B.Tech Syllabus (2nd Sem Information Technology & Engineering)

Module 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure (10 Lectures)

• Failure of classical Newtonian and Maxwell wave mechanics
• Electromagnetic radiation, dual nature of electron and electromagnetic radiation
• Plank's theory, photoelectric effect and Heisenberg uncertainty principle
• Principles for combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals
• Formation of homo and hetero diatomic molecules
• Coordination numbers and geometries, isomerism in transitional metal compounds
• Crystal field theory and energy level diagrams for transition metal ions

Module 2: Spectroscopic Techniques and Applications (8 Lectures)

• Principles of vibrational and rotational spectroscopy
• Elementary idea of electronic spectroscopy
• UV-Vis spectroscopy and its applications
• Fluorescence and its applications in medicine
• Basic principle of nuclear magnetic resonance and its application
• Basics of magnetic resonance imaging

Module 3: Intermolecular Forces and Properties of Gases (4 Lectures)

• Ionic, dipolar and van der Waals interactions
• Equations of state of ideal and real gases, deviation from ideal behaviour
• Vander Waal gas equation

Module 4: Use of Free Energy in Chemical Equilibria & Water Chemistry (8 Lectures)

• Thermodynamic functions: energy, enthalpy entropy and free energy
• Free energy, EMF, and cell potentials, the Nernst equation and applications
• Corrosion
• Use of free energy considerations in metallurgy through Ellingham diagrams
• Solubility equilibria
• Water chemistry, hard and soft water
• Parameters of quality of water to be used in different industries
• Calculation of hardness of water in all units
• Estimation of hardness using EDTA and alkalinity method
• Removal of hardness by soda lime and ion exchange method including zeolite method

Module 5: Periodic Properties (4 Lectures)

• Effective nuclear charge, penetration of orbitals
• Variations of s, p, d and f orbital energies of atoms in the periodic table
• Electronic configurations, atomic and ionic sizes
• Ionization energies, electron affinity and electronegativity
• Polarizability, acid, base, principle of HSAB theory
• Oxidation states, hybridization and molecular geometries

Module 6: Stereochemistry (4 Lectures)

• Representations of 3-D structures, structural isomers and stereoisomers
• Configurations and symmetry and chirality
• Enantiomers, diastereomers, optical activity, absolute configurations
• Conformational analysis

Module 7: Organic Reactions and Synthesis of a Drug Molecule (4 Lectures)

• Introduction to intermediates and reactions involving substitution, addition, elimination, oxidation-reduction
• Diels Elder cyclization and epoxide ring openings reactions
• Synthesis of a commonly used drug molecule like aspirin

Module 1: Basic Probability (12 Lectures)

Probability spaces, Conditional probability, Independence; Discrete random variables, Independent random variables, The multinomial distribution, Poisson approximation to the binomial distribution, Infinite sequences of Bernoulli trials, Sums of independent random variables; Expectation of discrete random variables, Moments, Variance of a sum, Correlation coefficient, Chebyshev's Inequality.

Module 2: Continuous Probability Distributions (4 Lectures)

Continuous random variables and their properties, Distribution functions and densities, Normal, exponential and gamma densities.

Module 3: Bivariate Distributions (4 Lectures)

Bivariate distributions and their properties, Distribution of sums and quotients, Conditional densities, Bayes' rule.

Module 4: Basic Statistics (8 Lectures)

Measures of central tendency: Moments, skewness and kurtosis - Probability distributions: Binomial, Poisson and Normal - Evaluation of statistical parameters for these three distributions, Correlation and regression – Rank correlation.

Module 5: Applied Statistics (8 Lectures)

Curve fitting by the method of least squares- fitting of straight lines, second degree parabolas and more general curves. Test of significance: Large sample test for single proportion, difference of proportions, single mean, difference of means and difference of standard deviations.

Module 6: Small Samples (4 Lectures)

Test for single mean, difference of means and correlation coefficients, test for ratio of variances - Chi-square test for goodness of fit and independence of attributes.

Module 1: Introduction to Programming (6 Lectures)

• Introduction to components of a computer system
• Idea of Algorithm: steps to solve logical and numerical problems
• Representation of Algorithm: Flowchart/Pseudocode with examples
• From algorithms to programs; source code, variables (with data types)
• Variables and memory locations, type casting/type conversion
• Run time environment (static, dynamic location), storage classes
• Syntax and logical errors in compilation, object and executable code

Module 2: Operators (3 Lectures)

• Arithmetic expressions/arithmetic operators
• Relational operators
• Logical operators
• Bitwise operators and precedence

Module 3: Conditional Branching and Loops (5 Lectures)

• Writing and evaluation of conditionals and consequent branching
• Iteration and loops

Module 4: Arrays (4 Lectures)

