B.Tech First Year Curriculum Overview
B.Tech First Year Curriculum Overview
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The curriculum B.TEch. 1st-year is common for all branches and is given in the table below:
Cat Course LTP CH NC GC Cat Course LTP CH NC GC
I Semester (ME/BE)/ II Semester II Semester (ME/BE)/ I Semester
(CSE/EE) (CSE/EE)
IE Engineering 2-1-0 3 - 3 IE Introduction to 3-0-2 5 - 4
Mechanics Electrical
Engineering
IS Chemistry 3-0-0 3 - 3 IE Introduction to 3-0-2 5 - 4
Computer
Science
IS Physics 3-0-0 3 - 3 IE Introduction to 3-0-2 5 - 4
Bioengineering
IS Chemistry Lab 0-0-2 2 - 1
IS Physics Lab 0-0-2 2 - 1
IS Mathematics I 3-1-0 4 - 4 IS Mathematics II 3-1-0 4 - 4
IE Engineering 0-0-2 2 - 1 IE Engineering 0-0-2 1 - 1
Visualization Realization
NE Engineering 0-0-2 2 1 - NE Engineering 0-0-2 2 1 -
Design I Design II
NH Communication 0-0-2 2 1 - NH Communication 0-0-2 2 1 -
Skill I in Skill II
NH Social Connect 0-0-1 1 0.5 - NH Social Connect 0-0-1 1 0.5 -
and and
responsibilities I responsibilities II
NH Performing Arts I 0-0-1 1 0.5 - NH Performing Arts 0-0-1 1 0.5 -
/Sports I II /Sports II
Total 11-2- 25 3 16 Total 12-1- 27 3 17
12 14
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Objectives
1. To apply knowledge of statics and dynamics to particles and rigid bodies
Learning Outcomes
1. To model practical structural problems using concepts of free body diagrams and equilibrium
conditions
2. To solve dynamic problems using Newton’s Law, Work-Energy and Impulse-Momentum
Principles
Contents
Statics [10 Lectures]: Basic dimensions in Mechanics, Law of dimensional homogeneity, Vector
and Scalar Quantities, Elements of vector algebra. Moment of a force about a point/axis,
Couple, Free Body Diagram, Equations of Equilibrium, Static indeterminacy, Trusses and
Beams, Coulomb Friction, Surface contact friction, Transmission of power through belt.
Pappus-Guldinus Theorems, second moments and product of Area, Principal axes.
Dynamics of Rigid bodies [12 Lectures]: Translation/Rotation of rigid bodies, Chasles’ theorem,
time derivative of vector for different references. Parallel axis theorems, Rotational Pure
rotation of a body of revolution about its axis of revolution/combined with translation. Three
dimensional rotation, moment of inertia tensor, relation between angular momentum and
torque in three dimensions, Motion in non-inertial frames, centrifugal force, Coriolis
force/acceleration, rate of change of vector in inertial and rotating frames.
Reference Books
1. Shames, I., (2003), Engineering Mechanics, Prentice Hall
2. Gross, D., Hauger, W. and Schrder J., (2012), Engineering Mechanics, Springer
3. Meriam, J. L., Kraige, L. G., (2002), Engineering Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons
4. Harbola, M K., (2013), Engineering Mechanics, CENGAGE Learning
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Objectives
1. To inculcate how to expresses ideas of technical nature with a pragmatic intention.
2. Helping students understand the role of engineering graphics in a product design process.
Learning Outcomes
1. To distinguish between the different types of projections and indicate the dimensions.
2. To visualize, and communicate product design using graphics.
Contents
Module 1 [8 Labs]: Free hand Sketching of engineering objects, Interpretation of drawings as
a visualisation and communication tool, Orthographic views, Isometric views, Sectioning of
Objects, Perspective Projection, Assembly drawing, Animation of Assemblies, Computer-Aided
Draughting
Reference Books
1. Luzzader, W. J. and Duff, J. M., (2008), Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing, Prentice Hall
2. Bhatt, N. D., (2002), Elementary Engineering Drawing, Charoter Publishing
3. Bethune, J. D., (2007), Engineering Graphics with Autocad, Prentice Hall
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Objectives
1. To develop awareness about the process of materials selection and manufacturing
processes in product development
2. Appreciate the importance of working in multi-disciplinary team for technology
development problems
Learning Outcomes
1. Basic understanding about engineering materials and manufacturing processes along with
their applications.
