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Heaven’s Light is Our Guide
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology
Syllabus of the Undergraduate Studies
(Effective from 2013 Series)
Department of Glass and Ceramic Engineering
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Detail Syllabus of the Undergraduate Studies
Courses of 1st Year (Odd and Even Semester)
Odd Semester
SL.
No.
Course
No.
Course Title Theory Sessional Total
Contact
Hr/Week
Credits Contact Hr/
Week
Credits Credit
1 GCE1101 Introduction to Glass and Ceramics 3 3 - - 3.00
2 Math1113 Engineering Math-I 3 3 - - 3.00
3 Phy1109 Physics-I 3 3 - - 3.00
4 Chem1109 Chemistry-I 3 3 - - 3.00
5 Hum1111 Economics 3 3 - - 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00
6 ME1100 Engineering Drawing - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
7 Phy1110 Physics-I Sessional - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
8 Chem1110 Chemistry-I Sessional - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
9 Hum1112 English Language Practice - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
Sub Total = 4.50
Total = 19.50
Even Semester
SL.
No.
Course
No.
Course Title Theory Sessional Total
Contact
Hr/Week
Credits Contact Hr/
Week
Credits Credit
1 GCE1201 Glass and Ceramic Raw Materials 3 3 - - 3.00
2 Math1213 Engineering Math-II 3 3 - - 3.00
3 Phy1209 Physics-II 3 3 - - 3.00
4 Chem1209 Chemistry-II 3 3 - - 3.00
5 Hum1211 Sociology and Accounting 3 3 - - 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00
6 GCE1202 Glass and Ceramic Raw Materials Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
7 Phy1210 Physics-II Sessional - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
8 Chem1210 Chemistry-II Sessional - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
9 MES1210 Workshop Practice - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
Sub Total = 4.50
Total = 19.50
Courses of the 2nd
Year (Odd and Even Semester)
Odd Semester
SL.
No.
Course
No.
Course Title Theory Sessional Total
Contact
Hr/Week
Credits Contact Hr/
Week
Credits Credit
1 GCE2303 Glass Fundamentals 3 3 - - 3.00
2 GCE2307 Crystallography 3 3 - - 3.00
3 ME2315 Engineering Mechanics 3 3 - - 3.00
4 CSE2329 Computer Fundamentals and Programming 3 3 - - 3.00
5 EEE2333 Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3 3 - - 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00
6 GCE2308 Crystallography and Structure of Solids Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
7 CSE2330 Computer Fundamentals and Programming
Sessional
- - 1.5 0.75 0.75
8 EEE2334 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Sessional - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
9 MES2310 Machine Shop Practice - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
Sub Total = 4.50
Total = 19.50
2
Even Semester
SL.
No.
Course
No.
Course Title Theory Sessional Total
Contact
Hr/Week
Credits Contact Hr/
Week
Credits Credit
1 GCE2405 Process Ceramics-I 3 3 - - 3.00
2 GCE2407 Principles of Materials Characterization 3 3 - - 3.00
3 GCE2409 Solid State Chemistry 3 3 - - 3.00
4 ME2417 Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer 3 3 - - 3.00
5 Math2413 Engineering Math-III 3 3 - - 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00
6 GCE2406 Process Ceramics-I Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
7 GCE2402 Chemical Analysis of Glass and Ceramic Materials
Sessional
- - 3.0 1.5 1.50
8 ME2418 Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer Sessional - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
9 GCE2400 CAD-CAM - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
Sub Total = 5.25
Total = 20.25
Courses of the 3rd
Year (Odd and Even Semester)
Odd Semester
SL.
No.
Course
No.
Course Title Theory Sessional Total
Contact
Hr/Week
Credits Contact Hr/
Week
Credits Credit
1 GCE3511 Physical Ceramics 3 3 - - 3.00
2 GCE3513 Physical Metallurgy 3 3 - - 3.00
3 GCE3515 Refractories 3 3 - - 3.00
4 GCE3517 Engineering Materials 3 3 - - 3.00
5 IPE3531 Quality Control 3 3 - - 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00
6 GCE3508 Materials Characterization Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
7 GCE3512 Physical Ceramics Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
8 GCE3514 Physical Metallurgy Sessional - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
9 GCE3516 Refractories Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
Sub Total = 5.25
Total = 20.25
Even Semester
SL.
No.
Course
No.
Course Title Theory Sessional Total
Contact
Hr/Week
Credits Contact Hr/
Week
Credits Credit
1 GCE3603 Glass Properties 3 3 - - 3.00
2 GCE3605 Process Ceramics-II 3 3 - - 3.00
3 GCE3607 Mechanical Bahavior of Glass and Ceramics 3 3 - - 3.00
4 GCE3619 Whitewares 3 3 - - 3.00
5 GCE3621 Cement and Concrete 3 3 - - 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00
6 GCE3604 Glass Properties Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
7 GCE3606 Process Ceramics-II Sessional - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
8 GCE3620 Whitewares Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
9 GCE3608 Mechanical Bahavior of Ceramics Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
10 GCE3600 Industrial Attachment - - 4 weeks 1.0 1.00
Sub Total = 6.25
Total = 21.25
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Courses of the 4th
Year (Odd and Even Semester)
Odd Semester
SL.
No.
Course
No.
Course Title Theory Sessional Total
Contact
Hr/Week
Credits Contact Hr/
Week
Credits Credit
1 GCE4703 Glass Manufacturing 3 3 - - 3.00
2 GCE4705 Advanced Ceramics-I 3 3 - - 3.00
3 GCE4723 Ceramic Coatings and Glazing 3 3 - - 3.00
4 IPE4733 Financial Management 3 3 - - 3.00
5 Optional-I 3 3 - - 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00
6 GCE4704 Glass Manufacturing Lab - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
7 GCE4724 Ceramic Coatings Lab - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
8 GCE4708 Failure Analysis Lab - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
9 GCE4700 Project & Thesis - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
Sub Total = 4.50
Total = 19.50
Even Semester
SL.
