SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

M. Tech Electronics and

Communication Engineering
(Intelligent Communication Systems)
(M.Tech - ICS)

Curriculum
(2024-2025 admitted students)
VISION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Transforming life through excellence in education and research.

MISSION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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

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

VISION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS

ENGINEERING

To be a leader by imparting in-depth knowledge in Electronics Engineering,

nurturing engineers, technologists and researchers of highest competence, who
would engage in sustainable development to cater the global needs of industry and
society.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS

ENGINEERING

Create and maintain an environment to excel in teaching, learning and

applied research in the fields of electronics, communication engineering and
allied disciplines which pioneer for sustainable growth.
Equip our students with necessary knowledge and skills which enable them
to be lifelong learners to solve practical problems and to improve the quality
of human life.
M. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
(Intelligent Communication Systems)
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

1. Graduates will be engineering practitioners and leaders, who would

help solve problems
2. Graduates will be engineering professionals, innovators or
entrepreneurs engaged in technology development, technology
deployment, or engineering system implementation in industry
3. Graduates will function in their profession with social awareness and
responsibility
4. Graduates will interact with their peers in other disciplines in industry
and society and contribute to the economic growth of the country
5. Graduates will be successful in pursuing higher studies in engineering
or management
6. Graduates will pursue career paths in teaching or research
M. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
(Intelligent Communication Systems)
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

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

applications.
PO_03: Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the
relevant standards and with realistic constraints, including public health, safety,
culture, society and environment
PO_04: Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse
and interpret data, and synthesis of information
PO_05: Having an ability to use techniques, skills, resources and modern
engineering and IT tools necessary for engineering practice
PO_06: Having problem solving ability- to assess social issues (societal, health,
safety, legal and cultural) and engineering problems
PO_07: Having adaptive thinking and adaptability in relation to environmental
context and sustainable development
PO_08: Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
PO_11: Having a good cognitive load management skills related to project
management and finance
M. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
(Intelligent Communication Systems)
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (APOs)

APO_02: Having Sense-Making Skills of creating unique insights in what is being

seen or observed (Higher level thinking skills which cannot be codified)

APO_03: Having design thinking capability

APO_04: Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in to
abstract concepts and to understand database reasoning

APO_07: Having critical thinking and innovative skills

APO_08: Having a good digital footprint

M. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
(Intelligent Communication Systems)

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

On completion of M. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering

(Intelligent Communication Systems) programme, graduates will be able

PSO1: Apply advanced concepts of Communication Engineering to design and

develop more efficient next generation communication systems.
PSO2: Use modern technologies in both hardware, software to solve real-world
multidisciplinary problems
PSO3: Independently carry out research on diverse communication strategies to
address practical problems and present a substantial technical report.
 CREDIT INFO
S.no Catagory Credits
1 Discipline Core 24
2 Discipline Elective 12
3 Projects and Internship 26

4 Open Elective 3
5 Skill Enhancement 5

Total Credits 70

Discipline Core
sl.no Course Code Course Title Course Type Ver L T P J Credits
sio
n
1 MEIC501L Machine Learning for Communications Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0
2 MEIC501P Machine Learning for Communications Lab Lab Only 1.0 0 0 2 0 1.0

3 MEIC502L Communication Networks Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

4 MEIC503L Network Security Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0
5 MEIC504L Multimedia Communication Systems Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

6 MEIC505L Internet of Things Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

7 MEIC506L Wireless Communications Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

8 MEIC507E Embedded C Programming Embedded 1.0 1 0 4 0 3.0

Theory and Lab

9 MEIC508P Communication Technologies Lab Lab Only 1.0 0 0 4 0 2.0

Discipline Elective
sl.no Course Code Course Title Course Type Ver L T P J Credits
sio
n
1 MEIC601L Signal Theory Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0
2 MEIC602L Mobile Ad-hoc Networks Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0
3 MEIC603L Sensor Networks Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

4 MEIC604L Smart Antennas Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

5 MEIC605L Optical Networks Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0
6 MEIC607L Soft Computing Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

