B.Tech Syllabus (1st Sem Mechanical Engineering)
First semester syllabus for Mechanical Engineering at Bihar Engineering University (2024 Onwards)
1st Semester Courses
| Paper Code | Paper Title | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100101 | Engineering Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 100102 | Engineering Mathematics-I | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 100103 | Communicative English | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 100109P | Sports/Yoga/NCC/NSS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 100104 | Engineering Graphics & Design | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 100106 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Subject Details
Module 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure
Electromagnetic radiations, Dual nature of electron and Heisenberg uncertainty Principle. Photoelectric effect, Planck's theory. Principles for the combination of atomic orbitals to form a molecular diagram of molecular orbitals. Bent's rule, VSEPR theory (typical example) co-ordination numbers and geometries. Isomerism in transition metal compounds. Metal Carbonyls; Synthesis and Structure.
Module 2: Spectroscopy
Principle of rotational and vibrational spectroscopy, selection rule for application in diatomic molecules, elementary idea of electronic spectroscopy, UV-VIS spectroscopy with related to rules and its applications. Basic Principle of nuclear Magnetic resonance spectroscopy with applications.
Module 3: Electrochemistry and Fuels
Nernst equation, EMF and electrochemical cell, the introduction of corrosion, corrosion mechanism, types of corrosion, water line corrosion, stress corrosion, pitting corrosion, Lead acid storage cell, leclanche cell. Calorific value of fuels, proximate and ultimate analysis of coals, fuel cells, Bio fuels.
Module 4: Water Chemistry
Hardness of water, estimation of water hardness by EDTA and Alkalinity method. Removal of the hardness of water- soda lime process, zeolite process, Ion exchange process. Boiler problem, sludge, and scale formation, priming and foaming, Boiler corrosion, and Caustic embrittlement.
Module 5: Polymer and Plastics
Polymerization techniques (free radical, ionic, and co-ordination mechanism) Preparation properties, and technical application of phenol-formaldehyde resins, elastomers, synthetic rubbers (Buna-S, Buna-N, neoprene). Inorganic polymers, Silicones, adhesives, epoxy resins. The structural difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting Plastics, the Importance of commercially important thermoplastics and thermosets; Polyethylene, Polyvinyl chloride, Polystyrene.
Module 6: Organic Reactions and Synthesis of A Drug Molecule
Introduction to intermediate and reaction involving Substitution, addition, elimination, oxidation-reduction. Diels Elder cyclization and epoxide ring opening reactions, synthesis of commonly used drug molecules like aspirin.
Module 1: Linear Algebra-I
Elementary Row operations, Gauss-Jordan Method for finding the inverse of Matrix, Complex Matrix: Hermitian, Skew Hermitian and Unitary Matrix, Vector space, Sub Spaces, Linear dependence and Independences of Vectors, Linear Span, Basis, Dimension, Extension of basis of subspace, The rank of a matrix, Row and column space, Solvability of system of linear equations.
Module 2: Linear Algebra-II
Linear Transformations, Kernel and Range of linear transformation, Matrix Representation of a linear transformation, Rank-Nullity Theorem, Eigen Value and Eigen Vectors, Properties of Eigen vectors, Eigen Bases, Orthogonal Transformation, Similarity Transformation, Matrix Diagonalization, Cayley-Hamilton Theorem.
Module 3: Calculus for Single Variable
Indeterminate form, L’Hospital Rule, Rolle’s Theorem, Mean Value Theorem, Expansion of function (single variable), Taylor and Maclaurin Series, Riemann Integration, Riemann Sum, Improper Integrals, Beta and Gamma function and their properties.
Module 4: Multivariable Calculus (Differentiation)
Function with two or more variable, Limit, continuity and Partial differentiation, Total Differentiation, Taylor’s series and Maclaurin’s series for function with two variable, Jacobian, Maxima and Minima, Method of Lagrange’s multiplier.
Module 5: Multivariable Calculus (Integration)
Double Integral, change of order of integration, Triple integral, Change of Variable in a Double and Triple Integrals, Change to polar coordinate, Change to cylindrical coordinate, Change to spherical polar coordinate, Application to area and volume using double and triple integral.
Module 6: Vector Calculus
Scalar and vector fields, Gradient, Directional derivative, Divergence, Curl and their properties, Line integral, Green’s theorem in plane (without proof), Surface integral, Stoke’s theorem (without proof), Volume Integral, Gauss-Divergence’ theorem (without proof).
Module 1: Vocabulary Building
Nature of Word Formation; Root Word and Morpheme; Prefix and Suffix; Foreign Expressions in English; Synonym and Antonym; Homophone and Homograph; Abbreviation and Acronym.
Module 2: Basic Writing Skills
Parts of Speech: Types of Words; Structures of Sentence; Kind of Sentence; Phrase and Clause; Punctuation Marks; Capitalization; Tenses: Present, Past and Future; Voices: Active and Passive; Formation of Questions using Primary Auxiliaries, Modals and Wh-Words.
