Admission Syllabus of DUET
Admission Syllabus of DUET
First Paper
[Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English]
Physics
Vector: Scalar and vector quantities, addition and subtraction of vectors, law of parallelogram, resolution
of vectors.
Motion and Force: Displacement, speed and velocity, acceleration. Newton's laws of motion, static
&and kinetic friction, frictional forces. Circular motion, angular velocity and acceleration, centripetal and
centrifugal forces, torque and moment ofinertia. Mass and weight, gravity and gravitation, Kepler's law,
laws of falling bodies,
Work and Energy: Work and power, potential and kinetic energy, transformation of work and energy,
work energy theorem.
Properties of Matter: Elasticity, different kinds of elasticity, Hook's law, Poisson's ratio, potential
energy for a deforming body. Hydrostatics, Pascal's law, Archimedes principle, specific gravity. Surface
tension, capillarity, angle of contact. Viscosity and co-efficient of viscosity.
Waves and Oscillation, Sounds: Simple harmonic motion (SHM), time period, frequency, potential and
kinetic energy of SHM. Simple and compound pendulum. Waves, different types of wave motion. Sound,
infrasonic and ultrasonic sound, velocity of sound, interference of sound, beats and Doppler effect in
sound. Absorption and Reflection of sound from surfaces.
Heat and thermodynamics: Heat and temperature, different types of thermometer, heat capacity, water
equivalent, latent heat, calorimetric principle. Co-efficient of real and apparent expansion. Thermal
conductivity, emission and absorption power of radiant heat, Newton's law of cooling. Specific heat of
gas, molar heat capacity. First and Second law of thermodynamics, entropy, heat engine and its
efficiency.
Light: Rectilinear propagation of light. Photometry. Laws of reflection and-refraction, reflection of light
from mirrors (plane, concave and convex), refraction of light through prism and lens.
Atomic Physics: Electron and photon, X-ray, photoelectric effect. Atom models. Radioactivity and decay
law, half-life and mean-life. Fusion and fission.
Chemistry
Exothermic and Endothermic reaction: Different types of chemical reactions.
Solution: Different units of concentration of solution and preparation of solution of different
concentration.
Catalysis and catalyst: Types, Criterion and Important industrial uses. Introduction to modem periodic
table and classification of elements.
Gas laws: Boyle's law, Charle's law and Dalton's law of partial pressure of gases, ideal gas equation
(PV=nRT), STP, NTP.
Atomic structure: Fundamental particles of atom, atomic number, mass number, isotopes, isobar, isotone.
Quantum numbers: Name and significance, Pauli Exclusion Principle, orbit and orbital. Modern
concepts of acid and base, classification of salt according to their chemical properties, basicity of an acid
and acidity of a base.
pH: pH scale and its uses, Buffer solutions and their mechanism, acid-base titration, indicators and their uses.
Modem concept of oxidation and reduction: oxidizing agent, reducing agent and oxidation
number/state.
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Chemical bond: Ionic bond, covalent bond and co-ordinate covalent bond.
Electrolysis: Electrical conductor, electrolyte and Faraday's law of electrolysis. Oxides and its types.
Hardness: Hardness of water and its removal techniques (Permutit process, ion exchange resin process).
Important ores of Iron, Copper, Aluminum and Zinc: Manufacturing process of iron and copper from
its ore and Comparison of properties of cast Iron, iron, steel and wrought iron.
Fundamentals of organic compounds: Homologous series, Functional groups of organic compounds.
Aliphatic hydrocarbon: Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons; General method of preparation and
properties of alkane, alkene and alkyne as well as their IUPAC system of nomenclature.
Alcohol: Classification, Enzyme, Fermentation, Power alcohol and Absolute alcohol.
Mathematics
Algebra: Logarithms, AP & GP, Polynomial, Complex number, Permutation and Combination, Binomial
theorem, Determinants, Matrix, Partial fractions, Exponential Series.
Trigonometry: Ratio of associated and compound angles, Transformation formulae, Multiple angle and
Sub-multiple angles, Inverse circular functions, properties and solution of triangles.
Co-ordinate Geometry: Co-ordinates of a point, rectangular and polar co-ordination, Locus and its
equations, Straight lines, Circles and Conics.
Differential Calculus: Functions, Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Successive Differentiation with
Leibnitz theorern, Partial Differentiation.
Integral Calculus: Fundamental integrals, Integration by substitution, Integration by parts, partial
fractions, Definite integrals.
English
Uses of Tense: Right form of verbs, correction of errors, subject-verb agreement in sentences.
Sentence Structure: Types of sentences and clauses, Transformation of sentence, according to the
direction.
