transportation engineering - igit sarang

Course Structure and Syllabus of

M.Tech Programme In

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

BRANCH: CIVIL ENGINEERING

(From the Session 2018-19)

INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SARANG (An Autonomous Institute of Government of Odisha)

Dhenkanal, Odisha- 759146 www.igitsarang.ac.in

INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SARANG M.TECH SYLLABUS for Specialization: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

BRANCH: CIVIL ENGINEERING First Semester Second Semester

Theory Theory

Course

Code

Course Name L-T-P

(Periods/

Week)

Credits

Course

Code

Course Name L-T-P

(Periods/

Week)

Credits

TRC101 Programme Core-1

Transportation Infrastructure

Design

3-0-0 3


Analysis and Design of

Pavement

3-0-0 3

TRC102

TRE101

TRE102

TRE103

Programme Core-2

Pavement Material

Characterization

Programme Elective-1

(Any One)

Traffic Engineering &

Management

Urban Transportation Policy

Planning for Sustainable

Development

Airport Planning & Design

3-0-0

3-0-0

3

3


Fundamentals of Traffic

Flow Theory

3-0-0 3

TRE201

TRE202

TRE203


(Any One)

Highway Construction

Practice

Remote Sensing & GPS for

Transportation Engineering

Advanced Railway

Engineering

3-0-0 3

TRE104

TRE105

TRE106

GHM101


(Any One)

Economic Evaluation of

Transportation System

Analysis of Transportation

system

Advanced Numerical

Method

Research Methodology &

Intellectual Property Rights

Audit Course-1 (Any One

from the list of Audit

Courses)

3-0-0

2-0-0

2-0-0

3

2

0

TRE204

TRE205

TRE206


(Any One)

Optimization Methods & its

application in Civil

Engineering

Ground Improvement

Technique

Highway Project

Formulation & Evaluation

3-0-0 3

Audit Course-2 (Any One

from the list of Audit

Courses)

2-0-0 0

Total (Theory) 16 14 Total (Theory) 14 12

Practical/ Sessional Practical/ Sessional

TRC103 Lab-1

Pavement Material

Laboratory

0-0-4 2

TRJ201

TRC203

TRJ202

Lab-3

Seminar-II &

Comprehensive viva

Lab-4

Transportation Engineering

Design Practice

Mini Project

0-0-4

0-0-4

0-0-4

2

2

2

TRJ101 Lab-2

Seminar-I & Comprehensive

viva

0-0-4 2

Total (Practical/ Sessional) 8 4 Total (Practical/ Sessional) 12 6

TOTAL 24 18 TOTAL 26 18

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 18 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 18

TOTAL CUMULATIVE CREDITS: 18 TOTAL CUMULATIVE CREDITS: 36

M.Tech Syllabus 2018 Transportation Engineering

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1st Semester

TRC101 Transportation Infrastructure Design 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn Geometric Design of Cross Sectional Elements of pavement

2. To learn Geometric Design of Horizontal Alignment of Roads

3. To learn Geometric Design of Vertical Alignment of Roads and transportation system management

MODULE-I

Functional Classification of Highway System Controlling factors – Topography, Traffic Characteristics,

Capacity and Level of Service, Design Speed. Objectives of Geometric Design, Cross Section Elements:

Design specifications; Pavement Surface characteristics – Skid Resistance, Road Roughness; Camber,

Objectives, design standards. Specifications for hill roads.

MODULE-II

Horizontal Alignment of Roads: Sight Distances – Stopping Sight Distance, Overtaking Sight Distance and

Intermediate Sight Distance ;Elements of horizontal curves; Super elevation; Extra widening on Curves,

setback distance, radius; Transition Curves – Objectives and Design. Vertical Alignment of Roads: Gradients

– Types of Gradients, Design Standards; Vertical Curves – Summit Curves, Valley Curves and Design criteria

for Vertical Curves; Importance of Sight Distances for Horizontal and Vertical Curves , Grade Compensation.

MODULE-III

Geometric Design of Intersections : Types of Intersections; Design Principles for Intersections; Design of At-

grade Intersections – Channelization, Objectives; Traffic Islands and Design standards; Rotary Intersection –

Concept, Advantages and Disadvantages; Grade separated Interchanges – Types, warrants and Design

standards. Miscellaneous Elements: Requirements of Pedestrians; Pedestrian facilities on Urban Roads; Cycle

Tracks – Guidelines and Design standards; Bus bays – Types and Guide lines; Design of On-street and Off

street Parking facilities – Guidelines for lay out Design, Traffic Signs and Markings.

Text/Reference Books:

1. Principles and Practice of Highway Engineering, L.R.Kadiyali and N.B.Lal.

2. Highway Engineering, C.E.G.Justo and S.K.Khanna, Nem Chand and Brothers.

3. IRC Codes for Signs, Markings and Mixed Traffic Control in Urban Areas.


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Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to

1. Design geometric elements of Cross Section of various types of roads

2. Design geometric elements of Horizontal Alignment of Roads

3. Design geometric elements of Roads and various devices for traffic management

TRC102 Pavement Material Characterization 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives

1. To learn about characteristic of subgrade soil.

2. To learn about characteristic of road aggregates.

3. To learn about characteristic of paving grade bitumen.

MODULE-I

Sub-grade Soil Characterization: Soil Classification; Index & Engineering properties of soil, Properties of sub-

grade; Mechanical response of soil; A critical look at the different laboratory and in-situ procedures for

evaluating the mechanical properties of soils viz CBR, Plate Load test, resilient modulus, DCPT, Suitability of

different type of soil for the construction of highway embankments and pavement layers; Field compaction

and control. Introduction to Soil Stabilization: Physical and Chemical modification: Stabilization with

admixtures like cement, lime, calcium chloride, fly ash and bitumen.

MODULE-II

Aggregate Characterization: Origin, Classification, Types of aggregates; Sampling of aggregates; Mechanical

and shape properties of aggregates, Aggregate texture and skid resistance, polishing of aggregates;

Proportioning and Blending of aggregates: Super pave gradation, Fuller and Thompson’s Equation, 0.45

power maximum density graph; Use of locally available materials in lieu of aggregates.

MODULE-III

Bitumen Characterization: sources, Composition of bitumen, Rheology of bitumen, types of bituminous

material, properties of bitumen. Properties of Bituminous Mixes: Elastic modulus, Dynamic modulus; stiffness

modulus using shell nomographs; visco-elastic and fatigue, creep test; Resilient modulus, Complex (Dynamic)

Moduli of Bituminous Mixes. Modified bitumen: Crumb Rubber Modified bitumen, Natural rubber modified

bitumen, polymer modified bitumen; Long term and short term ageing and its effect on bitumen performance,

Tests to simulate ageing of bitumen viz. RTFO and PAV. Design of bituminous mixes: Marshall’s

specifications; Introduction to super pave mix design procedure.: Cement and Cement Concrete Mix

Characterization: Types of cements and basic properties; Quality tests on cement; Tests on cement concrete

including compressive strength, flexural strength, modulus of elasticity and fatigue properties.