7 MEIC608L Blockchain Technology Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

8 MEIC609L Big Data Analytics Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

Projects and Internship

sl.no Course Code Course Title Course Type Ver L T P J Credits
sio
n
1 MEIC696J Study Oriented Project Project 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.0
2 MEIC697J Design Project Project 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.0

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3 MEIC698J Internship I/ Dissertation I Project 1.0 0 0 0 0 10.0
4 MEIC699J Internship II/ Dissertation II Project 1.0 0 0 0 0 12.0

Open Elective
sl.no Course Code Course Title Course Type Ver L T P J Credits
sio
n
1 MFRE501L Francais Fonctionnel Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

2 MGER501L Deutsch fuer Anfaenger Theory Only 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

3 MSTS601L Advanced Competitive Coding Soft Skill 1.0 3 0 0 0 3.0

Skill Enhancement
sl.no Course Code Course Title Course Type Ver L T P J Credits
sio
n
1 MENG501P Technical Report Writing Lab Only 1.0 0 0 4 0 2.0
2 MSTS501P Qualitative Skills Practice Soft Skill 1.0 0 0 3 0 1.5
3 MSTS502P Quantitative Skills Practice Soft Skill 1.0 0 0 3 0 1.5

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Course Code Course Title L T P C
MEIC696J Study Oriented Project 02
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. The student will be able to analyse and interpret published literature for information
pertaining to niche areas.
2. Scrutinize technical literature and arrive at conclusions.
3. Use insight and creativity for a better understanding of the domain of interest.

Course Outcomes:
1. Retrieve, analyse, and interpret published literature/books providing information
related to niche areas/focused domains.
2. Examine technical literature, resolve ambiguity, and develop conclusions.
3. Synthesize knowledge and use insight and creativity to better understand the domain
of interest.
4. Publish the findings in the peer reviewed journals / National / International
Conferences.

Module Content (Project duration: One Semester)

This is oriented towards reading published literature or books related to niche areas or
focussed domains under the guidance of a faculty.

Mode of Evaluation: Evaluation involves periodic reviews by the faculty with whom the
student has registered. Assessment on the project Report to be submitted, presentation
and project reviews Presentation in the National / International Conference on Science,
Engineering Technology.
Recommended by Board of Studies 07.11.2023
Approved by Academic Council No. Date
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02
MEIC697J Design Project
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. Students will be able to design a prototype or process or experiments.
2. Describe and demonstrate the techniques and skills necessary for the project.
3. Acquire knowledge and better understanding of design systems.

Course Outcomes:
1. Develop new skills and demonstrate the ability to upgrade a prototype to a design
prototype or working model or process or experiments.
2. Utilize the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for the project.
3. Synthesize knowledge and use insight and creativity to better understand and
improve design systems.
4. Publish the findings in the peer reviewed journals / National / International
Conferences.

Module Content (Project duration: One Semester)

Students are expected to develop new skills and demonstrate the ability to develop
prototypes to design prototype or working models related to an engineering product or a
process.

Mode of Evaluation: Evaluation involves periodic reviews by the faculty with whom the
student has registered. Assessment on the project Report to be submitted, presentation
and project reviews Presentation in the National / International Conference on Science,
Engineering Technology.
Recommended by Board of Studies 07.11.2023
Approved by Academic Council No. Date
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MEIC698J Internship I/ Dissertation I 10

Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version

1.0
Course Objectives:
To provide sufficient hands-on learning experience related to the design, development and
analysis of suitable product / process so as to enhance the technical skill sets in the chosen
field and also to give research orientation.

Course Outcomes:

1. Considerably more in-depth knowledge of the major subject/field of study, including

deeper insight into current research and development work.
2. The capability to use a holistic view to critically, independently and creatively
identify, formulate and deal with complex issues.
3. A consciousness of the ethical aspects of research and development work.
4. Publications in the peer reviewed journals / International Conferences will be an
added advantage.

