Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Detailed Syllabus of 3rd Semester)

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, P: Practical, C: Credit

SEMESTER III

CODE SUBJECT L T P C

EEE2101 Basic Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering 3 1 0 4

EEE2102 Electronic Devices and Circuits 3 1 0 4

EEE2103 Electrical Machines – I 3 1 0 4

MAT2105 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3 1 0 4

EEE2104 Basic Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Lab

0 0 3 2

EEE2105 Electronic Devices and Circuits Lab 0 0 3 2

EEE2106 Electrical Machines - I Lab 0 0 3 2

HSS2102 Humanities & Social Sciences 1 0 0 1

PFD2103 Professional Development 2 0 0 2

TOTAL 15 4 9 25

Assessment:

PRE

ESE TA Mid semester Total

20 30 50 50

PRE- Progressive Review Examination TA- Teacher Assessment

ESE-End Semester Examination

Semester: III Branch: Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Subject: Basic Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Code: EEE2101

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Course Description:

This course includes circuit theory, RLC Circuits, alternating current theory, instrumentation, Bridges etc.

Course Objectives:

Students will learn to do the following:-

1. An ability to define and explain the meaning/function of charge, current,

voltage, power, energy, resistors (R), and the fundamental principles of Ohm's law, KVL and KCL including an understanding of electrical safety.

2. An understanding of the behavior of inductances (L) and capacitances (C).

3. An ability to write the differential equations for a given RLC network and solve them analytically for the transient and steady state responses to a step input.

4. To introduce students to monitor, analyze and control any physical system.

5. To understand students how different types of meters work and their construction.

6. To provide a student a knowledge to design and create novel products and solutions for real life problems.

Syllabus: UNIT- 1: D.C. Networks

Introduction, Classification of elements-active, passive, unilateral, bilateral, linear, nonlinear, lumped and distributed; Electric circuit, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, Mesh and Nodal analysis, Delta-Star and Star-Delta Transformations, Superposition theorem, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, Maximum Power Transfer theorem (Only independent sources).

UNIT-2: Magnetic Circuits

Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction concept of self and mutual inductance - dot convention - coefficient of coupling, Magneto-motive force (MMF), Magnetic field strength, Reluctance, B-H curve, Comparison of the Electric and Magnetic Circuits, Series-Parallel Magnetic Circuit, Leakage flux and fringing, Stacking Factor, Magnetic Hysteresis, Eddy currents.

UNIT-3: A.C Circuits

Single Phase A.C. Circuits: Production of ac voltage, waveforms and basic definitions, root mean square and average values of alternating currents and voltage, form factor and peak factor, phasor representation of alternating quantities, the j operator and phasor algebra, Series and Parallel RLC circuits and Resonance conditions. UNIT- 4: Instrumentation Introduction, classification of instruments – Indicating & Recording Types, Static and dynamic characteristics of instruments, Errors, Torques, Galvanometer, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Ohmmeter, Wattmeter, Energy meter, PMMC. UNIT-5: DC Bridges

Measurement of Resistance; Classification of resistances (low, medium and high), Wheatstone’s bridge, Kelvin’s double bridge, Megger. AC Bridges: Measurement of inductance; Hay’s bridge, Maxwell’s bridge, Anderson bridge Measurement of capacitance; Schering bridge, Desauty’s bridge Measurement of frequency; Wein’s bridge.

Text Books:

1. Engineering circuit analysis by William Hayt and Jacke Kemmerly McGraw

Hill.

2. Circuits & networks by A. Sudhakar and Shyammohan Pillai TMH.

3. Electric circuits by a Chakravarthy Dhanipat Rai & Sons.

4. “A Course In Electrical and Electronics Measurement and Instrumentation”, Sawhney, Dhanpat Rai Publications.

5. E.O. Doebelin, Measurement Systems, McGraw Hill, 1991.

6. J.P. Bentley, Principle of Measurement Systems, John Wiley and Sons, 1987.

7. D.V.S. Murthy, Transducers and Instrumentation, Prentice Hall, 1997.

Reference Books:

1. Network analysis by me and lake berg.

2. Linear circuit analysis (time domain phasor and Laplace transform approaches) second edition By Raymond a decarlo oxford press 2004.

