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RGPV B.Tech · 1st Year

EX 1st Semester Syllabus

Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EX): the official syllabus of all 8 1st sem subjects, unit by unit, with previous year papers, notes and important questions. Free to read.

Subjects

EX 1st semester syllabus, unit by unit

Every subject of RGPV Electrical & Electronics Engineering 1st semester (1st year), as the official syllabus lists it.

Engineering Chemistry (EC)

BT-101
  1. Unit 1Water – Analysis, Treatments and Industrial Applications

    Sources of water · Impurities in water · Hardness and its units · Determination of hardness by EDTA method · Alkalinity determination and related numerical problems

  2. Unit 2Boiler Problems & Softening Methods

    Boiler troubles: sludge and scale · Boiler troubles: priming and foaming · Boiler corrosion and caustic embrittlement · Softening methods: lime‑soda process · Softening methods: zeolite process · Softening methods: ion‑exchange process · Related numerical problems

  3. Unit 3Lubricants and Lubrication

    Introduction to lubrication · Mechanism of lubrication · Classification of lubricants · Viscosity and viscosity‑index determination · Flash and fire points · Cloud and pour points · Aniline point · Acid number · Saponification number · Steam‑emulsification number · Related numerical problems

  4. Unit 4Polymer & Polymerisation

    Introduction to polymers · Types of polymerisation · Classification of polymers · Mechanism of polymerisation: free‑radical · Mechanism of polymerisation: ionic · Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers · Biodegradable polymers · Properties and uses of PVC · Properties and uses of PMMA · Properties and uses of Teflon · Properties and uses of Nylon 6 and Nylon 6:6 · Properties and uses of polyester‑phenol‑formaldehyde · Properties and uses of urea‑formaldehyde · Properties and uses of Buna N and Buna S · Vulcanisation of rubber

  5. Unit 5Phase Equilibrium and Corrosion

    Phase diagram of single‑component system (water) · Phase diagram of binary eutectic system (Cu‑Ag) · Corrosion types, mechanisms and prevention

  6. Unit 6Spectroscopic Techniques and Applications

    Principles of spectroscopic techniques · Instrumentation and applications · Electronic spectroscopy · Vibrational spectroscopy of diatomic molecules · Rotational spectroscopy of diatomic molecules

  7. Unit 7Periodic Properties

    Effective nuclear charge · Orbital‑energy variations (s, p, d, f) · Electronic configuration · Atomic and ionic sizes · Electron affinity and electronegativity · Polarizability · Oxidation states

Mathematics I

BT-102
  1. Unit 1Calculus

    Rolle’s theorem · Mean Value theorems · Expansion of functions by Mc. Laurin’s and Taylor’s for one variable · Taylor’s theorem for function of two variables · Partial Differentiation · Maxima & Minima (two and three variables) · Method of Lagranges Multipliers

  2. Unit 2Calculus

    Definite Integral as a limit of a sum and Its application in summation of series · Beta and Gamma functions and their properties · Applications of definite integrals to evaluate surface areas and volumes of revolutions · Multiple Integral · Change the order of the integration · Applications of multiple integral for calculating area and volumes of the curves

  3. Unit 3Sequences and series

    Convergence of sequence and series · Tests for convergence · Power series · Taylor's series · Series for exponential, trigonometric and logarithm functions · Fourier series · Half range sine and cosine series · Parseval’s theorem

  4. Unit 4Vector Spaces

    Vector Space · Vector Sub Space · Linear Combination of Vectors · Linearly Dependent · Linearly Independent · Basis of a Vector Space · Linear Transformations

  5. Unit 5Matrices

    Rank of a Matrix · Solution of Simultaneous Linear Equations by Elementary Transformation · Consistency of Equation · Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors · Diagonalization of Matrices · Cayley-Hamilton theorem and its applications to find inverse

English for Communication (EC)

BT-103
  1. Unit 1Identifying Common errors in writing

    Articles · Subject‑Verb Agreement · Prepositions · Active and Passive Voice · Reported Speech (Direct and Indirect) · Sentence Structure

  2. Unit 2Vocabulary building and Comprehension

    Acquaintance with prefixes and suffixes from foreign languages to form derivatives · Synonyms and antonyms · Reading comprehension

  3. Unit 3Communication

    Introduction, meaning and significance of communication · Process of communication · Oral and written communication · The 7 C’s of communication · Barriers to communication and ways to overcome them · Importance of communication for technical students · Non‑verbal communication

