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First Semester
Mathematics – I
Chemistry
English-I
Electrical Technology
Mechanics
Introduction to Manufacturing Process
Chemistry Practical
Electrical Technology Practical
Indian Constitution & Ethics

Second Semester
Mathematics – II
Applied Physics
Programming and Data Structure
Basic Electronics
Engineering Drawing and Graphics
Environmental Studies
Applied Physics Practical
Basic Electronics Practical
Communication English

Third Semester
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS PROGRAMMING
ELECTRONICS
THERMAL SCIENCE
MECHANICS 0F SOLIDS
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
THERMAL SCIENCE PRACTICAL
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY PRACTICAL

Karnataka Open University, BTECH Automobile Engineering syllabus


BF1 : MATHEMATICS -I

1 : LIMITS AND CONTINUITY OF A FUNCTION.

2 : DIFFERENTIATION.
Definition, Derivative by first principle, Differentiation of implicit functions, Differentiation of trigonometric functions, Differentiation of inverse trigonometric functions, Transformation, Differentiation of exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Hyperbolic functions, Derivatives of the inverse hyperbolic functions, Differentiation with respect to a function, Differentiation of Parametric Equations.

3 : SUCCESSIVE DIFFERENTIATION
Calculation of nth derivative, Leibnitz’s theorem.

4 : GENERAL THEOREMS, EXPANSION OF FUNCTIONS.
Rolle’s Theorem, Mean value theorem (Lagrange’s form), Increasing and Decreasing functions, Mean value theorem (Cauchy’s form).
Expansion of functions;
Taylor’s expansion theorem, Maclaurin’s theorem, Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s infinite series.

5 : INDETERMINATE FORM
L’ Hospital’s rule, Evaluation of % form, Evaluation of form, Evaluation of form, Evaluation of 00, 1 , 0 form.

6 : CURVATURE
Radius of curvature, Special formula for parametric equations, Radius of curvature at the origin.

7 : MAXIMA AND MINIMA
Maximum and Minimum values of a function.

8 : ELEMENTARY INTEGRATION
Table of elementary integrals, Simple examples.

9 : INTEGRATION BY SUBSTITUTION
Introduction, Change of independent variable in , Working rule to evaluate by the substitution, Four important integrals, standard forms, Integrals of tan x, cot x, sec x, cosec x.

10 : INTEGRATION BY PARTS
, , Important integrals.

11 : INTEGRATION BY PARTIAL FRACTIONS
Non-repeated linear factor, Repeated linear factor, Linear and quadratic factors (non-repeated) Quadratic (repeated), Integration of rational fraction by substitution.

12 : INTEGRATION OF IRRATIONAL ALGEBRAIC FUNCTIONS
Integration of rational functions, integral of the type
13 : INTEGRATION OF TRIGNOMETRIC FUNCTIONS
, Reduction formula method, Integration of positive even integral, Integrals of rational functions of sinx and cosx.

14 : REDUCTION FORMULA

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15 : DEFINITE INTEGRALS
Definition, Properties of definite integrals, Examples base on properties.

16 : AREAS OF PLANE CURVES

17 : VOLUMES AND SURFACES OF SOLIDS OF REVOLUTION

18 : LENGTHS OF PLANE CURVES
Arc Formulae, Arc formulae for polar equations.