Text/ Reference Books:

1. Das, A. and Chakroborty, P. Principles of Transportation Engineering, 1st Edition, PHI Publication.

Reference books: 1. Atkins, N. Harold, Highway Materials, Soils and Concretes, Fourth Edition, 2002,


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Prentice-Hall.

2. Kerbs Robert D. and Richard D. Walker, Highway Materials, McGraw-Hill, 1971.

3. Relevant IRC and IS Codes of Practices.


1. Characterize subgrade soil.

2. Characterize road aggregates.

3. Characterize paving grade bitumen.

TRE101 Traffic Engineering & Management 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives

1. To learn traffic studies, their analysis and their interpretation.

2. To learn about parking and accident studies.

3. To learn design of LOS and signal.

MODULE-1

Traffic Studies: Basic characteristics of Traffic, Volume, Speed and Density; Definitions and their

interrelationships; Traffic Volume studies - Objectives, Methods of Volume counts, Presentation of Volume

Data; Speed studies- Types of Speeds, Objectives, Methods of speed studies, Statistical Methods for speed

data Analysis, Presentation of speed data. Delay Studies; Head ways and Gap Studies - Headway and Gap

acceptance, Origin and Destination Studies.

MODULE-II

Parking Studies: parameters of parking, definitions, Parking inventory study, Parking survey by Patrolling

method; Analysis of Parking Survey data; Accident studies- Causative factors of Road accidents, Accident

data collection: Accident analysis and modelling; Road Safety Auditing, Measures to increase Road safety.

MODULE-III

Signal Designing – Fixed Time signals, Determination of Optimum Cycle length and Signal setting for Fixed

Time signals, Warrants for Signals, Time Plan Design for Pre-Timed Control- Lane group analysis, Saturation

flow rate, and Adjustment factors, Uniform and Incremental Delay, Vehicle Actuated Signals, Signal

Coordination. Capacity and LOS Analysis: Introduction to Traffic capacity Analysis, Concepts of Level of

Service, Basic definitions, Factors affecting Capacity and LOS, Capacity of Urban/Rural Highway, With or

without access control, Basic freeway segments - Service flow rate of LOS, Lane width or Lateral clearance

adjustment; Heavy vehicle adjustment.


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Text Books:

1. Transportation Engineering - An Introduction - C.Jotin Khisty, Prentice Hall Publication

2. Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning – L.R. Kadiyali, Khanna Publishers

Reference Books:

1. Traffic Engineering - Theory & Practice - Louis J.Pignataro, Prentice Hall Publication.

2. Traffic Engineering by Roger P.Roess, William R. Mc. Shane, Elena S.Prassas, PrenticeHall, 1977. 37

3. Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering - C.S.Papacostas, Prentice Hall India

4. Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering – McShane & Rogers.

5. Principles of Highways Engineering and Traffic Analysis - Fred Mannering & Walter Kilareski,John

Wiley & Sons Publication

6. IRC Codes &Highway Capacity Manual -2010.


1. Conduct traffic survey, collect data, analyze and interpret them.

2. Analyze accidental studies.

3. Analyze LOS and design of signal.

TRE102 Urban Transportation Policy Planning for

Sustainable Development

3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn the planning methodology of Urban transportation systems.

2. To learn methods of data collection for planning.

3. To learn about travel demand models and Economic, social significance of urban infrastructure

systems

MODULE-I

Introduction: Role of transportation in the economic development of nations, overview of transport modes,

growth trends, National Transport Policy of India – Case studies, transportation planning in the developing

world; and comparative international transportation policies; Fundamentals of transportation , Principles of

planning, evaluation, selection, adoption, financing, and implementation of alternative urban transportation

systems; formulation of community goals and objectives, inventory of existing conditions; transportation


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modelling trip generation, distribution, modal choice, route assignment

MODULE-II

Data Collection And Inventories: Collection of data – Organization of surveys and Analysis, Study Area,

Zoning, Types and Sources of Data, Road Side Interviews, Home Interview Surveys, Commercial Vehicle

Surveys, Sampling Techniques, Expansion Factors, Accuracy Checks, Use of Secondary Sources, Economic

data – Income – Population – Employment – Vehicle Owner Ship.Travel Demand issues: Trends, Overall

Planning process, Long term Vs Short term planning, Demand Function, Independent Variables, Travel

Attributes, Assumptions in Demand Estimation, Detailed approach on 4 step travel demand estimation;

Sequential, and Simultaneous Approaches, Aggregate and Disaggregate Techniques.

MODULE-III

Demand and supply planning : Planning for sustainable urban mobility, positive and negative externalities in

urban transport, congestion pricing, parking policy, demand management , Urban travel and transportation

system characteristics - a systems perspective, Data management and use in decision making , Demand

analysis , Urban activity analysis, Supply analysis; Plan Preparation And Evaluation: Travel Forecasts to

Evaluate Alternative Improvements, Impacts of New Development on Transportation Facilities. Master plans,

Selection of Corridor, Corridor Identification, Corridor deficiency Analysis Metropolitan cities: Design issues

in urban mobility, integrating land use and transport planning; Overview of urbanization process, city structure

and urban activity and infrastructure systems, Economic and social significance of urban infrastructure

systems; Transport’s Role in tackling Social Inclusion, Economic Impacts of Transport Policy


1. Introduction to Transportation Planning – M.J.Bruton; Hutchinson of London Ltd.

2. Introduction to Urban System Planning - B.G.Hutchinson; Mc Graw Hill.

3. Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning - Kadiyali L.R., Khanna Publishers

4. Lecture notes on UTP - Prof. S. Raghavachari , R.E.C.Warangal.

5. Metropolitan transportation planning – John


1. Understand the needs for planning of Urban transportation systems.

2. Collect the data for planning.

3. Develop models for travel demand.

TRE103 Airport Planning & Design 3-0-0 Credits 3


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Course Objectives:

1. To learn about airport planning.

2. To learn about geometric design of various structural components of airport.

3. To learn about airport visual aids.

MODULE-I

Classification of airports: ICAO standards. Planning for airport, airport components, zoning laws. Runways

Orientation and Geometric Design: Runway patterns. Taxiways alignment geometry and turning radius exit

taxiways.

MODULE-II

Aprons Planning and Design: Design principles of critical, semi-critical, non-critical airport pavements, and

FAA and PCA methods. Airport hangars, their planning and design criteria.

MODULE-III

Airport landscaping: Grading and drainage general aspects. Airport terminal and amenities. Airport lighting

and marking.


1. Planning and Design of Airports, Khanna, Arora and Jain, Nem Chand Bros

2. Airport Engineering, N.J. Ashford, P.H. Wright, John Wiley

3. Planning and Design of Airports, R.M. Horonjeff, F.X. McKelvey, W.J Sproule, Seth Young, TMH

International Publishers

4. Airport Planning & Management, Wells, Alexander; Young, Seth, McGraw Hill.

5. Airport Systems: Planning, Design, and Management, De N. Richard, & Odoni, McGraw Hill Amedeo.


1. Plan an airport planning.

2. Design the geometric aspects of various structural components of airport.

3. Provide visual aids to an airport.


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TRE104 Economic Evaluation of Transportation

System

3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about project formulation.

