JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

6th semester BE: Open Elective II – Syllabus

Department of Biotechnology
Course Title: Biology for Engineers Course Code: 20BT651
Credits :3 Total Contact Hours:(L:T:P) -39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Student should have basic knowledge of General Biology, Cell- Biology and
Molecular Biology.

Course objectives:
The objective of this course is
1. To provide a basic understanding of biological mechanisms of living organisms from
the perspective of engineers.
2. To encourage engineering students to think about solving biological problems with
engineering tools.
Course Outcomes: On completion of this course student will have the ability
CO1: To analyze the concept of cell biology.
CO2: To be familiar with different biomolecules present in living system.
CO3: To gain the knowledge of structure of different biomolecules.
CO4 To understand the Structure and functions of enzymes
CO5 To understand the applications of bioengineering.

Unit Course Content No. of

No. Hours
1 INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY: Introduction to Biology and 8
Bioengineering concepts, The cell structure (Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes),
Cell types (microbial, plant, animal) and their Cell Organelles (Nucleus,
Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, Mitochondria, Chloroplast,
Lysosome, Peroxisome etc.), Cell cycle and cell division (Mitosis and
Meiosis), Factors affecting cell growth (Prokaryotes - Bacteria and
Eukaryotes – Somatic Cells), Cell staining and imaging (Gram staining,
Fluorescence staining).
2 INTRODUCTION TO BIOMOLECULES: 8
Qualitative information about Biomolecules (Carbohydrates, Lipids,
Amino acids and Proteins, Nucleic acids – classification, source and their
functions. Vitamins and Hormones – types and functions (qualitative).
3 STRUCTURE AND SYNTHESIS OF BIOMOLECULES: Bonds in 8
Biomolecules (covalent and non-covalent); basic unit of life: double
helical structure of DNA, Central dogma of biology: DNA to RNA to
Protein; DNA Replication (qualitative), Protein synthesis - Transcription
and translation as a flow diagram, Protein architecture (primary,
secondary, tertiary and quaternary with examples) and their specific
functions.
4 ENZYMES AND APPLICATIONS: 8
Enzymes and classification (6 classes), comparison of chemical catalysts
and enzymes, Active site, Enzyme action (Lock & key and Induced fit
hypothesis), Catalysis - factors affecting (temperature, pH, substrate
concentration, Enzyme concentration and inhibitors – reversible and
irreversible), Enzyme Immobilization and their applications, Applications
of enzymes (cellulases in textile and paper industry, amylases food and
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baking industry, proteases in food and leather industry, lipases in

detergents and biofuels, carbonic anhydrase in fermentation industry,
restriction enzymes in genetic engineering). Enzymes in glucose biosensor
and urea biosensor.
5 INTRODUCTION TO BIOENERGETICS: Exothermic and 7
endothermic reactions, high energy compounds, ATP- universal currency
of free energy in biological systems, Energy coupling, biological
oxidation, redox reactions. Calculations of energy yields, electron
transport chain, Oxidative phosphorylation- salient features and
energetics. Photosynthesis – photosystems. Light reactions and Dark
reactions.

Text Books:
1. D. J. Taylor, N. P. O. Green, G. W. Stout (2006), Biological
Sciences,3rded,Cambridge University Press.
2. Thyaga Rajan.S., Selvamuru (2012), Biology for Engineers,1sted, Tata McGraw-Hill,
NewDelhi.

Reference Books:
1. Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko and Lubert Stryer (2006), Biochemistry, 6thed,
W.H.Freemanand Co. Ltd.
2. Robert Weaver (2012),MolecularBiology,5th ed, MCGraw-Hill.
3. Kenneth Murphy (2011), Janeway's Immunobiology,8thed, Garland Science.
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Department of Chemistry

Course Title: Macromolecules Course Code: 20CH611

Credits :3 Total Contact Hours:(L:T:P) -39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
CO-1 Outline the physical characteristics of the polymers.
CO-2 Explain the various mechanism and techniques involved in polymerization.
CO-3 Describe the synthetic polymers.
CO-4 Explain the properties and conduction mechanism in different conducting polymers.

Unit – I
General Introduction
General introduction to polymers with emphasis on important concepts such as monomer,
functionality and classification of polymers on the basis of origin, physical state, chemical
structure, polymeric structure/shape, response to heat, end-use, stereo regularity, Molecular
weight of polymers, types of average molecular weight of polymers – Number average
molecular weight and Weight average molecular weight, Molecular weight distribution (MWD)
and its practical significance, Experimental methods to determine molecular weight of a
polymer.
Glass transition temperature (Tg) - Definition, factors influencing the Tg, importance of Tg.
Crystallinity in polymes-polymer and x-ray diffraction, degree of crystallinity, crystallisability,
polymer crystallization, structural regularity and crystallisability, other factors affecting
crystallisability.
Structure-Property relationship - crystallinity, tensile strength, elasticity, plastic deformation,
and chemical resistivity.
Polymer blends and alloys. Polymer composites- Introduction, Synthesis, Properties and
applications of Kevlar and Carbon fiber.
15 Hrs
Unit – II
Chemistry and Mechanism of Polymerization
Definition of polymerization, factors affecting polymerization, mechanism of chain (addition)
polymerization (free radical, ionic and co-ordination (stereo regular) polymerizations), Zeigler-
Natta catalyst Mechanism of step (condensation) polymerization (with examples- Nylon 66,
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and phenol-formaldehyde (PF)) - molecular weight in step
growth polymerization, kinetics of step growth polymerization
Methods of Polymerization
Bulk, solution, precipitation, suspension, emulsion polymerization, solid phase, gas phase and
(formulations, mechanism, properties of the polymer produced, advantages and disadvantages of
each technique). Polyaddition polymerization, melt polycondensation, interfacial polymerization,
solution polycondensation (advantages and disadvantages of each technique).
15 Hrs
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Unit – III
Plastics, Elastomers and Adhesives
Distinguish between resins and plastics, Thermoplastics and Thermosetting plastics. Synthesis,
properties and applications of Polyethylene, Low density Polyethylene, High density Polyethylene,
Polystyrene, Teflon, Polyurethane, Polycarbonate.
Elastomers – Introduction, Characterization of rubber, Classification, Deficiencies of natural
rubber, Vulcanization, Advantages of synthetic rubber, Manufacture properties and applications of
BUNA-S(GRS), Neoprene (GR-M) & Butyl rubber.
Adhesives – Introduction, Advantages and limitation, Classification (based on composition,
mechanism, chemical nature), PF, UF. 15Hrs
Unit – IV
Conducting polymers
Conducting polymer- Introduction. Intrinsically and Extrinsically conducting polymers, Synthesis,
properties and applications of conducting polymers -Polyacetylene, Polyaniline, Polypyrrole and
Polythiophene.
Biodegradable polymers- Introduction, classification, and their requirements. Synthesis, properties
and applications of Polyglycolic acid (PGA), Polylactic acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxy
butyrate(PHB).
Photoconducting polymers– Synthesis of Poly vinyl carbazole and its applications.
15Hrs
References:
1. R. J. Young and P. A. Lovell, Introduction to Polymers., 3rd edition, CRC Press, New
York,2011.
2. Gowariker, V. R.; Viswanathan, N. V., Polymer Science; Wiley: New York, 1986.
3. Billmeyer Fred W. JR., Text book of polymer science, Wiley & Sons, New York, 1984.
4. Rodriguez, F., Principles of Polymer Systems. 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Companies,
NewYork, U.S.A., 1982.
5. Raymond B. Seymour and Charles E. Carraher, Jr., Marcel Dekker AG, Polymer chemistry:
Anintroduction. New York, 1981.
6. Odian G, Principles of Polymerization. 4th edition, Wiley Inter Science, New York, 2004.
7. Anil Kumar and Rakesh Gupta, Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering, Marcel Dekker,
NewYork, 2003.
8. Conductive polymers and plastics. Edited by James M. Margolis, Chapman and Hall Ltd.,
London, 1989.
9. Handbook of Conducting Polymers, Vol 1&2 (Ed.: T. A. Skotheim), Marcel Dekker, New
York, 1986.
10. Handbook of Organic Conductive Materials and Polymers (Ed.: H.S. Nalwa), Wiley, New
York, 1997.
11. Handbook of Conducting Polymers (Eds.: T. A. Skotheim, R. L. Elsenbaumer, J. F.
Reynolds), 2nd ed., Marcel Dekker, New York, 1998.
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Course Title: Nanochemistry Course Code: 20CH612

Credits :3 Total Contact Hours:(L:T:P) -39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Course Outcome
Course Outcome
CO-1 Explain the basic concept of nanomaterials and its synthesis.
CO-2 Describe the properties of nanomaterials.
CO-3 Explain the structural and surface characterization of nanomaterials.
CO-4 Explain the spectral and thermal techniques for the characterization of
nanomaterials and its applications if different fields.

UNIT-I
Introduction to Nanoscience:
Definition of Nano, Scientific Revolution-Atomic Structure and atomic size, emergence and
challenges of nanoscience and nanotechnology, Classification of nanomaterials.
Synthesis and preparation of Nanomaterials:
Synthesis of bulk nanostructured materials -Bottom-up and Top-down approaches-Sol Gel
processing-bulk and nano composite materials -Grinding -high energy ball milling–injection
moulding -extrusion-melt quenching and annealing. Vapor deposition and different types of
epitaxial growth techniques.
15hrs
UNIT-II
Electronic Properties: Introduction, Properties of materials & nanomaterials, role of size
in nanomaterials. Electronic Properties, Electronic materials, Band structures.
Magnetic and Dielectric properties: Brief review on Dia, Para, Ferromagnetic materials,
Superparamagnetism and its limit. Dielectric properties-Effect of particle size on dielectric
properties, Ferroelectrics and multiferroics.
Optical Properties: Photoconductivity, Optical absorption & transmission, Photoluminescence,
Fluorescence, Phosphorescence, Electroluminescence, Band gap engineering, Size effect of metal
Nano particles, Surface Plasmon resonance phenomena, optical properties of semiconductor
nanoparticles.
Mechanical Properties: Micro hardness-nanoindentation-fracture toughness-superplasticity-
plastic nature of nanoceramics-nanomembranes-interconnected pores -Bulk nanostructured
materials-influence of porosity.
15 hrs
UNIT-III
STRUCTURAL AND SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION
X-ray diffraction, small angle X-ray Scattering, Optical Microscope and their description, Scanning
Electron Microscopy (SEM), TEM and EDAX analysis, Atomic force Microscopy (AFM), X-ray
Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS).
15 hrs
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UNIT-IV
SPECTROSCOPIC AND THERMAL TECHNIQUES
Basic concepts of spectroscopy, operational principle and UV-VIS-IR Spectrophotometers,
Principle of operation and application for band gap measurement, Infra-red spectroscopy (IR) –
Rotational & Vibrational, Raman Spectroscopy.
Thermal Analysis Methods: Principle and Instrumentation of Thermogravimetry; Differential
Thermal Analysis and Differential scanning calorimetry-Importance of thermal analysis for
nanostructures.

