CURRICULUM

FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER

OF THREE YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
COMMON TO
AUTOMOBILE ENGG., CIVIL ENGG., COMPUTER ENGG., ELECTRICAL ENGG., ELTX. & COMM.
ENGG., ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGG., MECHANICAL ENGG., INSTRUMENTATION
ENGG., INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
(N-2017 SCHEME)

FOR THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

(Implemented from the session 2017-18)

Composite Curriculum Development Centre

Directorate of Technical Education,
Vocational & Industrial Training, Himachal Pradesh,
Sundernagar.
 STUDY AND EVALUATION SCHEME COMMON TO
AUTOMOBILE ENGG., CIVIL ENGG., COMPUTER ENGG., ELECTRICAL ENGG., ELTX. & COMM. ENGG., ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGG.,
MECHANICAL ENGG., INSTRUMENTATION ENGG., INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

FIRST SEMESTER

SR SUBJECTS STUDY MARKS IN EVALUATION SCHEME Total

. SCHEME Marks
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
NO Periods/Week ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT
.
Th Pr Th Pr Tot Th Hrs Pr Hrs Tot

1.1 *English and Communication 3 2 25 25 50 75 3 25 3 100 150

Skills – I
1.2 *Applied Mathematics - I 5 - 25 - 25 75 3 - - 75 100
1.3 *Applied Physics – I 4 2 25 25 50 75 3 25 3 100 150
1.4 *Applied Chemistry – I 4 2 25 25 50 75 3 25 3 100 150
1.5 *Basics of Information - 3 - 50 50 - - 50 3 50 100
Technology
1.6 *Engineering Drawing – I - 6 - 50 50 100 4 - - 100 150
+
1.7 *General Workshop Practice – I - 6 - 100 100 - - 75 4 75 175
#Student Centred Activities - 3 - 25 25 - - - - - 25
Total 16 24 100 300 400 400 - 200 - 600 1000

* Common course with other diploma programmes

# SCA will comprise of co-curricular activities like extension lectures, games, hobby clubs e.g. photography etc., seminars,
declamation contests, educational field visits, N.C.C., NSS, Cultural Activities, yoga sessions and participation in
programs like Swachh Bharat, technical and cultural events etc.
+ Including 25 marks for viva-voce.
DETAILED CONTENTS

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 1.1 ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS – I

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Language is the most commonly used medium of self-expression in all spheres of human
life – personal, social and professional. A student must have a fair knowledge of English
language and skills to communicate effectively to handle the future jobs in industry. The
objective of this course is to enable the diploma holders to acquire proficiency, both in
spoken(oral) and written language.It is expected that each polytechnic will establish a communication skill
laboratory for conducting the practical mentioned in the curriculum.

DETAILED CONTENTS
1. Facets of Literature (14 hrs)
1.1 Short Stories
1.1.1 Homecoming – R.N. Tagore
1.1.2 The Diamond Necklace-Guy-DeMaupassantt
1.2 Prose
1.2.1 I Have A Dream-Martin Luther King
1.2.2 On Habits- A. G. Gardiner
1.3 Poems
1.3.1 Ozymandias –P.B.Shelley
1.3.2 Daffodils - William Wordsworth
1.3.3 Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening – Robert Frost
2. Grammar and Usage (10 hrs)
2.1 Parts of speech
2.1.1 Nouns
2.1.2 Pronouns
2.1.3 Adjectives
2.1.4 Articles
2.1.5 Verbs
2.1.6 Adverbs
2.1.7 Prepositions
2.1.8 Conjunction
2.1.9 Interjection
2.1.10 Identifying parts of speech

2.2 Pair of words (Words commonly confused and misused)

2.2.1 Identification of Tense
2.2.2 Correction of incorrect sentences
2.2.3 One word Substitution
2.2.4 Active & Passive Voice

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 3. Translation (04 hrs)
3.1 Glossary of Administrative Terms (English and Hindi)
3.2 Translation from Hindi into English and English to Hindi.

4. Paragraph of 100-150 words from the given out outlines (08 hrs)

5. Comprehension (04 hrs)

Unseen passages of literary, scientific, data /graph based
for comprehension exercises.

6. Communication (08 hrs)

6.1 Definition, Elements and Process of Communication
6.2 Levels of Communication
6.3 Objectives of Communication

LIST OF PRACTICAL
1. The practice of the Sounds of English i.e. the Phonetic Symbols (Vowels &
Consonants)

2. How to look up words in a Dictionary: meaning and pronunciation of words

as given in the standard dictionary using Phonetic Symbols.
3. How to Seek Information from an Encyclopedia
4. Listening to pre-recorded English language learning programme.
5. Paper Reading before an audience (reading unseen passages)
6. Spelling Rules.
7. Essentials of a Good Speech to respond to and comprehend visual, oral
themes, situations or stimulus and practice before select gathering.
8. Exercises on use of different abbreviations
9. Greetings for different occasions
10. Introducing oneself, others and leave taking
11. Exercises on writing Notices.

