Global Electives for 7th semester 2012 Scheme

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BT

Course
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12GF701

CH

12GF702

CS

12GF703

CV

12GF704

EC

12GF705

EE

12GF706

IM

12GF707

IM

12GF708

IS

12GF709

10

IT

12GF710

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ME

12GF711

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TE

12GF712

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PHY
SICS

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Group F
Course Title
Nanomaterials:
Process and
Applications
Green Technology

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Course Title

Credits Course
Credit
Code
s
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12GG701 Bioinformatics
3

Mobile Application
Development
Disaster
Management
Artificial Neural
Networks
Design of
Renewable Energy
Systems
Optimization
Techniques
Project
Management
Java & J2EE

Virtual
instrumentation
Automotive
Engineering
Telecommunication
Systems

15

CHE 12GF714
MIST
RY

16

HSS

12GF715

12GG703 Intelligent
Systems
12GG704 Solid Waste
Management
12GG705 Automotive
Electronics
12GG706
Industrial
electronics

12GG707 Systems
Engineering

12GG708 Cloud
Computing
12GG709 MEMS

12GG710 Mechatronics

12GG711 Space
Technology
and
Applications
12GG712 Linear
Algebra

4
4
4

3
3
3

4
4

4
12GF713

12GG702 Industrial
safety & risk
management

THIN FILMS AND

SURFACE
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
MATERIALS FOR
ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY

Applied
Psychology for
Engineers

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Group G

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BT
CH

Course
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12GG701
12GG702

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CV
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12GG703
12GG704
12GG705
12GG706
12GG707
12GG708
12GG709
12GG710
12GG711
12GG712

Course Title

Credits

Bioinformatics
Industrial safety & risk
management

3
3

Intelligent Systems
Solid Waste Management
Automotive Electronics
Industrial electronics
Systems Engineering
Cloud Computing
MEMS
Mechatronics
Space Technology and Applications
Linear Algebra

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BIOINFOMATICS
Course Code : 12GG701

CIE Marks : 100

Hrs/Week : L:T:P:S : 4:0:0:0

SEE Marks : 100

Credits : 04

SEE Duration: 3 Hrs

Prerequisites: : The students require having basic knowledge of Mathematics, Basics of

Compute Applications and Molecular Biology
Course Learning Objectives:
1. To Study principles of Bioinformatics and Programming.
2. To study Biological Databases and Tools that aid in the analysis of Biological data.
3. To use tools such as web interfaces & standalone tools to analyze and interpret the
biological data
4. To learn Basic and Object Oriented Programming in Perl
5. To use Perl and BioPerl for the analysis of Biological Data.
Unit I
8 Hrs
Biomolecules: Introduction to Biomolecules. Structure, Types and Functions of
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids and Proteins. Genetic code, Codon
degeneracy, Genes and Genomes. Bioinformatics & Biological Databases:
Introduction to Bioinformatics, Goals, Scope, Applications in biological science and
medicine. Biological databases Sequence, structure, Special Databases and
applications: Genome, Microarray, Metabolic pathway, motif, and domain
databases. Mapping databases genome wide maps. Chromosome specific human
maps.
Unit II

9 Hrs

Sequence Alignment: Introduction, Types - Pairwise and Multiple sequence

alignment, Alignment algorithms, Scoring matrices, Database Similarity SearchingBasic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST), and FASTA. Next Generation
Sequencing Alignment and Assembly. Molecular Phylogenetics: Phylogenetics
Basics. Molecular Evolution and Molecular Phylogenetics Terminology, Forms of
Tree Representation. Phylogenetic Tree Construction Methods - Distance-Based
Methods, Character-Based Methods. Methods of Phylogenetic Tree evaluation.
Phylogenetic analysis programs.

Unit III
Predictive methods using Nucleic acid sequence: Predicting RNA secondary
structure, Finding RNA genes, Detection of functional sites in the DNA and Gene
Prediction Algorithms Exon Chaining. Predictive methods using protein sequence
Algorithms used to predict Protein identity and Physical properties. Structure
prediction - Prediction of Secondary and Tertiary structure of Protein. Molecular

10 Hrs

Modeling and Drug Designing: Introduction to Molecular Modeling, methods of

Molecular Modeling and Force Fields used in Molecular Modeling. Drug designing
process - deriving Pharmacophore, Receptor Mapping, Estimating biological
activities, Receptor-Ligand interactions. Molecular Docking. QSAR, Application of
QSAR in Drug Design
Unit IV
9 Hrs
Perl: Introduction to Perl, writing and executing a Perl program. Operators,
Variables and Special variables. Data Types Scalar, Array and Associative array.
Regular Expressions (REGEX), Components of REGEX - Operators,
Metacharacters and Modifiers. Subroutines types of functions, defining and
calling functions in Perl, calling function - call by value and call by reference. Perl
Package writing and calling package. Perl Module writing and calling module
Unit V
BioPerl: Introduction to BioPerl, BioPerl Modules, Applications of BioPerl
Sequence retrieval from Database and submission of sequence to online Database,
Indexing and accessing local databases, Transforming formats of database record,
Sequence alignments BioPerl and Sequence Analysis - Pair wise and Multiple
sequence alignment, Restriction mapping. , Identifying restriction enzyme sites,
acid cleavage sites, searching for genes and other structures on genomic DNA,
Parsing BLAST and FASTA results. BioPerl and phylogenetic analysis, BioPerl and
Phylogenetic tree manipulation, creating graphics for Sequence display and
Annotation.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to
1. Understand the Architecture and Schema of online databases including
structure of records in these databases.
2. Explore the Mind crunching Algorithms, which are used to make prediction
in Biology, Chemical Engineering, and Medicine.
3. Apply the principles of Bioinformatics and Programming to the problems
related to process simulation and process engineering in Biological system.
4. Use Bioinformatics tools and Next Generation Technologies to model and
simulate biological phenomenon.
Reference Books:
1. T. Christiansen, B. D. Foy, L. Wall, J. Orwant, Programming Perl:
Unmatched power for text processing and scripting, O'Reilly Media, Inc.,
4th edition, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0596004927
2. B. Haubold, T. Weihe, Introduction to Computational Biology: An
Evolutionary Approach, newagepublishers, Paperback Edition, 2009, ISBN13: 978-8184890624
3. C. Bessant, I. Shadforth, D. Oakley, Building Bioinformatics Solutions: with
Perl, R and MySQL, Oxford University Press, 1st edition, 2009, ISBN-13:
978-0199230235.
4. D. C. Young. Computational Drug Design: A Guide for Computational and
Medicinal Chemists,Wiley-Interscience, 1st edition, 2009, ISBN-13: 978-