APPLICATIONS
Energy storage devices – Quantum computers – Polymer electronics – Environmental
nanotechnology for pollution – Food processing & packaging – Agrotechnology – Nanosensors –
Biosystems – Drug delivery – Tissue engineering – Nanorobots – Cell tracking & labelling –
Molecular motors – Cosmetics.
15hrs
Reference:
1. Nanomaterials- Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Edited by A.S. Edelstein and R.C.
Cammarata, Institute of Physics Publishing, London, 1998 (paperback edition)
2. Nanoscale materials -Liz Marzan and Kamat.
3. Handbook of Semiconductor Nanostructures and Nanodevices Vol 1-5- A. A. Balandin, K. L.
Wang.
4. Nanostructures and Nanomaterials - Synthesis, Properties and Applications - Cao, Guozhong
5. Nanobiotechnology; ed. C.M.Niemeyer, C.A. Mirkin.
6. Handbook of Batteries and fuel cells, Linden, Mc Graw Hill.
7. Solid’s state electronic device, Ben G Streetman, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi.
8. Solid’s state electronic device, Ben G Streetman, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi.
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Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Course Title: Basics of Database Course Code: 20CS651

Management Systems
Credits: 3 Contact Hours (L: T: P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of computer system and mathematics

Course Objectives: The course should enable the students to:

Sl.
Course Objectives
No.
1 Introduce the basic concepts of database systems.
2 Learn entity relationship and relational models for given user requirements.
3 Formulate the unary relational algebraic equations and SQL statements.
4 Apply database design theory and normalization techniques.
5 Learn simple transaction processing techniques.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
1 Introduction to Database Concepts and Architecture: Introduction; An 8
example; Characteristics of Database approach; Database users, Advantages of
using DBMS approach, Data models, schema and instances, Three-schema
architecture and data independence; Database languages and interfaces; The
database system environment.
2 Data Modeling Using the Entity-Relationship (ER) Model: Using High- 8
Level Conceptual Data Models for Database Design, A Sample Database
Application, Entity Types, Entity Sets, Attributes, and Keys, Relationship
Types, Relationship Sets, Roles, and Structural Constraints, Weak Entity
Types, Refining the ER Design for the COMPANY Database, ER Diagrams,
Naming Conventions, and Design Issues.
The Relational Data Model and Relational Database Constraints:
Relational Model Concepts, Relational Model Constraints and Relational
Database Schemas.
3 The Relational Algebra: Unary Relational Operations: SELECT and 8
PROJECT, Examples of Queries in Relational Algebra.
Basic SQL: SQL Data Definition and Data Types, Specifying Constraints in
SQL, Basic Retrieval Queries in SQL, INSERT, DELETE, and UPDATE
Statements in SQL, Aggregate functions.
4 Database Design Theory and Normalization: Informal Design Guidelines 7
for Relation Schemas; Functional Dependencies; Normal Forms Based on
Primary Keys; General Definitions of Second and Third Normal Forms.
5 Transaction Processing, Concurrency Control, and Recovery: Introduction 8
to Transaction Processing, Transactions, Database Items, Read and Write
Operations and DBMS Buffers, Why Concurrency Control is Needed, Why
Recovery Is Needed, Desirable Properties of Transactions.
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Text Books:
Sl.
Author/s Title Publisher Details
No.
1 Elmasri and Navathe Fundamentals of Database Systems 7th Edition, Pearson
Education, 2016.
2 Raghu Ramakrishnan Database Management Systems 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill,
and Johannes Gehrke 2015.

Reference Books:
Sl.
Author/s Title Publisher Details
No.
1 Silberschatz, Korth Data base System Concepts 6th Edition, Mc-GrawHill,
and Sudharshan 2016.
2 C.J. Date, A. Kannan, An Introduction to Database 8th Edition, Pearson
S. Swamynatham Systems Education, 2016.
3 Carlos Coronel, Database Systems design, 9th Edition, Cengage
Steven Morris and Implementation, and Management Learning, 2016
Peter Rob
4 Hector Garcia-Molina, The Database Systems – The Pearson Prentice Hall, 2017
Jeffrey D. Ullman and Complete Book
Jennifer Widom

Web Resources:
Sl.
Web Link
No.
1 http://nptel.ac.in/courses/106106093/
2 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106/104/106104135/

Course Outcomes:
CO1 Describe the fundamental concepts of database system environment.
CO2 Design a database schema for a given problem specifications and user-requirements.
CO3 Use SQL language to create, populate, maintain, and query a database.
CO4 Design a simple database system in line with transaction properties.
CO5 Design and build a simple database system in line with transaction properties.
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Course Title: Python Programming Course Code: 20CS652

Credits: 3 Contact Hours (L: T: P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Thoery Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: NIL

Course Objectives: The course should enable the students to:

Sl.
Course Objectives
No.
1 Introduce the basic constructs of Python Programming Language.
2 Use the built-in and user defined functions in Python Programming Language.
3 Interpret the concepts of Strings and lists in Python Programming.
4 Interpret the concepts of Tuples and Dictionaries in Python Programming.
5 Explore the concepts of Files and Exceptions in Python.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
1 Introduction to Python: Introduction, Python Overview, Getting started with 8
Python, Comments, Python Identifiers, Reserved Keywords, Variables,
Standard Data Types, Operators, Statement and Expression, String Operations,
Boolean Expressions, Control Statements, Iteration-while statement, Input from
Keyboard.
2 Functions: Introduction, Built-in Functions, Composition of Functions, User 8
Defined Functions, Parameters and Arguments, Function calls, The return
Statement, Python Recursive Function, The Anonymous Functions, Writing
Python Scripts.
3 Strings and Lists: Strings: Compound Data Type, len Function, String Slices, 8
String Traversal, String Formatting Operator, String Formatting Functions,
Lists: Values and Accessing Elements, Copying the list, Traversing a List,
Deleting Elements form List, Built-in List Operators, Built-in List Methods.
4 Tuples and Dictionaries: Tuples: Creating Tuples, Accessing Values in 8
Tuples, Tuple Assignment, Tuples as Return Values, Variable-length Argument
Tuples, Basic Tuples Operations, Built-in Tuple Functions, Dictionaries:
Creating a Dictionary, Accessing Values in a Dictionary, Updating Dictionary,
Deleting Elements from Dictionary, Properties of Dictionary Keys, Operations
in Dictionary, Built-in Dictionary Methods.
5 Files and Exceptions: Text Files, Python File Operations: Reading files, 7
Writing files in python, Understanding read functions, read(), readline(),
readlines(). Understanding write functions, write() and writelines()Txt Files,
Directories, Exceptions, Exception with Arguments, User-Defined Exceptions.
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Text Book:
Sl.
Author/s Title Publisher Details
No.
1 E Balagurusamy Introduction to Computing and McGraw-Hill Education,
Problem Solving Using Python 2016

Reference Books:
Sl.
Author/s Title Publisher Details
No.
1 R. Nageswara Rao Core Python Programming – 3•rd Dreamtech Press, ISBN:
Edition 9789390457151 Edition: 3,
2021.
2 Wesley J. Chun, Core Python Applications Pearson Education, 2016
Programming, 3rd Edition
3 Michel Dawson, Python Programming for Course Technology Cengage
Absolute Beginers, Third Learning Publications, 2013,
Edition,
4 T.R. Padmanabhan Programming with Python, Springer, 1st Ed., 2016.

Web Resources:
Sl.
Web Link
No.
1 https://www.w3schools.com/python/
2 https://www.javatpoint.com/python-tutorial

Course Outcomes:
CO1 Illustrate the basic constructs of Python Programming Language.
CO2 Implement the concepts of built-in and user-defined functions in Python.
CO3 Implement the concepts of Strings and Lists in Python.
CO4 Apply the concepts of Tuples and Dictionaries of Python in building simple
applications.
CO5 Explain the concepts of files and exception handling mechanisms in Python.
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Course Title: Fundamentals of Computer Course Code: 20CS653

Networks
Credits: 3 Contact Hours (L: T: P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Data Structures

Course Objectives: The course should enable the students to:

Sl.
Course Objectives
No.
1 Introduce the basic concepts of data communication.
2 Learn and analyze the working of physical, data link and layers.
3 Learn to solve the problems related to TCP/IP protocols, Line coding, Switching, Error
detection and other related protocols.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
1 Introduction: Data Communications, Networks, Network Types, Standards 09
and Administration, Networks Models: Protocol Layering, TCP/IP Protocol
suite, The OSI model.
2 Introduction to Physical Layer-1: Data and Signals, Digital Signals, 09
Transmission Impairment, Data Rate Limits, Performance.
Digital Transmission: Digital to Digital Conversion (Only Line coding: Polar,
Bipolar and Manchester coding), Analog to Digital conversion (only PCM),
Transmission Modes.
3 Bandwidth Utilization: Multiplexing, Transmission Media: Guided Media, 7
Unguided Media, and Switching: Introduction, Circuit Switched Networks and
Packet switching.
4 Error Detection and Correction: Introduction, Block Coding, Cyclic Codes: 7
Cyclic Redundancy Checksum, Forward Error Correction: Hamming distance,
XOR.
5 Data link Layer: Introduction to Data-Link Layer: Introduction, Link-Layer 7
Addressing.