19 : SIMPSON’S RULE

BF2 : CHEMISTRY

1. WATER TREATMENT:
Introduction, Sources of Water, effect of Water on Rocks and Minerals, Types of Impurities Present in water, Effects of Impurities in Natural Waters, Methods of Treatment of Water for Domestic and International Purposes, Removal of Dissolved Salts: Softening of Water, Boiler Feed Waters, Boiler Troubles.
2. FUELS
Introduction, Classification of Fuels, Solid Fuel (Coal), Classification of Coal by Rank, Analysis of Coal, Pulverized Coal, Metallurgical Coke, Manufacture of Metallurgical Coke, Liquid Fuels, Petroleum, Refining of Petroleum, Synthetic Petrol, cracking, Polymerisation, Synthetic Method, Refining Gasoline, Reforming, knocking, Gaseous Fuels, Natural gas, Producer Gas, Water Gas or Blue Gas, Bio-gas, Fuel gas.
3. LUBRICANTS
Introduction, Functions of Lubricant, Requirements of a Lubricant, Mechanism of Lubrication, Classification of Lubricants, Properties of Lubricating oils, Glossary, Questions.
4. POLYMERS AND PLASTICS
Introduction, Polymerisation, Classification of Polymers, Tacticity, Functionality of Polymer, Polymerisation Processess, Mechanism of Addition Polymerisation, Effects of Structure on Polymer Properties, Plastics, Compounding of Plastics, Thermoplastics resins, Silicones resins, Elastomers or rubber, Adhesives, Glossary, Questions.
5. THERMODYNAMICS
Introduction, Laws of Thermodynamics, Isothermal and adiabatic Processes, Thermochemistry, System, Glossary, Questions.
6. 6 6. CORROSION
Introduction, Characteristics of Corrosion, Mechanism of Corrosion of iron, Types of Corrosion, Corrosion and redox Process, Factors Which influence Corrosion, Corrosion Control, Glossary, Questions.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CHEMISTRY
Introduction, Important definitions, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution, Pollution by heavy metals, Glossary, Questions.
8. METALLIC BOND AND SEMICONDUCTORS
Introduction, Nature of Metallic bond: Theories, Mechanism of thermal Conduction, Mechanism of electrical conduction, Ductility and malleability, Thermal conductivity, Electrical Conductivity, Photoconductors, Semiconductors, Glossary, Questions.

BF3 : ENGLISH -I

Unit 1: Basic Applied Grammar and Usage
The Sentences
Kinds of Phrases
Parts of Speech
Verbs
Structural Use of the Infinitive, Gerund, and Participles
Subject-Verb Agreement (concord)
Conjunctions
Interjections
Conditional Sentences
Unit 2: The Structure of the Sentences/Clauses
Clauses
Sentence Types
Imperatives
Exclamatives
Correct Usage: Tenses
Unit 3: Paragraph Writing
Paragraph Writing
Paraphrasing
Unit 4: Comprehension and Précis Writing
Role of Listening
Reading Comprehension
Précis Writing
Definition of Essay
Types of Essay

BF4 : ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

BASIC CONCEPTS & UNITS:
Force, Weight, torque, work, energy, Power, Electric charge, Electric Current, EMF, Voltage, Potential Difference Concepts of Ac/Dc Voltage/current.



ELECTROSTATICS:
Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field, Electric Flux, Electric Field Intensity, Electric Flux Density, Electric Displacement, Charge Density, Permittivity, Dielectric Constant, Electric Potential, Gauss Law, Capacitor, Capacitance of parallel Plate Capacitor, Energy Stored in Capacitor, Capacitors in Series & Parallel, Capacitance of a Multiplate Capacitor, Force of Attraction between plated of Capacitor, Insulation Resistance of Cable.

ELECTRIC CIRCUIT ELEMENTS:
Resistance, Specific Resistance, Resistance in Series & Parallel, Open Circuit and Short Circuit, Temperature Coefficient of Resistance, Linear & Non-linear Resistance, Inductance, Energy Stored in Inductance, Inductance in Terms of Flux Linkage Per Ampere, Inductance in Series & Parallel, Linear & Non-linear Inductances.

ELECTROLYSIS & STORAGE CELL:
Electrolysis, Faraday’s law of Electrolysis, Primary & Secondary Cells, Equivalent Circuit of Cell, Rating of Cell, Cells in Series & parallel, Lead Acid Battery, Nickel Cadmium Cell, Zinc Carbon Cell.

ELECTROMAGNETISM:
Magnetic Field, Electromagnetism, Magnetic & Non-Magnetic Materials, Permanent & Temporary magnets, Magnetic flux Density, MMF, Magnetic Field Strength, Force on a Conductor Carrying Current in a Magnetic Field, Biot Savart Law, Ampere’s law, Permeability, Force between parallel Conductors, Definition of Ampere, magnetic Shielding, B-H Curve, Magnetisation Curve, Hysteresis, Hysteresis Loss, Modern Theory of Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Fleming Right Hand Rule, Lenz’s law, Dynamically Induced e.m.f., Statically induced e.m.f., Eddy Currents, Eddy current loss, Self & Mutual Inductance, Coefficient of Coupling.

