Second Semester

Second Semester

Course Code:

Course Title

Credit

Marks

ECON 251

Economics

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50

MATH 261

Differential Equations and Matrices

75

CHEM 271

Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

75

APEC 211

AC Circuits and Machines

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100

APEC 212

Lab on APEC 211

50

APEC 213

Electronics I

100

APEC 214

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Lab on APEC 213

50

Total Credit 20

ECON 251

Economics

Credits: 2 Marks: 50

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1. Basic Concepts of Economics: Definition and subject matter of Economics;

Microeconomics vs macroeconomics; Law of Economics; Central economic problems of every
society; Different economic systems; Economics and Engineering, Concept of Microeconomics
and Macroeconomics.

2. Theory of Demand, Supply and Consumer Behavior: Law of Demand; Demand schedule
and demand curve; Supply law, supply schedule and supply curve; Shift in demand and supply;
Equilibrium in the market; Elasticity of demand and supply; Marshallian utility analysis; Total and
marginal utility; Law of diminishing marginal utility; Law of equi-marginal utility.

3. Theory of Production and Costs: Meaning of production; factors of production; Production

possibility frontier; Law of variable proportion; Returns to scale; isoquants; Concepts of total,
average and marginal costs, fixed and variable costs; Isocost curve; Least cost combinations of
factors.

4. Linear Programming and Input-Output Analysis: Meaning of linear programming; Its

components; duality of a problem in linear programming; graphical, feasible and optimal
solutions; The simplex method; Meaning of input-output analysis; Input-output analysis model;
balance equation; coefficient matrix; Determination of final demand vector.

5. Development Planning in Bangladesh: Need for planning in Bangladesh; Various five year
plans in Bangladesh; Development strategies in the five year plans of Bangladesh.

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Books Recommended:

1. Semuelson and Nordhous

Economics

2. Byrons and Stone

Economics

3. Dewett, K. K.

Modern Economic Theory

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4. Ahuja, H. L

Advanced Economic Theory

5. Government of Bangladesh

Various Five Year Plans

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MATH 261

Differential equations and Matrices

Credits: 3 Marks: 75

1. Ordinary differential equations: Degree and order of ordinary differential equations, solution of first order differential equation by
various methods, solution of linear equations of second and higher order with constant co-efficients, solutions of homogeneous
linear equations and applications.

2. Partial Differential Equation: Modeling and solutions of Partial Differential Equations,

particular solution with boundary and initial conditions, Wave equations, Derivation of Wave
equations, Solution of Wave equations with different boundary conditions, Diffusion equation of
heat flow, Derivation of heat diffusion equation in different dimensions, Solution of heat diffusion
equations with different boundary conditions, Laplaces equation and its solution.

3. Methods of Series Solution: Solutions in series, Legendres equations, properties of

Legendres polynomial, Orthogonal conditions, Bessels equations and properties of Bessels
functions.

4. Matrices: Definition of matrices, types of matrices and discussions, transpose and conjugate

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transpose, Special matrices, Symmetric, Unitary, Orthogonal, Harmitian, Skew Harmitian

matrices, submatrices, Matrix algebra, determination of a square matrix, minors and cofactors of
a matrix, elementary transformation, Rank of a matrix vector space, linear dependence and
independence of vectors and solution of systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen
vectors of a matrix, quadratic form of matrices (diagonalization of matrices).

Books Recommended:

1. Anton and Bivens: Calculus

2. Louis A. Pipes: Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists.
3. Rajput & Gupta: Mathematical Physics.
4. H.K. Dass: Engineering Mathematics.
5. Mohammad, Bhattachrjee & Latif: A Text Book on Integral Calculus.

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CHEM 271

Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

Credits: 3 Marks: 75

1. Electrochemistry: Conductors, Electrolytes and Electrolysis; Faradays Laws of Electrolysis

and their significance. Ohms law and electrolytic conductances; Theories for electrolytic
conductance ( Arrhenius & Debye-Hkel). Ionic mobility, Kohlrauschs law, Tranference Number
and its determination; Activities, activity coefficient and Debye- Hkel
limiting law.Electrochemical cells(Electrolytic and Galvanic/Voltaic):Electrode reaction and
potentials. Reference electrodes; Reversible and concentration cells,Storage Batteries(or
accumulators).

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2. Chemical Equilibrium and Kinetics: Equilibrium and Equilibrium constants, Kc, Kp, Kx.
Rate of reaction and rate constants; Le Chatelier principle and its application. Order and
molecularity of a reaction; integrated rate expressions & half- lives of zeroeth, first and second
order reactions. Determination of order & temperature dependence of a reaction; energy of
activation and Arrhenius equation. Transition-state theory of reaction rates. Characteristics of
catalysis, promoters and inhibitors.

