ADVANCED DIPLOMA STAGE I SYLLABI

MA3001 Engineering Mathematics III

Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA

MA3001
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title
Total
Hours

Engineering Mathematics III

Lectures
MCQ

60hrs
1 hr

PreRequisites

Engineering
Mathematics I
& II

Aims:
To provide the students with higher mathematical concepts and tools to analyse and solve a
range of engineering problems and to recognize some physical concepts.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this subject, the learner will be able to :
1. Perform differentiation under integration.
2. Work with functions of many variables to evaluate value of functions, to obtain optimal
points and values specifically under constrains.

3. Be able to select and apply multiple integration methods.

4. Use theoretical foundations of Laplace transform & inverse including the convolution
theorem to solve single or multiple ordinary linear differential equations arising in
engineering applications.

5. Apply software for Laplace Transforms to solve engineering problems.

6. Expand functions describing periodic signals using Fourier coefficients. Use half range
methods.

7. Obtain Fourier series for periodic signals measured at discrete points. Use relevant
software tools.

8. Be able to handle vector functions in 2D and in 3D and use grad, divergence & curl
operators and the related equations with ease.

9. Evaluate line and surface integrals and use Divergence, Stokes and Greens theorems.
10. Apply laws of vector calculus to derive some physical laws.
11. Use concepts linear independent, orthogonal vectors to solve different types of linear
systems of equations.

12. Use different methods of solutions of linear systems including applications of software.
13. Use principles of engine value in engineering calculations.
14. Apply series solution methods to solve non-linear ordinary differential equations.
15. Use special functions to solve differential equations.

Syllabus:
Calculus
Brief introduction to improper integrals, differentiation of integral. Function of two or three
variables, multiple integrals, Taylor series applications. Constrained maxima and minima,
Lagrange multipliers.
10 hrs

Laplace transform
Basic theorem on Laplace transforms of elementary functions. Application of Laplace
transform to solution of differential equation and systems. Use of convolution theorem.
Transfer function, concepts of stability and controllability.
10 hrs

Fourier Series Approximation

Periodic functions and signals. Fourier coefficients, Dirichlets condition, odd and even
function, half range series, Trigonometric approximation to discrete data.
08 hrs

Vector Calculus
Vector functions in 2D & 3D differentiation & differential operators. Laws of operators.
Evaluation of line integrals along space curves. Evaluation of surfaces integrals. Divergence
theorem, Stokes theorem. Greens theorem in plane. Some basic applications including
derivation of some physical laws.
14 hrs
Linear Algebra
Brief treatment of vectors in higher dimension ( linearly independent vectors, orthogonals
and normal vectors) Schemes for solution of simultaneous linear equations ( Gauss
elimination scheme for tridiagonal matrices, triangular decomposition.) Partitioned matrices.
Eigen value problem ( Algebraic determination of eigen values, properties of eigen values,
eigen values of symmetric matrix , similar matrices, quadratic form and their reduction).
Some basic applications in boundary value problems.
10 hrs
Ordinary linear differential equations with variable coefficients
Series solution of non- linear ordinary differential equations. Singular points, Existence and
uniqueness of solution (elementary discussions without proof). Use of special function (eg:
Bessel, Legendre).

08 hrs
Assessment:
Final exam : 100 %
References:

1. Schaum's Outline Books on

Matrices
Linear Algebra
Vector Analysis
Advanced Calculus
Differential Equations
2. Engineering Mathematics Vol. 2 by C.S. Sastry (2nd ed.), Prentice Hall of India
3. Advanced Engineering Mathematics by R.K. Jain & S.R.K. Eyengar, (2nd ed.),
Narosa Publishers
4. Advanced Engineering Mathematics by A.C. Bajpai, L.R. Mustoe & D. Walker
5. Advanced Engineering Mathematics by M.D. Greenberg, (2nd ed.), Pearson
Publishers
6. Advanced Engineering Mathematics by E. Kreyszis, (2nd ed.) John Wiley & Sons.

MN3001 Management 1
Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA

MN3001
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title
Total Hours

Management 1
Lectures
Assignment

65 hrs

PreRequisites

None

Aims: To introduce to student a broad range of management issues and experiences faced by managers in
modern organizations and teach him the role of engineer in management of engineering organizations,
technical control and/or supervision of these organizations including aspects related to planning,
control, human aspects, and financial control and environment considerations in engineering decisions
Learning Outcomes:
General;

Demonstrate an overview on engineering management theories and principles that students have
learnt

Explain the key concepts in engineering management functions, dimensions and roles of
engineering managers

Analyse the factors affecting the operations and effectiveness of the engineering/manufacturing
organizations, as well to identify the problematic areas;

Formulate solutions to engineering management problems using the range of techniques and
concepts introduced in the subject of Management for Engineers

Specific;
On successful completion of this module students will be able to...

Understand the role of management in industry and its relevance to engineers today;

Understand the importance of Human Resource Management and its important in managing
engineering firms.

Assess value of historical development in engineering and technology, its socio economic impacts and
management theories

Understand the importance of environmental management and engineering obligation to the society
in terms of the environmental requirements.

Analyse and report environmental impact in engineering practice and demonstrate sustainability in
the process of making engineering decisions

Prepare, read and understand financial statements

Learn and practice health, safety and welfare management concepts at the work place

Learn basics of information systems in management businesses and learn the importance of MIS.

Syllabus
1.

Introduction: Scope and significance of the subject of management for engineers; the basis of
management theory, science and practice; Historical development of management thought.
[06 hrs]

2.

Basic Functions of management: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling;

Interrelationship of each function to another

3.

[06 hrs]

Organizational Behavior, Foundations of Individual Behavior, Attitudes & Job Satisfaction,

Personality & Values, Perception & Individual Decision Making.
Motivation: From Concepts to Application, Emotions & Mood, Group Behavior,
Understanding Working with Teams, Communication, Leadership traits and skills, Manager and
Leader, Basic Approaches to Leadership, Contemporary Issues in Leadership, Power & Politics,
Conflict & Negotiation, Foundations of Organizational Structure, Organizational Culture, Human
Resource Policies & Practices, Organizational Change and Stress Management

4.

[12 hrs

Human Resources Management (HRM): Human resources in an orgnaisation, Role of HRM, job
design, manpower planning, employee resourcing, interviewing, performance appraisal and
feedback, grievance handling, rewarding, training, carrier and succession planning, trade

unions, discipline, motivation, incentive schemes, employer and employee relations,

determination of wages and other benefits, mediation and arbitration

5.

[08 hrs]

Understanding business and economic environment: Business environment, business objectives

and functions, role of managers, types of business enterprises, business planning. [06 hrs]

6.

Difference between financial accounting and cost accounting, Primary entry book and cash book,
double entry system, the ledger and the trail balance, preparations of financial statements, Profit
and loss account and balance sheet, cash and fund flow statements, accounting for depreciation,
book value and salvage value of assets, interpretation of financial statements

7.

[12 hrs]

Functioning of the natural system which makes life possible on Earth; relationship between
natural system and humankind; diverse influences of human activity on the natural system;
need for management and human responsibility to keep the system in a healthy condition if life
as we know it is to continue; an understanding of sustainable development and management to
meet the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs; an understanding of how local environments contribute to the global
environment; a sensitivity to, and a sense of responsibility and concern for, the welfare of the
environment and all other life forms which share this planet; an awareness of their own values
concerning environmental issues; an awareness of the values of others; personal development
and participation in local and global environmental concerns.

8.

[08 hrs]

Safety and industrial Hazards: Accidents and prevention of accidents at workplace. Observing
safety with machines, tools and equipment. Housekeeping of the workplace. Safety requirement
of installations. Health, safety and welfare of the workforce. First aid on the shop floor. [04 hrs]

9.

Business and Technology Trends: Management Information Systems, their strategic use and
importance in the business; e-commerce, e-business; B2B and B2C

[02 hrs]

Assessment:
Tutor mark assignments 10 Assignments: Best 8 assignments are considered with 100
marks
Final Examination 3 hrs: 100 marks
Answer five of seven questions; If necessary, answer to the first question can be made
compulsory
Final Mark = 0.3 x Tutor Mark Assignment + 0.7 x Final Examination Mark
References:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Management by Harold Koontz, Cyril O Donnell, Heinz Weirich

Management by Ricky W Griffin
Work and Organisational Behaviour by John Bratton, Militza Callinan, Carolyn
Forshaw andPeter Sawchuk
Accounting in Business by R.J.Bull

CE 3001 Basic Structural Design

Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA

CE
3001
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title
Total
Hours

Basic Structural Design

Lectures
Lab/Assign
.