SINGLE PHASE AC CIRCUITS:
Alternating Voltage & Current, Phase Angle, Phase Difference, Average Value of Sinusoid, Root mean Square or Effective Value, Representation of Sine Wave by Phasor, Alternating Current and Power in Resistive Circuit, Alternating Current and power in Capacitive Circuit, Alternating Current in Series RL Circuit, Apparent, Active & Reactive Power & Power Factor,
Alternating Current & Power in RC Circuit, Alternating Current & Power in RLC Series Circuit.


BF5 : MECHANICS

INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Mechanics, Definitions, Idealisation in Mechanics, Basic Concepts, Fundamentals Principles, System of Units, Dimensional Analysis, Methods of Solution, Vector Algebra, Summary.

STATICS OF PARTICLES CONCURRENT FORCES IN PLANE
Introduction, Resultant of Forces, Resolution and Components of Force, Resultant of Several Concurrent Forces, Equilibrium of a Partical, Equation of Equilibrium, Application of Statics of Particles, Summary.

STATICS OF PARTICLES CONCURRENT FORCES IN SPACE
Introduction, Components of Forces in Space, Resultant of Several Concurrent Forces, Equilibrium of a Particle in Space, Application of Statics of Particle, Summary.

STATICS OF RIGID BODIES___ NON – CONCURRENT FORCES IN PLANE
Introduction, Moment of Force about a Point, Varignon’s Theorem, Moment of Couple, Resolution of a Given Force into a Force, Resultant of Coplanar Non-Concurrent System, Application of Statics of Rigid Bodies, Method of Minimum Potential Energy- Stable Equilibrium, Summary.

STATICS OF RIGID BODIES-NON-CONCURRENT FORCES IN SPACE
Introduction, Moment of Force about a Point, Moment of Force about a Given Axis, Couples in Space, Resolution of Force into Force and Couple, Resultant of Non-concurrent, Non-coplanar System, Equilibrium of Rigid Body in Three Dimensions, Summary.

FRICTION
Introduction, Characteristics of Dry Friction, Laws of Friction, Angle of Friction, Angle of Repose, Cone of Friction, Applications, Summary.

CENTROID AND CENTRE OF GRAVITY
Introduction, Centroid of Area, Line and Volume, Centroid of a Line, Centroid of Area, Centroid of Composite Area, Therorems of Pappus and Guldinus, Centroid of Volume, Centre of Gravity, Centre of Mass, Summary.

MOMENT OF INTERIA AND MASS MOMENT OF INTERIA
Introduction, Second Moment of Area, Moment of Inertia of Plane Area by Integration, Moment of Inertia of Composite Section, Principle Axes and Principle Moments of Inertia of a Thin Rectangular Plate, Mass Moment of Inertia, Summary.

SIMPLE STRESSES AND STRAINS SSS-1
General Meaning of Stress , Unit of Stress, Simple Stresses, Strain, Stress Strain Relation, Nominal Stress and True Stress, Behaviour of Materials Under Repeated Loadings, Factor of Safety, Hooke’s Law, Extension/Shortening of a bar, Bars With Cross-Sections Varying in Steps, Bars With Continuously Varying Cross-Sections, Bars Subjected to Varying Loads, Indeterminate Structural Problems, Compounds Bars, Temperature Stresses, Simple Shear, Poisson’s Ratio, Volumetric Strain, Elastic constant, Relationship between Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rigidity, Relationship between Modulus of Elasticity and Bulk Modulus, Strain Energy due to Direct Stresses and Impact Loads, Strain Energy due to Share Stresses.

SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENT DIAGRAMS IN STATICALLY DETERMINATE BEAMS SFB-1
Shear Force and Bending Moment, Sign Convention, Relationship between Load Intensity, Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams, SF and BMD For Standard Cases, FD and BMD for Beams Subjected to Various Loads, Short Cut Procedure.


BF6 : INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

UNIT I :

1. MILLING MACHINES
Introduction; classification and types; Size and specifications; Accessories attachment; Milling cutters; Classification and types of milling cutter.; Nomenclature of cutter; Setup-operation ; Method of feeding work piece; Operation on milling machine; Indexing (simple compound, differential angular) ; Helical milling cam milling ; Cutting speed & ledge ; Machining time calculation; Milling operation compound with other operations

2. THE LATHE
Introduction, Functions, Types, Descriptions & Functions of Lathe Parts, Lathe Accessories & attachments, lathe Operations.

