitoring system
2. Raw materials, In process and finished goods monitoring by IoT
3. Energy Monitoring over IoT
4. IoT based Component Detection/Inspection.
5. IoT enabled Production Reporting System.
6. IoT based Industry Automation using single board computers (Raspberry Pi).

Text Book(s)
1. Yingfeng Zhang, Fei Tao, Optimization of Manufacturing Systems using the Internet
of Things, Academic Press- Technology & Engineering, 2016.
Reference Books
1. Jiafu Wan, IztokHumar, Daqiang Zhang, Industrial IoT Technologies and
Applications, Springer, 17-Aug-2016.
2. K. Wang, Y. Wang, J.O. Strandhagen, T. Yu, Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

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 V, WIT Press, 2016
3. OvidiuVermesan and Peter Friess, Internet of Things – From Research and
Innovation to Market Deployment, River Publishers, 2014.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code MACHINE LEARNING FOR AUTOMATION L T P J C
MHA3010 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Provide a strong foundation of fundamental concepts in Machine Learning
2. Provide a basic understanding with case studies on different machine learning
models.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Demonstrate the basic knowledge about various machine learning models used in
Automation
2. Understand both parametric and non parametric classification models based on the
application
3. Understand the various dimensionality reduction and clustering approach
4. Demonstrate the various types of machine learning algorithms suitable for the
automation application in condition monitoring methods

Module:1 Introduction to Machine Learning 4 hours

Introduction, Classification, Regression, Types of Laerning – Supervised, unsupervised,
reinforcement learning, Machine learning applications, Terms used in Machine Learning –
features, training data and testing data, cross validation, hypothesis, noise. Introduction to
supervised learning: Vapnik-Chervonenkis (VC) Dimension, Probably Approximately
Correct (PAC) Learning, Model Selection and Generalization.

Module:2 Dimensionality reduction and Clustering 4 hours

Dimensionality reduction: Subset selection, Principle component analysis, Linear
discriminate analysis, Locally linear embedding
Clustering: Iterative Distance-Based Clustering, k-Means Clustering, Hierarchical
Clustering, Choosing the Number of Clusters

Module:3 Parametric Classification and regression 4 hours

Likelihood estimation, parameter estimation, estimation of mission values, Parametric
Classification and regression, Multivariate data classification and regression.

Module:4 Non parametric Classification and Regression 4 hours

Nonparametric Density Estimation, Generalization to Multivariate Data, Nonparametric
Classification, Condensed Nearest Neighbor, Nonparametric Regression, Linear Models –
Linear and Logistic Discrimination.

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Module:5 Decision trees 4 hours
Introduction, Univariate Trees, Classification Trees, Regression Trees, Pruning, Rule
Extraction from Trees, Learning Rules from Data, Multivariate Trees, Prediction with local
linear models.

Module:6 Classification using Kernal machines and Baysien estimation 5 hours

Optimal separating hyperplanes, Classification using Support vector machines, One class
and Multiclass Kernel Machines, Ensemble learning models – Case studies.

Module:7 Classification using Graphical models – Case studies 5 hours

Classification using Multilayer Perceptrons, back propagation algorithms, Bayesian
estimation, Hidden Markov Models, Introduction to reinforcement learning, Machine
learning and Deep learning applcations in Automation - Case studies.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample Projects
1. Facial detection using machine learning algorithms
2. Smart attendance system using machine learning
3. Feature based fault detection using machine learning
4. Image based fault detection
5. Smart Inspection system
6. Fault diagnosis and failure prediction
7. Vibration and sound signature analysis using machine learning algorithm

Text Book(s)
1. Etham Alpaydin, Introduction to Machine Learning, MIT Press, 2014

Reference Books
1. Andreas C. Müller & Sarah Guido, Introduction to Machine Learning with Python,
Orielly Publication, 2017
2. Ian H. Witten, Eibe Frank, Mark A. Hall, Data Mining Practical Machine Learning
Tools and Techniques, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 2011.
3. Masashi Sugiyama, Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning, Morgan Kaufmann
Publishers, 2016.
4. Tshilidzi Marwala, Condition Monitoring Using Computational Intelligence Methods,
Springer-Verlag London Limited, 2012
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Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course Code ENGINEERING DATA ANALYTICS L T P J C
CSE3065 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Understand the complexity and volume of Big Data and their challenges
2. Analyze the various methods of data collection
3. Comprehend the necessity for pre-processing Big Data and their issues
4. Understand predictive analytics and descriptive analytics.

Course Outcomes (CO):

On the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
1. Effectively interpret the data
2. Apply predictive and prescriptive analytics for Engineering applications
3. Use data analysis and visualize the date for engineering applications through the
powerful tools

Module:1 Introduction to Big Data 3 hours

Big Data and its Importance – V’s of Big Data, different type of Analytics, Big Data
Overview, State of practice in analytics, Role of Data Scientists, Examples of Big Data
Analytics, Data Analytics Lifecycle. Introduction to Big Data Analytics Tools – Hadoop,Map
Reduce

Module:2 Data Preprocessing 3 hours

An Overview, Data Cleaning, Data Integration, Data Reduction, Data Transformation and
Data Discretization

Module:3 Data : Basic Concepts 4 hours

Getting to Know Your Data Objects and Attribute Types , Basic Statistical Descriptions of
Data Measuring, Data Similarity and Dissimilarity

Module:4 Descriptive analytics 5 hours

Uni-variate/multi-variate statistics, bi-variate associations, correlations, covariance,
analysis of variance

Module:5 Predictive Analytics Models 4 hours

Clustering Model, Classification Model, Time Series Model – case study - analyze historical
operational data from industrial manufacturing sectors, such as oil and gas or food and
beverage, and predict future values for that operational data.

Module:6 Prescriptive analytics 4 hours

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Decision tree analysis, principal component analysis, genetic algorithms ,Case study:
Prescriptive analytics in Retail, Sales analysis

Module:7 Data Visualization 5 hours

Introduction, Types of data visualization, Data for visualization: Datatypes, Data encodings,
Retinal variables, mapping variables to encodings, Visual encodings, visual analytics,
Design of visualization applications.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample Project
1. Analyze a Transport networks graph from the perspective of descriptive analysis.
2. A Case Study for Handling Hazardous Gases for Chemical Industry
3. Stock Analytics: enable retailers to uncover hidden demand triggers to deliver the
best customer experience and prevent out of stocks
4. Environmental Factors analytics : collect and organize more parameters qualitative
data for Engineering Applications.
5. NLP Question and Answering :Users can ask questions in plain English and the app
uses NLP to understand the questions and then sifts through the entirety of a
database to return a cited answer with relevant legislation

Text Book(s)
1. Acharya Seema and Chellappan, Big Data and Analytics, Willey India Pvt. Ltd. 2015.
2. Tamara Munzer, Visualization Analysis and Design, CRC Press, 2014.

Reference Books
1. Jiawei Han, Micheline Kamber, Jian Pei, Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques The
Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems, 2011
2. Data Science and Big Data Analytics: Discovering, Analyzing, Visualizing and
Presenting Data, EMC Education Services, Willey India Pvt. Ltd. 2016.
3. Peter Finger, Cognitive Computing: A Brief Guide for Game Changers, 1st Edition,
Meghan Kiffler Press, 2015.
4. Bharti Motwarni, Data Analytics with R, Wiley, 2019.
5. Scott Murray, Interactive data visualization for the web, O‟Reilly Media, Inc., 2013.
6. Hastie, T., Tibshirani, R.,, Friedman, J. The elements of statistical learning: data
mining, inference and prediction. Springer, 2009.

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 7. Bart Baesens, Analytics in a Big Data World: The Essential Guide to Data Science and
its Applications, John Wiley & Sons, 2014.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 08-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS AND CONTROL L T P J C
MHA3011 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Provide a strong foundation of fundamental concepts in Intelligent systems
2. Have an appreciation for understanding of both the achievements of AI and the
theory underlying design of intelligent systems.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the various searching techniques and apply these techniques in
applications which involve perception, reasoning and learning.
2. Comprehend on heuristic approach such as fuzzy logic, artificial neural network and
genetic algorithm
3. Acquire the knowledge of real world knowledge representation of Adaptive Neuro-
Fuzzy Systems.
4. Apply hybrid intelligent techniques in various studies

Module:1 Introduction 3 hours

Overview of Approaches to intelligent control. Architecture for intelligent control.
Symbolic reasoning system, rule-based systems, Knowledge representation, Expert
systems.