50 hrs
20 hrs

Prerequisite
s

CC1003

Aims
To impart knowledge and related skills to carryout structural design. Further ability
to acquire different principles in design utilizing various materials. Overall selection
of materials and dimensions is the broad aim.
Learning outcomes
Ability to design a three-storeyed building.
Ability to familiarize with various codes of practice used in design
Preparation of input data to computer software and interpretation of results
.
Syllabus
1. What is design?
2. Meaning of structural design
3. Load paths and types of elements
4. Properties of materials in relation to design
5. Types of loading
6. Different types of supports
7. Geometrical forms
8. Types of structural forms
9. Introduction to code of practice EC2
10. Design of various structural elements
11. Design aspects relating to tension, compression and bending
12. Design of connections between elements.
13. Design of foundations
14. Detailing
Assessment
10 tutorials of 2hr duration
End of stage examination of 3hr duration
Recommended Texts

Dias W.P.S. and Sivakumar K (2012) Graded Examples in Reinforced Concrete to

Euro code 2, 3rd Edition, Society of Structural Engineers - Sri Lanka

CE 3002 Analysis and Modeling of Structures

Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA

CE
3002
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title
Total
Hours

Analysis & Modeling of Structures

Lectures
Lab/Assign
.

50 hrs
20 hrs

Prerequisite
s

CC1003

Aims
To teach the basic concepts of structural analysis in particular the analysis
techniques for statically indeterminate structures .Also to teach modeling concepts
related to structural analysis and computer software.
Learning outcomes
1. Ability to understand equilibrium and compatibility in relation to structures
2. Ability to identify degree of statical and kinematical indeterminacy of structures
3. Ability to relate stresses and strains, Loads and deformations using Hookes law
4. Ability to find internal forces, support reactions and deformations in continuous
beams frames, trusses and grids
5. Ability to idealize and model discontinuities in structural elements, joints,
supports, materials and loads.
Syllabus
Structural Analysis
1. Energy Theorems
2. Moment distribution
3. Matrix force method of analysis
4. Matrix displacement method of analysis
5. Computer method of analysis
Structural Modeling
1. Types of structures
2. Load path
3. Deflected shape
4. Structure idealization
5. Framed Structures
6. Non-framed / continuous structures
7. Computer programs
8. Connections and support conditions

9. Loads and load idealization

10. Stresses and deformations
11. Comparison of structural forms
Assessment
5 tutorials of 2hr duration
3 laboratory assignments, each 3hr duration
GRASP
PROKON
SAP2000
End of stage examination of 3hr duration
Recommended Texts
Ghali A,. Neville, A.M. and Brown T.G. (2010) Structural Analysis A Unified
Classical and Matrix Approach, 4th Edition Chapman and Hall publishers

CE 3003 SOIL MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

Lectures = 80 Hours
Earths place in the space. History of the earth
04hrs
Structure of the Earth. Geological processes of the Earths crust
04 hrs
Process of weathering, erosion transportation and deposition. Nature distribution and
engineering characteristics of sediments deposited in different environments, deltaic,
desert, flurial, glacial, periglacial, residual soils.
06
hrs
Deformational features of the earths crust and deformational features of rocks. (foliation,
folds, faults, lineations and joints). Intraformational shears. Nature and origin in relation to
stress fields.
Formation and classification of sediments and sedimentary rocks
04 hrs

Metamorphism, metamorphic grades and classification of metamorphic rocks.

04 hrs

Igneous activity, formation of igneous rocks and classification of igneous rocks

04 hrs
Theory of plate tectonics and associated activities
02 hrs
Geological time scale. Principles of stratigraphy
02 hrs
Geological and geotechnical maps, their interpretation and mapping. Interpretation of aerial
photographs.
Measurement of planer structures in the field.
Rose diagrams and
stereographic nets.
06
hours
The design and execution of site investigations; for dam sites and reservoirs, underground
tunnels, building sites and road projects. Drilling, coring trial pits and sampling. Logging
bore holes.
04
hours
Geophysical investigation methods mainly used for site investigations. Seismic prospecting
methods and electrical prospecting methods.
06 hours
Principles of hydrogeology. Rock and soil permeability. Groundwater regimes, springs,
aquifers and aquicludes. The engineering significance of groundwater conditions. Influence
of rocks and sediments on groundwater. Groundwater pollution.
04
hours
Construction materials. Suitability of rock types and soils etc. for construction industry.
Locating rock quarries and borrow pits.
Introduction to Sri Lankan geology.
02 hrs
SOIL MECHANICS
1.

Basic soil properties

Mass, Volume, void ratio, moisture content definitions.
relationships.

Specific gravity.

Density

Particle size distribution (Sieve Analysis and Hydrometer Analysis)

Atterberg Limits
06 hrs
2.

Classification of Soils

03 hrs.

Classification of Soils for engineering purposes, purpose of Classification, different

systems,
Unified Classification System

3.

Compaction of Soils

04 hrs

Proctor compaction test, AASHO test, air voids ratio, Compaction in the field,
Compaction
Control, Field testing of density, Principles of soil stabilization.
4.

Permeability of Soils

06 hrs

Darcys law, Hydraulic gradient, Coefficient of permeability, Laboratory and field

measurement
of permeability, Steady seepage.
5.

Flow nets
04 hrs

Flow nets for confined and unconfined flow , isotropic and anisotropic conditions.
Critical hydraulic gradient and piping.

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS
Soil Mechanics Laboratory Classes 5 Classes 15 Hrs.
Particle Size Distribution
Atterberg Limits
Compaction Properties
Insitu Density of Soils
Determination of Coefficient of Permeability in the Laboratory.
Engineering Geology Geology Map 6 Classes 18 hrs.
Map 1 -

Drawing strike lines for foliations and calculation of true dip.

Map 2 direction

Drawing geological cross sections perpendicular and parallel to the strike

of the foliation.

Map 3 -

Completing a geological map with given geological data.

Map 4 -

Use of underground geology (3 bore holes) to prepare a surface geological map

Map 5 Map 6

Work on a map with repeated foldings.

Work on a map with a fault and unconformity

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Soil Mechanics

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering by Borja M Das, PWS-KENT Publishing Company.

Principles of Foundation Engineering Borja M Das, PWS-KENT Publishing Company.
Soil Mechanics for Civil and Mining Engineers by G N Smith, Granada Publication
Soil Mechanics R F Graig, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company Ltd
Engineering Geology
Geology of Sri Lanka by P G Cooray
Introduction to Physical Geology by P Zumberg, Elsevier Publication
Geology and Engineering by R Bower, Elservier Publication
Fundamentals of Engineering Geology by F G Bell, Butter and Tanner Publications
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics by F G Bell, Newnes Butterworths Publication

CE3004 Fluid Mechanics and Environmental Engineering

Subject Code

CE3004

Credits

4.0

GPA/NGPA

GPA

Subject
Title

Fluid Mechanics and Environmental Engineering

Total
Hours

Lectures
Lab/Assignment
s

55 hrs
10 hr

Prerequisites

CE2001 or
equivalent

Aims
To provide students with an understanding of the concepts and principles of Fluid Mechanics,
Hydraulics, and Environmental Engineering as applied to problem solving and applications in
engineering practice.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to;

Identify important fluid properties, flow characteristics and recognize their significance in the
applications in engineering practice.
Determine hydrostatic forces and use them to assess the equilibrium and stability conditions of
submerged and floating bodies.
Apply concepts of Boundary Layers, Pipe Systems and Networks, Transient Flows in Pipes,
Dimensional and Hydraulic Model Analysis, Hydraulic Machinery, and Uniform Flow in
Open Channels in solving problems and developing applications in engineering practice.
Recognize the need for conservation of resources and environments when a project is
undertaken and to identify the causes of environmental problems related to human activities,
assess the magnitude of environmental consequences and predict consequences.
Analyze a given scenario based on key environmental concepts and to develop solutions to
environmental-related problems such as water, air and soil pollution and propose mitigatory
actions.

