COURSE STRUCTURE & SYLLABUS OF DIPLOMA ENGINEERING

Course Structure

First Year

First Semester

Paper Subject
Code
DF1 Communication Skills
DF2 Engg. Mathematics - I
DF3 Applied Physics
DF4 Applied Chemistry

SYLLABUS

DF1 : COMMUNICATION SKILLS

1. THE COMMUNICATION EVENT

The communication event : Definition., The elements of communication : The sender, receiver, message,
channel, feedback and context.

2. COMMUNICATION PROCESS
The communication process definition, Stages in the process : defining the context, knowing the audience
designing the message, encoding , selecting proper channels, transmitting , receiving , decoding and giving
feedback .

3. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Effective communication: definition, Communication Barriers and how to overcome them at each stage of
communication process, Developing effect8ve messages : thinking about purpose, knowing the audience,
structuring the message, selecting proper channels, minimizing barriers and facilitating feedback.

4. PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE GRAMMAR & USAGE

The sentence elements: words, phrases, clauses., Phrase structure and clause structure , transformation of
sentences, Constructing correct and effective sentences, Punctuation, Mechanics of writing.

5. PREPARING & WRITING

Understanding the writing assignment : topic, purpose, audience, scope and constraints, Analyzing the
context, Determining the scope of topic., Audience Analysis for entry behaviour, Collecting information for
the assignment.

6. DESIGNING A MESSAGE OUTLINE

Organizing ideas: Structural components of the text and supporting elements, determining the general and
specific purpose, organizing principles, of the text.
Outlining: Keyword and topic sentence outlines, writing target statements.

7. WRITING & REVIEWING

Principles of presentation of text: Progressive differentiation,integrative reconciliation, sequential
organization and consolidation, Procedures for writing texts with specific purposes: Writing topic :
sentences, Writing introductions, definitions, describing objects, events. and procedures; classifying,

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 comparison and contrast, cause I and effect, concluding; explaining concepts, principles and procedures,
Reviewing for relevance, structure, unity, coherence, clarity, consistency, length and accuracy.

8. NON VERBAL CODES

Nonverbal codes: Body language, chronemics and artifacts, Body language: Kinesics (eye-contact,
gestures, postures, body movements and facial expressions), Proxemics (using space), Haptics (touch),
Vocalics (aspects of speech like, tone, emphasis, volume pauses etc.) and Physical Appearance;
(manipulating time); Artifacts (environment and objects), Using non-verbal codes in oral communication.

9. PRINCIPLES OF ORAL COMMUNICATION

DF2 : ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS - I

1. LOGARITHMS
Introduction; definition; Some Important Results; Laws of Logarithms; Types of Logarithms; Natural Logarithms ;
Common Logarithm ; Charateristic of log10 N; Relation between common and natural logarithms;

2. DETERMINANTS
Introduction; Definition of 2 x 2 Determinant; Value of 2 x 2 Order Determinant; 2 x 2 Determinant Equation ;
Definition of 3 x 3 Determinant; Determinant of Signs ; Details of Minors and Co-factors in a Third order
Determinant; Value of 3 x 3 Order Determinant ; 3 x 3 Order Determinant Equation ; Fundamental properties of
determinants with reference to 3 x 3 order determinant ; Solution of simultaneous equation using determinants
( Cramer’s Rule ) ; Consistency of Equations.

3. PARTIAL FUNCTIONS
Introduction.; Important steps regarding regarding partial fractions; Types of partial fractions.

4. BINOMIAL THEOREM
Factorial notation, permutation and combination ; Binomial Expression and theorem ; Binomial expansion (theorem)
[ For positive integer n]; Particular Cases of the Binomial Theorem; Binomial Expansion [ theorem] ; Pascal’s
Triangle for Binomial Coefficients; Middle term or terms in the expansion of ( x ± y)n ; Some relation between
the Binomial Co-efficient; Binomial Theorem for Fractional negative Indices ;Approximation.

5. TRIGNOMETRY
Trinometric ratios of any angle ; Powers of t-ratios ;Trignometric identities; Trignometric ratios for complementary
angles ; Signs of t-ratios; Trignometric ratios of some special and quadrant angles

6. T-RATIOS OF ALLIED, COMPOUND AND MULTIPLE ANGLES

Allied angles Definition; Compound Angles ; Addition Formulae; Subtraction Formulae ; Product Formulae ; T-
Ratios of Multiple And Submultiple Angles; Functions of 2A; Deduction ; Half Angle Formulae ; Functions of 3 A;
Functions of 2A in terms of tan A;
T- ratios of 18o , 36o , 54o , 72o ; Angles of A triangles.