2. To learn about various methods of economic evaluation.

3. To learn about economic evaluation of the proposed alternatives.

MODULE-I

Project Formulation: Project Preparation – Flow Chart for Project preparation. Project Cycle- Project

Formulation – Need and Scope of Project Formulation - Various Aspects and Approaches in Project

Formulation. Stages in Project Formulation. Preparation of Feasibility Report and DPR – Guidelines.

Economic Evaluation : Need for Economic Evaluation; Stages involved in Economic Analysis; Cost and

Benefit components; Discounting Criteria; Welfare economics; Social costs; Rate of Return; Road User Cost

study in India ; Value of Travel time Savings - Economic concept of evaluation of travel time savings; Issues

connected with evaluation of travel time savings. Vehicle operating costs - Components of VOC, Accident

costs; Methodologies for economic evaluation of an accident.

MODULE-II

Economic Analysis; Basic Concepts of Economic Analysis, Principles of Economic Analysis; Cash flow

diagrams; Time value of Money; Development of cash flow Diagrams; Methods of Economic Evaluation -

Equivalent Uniform Annual Cost Method; Present worth of cost method;- Equivalent uniform annual net

return method; Net present value method; Benefit cost ratio method; Rate of Return Method. Applications of

these methods to highway projects.

MODULE-III

Project appraisal by shadow pricing with case studies; Toll system analysis, financial analysis; Budgeting.

Environmental impact assessment: Basic Concepts, Objectives, Transportation Related Environmental Impacts

– Vehicular Impacts – Safety and Capacity Impacts – Roadway Impacts – Construction Impacts,

Environmental Impact Assessment – Environmental Impact Statement, Environment Audit, Typical case

studies


1. Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning - L.R Kadiyali, Khanna Publishers.

2. Transportation Engineering Economics - Heggie. I. G.; Mc Graw Hill Publishers.

3. Economic Analysis for Highways - Winfrey.R; International TextBook Company.

4. Road User Cost Study, CRRI

5. Road Project Appraisal, for Developing Countries, J.W.Dickey, John Wiley & Sons.

6. IRC: SP: 19; 2001, Manual For Survey, Investigation & Preparation of Road Projects.

7. IRC: SP: 30, Manual on Economic Evaluation of Highway Projects in India.


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1. Formulate a project.

2. Evaluate the alternatives of the project.

3. Analyze the economic evaluation of the project alternatives.

TRE105 Analysis of Transportation System 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about transportation demand and supply theory.

2. To learn about various mathematical formulation of UE and SO.

3. To learn about queuing theory.

MODULE-I

Transportation demand theory, supply theory and their interaction, transportation network and its analysis,

shortest-path algorithm, concept in minimization problems and convex optimization.

MODULE-II

Mathematical formulation of user equilibrium (UE) and System optimal (SO) traffic assignment methods,

Uniqueness of UE and SO traffic assignment, solution of UE and SO traffic assignment, traffic assignment

with variable demand and link-interaction, combined distribution-assignment models, Super networks.

MODULE-III

Stochastic network loading and stochastic user-equilibrium, multi-class assignment, basics of optimal network

geometry and non-convex functions, concept of dynamic traffic assignment, brief introduction of probabilistic

modelling, Queuing theory and its applications, spatially distributed queues, application of network models,

Simulation in the urban context.


1. Yosef Sheffi, Urban Transportation Networks

2. Transportation Systems Engineering: Theory and Methods by Ennio Cascetta

3. Marvin L. Manheim, Fundamentals Of Transportation Systems Analysis, Volume 1

4. Urban travel demand modelling by Norbert Oppenheim

5. Urban Operations Research by Larson and Odoni

6. Ran, B., and Boyce, D. E., Modeling Dynamic Transportation Network - An Intelligent Transportation


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System Oriented Approach, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg

7. TRANSCAD and TransModeller, VISSIM and VISSUM



2. Analyze mathematical formulation of UE and SO.

3. Analyze the concept of queuing theory.

TRE106 Advanced Numerical Methods & Modelling 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. This course attempts to give a broad background to numerical methods.

2. It starts with core concepts of error estimate and accuracy of numerical solutions. It then introduces the

student to methods of solution of linear and non-linear equations. Both direct and iterative solution

methods are discussed.

MODULE-I

Approximation of numbers, Significant figures, Accuracy and precision, Error definition, Round off errors,

Error Propagation

Roots of equation: Bisection ethos, False-position method, Fixed point iteration, Newton-Raphson method,

Secant method, System of non-linear equations

Linear algebraic equation: LU decomposition, matrix inversion, Error analysis and system conditions, Gauss-

Siedel method

MODULE-II

Interpolation: Linear Interpolation, Newton’s divided difference interpolating polynomial, Newton’s forward

and backward interpolating polynomial, Lagrange interpolating polynomial.

Numerical integration: The Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule, Newton-Cotes algorithm for equations, Romberg

integration, Gauss quadrature Rules

MODULE-III

Ordinary differential equation: Taylor’s series method, Euler’s method, Modified Euler’s method, Runge-

Kutta methods, System of equations, Multi step methods-Adams-Bashforth method, Predictor corrector

Method


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1. Numerical methods by C.Xavier

2. Advance Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig

3. Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S.Grewal

4. S.C. Chapra, R.P.Canale,” Numerical methods for Engineers”, Fifth edition, THM Publication.

Course Outcomes:

The students learn to use numerical techniques in solving civil engineering problems.

TRC103 Pavement Material Laboratory 0-0-4 Credits 2

Course Objectives:

1. To test the road aggregates.

2. To test the paving grade bitumen.

3. To test the Sub-grade Soil.

4. To test the bituminous mix.

5. To evaluate the road surface.

Tests on Aggregate:

Crushing value, Los Angles Abrasion, Aggregate Impact value, Angularity no, specific gravity & bulk density

of aggregate, Stripping value of aggregate, Soundness , Particle size distribution, Water absorption

Tests on Bitumen

Penetration value and grade of bitumen, Specific gravity, Flash and fire point, Ductility, Softening point.

Tests on Bituminous mixture

Marshall method of mix design, Bitumen content by centrifugal extractor apparatus

Test on Sub-grade Soil

Density of soil, CBR Test, Atterberg’s limit, Unconfined compressive strength.


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Evaluation of road surface

Falling weight deflectometer, Merlin apparatus.

Test Manual:

1. Highway Materials testing– S.K. Khanna & C.E.G. Justo. Nem Chand & Brothers.


1. Characterize the road aggregates.

2. Characterize the paving grade bitumen.

3. Characterize the Sub-grade Soil.

4. Characterize the bituminous mix.

5. Characterize the road surface.

TRJ101 Seminar-I & Comprehensive viva 0-0-4 Credits 2

Literature review, report writing, seminar presentation and viva voce.


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GHM101 Research Methodology & Intellectual

Property Rights

2-0-0 Credits 2

MODULE-I (06 Hours)

Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria characteristics of a good research

problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and objectives of research problem.

Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection, analysis, interpretation,

Necessary instrumentations.

MODULE-II (04 Hours)

Effective literature studies approaches, analysis,

Plagiarism, Research ethics.

MODULE-III (04 Hours)

Effective technical writing, how to write report, Paper.

Developing a Research Proposal, Format of research proposal, a presentation and assessment by a review

committee.

MODULE-IV (06 Hours)

Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of Patenting and

Development: technological research, innovation, patenting, development. International Scenario:

International cooperation on Intellectual Property. Procedure for grants of patents, Patenting under PCT.

MODULE-V (04 Hours)

Patent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights. Licensing and transfer of technology. Patent information and databases.

Geographical Indications.

MODULE-VI (04 Hours)

New Developments in IPR: Administration of Patent System. New developments in IPR; IPR of Biological

Systems, Computer Software etc. Traditional knowledge Case Studies, IPR and IITs.


1. Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, “Research methodology: an introduction for science&

engineering students”.

2. Wayne Goddard and Stuart Melville, “Research Methodology: An Introduction”

3. Ranjit Kumar, 2nd Edition, “Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for beginners”

4. Halbert, “Resisting Intellectual Property”, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2007.


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5. Mayall, “Industrial Design”, McGraw Hill, 1992.

6. Niebel, “Product Design”, McGraw Hill, 1974.

7. Asimov, “Introduction to Design”, Prentice Hall, 1962.

8. Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “Intellectual Property in New Technological

Age”, 2016.

9. T. Ramappa, “Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO”, S. Chand, 2008


1. Understand research problem formulation.

2. Analyze research related information

3. Follow research ethics

4. Understand that today’s world is controlled by Computer, Information Technology, but tomorrow

world will be ruled by ideas, concept, and creativity.

5. Understanding that when IPR would take such important place in growth of individuals & nation, it is

needless to emphasis the need of information about Intellectual Property.

Right to be promoted among students in general & engineering in particular.

6. Understand that IPR protection provides an incentive to inventors for further research work and

investment in R & D, which leads to creation of new and better products, and in turn brings about,

economic growth and social benefits.


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2nd

Semester

TRC201 Analysis and Design of Pavement 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about the different factors affecting pavement design.

2. To learn about various methods of flexible and rigid pavement design.

3. To learn about various methods of rigid pavement design.

MODULE-I

Factors Affecting Pavement Design: Design life, reliability, traffic, climate, road geometry, material

properties, and drainage. Stresses in flexible Pavement: Vehicle-Pavement Interaction: Transient, Random &

Damping Vibrations, Steady State of Vibration, Experiments on Vibration.

MODULE-II

Stress Inducing Factors in Flexible and Rigid pavements; Stress In Flexible Pavements: Visco-Elastic Theory

and Assumptions, Layered Systems Concepts, Stress Solutions for One, Two and Three Layered Systems,

Fundamental Design Concepts. Stresses in Rigid Pavements: Westergaard’s Theory and Assumptions, Stresses

due to Curling, Stresses and Deflections due to Loading, Frictional Stresses, and Stresses in Dowel Bars & Tie

Bars.

MODULE-III

Design of Flexible Pavements: Factors effecting Design. Deflection studies in Flexible Pavements. Present

Serviceability Index. IRC guidelines for Flexible Pavements. Pavement Performance and methods- AASHTO

and Asphalt Institute Method. Need for Overlays, Overlays design methods for Flexible and Rigid pavements.

Design of Rigid Pavements: Factors affecting Design - Wheel load & its repetition, sub grade strength &

proportion, strength of concrete- modulus of elasticity. Reinforcement in slab. Design of joints. Design of

Dowel bars. Design of Tie bars. IRC and AASHTO methods of Rigid Pavement design.


1. Pavement Analysis & Design, Yang H. Huang, Prentice Hall Inc. Reference books:

2. Design of Functional Pavements, Nai C. Yang, McGraw Hill Publications

3. Concrete Pavements, AF Stock, Elsevier, Applied Science Publishers

4. Principles of Pavement Design, Yoder.J. & Witzorac Mathew, W. John Wiley & Sons Inc

5. Pavement and Surfacing for Highway & Airports, Micheal Sargious, Applied Science Publishers


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Limited.

6. IRC: 37 & 58 Codes for Flexible and Rigid Pavements Design.


1. Analyze the different factor affecting pavement design.

2. Analyze the stresses in the pavement.

3. Design flexible and rigid pavement by various methods.

TRC202 Fundamentals of Traffic Flow Theory 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about traffic stream characteristics and models.

2. To learn about traffic queuing analysis.

3. To learn about pedestrian characteristics.

MODULE-I

Traffic Flow Description: Traffic Stream Characteristics and Description Using Distributions: Measurement,

Microscopic and Macroscopic Study of Traffic Stream Characteristics - Flow, Speed and Concentration; Use

of Counting, Interval and Translated Distributions for Describing Vehicle Arrivals, Headways, Speeds, Gaps

and Lags; Fitting of Distributions, Goodness of Fit Tests.

MODULE-II

Traffic Stream Models: Fundamental Equation of Traffic Flow, Speed-Flow-Concentration Relationships,

Normalized Relationship, Fluid Flow Analogy Approach, Shock Wave Theory - Flow Density diagram use in

Shockwave analysis; Use of Time-space diagram for shockwave description; Bottleneck situations and

shockwaves; traffic signal and shockwave theory; numerical Examples for application of shockwave theory;

Car-Following Theory. Mathematical theories of traffic flow (Poisson arrivals, binomial and negative binomial

distributions)

MODULE-III

Queuing Analysis: Fundamentals of Queuing Theory, Demand Service Characteristics, Deterministic Queuing

Models, Stochastic Queuing Models, Multiple Service Channels, Analysis of M/M/1 system; Assumptions and

Derivation of System State Equations; Application of M/M/1 analysis for parking Garages and Toll Plazas-

numerical Examples; Analysis of D/D/1 system for delay characteristics; Traffic Signal analysis as D/D/1

system; Computation of delays and queue dissipation Time – Numerical Examples. Pedestrian Delays and

Gaps: Pedestrian Gap acceptance and delays; Concept of Blocks, Anti-blocks, Gaps and Non-Gaps;

Underwood’s analysis for Pedestrian Delays;


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Text/Reference book:

1. Fred. L. Mannering, Walter P. Kilareski and Scott S. Washburn, Principles of Highway Engineering

and Traffic Analysis, John Wiley & Sons.

2. D. R. Drew, Traffic Flow Theory and Control, MaGraw-Hill Book Company.

3. A. D. May, Traffic Flow Fundamentals, Prentice Hall.

4. Mike Slinn, Peter Guest and Paul Mathews, (2012). Traffic Engineering design,Taylor & Francis.

5. Roess and McShane, Roger P. Roess, Elena S. Prassas, William R. McShane, Traffic

Engineering, Pearson.

6. L. R. Kadiyali, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Publishers.

7. Louis J. Pignatro, Traffic Engineering-Theory and Practice, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New

Jersey.