2. Appreciation of product development process by endeavouring hands-on-activities
Contents:
Module 1 [5 Labs] - Conventional Manufacturing: Demonstration of process flow in
conventional manufacturing shops (4 exercises); Material selection and structure-property-
performance relationships (1 exercise)
Module 2 [4 Labs] - Modern Manufacturing: Modelling and Simulation, Demonstration of
process chain from design to realization of the prototype (1 exercise); Automation in
Manufacturing (1 exercise); CNC Machine Tools (1 exercise); Modern Inspection techniques (1
exercise)
Module 3 [3 Labs]: Working with embedded Hardware (1 exercise), Sensor Integration (1
exercise), DC Motor Control (1 exercise)
Reference Books:
1. Degarmo, E. P., Kosher, R. A. and Black, J. T., Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, PHI
2. Kalpakjiam, S. and Schmid, S., Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Pearson
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Objectives
1. To design and analysis of engineering problems and develop the ability to visualize the
solution.
Learning Outcomes
1. Approach to solve unstructured engineering design problems.
Contents
Engineering Design: Problem Definition, Background research, Identifying Performance
Specifications, Ideation, Analysis of Design, Selection, Graphical Realization, Animation, Case
studies on design conceptualization
Objectives
1. Understand to realizes conceptual design to a working prototype
Learning Outcomes
1. Develop insight to realize an engineering product
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Contents
Product Realization: Selection of Materials, Modelling and Simulation, Dimensioning and
Tolerance, Prototyping, Prototype Refinement, Integrating mechanical and electrical elements,
controller integration and programming, Case studies on design realization
Objectives
1. Train the undergraduate students towards basic understanding of Mathematics.
2. Provide student with sufficient knowledge in calculus, which can be used by the
students in their respective fields.
3. Enable students to develop a working knowledge of central ideas of single and
multivariable calculus.
Learning Outcomes
1. Impart knowledge of basic concepts like Limit, Continuity, Differentiability, Maxima and
Minima, Reimann Integration and their applications.
2. Gain strong understanding of Integration in higher dimension and Vector Calculus.
3. Improve their ability to think critically, to analyze a problem and solve it using a wide
array of tools.
Contents
Single variable Calculus [17 Lectures]:
[10 Lectures] Properties of Real number system, Sequences and series of real numbers,
review of limit, Continuity and differentiability of functions, Rolle's theorem, Mean value
theorems and Taylor's theorem, Maxima, minima and curve tracing.
[7 Lectures] Riemann integral, Fundamental theorem of calculus, Application to length,
area, volume, surface area of revolution.
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[10 Lectures] Line integrals and their applications, Green’s theorem and applications,
Surfaces, Surface area, Surface integrals, Divergence theorem, Stokes’ theorem and
applications.
Text Books
1. Thomas, G. B. & Finney, R. L., (1992), Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 9th Edition, Addison
Wesley Publishing Company
2. Ghorpade, S. R. & Limaye, B. V., (2006), A Course in Calculus and Real Analysis, Springer
Verlag
3. Ghorpade, S. R. & Limaye, B. V., (2009), A Course in Multivarible Calculus and Analysis,
Springer Verlag
Reference Books
1. Thomas Jr., G.B., Weir, M.D. and Hass, J.R., (2015), Thomas' Calculus, Pearson Education.
2. Apostol, T.M., (2006), Calculus: Vol-1 and Vol-2, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Ayers, F. and Mendelson, E. (2012) Schaum's Outline of Calculus, McGraw Hill.
Objectives
The Instructor will:
1. Provide understanding of fundamentals of Linear Algebra.
2. Provide understanding of fundamentals of Differential Equations.
Learning Outcomes
The students are expected to have the ability to:
1. Impart knowledge of different structures and their properties like, Dependence, Basis
and Dimension.
2. Gain strong understanding of linear transformations between structures and its relation
with matrices.
3. Solving analytical and series solution for ordinary differential equations and analyzing
the stability of linear ODE systems.
Contents
Linear Algebra (20 Lectures):
[10 Lectures] Matrices, Vector spaces (over the field of real and complex numbers),
subspaces, linear dependence/ independence, basis, dimensions, coordinate with respect to
a basis, complementary subspaces, Linear transformations, Range space and rank, Null
space and nullity, matrix representation of linear transformation, change of basis and
similarity, rank-nullity theorem.
[10 Lectures] Inner product, Norm, Gram-Schmidt orthogonlization process, orthonormal
bases. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, characteristic polynomials, Cayley-Hamilton theorem,
properties of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of matrices.