Text Book:
Sl.
Author/s Title Publisher Details
No.
1 Behrouz A. Forouzan Data Communications and 5th Edition, Tata McGraw-
Networking Hill, 2013
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Reference Books:
Sl.
Author/s Title Publisher Details
No.
1 William Stallings Data and Computer 10th Edition, Pearson
Communication Education, 2014
2 Alberto Leon-Garcia and Communication Networks - 2nd Edition Tata McGraw-
Indra Widjaja Fundamental Concepts and Hill, Reprint 2017
Key architectures
3 Larry L. Peterson and Computer Networks – A 5th Edition, Elsevier, 2012
Bruce S. Davie Systems Approach
4 Nader F. Mir Computer and Pearson Education, 2007
Communication Networks

Web Resources:
Sl.
Web Link
No.
1 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106105183/
2 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106/105/106105082/

Course Outcomes:
CO1 Illustrate the Types of Networks and Network Models.
CO2 Explain the data and Signals Conversion.
CO3 Explain the various types of Transmission Media and Switching Techniques.
CO4 Design of various Error Detection and Correction policies
CO5 Demonstrate the addressing concept in Data Link Layer.
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Department of Construction Technology and Management

Course Title: Alternative Building Materials and Course Code: 20CT651
Technologies
Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Construction Materials and Technology

Course Objective: To introduce the students to the concept of sustainable buildings using
alternative building materials and technologies.
Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:
CO1: Quantify embodied energy of various building components
CO2: Understand engineering properties of alternative building materials and technologies and
compare the relative advantages with conventional methods
CO3: Propose sustainable materials and technologies for different components of a building and
substantiate the same

Unit Course Content No. of

No. Hours
1 ENERGY AND MATERIALS 08
Energy in building materials, Environmental issues concerned to building
materials, Embodied energy and life-cycle energy, Concepts of Sustainable
materials and building technologies, Requirements for building of different
climatic regions.
2 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN LOAD-BEARING WALLS 08
Characteristics of building blocks for walls, Stones and Laterite blocks, Bricks
and hollow clay blocks, Concrete blocks, Stabilized mud locks -steam cured
blocks, Fal-G Blocks, Aerated autoclave concrete blocks -monolithic walls.
3 USE OF AGRO BASED MATERIALS, INDUSTRIAL BY-PRODUCTS 09
AND MANUFACTURED AGGREGATES
Building materials from agro and industrial wastes, Types of agro wastes,
Types of industrial and mine wastes, Properties and applications, Different
materials used as alternatives such as C&D waste, Crumb Rubber, Fibre
Reinforced Polymer, Crushed stone aggregates (manufactured aggregates),
Lime-pozzolana cements- Raw materials, Manufacturing process, Properties
and uses
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4 FERROCEMENT AND FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE 07

Properties, Ferrocement and ferroconcrete building components, Materials and
specifications, Properties, Construction methods, Applications Fibre
Reinforced Concrete - Matrix materials, Fibers: metal and synthetic, Properties
and applications, Fibre reinforced plastics, Matrix materials, Fibers: organic
and synthetic, Properties and applications.
5 ALTERNATIVE ROOFING SYSTEMS 07
concepts of composite T-beam roof, Jack-arch roof, filler slabs, ribbed and
channeled roof, corrugated roof, domes, vaults, pre-cast technologies, Masonry
vaults and domes

Text Books:
1. “Alternative Building Materials and Technologies”, KS Jagadish, BV Venkatarama Reddy
and KS Nanjunda Rao, New Age International publications

Reference:
1. Sustainable Building Technologies”, Edited by Jagadish KS, IK International Publishing and
BMTPC, New Delhi.
2. Building materials in Developing Countries”, RJS Spence and DJ Cook, Wiley pub.
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Department of Civil Engineering

Course Title: Sustainability in Engineering Course Code: 20CV651
Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce students the concept of energy consumption.
2. To introduce students about Environmental impact of conventional materials.
3. To introduce students to various alternate materials available for construction.
4. To introduce students on Sustainable practices.

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:
CO1: Explain the concept of sustainable development.
CO2: Explain environmental pollution and its effects on human life.
CO3: Suggest legal provisions and management standards for environmental protection.
CO4: Analyze various environmental resources and their utilization in sustainability practices.

Unit Course Content No. of

No. Hours
1 Sustainability: Introduction, concept, the evolution of the concept; Social, environmental 8
and economic sustainability concepts; Sustainable development, Nexus between
Technology and Sustainable development; Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
2 Environmental Pollution: Air Pollution and its effects, Water pollution and its sources, Zero 8
waste concept and 3 R concepts in solid waste management; Greenhouse effect, Global
warming, Climate change, Ozone layer depletion, Carbon credits, carbon trading and carbon
footprint, legal provisions for environmental protection.
3 Environmental management standards: ISO 14001:2015 framework and benefits, Scope 8
and goal of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Circular economy, Bio-mimicking, Environment
Impact Assessment (EIA), Industrial ecology and industrial symbiosis.
4 Resources and their utilization: Basic concepts of Conventional and non-conventional 8
energy, General idea about solar energy, Fuel cells, Wind energy, Small hydro plants, bio-
fuels, Energy derived from oceans and Geothermal energy.
5 Sustainability practices: Basic concept of sustainable habitat, Methods for increasing energy 7
efficiency in buildings, Green Engineering, Sustainable Urbanization, Sustainable cities,
Sustainable transport.
Self-learning:
• Life assessment of buildings.
• Green building rating system in India and abroad.

Text Books:
1. Allen, D. T. and Shonnard, D.R. (2011). Sustainability Engineering: Concepts, Design and Case Studies,
Prentice Hall Pearson; 1st edition.
2. Bradley. A.S; Adebayo, A.O., Maria. P. (2015). Engineering applications in sustainable design and
development, Cengage learning CL Engineering; International edition.
Reference Books:
1. Environment Impact Assessment Guidelines, Notification of Government of India, 2006.
2. Mackenthun, K.M. (1998). Basic Concepts in Environmental Management, Lewis Publication, London,
3. ECBC Code (2007). Bureau of Energy Efficiency, New Delhi Bureau of Energy Efficiency Publications-
Rating System, TERI Publications - GRIHA Rating System
4. Ni bin Chang, Systems Analysis for Sustainable Engineering: Theory and Applications, McGraw-Hill
Professional.
5. Twidell, J. W. and Weir, A. D., Renewable Energy Resources, English Language Book Society (ELBS).
6. Purohit, S. S., Green Technology - An approach for sustainable environment, Agrobios Publication

Web Resources:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/124107011
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105102195
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Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Course Title: Nanoscience and Technology Course Code: 20EC651
Credits : 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course-II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Student should be familiar with basic concepts and mechanicsof

materials.

Course Objective:
1. To learn various forms of nanomaterials for special applications.
2. To understand various Nanostructure characterization techniques.
3. Study the principles, process steps and system components of the
various lithographictechniques.

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:
CO1: Describe the fundamentals of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
CO2: Apply the knowledge of nanostructures and nano materials to science and
technology.
CO3: Analyse the depositionand characterization techniquesto thin film structures.
CO4: Demonstrate the skill sets in simulating various applications of
nanoscience and
nanotechnology.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
Introduction to Nanotechnology
Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology, current technologies,
1 8
beginning, implications, nano and world societies, societal aspects, nano-
economics, the rise of nanotoxicology, policy debates and public
engagement.
Anisotropic Nanomaterials
Introduction, One, Two and Three-dimensional Nanoparticles, General
2 Strategies for the Synthesis of One-, Two- and Three-dimensional 8
Nanostructures, Properties of Anisotropic Nanoparticles,Applications of
Anisotropic Nanomaterials,One-Dimensional Nanostructures-Nanorods
andNanowires.
Synthesis and characterization of Nanomaterials
Introduction, Synthetic Methods: Common Issues of Concern,Variety in
Nanomaterials, Micro emulsion-based Methods for Nanomaterials,
3 Solvothermal Synthesis, Electron Microscopies, Optical Microscopies for 8
Nanoscience and Technology, X-ray Diffraction, Small Angle
Neutron/X-ray Scattering (SANS/SAXS), Cyclic Voltammetry,
Impedance Analysis, Raman Scattering.
Nano and molecular electronics
Silicon MOS Transistor from Micro to Nano-Introduction, Downscaling
and Moore’s Law, Challenges for Nano-MOSFETs, Emergence of new
4 8
Materials,Novel Device Structures, Innovations in Process Technology,
Dendritic nanostructures, macromolecules and dendrimers, top-down and
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bottom up process, molecular transport, mechanism and advanced

applications.
Applications of Nanotechnology
The Nanotechnology Business-Nanotechnology Statistics, The Total ,The
Current Situation, Types of Nanotechnology, The Safety of Nano
products, Ultra precision Engineering, Aerospace and Automotive
5 7
Industries , Architecture and Construction, Catalysis, Environment,
Lubricants, Metrology—Instrumentation, Minerals and Metal Extraction,
Textiles, Silicon Microelectronics, Data Storage Technologies, Display
Technologies, The Future of Nanotechnology.

SLE: Nanomaterials in energy storage, aerospace and biomedical applications.

Text Books:
1. Pradeep.T “A textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”, 1st edition, Tata
McGraw – Hilleducation private ltd, 2012.
2. Jeremy J. Ramsden“Applied Nanotechnology, Micro and Nano technology Series”,
1st
Edition Elsevier, 2009.

Reference Books:
1. Jeremy J. Ramsden“ Applied Nanotechnology The Conversion of Research
Results toProducts”,2ndEdition Elsevier, 2014.
2. B.S. Murthy, P Shankar, Baldev Raj, B BRath, and James Murday, “Textbook of
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”, 1stedition, Universities Press, 2012.

Web Resources:
1. https://www.elsevier.com/books/applied-nanotechnology/ramsden/978-0-8155-
2023-8
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Course Title: Automotive Electronics Course Code: 20EC652

Credits : 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course-II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Course Objective: Course Objective: Understand the basics of automobile

dynamics and design electronics to complement those features. Design and
implement the electronics that attribute reliability, safety, and smartness to the
automobiles, providing add-on comforts.