Syllabus
Fluid Mechanics

[45 hrs]

Introduction: Historical development and applications of Fluid Mechanics in engineering

practice.
Fluids and Fluid Properties: Characteristics of fluids, Continuum concept, Density, Specific
weight, Relative density, Viscosity, Bulk modulus, Vapour pressure, Surface tension,
Significance of fluid properties in engineering applications.
Hydrostatic Pressure: Variation of hydrostatic pressure, Pressure and Piezometric head,
Absolute and Gauge pressure, Centre of pressure, Measurement of pressure.
Buoyancy: Upthrust on submerged bodies, Archimedes principle, Centre of buoyancy,
Equilibrium and stability of fully submerged and floating bodies, Concept of metacentre.
Boundary Layers: Viscosity of fluids, Definition of boundary layer, Displacement thickness
and Momentum thickness, Distribution of sheer stress and velocity and Computation of drag
force in Laminar/Turbulent boundary layers, Drag coefficient, Dynamic pressure, Form drag
and Skin friction drag, Wakes, Streamlining of shapes/bodies, Lift and Drag of aerofoils.
Pipe Systems and Networks: Equations for frictional loss, Darcy/Mannings/Hazen Williams
formulae, Relationships between the coefficients, Moody diagram, Iterative methods for pipe
network analysis (Hardy Cross Method).
Transient Flow in Pipes: Incompressible water column theory, Elastic theory of water hammer,
Sudden/gradual closure & valve opening, Strain energy water hammer theory, Fundamental
differential equation of water hammer, Velocity of propagation, End conditions, Reflection at
a reservoir, Surge tanks (Purpose, Type, Frictional effect, Theory of mass), Oscillation
(Simple finite difference methods of solution, Solutions using scale models).
Dimensional and hydraulic model Analysis: Dimensionless numbers, Buckinghams theorem,
Hydraulic similarity, Hydraulic models of different types of structures, Distorted models.
Hydraulic Machinery: Introduction, Types of Pumps and Turbines, Total head, Reciprocating
pumps (Components and mechanisms, SHM of piston, Single/Double acting pumps, Slip,
Inertia pressure, Friction in Suction/Delivery pipes, Cavitation, Practical applications and
limitations), Centrifugal pumps (General equation for head generated, Velocity triangles,
Efficiencies, Specific speed, Performance at Constant/Variable speed, Guide vanes, Volute
casing, Priming/Self priming, Deep-well pumps, Components and installation), Turbines
(Impulse/Reaction types, General equation for power generated, Velocity triangles, Pelton
turbine and Velocity ratio/speed regulation, Francis turbines, Specific speed, Efficiencies,
Characteristic curves, Guide vanes, Volute casing, Draft tubes, Selection of turbines,
Introduction to hydropower installations in Sri Lanka).
Uniform Flow in Open Channels: Equations, Normal depth and Economic/optimum section

Environmental Engineering

[10 hrs]

Introduction to Environmental Engineering

Principles of Ecology, Resource constraints and threats to Earths life support system
Sustainability and development, Risk assessment, Global environmental issues

Environmental Quality, Water Quality (Concepts, Need of water quality studies and standards,
Physical/Chemical/Biological characteristics of water, Water related diseases)
Treatment of Water Supplies: Introduction to water treatment processes

Wastewater Treatment: Introduction to wastewater treatment processes

Water and Wastewater Systems/Wastewater Systems: Introduction, Sources/

Collection/Treatment/Distribution/Related structures, Applications & Problem solving

Pollution in Surface and Groundwater and its control: Types and sources of pollution, Effects
of water pollution and control measures
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

Air Pollution and Noise Control

Environmental Impact Assessment

Assessment
Six laboratory assignments, each 2 hour duration: 30%
i). Determination of Friction coefficient for commercial pipes
ii). Surge tank experiment
iii). Testing of reciprocating and centrifugal pumps
iv). Testing of turbines
v). Determination of bed roughness coefficients in channels using uniform flow
vi). Determination of quality of water and wastewater
End of stage examination of 3 hour duration:
Recommended Texts

70%

1).
2).
3).
4).
5).
6).

Webber, N. B. (1990). Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers, Taylor & Francis.
Hamill, L. (2011) Understanding Hydraulics Palgrave Macmillan Limited.
Subramanya, K. (1993). Theory and Applications of Fluid Mechanics (Tata McGraw-Hill)
Pickford, J. (1969). Analysis of Water Surge, Macmillan.
Douglas, J. F. (1961). Solution of Problems in Fluid Mechanics-Part I & II, Pitman.
Miller G. Tyler Jr. & Scott Spoolman (2012). Living in the Environment: Principles,
Connections, and Solutions, 17th Edition, ISBN-10: 0538735341 ISBN-13: 9780538735346.
7). Fair, G.M. & Okun, D. A. (1968). Water and Wastewater Engineering, JohnWiley & Sons.

CE 3005 Construction Technology

Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA

CE 3005
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title
Total
Hours

Construction Technology
Lectures
Lab/Assign.

50 hrs
20 hrs

Prerequisites

None

Aims:

This module aims to develop the students abilities on construction

processes of all types of civil engineering projects.

Learning outcomes:

At the completion of this module, students should be able to:

Perform practical application of engineering knowledge on construction

techniques fro the civil engineering projects.

Apply health and safety culture in all civil engineering projects.

Perform efficient planning with respect to equipment usage and
planning in civil engineering projects
Develop quality controlling techniques for the all construction
processes..

Syllabus:

Planning and Setting out

(5 hrs)

Techniques of setting out of buildings and major civil engineering work

Land clearing and Earthworks

(5 hrs)

Equipment used for Land clearing and earthworks : Bulldozer, Back-Hoe, Grab, Scraper,
Grader, Wheel Loader, Dredger, Dump Truck; Land clearing techniques; Large excavations,
dredging, Trench excavation, Pipe laying, Sheet piling and Shoring Systems.

Compaction of Earth with necessary equipment

(5 hrs)

Deep excavations including dewatering and method of ground water control

Concrete Technology

(12 hrs)

Properties of Concrete; concrete materials, Mix design, quality control, reinforcement ,

construction joints, plasters and mortars, precast concrete and tolerances, pre-stressed
concrete.
Concreting Material handling on sites and access scaffolds

Material handling equipment on site: Hoists, Forklifts, Tower cranes; other cranes, Dumpers,
site layout of material handling equipment; concreting equipment and methods, Erection of
scaffolds.
Temporary works for the concreting; formwork, false work and scaffolding (This should include
conventional and advanced new system formwork).
Tunneling Rock Blasting and Aggregate Production

(5 hrs)

Tunneling equipment and methods, blasting of rock and use of explosives, quarrying and
production of aggregates.
This should include conventional and new techniques used in Sri Lanka and in other countries.

Road and Bridge construction

( 7 hrs)

Road Construction techniques; earthmoving plant selection; Bridge construction methods;

cofferdams and work over water; Pile driving and Caisson sinking.
Quality assurance process

(3 hrs)

Application of quality assurance processes and ISO 9000 for heavy construction work
Construction Safety

(3 hrs)

Safe construction practices and checklists.

Sustainable construction techniques (5 hrs)
Implementation of sustainable design concept into construction
How to incorporate sustainable concepts in construction projects

Assessments:

15%

1.

A visit to an equipment center maintained by ICTAD -

2.

Assignment based on a high-rise building construction or a bridge project including

3.

concrete technology, temporary works, planning activities etc. An assignment based on safety at construction sites 10 %

4.

Final exam -

25%

50%

Recommended Texts:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Peurifoy, R L Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, McGraw Hill 1985

Harris, F, Modern construction equipment and methods Longman Scientific &
Technical copulbished in the USA with John Willy and sons Inc, New York, 1989.
Murphy, R W , Site Structural Analysis (a unified classical & matrix approach), A Ghali,
AM Neville, Chapman & Hall, London
Shapiro, Howard I, Cranes and Derricks, McGraw Hill Inc. 1991.
Harris, Frank. Ground Engineering Equipment and methods. Granada Publishing ,
1983.
Russel, James E. Construction Equipment Reston Publishing Co. , Inc, USA, 1985.
Sadgrove, B.M. Setting out procedures, Butterworths, CIRIA, 1988.

ME3001 Fluid Dynamics

Module
Code

ME3001

Credits

4.0

Module Title

Fluid Dynamics
Lectures

Hours/Week
GPA/NGPA

GPA

Lab/Assignments

55hr
s
10hr
s

Pre
requisites

GE1003

Aims
The aim of this subject is to provide thorough understanding about the fundamentals of fluid dynamics
and related engineering applications
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module sessions students should be able to
Understand the concepts of fluid dynamics and identify associated engineering problems
Describe two dimensional ideal fluid flow analysis and solve related problems
Describe the viscous effects in real fluid flow and solve problems of flow through bounded
systems
Analyze simple problems associated with boundary layers
Investigate engineering problems associated with particle mechanics
Explain the techniques of dimensional analysis and similarity theory and solve typical
problems in mechanical engineering applications
Syllabus

Introduction [04 hours]

Classification of fluids and flows. Behaviour of real fluids: Defining Laminar and Turbulent
flow, Reynolds Number, Basic flow analysis techniques and associated engineering problems.

