ES107CS Programming for Problem Solving

Credits 3

Unit - I
Introduction to Programming: Introduction to components of a computer system (disks, memory, processor, where a program is stored and executed, operating system, compilers etc.).
Idea of Algorithm: steps to solve logical and numerical problems.
Representation of Algorithm: Flowchart / Pseudocode with examples. From algorithms to programs; source code, variables (with data types) variables and memory locations, Syntax and Logical Errors in compilation, object and executable code.

Unit - II
Control Structures: Arithmetic expressions and precedence, Conditional Branching and Loops, Writing and evaluation of conditionals and consequent branching.
Arrays: Arrays (1-D, 2-D), Character arrays and Strings

Unit - III
Basic Algorithms: Searching, Basic Sorting Algorithms (Bubble and Selection), Finding roots of Equations. Functions: Functions (including using built in libraries), Parameter passing in functions, call by value. Passing arrays to functions: idea of call by reference

Unit - IV
Recursion: Recursion, as a different way of solving problems. Example programs, such as Finding Factorial, Fibonacci series. Structure: Structures, Defining structures and Array of Structures

Unit - V
Pointers - Idea of pointers, Defining pointers, Use of Pointers in self-referential structures, notion of linked list (no implementation), Introduction to File Handling.

Suggested Readings:
1. Byron Gottfried, Schism’s Outline of Programming with C, McGraw-Hill
2. A.K. Sharma, Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C, Universities Press, 2nd Edition, 2018.
3. E. Balaguruswamy, Programming in ANSI C, Tata McGraw-Hill
4. Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie, the C Programming Language, Prentice Hall of India.

BS105CH Chemistry

Credits 4

UNIT-I
Electrochemistry and Battery Chemistry: Electrochemistry: Electrochemical cells, Electrolytic and Galvanic cells-notation, cell reaction and cell potentials. Types of electrodes, Calomel Quinhydrone and Glass electrodes. Determination of pH of a solution by using Quinhydrone electrode. Thermodynamics of emf of cells, Nernst equation and its derivation. Applications of Nernst equation to electrode potential and emf of cells. Numerical problems.
Batteries: Primary batteries: Zn - Carbon battery. Secondary batteries: Pb-Acid battery and Li-Ion battery, Applications. Flow batteries (Fuel cells): Methanol-Oxygen fuel cells, Construction, Applications.

UNIT-II
Water Chemistry and Corrosion: Water Chemistry: Hardness of Water-Types and units of hardness, estimation of temporary and permanent hardness of water by EDTA method. Alkalinity of water and its determination. Water softening by Ion exchange and Reverse Osmosis methods. Numerical problems. Specifications of potable water. Sterilization by Chlorination. Break Point Chlorination.
Corrosion: Causes and its effects. Types of Corrosion-Dry or Chemical corrosion and Wet or Electrochemical corrosion and their mechanism. Electrochemical corrosion –Waterline and Pitting Corrosion. Factors influencing rate of corrosion.
Corrosion control methods: Cathodic protection methods - Sacrificial anodic and impressed current methods. Surface coating methods: Hot Dipping-Galvanizing.

UNIT-III
Engineering Materials: Polymers: Basics of terms polymers: Monomer and its functionality, Polymers and degree of polymerization. Classification of polymers - Thermoplastics & Thermosetting resins. Types of Polymerization (i) Addition (ii) Condensation (iii) Co-Polymerization. Mechanism of free radical polymerization
Preparation, Properties & Uses of the following polymers: Plastics - PVC and Bakelite, Fibres - Nylon 6:6, and Kevlar, Elastomers - Buna-S, Butyl and Silicone Rubbers.
Conducting polymers : Introduction, Classification and Mechanism of conduction in Poly-acetylene, Applications of conducting polymers.
Biodegradable polymers: Introduction preparation, properties and applications of polylactic acid

UNIT-IV

Chemical Fuels: Classification of fuels: Introduction, definition and classification of chemical fuels- Primary and secondary fuels. Solid, liquid and gaseous fuels. Requirements of a good fuel. Calorific Value – HCV and LCV. Theoretical calculations of calorific value by Dulong’s formula – Numerical problems.
Solid Fuels: Coal and its Ranking. Analysis of coal - Proximate and Ultimate analysis.
Liquid Fuels: Fractionation of Petroleum. Composition and uses of Gasoline, Diesel and Kerosene. Cracking & its Significance- Catalytic cracking by moving bed method, Knocking. Fuel rating – Octane and Cetane numbers.
Gaseous Fuels: LPG, CNG -Composition and Uses.
Combustion: Ignition temperature of a fuel, calculation of air quantities by weight and volume required for combustion of a fuel- Numerical problems.