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO 1: Explain the working of different sensors and actuators in fuel injection, ignition
systems andActive / Passive safety systems.
CO 2: Analyze, a comprehension of the roles and implementations of various bus systems
used inautomotive networking.
CO 3: Exemplify the knowledge of basic principle of actuators and explain the mechanism
of hybriddrives.
CO 4: Demonstrate in a group and complete the assigned task by demonstrating skills related
todocumentation and oral communication.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
Electrical and electronic systems in the vehicle: Overview,
1 Motronic-engine 8
management system, electronic diesel control, Lighting
technology, electronic stability program, Adaptive cruise control,
Occupant-protection systems.
Networking and bus systems: Cross-system functions,
Requirements for bus systems, Classification of bus systems,
Applications in the vehicle, coupling of networks, Examples of
2 8
networked vehicles.
Architecture of electronic systems & Control Units: Overview,
Vehicle system architecture. Control units: Operating conditions,
Design, Data processing, Digital modules in the control unit and
control unit software.
Automotive sensors: Basics and overview, automotive
3 applications, Sensor 8
market, Features of vehicle sensors, Sensor classification,
Selection of Sensor andActuators.
Sensor measuring principles: Sensors for the measurement of
position, speed,rpm, acceleration, pressure, force, and torque,
Flow meters, temperature sensors, Sensor types: Engine speed
4 sensors, Hall phase sensors, Sensors for transmissioncontrol & 8
wheel speed, Yaw-rate sensors, Pressure sensors, Temperature
sensors,Accelerator-pedal sensors, Steering angle sensors,
Position sensors, Axle sensors,
Piezoelectric knock sensors, Acceleration sensors, Force &
torque sensors,Rain/light sensors.
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Actuators: Electromechanical & fluid mechanical actuators,

5 Electrical machines 7
Hybrid drives: Drive concepts, operating strategies for electric
hybrid vehicles,Recuperative brake system, Electrical energy
accumulators.

Text Books:
1. Robert Bosch GmbH, “Bosch Automotive Electrics and Automotive
Electronics”, 5th Edition,Springer Vieweg, 2014.
2. William B. Ribbens,“Understanding Automotive Electronics: An Engineering
Perspective”,
8thEdition, Elsevier, 2017
Reference Books:
1. K. Babu,“Automotive Electrical and Electronics”, Khanna Publishers, 1st Edition, 2018.
2. John F. Kershaw, Ed.D. and James D. Halderman,“Automotive Electrical and
ElectronicSystems”,5th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007.
3. Barry Hollembeak,“Automotive Electricity and Electronics”, Cengage Learning,
6th Edition,2014.

Web Resources:
1. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCBA3EF828DFE7B0E
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STDlCdZnIsw&list=PLE06CAA834360BB39
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Course Title: Smart Agricultural Technology Course Code: 20EC653

Credits : 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course-II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100
Pre-requisite: Student should be familiar with basic concepts of Electronics.
Course Objective: Able to understand smart farming for improving agricultural
management by being able to implement transducers, sensors and actuators and
advance motors for real time implementation of smart farming.

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:
CO1: Explain the Soil science, Plant anatomy and its health monitoring.
CO2: Analyze the sensors and actuators for farming tools.
CO3: Design and develop the sensor and actuators used for data acquisition and telemetry.
CO4: Demonstrate the advanced technologies for smart farming and document the same.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
Soil Science: Nature and origin of soil; soil minerals, classification and
1 composition, soil reaction, soil properties including structure, pH, surface 8
tension and soil nutrient
Sensors: Classification and characteristics, Smart sensors, Colorimetry
based detection, MEMS Electrochemical Sensors, Dielectric Soil
2 8
Moisture Sensors, ISFET, Weather sensors, Proximity Sensors, Signal
conditioning andconverters.
Actuators: Actuators for tool automation: A.C.-D.C. Motors, Stepper
3 motor, Solenoid actuators, Piezoelectric motors, Electric drives, 8
Hydraulic and Pneumatic actuator
4 Telemetry: Wireless communication modules and topology, Zig-bee, 8
Bluetooth, LORA, Zero power devices, Energy Harvesting Technology.
Technologies for farming: Water quality monitoring, micro-irrigation
5 system, solar pump and lighting system, Fencing, Android based 7
automation, Agricultural Robots, Standards for agriculture.

Text Books:
1. Brady, Nyle C, “The nature and properties of Soils” Eurasia Publishing House Pvt
Ltd, 1998.
2. Ernest O. Doebelin, “Measurement Systems; Application and Design”, McGraw
Hill, 1984

Reference Books:
1. Aqeel-ur Rehman, “Smart Agriculture an Approach Towards
Better Agriculture Management”, OMICS International, 2015.

2. Ville Kaajakari, “Practical MEMS: Design of microsystems, accelerometers,

gyroscopes, RF MEMS, optical MEMS, and microfluidic systems”, Small Gear
Publishing, 2009.
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Patranabis. D, “Principles of Industrial Instrumentation and control”, Tata McGraw Hill,

1995.
3. Bolton W, “Mechatronics: A Multidisciplinary Approach”, Pearson Education Asia,
2004.
4. Buresch, Mathew, “Photo-voltaic energy systems: Design and Installation”, McGraw-
Hill Book Company, 1983

Web Resources:
1. https://youtu.be/60YD5jsSlmo
2. https://youtu.be/LS3XGUZzLuI
3. https://youtu.be/nsnpEmr1q_k
4. https://youtu.be/WhAfZhFxHTs
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WR4BeFcLks
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Course Title: Low Power VLSI Course Code: 20EC654

Credits : 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course-II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Student should be familiar with basic concepts of Electronics, CMOS

VLSI.

Course Objective: Learn how to increase the battery life of portable devices, leakage
and dynamicpower reduction is emerging as a primary goal of the VLSI circuit design

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO1: Explain the Need for low power VLSI chips.

CO2: Analyze the Low-Voltage CMOS Circuits at Architecture & Systems level.
CO3: Demonstrate the simulation of Low power Architecture & Systems using EDA tool.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
Introduction: Need for low power VLSI chips, Sources of power
dissipation on Digital Integrated circuits, Emerging Low power
1 8
approaches. Device &
Technology Impact on Low Power: short circuit and leakage in CMOS,
Dynamic dissipation in CMOS.
Low-Voltage CMOS Circuits: Design style, Leakage current in Deep
sub- micron transistors, device design issues, minimizing short channel
2 effect, Low voltage design techniques using reverse Vgs, steep sub 8
threshold swing
and multiple threshold voltages, Testing with elevated intrinsic leakage,
multiple supply voltages.
Low Power Circuits: Transistor and gate sizing, network restructuring
3 7
andReorganization, Special Flip Flops & Latches design
Low power digital cells library. Logic level- Gate reorganization, signal
4 8
gating, logic encoding, state machine encoding, pre-computation logic.
Low power Architecture & Systems: Power & performance
management, switching activity reduction, parallel architecture with
5 8
voltage reduction, flow
graph transformation, low power arithmetic components.
AdiabaticComputation, Pass Transistor Logic Synthesis
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Text Books:
1. Gary K. Yeap, “Practical Low Power Digital VLSI Design”, KAP, 2002.
2. Kaushik Roy, and Sharat Prasad, “Low-Power CMOS VLSI Circuit Design”, Wiley,
2000.

Reference Books:

1. Anantha P. Chandrakasan, and Robert W. Brodersen, “Low Power Digital CMOS

Design”,

2. Kluwer Academic Publications, 2005.

3. Rabaey, and Pedram, “Low Power Design Methodologies”, Kluwer Academic, 1997.

4. Philip Allen, and Douglas Holberg, “CMOS Analog Circuit Design”, Oxford
University

5. Press, 2002.

Web Resources:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruClwamT-R0&list=PLTEh-
62_zAfHmJE-pcjgREKiKyPSgjkxj
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2kL7pMnL_0&list=PLVDb88QIgXkeeUo6I2
oudLvc76GbL GrTi
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Course Title: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Course Code: 20EC655

Learning
Credits : 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course-II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Student should be familiar with basic concepts of Linear Algebra.

Course Objectiv:- To make the students understand about problem solving,

inference, perception, knowledge representation, and learning in AI models. Also
Deep learning network models used in training, testing and validating the data,
different architectures of the deep learning models.

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:
CO1: Explain the basic principles of AI toward problem solving, inference, perception,
Knowledge representation and learning.
CO2: Analyze and evaluate the various search strategies and issues in design problems.
CO3: Interpret the multi-layer perceptron with various structuring and tuning ofhyper
parameters.
CO4: Evaluate the working of various CNN architectures.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
Introduction to AI:Intelligent Agents, Agents and environment,
1 Rationality, the nature of environment, the structure of agents, Goal based 8
agents, Utility based agents, Learning agents.
Problem Solving and Search Techniques:Problem space & search,
defining the problem as state space search, Searching for Solutions,
2 8
Uninformed Search Strategies, Breadth First search, Depth First
Search, Iterative
deepening depth first search, Informed Search Strategies, Heuristic
functions.
Deep learning and Neural Networks: Perceptron, Multi-layer
3 perceptron,Activation functions, feed forward process, error function, 8
optimization
algorithms and back propagation, classification using MLP.
Structuring DL projects and hyper parametertuning:
Defining performance metrics, designing baseline model and data
4 8
preparation, evaluation
of model, tuning hyper parameters, optimization, regularization and batch
normalization.
Convolutional neural network: Architecture and Components of CNN,
5 7
Image classification using CNN, Over fitting and dropout layer, LeNet-5,
AlexNet.
SLE: Advanced CNN architectures like VGGNet, Inception, GoogleNet, ResNet
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Text Books:
1. Stuart Russel, Peter Norvig,“Artificial Intelligence:A ModernApproach”, 3rd
Edition,
Pearson Education, 2010(Twelfth Impression2018).
2. Josh Patterson and Adam Gibson, “Deep Learning, A practitioner’s approach”
O’Reily
Media Inc., 1stEdition, 2017.
3. Mohammed Elgandy,“Deep Learning for Vision Systems”, Manning Publication,
2020.
Reference Books:
1. Elaine Rich, Kevin Knight, Shivashankar B Nair, “Artificial Intelligence” Tata
MCGraw
Hill 3rd edition. 2013(24th Reprint 2018).