9 Hrs

0470126851.
5. JinXiong. Essential Bioinformatics. Cambridge University Press, 2nd
Edition, 2006, ISBN-13: 978-0521600828.
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation:
CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15marks for Quiz + 30marks for
descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be
one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks
covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and
shall consist of five questions carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will
have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Course Code : 12GG702
Hrs/Week L:T:P:S 3:0:0:0
Credits: 03

CIE Marks: 100

SEE Marks: 100
SEE: 03

Course Learning Objectives:

Select appropriate risk assessment techniques and analyze public and individual perception of
risk.
Relate safety, ergonomics and human factors
Carry out risk assessment and protection in process industries
Unit I

08 Hrs

General: Hazard identification methodologies, risk assessment methods-PHA, HAZOP, MCA,

ETA, FTA, Consequence analysis, Profit analysis. Hazards in work places- Nature and type of
Work places, Types of hazards, hazards due to improper house keeping, hazards due to fire in
multi floor industries and buildings, guidelines and safe methods in above situations
Unit II
08 Hrs
Techniques: General, Risk adjusted discounted rate method, Certainty Equivalent Coefficient
method, Quantitative Sensitivity analysis, Probability distribution, Coefficient of variation
method, Simulation method, Crude Procedures, Payback period, Expected monetary value
method, Refined procedures, Shackle approach, Hillers model, Hertz model, Goal programming
Unit III

06 Hrs

Risk Management: Emergency relief Systems, Diers program, Bench scale experiments, Design
of emergency relief systems, Internal emergency planning, Risk management plan, mandatory
technology option analysis, Risk management alternatives, risk management tools, risk
management plans, Risk index method, Dowfire and explosion method, Mond index Method
Unit IV

06 Hrs

Risk Assurance and Assessment: Property Insurance, Transport insurance, Liability insurance,
Pecunious insurance, Risk Assessment, Scope Canvey study, Rijimond pilot study, Low
Probability high consequence events. Fault tree analysis, Event tree analysis, Zero Infinity
dilemma.
Unit V

08 Hrs

Risk Analysis in Chemical Industries: Handling and storage of Chemicals, Process plants,
Personnel protection equipments. Environmental risk analysis, International environmental
management system, Corporate management system

Course Outcomes
1.

Recall risk assessment techniques used in process industry.

2.

Interpret the various risk assesment tools

3.

Use hazard identification tools for safety management

4.

Analyze tools and safety procedures for protection in process industries

5.

Compare the safety tools and procedures

6.

Formulate the procedure to relate safety, ergonomics and human factors

Reference Books:
1. Srivastav, S., Industrial Maintenance Management, Sultan Chand & Co., 1998.
Sincero, A. P. and Sincero, G. A., Environmental Engineering A Design Approach,
Prentice Hall of India, 1996.
3. Pandya, C. G., Risks in Chemical Units, Oxford and IBH Publishers, 1992
4. Fawcett, H. H., Safety and Accident Prevention in Chemical Operations by John Wiley &
Sons, 1982.
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation:
2.

CIE consists of Three Tests, each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out
of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new
topics/model presentation etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the
complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five
questions carrying 16 marks each. All five questions from Part B will have internal choice and one
of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
Course Code: 12GG703

CIE Marks: 100

Hrs/Week: L:T:P:S : 3:0: 0:0

SEE Marks: 100

Credits: 03

SEE : 3 Hrs

Prerequisite:
Artificial Intelligence
Course Learning Objectives:
1. Understand fundamental AI concepts and current issues.
2. Understand and apply a range of AI techniques including search, logic-based reasoning, neural
networks and reasoning with uncertain information.
3. Recognize computational problems suited to an Intelligent system solution.
4. Identify and list the basic issues of knowledge representation, blind and heuristic search.
5. Analyze the design issues inherent in different Intelligent System approaches.
Unit I
07 Hrs
Introduction To Artificial Intelligence
Introduction to AI-Problem formulation, Problem Definition -Production systems, Control
strategies, Search strategies. Problem characteristics, Production system characteristics Specialized production system- Problem solving methods - Problem graphs, Matching,
Indexing and Heuristic functions -Hill Climbing-Depth first and Breath first, Constraints
satisfaction - Related algorithms, Measure of performance and analysis of search
algorithms.
Unit II

07 Hrs

Representation Of Knowledge
Game playing - Knowledge representation, Knowledge representation using Predicate
logic, Introduction to predicate calculus, Resolution, Use of predicate calculus, Knowledge
representation using other logic-Structured representation of knowledge.

Unit III

07 Hrs

Knowledge Inference
Knowledge representation -Production based system, Frame based system. Inference Backward chaining, Forward chaining, Rule value approach, Fuzzy reasoning - Certainty
factors, Bayesian Theory-Bayesian Network-Dempster - Shafer theory.
Unit IV

07 Hrs

EXPERT SYSTEMS
Expert systems - Architecture of expert systems, Roles of expert systems - Knowledge
Acquisition Meta knowledge, Heuristics. Typical expert systems - MYCIN, DART,
XOON, Expert systems shells
Unit V

07 Hrs

INTELLIGENT DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems: Knowledge-Based System - Knowledge
Acquisition, Representation, and Reasoning - Advanced Intelligent Systems - Intelligent
Systems over the Internet.

