Syllabus
Syllabus
I – Scheme
I – Semester Course Curriculum
1. RATIONALE
Diploma engineers (also called technologists) have to deal with various materials and
machines. This course is designed with some fundamental information to help the
technologists apply the basic concepts and principles of physics and chemistry to solve broad-
based engineering problems. The study of basic principles of sciences and the concepts related
to various materials such as metals, alloys, inorganic salts, polymers, lubricants, paints,
varnishes, adhesives, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics, semiconductors and others will help
in understanding the technology courses where emphasis is on the applications of these in
different technology applications.
2. COMPETENCY
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified
competency through various teaching learning experiences:
Solve broad-based engineering problems applying principles of physics and
chemistry.
3. COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)
The theory, practical experiences and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be
taught and implemented, so that the student demonstrates the following industry oriented
COs associated with the above mentioned competency:
a. Estimate errors in measurement of physical quantities.
b. Apply the principles of electricity and magnetism to solve engineering problems.
c. Use the basic principles of heat and optics in related engineering applications.
d. Apply the catalysis process in industries.
e. Use corrosion preventive measures in industry.
f. Use relevant engineering materials in industry.
5. COURSE MAP (with sample COs, Learning Outcomes i.e.LOs and topics)
This course map illustrates an overview of the flow and linkages of the topics at various
levels of outcomes (details in subsequent sections) to be attained by the student by the end of
the course, in all domains of learning in terms of the industry/employer identified competency
depicted at the centre of this map.
Topic 5. 3 - ADO 6b - Practice
ADO 6a - Follow Factors affecting the good housekeeping
safe practices rate of corrosion
LO 3e - Distinguish the
LO 20 - Determine the phenomena of refraction and total
LO 4d - Select the rate of corrosion of internal reflection for the given
relevant catalyst for aluminum in different medium
given application
Legends
Approx.
S. Practical Exercises Unit
Hrs.
No. (Learning Outcomes in Psychomotor Domain) No.
Required
Physics
1 Use Vernier caliper to : I 02*
(i)Measure dimensions of given objects.
(ii) Measure the dimensions of objects of known dimensions.
(iii) Estimate the errors in measurement.
2 Use Screw gauge to: I 02*
(i)Measure dimensions of given objects.
(ii) Measure the dimensions of objects of known dimensions.
(iii) Estimate the errors in measurement.
3 Use Spherometer to measure radius of curvature of any curved I 02
surface.
4 Use Ohm’s law to solve circuit problems. II 02*
5 Determine the specific resistance of given wire. II 02*
6 Use the principle of series resistance in solving electrical II 02
engineering problems.
7 Use the principle of parallel resistance in solving electrical II 02
engineering problems.
8 Use magnetic compass to draw the magnetic lines of forces of II 02*
magnet of different shapes.
9 Use magnetic compass to determine the neutral points when II 02
(i) North pole of bar magnets points towards the north pole of
earth.
(ii) South pole of bar magnets points towards the north pole of
earth.
10 Use p-n junction diode to draw forward bias and reverse bias I-V II 02*
characteristics.
11 Determine forbidden energy band gap in semiconductors. II 02
12 Determine the pressure-volume relation using Boyle’s law. III 02
13 Use Joule’s calorimeter to determine Joule’s mechanical equivalent III 02*
of heat.
14 Use Searle's thermal conductivity apparatus to find co-efficient of III 02*
thermal conductivity of a given material.
15 Use pin method to determine refractive index of prism. III 02*
16 Determine the refractive index of glass slab using TIR III 02
phenomenon.
Chemistry
17 Identify cation in given ionic solutions. IV 02*
18 Identify anion in given ionic solutions. IV 02
19 Determine the percentage of iron in the given sample using redox IV, 02*
titration. V
20 Prepare the corrosive medium for Aluminium at different V 02
temperature.
21 Determine the rate of corrosion on different temperatures for V 02*
Aluminium.
22 Determine the electrode potential of Copper metal. V 02
23 Determine the electrode potential of Iron metal. V 02*
Approx.