2. Luca Pietro, Giovanni Antiga, Thomas Viehmann, Eli Stevens,“Deep

Learning with
PyTorch”, Manning Publications, ISBN: 9781617295263, July 2020.
3. Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio, Aaron Courville, “Deep Learning”,The
MIT Press,
November 2016.

Web Resources:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106105215
2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_cs56/preview
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Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Course Title: Operations Research Course Code: 20EE651
Credits :3 Total Contact Hours: L:T:P 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:
CO1 Understand the Different operations research(OR) models such as linear Programming
problems, Transportation problems, Stochastic Programming ,problems, Non linear
Programming Problems and Genetic algorithms
CO2 Apply the operation research models to solve different Engineering and business
problems -
CO3 Analyze sensitivity analysis to simplex methods and Transportation problems
CO4 Analyze latest genetic algorithm with other conventional Non linear Programming
Techniques
CO5 Analyze appropriate OR models to different Engineering application and evaluate the
results

Unit Contents Hours

No.
1 Introduction 8
History, Definition, methodology, scope and Application of Operation
Research to Engineering and Managerial problems.
Objective function. Constraints and Constraint surface, formulation of
design problems as mathematical programming problems. Functions of
single and two variables. Local and Global Optimum. Convexity and
concavity of
functions of one and two variables. Design solution using graphical methods
2 Linear programming problems 8
Simplex method , Big- M Mehod, Concept of duality, Dual simplex method
and Sensitivity analysis .Illustration through software tools
3 Transportation Problem 8
Formulation–Optimal solution, unbalanced transportation problem –
Degeneracy and sensitivity analysis. Assignment problem –Formulation –
Optimal solution - Variants of Assignment Problem-Traveling Salesman
problem.
4 Stochastic Programming & Game theory 7
Basic theory and properties of two stage and multi stage Stochastic
problemsand solution methods.
Game theory: Two person Zero Sum game, Pure strategies – Games with
saddle point, Graphical Method, The rules of dominance, solution of mixed
strategy Games.
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5 Non linear Programming 8

Unconstrained optimization Univariate method. Steepest descent method,
Conjugate Gradient method and Random search method.
Genetic Algorithm
Introduction, representation of design variables. Objective function and
constraints. Genetic operators and numerical examples. Illustration through
software tools

Text Books:

1. A Ravindran, Don T Pholliphs & James J Solberg (2014), ―Operations Research‖,

(2nd edition), Magic international Ltd.
2. R Panneraselvam (2013),―Operations Research‖, (2ndedition), PHI Learning Pvt Ltd
3. Singiresu S Rao (2014), ―Optimization Techniques‖ (4th Edition), John Wiley
& Sons.INC.
Reference Books:

1. Handy a Taha (2016), ―Operations Research‖, (9th edition) Dorling Kindersley

Pvt Ltd.
2. P Rama Murthy(2010),‖Operations Research‖, 2nd edition New age International
PvtLtd.
3. Fredrick S Hiller , Gerald J Lieberman, Bodhibrak Nag & Preetam Basu (2012)
―Operations Research‖, (9th edition), Tata McGraw Hill.
4. A P Verma( 2018), ―Operations Research‖, (8th edition), S.K Kataria & Sons.

Web Resources:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111107128
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/110106062
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Course Title: Python Programming Course Code: 20EE652

Credits : 3 Total Contact Hours: L:T:P 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Engineering mathematics and programming in C

Course Objectives: To study

1. Basics of algorithmic problem solving

2. How to read and write simple Python programs
3. To develop Python programs with conditionals and loops.
4. To define Python functions and call them.
5. To use Python data structures – lists, tuples, dictionaries

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to

CO1 Understand the concepts involved in algorithmic problem solving

CO2 Understand and write simple python programs using various expressions and
statements
CO3 Understand the methods to create and manipulate lists, tuples and dictionaries
CO4 Develop python programs by incorporating control flow and functions
CO5 Develop python programs using command arguments, modules and packages

Unit Course No. of

No. Content Hours
1 Algorithmic Problem Solving 7
Algorithms, building blocks of algorithms (statements, state, control flow,
functions), notation (pseudo code, flow chart, programming language),
algorithmic problem solving, simple strategies for developing algorithms
(iteration, recursion). Illustrative problems: find minimum in a list, insert a
card in a list of sorted cards, guess an integer number in a range, Towers
of Hanoi
2 Data, Expressions and Statements 9
Python interpreter and interactive mode; values and types: int, float,
boolean, string, and list; variables, expressions, statements, tuple
assignment, precedence of operators, comments; modules and functions,
functiondefinition and use, flow of execution, parameters and arguments;
Illustrative programs: exchange the values of two variables, circulate
the values of variables, distance between two points
3 Control Flow and Functions 8
Conditionals: Boolean values and operators, conditional (if), alternative (if-
else), chained conditional (if-elif-else); Iteration: state, while, for, break,
continue, pass; Fruitful functions: return values, parameters, local and
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global scope, function composition, recursion; Strings: string slices,

immutability, string functions and methods, string module; Lists as arrays.
Illustrative programs: square root, gcd, exponentiation, sum an array of
numbers, linear
search, binary search
4 Lists, Tuples and Dictionaries 8
Lists: list operations, list slices, list methods, list loop, mutability, aliasing,
cloning lists, list parameters; Tuples: tuple assignment, tuple as return
value; Dictionaries: operations and methods; advanced list processing – list
comprehension; Illustrative programs: selection sort, insertion sort, merge
sort, histogram
5 Files, Modules and Packages 7
Files and exception: text files, reading and writing files, format operator;
command line arguments, errors and exceptions, handling exceptions,
modules, packages; Illustrative programs: word count, copy file

Text Books:
1. Allen B. Downey(2016), ―Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist‖,
(2nd edition), Updated for Python 3, Shroff/O‗Reilly Publishers
2. Guido van Rossum and Fred L. Drake Jr (2011), ―An Introduction to Python‖,
(Revised and updated for Python 3.2), Network Theory Ltd

Reference Books:

1. John V Guttag (2013), ―Introduction to Computation and Programming Using

Python‖ (Revised and Expanded Edition), MIT Press

Web Resources:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfscVS0vtbw
2. https://pythonprogramming.net/introduction-learn-python-3-tutorials/
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Department of Electronics and Instrumentation

Course Title: Automotive Instrumentation Course Code: 20EI651
Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours(L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective - II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Transducers and Instrumentation.

Course Objective: To impart knowledge on the sensors and other technologies used in
automobiles.

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO1 Discuss the sensors and other technologies used in modern automobiles.
CO2 Explain the engine management system.
CO3 Design the basic modeling and control system for automobiles.
CO4 Explain safety system in automobiles.
CO5 Explain system design and energy management.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
Introduction of automobile system: Current trends in automobiles with
emphasis on increasing role of electronics and software, overview of
1 07
generic automotive control ECU functioning, overview of typical
automotive subsystems and components, AUTOSAR.
Engine management systems: Basic sensor arrangement, types of
sensors such as oxygen sensors, crank angle position sensors, Fuel
metering/ vehicle speed sensors, flow sensor, temperature, air mass flow
2 08
sensors, throttle position sensor, solenoids etc., algorithms for engine
control including open loop and closed loop control system, electronic
ignition, EGR for exhaust emission control.
Vehicle power train and motion control: Electronic transmission
control, adaptive power Steering, adaptive cruise control, safety and
3 08
comfort systems, anti-lock braking, traction control and electronic
stability, active suspension control.
Active and passive safety system : Body electronics including lighting
control, remote keyless entry, immobilizers etc. aspects of hardware
4 design for automotive including electro-magnetic interference 08
suppression, electromagnetic compatibility etc., (ABS) antilock braking
system, (ESP) electronic stability
System design and energy management: BMS (battery management
5 system), FCM (fuel control module),principles of system design, 08
assembly process of automotives and instrumentation systems

Text Books:
1. William B. Ribbens, Understanding Automotive Electronics, Sixth edition, Butterworth
Heinemann Woburn, 2003.
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2. Jiri Marek, Hans Peter Trah, Sensors Applications, Sensors for Automotive Technology, First
edition, Wiley, 2003.
3. U.Kiencke, and L. Nielson, Automotive Control Systems, First edition, Springer Verlag
Berlin, 2000.

Reference Books:
1. Young A.P., Griffiths, Automotive Electrical Equipment, First edition, ELBS & New Press,
1999.
2. Tom Weather Jr. &Cland C. Hunter, Automotive computers and control system, First edition,
Prentice Hall Inc, 1984.
3. Crouse W.H., Automobile Electrical Equipment, First edition, McGraw Hill Co. Inc, 1995.
4. Robert Boshe, Automotive Hand Book, Fifth edition, Bentely Publishers, 2005.

Web Resources:
• https://archive.nptel.ac.in
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Course Title: Physiological Signal Processing Course Code: 20EI652

Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours(L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective-II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Physiology, Digital signal processing.

Course Objective: To impart knowledge on nature of biomedical signals, processing and

modeling.

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to

CO1 Explain the nature of biomedical signals, their characteristics.