Module:2 Artificial neural networks 3 hours

Fundamentals of Neural networks – Neural network architectures – Learning methods–
multilayer perceptrons -Back propagation algorithm and its variants – Different types of
learning

Module:3 Mapping and recurrent networks 5 hours

Counter propagation –Cognitron and Neocognitron - Hopfield Net- Kohonnen Nets-
Grossberg Nets- Adaptive Resonance Theory- Applications

Module:4 Fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic system 5 hours

Basic concepts in Fuzzy Set theory – Operations of Fuzzy sets – Fuzzy relational equations
–Fuzzy inference – Fuzzification – Defuzzification –Decision making logic – Membership
functions – Rule base

Module:5 Adaptive fuzzy systems 4 hours

Performance index – Modification of rule base – Modification of member ship functions –
simultaneous modification of rule base and membership functions

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Module:6 Genetic algorithms 4 hours
Introduction to genetic algorithm –initialization, selection, mutation and termination-
classification of genetic programming-Applications

Module:7 Hybrid Techniques 4 hours

Neuro-fuzzy systems – Genetic-Neuro systems – genetic fuzzys ystems. Probabilistic
techniques: Tree search – Monte-carlo techniques – Radial basis function – Gaussian –
Probabilistic neural networks

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

List of Challenging projects (Indicative) 60 [Non contact hours]

Sample Projects
1. Use fuzzy logic for engine performance prediction.
2. Use neuro-fuzzy system for engine fault diagnosis system.
3. Optimization of a machining process using artificial neural network
4. Adaptive control of a manufacturing process using neuro-fuzzy system.
5. Use genetic algorithm for number plate identification.
6. Use fuzzy system for identification of friction parameters in a complex machine.

Text Book(s)
1. Chandra S.S.V Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Prentice Hall India
Learning Private Limited; 4 edition, 2018.
2. Janet Finlay and Alan Dix, An Introduction To Artificial Intelligence, CRC Press; 1st
edition, 2017.
Reference Books
1. Timothy J.Ross, Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications, Wiley, 4 th edition, 2016.
2. Yager, Ronald R., and Lotfi A. Zadeh, eds. An introduction to fuzzy logic applications
in intelligent systems. Vol. 165. Springer Science & Business Media, 2012.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code MODERN CONTROL THEORY L T P J C
MHA3012 3 0 0 4 4
Pre-requisite Modelling and Control of Mechatronics Syllabus version
Systems

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To expose the students to state space modelling and analysis.
2. To study the various techniques and algorithms related to state space systems and
control.
3. To understand the application of these advanced controllers to solve real-world
problems.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the concepts of state space and its representation.
2. Model and represent the physical system in the state space domain.
3. Analyze the system behaviors in state space.
4. Design state feedback controllers and observers for physical systems.
5. Model and analyze nonlinearities and non-linear systems.
6. Determine the stability of the systems.
7. Understand the fundamentals for digital control systems.

Module:1 Introduction to Modern Control Theory 5 hours

Introduction, concept of state, state variables and state model, state modeling of linear
systems, linearization of state equations. State space representation using physical
variables, phase variables & canonical variables.

Module:2 State Space Modelling of Systems 6 hours

Derivation of transfer function from state model, diazotization, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors,
generalized Eigenvectors, Solution of state equation, state transition matrix and its
properties, computation using Laplace transformation, power series method, Cayley-
Hamilton method, concept of controllability & observability, methods of determining the
same.

Module:3 Controllability and Observability 7 hours

General concept of controllability – Controllability tests, different state transformations
such as diagonalization, Jordon canonical forms and Controllability canonical forms for
Continuous-Time Invariant Systems – General concept of Observability – Observability
tests for Continuous-Time Invariant Systems – Observability of different State
transformation forms.

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Module:4 State Feedback Controllers and Observers 7 hours
State feedback controller design through Pole Assignment, using Ackkermans formula–
State observers: Full order and Reduced order observers.

Module:5 Non-Linear Systems 7 hours

Non-Linear Systems – Types of Non-Linearities – Saturation – Dead-Zone – Backlash –
Jump Phenomenon etc; Linearization of nonlinear systems, Singular Points and its types –
Describing function – Phase-Plane analysis.

Module:6 Stability Analysis 7 hours

Stability in the sense of Lyapunov, Lyapunov’s stability, and Lypanov’s instability theorems
– Stability Analysis of the Linear continuous time invariant systems by Lyapunov second
method – Generation of Lyapunov functions – Variable gradient method – Krasooviski’s
method.

Module:7 Digital Control Systems 4 hours

Sampling and holding – Z-transform - Correlation between time response and root
locations in S plane and Z plane – Direct design in Z and W plane – digital control design -
digital PID controller.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Challenging Projects [Indicative] 60 [Non-contact hours]

1. Control of inverted pendulum cart.
2. Control and implementation of adaptive PID controller using microcontroller.
3. Control of ball balancing robot.
4. Force Control of a pneumatic gripper.
5. Development of two wheel balancing robot.
6. Adaptive cruise control of an automobile.
7. Optimal control of an industrial manufacturing process.
8. Tracking control of missiles.

Text Book(s)
1. K. Ogata, “Modern Control Engineering”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
2010.
Reference Books
1. Gopal, M., Modern Control System Theory, John Wiley Eastern Ltd. New Delhi, 1993.

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 2. Joao P. Hespanaha, Linear Systems Theory. Princeton University Press, 2009.
3. Gene F. Franklin, J. D. Powell, A E Naeini, Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems,
Pearson India, 2008.
4. K. Ogata, Discrete-Time Control Systems, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 2009.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code ADAPTIVE AND PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF
L T P J C
MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS
MHA4001 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite Modern Control Theory Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To expose the students to concepts of adaptive and predictive controllers.
2. To study various algorithms and techniques related to model based adaptive and
predictive control design.
3. To design adaptive and predictive controllers to solve real-world problems.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the definition of adaptive control and methods of adaptation.
2. To study the parameter identification of systems.
3. Design self-tuning of PID controllers based on parameter identification.
4. Demonstrate the model reference adaptive control.
5. Formulate control specifications for predictive control
6. Translate control specifications for model-based control problems
7. To study the practical application through case studies.

Module:1 Introduction to Adaptive Control 4 hours

Introduction to adaptive control – Effects of process variations –Adaptive control schemes
– Adaptive control problem – Non-parametric identification – Step response method –
Impulse response method – Frequency response method.

Module:2 Parametric Identification 4 hours

Linear in parameter models – ARX – ARMAX – ARIMAX – Least square estimation –
Recursive least square estimation – Extended least square estimation – Maximum
likelihood estimation – Introduction to non-linear system identification – Pseudo random
binary sequence.

Module:3 Self-Tuning Regulator 4 hours

Deterministic indirect self-tuning regulators – Deterministic direct self-tuning regulators -
Introduction to stochastic self-tuning regulators – Stochastic indirect self-tuning regulator.

Module:4 Model Reference Adaptive Controllers 4 hours

The MIT rule – Lyapunov theory – Design of model reference adaptive controller using MIT
rule and Lyapunov theory – Relation between model reference adaptive controller and
self-tuning regulator.

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Module:5 Tuning of Controllers 4 hours
Design of gain scheduling controller – Auto-tuning of PID regulator – Stability analysis of
adaptive controllers

Module:6 Model Predictive Controller 5 hours

Model-predictive control, Iterative learning control, Iterative controller tuning, Stochastic
Adaptive Control

Module:7 Case Studies 3 hours

Case Studies on Adaptive and Predictive Control of Mechatronics systems in Robotics,
Industrial Automation and Intelligent Vehicle Systems.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects [Indicative] 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample projects
1. Adaptive force control of Soft Robotic Gripper.
2. Model Predictive Control for continuous path control of mobile robots.
3. Predictive control of active suspension system.
4. Model reference adaptive control of CNC Lathe.
5. Auto-tuning PID Controller for walking robot.
6. Leaning based Predictive Control for autonomous vehicle navigation.

Text Book(s)
1. Karl J. Astrom & Bjorn Wittenmark, ‘Adaptive Control’, Dover Publication, Second
Edition, 2008.