Note:
1. A communication laboratory may be set up equipped with appropriate audio-video system with
facility of playing CDs/DVDS and a video camera with facility to record & play back the
performance of each student. A set of CDs from any language training organization e.g B.B.C ,
British Council etc. may be procured for use of students.
2. Elements of body language will be incorporated in all practical.
3. The practical exercises involving writing may also be included in Theory Examination.
4. Elements of body language will be incorporated in all practical exercises.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. English and Communication Skills,Book-I By Kuldip Jaidka, Alwainder Dhillon and
Parmod Kumar Singla, Prescribed by NITTTR, Chandigarh Published By Abhishek
Publication, 57-59, Sector-17, Chandigarh
2. Spoken English by R.K. Bansal & J.B.Harrison Published by Orient Longman
3. Essentials of Business Communication by Pal and Rorualling; Sultan Chand andSons
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4. The Essence of Effective Communication, Ludlow and Panthon;Prentice Hall ofIndia
5. New Design English Grammar, Reading and Writing Skills by AL Kohli (Course -A
and course- B), Kohli Publishers, 34 Industrial Area Phase-II,
Chandigarh,
6. New Design English Reading and Advanced Writing Skills for ClassXI and XII by
MK Kohli and AL Kohli; Kohli Publishers, 34 Industrial Area Phase-II,
Chandigarh,
7. A Practical English Grammar by Thomson and Martinet
8. Spoken English by V Sasi Kumar and PV Dhamija; Tata McGraw Hill
9. English Conversation Practice by Grount Taylor; Tata McGraw Hill
10. Developing Communication Skills by Krishna Mohan and Meera
Banerji; MacMillan India Ltd., Delhi
11. Business Correspondence and Report Writing by RC Sharma and Krishna Mohan;
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. New Delhi
12. Communication Skills byMs R Datta Roy and KK Dhir; Vishal Publication,
Jalandhar

Websites for references:

1. http:www.bbclearningenglish.com
2.http:www.mindstools.com
3. http:www.letstalk.com.in
4.http:www.learnenglish.britishcouncil.
org/en/
SUGGESTED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

Topic Time Allotted Marks Allotted (%)

No. (Hrs)
1 14 40
2 10 15
3 4 10
4 8 10
5 4 10
6 8 15
Total 48 100

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 1.2 APPLIED MATHEMATICS – I

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Applied Mathematics forms the backbone of engineeringstudents. Basic
elements of algebra, trigonometry, coordinate geometry
havebeenincludedinthecurriculumas foundation course. This course will develop
analyticalabilitiesto make exactcalculations and will provide continuing educational
base to the students.

DETAILEDCONTENTS

1. Algebra
(25 hrs)

1.1 Complex Numbers: Definition, real and imaginary parts of a Complex

number,polar andCartesian,representation ofacomplex number and
its conversion from one form to other, conjugate of a
complexnumber,modulus andamplitude of a complex number
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of a complex
number. De-movier’s theorem, its application.

1.2 Partial fractions (linear factors, repeated and non-repeated linear

factors

1.3 Permutations and Combinations: Value of npr ncr.

1.4 Binomial theorem (without proof) for positive integral index

(expansion andgeneral form);binomialtheoremforanyindex
(expansion without proof) firstand secondbinomialapproximation with
applications to engineeringproblems

2. Trigonometry (25 hrs)

2.1 Conceptofangles,measurementofanglesindegrees,gradesand
radians and theirconversions.

2.2 T-RatiosofAlliedangles(withoutproof),Sum,differenceformulae and

their applications (without proof). Product formulae
(Transformation of product to sum, difference and vice versa). T-
Ratiosofmultiple angles, sub-multiple angles (2A, 3A, A/2).

2.3 Graphs of
3. DifferentialCalculus (30 hrs)
3.1 Definition of function; Concept of limits.
Four standard limits

3.2 Differentiation by definition of

3.3 Differentiation of sum, product and quotient of functions.

Differentiation offunctionofafunction.

3.4 Differentiation of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric

functions, Logarithmic differentiation, Exponential functions.

3.5 Applications:
(a) Maxima and minima
(b) Equations of tangent and normal to a curve (for explicit functions
only)
(c ) Calculations of small errors and rate measures

RECOMMENDEDBOOKS
1. ElementaryEngineeringMathematicsbyBSGrewal,KhannaPublishers,NewDelhi
2. EngineeringMathematicsbyVol.I&II bySKohli,IPH,Jalandhar
3. AppliedMathematicsbyDr.RDSharma
4. AppliedMathematics,Vol.I&IIbySSSabharwal&SunitaJain,EagleParkashan,
Jalandhar.
5. AppliedMathematics,Vol.I&IIbyB.D.Moudgil& B C C h o p r a , EagleParkashan,
Jalandhar.
6. ComprehensiveMathematics,Vol.I&IIbyLaxmiPublications
7. EngineeringMathematicsbyDassGupta
8. EngineeringMathematicsbyCDassChawla,AsianPublishers,NewDelhi
9. ComprehensiveMathematics,Vol.I&IIbyLaxmiPublications
10. EngineeringMathematics,VolI,II&IIIbyVSundaram etal,VikasPublishing
House(P)Ltd.,NewDelhi
11. EngineeringMathematicsbyN.Ch.S.NIyengaret.al,VikasPublishingHouse
(P)Ltd., NewDelhi
12. EngineeringMathematics,VolI&IIbySSSastry,PrenticeHallofIndiaPvt.Ltd.,
13. EngineeringMathematics,VolI&IIbyAKGupta,MacMillanIndiaLtd.,NewDelhi
14. AppliedMathematicsVol-1&IIbyHiteshiPublication.

SUGGESTED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

 1.3 APPLIED PHYSICS – I
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Applied physics includes the study of a large number of diverse topics all related to
things that go on in the world around us. It aims to give an understanding of this
world both by observation and by prediction of the way in which objects will behave.
Concrete use of physical principles and analysis in various fields of engineering and
technology are given prominence in the course content.