Parts of Speech: Identify/Change/Use of different types of parts of speech in sentences according to
context.
Use of Preposition: Appropriate use of preposition and prepositional phrases.
Idioms and Phrases: Usage of Idioms and Phrases.
Voice: Change of voice from active to passive and vice versa.
Vocabulary in context: Synonyms, antonyms, homophones, Forms of different words and derivation of
words using different affixes according to the context.
Reading: Reading comprehension and answer MCQ/ short questions/fill in/cloze test/ true-false based on
the text.
Verbal: Functional use of gerund, infinitive and participles.
Translation: Translation from Bengali to English and vice versa.
Civil Engineering
Structural Mechanics: Scalar and vector quantities; Force systems; Equilibrium and freebody diagrams;
Friction; Centroid and centre of gravity; Moment of inertia; Work, power and energy.
Strength of Materials: Stresses and strains; Mechanical properties of materials; Bending moment and
shear force diagrams; Flexural and shear stresses; Deflection.
Engineering Materials: Bricks; Aggregates; Cement; Mortars (Lime and Cement); Concrete; Timber.
Estimating and Construction Process: Estimating of earthwork; Brick work; Mortar and concrete in
foundations and superstructures, Rate analysis. Foundations, Masonry works, Damp proof, Stairs,
Plastering and pointing, Formworks, Paintings, Construction equipments.
Hydraulics: Fluid characteristics; Flow of fluid; Notches and weirs; Pipe friction and flow through pipes.
Reinforced Cement Concrete: Materials of R.C.C. and their properties; Design of beams; One-way and
Two-way slabs; Axially loaded columns; Wall and individual column footing; Design of stair, Masonry
retaining wall.
Surveying: Chain survey; Plane table surveying; Leveling and contouring; Traversing; Theodolite and
curve ranging, Topographic survey.
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Mechanical Engineering
Foundry: Pattern materials; tools and processes used in foundry.
Welding: Different types of welding processes; Joints and related tools.
Machine Tools and Metal Cutting Processes: Turning; Shaping; Drilling; Planing; Grinding & Milling
Machines; Cutting Processes; Tools & Cutting Fluids; Jigs & Fixtures.
Metallurgy: Furnaces and refractories; ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys; Iron-Iron carbide
diagram; Heat treatment of steel.
Production Management, Planning & Control: Organization; Scientific Management; Direct &
Indirect Cost; Depreciation Methods; Different types of production systems; Location; Layout; Work
measurement; Inventory Control; Precision & non-precision measuring instruments; Limits-fits &
Tolerances; Quality control.
Measurement and Inspection: Measurement and inspection instruments.
Engineering Mechanics: Equilibrium of Co-planer forces; Friction; Moment of inertia; Work, power
and energy.
Strength of Materials: Stress and Strain; Mechanical properties of material; Deformation of materials;
Shear forces and bending moment diagrams; Torsion.
Thermodynamics and Heat Engine: Thermodynamic properties; Laws of perfect gas; Laws of
thermodynamics; Carnot, Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles; Two-stroke and four-stroke engines and their
performances; Principle of refrigeration; Properties of steam; Boilers and their accessories and
mountings; Fuels and lubricants.
Hydraulics: Viscosity; Fluid statics; Manometery; fluid flow measurements and measuring devices; head
loss; hydraulic machineries and devices.
General Electricity: Basic Circuits and their laws; Electrical machineries: types and principles of
operation; Voltmeters; Ammeters and other measuring instruments; Semiconductor diodes and
Transistors and their characteristics.
Textile Engineering
Introduction to Textile Engineering: History of textiles, Present status of textiles in home and abroad.
Definition of important textile terms.
Textile Fibres: Classification, Cultivation, Grading, Chemical composition, Physical and chemical
structures, Properties (physical and chemical), End uses of Natural (Cotton, Jute, Linen/Flax, Hemp,
Sisal, Coir, Wool, Silk) fibres. Classification, Preparation, Properties (physical and chemical), End uses
of Re-generated (Viscose and Cellulose acetate rayon) and Synthetic (Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic,
Polypropylene, Spandex, Glass, Carbon) fibres.
Yarn Manufacturing Technology: Study of flow chart of yarn manufacturing (100% Cotton, 100%
Polyester, 100% Acrylic, 100% Wool, Blended yarn). Ginning of cotton fibre. Mixing and blending of fibers.