No.
Course
No.
Course Title Theory Sessional Total
Contact
Hr/Week
Credits Contact Hr/
Week
Credits Credit
1 GCE4803 Advanced Glass Technology 3 3 - - 3.00
2 GCE4805 Advanced Ceramics-II 3 3 - - 3.00
3 GCE4827 Nanotechnology 3 3 - - 3.00
4 IPE4835 Industrial Management and Law 3 3 - - 3.00
5 Optional-II 3 3 - - 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00
6 GCE4804 Advanced Glass Technology Sessional - - 1.5 0.75 0.75
7 GCE4806 Advanced Ceramics Sessional - - 3.0 1.5 1.50
8 GCE4800 Project & Thesis - - 6.0 3.0 3.00
9 GCE4834 Seminar - - 2.0 1.0 1.00
Sub Total = 6.25
Total = 21.25
Optional Courses offered in the Undergraduate Studies
Optional-I Optional-II Course No. Course Title Course No. Course Title
GCE4725 Pollution Control and Waste Management GCE4835 Energy Engineering and Furnace
GCE4729 Corrosion Engineering GCE4837 Materials for Energy Conversion and
Storage
GCE4731 Foundry Engineering GCE4839 Manufacturing of Engineering Materials
GCE4733 Metal Joining Technology GCE4841 Unit Operation
Summary of Courses of B.Sc. Engineering
Sl.
No. Year/Semester
Theory Sessional Total
Credit No. of Courses No. of Credits No. of Sessionals No. of Credits
1 First/ Odd 05 15 04 4.50 19.50
2 First/ Even 05 15 04 4.50 19.50
3 Second/ Odd 05 15 04 4.50 19.50
4 Second/ Even 05 15 04 5.25 20.25
5 Third/ Odd 05 15 04 5.25 20.25
6 Third/ Even 05 15 05 6.25 21.25
7 Fourth/ Odd 05 15 04 4.50 19.50
8 Fourth/ Even 05 15 04 6.25 21.25
Total 40 120 33 41.00 161.00
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Detail Syllabus of 1st Year Odd Semester B.Sc. Engineering
GCE1101 (Introduction to Glass and Ceramics) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Introduction to Materials: Basic concept of materials science and engineering, Historical
perspective, Classification of materials, Advanced materials, Materials for the future, Modern
materials needs.
Introduction to Glass: Definition of glass, Basic concept of glass structure, Physical and
chemical properties of glass, Batch materials, Minor ingredients and their functions, Elementary
concept of glass manufacturing, Different types of glasses, Applications of glass, Prospect of glass
industries in Bangladesh.
Introduction to Ceramics: Definition & Scope of ceramics and ceramic materials, Historical
developments, Classification of ceramic materials – conventional and advanced, Refractories,
Tiles, White wares, Ceramic insulators, Abrasives etc. Prospect of ceramic industries in
Bangladesh.
Properties of Glass and Ceramics: Thermal properties, Optical properties, Electrical properties,
Dielectric properties, Magnetic properties.
Math1113 (Engineering Math-I) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Differential Calculus: Limit, Continuity, Differentiation and Successive differentiation on various
types of function, Leibnitz's theorem, Expansion of functions, Rolle's theorem, Mean value
theorem, Taylor's theorem, Partial differentiation, Determination of maximum and minimum
values of functions, Point of inflection, Its applications.
Integral Calculus: Review of elementary technique (Integration by the method of substitution,
Integration by parts, Successive reduction, Standard integrals), Improper integrals, Beta, Gamma
and Error function, Differential inside integral, Applications, Area, Length of curves, Volume.
Geometry: Two-Dimensional Coordinate Geometry: Change of axis, Pair of straight lines, General equation
of second degree, Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, Pole, Polar, Tangent, Normal, Subnormal.
Three-Dimensional Coordinate Geometry: System of coordinate, Distance between two points,
Section formula, Projections, Direction cosines, Equation of planes and lines.
Phy1109 (Physics-I) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Elasticity: Elasticity, Load, Stress, Strain, Hooke’s law, Stress-strain diagram, Different types of
elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, Work done in a strain, Determination of Young’s modulus, Rigidity
modulus, Deformation by bending.
Friction and Dynamics of Rigid Bodies: Static and kinetic to frictional force, Laws of properties
of friction, Rotation of rigid bodies, Torque, Work done by torque, Theorem of perpendicular and
parallel axis.
Electricity: Electric charge, Coulomb's law, The electric Field, Calculation of electric flux and
Gauss's law, Some application of Gauss's law, Electric potential V, Relation between E and V,
Electric potential energy, Capacitors, Capacitance, Dielectric and atomic view, Dielectric and
Gauss's law, Current and resistance, Current and current density: an atomic view, Ampere's law,
Faraday's law, Self inductance and Mutual inductance.
Magnetism: Magnetic properties of matter, Magnetomotive force, Magnetic field intensity,
Permeability, Susceptibility, Classifications of magnetic materials, Magnetization curves,
Magnetostrication.
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Chem1109 (Chemistry-I) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Atomic Structure: General concept of fundamental particles, Spectrum, Bohr’s model, Quantum
numbers, Electronic configuration, Photoelectric emission and Einstein’s photoelectric equation,
Compton effect, De-Broglie’s waves.
Periodic Table and Periodic Properties: Features of modern periodic table, s, p, d, and f block
elements and their properties, Periodicity, Ionization potential, Electron affinity, Electro-
negativity, Atomic size.
Chemical Bonding: Classical approach of ionic & covalent bond, Valence bond approach – sigma
& pi bonds, Hybridization, Molecular orbital approach, Resonance concept, Shape of molecules.
Chemistry of Group Elements: Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, d-block elements.
