GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

N - SCHEME

FIRST YEAR SYLLABUS

IMPLEMENTED FROM 2020 - 2021

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
GUINDY, CHENNAI - 600 025.
 STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

N-SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020-2021 onwards)

CURRICULUM OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER (FULL TIME)

Col. Subject Subject Hours Per Week

No. Code Theory Drawing Tutorial Practical Total
1 40011 Communication English I 5 5

2 40012 Engineering Mathematics I 5 5

3 40013 Engineering Physics I 5 5

4 40014 Engineering Chemistry I 5 5

5 40015 Engineering Graphics I 6 6

6 40006 Engineering Physics

Practical (Semester 2 2
examination in the second
semester)
7 40007 Engineering Chemistry
Practical (Semester 2 2
examination in the second
semester)
8 40001* Communication Skill
Practical * 2 2
40002^ Computer Application
Practical ^
20 6 6 32
Extra / Co- Physical Education 2
Curricular
activities Library 1

Total 35

* For Circuit Branches only

^ For Non-Circuit Branches only

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CURRICULUM OUTLINE

SECOND SEMESTER (FULL TIME)

Col. Subject Subject Hours Per Week

No. Code Theory Drawing Tutorial Practical Total
1 40021 Communication English II 4 4

2 40022 Engineering Mathematics II 4 4

3 40023 Engineering Physics II 4 4

4 40024 Engineering Chemistry II 4 4

5 40025 Engineering Graphics II 5 5

6 40006 Engineering Physics 2 2

Practical
7 40007 Engineering Chemistry 2 2
Practical
8 40028 Basics of Industries and 2 3 5
Workshop Practical
9 40001* Communication Skill
Practical * 2 2
40002^ Computer Application
Practical ^
18 5 9 32
Extra / Co- Physical Education 2
curricular Library 1
activities
Total 35

* For Non-Circuit Branches only

^ For Circuit Branches only

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 STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
N-SCHEME
(Implements from the Academic year 2020-2021 onwards)
CURRICULUM OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER (PART TIME)

Col Subject Subject Hours Per Week

.No Code Theory Drawing Tutorial Practical Total
.
1. 40011 Communication English I 3 3
2. 40012 Engineering Mathematics I 4 4
3. 40013 Engineering Physics I 4 4
4. 40014 Engineering Chemistry I 3 3
5. 40006 Engineering Physics 2 2
Practical (Semester
examination in the second
semester)
6. 40007 Engineering Chemistry 2 2
Practical (Semester
examination in the second
semester)
Total 14 4 18

40015 Engineering Graphics I

40001* Communication Skill Practical will be in the second year
40002^ Computer Application Practical

* For Circuit Branches only.

^ For Non-Circuit Branches only.

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SECOND SEMESTER (PART TIME)

Col. Subject Subject Hours Per Week

No. Code Theory Drawing Tutorial Practical Total
1. 40021 Communication English II 3 3
2. 40022 Engineering Mathematics II 3 3
3. 40023 Engineering Physics II 3 3
4. 40024 Engineering Chemistry II 3 3
5. 40006 Engineering Physics 2 2
Practical (Semester
examination in the second
semester)
6. 40007 Engineering Chemistry 2 2
Practical (Semester
examination in the second
semester)
7. 40028 Basics of Industries and 2 2
Workshop practical
Total 12 6 18
40025 Engineering Graphics II
40001* Communication Skill Practical will be in the second year
40002^ Computer Application Practical

* For Non-Circuit Branches only.

^ ForCircuit Branches only.

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STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING, TAMILNADU DIPLOMA IN
ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

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(Implemented from the Academic Year 2020 - 2021 onwards)

Chairperson
Thiru K. VIVEKANANDAN I.A.S.
Director
Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai.

Co-ordinator
Dr. M.S. PADMANABAN, M.Tech., Ph.D.,
Principal i/c
Central Polytechnic College, Chennai – 113.

Subject: Communication English I and II &

Communication English Practical
Convener
Tmt. S.Rajalakshmi
Lecturer (Sr.Grade) / English
Murugappa Polytechnic College, Avadi, Chennai – 600 053
Members

Mr. R.Karthikeyan Ms. M.Alagumalar

Lecturer (Sr.Grade) / English Lecturer / English
P.A.C. Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic TPEVR Government Polytechnic
College, Rajapalayam. College, Vellore

Ms. Tessy John Mr.S.Mani

Lecturer (Sr.Grade) / English Lecturer / English
Aalim Mohammed Salegh Polytechnic Government Polytechnic College for
College, Avadi, Chennai. Women, Coimbatore

Ms. S.Anandhi
Lecturer / English
Murugappa Polytechnic College
Avadi, Chennai

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STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION& TRAINING, TAMILNADU DIPLOMA IN
ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

N SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic Year 2020 - 2021 onwards)

Chairperson
Thiru K. VIVEKANANDAN I.A.S.
Director
Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai.

Co-ordinator
Dr. M.S. PADMANABAN, M.Tech, Ph.D., Principal i/c
Central Polytechnic College,
Chennai – 113.

Subject: Engineering Mathematics I & II

Conveners
Tmt. M.Narayanavadivoo, Thiru J.Krishnan,
Lecturer/Mathematics, Senior Lecturer/Mathematics,
Murugappa Polytechnic College, Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic
Sathyamurthy Nagar, Avadi, Chennai. College, Mylapore, Chennai.
Members
Thiru. I. Nagarajan, Tmt. V. Kavithamani,
HOS/Maths, Lecturer(SS)/ Maths,
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College,
Salem – 636005. Anaikuttam (P.O), Sivakasi – 626 103.
Thiru. R. Saravanakumar, Thiru. N.Eswaran, Lecturer/ Maths,
Lecturer/ Maths, Thiru. K. Sekar, Lecturer/ Maths,
GRG Polytechnic College, Thiru.S.Ramasamy, Lecturer/ Maths,
Kuppepalayam, SS kulam (P.O), Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
Coimbatore – 641 107.
Polytechnic College, Coimbatore – 20.

Tmt. R. Valarmathi, Lecturer/ Maths Tmt. R.S. Suganthi, Lecturer/ Maths,

PAC Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic TPEVR Government Polytechnic
College, Kumarasamy Raja Nagar, College, Vellore.
Rajapalayam – 626 108.
Tmt. M. Sasikala, Tmt. D. R. Muthu Bhavani,
Lecturer (SG)/ Maths, Lecturer/ Maths,
Tmt. M. Sivapriya, Rajagopal Polytechnic College,
Lecturer (SG)/Maths, Gandhi Nagar, Gudiyatham,
PSG Polytechnic College, Vellore – 632 602.
Coimbatore – 641 004.

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STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION& TRAINING, TAMILNADU DIPLOMA IN
ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

N SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic Year 2020 - 2021 onwards)

Chairperson

Thiru K. VIVEKANANDAN I.A.S.

Director
Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai.

Co-ordinator

Dr. M.S. PADMANABAN, M.Tech, Ph.D.,

Principal i/c
Central Polytechnic College, Chennai – 113.

Subject: Engineering Physics I &II and Engineering Physics Practical

Convener
Thiru A.L.M. Perumal Pillai
Lecturer (Sl.Grade) / Physics
Government Polytechnic College, Nagercoil – 629 004
Members
Thiru M.Mohanadas Thiru D.Navilan
Lecturer (S G) / Physics Lecturer (S.G) / Physics
Kamarajar Polytechnic College, Sankar Polytechnic College
Pazhavilai, Nagercoil. Sankar nagar Thirunelveli .
Thiru S.Sabareesh Thiru R.Pazhani
Lecturer (S.G) / Physics Lecturer / Physics
Sree Krishna Polytechnic College, Government Polytechnic College,
Nagercoil. Nagercoil

Thiru John Louis

Lecturer (S.G.) / Civil Engg.
Government Polytechnic College,
Nagercoil

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STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION& TRAINING, TAMILNADU DIPLOMA IN
ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

N SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic Year 2020 - 2021 onwards)

Chairperson

Thiru K. VIVEKANANDAN I.A.S.

Director
Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai.

Co-ordinator

Dr. M.S. PADMANABAN, M.Tech, Ph.D.,

Principal i/c
Central Polytechnic College, Chennai – 113.

Subject: Engineering Chemistry I &II and

Engineering Chemistry Practical

Conveners
Dr. M.Govindarajan Thiru D.Muralidharan
Lecturer (Sl.Grade) / Chemistry Lecturer / Chemistry
Muthiah Polytechnic College, Central Polytechnic College,
Chidambaram. Tharamani, Chennai.
Members
Thiru A.Baskaran Thiru A.V.Jagadeesan
Lecturer (S.G)/ Chemistry Lecturer (S.G) / Chemistry
Srinivasa Subbaraya Polytechnic SSM Polytechnic College,
College,Puttur, Sirkazhi. Komarapalayam.

Thiru M.S.Kather Thiru F.Arumainathan

Lecturer / Chemistry Lecturer (S.G.) / E.E.E.
Swami Abedhananda Polytechnic Muthiah Polytechnic College
College, Thellar, Thiruvannamalai. Chidambaram.

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STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION& TRAINING, TAMILNADU DIPLOMA IN
ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

N SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic Year 2020 - 2021 onwards)

Chairperson

Thiru K. VIVEKANANDAN I.A.S.

Director
Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai.

Co-ordinator

Dr. M.S. PADMANABAN, M.Tech, Ph.D., Principal i/c

Central Polytechnic College, Chennai – 113.

Subject: Engineering Graphics I & II

Convener
Dr. S.Chandrasekaran
HOD / Mechanical
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidhyalaya Polytechnic College,
Coimbatore – 641 020.

Members
Thiru M.Sugumaran Thiru T.Jothiram
Principal Lecturer (S.G)/ Mechanical
Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic NPA Centenary Polytechnic College,
College, Mylapore, Chennai. Kothagiri

Tmt. J.Prema Thiru J.Jebasteen

Lecturer (Sr.Gr) / Mechanical HOD / Mechanical
GRG Polytechnic College, Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic
Coimbatore College, Mettupalayam.

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STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION& TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

N SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic Year 2020 -2021 onwards)

Chairperson
Thiru K. VIVEKANANDAN I.A.S.
Director
Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai.

Co-ordinator
Dr. M.S. PADMANABAN, M.Tech, Ph.D.,
Principal i/c
Central Polytechnic College, Chennai – 113.

Subject: Basics of Industries and Workshop Practical &

Computer Applications Practical
Convener
Thiru M.Sugumaran
Principal
Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic College,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004.
Members
Dr. S.Chandrasekaran Thiru N.Thirunavukkarasu
HOD / Mechanical Lecturer (Sr. G) / Mechanical
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidhyalaya Central Polytechnic College,
Polytechnic College, Coimbatore. Tharamani, Chennai.
Dr. P.Dhinakaran Dr. S.Aruna
Lecturer (Sr. G) Electrical Engg. Lecturer / Civil Engg.
Govt. Polytechnic College P.T.Lee. Chengalvaraya Polytechnic
R.K.Nagar, Chennai. College, Vepery, Chennai.

Dr.C.Ramakrishnan Thiru D.Dhilipkumar

Vice Principal HOD / Computer
Sri NallalaghuNadar Polytechnic Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic
College, Redhills, Chennai. College, Mylapore, Chennai

Thiru S.Palani
Principal
Jayam Polytechnic College
Nallanur, Dharmapuri

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 ANNEXURE- I
STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION &TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
N-SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020 - 2021 onwards)

Course Name : All branches of Diploma in Engineering and Technology and

Special Programmes except HMCT and film &TV.
Subject Code : 40011
Semester : I
Subject Title : COMMUNICATION ENGLISH – I
TEACHING AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
No of weeks per semester: 16 weeks
Instructions Examination

Marks
Subject Hours Hours /
Internal Board Duration
/ Week Semester Total
Assessment Examinations

COMMUNICATION
ENGLISH – I 5 80 25 100* 100 3 Hrs.

* Examinations will be conducted for 100 marks and will be reduced to 75 marks.
Topics and Allocation of Hours
UNIT Topic Time
1 Functional Grammar and Usage 17
2 Vocabulary Enrichment 15
3 Situational English 15
4 Creative English 15
5 English for Scholarly Presentation/ Fluency 11
Test & Model Exam 7
Total 80 Hrs.

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RATIONALE:
 With the advent and supremacy of the Internet, smart phones, e-Commerce and
Social Media in global communication, English has metamorphosed itself with
new dimensions to get the communicator’s thoughts, feelings and interactions
dressed in alien colours.
 To execute the tasks in Technical Environment, whether academic, professional
or social, proficiency in English plays a vital role and a requisite for communication
skills has gained momentum both for e-communication, higher studies abroad and
placement in MNCs.
 Amazing and inconceivable developments in technology has led various industries
to coin and employ their own new words every day and hence revision of syllabus,
especially to cater to the need for essential updated vocabulary has become in
evitable.
 In addition to the retention of certain functional grammar parts to attest accuracy
in communication, new components such as vocabulary enrichment, situational
English, Creative English and English for Scholarly Presentation have been
introduced to equip the learners to cope up with revamping technical scenario.
OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the study of I and II semesters, the students will be able to
 Apply functional grammar to produce pristine presentations in English.
 Carry out effective interaction with the aid of formation of interrogatives.
 Enrich his/her vocabulary to cater to the needs of changing linguistic requirements.
 Understand and respond to the e-content available elsewhere in academic,
professional and social environments.
 Understand and review e-books, movies and TV programmes and post his/her
reviews online.
 Execute dialogues with his/her friends, teachers and colleagues in day-to-day
situations.
 Describe and interpret visuals, images, machine drawings, events in books and on
the Net.
 Understand, acquire and employ new structures in scholarly presentations with an
exposure to works of Great personalities.
 Communicate effectively with idioms and phrases appropriate to real-life situations.