Module Content (Project duration: One Semester)

1. Dissertation may be a theoretical analysis, modeling & simulation, experimentation &
analysis, prototype design, fabrication of new equipment, correlation and analysis of
data, software development, applied research and any other related activities.
2. Dissertation should be individual work.
3. Carried out inside or outside the university, in any relevant industry or research
institution.
4. Publications in the peer reviewed journals / International Conferences will be an
added advantage.

Mode of Evaluation: Assessment on the project - Dissertation report to be submitted,

presentation, project reviews and Final Oral Viva Examination.

Recommended by Board of Studies 07.11.2023

Approved by Academic Council No. Date

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MEIC699J Internship II/ Dissertation II 12
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
To provide sufficient hands-on learning experience related to the design, development and
analysis of suitable product / process so as to enhance the technical skill sets in the chosen
field.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to
1. Formulate specific problem statements for ill-defined real life problems with
reasonable assumptions and constraints.
2. Perform literature search and / or patent search in the area of interest.
3. Conduct experiments / Design and Analysis / solution iterations and document the
results.
4. Perform error analysis / benchmarking / costing.
5. Synthesize the results and arrive at scientific conclusions / products / solution.
6. Document the results in the form of technical report / presentation.
Module Content (Project duration: One Semester)
1. Dissertation may be a theoretical analysis, modeling & simulation, experimentation &
analysis, prototype design, fabrication of new equipment, correlation and analysis of
data, software development, applied research and any other related activities.
2. Dissertation should be individual work.
3. Carried out inside or outside the university, in any relevant industry or research
institution.
4. Publications in the peer reviewed journals / International Conferences will be an
added advantage.

Mode of Evaluation: Assessment on the project - Dissertation report to be submitted,

presentation, project reviews and Final Oral Viva Examination.

Recommended by Board of Studies 07.11.2023

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Course code Course Title L T P C

MFRE501L Français Fonctionnel 3 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate competence in reading, writing, and speaking basic French, including
knowledge of vocabulary (related to profession, emotions, food, workplace,
sports/hobbies, classroom and family).
2. Achieve proficiency in French culture oriented view point.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Remember the daily life communicative situations via personal pronouns, emphatic
pronouns, salutations, negations, interrogations etc.
2. Create communicative skill effectively in French language via regular / irregular
verbs.
3. Demonstrate comprehension of the spoken / written language in translating simple
sentences.
4. Understand and demonstrate the comprehension of some particular new range of
unseen written materials.
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the French culture through the language
studied.
Saluer, Se présenter, Etablir des contacts. Compétences
Module:1 en lecture - consulter un dictionnaire, appliquer des 9 hours
stratégies de lecture, lire pour comprendre.
Les nombres cardinaux- Les 7 jours de la semaine- - La date-Les
saisons-Les Pronoms personnels sujets-Les Pronoms Toniques- La conjugaison des verbes
réguliers- er / - ir /-re verbes (Le présent)- La conjugaison des verbes irréguliers- avoir /être /
aller / venir / faire /vouloir /pouvoir etc.
Savoir-faire pour: saluer, et se présenter épeler en français communiquer en classe
utiliser des stratégies pour comprendre un texte en français.
Présenter Chercher un(e) correspondant(e),
Module:2 7 hours
Demander des nouvelles personne.
La conjugaison des verbes Pronominaux se promener)- La Négation-
avec -ce que ou sans Est-ce - Répondez négativement.
Module:3 Situer un objet ou un lieu, Poser des questions 6 hours
Les articles (défini/ indéfini)- Les prépositions (à/en/au/aux/sur/dans/avec etc.)-
contracté- - La Nationalité du Pays- Les professions-
possessif, démonstratif, tif interrogatif (quel/quelle/quels/quelles)-
avec Comment/ Combien / Où etc., Pronoms relatifs simples
(qui/que/dont/où).
Comprendre et traduire un texte court, Demander et
Module:4 indiquer le chemin. 5 hours
La traduction simple texte/ dialogue :(français-anglais / anglais français)
Trouver les questions, Répondre aux questions générales
en français, Écouter des vidéos (site internet, YouTube)
Module:5 6 hours
qui aident à améliorer leur prononciation/ vocabulaire et
leurs compétences orales
-Faites une phrase avec les mots donnés- Mettez les
phrases en ordre, masculin/féminin ; singulier/pluriel- Associez les phrases- les adverbes de
temps
Comment écrire un passage - développer des
Module:6 ompétences rédactionnelles. Discussion de groupe 5 hours
(donnez un sujet et demandez aux élèves de partager