Governing Equations in Fluid Mechanics [10 hours]

The concept of continuum approach for fluids, Fundamental descriptions of fluid motion:
Eularian and Lagrangian, Conservation of mass and momentum: continuity and Euler
equations. Basic understand of flow lines: stream line, path line and streak line, Kinematics of
fluid: fluid rotation and rate of deformation, angular velocity, circulation and vorticity.
Bernoulli equation, constitutive relation, conservation of energy, Navier-Stokes equation.
Boundary conditions.

Two dimensional ideal flow [10 hours]

Stream function and velocity potential function in steady, two dimensional flows. Introduction
of basic flow singularities: point vortices, sources, sinks and doublets. Derivation of flow
patterns by combining free stream, sources, sinks, doublets and point vortices and case studies:
flow modeling of ideal flow around a circular cylinder with circulation.

Viscous Flow [10 hours]

Characteristics of viscous flow, laminar flow, transition to turbulent, flow separation and
formation of wake. Characteristics of turbulent flow.

Qualitative analysis of viscous flow through channels - entry region, fully developed laminar
and turbulent flow.
Quantitative analysis of viscous flow through channels analysis of steady fully developed
laminar flow in bounded systems for Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids: velocity and shear
stress distributions, energy losses due to friction, Darcy formula.

Boundary Layer Theory [08 hours]

An overview on boundary layer development, Transition of flow from Laminar to turbulent
regimes, flow over a flat plate - Laminar and turbulent, Evaluation of boundary layer thickness,
Von-karman momentum integral, Boundary layer control, Turbulent flow.

Particle Mechanics [08 hours]

Characteristics of flow around a particle - Pattern of flow, pressure distribution and force
coefficients at different Reynolds number regimes, Motion of a particle in a gravitational field
trajectory, Flow through packed bed of solid particles - Karman-Kozeny equation for fixed
bed, Fluidization, Industrial applications.

Dimensional Analysis and Similarity Theory [05 hours]

Concept of dimensional homogeneity. Basic methods in dimensional analysis - Rayleigh's
method, Buckingham's Pi - theorem. Practical importance of non-dimensional groups. Theory
of physical similarity and model testing. Application - Flow through free surfaces and bounded
regimes, flow around submerged bodies including distorted models.

Assessment
Four practices of each 2.5 hr duration (16%)
1. Analysis of fluid flow through pipe systems
2. Drag on a circular cylinder
3. Pressure drop in a packed bed and a fluidised bed
4. Dimensional analysis and model testing in building aerodynamics
Quiz(s) (10%)
Attendance or any other (4%)
Final written exam (70%)
Recommended book
John F. Douglas, Janusz M. Gasiorek, John A. Swaffield, Lynne B. Jack , Fluid Mechanics, fifth
edition

ME 3002
Subject
Code
Credits

AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY
ME 3002
4.0

Subject
Title
Total Hours

Automobile Technology
Lectures

55 hours

Pre-

None

Requisites
GPA/NGPA
Aims:

GPA

Lab/Assignt

10 hours

The aim of this subject is to provide a thorough understanding about the basic technical aspects
related to a motor vehicle.
Learning Outcomes:

After completing this module, the students should be able to:

recognize the basic sub-systems of an automobile
describe basic principles behind automotive system operations
identify different parts of each sub-system and their operation
understand possible failures of each of sub-system components
Syllabus:

1. Internal Combustion Engine (15 hours)

Engine Construction (Combustion Chamber Design, Piston, Valves, Cam & Crank Shaft,
Flywheel etc), Engine operation (two & four strokes), Otto & Diesel engine operation, Aspect
of timing, Aspect of balancing, Emission control, Engine Performance Parameters,
understanding possible failures
2. Engine Systems (10 hours)
Fuel systems (petrol & diesel), Injectors & injector pumps, Cooling system, Lubrication system,
Advance fuel injection systems, understanding possible failures
3. Automotive Electronic and Electrical system (10 hours)
Electrical circuit and its interface with all components, Starting system, Electricity generation &
charging system including the battery, Electronic system including ignition & distribution
system, understanding possible failures
4. Automotive Drive Trains (10 hours)
Clutches (operation of mechanical clutches and fluid coupling), Transmission system, Gearbox
(operation of manual & automatic gearboxes), Torque converters, Differential mechanism and
related locks, Four wheel drives, Power transmission to wheels, understanding possible failures
5. Automotive chassis system and Miscellaneous (10 hours)
Suspension system (springs & dampers), Brake systems hydraulic, air, boosting, servo
assisting, ABS etc, Steering system (Worm & wheel, Rack & pinion etc, Camber/Castor, CV

joint), Wheel alignment, Tires & wheels, understanding possible failures

Assessment:

Laboratory Work:
Hands on work on identifying basic systems/parts, their functionality and basic trouble shooting

ME3003

Electrical Distribution and Machines

Subject
Code

ME3003

Credits

4.0

GPA/NGPA

GPA

Subject
Title

Electrical distribution and Machines

Total
Hours

Lectures
Lab/Assig
n.

55 hrs
10 hrs

Prerequisit
es

Completion
of certificate
levels

Aim: Provide electrical engineering knowhow required to understand

information communicated by the means of specifications, reports drawings
for those who are following the non-electrical discipline
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to:
1. Explain methods of electrical power distribution
1.1. Describe how electrical power is received by the users and the role of distribution
system
1.2. Explain role of sub stations
1.3. Describe different types of distribution systems, area of use and merits and
demerits of each
1.4. Calculate voltage at loads , power loss of systems of DC distribution systems
1.5. Calculate voltage at loads, voltage regulation of simple distribution networks
1.6. Explain methods of voltage improvement
2. Describe Basics of wiring regulations and fundamentals of electrical safety
2.1 Identify a regulation in terms of the all number identification system
2.2 State the possible sequence of steps that may be implemented in the design of
an installation
2.3 State the scope of IEE wiring regulation
2.4 State briefly the regulation relating to the fundamental requirement for safety
2.5 Describe term electric shock as per regulation
2.6 Explain the graph of time-current characteristic on a human body and describe
shock security of each zone
2.7 Explain the methods of protection against direct and indirect contacts
2.8 Describe methods of earthing systems and their use

3. Explain principle operation of transformer

3.1. Explain the role of transformer in electrical systems
3.2. Describe operating principle of ideal transformer
3.3. Calculate voltage, current of primary and secondary sides of transformer
3.4. Determine efficiency of transformer
3.5. Explain different applications of transformer
3.6. Explain construction features of transformer
3.7. Explain operation of auto transformers and instrumental transformers
3.8. Identify the group connection of three-phase transformer
4. Describe operation and common application of electrical machines
4.1. Explain operating principle of DC and AC machines
4.2. Explain classification of three phase induction motors
4.3. Explain classification of single phase motors
4.4. Explain classification dc motors and generators
4.5. Describe types of enclosures of electrical machines
4.6. Describe the methods of cooling
4.7. Describe the methods of insulation
5. Select suitable ac or dc industrial drives
5.1. Select industrial drives based on different running conditions
5.2. Select industrial drives based on starting conditions
5.3. Select industrial drives based on speed controlling facilities
5.4.