S. Practical Exercises Unit
Hrs.
No. (Learning Outcomes in Psychomotor Domain) No.
Required
24 Determine the voltage generated from chemical reaction using V 02
Daniel Cell.
25 Determine the pH value of given solution using pH meter and V 02*
universal indicator.
26 Determine electrochemical equivalent of Cu metal using Faraday’s V 02
first law.
27 Determine equivalent weight of metal using Faraday’s second law. V 02
28 Determine the effect of temperature on viscosity for given VI 02*
lubricating oil using Redwood viscometer-I.
29 Determine the steam emulsification number of given lubricating VI 02
oil.
30 Determine the flash and fire point of given lubricating oil using VI 02*
Cleveland open cup apparatus.
31 Determine the flash point of given lubricating oil using Abel's VI 02*
closed cup apparatus.
32 Determine thinner content in oil paint. VI 02*
Total 64
Note
i. A suggestive list of practical LOs is given in the above table, more such practical LOs can
be added to attain the COs and competency. A judicial mix of minimum 12 or more
practical LOs/tutorials need to be performed, out of which, the practicals marked as ‘*’
are compulsory, so that the student reaches the ‘Precision Level’ of Dave’s ‘Psychomotor
Domain Taxonomy’ as generally required by the industry.
ii. Hence, the ‘Process’ and ‘Product’ related skills associated with each LO of the
laboratory/workshop/field work are to be assessed according to a suggested sample given
below:
Additionally, the following affective domain LOs (social skills/attitudes), are also important
constituents of the competency which can be best developed through the above mentioned
laboratory/field based experiences:
a. Follow safety practices.
b. Practice good housekeeping.
c. Demonstrate working as a leader/a team member.
d. Maintain tools and equipment.
e. Follow ethical practices.
The development of the attitude related LOs of Krathwohl’s ‘Affective Domain Taxonomy’,
the achievement level may reach:
st
‘Valuing Level’ in 1 year
nd
‘Organising Level’ in 2 year and
rd
‘Characterising Level’ in 3 year.
7. MAJOR EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED
The major equipment with broad specification mentioned here will usher in uniformity in
conduct of experiments, as well as aid to procure equipment by authorities concerned.
S. Exp.
Equipment Name with Broad Specifications
No. S.No.
1 Vernier Calipers: Range: 0-150mm, Resolution: 0.1mm 1
2 Micrometer screw gauge: Range: 0-25mm, Resolution:0.01mm, 2
Accuracy: ±0.02mm or better
3 Spherometer: range:-10 to +10 mm, LC = 0.01mm 3
4 Digital multimeter: 3½ digit display, 9999 counts, digital multimeter 4, 5, 6, 7,
measures: Vac, Vdc ( 1000V max), Adc, Aac (10 amp max), Hz, 21, 22, 23
Resistance ( 0-100 M), Capacitance and Temperature
5 Resistance Box: 4 decade ranges from 1 ohm to 1K ,accuracy 0.1 % - 1 4,5,6,7
%
6 Battery eliminator: 0- 12V, 2A 6,7, 25, 26
7 Boyle’s apparatus: U tube manometer, digital barometer 12
8 Joule’s calorimeter: well insulated 'mechanical equivalent of heat 13
apparatus' in wooden box, digital/analog thermometer
9 Searle's thermal conductivity apparatus : Cylindrical copper, aluminum, 14
brass, glass and iron rod, steam chamber, digital / analogue thermometer,
arrangement for fitting tubes and thermometer
0
10 Forbidden energy band gap set up: Oven : temperature range up to 100 C, 11
thermometer, micro ammeter, Ge diode
0
11 pH meter reading up to pH14; ambient temp. -40 to 70 C.; pH/mV 24
resolution:13 bit
12 Electronic balance, with the scale range of 0.001g to 500gm pan size 100 13,17, 19,
mm; response time 3-5 sec.: power requirement 90-250 V, 10 watt 25, 26, 31
0
13 Electric oven inner size 18’’x18’’x18’’; temperature range 100 to 250 C. 31
with the capacity of 40 lt.