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leurs idées)
Décrivez La Famille -La Maison - -Les Loisirs-La Vie quotidienne- La ville natale-
Un personnage célèbre
Module:7 Comment écrire un dialogue 5 hours
Dialogue
a) Réserver un billet de train
b) Entre deux amis qui se rencontrent au café
c) Parmi les membres de la famille
d) Entre le patient et le médecin
e) Entre le professeur et
Module:8 Contemporary Topics 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
Adomania 1, Méthode de français, CelineHimber, Corina Brillant, Sophie Erlich.
1.
Publisher HACHETTE, February 2016.
2. Enchanté 1 !, Méthode de français, Rachana Sagar Private Limited, Jan 2017.
Reference Books
Le français pour vous 1, Méthode de français, VinodSikri, Anna Gabriel Koshy,
1.
Prozopublishing, Jan 2019.
2. Accueil 1, Méthode de français, Rachana Sagar Private Limited, January 2016
Apprenons le français 1 Méthode de français, Mahitha Ranjit & Monica Singh, Jan
3.
2019
Modeof Evaluation : Continuous Assessment Tests, Quizzes, Assignment, Final
Assessment Test
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Course code Course Title L T P C
MGER501L Deutsch für Anfänger 3 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate competency in reading, writing and speaking in Basic German.
2. Achieve proficiency in German culture oriented view point.
3. Develop basic vocabulary in the technical field.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Communicate in German language in their daily life communicative situations.
2. Apply the German language skill in writing corresponding letters, E-Mailsetc.
3. Create the talent of translating passages from English-German and vice versa and
to
frame simple dialogues based on given situations.
4. Understand and demonstrate the comprehension of some particular new range of
unseen
written materials.
5. Develop a general understanding of German culture and society.
Module:1 Die erste Begegnung 6 hours
Einleitung, Begrüssungs formen, Länder und Sprachen, Alphabet, Buchstabieren,
Personalpronomen, Zahlen (1-100), Telefonnummer und E-Mail Addressenennen W-fragen,
Aussagesätze, Nomen Singular und Plural und Artikel
Lernziel:
Verständnisvon Deutsch, Genus- Artikelwörter
Module:2 Hobbys und Berufe 6 hours
Über Hobbyssprechen, Wochentage, Jahreszeiten, und Monatenennen, Uhrzeitensagen,
über Arbeit, Berufe und Arbeitszeitensprechen, Zahlen (Hundertbiseine Million) Aritel
(bestimmter, unbestimmter), Plural der Substantive, Konjugation der Verben (regelmässig
/unregelmässig), Ja-/Nein- Frage, Imperativmit Sie.
Lernziel :
Sätzeschreiben, überHobbyserzählen, über Berufesprechenusw.
Module:3 Alltag und Familie 7 hours
Über die Familiesprechen, eineWohnungbeschreiben, Tagesablaufschreiben, Mahlzeiten,
Lebensmittel, Getränke Possessivpronomen, Negation, Kasus- Akkusatitv und Dativ
(bestimmter, unbestimmterArtikel), trennnbareverben, Modalverben, Adjektive,
Präpositionen
Lernziel :
Sätzemit Modalverben, Verwendung von Artikel, über Familiesprechen, eine
Wohnungbeschreiben.
Module:4 Situations gespräche 6 hours
Dialoge:
a) Gespräche mit Familienmitgliedern, am Bahnhof,
b) Gespräche beim Einkaufen, in einem Supermarkt, in einer Buchhandlung
c) Gespräche in einem Hotel/ in einem Restaurant, Treffen im Cáfe, Termin beim Arzt.
Module:5 Korrespondenz 6 hours
Leseverständnis, Mindmapmachen, Korrespondenz- Briefe, Postkarten, E-Mail
Lernziel :
Wortschatzbildung und aktiverSprachgebrauch
Module:6 Aufsatzschreiben 6 hours
Aufsätze :
Meine Universität, Das Essen, mein Freund odermeine Freundin, meine Familie, einFest in
Deutschlandusw.
Module:7 Übersetzungen 6 hours
Übersetzungen : (Deutsch Englisch / Englisch Deutsch)
Lernziel :