Course outcomes:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe and understand the basic concepts and challenges of Artificial
Intelligence.
2. Analyze and explain basic intelligent system algorithms to solve problems.
3. Apply Artificial Intelligence and various logic-based techniques in research
applications.
4. Assess their applicability by comparing different Intelligent System techniques.
Reference Books
1.

Kevin Night, Elaine Rich, Nair B., Artificial Intelligence (SIE),McGraw Hill2008. ISBN: 9780070087705

2.

Dan W. Patterson, Introduction to AI and ES, Pearson Education, 2007. ISBN,

0132097680

3.

Peter Jackson, Introduction to Expert Systems, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education, 2007.
ISBN-13: 978-0201876864

4.

Stuart Russel, Peter Norvig AI A Modern Approach, 2nd Edition, Pearson. ISBN-13:
978-0137903955

Scheme for Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE):

CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of
which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model
presentation etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Evaluation for Theory (SEE) (100):
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete
syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive,
analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal
choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Course Code: 12GG704
Hrs/Week: L:T:P:S :: 3:0:0:0
Credits: 03

CIE Marks: 100

SEE Marks: 100
SEE Duration : 3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives:

Impart the knowledge of present methods of solid waste management system and to analyze the
drawbacks.
Understand various waste management statutory rules for the present system.
Analyze different elements of solid waste management and design and develop recycling options
for biodegradable waste by composting.
Identify hazardous waste, e-waste, plastic waste and bio medical waste and their management
systems.

Unit I
Introduction: Land Pollution. Present solid waste disposal methods. Merits and demerits of
open dumping, feeding to hogs, incineration, pyrolysis, composting, sanitary landfill. Scope
and importance of solid waste management. Definition and functional elements of solid waste
management.
Sources: Sources of Solid waste, types of solid waste, composition of municipal solid waste,
generation rate, Problems.
Collection and transportation of municipal solid waste: Collection of solid waste- services
and systems, Municipal Solid waste (Management and Handling) 2000 rules with
amendments. Site visit to collection system.
Unit II
Composting Aerobic and anaerobic composting - process description, process microbiology,
Vermicomposting, Site visit to compost plant, problems.

Sanitary land filling: Definition, advantages and disadvantages, site selection, methods,
reaction occurring in landfillGas and Leachate movement, Control of gas and leachate
movement, Site visit to landfill site.
Unit III
Hazardous waste management:
Definitions, Identification of hazardous waste,
Classification of hazardous waste, onsite storage, collection, transfer and transport, processing,
disposal, hazardous waste (Management and handling) rules 2008 with amendments. Site visit
to hazardous landfill site
Unit IV

08 Hrs

08 Hrs

06 Hrs

06 Hrs

Bio medical waste management: Classification of bio medical waste, collection,

transportation, disposal of bio medical waste, Bio medical waste (Management and Handling)
rules 1998 with amendments. Site visit to hospital to see the collection and transportation
system and visit to biomedical waste incineration plant.
Unit V
E-waste management: Definition, Components, Materials used in manufacturing electronic
goods, Recycling and recovery integrated approach. Site visit to e- waste treatment pla

06 Hrs

Plastic waste management: Manufacturing of plastic with norms. Plastic waste management.
Plastic manufacture, sale & usage rules 2009 with amendments.
Course outcomes:
After going through this course the student will be able to:
Understand the current solid waste management system.
Analyze drawbacks in the present system and provide recycling and disposal options for
each type of waste.
Distinguish Hazardous waste, Biomedical waste, E waste and to provide scientific
management system.
Evaluation and monitor the Biomedical waste, Hazardous waste, E waste, Plastic and
Municipal waste management in accord with waste management rules laid by Ministry of
Environment & Forest.
Reference Books
1. George.C. Tchobanoglous, Integrated Solid Waste Management McGraw hill publication.
International edition 1993, ISBN 978-0070632370
2. R.E. Hester, Roy M Harrison, Electronic waste management, Cambridge, UK, RSC Publication,
2009, ISBN 9780854041121
3. Municipal Solid waste (Management & Handling Rules) 2000. Ministry of Environment &
Forest Notification, New Delhi, 25th Sept 2000 and amendments on 2013.
4. The Plastic Manufacture, Sale and usage Rules2009. Ministry of Environment and Forest
Notification, New Delhi, amendment on February 4, 2011
5. Biomedical waste management (Management & Handling Rules) 20th July 1998. Ministry of
Environment & Forest Notification, New Delhi, amendment on February 26 2013.
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation:
CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of
which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model
presentation etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete
syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive,
analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal
choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS
Course Code:12GG705
Hrs/Week: L:T:P:S :3:0:0:0
Credits: 03

CIE Marks: 100

SEE Marks: 100
SEE Hrs : 03

Course Learning Objectives(CLO):

1. Know the automotive domain fundamentals and prepare for the application of
electronics on the same.
2. Understand the application of principles of sensing technology in automotive field,
smart sensors, and the type of sensor better suited for a particular application
3. Apply control systems in the automotive space, an application oriented learning with
examples, criticality / specific to real time embedded system like anti wind up
function, actuator dithering, etc
4. Understand automotive specific communication protocols / techniques, their
significance & benefits.
5. Analyze fault tolerant real time embedded systems, the basics of diagnostics, its
method, reporting mechanism and error handling / fault reactions.
UNIT I
07 Hrs
Power Train Engineering and Fundamentals of Automotive
Fundamentals of Petrol, diesel and gas engines, electric motors and control systems.
Basic Automotive System, System Components, Evolution of Electronics in
Automotive. Alternators and charging, battery technology, Ignition systems.
Working principles of various electronic components and accessories used in
Automotive. Developments in existing engine forms and alternatives. Hybrid
designs (solar power, electric/gasoline, LPG, CNG, fuel cells). Basic Transmission
systems.
UNIT II
07 Hrs
Sensor Technologies in Automotive
In-vehicle sensors: Working principles, Characteristics, limitations and use within
the automotive context of the following: Temperature sensing e g. coolant, air
intake. Position sensing e.g. crankshaft, throttle plate. Pressure sensing e.g.
manifold, exhaust differential, tyre. Distance sensing e.g. anti-Collision, Velocity
sensing e.g. speedometer, anti-skid. Torque sensing e.g. automatic transmission.
Vibration sensing e.g. Airbags. flow sensing and measurement e.g. fuel injection.
Interfacing principles: Operation, topologies and limitations of all sensors covered
in the above to in-vehicle processing or communications nodes. Use of Actuators:
Types, Working principle, Characteristics, limitations and use within the
automotive context of each type.
UNIT III
07 Hrs
Automotive Control Systems
Control system approach in Automotive: Analog and Digital control methods,
stability augmentation, control augmentation. Transmission control, System
components and functions. Cruise control, traction control, actuator limiting, windup, gain scheduling, adaptive control. Special Control Schemes: Vehicle braking
fundamentals, Antilock systems. Variable assist steering and steering control.