Reference Books
1. J.M. Maciejowski, Predictive control with constraints, Prentice-Hall, Pearson
Education Limited, Harlow, UK, 2003.
2. Gang Tao, ’Adaptive Control Design and Analysis’, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2003.
3. Shankar Sastry and Marc Bodson, ‘Adaptive Control: Stability, Convergence, and
Robustness’, Prentice-Hall, 1994.
4. J.A. Rossiter. Model-Based Predictive Control. CRC Press, 2003.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
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Course code ADVANCED ROBOTIC SYSTEMS L T P J C
MHA4002 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite Robotic Systems Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To expose the students to advanced concepts of Robotics.
2. To study various types of advanced robotic concepts like Bio-inspired robots, Soft
Robots, Nanorobots, Co-bots and Intelligent Robots.
3. To understand the application of these advanced robots to solve real-world
problems.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the complex and redundant robots and its applications.
2. Design Robotic systems inspired by biological systems.
3. Demonstrate the applications of soft robots for flexible applications.
4. Develop nano-robots for miniature applications.
5. Design collaborative robots for human-robot interactions in workplace.
6. Understand the application of intelligent systems in robotics.

Module:1 Complex and Hyper-Redundant manipulators 4 hours

Complex Robotics systems, Parallel manipulators, Kinematic Redundancy, Hyper-
Redundant manipulators, Model approach to hyper-redundancy resolution, optimal
manipulator configurations, Hyper-Redundant obstacle avoidance and grasping.

Module:2 Bio-Inspired Robotic systems 4 hours

Bio-Inspired Locomotion: Quadruped and Hexapod, Limbless locomotion: Peristaltic,
Caterpillars and snake movement, Humanoids, Flying Robots, Swimming robots, Bio-
Inspired sensing and controllers.

Module:3 Soft Robotics 4 hours

Soft robot and its challenges, soft manipulators and grippers, materials and fabrication
techniques, soft robot actuation methods, soft sensing, soft robot and its control.

Module:4 Nanorobotics 4 hours

Nanorobotics: components, assembly, communication, guidance, control and challenges,
Case Studies: Hemophilia, dentifrobots, tooth cavity preparation and restoration,
nanorobots in cancer treatments.

Module:5 Human Robot Interaction and Collaborative Robots 4 hours

Human and Robot interactions and communication, social and behavior learning in robots,

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Collaborative robots: Design, Interaction and Control.

Module:6 Intelligent and Smart Robots 4 hours

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Leaning in Robots, Social Robots, Applications of
Intelligent systems in sensing, control, path planning and decision making in Robots.

Module:7 Service Robots 4 hours

Construction robots, agriculture robots, space robots, military robots, rescue robots,
mining robots, surveillance robots, underwater robots, UAVs.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects [Indicative] 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample projects
1. Design a soft robot gripper for handling agricultural products such as fruits and
vegetables
2. Develop an unmanned aerial vehicle for surveillance.
3. Develop a librarian robot
4. Develop a miniature flying inspect robot.
5. Design a floor inspection robot.
6. Design a hexapod robot mimicking biological motion.
7. Develop a ball-tracking robot.
8. Design a land mine detection robot.
9. Demonstrate the bipedal walking motion using deep leaning.
10. Develop a leaning based control for navigation of mobile robots.

Text Book(s)
1. Bruno Siciliano, Oussama Khatib, Handbook of Robotics, 2nd Edition, Springer,
Berlin, Heidelberg. 2016.
Reference Books
1. Seyed Ehsan Shafiei (Ed), Advanced Strategies for Robot Manipulators, Intechopen,
2010.
2. Yunhui Liu, Dong Sun, Biologically Inspired Robotics, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis
Group, 2012.
3. Alexander Verl, Alin Albu-Schäffer, Oliver Brock, Annika Raatz, Soft Robotics,
Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2015.
4. Peter Matthews, Steven Greenspan, Automation and Collaborative Robotics,
Apress, Berkeley, 2020.
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Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
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Course code AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS L T P J C
MHA3013 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite Robotic Systems Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To expose the students to fundamentals of basic concepts of Mobile Robot and its
types.
2. To study various types of locomotion and its kinematics behavior.
3. To understand the importance of localization and its associated sensor system.
4. To solve various path planning algorithm and task allocation

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the fundamentals and various types of autonomous mobile robots and
its challenges.
2. Demonstrate the types of locomotion and its kinematic constrain.
3. Identify the suitable sensors for localizations in mobile robotics system.
4. Compute path planning with various algorithm and task allocation problem in multi
robotic system,
5. Design or Select Suitable Mobile Robot to solve real-world problems.
6. Understand the fundamentals of multi-robot systems.

Module:1 Introduction to Mobile Robotics 3 hours

Tele-operated Robot – Master and slave - Autonomous Robot - Components of an
autonomous robotic system – challenges in autonomous robot – types of autonomous
robotic system.

Module:2 Locomotion 4 hours

Types of locomotion – Key issues in locomotion – Single and two legged robots – four and
six legged robot – Wheeled mobile robot – types of wheel – wheel stability – wheel
configurations - biomimetic locomotion

Module:3 Kinematics of Mobile robot 4 hours

Hilare mobile robot – car-link mobile robot – Degree of mobility- Instantaneous Center of
Rotation – kinematics of two and four legged mobile robot

Module:4 Perception 4 hours

Dead Reckoning- Heading Sensors- Ground-Based RF Beacons and GPS, Sensors for Map-
Based Positioning- Odometry- Active Beacon Navigation Systems- Landmark, Sizing and
Torque Calculations.

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Module:5 Localization 4 hours
Self-localizations and mapping - Challenges in localizations – IR based localizations – vision
based localizations – Ultrasonic based localizations -Map representation and Map building-
Map based localization scheme – other localization systems.

Module:6 Planning, Navigation and Collaborative Robots 5 hours

Competences for Navigation: Planning and Reacting: Path planning: Road map, Cell
decomposition , Potential field – Obstacle avoidance: Bug algorithm – A*algorithm - Vector
field histogram – Dynamic window approach - Navigation Architectures

Module:7 Multi robot systems 4 hours

Leader based multi robot system – leader less mobile robot system – task allocation – fault
tolerance – swarm robotics.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects [Indicative] 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample projects
1. Design of a Mobile Robot Navigation System with RFID and Ultrasonic Sensors.
2. Design of an Autonomous Surveillance Robot with Path Tracking Capability.
3. Design of a Remote Controlled Pick and Place Robotic Vehicle.
4. Wireless Surveillance Robot with Motion Detection and Live Video Transmission,
5. Design of a Mobile Controlled Robot via GSM.
6. Design of a Voice Controlled Robotic Vehicle.
7. Design of an Accelerometer Based Robot Motion and Speed Control with Obstacle
Detection.
8. PIC Microcontroller Based Auto Tracking Robot.
9. Design of RF Based Speed Control System for Vehicles.
10. Design of a Surface Cleaning Robot.

Text Book(s)
1. Roland Siegwart, Illah Reza Nourbakhsh, Davidescaramuzza: Introduction to
Autonomous Mobile Robots, (2011), The MIT Press.
Reference Books
1. Farbod Fahimi, Autonomous Robots Modeling, Path Planning and control, (2009),
Springer.
2. Bruno Siciliano, Oussama Khatib, Handbook of Robotics, 2nd Edition, (2016),
Springer.

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 3. Shuzhi Sam Ge, Autonomous Mobile Robots: Sensing, Control, Decision making and
Applications (2006), CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group.
4. Jitendra R. Rao, Ajith K. Gopal, Mobile Intelligent Autonomous Systems, (2012), CRC
Press, Taylor and Francis Group.
5. Krzysztof Kozlowski, Robot Motion and Control, (2012), Springer.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
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Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code VEHICLE DYNAMICS AND AERODYNAMCS L T P J C
MHA3014 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite MEE1002 Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To understand the basics and concepts of vehicle dynamics and Aerodynamics
2. To learn about the dynamical behavior of vehicle components.
3. To understand tire mechanics, suspension and modeling concepts.
4. To provide the students with the fundamentals of Aerodynamics and its influence
on road vehicle aerodynamics
5. To enable the students to understand stability, safety and comfort in automotive.
6. To help the students to under various wind tunnel testing techniques.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the longitudinal, lateral and vertical dynamics concepts.
2. Analyze the behavior of under acceleration, ride and braking
3. Good knowledge about suspension and steering behavior in dynamic conditions.
4. Good knowledge of basic flowover vehicles and resistance to vehicle motion.
5. Compute and predict various forces on the vehicle and the influence of vehicle body
parts on wind noise.
6. Good knowledge of similarity conditions and the measurement of pressure, velocity
and force in an automobile wind tunnel.

