Basic Science (Physics & Chemistry)
Basic Science (Physics & Chemistry)
1. RATIONALE
Diploma engineers (also called technologists) have to deal with various materials and
machines. This course is designed with some fundamental information to help the
technologists apply the basic concepts and principles of physics and chemistry to solve broad-
based engineering problems. The study of basic principles of sciences and the concepts
related to various materials such as metals, alloys, inorganic salts, polymers, lubricants,
paints, varnishes, adhesives, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics, semiconductors and others
will help in understanding the technology courses where emphasis is on the applications of
these in different technology applications.
2. COMPETENCY
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified
competency through various teaching learning experiences:
Solve broad-based engineering problems applying principles of physics and
chemistry.
(*): Under the theory PA, out of 30 marks, 10 marks are for micro-project assessment (5
marks each for Physics and Chemistry) to facilitate integration of COs and the remaining 20
marks is the average of 2 tests to be taken during the semester for the assessment of the UOs
required for the attainment of the COs.
Legends: L-Lecture; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P - Practical; C – Credit,
ESE - End Semester Examination; PA - Progressive Assessment
5. COURSE MAP (with sample COs, PrOs, UOs, ADOs and topics)
This course map illustrates an overview of the flow and linkages of the topics at various levels
of outcomes (details in subsequent sections) to be attained by the student by the end of the
course, in all domains of learning in terms of the industry/employer identified competency
depicted at the centre of this map.
Topic 5. 3 - ADO 6b - Practice
ADO 6a - Follow Factors affecting the good housekeeping
safe practices rate of corrosion
UO 3e - Distinguish the
PrO 20 - Determine the phenomena of refraction and total
UO 4d - Select the rate of corrosion of internal reflection for the given
relevant catalyst for aluminum in different medium
given application medium
Legends
Approx.
S. Unit
Practical Outcomes (PrOs) Hrs.
No. No.
Required
Physics
Approx.
S. Unit
Practical Outcomes (PrOs) Hrs.
No. No.
Required
1 Use Vernier caliper to : I 02*
(i) Measure dimensions of given objects.
(ii) Measure the dimensions of objects of known dimensions.
(iii) Estimate the errors in measurement.
2 Use Screw gauge to: I 02*
(i) Measure dimensions of given objects.
(ii) Measure the dimensions of objects of known dimensions.
(iii) Estimate the errors in measurement.
3 Use Spherometer to measure radius of curvature of any curved I 02
surface.
4 Use Ohm’s law to solve circuit problems. II 02*
5 Determine the specific resistance of given wire. II 02*
6 Use the principle of series resistance in solving electrical II 02
engineering problems.
7 Use the principle of parallel resistance in solving electrical II 02
engineering problems.
8 Use magnetic compass to draw the magnetic lines of forces of II 02*
magnet of different shapes.
9 Use magnetic compass to determine the neutral points when II 02
(i) North pole of bar magnets points towards the north pole of
earth.
(ii) South pole of bar magnets points towards the north pole of
earth.
10 Use p-n junction diode to draw forward bias and reverse bias I-V II 02*
characteristics.
11 Determine forbidden energy band gap in semiconductors. II 02
12 Determine the pressure-volume relation using Boyle’s law. III 02
13 Use Joule’s calorimeter to determine Joule’s mechanical/electrical III 02*
equivalent of heat.
14 Use Searle's thermal conductivity apparatus to find co-efficient of III 02*
thermal conductivity of a given material.
15 Use pin method to determine refractive index of prism. III 02*
16 Determine the refractive index of glass slab using TIR III 02
phenomenon.
Chemistry
17 Identify cation in given ionic solutions. IV 02*
18 Identify anion in given ionic solutions. IV 02
19 Determine the percentage of iron in the given sample using redox IV, 02*
titration. V
20 Prepare the corrosive medium for Aluminium at different V 02
temperature.
21 Determine the rate of corrosion on different temperatures for V 02*
Aluminium.