Controls for Lighting. Wipers, Air conditioning /heating. Remote keyless Entry and
Anti-theft System, Emission Course-system control. Control techniques used in
hybrid system. Electronic Engine control: Motion equations, modeling of linear and
non-linear systems, numerical methods, system responses Objective of Electronic
Engine control. Spark Ignition and Compression Ignition Engines and their
electronic controls. Engine management testing: Engine management system
strategies and implementation. Simulation and implementation methods. Methods
of improving engine performance and efficiency
UNIT IV
07 Hrs
Automotive Communication Systems
Communication interface with ECUs: Interfacing techniques and interfacing with
infotainment gadgets. Relevance of internet protocols, such as TCP/IP for
automotive applications. Wireless LANs standards, such as Bluetooth,
IEEE802.11x. Communication protocols for automotive applications. Automotive
Buses: Use of various buses such as CAN, LIN, Flex Ray. Recent trends in
automotive buses (Such as OBDI1. MOST, IE, IELI.I, D2B and DSI). Application
of Telematics in Automotive: Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and General
Packet Radio Service (GPRS), for use in an automotive environment. Higher End
Technology: Comparative Study and applications of ARM Cortex.-Aseries/Mseries. ARM 9 and ARM11.
UNIT V
07 Hrs
Diagnostics and Safety in Automotive
Fundamentals of Diagnostics: Basic wiring system and Multiplex wiring system.
Preliminary checks and adjustments, Self-Diagnostic system. Fault finding and
corrective measures. Electronic transmission checks and Diagnosis, Diagnostic
procedures and sequence. On board and off board diagnostics in Automotive. Safely
in Automotive: Safety norms and standards. Passenger comfort and security
systems. Future trends in Automotive Electronics.
Reference Books
1. Williams. B. Ribbens, Understanding Automotive Electronics, 6th Edition, Elsevier
science, Newness publication, , 2003
2. Robert Bosch, Automotive Electronics Handbook, John Wiley and Sons, 2004
3. Nitaigour Mahalik, Mechatronics: principles, concepts and Applications, TMH, 2003
4. Uwekiencke and lars Nielsen, Automotive Control Systems Engine, Driveline and
vehicle, 2nd Edition, Springer, 2005
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the automotive domain fundamentals and prepare for the application of electronics on
the same.
2. Understand the application of principles of sensing technology in automotive field, smart sensors,
which type of sensing principle is better suited for a particular application
3. Analyze automotive specific communication protocols/techniques & Diagnostics of embedded
systems on automobiles.
4. Apply control systems in the automotive space, an application oriented learning with examples,
criticality / specific to real time embedded system like anti wind up function, actuator dithering,

etc.
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE):
CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30marks for descriptive) out of
which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model
presentation etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination(SEE):
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete
syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions carrying
16 marks each. All five questions from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be
answered compulsorily.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
COURSE CODE : 12GG706
HOURS / WEEK :L:T:P:S 3:0:0:0
CREDITS: 03

CIE Marks: 100

SEE Marks: 100
SEE : 3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives:

Assimilate information and techniques for management of electrical energy.
1. Explain the working of power electronic components used in design of electronic circuits of
conversion and control of electrical energy in Industry.
2. Apply the strong knowledge base acquired for analyzing and designing electronic circuits which
handle the electrical energy efficiently and economically.
3. Sort-out design problems through the practical and industrial exposure acquired.
4. Use basic concepts of practical design and working of electronic circuits for conversion and
control of electrical energy.
5. Make use of the opportunities to work as part of teams on multidisciplinary projects and to discuss
industrial problems with regard to application of Power Electronics.

UNIT I
07 Hrs
Power semi conductor Devices and static characteristics:
Construction, working & characteristics of MOSFET, SCR, IGBT. Comparison of Power BJT,
MOSFET, SCR, IGBT. Turn on methods of Power BJT, MOSFET and IGBT. Design of R, R-C, and
UJT (pulse train) Gate triggering methods of SCR.
07 Hrs
UNIT II
Thyristor Dynamic characteristics, Specifications and Protection:
Gate characteristics of SCR, Dynamic characteristics of SCR. Design of Snubber circuit for SCR,
Line Commutation and Forced Commutation circuits with design, Gate protection & overvoltage
protection of SCR.
08 Hrs
UNIT III
Converters:
Single Phase Controlled Convertor- Full wave Half and Fully controlled line commutated bridge
converters, Three phase converters Six pulse converters- with R, RL, RLE load- Active and Reactive
power inputs to the convertors with and without Freewheeling diode, Derivation of average load
voltage and current, Effect of source inductance, Converter Design.
07 Hrs
UNIT IV
Converter applications:
Industrial Applications of Half and Fully controlled converters to DC drives (Control of DC drives).
Dual converters (both single phase and three phase).
Choppers Step down, Step up Chopper, Step up/Down Chopper, Time ratio control and Current
limit control strategies Derivation of load voltage and currents with R, RL and RLE loads of Step
down, Step up Chopper, Step up/Down Chopper load voltage expression. Design of choppers
according to applications.