8. Khisty & Lal, Transportation Engineering, Prentice Hall India.

9. C. S. Papacostas and P. D. Prevedouros, Transportation Engineering & Planning.


1. Characterize the traffic stream characteristics and models.

2. Model traffic queue.

3. Characterize pedestrian

TRE201 Highway Construction Practice 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about subgrade preparation, GSB, various types of unbounded base course.

2. To learn about various types of bituminous construction.

3. To learn about concrete road construction.

MODULE-I

Embankment Construction: Formation cutting in Soil and hard rock, Preparation of Sub grade, Ground

improvement, Retaining and Breast walls on hill roads. Granular and Stabilized, Sub – bases / bases, Water

Bound Macadam (WBM), Wet Mix Macadam (WMM), Cement treated bases, Dry Lean Concrete (DLC).

MODULE-II

Bituminous Constructions: Types of Bituminous Constructions, Interface Treatments, Bituminous Surfacing

and wearing Courses for roads and bridge deck slabs, Selection of wearing Course under different Climatic

and Traffic conditions, IRC specifications, Construction techniques and Quality Control.


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MODULE-III

Concrete road construction: Test on Concrete mixes, Construction equipments, Method of construction of

joints in concrete pavements, Quality Control in Construction of Concrete pavements, Overlay Construction.

Hill Roads Construction: Stability of Slopes, Landslides – Causes and Control measures, Construction of

Bituminous and Cement Concrete roads at high altitudes, Hill road drainage, Construction and maintenance

problems and remedial measures.


1. Principles & practice of Highway Engg.-Dr. L. R. Kadiyali & Dr. N. B. Lal - Khanna Publishers.

2. IRC Codes


1. Prepare road subgrade, construction GSB, various types of unbounded base course.

2. Construct various types of binder courses.

3. Construct concrete road.

TRE202 Remote Sensing & GPS for Transportation

Engineering

3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn the basics and characteristics of remote sensing.

2. To learn about information extraction techniques.

3. To learn basics and application of GPS in transportation engineering.

MODULE-I

Remote Sensing: Basic Principles – Introduction, Electromagnetic waves and its properties, interaction with

Earth surface materials, recent developments in Remote sensing, Social and legal implications of Remote

Sensing, status of Remote Sensing. Characteristics of imaging remote sensing instruments, satellite remote

sensing system – a brief over view, other remote sensing satellites. Pre-Processing Of Remotely Sensed Data:

Introduction, cosmetic operation; Geometric connection and registration, atmospheric correction. Image

Transforms: Introduction, arithmetic operations, empirically based image transforms, Principal component

analysis, multiple discriminant analysis etc.

MODULE-II

Enhancement Technique and Filtering Techniques: Introduction, human visual system, contrast enhancement;


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Pseudo colour enhancement. Thematic information extraction, classification and accuracy assessment and

change detection. Hyper spectral and radar sensors Filtering Technique Classification Low-pass (smoothing

filters) High pass (sharpening) filters, edge detection, frequency domain filters, geometrical basis,

classification, unsupervised and supervised classification, classification accuracy. Rectification of digital land

satellite imagery. Image enhancement, spectral and spatial filtering.

MODULE-III

Global Positioning Systems: Introduction, Elements of satellite surveying, global positioning system, GPS

satellites, Adjustment computations, GPS observables, GPS- space segment, Control segment, User segment,

GPS satellite signals, Receivers; Static, Kinematic and Differential GPS . Applications of Remote sensing and

GPS in Transportation Engineering: Intelligent Transport System, Urban Transport Planning, Accident

Studies, Transport System Management, Road Network Planning


1. GPS Satellite Surveys, Alfred Leick, Willey & Sons Reference books:

2. Principles of Remote Sensing, Paul Jumani, ELBS, 1985.

3. Computer processing of remotely sensed Images an Introduction – Paul M.Mather, John Wiley & Sons,

1989.


1. Understand the basics and characteristics of remote sensing.

2. Draw information from remotely sensed data.

3. Understand the basics and application of GPS in transportation engineering

RE203 Advanced Railway Engineering 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about the different track geometry.

2. To learn about the construction and maintenance of track.

3. To learn about the signal and track rehabilitation.

MODULE-I

Indian railways and its track structure: Evolution, structure, gauge, grades, coning of wheels, rails: types,

function, specification, defects, rail joint, sleepers, design, fastening, Track stresses, Train resistances and

hauling power of locomotives. Railway track components: Important features, Railway curves, Super

elevation, Gradients and grade compensation, switches and crossing and their design approaches, Rail joint,


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Ballast, Welding of rails, Long welded rail

MODULE-II

Construction and conventional manual track maintenance, mechanised track maintenance of railway track,

Track renewal, Modern track maintenance.

MODULE-III

High speed track, Signals and interlocking, Derailment investigation, Track standards and track rehabilitation.

Text/ Reference books:

1. J.S. Mundrey, Railway Track Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill Co. Ltd., 3rd Edition, 2000.

2. M.M. Agarwal, Railway Track Engineering, Standard Publishers, 1st Ed. 2005.

3. S. Chandra and Aqarwal, Railway Engineering, Oxford University Press, 1st Ed. Feb 2008.

4. A.D. Kerr, Fundamentals of Railway Track Engineering, Simmons Boardman Pub Co (December 30, 2003)


1. Learn the different track component.

2. Learn about the construction and maintenance of track.

3. Understand the signal system and track rehabilitation.

TRE204 Optimization Methods and its Applications in

Civil Engineering

3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about linear programming.

2. To learn about non-linear programming.

3. To learn various search methods and constrained optimization methods

MODULE-I

Introduction: Need for engineering optimal design, Optimum design formulation: Design variable, objective

function and constraints; Linear Programming: Introduction and formulation of models; Convexity; simplex

method; Two phase method; Degeneracy, non - existent and unbounded solutions; Duality in L.P.P. Dual

simplex method, Sensitivity analysis; Revised simplex method; transportation and assignment problems. Non-

Linear Programming: Classical optimization methods; Equality and inequality constraints; Lagrange


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multipliers; & Kuhn Tucker conditions; Quadratic forms; Quadratic programming.

MODULE-II

Unconstrained optimization methods Single variable optimization methods: Region elimination method –

Golden section search, Interval halving method. Multi variable optimization methods: Direct search method:

Hooke-Jeeve pattern search, simplex reflection search, Powell’s conjugate direction search. Gradient Based

methods: Cauchy’s steeped descent, Newton’s method, Fletcher- Reeve method.

MODULE-III

Constrained optimization methods: Kuhn Tucker condition, Penalty function method, Augmented Lagrangian

method, sequential unconstrained minimization, cutting plane method; Introduction to Evolutionary

algorithms: Need for evolutionary algorithms, Type of evolutionary methods, Introduction to Genetic

algorithm (GA), Difference and similarities between GA and traditional methods. Basic operations of GA:

reproduction, crossover, mutation and elitism. Binary coded and Real coded GA; Application of Optimization

techniques: Water resource planning management, Structural Optimization, Transportation planning and

Management, Slope stability and optimal dimensioning of foundations. Multi-objective optimization models.