3. Network theory N. C. Jagan & C Lakshiminarayana 2006, BSP.

4. Electric circuit theory by K. Raeshwaran, PE 2004.

5. Electronic Instrumentation by H. S. Kalsi, McGraw Hill.

Course Outcome:

Student completing the course will be able to:

1. Predict the behavior of any electrical and magnetic circuits

2. Measure the electrical elements

3. Evaluate the errors in the circuits

4. Can measure in single phase as well as poly phase circuits.

Semester: III Branch: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Subject: Electronics Devices and Circuits Code: EEE2102

Course Description:

The course will embed the quality to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot analog circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Students will emphasize to design transistor amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, and feedback amplifiers.

Course Objectives:

In EEE2102 students will learn to do the following:-

1. Semiconductor Physics - Explain and apply basic concepts of semiconductor physics relevant to devices.

2. Semiconductor Devices - Describe, explain, and analyze the operation of important semiconductor devices in terms of their physical structure.

3. Circuit Analysis - Analyze and design microelectronic circuits for linear amplifier

and digital applications.

4. Design - Confront integrated device and/or circuit design problems, identify the design issues, and develop solutions.

Syllabus:

UNIT-1: Diode and its applications Small signal model, wave shaping, Clipper and Clamper Circuits. Rectifier circuit: Half wave and full wave rectifier, parameters calculation. Zener Diode & its application, Passive filters.

UNIT-2: Transistors: BJT Construction and working, transistor action, Biasing circuits and stabilization techniques. Field Effect Devices: JFET/ MOSFET basics; JFET characteristics and small signal models; MOS capacitor; MOSFET characteristics and small signal models.

UNIT-3: Amplifiers Basic building blocks and concept of analog amplifiers, Transistors as an amplifier,

linear approximation & modeling, Small signal low frequency analysis of CE,CB and CC configuration, Miller’s theorem and its dual, frequency response. Cascading of amplifiers. High frequency model and analysis for CE amplifier.

UNIT- 4: Tuned and Power Amplifiers

Classification of amplifiers, class A large Signal amplifiers, Second harmonic distortion, Higher order harmonic generation, Transformer coupled audio power amplifier, Efficiency, Push-pull amplifiers, Class B Amplifiers, class AB Operation. Single and double tuned amplifiers, Q-factor. UNIT-5: Feedback Amplifiers

Basic principle of Feedback, Types of feedback amplifiers, Analysis of Input and output Resistance. Topologies: Analysis of Feedback amplifiers, Voltage series Feedback, and Voltage series Feedback pair, Current series, Current shunt and Voltage shunt feedback. Concept of positive Feedback.

Text Books

1. Sedra, A. S., and K. C. Smith. Microelectronic Circuits. 4th Edition. New

York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1998. ISBN: 0195116631.

2. Millman & Halkias, “Integrated Electronics”, Tata Mcgraw Hill.

Reference Books

1. R. F. Pierret, Semiconductor Device Fundamentals, PHI, 2006.

2. 2. P. R. Gray, Paul Hurst, S.H. Lewis and R. G. Meyer, Analysis and Design

of Analog Integrated Circuit, John Wiley, 2001.

3. Howe, R. T., and C. G. Sodini. Microelectronics: An Integrated Approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996. ISBN: 0135885183.

4. Fonstad, C. G. Microelectronic Devices and Circuits. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1994. ISBN: 0070214964.

Course Outcome:

A student completing EEE2102 will be able to:

1. Explain and apply the semiconductor concepts of drift, diffusion, donors and acceptors, majority and minority carriers, excess carriers, low level injection, minority carrier lifetime, quasi-neutrality, and quasi-statics.

2. Explain the underlying physics and principles of operation of p-n junction

diodes, metaloxide-semiconductor (MOS) capacitors, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), and MOS field effect transistors (MOSFETs), and describe and apply simple large signal circuit models for these devices which include

charge storage elements.

3. Create an incremental (small signal) linear equivalent circuit (LEC) model for a

multi terminal non-linear electronic device knowing its large signal characteristics, and understand and apply standard LEC models for p-n diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETs, including capacitances.