UNIT V

07 Hrs

Classification of Choppers and Applications:

Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E choppers and their industrial Applications, Morgans
chopper, Jones chopper and Oscillation chopper (Principle of operation only) , AC Chopper phase
control type.
Inverters Single phase inverter Basic series inverter Basic parallel Capacitor inverter, bridge
inverter Voltage control techniques for inverters Pulse width modulation techniques. UPS-online,
offline (Principle of operation only).
Course outcomes:
1. Understand the comprehensive working of different devices and their applications.
2. Analyze the application of skills in controlling and conversion of electrical energy.
3. Evaluate and distinguish the performance of converters and inverters.
4. Ability to implement their knowledge and skills in design of applications.
Reference Books
1. M. D. Singh & K. B. Kanchandhani, Power Electronics, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing
company, ISBN : 978-0-07-058389-4, 2008
2. M. H. Rashid, Power Electronics : Circuits, Devices and Applications, Prentice Hall of India,
2nd edition, ISBN : 0131228153, 9780131228153, 2004
3. P.C.Sen, Power Electronics, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing, ISBN: 978-0-07-462400-5, 2008.
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation:
CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of
which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model
presentation etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete
syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions
(descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will
have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Course Code
Hrs/Week
Credits

: 12GG707
: L: T: P: S: 3:0:0:0
: 3

CIE Marks
:
SEE Marks
:
SEE Duration :

100
100
3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Develop an appreciation and understanding of the role of systems engineering processes and
systems management in producing products and services.
2. Document systematic measurement approaches for generally cross disciplinary development
effort.
3. Discuss capability assessment models to evaluate and improve orgnizational systems
engineering capabilities.
Unit I
System Engineering and the World of Modem System: What is System Engineering?,
Origins of System Engineering, Examples of Systems Requiring Systems Engineering,
System Engineering viewpoint, Systems Engineering as a Profession, The power of
Systems Engineering, problems.

07 Hrs

Structure of Complex Systems: System building blocks and interfaces, Hierarchy of

Complex systems, System building blocks, The system environment, Interfaces and
Interactions.
The System Development Process: Systems Engineering through the system Life
Cycle, Evolutionary Characteristics of the development process, The system engineering
method, Testing throughout system development, problems.
Unit II
Systems Engineering Management: Managing systems development and risks, Work
breakdown structure (WBS), System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Risk
Management, Organization of Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering Capability
Maturity Assessment, Systems Engineering standards, Problem.

07 Hrs

Needs Analysis: Originating a new system, Operations analysis, Functional analysis,

Feasibility analysis, Feasibility definition, Needs validation, System operational
requirements, problems.
Concept Exploration: Developing the system requirements, Operational requirements
analysis, Performance requirements formulation, Implementation concept exploration,
Performance requirements validation, problems.
Unit III

07 Hrs

Concept Definition: Selecting the system concept, Performance requirements analysis,

Functional analysis and formulation, Concept selection, Concept validation, System
Development planning, System Functional Specifications, problems
Advanced Development: Reducing program risks, Requirements analysis, Functional
Analysis and Design, Prototype development, Development testing, Risk reduction,
problems.

Unit IV
Engineering Design: Implementing the System Building blocks, requirements analysis,
Functional analysis and design, Component design, Design validation, Configuration
Management, problems.
Integration and Evaluation: Integrating, Testing and evaluating the total system, Test
planning and preparation, System integration, Developmental system testing, Operational
test and evaluation, problems.
Unit V
Production: Systems Engineering in the factory, Engineering for production, Transition
from development to production, Production operations, Acquiring a production
knowledge base, problems.

06 Hrs

06 Hrs

Operations and support: Installing, maintenance and upgrading the system, Installation
and test, In-service support, Major system upgrades: Modernization, Operational factors
in system development, problems.
Course Outcomes: After completion of course student will be able to
CO1: Understand the Life Cycle of Systems.
CO2: Explain the role of Stake holders and their needs in organizational systems.
CO3: Develop and Document the knowledge base for effective systems engineering processes.
CO4: Apply available tools, methods and technologies to support complex high technology
systems.
CO5: Create the frameworks for quality processes to ensure high reliability of systems.
Reference Books
1. Alexander Kossoakoff, William N Sweet, Systems Engineering Principles and Practice
John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2012, ISBN: 978-81-265-2453-2
2. Andrew P. Sage, William B. Rouse, Handbook of Systems Engineering And Management
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998, ISBN 0-471-15405-9
3. Bertalanffy, L. von. 1968. General System Theory: Foundations, Development, Applications.
Revised ed. New York, NY, USA: Braziller.
4. Blanchard, B., and Fabrycky, W. 2010. Systems Engineering and Analysis, (5th edition). Saddle
River, NJ, USA: Prentice Hall.
5. Checkland, P. 1981. Systems Thinking, Systems Practice. Hoboken, NJ, USA: Wiley (2nd
edition 1999).
6. Rechtin, E. 1991. Systems Architecting. Upper Saddle River, NJ,USA: Prentice Hall.
7. Booher, H. (ed.) 2003. Handbook of Human Systems Integration. Hoboken, NJ, USA: Wiley.