7. INVERSE TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

Definitions ; Principle value of Inverse Tri-Functions ; Properties of Inverse Trignometric Functions(without proof )

8. PROPERTIES AND SOLUTION OF A TRIANGLE

Introduction; Sine Rule ; Cosine Rule ; Projection Rule ( Second form of cosine rule) ; Tangent Rule (Napier’s
Rule ) ; Half angle Formulae ; Area of A triangle ; Solution of a triangle ; Solution of Right- Angled Triangle ;
Solution of any Triangle ;

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9. POINTS AND ITS CO-ORDINATES
Introduction; Rectangular Cartesian co-ordinates system ; Points ; Section formula and mid-point formula ; Centroid
of a triangle ; Bisecting conditions for a parallelogram ; Area of a triangle .

10. THE STRIGHT LINE

Introduction, Slope or Gradient of a line ; Equation of axes and lines parallels to axes ; Intercepts of a line on axes ;
Standard forms for the equation of a line ; General equation of line [ Ax+ By+C = 0 ]; Deduction of Ax + By +C =
0 in standard form ; Angles between two lines ; Three concurrent straight line ;

11. THE CIRCLE

Introduction ; Standard Equation of a circle ; Centre-Radius form of a circle; General form of a circle; Diameter
form of a circle ; Equation of a circle passing through three points A ( x 1 , y1 ) , B( x2 , y2) and C( x3 , y3) ; Special
types of circles ; Lengths of Intercepts Made by a circle on coordinate axes ; To find the length of a Chord cut off by
a circle on the given line ; Equations of a Tangent and a normal at a point P ( x 1 , y1) on the circle ; Condition for a
line to be tangent to a circle .

DF3 : APPLIED PHYSICS

1. REVISION
Introduction, Objectives, Mass, Time, Area, Volume , Density, Force, Current, Charge, Newton’s Laws Of Motion,
Laws Of Kinetics, Graph, Summary

2. PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS
Introduction, objectives, fundamental physical quantities, derived phsical quantities, measurement of a physical
quantity, units of measurement, fundamental units, advantages of si system, errors and accuracy, measuring
instruments, Summary

3. ELECTROSTATIC
Introduction, Objectives, Coulomb’s Laws, Unit Charge, Electric Lines Of Forces, Electric Field, Intensity Of
Electric Field , Electric Flux, Gauss’s Theorem, Flux Density (D), Electric Field Around A Charged Sphere,
Summary

4. ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
Introduction, objectives, electric potential, potential at a point near a charge, potential difference , potential due to a
number of charges, potential gradient, potential due to charged sphere, Summary

5. CAPACITANCE
Introduciton, Objectives, Capacity, Units Of Capacity, Potential Energy Of A Charged Conductor, Principle Of A
Condenser Or Capacitor, Capacity Of A Condenser, Capacity Of Parallel Plate Condenser, Capacity Of An Isolated
Sphere, Energy Of A Charged Conductor, Condensers In Series, Condensers In Parallel, Types Of Condensers,
Ratio Of The Series Combination And Parallel Combination, Summary

6. PRINCIPLE OF ELECTRIC CIRCUIT

Introduction, objectives, ohm’s law, units of resistance, verification of ohm’s law, specific resistance of resistivity,
conductance, effect of temperature on resistance, electric circuit, series circuit, parallel circuit, series parallel circuit,
grouping of cells, platinum resistance thermometer, wheat-stone’s network, wheatstone’s meter bridge , principle of
podtentiometer, comparison of the e.m.f.s. Of two cells, internal resistance of a cell by potentiometer , shunt ,
summary

7. HEATING EFFECT OF ELECTRIC CURRENT

Introduction, Objectives, Joules Law Of Heating, Electric Power, Electric Energy, Determination Of ‘J’ By
Electrical Method, Calculation Of Electric Bills, Summary

8. THERMOELECTRICITY
Introduction, Objectives, Seebeck Effect, Thermo E.M.F, Thermo Couple, Peltier Effect, Summary

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9. ELECTROMAGNETISM
Introduction, Objectives, Intensity Of Magnetic Field, Magnetic Flux Density (B), Biot-Savart’s Law Or Laplace’s
Law, Fleming’s Left Hand Rule, Moving Coil Glavanometer, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Summary