Module 3: Common Errors in English
Articles; Prepositions; Modifiers; Subject-Verb Agreement; Noun-Pronoun agreement; Redundancies; Cliches; Spelling Error.
Module 4: Principles of Appropriate Writing
Defining: Describing, Classifying and Exemplifying; Introduction, Body, and Conclusion; References, Quotations and Illustrations; Organizing the Paragraphs in a Document; 7Cs of the Professional Writing: Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete and Courteous.
Module 5: Practices of Formal Writing
Formal Letter: Cover-Letter and Application; Resume Writing; Report Writing; Minutes of Meeting; Memorandum; Notice; Essay Writing: Personal and Impersonal; Email Writing Etiquettes; Article Writing; Writing for Current Social Media.
Module 6: Comprehension of Written English
Of Studies (Essay) by Sir Francis Bacon; The Sun Rising (Poem) by John Donne; The Last Leaf (Story) by O Henry; Unseen/Untaught Passage.
Course Objectives
Encouraging creativity and innovation. Enhancing problem-solving skills. Developing project management skills. Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Facilitating practical application of engineering concepts.
Course Outcome
Developed innovative projects. Improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Enhanced project management and teamwork skills. Increased interdisciplinary knowledge and collaboration. Cultivated a mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Module 1: Introduction to Engineering Drawing
Principles of Engineering Graphics and Their Significance, Usage of Drawing Instruments, Lettering, Conic Sections including the Rectangular Hyperbola (General Method Only); Cycloid, Epicycloid, Hypocycloid and Involute; Scales Plain, Diagonal and Vernier Scales.
Module 2: Orthographic Projections
Principles of Orthographic Projections - Conventions -Projections of Points and Lines Inclined to Both Planes; Projections of Planes Inclined Planes Auxiliary Planes.
Module 3: Projections of Regular Solids
Types of Solids, Projects of Solids (Prism, pyramids, cone, and cylinder): Inclined to Both the Planes- Auxiliary Views; Draw Simple Annotation, Dimensioning and Scale.
Module 4: Sections and Sectional Views of Right Angular Solids
Section of Solids (Prism, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cone), Auxiliary Views; Development of Surfaces Of Right Regular Solids- Prism, Pyramid, Cylinder And Cone; Draw The Sectional Orthographic Views of Geometrical Solids, Objects From Industry And Dwellings (Foundation To Slab Only).
Module 5: Isometric Projections
Isometric Views, Compound Solids; Principles of Isometric Projection Isometric Scale, Conventions; Isometric Views of Lines, Planes, Simple and Conversion of Isometric Views to Orthographic Views And Vice-Versa, Conventions.
Module 6: Overview of Computer Graphics
Listing the Computer Technologies that Impact on Graphical Communication, Demonstrating Knowledge of the Theory of CAD Software [Such As: The Menu System, Toolbars (Standard, Object Properties, Draw, Modify And Dimension), Drawing Area (Background, Crosshairs, Coordinate System), Dialog Boxes And Windows, Shortcut Menus (Button Bars), The Command Line (Where Applicable), The Status Bar, Different Methods of Zoom as Used in CAD, Select and Erase Objects.; Isometric Views of Lines, Planes, Simple And Compound Solids.
Module 1: DC Circuit Analysis and Network Theorems
Concepts of Network, Active and Passive elements, voltage and current sources, concept of linearity and linear network, unilateral and bilateral elements. R L and C as linear elements. Source Transformation. Kirchhoff’s Law, loop and nodal methods of analysis; star – delta transformation; Network Theorems: Superposition Theorem, Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s Theorem, Maximum Power Transfer Theorem.
Module 2: Magnetic Circuit
Magnetic circuit concepts, analogy between Electric & Magnetic circuits, Magnetic circuits with DC and AC excitation, Magnetic leakage. B-H curve, Hysteresis and Eddy Current losses, Magnetic circuit calculations.
Module 3: Steady State Analysis of Single-Phase AC Circuits
Sinusoidal, Square and Triangular waveforms–average and effective values, form and peak factors, concept of phasors, phasor representation of sinusoidally varying voltage and current. Analysis of series, parallel, and series – parallel RLC Circuits: Apparent, Active & Reactive Powers, Power factor, causes and problems of low power factor, power factor improvement. Resonance in Series and Parallel Circuits.
Module 4: Three Phase AC Circuits
Three Phase System – its necessity and advantages, meaning of phase sequence and star and delta connections, balanced supply and balanced load, line and phase voltage/ current relations, three phase power and its measurement.
Module 5: Machines & Transformer
Introduction to DC Machines: Principal, Operation, Construction, and types of DC machines, e.m.f. equation of generator and torque equation of motor. Single Phase Transformer: Principle of Operation, Construction, e.m.f. equation, losses in transformer, efficiency. Three Phase Induction Motor: Principal, Operation, and Construction.
Module 6: Installations
Soldering- Soldering and desoldering techniques, breadboard wiring, general-purpose PCB soldering/wiring. Wiring-Types of residential and commercial wiring systems, general rules and guidelines for installation, load calculation and sizing of wire, rating of main switch, distribution board.