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Module:8 Trainierung den Sprachfähigkeiten 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
Netzwerk A1, Stefanie Dengler, Paul Rusch, Helen Schmitz, Tanja Sieber, Ernst Klett
1.
Sprachen GmbH, Stuttgart, 2017
Reference Books
Studio d A1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Hermann Funk, Christina Kuhn, Silke
1.
Demme: Heuber Verlag, Muenchen, 2012.
2. Lagune ,Hartmut Aufderstrasse, Jutta Müller, Thomas Storz,. Muenchen, 2012
3. Deutsche SprachlehrefürAusländer, Heinz Griesbach, Dora Schulz, 2011, Berlin
Themen Aktuell 1, Hartmurt Aufderstrasse, Heiko Bock, MechthildGerdes, Jutta Müller
4.
und Helmut Müller, 2010, Muenchen.
www.goethe.de
wirtschaftsdeutsch.de
hueber.de, klett-sprachen.de
www.deutschtraning.org
Mode of Evaluation : Continuous Assessment Tests, Quizzes, Assignment, Final
Assessment Test
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Course Code Course Title L T P C

MSTS601L Advanced Competitive Coding 3 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives
1. To understand the basic concepts of data structures and algorithm.
2. To develop the step by step approach in solving problems with the help
programming techniques of data structures.
3. To deploy algorithms in real time applications.

Course Outcomes
At the end of the course the student should be able to
1. Provide a basic understanding of core Java concepts
2. Use linear and non-linear data structures to solve practical problems.
3. Identify Bitwise algorithms for solving real world problems.
4. Illustrate various techniques for searching, sorting and hashing
5. Understand and implement Dynamic Programming.
6. Design new algorithms or modify existing algorithms for new application.

Module:1 Algorithms 6 hours

Java Introduction, Features, Structure, Data Types, Basic I/O Operators, Decision
making and Control structure, Time & Space complexity
Module:2 Math based problems and Bitwise algorithms 6 hours
Simple Sieve, Segmented & Incremental Sieve, Euler's phi Algorithm,
Strobogrammatic Number, Remainder Theorem, Toggle the switch & Alice Apple
tree, Binary Palindrome, Booth's Algorithm, Euclid's Algorithm, Karatsuba
Algorithm, Longest Sequence of 1 after flipping a bit Swap two nibbles in
a byte.
Module:3 Arrays , Searching, Sorting and Strings 6 hours
Block Swap Algorithm , Max product subarray, Maximum sum of hour glass in matrix
,Max Equilibrium Sum ,Leaders in array, Majority element, Lexicographically first
palindromic string, Natural Sort order , Weightes substring ,Move hyphen to
beginning, Manacher's Algorithm
Module:4 Recursion, Back tracking, Greedy Algorithm 6 hours
Sorted Unique Permutation, Maneuvering, Combination, Josephus trap, Maze
Solving, N Queens Problem, Algorithm, Hamiltonian Cycle, Kruskal's
Algorithm ,Activity Selection Problem, Graph Coloring, Huffman Coding
Module:5 Dynamic Programming 6 hours
Longest Common Subsequence ,Longest Increasing Subsequence , Longest
Bitonic Subsequence ,Longest Palindromic Subsequence ,Subset sum problem ,0-
1 Knapsack, Traveling Salesman, Coin Change, Shortest Common,
Supersequence, Levenshtein Distance problem, Rod Cutting problem, Wildcard
pattern matching , Pots of gold game
Module:6 Linked list, Stack, Queue 6 hours
Loop Detection, Sort the bitonic DLL, Segregate even & odd nodes in a LL , Merge
sort for DLL ,Minimum Stack, The Celebrity problem, Iterative Tower of Hanoi Stock