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 40011 COMMUNICATION ENGLISH –I
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Contents: Theory

Unit Name of the Topics Hours

I Functional Grammar and Usage 17
Parts of Speech
Functional Units
Use of Main Verb & Auxiliary Verb
Application of Tense Forms (Simple Present, Present Continuous,
Present Perfect, Simple Past, Past Continuous, Past Perfect, Simple
Future, Future Continuous only)
Framing Yes / No Questions
Framing Wh-Questions
Application of Active Voice and Passive Voice
Use of Prepositions
II Vocabulary Enrichment 15
Word Conversion (selective 25 words)
Collocation - Noun with Verb, Adjective with Noun (Selective
25collocations)
Homophones (selective 25 homophones)
One-word Substitution (Textual)
Idiomatic expressions for Daily Life (frequently used 25 expressions)
Frequently Used Phrasal verbs (selective 25 phrasal verbs)
III Situational English 15
Dialogue for Day to Day Situations
Short Messages for e-Communication
Letter Writing for Academic Purpose (Leave Application, Requisition
for Bonafide Certificate, Applying for TC)
Writing the Essentials
Comprehension
IV Creative English 15
Review Writing (Book / Movie / TV Program)
Visual Description

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 Advertisement Writing
Word Cloud
Transforming Verbal Passage into Graphics
V English for Scholarly Presentation/ Fluency 11
"A Snake in the Grass" by R.K. Narayan
“Of Parents and Children” by Francis Bacon
"On His Blindness" by John Milton
"When I Have Fears" by John Keats

Reference Books
Glossaries
https://www.engineering-dictionary.com/
https://techterms.com/definition/
http://dictionary.tamilcube.com/
https://www.lexilogos.com/english/tamil_dictionary.htm
Grammar
1. Just Enough English Grammar Illustrated, Gabriele Stobbe, McGraw-Hill
Osborne Media, 2008
2. Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation, DK Publishing, 2017
3. English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, Cambridge University Press, 2019
4. Intermediate English Grammar, Raymond Murphy, Cambridge University Press,
Second Edition.
5. Essential English Grammar, Raymond Murphy, Cambridge University Press,
New edition.
Motivation
1. An Autobiography; Or, The Story of My Experiments with Truth, Mahatma Gandhi,
Penguin Books, 2001
2. You Can Win, Shiv Khera, New Dawn Press, 2004
3. Chicken Soup for the Soul, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, 2001

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER

COMMUNICATION ENGLISH – I
Time – 3 Hours [Maximum Marks: 100]

I. Answer any TEN of the following: 10x4=40

1. Frame a sentence by using the parts of speech given below:
a) Adjective: brilliant
b) Verb: live
c) Noun : office
d) Adverb: well

2. Frame a sentence for the first two patterns and write the patterns of the last two:
a) S+V+O+A
b) S+V+C+A
c) She was tired.
d) People elected him the new president.

3. Make use of each of the following main verb or auxiliary verb to make four
sentences of your own.
a) bring
b) have
c) discuss
d) is

4. Frame four sentences by using the subject - Children and verb - play in
the following tense forms:
a) Simple Present
b) Past Continuous
c) Present Perfect
d) Simple Future

5. Frame four Yes/No questions for the given situations:

a) Context: Talking to your friend about next week exam
b) Context: Talking to your sister at home
c) Context: Talking to your teacher about weekend classes.
d) Context: Talking to your uncle about his arrival

6. Ask four WH questions to the following people you contact:

a) To the bus conductor
b) To your HOD
c) To your mother
d) To your college librarian
7. Fill in the blanks by writing suitable active or passive form of the verb given in bracket:
a) The report to the Head of the Committee.(submit)
b) He has from Delhi. (return)
c) The data on computer by somebody in his absence.(access)
d) About 150 injured people in the hospital. (admit)

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 8. Fill in the blanks by using suitable prepositions:
a) The meeting will be held_________ Tuesday.
b) His continuous lecture three hours bored everyone.
c) Candidates hall ticket will not be permitted into the exam hall.
d) I will be available here Monday _ Friday.

9. Write down any four possible derivatives of the

following word. collect

10. Match the following and form collocations:

a) Heavy - Ambassador
b) Fast - a record
c) bottle up - News
d) Make - Food
e) Have - your emotions
f) Break - a difference
g) Hot - Rain

h) Brand - a headache

11. Frame a sentence for the homophones

given below: Peace – piece

12. Write one word substitutes for the following:

a. Rest or sleep in the early afternoon
b. Statements which are ordinary, uninteresting, and unimportant
c. Future generations especially the descendants of a specific person
d. an undesirable event such as an accident

13. Frame a sentence for each of the following idioms:

a. Once in a blue moon
b. At the eleventh hour
c. Beat about the bush
d. A fish out of water

14. Frame a sentence for each of the following phrasal verbs:

a. Take care of
b. Log in
c. Go through
d. Call off
II. Answer any FOUR of the following: (4x5=20)

1. Complete the Dialogue:

Friend 1 : Hi Ranjani, ?
Friend 2 : I didn’t expect a heavy traffic. Sorry for coming late.

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Friend 1 : as we planned?
Friend 2 : Sure! I’m very much interested in shopping. But Where is
Geeta? ?.
Friend 1 :
Friend 2 : What happened to her? Anything serious?

Friend 1 : Her father is not feeling well and has been admitted in the
hospital.
Friend 2 : Shall we go to the hospital now?
Friend 1 : That sounds right. It’s Vijaya Hospital just a mile away from
here.

2. Write a short message to your friend asking him to send study materials for the
forthcoming examinations.

3. Draft a letter to your HOD requesting him to issue bona fide certificate for opening
a savings bank account.

4. Write the essentials for the purchase of a mobile phone

5. Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to store, retrieve, transmit, and
manipulate data or information. IT is typically used within the context of business
operations as opposed to personal or entertainment technologies. IT is considered
to be a subset of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). An information
Technology system (IT system) is generally an information system, a communication
system or, more specifically speaking, a computer system – including all hardware,
software and peripheral equipment – operated by a limited group of users.

Humans have been storing, retrieving, manipulating, and communicating information

since the Sumerians in Mesopotamia developed writing in about 3000 BC, but the
term information technology in its modern sense first appeared in a 1958 article
published in the Harvard Business Review; authors Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L.
Whisler commented that "the new technology does not yet have a single established
name. We shall call it Information Technology (IT)".

The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks,
but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as
television and telephones. Several products or services within an economy are
associated with information technology, including computer hardware, software,
electronics, semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment, and e-commerce.

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Questions:

1. Humans have been storing information for more than 5000 years – True or False
2. Who coined the term “Information Technology”?
3. The term “Information Technology” was first used in .
4. What do you mean by Information Technology?
5. Name the products and services that are associated with Information Technology.

III. Answer any Four of the following : (4x5=20)

1. Write a review of the book “My Experiments with Truth” in about 50 words.

2. Describe the picture below in about 50 words.

3. Write an advertisement
ertisement for a Home Appliances Show Room highlighting
Diwali festival offers.

4. Frame 5 sentences using any five words from the given word cloud.

5. Read and transform the following passage into a pie-chart.

A survey was conducted to study people using different

d
browsers in Europe. Five browsers – Firefox, Chrome, Opera,
Safari and Internet Explorer were selected for this purpose to
 see the impact of browsers on the Internet Users. It was
found that as much as

37.9 % people used Firefox that was the highest of all other
browsers accessed through the Net. Next came the Internet
Explorer that was used by 36.9% of people, a little less than
that of Firefox. Next to Internet Explorer, Chrome was accessed
by 15.5% of the internet users. The number of users of the
remaining two browsers equally fell around 4.55%. It was also
found that all other browsers were used by less number of
people who were around less than 1 percentage.

IV. Answer any FOUR of the following in about 50 words. ( 4 x 5 = 20)

1. Bring out the observations of Bacon on the duties of Parents

towards children.
2. How does Milton arrive at the conclusion-“They also served
who only stand and wait.”?
3. Explain the irony at the end of the Snake in the Grass.
4. Explain by listing out the fears that Keats refers to in his poem?
5 . Elucidate the narrative skill of R. K. Narayan with reference to
the short story you studied.

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 ANNEXURE- I
STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION &TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
N-SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020 - 2021 onwards)
Course Name : All branches of Diploma in Engineering and Technology and
Special Programs except DMOP, HMCT and Film &TV.
Subject Code : 40012
Semester : I
Subject Title : ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I

TEACHING AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

No. of weeks per semester: 16 weeks
Instructions Examination

Marks
Subject Hours Hours /
Duration
/ Week Semester Internal Board
Total
Assessment Examinations

ENGINEERING
5 80 25 100* 100 3 Hrs.
MATHEMATICS I

* Examinations will be conducted for 100 marks will be reduced to 75 marks.

TOPICS AND ALLOCATION OF HOURS:

Sl. No. Topics Time
(Hrs)
1 Algebra 15
2 Complex Number 15
3 Trigonometry 14
4 Differential Calculus – I 15
5 Differential Calculus – II 14
Test & Model Exam 7
TOTAL 80

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 40012 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS – I
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Contents: Theory
UNIT NAME OF THE TOPICS HOURS
I ALGEBRA
1.1 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS: 3
MATRICES:
Definition, Concept and Types of Matrices.
OPERATIONS ON MATRICES:
Multiplication of a Matrix by a scalar, Addition/Subtraction of two Matrices.
Multiplication of two Matrices - properties. Reducing a Matrix into triangular
and echelon form. Transpose of a Matrix and its properties.
DETERMINANTS:
Definition and Evaluation of 2nd and 3rd order Determinants. Properties of
determinants, product of Determinants. Determinant of a square Matrix –
singular and non – singular Matrices - simple problems.
1.2 APPLICATIONS OF MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS:
Co-factor, Adjoint of Matrix, Inverse of Matrix and Rank of a matrix – Simple 7
problems.
Solution of simultaneous equations using Cramer’s rule - Matrix Inversion
method - Gaussian Elimination method – simple problems.
Characteristic Equation – Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors of a real matrix –
consistency and inconsistency of system of linear equations.
1.3 BINOMIAL THEOREM:
Introduction – Factorial, Permutation and Combinations – Values of nP r and
nCr.
Statement of Binomial theorem for positive integral index. Expansion of 5
n
Binomial - Finding general term – Middle term – Coefficient of x and Term
independent of x – Binomial Theorem for rational index up to -3.
Applications of binomial theorem – Finding the remainder, digits of a number
and greatest term – simple problems.
II COMPLEX NUMBERS
2.1 ALGEBRA OF COMPLEX NUMBERS 6
Introduction – Complex Numbers – Conjugates – Algebra of complex

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 numbers (without geometrical proof), Properties of complex conjugates -
Modulus and Amplitude - Polar and Euler form of a complex number –
Simple problems.
Argand Diagram – Collinear points, four points forming square, rectangle,
rhombus and parallelogram only - Simple problems.
2.2 DE MOIVRE’S THEOREM 5
De Moivre’s Theorem (Statement & Applications) – related simple problems.
2.3 ROOTS OF COMPLEX NUMBERS
Finding the 𝑛𝑡ℎ roots of unity – solving the equations of the form 𝑥𝑛 ± 1 = 0 4
where 𝑛 ≤ 7 - Simple problems.
APPLICATIONS OF COMPLEX NUMBERS
An application of Complex numbers: AC Circuits - Definitions – Impedance
and Admittance - Simple Problems
III TRIGONOMETRY
3.1 TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS & ALLIED ANGLES 5
Trigonometric functions – Properties of Trigonometric functions - Relation
between Degree & Radian Measure – Simple problems.
Applications of Radian Measure – Length of an arc of a sector – Linear and
angular velocity - Trigonometric Ratios of Allied angles – Simple problems. 5
3.2 TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES
Trigonometric Ratios of sum & difference of two angles – Multiple and Sub
multiple angles – Functions of 3A angles – Sum and Product Identities -
Simple problems. 4
3.3 PROPERTIES OF TRIANGLE & INVERSE TRIGONOMETRIC
FUNCTIONS
Properties of Triangle – Law of Sines and Law of Cosines - Inverse
Trigonometric Functions – Principal value – Properties of Inverse
Trigonometric functions – simple problems.
IV DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS - I
4.1 LIMITS 5
Introduction to Calculus - The calculation of limits – Theorems on limits –
Limits at infinity – Limits of rational functions – Trigonometrical limits – other
limits – Applications of limits – Simple problems.

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 4.2 DIFFERENTIATION 5
The derivative of a Function – Differentiation of constant, 𝑥 , 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥, 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥,
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥, 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑥, 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑥, 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑥, 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑥, e , a , sin 𝑥, cos 𝑥, tan 𝑥, cot 𝑥,
sec 𝑥, 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑥 (Formulae only) - Differentiation Rules: 𝑢 ± 𝑣, 𝑢𝑣, 𝑢𝑣𝑤, &

Chain rule – Simple problems.