1. J.S. Arora, Introduction to Optimum Design, Elsevier, 2nd Edition, 2004.

2. K. Deb, Optimization for Engineering. Design: Algorithms & Examples, Prentice Hall India, 2006

3. S.S. Rao, Engineering Optimization: Theory & Practice, New Age International (P) Ltd, 3rd

Edition,

1996, Reprint: June, 2008

4. K. Deb, Multi-Objective Optimization Using Evolutionary Algorithms, John Wiley, 2003

5. Optimization Theory and Applications - S.S.Rao; Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi

6. Introduction to Optimization - J.C.Pant; Jain Brothers; New Delhi.

7. Optimization Method - K.V.Mital; Wiley Eastern Ltd. New Delhi.

8. TRANSCAD and Trans Modeller, VISSIM and VISSUM


1. Apply linear programming.

2. Apply non-linear programming.

3. Apply search methods and constrained optimization methods


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TRE205 Ground Improvement Techniques 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course objective:

To learn about different ground improvement techniques.

MODULE-I

Introduction: Need for Ground Improvement, Different types of problematic soils, Principles of ground

improvement.

MODULE-II

Mechanical modification, properties of compacted soil, compaction control tests. Hydraulic modification,

dewatering systems, filtration, drainage and seepage control with geo-synthetics, preloading and vertical

drains, Electri-kinetic dewatering, chemical modification.

MODULE-III

Modification by admixtures, stabilization using industrial wastes, grouting, modification by inclusion and

confinement, soil reinforcement, flexible geo-synthetic sheet reinforcement, anchorage. Reinforcement

techniques, bearing capacity improvement, slope stability, retaining walls and pavements.


1. Hausmann, M.R., Engineering Principles of Ground Modification, McGraw Hill, 1990.

2. M C. R. Davies, F.Schlosser Ground improvement geosystems.

3. Jones, C.J.E.P., Reinforcement and Soil Structures, Butterworth Publications, 1996.

4. Koerner, R.M., Designing with Geosynthetics, Prentice Hall Inc. 1998.

Course Outcomes:

At the completion of the course the students will be able to understand the different types of ground

modification can be done depending upon the site condition, type and purpose of structure to be

constructed.

TRE206 Highway Project Formulation & Evaluation 3-0-0 Credits 3

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about project formulation.

2. To learn about various methods of economic evaluation.


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3. To learn about various aspects for project appraisal.

MODULE-I

Project Formulation: Project Preparation – Flow Chart for Project preparation. Project Cycle- Project

Formulation – Need and Scope of Project Formulation - Various Aspects and Approaches in Project

Formulation. Stages in Project Formulation. Preparation of Feasibility Report and DPR – Guidelines.

MODULE-II

Economic Evaluation : Need for Economic Evaluation; Stages involved in Economic Analysis; Cost and

Benefit components; Discounting Criteria; Welfare economics; Social costs; Rate of Return; Road User Cost

study in India ; Value of Travel time Savings - Economic concept of evaluation of travel time savings; Issues

connected with evaluation of travel time savings. Vehicle operating costs - Components of VOC, Accident

costs; Methodologies for economic evaluation of an accident.

MODULE-III

Economic Analysis; Basic Concepts of Economic Analysis, Principles of Economic Analysis; Cash flow

diagrams; Time value of Money; Development of cash flow Diagrams; Methods of Economic Evaluation -

Equivalent Uniform Annual Cost Method; Present worth of cost method;- Equivalent uniform annual net

return method; Net present value method; Benefit cost ratio method; Rate of Return Method. Applications of

these methods to highway projects. Module-IV (10 Hours): Project appraisal by shadow pricing with case

studies; Toll system analysis, financial analysis; Budgeting. Environmental impact assessment: Basic

Concepts, Objectives, Transportation Related Environmental Impacts – Vehicular Impacts – Safety and

Capacity Impacts – Roadway Impacts – Construction Impacts, Environmental Impact Assessment –

Environmental Impact Statement, Environment Audit, Typical case studies.

Text/ Reference books:

1. Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning - L.R Kadiyali, Khanna Publishers.

2. Transportation Engineering Economics - Heggie. I. G.; Mc Graw Hill Publishers.

3. Economic Analysis for Highways - Winfrey.R; International TextBook Company.

4. Road User Cost Study, CRRI

5. Road Project Appraisal, for Developing Countries, J.W.Dickey, John Wiley & Sons.

6. IRC: SP: 19; 2001, Manual For Survey, Investigation & Preparation of Road Projects. 37

7. IRC: SP: 30, Manual on Economic Evaluation of Highway Projects in India.



2. Evaluate the alternatives of the project.

3. Study the various impacts of the project.


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TRJ201 Seminar & Comprehensive viva 0-0-4 Credits 2

Literature review, report writing, seminar presentation and viva voce.

TRC203 Transportation Engineering Design Practice 0-0-4 Credits 2

Course Objectives:

1. To learn earthwork calculation.

2. To learn about runway orientation.

3. To learn about hydraulic design of culvert.

4. To learn pavement design (flexible and rigid).

5. To learn about traffic study

Syllabus

1. Earth work calculation of a road project

2. Mass haul diagram plotting for the earth work.

3. Runway orientation.

4. Hydrological design of a culvert.

5. Flexible pavement design.

6. Rigid pavement design.

7. Rural road design.

8. Traffic volume count.

9. Spot speed study.

10. Parking studies.

11. Design of a vertical curve.

12. Design of a track junction.

13. Videographic Survey

14. Benkle man beam study

Course Outcomes:

1. Ability to calculate earthwork.

2. Ability to orient a runway.


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3. Ability to design (hydraulic) a culvert.

4. Ability to design pavement (flexible and rigid).

5. Ability to conduct traffic survey.

TRJ202 MINI PROJECT 0-0-4 Credits 2

Literature review, Experimental / Numerical Modelling, Report writing, Presentation, viva voce.


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M.Tech

Audit Courses

List of Audit courses

1. AHM101 English for Research Paper Writing

2. ACE101 Disaster Management

3. AHM102 Sanskrit for Technical Knowledge

4. AHM103 Value Education

5. AHM104 Constitution of India

6. AHM105 Pedagogy Studies

7. AHM106 Stress Management by Yoga

8. AHM107 Personality Development through Life Enlightenment Skills

AHM101 English for Research Paper Writing 2-0-0 Credits 0

Course Objectives: Students will be able to:

1. Understand that how to improve your writing skills and level of readability

2. Learn about what to write in each section

3. Understand the skills needed when writing a Title

Ensure the good quality of paper at very first-time submission

MODULE-I (4 Hours)

Planning and Preparation, Word Order, Breaking up long sentences, Structuring Paragraphs and Sentences,

Being Concise and Removing Redundancy, Avoiding Ambiguity and Vagueness.

MODULE-II (4 Hours)

Clarifying Who Did What, Highlighting Your Findings, Hedging and Criticising, Paraphrasing and Plagiarism,

Sections of a Paper, Abstracts. Introduction.