4. Determine parameter values for large signal and incremental LEC models for p-n diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETs based on knowledge of the device structure and dimensions, and of the bias condition.

5. Explain how devices and integrated circuits are fabricated and describe discuss modern trends in the microelectronics industry.

6. Explain, compare, and contrast the input, output, and gain characteristics of single-transistor, differential, and common two-transistor linear amplifier building block stages.

7. Use large signal and incremental LEC device models to analyze analog electronic circuits of moderate complexity, including circuits with multiple stages, nonlinear and active loads, and current source bias circuits.

8. Determine the frequency range of simple electronic circuits and understand the high frequency limitations of BJTs and MOSFETs.

9. Explain the operation and features of common MOS logic inverter stages.

10. Calculate the transfer characteristics and frequency response of a feedback amplifier.

11. Understand the limitations of the various device models, identify the appropriate model for a given problem or situation, and justify the selection.

12. Design simple devices and circuits to meet stated operating specifications.

Semester: III Branch: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Subject: Electrical Machine – I Subject code: EEE2103

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Course Description:

This course examines the basic theory, characteristics, construction operation and application of Transformers and rotating electrical machines. It includes the study of transformers, direct current motors, direct current generators.

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to expose the students on basic knowledge of construction and working of various transformers their equivalent circuit, parameter determination and applications. This course also provides the knowledge of direct current electrical machines, its operational constraints, starting mechanisms, conventional speed control methods, various tests and applications.

Syllabus:

Unit–1: Single Phase Transformers Working Principle, EMF equation, transformer on no-load and Full load, Phasor diagram, Equivalent circuit, Losses, Open circuit and short circuit test, efficiency and regulation, condition for maximum efficiency, Power and distribution transformer.

Unit – 2: Analysis of Transformer All-day efficiency, Polarity test, separation of losses, Parallel operation of single phase transformer and load sharing, excitation phenomenon in transformers.

Auto-transformer, its equivalent circuit and phasor diagram, its comparison with two winding transformer, conversion from auto- transformer to two winding transformer and vice versa, its application.

Unit-3: Three Phase Transformer Introduction, type of connections, Vector groups, Relation between line and phase voltages and currents, use of tertiary winding, Scott and V- connection of transformers for phase conversion. Concept of tap changing, on-load and off-load tap changers, Cooling methods of transformers.

Unit – 4: DC Machine-I

Principle , BLV and BLI concept, constructional details, lap and wave windings; Methods of excitation, classification, armature reaction, methods to reduce armature reaction, demagnetizing and cross magnetizing ampere turns, compensating windings, commutation, interpoles, commutation, Operating characteristics of DC generator.

Unit – 5: DC Machine-II Characteristics of DC motor, starters for shunt motors- two point, three point and four point starter, soft starter, speed control of DC motors, braking of motors, losses in DC machines, efficiency and condition for maximum efficiency. Testing of D.C. machines: No-load test, Direct load test, Hopkinson‘s and Field‘s test, Retardation test. Principle of operation and applications of Amplidyne and Metaldyne generators.

Reference Books:

1. P. S. Bimbhra-Electrical Machines-Khanna Publishers, 2002.

2. A. E. Fitzgerald, Charles Kingsley, Stephen D Umans Electrical Machines –

TMH Publishers, 6th Edition, 2003.

3. Nagarath & D.P. Kothari: Electrical Machines, TMH Publishers, 4th Edition, 2004.

4. J.B. Gupta: Theory & Performance of Electrical Machines S K Kataria & Sons, 4th Edition 2006.

5. A.E. Clayton & C.I. Hancock Performance and Design of DC Machines.

Course Outcome:

1. Understand the fundamentals and working of transformers.

2. Draw the equivalent circuit diagrams of various transformers.

3. Analyze the load profile, voltage regulations and efficiency under various

operating conditions.

4. Understand the working principle and construction of direct current machines.

5. Understand the needs and requirements of various types of D.C. machine operations like starting, speed control, tests etc.

Semester: III Branch: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Subject: Advanced Engineering Mathematics Subject code: MAT2105

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Course Objectives:

1. To develop an ability to conceptualize, inquire, reason and communicate

mathematically and to use the mathematical concepts of Probability Distributions to formulate and solve the real life problems.