22 Determine the electrode potential of Copper metal. V 02
23 Determine the electrode potential of Iron metal. V 02*
24 Determine the voltage generated from chemical reaction using V 02
Approx.
S. Unit
Practical Outcomes (PrOs) Hrs.
No. No.
Required
Daniel Cell.
25 Determine the pH value of given solution using pH meter and V 02*
universal indicator.
26 Determine electrochemical equivalent of Cu metal using Faraday’s V 02
first law.
27 Determine equivalent weight of metal using Faraday’s second law. V 02
28 Determine the effect of temperature on viscosity for given VI 02*
lubricating oil using Redwood viscometer-I.
29 Determine the steam emulsification number of given lubricating VI 02
oil.
30 Determine the flash and fire point of given lubricating oil using VI 02*
Cleveland open cup apparatus.
31 Determine the flash point of given lubricating oil using Abel's VI 02*
closed cup apparatus.
32 Determine thinner content in oil paint. VI 02*
Total 64
Note
i. A suggestive list of PrOs is given in the above table. More such PrOs can be added to
attain the COs and competency. A judicial mix of minimum 12 (each in Physics and
Chemistry) or more practical need to be performed, out of which, the practicals marked as
‘*’ are compulsory, so that the student reaches the ‘Precision Level’ of Dave’s
‘Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy’ as generally required by the industry.
ii. The ‘Process’ and ‘Product’ related skills associated with each PrO is to be assessed
according to a suggested sample given below:
The above PrOs also comprise of the following social skills/attitudes which are Affective
Domain Outcomes (ADOs) that are best developed through the laboratory/field based
experiences:
a. Follow safety practices.
b. Practice good housekeeping.
c. Demonstrate working as a leader/a team member.
d. Follow ethical practices.
The ADOs are not specific to any one PrO, but are embedded in many PrOs. Hence, the
acquisition of the ADOs takes place gradually in the student when s/he undertakes a series of
practical experiences over a period of time. Moreover, the level of achievement of the ADOs
S. Exp.
Equipment Name with Broad Specifications
No. S.No.
1 Vernier Calipers: Range: 0-150mm, Resolution: 0.1mm 1
2 Micrometer screw gauge: Range: 0-25mm, Resolution:0.01mm, 2
Accuracy: ±0.02mm or better
3 Spherometer: range:-10 to +10 mm, LC = 0.01mm 3
4 Digital multimeter: 3½ digit display, 9999 counts, digital multimeter 4, 5, 6, 7,
measures: Vac, Vdc ( 1000V max), Adc, Aac (10 amp max), Hz, 21, 22, 23
Resistance ( 0-100 M), Capacitance and Temperature
5 Resistance Box: 4 decade ranges from 1 ohm to 1K ,accuracy 0.1 % - 1 4,5,6,7
%
6 Battery eliminator: 0- 12V, 2A 6,7, 25, 26
7 Boyle’s apparatus: U tube manometer, digital barometer 12
8 Joule’s calorimeter: well insulated 'mechanical/Electrical equivalent of 13
heat
apparatus' in wooden box, digital/analog thermometer
9 Searle's thermal conductivity apparatus : Cylindrical copper, aluminum, 14
brass, glass and iron rod, steam chamber, digital / analogue thermometer,
arrangement for fitting tubes and thermometer
10 Forbidden energy band gap set up: Oven : temperature range up to 1000C, 11
thermometer, micro ammeter, Ge diode
11 pH meter reading up to pH14; ambient temp. -40 to 700 C.; pH/mV 24
resolution:13 bit
12 Electronic balance, with the scale range of 0.001g to 500gm pan size 100 13,17, 19,
mm; response time 3-5 sec.: power requirement 90-250 V, 10 watt 25, 26, 31
13 Electric oven inner size 18’’x18’’x18’’; temperature range 100 to 2500 C. 31
with the capacity of 40 lt.