Note: Teachers should give examples of engineering/technology applications

of various concepts and principles in each topic so that students are able to
appreciate learning of these concepts and principles. In all contents, SI units
should be followed.

DETAILED CONTENTS

1. Units and Dimensions (10 hrs)

1.1 Physical quantities Units - fundamental and derived units, systems of

units (FPS, CGS and SI units)

1.2 Dimensions and dimensional formulae of physical quantities (area,

volume, velocity, acceleration, momentum, force, impulse, work,
power, energy, surface tension, coefficient of viscosity, stress, strain,
moment of inertia, gravitational constant.)

1.3 Principle of homogeneity of dimensions

1.4 Dimensional equations and their applications, conversion from one

system of units to other, checking of dimensional equations and
derivation of simple equations)

1.5 Limitations of dimensional analysis

1.6 Error in measurement, absolute error, relative error, rules for

representing significant figures in calculation.

1.7 Application of units and dimensions in measuring length, diameter,

circumference, volume, surface area etc. of metallic and non metallic
blocks, wires, pipes etc (at least two each).
2. Force and Motion (12
hrs)

2.1 Scalar and vector quantities – examples, representation of vector,

types of vectors

2.2 Addition and Subtraction of Vectors, Triangle and Parallelogram law

(Statement only), Scalar and Vector Product.

2.3 Resolution of Vectors and its application to lawn roller.

2.4 Force, Momentum, Statement and Derivation of Conservation of linear

momentum, its applications such as recoil of gun.

2.5 Impulse and its Applications

2.6 Circular motion, definition of angular displacement, angular velocity,

angular acceleration, frequency, time period.

2.7 Relation between linear and angular velocity, linear acceleration and
angular acceleration (related numerical)

2.8 Expression and Applications of Centripetal and centrifugal forces with

examples such as banking of roads and bending of cyclist

2.9 Application of various forces in lifts, cranes, large steam engines and
turbines

3. Work, Power and Energy (10

hrs)

3.1 Work: and its units, examples of zero work, positive work and negative work
3.2 Friction: modern concept, types, laws of limiting friction, Coefficient of friction
and its Engineering Applications.
3.3 Work done in moving an object on horizontal and inclined plane for rough
and
plane surfaces with its applications
3.4 Energy and its units: Kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy with
examples and their derivation
3.5 Principle of conservation of mechanical energy for freely falling bodies,
examples of transformation of energy.
3.6 Power and its units, calculation of power in numerical problems
3.7 Application of Friction in brake system of moving vehicles, bicycle, scooter,
car trains etc.

4 Rotational Motion (10

hrs)

4.1 Concept of translatory and rotatory motions with examples

4.2 Definition of torque and angular momentum and their examples
4.3 Conservation of angular momentum (quantitative) and its examples
4.4 Moment of inertia and its physical significance, radius of gyration for rigid
body, Theorems of parallel and perpendicular axes (statements only),
Moment of inertia of rod, disc, ring and sphere (hollow and solid) (Formulae
Only no derivation).
4.5 Application of rotational motions in transport vehicles, and machines.

5. Properties of Matter (12

hrs)

5.1 Elasticity: definition of stress and strain, different types of modulii of

elasticity, Hooke’s law, significance of stress strain curve
5.2 Pressure: definition, its units, atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure,
absolute pressure, Fortin’s Barometer and its applications
5.3 Surface tension: concept, its units, angle of contact, Ascent Formula (No
derivation), applications of surface tension, effect of temperature and impurity on
surface tension
5.4 Viscosity and coefficient of viscosity: Terminal velocity, Stoke’s law and
effect of temperature on viscosity, application in hydraulic systems.
5.5 Concept of fluid motion, stream line and turbulent flow, Reynold’s number
Equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s Theorem and their applications (no derivation and
numerical).
6. Thermometry (10
hrs)

6.1 Difference between heat and temperature

6.2 Modes of transfer of heat (Conduction, convection and radiation with
examples)
6.3 Different scales of temperature and their relationship
6.4 Types of Thermometer (Mercury Thermometer, Bimetallic Thermometer,
Platinum resistance Thermometer, Pyrometer)
6.5 Expansion of solids, liquids and gases, coefficient of linear, surface and
cubical expansions and relation amongst them
6.6 Concept of Co-efficient of thermal conductivity
6.7 Application of various systems of thermometry in refrigeration and air-
conditioning etc.

LIST OF PRACTICALS (to perform minimum eight experiments)

1. To find volume of solid sphere using a vernier calipers

2. To find internal diameter and depth of a beaker using a vernier calipers and
hence find its volume.
3. To find the diameter of wire using a screw gauge
4. To determine the thickness of glass strip using a spherometer
5. To verify parallelogram law of forces
6. To study conservation of energy of a ball or cylinder rolling down an inclined
plane.
7. To find the Moment of Inertia of a flywheel about its axis of rotation
8. To determine the atmospheric pressure at a place using Fortin’s Barometer
9. To determine the viscosity of glycerin by Stoke’s method
10. To determine the coefficient of linear expansion of a metal rod
11. To determine force constant of spring using Hooks law

INSTRUCTIONAL STATREGY

Teacher may use various teaching aids like models, charts, graphs and
experimental kits etc. for imparting effective instructions in the subject. The teacher
should explain about field applications before teaching the basics of mechanics,
work power and energy, rotational motion, properties of matter etc. to develop
proper understanding of the physical phenomenon. Use of demonstration can
make the subject interesting and develop scientific temper in the students.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Text Book of Physics for Class XI (Part-I, Part-II); N.C.E.R.T., Delhi