3. GRINDING MACHINE
Introduction.; Types of Grading machines (Floor stand, Precision. Plain, cylindrical, universal centrals Internal, surface disc); Special grinding machine, (Tool and cutter grinder, cam and and shape grinders); Shape of grinding wheel; Grinding wheel designation as per- IS -551 -19-54; Grinding wheels ; Grinding wheel elements (abrasives - its types, Grain sizes, Grade, structure, bonding material etc.); Diamond wheel; Grinding wheel section; Allowances for grinding wheel; Mounting of Grinding wheel; Dressing and cursing, of grinding wheel

4. BORING, BROACHING AND SAWING MACHINE
Introduction to Boring machines ; Types of Boring machine ; Boring haps and heads; Various operations using boring heads; Boring operations using end supports; Introduction to Broaching machine ; Types of Broaching machine; Broaching tool nomenclature; Types of Broaches; Broaching options compared with other process (advantages & limitations.); External; Lubrication and cooling; Application of Broaching

5. GEAR MANUFACTURING
Gear tooth e1ement; Materials for Gears; Different methods of Gear manufacturing ; Gear generating methods; Gear milling ; Gear shaping (Working principal of machine tool required Gear shaping cutters etc.) ; Gear Hibbing (Working principal of machine tool required Gear hobbing operation) ; Gear finishing process ( Gear sharing burnishing, grinding honing lapping

6. METAL FINISHING PROCESS
Introduction; Honing; Description and construction of honing tool.; Application of honing process; Lopping; Description of Lapping compound and tool; Application of Lapping ; Super finishing process Burnishing - Polishing - Buffing ; Application of super finishing operations.


7. PATTERN MAKING
Introduction, Pattern Materials, Pattern Making Tools, Pattern Allowances, Types of Patterns, Solid or Single Piece Pattern, Split Pattern, Match Plate Pattern, Cope and Drag Pattern, Loose Piece Pattern, Gated Pattern, Sweep Pattern, Skeleton Pattern, Shell Pattern, Segmental Pattern, Follow Board Pattern, Lagged-up Pattern, Left and Right hand Pattern, Core Boxes, Colour coding for Pattern and Core Boxes.

8. MOULDING AND CORE MAKING
Introduction, Moulding Materials, Moulding Sand, Sand Binders, Sand Additives, Properties of Moulding Sand, Classification of Moulding Sand, Grain Shape and Size of Sand, Preparation of Moulding Sand, Types of Moulding Sand, Moulding Processes, Types of Moulds, Methods of Moulding, Methods of Green Sand Mould by Turn Over Method, Gates and Risers, Types of Gates, Moulding Methods with Typical Patterns, Cores, Types of Cores, Core Binders, Core Making, Core Setting, Core Shifting and Chaplets.

9. CASTING PROCESSES
Introduction, Permanent Mould Casting, Semi-permanent Mould Casting, Slush Casting, Die Casting, Centrifugal Casting, Investment Casting, Shell Moulding Process, Continuous Casting, Defects in Casting, Cleaning of Castings, Inspection of Castings, Design of Castings.

10. WELDING
Introduction, Weldability, Advantages and Disadvantages of Welded Joints, Types of Welded Joints, Cold Pressure Welding, Types of Welded Joints, Fillet Welded Joints, Edge Preparation and Applications, Welding Positions, Black Smith’s Forge Welding, Electric Resistance Welding, Types of Electric Resistance Welding, Spot Welding, Roll Spot and Seam Welding, Projection Welding, Butt Welding, Percussion Welding, Arc Welding, Polarity in Arc Welding, Comparison Between A.C. and D.C. Arc Welding, Types of Arc Welding, Electrodes for Arc Welding, Arc Welding Equipment, Precautions in Arc Welding, Arc Welding Processes, Carbon Arc Welding, Metal Arc Welding, Metallic Inert-gas (MIG)Arc Welding, Tungsten Inert-gas (TIG)Arc Welding, Atomic Hydrogen Welding, Stud Welding, Submerged Arc Welding, Plasma Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, Electro-slag Welding, Electro-gas Welding, Thermit Welding, Solid State Welding, Modern Welding Processes, Basic Weld Symbols, Supplementary Weld Symbols, Elements of a Welding Symbol, Standard Location of Elements of a Welding Symbol, Gas Welding, Equipment for Oxy-acetylene Gas Welding, Welding Rods, Fluxes, Gas Flame, Gas Welding Technique, Gas or Oxygen Cutting of Metals, Cutting Machines, Oxygen Lance Cutting, Arc Cutting, Oxygen Arc Cutting Process, Welding of Various Metals, Testing of Welded Joints, Braze Welding, Soldering, Brazing.

11. RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Introduction, Working of NC Machines tools, Classification of NC Machines, Programming for NC Machines, Methods of Listing the Co-ordinates of points in NC System, Application of NC Machine, Advantages & Disadvantages, Computer Numerical Control & Direct Numerical Control.

UNIT 2 : ( ONLY FOR BF6 STUDENTS )

12. FOUNDRY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS
Introduction, Foundry Tools and Equipments, Foundry Hand Tools, Moulding Boxes (Flasks), Moulding Machines, Melting Equipment, Pouring Equipment.

13. HOT AND COLD WORKING PROCESS
Introduction, Objectives, Hot Working Process, Hot Rolling, Types of Rolling Mills, Hot Forging, Hot Spinning, Hot Extrusion, Hot Drawing or Cupping, Hot Piercing, Cold working process, Cold Rolling, Cold Forging, Cold Spinning, Cold Extrusion, Cold Drawing, Cold Bending, Shot Peening.

14. POWDER METALLURGY
Introduction, Objectives, Characteristics of Metal Powders, Preparation of Metal Powders, Process used for Manufacturing parts from Metal Powders, Primary Processes, Secondary Processes, Advantages of Powder Metallurgy, Limitations of Powder Metallurgy, Design Considerations for Powder Metallurgy, Typical Applications of Powder Metallurgy.

15. PLASTIC MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Introduction, Objectives, Types of Plastics - Thermosetting Resins & Thermoplastic Resins, Synthetic Rubber or Elastomers, Moulding Compounds, Fabrication of Plastics, Machining of Plastics, Joining of Plastics.
UNIT 3 : (ONLY FOR BSM5 STUDENTS)

1. Metal Cutting and Cutting Tools

2. Drilling Machines

3. Shaper, Planner and Slotting Machine

BF7: INDIAN CONSTITUTION & ETHICS

Effects of Technological Growth: Rapid Technological growth and depletion of resources, Reports of the Club of Rome. Limits of growth: sustainable development Energy Crisis: Renewable Energy Resources Environmental degradation and pollution. Eco-friendly Technologies. Environmental Regulations, Environmental Ethics Appropriate Technology Movement of Schumacher; later developments Technology and developing notions. Problems of Technology transfer, Technology assessment impact analysis. Human Operator in Engineering projects and industries. Problems of man, machine, interaction, Impact of assembly line and automation. Human centered Technology. Ethics of Profession: Engineering profession: Ethical issues in Engineering practice, Conflicts between business demands and professional ideals. Social and ethical responsibilities of Technologists. Codes of professional ethics. Whistle blowing and beyond, Case studies. Profession and Human Values: Values Crisis in contemporary society Nature of values: Value Spectrum of a good life Psychological values: Integrated personality; mental health Societal values: The modern search for a good society, justice, democracy, secularism, rule of law, values in Indian Constitution. Aesthetic values: Perception and enjoyment of beauty, simplicity, clarity Moral and ethical values: Nature of moral judgements; canons of ethics; ethics of virtue; ethics of duty; ethics of responsibility.



Second Semester


Paper Code Subject
BF8 Mathematics – II
BF9 Applied Physics
BF10 Programming and Data Structure
BF11 Basic Electronics
BF1 Engineering Drawing and Graphics
BF13 Environmental Studies
BF9P Applied Physics Practical
BF11P Basic Electronics Practical
BF14 Communication English


SYLLABUS

BF8 : MATHEMATICS - II

1. MATRICES
Definition, Elements of matrix , Types of matrices ,Algebra of matrices , Properties of matrix multiplication, Method of finding the product of two matrices, Transpose of matrix , Symmetric and Skew-symmetric matrix , Theorem, Adjoint of a matrix, Inverse of matrix, Theorem , Adjoint of a matrix, Inverse of matrix, Elementary Transformation of a matrix, Rank of matrix , Solution of simultaneous linear Equation, consistency of equation, characteristics roots or Eigen values, Caley- Hamilton Theorem, Question Bank, Examination papers.