8. Hitchins, D., 2007. Systems Engineering: A 21st Century Methodology. Chichester, England:
Wiley.

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE):

CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out
of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics /
model presentation etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination (SEE):
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete
syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions
(descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will
have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

Semester VII
CLOUD COMPUTING
12GG708
Course Code
CIE Marks 100
3:0:0:0
L:T:P:S
SEE Marks 100
3
Credits
SEE Duration 3 Hrs
Course Learning Objectives - CLO:
1. To learn advanced and cutting edge state-of-the-art knowledge and implementation in cloud
computing.
2. To read and understand research publications in the technical area of cloud computing,
beyond that of the traditional textbook level.
3. To learn advanced services and applications in stacks of cloud
4. Explore the cloud Infrastructure and understanding Abstraction & Virtualization in cloud
computing

Unit-I
Cloud Computing Fundamental: Cloud Computing definition, private, public and hybrid
cloud. Cloud types; IaaS, PaaS, SaaS. Benefits and challenges of cloud computing, public
vs private clouds, role of virtualization in enabling the cloud; Business Agility: Benefits
and challenges to Cloud architecture. Application availability, performance, security and
disaster recovery; next generation Cloud Applications.
Unit II
Cloud Applications: Technologies and the processes required when deploying web
services; Deploying a web service from inside and outside a cloud architecture, advantages

7
Hrs
L1,
L2
7
Hrs

and disadvantages
L1,
L2
Unit III
Virtualized Data Center Architecture : Cloud infrastructures; public, private, hybrid.
Service provider interfaces; Saas, Paas, Iaas. VDC environments; concept, planning and
design, business continuity and disaster recovery principles. Managing VDC and cloud
environments and infrastructures
Unit IV
Information Storage Security &Design : Storage strategy and governance; security and
regulations. Designing secure solutions; the considerations and implementations involved.
Securing storage in virtualized and cloud environments. Monitoring and management;
security auditing and SIEM.
Unit-V
Storage Network Design: Architecture of storage, analysis and planning. Storage network
design considerations; NAS and FC SANs, hybrid storage networking technologies (iSCSI,
FCIP, FCoE), design for storage virtualization in cloud computing, host system design
considerations.
Working with Twitter API, Flickr API, Google Maps API. Advanced use of JSON and
REST.
Management
Planning Business Continuity; Managing availability; Managing Serviceability; Capacity
planning; Security considerations
Course Outcomes
1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

7
Hrs
L2,
L3
7
Hrs
L3,
L4

7
Hrs
L3,
L3,
L5

Develop the skills to gain a basic understanding of components in cloud computing showing
how business agility in an organization can be created
Explore the functional components of web services from cloud architecture
Develop and implement a basic consistency of services deployed from a cloud architecture
Rajkumar Buyya, Christian Vecchiola, and Thamarai Selvi, Mastering Cloud
Computing, International Edition: Morgan Kaufmann, ISBN: 978-0-12-411454-8,
Burlington, Massachusetts, USA, May 2013; and Indian Edition: Tata McGraw Hill, ISBN13: 978-1-25-902995-0, New Delhi, India, Feb 2013.
Critically analyze case studies to derive the best practice model to apply when developing
and deploying cloud based applications
References:
GautamShroff, Enterprise Cloud Computing Technology Architecture
ApplicationsTata McGraw Hill 2011[ISBN: 978-0521137355]
Toby Velte, Anthony Velte, Robert Elsenpeter, Cloud Computing, A Practical
ApproachWiley India 2011 [ISBN: 0071626948]
Greg Schulz , Cloud and Virtual Data Storage Networking, Auerbach Publications 2011
[ISBN: 978-1439851739]
George Reese, Cloud application architectures, Wiley India 2011, [ISBN: 9780596156367]

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation for Theory

CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out
of which best of two will be considered. In addition the assignment will carry 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Evaluation for Theory
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the
complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five
questions carrying 16 marks each. All five questions from Part B will have internal choice and one
of the two have to be answered compulsorily

VII SEMESTER
MICRO ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Course Code: 12GG709

CIE Marks: 100

Hrs/Week: L:T:P:S : 3:0:0:0

SEE Marks: 100

Credits: 03

SEE Duration: 3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To learn the fundamentals and working principle of MEMs and Microsystem products
like Sensors, Actuators etc.
2. To Know and understand the Multidisciplinary nature of Microsystems.
3. To understand the Scaling Laws in MEMs and Microsystems.
4. To select the materials for MEMs and Understand the fabrication techniques.
Unit I
07 Hrs
Over view of MEMS & Microsystems and Working Principles of Microsystems:
MEMS and Microsystems, Typical MEMS and Microsystem Products, Evolution of
Microfabrication, Microsystems and Microelectronics, Multidisciplinary Nature of
Microsystem, Design and Manufacture, Applications of Microsystems in Automotive,
Health Care, Aerospace and other Industries.
Working Principle of Microsystems: Biomedical & Biosensors. Microsensors:
Acoustic, Chemical, Optical, Pressure, Thermal.
Unit II

07 Hrs

Microactuation: Using Thermal forces, Shape Memory alloys, Piezoelectric Crystals

and Electrostatic forces. MEMS with Microactuators: Microgrippers, Micromotors,
Microvalves and Micropumps. Microaccelerometers, Microfluidics.
Introduction to Thermofluid Engineering, Overview of the Basics of Fluid Mechanics
in Macro and Mesoscales: Viscosity of fluids, Streamlines and Stream Tubes, Control
Volumes and Control Surfaces, Flow Patterns and Reynolds Number. Basic Equations
in Continum Fluid Dynamics: The Continuity Equation, The Momentum Equation and
the Equation of motion.
Unit III

07 Hrs

Laminar Fluid Flow in Circular Conduits, Computational Fluid Dynamics,

Incompressible Fluid Flow in Microconduits, Fluid Flow in Submicrometer and
Nanoscale, Heatconduction in Multilayered Thin Films. Introduction to Scaling,
Scaling in Geometry, Scaling in Rigid-Body Dynamics, Scaling in Electrostatic
Forces, Scaling in Electromagnetic Forces and Scaling in Fluid Mechanics.
Unit IV

07 Hrs

Materials for MEMS and Microsystems: Substrates and Wafers, Active Substrate
Materials, Silicon as a Substrate Material, Silicon Compounds, Silicon Piezoresistors,
Galium Arsenide, Quartz, Piezoelectric Crystals, Polymers and Packaging Materials.
The three levels of Microsystem Packaging, Die level packaging, Device level
packaging, System level packaging. Interfaces in microsystem Packaging. Essential
Packaging Technologies: Die preparation, Surface Bonding, Wire Bonding, Sealing.
Three dimensional Packaging.