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4.3 DIFFERENTIATION METHODS
Differentiation by Substitution method – Differentiation of Implicit functions –
Logarithmic differentiation – Derivatives of parametric functions –
Differentiation of one function with respect to another function – Simple
problems.
V DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS – II
5.1 SUCCESSIVE DIFFERENTIATION 5
Successive differentiation upto second order (parametric form not included).
Definition of differential equation, order and degree, formation of differential
equation. Simple problems
5.2 GEOMETRICAL APPLICATIONS 5
Curvature and Radius of curvature (cartesian form only) - Envelope of family
of curves – Simple problems.
5.3 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIATION 4
Definition - Partial Differentiation of two variables upto second order only -
simple problems. Jacobian and its properties. Euler’s theorem for
homogeneous function – Simple problems.

Reference Book
1. Higher Secondary +1 Mathematics volume I&II. Tamil Nadu Text book corporation.
2. Higher Secondary +2 Mathematics Volume I&II. Tamil Nadu Text book corporation.
3. Engineering Mathematics V. Sundaram, R. Balasubramanian
4. Engineering Mathematics – I C.B.Gupta ,A.K.Malik, New age international
Publishers, 1st edition – 2008.
5. Differential Calculus S. Balachandra Rao, CK Shantha New age Publishers
6. Probability Theory and Stochastic Process B.Prabhakara Rao, TSR Murthy, BS
Publishers.
7. Vectors and Geometry GS. Pandey, RR Sharma, New age international publishers.
8. Engineering Mathematics – I Guruprasad Samanta, New age international
publishers, 2nd edition 2015.

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 9. Engineering Mathematics Reena Garg, Khanna publishing house, New Delhi,
Revised edn. – 2018.
10. Engineering Mathematics Volume I P. Kandasamy and K. Thilagavathy,
S. Chand & Company Ltd.

Board Examination-Question Paper Pattern

For all theory subjects except Communication English I & II
and Engineering Graphics I & II.
Note: Clarkes Table and Programmable Calculators are not permitted.
Relevant data should be provided in the question paper for solving the problems if any
required.

Time: 3 Hrs. Max.Marks:100

PART – A Five questions will be asked covering all units. All questions are to be answered.
Each question carries 1 mark.
PART- B Fifteen questions will be asked covering all the units. Three questions from each
unit. Answer any ten questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
PART-C Five questions will be asked Either or type. One question from every unit. Answer
either A or B. Each question carries 15 marks. A and B have subdivisions. (7 + 8)
The questions are to be numbered from 1 to 25. All the units are to be covered with
equal weightage.
PART A 5 X 1 = 5 Marks
Definitions and Statements.
Question Number 1 to 5
PART B 10 X 2 = 20 Marks
Short answer type questions
Question Number 6 to 20
PART C 5 X15 = 75 Marks
Descriptive answer type questions
(Either A or B)
Question number 21 to 25
TOTAL 100 Marks *

Note: Board Examinations will be conducted for 100 Marks and converted to 75 Marks.

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

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 40012 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS - I
Time: 3.00 hrs. Max.Mark:100
Note:
1. Answer all questions in PART A. Each question carries one mark.
2. Answer any ten questions in PART B. Each question carries two marks.
3. Answer all question by selecting either A or B. Each question carries fifteen marks.
4. Clarkes Table and programmable calculators are not permitted.
PART – A (5×1=5)
 2 3 5 0
1. If A    , B  find A+B.
  1 4 3 6
2. Find the values of 𝑖 + 𝑖 + 𝑖
3. Convert into Degree measure.

4. Evaluate: lim →

5. If 𝑢 = 𝑒 then show that = 2𝑥𝑢

PART – B (10×2=20)
 3  1 2
6. Reduce the matrix  6 2 4 to a echelon form.
 
  3 1 2

 2 3 4
7. Find the adjoint of A   1 2 3
 
 1 1 2

8. Find the general term in the expansion of (𝑥 + 2𝑦) .

9. Find the real and imaginary parts of

10. If 𝑥 = cos 𝜃 + 𝑖 sin 𝜃, find 𝑥 +

11. The voltage and current of a circuit are given by the Complex numbers 2 + 𝑗 and
3 − 2𝑗 respectively. Find the Impedance of the circuit.
12. If a ball is travelling in a circle of diameter 10m with velocity 20m/s, Find the angular
velocity of the ball.

13. Prove that = tan 𝐴

14. Suppose that a boat travels 10km from the port towards east and then turns 60° to its
left.If the boat travels further 8 km, how far from the port is the boat?

15. Evaluate: lim →

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16. Differentiate: + + +

17. Differentiate: 𝑥 sin 𝑦 = 𝑐

18. Find , if 𝑦 = tan 𝑥

19. If y  ae x  be  x Prove that y 2  y .

20. Show that 𝑢 = 𝑥 – 𝑥 𝑦 + 𝑥𝑦 is a homogenous function.

PART – C (5×15=75)
1 2 −1
21. A) i. Find the inverse of 3 8 2 (7)
4 9 1
ii) Solve the equations 𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 𝑧 = −1, 3𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 2𝑧 = 28, & 4𝑥 + 9𝑦 − 𝑧 = 14
by Cramer’s rule. (8)
(OR)
 1 1  2
B) i. Find the eigen values and eigen vectors of the matrix  1 2 1  (7)
 
 0 1  1
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 1 
ii. Find the coefficient of x 30 in the expansion of  x 4  6  (8)
 x 
√
22. A) i. Express the Complex number in polar form (7)
√

ii. Prove that =1 (8)

(OR)
B) i. Solve 𝑥 + 𝑥 + 𝑥 + 1 = 0 (7)
ii. Two impedances 𝑧 = 10 + 6𝑗 and𝑧 = 8 − 12𝑗 are connected in parallel
across 200volts, 50 cycles per second A.C. mains. Calculate the magnitude
of the current in each branch and magnitude of the total current in the circuit.
(8)
23. A) i. Find the values of all trigonometric functions of 𝜃 if cos 𝜃 = − & 𝜃 lies in

III quadrant. (7)

ii. The point A(9,12) rotates around the origin O in a plane through 60° in the
anticlockwise direction to a new position B. Find the co ordinates of the
point B. (8)
(OR)

B) i. Prove that (𝑐𝑜𝑠𝛼 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝛽) + (sin 𝛼 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛽) = 4𝑠𝑖𝑛 (7)

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 ii. Prove that sin + sin = sin (8)
.
24.A) i. Suppose that the diameter of an animal’s pupils is given by 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = . ,

where x is the indensity of light and f(x) is in mm. Find the diameter of the pupils
with(a) Minimum light b) Maximum light. (7)
ii. Differentiate: (i) (1 + sin 𝑥)(𝑥 − cos 𝑥) (ii) (8)

(OR)

B) i. a)Find if 𝑦 = tan (7)

b) Find if 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑡, 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑡

ii. a) Find if 𝑦 = √𝑥𝑒 sin 𝑥 (8)

b) Find the derivative of 𝑥 with respect to 3𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 5

d2y dy
25. A) i. If 𝑦 = 𝑥 cos 𝑥, then prove that x
2
2
 4 x  ( x 2  6) y  0 . (7)
dx dx
ii. Find the radius of curvature for 𝑦 = 4𝑥 at (1, 1) (8)
(OR)
B) i. If 𝑢 = 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 3𝑥𝑦 then prove that x u  y u  3u (7)
x y

ii. Show that the functions 𝑢 = 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧 , 𝑣 = 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧, 𝑤 = 𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦𝑧 + 𝑧𝑥

and are dependent. (8)

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 ANNEXURE- I
STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION &TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
N-SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020 - 2021 onwards)
Course Name : All branches of Diploma in Engineering and Technology and
Special Programmes except DMOP, HMCT and film &TV.
Subject Code : 40013
Semester : I
Subject Title : ENGINEERING PHYSICS I

TEACHING AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

No of weeks per semester: 16 weeks
Instructions Examination

Marks
Subject Hours / Hours /
Duration
Week Semester Internal Board
Total
Assessment Examinations

ENGINEERING
5 80 25 100* 100 3 Hrs.
PHYSICS I

* Examinations will be conducted for 100 marks will be reduced to 75 marks.

Topics and Allocation of Hours:

Sl.No Topic Duration

(Hrs)
1 S I UNITS AND STATICS 15
2 PROPERTIES OF MATTER 15
3 DYNAMICS- I 15
4 DYNAMICS–II 14
5 SOUND AND MAGNETISM 14
TEST & MODEL 7
Total 80

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 40013 ENGINEERING PHYSICS – I

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Contents: Theory

Unit Name of the Topic Hours

I S I UNITS AND STATICS
1.1 UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS: - 5
Unit – Definition - Fundamental Quantities – Definition - Seven fundamental
quantities; their SI units and symbol for the units - Supplementary quantities
- plane angle and solid angle; their SI units and symbol for the units Derived
physical quantities.
Dimensional formula for length, mass and time-derivation of dimensional
formula for area, volume, density, velocity, momentum, acceleration, force,
impulse, work or energy and power. Uses of Dimensional formula.
Conventions followed in SI Units Multiples & sub-multiples and prefixes of
units – Unit conversions (Horse Power to watt & calorie to joule) -
Applications of the method of dimensional analysis.
1.2 STATICS: - 10
Scalar and vector quantities – Definitions and examples – Concurrent forces
and coplanar forces – Definition - Resolution of a vector into two
perpendicular components - Resultant and equilibrant – Definitions -
Parallelogram law of forces-statement - Expressions for magnitude and
direction of the resultant of two forces acting at a point with an acute angle
between them - Lami’s theorem - Statement and explanation - Experimental
verification of parallelogram law of forces and Lami’s theorem. Simple
problems based on expressions for magnitude and direction of resultant.
Moment of a force - Clockwise and anti-clockwise moments - Principle of
moments – Couple – Torque acting due to a Couple – Experimental
determination of mass of the given body using principle of moments - Solved
problems.

II PROPERTIES OF MATTER
2.1 ELASTICITY: - 5
Elastic and plastic bodies – Definition - stress, strain – Definitions – Hooke’s

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 law – statement - three types of strain – Elastic and plastic limit – Young’s
modulus, Bulk modulus, Rigidity modulus – Definitions - Uniform and non-
uniform bending of beams - Experimental determination of the Young’s
modulus of the material of a beam by uniform bending method - Poisson’s
ratio - Simple problems based on stress, strain and Young’s modulus –
Applications of elasticity.
2.2 VISCOSITY: - 5
Viscosity – Definition - Coefficient of viscosity - Definition, SI unit and
dimensional formula - Stream line flow, turbulent flow – Explanation - Critical
velocity – Reynolds number – Definition - Experimental comparison of
coefficient of viscosity of two low viscous liquids – Terminal velocity –
Definition - Experimental determination of coefficient of viscosity of a highly
viscous liquid by Stokes method – Practical applications of viscosity –
Practical applications of Stoke’s law.
2.3 SURFACE TENSION: - 5
Surface tension & angle of contact – Definitions - Expression for surface
tension of a liquid by capillary rise method - Experimental determination of
surface tension of water by capillary rise method – Practical applications of
capillarity. Simple problems based on expression for surface tension –
Applications of surface tension – Solved problems.

III DYNAMICS–I
3.1. STRAIGHT LINE MOTION: - 2
Introduction-Newton’s Laws of motion-Fundamental Equations of motion for
objects- horizontal motion-falling freely-thrown vertically upwards.
3.2 PROJECTILE MOTION: - 5
Projectile motion, angle of projection, trajectory, maximum height, time of
flight, and horizontal range–Definitions-Expressions for maximum height,
time of flight and horizontal range–Condition for getting the maximum range
of the projectile. Path of the projectile (the trajectory) is a Parabola - Simple
problems based on expressions for maximum height, time of flight and
horizontal range – Examples of projectile motion.
3.3 CIRCULAR MOTION: - 8
Circular motion, angular velocity, period and frequency of revolutions –

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 Definitions – Relation between linear velocity and angular velocity – Relation
between angular velocity, period and frequency – Normal acceleration,
centripetal force and centrifugal force – Definitions – Expressions for normal
acceleration and centripetal force. Banking of curved paths – Angle of
banking – Definition – Expression for the angle of banking of a curved path.
{tanθ =v2/(r g)} - Simple harmonic motion, amplitude, frequency and period -
Definition. Simple problems based on the expressions for centripetal force
and angle of banking - Applications of centripetal force and centrifugal force
– Solved problems.

IV DYNAMICS–II
4.1 ROTATIONAL MOTION OF RIGID BODIES: - 7
Rigid body – Definition - Moment of inertia of a particle about an axis -
Moment of inertia of a rigid body about an axis – expressions – Radius of
gyration – Definition – Expression for the kinetic energy of a rotating rigid
body about an axis – Angular momentum – Definition – Expression for the
angular momentum of a rotating rigid body about an axis – Law of
conservation of angular momentum – Examples.
4.2 GRAVITATION: - 3
Newton’s laws of gravitation – Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of
earth – Expression for variation of acceleration due to gravity with altitude
4.3 SATELLITES: - 4
Satellites – Natural and artificial – Escape velocity and orbital velocity –
Definitions – Expression for escape velocity and Orbital velocity – Polar and
Geostationary satellites – Uses of artificial satellites. Simple problems based
on the expressions for escape velocity and Orbital velocity.