14 Ammeter 0-2 amp 25,26
15 Redwood viscometer-I 27
16 Cleveland open cup apparatus 29
17 Abel's close cup apparatus 30
Unit– II 2a. Calculate electric field, 2.1 Concept of charge, Coulomb's inverse
Electricity, potential and potential square law, Electric field, Electric field
Magnetism difference of the given static intensity, potential and potential
and charge. difference
Semicondu 2b. Describe the concept of 2.2 Magnetic field and magnetic field
ctors given magnetic intensity and intensity and its units, magnetic lines
flux with relevant units. of force, magnetic flux
2c. Explain the heating effect of 2.3 Electric current, Ohm's law, specific
the given electric current. resistance, laws of series and parallel
2d. Apply laws of series and combination of resistance, heating
parallel combination in the effect of electric current
given electric circuits.
2e. Distinguish the given 2.4 Conductors, Insulators and
conductors, semiconductors Semiconductors, Energy bands,
and insulators on the basis of intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors
energy bands. 2.5 p-n junction diode, I-V characteristics
2f. Explain the I-V of p-n junction, applications of p-n
characteristics and junction diode
applications of the given p-n
junction diodes.
Unit– III 3a. Convert the given 3.1 Heat, temperature, temperature scales
Heat and temperature in different 3.2 Modes of transfer of heat, good and bad
Optics temperature scales. conductors of heat, law of thermal
3b. Describe the properties of the conductivity
given good and bad 3.3 Boyle’s law, Charle’s law, Gay
conductors of heat. Lussac’s law, perfect gas equation
3c. Relate the characteristics of 3.4 Specific heat of gas at constant pressure
the three gas laws. and volume (Cp and CV), ratio of
3d. Determine the relation specific heats
between specific heats for the
given materials.
3e. Distinguish the phenomena 3.5 Reflection , refraction, laws of
of total internal reflection for refraction, total internal reflection
Unit –V 5a. Describe the phenomenon of 5.1 Corrosion: Types of corrosion- Dry
Metal the given type of corrosion corrosion, Wet corrosion. Oxidation
Corrosion, and its prevention. corrosion (Atmospheric corrosion due to
its 5b. Identify the different factors oxygen gas), mechanism, Types of
prevention affecting rate of corrosion for oxide film, Wet corrosion mechanism
and the given type of material. (Hydrogen evolution in acidic medium)
Electroche 5c. Select the protective 5.2 Concentration cell corrosion -oxygen
mistry measures to prevent the absorption mechanism in neutral or
corrosion in the given alkaline medium, Pitting corrosion,
corrosive medium. Waterline corrosion, Crevice corrosion.
5.3 Factors affecting the rate of corrosion
control: Modification of environment,
Use of protective coatings- coating of
less active metal like Tin (Tinning),
coating of more active metal like Zinc
(Galvanizing), Anodic and cathodic
protection, Choice of material-using
pure metal and using metal alloys
5d. Differentiate the salient 5.4 Electrolyte- strong and weak, Non-
features of the given Electrolyte, Electrolytic cell,
electrolytic cell and Electrochemical cell. Cathode, Anode,
electrochemical cell. Electrode potential- oxidation and
5e. Distinguish the given reduction, Construction and working of
Unit-VI 6a. Identify the ingredients of 6.1 Paints: Purpose of applying paint,
Paints, the given paints. Characteristics of paints, Ingredients of
Varnishes, 6b. Differentiate salient paints, Function and Examples of each
Insulators, properties of the given paint ingredients
Polymer, and varnish. 6.2 Varnish: Types, Difference between
Adhesives 6c. Describe the properties of paints and varnishes
and insulating materials for the 6.3 Insulators: Characteristics,
Lubricants given application. Classification, Properties and
Application of Glass wool, Thermo
Cole
6d. Differentiate the given types 6.4 Polymer and Monomer, Classification:
of structural polymers. on the basis of Molecular structure, on
6e. Describe the polymerization the basis of monomers (homo polymer
process of the given polymer. and copolymer), on the basis of Thermal
6f. Explain the properties and behavior(Thermoplastics and
uses of the given polymer, Thermosetting)
elastomer and adhesive. 6.5 Types Polymerization Reaction,
6g. Describe the application of Addition Polymerization, Condensation
relevant adhesives required Polymerization, Synthesis, properties
for the given material. and application of Polyethylene,
6h. Explain the properties of Polyvinyl chloride, Teflon. Polystyrene,
given type of lubricants. Phenol formaldehyde, Epoxy Resin
6.6 Adhesives: Characteristics,
Classification and their uses
6.7 Lubricants: Classification, properties and
applications
Note: To attain the COs and competency, above listed UOs need to be undertaken to achieve
the ‘Application Level’ and above of Bloom’s ‘Cognitive Domain Taxonomy’.