2. To make students proficient in solving the system of linear algebraic equations.

3. To make students familiar with the process of approximating a tabulated

function by a polynomial.

4. To make students learn the process of finding the derivatives and integrals of

a tabulated function.

5. To make students familiar with the methods for the numerical solution of

ordinary differential equations.

Syllabus: Unit-1: Roots of Algebraic and Transcendental Equations, Bisection, Regula- Falsi and Newton-Raphson Methods, System of linear algebraic equations, Consistency and

Existence of Solutions, Direct Methods: Gauss Elimination and Gauss-Jordan Methods, Iterative Methods: Jacobi’s, Gauss-Siedal & Successive Over Relaxation Methods. Unit-2:

Finite Differences and Interpolation, Interpolation with equally and unequally spaced points, Interpolation Formulae based on forward, backward, central and divided differences, Lagrange’s Interpolation formula, Inverse Interpolation. Unit-3: Numerical Differentiation, Derivatives using Forward, Backward and Central

Difference Formulae, Numerical Integration, Newton-Cote’s quadrature formula, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rules, Weddle’s rule.

Unit- 4:

Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations, Picard’s Method, Taylor’s Series Method, Euler’s Method, Euler’s Modified Method, Range-Kutta Methods, Predictor-corrector Methods, Milne’s Method, Adams-Bash forth Method.

Unit-5: Random variables, Expectation, Mean, Standard Deviation of Discrete & Continuous Random Variables, Probability Distributions, Discrete & Continuous Probability Distributions, Binomial, Poisson and Normal distributions.

Recommended Text Books:

1. Advanced Engineering. Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig (8th edition) – John Wiley & Sons.

2. Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal (38th edition)- Khanna

Publishers.

3. Numerical Methods in Engineering and Science by Dr. B.S. Grewal, Khanna

Publishers

4. Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computation by M .K. Jain,

S. R. K. Iyengar & R. K. Jain, Wiley Eastern Limited.

5. Higher Engineering Mathematics by B. V. Rammana-Tata Mc Graw Hill.

6. Numerical Methods for Scientists and Engineers by K. Shankar Rao, Prentice

Hall of India.

7. Numerical Methods, by S. S. Sastry, Prentice Hall Inc. India

Course Outcome:

After completion of the course, students will be able to:-

1. Numerically estimate the roots of algebraic and transcendental equations.

2. Solve the system of linear algebraic equations by direct and iterative methods.

3. Approximate the tabulated function by a polynomial.

4. Find the derivatives and integrals of a tabulated function.

5. Obtain the numerical solution of Ordinary Differential Equations.

6. Use the mathematical concepts of Discrete and Continuous Probability Distributions to formulate and solve the real life problems.

Semester: III Branch: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Subject: Basic Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Lab. Code: EEE2104

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Course Description:

This course includes selection of proper instrument for measurement various Electrical elements.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain basic circuit concepts and responses.

2. Understand the concept of network topology.

3. Acquire skills in using electrical measuring devices.

4. To introduce topics of measurement of resistance, inductance, capacitance, power & energy.

Syllabus:

1. To verify Thevenin's Theorems.

2. To verify Norton's Theorems.

3. To verify Superposition Theorem.

4. Voltage-Current Characteristics of Incandescent lamp.

5. To study B-H Curve.

6. To measure Current, Power, Voltage and Power Factor of series R-L-C Circuit.

7. To measure R and L of a Chock Coil.

8. To measure Power in Three Phase Circuitry by Two Wattmeter Method.

9. To study Voltmeter, Ammeter & Ohmmeter.

10. To study Wattmeter & Energy meter.

11. To measure Resistance using Wheatstone’s bridge.

12. To measure Resistance using Kelvin’s double bridge.

13. To measure Inductance using Hay’s bridge.

14. To measure Inductance using Maxwell’s bridge.

15. To measure Capacitance using Schering bridge.

16. To measure Capacitance using Desauty’s bridge.

Note: Exp no.1, 2, 3, 9, 10, & 11 can be done by Simulink.