Unit V

07 Hrs

Microsystem Fabrication Processes: Introduction to Microsystem Fabrication

Process, Photolithography, Ion Implantation, Diffusion, Oxidation, Chemical Vapor
Diposition (CVD), Physical Vapor Deposition-Sputtering, Deposition by Epitaxy,
Etching, The LIGA Process: General Description of LIGA Process, Materials for
Substrates and Photoresists, Electroplating and SLIGA Process.

Course outcomes:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Understanding the basic fundamentals of MEMs and Microsystems.

Apply the concepts to design the MEMs sensors and actuators.
Analysis and Evaluate the MEMs sensors and actuators
Design a system with MEMs sensors and actuators using Various fabrication techniques.

Reference Books
1. Tai-ran tsu MEMS & Microsystems: Design and manufacture. John Wiley and sons
Inc, 2008, 2nd edition.
2. P.Rai-Choudhury MEMS and MOEMS Technology and Applications PHI, 2009, First
Edition.
3. K.J.Vinoy, G.K.Ananthasuresh, S.Gopalakrishnan, K.N.Bhat, Micro and Smart
Systems
4. Stevens S. Saliterman. Fundamentals of Bio MEMS and Medical and Micro devices.
Wiley Interscience division. 2006, first edition.

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation:

CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive)
out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics
/ model presentation/Assignment etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the
complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five
questions carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the
two have to be answered compulsorily.

MECHATRONICS

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Unit 5

Course Code: 12 GG 710

CIE Marks: 100
Hours/Week: L:T:P:S = 3:0:0:0
SEE Marks: 100
Credits: 03
SEE Duration: 3 Hours
Course Learning Objectives
(1) Identify the key components & state its function in a mechatronics systems
(2) Explain the operation and controls of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical actuators
(3) Prepare ladder diagram, timing diagrams and programs for PLCs
(4) Design a basic mechatronics based system for a specific application.
Introduction to Mechatronic Systems
07 hrs
Overview of mechatronics systems, block diagrams of mechatronic systems,
Integration of mechanical, electrical & electronic systems, principle and working of
transducers and sensors, classification of transducers and sensors
Electrical Actuation Systems
07 hrs
Electrical motors: AC, DC, Servo, Stepper, synchronous their control and selection;
integration of sensors and transducer with drive systems and signal conditioning,
amplifiers, filtering, digital signal processors, multiplexes, data acquisition
Hydraulic Actuation Systems
07 hrs
Types of hydraulic cylinders single, double; hydraulic power pack, types of
pumps, oils, filters, gauges, direction control valves solenoid, pilot operated,
manual, servo; flow control valves; hydraulic motors and timing diagram
Pneumatic Actuation Systems
07 hrs
Types of pneumatic cylinders single, double; types of air compressors, FRL unit,
gauges, directional control valves solenoid, pilot operated, manual; flow control
valves; pneumatic motors and timing diagram
Microcontroller and Program Logic Controller
07 hrs
Microcontroller and their configuration, Introduction to PLCs, Principles of
Operation, Programing and concept of ladder diagram, concept of latching and
selection of PLC

System Design and Integration

Conceptual system design of a typical machine tools- employing hydraulic,
electrical and pneumatic systems
References:
(1) Nitaigour Premchand, Mechatronics-Principles, Concepts & Applications,
TMH 1st Edn., 2009, ISBN: 9780070483743
(2) Bolton W., Mechatronics-Electronic Control System in Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering, Pearson Education, 4th Edn, 2012; ISBN:
9788131732533
(3) Hindustan Machine Tools, Mechatronics, TMH, 2008, ISBN: 9780074636435
Course Outcome: Upon completion of the course the student will be able to
(1)Explain a the hardware and the software system in a mechatronics based system.
(2)Select the appropriate drive system for a given application.
(3)Knowledge of advantages and limitation of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic
systems
(4)Analyze a operation of a mechatronics system
(5)Develop a simple mechatronics system.

PO & CO Mapping
MEPO1

MEPO2

MEPO3

MEPO4

MEPO5

MEPO6

Course Assessment Method

Assessment Intervals
1
X
X

2
3
Quiz
X
X
Tests
X
X
Seminar / Presentation
X
Lab
N/A
Semester End Examination
X
Scheme of CIE: (100 Marks)
Scheme for Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE Theory)
CIE consists of THREE tests for 45 marks (15 marks Quiz + 30 Marks for Descriptive) out
of which best of TWO (as a set) will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on
new topics/ model presentation for 10 marks.
Scheme of SEE: (100 Marks)
Scheme for Semester End Examination (SEE-Theory)
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the
complete syllabus and Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consists of FIVE questions
carrying 16 marks each. All FIVE from Part B will have internal choices and one of the two
have to be answered compulsorily.

TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Sub. Code: 12GF711
CIE Marks:100
Hrs / Week: L:T:P:S:4:0:0:0
SEE Marks:100
Total credits: 04
SEE :03 Hrs
Course Learning Objectives (CLO):
To Represent schematic of communication system and identify its components
To Analyze the importance of modulation and multiple access schemes for a
communication system.
To Classify satellite orbits and sub-systems for communication.
To Analyze different telecommunication services, systems and principles.
To Describe the features, benefits, applications and operation of wireless technologies.
To Explain the role of optical channel and its components.
UNIT I
Introduction to Electronic Communication
(09 Hrs)
The Significance of Human Communication, Communication Systems, Types of
Electronic Communication, Modulation and Multiplexing, The Electromagnetic
Spectrum, Bandwidth, A Survey of Communication Applications.
The Fundamentals of Electronics: Gain, Attenuation, and Decibels.
Radio Receivers: Super heterodyne receiver.
UNIT II
Modulation Schemes:
(08 Hrs)
Analog Modulation: AM, FM and PM- brief review.
Digital Modulation: PCM, Line Codes, ASK, FSK, PSK, and QAM.
Wideband Modulation: Spread spectrum, FHSS, DSSS.
Telephone and Cable Modems.
UNIT III
(10 Hrs)
Multiplexing and Multiple Access Techniques:
Frequency division multiplexing, Time division multiplexing, Multiple access: FDMA,
TDMA, CDMA, Duplexing.
Satellite Communication
Satellite Orbits, Satellite Communication Systems, Satellite Subsystems, Ground
Stations, Satellite Applications, Global Positioning System.
UNIT IV
Optical Communication: Optical Principles, Optical Communication Systems,
(09 Hrs)
Fiber-Optic Cables, Optical Transmitters and Receivers, Wavelength- Division
Multiplexing, Passive Optical Networks.
Telecommunication Systems:
Facsimile, Paging Systems, Internet Telephony.
UNIT V