UNIT-V
Green Chemistry and Composites: Green Chemistry: Concept, Principles of green chemistry – Atom Economy, Catalysis. and examples of clean technology.
Biodiesel: Sources, Concept of Trans esterification and carbon neutrality. Properties and significance
Composites: Introduction to composites, composition and characteristic properties of composites. Classification of composites based on matrix, reinforcement and ply. Applications of composites.

Suggested Readings:
1. Principles of Physical Chemistry by Puri, Sharma and Pathania S.N. Chand & Co. New Delhi (Latest edition).
2. Engineering Chemistry by P C Jain and M Jain Dhanpat Rai & Sons (15th Edn), New Delhi.
3. Chemistry in Engineering and Technology by J C Kuriacose and J Rajaram, TMH, New Delhi.
4. Engineering Chemistry by O G Palanna, TMH, and New Delhi.
5. Engineering Chemistry by S S Dara, S Chand & Sons, New Delhi.
6. Engineering Chemistry by Sashi Chawla. Dhanpat Rai & Sons, New Delhi.
7. Engineering Chemistry by Shikha Agrawal, Cambridge, New Delhi.
8. Engineering Chemistry by Prasanta Rath, Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd.

MC112CE Environmental Science

UNIT-I
The Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies: Definition, scope and importance, need for public awareness.
Natural Resources: Water Resources – Use and over utilization of surface and ground water, flood, drought, conflicts over water, Dams: Benefits and Problems. Food Resources –World Food Problems, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticides problems, water logging, salinity, Forest Resources – Use and over exploitation, deforestation & its effect on tribal people.Land Resources –Land Degradation, environmental effect of mining, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification.
Energy Resources –Growing energy needs, Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources.

UNIT-II
Ecosystems: Concept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Producers, consumers and decomposers, Energy flow in ecosystem, food chains, ecological pyramids, ecological succession, types of ecosystems (marine, pond, river, forest, grassland, desert)

UNIT-III
Biodiversity: Levels of Biodiversity, Bio-geographical classification of India, Value of biodiversity, Threats to biodiversity, endangered and endemic species of India, Conservation of biodiversity, global and national efforts.

UNIT-IV
Environmental Pollution: Definition, Causes, effects and control measures of air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, solid waste management.
Environment Protection Act: Air, water, forest and wildlife Acts, issues in the enforcement of environmental legislation.

UNIT-V
Social Issues and the Environment: Watershed management and environmental ethics. Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion.

Environmental Disaster Management: Types of disasters, impact of disasters on environment, infrastructure, and development. Basic principles of disaster mitigation, disaster management, and methodology. Disaster management cycle and disaster management in India.

Suggested Reading:
1. A.K. De, Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
2. E.P. Odum, Fundamentals of Ecology, W.B. Sunders Co., USA.
3. M.N. Rao and A.K. Datta, Waste Water Treatment, Oxford and IBK Publications.
4. Benny Joseph, Environmental Studies, Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.
5. V.K. Sharma, Disaster Management, National Centre for Disaster Management, IIPE,1999.

UNIT - I
Introduction to Culture: Culture, civilization, culture and heritage, general characteristics of culture,
importance of culture in human literature, Indian Culture, Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India
UNIT - II
Indian Languages, Culture and Literature: Indian Languages and Literature-I: the role of Sanskrit,
significance of scriptures to current society, Indian philosophies, other Sanskrit literature, the literature of
south India
Indian Languages and Literature-II: Northern Indian languages & literature
UNIT - III
Religion and Philosophy: Religion and Philosophy in ancient India, Religion and Philosophy in
Medieval India, Religious Reform Movements in Modern India (selected movements only)
UNIT – IV
Fine Arts in India (Art, Technology& Engineering): Indian Painting, Indian handicrafts, Music,
divisions of Indian classic music, modern Indian music, Dance and Drama, Indian Architecture (ancient,
medieval and modern), Science and Technology in India, development of science in ancient, medieval
and modern India
UNIT – V
Education System in India: Education in ancient, medieval, and modern India, aims of education,
subjects, languages, Science, and Scientists of Ancient India, Science and Scientists of Medieval India,
Scientists of Modern India