Module:1 Longitudinal dynamics 4 hours

Introduction to vehicle dynamics, Longitudinal dynamics - Performance characteristics-
Maximum tractive effort-Power plant and Transmission characteristics, braking force
distribution, braking efficiency – Longitudinal dynamics of a tractor – Semitrailer

Module:2 Lateral and vertical dynamics 4 hours

Lateral Dynamics - Bicycle Model - Low speed turning - High speed cornering - State
space approach-Steady state handling characteristics of two axle vehicle- neutral steer-
understeer-oversteer, Mimuro Plot for Lateral Transient Response - Parameters affecting
vehicle handling characteristics, Vertical Dynamics - Quarter car model- pitch and bounce
model- Suspension performance for ride-vibration isolation, suspension travel, Road
holding

Module:3 Tire Mechanics and modeling 4 hours

Tire structure, Tire coordinate System, Tyre forces and moments-Tire-slip-grip and rolling
resistance - Cornering and ride properties of tires - Mechanics of force and moment
generation, mathematical model - influence of abs (anti-lock braking system), and idle
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force in tire models, Various methods for tire models - Lateral brush tire model,
longitudinal brush tire model, and Pajecka’s magic formula

Module:4 Suspension and Steering 2 hours

Suspension dynamics - Various suspension geometries, behavior in dynamic conditions,
Co-ordinate system used to fix the suspension geometry, Basic suspension components like
springs, dampers, ARBs (Anti Roll Bar), Suspension compliance, Influence of the elasticity
in the suspension links and other components in the overall suspension characteristics
Steering dynamics - Understeer and oversteer in static and dynamic conditions, the
influence of suspension kinematic in the steering behavior of vehicle

Module:5 Introduction to Road vehicle Aerodynamics 6 hours

Fundamentals of Aerodynamics–Lift, Drag and moment on Airfoils, Center of pressure and
aerodynamic center; Streamline and Bluff body aerodynamics,commercial vehicles-Trucks,
cars and motorcycles; shape and detail optimization;
Performance of Road Vehicles- Equation of motion for road vehicle; aerodynamic drag; tire
rolling resistance; climbing resistance; effective mass; traction diagram; acceleration
capability and vehicle elasticity; fuel consumption and economy; EPA driving cycles –
urban, highway, combined; low fuel consumption strategies.

Module:6 Aerodynamic Stability, Safety and Comfort 5 hours

Flow field around a vehicle; interior and exterior flows; aerodynamic forces and moments;
cornering and side wind behaviors; stability index; passing maneuvers; wind noise around
individual components; spoiler design; safety and aesthetics; water and dirt accumulation;
ventilation, Engine and interior cooling; radiators; HVAC systems.

Module:7 Wind Tunnel Testing Techniques 3 hours

Principles of wind tunnel technology; Automotive wind tunnels- classification and design;
Wind tunnel models- preparation and testing; instrumentation and data acquisition;
Testing of Aero-elastic and Pressure models. Wind tunnel components and
corrections;Flow visualization techniques; Road testing methods road; cross-wind tests;
visibility measurements on road; wind noise models, analysis and measurements.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Wolf-Heinrich Hucho, Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, 5th Edition, SAE
International, 2015.
2. J. Y. Wong, Theory of Ground Vehicles, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York, 2001

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Reference Books
1. Jazar, Reza N. “Vehicle Dynamics: theory and application”, Springer,2008
2. C. Sujatha, “Vibration and Acoustics: Measurements and Signal Analysis”, McGraw
Hill Education (India) Private limited, 2010.
3. Theory and Applications of Aerodynamics for Ground Vehicles- T. Yomi Obidi.
Published by SAE with ISBN 978-0-7680-2111-0.
4. R.H. Barnard, Road Vehicle Aerodynamic Design, Mechaero Publishing; 2nd Revised
edition edition (June 1, 2001), ISBN-10: 0954073401.
5. Yunus A. Çengel, John M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals And Applications,
McGraw-Hill Education, 4th Edition, 2017.

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. To simulate and study the quarter car model 4 Hours
2. Modal analysis of the vehicle chassis 4 Hours
3. To simulate the behavior of sprung/unsprung mass system 4 Hours
4. To study the effects of wobbling on ride characteristics 4 Hours
5. Wind noise measurements 2 Hours
6. Determination of Aerodynamic forces on a model car 2 Hours
7. Simulation of Crosswind effects on Trucks 2 Hours
8. Effect of various cabin shape on Drag coefficient of Truck 4 Hours
9. Generation of Open terrain Atmospheric Boundary Layer inside 2 Hours
a wind tunnel
10. Determination of Aerodynamic forces on a model Truck 2 Hours
Total laboratory hours 30 hours
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code AUTOTRONICS AND VEHICLE
L T P J C
AUTOMATION
MHA3015 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

The Objectives of the course are to:
1. Understand the automotive electronics
2. Introduce the different vehicle systems
3. Study the importance of vehicle intelligence system

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the basics of an Automotive vehicle
2. Comprehensive fundamental and technical knowledge of sensors and transducers
used in auto vehicles and vehicle automation.
3. Ability to understand, analyze and use various engine management systems and
network protocols
4. Selection of automotive sensors and actuators for a specific application
5. Acquire the knowledge on several intelligent vehicle systems and safety systems

Module:1 Automotive Fundamentals 3 hours

Engine Components – Drive train – suspension system, Steering System

Module:2 Fuel Supply System 3 hours

Fuel Injection system – Types, MPFI- CRDI. Fuel Ignition System – Types – Electronic spark
timing control.

Module:3 Automotive Sensors 5 hours

Engine-speed sensors - Wheel-speed sensors, Hall effect sensors, Pressure sensors -
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensors, Temperature sensor, Accelerator-pedal sensor,
Steering-angle sensor, Position sensor for transmission control, knock sensor, force and
torque sensor, Rain/light sensor, Lambda oxygen sensors, Mass air flow (MAF) sensor,
crash sensor, Coolant/brake fluid level sensors – operation, types, characteristics.

Module:4 Digital Engine Management System and Networking 5 hours

Digital Engine Control Features, fuel control modes, Idle speed control, EGR Control,
Exhaust emission control, Catalytic Converters, New Developments in engine management
system, On-board diagnostics, Network communication system – Network topology, CAN,

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LIN, MOST, Bluetooth, FlexRay Systems.

Module:5 Vehicle Motion Controls 5 hours

Adaptive Cruise control system – Cruise control electronics, Electronic Suspension System,
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain Control, Automatic Transmission control, Traction
control, Electronic stability Program (ESP), ABS, EBS, Sensotronics brake control

Module:6 Automotive Safety Sensor Systems 4 hours

Airbag Safety device, Blind spot detection, Automatic collision avoidance system, Tire
pressure monitoring systems, Enhanced Vehicle stability, Automatic Rain sensing/wiper
activation system, drowsy-driver sensing system, Active and passive Safety Sensor systems
- Side Impact Sensing, front impact sensing System

Module:7 Smart Vehicle Automation 3 hours

Vehicle security systems - Acoustic signaling devices - Central locking system - Locking
systems - Biometric systems Intelligent Vehicle Systems – Unmanned ground vehicles,
Vehicle Platooning, Vision based autonomous road vehicles - Introduction

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects [Indicative] 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample projects
1. Lights on Reminder circuit.
2. Accelerometer circuit.
3. Design of ABS
4. Design of Cruise control system,
5. Design of Tire Pressure warning system
6. Design of automatic rain sensing system
7. Design of seat belt warning system.
8. Design of Automatic jacking system

Text Book(s)
1. William B.Ribben, Understanding Automotive Electronic: An Engineering
Perspective (2017), Elsevier Science.