Quantitative Inorganic Analysis: Electrolytic dissociation, Concept of pH, Buffer solution,
Solubility and solubility product, Common ion effects, Problems involving acid base titration,
Spectrophotometric analysis.
Hum1111 (Economics) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Fundamental Concepts of Economics: Definition of economics, Economics and Engineering,
Principles of economics.
Microeconomics: Economic theories; Demand, Supply and Elasticity, Price system, Market &
equilibrium, Indifference curve technique, Marginal analysis, Optimization, Market, Production,
Production function and types of productivity, Fixed cost and Variable cost, Internal and External
economics, Diseconomics.
Macroeconomics: Concepts, Savings, Investment, Measurements and importance of national
income in the modern economics.
Economic Growth and Development: Definition, Relationship between growth & development,
Economic planning, Development problems in Bangladesh, The role of the state in economic
activity, Market and government failures, Economic policy of Bangladesh, Planning in
Bangladesh.
International Trade: Size & Scope of trade, Terms in trade, Free trade & Trade protection,
Tariffs & Quotas, Trade adjustment, Review of export import-trade policy of government of
Bangladesh.
ME1100 (Engineering Drawing) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
The Graphic Language: Introduction to Drawing and Projection, Theory of projection, First and
third angle projection, Drawing equipments & uses of instruments, Size description, Scale,
Dimensioning rules.
Mechanical Engineering Drawing: Orthographic projection problems, Multi-view projection
problems, Auxiliary views, Pictorial Drawing, Axonometric projection, Oblique projection,
Perspective views, Isometric drawing. Sectional views.
Ceramics Drawing: Roller head drawing, Ware making drawing-Modeling drawing, Decals
drawing.
Phy1110 (Physics-I Sessional) Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Sessional based on Phy1109
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Chem1110 (Chemistry-I Sessional) Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Volumetric Analysis: Oxidation-reduction Titration, Acid-base Titration, Iodometric Titration,
Complexometric Titration etc.
Spectrophotometric Analysis: Chemical analysis using spectrophotometer.
Hum1112 (English Language Practice) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
English Phonetics: The places and manners of articulation of the English sound, Vocabulary.
Technical English and Communication Skill: Construction of sentences and paragraphs,
Definition of scientific terms - Correction - Commercial correspondence - Preparing tenders and
Schedules - Phrases and Idioms prepositions – Comprehension, Composition on current affairs,
Amplification - Description and Precise writing, Report writing.
Presentation: Definition, What to say and How to say, Getting through to the Audience, Visual
and Aural Aids, Question time.
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Detail Syllabus of 1st Year Even Semester B.Sc. Engineering
GCE1201 (Glass and Ceramic Raw Materials) Lecture: 3 hrs/week. No. of Credit: 3.00
Introduction: The range and scope of various natural minerals and inorganic non-metallic
materials to be used as raw materials for glass and ceramic products, General ideas about the
characterization of natural and synthetic materials.
Natural Raw Materials: Non Plastic Materials: Polymorphic forms of SiO2 and their transformations, Different natural
forms of SiO2 - their properties, industrial importance and uses. Properties, Composition, effect of
heat, Uses and availability of Pyrophillite, Talc, Sillimanite minerals, Zircon sand etc.
Plastic Raw Materials: Definition and Classification of clay, Composition and properties viz:
particle shape and size, Deflocculation and Flocculation, Plasticity, CEC, General ideas,
Occurrences, Important properties and uses of China clay, Ball clay, Fire clay, Bentonites etc.
Fluxing Agents: Nepheline Syenite, Bone ash, Feldspar, Wollastonite - their compositions,
properties, availability and uses in ceramic industries.
Refractory Raw Materials: General idea, Composition, Properties effect of heat, availability and
uses of Bauxite family, Magnesite, Dolomite, Chromite, Graphite, Limestone.
Coloring Agents: Red oxide, Manganese oxide, Cobalt oxide, Calcium oxide.
Synthetically Prepared Raw Materials: Introduction: General idea, Classification, Importance of synthetic raw materials.
Methods of Powder Preparation: General idea, Different routes of powder preparation
techniques.
Structure, Properties and Application: Al2O3, Mullite, Mag-Al Spinel, ZrO2, TiO2, Ba-titanate,
Ferrite, ZnO, Dolomite, MgO, Carbides and Nitrides, Fumed silica, Silicic acid sol, Silica gel.
Other Synthetic Materials: Sea water magnesia, B/F slag, Fly ash, Red mud, Rice husk ash etc.
Synthetic Abrasives: General ideas, Properties and Uses.
Math1213 (Engineering Math-II) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Differential Equation: Basic concept and ideas of differential equation, Solution of first order
differential equations by various methods, Solution of general linear equations of second and
higher order with constant coefficient, Applications.
Partial Differential Equations: Introduction, First order linear and nonlinear equations, Standard
forms, Solutions of heat and Wave equations (One-dimensional).
Matrices: Vector space, Subspace, Linearly dependent and independent vectors, Linear
combination, Basis, Span, Matrix algebra, Rank of matrices, Elementary transformation, Eigen-
systems, Solution of linear algebraic and differential equations by matrix method, Diagonalization
and Arthogonalized transformation, Quadratic form, Positive, Semi-positive, Negative and Semi-
negative matrices.
Vector Analysis: Vector geometry, Addition and Multiplication of vectors.
Vector Calculus: Differentiation and Integration of vectors with respect to a parameter, Line
integration, Surface integration and Volume integration, Gradient, Divergence and curl of a vector,
and its physical significance, Conservative systems, Green's theorem, Gauss's divergence theorem
and Stokes' theorem and their applications in some physical problems.
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Phy1209 (Physics-II) Lecture: 3hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Physical Optics: Theories of light, Huygen's principle and construction, Superposition of light
waves, Interference, Diffraction, Polarization.