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Textbook
1. Axler, S., (1997), Linear Algebra Done Right (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics), Springer.
2. Kreyszig, E., (2010), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons
3. Simmons, G.F., (2002), Differential Equations with applications and Historical Notes, Tata
McGraw Hill.
4. Boyce, W.E. and DiPrima, R.C., (2006) Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value
Problems, John Wiley & Sons.
Reference Books
1. Strang, G., (2006), Linear Algebra and its Applications, Thomson, Brooks/Cole.
2. Kumaresan, S., (2000) Linear Algebra – A Geometric Approach, PHI Learning.
3. Coddington, E.A., (1961), An introduction to ordinary differential equations, Prentice-Hall.
4. Lipschutz, S. and Lipson, M. (2012) Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra, McGraw Hill.
5. Bronson, R. and Costa, G. (2010) Schaum's Outline of Differential Equations, McGraw Hill.
Objectives
1. Provide an understanding of electric and magnetic field distribution and electromagnetic
nature of radiation
2. Provide an understanding of wave propagation in different media
Learning Outcomes
1. Relate theoretical concepts with problem solving approach in electromagnetism and optics
2. Solve field distribution in vacuum, conducting and dielectric systems
Contents
ELECTROMAGNETISM:
Electrostatics [10 Lectures]:Calculus of Fields, Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s theorem, electrostatic
potential, Laplace’s equation, conductors, capacitors and dielectrics, boundary conditions
Magnetostatics[7 Lectures]: Biot-Savart’s law, Ampère circuital law, Lorentz force, magnetism
Magnetic Induction [5 Lectures]: Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, self and mutual inductance, energy
stored in magnetic field, boundary conditions
Electrodynamics[8 Lectures]: displacement current, electromagnetic waves, plane wave solutions
of Maxwell’s equations, Poynting vector, Maxwell’s equations in conductors and dielectrics,
introduction to waveguides
OPTICS:
Wave Nature of Light [12 Lectures]:interference; Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffraction; ordinary
and extraordinary rays; plane, circular and elliptically polarized light; birefringence; half wave
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Textbook
1. Ghatak, A.K., (2017), Optics, 6th Edition, McGraw Hill Education India
2. Griffiths, D.J., (2015), Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th Edition, Pearson Education India
Reference Books
1. Ida, N., (2015), Engineering Electromagnetics, 3rd Edition, Springer Nature
2. Hecht, E., (2017), Optics (Schaum's Outline Series), McGraw Hill Education India
3. Born, M. and Wolf, E., (1999), Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation,
Interference and Diffraction of Light, 7th Edition, Cambridge University Press.
Objectives
1. Provide understanding on usage of electrical, mechanical and optical systems for
various measurements.
2. Provide understanding on applying analytical techniques, error estimation and
graphical analysis to the experimental data.
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand interplay of electricity, magnetism and light
2. Develop idea of linear, rotational and vibrational motion and mechanics
Contents
Laboratory Experiments
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Text Books
1. Electromagnetism and Optics Laboratory Manual, Indian Institute of Technology
Jodhpur.
Reference Books
1. Shukla, R.K. and Srivastava, A., (2006), Practical Physics, New Age International
Objectives
1. Relate the fundamental principles of chemistry with practical problems encountered for
engineers and place the emphasis on problem-solving
2. Provide knowledge of engineering materials metals, composites, polymers, cement, steel,
fuels, batteries and drugs.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding the behavior of matter and materials using fundamental knowledge of their
nature.
2. Understanding the basic concepts and implementation of the same in advanced and
interdisciplinary areas.
3. Predict potential complications from combining various chemicals or metals in an
engineering setting.
Contents
Atomic and Molecular Structure [6 Lectures]: particle in a box, angular momentum,
wavefunction, multielectron atoms, homonuclear and heteronuclear diatomic molecules, non-
covalent interactions
Solid State Chemistry [6 Lectures]: Lattice and Unit Cells, X-Ray Diffraction, Bands in solids,
semiconductors, Introduction to nanomaterials based on dimensionality and properties.
Surface Chemistry[3 Lectures]: Surfaces and interfaces, surface modification, surface energy,
contact angle and surface tension.