Reference Books
1. Konrad Reif, Automotive Mechatronics, Springer Vieweg, 2015

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 2. Tom Denton, Automobile Electrical and Electronic systems, Rouletedge, Taylor &
Francis Group, 2013.
3. Najamuz Zaman, Automotive Electronics Design Fundamentals, Springer Cham
Heidelberg, 2015

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code VEHICLE ERGONOMICS AND HUMAN
L T P J C
COMFORT
MHA4002 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To help the students to understand the underlying concepts and methods of vehicle
ergonomics.
2. To make the students to be familiar with automotive human comfort systems
3. To enable the students to differentiate the comfort of the occupants and other road
users

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Comprehend the steps involved in the ergonomics design to improve the human
comfort
2. Differentiate the driver comfort and passenger comfort with the working principles.
3. Evaluate the behavior of the vehicle comfort systems on improving ergonomic
design standards
4. Illustrate vehicle Features and Dimensions Related to Entry and Exit
5. Monitor the driver performance and behavior required for vehicle ergonomics
design

Module:1 Introduction to Vehicle Ergonomics and Anthropometry 4 hours

Origins of Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering- Importance of Ergonomics-Use of
Anthropometry in Designing Vehicles- Applications of Biomechanics in Vehicle Design-
Advances in Digital Manikins

Module:2 Occupant Packaging and Digital Human Modelling 4 hours

Definition of Key Vehicle Dimensions and Reference Points-Aims of Occupant Packaging-
Occupant Package Development Process- DHM Workflow and applications

Module:3 Entry and Exit from Automotive Vehicles 4 hours

Vehicle Features and Dimensions Related to Entry and Exit- Methods to Evaluate Entry and
Exit- Introduction to Automotive Exterior Interfaces with methods to study

Module:4 Driver comfort 5 hours

Design Considerations - Head lighting, Driver response to vehicle vibration, Thermal
Environments and Driving Posture

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Module:5 Passenger comfort 4 hours
Passenger comfort - Ingress and egress, spaciousness, ventilation, temperature control,
dust and fume prevention and vibration

Module:6 Driver Monitoring 4 hours

Driver Monitoring - Driver Information Acquisition and Processing - Sensor modalities-
Ergonomic evaluations during vehicle development and methods

Module:7 Driver performance measurement 3 hours

OODA Loop with driver distraction- IVIS DEMAnD Model- ADAS and Ergonomics Issues
with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

List of Challenging projects 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample projects
1. Car seat and steering control ergonomics
2. Driver seat comfort – static and dynamics studies
3. Ride comfort studies using pressure mapping studies
4. Driver visualization studies
5. Occupant comfort – thermal simulation
6. Occupant comfort – vibration studies

Text Book(s)
1. Nikolaos Gkikas, Automotive Ergonomics: Driver-Vehicle Interaction, CRC Press,
2017.
2. Vivek D Bhise, Ergonomics in the automotive design process, CRC Press, 2016

Reference Books
1. Cristina Olaverri-Monreal, Fernando Garcia Fernande and Rosaldo J. F. Rossetti,
Human Factors in Intelligent Vehicles, River Publishers, 2020
2. Felipe Jimenez, Intelligent Vehicles, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2017
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code DRIVING ASSISTANCE AND AUTONOMOUS
L T P J C
VEHICLES
MHA4003 2 0 2 0 3
Pre-requisite Autotronics and Vehicle Automation Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To provide detailed explanations about the various driver assistance systems
2. Introduce the fundamental aspects of Autonomous Vehicles.
3. Gain Knowledge about the Sensing Technology and Connectivity Aspects involved in
driverless cars

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Obtain an overview of driver assistance systems employed in today’s automotive
industry
2. Describe the evolution of Autonomous vehicles
3. Compare the different type of sensing mechanisms involved in Autonomous
Vehicles
4. Discuss about the use of computer vision and learning algorithms in vehicles.
5. Identify the different levels of automation involved in an Autonomous Vehicle

Module:1 Introduction 2 hours

Overview of driver assistance systems - Driving behavior, driving safety - active and
passive safety systems – Integration of ADAS technology into vehicle electronics -
Applications of ADAS

Module:2 Driving assistance through Vision systems 4 hours

Computer vision techniques as pattern recognition, feature extraction, learning, tracking,
3D vision to assist the driving activity - Night Vision - Blind Spot Monitoring

Module:3 Driving assistance systems for maneuvering 4 hours

Automatic Parking – Autonomous valet parking - Navigation System - Lane Assist and Lane
Keeping – Adaptive cruise control - Glare-Free High Beam and Pixel Light – Adaptive light
control - Automatic Emergency Braking

Module:4 Accident prevention systems 3 hours

Crosswind Stabilization – Tyre pressure monitoring system - Driver drowsiness detection
– Driver monitoring system – Collision avoidance system - Connected vehicles

Module:5 Sensors for autonomous vehicles 5 hours

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Evolution – Sensor technology - Basics of radar technology and systems -Ultrasonic sonar
systems -LIDAR Sensor Technology and Systems -Camera and illumination technology

Module:6 Computer Vision and Deep Learning for Autonomous 5 hours

Vehicles
Computer Vision Fundamentals -Advanced Computer Vision -Neural Networks for Image
Processing – TensorFlow -Overview of Deep Neural Networks

Module:7 Motion palnning for autonomous vehicles 5 hours

Driverless Car Technology-Different Levels of Automation -Localization - Path Planning -
Controllers to Actuate a Vehicle - PID Controllers -Model Predictive Controllers - ROS
Framework

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Konrad Reif, Brakes, Brake Control and Driver Assistance Systems, 1st edition,
Springer Vieweg, 2014
2. Hong Cheng, “Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles: Theory, Algorithms and
Implementation”, Springer, 2011.
Reference Books
1. Shaoshan Liu, Liyun Li, Creating Autonomous Vehicle Systems, Morgan and
Claypool Publishers, 2017.
2. Robert Bosch, Automotive Electronics Handbook, John Wiley and Sons, 2004.
3. Marcus Maurer, J. Christian Gerdes, Autonomous Driving: Technical, Legal and
Social Aspects, Springer, 2016.

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Simulating a real-time driving scenario using car maker 2 Hours
2. Simulationa and testing of autonomous emergency braking systems 2 Hours
3. Simulation and testing of speed assist systems 2 Hours
4. Simulation and testing of electronic stability control systems 4 Hours
5. Simulation and testing of pedestrian and cyclist detection 4 Hours
6. Simulation and testing of adaptive headlights 2 Hours
7. Simulation and testing of adaptive cruise control (ACC) 4 Hours
8. Trajectory planning and control for autonomous vehicle 2 Hours
9. Sensor data fusion for autonomous vehicle 4 Hours

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 10. Actuator control for autonomous vehicle 4 Hours
Total laboratory hours 30 hours
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES L T P J C
MHA4004 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite Electrical Actuators and Drives Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To introduce the fundamental concepts, principles, analysis and design of
hybrid/electric vehicles
2. To understand the basic concepts of vehicle dynamics
3. To impart the knowledge of electric motor drives and its components
4. To familiarize the concepts of energy storage systems
5. To quantitatively discuss the handling and control of hybrid/electric vehicles

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand various architectures, dynamics and body chassis of electric/hybrid
drive train
2. Understand the concepts of electric motor drives and its components
3. Understand the types and of energy storage systems used in modern EVs.
4. Understand the concepts of handling and control of hybrid/electric vehicles

Module:1 Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Technologies 4 Hours

Battery Electric Vehicles - Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles - Hybrid Electric Vehicles - Plug-in
Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Module:2 Vehicle Dynamics Fundamentals 4 Hours

Concepts and Terminology - Vehicle Kinematics - Tire Mechanics and Modeling – Drive
Cycle

Module:3 Body and Chassis Technologies 5 Hours

Body and Chassis Fundamentals - Different Types of Structural Systems - Chassis Systems
of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Module:4 Modelling and Characteristics of EV/HEV Powertrains 5 Hours

Components
Electric Motor Performance Characteristics – Power Electronic Systems - Transmission and
Drivetrain Characteristics

Module:5 Energy Storage Technologies 4 Hours

Comparison of Different Energy Storage Technologies – Battery Systems - Capacitor
systems - Flywheel systems

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Module:6 Handling Analysis of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles 3 Hours
Simplified Handling Models - Comprehensive Handling Model of EVs and HEVs

Module:7 Control of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Dynamics 3 Hours

Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamic Control Systems - VDC Implementation on Electric and
Hybrid Vehicles

Module:8 Contemporary Discussion 2 Hours

Industry Expert Lecture
Total Lecture hours: 30 Hours

Challenging projects 60 [Non-contact hours]

Sample Projects
1. Drive Cycle Analysis
2. Simulation study of vehicle dynamics
3. Performance testing of Electric Motor Drive System
4. Four quadrant powertrain system analysis
5. Characteristics analysis of battery technologies
6. Simulation of vehicle dynamic control systems

Text Book(s)
1. Amir Khajepour, M. Saber Fallah, Avesta Goodarzi, “Electric and Hybrid Vehicles:
Technologies, Modeling and Control - A Mechatronic Approach”, Wiley, 2014
2. Iqbal Hussain, "Electric and Hybrid Vehicles-Design Fundamentals", CRC Press,
Second Edition, 2011.
3. Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimin Gao, and Ali Emadi, "Modern Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell
Vehicles: Fundamentals", CRC Press, 2010.