V SOUND AND MAGNETISM

5.1 SOUND: - 9
Wave motion – Introduction and definition – Audible range – Infrasonic –
Ultrasonics - Progressive waves, longitudinal and transverse waves –
Examples - Amplitude,
Wave length, period and frequency of a wave – Definitions – Relation
between wavelength, frequency and Velocity of a wave - Stationary or

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 standing waves. Vibrations - Free & forced vibrations and resonance –
definitions and examples - Laws of transverse vibration of a stretched string
– Sonometer – Experimental determination of frequency of a tuning fork.
Acoustics of buildings – Echo - Reverberation, reverberation time, Sabine’s
formula for reverberation time (no derivation) – Coefficient of absorption of
sound energy – Noise pollution. Simple problems based on expression for
frequency of vibration. Doppler effect – Definition and Applications –
Ultrasonic and its uses – SONAR – Solved Problems.
5.2 MAGNETISM: - 5
Pole strength – Definitions – Magnetic moment, intensity of magnetisation,
magnetising field intensity, magnetic induction, Permeability, hysteresis,
saturation, retentivity and coercivity – Definitions - Method of drawing
hysteresis loop of a specimen using a solenoid – Uses of Hysteresis loop.
Simple problems based on intensity of magnetization – Types of magnetic
materials and their applications – Solved problems.

Reference Book:
1. Physics – Resnick and Haliday – Wisley Toppan publishers–England
2. Engineering Physics – B.L.Theraja – S. Chand Publishers
3. A text book of sound – R.L. Saighal & H.R. Sarna – S.Chand & Co.
4. Mechanics – Narayana Kurup – S. Chand Publishers.

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 Board Examination-Question Paper Pattern

For all theory subjects except Communication English I & II and

Engineering Graphics I & II.

Note: Clarkes Table and Programmable Calculators are not permitted.

Relevant data should be provided in the question paper for solving the
problems if any required.
Time: 3 Hrs. Max.Marks:100

PART - A Five questions will be asked covering all units. All questions are to be
answered. Each question carries 1 mark.
PART- B Fifteen questions will be asked covering all the units. Three questions from
each unit. Answer any ten questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
PART-C Five questions will be asked Either / Or type. One question from every unit.
Answer either A or B. Each question carries 15 marks.
A and B have subdivisions. (7 + 8)
The questions are to be numbered from 1 to 25. All the units are to be covered with
equal weightage.
PART A 5 X 1= 5 Marks
Definitions and Statements.
Question Number 1 to 5
PART B 10 X 2 = 20 Marks
Short answer type questions
Question Number 6 to 20
PART C 5 X15 = 75 Marks
Descriptive answer type questions
(Either A or B)
Question number 21 to 25
TOTAL 100 Marks *

Note: Board Examinations will be conducted for 100 Marks and converted to 75 Marks.

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 ENGINEERING PHYSICS - I
Model Question Paper
TIME: 3hrs MARKS: 100

PART A (5 X 1 = 5)
Note: Answer ALL questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Mention any two fundamental physical quantities.

2. Why rain drops fall slowly?
3. What is the condition for maximum range of a projectile?
4. Define moment of inertia of a rigid body.
5. Define magnetic moment.
PART B (10 X 2 = 20)
Note: Answer any TEN questions. All questions carry equal marks.

6. What are the uses of dimensional formula?

7. What is meant by coplanar force?
8. State Lami’s theorem.
9. What are three moduli of elasticity?
10. Explain turbulent flow.
11. Define angle of contact.
12. State Newton’s laws of motion.
13. Define normal acceleration.
14. Define angle of banking.
15. State law of conservation of angular momentum.
16. State Newton’s law of gravitation.
17. Write any two uses of artificial satellites.
18. Define resonance.
19. Define Doppler effect.
20. Explain hysteresis.
PART B (5 X 15 = 75)
Note: Answer ALL questions by choosing either A (OR) B

21.A. i) State the conventions to be followed in the SI units. (8)

ii) Explain how to resolve a vector quantity in to two rectangular components. (7)
OR
B. i) Describe an experiment to verify the parallelogram law of forces. (8)
ii) If the resultant of two equal forces is √3times each force. Find the angle (7)
between the forces.

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22.A. i) Explain uniform and non-uniform bending of beams. (8)
ii) Describe an experiment to determine the Young’s modulus of the material of (7)
the beam by uniform bending method.
OR
B. i) Describe an experiment to compare the coefficient of viscosities of two (8)
liquids.
ii) Calculate the surface tension of water if it rises to a height of 4.2 cm in a (7)
-4
capillary tube dipped vertically in it. Radius of the capillary tube is 3.5 X 10 m
and density of water is 1000 kgm-3

23.A. i) Derive an expression for the maximum height and time of flight reached by (8)
the projectile.
ii) Derive expression for normal acceleration and centripetal force acting on a (7)
body executing uniform circular motion.
OR
B. i) Derive an expression for the angle of banking. (8)
ii) A ball weighing 0.5 kg tied to one end of a string of length 2 m is rotated at a (7)
constant speed of 10 ms-1 in a horizontal plane. Calculate the centripetal force
on the ball.

24.A. i) Derive an expression for angular momentum of rotation of a rigid body (8)
rotating about an axis.
ii) Derive an expression for variation of acceleration due to gravity with altitude. (7)
OR
B. i) Write short notes on polar and geostationary satellites. (8)
ii) If the radius of the earth is 6400 km, and acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 (7)
ms-2. Calculate the escape velocity on the surface of the earth.

25.A. i) Distinguish between longitudinal and transverse wave. (8)

ii) Write a note on acoustics of buildings. (7)
OR
B. i) Explain the method of drawing hysteresis loop of a given specimen. (8)
ii) The vibrating length of 0.24 m of a sonometer wire is unison with a tuning (7)
fork when stretched by a weight of 4.5 kg. The linear density of the wire is 0.65
X 10-3 kgm-1. Calculate the frequency of the fork.

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 ANNEXURE- I
STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION &TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
N-SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020 -2021 onwards)
Course Name : All branches of Diploma in Engineering and Technology and
Special Programmes except DMOP, HMCT and film &TV.
Subject Code : 40014
Semester : I
Subject Title : ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY I

TEACHING AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

No of weeks per semester: 16 weeks
Instructions Examination

Marks
Subject Hours / Hours /
Duration
Week Semester Internal Board
Total
Assessment Examinations

ENGINEERING
5 80 25 100* 100 3 Hrs.
CHEMISTRY I

* Examinations will be conducted for 100 marks and will be reduced to 75 marks.

Topics and Allocation of Hours:

UNIT Topic Duration

(Hrs)
I Basic concepts in chemistry – Atomic Structure and Chemical 15
bonding, Periodic Table, Acids and Bases
II Surface Chemistry - Colloids, Nanotechnology, Catalysis 15
III Minerals and Metallurgy– Metallurgy of Iron, Metallurgy of Tungsten 15
and Titanium, Powder Metallurgy
IV Industrial Chemistry – Nuclear Chemistry, Cement, Ceramics, 15
Refractories and Glass
V Chemistry of Engineering Materials – Polymer, Abrasives, 13
Composite Materials
Test & Model Exam 7
Total 80

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RATIONALE:
The subject Engineering Chemistry I lay foundation of all the elements, structure and
periodic classification. The latest trends on nano technology, its application on various fields
of engineering is also dealt with. It provides basic concepts about minerals and its
resources, the metal extraction, heat treatment and powder metallurgy. It also imparts
knowledge about few Engineering Materials like cement, ceramics, refractory and glass. It
also deal with polymers, abrasives and composite materials.
OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this Course is to make the student:
1. Know about atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic classification and acids and
bases.
2. Learn about surface chemistry, colloidal particles and nano-particles and their
application.
3. Know about the mineral resources of Tamilnadu and the fundamentals of metal
extraction, iron and steel manufacture, heat treatment and powder metallurgy.
4. Study about the importance of Engineering Chemistry in industry.
5. Know about Engineering materials like cement, ceramics, refractory, glass, rubber,
plastic and composites.

40014 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY I

DETAILED SYLLABUS
Contents: Theory

Unit Name of the Topic Hrs.

I BASIC CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY
1.1 Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding 6
Fundamental particles – proton – electron – neutron – atomic number –
mass number – extra nuclear part – filling up of electrons – aufbau
principle –s–p–d– f orbitals – electronic configuration – definition of
atomic mass, molecular mass, equivalent mass, valency (definitions only)
– octet rule – electrovalent bond – sodium chloride formation – covalent
bond – formation of ammonia.
1.2 Periodic Table 4
Modern periodic law – periodic classification of elements – features of
modern periodic table – properties of s–p–d–f block elements.

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 1.3 Acids and Bases 5
Properties of acids and bases – Lewis concept of acids and bases –
advantages – pH and pOH – Definition – Numerical problems – Indicator
– Definition – Buffer solution – Definition – Types of buffer solution with
examples – Application of pH in industries
II SURFACE CHEMISTRY
2.1 Colloids 6
Colloids – Definition – True solution and Colloidal solution – Differences –
Types of colloids – Lyophilic and Lyophobic colloids – Differences –
Properties – Tyndall effect – Brownian movement – Electrophoresis and
Coagulation – Industrial applications of colloids – Smoke Precipitation by
Cottrell’s method, Purification of water, Cleansing action of soap, Sewage
disposal – tanning – and artificial rain.
2.2 Nanotechnology 4
Nano particles – definition – properties – application of Nanotechnology
– Engineering – medicine – biomaterial.
2.3 Catalysis 5
Catalyst – Definition – Positive – Negative catalyst – Definition – Types of
catalysis – Homogeneous and Heterogeneous – Promoter – Catalyst
poison – active centre – Definition – Characteristics of a catalyst –
Industrial applications of catalysts.
III MINERALS AND METALLURGY
3.1 Minerals and Metallurgy 7
Mineral – Minerals of Tamilnadu – Sources and Uses (Basic concepts
only) – Extraction of iron – Blast furnace – cast iron – steel manufacture
– Bessemer converter – heat treatment of steel – hardening – annealing
– tempering.
3.2 Metallurgy of tungsten and Titanium 4
Extraction and uses of Tungsten and Titanium
3.3 Powder metallurgy 4
Definition – Powder metallurgical process – Preparation of Metal Powder
– Atomization – Reduction of Metal Oxide – blending – compacting –
sintering – finishing – Applications of Powder Metallurgy.

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IV INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
4.1 Nuclear Chemistry 6
Nuclear reaction – Differences between nuclear reaction and ordinary
chemical reaction – Radioactive decay – alpha emission – beta emission
– gamma emission – half-life period – simple problems– Nuclear fission –
nuclear fusion – chain reaction - components nuclear reactor, reactor
core, nuclear reactor coolant, Control rods, neutron moderator – steam
turbine – Application of radioactive isotopes.
4.2 Cement and ceramics 5
Definition – Manufacture of Portland Cement – Wet Process – Setting of
Cement (No equation) – Ceramics – White pottery – Definition –
Manufacture of White pottery – Uses – Definition of glazing – purpose –
Method – Salt glazing – liquid glazing.
4.3 Refractories and Glass 4
Definition – requirements of a good refractory – types with examples and
uses – uses of silica, fire clay and alumina.
Composition of Glass – Manufacture of Glass – annealing of glass –
varieties of glass – Optical glass, wind shield glass and Photo chromatic
glass.
V CHEMISTRY OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS
5.1 Polymer 6
Definition – Natural polymer – Rubber – Defects of natural rubber –
Compounding of rubber – Ingredients and their functions – Vulcanization
–Plastics – types – Thermoplastics and Thermosetplastics – Differences
–Mechanical properties of plastics – Polymers in Surgery – Biomaterials –
Definition – Biomedical uses of Polyurethane, PVC, Polypropylene and
Polyethylene.
4
5.2 Abrasives
Definition – classification – hardness in Moh’s scale – Natural abrasives –
Diamond, Corundum, Emery and Garnet. Synthetic abrasives –
Carborundum – Boroncarbide manufacture – properties and uses.
5.3 Composite Materials 3
Definition – examples – Classification of composites – Advantages over
metals and polymers – General application

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References

1. Introduction to Engineering Chemistry, Shradha Sinha , S S Dara & Sudha Jain, S.

Chand Publishers, 2004.

2. S.Chand's Engineering Chemistry, S S Dara, Sudha Jain & Shradha Sinha, 2005.

3. A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry, Dr. Uday Kumar, 2013.

4. Chemistry – Higher Secondary – 1 st and 2nd year, Vol. I & II, Tamil Nadu Text Book
Corporation, 2018.

5. Engineering Chemistry Fundamentals and Applications, Shikha Agarwal, Cambridge

University Press, 2019.

6. Government of India, Geological Survey of India, Geology and Mineral Resources of

The States of India Part VI – Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry

7. Indian Minerals Yearbook 2011, Government of India Ministry of Mines, Indian Bureau of
Mines Indira Bhavan, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440 004

Website references:

1. https://bookboon.com/en/fundamentals-of-chemistry-ebook

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 Board Examination-Question Paper Pattern
For all theory subjects except Communication English I & II
and Engineering Graphics I & II.

Note: Clarkes Table and Programmable Calculators are not permitted.

Relevant data should be provided in the question paper for solving the problems if any
required.

Time: 3 Hrs. Max.Marks:100

PART - A Five questions will be asked covering all units. All questions are to be
answered. Each question carries 1 mark.
PART- B Fifteen questions will be asked covering all the units. Three questions from
each unit. Answer any ten questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
PART-C Five questions will be asked Either / Or type. One question from every unit.
Answer either A or B. Each question carries 15 marks.A and B have subdivisions. (7 + 8)

The questions are to be numbered from 1 to 25. All the units are to be covered with
equal weightage.

PART A 5 X 1= 5 Marks
Definitions and Statements.
Question Number 1 to 5
PART B 10 X 2 = 20 Marks
Short answer type questions
Question Number 6 to 20
PART C 5 X15 = 75 Marks
Descriptive answer type questions
(Either A or B)
Question number 21 to 25
TOTAL 100 Marks *

Note: Board Examinations will be conducted for 100 Marks and converted to 75 Marks.