Processing stages of yarn manufacturing-Short Staple: Blowroom, Carding, Drawing, Lapformer and
Comber, Simplex, Ring, Winding, Doubling and Twisting, Spinning wastage from Blowroom to winding
and control of waste, Related calculations; Long Staple: Batch and Batching, Jute carding, drawing,
spinning, winding. Jute mill wastage and its control, Related calculations.
Fabric Manufacturing Technology: Flow Chart of Fabric manufacturing, Preparatory process (winding,
warping, sizing), Drafting, Denting, Weaving, Knitting, Nonwoven, Fabric wastage and its control,
Related calculations.
Wet Processing Technology: Flow chart of wet processing, Singeing, Desizing, Scouring, Bleaching,
Dyeing, Printing, Finishing of textile materials, Wastage in wet process and its control, Related calculations.
Garments Manufacturing Technology: Flow chart of garments manufacturing, Design, Sketch, Pattern
design, Sample making, Cutting, Sewing, Finishing, Related calculations.
Textile Testing: Sampling, Humidity and its effect, Testing of different fibre properties : strength,
length, trash, neps, fibre fineness, maturity; Yarn testing: count, strength, yarn evenness, twist; Fabric
testing : strength, thickness, threads per unit length, crimp, air permeability, water permeability, crease
resistance and crease recovery, fabric stiffness, handle and drape, abrasion resistance, shrinkage, fastness
test, carpet testing, Uster statistics.
Fabric Structure and Clothing Analysis: Basic textile designs, Drafting and lifting plan,
Ornamentation of fabric design, Double cloth, Backed cloth, Lino weave, Velvet, Terry, Specification of
commercial fabrics, Warp and weft yarn determination from fabric, colour and weave effect, Fashion
style and accessories, Related calculations.
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Architecture
Basic Drawing/Analytical Drawing: To understand the skill about plan, section, elevation, axonometric
drawings etc.
Composition of Forms: To understand the sense of composition with basic elements, Poster design, Cover
design, Logo etc.
Human Figure: To understand the skill about the gesture, posture, proportion, ratios of human body and
organs.
Perspective: To understand the skill to perceive the one point or two point perspectives.
History of Architecture: Indo-Islamic architecture; Development of Islamic architecture during Mughal
period; Islamic architecture in Bengal; Islamic architecture in Dhaka; Hindu architecture in East Bengal;
Modern architecture in Dhaka; Ancient architecture in Bengal.
Construction Process: Concrete; Foundations and foundation soil; Shallow foundations; Deep foundation;
Brick masonry; Composite masonry; Cavity walls; Partition walls. Arches; Lintels; Ground floors; Upper
floors; Damp proofing; Termite treatment; Stairs; Roof; Pitched roof; Plastering and pointing; Doors;
Windows; Carpentry and Joinery; Shoring, Underpinning Scaffolding; Form works.
Estimating & Costing: Introduction of estimating; Quantity estimation of excavating tank, road
embankment, canal digging, boundary wall, bituminous & R.C.C. road; Complete estimate of a single storied
two-roomed building with verandah; Rate analysis.
Surveying: Chain survey; Plane table surveying; Leveling; Contouring; The idolize surveying; Traversing;
Tachometric surveying; Topographic surveying.
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Natural Gas & Fertilizers: Properties of natural gas; Transportation, distribution and purification of natural
gas; Applications of natural gas; Urea-ammonia manufacturing plants; Influencing parameters in ammonia
production; Manufacturing process of nitrogenous, phosphate and complex fertilizers.
Industrial Stoichiometry: Units and unit conversion; General equation of material balance; Degrees of
freedom analysis; Material balance with and without chemical reactions; Energy balance in open and closed
systems; Specific and latent heat; Heat of reaction and formation; HHV and LHV.
Applied Mechanics: Force systems: force, moment, resultant of forces; Equilibrium conditions and its
applications; Kinetics and kinematics of machineries; Stress and strains; Torque, couple; Work, power and
energy; Mechanics of machineries used in chemical firms and in food industries.
Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics and applications; Thermodynamic processes; Basic
engine types: two stroke and four strokes; Basic power cycles: Carnot, Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles; IC
engines.
Fluid Mechanics: Viscosity; Fluid statics; Manometry; Fluid measurements and measuring devices; Head
losses; Hydraulic machineries and devices.
Basic Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Basic electricity and electronics; DC, AC and
circuits, ammeter, voltmeter and other measuring instruments; Semi-conductor diodes and
transistors; p-n-p and n-p-n transistors, ICs; Electrical machineries; Instrumentation and control; Automation;
PLC, micro-processors.
Basics of Computer Sciences and IT: Fundamentals of computer hardware & software and applications;
Computer programming fundamentals; ICT, GIS, GPS.