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Span problem, Priority Queue using DLL, Sort without extra Space, Max Sliding
Window, Stack permutations
Module:7 Trees, Graphs , Heaps, Maps 6 hours
Recover the BST, Views of tree Vertical order traversal ,Boundary traversal, BFS,
DFS, Dial's Algorithm ,Bellman-Ford Algorithm, Topological Sort ,Heap Sort
Binomial heap, K-array heap, Winner tree, Hash Map to Tree Map.
Module:8 Interview Preparation 3 hours
Networking, Security, Operating Systems, Data Base Management Systems.
Total Lecture hours 45 hours
Text Book
1. Mark Allen Weiss, structures and algorithm analysis in 2019, 4th
Edition, Pearson Education.
Reference Books
1. J.P. Tremblay and P.G. Sorenson, Introduction to Data Structures with
2017, Second Edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill.
2. Richard M. Reese, Jennifer L. Reese, Alexey Grigorev, Java: Data Science
Made Easy, 2019 Pocket Publishing.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT, Written assignment, Quiz, Project & FAT.
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Course code Course Title L T P C

MENG501P Technical Report Writing 0 0 4 2
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version

Course Objectives
1. To develop writing skills for preparing technical reports.
2. To analyze and evaluate general and complex technical information.
3. To enable proficiency in drafting and presenting reports.

Course Outcome
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Construct error free sentences using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and style.
2. Apply the advanced rules of grammar for proofreading reports.
3. Interpret information and concepts in preparing reports.
4. Demonstrate the structure and function of technical reports.
5. Improve the ability of presenting technical reports.

Indicative Experiments
Basics of Technical Communication
1. General and Technical communication,
Process of communication, Levels of communication
Vocabulary& Editing
2. Word usage: confusing words, Phrasal verbs
Punctuation and Proof reading
Advanced Grammar
3. Shifts: Voice, Tense, Person, Number
Clarity: Pronoun reference, Misplace and unclear modifiers
Elements of Technical writing
4. Developing paragraphs, Eliminating unnecessary words, Avoiding clichés and slang
Sentence clarity and combining
The Art of condensation
5. Steps to effective precis writing,
Paraphrasing and summarizing
6. Technical Reports: Meaning, Objectives, Characteristics and Categories
Formats of reports and Prewriting: purpose, audience, sources of information,
7. organizing the material
Data Visualization
8. Interpreting Data - Graphs - Tables Charts - Imagery - Info graphics
Systematization of Information: Preparing Questionnaire
9. Techniques to Converge Objective-Oriented data in Diverse Technical Reports
Research and Analyses: Writing introduction and literature review, Reference styles,
10. Synchronize Technical Details from Magazines, Articles and e-content
Structure of Reports
11.. Title Preface Acknowledgement - Abstract/Summary Introduction - Materials and
Methods Results Discussion - Conclusion - Suggestions/Recommendations
Writing the Report: First draft, Revising,
12. Thesis statement, Developing unity and coherence
Writing scientific abstracts: Parts of the abstract, Revising the abstract
13. Avoiding Plagiarism, Best practices for writers
Supplementary Texts
14. Appendix Index Glossary References Bibliography - Notes
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Presenting Technical Reports

Planning, creating anddigital presentation of reports
Total Laboratory hours : 60 hours
Text Book(s)
Raman, Meenakshi and Sangeeta Sharma, (2015).Technical Communication:
1. Principles and Practice, Third edition, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
Reference Books
Aruna, Koneru, (2020). English Language Skills for Engineers. McGraw Hill
1. Education, Noida.