Syllabus
1. Power distribution [10 hrs]
Radial, ring, ring main systems, advantages disadvantages, area of use, types of
sub stations, voltage current calculation of radial and ring systems (both AC and
DC), power loss and voltage regulation, power factor improvement, use of taps in
transformers
2. Wiring regulations and safety [6 hrs]
IEE wiring regulations, body resistance, safety voltage and current for the human,
ventricular fibrillation, IEC international document of time current zones, direct
contact, indirect contact, TT, IT, TN systems, RCCB, ELCB operations, fuses, MCB
3. Transformers [14 hrs]
Primary and secondary emf, turns ratio, referred impedance, impedance
matching, losses of transformers, efficiency, voltage regulation , shell and core
types, sandwich and concentric windings, use of auto transformers, taps of
transformers, standard three-phase winding connections, cooling methods of
transformer
4. Electrical machines [20 hrs]
Operating principle of electrical machines, slip rings, commutator, three-phase
generator, three-phase induction motors, equivalent circuits, torque speed
characteristics, rotating magnetic fields, slip,
DC motors: series, shunt, compound DC machines, equivalent circuits, basic DC

machine equations, field of use of DC machines, wound rotor and squirrel cage
motors, salient pole and cylindrical rotor synchronous motors, methods of starting
of single phase motor, universal motor, standard types of enclosures, protection
against harmful ingress of water. Different types of insulating material used in
electrical applications (glass, paper, porcelain etc)
5. Industrial drives [6 hrs]
Impact of running and starting condition on selection of industrial drives, methods
of breaking (mechanical friction, eddy current, counter current, dynamic breaking,
impact of environmental conditions
Assessment
5 laboratory assignments, each of 2hr duration
End of stage written examination of 3hr duration

ME3004 Industrial Electronics

Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA

ME3004
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title

Industrial Electronics

Total
Hours

Lectures
Lab/Assignmen
t

55 hrs
20 hrs

PreRequisites

GE1002

Aim:

The aim of the course unit is to introduce principles of analog and digital electronic circuits and
motors for mechanical engineering students who will be employed in the industry. This unit
builds upon the theories and experimental practices in electrical circuits taught in the prerequisite course, GE1002, to develop a basic understanding of the operation of circuits
containing amplifiers, power electronic devices, transistors and diodes. Further, it deals with
motors, basic digital circuits and simple microprocessors. The experimental skills will be
developed during the laboratory component of the course unit enabling the student to perform
basic designs, constructions, and measurements involving simple analog and digital electronic
circuits and motors.
Learning Outcomes:

On the completion of the course, the student should be capable to:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Determine electrical relationships and calculate electrical parameters

Handle power distribution equipment and specify such equipment
Analyze the steady state and small signal AC response of simple electronic circuits
containing diodes, transistors, power electronic devices and operational amplifiers
Apply performance criteria in the design of basic amplifier circuits and verify that the
criteria were met by circuit simulations and experimental measurements
Design, analyze, construct, and test circuits containing digital components and
microprocessors
Determine the voltages and currents in AC and DC motors and design, construct, and

7.
8.

test motor control circuitry

Troubleshoot problems in electronic/electrical modules/circuits; handle electronic
instrumentation and measuring instruments
Identify and consider proper electrical safety in equipment and electrical safety
procedures

Syllabus:

Preliminary consideration in power electronics: Application of Industrial Electronics, Power

Semiconductor Devices, Control Characteristics of Power Devices, Characteristics and
Specifications of Switches, Types of Industrial Electronic Circuits.
[4 hours]
Power Distribution: Electrical Safety, Direct Current Electrical Circuit Theory and
Components, Alternating Current Electrical Circuit Theory and Components, Single phase and
three phase circuits (wyes and deltas), Power factor, capacitive and inductive loads, Electrical
Test Equipment, Power Distribution ( transformers, raceways, boxes, fittings, installations,
wiring, etc.,) Grounding, circuit breakers, fuses, National Electric Code, Conduit, Hazardous
Locations
[6 hours]
Electro Magnetic Fields and Waves: Vector analysis, Faradays law, Coulombs law and
electric field intensity, Gausss law, flux density and divergence, energy and potential,
conductor dielectric and capacitance, Poissons and Laplaces equations, steady-state magnetic
field, magnetic forces, materials and inductance, time-varying fields and Maxwells equations,
uniform plane waves.
[6 hours]
Power Semiconductor Diodes and Circuits: Semiconductor basics, Diode Characteristics,
Reverse Recovery Characteristics, Spice Diode Model, Diodes with RC and RL Loads, Diodes
with LC and RLC Loads, Freewheeling diodes, Recovery of Trapped energy with a Diode.
[4 hours]
Diode Rectifiers: Single-Phase Half-Wave Rectifiers, Performance Parameters, Single-Phase
Full-Wave Rectifiers, Single-Phase Full-Wave Rectifier with RL Load, Multiphase Star
Rectifiers, Three- Phase Bridge Rectifiers, Three- Phase Bridge Rectifier with RL Load.
[4 hours]
Power Transistors: Bipolar Junction Transistors, Power MOSFETS, COOLMOS, SITs,
IGBTs, Series and Parallel Operation, di/dt and dv/dt Limitations, Comparisons of Transistors.
[2 hours]
DC-DC Converters: Principle of Step-Down Operation, Step-Down Converter, with RL Load,
Principle of Step-Up Operation, Step-Up Converter with a Resistive Load, Performance
Parameters, Converter Classification, Switching-Mode Regulators.
[4 hours]
Pulse-Width-Modulated Inverters: Introduction, Principle of Operation, Performance
Parameters, Single-Phase Bridge Inverters, Three-Phase Inverters, Voltage Control of SinglePhase Inverters, Voltage Control of Three-Phase Inverters, Harmonic Reductions, Current-

Source Inverters, Variable DC-Link Inverter.

[6 hours]

Thyristors: Introduction, Thyristor Characteristics, Two-Transistor Model of Thyristor,

Thyristor Turn-On, Thyristor Turn-Off, Thyristor Types, di/dt Protection. dv/dt Protection.
[4 hours]
Controlled Rectifiers: Introduction, Principle of Phase Controlled Converter Operation,
Single-Phase Full Converters, Single-Phase Dual Converters, Principle of Three-Phase HalfWave Converters, Three-Phase Full-Wave Converters, Three-Phase Dual Converters.[4 hours]
AC Voltage Controllers: Principle of On-Off Control, Principle of Phase Control, Single-Phase
Bidirectional Controllers with Resistive Loads, Single-Phase Controllers with Inductive Loads.
[6 hours]
DC Drives: Basic Characteristics of DC Motors, Operating Modes, Single-Phase Drives, ThreePhase Drives, DC-DC Converter Drives, Closed-Loop Control of DC Drives.
[4 hours]
AC Drives: Induction Motor Drives, Closed-Loop Control of Induction Motors, Vector
Controls, Synchronous Motor Drives, Stepper Motor Control.
[6 hours]
Microcontrollers and Processors: Introduction to microcontrollers and microprocessors and
their applications (Algorithms, flow charts, Input Output interfacing circuits, etc.).
[2 hours]
Assessment:
Tutorial (in the class): 5 sessions each lasts for one and half hour duration
Take home assignments: 4 assignments covering all above topics
Final Examination: Question paper with 3 hours
Final Mark = 75% x Final Examination mark + 25% Take home assignment marks

List of Experiments:
1. Study of V-I characteristics of SCR, DIAC, TRIAC.
2. Study of V-I characteristics of power semiconductor devices: GTO, MOSFET, IGBT.
3. Study of R and R-C firing circuit (verify the input(R,V,I)-output(firing angle)
characteristics).
4. To plot firing angle vs. output voltage of three phase half/full converter with R and R-L
load,

5. Study operation of chopper driver circuit ( CLC, TRC techniques ).

6. Study of torque-speed characteristics of Thyristor based LMdrive with V/F constant.
7. Microprocessor/Microcontroller based speed control DC motor.
8. Speed control Stepper motor.
9. Study of Series and Parallel Inverters.
10. Study of various parameters of UPS/SMPS.
References:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

S.K. Battacharya, S. Chatterjee, Industrial Electronics, Tata McGraw Hill Publication.

P.C. Sen, S Chand, Modern Power Electronics.
P.C. Sen, Power Electronics, Tata McGraw Hill Publication, New Delhi.
R.P. Jain, Modern Digital Electronics, Tata McGraw Hill Publication.
M. Ramamoorthy, An Introduction to Thyristors & Their Applications:. East-West Press.
V.R. Moorthy, Power Electronics, Oxford University Press
Dr. Bimbra, Power Electronics, Khanna Pub., N. Delhi.
Jaganathan, Power Electronics, PHI.
M.D. Singh, K.B. Kenchandani, Power Electronics, TMH.
Vedam Subramanyam, Electric Drives, TMH.
Subrahmany, A.M. Vedam, Electrical Drives, Concepts & Applications, TMH
Gaonkar, Introduction to 8085 Microprocessor, Wiley Eastern.

ME3005 Design of Machine Elements

Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA
Aims:

ME3005
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title
Total
Hours

Design of Machine Elements

Lectures
Assignments

65 hrs
---

PreRequisites

GE1001
ME2001

To synergize forces, moments, torques, stress and strength information to develop ability to
analyze, design and/or select machine elements - with attention to safety, reliability, and
societal and fiscal aspects. Students will learn the fundamentals of the design process, and
the design of some common machine elements will be the main focus. The students will apply
the concepts in the design and those theories and concepts learnt in other engineering
subjects as well to design simple machines.