2. Applied Physics, Vol. I and Vol. II, TTTI Publications, Tata McGraw Hill, Delhi
3. Concepts in Physics by HC Verma, Vol. I & II, Bharti Bhawan Ltd. New Delhi
4. A Text Book of Optics, Subramanian and Brij Lal, S Chand & Co., New Delhi
5. Comprehensive Practical Physics, Vol, I & II, JN Jaiswal, Laxmi Publications
(P) Ltd., New Delhi
6. Engineering Physics by PV Naik, Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
7. Applied Physics I & II by RA Banwait & R Dogra, Eagle Parkashan,
Jalandhar
8. Engineering Physics by DK Bhhatacharya & Poonam Tandan; Oxford
University Press, New Delhi
SUGGESTED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

Topic Time Allotted Marks Allotted (%)

(Hrs)
1. 10 15
2. 12 20
3. 10 15
4. 10 15
5. 12 20
6. 10 15
Total 64 100
 1.4 APPLIED CHEMISTRY – I
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The use of various chemicals and chemical products in diverse technical and
engineering fields have repeatedly proved the importance of Applied Chemistry,
which enhances its role to a new peak. On the other hand, ever increasing use of
such materials will compel engineers, technocrats to acquire essential applied
chemistry knowledge in order to select engineering materials, which not only suit
them but also provide more environmental compatibility. This situation demands
principles of Applied Chemistry in diploma-engineering courses. Principles of
Applied Chemistry will enable budding engineers and technocrats to develop
scientific temper and appreciate physical, chemical and engineering properties of
materials. Hence the subject of Applied Chemistry.

DETAILED CONTENTS

1. Basic Concept of Chemistry (08 hrs)

1.1 Physical Classification of matter –solids, liquids, gases.

1.2 Chemical Classification of matter – element, compounds and mixtures
1.3 Symbols of elements and valency, writing of chemical formulae of simple
compounds.
1.4 Calculation of percentage of elements in the following compounds using
atomic and molecular masses CaCO3, NaCl, CuSO4, NaOH, Ca(OH)2,
H2SO4, C2H2O4. (Atomic mass of elements should be provided)
1.5 Chemical equations, thermo-chemical equations, balancing of chemical
equations (hit and trial method)

2. Atomic Structure, Periodic Table and Chemical Bonding (14 hrs)

2.1 Fundamental particles- mass and charges of electrons, protons and neutrons
with names of the scientists who discovered these fundamental particles.
2.2 Bohr’s model of atom and successes and limitations of atomic theory
(qualitative treatment only).
2.3 Atomic number, atomic mass number isotopes and isobars.
2.4 Definition of orbit and orbitals, shapes of s and p orbitals only, quantum
numbers and their significance,
2.5 Aufbau’s principle, Pauli’s exclusion principle and Hund’s rule electronic
configuration of elements with atomic number (Z) = 30 only. (Electronic
configurations of elements with atomic number greater than 30 are
excluded).
2.6 Modern periodic law and periodic table, groups and periods, classification of
elements into s, p, d and f blocks (periodicity in properties - excluded)
 2.7 Chemical bonding and cause of bonding and types such as ionic bond in
NaCl sigma (σ) and pi (π) covalent bonds in H2, HCl, Cl2, elementary idea of
hybridization in BeCl2, BF3, CH4, NH3 and H2O.
2.8 Metallic bonding- explanation with the help of electron gas (sea) model.

3. Solutions (08 hrs)

3.1 Definition of solution, solute and solvent with examples

3.2 Methods to express the concentration of solution- molarity (M), molality (m)
and normality (N) and numericals based on calculation of M, m and N
3.3 Introduction to pH of solution, simple numericals on pH and industrial
applications of pH.
3.4 Definition of buffer solution and industrial applications of buffers solutions.

4. Water (14 hrs)

4.1 Demonstration of water resources on Earth using pie chart.

4.2 Classification of water – soft water and hard water, action of soap on hard
water, types of hardness, causes of hardness, units of hardness – mg per liter
(mgL-1) and part per million (ppm) and simple numericals.
4.3 Disadvantages caused by the use of hard water in domestic and boiler feed
water.
4.4 Removal of hardness -Permutit process and Ion-exchange process.
4.5 Physico-Chemical methods for Water Quality Testing
a) Determination of pH using pH meter, total dissolved solids (TDS)
b) Testing and Estimation of- alkalinity, total hardness by EDTA method
(chemical reaction of EDTA method are excluded).
c) Understanding of Indian Water Quality standards as per WHO
4.6 Natural water sterilization by chlorine and UV radiation and reverse osmosis.

5. Electro Chemistry (14 hrs)

5.1 Electronic concept of oxidation, reduction and redox reactions

5.2 Definition of terms: electrolytes, non-electrolytes with suitable
examples
5.3 Faradays laws of electrolysis and simple numerical problems.
5.4 Industrial Application of Electrolysis – Electroplating, electrolytic
refining and electrometallurgy.
5.5 Application of redox reactions in electrochemical cells – commercial
dry cell (Primary), commercially used lead storage battery, mercury
cell, nickel-cadmium rechargeable cell and lithium ion battery
(Secondary cell).