10. ELASTICITY
Introduction, Objectives, Elasticity, Deforming Force And Stress, Strain, Hooke’s Law, Elastic Limit, Ultimate
Tensile Stress, Determination Of ‘Y’ By Searle’s Method, Work Done In Stretching A Wire,
Application Of Elasticity (Use In Design Of Structures), Hooke’s Law, Young’s Modulus, Bulk
Modulus, Modulus Of Rigidity, Poisson’s Ratio, Equivalence Of Shear To Compression And
Extension, Equivalence Of Shearing Stress To A Compressive Stress And Tensile Stress, Relation
Between Y, K, N And σ , Determination Of Young’s Modulus, Summary

11. SURFACE TENSION

Introduction , Objectives, Surface Tension, Surface Energy And Surface Tension, Angle Of Contact, Pressure
Difference Across A Liquid Surface, Effect Of Temperature On Surface Tension, Illustrations To Demonstrate The
Surface Tension Phenomenon, Angle Of Contact, Capillary Action, Shape Of Liquid Surface In Contact With A
Solid, The Capillary Rise (Capillarity), Engineering Applications Of Surface Tension, Summary

12. VISCOSITY MARK PERIOD

Introduction, Objectives, Example Of Capillarity, Viscosity And Coefficient Of Viscosity, Streamline And
Turbulent Flow, Reynold’s Number, Poiseuille’s Equation For The Flow Of Liquid Through A Tube, Voloume Of
The Liquid Flowing Out, Stoke’s Law And Terminal Velocity, Determination Of η By Falling Sphere Method,
Newton’s Law Of Viscosity, Streamline Flow , Characteristics Of Streamline Flow, Critical Velocity And
Reynold’s Number, Stoke’s Law, Viscosity By Stokes Method , Applications Of Viscosity, Summary

13. GAS LAWS & SPECIFIC HEAT OF GAS

Introduction, Objectives , Concept Of Gas Pressure, Boyle’s Law, Gay Lussac’s Law, Charle’s Law, Absolute Or
Kelvin Scale Of Temperature, Gas Laws On Kelvin Scale Of Temperature, Derivation Of General Gas Equation,
Molar Constant Or Universal Gas Constant ‘R’, Universal Gas Equation, Standard Or Normal Temperature And
Pressure, Specific Heat Of Gas At Constant Pressure (Cp), Specific Heat Of Gas At Constant Volume (Cv), Ratio
Of The Two Specific Heats, Relation Between Cp And Cv, Explanation Fof Cp > Cv, Isothermal Change, Adiabatic
Change, Summary

14. CONDUCTION & EXPANSION OF GAS

Introduction , Objectives, Conduction Of Heat, Steady State, Temperature Gradient, Law Of Conductivity,
Determination Of ‘K’ By Searle’s Method, Lee’s Disc Method, Thermal Conductivity Of A Glass Tube, Coefficient
Of Expansion, Selection Of Materials Depending On Thermal Properties, Summary

15. PROPAGATION OF LIGHT

Introduction, Objectives, Fizeau's Rotating Wheel Method, Laws Of Refraction, Refraction Of Light Through A
Glass Prism, Prism Formula, Spectrometer, Determination Of Dispersive Power (ω ) By Using Spectrometer, Fiber
Optic, Summary

16. PHOTOMETRY
Introduction, Objectives, Point Source Solid Angle, Laws Of Illumination, Illumination Falls Of As Cube Of Angle
Of Incidence, Summary

17. S. H. M. & Wave Motion

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Introduction, Objectives, Simple Harmonic Motion, Frequency, Phase , Graphical Representation Of S.H.M.,
Characteristics Of S.H.M., Wave Motion, Types Of Wave Motion, Propagation Of Longitudinal Wave,
Characteristics Of Wave Motion, Definitions Of The Important Terms, Relation Between Frequency And
Wavelength, Equation Of A Plane Progressive Wave, Principle Of Superposition Of Waves, Superposition
Of Two Waves Of Same Frequency, Interference Of Waves, Newton’s Formula For The Velocity Of
Sound, Laplace’s Correction, Effect Of Temperature, Effect Of Humidity, Effect Of Wind, Free Vibrations
And Resonance (Introduction), Stationary Waves, Free Vibrations, Forced Vibrations, Resonance, Velocity
Of Sound By Resonance Tube , Summary

18. SOUND
Introduction, Objectives, Limits Of Audiability, Reflection Of Sound, Acoustics Of Buildings, Requirements Of
Best Sound Effects, Factors To Be Considered In Acoustics Of Buildings, Reverberation Time, Absorption
Coefficient, Sound Pollution And Its Prevention, Summary