14 Ammeter 0-2 amp 25,26
15 Redwood viscometer-I 27
16 Cleveland open cup apparatus 29
17 Abel's close cup apparatus 30
Unit– II 2a. Calculate electric field, 2.1 Concept of charge, Coulomb's inverse
Electricity, potential and potential square law, Electric field, Electric field
Magnetism difference of the given static intensity, potential and potential
and charge. difference
Semicondu 2b. Describe the concept of 2.2 Magnetic field and magnetic field
ctors given magnetic intensity and intensity and its units, magnetic lines
flux with relevant units. of force, magnetic flux
2c. Explain the heating effect of 2.3 Electric current, Ohm's law, specific
the given electric current. resistance, laws of series and parallel
2d. Apply laws of series and combination of resistance, heating
parallel combination in the effecting of electric current
given electric circuits.
2e. Distinguish the given 2.4 Conductors, Insulators and
conductors, semiconductors Semiconductors, Energy bands,
and insulators on the basis of intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors
energy bands. 2.5 p-n junction diode, I-V characteristics
2f. Explain the I-V of p-n junction, applications of p-n
characteristics and junction diode
applications of the given p-n
junction diodes.
Unit– III 3a. Convert the given 3.1 Heat, temperature, temperature scales
Heat and temperature in different 3.2 Modes of transfer of heat, good and bad
Optics temperature scales. conductors of heat, law of thermal
3b. Describe the properties of the conductivity
given good and bad 3.3 Boyle’s law, Charle’s law, Gay
conductors of heat. Lussac’s law, perfect gas equation
3c. Relate the characteristics of 3.4 Specific heat of gas at constant pressure
the three gas laws. and volume (Cp and CV), ratio of
3d. Determine the relation specific heats
between specific heats for the
given materials.
3e. Distinguish the phenomena 3.5 Reflection , refraction, laws of
of total internal reflection for refraction, total internal reflection
the given mediums. 3.6 Optical fiber: Principle, construction
3f. Describe light propagation in and path of light through optical fiber,
Unit –V 5a. Describe the phenomenon of 5.1 Corrosion: Types of corrosion- Dry
Metal the given type of corrosion corrosion, Wet corrosion. Oxidation
Corrosion, and its prevention. corrosion (Atmospheric corrosion due to
its 5b. Identify the different factors oxygen gas), mechanism, Types of
prevention affecting rate of corrosion for oxide film, Wet corrosion mechanism
and the given type of material. (Hydrogen evolution in acidic medium)
Electroche 5c. Select the protective 5.2 Concentration cell corrosion -oxygen
mistry measures to prevent the absorption mechanism in neutral or
corrosion in the given alkaline medium, Pitting corrosion,
corrosive medium. Waterline corrosion, Crevice corrosion.
5.3 Factors affecting the rate of corrosion
control: Modification of environment,
Use of protective coatings- coating of
less active metal like Tin (Tinning),
coating of more active metal like Zinc
(Galvanizing), Anodic and cathodic
protection, Choice of material-using
pure metal and using metal alloys
5d. Differentiate the salient 5.4 Electrolyte- strong and weak, Non-
features of the given Electrolyte, Electrolytic cell,
electrolytic cell and Electrochemical cell. Cathode, Anode,
electrochemical cell. Electrode potential- oxidation and
5e. Distinguish the given reduction, Construction and working of
primary and secondary Daniel cell Ionisation and dissociation
electrolytic cells. 5.5 Faradays first and second law
Unit-VI 6a. Identify the ingredients of 6.1 Paints: Purpose of applying paint,
Paints, the given paints. Characteristics of paints, Ingredients of
Varnishes, 6b. Differentiate salient paints, Function and Examples of each
Insulators, properties of the given paint ingredients
Polymer, and varnish. 6.2 Varnish: Types, Difference between
Adhesives 6c. Describe the properties of paints and varnishes
and insulating materials for the 6.3 Insulators: Characteristics,
Lubricants given application. Classification, Properties and
Application of Glass wool, Thermo
Cole
6d. Differentiate the given types 6.4 Polymer and Monomer, Classification:
of structural polymers. on the basis of Molecular structure, on
6e. Describe the polymerization the basis of monomers (homo polymer
process of the given polymer. and copolymer), on the basis of Thermal
6f. Explain the properties and behavior(Thermoplastics and
uses of the given polymer, Thermosetting)
elastomer and adhesive. 6.5 Types Polymerization Reaction,
6g. Describe the application of Addition Polymerization, Condensation
relevant adhesives required Polymerization, Synthesis, properties
for the given material. and application of Polyethylene,
6h. Explain the properties of Polyvinyl chloride, Teflon. Polystyrene,
given type of lubricants. Phenol formaldehyde, Epoxy Resin
6.6 Adhesives: Characteristics,
Classification and their uses
6.7 Lubricants: Classification, properties and
applications
Note: To attain the COs and competency, above listed Learning Outcomes (LOs) need to be
undertaken to achieve the ‘Application Level’ of Bloom’s ‘Cognitive Domain Taxonomy’.