Review of the Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, The Final Check.

MODULE-IV (4 Hours)

key skills are needed when writing a Title, key skills are needed when writing an Abstract, key skills are

needed when writing an Introduction, skills needed when writing a Review of the Literature.

MODULE- V (4 Hours)


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Skills are needed when writing the Methods, skills needed when writing the Results, skills are needed when

writing the Discussion, skills are needed when writing the Conclusions.

MODULE-VI (4 Hours)

Useful phrases, how to ensure paper is as good as it could possibly be the first- time submission.

Suggested Studies:

1. Goldbort R (2006) Writing for Science, Yale University Press (available on Google Books)

2. Day R (2006) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press

3. Highman N (1998), Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences, SIAM. Highman’s book.

4. Adrian Wallwork, English for Writing Research Papers, Springer New York Dordrecht Heidelberg

London, 2011.

ACE101 Disaster Management 2-0-0 Credits 0


1. Learn to demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and

humanitarian response.

2. Critically evaluate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice from multiple

perspectives.

3. Develop an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical relevance in specific

types of disasters and conflict situations.

4. Critically understand the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches, planning and

programming in different countries, particularly their home country or the countries they work in.

MODULE-I (4 Hours)

Introduction

Disaster: Definition, Factors and Significance; Difference between Hazard and Disaster; Natural and

Manmade Disasters: Difference, Nature, Types and Magnitude.

MODULE-II (4 Hours)

Repercussions of Disasters and Hazards:

Economic Damage, Loss of Human and Animal Life, Destruction of Ecosystem.

Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, Volcanisms, Cyclones, Tsunamis, Floods, Droughts and Famines, Landslides

and Avalanches, Man-made disaster: Nuclear Reactor Meltdown, Industrial Accidents, Oil Slicks and Spills,


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Outbreaks of Disease and Epidemics, War and Conflicts.


Disaster Prone Areas In India

Study of Seismic Zones; Areas Prone To Floods And Droughts, Landslides and Avalanches; Areas Prone to

Cyclonic and Coastal Hazards with Special Reference to Tsunami; Post-Disaster Diseases and Epidemics

MODULE-IV (4 Hours)

Disaster Preparedness and Management

Preparedness: Monitoring of Phenomena Triggering a Disaster or Hazard; Evaluation of Risk: Application of

Remote Sensing, Data From Meteorological and Other Agencies, Media Reports: Governmental and

Community Preparedness.

MODULE-V (4 Hours)

Risk Assessment

Disaster Risk: Concept and Elements, Disaster Risk Reduction, Global and National Disaster Risk Situation.

Techniques of Risk Assessment, Global Co-Operation in Risk Assessment and Warning, People’s

Participation in Risk Assessment. Strategies for Survival.

MODULE-VI (4 Hours)

Disaster Mitigation

Meaning, Concept and Strategies of Disaster Mitigation, Emerging Trends in Mitigation. Structural Mitigation

and Non-Structural Mitigation, Programs of Disaster Mitigation In India.

Text / Reference Books:

1. R. Nishith, Singh AK, “Disaster Management in India: Perspectives, issues and strategies, New Royal

book Company.

2. Sahni, Pardeep Et.Al. (Eds.), “Disaster Mitigation Experiences and Reflections”, Prentice Hall Of

India, New Delhi.

3. Goel S. L, Disaster Administration And Management Text And Case Studies” ,Deep &Deep

Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

AHM102 Sanskrit for Technical Knowledge 2-0-0 Credits 0

Course Objectives:

1. To get a working knowledge in illustrious Sanskrit, the scientific language in the world


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2. Learning of Sanskrit to improve brain functioning

3. Learning of Sanskrit to develop the logic in mathematics, science & other subjects enhancing the

memory power

4. The engineering scholars equipped with Sanskrit will be able to explore the huge knowledge from

ancient literature

MODULE-I (8 Hours)

Alphabets in Sanskrit

Past/Present/Future Tense

Simple Sentences

MODULE-II (8 Hours)

Order

Introduction of roots

Technical information about Sanskrit Literature


Technical concepts of Engineering-Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture, Mathematics

Suggested reading:

1. “Abhyaspustakam” – Dr.Vishwas, Samskrita-Bharti Publication, New Delhi

2. “Teach Yourself Sanskrit” Prathama Deeksha-Vempati Kutumbshastri, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthanam,

New Delhi Publication

3. “India’s Glorious Scientific Tradition” Suresh Soni, Ocean books (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

Course Output: Students will be able to

1. Understanding basic Sanskrit language

2. Ancient Sanskrit literature about science & technology can be understood

3. Being a logical language will help to develop logic in students

AHM103 Value Education 2-0-0 Credits 0

Course Objectives: Students will be able to


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1. Understand value of education and self- development

2. Imbibe good values in students

3. Know about the importance of character

MODULE-I (6 Hours)

Values and self-development –Social values and individual attitudes. Work ethics, Indian vision of

humanism.

Moral and non- moral valuation. Standards and principles.

Value judgements

MODULE-II (6 Hours)

Importance of cultivation of values.

Sense of duty. Devotion, Self-reliance. Confidence, Concentration. Truthfulness, Cleanliness.

Honesty, Humanity. Power of faith, National Unity.

Patriotism. Love for nature, Discipline


Personality and Behaviour Development - Soul and Scientific attitude.

Positive Thinking. Integrity and discipline.

Punctuality, Love and Kindness.

Avoid fault Thinking.

Free from anger, Dignity of labour.

Universal brotherhood and religious tolerance.

True friendship.

Happiness Vs suffering, love for truth.

Aware of self-destructive habits.

Association and Cooperation.

Doing best for saving nature

MODULE-IV (6 Hours)

Character and Competence –Holy books vs Blind faith.

Self-management and Good health.

Science of reincarnation.

Equality, Nonviolence, Humility, Role of Women.


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All religions and same message.

Mind your Mind, Self-control.

Honesty, Studying effectively

Text / Reference Books

1. Chakroborty, S.K. “Values and Ethics for organizations Theory and practice”, Oxford University Press,

New Delhi

Course outcomes: Students will be able to

1. Knowledge of self-development

2. Learn the importance of Human values

3. Developing the overall personality

AHM104 Constitution of India 2-0-0 Credits 0


1. Understand the premises informing the twin themes of liberty and freedom from a civil rights

perspective.

2. To address the growth of Indian opinion regarding modern Indian intellectuals’ constitutional role and

entitlement to civil and economic rights as well as the emergence of nationhood in the early years of

Indian nationalism.

3. To address the role of socialism in India after the commencement of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917

and its impact on the initial drafting of the Indian Constitution.

MODULE-I (4 Hours)

History of Making of the Indian Constitution:

History

Drafting Committee, (Composition& Working)

MODULE-II (4 Hours)

Philosophy of the Indian Constitution:

Preamble

Salient Features



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Contours of Constitutional Rights & Duties:

Fundamental Rights

Right to Equality

Right to Freedom

Right against Exploitation

Right to Freedom of Religion

Cultural and Educational Rights

Right to Constitutional Remedies

Directive Principles of State Policy

Fundamental Duties.