Electrochemical Systems [5 Lectures]: Electrochemical cells and EMF, Applications of EMF
measurements: Steady state approximation, Chain reactions, photochemical kinetics, Fuel
Cells and Batteries, OER and HER reactions, Corrosion
Basic Spectroscopy [7 Lectures]: Selection Rules, Fundamentals FTIR, Raman , UV-visible and
Fluorescence spectroscopy
Transition Metal Chemistry [5 Lectures]: Colors in Complexes, Organometallics and Catalysis,
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry [8 Lectures]: Name Reactions, Stereochemistry and their Applications, Acid-
Base Chemistry, Use of Buffers, Organic Chemistry examples such as polymers and
biopolymers, drugs and photoactive molecules in everyday life and advanced technologies.
Textbooks
1. Silberberg, M., Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, 6th Edition,
McGraw Hill Education.
2. West, A.R., (2015), Solid State Chemistry and Its Applications, 2nd edition, John Wiley &
Sons.
3. J. D. Lee, Concise Inorganic Chemistry, 5th Edition.
4. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, 11th Edition.
Reference Books
1. McMurry, J. E. & Fay, R. C. Chemistry, 5th Edition, Pearson.
2. Jonathan Clayden, Nick Greeves, Stuart Warren, Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edition.
3. F. Albert Cotton, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Basic Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley Student Edition.
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Objectives
1. relate the fundamental principles of chemistry with practical problems encountered for
engineers and place the emphasis on problem-solving
2. provide knowledge of engineering materials such as metal complexes, composites,dyes,
polymers, surfactants steel, batteries and drugs.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to
1. develop synthetic and analytical laboratory skills and think innovatively.
2. understand and analyse physical concepts, interpret experimental results and relate to the
applications.
Laboratory Experiments
1. Preparation of complex salt of (Co(en)6)Cl3
2. Preparation of Nylon-6,6
3. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy in combination technique for analysis of
caffeine in tea & coffee
4. The excitation and emission spectrum of Curcumin in solvents ethanol and hexane
respectively and find stokes shift using Fluorescence Spectroscopy
5. Surface contact angle, surface tension and surface free energies of different solvents and
substrates respectively.
6. Study of a reversible redox reaction using Cyclic Voltammetric analysis.
7. Study of Color in Complexes using UV visible Spectroscopy
8. Determination of Critical Micelle Concentration of a Surfactant by Conductivity Method
9. Study of Corrosion of Stainless Steel using Tafel Analysis.
10. Determination of the Enantiomeric Purity of Naproxen and Ibuprofen.
Textbooks
1. Practical Physical Chemistry (Latest ed.), By B.D. Khosla, A. Gulati & V.C. Garg
2. Laboratory Manual on Engineering Chemistry (Latest ed.), By S.K. Bhasin and Sudha Rani
Reference Books
1. Hill, R. H. & Finster, D. (2010) Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students, Wiley.
2. Douglas A Skoog, F. James Holler and Stanley R. Crouch, Principles of instrumental Analysis, 6
th Edition, Cengage.
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Objectives
1. To train the undergraduates towards basic concepts of electrical circuits, dc and ac
machines.
2. To introduce the basics of solid-state electronics and their applications to undergraduate
students of all disciplines
Learning Outcomes
1. Ability to analyze circuits, some electric machines, ac supply systems, and magnetic
circuits.
2. Ability to analyze and design basic electronic circuits using passive and active components
for various applications
Contents
Basic Circuit Concepts [4 Lectures]: Review of series and parallel combinations of Passive
components, and Ideal and Non-ideal sources. Kirchhoff's laws, Thevenin’s and Norton’s
Theorem; Star-Delta conversion
Alternating electrical quantities [5 Lectures]: Phasor diagrams, Polar Notations, Impedance
and Power diagrams, Real and Reactive Power, Phasor diagrams and time responses of RL,
RC, and RLC series and parallel connections.
Magnetic Circuits and Single-phase Transformers [5 Lectures]: Series and parallel magnetic
circuits concepts, 1-phase transformer - Working principle, equivalent circuit, efficiency
and regulation, SC and OC tests
Laboratory
Experiments on Magnetic Circuits, Transformer winding, DC machine characteristics, Three-
phase circuits, AC Circuits, familiarization with electronic lab equipment, characterization of
passive components, time response of RL/RC circuits, diode, BJT, and opamp applications, digital
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References
1. Kothari, D. P. and Nagrath, I. J., (2008), Basic Electrical Engineering, 3rd Edition, Tata
McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
2. Rizzoni, G., (2010), Principles and applications of Electrical Engineering, 5th Edition,
McGraw Hill Education
3. Fitzgerald, A.E., Kingsley (Jr.), C., and Umans, S.D., (2003), Electric Machinery, 6th
Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill (McGrawHill Series in Electrical Engineering)