Reference Books
1. Chris Mi, MA Masrur, and D W Gao, "Hybrid Electric Vehicles- Principles and
Applications with Practical Perspectives", Wiley, 2011.
2. Davide Andrea, "Battery management Systems for Large Lithium-Ion Battery
Packs", Artech House,2010
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code EMBEDDED SYSTEMS FOR MECHATRONICS L T P J C
ECE3049 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite ECE2036-Digital Electronics and Syllabus version
Microcontroller

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To explain the definition, characteristics, challenges and design lifecycle of an ES. To
highlight the principles of processor technologies, general-purpose processors and
processor and memory selection strategies.
2. To impart the fundamental knowledge of I/O interfacing, communication protocols,
wireless technologies, design using FSM and UML models.
3. To introduce the concepts and features of embedded operating systems, task
scheduling, resource synchronization and inter-task communication.
4. To understand the various applications of embedded system for Mechatronics

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Illustrate the examples, characteristics, types and design challenges related to
Embedded Systems. Give a conceptual design of any application based on the given
specifications by keeping in mind different design metrics.
2. Explain general-purpose processing and its principles. Choice of processor and
memory for a particular application.
3. Understand the various building blocks of embedded firmware and modeling
languages.
4. Elucidate the importance of Embedded OS and understand the concepts such as task
management, inter-process communication and real-time task scheduling.
5. Understand the role of embedded application in mechatronic domain.
6. Develop real-time working prototypes of different small-scale and medium-scale
Embedded Systems

Module:1 Introduction to Embedded System 3 hours

Characteristics and Types of Embedding System - Concept of Real time Systems –
Embedded System Design – Process and Challenges

Module:2 Hardware Architecture of Embedded System 4 hours

Microprocessor and Microcontroller – Anatomy of Microcontroller - Embedded Memory
Structure – Memory Devices – Strategic selection of processor and memory

Module:3 Networking in Embedded System 5 hours

UART – I2C – SPI – USB – LIN – CAN – Bluetooth – NFC – WiFi – Zigbee – NBIoT –LoRAWAN

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- Evolution of IoT

Module:4 Embedded Firmware Development 4 hours

Preprocessing – Compiling - Cross Compiling - Linking - Locating - Loading on the target –
Modeling – Data Flow Graph – FSM – UML

Module:5 Programming the Peripherals 5 hours

Programming I/O - Timers / Counters - PWM generation – Interrupts - Serial - ADC - DAC
- LCD – Keyboards

Module:6 Embedded Operating System 5 hours

Introduction to Embedded Operating Systems (EOS) – Types of EOS - Kernel services –
RTOS Internals - Process management - Real-time scheduling algorithm – Inter-process
Communication (Synchronization & data exchange) - Performance Metrics of RTOS

Module:7 Application of Embedded System for Mechatronics 2 hours

Automotive – Robots – Industrial Automation – Consumer Electronics

Module:8 Contemporary discussion: 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging Projects 60 [Non-contact hours]

1. IoT Based Smart public systems (parking, street lighting, noise pollution, eco system,
transport management).
2. Home automation.
1. Real time implementation of Biometric systems (finger print, face, speech).
2. System control using gesture recognition.
3. Development of Voice controlled devices.
4. RTOS based intelligent wearable devices (watch, cap).
5. Design and development of natural language processing system for humanoids.
6. Embedded assistive system for elderly people and children.
7. RTOS Based cognitive systems.
8. Automated Pet assistance system (feeder, locating, health monitor)
9. Study and implementation of Ethernet to replace CAN in automotive application.
10. Realization of in-vehicle communication systems
11. Vehicle to vehicle communication systems using Wi-Fi.
12. Hands free system for automotive infotainment.
13. Voice based telephone query system for rural agriculture professionals.
14. Implementation of real time body area network.

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 15. IOT enabled high power industry appliances.
16. Simulation and implementation of new scheduling algorithms
17. Implementation of standard embedded modules using FPGA.
18. Design and Development of embedded computer vision system using open CV

Text Book(s)
1. Raj Kamal, Embedded systems Architecture, Programming and Design, Tata
McGraw-Hill, 2017.
2. Wayne Wolf , Computers as components: Principles of Embedded Computing
System Design, The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design,
2013.
Reference Books
1. Lyla B. Das, Embedded Systems an Integrated Approach, Pearson Education, 2013.
2. Steve Heath, Embedded Systems Design, EDN Series, 2013.
3. Robert Oshana, Mark Kraeling, Software Engineering for Embedded Systems:
Methods, Practical Techniques, and Applications, Expert Guide, 2013
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 10-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code ADVANCED ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS L T P J C
ECE3050 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite EEE1025 Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Get knowledge about usage of electronic devices in Communication Engineering
2. T get knowledge about various Power supplies
3. To get knowledge about PCB design

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Illustrate Amplifier and Filter design
2. Design power amplifiers using transistors
3. Learn advanced communication technology
4. To study modern Power Supplies using SCR and SMPS technology
5. Demonstrate signal shielding & grounding techniques
6. Gain knowledge about fabrication of PCBs using CAD.

Module:1 Amplifier Design 4 hours

Broadband amplifiers, High power amplifiers and multistage amplifiers

Module:2 Filter Design 6 hours

Basic resonator and filter configurations – Butterworth and Chebyshev filters.
Implementations of microstrip filter design. Band pass filter and cascading of band pass
filter elements

Module:3 Design of Power Supplies 7 hours

DC power supply design using transistors and SCRs, Design of crowbar and fold back
protection circuits, Switched mode power supplies

Module:4 Advanced Communication 6 hours

Radio frequency spectrum allocation for Sound & TV broadcasting in AIR & DD,
3G,4G,5G,6G , Satellite Broadcasting, Satellite Transmitter & receiver, SNG, Digital video
broadcasting through satellite, Optical communication.

Module:5 Design of Data Acquisition Systems 6 hours

Amplification of Low level signals, Grounding, Shielding and Guarding techniques, Dual
slope, quad slope and high speed A/D converters.

Module:6 Design of Printed Circuit Boards 7 hours

Introduction to technology of printed circuit boards (PCB), General layout and rules and
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parameters, PCB design rules for Digital, High Frequency, Analog, Power Electronics and
Microwave circuits, Computer Aided design of PCBs.

Module:7 Flexible and Wearable Electronics 7 hours

Introduction to Flexible and Printed Electronics and their Materials Systems- Flexible
Electronics Applications: Displays, sensor arrays, memory devices, MEMS, lab-on-Chip and
photo-voltaic devices, Current and Future Wearable technology -Interfacing Technologies.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion: 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Tomasi, Electronic communication systems fundamentals through advanced, 5 th
Edition, Pearson Education, 2009.
2. Sydney Soclof, Design and Applications of Analog Integrated Circuits, Prentice Hall of
India, 2004.
Reference Books
1. Keith H.Billings, “Handbook of Switched Mode Supplies” McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.,
1989.
2. Michael Jacob J, Applications and Design with Analog Integrated Circuits, Prentice
Hall of India, 1996.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 10-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code BIONICS AND MEDICAL MECHATRONICS L T P J C
MHA4005 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite Sensors and Instrumentation Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. Know the principle, design and application of various human measurement and
assisted devices for the human functional system.
2. Provides knowledge on the Bio-Mechatronics devices and their functions
3. The students able to impart the bio assist devices.
4. The student will be known about medical mechatronics devices assisting
rehabilitation.

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Impart basic knowledge about the Biomechanics, Biosensors and actuators, and bio-
Mechatronics devices.
2. Learn different medical measurement systems.
3. Acquire and analyze bio-medical signals.
4. Inculcate Mechatronics concepts in patient monitoring and rehabilitation system.
5. Understand the importance of artificial assisting devices and also able to gather
functionality and development related issues of assisting devices used in the
medical field
6. Design appropriate Mechatronics device for assisting human needs.