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 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY I
MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Part A
NB: 1. Answer all questions. 5x 1 = 5 Marks
2. All questions carry equal marks
1. How many electrons are there in the ultimate orbital of sodium atom?
2. What is the relationship between pH and pOH?
3. Name an ore of tungsten?
4. What is added to delay the setting of cement?
5. What is the hardness of diamond on Moh’s scale?
Part B
NB: 1. Answer any 10 questions 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
2. All questions carry equal marks
6. State octet rule.
7. Write down the modern periodic law.
8. Define Lewis concept of acids and bases.
9. Mention the types of colloids.
10. What are catalytic promoters?
11. Define biomaterial.
12. Mention the composition of stainless steel.
13. Mention the uses of titanium.
14. Define powder metallurgy.
15. What is meant by radioactive decay?
16. Write down the importance of glazing in ceramics.
17. Define refractory.
18. What is meant by annealing of glass. Mention the importance of it.
19. Give any 2 defects of natural rubber?
20. How is Carborundum prepared?
Part C
NB: 1. Answer all questions5 x 15= 75 Marks
2. Answer any one of the subdivisions, either (A) or (B) from each question
21.A (i) Explain in detail about aufbau principle for filling of electrons in an atom
with suitable example. (7)

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 (ii) Define valency of an element. Explain electrovalent bond with suitable example
With a neat diagram (8)
(or)
B (i) Distinguish between s and d-block elements in the periodic table (7)
(ii) Define pH of a solution. Calculate the pH of 0.025 N sodium hydroxide solution (8)
22.A (i) Distinguish between lyophilic and lyophobic colloids. (7)
(ii) Define colloid. Describe any four industrial applications of colloids. (8)
(or)
B (i) List the industrial applications of catalyst. (7)
(ii) What is called nanotechnology? Illustrate the various applications of
nanotechnology in various fields of Engineering. (8)
23.A (i) Describe the manufacture of steel by Bessemer process. (7)
(ii) What is meant by heat treatment of steel? Write notes on various heat treatment
of steel. (8)
(or)
B (i) Explain the extraction of tungsten from its ore. (7)
(ii) Describe the process and applications of powder metallurgy. (8)
24.A. (i) Distinguish between ordinary chemical reaction and nuclear reaction. (7)
(ii) Define half-life period. The decay constant of Co-60 is 0.132/yr. Calculate its
half-life period. If the quantity of Co-60 is 2.5g, what will be the quantity that
remain after 10.5 years. (8)
(or)
B (i) Describe the manufacture of Portland cement (7)
(ii) Define refractory. What are the requirements of a refractory? (8)
25.A (i) Explain vulcanization of rubber and give the properties of vulcanized rubber (7)
(ii) Write a note on advantage of composite materials over metals and polymers (8)
(or)
B (i) What are bio-materials? List biomedical uses of use following:
(a) Polyurethane (b) PVC (c) Polypropylene (d) Polyethylene (7)
(ii) Write a note on the following abrasives.
(a) Diamond (b) Corundum (c) Emery (d) Garnet (8)

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 ANNEXURE - I
STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION &TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
N - SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020 – 2021 onwards)

Course Name : All branches of Diploma in Engineering and Technology and

Special Programmes except DMOP, HMCT and Film &TV.
Subject Code : 40015
Semester : I
Subject Title : ENGINEERING GRAPHICS - I

TEACHING AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

No. of weeks per semester: 16 weeks

Instructions Examination

Marks
Subject
Hours / Hours /
Duration
Week Semester Internal Board
Total
Assessment Examinations

ENGINEERING
6 6 25 100* 100 3 Hrs.
GRAPHICS - I

* Examinations will be conducted for 100 marks and will be reduced to 75 marks.

Topics and Allocation of Hours

Sl. No. Topic Duration

1 Drawing Office Practice and Dimensioning 19
2 Geometric Constructions and Construction of Conics 19
Projection of Points & Straight Lines and Construction of Special
3 19
Curves
4 Orthographic Projections 32
Test & Model Exam. 07
Total 96Hrs

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RATIONALE:
Engineering Graphics is a basic subject for all branches of diploma in engineering and
technology. Since engineering drawing is considered as the language of engineers, the
proper understanding and practice is required with proper use of instruments.
This subject is aimed at providing basic understanding of the fundamentals of Engineering
Graphics; mainly visualization, graphics theory, standards of drawings, the tools of drawing
and the use of drawings in engineering applications.
The topics covered are based on the syllabus for diploma studies in engineering. The
subject is planned to include sufficient practices which would help the student in
visualization of two-dimensional objects and developing the drawing.
The chapters are arranged in sequence and starts from the basic concepts of lettering,
dimensioning, geometrical constructions, conic sections, projection of points and straight
lines, construction of engineering curves, proceeds to the orthographic projection
techniques. By learning this subject, it is expected that the students would be matured to
visualize the engineering components by reading an engineering drawing.

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the subject, the students will be able to,
 Understand the importance of drawing
 Identify and use the drawing instruments
 Practice the rules and methods of dimensioning
 Acquire knowledge about geometric constructions
 Construct conic curves
 Understand the concepts of projection of points and straight lines
 Acquire knowledge about the construction of special curves
 Draw orthographic views from the given pictorial drawing

Note: While practicing, usage of drawing instruments like drawing board, mini drafter,
compass, divider, drawing clips / cello tape, H, 2H and HB grade drawing pencils, eraser
etc., are mandatory for class work and examinations. Size of drawing sheet recommended:
A2 size (420 x 594 mm). Use both sides of drawing sheets for practice.

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 40015 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS - I
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Contents: Theory
Unit Name of the Topic Hours
I DRAWING OFFICE PRACTICE AND DIMENSIONING
06
1.1 Drawing Office Practice
Importance of engineering drawing as a graphic communication–
drawing practice as per BIS code–drawing instruments: drawing
board, mini-drafter, compass, divider, protractor, drawing sheets,
drawing pencils, set squares etc., – title block– layout and folding of
drawing sheets.
Lettering and numbering as per BIS –importance of legible lettering
and numbering–single stroke letters–upper case and lower case
letters–slanting / inclined letters–general procedures for lettering and
numbering–height of letters–guidelines–practices.
Scales–full size scale, reducing scale and enlarging scales
13
(Description only).
Minimum criteria for class assessment
No. of Drawing sheets No. of Exercises
Upper case, lower case, slanting letters and
1
numerals – each 5 sentences with different heights
1.2 Dimensioning
Dimensioning – need for dimensioning–dimensioning terms and
notations as per BIS – dimension line, extension line and leader line –
dimensioning systems – methods of placement of dimensions – uni-
directional and aligned systems – important dimensioning rules –
dimensioning of common features – diameters, radii, holes, chamfers
– addition of letters and symbols – parallel, chain and progressive
dimensioning – practice of dimensioning the given drawing as per BIS
code (one view of the object).
Minimum criteria for class assessment
No. of Drawing sheets No. of Exercises
1 8 - 2D drawings

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II GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
OF CONICS 06
2.1 Geometric Constructions
Bisect a straight line – bisect an arc – bisect an angle – divide a
straight line into any number of equal parts – divide the circle into
number of equal divisions – construct an arc touching two lines at any
angle – construct an arc touching two arcs.
Minimum criteria for class assessment
No. of Drawing sheets No. of Exercises covering all methods
1 10

2.2 Construction of Conics 13

Conic sections – definition of locus, focus, directrix, axis, vertex and
eccentricity – practical applications of ellipse, parabola and
hyperbola.
Ellipse: Construction of ellipse by concentric circle method,
rectangular method when major and minor axis are given and
eccentricity method when focus and directrix are given–exercises in
practical applications.
Parabola: Construction of parabola by rectangular method,
parallelogram method when major and minor axis are given and
eccentricity method when focus and directrix are given – exercises in
practical applications.
Hyperbola: Construction of hyperbola by eccentricity method when
focus and directrix are given – exercises in practical applications.
Minimum criteria for class assessment
No. of Drawing sheets No. of Exercises covering all methods
2 7
III PROJECTION OF POINTS & STRAIGHT LINES AND
CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIAL CURVES
3.1 Projection of Points and Straight Lines 11
Projection of points – position of a point on four quadrants and on the
reference planes – system of notation–Place a point on four
quadrants with different distances – exercises.
Projection of straight lines–line in the first quadrant and on the
reference planes – parallel to one plane and perpendicular to other

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 plane – inclined to one plane and parallel to the other plane – parallel
to both the planes – simple exercises.
Minimum criteria for class assessment
No. of Drawing sheets No. of Exercises
2 12

3.2 Construction of Special Curves 08

Definition and construction of cycloid – epicycloid – hypocycloid –

involute of a circle – Archimedean spiral for one revolution – helix –
practical applications – exercises.

Minimum criteria for class assessment

No. of Drawing sheets No. of Exercises covering all methods
2 6
IV ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS
4.1 First angle: Simple components Introduction – projection terms
11
–orthographic projection – planes of projection – principal
orthographic views – designation of views – four quadrants – first
angle projection – third angle projection – symbols and arrangement
of views for first angle and third angle projections –comparison –
Simple exercises in first angle projection with minimum two views of
simple components (Without curves and circles).
Minimum criteria for class assessment
No. of Drawing No. of Exercises
sheets
1 6

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4.2 First Angle Projections only: Engineering components
Draw the projections of the simple engineering components using first
angle projection – exercises in drawing orthographic views – three
views–front view, top view and right / left side views. (For Board
Examinations any two views can be asked.)
Minimum criteria for class assessment
No. of Drawing No. of Exercises
sheets
3 12
Reference Books:
1. Bhatt N.D, “Engineering Drawing”, Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
2. Gill P.S, “Engineering drawing”, S.K.Kataria&Sons.
3. Gopalakrishna.K.R., "Engineering Drawing", (Vol 1 & 2 combined), Subhas Publications.
4. Venugopal. K, Prabhu Raja V, “Engineering Graphics”, New Age International
Publishers.

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5. Natarajan K V “A Text Book of Engineering Drawing and Graphics” N Dhanalakshmi
Publishers.
6. Shah M B, Rana B C, “Engineering Drawing”, Pearson.
7. Basant Agrawal, Agrawal C M “Engineering Drawing”, McGraw hill HED.
8. Parkinson A C, "First Year Engineering Drawing", Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd.
9. Thomas E. French, Charles J. Vierck, “The Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing”,
McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc.

Internal Assessment Marks:

Class assessment drawings 10

Average of Two Assessment Tests 05

Model Examination 05

Attendance 05

Total 25

BOARD EXAMINATION
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN

Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Note: 1. Answer all the questions only in the drawing sheet.
2. Assume missing dimensions suitably, if required.
3. Proper drawing instruments and board should be used

PART – A (4x5 = 20)

Note: Five questions will be asked (Sl. No: 1 to 5). Answer any four questions.
Each question carries five marks.
Minimum one question should be asked from each unit first chapter.
(Chapters: 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1)

PART – B (4x20 = 80)

Note: Six questions will be asked (Sl. No: 6 to11). Answer any four questions.
Each question carries twenty marks.
Minimum one question should be asked from each unit second chapter. (Chapters: 1.2,
2.2, 3.2, 4.2)

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS - I

Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Note: 1. Answer all the questions only in the drawing sheet supplied.
2. Assume missing dimensions suitably, if required.
3. Use proper drawing instruments and drawing board.
4. First angle projection is to be followed.
5. All dimensions are in `mm’.

PART – A (4x5 = 20)

Answer any four questions. Each question carries five marks.
1. Write the following statements in a single stroke in upper case letters of 10 mm height.
DRAWING IS THE LANGUAGE OF ENGINEERS
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM
ALL LETTERS SHOULD BE UNIFORM IN SHAPE, SIZE AND SPACING
DIMENSION LINES SHOULD NOT CROSS EACH OTHER
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) IS OUR NATIONAL STANDARD.
2. Construct an arc of 50 mm radius touching two arcs of 25 mm and 50 mm
radius externally, at a centre offset distance of 120 mm.
3. A point ‘C’ is 50 mm below the HP and 30 mm behind the VP. Draw the front view and
top view.
4. A straight line AB 50 mm long is parallel to the VP and inclined at an angle of 30o to
the HP. The end A is 20 mm above the HP and 15 mm in front of the VP. Draw
the projections of the line.
5. The pictorial view of a component is given in Fig: 1. Draw its front view and right side
view.
PART – B (4x20 = 80)
Answer any four questions. Each question carries twenty marks.
6. Redraw the object shown in Fig: 2 and make the correct dimensioning as per BIS
standards.
7. The major and minor axes of an ellipse are 120 mm x 80 mm respectively. Draw the
ellipse using rectangular method.
8. Construct a parabola, when the distance of the focus from the directrix is 40 mm.

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9. A circle of diameter 40 mm rolls on the outside of another circle of diameter 160 mm
without slipping. Draw the path traced by a point on the smaller circle.
10. The pictorial view of the machine component is given in Fig: 3. Draw the front view
and right hand side view.
11. The pictorial view of the machine component is given in Fig: 4. Draw the front view
and top view.

Fig: 1 Fig: 2

Fig: 3 Fig: 4
 ANNEXURE- I
STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION &TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
N-SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020-2021 onwards)

Course Name : All branches of Diploma in Engineering and Technology and

Special Programmes except HMCT and film &TV.
Subject Code : 40001
Semester : I Circuit Branches
II Non-Circuit Branches
Subject Title : COMMUNICATION SKILL PRACTICAL

TEACHING AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

Subject Instructions Examination

Marks
Hours / Hours /
Duration
COMMUNICATION Week Semester Internal Board
Total
SKILL PRACTICAL Assessment Examinations

2 32 25 100* 100 3 Hrs.