3. Surface Chemistry and Colloids: Adsorption and sorption; Characteristics of physical and
chemical adsorptions. Fruendlich, Langmuir and Gibbs Adsorption isotherms; The BET
equation. Crystalloids, Colloids and their classification, preparation, properties (kinetic,
colligative, optical & electrical) and importance,=. Original pf charge and stability of colloids
(sols), Gold number; colloidal electrolytes. Elementary idea about emulsions and gels.

4. Electronic Theory of Valency and Chemical Bonding: Concept of atomic structure and
periodic table, Different types of bonds (ionic, covalent, co-ordinate, hydrogen and metallic)
Classification of solids on the basis of bonding and their properties. Atomic orbitals and their
hybridization; valency bond and Molecular orbital theories.

5. Chemistry of Transition Elements, Lanthanides and Actinides: Definitions, electronic

configurations, preparations (nuclear transformations), general properties and uses.

Books Recommended:

1. R. D. Madan : Modern Inorganic Chemistry

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2. M.M. Haque and M.A. Nawab : Principles of Physical Chemistry

3. E.S Gilreath : Fundamental Concepts in Inorganic Chemistry

APEC 211

AC Circuits and Machines

Credits: 4 Marks: 100

1. Introduction to Alternating Current Circuits: Sinusoidal voltage & current, frequency,

phase difference, Average and RMS Values, Concept of polyphase systems.

2. Responses of R-L-C circuits: Response of Basic R, L, and C elements to a sinusoidal

voltage or current, Frequency response of basic elements, Complex Impedance and Phasor
Algebra, Rectangular form, Polar form, Conversion between forms, Impedance of AC quantities,
RLC series and parallel circuits, Average power and power factor, Power relations in AC
Circuits, Series and Parallel Resonance.

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3. DC Generator: Description of Different Parts of DC Generators, EMF equation, Principle of

DC Generator, Parallel operation, Application of DC Generator.

4. AC Generator: Construction, Theory of Operation, Alternator Regulation, Synchronizing &

Load Sharing of Alternators, Applications of AC Generators.

5. Transformer: Working principle and its construction, Parallel Operation, Three Phase
operation of single Phase Transformer, Applications of Single phase & Three Phase
Transformers.

6. DC Motor: Principle of operation, Classification, Applications of DC Motors.

7. AC Motor: Induction Motors, General Principles, Rotating Magnetic Field, Starting Methods,
Speed Control Methods, Applications of AC Motors.

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8. Synchronous Motor: Theory of Operation, Motor Characteristics, Synchronous

Condensers, Applications of Synchronous Motors, Introduction to Single Phase A/C Machines,
Stepper Motors.

Books Recommended:

1. B L Theraja and A K Theraja : A Text Book of Electrical Technology, Vol II, AC &
DC Machines
2. Rosen Blatt : Electrical Machines
3. Ghosh : Electrical Machines
4. Wildie : Electrical Machines, Drives and Power System
5. Robert Boylsted : Introductory Circuit Analysis
6. Kerchner and Corcoran : AC Circuit Analysis

APEC 212

Lab on AC Circuits and Machines

Credits: 2 Marks: 50

Experiments will be based on APEC 211

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APEC 213

Electronics I

Credit: 4 Marks: 100

1. Electronic Charge Carrier: Concept of electricity and electronics, Types of carrier, Electron
emission Processes: Thermionic emission, Photoelectric emission and Semiconduction

2. Electronic Theory of Semiconductors: Classification of Semiconductors, Concept of hole,

Energy levels and Energy bands, Band gap and Fermi level,

3. Semiconductor Diode: P-N junction, Calculations of potential barrier, Junction width

Capacitance, forward and reverse Current densities of P-N junctions, I-V characteristics and

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charge carrier distribution under forward and reverse bias conditions. Determination of barrier
potential from I-V and C-V characteristics.

4. P-N Diode Circuits: Identification of leads, Ideal diode, Forward and Reverse bias
characteristics, Diode equivalent circuits, Half wave and Full wave rectifiers;
Clipping and Clamping circuits; Low pass and high pass RC circuits; L, C, L-C and filters,
Dual voltage suppliers, voltage Multipliers, Voltage regulators.

5. Advanced p-n Junction Diodes: Junction breakdown, Avalanche and Zener diodes, Light
Emitting Diodes (LED), Solar cells, Photo diodes.

Books Recommended:

1. Gupta and Kumar: Handbook of Electronics.

2. D.C. Sarkar: Transistor Physics and Circuit Design.
3. Jacob Millman & Christos C.Halkias: Electronic Devices & circuits.
4. Dilip K. Roy: Physics of Semiconductor Devices.
5. S.M. Sze: Physics of Semiconductor Devices.

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APEC 214

Lab on Electronics I

Credit: 2 Marks: 50

Experiments will be based on APEC 213

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