6. Organic Chemistry (06 hrs)

6.1 Tetra valency and catenation property of carbon to produce huge

orgnic compounds.
6.2 Classification of organic compounds on the bases of functional groups
 6.3 Nomenclature of simple organic compounds in accordance with
I.U.P.A.C. (compounds having two carbon atoms in a molecule
belongs to alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers,
aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines) (compounds
containing more than one functional groups are excluded) and their
common names (if any)

LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. Volumetric analysis and apparatus used in volumetric analysis

2. Preparation of standard solution of oxalic acid or potassium permanganate
3. To determine strength of given sodium hydroxide solution by titrating against
standard oxalic acid solution using phenolphthalein indicator.
4. Volumetric estimation of ferrous ammonium sulfate solution by titrating it
against standard potassium permanganate solution in acidic medium
5. Experimental verification of Faradays first law of electrolysis using copper
sulfate solution and copper electrode
6. To prepare Mohr’s salt from ferrous sulfate and ammonium sulfate
7. Determination of pH of given solution using pH meter
8. Estimation of total hardness of water using standard EDTA solution and
using eriochrome black-T (solochrome black-T) indicator and approximately
neutral buffer solution (pH range 7-11)
9. Estimation of total alkalinity of given water sample by titrating it against
standard sulfuric acid solution

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY

Teachers may take help of various models and charts while imparting instructions
to make the concept clear. More emphasis should be laid on discussing and
explaining practical applications of various chemical process and reactions. In
addition, students should be encouraged or motivated to study those processes in
more details, which may find practical application in their future professional career.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Chemistry in Engineering by J.C. Kuricose & J. Rajaram, Tata McGraw Hill,

Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.
2. Engineering Chemistry by P.C. Jain & Monika Jain, Dhanapat Rai Publishing
Company, New Delhi.
3. Eagle’s Applied Chemistry - I by S. C. Ahuja & G. H. Hugar, Eagle
Prakashan, Jalandhar.
4. Engineering Chemistry – A Text Book by H. K. Chopra & A. Parmar, Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi.
5. Applied Chemistry - I by Dr. P. K Vij & Shiksha Vij, Lords Publications,
Jalandhar.
6. Engineering Chemistry by Dr. Himanshu Pandey, Goel Publishing House,
Meerut, India.

SUGGESTED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

Time Allotted Marks Allotted
Topics
(hrs) (%)
1. 08 12
2. 14 22
3. 08 12
4. 14 22
5. 14 22
6. 06 10
Total 64 100
 1.5 BASICS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Information technology has great influence on all aspects of life. Primary purpose of
using computer is to make the life easier. Almost all work places and living
environment are being computerized. The subject introduces the fundamentals of
computer system for using various hardware and software components. In order to
prepare diploma holders to work in these environments, it is essential that they are
exposed to various aspects of information technology such as understanding the
concept of information technology and its scope; operating a computer; use of
various tools using MS Office/Open Office/Libre Office using internet etc., form the
broad competency profile of diploma holders. This exposure will enable the
students to enter their professions with confidence, live in a harmonious way and
contribute to the productivity.

Note:

Explanation of Introductory part should be demonstrated with practical work.

Following topics may be explained in the laboratory along with the practical
exercises. There will not be any theory examination.

TOPICS TO BE EXPLAINED THROUGH DEMONSTRATION

1. Basic Concepts of IT and Its Application

Information Technology concept and scope, applications of IT. in office, Air and
Railway Ticket reservation, Banks financial transactions, E-Commerce and E-
Governance applications etc.,Ethics of IT,concept of online frauds,threats of IT
crimes.

2. Computer Hardware:

Block diagram of a computer, components of computer system, CPU,

Memory, Input devices; keyboard, Scanner, mouse etc; Output devices; VDU, LCD,
Printers etc. Primary and Secondary Memory: RAM, ROM, magnetic disks –
tracks and sectors, optical disk (CD , DVD & Blue Ray Disk.), USB/Flash Drive.

3. Software Concepts:

System software, Application software, Virtualization software and Utility

software, Introduction of Operating System, Installation of Window / linux, Features
of OPEN OFFICE/MS_OFFICE(MS word, Excel, PowerPoint) .
4. Internet Concepts:

Basics of Networking – LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi technologies and sharing of

printers and other resources, Concept of IP addresses,DNS, introduction of
internet, applications of internet like: e-mail and browsing, concept of search engine
and safe searching. Various browsers like Internet explorer/Microsoft Edge, Mozilla
Firefox, use of cookies and history, WWW (World Wide Web), hyperlinks,
introduction to Anti-virus.

LIST OF PRACTICAL EXERCISES

1. Given a PC, name its various components and peripherals. List their
functions .

2. Installing various components of computer system and installing system

software and application software

3 Installation of I/O devices, printers and installation of operating system viz.

Windows/BOSS/ LINUX

4. Features of Windows as an operating system

 Start
 Shut down and restore
 Creating and operating on the icons
 Opening, closing and sizing the windows and working with windows
interfacing elements (option buttons, checkbox, scroll etc.)
 Using elementary job commands like – creating, saving, modifying,
renaming, finding and deleting a file and folders
 Changing settings like, date, time, colour (back ground and fore ground
etc.)
 Using short cuts
 Using on line help

5. Word Processing (MS Office/Open Office)

a) File Management:
 Opening, creating and saving a document, locating files, copying
contents in some different file(s), protecting files, giving password
protection for a file
b) Page set up:
 Setting margins, tab setting, ruler, indenting
c) Editing a document:
 Entering text, cut, copy, paste using tool- bars
d) Formatting a document:
 Using different fonts, changing font size and colour, changing the
appearance through bold/italic/underlined, highlighting a text,
changing case, using subscript and superscript, using different
underline methods

 Aligning of text in a document, justification of document, inserting

bullets and numbering
  Formatting paragraph, inserting page breaks and column breaks, line
spacing

 Use of headers, footers: Inserting footnote, end note, use of

comments, autotext

 Inserting date, time, special symbols, importing graphic images,

drawing tools

e) Tables and Borders:

 Creating a table, formatting cells, use of different border styles,
shading in tables, merging of cells, partition of cells, inserting and
deleting a row in a table

 Print preview, zoom, page set up, printing options

 Using find, replace options

f) Using Tools like:

 Spell checker, help, use of macros, mail merge, thesaurus word

content and statistics, printing envelops and lables

 Using shapes and drawing toolbar,

 Working with more than one window .