List of Equipments/Machine required:

1. Bridges, Head Phone.

2. Voltmeter, Ammeter, Multi meters, Resistors, DC Supply.

3. Breadboard, resistances.

4. Lamp, variac, connecting wires, transformer (110/220 V).

5. RLC Series circuit kit, choke coil, two wattmeters,3 phase variac,3 rheostat of same rating.

6. Energy meter, different kits (Wheatstone’s bridge, Kelvin’s double bridge,

Hay’s bridge, Maxwell’s bridge, Schering bridge, Desauty’s bridge).

Recommended Books or Manuals:

Basic Practical in Electrical Engineering – by P. S. Dhogal (Author), Standard

Publishers Distributors (2004).

Course Outcome:

Student completing the course will be able to:

1. Get the basic knowledge about the Electric and Magnetic circuits.

2. Able to understand the basic construction of wattmeter and energy meters.

3. Access and evaluate bridge design and calculation.

4. Get the knowledge about various measuring instruments.

Semester: III Branch: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Subject: Electronics Devices and Circuits Lab Code: EEE2105

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Course Description:

It is an introductory experimental laboratory that explores the design, construction, and debugging of analog electronic circuits. The course intends to provide an understanding of operation and application of the analog building blocks like diodes, BJT, FET etc for performing various functions like amplifiers, feedback, wave shaping.

Course Objectives:

The subject aims to provide the student with:

1. An understanding of basic electronics devices on which analysis and design of electrical and electronic circuits and systems are based.

2. The capability to use components and devices to analyze and design simple electronic circuits.

3. The ability to formulate and solve the differential equations describing time

behavior of circuits.

4. An understanding of how complex devices such as semiconductor diodes and field-effect transistors are modeled and how the models are used in the design and analysis of useful circuits.

5. The capability to design and construct circuits, take measurements of circuit

behavior and performance, compare with predicted circuit models and explain discrepancies.

Note: It is advised to use PSPICE software and the hardware design for performing

and evaluation of the below circuits.

List of Experiments:

1. Find and evaluate the desired waveform by using waveform shaping circuits

i.e. clipper and clamper.

2. Study the half wave and full wave rectifier circuit and measure different performance parameters.

3. Draw and study the Zener regulator circuit with resistive variable load.

4. Plotting input and output characteristics and calculation of parameters of a

transistor in common emitter configuration.

5. Plotting input and output characteristics and calculation of parameters of a transistor in common collector configuration.

6. Transistor biasing circuit: Measurement of operating point (Ic and Vce) for

i. Fixed bias circuit.

ii. Potential divider biasing circuit.

7. Plot the FET characteristics & MOSFET characteristics.

8. Two Stage R.C. Coupled Amplifier.

i. To measure the overall gain of two stages at 1 KHz and compare it

with gain of Ist stage, Also to observe the loading effect of second stage on the first stage.

ii. To plot the frequency response curve of two stage amplifier.

9. To study Emitter follower circuit & measurement of voltage gain and plotting of frequency response Curve.

10. Feedback in Amplifier: Single stage amplifier with and without bypass capacitor, measurement of voltage gain and plotting the frequency response in both cases.

11. Transistorized push pull amplifier & Measurement of optimum load,

maximum undistorted power (by giving maximum allowable signal) efficiency and percentage distortion factor.

12. To study the characteristics of single tuned & double tuned amplifier.

13. Case study 1: Design an Audio Amplifier.

14. Case study 2: Design a 5V power supply.

15. Case study 3: Design of AM Modulator and Demodulator circuit.

Equipment/Machines/Instruments/Tools/Software required: Circuit components, Power supply, CRO, Function generator, Multi meter, Breadboard, Pspice software.

Recommended Books:

1. Integrated Electronics – Millman & Halkias, TMH Publications.

Learning Outcome:

Students will:

1. Learn how to develop and employ circuit models for elementary electronic components, e.g., resistors, sources, inductors, capacitors, diodes and transistors.

2. Become adept at using various methods of circuit analysis, including

simplified methods such as Series-parallel reductions, voltage and current dividers, and the node method.

3. Appreciate the consequences of linearity, in particular the principle of

superposition and Thevenin-Norton equivalent circuits.

4. Able to design best in class amplifier for analog application.

5. Develop the capability to analyze and design simple circuits containing non-

linear elements such as transistors using the concepts of load lines, operating points and incremental analysis.