2. FINITE DIFFERENCE & DIFFERENCE EQUATION & NUMERICAL METHODS:
Finite Difference: Operators, Difference table, Newton’s formula , Lagrange’s interpolation formula, Difference Equation: Introduction , Solution of a difference equation, Question Bank: Difference Equation, Numerical methods: Newton Raphson method , Method of false position, Iteration method.

3. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS:
Definition, Order and degree of differential equation, Formulation of Differential Equation, Solution of a differential equation, Differential Equation of first order and first degree , variable seperable, Homogeneous Differential Equations , Equation Reducible to homogeneous form, Linear differential equation,. Equation Reducible to the linear form, Exact differential equation, Equation of first order and higher degree, Complete Solution = C.F. + P.I., Method of finding the complementary function, Rules to find particular integrals.
Application of Differential Integrals: Physical applications of linear equations.

4. FUNCTIONS OF COMPLEX VARIABLE:
Introduction, Complex variable, Functions of complex variable, Limit of a complex variable, Continuity, Differentiability, Analytic function, The necessary condition for f(z) to be analytic, Sufficient condition for f(z) to be analytic, C-R equation in polar form, Harmonic functions, Method to find the conjugate function, Milne Thomson method, Mapping of transformation, Bilinear transformation, Schwarz-Christoffel transformation.
Complex Integration: Cauchy’s integral theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula, Cauchy’s integral formula for the derivative of an analytic function, Taylor’s theorem, Laurent series, Singularity if a function, Residues, Cauchy’s Residue theorem.

BF9 : APPLIED PHYSICS

UNIT – I
Interference, Interference of wave , Interference due to thin films of uniform thickness, Interference due to thin films of non-uniform thickness, Newton’s ring, Michelson’s Interferometer, Engineering applications of Interference, Relativity, Relativity of mass: Time dilation, length contraction, mass and energy, Doppler’s effect.

UNIT-II

A. Diffraction:
Diffraction of wave, Classes of diffraction, Fraunhoffer diffraction at a single slit, Condition for maxima and minima, Diffraction at a circular operature, Plane diffraction grating, Conditions for Principle maxima and minima , Resolving Power, Ray leigh’s Criterion for resolution of two Point objects, R.P of grating, R.P at Telescope, X-ray diffraction, Law spots, Bragg’s Law, Bragg’s X-ray spectrometer,

B. Ultrasonics:
Ultrasonic waves, Piezo electric effect,Production of U.Waves by P. electric, Magnetostriction effect, Production of U. Waves and its uses, Flow detection.

C. Polarisation:
Polarisation by reflection, Brewster’s law, Double refraction, Positive and negative crystal , Nieol Prism, Law of Malus, Elliptical and Circular Polarisation, Quarter and half wave Plates, Production of Polarised light, analysis of light.

D. NUCLEAR PHYSICS

UNIT-III.

A.Wave Particle Quality:
Concept of group velocity, Phase velocity, Wave nature of matter, De- broglie waves, Derivation of De-broglies formula by analogy with radiation. Wave length of matter waves, Electron diffraction, Davisson and Germer’s experiment, Heisenberg uncertainity.

B. Wave Equation:
Concept of wave function and probability interpretation, Schrodinger’s time –dependent and time independent wave equations, Physical significance of wave function, Application of Schrödinger’s time- independent wave equation, Tunneling effect, Tunnel Diode.

UNIT-IV

A. Laser

B.Magnetism

UNIT-V

A. Semiconductor Physics:

B. Modern Physics:
Motion of an electron in electric and magnetic field, Specific charge of an electron, electrostatic and magnetostatic focusing, Electron microscope, Bainbridge mass spectrograph, Positive ray, Scanning electron microscope.

BF10 : PROGRAMMING AND DATASTRUCTURE

Introduction To Computers: Introduction to Computers, its evolutions. First, second, third, fourth, fifth generation of computer. Basics of data, information, and data processing.

Number System: Number System , Representation of information , Positional Number System , Non positional number system, bit ,byte ,radix , floating point, The Binary Number Base Systems, Binary-Decimal, decimal–binary conversion. Octal, Hexa- Decimal Number system. Simple problems for conversion of Hexadecimal, Octal to other number system etc. Binary Coded Decimal, Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code ASCII notations –advantages disadvantages.