Geometrical Optics: Reflection and Refraction of spherical surfaces, Lenses, Combination of
Lenses, Equivalent Lens and equivalent focal length. Defects of images formed by lenses,
Monochromatic and Chromatic aberrations, Spherical aberrations, Astigmatism, Coma, Distortion
and curvature of images, Achromatism and Achromatic combination of lenses.
Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion, Combination of Simple Harmonic Motion and Lissajous'
figures, Vibrating systems, Un-damped and Damped Oscillations, Forced Oscillations, Resonance.
Waves: Transverse waves, Longitudinal waves, Wave motion, Superposition of waves, Reflection
of waves, Progressive and Stationary waves.
Sound Waves: Sources of sound, Transmitting medium, Speed of sound, Beats, Doppler effect,
Sonic booms, Audible Ultrasonic, Infrasonic and Supersonic waves.
Chem1209 (Chemistry-II) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Solution: Types of solutions, Moods of expressing composition of solutions, Henry’s law, Ideal
and non-ideal solutions, Solution of gas and liquids, Boiling point diagrams of binary liquid,
Solution of solids in liquid, Properties of dilute solutions.
Phase Rule: Definitions of various terms, Degree of freedom, Reduction phase rule, Clapeyron
equation, Applications of phase rule.
Thermo-chemistry: Laws of thermo-chemistry, Heat of reaction, Heat of solution, Heat of
combustion, Heat of formation and Heat of neutralization, Experimental determination of thermal
changes during chemical reactions.
Chemical Kinetics: Rates of Reaction, Order, Molecularity, Integrated laws, Reactions
approaching equilibrium, Temperature dependence of reaction rates, Consecutive elementary
reactions, Collision theory, Activated complex theory, Steady state approximation, Parallel
reactions, Kinetics of heterogeneous reactions.
Electrochemistry: Electrolysis, Theories of electrolytic dissociation, Conductivity and mobility of
ions, Transport number, Ionic equilibrium, Ostwalds' dilution law, Electro-chemical cell,
Corrosion.
Colloids: Classification of colloids, Methods of preparation and purification of colloidal solutions,
Properties and Applications of colloids, Associated colloids, Gels, Emulsions.
Hum1211 (Sociology and Accounting)
Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Sociology: Scope of Sociology: Micro and Macro sociology, Some basic concepts.
Society: Social evolution and techniques of production, Oriental and occidental societies.
Industrial revolution: The growth of capitalism and Social consequences, Population and World
resources.
Leadership: Types, Functions, Techniques, Social Power.
Culture and Civilization: Concept of culture, Civilization, Cultural change and Social structure
of Bangladesh.
Urbanization: Family-urbanization and Industrialization, Urban Ecology, Co-operative and
Socialist movements.
Rural Sociology: Features of village community in Bangladesh, Social mobility.
Accounting: Introduction: The accounting equation, Accounts, transaction, Double entry mechanism.
Accounting Procedure: Financial statements.
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Cost in General: Objectives and Classifications.
Overhead Costing: Cost sheet under job costing, Operation costing and Process costing.
Marginal Costing: Tools and techniques, Cost volume profit analysis.
Relevant Costing: Analysis the profitability within the firm.
Guideline for Decision-making: Short run decisions, Long run planning and control, Capital
budgeting.
GCE1202 (Glass and Ceramic Raw Materials Lab) Sessional: 3hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Determination of percent Moisture and Grit content of clays, Determination of Water of Plasticity
and Atterberg’s Plasticity of clays, Measurement of Drying Shrinkage and Dry Strength of clays,
Measurement of Firing Shrinkage and Firing color of clays, Determination of % free iron content
in Feldspar & Quartz powder, Determination of B.D. of fired sample, Determination of
Vitrification range of clays, Determination of Water Absorption of Fired Ceramic Bodies,
Determination of particle size by Andersen Pipette method.
Phy1210 (Physics-II Sessional) Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Sessional based on Phy1209
Chem1210 (Chemistry-II Sessional) Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Volumetric estimation of Fe, Cu, Ca, Cl, etc. Heat of solution and Neutralization. Thermo-
chemical measurements.
MES1210 (Workshop Practice) Sessional: 3hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Acquaintance with hand & machine tools used in woodworking, Identification of soft, hard &
modified woods, Sawing, Planning & Chiseling practice, Mortising, Tenoning dovetail, Pin &
socket making, Half lap, Cross joint, Rabbet joint, Dado joint & Miter joint, Making simple wood
patterns that will be used in foundry shop.
Preparation of molding sand mixtures, Core making, Melting and casting of ferrous and non-
ferrous materials, Study the effect of foundry variables on structure and properties of castings.
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Detail Syllabus of 2nd
Year Odd Semester B.Sc. Engineering
GCE2303 (Glass Fundamentals) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Fundamentals of the Glassy State: The non-crystalline solids & the glasses, Formation from
liquid phase, Formation from a gaseous phase, Formation from a solid phase, Definitions of glass, The Volume-Temperature Diagram.
Glass Formation: Structural concepts of glass formation, Kinetic considerations, Ranges of glass
formation, Vitreous transition, Conditions of vitrification.
Glass Transformation Range Behavior: Introduction, Measurement of Glass transition
temperature Tg and The Fictive temperature Tf, Relaxation of properties.
Diffusion in Glass: Measurement of diffusion, Temperature dependence of diffusion, Composition dependence of diffusion, Permeation.
Structure of Glass: Structural models of glass, Phase separation and Liquid immiscibility, Miscibility gaps in oxide systems, Atomic arrangements in glass.
Composition-Structure-Property Relationships: Presentation of glass formulas, Interdependence of glass composition, Structure and Properties.
Chemical Durability: Measurement of chemical durability, Composition dependence, Methods of
improving chemical durability.
Glass-Ceramics: Controlled crystallization of glass, Examples of some systems, Special
applications.