6. Spread Sheet Processing (MS Office/Open Office)

a) Starting excel, open worksheet, enter, edit, data, formulae to calculate

values, format data, save worksheet, switching between different spread
sheets

b) Menu commands:

Create, format charts, organise, manage data, solving problem by

analyzing data. Programming with Excel Work Sheet, getting information
while working
c) Work books:

Managing workbooks (create, open, close, save), working in work books,

selecting the cells, choosing commands, data entry techniques, formula
creation and links, controlling calculations
Editing a worksheet, copying, moving cells, pasting, inserting, deletion
cells, rows, columns, find and replace text, numbers of cells, formatting
worksheet, conditional formatting
d) Creating a chart:

Working with chart types, changing data in chart, formatting a chart, use
chart to analyze data
Using a list to organize data, sorting and filtering data in list
 e) Retrieve data with query:

Create a pivot table, customizing a pivot table. Statistical analysis of data

f) Exchange data with other application:

Embedding objects, linking to other applications, import, export

document.

7. PowerPoint Presentation (MS Office/Open Office)

a) Introduction to PowerPoint
- How to start PowerPoint
- Working environment: concept of toolbars, slide layout & templates.
- Opening a new/existing presentation
- Different views for viewing slides in a presentation: normal, slide sorter.
b) Addition, deletion and saving of slides
c) Insertion of multimedia elements
- Adding text boxes
- Adding/importing pictures
- Adding movies and sound
- Adding tables and charts etc.
- Adding organizational chart
- Editing objects
- Working with Clip Art
d) Formatting slides
- Using slide master
- Text formatting
- Changing slide layout
- Changing slide colour scheme
- Changing background
- Applying design template

e) How to view the slide show?

- Viewing the presentation using slide navigator
- Slide transition
- Animation effects, timing, order etc.
f) Use of Pack and Go Options.

8. Internet and its Applications

a) Establishing an internet connection.

b) Browsing and down loading of information from internet.
c) Sending and receiving e-mail
- Creating a message
- Creating an address book
- Attaching a file with e-mail message
- Receiving a message
- Deleting a message
d) Assigning IP Addresses to computers and use of domain names.
9. Functioning of Antivirus

a) Installation and updation of an antivirus.

b) How to scan and remove the virus.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY

Since this subject is practice oriented, the teacher should demonstrate the
capabilities of computers to students while doing practical exercises. The students
should be made familiar with computer parts, peripherals, connections and
proficient in making use of MS Office/Open Office in addition to working on internet.
The student should be made capable of working on computers independently.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Fundamentals of Computer by V Rajaraman; Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,

New Delhi
2. Information Technology for Management by Henery Lucas, Tata McGraw
Hills, New Delhi
3. Computers Fundamentals Architecture and Organisation by B Ram, revised
Edition, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi
4. Computers Today by SK Basandara, Galgotia publication Pvt Ltd.
Daryaganj, New Delhi.
5. Internet for Every One by Alexis Leon and Mathews Leon; Vikas Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd., Jungpura, New Delhi
6. A First Course in Computer by Sanjay Saxena; Vikas Publishing House Pvt.
Ltd., Jungpura, New Delhi
7. Computer Fundamentals by PK Sinha; BPB Publication, New Delhi
8. Fundamentals of Information Technology by Leon and Leon; Vikas
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Jungpura, New Delhi
9. On Your Marks - Net…Set…Go… Surviving in an e-world by Anushka
Wirasinha, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
10. Fundamentals of Information Technology by Vipin Arora, Eagle Parkashan,
Jalandhar
 1.6 ENGINEERING DRAWING - I
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Drawing is the language of engineers and technicians. Reading and interpreting

engineering drawing is their day to day responsibility. The subject is aimed at
developing basic graphic skills in the students so as to enable them to use these
skills in preparation of engineering drawings, their reading and interpretation. The
emphasis, while imparting instructions, should be to develop conceptual skills in the
students following BIS SP 46 – 1988.

Note:
i) First angle projection is to be followed
ii) Minimum of 16 sheets to be prepared and atleast 2 sheets on AutoCAD
iii) Instructions relevant to various drawings may be given along with
appropriate demonstrations, before assigning drawing practice to students

DETAILED CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Engineering Drawing (03 sheets)

1.1 Introduction to drawing instruments, materials, layout and sizes of

drawing sheets and drawing boards.

1.2 Different types of lines in Engineering drawing as per BIS specifications

1.3 Practice of vertical, horizontal and inclined lines, geometrical figures

such as triangles, rectangles, circles, ellipses and curves, hexagonal,
pentagon with the help of drawing instruments.