  4. Unit 4Developing Writing Skills

    Planning, drafting and editing · Precise writing and précis · Technical definition and technical description · Report writing – features of a good report · Structure of a formal report · Report of trouble, laboratory report, progress report

  5. Unit 5Business Correspondence

    Importance of business letters · Parts and layout of business letters · Application of business letters · Contents of a good resume and guidelines for writing a resume · Calling / sending quotation, order, complaint, e‑mail and tender

  6. Unit 6== END OF UNITS==

Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE)

BT-104
  1. Unit 1DC Circuits

    Voltage and current sources (independent and dependent) · Units and dimensions · Source conversion · Ohm’s law · Kirchhoff’s laws · Superposition theorem · Thevenin’s theorem · Mesh analysis · Nodal analysis · Star‑delta transformation · Power and energy calculations in resistive circuits

  2. Unit 21‑Phase AC Circuits

    Generation of sinusoidal AC voltage · Average, RMS values, form factor and peak factor · Phasor concept · Power factor · Impedance and admittance · Active, reactive and apparent power · Analysis of R‑L, R‑C, R‑L‑C series and parallel circuits · Three‑phase AC fundamentals: phase sequence, balanced/unbalanced supply and loads · Relationship between line and phase quantities for star and delta connections · Power measurement in balanced and unbalanced three‑phase systems

  3. Unit 3Magnetic Circuits

    Definitions of magnetic circuits · Magnetisation characteristics of ferromagnetic materials · Self‑inductance and mutual inductance · Energy storage in linear magnetic systems · Series connection of coils · AC excitation of magnetic circuits · Magnetic field produced by current‑carrying conductors · Force on a current‑carrying conductor · Induced voltage and laws of electromagnetic induction

  4. Unit 4Electrical Machines

    Construction, classification and working principles of DC machines · Construction, classification and working principles of induction machines · Construction, classification and working principles of synchronous machines · Slip concept in three‑phase induction motors · Torque‑slip characteristics of induction motors · Types of losses in electrical machines · Applications of DC, induction and synchronous machines

  5. Unit 5Basic Electronics

    Number systems and conversions used in digital electronics · De Morgan’s theorem · Logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR) · Half‑adder and full‑adder circuits · RS and JK flip‑flops · Semiconductor fundamentals · Diode I‑V characteristics · Bipolar junction transistor (BJT) operation and configurations (CE, CB, CC) · Modes of operation of BJT

Engineering Graphics (EG)

BT-105
  1. Unit 1Module 1: Introduction to Engineering Drawing

    Principles of Engineering Graphics and their significance · Usage of drawing instruments · Lettering · Conic sections including rectangular hyperbola · Cycloid, epicycloid, hypocycloid and involute · Scales – plain, diagonal and vernier scales

  2. Unit 2Module 2: Orthographic Projections

    Principles of orthographic projections and conventions · Projection of points and lines inclined to both planes · Projection of inclined planes and auxiliary planes

  3. Unit 3Module 3: Projections of Regular Solids and Floor Plans

    Projections of regular solids and inclined solids with auxiliary views · Simple annotation, dimensioning and scale · Floor plan drawing including windows, doors, and fixtures (WC, bath, sink, shower, etc.)

  4. Unit 4Module 4: Sections and Sectional Views of Right Angular Solids

    Sections and sectional views of right angular solids (prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone) with auxiliary views · Development of surfaces of right regular solids · Drawing sectional orthographic views of geometric solids and industry/dwelling objects (foundation to slab only)

  5. Unit 5Module 5: Isometric Projections

    Principles of isometric projection and isometric scale · Isometric views and conventions · Isometric views of lines, planes, simple and compound solids · Conversion of isometric views to orthographic views and vice‑versa

  6. Unit 6Module 6: Overview of Computer Graphics and CAD Theory

    Computer graphics technologies impacting graphical communication · Theory of CAD software – menu system, toolbars, drawing area, dialogs, shortcut menus, command line, status bar, zoom methods, select/erase objects · Isometric views of lines, planes, simple and compound solids (CAD implementation)

  7. Unit 7Module 7: Customisation & CAD Drawing

    Setup of drawing page and printer including scale settings · Setting up units and drawing limits · ISO and ANSI standards for coordinate dimensioning and tolerancing · Orthographic constraints and snapping to objects (manual and automatic) · Producing drawings using coordinate input methods for straight lines and circles