• Array declaration & initialization, bound checking
• Arrays (1-D, 2-D), Character arrays and Strings

Module 5: Basic Algorithms (6 Lectures)

• Searching (linear search, binary search etc.)
• Basic sorting algorithms (bubble, insertion and selection)
• Finding roots of equations
• Notion of order of complexity through example programs

Module 6: Function (4 Lectures)

• Introduction & writing functions, scope of variables
• Functions (including using built in libraries)
• Parameter passing in functions, call by value
• Passing arrays to functions: idea of call by reference

Module 7: Recursion (5 Lectures)

• Recursion, as a different way of solving problems
• Example programs, such as finding factorial, Fibonacci series, reverse a string using recursion
• Quick sort or Merge sort

Module 8: Structure/Union (3 Lectures)

• Structures, accessing structure elements
• Way of storage of structure element, defining structures and array of structures
• Basic definition of union, comparison between structure & union with example

Module 9: Pointers (5 Lectures)

• Idea of pointers, defining pointers
• Use of Pointers in self-referential structures
• Notion of linked list (no implementation)
• Pointer to pointer, pointer to array, pointer to strings
• Array of pointer, pointer to function, pointer to structure

Module 10: File Handling

(Only if time is available, otherwise should be done as part of the lab)

Lectures & Videos: (10 hours)

1. Manufacturing Methods-casting, forming, machining, joining, advanced manufacturing methods (3 lectures)
2. CNC machining, Additive manufacturing (1 lecture)
3. Fitting operations & power tools (1 lecture)
4. Carpentry (1 lecture)
5. Plastic moulding, glass cutting (1 lecture)
6. Metal casting (1 lecture)
7. Welding (Arc Welding & Gas Welding), brazing, soldering (2 lectures)

Workshop Practice: (60 hours)

1. Machine shop (10 hours) and Fitting shop (8 hours)
2. Carpentry (6 hours)
3. Welding shop (8 hours) (Arc welding 4 hrs + Gas welding 4 hrs)
4. Casting (8 hours) and Smithy (6 hours)
5. Plastic moulding & Glass Cutting (6 hours)
6. 3-D printing of different models (8 hours)

1. Vocabulary Building

   • The concept of word formation
   • Root words from foreign languages and their use in English
   • Acquaintance with prefixes and suffixes from foreign languages in English to form derivatives
   • Synonyms, antonyms, and standard abbreviations
   • Affixes, acronyms

2. Basic Writing Skills

   • Sentence structures
   • Use of phrases and clauses in sentences
   • Importance of proper punctuation
   • Kinds of sentences
   • Use of tense, use in context and coherence of tense in writing
   • Use of voice – active/passive in sentences
   • Use of speech – direct and indirect speech
   • Framing questions- direct, using modal verbs

3. Identifying Common Errors in Writing

   • Subject-verb agreement
   • Noun-pronoun agreement
   • Misplaced modifiers
   • Articles
   • Prepositions
   • Redundancies
   • Clichés
   • Common English errors

4. Nature and Style of Sensible Writing

   • Describing
   • Defining
   • Classifying
   • Providing examples or evidence
   • Writing introduction and conclusion
   • Organising principle of paragraphs in documents
   • Argument, describing/ narrating/ planning, defining, classifying
   • Lexical resources, using suitable language register
   • Coherence, writing introduction, body and conclusion, techniques for writing precisely, grammar and accuracy

5. Writing Practices

   • Comprehension
   • Formal letter writing/ Application/ Report writing/ Writing minutes of meetings
   • Essay writing
   • Formal email writing
   • Resume/ CV writing, cover letter
   • Statement of purpose

6. Oral Communication

   (This unit involves interactive practice sessions in Language Lab)

   • Listening Comprehension
   • Pronunciation, Intonation, Stress and Rhythm
   • Common everyday situations: Conversations and Dialogues
   • Communication at workplace
   • Interviews
   • Formal Presentations
   • Acquainting students with IPA symbols
   • Phonetics (basic)
   • Sounds – vowels, consonants
   • Clearing mother tongue influence
   • Clearing redundancies and common errors related to Indianisms
   • Group Discussion
   • Expressing opinions
   • Coherence and fluency in speech

7. Reading Skills

   • Reading comprehension
   • Paragraph reading based on phonetic sounds/ intonation

8. Professional Skills

   • Team building
   • Soft skills and etiquettes

9. Acquaintance with Technology-aided Language Learning

   • Use of computer software (Grammarly, Ginger…)
   • Use of smartphone applications (Duolingo, Busuu…)

10. Activities

    • Narrative chain
    • Describing/ narrating
    • Writing essays in relay
    • Peer/ group activities
    • Brainstorming vocabulary
    • Cue / flash cards for vocabulary
    • Debates