MODULE-IV (4 Hours)

Organs of Governance:

Parliament

Composition

Qualifications and Disqualifications

Powers and Functions

Executive

President

Governor

Council of Ministers

Judiciary, Appointment and Transfer of Judges, Qualifications

Powers and Functions

MODULE-V (4 Hours)

Local Administration:

District’s Administration head: Role and Importance,

Municipalities: Introduction, Mayor and role of Elected Representative, CEO of Municipal

Corporation.

Pachayati raj: Introduction, PRI: Zila Pachayat.

Elected officials and their roles, CEO Zila Pachayat: Position and role.

Block level: Organizational Hierarchy (Different departments),

Village level: Role of Elected and Appointed officials,

Importance of grass root democracy

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MODULE-VI (4 Hours)

Election Commission:

Election Commission: Role and Functioning.

Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

State Election Commission: Role and Functioning.

Institute and Bodies for the welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.


1. The Constitution of India, 1950 (Bare Act), Government Publication.

2. Dr. S. N. Busi, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution, 1st Edition, 2015.

3. M. P. Jain, Indian Constitution Law, 7th Edn, Lexis Nexis, 2014.

4. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2015.

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to:

1. Discuss the growth of the demand for civil rights in India for the bulk of Indians before the arrival of

Gandhi in Indian politics.

2. Discuss the intellectual origins of the framework of argument that informed the conceptualization of

social reforms leading to revolution in India.

3. Discuss the circumstances surrounding the foundation of the Congress Socialist Party [CSP] under the

leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and the eventual failure of the proposal of direct elections through adult

suffrage in the Indian Constitution.

4. Discuss the passage of the Hindu Code Bill of 1956.

AHM105 Pedagogy Studies 2-0-0 Credits 0


1. Review existing evidence on the review topic to inform programme design and policymaking

undertaken by the DfID, other agencies and researchers.

2. Identify critical evidence gaps to guide the development.

MODULE-I (4 Hours)


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Introduction and Methodology:

- Aims and rationale, Policy background, Conceptual framework and terminology

- Theories of learning, Curriculum, Teacher education.

- Conceptual framework, Research questions.

- Overview of methodology and Searching.

MODULE-II (2 Hours)

Thematic overview: Pedagogical practices are being used by teachers in formal and informal

classrooms in developing countries.

Curriculum, Teacher education.


Evidence on the effectiveness of pedagogical practices

- Methodology for the in depth stage: quality assessment of included studies.

- How can teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the school curriculum and guidance

materials best support effective pedagogy?

- Theory of change.

- Strength and nature of the body of evidence for effective pedagogical practices.

- Pedagogic theory and pedagogical approaches.

- Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs and Pedagogic strategies.

MODULE-IV (4 Hours)

Professional development: alignment with classroom practices and follow up support

Peer support

Support from the head teacher and the community.

Curriculum and assessment

Barriers to learning: limited resources and large class sizes

MODULE- V (2 Hours)

Research gaps and future directions

- Research design

- Contexts

- Pedagogy

- Teacher education

- Curriculum and assessment


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- Dissemination and research impact.


1. Ackers J, Hardman F (2001) Classroom interaction in Kenyan primary schools, Compare, 31 (2):245-

261.

2. Agrawal M (2004) Curricular reform in schools: The importance of evaluation, Journal of Curriculum

Studies, 36 (3): 361-379.

3. Akyeampong K (2003) Teacher training in Ghana - does it count? Multi-site teacher education research

project (MUSTER) country report 1. London: DFID.

4. Akyeampong K, Lussier K, Pryor J, Westbrook J (2013) Improving teaching and learning of basic

maths and reading in Africa: Does teacher preparation count? International Journal Educational

Development, 33 (3): 272–282.

5. Alexander RJ (2001) Culture and pedagogy: International comparisons in primary education. Oxford

and Boston: Blackwell.

6. Chavan M (2003) Read India: A mass scale, rapid, ‘learning to read’ campaign.

7. www.pratham.org/images/resource%20working%20paper%202.pdf.

Course outcomes: Students will be able to understand:

1. What pedagogical practices are being used by teachers in formal and informal classrooms in

developing countries?

2. What is the evidence on the effectiveness of these pedagogical practices, in what conditions, and with

what population of learners?

3. How can teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the school curriculum and guidance

materials best support effective pedagogy?

AHM106 Stress Management by Yoga 2-0-0 Credits 0

Course Objectives:

1. To achieve overall health of body and mind

2. To overcome stress

MODULE-I (8 Hours)

Definitions of Eight parts of yoga. (Ashtanga)

MODULE-II (8 Hours)


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Yam and Niyam.

Do`s and Don’t’s in life.

i) Ahinsa, satya, astheya, bramhacharya and aparigraha

ii) Shaucha, santosh, tapa, swadhyay, ishwarpranidhan


Asan and Pranayam

i) Various yog poses and their benefits for mind & body

ii) Regularization of breathing techniques and its effects-Types of pranayam


1. ‘Yogic Asanas for Group Tarining-Part-I” :Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, Nagpur

2. “Rajayoga or conquering the Internal Nature” by Swami Vivekananda, AdvaitaAshrama (Publication

Department), Kolkata

Course outcomes: Students will be able to:

1. Develop healthy mind in a healthy body thus improving social health also

2. Improve efficiency

AHM107 Personality Development through Life

Enlightenment Skills

2-0-0 Credits 0

Course Objectives:

1. To learn to achieve the highest goal happily

2. To become a person with stable mind, pleasing personality and determination

3. To awaken wisdom in students

MODULE-I (8 Hours)

Neetisatakam-Holistic development of personality

Verses- 19,20,21,22 (wisdom)

Verses- 29,31,32 (pride & heroism)

Verses- 26,28,63,65 (virtue)

Verses- 52,53,59 (dont’s)


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Verses- 71,73,75,78 (do’s)

MODULE-II (8 Hours)

Approach to day to day work and duties.

Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta: Chapter 2-Verses 41, 47,48,

Chapter 3-Verses 13, 21, 27, 35, Chapter 6-Verses 5,13,17, 23, 35,

Chapter 18-Verses 45, 46, 48.


Statements of basic knowledge.

Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta: Chapter 2-Verses 56, 62, 68

Chapter 12 -Verses 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 18

Personality of Role model. Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta: Chapter 2-Verses 17, Chapter 3-Verses 36,37,42,

Chapter 4-Verses 18, 38,39

Chapter18 – Verses 37,38,63


1. “Srimad Bhagavad Gita” by Swami Swarupananda Advaita Ashram (Publication Department), Kolkata

2. Bhartrihari’s Three Satakam (Niti-sringar-vairagya) by P.Gopinath, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthanam,

New Delhi.

Course outcomes: Students will be able to:

1. Study of Shrimad-Bhagwad-Geeta will help the student in developing his personality and achieve the

highest goal in life

2. The person who has studied Geeta will lead the nation and mankind to peace and prosperity

3. Study of Neetishatakam will help in developing versatile personality of students.

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