4. Hayt, W. H., Kemmerly, J. E., and Durbin, S. M., (2010), Engineering Circuit Analysis, 7th
Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
5. Boylestad, R. L. & Nashelsky, L., (2009), Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, 10th
Edition, Prentice Hall
6. Sedra, A. S. & Smith, K. C., (2011), Microelectronic Circuits, 6th Edition, Oxford
University Press
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Objectives
1. Provide an understanding of the role of computation in problem solving.
2. Provide an overview of the computing and networking environment where code gets deployed.
Learning Outcomes
1. Use the basic elements of computer programs, such as, statements, variables, events,
conditionals, loops, arrays, and write programs.
2. Solve problems with software tools.
Contents
Introduction [5 Lectures]: Basics of computer organization: illustration using Arduino,
Operating System, Computational Thinking: Problem solving, system design, algorithms.
Basics of Data Representation [7 Lectures]: Binary representation: Integer, Fixed point and
floating point numbers, variables, arrays and linked-list, data-types
Laboratory Experiments
Programming exercises using Python.
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Textbook
1. Brown,M.C. (2018), Python: The Complete Reference, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill Education
2. Patt, Y. (2017), Introduction to Computing Systems, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill Education
3. Guttag, J. (2016) Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python: With
Application to Understanding Data. MIT Press.
Reference Books
1. Mermin,N.D. (2007), Quantum Computer Science: An introduction, Cambridge University Press
2. Satemos, C., (2014), Client-Server Web Apps with Javascript and Java, 1st Edition, O’Reilly
Objectives
1. Provide a strong foundation of biology in the context of engineering by highlighting key
differences in the approaches of both disciplines, while illustrating how bioengineering utilizes
the best of both disciplines.
2. provide multidisciplinary learning
Learning Outcomes
The students are expected to have the ability to:
1. Approach biology from an engineering perspective by gaining an understanding of how
biological systems function
2. Be inspired from biological systems and processes that have been perfected by evolution 3.
Conceptualize novel engineering solutions for complex biological problems
Contents
Biology & Engineering Approaches [3 lectures]: Observations; deductive, inductive and
abductive reasoning; hypothesis testing; reductionism; systems biology; modeling;
tinkering with biological systems; cause & effect; translational research; attributes of a
bioengineer
Origin & Evolution of Life [7 lectures]: Chemical basis of life, water sustains life, biomolecules,
biological macromolecules, unity in diversity among life forms, phylogeny
Functioning of Biological Systems [8 lectures]: From organisms to cells, structure-function
relationships, free energy, entropy, reactions, biocatalysis, energy coupling, effects of
process failure
Probability in life processes [7 lectures]: Storage of genetic information, central dogma of
biology, cell division, inheritance, genetic variation
Control in living systems [6 lectures]: Gene expression logic gates, control of cell division,
hormones, signals & receptors, feedback control, control failure & disease
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Textbook
1. Urry L.A., Cain M.L., Wasserman S.A., Minorsky P.V., Reece J.B., (2016), Campbell biology. 11th
Edition, Pearson.
Reference Books
1. Glick B.J., Pasternak J.J., Patten C.L., (2010), Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and
Applications of Recombinant DNA, 4th Edition, American Society for Microbiology.
2. Johnson A.T., (2010), Biology for Engineers, CRC Press
Objectives
1. Facilitate students to gain language competence in order to communicate effectively in a
spectrum of contexts.
2. Focus on the two basic skills of language learning, namely: Listening and Reading
3. Train the student to employ the above skills in both personal and professional settings
Learning Outcomes
1. Distinguish between hearing and listening, and to understand listening as a skill of critical
significance.
2. Engage effectively in classroom situations and also with various texts, with useful reading
strategies
3. Integrate classroom learning into an everyday communicative activity, thus making the
learning both reflective and experiential.
Contents
Listening: Barriers to Listening, Active Listening, Listening and Speaking, Listening and
Receiving, Listening and Understanding, Listening and Responding, Listening and
Remembering, Listening and Paraphrasing, Listening and Reflecting, Listening to Pre-recorded
audiovisual aids, Listening to and comprehending audio-visual media including films, radio
programs, academic and/or public speeches.