GCE2307 (Crystallography) Lecture: 3 hrs/week. No. of Credit: 3.00
Solid Materials: Types of solids: Crystalline, Amorphous and Polycrystalline solids. Types of
crystalline solids: Ionic, Covalent, Molecular and Metallic crystals. Cohesive energy of ionic
crystals, Lattice energy, Born-Haber cycle, Isomorphism, Polymorphism, Enantiotropy and
Monotropy.
Crystals and Crystal Structures: The nature of crystalline states, Construction of crystals from
closed packed hexagonal layers of atoms, Unit cells for the hcp and ccp structures, Construction of
crystals from square layers of atoms, Construction of body-centred cubic crystal, Interstitial
structure, Some simple ionic and covalent structures. Selected crystal structures: Pure metals,
Diamond and Graphite, Co-ordination in ionic crystals, AX-type crystal structure, AmXp-type
crystal structure, AmBnXp-crystal structure, Silicate structures, Alumina, Complex oxides, Silicates,
Crystallinity in polymers.
Representation and Study of Crystals in Projection: Introduction, Representation in two
dimensions, Stereographic projection and its construction, Stereographic projection in small circle,
Stereographic net, Use of stereographic projection in crystallography, Gnomonic projection. Two-
dimensional symmetry elements, The five-plane lattice, Bravais lattices and crystal systems: The
fourteen space (Bravais) lattices, The symmetry of fourteen Bravais lattices.
Describing Lattice Planes and Directions in Crystals: Arrangements of ions in crystals, Lattice
planes, Indexing lattice directions and lattice planes, Miller indices and zone axis symbols, Lattice
planes in cubic crystals: Lattice plane spacing, Interplanar distance, Ratio of lattice spacing. Miller
indices and Laue indices, Zones, Zone axes and The zone law, The addition rule, Indexing in the
trigonal and hexagonal systems, Transforming miller indices and zone axis symbols.
Imperfections of Atomic Packing in Crystals: Disordered crystals, Line defects: Dislocation
types, Dislocation theory, Plane defects: Large-angle and small-angle boundaries, Stacking faults
and F-centre, Defects in crystals and their influences on the properties of materials.
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ME2315 (Engineering Mechanics) Lecture: 3 hrs/week. No. of Credit: 3.00
Basic concepts of mechanics, Statics of particles and Rigid bodies, Centroids of lines, areas and
volumes, Forces in trusses and frames, Friction, Moments of inertia of areas and masses, Relative
motion, Kinematics of particles- Newton’s second law of motion, Principles of Work, Energy and
Power, Impulse and Momentum, System of particles, Kinematics of rigid bodies, Kinematics of
plane motion of rigid bodies-Forces and Acceleration.
CSE2329 (Computer Fundamentals and Programming) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Digital Computer: I/O devices, Memory unit and CPU, Primary and secondary storage devices.
Application and System Software: DOS, Windows and UNIX operating systems, Microsoft
word, Spreadsheet etc.
Programming Languages: Assembly, machine and high level language, Compiler, Interpreter
and assembler. Flowchart and algorithm development.
C Language: Preliminaries, Program construction and data types, I/O statements, Expressions,
Decision making, Loops, Function and its Calling procedure, Recursion, Arrays and Pointer,
Structure aduminar, Equivalent programs in ORACLE, Application of computer programming for
solving engineering problems.
EEE2333 (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Fundamental Concepts, Units and Electrical Networks: Basic concepts and units, Network
laws and theorems, Methods of analysis, Electrical field concepts and capacitance, Magnetic field
concept and Inductance, Transient and Steady state analyses of electrical networks.
Alternating Current Circuit: Effective and average values of ac waveforms, Phasor and
Impedance, Steady state analysis of AC networks, Introduction to Poly-phase systems.
Measurement of Electrical Quantities: Voltage, Current, Power and Power factor measurement,
Introduction to Oscilloscope, Measurement of physical quantities using transducers.
Electromagnetic Energy Conversion: Introduction to electromagnetism, Transformers-single &
three phase, Open and Short circuit test of transformer, DC-machines-generators and motors,
starting and speed control. AC-machines- synchronous and asynchronous machines.
Fundamentals of Electronics: Introduction to diode, FET, BJT, Amplifier, Thyristor etc. - their
properties and applications, PLC and Interfacing, Digital electronics.
GCE2308 (Crystallography and Structure of Solids Sessional)
Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE2307
CSE2330 (Computer Fundamentals and Programming Sessional)
Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Sessional based on CSE2329
EEE2334 (Electrical and Electronics Engineering Sessional)
Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Sessional based on EEE2333
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MES2310 (Machine Shop Practice) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Acquaintance with tools & appliances used in welding & sheet metal shop: Electric arc welding,
Gas welding, Gas cutting, Soldering & Brazing practices.
Welding defects, Simple exercise on sheet metal work.
Introduction to fitting shop tools, equipment and operation. Chiseling, Sawing, Filing, Reaming,
Thread cutting (outside & inside), Hand finishing & any other job that the department will
consider if necessary.
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GCE2405 (Process Ceramics- I)
Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Particle Mechanics and Rheology:
Particle packing characteristics: Models of one, two of spherical balls, Gap grading, continuous
grading.
Rheological behavior of slurries and pastes: Newtonian fluid, plastic flow, Dilatant liquid,
Thixotropy, Deflocculation, Zeta potential, Effect of electrolytes on Zeta potentials, Applications
in ceramic processings.
Beneficiation Process:
Comminution: Equipments, Milling, Particle size distribution.
Batching and mixing: Mixing mechanism and Mixing equipments, Particle separation,
concentration and washing processes -Particle sizing, Filtration, Washing, Particle concentration
processes.
Granulation: Direct granulation, Spray granulation.
Forming Processes:
Dry pressing: Powder flow and Die filling, Compaction behavior, Ejection and Transfer, Die wall
effects, Control of compaction defects, Cold isostatic perssing.
Plastic forming: Extrusion, Jiggering, Jolleying.
Casting process: Slip casting, Tape casting, Gel casting.