Module:1 Introduction to Bionics 4 hours

Introduction to Bionics and Medical Mechatronics, Overview of human functional system
Fundamentals of Biological systems and Mechanisms - Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal
and orthopedic systems, human ergonomic, Rehabilitation.

Module:2 Sensors and Medical Measurements 4 hours

Bioelectric potentials, Electrodes - Types, - Measurement of blood pressure - Blood Gas
analyzers: pH of blood, Smart actuators for biological applications - Heart rate - Heart
sound -Pulmonary function measurements -spirometer -finger-tip oximeter - ESR, GSR
measurements

Module:3 Signal Processing & Sensory Assist Devices 4 hours

Bio-medical signals, Signal acquisition and signal processing-Isolation barriers, bionic Eyes,
hearing aids and Cochlear Implants, Visual Neuroprostheses, Assisting Devices – Sonar
based systems, Respiratory aids, Tactile devices for visually challenged

Module:4 Medical Support Equipment and Patient monitoring 5 hours

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Ventilators, Nerve and muscle stimulators, Heart Lung machine, Dialyzers, Nebulizer,
Anesthesia machine - Defibrillator – Pacemakers, Different types of biotelemetry systems
and patient monitoring

Module:5 Active and Passive Prosthetic Limbs 4 hours

Introduction to prosthetics, Passive Prosthetics – walking dynamics, Knee and foot
prosthesis, Active prosthesis - Control of Prosthetic Arms and Hands, Leg Mechanisms,
Ankle–Foot Mechanisms, Prosthesis Suspension.

Module:6 Wearable Bionic devices 3 hours

Wearable Artificial Kidney, Wireless capsule endoscope, Wearable Exoskeletal
rehabilitation system, Wearable hand rehabilitation

Module:7 Case Studies 4 hours

Case studies on Robotic surgery- Orthopedic Surgery, Urologic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery,
Neurosurgery, endoscopic trans-nasal skull base surgery, Therapeutic Exercise and
rehabilitation Robots.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Xie Song, Shane Xie and Wei Meng, Biomechatronics in Medical Rehabilitation,
Springer, 2017.
2. Graham M. Brooker, “Introduction to Bio-Mechatronics”, Sci Tech Publishing, 2012.

Reference Books
1. Hu Xiaoling, Intelligent Biomechatronics in Neurorehabilitation, Academic Press,
2019
2. Ahmad Azar, Control Systems Design of Bio-Robotics and Bio-Mechatronics with
Advanced Applications, Academic Press, 2019
3. Raymond Tong Kaiyu. “Bio-mechatronics in Medicine and Healthcare” Pan
Stanford Publishing, CRC Press, 2011

List of Challenging projects 60 [Non contact Hours]

1. Design and development of prosthetic limb
2. Development of wearable devices for measuring finger movement
3. Development of hearing aid equipment’s
4. Tactile devices for visually challenged people

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 5. Image processing of CT & MRI data to be used for engineering applications
6. Design and development of cardiac devices like stent etc.,
7. Design of implants and instrumentation for orthopaedic applications
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code MICRO AND NANO MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS L T P J C
MHA4006 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To impart knowledge to the students about the basic concepts in development and
synthesizing of micro and nano systems
2. To introduce students to various micro and nano sensors and actuators
3. To understand the diverse technological and functional approaches and
applications of micro and nano systems

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Gain knowledge about various micro and nano sensors and actuators
2. Exposed to the fabrication techniques of micro and nano systems
3. Create awareness about the importance and functional aspects of micro and nano
systems
4. Assess whether using a MEMS based solution is the relevant and best approach
5. Select the most suitable manufacturing process and strategies for micro fabrication

Module:1 Introduction to Micro and Nano Electromechanical systems 3 hours

Introduction to MEMS & materials, fabrication processes - Nanoelectromechanical systems
(NEMS) – a journey from MEMS to NEMS - MEMS vs. NEMS - MEMS based nanotechnology
– fabrication, film formation and micromachining - NEMS physics

Module:2 Fabrication Techniques 6 hours

Structure of silicon and other materials - Silicon wafer processing – bulk micromachining -
Nano structuring- Nano defects - Nano particles and Nano layers-science and synthesis of
Micro and Nano materials-lithography-based micromachining-Photolithography - vacuum
systems - etching methods - deposition methods - LIGA and laser-assisted processing

Module:3 Laws and Application of MEMS 2 hours

Scaling effects - Scaling laws in miniaturization- Application of MEMS and Microsystems-
Future Directions of MEMS.

Module:4 Micro and nano sensors 8 hours

Si active tactile sensor - Fabric tactile sensor and its application – accelerometer -
capacitive silicon – wall in-tube flow sensor and its application- Inertial Sensors –
Gyroscope – Pressure Sensors – Piezoresistive –Capacitive – micro channel heat sinks –
optical MEMS – Visual Display– optical data switching – RF MEMS – MEMS variable
capacitors – MEMS switches – Resonators- Pressure Sensor, Nano tweezers

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Module:5 Micro and nano actuators 10 hours
Requirement for Micro Actuators - Nano Positioners - Micro Mechanical Testing Apparatus
- Classification of Micro Actuator-Electrostatic Distributed Actuator-Force Distance various
Actuators– Inch Worm, Zipper and Scratch Drive -Thermal Actuation - Bimorph - Buckle
Beam -Electro thermal Actuator - Electro Thermal Relay with Mechanical Latch –
Piezoelectric Actuation Advantages - MEMS Switch -Thin Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator
(FBAR) - Magnetic Actuation- External Magnetic Field Actuators - Variable Reluctance
Actuators -Shape Memory Actuators- micro valves - micro pumps

Module:6 Microfluidics 6 hours

Fundamentals of fluid mechanics- Basic components of a micro fluidic system- Micro flows-
Micro pumps- Capillarity and Surface Tension- Micro pumping methods- Micro dispensers-
Micro nozzles

Module:7 Micro and nano systems 8 hours

Micro engine driven by electrostatically actuated comb drive – Micro robots and Nano
robots –Micro insects - Night Vision System - BioMEMS-MEMS as Gas sensors –
Development of Proximity Sensor - MEMS based Current sensors - MEMS for Smart homes
- MEMS for Visually impaired -MEMS Sensors for object detection - MEMS based touch
sensor

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Chang Liu, Foundations of MEMS, 2nd Edition, Pearson, 2018
2. Charles P Poole, Frank J Owens, “Introduction to Nano technology”, John Wiley and
Sons, 2003

Reference Books
1. Fahrner W.R., “Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronics”, Springer (India) Private Ltd.,
2017
2. Waqar Ahmed and Mark J. Jackson, “Emerging Nanotechnologies for
Manufacturing”, Elsevier Inc.,2013
3. Tai – Ran Hsu, “MEMS and Microsystems Design and Manufacture”, Tata-McGraw
Hill, New Delhi, 2018
4. Waqar Ahmed and Mark J. Jackson, “Emerging Nanotechnologies for
Manufacturing”, Elsevier Inc.,2013

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Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code AGRICULTURE AUTOMATION AND SMART L T P J C
FARMING
MHA4007 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To know the principle, design and application of various measurement and assisted
devices for the sustainable farming
2. Provides knowledge of the agriculture devices and their functions

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Soil science, Plant anatomy and health monitoring
2. Sensors and actuators for farming tools, sensor data acquisition and telemetry
3. Advanced technologies for smart farming
4. Develop a machines for smart irrigation system

Module:1 Introduction 4 hours

Overview of smart agriculture: Nature and origin of soil; soil minerals, classification and
composition, soil properties including structure, PH, surface tension and soil nutrients.
Standards for agriculture, need for agriculture digitalization

Module:2 Sensors in agriculture 4 hours

Smart sensors, Colorimetry based detection, MEMS Electrochemical Sensors, Dielectric Soil
Moisture Sensors, ISFET, Weather sensors, Proximity Sensors, Air flow sensors, Thermal
camera, Image processing

Module:3 Actuators & controls in agriculture 4 hours

AC & DC Motors, Stepper motor, Solenoid actuators, Piezoelectric motors, Electric drives,
Hydraulic and Pneumatic actuators

Module:4 Telemetry 5 hours

Wireless communication modules and topology, Zig-bee, Bluetooth, LORA, Zero power
devices, Energy Harvesting technology, GIS enabled smart technology

Module:5 Plant health monitoring 5 hours

Measurement of leaf health, chlorophyll detection, ripeness level, crop mapping, fertilizing,
Drone technology for soil field analysis and assistive operations.