6. Learn how to calculate frequency response curves and to interpret the salient

features in terms of poles and zeros of the system function.

7. Be introduced to the concepts of both positive and negative feedback in electronic circuits.

8. Learn how negative feedback is used to stabilize the gain.

Semester: III Branch: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Subject: Electrical Machines - I Lab Code: EEE2106

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Course Description:

This course examines the basic theory, characteristics, construction operation and application of Transformers and rotating electrical machines. It includes the study of transformers, direct current motors, direct current generators.

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to expose the students on basic knowledge of

construction and working of various transformers their equivalent circuit, parameter determination and applications. This course also provides the knowledge of direct current electrical machines, its operational constraints, starting mechanisms, conventional speed control methods, various tests and applications.

List of Experiments:

1. To determine the Transformation ratio of a single phase transformer.

2. To determine the voltage regulation of a single phase transformer operating at

different power factors.

3. To perform the open & short circuit test of single phase transformer for finding its parameters.

4. To determine the efficiency of a single phase transformer under different loading condition.

5. To perform parallel operation of two single phase transformer and sharing of

load.

6. To perform Back to Back test on two single phase transformer.

7. To perform 3- phase to 2- phase conversion (Scott connection).

8. To study 3-phase transformer with different connections and vector groups. 9. To perform the reversal of D.C. Shunt Motor.

10. To determine the armature & field winding resistance of D.C machine by

voltmeter/ammeter method.

11. To determine the magnetization or Open circuit characteristics of a D.C

machine.

12. To perform load test on D.C shunt generator. 13. To perform Swinburne’s test on a D.C machine & calculation of its efficiency at

full load operating condition.

14. To study three point and four point motor starters. 15. Speed control of D.C. shunt motor by:

(a) Varying field current with armature voltage kept constant.

(b) Varying armature voltage with field current kept constant.

Equipment/Machines/Instruments/Tools/Software Required:

Recommended Book:

Laboratory courses in electrical engineering by S. G. Tarnekar & P.K. Kharbanda.

Course Outcome:

1. Understand the fundamentals and working of transformers.

2. Draw the equivalent circuit diagrams of various transformers.

3. Analyze the load profile, voltage regulations and efficiency under various

operating conditions.

4. Understand the working principle and construction of direct current machines.

5. Understand the needs and requirements of various types of D.C. machine

operations like starting, speed control, tests etc.

Semester: III Branch: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Subject: Engineering Professionalism and Ethics Code: HSS2102

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Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are to provide students of engineering with:-

1. An understanding of their duties and responsibilities as professionals through gaining knowledge of the philosophies of ethics, professional practice, and world culture.

2. Basic knowledge to make informed ethical decisions when confronted with

problems in the working environment.

3. An understanding of how a societal moral varies with culture and how this

influences ethical thought and action.

4. Know some of the classic cases as well as contemporary issues in engineering ethics.

Course Content:

UNIT- 1: Engineering ethics: Introduction to ethics, Comparison of ethics and engineering ethics, Ethics at personal level – Variety of moral issues and Moral dilemmas, Kohlberg’s theory, Gilligan’s theory. UNIT- 2: Importance of ethics and professionalism: The importance of ethics in science and engineering, the role of codes of ethics, Professions and Professionalism, Professional responsibilities of engineers.

UNIT- 3: Engineer’s responsibility for safety: Safety and Risk – Assessment of Safety and Risk, Risk Benefit Analysis, Reducing Risk – Risk management. UNIT- 4: Engineer’s responsibilities and rights:

Loyalty – Respect for Authority, Confidentiality, Conflicts of Interest; Professional Rights, Plagiarism and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). UNIT –5: Global issues:

Globalization and International concern, Multinational Corporations and ethical issues, Engineers as Expert Witnesses and Advisors, Sample Code of Conduct.

Course Outcome:

After completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and analyze an ethical issue in the subject matter under investigation or in a relevant field.

2. Assess their own ethical values and the social context of problems.

3. Identify ethical concerns in research and intellectual contexts, including academic integrity, use and citation of sources, the objective presentation of data, and the treatment of human subjects.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical values in non-classroom activities, such as service learning, internships, and field work.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of a professional code of ethics.