1.4 Free hand and instrumental lettering (Alphabet and numerals) – upper case
(Capital Letter), single stroke, vertical and inclined at 75 degree, series of
5,8,12 mm of free hand and instrumental lettering of height 25 to 35 mm in
the ratio of 7:4

2. Dimensioning Technique (01 sheet)

2.1 Necessity of dimensioning, method and principles of dimensioning

(mainly theoretical instructions)

2.2 Dimensioning of overall sizes, circles, threaded holes, chamfered

surfaces, angles, tapered surfaces, holes, equally spaced on P.C.D.,
counter sunk holes, counter bored holes, cylindrical parts, narrow spaces
and gaps, radii, curves and arches
3. Scales (02 sheets)

3.1 Scales –their needs and importance (theoretical instructions), type of scales,
definition of R.F. and length of scale

3.2 Drawing of plain and diagonal scales

4. Orthographic Projections (06 sheets)

4.1 Theory of orthographic projections (Elaborate theoretical instructions)

4.2 Projection of Points in different quadrant

4.3 Projection of Straight Line (1st and 3rd angle)

4.3.1. Line parallel to both the planes
4.3.2. Line perpendicular to any one of the reference plane
4.3.3. Line inclined to any one of the reference plane.

4.4 Projection of Plane – Different lamina like square, rectangular, triangular and
circle inclined to one plane, parallel and perpendicular to another plane in 1 st
angle only

4.5 Three views of orthographic projection of different objects. (At least one
sheet
in 3rd angle)

4.6 Identification of surfaces

5. Sections (02 sheets)

5.1 Importance and salient features

5.2 Drawing of full section, half section, partial or broken out sections, Offset
sections, revolved sections and removed sections.

5.3 Convention sectional representation of various materials, conventional

breaks for shafts, pipes, rectangular, square, angle, channel, rolled sections

5.4 Orthographic sectional views of different objects.

6. Isometric Views (02

sheets)

6.1 Fundamentals of isometric projections and isometric scale.

6.2 Isometric views of combination of regular solids like cylinder, cone, cube and prism.
7. Common Symbols and Conventions used in Engineering (02 sheets)

7.1 Civil Engineering sanitary fitting symbols

7.2 Electrical fitting symbols for domestic interior installations

*8. Introduction to AutoCAD (02 sheets)

Basic introduction and operational instructions of various commands in

AutoCAD. At least two sheets on AutoCAD of cube, cuboid, cone, pyramid,
truncated cone and pyramid, sphere and combination of above solids.

* Auto CAD drawing will be evaluated internally for sessional assessment.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY

Teacher should show model of realia of the component/part whose drawing is to be

made. Emphasis should be given on cleanliness, dimensioning and layout of sheet.
Focus should be on proper selection of drawing instruments and their proper use.
The institute should procure AutoCAD or other engineering graphics software for
practice in engineering drawings. Teachers should undergo training in
AutoCAD/Engineering Graphic. Separate labs for practice on AutoCAD should be
established.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. A Text Book of Engineering Drawing by Surjit Singh; Dhanpat Rai & Co.,
Delhi
2. Engineering Drawing by PS Gill; SK Kataria & Sons, New Delhi
3. Elementary Engineering Drawing in First Angle Projection by ND Bhatt;
Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Anand
4. Engineering Drawing I & II by JS Layall; Eagle Parkashan, Jalandhar
5. Engineering Drawing I by DK Goel, GBD Publication.
 1.7 GENERAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE – I

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In order to have a balanced overall development of diploma engineers, it is

necessary to integrate theory with practice. General workshop practices are
included in the curriculum in order to provide hands-on experience about use of
different tools and basic manufacturing practices. This subject aims at developing
general manual and machining skills in the students. In addition, the development
of dignity of labour, safety at work place, team working and development of right
attitude are the other objectives.

DETAILED CONTENTS (PRACTICAL EXERCISES)

Note: The students are supposed to come in proper workshop dress

prescribed by the institute. Wearing shoes in the workshop(s) is compulsory.
Importance of safety and cleanliness, safety measures and upkeep of tools,
equipment and environment in each of the following shops should be explained and
practiced. The students should prepare sketches of various tools/jobs in their
practical Notebook.

The following shops are included in the syllabus:

1. Welding Shop – I

2. Fitting Shop – I

3. Sheet Metal Shop – I

4. Electric Shop-I

5. Carpentry Shop – I

6. Smithy Shop – I

1. WELDING SHOP – I

1.1 Introduction and importance of welding as compared to other material joining

processes. Specifications and type of welding machines, classification and coding
of electrodes, welding parameters, welding joints and welding positions. Materials
to be welded, safety precautions.
1.2 Jobs to be prepared
Job I Practice of striking arc (Minimum 4 beads on 100 mm long M.S. flat).
Job II Practice of depositing beads on plate at different current levels. (Minimum 4
beads on M.S. plate at four setting of current level).
Job III Preparation of lap joint using arc welding process.
Job IV Preparation of butt joint using arc welding process. (100 mm long).
Job V Preparation of T Joint using gas or arc welding (100mm x 6 mm M.S. Flat).

2. FITTING SHOP – I

2.1 Use of personal protective equipment and safety precautions while working.
2.2 Basic deburring processes.
2.3 Introduction to fitting shop tools, marking and measuring devices/equipment.
2.4 Identification of materials. (Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Aluminium etc.)
2.5 Identification of various steel sections (flat, angle, channel, bar etc.).
2.6 Introduction to various fitting shop operations/processes (Hacksawing,
Drilling, Chipping and Filing).
Job I Marking of job, use of marking tools, filing and use of measuring instruments.
(Vernier calliper, Micrometer and Vernier height gauge).
Job II Filing a rectangular/square piece to maintain dimensions within an accuracy
of .25 mm.
Job III Making a cut-out from a square piece of MS flat using hand hacksaw and
chipping.