Drying: Drying processes, Mechanisms in drying, Defects, Shaping, Surface finishing.
Glazing: Basic concept of glazing.
Firing: Firing system, Pre sintering processes, Sintering, Vitrification and Cooling.
GCE2407 (Principles of Materials Characterization)
Lecture: 3 hrs/week. No. of Credit: 3.00
Spectroscopic techniques: UV-visible, Infra-red, Atomic emission, Atomic absorption
spectroscopy.
X-ray techniques: X-rays and their generation, Origin and characteristics of x-rays, Optical
grating and diffraction of light, Crystals and diffraction of x-rays, Laue equations, Bragg’s law, X-
ray diffraction experiment, Powder methods, Single crystal method, Structure of sodium chloride
crystal from X-ray studies. Avogadro’s number from crystal dimension, Radius ratio, effect of ion
size on crystal geometry, X-ray florescence.
Microscopic methods: Sample preparation, Principle and Method of Optical microscopy, SEM,
TEM, AFM, STM etc.
Microstructure analysis: Sample preparation, Characterization, Quantitative Analysis.
Thermal techniques: Sample preparation, Principle and Method of TGA, DTA, DSC.
Non-destructive testing: Radiography, Ultrasonic, Eddy current, Magnetic particles, and Dye
penetration.
Mechanical Testing: Tensile strength, Hardness test, Impact strength.
GCE2409 (Solid State Chemistry) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Diffusion: Fick’s law, solution of Fick’s law for a few boundary conditions, Variation of
diffusivity with composition, Choice of reference frame for diffusion, Limitations of Fick’s law in
binary systems, Diffusion in multicomponent systems.
Solid Solution: Ordered and disordered solid solutions, Substitutional solid solutions, Interstitial
solid solutions, Requirements for solid solution formation, More complex solid solution
mechanisms, Experimental methods for studying solid solutions.
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Solid State Reaction: General principles, Experimental procedure, Coprecipitation as a precursor
to solid state reaction, Other precursor methods, Kinetics of solid state reaction.
Preparative Methods of Materials: Crystallization of solutions, Melts, Glasses and Gels, Vapor
phase transport methods, Modification of structures by ion exchange, Electrochemical reduction
methods, High pressure and Hydrothermal methods.
Growth of Single Crystals: Czochralski method; Bridgman and Stockbarger methods, Flux
methods, Epitaxial growth, Verneuil flame fusion method, Vapor phase transport.
Ionic Conductivity and Solid Electrolytes: Typical ionic crystals, Solid electrolytes,
Conductivity measurements, Other experimental techniques, Application of solid electrolytes.
Electronic Properties and Band Theory: Electronic structures of solids-band theory,
Refinements to simple band theory-k space and Brillouin zones, Band structures of metals,
Insulators, semiconductors, Inorganic solids, Color in inorganic solids.
ME2417 (Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer)
Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Fundamental Concepts of Thermodynamics: Basic concepts and definitions, Thermodynamic
systems, Property and state, Cycle - thermodynamic processes Thermal equilibrium and Zeroth
law.
First Law of Thermodynamics: Corollaries, Internal energy and Enthalpy.
Pure Substance: Properties of water & steam, Control volume energy analysis: conservation of
mass & energy.
Mixtures of Gases & Vapors: Psychometrics, Real gases.
Study of Steam Generating Units: Introduction, Accessories and mountings, Performance study
of steam generator, Steam engines.
Heat Transfer: Thermal properties of materials, Modes of heat transfer. By Conduction: Fourier’s
law, Compound resistance in series, Steady and unsteady state heat conduction.
By Convection: Natural and Forced convection, Counter current and parallel current flows, Heat
transfer by forced convection in turbulent flow, Analogy between transfer of heat and momentum.
Mass Transfer: Introduction, Co-efficient of mass transfer, Fick’s law of diffusion in solid, liquid
and gases, Equimodal diffusion Mass diffusivity, Mass transfer in non-stationary media.
Material Balance: Process classification, Types of balances, Principles, procedure and
Calculation of materials balance.
Energy Balance: Forms of energy, Energy balance on closed and open systems at steady state,
Calculation of differential energy balance.
Math2413 (Engineering Math-III) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Fourier’s Series: Fourier’s Series associated with a function, Convergence of Fourier’s Series,
Dirichlet’s conditions, Fourier’s Series for odd & even functions, Half range Fourier series.
Fourier Transform and its properties, Fourier sine and cosine transform, Inversion formulas,
Convolution Theorem.
Numerical Methods: Solution of algebraic equation: Bisection method, Regula-Falsi method,
Newton- Raphson method. Solution of a system of linear equations: Gauss Jacobi, Gauss Seidal
Iterative methods, Solutions of ordinary differential equations: Taylor series method, Euler
method, Runge Kurta method, Predictor-corrector method.
Elements of Probability and Statistics: Random Experiments, Events (simple and compound),
Sample sources, Axioms of probability and Associated results of classical definition, Conditional
probability, Independent events, Baye’s formula. Random variable (discrete and continuous),
Probability mass function, Probability distribution function, Distribution function, Special
distribution: Binomial, Poisson, Normal.
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Statistics: Population, Sample, Statistics, Parameters, Estimation (point and interval estimate).
Hypothesis: Null hypothesis, Alternative hypothesis, Critical regions, Testing of hypothesis, Type-
1 error, Power of a test. Hypothesis testing for mean and standard deviation (sample drawn from
N(m), population).
Power Series Method: Bessel's equation, Bessel function, Legendre's equation, and Legendre
polynomial, Application of Bessel function especially in heat transfer & mechanics.