Cell Phone Technologies: Cellular concepts, Frequency allocation, Frequency reuse. (09 Hrs)
Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS),
Digital Cell Phone Systems: 2 G, 2.5 G, and 3G cell phone systems.
Wireless Technologies
Wireless LAN, PANs and Bluetooth, ZigBee and Mesh Wireless Networks, WiMAX
and Wireless Metropolitan-Area Networks.
Course Outcome
After going through this course the student will be able to:
Understand the processes employed in communication systems.
Explain the importance and applications of communication systems.
Compare the different telecommunication generations.
Apply the concepts of different components and sub-system in advanced communication
standards.
Reference Books
Louis E. Frenzel, Principles of Electronic Communication Systems, Tata McGraw Hill
1
3rd Edition 2008, ISBN: 0070648115.
Roy Blake, Electronic Communication Systems, Thomson/Delamar, 2nd edition, 2002.
2
George Kennedy, Electronic Communication Systems Tata McGraw Hill 3rd Edition
2008.
Anu A. Gokhale Introduction to Telecommunications, Cengage Learning, 2nd Edition
4
2008, ISBN: 10:1-4018-5648-9.
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation:
CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive)
out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics /
model presentation etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the
complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five
questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from
Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.
3

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
R V College of Engineering, Bangalore 560059
(Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU, Belgaum)
Semester VII
Linear Algebra
Course Code: 12GG712
CIE Marks: 100
Hrs./Week: L:T:P:S : 3:0:
SEE Marks: 100
0:0
Credits: 03
SEE : 3 Hrs.
Course Learning Objectives:
Model a system of linear equations;
Think beyond solution of system of linear equations;
Use basic terminology of linear algebra in Euclidean spaces, including linear
independence, spanning, basis, rank, nullity, subspaces, and linear transformations;
Apply the abstract notions of vector spaces in analyzing system of equations;
Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix of a linear transformation, and
using them to diagonalize a matrix;
Analyze stability of coupled differential equations;
Solve an over-determined system of equations via projection concept;
Express a matrix in terms of orthogonal matrices, based on singular values.

Examine linear models for various applications.

Explain and interpret the axiomatic concepts of vector spaces, linear transformations,
Eigen vector and orthogonality.
Analyze and extend the structure of orthogonal vectors required in signal processing
Combine different concepts of Linear Algebra in designing new methods for solving
complex engineering problems.
Unit I

Vector Spaces
Vector Spaces and Subspaces, Linear Independence, Basis, Dimension, The Four
Fundamental Subspaces: Row space, Null space, Column Space and Left-Null
space. Rank Nullity Theorem (without proof)
Unit II
Linear Transformations

Linear Transformations, Geometric Meaning, Matrix Representations, Rank of a

Matrix, Change of Basis, Kernel and Image of a Linear Transformation, Rotation,
Projection and Reflection Transformations in 2 dimensions. Geometrical
interpretations
Unit III
Eigen Values And Eigen Vectors

08
Hrs.

07
Hrs.

07
Hrs.

Eigen values, The Characteristic Equation, Eigenvectors, Algebraic and Geometric

Multiplicity of Eigenvalues, Diagonalizabilitly of a Matrix, Geometric meaning of
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Applications of Eigenvalues in Stability analysis of
differential equations.
Unit IV
Orthogonality
Orthogonal Vectors and Subspaces, Orthogonal Projections, Orthogonal Bases,
Orthogonal/Orthonormal Matrices, GramSchmidt Orthogonalization, QR
Factorizations, Least Squares Problems.
Unit V
Positive Definite Matrices
Minima, Maxima and Saddle Points.. Definite versus Indefinite. Higher Dimensions.
Positive Definiteness. Tests for Positive Definiteness. Positive definite matrices and
Least-squares. Semi-definite Matrices. Singular Value Decomposition.
Course outcomes:
At the end of this course the student will be able to :

Design linear models for various applications.

Use the concept of vector space, linear transformations, Eigen vector
and orthogonality.
Interpret axiomatic structure of modern mathematics and learn to
construct simple proofs.
Apply his or her knowledge to applications of Linear Algebra in
solving complex engineering problems.
Analyze and compare application problems of higher dimensions.

CO1: Relate and interpret the concepts of Linear Algebra as applied to various
branches of engineering using an axiomatic approach
CO2: Apply linear transformations in image processing, CAD and other areas of
engineering and extending to higher dimensions
CO3: Analyze and correlate the concepts of eigenvectors and eigenvalues required
for image processing and many other fields of engineering
CO4: Assess and evaluate the basis vectors as required in signal processing and
many other areas of engineering
CO5: Combine and construct the SVD applied in image processing and principal
component analysis

07
Hrs.

07
Hrs.

Reference Books
Gilbert Strang, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, IV Edition, Cengage Learning
1
India Edition, 2006
David C Lay, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, Pearson Education, III Edition,
2
2003
Kenneth M Hoffman and Ray Kunze , II Edition, Prentice Hall, 2006.
3
Howard Anton & Chris Rorres Elementary Linear Algebra Applications Version, IX
4
Edition, Wiley, 2011
Richard C. Penney, Linear Algebra Ideas: and Applications, II Edition, Wiley, 2005
5
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation:
CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for
descriptive), out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one
seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the
complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five
questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design), carrying 16 marks each. All five
from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.