3. Binary Arithmetic :Binary Addition, Binary Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and their simple examples. Logic gates : AND ,OR ,NAND, NOR gates.

4. Computer Software : Software System- application Software and their Examples in real life. Operating System and their usage. Multitasking –Multiprogramming- Multiprocessing Operating System. An overview of WWW and its Software.
Flow charts and simple problems on flow chart.

5. Computer Hardware :Hardware :Basic PC Components, Monitors, Keyboard, Storage devices :Hard Disk ; Storage related simple problems, CD, Mother-board, Printers its classification etc, OCR, OMR, BAR Code etc.
6. Memory Hierarchies : Main Memory ,Secondary Memory , RAM ROM , PROM, EPROM, EEPROM etc.

7. Processing Unit : CPU ;ALU, Components of CPU ; Register, Accumulator, IR, etc
Concepts of vector Processing, Array Processing.

8. Elements Of Programming Languages Fortran & C:
Introduction to programming logic , algorithm , simple types of real integer variables in FORTRAN and C. Mathematical representations of C and FORTRAN functions. Simple programs in C programming language.

BF11 : BASIC ELECTRONICS

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Passive Components :-
Resistors :- Types, Rating, Colour Code, Tolerance, Fixed Value, Variable (Potentiometer), Thermistor, Negative & Positive temperature Coefficient, Basic Construction of Various types of Resistors.
Capacitors :- Types (air, paper, ceramic, mica, electrolyte), Fixed Value & Variable, Rating , Basic Construction.
Inductors :- Types, Inductors of high frequency application.
Active Components :-
Voltage & Current Source
Ideal and Practical Voltage Source & Current Source, equivalent circuit, Conversion of Voltage Source into current source and vice-versa.

SEMICONDUCTOR THEORY AND P-N JUNCTION
Insulator, Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductors, Energy bar diagrams, Doping, Conduction in Semiconductors, P-N junction, Forward and Reversed biased p-n junction, V-I characteristics of p-n junction diode.

SPECIAL PURPOSE DIODE
Zener diodes, Tunnel diodes, Varactor diodes, Schottky diodes, Light emitting diode (LED’s), Diodes for High Frequency applications.

P-N-P AND N-P-N TRANSISTORS
Base, Common Emitter and Common Collector (CB, CE, & CC) Configuration, Biasing of transistors, methods of Transistor Biasing, Base Resistor Method, Biasing with flb resistors, Voltage divider bias method, Transistor action & Characteristics, Comparison of CB,CC & CE configuration, Application of CB, CE, & CC configuration.

FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET):-
Construction, Operation & characteristic of FET, FET as a switch, Typical application of FET, MOSFET-Working Principle of MOSFET.

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS (IC’S):-
OP-AMP Characteristics, inverting & non-inverting OP-AMP, Differential Op-Amp’s, Common Mode Rejection, application of OP-AMP (Adder, Substractor, Voltage follower, Integrator, Differentiator)

BF12 : ENGINEERING DRAWING AND GRAPHICS

FUNDAMENTAL OF ENGINEERING DRAWING:
Introduction, Use of Different Drawing Instruments, Dimensioning, Scales, Geometrical constructions.


ENGINEERING CURVES:
Introduction, Conic sections, Different methods of constructions of Cycloidal Curves, Cycloid , Epicycloid, Hypocycloid, Involute, Spiral , Helix.

ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS:
Introduction, First Angle Method of Projections, Third angle method of projections.

ORHTOGRAPHIC SECTIONAL VIEWS:
Introduction, Full Screen , Sectional side view, Horizontal Section, Offset section, Ribs in section, cutting planes/section planes.

ISOMETRIC PROJECTIONS:
Isometric projection and Isometric Axes, Isometric scale, None – Isometric Lines, Angles, Curves and Circles in Isometric.

PROJECTIONS OF STRAIGHT LINES:
Introduction, Line parallel to two principle planes and perpendicular to the third , Line parallel to one principle plane and inclined to the other , oblique line, Traces of Lines.

PROJECTION OF PLANES:
Types of planes, various positions of planes, Traces o f planes, planes parallel to one reference plane, planes perpendicular to one reference plane and inclined to the other oblique planes, projections on Auxiliary planes.