6. Demonstrate ethical practice.

Recommended Text Books:

1. Mike Martin and Roland Schinzinger, “Ethics in Engineering”, McGraw Hill, New York, 2005.

2. Charles E Harris, Michael S Pritchard and Michael J. Rabins, “Engineering Ethics – Concepts and Cases”, Thompson Learning, 2000.

3. Seebauer, E.G. and Barry, R.L. Fundamental of Ethics for Scientists and Engineers, New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.

References:

1. Charles D Fleddermann, “Engineering Ethics”, Prentice Hall, New Mexico,

1999.

2. John R Boatright, “Ethics and the Conduct of Business”, Pearson Education,

2003.

3. Edmund G Seebauer and Robert L Barry, “Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and Engineers”, Oxford University Press, 2001.

4. Prof. (Col) P S Bajaj and Dr. Raj Agrawal, “Business Ethics – An Indian Perspective”, Biztantra, New Delhi, 2004.

5. David Ermann and Michele S. Shauf, “Computers, Ethics and Society”, Oxford University Press, (2003).

Semester: III Branch: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Subject: Business Writing Skills Code: PFD2103

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Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are:

1. To make students conversant with the basic forms, formats and techniques of business writing.

2. To familiarize learners with the mechanics of writing.

3. To enable learners to write in English precisely and effectively.

4. To help students communicate effectively, appropriately and clearly in all

situations.

Course Content: UNIT-1: Communication in business

Business Communication-functions and principles of communication (7C's of communication), Types of Communication, Context of communication, Medium of communication, Barriers to communication. UNIT –2: Elements of business writing

Business letter -principles of business writing; Elements of letter writing and styles of writing, Resume, covering letter, Grammar in Use.

UNIT-3: Business correspondence

Business letters - circulars, e-mails, agendas, minutes, sales letter, enquiries, orders, Letters of complaint- claims and adjustments, Notice, Quotation and Tenders.

UNIT – 4: Business proposals and reports Project proposals- characteristics and structure, Project reports – types - characteristics – structure, Process and mechanics of report writing- visual aids- abstract - executive summary- recommendation, writing- definition of terms.

UNIT-5: Effective communication Communication in organization, different kinds of texts for different purposes, reading between the lines. Comprehension of unseen passages, Précis writing.

Course Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively by analyzing audience, organizing documents, writing clearly and precisely with no grammar errors and presenting the document with skillful design.

2. Demonstrate the use of basic and advanced proper writing techniques.

3. Write informal and formal reports.

4. Identify barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them.

5. Write e-mail effectively and efficiently.

Recommended Text Books:

1. Lesikar, Raymond V., John D Pettit, and Mary E FlatlyLesikar’s, Basic Business Communication, 10th ed. Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2007.

2. Gerson, Sharan J., and Steven M Gerson, Technical Writing: Process and Product. Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2008.

3. Murphy, Herta, Herbert W Hildebrandt, and Jane P Thomas, Effective Business Communication. 7th ed. Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.

4. Bovee, Courtland and John V Thill, Business Communication Today, 8th ed. Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2008.

References:

1. Raman, Meenakhshi, and Prakash Singh, Business Communication. O U P,

New Delhi, 2008.

2. Stuart Bonne E., Marilyn S Sarow and Laurence Stuart, Integrated Business.

3. Communication in a Global Market Place.3rd ed. John Wiley India, New Delhi, 2007.

4. Guffey, Mary Ellen., Business Communication: Process and Product. 3rd ed. Thomson and South-western, 2004.

5. Fiske, john – "Introduction to Communication Studies", Rotledge London, 1990.

6. Geoffrey Leech & Jan Svartvik – "A Communicative Grammar of English", ELBS Longman, England.

7. Bill Scott – "The Skills of Communicating", Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai, 2004.

8. Gartside L- "Model Business Letters", Pitman, London, 1992.

9. The English Errors of Indian Students by T.L.H. Smith – Pearse, I.E.S.,

Oxford University Press, Madras- Latest Edition. 10. Grammar and Composition by P.R. Sarkar, Anand Marg Publications,

Kolkata