GCE2406 (Process Ceramics- I Sessional) Sessional: 3hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE2405
GCE2402 (Chemical Analysis of Glass and Ceramic Materials Sessional)
Sessional: 3hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Estimation of SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, CaO and MgO in Dolomite; Estimation of SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3,
CaO and MgO in Limestone; Quantitative analysis of Bauxite; Analysis of Sea Water Magnesia;
Analysis of Fireclay; Analysis of Firebrick; Analysis of Kyanite; Quantitative analysis of Talc;
Analysis of Sodalime–silicaglass; Analysis of Water Glass; Determination of insoluble portion in
Portland cement; Determination of Free Lime content in Portland Cement; Complete analysis of
Portland Cement; Determination of Na2O:B2O3 in Borax; Rapid estimation of silica in glass sand
and glass.
ME2418 (Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer Sessional)
Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Sessional based on ME2417
GCE2400 (CAD-CAM)
Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Computer Aided Drawing: Use of interactive menu-driven software for preparation of line
drawings, Graphic coordinate system. Commands for draw, Erase, Move, Rotate mirror, Hatch etc,
Blocks and Layers, Dimensional drawing files, Saving, Editing and Plotting.
Production Drawing: Machine drawing, Study of part drawing, Study of assembly drawing,
Preparing complete working drawing (detail and assembly) from explodes pictorial and actual
machines, Dimensioning with tolerances, Notes etc. Representation of Conventional features
(threads, fasteners, gear, spring, their specification) & drawing, Basic concept of Adobe illustrator
and Solid work.
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Detail Syllabus of 3rd
Year Odd Semester B.Sc. Engineering
GCE3511 (Physical Ceramics) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Ceramic Phase Equilibrium Diagrams: Techniques for determining phase diagrams, One-, two-,
and three- components phase diagrams, Phase composition versus temperature, Typical ceramic
systems, Nonequilibrium phases.
Optical Properties: Absorption, Transmission, Scattering, Refraction and Reflection, Refractive
Index and Dispersion, Boundary Reflectance and Surface Gloss, Opacity and Translucency, Color
in ceramic, Applications.
Electrical Properties: Electrical–conduction phenomena, Ionic conduction in crystals, Electronic
conduction in crystals, Ionic conduction in glasses, Electronic conduction in glasses,
Nonstoichiometric and Solute-controlled electronic conduction, Valency-controlled
semiconductor, Mixed conduction in poor conduction, Polycrystalline ceramic.
Dielectric Properties: Dielectric constants, Conductivity and Strength, Dielectric loss and
breakdown, Loss factor, Equivalent circuit description of linear dielectrics, Power factor,
Dielectric polarization, Polycrystalline and Polyphase ceramic, Ceramic capacitors and insulators,
Ferroelectric ceramic.
Magnetic Properties: Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism, Pauli paramagnetism, Ferromagnetism,
Antiferromagnetism and Ferri magnetism, The origin of interactions in ferromagnetic materials,
Soft & Hard magnetic materials, Spinel Ferrites, Rare earth garnets, Ortho ferrites and Ilmenites,
Hexagonal Ferrite, Polycrystalline Ferrite.
Thermal Properties: Heat capacity, Density and Thermal expansion of crystals, Thermal
expansion of composite bodies, Thermal conduction process.
GCE3513 (Physical Metallurgy) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Ferrous Metal: Allotropic transformation and Cooling curve of pure iron, Phase diagram of Iron-
Iron Carbide, Different Phases and Structures, Classification of Steel and Cast iron.
Alloy Steel: Purpose of alloying, Effect of alloying elements, Stainless steel: Different types of
stainless steel, Their formation and microstructure.
Tool Steel: Definition, Classification: Water Hardening, Shock Resisting, Cold Work, Hot Work,
& High Speed Tool Steel, Cutting Tool.
Heat Treatment of Steel: Different heat treatment processes, Isothermal transformation diagram,
Mechanism of heat removal during quenching, Quenching medium and temperature.
Case Hardening: Carburizing, Cyaniding, Carbonitriding, Nitriding, Flame Hardening, Induction
Hardening.
Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys: Copper and Copper alloys- Brass and Bronze, Aluminum and
Aluminum alloys, Precious metals, Bearing metal.
Powder Metallurgy: Significance and Importance, Processes, Supplemental operations, Designs
of P/M parts, Applications.
GCE3515 (Refractories) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Introduction: Refrectoriness, Scope of refractory materials in industry-Global and Domestic
market scenario, Application of refractories.
Types, Manufacturing and Applications of Refractories: Monolithic refractories, Fireclay
refractories, Silica refractories, Super duty, Semi silica refractories, High Alumina and Alumino
Silicate refractories, Basic refractories, Non Clay refractories, Fusion cast refractories, Non Oxide
refractories, Carbon bearing refractories, Insulating refractories, Special refractories. Production of
burnt refractories - Sintered and Fused refractories: - Chemically bonded and Direct bonded.
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Properties and Testing of Refractories: Apparent Porosity, Bulk Density, Modulus of Rupture
(MOR), Hot Modulus of Rupture, Cold Crushing Strength, Spalling Resistance, Pycnometric Cone
Equivalent, Thermal Expansion, Thermal Expansion Under Load (TEUL) and Creep, Thermal
Conductivity, Chemical analysis, Advantages and Disadvantages of different refractories.
Phase Equilibrium in Refractory Materials: Binary and Ternary system of Al2O3, SiO2, CaO,
FeO, MgO, Na2O and K2O System.
Selection of Refractories: Considerations during Selection of refractories, Use of refractories in
different industry.
GCE3517 (Engineering Materials) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Superalloys: Concept of superalloys, Importance, Basic alloying features, Strengthening
mechanisms in superalloys, Alloy design and processing to improve performance, Nickel-based
superalloy, Dispersion-hardened superalloys.
Semiconductors: General concepts, Different types of semiconductors, Applications.
Polymeric materials: Classification, Polymerization reaction, Structure and Properties,
Processing and Application.
Biomaterials: Basic concepts, Different types of biomaterials, Applications.