PROJECTION OF SOLIDS:
Types of Solids, Frustums and truncated solids, Various positions of Solids, Axis of Solid is perpendicular to one reference plane, Axis of the solid is parallel to one reference plane and inclined to the other, Oblique solid axis inclined to both the H.P and V.P.

SECTIONS OF SOLIDS:
Introduction , section plane, portion of solid assumed to be removed ,section, section lines, Apparent section, True shape of section, sectional view.

DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACES:
Introduction, Application of Development of surfaces in Engineering products, method of Development concepts of points and lines, Development of prisms, Development of cylinder, Development of pyramid, Development of cone.

FREE –HAND SKETCHES:
Introduction, Terminology used in the screw threads, V or triangular threads, ISO –metric screw threads, screw fastenings, Hexagonal Nut, Square nut, Flanged nut capnut, Domenut, capstan nut, Ring nut, wing nut, washers, Bolts, Hexagonal Headed bolts, Square headed bolt, cheese or cylindrical headed bolt, cup headed bolt , cheese or cylindrical headed bolt, cup headed or round headed bolt, T-headed bolt, counter sunk headed bolt, Hook bolt, Eye bolt, different types of studs, screws, Locking arrangement for nut , foundation bolts, Rivets and Rivetted Joints.

BF 13 : ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES


UNIT 1

General Concepts : Definition, Scope and importance, need for public awareness, multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies, management of environment.

UNIT 2

Natural Resources : Forest Resources : Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, Water Resources : Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water Mineral Resources : Use and exploitation. Food Resources : World food problem & changes.

UNIT 3

Ecosystems : Concept, structure and function of an ecosystem. Producers, consumers and decomposers. Energy flow, food chain, food webs and ecological pyramids, forest, grassland and desert ecosystem.

UNIT 4

Environmental Pollution : Definition, causes, effects, air, water, soil and noise
pollution. Environmental Protection Act. Environmental problem and planning.

UNIT 5

Human Population and the Environment : Population explosion, value education, role of information technology. Visit to a local are to document environmental assets and polluted site – urban / rural / industrial / agriculture etc.

BF14 : COMMUNICATION ENGLISH

1. THE COMMUNICATION EVENTS
Nature Of Communication, Objective, Definition Of Communication, Situation For Communication, Need Of Communication, Types Of Communication, Verbal Or Oral Communication, Elements Of Communication , Modes Of Communication (Verbal And Non-Verbal), Charts And Graphs, Flow Process Chart, Written Communication , Oral Communication, Media: Channels Of Communication, Message : Form And Content, Communication Process, Effective Communication, Barriers Of Communication, Summary
2.SUMMARIZATION
Summary Writing

COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY
Comprehension, Vocabulary [(A) Synonyms And Antonyms, (B) Homonyms, (C) Same Word Used As Different Parts Of Speech, (D)One Word Substitution], Word Formation, Root

PRINCIPLE OF LANGUAGE GRAMMAR AND USAGES
The Sentence Elements, Words, Phrases, Clauses Sentences, Sentence, The Word, Noun, Verb, Tenses And Their Usages, The Verb : Person And Number, Agreement Of The Verb With The Subject, The Infinite, Adverbs, Adjectives, Preposition, Relations Expressed By Prepositions, Conjunction, Clauses, Determiners And Modifiers, Sentence Connectives, The Compound And Complex Verb Phrase, Complementation And Subordination, Sentences, Change Of Voice, Change Of Degree, Affirmative And Negative Sentences, Direct And Indirect Speech, Conversion Of Compound Sentences Into Simple Sentences, Conversion Of Complex Sentences Into Compound Sentences, Punctuation

BASIC OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
The Process Of Formal Written Communication, The Qualities Of Good Writing, Principles Of Message Organization, Mechanics Of Writing, Elements Of Structure, Forms Of Layout, Styles Of Presentation, Types Of Letters ,Enquiry Letter, Making Claims, Offering Adjustments, Communication Core, Importance And Function, Drafting The Application, Elements Of Structure, Preparing The Resume, Job Offer, Resignation Letter, Communication Core

TECHNICAL WRITING
Framing Definitions, Classification And Description Of Objects, Instructions, Types Of Instructions

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