CO2 Detect events and patterns in biomedical signals.
CO3 Apply classical spectral analysis techniques to evaluate biomedical signals.
CO4 Discuss algorithms for noise removal in biomedical signals.
CO5 Apply data reduction techniques on ECG signal.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
Introduction to Biomedical Signals: The nature of biomedical signals, the
1 action potential, ECG, EMG, EEG, objectives of biomedical signal analysis, 07
Difficulties in biomedical signal analysis, computer aided diagnosis.
Cardiological Signal Processing: Origin of Electrocardiography, ECG data
acquisition, ECG lead system, Detection of ECG parameters and analysis:
different techniques of QRS detection – differentiation technique, template 08
2
matching technique: subtraction method, correlation method, automata
based method, Real time QRS detection method, ST segment analysis,
Arrhythmia analysis, Holter method, Arrhythmia monitoring system.
Neurological signal processing: The brain and its potentials, The
electrophysiological origin of brain waves, The EEG signal and its
characteristics, Sleep EEG, classification of sleep stages, Epileptic EEG and
3 08
its characteristics. EEG analysis (parametric approach) - Linear prediction
theory, The Autoregressive (AR) method, Recursive estimation of AR
parameters.
Noise reduction / elimination: Basics of signal averaging, Signal averaging
as a digital filter, A typical average, Software for signal averaging,
Limitations of signal averaging.
4 Adaptive Filters - Principle noise canceller model, LMS algorithm, 60-Hz 08
adaptive, canceling of maternal ECG in fetal ECG, cancellation of
Electrocardiographic signals from the electrical activity of chest muscles,
cancellation of higher frequency noise in electro-surgery.
ECG Data Reduction Techniques: Turning point algorithm, AZTEC
5 08
algorithm, FAN algorithm, CORTES algorithm, Huffman coding.
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Text Books:
1. Rangaraj M and Rangayyan, Biomedical Signal Analysis: A case study approach, Second
edition, The John Wiley, 2002.
2. D C Reddy, Biomedical Signal Processing: Principles and Techniques, First edition, The
McGraw Hill, 2005.

Reference Books:
1. Willis J. Tompkins, Biomedical Digital Signal Processing, First edition, Prentice Hall of
India, 1998.

Web Resources:
• http://nptel.ac.in/courses/108105101/7
• https://swayam.gov.in/course/4443-biomedical-signal-processing
https://ocw.mit.edu/terms
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Department of Environmental Engineering

Course Title: Climate Change & Impact on Course Code: 20EV652
Global Economy
Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course- II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100
Pre-requisite: Environmental studies
Course Objectives
The course provides conceptual understanding of the drivers of climate change
and its impacts on global climate, food-energy-environment nexus and the need
for sustainable development along with mitigate measures integrated with cost
benefit analysis.

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:
CO1: Explain key concepts of climate change and its anthropogenic drivers and
occurrence ofextreme events
CO2: Analyse the inter links of weather, emissions, global warming and food security,
inflation, poverty and need for sustainable development and carry out cost benefit
analysis for given
climate variability scenario
CO3: Discuss the technical possibilities for climate change reversal
CO4: Review the global level policy options and implications
CO5: Interpret the trends in global emissions and understand the possible economic
options toregulate climate change through carbon pricing

Unit Course No. of

No. Content Hours
Global climate – Global carbon emissions- past, present, future
scenario,burden of climate change, vulnerability to climate change.
1 Climatic variability and extreme weather events - radiative forcing, 09
cloudburst, heat wave, drought, floods, hurricanes, hydro-geological
hazards,relevant episodes
Economic analysis of Global Climate Change- Cost benefit analysis of
global climate change, global warming and climate damage function,
Impact on growth and inflation, global production function, supply and
demand effects 08
2
Market economy vulnerable to global warming for sectors- water,
agriculture, coastal resources, energy, forestry, tourism and others
Stern report and Nordhaus model, economic liability
Low-carbon pathway for sustainable future - energy security and
energy transition index, zero emission coalitions, methods/technologies
3 07
for reversing global heating, clean development mechanism (CDM) and
applications, ecological foot print index
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Policy Responses to climate change- Paris agreement 2015, COP26,

4 sustainable development goals (6,7,13)
Proactive policy approaches – pollution prevention acts of different 07
countries
Climate change mitigation
5 Economic policy options - Carbon pricing emission trading, carbon
taxes 08
Climate change adaptation strategies (by sector) - water, agriculture,
infrastructure, human health

Text books
1. P K Rao (2015), The Economics of Global Climate Change, Routledge,
Taylor
andFrancis Group.

Reference books
1. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Reports -2013, 2014, 2018
2. UNCC e-learning course on climate change
3. http://mudancasclimaticas.cptec.inpe.br/~rmclima/pdfs/destaques/sternreview_
report_complete.pdf
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6th semester BE: Open Elective II – Syllabus

Course Title: Urban Environment & Course Code: 20EV653

Sustainability
Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course - II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: Environmental studies

Course Objectives
The course provides knowledge on the interrelationship between urbanization
and environment and application of technologies/techniques of life cycle analysis
and zero waste governed by acts and regulations for sustainable cities

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO1: Explain urbanization and associated environmental issues.

Associate the significance of town planning and its implications on the
CO2: environmental and
related laws.
Apply appropriate ecological approaches integrated with public awareness and
CO3: accountability
for sustainable and li vable cities.
CO4: Explain the need for sustainability and inherent challenges.
Apply the concepts of life cycle analysis, zero waste, carbon credits and relevant
CO5: technologies
governed by environment acts and protocols for sustainable urbanization.

Unit Course No. of

No. Content Hours
Environment in an urban setting
Introduction to urbanization; urban speculation and associated
1 environmental issues; commoditization of nature; metros, cities and 8
towns as sources and sinks; resource consumption - social, cultural,
economic and ecological perspectives; urban transformation; Urban
heat island and environmental implication.
Urban dwelling
Housing scenario across a range of large-medium-small cities; poverty
and slums in an urban context; Town planning Acts and their
environmental aspects; waste disposal, accumulation and impacts on
2 environmental attributes; environmental costs of urban infrastructure; 9
challenges associated with sustainability and urban future. Horizontal
and vertical growth concept. Concept of ‘controlled nature’;
organization and planning of green spaces such as parks, gardens and
public spaces; concept of green belts; urban natural forest ecosystem
as green lungs.
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Planning and environmental management

Environmental planning – types of planning – planning processes and
3 tools – indicators of sustainability in planning and development of
settlements, natural resource utilization, smart cities, management of
8
urban environment; alternative resources; policy and management
decisions. Environmental ethics, laws and management –principles of
ecological approach to urban and regional planning – public awareness
and accountability. Blending environmental concepts,
Environmental Management systems for urban development.
4 Sustainability
Need and concept, challenges, Environmental issues: climate change,
7
resource depletion, food-energy-water nexus, eutrophication,
acidification, human/ecosystem toxicity, smog, ozone depletion,
sustainable urban environment.
Models and Frameworks for Sustainability
Environment acts and protocols, Global, regional and local
environmental issues, carbon credits, zero waste concept, LCA, 7
5 sustainable habitat, Green buildings and materials, Energy –
conventional and renewable, technology and sustainabledevelopment,
sustainable urbanization, Industrial ecology. landscape engineering.

Text books
1. Sioshansi Fereidoon, (2011), Energy sustainability and the environment technology,
2. BUEREN, E.V., (2012), Sustainable urban environments: an ecosystem approach.
3. Adams, W.M. (2001): Green Development: Environment and Sustainability in the
Third World,Routledge, London.

Reference books
1. Allen, D. T. and Shonnard, D. R., Sustainability Engineering: Concepts,
Design and Casestudies, Pretice Hall.
2. Gaston, K.J. 2010. Urban Ecology. Cambridge University Press, New York.
3. McIntyre, N.E. 2000. Urban ecology as an interdisciplinary field: differences
in the use of‘urban’ between the social and natural sciences. Urban Ecosystems 4:
5-24.
4. Montgomery, M.R. 2009. Urban Transformation of the developing world.
Science 319: 761-764.
5. The Urban Environment, Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, Twenty-
sixth Report,chairman: Sir John Lawton CBE, FRS.
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6th semester BE: Open Elective II – Syllabus

Department of Industrial and Production Engineering

Course Title: Additive Manufacturing Course Code: 20IP653

Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective - II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Prerequisite: Nil
Course objectives: To introduce students basics of additive manufacturing/rapid prototyping
and Its applications in various fields, reverse engineering techniques, and appreciate the difference
between subtractive manufacturing and additive manufacturing, learn the concept of joining of
materials to makeobjects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive
manufacturing methodology.

Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO1: Understand the importance of prototyping concepts with emphasis on Rapid

manufacturing processes, and role of additive manufacturing in product
development.
CO2: Analyze the techniques of Liquid and Solid based Additive Manufacturing
Systems and its applications in various domains.
CO3: Apply Rapid Tooling and Additive manufacturing in range of domains from
engineering and other fields.

Unit Course content No. of

No. Hours
Introduction: Introduction to Prototyping, Traditional Prototyping Vs.
Rapid Prototyping (RP), and classification of Rapid Manufacturing
Processes: Additive, Subtractive, Formative, Generic RP process.
1 08
Overview of additive manufacturing– History – Need-Classification -
Additive
Manufacturing Technology in product development-Materials forAdditive
Manufacturing Technology – Tooling – Applications
2 Liquid based additive Manufacturing systems: Classification – Liquid
based system – Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA)- Principle, process,
advantages and applications – Solid based system –Fused Deposition 08
Modeling – Principle, process, advantages and applications, Laminated
Object Manufacturing
Solid based AM Systems: Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM):
Models and Specifications, Process, working principle, Applications,
Advantages and Disadvantages, Case studies. Fused Deposition Modeling
(FDM): Models and
specifications, Process, working principle, Applications, Advantages
and Disadvantages, Case studies.
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Powder based Additive manufacturing and 3d printing systems:

3 Selective Laser Sintering – Principles of SLS process – Process, advantages 08
and applications, Three-Dimensional Printing – Principle, process,
advantages and applications- Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS),
Electron Beam Melting.
Multi Jet Modelling (MJM): Models and specifications, Process, working
principle, Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages, Case studies.
4 AM & Reverse Engineering: Basic Concept – Digitization techniques –
Model Reconstruction – Data Processing for Additive Manufacturing
Technology, concept of Reverse Engineering, nature and characteristics. 08
AM Data formats: Reengineering for digital representation:, STL
Format, STL File Problems, Consequence of Building Valid and Invalid
Tessellated Models, STL file Repairs. AM Software‘s: Need for AM
software, Features of various AM software.
Rapid Tooling: conventional tooling vs RT, need for RT. Rapid tooling
classification, Indirect Rapid Tooling Methods: Arc Spray Metal
Deposition,Investment Casting, Sand Casting, 3D Kel tool process 07
5 AM applications: Material Relationship, Application in Design,
Application in Engineering, Analysis and Planning, Aerospace Industry,
Automotive Industry, Jewelry Industry, Coin Industry, GIS application,
Arts and Architecture.