Module:6 Technologies for farming 3 hours

Water quality monitoring, smart water management, micro-irrigation system, solar pump

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and lighting system, Fencing, Android based automation, AI and IOT in farming

Module:7 Case Studies 4 hours

Case studies on sorting, seeding and weeding machine, fruit picking robots, Autonomous
unmanned ground vehicles and Drones

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Challenging projects (Indicative) 60 [Non-contact hours]

1. Design of livestock monitoring system using sensors
2. Development of IoT based Smart Solar Pump system
3. Development of pesticides spraying drones
4. Development of smart chlorophyll plant measurement
5. Development of autonomous unmanned ground and air vehicles for crop health
assessment and irrigation systems
6. Smart thermal camera for crop monitoring
7. Smart soil monitoring systems
8. Disease Monitoring of palnt through IoT-Based mobile application
9. Image processing in monitoring the leaf health and soil moisture level
10. GIS for crop mapping, disease/pest location alerts

Text Book(s)
1. Ramesh C. Poonia, Xiao-Zhi Gao, Linesh Raja, Sugam Sharma and Sonali Vyas, Smart
Farming Technologies for Sustainable Agricultural Development, IGI Global, 2018
2. Pradeep Tomar and Gurjit Kaur, Artificial Intelligence and IoT-Based Technologies
for Sustainable Farming and Smart Agriculture, IGI Global, 2021

Reference Books
1. Annamaria Castrignano, Gabriele Buttafuoco, Raj Khosla, Abdul Mouazen, Dimitrios
Moshou and Olivier Naud, Agricultural internet of things and decision support for
precision smart farming, Elsevier, 2020
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code SYSTEM RELIABILITY, SECURITY AND SAFETY L T P J C
MHA3016 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

Course Objectives (COB):

1. To study the various failure distribution methods and learning about how to
implement these methods for failure rate modeling
2. To learn about the determination of system reliability and applications.
3. To learn about industrial safety and security policies and procedures

Expected Course Outcome (CO):

On the successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Basics of Reliability
2. Understanding of determination of reliability of various system
3. Practical application of reliability and testing methods
4. Implement industrial safety and security policies and procedures
5. Plan and implement the strategic and effective Safety activities in the plant with
active participation of personnel

Module:1 Reliability and its Paramaters 4 hours

Introduction to Reliability Engineering, Failure Distribution Functions, Reliability Function
R(T), Design Life, Mean Time to Failure, Median Time to Failure, Variance, Hazard Rate
Function, Cumulative and Hazard Rate Function

Module:2 Failure Distribution Models 6 hours

Exponential Distribution and its Functions, Failure Modes With CFR, Failures on Demand,
Two Parameter Exponential Distribution, Redundancy and CFR Model, Weibull
Distribution and its Function, Failure Modes With Weibull Distribution, Three Parameter
Weibull Distribution, Redundancy With Weibull Failures, Normal Distribution, Lognormal
Distribution

Module:3 System Reliability Models 6 hours

Determination of Reliability of Series Configuration, Parallel Configuration, Combined
Series- Parallel Configuration, Determination of Reliability Redundant System, High and
Low-Level Redundancy, K out of N System, Determination of Reliability for Complex
Configuration

Module:4 State Dependent Systems and Physical Reliability Models 6 hours

Determination of Reliability using Markov Analysis, Determination of Reliability for Load-
Sharing System and Standby Systems, Covariate Models, Static Models, Physics of Failure

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Models

Module:5 Design for system Reliability 6 hours

Reliability Specification and System Measurements, Reliabilty Allocation, Design Methods,
Failure Analysis, System Safety and Fault Tree Analysis

Module:6 Reliability Testing 6 hours

Product Testing, Reliability Life Testing, Burn-In Testing, Acceptance Testing, Accelerated
Life Testing, Experimental Design, FRACAS

Module:7 Safety and Security 8 hours

Introduction to safety, Hazard, System, Stimulus, Accident, Safety, Risk, System safety
concepts, System life cycle, System safety objectives, System safety implementation, Policy
and Procedures, System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), System Interfacing, System safety
engineering, hazard analysis, Failure mode and effect analysis, Safety and Security Policies
and Standards for Industry Pollution And Hazards.

Module:8 Contemporary discussion 3 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Charles E. Ebeling: An introduction to Reliability and maintainability engineering,
edition 2017, TMH, New Delhi.
2. H. Roland & B. Moriarty, System Safety Engineering and Management, 2nd edition,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN- 0-471-61816

Reference Books
1. E. Balagurusamy, Reliability Engineering, 2017, TMH, New Delhi
2. A.K.Gupta, Reliability, Maintenance and Safety Engineering, 2015, University
Science Press, New Delhi
3. Practical guide to industrial safety; Nicholas P.Cheremisinoff, Marcel Dekker. Inc.,
ISBN: 0-8247-0476-2, 2001.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 06-02-2021
Approved by Academic Council 61 Date 18-02-2021

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Course code NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT L T P J C
MEE1009 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
v. 2.2
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the new product development process.
2. To Design and analysis concepts and tools necessary for product development
through case examples and assignments.
3. To familiarize Intellectual Property Rights pertaining to New Products.

Course Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Demonstrate key concepts and principles concerning the role of product
innovation and their contribution to generate competitive advantage in firms.
2. Identify key concepts and principles concerning the activities and competencies
involved in new product development.
3. Evaluate key concepts and principles concerning- the range of tools and methods
that are used to manage new product development.
4. Apply the methods of generating, evaluating and testing product concepts.
5. Analyse the set of potential innovation triggers and strategically select those
opportunities that fit with the organisational resources and strategies.
6. Create awareness of patents and copyrights for the new products developed.

Module:1 New Product Development 4 hours

Introduction to New Product Development, Need for developing new products – Evolution
of design, types of design – the design process –product life cycle – generic product
development process – Strategic Planning and Opportunity Identification for new
products – Identifying Market
Opportunities.

Module:2 Translation of needs into Specifications 4 hours

Understanding Customer and User Needs – customer survey – need gathering methods –
clarification - search-externally and internally - Explore systematically - needs
importance - establishing product specification -competitive benchmarking. Case Studies-
I.

Module:3 Creativity and Innovation 4 hours

Need for design creativity - Creative thinking – creativity and problem solving - creative
thinking methods- generating design concepts - systematic methods for designing –
morphological methods - TRIZ methodology of Inventive Problem Solving. Case Studies-

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II.

Module:4 Concept Development 3 hours

Concept Generations- Concept Screening- Concept Scoring - Concept Testing methods. Case
Studies-III.

Module:5 Embodiment Design 4 hours

Introduction to embodiment design – product architecture – types of modular
architecture –steps in developing product architecture Industrial design – human factors
design –user friendly design – Case Studies-IV.

Module:6 Design for X 6 hours

Design for serviceability – design for environment – prototyping and testing – Cost
evaluation – categories of cost – overhead costs – activity based costing. Case Studies-V.
Design for Quality - Reliability - Failure Mode and Effect Analysis - Test and Inspection –
Maintenance - Warranty.

Module:7 Patents and Intellectual Property 3 hours

Patent – trademark - trade secret – copyright - preparing a disclosure.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Karl T. Ulrich, Steven D. Eppinger, Product Design and Development, Sixth Edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2015.
Reference Books
1. Robert G. Cooper, Winning at New Products: Creating Value Through Innovation,
Hachette Book Group, Newyork, 2017.
2. John Starc, Product Lifecycle Management (Decision Engineering), Springer
Publications, 2015.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Challenging Projects 60 [Non-

contact hours]
 New product development starting from customer survey,
product specification, concept generation, concept selection,
concept testing and prototyping.
 Redesign of an existing product from customer survey, product
specification, concept generation, concept selection, concept
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 testing and prototyping.
 Design modification of an existing product from customer
survey, product specification, concept generation, concept
selection, concept testing and prototyping

Mode of assessment: Written tests, quiz, seminar, presentation, survey report, written
assignment, technical competition, oral viva, group activity.
Recommended by Board of Studies 17-08-2017
Approved by Academic Council 47 Date 05-10-2017

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