3. SHEET METAL SHOP – I

3.1. Introduction to sheet metal shop, use of hand tools and accessories e.g.
different types of hammers, hard and soft mallet, sheet and wire gauge, necessary
allowance required during job fabrication, selection of material.
3.2 Introduction and demonstration of hand tools used in sheet metal shop.
3.3 Introduction and demonstration of various machines and equipment used in
sheet metal shop e.g. Shearing Machine, Bar Folder, Burring Machine, Turning
Machine, Wiring Machine, Setting Down Machine, Forming Machine, Brake etc.
3.4 Introduction and demonstration of various raw materials used in sheet metal
shop e.g. black-plain sheet, galvanized-iron plain sheet, galvanised corrugated
sheet, aluminium sheet etc.
3.5 Study of various types of nuts, bolts, rivets, screws etc.
Job I Shearing practice on a sheet using hand shears.
Job II Practice on making Single riveted lap joint/Double riveted lap Joint.
Job III Practice on making Single cover plate chain type, zig-zag type and single
riveted Butt Joint.

4. ELECTRIC SHOP - I

4.1 Study, demonstration and identification of common electrical materials with

standard ratings and specifications such as wires, cables, switches, fuses, cleats,
clamps and allied items, tools and accessories.
4.2 Study of electrical safety measures and protective devices.
Job I Identification of phase, Neutral and Earth wires for connection to domestic
electrical appliances and their connections to three pin plugs.
Job II Carrying out house wiring circuits using fuse, switches, sockets, ceiling rose
etc. in batten or P.V.C. casing-caping.
4.3 Study of common electrical appliances such as auto electric iron, electric
kettle, ceiling/table fan, desert cooler etc.
4.4 Introduction to the construction of lead acid battery and its working.
Job III Installation of battery and connecting two or three batteries in series and
parallel.
4.5 Introduction to battery charger and its functioning.
Job IV Charging a battery and testing with hydrometer and cell tester

5. CARPENTRY SHOP - I

5.1 General Shop Talk

5.1.1 Name and use of raw materials used in carpentry shop : wood & alternative
materials
5.1.2 Names, uses, care and maintenance of hand tools such as different types of
Saws, C-Clamp, Chisels, Mallets, Carpenter's vices, Marking gauges, Try-squares,
Rulers and other commonly used tools and materials used in carpentry shop by
segregating as cutting tools, supporting tools, holding tools , measuring tools etc.
5.1.3 Specification of tools used in carpentry shop.
5.1.4 Different types of Timbers, their properties, uses & defects.
5.1.5 Seasoning of wood.
5.1.6 Estimation.
5.2 Practice
5.2.1 Practices for Basic Carpentry Work
5.2.2 Sawing practice using different types of saws
5.2.3 Assembling jack plane — Planning practice including sharpening of jack
plane cutter
5.2.4 Chiselling practice using different types of chisels including sharpening of
chisel
5.2.5 Making of different types of wooden pin and fixing methods. Marking
measuring and inspection of jobs.

5.3 Job Practice

Job 1 Marking, sawing, planning and chiselling and their practice
Job II Half Lap Joint (cross, L or T – any one)
Job III Mortise and Tenon joint (T-Joint)
Job IV Dove tail Joint (Lap or Bridle Joint)

6. SMITHY SHOP - I

6.1 General Shop Talk

6.1.1 Purpose of Smithy shop
6.1.2 Different types of Hearths used in Smithy shop
6.1.3 Purpose, specifications, uses, care and maintenance of various tools and
equipments used in hand forging by segregating as cutting tools, supporting tools,
holding tools, measuring tools etc.
6.1.4 Types of fuel used and maximum temperature obtained
6.1.5 Types of raw materials used in Smithy shop
6.1.6 Uses of Fire Bricks & Clays in Forging workshop.

6.2 Practice
6.2.1 Practice of firing of hearth/Furnace, Cleaning of Clinkers and Temperature
Control of Fire.
6.2.2 Practice on different basic Smithy/Forging operations such as Cutting,
Upsetting, Drawing down, Setting down, Necking, Bending, Fullering, Swaging,
Punching and Drifting
a) Demonstration — Making cube, hexagonal cube, hexagonal bar from
round bar
6.2.3 Practice of Simple Heat treatment processes like Tempering, Normalizing
Hardening etc
Job Practice: Job Preparation
Job I Making a cold / hot, hexagonal / octagonal flat chisel including
tempering of edges.
Job II Production of utility goods e.g. hexagonal bolt / square shank boring
tool, fan hook (long S-type) [Two jobs are to be done by the students].
Job III To prepare a cube from a M.S. round by forging method.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Workshop Technology I,II,III, by SK Hajra, Choudhary and AK Choudhary;

Media Promoters and Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai.
2. Workshop Technology Vol. I, II, III by Manchanda; India Publishing House,
Jalandhar.
3. Workshop Training Manual Vol. I, II by S.S. Ubhi; Katson Publishers,
Ludhiana.
4. Manual on Workshop Practice by K Venkata Reddy; MacMillan India Ltd.,
New Delhi

5. Basic Workshop Practice Manual by T Jeyapoovan; Vikas Publishing House

(P) Ltd., New Delhi

6. Workshop Technology by B.S. Raghuwanshi; Dhanpat Rai and Co., New

Delhi

7. Workshop Technology by HS Bawa; Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New

Delhi.