Text Book:
1. Chua C.K., Leong K.F., and Lim C.S., ―Rapid prototyping: Principles and
applications‖,Third Edition, World Scientific Publishers.
2. GebhardtA ― Rapid prototyping, Hanser Gardener Publications.

Reference Books:
Additive Manufacturing Technologies: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Springer,Brent
Stucker, David W. Rosen, and IanGibson,
1. Liou L.W. and Liou F.W.,―Rapid Proto typing and Engineering applications: A
toolbox for prototype development‖, CRC Press
2. KamraniA.K. and Nasr E.A., ―Rapid Prototyping: Theory and practice‖ , Springer,2006

Web Resources: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112103306

 JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
6th semester BE: Open Elective II – Syllabus

Department of Information Science and Engineering

Course Title: Programming with Java Course Code: 20IS651
Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours(L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of object-oriented programming

Course Objectives: To understand the basic concepts and fundamentals of platform

independent object-oriented language. To demonstrate skills in writing programs using
exception handling techniques and multithreading.
Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:
Illustrate the core concepts of object-oriented programming using JAVA
CO1
programming
CO2 Apply the concepts of importing of packages and exception handling mechanism.

CO3 Develop concurrent applications with multi-threading concepts.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
Introduction to JAVA: Java Language, The Key Attributes of Object-
Oriented Programming, The Java Development Kit (JDK), A First Simple
Program, Data Types and other tokens: Boolean variable, int, long, char,
operators, arrays, white spaces, literals, assigning values. The Scope and
1 8
Lifetime of Variables, operators, Shorthand Assignments, Type
conversion in Assignments, Using Cast, Arithmetic operators, Bitwise
operators, relational operators, the assignment operator, ? operator,
operator precedence, logical expression.
Selection and looping statements: Selection statements: if statement,
Nested ifs, if-else-if Ladder, Switch Statement, Nested switch statements,
2 8
Looping statements: for Loop, Enhanced for Loop, While Loop, do-while
Loop, Use break, Use continue, Nested Loops.
Introducing Classes, Objects and Methods: Introducing Classes: Class
Fundamentals, Declaring Objects, Assigning Object Reference Variables,
Introducing Methods, Constructors, The this Keyword, Garbage
Collection, The finalize( ) Method, Overloading Methods, Using Objects
3 as Parameters, A Closer Look at Argument Passing, Returning Objects,
8
Recursion, Introducing Access Control, Understanding static, Introducing
final, Arrays Revisited, Inheritance: Inheritance, Using super, Creating a
Multilevel Hierarchy, When Constructors Are Called, Method
Overriding, Dynamic Method Dispatch, Using Abstract Classes, Using
final with Inheritance, The Object Class.
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Packages, Interfaces and Exception Handling: Packages, Access

Protection, Importing Packages, Interfaces, Exception Handling:
Exception-Handling Fundamentals, Exception Types, Uncaught
4 8
Exceptions, Using try and catch, Multiple catch Clauses, Nested try
Statements, throw, throws, finally, Java’s Built-in Exceptions, Creating
Own Exception Subclasses, Chained Exceptions.
Multithreaded Programming: Multithreading fundamentals, Java
Thread Model, The Main Thread, Methods of creating a thread, Creating
Multiple Threads, Determining When a Thread Ends, using isAlive() and
5 7
join() Thread Priorities, Synchronization, Inter-Thread Communication
using notify(), wait() and notify All(), suspending, Resuming and
stopping Threads.

Text Books:
1. Java the complete Reference-Herbert Schildt, 8th edition, Tata McGraw Hill,2011
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to JAVA Programming – Y.Daniel Liang, 6th edition. Pearson Education ,
2007
Web Resources:
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc19_cs84/preview
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6th semester BE: Open Elective II – Syllabus

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Title: Product Life Cycle Management Course Code: 20ME652
Credits: 03 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course - II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100

Pre-requisite: NIL

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To Comprehend the fundamental concepts of PLM and PLM Lifecycle model.
To describe and analyse Product Data Management (PDM) Process and Workflow for
2.
Collaborative Product Development.
To describe and analyse Product Life Cycle management, automating information flow
3.
and address the change management system for optimal benefit.
To analyse and evaluate the optimization of product design suitable for digital
4.
manufacturing.
5. To describe, analyse and develop PLM strategies for conducting a PLM assessment.

COURSECONTENT:
Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
Introduction to PLM, Need for PLM, opportunities and benefits of PLM,
different views of PLM, components of PLM, phases of PLM, PLM
1. feasibility study, PLM visioning. Definition, PLM Lifecycle model,
08
Threads of PLM, PLM Concepts, Characteristics of PLM, Environment
driving PLM, PLM Elements, Drivers of PLM, Conceptualization.
Product Data Management (PDM) Process and Workflow: PDM
systems and importance, reason for implementing a PDM system, financial
2. justification of PDM implementation. Versioning, check-in and checkout, 08
views, Metadata, Lifecycle, and workflow. Applied problems and solution
on PDM processes and workflow.
Product Life Cycle: Life cycle of a product life cycle management,
automating information flow - work flows, Creation of workflow
3. templates, life cycle workflow integration, Change Management: Change
Management issue, change request, investigation, change proposal change 08
activity.
Knowledge and optimization of design products: parameterization of
design, applied problems and Solution on optimization of products using
power copy, publication, parameters, formula, rule, check, design table,
configuration, reaction.
4. 08
Digital Manufacturing –PLM: Digital manufacturing, benefits,
manufacturing the first-one, ramp up, virtual learning curve,
manufacturing the rest, production planning.

Developing a PLM strategy and conducting a PLM assessment:

5. Strategy, Impact of strategy, implementing a PLM strategy, PLM 07
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initiatives to support corporate objectives. Infrastructure assessment,

assessment of current systems and applications

TEXTBOOKS:
1. David Bed worth. Mark Henderson &. Philips Wolfe, "Computer Integrated Design and
Manufacturing", McGraw Hill Inc., 1991.
2. Product Design and Manufacturing, A.C.Chitale and R.C. Gupta, PHI 4th edition
REFERENCEBOOKS:
1. Terry Quatrain "Visual Modeling with Rational Rose and UML"
2. Addison Wesley, 1998 2. Wind-chill RS. O Reference manuals. 2000.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completing this course, students should be able to:
CO1 Comprehend the fundamental concepts of PLM and PLM Lifecycle model.
Describe and analyse Product Data Management (PDM) Process and Workflow for
CO2
Collaborative Product Development.
Describe and analyse Product Life Cycle management, automating information flow and
CO3 address the change management system for optimal benefit.
Analyse and evaluate the optimization of product design suitable for digital
CO4
manufacturing.
CO5 Describe, analyse and develop PLM strategies for conducting a PLM assessment.
 JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
6th semester BE: Open Elective II – Syllabus

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Title: Nanotechnology Course Code: 20ME653
Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours (L:T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective Course - II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100
Pre-requisite: Basic concepts of Physics and Material Science.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To Understand basic concepts of Nanotechnology and Nanostructures.
2. To Understand various Nanomaterials synthesis and processing techniques.
3. To Describe working principles of different characterization techniques
4. To Explain nanoparticles effect on nanocomposites and nanosensors.
5. To Explain the importance of potential Nanomaterials for different applications.

COURSECONTENT:
Unit Course Content No. of
No. Hours
Introduction and scope: Classification of nanostructures: Quantum dots, quantum
wires, quantum wells, nanoclusters, nanotubes, super lattices, nanocrystalline
materials-Effects of nano meter length scale – Changes to the system total energy,
1 changes to the system structures. Effect of Nanoscale dimensions on various properties
– structural, thermal, chemical, mechanical, magnetic, optical and electronic 07
properties.
Fabrication Methods: Top down and bottom up approaches-Top down processes:
Milling, Litho-graphics, machining process, pulsed laser methods- Bottom up
processes: Vapour phase deposition methods, PVD, CVD, electro deposition, plasma
2 assisted deposition process, MBE, chemical methods, colloidal and sol gel methods. 09

Characterization Techniques: General classification of characterization methods,

Microscopy techniques: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron
Microscopy, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Diffraction
Techniques-Spectroscopy Techniques – Raman Spectroscopy, Surface analysis and 09
3 depth profiling- Mechanical Properties,Magnetic and Thermal properties.

Applications of Nanotechnology (Nanomaterials and devices): Applications of

nanocomposites, nanocrystalline materials, nano layered structures, nano magnetic
4 materials-magneto resistance, Carbon Nanotubes, nanostructured coatings- nano 07
sensors: characterization, perception, nanosensor based on quantum size effect,
Electrochemical sensors, Sensors based on physical properties, Nano biosensors, and
smart dust, Rural and agriculture applications.
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Nanomachines: covalent and non-covalent approaches, Molecular motors and

machines, molecular devices, single molecular devices, practical problems with
5 molecular device, Nano fluids: nanoparticles, preparation of nanofluids, thermo 07
physical properties of nanofluids in comparison with base fluid. Nano switches, nano
computers and nano filters.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. A.K. Bandyopadhyay, Nanomaterials, New age international publishers, 2008.
2. K T Ramesh, Nanomaterials Mechanics and Mechanism, Springer.
3. Dieter Vollath, Nanomaterials: An introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications,
Wiley-VCH
4. Michael Ashby, PJ Ferreira and DL Schodek, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Design,
Butterworth Heinemann.

REFERENCEBOOKS:
1. Gregory Timp, Nanotechnology, Springer-Verlag, 2009
2. John Mongillo, Nano Technology, Greenwood Press, 2007
3. Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Ed: Hari Singh Nalwa, American
Scientific Publishers.