* Examinations will be conducted for 100 marks and will be reduced to 75 marks.

Topics and Allocation of Hours

Sl.No. Topic Duration

(Hrs)
1 Listening Skill 10
2 Reading Skill 6
3 Speaking Skill 10
4 Writing Skill 6
Total 32

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RATIONALE:
 “The quality of your life is in the quality of your communication” opined Antony Robins.
Language is the means of self-expression and one of the prime most tools for
communication. Communicative fluency augments one’s personal, academic, social
and professional life.
 The present syllabus, focusing on four Communication Skills, viz. Listening, Reading,
Speaking and Writing, enables the students at Diploma level gain confidence and
fluency in communication which in turn would enhance them face their career
commitments with globalized standards.

OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the study, the students will be able to
 Improve their auditory skills to attentively listen, effectively comprehend and to identify
important information and keywords.
 Fine tune their reading skills and make them articulate lucidly with proper stress and
intonation
 Perfect their reading comprehending skills using the techniques like Skimming to get
the general idea and scanning to grasp specific information.
 Pronounce words with renewed confidence.
 Express their needs, obligations, suggestions, gratitude and apology with poise and
conviction.
 Introduce themselves and others in a self-assuring manner.
 Partake in face to face conversation with skilled agility.
 Emphatically write and complete the missing parts.
 Acquire a sound knowledge on the usage of non-verbal communication.
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 40001 COMMUNICATION SKILL PRACTICAL
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Contents: Practical
Unit Name of the Topic Hours
I Listening Skill 10
Listening to Speeches by Great Speakers/ TV News
(Assessment Through note taking)
Listening to Short Stories (Assessment by Vocabulary Check)
Listening to Indian / British / American English (Assessment
by Cloze)
II Reading Skill 06
Stress & Intonation
Tongue Twisters / Tongue Modulators Frequently
Mispronounced Words
Reading Newspaper – (Skimming & Scanning)
III Speaking Skill 10
Polite Expressions (Greeting, Requesting, Thanking, Apologizing,
Opinions, Suggestions)
Introducing Yourself/ Friends/ Family
Recite - quotes of Leaders / Scholars / Scientists
Face to Face Conversation
IV Writing Skill 06
Thought Fillers
Completing an Incomplete Story
How to prepare PPT
Non-Verbal Communication

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 BOARD PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
Note:
1. The students should be given proper practice in all the exercises. All the exercises should
be completed before the examinations.
2. The students should maintain a record notebook. The record note book should be
submitted during the Board Practical Examinations.
3. The external examiner should verify the availability of the facility for the batch strength
before the commencement of Practical Examination.
4. PART D should be conducted first for all the students. Part A, Part B and Part C can be
conducted by both examiners by dividing the students into two groups.

Part A - Listening (No. of Exercises: 3, Duration:45 min.)

Question No.1: The examiner shall play either the audio of the speech of a great speaker or
that of TV news running from 3 to 5 min. The audio can be played twice. The candidates may be
given 10 minutes to take notes as directed in the question paper.
Question No.2: A short story selected by the external examiner shall be played only once
without transcript. The objective of this exercise is to test the Listening ability of the candidate
and therefore questions should be framed accordingly in the pattern of question and answer. The
time to complete this exercise is 5 minutes.
Question No.3: Any one of the audios (British English, American English or Indian English) may
be selected by the external examiner and the same shall be played only once. Maximum of 5
questions for filling in the blanks may be given and the candidates may be provided maximum of
10 minutes to answer the questions.
This part shall be completed within 45 minutes including the time used for playing listening
audios.

Part – B – Reading (No. of Exercises 3, Duration: 45 min.)

Each batch may be divided into two. Both examiners may engage all the students.
Question No. 1:Readout the tongue twister.
Question No. 2: A passage from newspaper can be given for reading.
Question No.3: Pronounce the words correctly. Part B shall be completed within 45 minutes.

Part – C – Speaking (No. of Exercises: 4, Duration: 45 min)

Divide the students to make it convenient for conversations in English by a pair. Both examiners
can handle.

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Question No.1: Polite expressions for the context provided.
Question No. 2: Self-introduction for the interview.
Question No.3: Any five quotes can be recited from the given list of quotes of Leaders,
Scholars and Scientists.
Question No. 4: The candidates have to speak as directed by the concerned examiner. All the
questions are mandatory. Part C shall be completed within 45 minutes.

Part D – Writing (No. of Exercises: 3, Duration: 45 min.)

All students should appear for this part.
Question No.1: Five questions with blanks shall be asked based on a list of 25 frequently used
thought fillers already trained during lab classes.
Question No. 2: shall consist of an unknown incomplete story providing scope for further
development and application of imagination. (minimum 3 lines for completion with suitable title
and moral)
Question No. 3: Questions can be taken from a list of fifteen important questions covering the
core areas of non-verbal communication. (Five out of eight questions to be answered)

Students shall be provided maximum of 30 minutes to complete Part-D.

DETAILED ALLOCATION OF MARKS

Sl. No Detailed Allocation of Marks Maximum Marks
A Listening 30
B Reading 20
C Speaking 30
D Writing 20
Total 100

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Guidelines for Conduct of Practical Classes and Writing Record Note:
There are 13 experiments in total equally distributed to each skill as follows:

Sl. Minimum Exercises to be Practiced /

No Name of the exercise written in Record Note

Listening Skill

Listening to Speeches by
1 Great Speakers/ TV News Each One exercise

2 Listening to Short Stories Minimum of two exercises

Listening to Indian / British /

3 American English Minimum of two exercises

Reading Skill

4 Reading Tongue Twisters A list of 25 tongue twisters

Reading English Minimum 2 passages from any English

5 Newspapers Newspaper

Frequently mispronounced
6 words List of 25 words

Speaking Skill

Polite expressions - Greeting,

7 Making Polite Expressions Requesting, Thanking, Apologizing,
Opinions, Suggestions

Introducing oneself / Minimum two exercises for introducing

8 friends/family oneself and introducing others

Quotes of Leaders/Scholars/Scientists
9 Reciting quotes (List of 25 quotes)

10 Face to face conversation Minimum two exercises

Writing Skill

A list of 25 frequently used thought

11 Use of Thought Fillers fillers

Minimum of two exercises.

12 Completing an Incomplete
Story (conclusion – minimum 3 lines, title &
moral)

Non-Verbal A list of 10 questions and answers

13 Communication relating to non- verbal communication.

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Notes:
1. Each experiment shall be awarded 20 marks and the total marks secured in all
experiments shall be averaged to 20marks.
2. Attendance mark shall be calculated for 5 marks as per the given norms.
3. Total internal mark is 25 (Record 20 marks + Attendance 5 marks)
4. Observation note is not applicable for this practical.
5. Listening Skill Exercises:
For each exercise under Listening Skill, minimum exercise should be provided for practice and
should be recorded in the record note.(as per the tabular column)
Open sources available online on the sites such as
www.youtube.com,
www.letstalk.co.in,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english, and
https://esl-lab.com/,
can be utilized for sessions on improving listening skill.

Note:
Since there is no observation note for English Communication Practical, the worksheets practiced by
the students should be preserved along with the Record Note.

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 BOARD EXAMINATIONS
Model Question Paper
40001 – Communication Skill Practical
Time: 3Hrs Maximum marks:100
PART A: LISTENING (30 Marks)
I Answer the following:
1. Listen to the speech of a Great Speaker / TV News played to you and take notes. (10)
2. Listen to the Short Story / conversation read out / played to you and answer the questions.
(10)
3. Listen to the following American English / British English / Indian English Audio and fill in the
blanks.(10)
PART B: READING (20 Marks)
II Answer of the following:
1. Read out the following tongue twisters as fast as possible:(10)
a. Find a kind mind to wind and bind you with the kind mind like a wind.
b. How many cookies could a good cook cook if a good cook could cook cookies?
c. We should fight for our rights as fight is might.
d. Can you can a can as a canner can can a can?
e. Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better.
2. Read the given newspaper passage with proper intonation. (5)
3. Pronounce the following commonly mispronounced words rightly. (5)
a)pizza b)dengue c) bury d)asthma e)Wednesday

PART C: SPEAKING (30Marks)

III. Answer the following:
1. Make polite expressions for the contexts provided: (5)
a. Request your teacher for a book.
b. How will you politely apologize for coming late to the meeting?
2. Introduce yourself /friend/family member as a candidate appearing for the interview.(10)
3. Recite any five quotes of Leaders/scholars/Scientists. (5)
4. Attempt a face to face conversation with your friend about the addiction to mobile phone by
youngsters.(5exchanges) (10)

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 PART D: WRITING (20 Marks)
IV. Answer the following:
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable thought fillers given in the brackets. (5)
(look, I mean, you know, well, anyway)
a. I can’t tell her name, , she may grow angry.
b. What do you want me to do for that?
c. Nobody told me about this marriage, no one even in my own
department.
d. as I said, I’m going to talk to the manager to cancel this meeting.
e. it is not the way to talk to your senior.

2. Complete the following story by adding three more lines and give a suitable title
to it.(5)
Once upon a time there was a poor farmer in a village. He had two sons and a daughter.
Both sons were lazy whereas the daughter was so intelligent. One day the father was sick
at bed. The daughter who went to market in the morning did not return till late night….
3. Answer any FIVE of the following in about50 words: (5x2=10)
Questions from Non Verbal Communication

LABORATORY REQUIREMENT:
1. An echo-free room.
2. A Projector.
3. A minimum of two computers with internet access.
4. DVD player with home theatre.
5. P.A system with two nos. of wired/wireless mike.
6. Any Two Standard English Newspapers.
7. A White Board with Markers.
8. Comics / Story books – 2 Nos

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 ANNEXURE- I

STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION &TRAINING, TAMILNADU

DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
N-SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020 - 2021 onwards)

Course Name : All branches of Diploma in Engineering and Technology and

Special Programmes except DMOP, HMCT and film &TV.
Subject Code : 40002
Semester : I Non-Circuit Branches
II Circuit Branches
Subject Title : COMPUTER APPLICATION PRACTICAL

TEACHING AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

Number of weeks per semester: 16 weeks

Subject Instructions Examination

Marks
Hours / Hours /
Duration
COMPUTER Week Semester
Internal Board
APPLICATION Total
Assessment Examinations
PRACTICAL

2 32 25 100* 100 3 Hrs.

* Examinations will be conducted for 100 marks and will be reduced to 75 marks.

TOPICS AND ALLOCATION OF HOURS

UNIT Contents Time (Hrs.)

1 BASICS OF COMPUTER 5 Hrs.
2 WORD PROCESSING 9 Hrs.
3 SPREAD SHEET 9 Hrs.
4 PRESENTATION 9 Hrs.
Total 32 Hrs.

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 40002 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PRACTICAL

OBJECTIVES
To learn fundamentals of the computer
To understand documentation using word processor.
To understand the spread sheet and its uses.
To understand the presentation.

Contents: Practical
Units Topic Hrs.
I Basics of Computer: Computer Basics – Hardware & Software - 5
General understanding of various computer hardware components –
CPU – Memory – Display – Keyboard- Mouse - HDD & Other
Peripheral Devices – Types of Software – Application Software &
System Software.
II Word Processing: Creating new document – Opening an existing 9
document – Edit & Save a document – Typing a text – Deleting a
text – Inserting a text – Finding a text – Replacing a text – Copying &
Moving a text – Selecting Font & Font Size – Justifying Texts – Bold –
Italic – Underline – Strike – Double Strike – Coloring Text – Spell
Check – Ruler – Formatting Page – Line Spacing – Margins – Page
Size – Page Border – Page Color – Page Columns – Watermark –
Page Break – Section Break – Portrait – Landscape – Inserting
Symbols, Equations & Shapes – Text Box – Word Art – Hyperlink –
Inserting Pictures – Picture Arrangement - Align Objects – Bullets &
Numbering – Working with Tables – Header & Footer – Table of
Contents – Inserting Page Number – Changing Character width &
Line Spacing – Printing the document – Print Preview – Shortcuts for
various activities in Word – Exercises.
III Spread sheet: Creating a new worksheet - Opening an existing 9
worksheet - Editing and Saving a worksheet - Creating, Renaming
and Deleting worksheets in a workbook - Types of data like Numeric,
text etc. - Entering in a cell- Manipulation of a cell, row and column
(deleting, inserting, finding, replacing, copying and moving) -

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 Justifying in a cell, Merging cells and columns - Addition, Subtraction
and using formula - Selecting Font and Font Sizes - Using and
manipulating tables, inserting / deleting of rows and columns - Sorting
Columns- Using Header and footer, Inserting Page number -
Border and Shading of cells, rows and columns - Formatting page,
margins, page size, portrait and landscape - Selecting area for
printing, Printing of a worksheet and workbooks, Using print preview -
Copy / moving text between two different worksheets and workbooks
- Using Chart Wizard, Creation of different types of charts – Protect
sheet using password - Shortcuts for various activities in spreadsheet
– Exercises.
IV Presentations: Creating New Presentations - Opening Presentations 9
- Saving Presentation - Inserting new Slides - Slide Layout - Slide
Design - Presentation View - Adding Text - Font formatting -
Paragraph formatting – Inserting Clipart & Pictures - Inserting and
Manipulating Smart Art - Running a slide show - - Insert Slide Number
- Slide Header & Footer - Applying Slide Animation – Custom
Animation - Inserting Shapes - Insert Video & Sound - Insert Action -
Hyperlinks - Charts - Tables – Page Setup - Print Preview - Printing -
Shortcuts of various activities in presentations – Exercises.