19. PHOTOELECTRICITY
Introduction, Objectives, Planck’s Hypothesis (Planck’s Quantum Theory), Photoelectric Effect, The Photoelectric
Cell, Demonstration Of Photoelectric Effect, Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation, Work Function (Wo),
Characteristics Of Photoelectric Effect, X-Rays, Summary

20. NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Introduction, Objectives, Production Of Ultrasonic Waves, Radiography, Uses Of X-Ray Radiography , γ -Rays :
Properties, Uses Of γ -Ray Radiography, Reflection , Liquid Penetration, Summary

DF4 : CHEMISTRY OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS

UNIT – 1
1 : ATOMIC STRUCTURE
1.1 Introduction of Atom
1.2 Fundamental Practicles of Atom-protons, neutrons, electrons,
1.3 Their mass, charge location
1.4 Definition of Atomic number, atomic' .lass, simple numerical problems based on atomic number and atomic
mass number, Isotopes and Isobars definition, distinction and suitable examples
1.5 Bohr's theory of hydrogen atom.
1.6 Modem atomic structure
1.7 Orbits and orbitals, sub energy levels.
1.8 Quantum numbers and their significance.
1.9 Pauli's exclusion principle
1.10 Hunds rule
1.11 Filling of the Orbitals by Aufbau's principal
1.12 Concept of variable valency with examples of ous' & 'ic'
compounds
1.13 Orbital electronic configuration of the atoms, having Z = 1 to 35 1.14 Nuclear stability
1.15 Mass defect and binding energy -numerical problems.

2: ELECTRONIC THEORY OF VALENCY

2.1 Duplet and Octet rule.
2.2 Electronic Configuration of inert and active elements.
2.3 Valance electrons and Valency of the Element.
2.4 Electro positive electro negative and inert nature of elements.
2.5 Electro valency and co-valency.
2.6 Formation of electro valent and covalent compounds such as NaCl, CaCl2, MgO, AlCl),
FeCl2, FeCl3, CrCl3, CuO, CO2, CH4, NH3, C2H4 , O2HC == CH , N == N

3 : ELECTRO CHEMISTRY
3.1 Distinction between Atom and Ion.

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3.2 Arrhenius theories of Ionization. Degree of Ionization, Strong and Weak electrolytes.
3.3 Electrochemical series for cations and anions.
3.4 Mechanism of electrolysis.
3.5 Electrolysis of CuSO4 solution using platinum electrodes, and copper electrodes.
3.6 Applications of electrolysis, such as electroplating & electro refining.
3.7 Faraday's laws of electrolysis and numerical problems based on these laws.
3.8 Conductivity of an electrolyte.
3.9 Solubility product and common ion effect
3.10 Specific conductivity

4: WATER
4.1 Sources of water & Impurities in natural water.
4.2 Physical and Chemical Characteristic of water.
4.3 Purification drinking water, Sedimentation, Coagulation, Filtration, Sterilization,
(chlorination, Ozonization, ultra-violet rays, Boiling & Aeration),
4.4 Hard and soft water and causes of hardness.
4.5 Types of hardness, degree of hardness in ppm of CaCO3 Equivalent.
4.6 Effect of hard water in Domestic and Industrial application.
4.7 Effect of hard water n steam generation, boiler scales and sludges formation of water by
4.8 Lime - soda process, a) Permutite process b) Ion exchange method.
4.9 PH & POH ,value of water and its application in domestic & industrial purposes.

5 : MATERIAL
5.1 Occurrence of metals, definition of metallurgy, ore arid mineral gas of extraction of
metal from it's ore.
5.2.1 Concentration Methods a) Physical Methods like :
i) Gravity separation, Magnetic Separation, Froth floatation
b) Chemical methods: Calcination ,Roasting
5.2.2 Reduction & it's Methods
5.2.3 Refining & it's methods
5.3 Extraction of Iron in the form of Pig iron in blast furnace. Reactions in the blast Furnace,
5.4 Types of carbon steel, based on the percentage of carbon. Heat treatment to steel such as hardening, tempering,
annealing & normalizing.
5.5 Physical properties and applications of some commonly used metals such as - Fe, Cu, AI,Cr, Ni, Sn, Pb, Zn, Co,
Ag, W.
5.6 Chemical properties of metals and their compounds.