  8. Unit 8Module 8: Annotations, Layering & Other Functions

    Applying dimensions and annotations to objects · Layer setup and usage – creating, editing and customizing layers · Modifying line lengths (extend/lengthen) · Printing drawings to paper · Orthographic projection techniques · Drawing sectional views of composite right regular geometric solids and projecting true shapes · CAD modelling of parts and assemblies – parametric and non‑parametric solid, surface and wireframe models · Part editing and two‑dimensional documentation of models · Planar projection theory – perspective, isometric, multiview, auxiliary and section views · Spatial visualization exercises · Dimensioning guidelines and tolerancing techniques · Multi‑view dimensioning and scaling for dwelling drawings

  9. Unit 9Module 9: Design Project and BIM Introduction

    Team design project illustrating geometry and topology of engineered components · Creation of engineering models and presentation in standard 2D blueprint form and as 3D wire‑frame and shaded solids · Meshed topologies for engineering analysis and tool‑path generation for component manufacture · Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) · Use of solid‑modeling software for creating associative models at component and assembly levels · Floor plans including windows, doors and fixtures (WC, bath, sink, shower, etc.) · Applying colour coding according to building drawing practice · Drawing sectional elevation showing foundation to ceiling · Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Manufacturing Practices (MP)

BT-106
  1. Unit 1Manufacturing Methods – Casting, Forming, Machining, Joining, Advanced Manufacturing

    Fundamentals of casting processes · Forming techniques and operations · Machining operations and principles · Joining methods including welding and brazing · Overview of advanced manufacturing methods

  2. Unit 2CNC Machining and Additive Manufacturing

    Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining concepts · Programming and operation of CNC machines · Principles of additive manufacturing (3‑D printing) · Comparison of subtractive vs additive processes

  3. Unit 3Fitting Operations & Power Tools

    Fit‑up techniques for assemblies · Selection and use of hand power tools · Safety procedures while using power tools · Practical fitting exercises

  4. Unit 4Electrical & Electronics Workshop

    Basic electrical safety · Use of multimeters, oscilloscopes and other test equipment · Wiring, circuit assembly and troubleshooting · Fundamental electronic components and their testing

  5. Unit 5Carpentry

    Wood properties and selection · Hand and power tools for woodworking · Joinery techniques (dovetail, mortise & tenon, etc.) · Fabrication of simple wooden components

  6. Unit 6Plastic Moulding & Glass Cutting

    Thermoplastic molding processes · Thermoset moulding basics · Glass cutting techniques and safety · Practical moulding and cutting exercises

  7. Unit 7Metal Casting

    Sand casting fundamentals · Pattern making and core preparation · Molten metal handling and pouring · Defect analysis in cast components

  8. Unit 8Welding (Arc & Gas) and Brazing

    Arc welding principles and techniques · Gas welding (oxy‑acetylene) fundamentals · Brazing processes and filler material selection · Weld joint preparation, inspection and safety

  9. Unit 9Workshop Practice – Machine Shop

    Operation of lathe, milling and drilling machines · Precision measurement and inspection · Machining of simple components · Safety and workshop housekeeping

  10. Unit 10Workshop Practice – Fitting Shop

    Assembly of mechanical components · Use of hand tools for fitting and alignment · Fit tolerance verification · Practical fitting projects

  11. Unit 11Workshop Practice – Carpentry

    Wood cutting, shaping and joining · Construction of simple wooden fixtures · Surface finishing of wood products · Safety in carpentry workshop

  12. Unit 12Workshop Practice – Electrical & Electronics

    Wiring of simple circuits · Testing and troubleshooting of electrical assemblies · Use of soldering iron and connectors · Safety protocols for electrical work

  13. Unit 13Workshop Practice – Welding Shop

    Arc welding (SMAW) practical sessions – 4 hrs · Gas welding (oxy‑acetylene) practical sessions – 4 hrs · Weld joint preparation and post‑weld inspection · Welding safety and PPE usage

  14. Unit 14Workshop Practice – Casting

    Preparation of moulds and cores · Melting and pouring of metal · Cooling, shake‑out and cleaning of castings · Defect identification and remedial actions

  15. Unit 15Workshop Practice – Smithy (Blacksmithing)

    Heating and shaping of metal billets · Forging techniques and tool usage · Heat treatment basics · Safety in blacksmithing operations

  16. Unit 16Workshop Practice – Plastic Moulding & Glass Cutting

    Preparation of plastic moulds and processing parameters · Operating glass cutting equipment · Finishing of plastic and glass components · Safety considerations for both processes

First-year subjects are shared between branches. See the RGPV 1st year syllabus for every branch.