EXERCISES

EXERCISE 1 (WORD PROCESSING)

Prepare a report from the given printed document of minimum 250 words. (Use text
formatting tools, header & footer, page number, line spacing, font & images)
 Page Setup:
Set Margin: Left-1.5, Right-1.5, Top-1.5 & Bottom-1.5 / Orientation: Portrait / Paper Size: A4
/ No. of Columns: 2
 Page Background Settings:
Watermark / Page Color / Page Borders
 Text & Paragraph Settings:
Title: Font size: 16 – Centered – Bold – Suitable font

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Heading: Font size: 14 – Left Aligned – Underlined – Set the Suitable Font Face
Body Text: Font size: 12 – Justified – 1.5 Line Spacing – Set the Suitable Font Face
 Header & Footer:
Header – Seminar Name, Name of the student, Reg. No. & Branch
Footer – Page No., Date and Time
 Insert:
Picture / Clipart / Shapes / Table.
 Minimum No. of Words: 250 words

EXERCISE 2 (WORD PROCESSING)

Create a resume for placement from the given printed template with your personal details.
Publish a copy of the resume as PDF.
 Page Setup:
Margin: Left-0.5, Right-0.5, Top-0.5 & Bottom-0.5 / Orientation: Portrait / Paper Size: A4 /
No. of Columns: As per the given resume format.
 Page Borders:
Insert Page Border if required.
 Font & Paragraph:
Heading : Font size: 12 - Bold – Underlined – Set the Suitable Font Face
Body Text : Font size: 12 – Justified – 1 Line Spacing – Set the Suitable Font Face
Insert Bullets & Numberings were ever required.
 Insert:
Photo for your Resume / Tables for Academic Records.
 Save as PDF:
Publish a copy of the resume as PDF using any PDF Converting Tools.

EXERCISE 3 (WORD PROCESSING)

Create a standard covering letter and use mail merge to generate the customized letters for
applying to a job in various organizations. Also, create a database and generate labels for
the applying organizations.
 Page Setup:
Margin: Left-1.5, Right-1.5, Top-1.5 & Bottom-1.5 / Orientation: Portrait / Paper Size: A4

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  Page Background:
Add Page Border for the Letter
 Font & Paragraph:
Title: Font size: 16 – Centered – Bold – Suitable font
Heading: Font size: 14 – Left Aligned – Underlined – Set the Suitable Font Face
Body Text: Font size: 12 – Justified – 1.5 Line Spacing – Set the Suitable Font Face
 Mailings:
Select Recipients and add a New List of HR Database.
Start Mail Merge through Step by Step Mail merge wizard.

EXERCISE 4 (SPREAD SHEET)

Create a worksheet for the given relational data (minimum ten records) and show the data
in the Line Chart, Bar Chart and Pie Chart.
 10 Records
Add text to the spreadsheet to the various fields require to analyze the data in Chart
 Font & Alignment
Font Face – Font Size – Font Color
 Formulae
Use Formulae for the selected data for Calculation
 Insert
Charts – Line Chart, Bar Chart & Pie Chart

EXERCISE 5 (SPREAD SHEET)

Create a worksheet for the given data with various functions like Sum, Average, Count, Min,
Max & Logical functions [IF, AND].
 Data
Create a Worksheet and Insert the various records to the cells.
 Formatting
Set the Font using Font Name, Font Size and with various Alignment tools.
 Formulas and Functions
Use some functions like Sum, Average, Count, Min, Max and Logical Functions. [IF, AND]

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EXERCISE 6 (SPREAD SHEET)
Create a worksheet for the given data and analysis the data with various filters and
conditional formatting.
 Data
 Formatting
Text: Font Face – Font Size – Font Color – Alignment
 Functions
 Conditional Formatting
 Filters

EXERCISE 7 (PRESENTATION)
Create a presentation of minimum 10 slides from engineering related topic.
 Design & Layout
Add a suitable Theme and Layout according to the content of all 10 slides.
 Header & Footer
Header: Insert the Title & Author
Footer : Insert the Date & Slide Number
 Font & Paragraph
Font Face – Font Size – Font Color - Alignment – Bullets & Numberings
 Insert
Images & Tables

EXERCISE 8 (PRESENTATION)
Create a presentation of 10 slides about your college with Slide & Custom Animation,
Shapes, Header & Footer, Slide number, Video, Audio, Picture, Tables and Hyperlink
between slides.
 Design & Layout
Add a suitable Theme and Layout according to the content of all 10 slides.
 Header & Footer
Header: Insert the Title & Author
Footer : Insert the Date & Slide Number
 Font & Paragraph
Font Face – Font Size – Font Color - Alignment – Bullets & Numberings

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  Insert
Video / Audio / Tables / Shapes
 Hyperlink
Use hyperlink to link between slides.
 Animation
Custom Animation for individual Objects / Slide Transition to all slides
Custom Animation for individual Objects / Slide Transition to all slides

40002 Computer Application Practical

BOARD PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
Note:
1. The student should be given proper training in all the exercises. All the exercises
should be completed before the examinations.
2. The student should maintain observation note book / manual and record notebook.
The record note book should be submitted during the Board Practical Examinations.
Common printout for the record note book should not be allowed. Individual student
output for every exercise should be kept in the record note book.
3. All exercises should be given in the question paper and student is allowed to select
any one by lot. All exercises with the hard copy of the template related to the
exercise should be provided by the external examiner for the examination. Template
can be varied for every batch.
4. The external examiner should verify the availability of the infrastructure for the batch
strength before the commencement of Practical Examination.

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 DETAILED MARK ALLOCATION

Marks
Description
Awarded
A Aim & Procedure 20
B Execution * 50
C Output Printout / Handout ^ 20
D Vivavoce 10
Total Marks 100

* Should be evaluated during the execution by the examiners only.

^ Students all actual output should be printed and submitted with the exam paper for
evaluation.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Minimum Hardware Requirements:

Desktop Computers – 30Nos
Processor: 1 GHz, RAM: 1 GB, Hard Drive: 500 GB, Monitor: 15”, Keyboard & Mouse, other
accessories
Overhead Projector: 1 No.
Laser Printer: 1 No.
Minimum Software Requirements:
Operating System: Any GUI Operating System
Office Package (Open Office Packages)

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 ANNEXURE- I
STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION &TRAINING, TAMILNADU
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

N-SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020-2021 onwards)

Course Name : All branches of Diploma in Engineering and Technology and

Special Programmes except DMOP, HMCT and film & TV.
Subject Code : 40006
Semester : I and II
Subject Title : ENGINEERING PHYSICS PRACTICAL

TEACHING AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

Instructions Examination

Subject Marks
Hours / Hours /
Duration
Week Semester Internal Board
Total
Assessment Examinations
I SEMESTER
ENGINEERING
PHYSICS I
2 32
PRACTICAL
25 100* 100 3 Hrs.
II SEMESTER
ENGINEERING
PHYSICS II 2 32
PRACTICAL
* Examinations will be conducted for 100 marks and will be reduced to 75 marks.

RATIONALE:
In Diploma level engineering education skill development plays a vital role. The skill
development can be achieved by on hand experience in handling various instruments,
apparatus and equipment. This is accomplished by doing engineering related experiments
in practical classes in various laboratories.
GUIDELINES:
 All the first eight experiments should be completed in the First Semester and the
remaining Eight experiments should be completed in the Second Semester. All the
experiments should be given for the practical examination at the end of the Year.
 In order to develop best skills in handling Instruments / Equipment and taking
readings in the practical classes, every two students should be provided with a

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 separate experimental setup for doing experiments in the laboratory.
 The external examiners are requested to ensure that a single experimental question
should not be given to more than two students while admitting a batch of 30 students
during Board Examinations.

I SEMESTER
ENGINEERING PHYSICS - I PRACTICAL

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS WITH OBJECTIVES:

1. MICROMETER (SCREW GAUGE).
To measure the thickness of the given irregular glass plate using micrometer. To
determine the area of the glass plate using a graph sheet and to calculate the
volume of the glass plate.
2. VERNIER CALIPERS.
To measure the length and diameter of the given solid cylinder using Vernier calipers
and to calculate the volume of the solid cylinder.
3. PARALLELOGRAM LAW.
To verify the parallelogram law using concurrent force.
4. LAMI’S THEOREM
To verify Lami’s theorem using concurrent forces.
5. COMPARISON OF VISCOSITIES
To compare the co-efficient of viscosities of two low viscous Liquids by capillary flow
method.
6. STOKES’ METHOD.
To determine the coefficient of viscosity of a highly viscous liquid.
7. SONOMETER.
To determine the frequency of the given tuning fork.
8. DEFLECTION MAGNETOMETER
To compare the magnetic moments of the two bar magnets using Deflection
Magnetometer in Tan A position, by equal distance method.

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 II SEMESTER
ENGINEERING PHYSICS-II PRACTICAL

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS WITH OBJECTIVES:

9. REFRACTIVE INDEX
To determine the refractive index of a transparent liquid (water) using travelling
Microscope.
10. SPECTROMETER.
To measure the angle of the prism using Spectrometer.
11. SOLAR CELL.
To draw the V – I characteristics of the solar cell.
12. LAWS OF RESISTANCES.
To verify the laws of resistances by connecting the two given standard resistances
in series and parallel, using Ohm’s law.
13.JOULE’S CALORIMETER.
To determine the specific heat capacity of water.
14. COPPER VOLTAMETER.
To determine the electro chemical equivalent (e.c.e.) of copper.
15. P-N JUNCTION DIODE.
To draw the voltage – current characteristics in forward bias and to find the ‘dynamic
Forward resistance’ & ‘knee voltage’ from the graph.
16. LOGIC GATES.
To find the output conditions for different combinations of the input for NOT gate and
2 inputs AND, OR, NAND & NOR logic gates, using IC chips. ( IC 7404 –NOT
Gate,IC 7408 – AND Gate, IC 7432 – OR gate, IC 7400 – NAND Gate,IC 7402 –
NOR Gate).

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 BOARD PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
Note:
 The students should be given proper practice in all the experiments. All the
experiments should be completed before the examinations.
 The students should maintain observation note book / manual and record notebook. In
the observation, the student should draw diagram, mention the readings /
observations, calculations and result manually. The same have to be evaluated for the
observation mark.
 The record note book should be submitted during the Board Practical Examinations.
The record work for the experiments should be completed and evaluated in the
respective semesters.
 All experiments should be given and the students are allowed to select any one by lot.
 The external examiner should verify the availability of the infrastructure for the batch
strength before the commencement of Practical Examination.
 The examiners should ensure the proper safety measures before the commencement
of practical examinations.

DETAILED MARK ALLOCATION

Detailed
Description
Allocation
A Formula & Diagram 20
B Tabulation with proper units 10
Observation (including taking
C 40
readings)
D Calculation 15
E Result 10
F Vivavoce 5
Total Marks 100

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 LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
Minimum Two set of equipment / components are required
for the Batch of 30 Students.

1. MICROMETER (SCREW GAUGE).

Screw gauge, graph sheet and irregular glass plate.
2. VERNIER CALIPERS.
Vernier Calipers and Solid Cylinder
3. PARALLELOGRAM LAW.
Vertical drawing board, two Z pulleys, three sets of slotted weights (5 x 50g) and
twine thread.
4. LAMI’S THEOREM
Vertical drawing board, two Z pulleys, three sets of slotted weights (5 x 50g) and
twine thread.
5. COMPARISON OF VISCOSITIES
Burette stand, graduated burette without stopper, rubber tube, capillary Tube,
beaker, digital stop watch, two liquids and funnel.
6. STOKES’ METHOD.
Stokes’ Apparatus, highly viscous liquid (Castrol oil), glass beads of different radii,
digital stop watch and screw gauge.
7. SONOMETER.
Sonometer, screw gauge, tuning fork, rubber hammer, slotted weight hanger set (5
x 0.5kg) and paper rider.
8. DEFLECTION MAGNETOMETER
Deflection Magnetometer, meter scale and two bar magnets
9. REFRACTIVE INDEX
Travelling Microscope, Beaker with transparent liquid and Saw dust.
10. SPECTROMETER.
Spectrometer, Sodium vapour lamp, Reading lens and Glass prism
11. SOLAR CELL.
Solar cell Kit for drawing the V - I characteristics
12. LAWS OF RESISTANCES.
Battery Eliminator, key, rheostat, ammeter, voltmeter, Connecting wires and two
known standard resistances.
13. JOULE’S CALORIMETER.
Joule’s Calorimeter, Battery eliminator, Rheostat, Key, Ammeter, voltmeter, stop
clock, thermometer, digital Balance and connecting wires.
14. COPPER VOLTAMETER.
Copper Voltameter, Battery eliminator, Rheostat, Key, Ammeter, stop clock, digital

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 balance, emery sheet and Connecting wires.
15. P-N JUNCTION DIODE.
P-N Junction Diode forward characteristics kit.
16. LOGIC GATES.
Logic gates testing apparatus kit with bread board for Mounting ICs and Integrated
circuit chips (IC 7404 –NOT Gate, IC 7408 – AND Gate, IC 7432 – OR gate, IC
7400 –NAND Gate, IC 7402 – NOR Gate)

40006 ENGINEERING PHYSICS PRACTICAL

MODEL QUESTION PAPER
All experiments should be given for examination and the students are allowed
to select any one by lot.
1. Measure the thickness of the given irregular glass plate using micrometer. Determine
the area of the glass plate using a graph sheet and calculate the volume of the glass
plate.
2. Measure the length and diameter of the given solid cylinder using Vernier calipers
and then calculates the volume of the solid cylinder.
3. Verify the parallelogram law of forces using concurrent forces.
4. Verify the Lami’s theorem using concurrent forces.
5. Compare the coefficient of viscosity of two Liquids by capillary flow method, using
graduated burette.
6. Determine the coefficient of viscosity of a highly viscous liquid by Stokes’ method.
7. Determine the frequency of the given tuning fork using Sonometer.
8. Compare the magnetic moments of the two bar magnets using deflection
magnetometer in Tan-A position, by equal distance method.
9. Determine the refractive index of the given transparent liquid using travelling
Microscope.
10. Measure the angle of the prism using Spectrometer.
11. Draw the V – I characteristics of the solar cell.
12. Verify the laws of resistances by connecting the two given standard resistances in
(i) series and (ii) in parallel, using Ohm’s law.
13. Determine the specific heat capacity of water, using Joule’s calorimeter.
14. Determine the electro chemical equivalent (e.c.e.) of copper using Copper
Voltameter.
15. Draw the voltage – current characteristics of a P-N junction diode in forward bias and
then find the ‘dynamic forward resistance’ & ‘knee voltage’ from the graph.
16. Find the output conditions for different combinations of the input for NOT gate and
two inputs AND, OR, NAND & NOR logic gates using IC chips.