6 : ALLOYS
6.1 Definition of Alloys.
6.2 Purpose of making alloys.
6.3 Preparation of binary alloy by fusion method and compression method.
6.4 Classification of alloys such as ferrous and non- ferrous.
6.5 A. Alloy, steel and their Applications: effect of addition of C, Mn, V,W, Ni, Cr, Co, and Si. on steel
B. Special alloy steels,
i) Heat resisting steel ii) Magnetic steel iii) Shock resisting Steel iv) Stainless steel v) Tool steel vi) High speed steel
(HSS)
6.6 Non - ferrous alloys.
6.6.1 Copper alloys; Brasses and Bronze.
6.6.2 Aluminium alloys, Duralumin, Alnico, Solders- wood's metal, Babit metal, Bearing
Alloys.

UNIT-II
7 : CORROSION
7.1 Definition of corrosion.

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 7.2 Types of corrosion.
7.3 Atmospheric corrosion.
7.4 Mechanism of atmospheric corrosion.
7.5 Types of oxide films.
7.6 Factors affecting rate of atmospheric corrosion.
7.7 Electro - chemical corrosion.
7.8 Mechanism of electro-chemical corrosion.
7.9 Galvanic cell corrosion, concentration cell, Oxidation Concentration cell, Corrosion.
7.10 Factors affecting rate of electro - chemical corrosion.
7.11 Protection of metals from corrosion.
7.12 Processes of protection, cathodic protection, organic coating, Inorganic coating, and metallic coating.
7.13 Metallic coating - hot, Dipping - Galvanizing, Tinning, cementation, Sherardizing, metal- cladding, spraying.

8 : PAINTS & VARNISHES

8.1 Characteristic of good paint.
8.2 Principle constituents of paint, such as pigments, Vehicle, thinner,Drier, Extender,
Plasticizer.
8.3 Methods of application of paint such as brushing, spraying, dipping, roller, coating.
8.4 Failure of paint film.
8.5 Causes and remedies.
8.6 Varnishes, their types and uses.
8.7 Characteristics of good varnishes.
8.8 Introduction of Enamels

9 : LUBRICANTS
9.1 Definition of lubricant.
9.2 Function of lubricants.
9.3 Types of lubricants, solid, Semisolid, and liquid.
9.4 Types of lubrication such as fluid film, boundary, and extreme pressure lubrication.
9.5 Characteristics of lubricant, such as Viscosity, viscosity index, oiliness, volatility, flash & fire point, Cloud and
pour point.
9.6 Chemical properties such as neutralization value, emulsification.
9.7 Selection of lubricant for a machine. Working under different conditions.

10 : FUELS
10.1 Definition of fuel.
10.2 Types of fuel.
10.3 Characteristics .of fuel such as calorific value, ignition temp, percentage .of non-
combustible matter.
10.4 Characteristics .of geed fuel. Comparison between solid, liquid, gaseous fuels, based on their
properties.
10.5 Solid fuels, coalification.
10.6 Analysis of coal. Proximate analysis and its importance
10.7 Importance of analysis of coal to decide .the quality of coal.
10.8 Liquid fuel - crude petroleum and its refining by fractional distillation. Alcohol and power
alcohol.
10.9 Important products of petroleum and their applications.
10.10 Gaseous fuel - Introduction of bio- gas and petro- chemical gas (LPG), water gas and
producer gas.
10.11 Comparison of solid liquid and gaseous fuel.

11 : NON-METALLIC MATERIALS
11.1 Plastics, Formation of plastics (polymer) by addition such as polythene, polystyrene,PVC and Teflon and
ondensatien such as Nylon & Bakelite, Types .of plastics. Thermosoftening and Thermosetting. Compounding .of

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plastics by fillers, plasticizers, accelerators, pigments .Properties .of plastics and their engineering applications.
11.2 Rubber:
a) Types of rubber Natural & Synthetic rubber b) Limitations of natural rubber.
c) Vulcanization of rubber. d) Properties and engineering applications of synthetic
rubber.
11.3 Insulating Materials:
a) Thermal insulating materials:
b) Characteristics of good insulating materials.
11.4 Applications of glass -wool thermocole, asbestos.
11.5 Cement - Partland cement, chemical composition, setting & hardening. Lime - Fat lime, hydraulic lime,
composition and properties.

12 : POLLUTION & ITS CONTROL

12.1 Causes of pollution.
12.2 Air pollution and types of air pollution.
12.3 Air pollution due to gases such as sulphur dioxide, sulphur trioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon
dioxide.
12.4 Particulates. .
12.5 Deforestation.
12.6 Air pollution due to IC engines.
12.7 Control of air Pollution
12.8 Water pollution, sources of water pollution.
12.9 Effects of water pollution.
12.10 Methods of preventing water pollution.

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