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Laboratory Sessions: Will include individual and group activities and hands on experiential
learning modules
1) Workshop Session on Listening with Janaki Sabesh (Storyteller, Theatre Resource Person,
Voice Artiste from Golpo Tales Unlimited) – 4 hours
2) Workshop on Reading, Review and Critical Analysis
(i) Film Screening and Discussion – 4 hours
(ii) Reading Books, Newspaper Articles, Journals - 4 hours
Textbook
All reading material for the course will enhance both creative and critical thinking and will include
the repertoire-newspaper articles, famous speeches, biographies, passages /narratives from
science and technology, fiction, nonfiction and film, word games and puzzles and will be compiled
by the instructors and shared with the student.
Reference Books
1. Bolton. D. (2008). English Grammar in Steps: English Grammar presented, explained and
practiced in context.Orient Longman. New Delhi: India
2. Wren PC, Martin H. (2018) High School English Grammar & Composition. Revised by
N.D.V. Prasad Rao. S Chand Publishing Blackie. ELT Books, New Delhi: India.
3. Wren PC, Martin H.(2018) Key to Regular &Multicolor Edition of High School English
Grammar &Composition. Revised by N.D.V. Prasad Rao.S.Chand Publishing Blackie.ELT Books,
New Delhi: India.
4. Hewings, Martin (2008) Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press.
Objectives
1. Facilitate students to gain language competence in order to communicate effectively in a
spectrum of contexts.
2. Focus on the two basic skills of language learning, namely: Speaking and Writing.
3. Train the student to employ the above skills in both personal and professional settings
Learning Outcomes
1. Speak more efficiently and explore the act of writing as an active process.
2. Articulate with clarity and use better language, well-equipped for specific situations.
3. Integrate classroom learning into an everyday communicative activity, thus making the
learning both reflective and experiential.
Contents:
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Laboratory Sessions: Will include individual and group activities and hands on experiential
learning modules
1) Practice Workshop on Speaking (Group Discussion, Personal Interview) – 4 hours
2) Writing Workshop (Essay, Creative Nonfiction/Advertising, Storyboard, Journal Writing,
Letter & Email Writing) – 4 hours
3) Field Visit and Workshop (Photo Essay, Report Writing) – 4 hours
Textbook
All reading material for the course will enhance both creative and critical thinking and will include
the repertoire-newspaper articles, famous speeches, biographies, passages /narratives from
science and technology, fiction, nonfiction and film, word games and puzzles and will be compiled
by the instructors and shared with the student.
Reference Books
1. Bolton. D. (2008). English Grammar in Steps: English Grammar presented, explained and
practiced in context. Orient Longman. New Delhi: India
2. Wren PC, Martin H. (2018) High School English Grammar & Composition. Revised by N.D.V.
Prasad Rao. S Chand Publishing Blackie. ELT Books, New Delhi: India.
3. Wren PC, Martin H.(2018) Key to Regular &Multicolor Edition of High School English Grammar
& Composition. Revised by N.D.V. Prasad Rao.S. Chand Publishing Blackie. ELT Books, New
Delhi: India.
4. Hewings, Martin (2008) Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press.
Objectives
The course will:
1. Provide a formal platform to students to communicate and connect to the surrounding
2. Enable to create a responsible connect with the society
Learning Outcomes
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Contents
The course is mainly activity based that will offer a set of activities for the student that enable them
to connect with fellow human being, nature, Society and world at large. The course will engage
students for interactive sessions, open mic, reading group, storytelling session and semester long
activities conducted by faculty mentors. In the following a set of activities planned for the course
have been listed:
Plantation and adoption of a tree: plantation of a tree that will be adopted for four years by a group
of B.tech students. They will also make an excerpt either as a documentary or a photo blog
describing the plant’s origin, its usage in daily life, its appearance in folklore and literature.
Heritage walk and crafts corner: Heritage tour, knowing the history and culture of the city,
connecting to people around through their history, knowing the city and its craftsman, photo
blog and documentary on evolution and practice of various craft forms.
Organic farming and waste management: usefulness of organic farming, wet waste management in
neighboring villages and implementation in the campus
Water conservation: Knowing the present practices in the surrounding villages and implementation
in the campus, documentary or photo blog presenting the current practices
Food walk: City’s culinary practices, food lore and indigenous materials of the region used in
cooking.
Jamming session, open mic and poetry: Platform to connect to others. Share life stories with others
Activities
A total of 14 hrs engagement per semester is required for the first year of the B.Tech program. The
students will be divided into 10 groups of 35 each. Each group will be handled by two faculty
mentors. Faculty mentors will design the activities.
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