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 ANNEXURE- I

STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION &TRAINING, TAMILNADU

DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
N-SCHEME
(Implemented from the Academic year 2020-2021 onwards)

Course Name : All branches of Diploma in Engineering and Technology and

Special Programmes except DMOP, HMCT and film &TV.
Subject Code : 40007
Semester : I and II
Subject Title : ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL

TEACHING AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

No of weeks per semester: 16 weeks

Instructions Examination
Marks
Subject Hours / Hours /
Internal Board Duration
Week Semester Total
Assessment Examinations

I SEMESTER
ENGINEERING
CHEMISTRY I
2 32
PRACTICAL
25 100* 100 3 Hrs.
II SEMESTER
ENGINEERING
CHEMISTRY II 2 32
PRACTICAL

* Examinations will be conducted for 100 marks and will be reduced to 75 marks.

OBJECTIVES:
1. At the end of the program the student will have knowledge about volumetric
analysis in acidimetric, alkalimetric and permanganometric titration and their
applications.
2. To get knowledge of estimation of total hardness, temporary and permanent
hardness in the hard water sample.
3. To get knowledge about measurement of TDS, pH and to calculate Hydrogen ion
concentration in a solution.
4. To get knowledge of estimation of dissolved chlorine in a water sample.

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 I SEMESTER
ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY – I PRACTICAL
Intellectual Skills
1. Carrying out Volumetric titrations and calculation of masses
2. Knowing units for Concentrations of solutions
Motor Skills
1. Measure quantities accurately
2. Observe chemical reactions
3. Handle the apparatus carefully
EXPERIMENTS
i) Acidimetry and Alkalimetry
1. Estimate the amount of sulphuric acid present in ………. ml of a given solution using
Standard solution of HCl of strength…………….N and an approximately decinormal
solution of NaOH.
2. Estimate the amount of NaOH present in ……….ml the given solution using a
standard solution of KOH of strength ………….N and approximately decinormal
solution of H2SO4
3. Compare of strength of two given hydrochloric acids and estimate the stronger/weaker
solution present in ………….ml using a standard solution of sodium hydroxide of
strength …………N
ii) Permanganometry
4. Estimation of the amount of Mohr salt present in……….ml of the given solution using a
standard solution of ferrous sulphate of strength …………N and an approximately
decinormal solution of KMnO4.
5. Estimation of the amount of Fe 2+ present in……….ml of the given solution using a
standard solution of ferrous ammonium sulphate of strength …………N and an
approximately decinormal solution of KMnO 4.
6. Compare of strength of two given KMnO4 solution and estimate the stronger/weaker
solution present in ………….ml using a standard solution of ferrous ammonium
sulphate of strength …………N
iii) Water Analysis
7. Water analysis for residual chlorine
8. Estimation of total hardness of a sample using EDTA
9. Water quality testing, pH (3 sample)
10. Water quality testing TDS (3 sample)
Determination of pH and TDS using a pH meter and TDS meter respectively and calculation
of hydrogen ion Concentrations (For three given samples, one of the samples brought from
home by each student) (This question must be given to any two students per batch in
the Board Examination).

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 II SEMESTER
ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY–II PRACTICAL

Intellectual Skills
1. Studying the effect of heating on substances and reagents
2. Study of the reactions of the following radicals leading to qualitative analysis of
the given Inorganic simple salt soluble in water or dilute acids
3. Studying the harmful effects of effluents

Acid Radicals: Carbonate, Chloride, Nitrate and Sulphate

Basic Radicals: Lead, Copper, Aluminium, ferrous iron, Zinc, Barium, Calcium,
Magnesium and Ammonium
Motor Skills
1. Handling the apparatus carefully
2. Awareness on Industrial safety

EXPERIMENTS
I. Analysis of Inorganic simple salt (QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS)
Analysis of nine inorganic simple salts containing any one acid radical and basic
radical without omitting any of the above – mentioned radicals.
II. Analysis of Effluent containing Lead, Copper and Zinc metal ions
(EFFLUENT ANALYSIS)
Analysis of three effluents, each containing the above – mentioned metal ions.
Report on the metallic pollutant with procedure (Basic Radical Analysis Procedure)
and their harmful effects.

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 BOARD PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
Note:
 The students should be given proper practice in all the experiments. All the
experiments should be completed before the examinations.
 The students should maintain observation note book / manual and record notebook. In
the observation, the student should draw diagram, mention the readings /
observations, calculations and result manually. The same have to be evaluated for the
observation mark.
 The record note book should be submitted during the Board Practical Examinations.
The record work for the experiments in the concerned semester should be completed
and evaluated in the respective semesters. Both Volumetric and Salt analysis shall be
recorded in the in the same record note book. During the completion of First semester,
Volumetric analysis needs to be completed and record needs to be submitted. The
second semester, Salt analysis also be recorded in the same record note book.
 All experiments should be given as per the model question paper and the students are
allowed to select any one by lot.
 The external examiner should verify the availability of the infrastructure for the batch
strength before the commencement of Practical Examination.
 The examiners should ensure the proper safety measures as per the guidelines before
the commencement of practical examinations.
DETAILED MARK ALLOCATION
Detailed
Description
Allocation

A PART A 53
Engineering Chemistry I Practical

B PART B 42
Engineering Chemistry II Practical
C VIVAVOCE 05
Total Marks 100

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 Guide lines for Evaluation
PART A: ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY I PRACTICAL
Volumetric Analysis - Distribution of Marks
FOR MARKS
Short procedure 5
Titration I 18
Titration II 18
Calculations (3 X 4) 12
Total 53
Volumetric Analysis
Titration value accuracy for Titration I and II
Accuracy Marks
±0.2ml 18
above ±0.2 ml to ±0.4 ml 15
above ±0.4 ml to ±0.6 ml 12
above ±0.6 ml 5

Determination of pH: Distribution of marks

FOR Marks
Answer for short questions on pH and TDS 5
Determination of pH of three samples (3 x 7) 21
+
Calculation of H (3X2) 6
Determination of TDS - three samples (3X7) 21
Total 53
Accuracy per pH value
Accuracy Marks
±0.2 7
above ±0.2 to ±0.4 5
above ±0.4 2
TDS Value accuracy
Accuracy Marks
±2% 7
above ±2% to ±4% 5
above ±6% 2

Note: All the students should be given same question and each batch of student is given different
inorganic simple salt and effluent. (Nine salt and three effluents)

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 PART B: ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY II PRACTICAL
Qualitative Analysis

FOR Marks
Identification Procedure of Acid Radical with Systematic
21
procedure
Identification Procedure of Basic Radical with Systematic
21
procedure

TOTAL 42

Without systematic procedure

Identification of Acid Radical with confirmatory test only 13

Identification of Basic Radical with confirmatory test only 13

Mere Spotting of Acid Radical and Basic Radical (3+3) 6

EFFLUENT ANALYSIS (two samples to be given)

FOR Marks
Identification of metallic pollutant procedure with
16
systematic procedure Effluent sample
Harmful effects of metallic pollutant 5
Identification of metallic pollutant procedure with
16
systematic procedure Effluent sample II
Harmful effects of metallic pollutant 5

TOTAL 42

Without systematic procedure

Group Identification Tests of metallic pollutant 13
Confirmatory Test of metallic pollutant 13
Mere Spotting of the pollutant (3+3) 6

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
MODEL1
PART A:
Estimate the mass of Iron present in whole of the given ferrous sulphate solution
using a standard solution of ferrous ammonium sulphate of strength 0.1N and an
approximately decinormal solution of potassium permanganate. (53marks)
PART B:
Analyse the given Inorganic simple salt and report the acid radical and basic
radical present in it. (42 marks)
MODEL2
PART A:
Calculate the total hardness of the given sample of water using a standard hard
water solution of molarity 0.01M and an approximately decimolar solution of
EDTA. (53marks)
PART B:
Analyse the given samples (two samples) of effluent and report the metallic
pollutant present in it with procedure and its harmful effects. (42 marks)
MODEL3
PART A:
Determine the pH of three given samples using pH meter and calculate the
hydrogen ion concentration of the samples determine the TDS of the same sample.
(Any two students per batch). (53marks)
PART B:
Analyse the given Inorganic simple salt and report the acid radical and basic
radical present in it. (42marks)
MODEL4
PART A:
Estimate the amount of sulphuricacid present in the whole of the given sulphuric
acid using a standard solution of hydrochloric acid of strength 0.1N and an
approximately decinormal solution of sodium hydroxide. (53 marks)
PART B:
Analyse the given Inorganic simple salt and report the acid radical and basic
radical present in it. (42marks)
Note:
Determination of pH using a pH meter and calculation of hydrogen ion
concentrations in the solutions and TDS using TDS meter (For three given
samples) (This question may be given to any two students per batch).
A single experiment with different skill value may be given for a batch. The eighth
experiment (Determination of pH) may be given to any two students per batch.

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SAFETY MEASURES (DO’S & DON’TS)
Experiment should be carried out with the supervision of Lab instructor / staff i/c.
 Do not enter into the Laboratory without proper supervision.
 Do wear protective equipment for eye protection and make sure to wear a
laboratory coat.
 Do not smell, inhale taste of chemicals.
 Do label all containers with chemicals
 Do avoid direct contact with chemicals, far from your hands face, clothes and
shoes.
 Do not use Hazardous chemical without proper directions
 Do Use separate cabinets for acid solutions with concentration more than 6M.
 Whenever, accidentally when concentrated acids fallen on hands / cloth wash
thoroughly with running water, and after taking first aid, and the student may be
taken to hospital.
 Do attach chemical labels with all necessary information to all containers.
 Do read the warning labels when opening newly received reagent chemicals. This
will help to be aware of any special storage precautions such as refrigeration or
inert atmosphere storage.
 Do periodic check on chemical containers for rust, corrosion and leakage.
 Do Store bottles in chemicals afe bags especially those hazardous and moisture
absorbing chemicals.
 Do not use of mouth suction to fill a pipette. Use a pipette bulb or other filling
devices.
 Do not Smoke, drink, eat and the application of cosmetics is forbidden in areas
where hazardous chemicals are used or stored.
 Do use chemicals with adequate ventilation.
 Do wash thoroughly with soap and water whenever you leave the lab after
handling any chemicals.
 Do Keep your hands and face clean free from any trace of chemicals.
 Do not play with chemicals.

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List of Apparatus to be provided for each student in Chemistry Laboratory during the
Engineering Chemistry –I&II Practical Classes / Board Examination in addition to the
required reagents:
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS

List of Equipment Required for a Batch of 30 Students

Non-Consumable Items

Sl.
Name of the item Quantity
No.
1 LPG Connection
Sufficient
2 Exhaust Fan (High Capacity)
Nos.
3 Fire Extinguisher 1
4 First Aid Box (Full Set) 2
5 Safety Chart 1
6 Chemical Balance 1
7 Fractional Weight Box 1
8 pH Meter 2
9 TDS meter 2
10 Working Table with all accessories 8

GLASSWARE AND OTHER ITEMS

Sl.
Name of the item Quantity
No.
1 Burette(50ml) 35
2 Burette Stand 35
3 Pipette(20ml) (With safety bulb) 35
4 Pipette(10ml) 35
5 Conical Flask(250ml) 35
6 Funnel (3”) 50
7 Porcelain Tile 35
8 Measuring Cylinder (10 ml) 5
9 Measuring Cylinder (1000 ml) 2
10 Reagent Bottle (White) (250ml) 60
11 Reagent Bottle (White) (125ml) 100
12 Reagent Bottle (Amber)(250ml) 80
13 Test Tube(15mmx1.5mm) 1000
14 Test Tube(15mmx2.5mm) 500
15 Test Tube Stand 35
16 Test Tube Holder 35
17 Test Tube cleaning brush 35

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18 Glass Trough 5
19 Beaker(100ml) 35
20 Glass Rod(15cm) 100
21 Watch Glass (3”) 35
22 Wash Bottle (Polythene) 35
23 Nickel Spatula 35
24 Bunsen Burner for Gas connection 35
25 Plastic Bucket(15L) 10
26 Filter Papers (Round) Sufficient
27 Pipette bulb / filling devices 35

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