Rizvi,M. Ashraf (2018)Effective Technical Communication Second Edition. McGraw

2. Hill Education, Chennai.

Kumar, Sanjay and Pushpalatha, (2018). English Language and Communication Skills
3. for Engineers, Oxford University Press.

Elizabeth Tebeaux and Sam Dragga, (2020).The Essentials of Technical

4. Communication, Fifth Edition, Oxford University Press.

Mode of Evaluation : Continuous Assessment Tests, Quizzes, Assignment, Final

Assessment Test
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Course Code Course Title L T P C

MSTS501P Qualitative Skills Practice 0 0 3 1.5
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To develop the quantitative ability for solving basic level problems.
2. To improve the verbal and professional communication skills.

Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Execute appropriate analytical skills.
2. Solve problems pertaining to quantitative and reasoning ability.
3. Learn better vocabulary for workplace communication.
4. Demonstrate appropriate behavior in an organized environment.

Business Etiquette: Social and Cultural Etiquette; Writing

Module:1 Company Blogs; Internal Communications and Planning: 9 hours
Writing press release and meeting notes
Value, Manners- Netiquette, Customs, Language, Tradition, Building a blog, Developing
brand message, FAQs', Assessing Competition, Open and objective Communication, Two
way dialogue, Understanding the audience, Identifying, Gathering Information,. Analysis,
Determining, Selecting plan, Progress check, Types of planning, Write a short, catchy
headline, Get to the Point summarize your subject in the first paragraph., Body Make it
relevant to your audience.
Module:2 Time management skills 3 hours
Prioritization, Procrastination, Scheduling, Multitasking, Monitoring, Working under pressure
and adhering to deadlines
Presentation skills Preparing presentation; Organizing
Module:3 materials; Maintaining and preparing visual aids; Dealing 7 hours
with questions
10 Tips to prepare PowerPoint presentation, Outlining the content, Passing the Elevator
Test, Blue sky thinking, Introduction , body and conclusion, Use of Font, Use of Color,
Strategic presentation, Importance and types of visual aids, Animation to captivate your
audience, Design of posters, Setting out the ground rules, Dealing with interruptions,
Staying in control of the questions, Handling difficult questions.
QuantitativeAbility-L1 Numberproperties; Averages;
Module:4 11 hours
Progressions; Percentages; Ratios
Number of factors, Factorials, Remainder Theorem, Unit digit position, Tens digit position,
Averages, Weighted Average, Arithmetic Progression, Geometric Progression, Harmonic
Progression, increase and Decrease or Successive increase, Types of ratios and
proportions.
Module:5 Reasoning Ability - L1 Analytical Reasoning 8 hours
Data Arrangement (Linear and circular & Cross Variable Relationship), Blood Relations,
Ordering / ranking / grouping, Puzzle test, Selection Decision table.
Module:6 Verbal Ability -L1 Vocabulary Building 7 hours

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Synonyms & Antonyms, One word substitutes, Word Pairs, Spellings, Idioms, Sentence
completion, Analogies.

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Reference Books
1. Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler, (2017).2nd Edition,
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakesare High .McGraw Hill
Contemporary, Bangalore.
2. Dale Carnegie,(2016).How to Win Friends and Influence People. Gallery Books, New
York.
3. Scott Peck. M, (2003). Road Less Travelled. Bantam Press, New York City.
4. SMART, (2018). Place Mentor, 1st edition. Oxford University Press, Chennai.
5. FACE, (2016). Aptipedia Aptitude Encyclopedia. Wiley publications, Delhi.
6. ETHNUS, (2013). Aptimithra. McGraw Hill Education Pvt .Ltd, Bangalore.
Websites:
1. www.chalkstreet.com
2. www.skillsyouneed.com
3. www.mindtools.com
4. www.thebalance.com
5. www.eguru.ooo
Mode of Evaluation: Continuous Assessment Tests, Quizzes, Assignment, Final Assessment
Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 19-05-2022
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Course Code Course Title L T P C

MSTS502P Quantitative Skills Practice 0 0 3 1.5
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version

Course Objectives:
1. To develop the advanced problem solving skills.
2. To enhance critical thinking and innovative skills.

Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Create positive impression during official conversations and interviews.

2. Demonstrate comprehending skills of various texts.
3. Improve advanced level thinking ability in general aptitude.
4. Develop emotional stability to tackle difficult circumstances.

Resume skills Resume Template; Use of power verbs;

Module:1 2 hours
Types of resume; Customizing resume
Structure of a standard resume, Content, color, font, Introduction to Power verbs and Write
up, Quiz on types of resume, Frequent mistakes in customizing resume, Layout-
Understanding different company's requirement, Digitizing career portfolio.
Module:2 Interview skills Types of interview; Techniques to face 3 hours
remote interviews and Mock Interview
Structured and unstructured interview orientation, Closed questions and hypothetical

interview, Recorded feedback, Phone interview preparation, Tips to customize preparation

for personal interview, Practice rounds.
Emotional Intelligence - L1 Transactional Analysis; Brain
Module:3 12 hours
storming; Psychometric Analysis; SWOT analysis
Introduction, Contracting, ego states, Life positions, Individual Brainstorming, Group
Brainstorming, Stepladder Technique, Brain writing, Crawford's Slip writing approach,
Reverse brainstorming, Star bursting, Charlette procedure ,Round robin brainstorming, Skill
Test, Personality Test, More than one answer, Unique ways, SWOT analysis.

Quantitative Ability - L3 Permutation - Combinations;

Module:4 Probability; Geometry and menstruation; Trigonometry; 14 hours
Logarithms; Functions; Quadratic Equations; Set Theory
Counting, Grouping, Linear Arrangement, Circular Arrangements, Conditional Probability,
Independent and Dependent Events, Properties of Polygon, 2D & 3D Figures, Area &
Volumes, Heights and distances, Simple trigonometric functions, Introduction to logarithms,
Basic rules of logarithms, Introduction to functions, Basic rules of functions, Understanding
Quadratic Equations, Rules & probabilities of Quadratic Equations, Basic concepts of Venn
Diagram.
Reasoning ability - L3 Logical reasoning; Data Analysis
Module:5 7 hours
and Interpretation

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Syllogisms, Binary logic, Sequential output tracing, Crypto arithmetic, Data Sufficiency, Data
Interpretation-Advanced, Interpretation tables, pie charts & bar chats.

Module:6 Verbal Ability - L3 Comprehension and Critical 7 hours

reasoning
Reading comprehension, Para Jumbles, Critical Reasoning (a) Premise and Conclusion,
(b) Assumption & Inference, (c) Strengthening & Weakening an Argument.

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Reference Books
Michael Farra and JIST Editors,(2011).Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book: Write
1. and Use an Effective Resume in Just One Day. Jist Works, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Flage Daniel E, (2003).The Art of Questioning: An Introduction to Critical
2. Thinking. Pearson, London.
David Allen, (2015).Getting Things done: The Art of Stress-Free productivity.
3.
Penguin Books, New York City.
4. SMART, (2018). Place Mentor 1st edition. Oxford University Press, Chennai.
5. FACE, (2016).Aptipedia Aptitude Encyclopedia. Wileypublications, Delhi.
6. ETHNUS, (2013).Aptimithra. McGraw-Hill Education Pvt Ltd, Bangalore.
Websites:
1. www.chalkstreet.com
2. www.skillsyouneed.com
3. www.mindtools.com
4. www.thebalance.com
5. www.eguru.ooo
Mode of Evaluation: Continuous Assessment Tests, Quizzes, Assignment, Final
Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 19-05- 2022
Approved by Academic Council No.66 Date 16-06-2022

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