In the first four semesters, the micro-project could be group-based. However, in higher
semesters, it should be individually undertaken to build up the skill and confidence in every
student to become problem solver so that s/he contributes to the projects of the industry. A
suggestive list is given here. Similar micro-projects could be added by the concerned faculty:
a. Optical Fiber and TIR: Prepare models by using water and diode laser to
demonstrate total internal reflection and the working of optical fiber.
b. Conductivity: Collect different materials such as metal, plastics, glass etc. and
prepare models to differentiate between good and bad conductor within collected
materials.
c. Gas laws: Prepare models to demonstrate Boyle's laws, Charle's Law and Gay
Lussac’s law using house hold materials.
d. Battery and Cell: Collect wastage material from lab and household and prepare
working model of cell.
e. Adhesives: Prepare model to demonstrate the applications of various adhesives.
f. Polymer: Collect the samples of different polymers and list their uses.
g. Series and parallel resistances: Prepare models for combination of series and
parallel resistances using bulbs/ LED.
h. Systems and units: Prepare chart on comparison of systems of units for different
physical quantities.
i. Magnetic flux: Prepare models to demonstrate magnetic lines of lines of forces of
different types of magnets.
j. Dimensional analysis: Prepare chart on dimensions of fundamental and derived
physical quantities and highlights the applications of dimensional analysis.
k. Types of bonds: Prepare chart and models displaying different types of bonds with
examples.
l. Ionization: Prepare chart displaying ionization phenomenon.
S.
Title of Book Author Publication
No.
1 Physics Textbook Narlikar, J. V.; Joshi, A. National Council of Education
Part I - Class XI W.; Mathur, Anuradha; Research and Training, New Delhi,
et al 2010, ISBN : 8174505083
2 Physics Textbook Narlikar, J. V.; Joshi, A. National Council of Education
Part II - Class XI W.; Mathur, Anuradha; Research and Training, New Delhi,
et al 2015, ISBN : 8174505660
3 Physics Textbook Narlikar, J.V.; Joshi, A. National Council of Education
Part I - Class XII W.; Ghatak A.K. et al Research and Training, New Delhi,
2013, ISBN : 8174506314
4 Physics Textbook Narlikar, J.V.; Joshi, A. National Council of Education
Part II - Class XII W.; Ghatak A.K. et al Research and Training, New Delhi,
2013, ISBN : 8174506713
5 Fundamentals of Haliday, David; John Wiley and sons, Hoboken,
S.
Title of Book Author Publication
No.
Physics Resnik, Robert and USA, 2014 ISBN : 812650823X
Walker, Jearl
6 Engineering Jain and Jain Dhanpat Rai and sons; New Delhi,
Chemistry 2015, ISBN : 9352160002
7 Engineering Dara, S. S. S.Chand. Publication, New Delhi,
Chemistry 2013, ISBN: 8121997658
8 Fundamental of Bagotsky,V.S. Wiley International N. J.,2005,
electrochemistry ISBN: 9780471700586