individual contribution in the project work and give a seminar presentation of it before
submission. The total duration of the micro-project should not be less than 16 (sixteen) student
engagement hours during the course.
In the first four semesters, the micro-project could be group-based. However, in higher
semesters, it should be individually undertaken to build up the skill and confidence in every
student to become problem solver so that s/he contributes to the projects of the industry. A
suggestive list is given here. Similar micro-projects could be added by the concerned faculty:
a. Optical Fiber and TIR: Prepare models by using water and diode laser to
demonstrate total internal reflection and the working of optical fiber.
b. Conductivity: Collect different materials such as metal, plastics, glass etc. and
prepare models to differentiate between good and bad conductor within collected
materials.
c. Gas laws: Prepare models to demonstrate Boyle's laws, Charle's Law and Gay
Lussac’s law using house hold materials.
d. Battery and Cell: Collect wastage material from lab and household and prepare
working model of cell.
e. Adhesives: Prepare model to demonstrate the applications of various adhesives.
f. Polymer: Collect the samples of different polymers and list their uses.
g. Series and parallel resistances: Prepare models for combination of series and
parallel resistances using bulbs/ LED.
h. Systems and units: Prepare chart on comparison of systems of units for different
physical quantities.
i. Magnetic flux: Prepare models to demonstrate magnetic lines of lines of forces of
different types of magnets.
j. Dimensional analysis: Prepare chart on dimensions of fundamental and derived
physical quantities and highlights the applications of dimensional analysis.
k. Types of bonds: Prepare chart and models displaying different types of bonds with
examples.
l. Ionization: Prepare chart displaying ionization phenomenon.
S.
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1 Physics Textbook Narlikar, J. V.; Joshi, A. National Council of Education
Part I - Class XI W.; Mathur, Anuradha; Research and Training, New Delhi,
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2 Physics Textbook Narlikar, J. V.; Joshi, A. National Council of Education
Part II - Class XI W.; Mathur, Anuradha; Research and Training, New Delhi,
et al 2015, ISBN : 8174505660
3 Physics Textbook Narlikar, J.V.; Joshi, A. National Council of Education
Part I - Class XII W.; Ghatak A.K. et al Research and Training, New Delhi,
2013, ISBN : 8174506314
4 Physics Textbook Narlikar, J.V.; Joshi, A. National Council of Education
Part II - Class XII W.; Ghatak A.K. et al Research and Training, New Delhi,
2013, ISBN : 8174506713
5 Fundamentals of Haliday, David; John Wiley and sons, Hoboken,
Physics Resnik, Robert and USA, 2014 ISBN : 812650823X
Walker, Jearl
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No.
6 Engineering Jain and Jain Dhanpat Rai and sons; New Delhi,
Chemistry 2015, ISBN : 9352160002
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Chemistry 2013, ISBN: 8121997658
8 Fundamental of Bagotsky,V.S. Wiley International N. J.,2005,
electrochemistry ISBN: 9780471700586