Learning Outcomes:
16. The student will be able to use the knowledge in Statics and Strength of Materials and in
several other engineering subjects for design of machine elements.
17. The student will apply the concepts of failure theories, and apply them in machine design
exercises.
18. The student will be able to design shafts and machine elements for power transmission
and design and/or select other power drives and mechanical elements associated with
these drives such as belts, gears, etc.

19. The student will be able to design or/and select mechanical components used in
mechanical systems that require functioning the respective machines for their intended
purposes.
Syllabus:
1. Philosophy of engineering design, basic design procedure, application of computer and
computer software in the design process; traditional design materials, design synthesis,
aesthetic consideration in design, ergonomic consideration in design, use of standards in
design, selection of preferred sizes, design for manufacture, limits and fits and tolerances,
surface finishes, engineering materials and mechanical properties of materials and
desirability of mechanical properties for mechanical elements, and traits of a Good
Designer.
5 hours
2. Free-body diagrams, understanding on stresses due to normal, shear, and torsional loads,
understanding of Mohrs circle stress analysis and static failure criteria; fundamentals of
stress and strain analysis
2 hours
3. Design against static loads and fluctuating loads: understanding Design for Safety with
safety factor, design factor, service factor; modes of failure, theories of failures, and
stresses in various beams. Fatigue failure, stress concentration factors and stress
concentration effects, fatigue design under combined stresses.
4 hours
4. Power screws: Application of power screws in power transmission, forms of threads, force
analysis with different threads, collar friction, self locking of screws, transmission
efficiency, differential and combined screws, recirculating ball screws, stresses in screws.
3 hours

5. Threaded joints and welded joints; flexible joints, permanent joints, keyed joints: Joints
under the categories of permanent and flexible joints. Welded joints, riveted joints, bolted
joints.
5 hours
6. Shafts and couplings: Transmission shaftings, design against static and fatigue loads,
lateral and axial loads combined with torsional loads, effects of stress raisers on shafts,
whirling of shafts and avoiding failure of shafts due to whirling, rigidity of shafts; flexible
couplings, rigid couplings; cotter joints, pin joints; joints under loads and stresses
developed; various types of keyed joints and stresses in keys and keyways under torsional
and other loads; design or/and selection of a key for a given application.6 hours
7. Mechanical springs: Mechanical springs, helical springs, stress equation and deflection
equation, spring materials, styles of ends, design against static loads and fluctuating
loads, optimum designs of helical springs, helical torsion springs, leaf springs and multi
leaf springs, nipping of leaf springs and shot peeing.
4 hours
8. Friction clutches: Torque transmitting capacity of friction clutches, multi-disk clutches,
friction materials, cone clutches, centrifugal clutches,
2 hours

9. Brakes: Energy equations, block brake with short shoe, pivoted block brake with long
shoe, internal expanding brakes, band brakes, disc brakes, thermal considerations.
2 hours
10. Belt, Chain and rope drives: Flat and V belt drives, other types belts normally used in the
industry, flat pulleys and V-pulleys, belt constructions, geometrical relationships, analysis
of belt transmission, condition for maximum power, adjustment of belt tension, selection
of belts from manufactures catalogue; chain drives, roller chains, geometric relationship,
polygonal effect, power rating of roller chains, sprocket wheels, silent chains; rope drives
6 hours
11. Rolling contact bearings: types of rolling contact bearings, selection of bearing type, static
and dynamic load capacity, equivalent bearing load, load-life relationship, selection of
bearing life, load factor, use of manufacturers catalogue in bearing selection, design for
cyclic loads and speeds, bearings with a probability survival other than 90%, lubrications
of rolling element bearings, mounting of bearings.
4 hours
12. Sliding contact bearings: Basic modes of lubrication, viscosity and measurement of
viscosity, effect of temperature on viscosity, hydrostatic step bearing and energy losses,
Reynolds equation, Raymond and Boyd method; temperature rise, bearing design with
selection of parameters, constructional details of bearings; lubrication oils, additives for
mineral oils, selection of lubricants.
4 hours
13. Gears: Spur, helical gears, bevel gears and worm gears: Classification of gears, selection
of type of gears, law of gearing, terminology of gears, standard system of gear tooth,
force analysis, gear material, gear tooth failures, constructional details, number of teeth,
and gear parameters, estimation of module based on beam strength, wear strength and
dynamic loading; design of a pair of gears for a given application
10 hours
14. Fly wheel: Torques analysis, solid disk fly wheel, rimmed flywheel, stresses develop in
flywheel and design of flywheels in relation to fluctuation of energy.
2 hours
15. Cylinders and Pressure Vessels: Thin cylinders and thin spherical pressure vessels, thick
cylinders with internal and external pressures; Lames equation and Clavarinos and
Birnies equation, compound cylinders, autofrettage, gasket joints
4 hours

16. Introduction to computer aided designs, components of cad systems, I/O devices,
graphics display terminals, introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA), use of FEA
software in design analysis.
2 hours
Notes:
Machine element should be considered from the point different modes of failures with
static and dynamic loading conditions wherever appropriate.
Wherever possible selection of material and standard components from catalogues and
manuals should be encouraged along with the analytical designs.
Use of computer should be made to appreciate by the students wherever possible.
Assessment:

Design projects are assigned in conjunction with the regular homework assignments.
Student should work six take home assignments with each assignment carrying 20 marks
and the marks of best five assignments will be considered for the final mark (5 x 20)
totalling to a score of X. X>=40%
Final Examination is with a Question paper of four hour (04 hour) duration. The paper has
two parts, Part A with one hour duration and Part B with three hour duration. Student
should answer four (04) out of five (05) questions in Part A, each carrying 25 marks (a
total of 4 x 25=100) and the question in Part B carrying 100 marks with a total score of Y.
Y = 0.4 x marks of Part A + 0.6 x marks of Part B.
Final mark, Z=0.3X + 0.7Y, and Z>=40% for a pass.
(Both Design project and question papers are compulsory components)

References:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Design of Machine Elements by V.B.Bhandari

Design of Machine Elements by C.S.Sharma, Kamalesh Purohit
Advanced Machine Design by A. Mubeen
Machine Design by J.E.Shiegly
SKF Bearing catalogue
Mechanical Engineering Design Hand Books, manufacturers catalogues, design charts
and information.

EC3005 Computer Architecture

Subject

EC3005

Subject
Title

Computer Architecture

Credits

4.0

Total Hours

Lectures

55 hrs

GPA/NGPA

GPA

Lab/Assign
t

10 hrs

Code

PreRequisites

GE2003,
EC2001

Aims:
This course puts the emphasis on computer hardware and provides with necessary knowledge to
analyse and organise computer systems
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this subject, students are expected to:
Explain different classifications of computer systems.
Assess performance of computer systems.
Describe internal organisation of a processor.
Describe memory organisation and I/O systems.
Examine performance enhancing techniques in computer systems.
Demonstrate the ability to interconnect external devices/ circuits with computers and develop
drivers/ programs for them.
Syllabus:
Classification of computer systems

[2 hr]

Multiplicity of Instruction-data streams, Flynns classification, serial vs. parallel

processing, parallelism vs. pipelining

 Performance

[5 hr]

Performance metrics, clock rate, MIPS, Cycles per instruction, benchmarks; Averaging
metrics, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic; Amdahls law
Processor architecture

[18 hr]

Instruction Set Architectures, stack, accumulator, register; RISC & CISC architectures
(reg. - memory & load store); Memory addressing modes; categories of instructions;
types & size of operands; Fixed and floating point system, Non numeric data and
information; components of a processor and their functionalities, Control unit,
Hardwired and Microprogrammed controls
Memory Organisation

[10 hr]

Main memory, virtual memory; memory hierarchy; memory management; interleaved

memory, caches, Associative memory; Design of memory hierarchy.
I/O Systems

[10 hr]

Storage systems, storage devices, RAID; Buses, interfacing I/O devices; Programmed
I/O, DMA, interrupts; IO processors. serial vs., parallel, synchronous vs. asynchronous
data transfer.
Approaches for performance enhancement

[10 hr]

Pipelining, classification of pipeline processing, performance issues; static/dynamic

pipelines; Hazards: structural, data, control. Instruction-level parallelism, branch
penalties; superscalar, VLIW processors, Multithreading, multiprocessors, multicore
architectures
Assessment:
Assignments: 2
Labs:
writing programmes in X86 assembler to handle interrupts
connecting and controlling external devices through serial and parallel ports, and ISA bus
Final examination: 3 hrs

(20%)
(20%)

(60%)

EC3001 Electronics II
Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA

EC3001
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title
Total Hours

Electronics II
Lectures
Lab/Assign
t

55 hrs
10 hrs

PreRequisites

EC2001

Aims:

This subject aims at developing the skills to analyse and design electronic circuits and
systems.
Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

Examine the behaviour of different semiconductor devices

Analyse the circuit behaviour of the electronic circuits.