Web Resources:
1. https://www.digimat.in/nptel/courses/video/113106093/L01.html
2. https://www.nanoscience.com/techniques/nanoparticle-synthesis/
3. https://www.coursera.org/lecture/nanotechnology1/definitions-and-nanomaterials-xNsFj

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completing this course students should be able to:
CO1 Explain the concepts of Nanoscience and technology and to Study the Impact of Nano
Scale on Various Properties.
CO2 Understand the principles and mechanisms of various synthesis and processing
techniques.
CO3 Explain the working principle & applications of Various Characterization Methods used
to Evaluate nanomaterials structure, size, morphology and properties.
CO4 Demonstrate the knowledge and applications of nanocomposites and nanosensors.
CO5 Demonstrate the various potential applications of nanotechnology.
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6th semester BE: Open Elective II – Syllabus

Department of Polymer Science and Technology

Course Title: Polymer Engineering and Course Code: 20PT652

Applications
Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours (L: T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open elective -II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100
Pre-requisite: NIL
Course objective: This course takes an approach to cover basic concepts of polymer science,
Classification of polymers, Average molecular weight and Molecular weight distribution.
methods of determining molecular weight, crystalline polymer structure, viscoelasticity and
temperaturetransition of Polymers.it also covers conventional and special application of
polymers in various fields.
Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO1 Understand the general structural features of polymers.

CO2 Explain the concepts of molecular structure, molecular weight of polymers using
different experimental techniques.
CO3 Explain different polymer properties and processing techniques.
CO4 Select suitable polymer for intended applications.

Unit Course Content No. of

No. Hours

1 Introduction and Nomenclature: Functionality of monomers and its role in 8

polymers’ structure (linear, branched and cross-linked); Review of basics
of polymer technology. IUPAC names, trade or commercial names, source
based and structure-based names of various polymers. Abbreviations and
grades of polymers. General remarks on physical form of polymeric
materials (plastics, rubbers, fibers / textiles, latex / emulsions, resins),
Classifications of polymers, types of polymerization.
2 Chain Configurations and Conformation of Polymeric Materials, 8
Crystallinity of Polymer Molecules, Molecular Weight Distribution,
Methods of Measuring Molecular Weight, Temperature Transition of
Polymers, Introduction to True Solutions of Polymers.
3 Polymer properties and Processing: Thermal properties, Mechanical 8
properties, Electrical properties, Chemical properties.
Polymer processing: Introduction to Injection, Compression, Blow
molding, Extrusion, Thermoforming, Roto molding, Casting.
4 Conventional application of polymers in: Packaging, Automobile, sports, 8
construction, textile, Adhesives, paints, Agriculture

5 Special applications of polymers in: Aerospace, biomedical, military, 7

cosmetics, electrical and electronics, membranes
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Text books:
1. Kumar, A., & Gupta, R. K. (2003). Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering Second Edition
Revised and Expanded. PLASTICS ENGINEERING-NEW YORK-, 66.
2. Billmeyer, F. W. (1984). Textbook of polymer science. John Wiley & Sons.
Reference books:
1. Kirshenbaum, G. S. (1986). High performance polymers: their origin and development. R.
B. Seymour (Ed.). New York: Elsevier.
2. Jones, D. (2004). Pharmaceutical applications of polymers for drug delivery.
3. Misra, A., & Shahiwala, A. (Eds.). (2020). Applications of polymers in drug delivery.
Elsevier.
4. Sokolowski, W., Metcalfe, A., Hayashi, S., & Raymond, J. (2007). Medical applications of
shape memory polymers. Biomedical Materials, 2(1), S23.
5. Raymond, C., & Ronca, S. (2017). Relation of structure to electrical and optical properties.
In Brydson's Plastics Materials (pp. 103-125). Butterworth-Heinemann.
Web Links:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/113105028
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/103107139
3. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112107085
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_okW3vOtt4
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXOhxy3ThU8
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6th semester BE: Open Elective II – Syllabus

Course Title: Product Design Course Code: 20PT653

Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours (L: T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open elective -II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective: The objective of this course is to impart knowledge about numerous plastic
and rubber materials available for various application and select suitable material for specific
applications. The students shall have basic understanding of the various processing technologies
available and design features of polymer products. It also enables the students to understand the
engineering design of polymer products and present the case studies.
Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO1 Judge and select the suitable materials for specific product.

CO2 Explain basic principles of plastic product design

CO3 Explain and incorporate the features in plastic products designing.

CO4 Engage in independent study as a member of a team and make an effective oral
presentation on the designing of the above polymer products.

Unit No. of
Course Content
No. Hours
1 Introduction to polymeric materials. – Brief discussion on polymer 7
materials and their applications, Material selection based on end use
requirement for various products; principles of product design , pseudo
plastic design and engineering design , properties and their role in
designing products.
2 Introduction to polymer processing: Introduction to different 8
molding and forming techniques used in polymer industry.Basics of
Extrusion, injection molding , compression molding .
3 Product Design– Features and design steps: 8
Features: Inside sharp corners, Wall thickness, holes, shrinkages,
bosses, ribs, threads, draft angle, gussets, parting lines, rims, molded
inserts, undercuts, tapers, weld lines, effect of runner and gate design
on product design, fillets and tolerances.
4 Designing of snap fits:Introduction, types of snap fits, materials for 8
snap fits, designing of snap fits
Designing of plastic pipes: Introduction, factors affecting designing of
pipes and pipe design.
5 Designing of elastomeric ring seals: Importance of rings and 8
seals,types, materials used, designing of elastomeric rings.
Designing of Plastic Bottles: Bottle nomenclature, bottle design,
defects due to bad designing and their corrections.
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Text book:
1. Beck, R. D. (2006). Plastic product design. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company.
2. Dym, J. B. (2010). product design with plastics: A practical manual. Industrial Press Inc.,
New York,
3. Crawford, R. J., & Martin, P. (2020). Plastics engineering. Butterworth-Heinemann.
References:
1. DuBois, J. H., & Pribble, W. I. (Eds.). (2006). Plastics mold engineering handbook. New
York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
2. Miller, E. (2020). Plastics Products Design Handbook. part A and part B CRC Press.
3. Levy, S., DuBois, J. H., & Saunders, H. (2010). Plastics Product Design Engineering
Handbook.
4. Rosato, D. V. (2003). Plastics engineered product design. Elsevier.
Web Resources:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112107258
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112107217
3. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/107103082
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6th semester BE: Open Elective II – Syllabus

Course Title: Polymer Analysis and Evaluation Course Code: 20PT654

Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours (L: T:P): 39:0:0
Type of Course: Theory Category: Open Elective-II
CIE Marks: 50 SEE Marks: 100
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective: To impart the theoretical exposure about instrumental methods of analyzing
the polymers for studying their structural aspects like chemical composition, molar mass,
microstructure and phase morphology along with the study on thermal transition temperatures
and visco-elastic behavior. The students will be trained to interpret the final data obtained from
physical, chemical, thermal, chromatographic, spectroscopic and microscopic techniques of
characterization
Course Outcomes: After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO1 Explain the principle and theory of physio-chemical, thermal, spectroscopic,

morphological and chromatographic analysis.
CO2 Explain instrumentation of the analytical techniques
CO3 Apply the knowledge of characterization procedure for qualitative and quantitative
analysis of polymers.
CO4 Analyze and interpret the analytical data to characterize the polymers.

Unit Course Content No. of

No. Hours

1 Fundamentals of polymeric materials; overview of polymer life cycle; 8

Concept behind structure and property relationships in polymers.
Introduction to analysis/evaluation/characterization of polymers by
analytical techniques, need of analysis (identification, quality assurance,
research & development, reverse engineering) and types of analysis.
Physical methods: Introduction, theory, procedure and significance of
the methods to quantitatively analyze polymers / additives for: color,
density, bulk factor, ash content, solvent extraction, moisture content,
particle size, aniline point; numerical problems.
Chemical methods: Systematic qualitative analysis of plastics by
chemical methods.
2 Thermal methods: Introduction, types, principle, theory, 8
instrumentation, procedure, advantages, limitations and applications of:
differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), Thermogravimetric analyzer
(TGA) and dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA). Interpretation of
thermograms.
3 Spectroscopic methods: Introduction, types, principle, theory, 8
instrumentation, procedure, advantages, limitations and applications of:
Ultraviolet/Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy; Fourier Transform Infrared
(FTIR) spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
spectroscopy. Interpretation of spectrogram.
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4 X-ray Diffractometry (XRD): Introduction, types, principle, theory, 7

instrumentation, procedure, advantages, limitations and applications of:
XRD; SAXS vs. WAXS. (Interpretation of diffractogram/ X-ray peaks
and determination of percentage crystallinity.)
Chromatographic techniques: Introduction, types, principle, theory,
instrumentation, procedure, advantages, limitations and applications of:
Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) and Gas chromatography (GC).
Interpretation of chromatogram.
5 Microscopic methods: Introduction, types, principle, theory, 8
instrumentation, procedure, advantages, limitations and applications of:
Optical Microscopy (OM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM),
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Atomic Force
Microscopy (AFM). Interpretation of micrographs.

Text Book:
1. Chatwal, G. R., & Anand, S. K. (1979). Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis.
Himalaya publishing house.
Reference Books:
1. Billmeyer, F. W. (2002). Textbook of polymer science. John Wiley & Sons.
2. Tager A. (1978). Physical Chemistry of Polymers. Mir Publishers, Moscow.
3. Campbell, D., Pethrick, R. A., & White, J. R. (2000). Polymer characterization: physical
techniques. CRC press.
4. Saunders K. J. (1970). The Identification of Plastics and Rubber, Chapman and Hall.
5. Loadman, M. J. (1999). Analysis of rubber and rubber-like polymers. Springer Science &
Business Media.
6. Turi, E. A. (1997). Thermal characterization of polymeric materials. Polymer
Testing, Academic Press, New York, London,
7. BRANDRUP, J., EH, I., & EA, G. (1999). Polymer handbook”, New York: Wiley.
8. Flory, P. J. (1953). Principles of polymer chemistry. Cornell university press.
9. Willard, H. H., Merritt Jr, L. L., Dean, J. A., & Settle Jr, F. A. (1988). Instrumental methods
of analysis.
Web Resources:
1. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_mm18/preview
2. https://jordilabs.com/blog/basics-polymer-analysis-techniques-solutions/
3. https://pslc.ws/macrog/level5.htm
4. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/103/108/103108100/
5. https://www.polymersolutions.com/applications/polymer-characterization/