Design and construct analogue circuits and systems.

Design and construct logic circuits and systems.

Use HDL for design and simulate digital circuits.

Syllabus:

Diodes circuits

[4 hrs]

Piecewise linear diode model, Nonlinear model, Circuit applications, Special types

Transistor circuits

[10 hrs]

h parameter model, Ebers Moll model, Field effect transistor Models, low frequency and
high frequency equivalent circuits of BJT/FET circuits

Amplifiers with feedbacks

[16 hrs]

Amplifier types, Feedback types, Use of the feedbacks

Analogue filters

[4 hrs]

Passive and active filter design, Low pass, High pass, Band pass filter design

Oscillators

[4 hrs]

Conditions for oscillation, Phase shift oscillator, Wien bridge oscillator, Colpitts and
Hartly oscillators

Digital to Analogue and Analogue to Digital convertors

[4 hrs]

Different types of A/D and D/A conversion techniques, successive approximation,

common chips available and applications

Digital circuits

[10 hrs]

Combinational and sequential logic circuit design, PLDs, Memory cells & chips, ICs
available and applications

Hardware Description Languages

[3 hrs]

Circuit design using hardware description languages, use of HDL packages and FPGAs
for digital circuit design and implementations
Assessment:
Assignments: 2
Labs:
Designing a Wien Bridge oscillator
Designing active filters
Designing and simulating digital circuits using HDL
Final examination: 3 hrs

EC 3002 - Communication Engineering 1

Subject
Code

EC 3002

Subject
Title

Communication Engineering 1

(20%)
(20%)

(60%)

Credits
4.0
Total
Lectures 55hrs
GPA/NGP GPA
Lab/Assi 10hrs
Hours
A
gnt
Pre-Requisites : Knowledge on Certificate level mathematics and
Electronics
Aims:
To provide students with a introductory knowledge of the principles of modern
communication systems including fixed, mobile and multi-media network.

Learning Outcomes:
Fundamental theories and concepts of communication.
communication systems and networks.

Overview of the

Syllabus:
Outcome 1 : Understanding of the existing communication and computer networks.
Introduction
An overview of the history of telecommunication. A brief simplified
introduction to PSTN System. Mobile Communication System, Computer
LANs, WANs and Internet.
Main components of a communication system including source, media
and receiver.
Overview of circuit switching, packet switching and transmission medias.
Outcome 2: Understanding the fundamental concepts of communication
Analog signals, Digital signals, Analog to Digital Conversion.
Overview of Multiplexing FDM, TDM, OFDM
Overview of SDH and SONET
Overview of Analog Modulation AM, FM
Overview of Digital Modulation ASK, FSK, BPSK, QPSK
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
Overview of Noise
Overview of Transmission Medias and their characteristics
(Copper, Fibre and radio)
Optical Networks, Wave length Division Multiplexing
TDM networks and Packet Networks
Radio Multiple Access Technologies FDMA, TDMA, CDMM,
Overview of Access Network Technologies ADSL, FTTX, WiMAX
Overview of Core Network Technologies SDN, MPLS
Components of an end to end leased data circuit
Dedicated networks and share networks

Outcome 3:Describe the signals in Frequency, Time and Statistical domains and
evaluate effect through a linear system
recognize and distinguish between periodic and non-periodic
signals
recognize and distinguish between deterministic and random
signals
recognize and distinguish between transient and non-transient
signals
use analytical formulas to represent common periodic and
transient signals in time and
frequency domains
use probability distributions and statistics to describe random
signals
translate simple signals between time and frequency domains
using the fourier series and
fourier transform
translate signals between time and frequency domains using
tables of Fourier series, Fourier
transforms and Fourier transform theorems
calculate the power spectra and autocorrelation functions of
signals
relate power spectra and autocorrelation functions using the
Wiener-Kintchine theorem
explain what is meant by cross-correlation function and
correlation coefficient and calculate
these for simple signals and random variables
describe the effect of a linear system using frequency response
and/or impulse response,
especially in the context of pulse transmission
relate the frequency response and impulse response of a linear
system
describe the origin, effects and mitigating techniques for the
following types of distortion
(a) loss
(b) amplitude distortion
(c)

phase and group delay

Outcome 4: Understanding noise

explain what is meant by additive noise, white noise and Gaussian
noise
explain why thermal noise can normally be assumed to be
additive, white and Gaussian
explain origin and characteristics of shot noise

distinguish between internal and external receiver noise

define noise temperature and noise figure and convert freely
between the two
calculate the overall noise temperature and noise figure of a
system comprising multiple
subsystems connected in cascade
explain what is meant by antenna noise temperature
sketch the typical noise temperature of a narrow beam antenna as
a function of frequency
for low and high elevation angles
explain the origin of the dominant antenna noise at different
frequencies

Outcome 5 : Understanding the characteristics of Transmission medias.

Characteristics of Copper, Fibre and Radio transmission medias and link
budgets

Assessment:
Assignments : 1. Characteristics of Transmission medias
2. Applications of above theories (two assignments)
Lab classes : Recommended the lab classes followed in Part II Communication
Engineering (old syllabus)

References:
Digital Coomunications : Ian A Glover, Peter M Grant
Communication Systems : Bruce carlson
Data Communications and Networking : Behrouz Forouzan

EC 3003 Computer Networks 1

Subject
Code

EC 3003

Subject
Title

Computer Networks 1

Credits
4.0
Total
Lectures 55hrs
GPA/NGP GPA
Lab/Assi 10hrs
Hours
A
gnt
Pre-Requisites : Knowledge on Certificate level mathematics & IT
Aims:
To provide students with a introductory knowledge of the principles of Computer
Networks

Learning Outcomes:
Fundamental theories and concepts of Computer Networks
Syllabus:
Outcome 1 : Understanding the Standards and brief idea about protocols
Protocols and standards, standards organizations.
Introduction to
Internet Standards, internet Administration. A brief history of Internet.
Introduction to ISO-OSI model and brief description of function of each
layer.
IEEE, ITU-T, ETSI and other standard bodies and forums.
Outcome 2: Understanding the fundamental concepts of data communication
Data transmission - Concepts and terminology, analog and Digital
Data Transmission, Transmission Impairments, Transmission Media
Data Encoding
Digital Data, Digital Signals
Digital Data, Analog Signals
Analog Data, Digital Signals
Analog Data, Analog Signals
Digital Data Communication Techniques
Asynchronous and Synchronous Transmission
Packet switching and circuit switching
Virtual circuits

Outcome 3:Understand the complete operation of physical layer

Detailed study of physical layer operation, standards, protocols.
Detailed physical layer characteristics and interfacing.

Outcome 4: Understanding the error correction and complete operation of data link
layer
Forward error correction, backward error correction
Block coding, Linear block codes, cyclic codes, checksum
Data link control Flow and error control, ARQ,
Layer2 protocols HDLC, PPP

Outcome 5: Understanding the operation of Local area Networks

Overview of LAN and LAN protocols
IEEE 802 model
Hub, Switch, Spanning tree algorithm

Outcome 6: Understanding the function of network devices

Hub, Switch, Router, DHCPserver, DNS server etc., Firewall and
other network devices

Assessment:
Design and implement a network for a corporate company.
Lab classes : Will be included in the subject outline.
References:
Data and Computer Communications William staling
Computer Communication Fred Halsal
TCP/ IP protocol suit - Behrouz Forouzan
Data Communications and Networking : Behrouz Forouzan

EC3004 Data Structures and Algorithms

Subject

EC3004

Subject
Title

Data Structures and Algorithms

Credits

4.0

Total Hours

Lectures

56 hrs

GPA/NGPA
Aims:

GPA

Lab/Assignt

12/12 hrs

Code

PreRequisites

GE2003

This subject aims to introduce students to the concepts used in defining data structures in computer
programs, and the algorithms used to solve problems using computer programs.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
implement and use common data structures
analyse the complexity of basic algorithms
select appropriate data structures and algorithms for a given situation or a problem
apply basic algorithm design techniques for a given situation or a problem
Syllabus:
Introduction to data structures
[4 hrs]
Student should be able to describe basic data structures such as arrays, records, lists, stacks,
queues and dictionary
Introduction to algorithms
[4 hrs]
Student should be able to describe what is an algorithm, write pseudo code for an algorithm and
review sample algorithms
Insertion Sort and Bubble Sort
[4 hrs]
Student should be able to describe Insertion Sort algorithms, Basic Bubble Sort algorithms,
Optimised Bubble Sort algorithms, and use sample program segments to carry out an analysis
on Insertion Sort and Bubble Sort
Implementing Arrays and Linked Lists
[5 hrs]
Student should be able to implement arrays, carry out operations such as additions,
multiplications, vector operations and matrix operations on arrays, should be able to design
Single Linked Lists, Double Linked Lists, and carry out insertion and deletion operations on
linked lists. Finally the student should be able to develop a simple application program that uses
arrays and linked lists
Implementing Stacks and Queues
[5 hrs]
Student should be able to build stacks and queues, carry out stack and queue operations,
demonstrate example uses of stacks and queues in compilers and operating systems, and
develop simple application programs using stacks and queues
Implementing a Dictionary
[3 hrs]
Student should be able to describe different methods of implementing a dictionary, carry out
searching, insertion and deletion operations on a dictionary, and analyse sample code segments
of dictionary implementations
Introduction to Merge Sort, Recursion and Divide & Conquer approaches
[5 hrs]
Student should be able to demonstrate the use of Merge sorting techniques, identify design
techniques used in recursion and divide & conquer approaches, and review sample programs on
Merge Sort,Recursion, and Divide & Conquer
Complexity Analysis
[7 hrs]
Student should be able to describe what analysing algorithms means, should know how to use
the asymptotic notations such as , o and , should be able to describe the major factors
considered in analysing algorithms, growth of functions, concept of time complexity, time
complexity analysis of algorithms, best case and worst case scenarios, and identify the
problems with recursion

 Binary Search Trees

[4 hrs]
Students should be able to represent tree data structures, describe tree traversals, implement
simple trees, carry out tree operations such as minimum, maximum, successor and predecessor
Heap Data Structures and Heap Sort
[3 hrs]
Student should be able to describe Heap data structure and its operations, heap sort and its
operations, running time of heap sort
Hash tables and Hash Functions
[3 hrs]
Student should be able to describe hash tables, hash functions, collisions in hashing, and design
hash functions
Graphs
[4 hrs]
Student should be able to identify different types of graphs, describe graph traversal, searching,
spanning trees, and shortest path
NP-Completeness
[5 hrs]
Student should be able to describe what NP-Completeness means, show the difference between
NP, NP-complete and NP-hard problems, identify real life NP-Complete problems, and illustrate
how to approach problems when they are NP-complete
Assessment:
Assignments:
writing a pseudo code,
analysing the time complexity of an algorithm,
representing a problem using graphs

(20%)

Labs:
implementing a linked list,
implementing Bubble Sort algorithm
implementing Merge Sort with recursion

(20%)

Final examination: 3 hrs

(60%)

References:
Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest and Clifford Stein, Introduction to
Algorithms, 3rd Ed. Cambridge, MA, MIT Press, 2009.
Sara Baase and Allen Van Gelder, Computer Algorithms: Introduction to Design and Analysis, 3rd Ed.
Delhi, India, Pearson Education, 2000.
Supplementary reference: Alfred V. Aho, Jeffrey D. Ullman, John E. Hopcroft, Data Structures and
Algorithms, Addison Wesley

EE3001 Advanced Measurements

Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA
Aims:

EE3001
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title
Total
Hours

Advanced Measurements
Lectures
MCQ

55hrs
10hrs

PreRequisites

None

To develop capacity to select and implement an appropriate measurement system for a

simple application.

Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to :
1. Understand the concept of transformation and its applications.
1.1. Understand Fourier transform, transformation algorithms and how to apply them for practical
applications
1.2. Understand Z-transform and its applications
1.3. Understand Laplace transform and its applications
2. Analyse measured data using statistical analysis methods
2.1. Understand concepts of accuracy and repeatability
2.2. Use signal analysis methods to analyse measured data
2.3. Identify sources of errors and ways to minimize them
3. Understand the techniques of generating digital signals, their coding, transmission methods and
encoding
4. Understand the working principles of different digital to analogue and analogue to digital converters
5. Understand the need for Shielding, isolating and proper grounding
5.1. Familiarize with methods for shielding, isolation and grounding.
6. Understand the concept of digital filters and their applications
6.1. Understand the different filter types and their uses
6.2. Design digital filters
7. Understand the Kalman filter
7.1. Explain the Kalman filter and its applications
Syllabus:
1. The Fourier transform and the Laplace transform (9hrs)
The Fourier transform, the discrete Fourier transform, the fast Fourier transform, the Zoperator, difference equations and the Z-transform
The general complex exponential excitation function, use of Laplace transform, the splane, pole zero patterns, network functions, energy functions
2. Statistical basis of measurements (12hrs)
Accuracy, Precision and repeatability, review of probability and statistics, signal analysisconvolution, correlation, power density spectra, sources and minimisation of errors,
sampling theory
3. Digital data transmission (9hrs)
Sampling, quantizing and coding, Analogue versus digital data transmission, pulse code
modulation, encoding
4. DAC and ADC (6 hrs)
Summing amp DAC, R-2R Ladder DAC, Hold Circuit, Flash ADC, Delta ramp DAC,
successive approximation ADC, Integrator, Single slop ADC, Delta sigma ADC.
5. Interference, Shielding and filters, Grounding(6 hrs)
Shielding, Isolating transformers, EMI filters
6. Digital filters (6 hrs)
Recursive and non- recursive filters, filter characteristics, Moving average filters, Design of
digital filters
7. Kalman filters ( 6 hrs)
Introduction to Kalman filters

Assessment:
5 take home assignments/in class tests (20%)
End stage examination of 3hr duration (80%)

EE3003 Electrical Machines I

Subject
Code
Credits
GPA/NGPA
Aims:

EE3003
4.0
GPA

Subject
Title
Total
Hours

Electrical Machines I
Lectures
MCQ

55 hrs
10 hrs

PreRequisites

None

The aim of the unit is to impart knowledge of electrical machines and to develop familiarity
with their operation, application and basic designs.

Learning Outcomes:
After completing this module the student should be able to
1. Demonstrate the knowledge of electromechanical energy conversion principles
2. Identify applications that need DC motors and DC generators, solve operational problems and
perform calculations in DC motors and generators.
3. Do basic design of a single phase transformers and identify applications.
4. Compare performance of different types of three phase transformers and perform calculations of
steady state behaviour and apply three phase transformers.
5. Choose the most suitable starting, braking and speed control equipment for a three-phase induction
motor and select the most suitable motor type for a given application.
6. Compare performance of different types of single phase AC motors and select the most suitable
motor type for a given application.
7. Operate a large generator and vary its output power within safe limits
8. Bring in a generator parallel with another
9. Perform calculations of steady state behaviour of AC generators
Syllabus:
1. Electromechanical energy conversion
Energy balance equation, principles and production of force/ torque in linear and
rotary coupled circuits, Stationary and rotating magnetic fields, Overall relationship
between machine dimensions and power, specific electric and magnetic loading.
2. DC machines
Construction and operating principle, separate, shunt, series and compound excited
motors, steady state equivalent circuit and characteristic, dynamic behaviour, speed
control, starting, braking, applications, operation in generating mode protection.
3. Single- phase transformers
Construction, equivalent circuit, testing, characteristic, parallel operation,

autotransformers, pulse transformers, high frequency equivalent circuit.

4. Three- phase transformers
Construction of different types, two winding and three winding types, vector group,
per- unit equivalent circuit, characteristic, losses and efficiency, magnetization
phenomena, unbalanced loading, parallel operation, tap changing, inrush current,
protection.
5. Three- phase induction motors
Squirrel cage rotor and wound rotor types, equivalent circuits, torque- speed
characteristics, losses and efficiency, NEMA classes, testing, starting, braking,
principles of speed control, operation as a generator, motor applications, and
protection.
6. Single- phase motors
Induction motors of different types, equivalent circuits, torque-speed characteristic,
methods os speed control, applications, AC commutator motor ( universal motor)
7. Synchronous generators for bulk power generation
Cylindrical rotor and salient pole rotor types, constructional features, windings,
cooling, excitation, equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, power- angel characteristic,
safe operation, turbine- governor characteristic, real power control, reactive power
control, AVR, parallel operation, synchronizing, earthing.
1.
Assessment:
5 laboratory assignments, each of 2 hour duration (20%)
End of stage examination of 3 hour duration (80%)