Composite materials: General concepts, Design of composite materials, Carbon-carbon
composites, Metal matrix composite, Ceramic matrix composite, Polymer matrix composite,
Application of composites materials.
Handling, Transportation and storage of Engineering Materials: Concepts of materials
handling, Unit load handling, OSHA safety requirements, Materials handling safety and training,
Store management and operation
IPE3531 (Quality Control)
Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Introdution: Definition of quality, Quality control, Quality assurance, TQM, Quality circle.
Importance of quality control activities in an organization, Quality loop in an organization, Stages
of quality control activities in an organization, Type of quality characteristics, Advantages &
disadvantages of different quality characteristics.
Statistical Process: Definition, Chance causes, Assignable causes, Difference between two
causes.
Cost of Quality: Elements of quality cost, Assessing cost of quality, Cost of appraisal, Prevention
& failure cost, Optimum cost of quality control, Quality cost awareness.
ISO-9000/Quality System: Introduction, Definition of ISO, Its development, Series of ISO - 9000
standards, Selection of standards, Classes of ISO - 9000 quality system, Benefits of ISO - 9000
quality system.
Seven Tools of Quality Control: Cause & effect diagram, Scatter diagram, Control charts, Pareto
diagram, Histogram, Flow charts, Graph check sheets.
Process Capability Study: Definition, Needs of process capability study, Derivation of standard
deviation, Concept of USL & LSL, Six sigma, Accuracy & precision, Calculation of Cp & Cpk
indices, Implication of Cp & Cpk on process control.
Process of Continuous Improvement: Quality circle--Definition, Basis of Q.C. circle, Starting of
a Q.C. circle, Kanban system, PDCA cycle, Brain storming, Cause & effect diagram, Gantt chart.
Packaging: Packaging materials, load testing procedure of packages.
GCE3508 (Materials Characterization Sessional) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE2407
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GCE3512 (Physical Ceramics Sessional) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE3511
GCE3514 (Physical Metallurgy Sessional)
Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Sessional based on GCE3513
GCE3516 (Refractories Sessional) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE3515
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Detail Syllabus of 3rd
Year Even Semester B.Sc. Engineering
GCE3603 (Glass Properties) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Rheological Properties of Glass: Notion of rheology, Viscosity, Elastic & Visco-elastic
properties of glasses.
Density and Molar Volume: General concept and Importance, Measurement of density,
Dependence on composition.
Optical Properties of Glass: Refraction and Dispersion, Reflection, Transmission and
Absorption, Light Scattering Losses, Birefringence, Nonlinear Effects, Radiation Effects,
Photosensitive Glasses, Measurement of Optical Properties.
Electrical Conductivity of Glass: Temperature Dependence, Application of DC Potential Across
Glass, Measurement of Electrical Conductivity, Composition Dependence, Dielectric Properties.
Thermal Properties of Glass: Introduction and Definitions, Specific heat, Thermal conductivity,
Measurement of Thermal Expansion, Expansion Mismatch Consideration for Glass-to-Metal
Seals, Temperature and Composition Dependence of Thermal Expansion Coefficient, Thermal
Shock Resistance, Heat Capacity, Heat Transfer.
Mechanical Properties of Glass: Slow Crack Growth, Toughness, Statistics of Strength
Distribution, Life Prediction, Measurement of Glass Strength and Toughness, Measurement of
Microhardness and Composition Dependence, Methods of Improving Glass Strength.
Surface Properties of Glass: Formation of artificial layer, Measurement of Surface Tension,
Composition and Temperature Dependence of Surface Energy, Methods of modifying surfaces.
GCE3605 (Process Ceramics-II) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Ceramic Powder: Concept of Mono-size and Mono-dispersed submicron ceramic powder.
Powder preparation of high performance ceramics, Powders from chemical solutions, Powders
from vapour phase reactions, Co-precipitation, Sol-gel techniques, Preparation of mono-dispersed
and mono-size submicron alumina powder.
Forming Processes: Advanced forming processes, Hot pressing, Hot Isostatic pressing (HIP),
Injection moulding, Chemical vapour deposition, Plasma processing and plasma synthesis, Other
related methods.
Sintering: Consolidation of solid powders by heat, Sintering, Driving force of sintering, Different
types of solid state sintering, Mass transport mechanism during sintering, Liquid phase sintering,
Different sintering models, Factors controlling sintering kinetics, Re-crystallization and grain
growth, Pressure associated with sintering.
Development of Microstructure: Ceramic processing related to development of microstructure,
Development of fine grain body of high theoretical density.
GCE3607 (Mechanical Behavior of Glass and Ceramics)
Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Elastic Behavior: Elastic moduli, Elastic deformation of isotropic and crystalline materials,
Effects of microstructure on elasticity.
Deformation: Plastic Deformation, Dislocation mobility, Dislocation source operation,
Dislocation multiplication, Dislocation glide, Slip system, Plastic deformation in single and poly
crystals, Dislocation velocity and pinning.
Fracture Mechanics: Theoretical cleavage strength and surface energy, The Griffith energy
balance criterion, Crack and stress concentration, Relation between surface energy and stress-
intensity factor, Non ideal fracture, Brittleness and Ductility, Brittle fracture, The R curve effect,
Statistical approach to fracture, Brittle-Ductile transition, Experimental technique, Mechanism of
crack propagation, Fracture toughness, Proof test, Strengthening Ceramics.
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Thermal Shock Resistance: Thermal expansion and thermal stress, Temperature gradient,
Resistance to thermal shock and Thermal spalling.
Fatigue: Static fatigue, Fatigue failure in ceramics, Fatigue at cleaved temperatures.
Creep: Dislocation creep, Diffusion controlled creep, Grain boundary sliding, Tertiary creep and
cavitation, Viscous flow, Creep deformation map.
Friction, Wear, Abrasion: Basic concept of friction and wear, Abrasion.
GCE3619 (Whitewares) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Introduction: Scope of whiteware products, Details of various types of raw materials including
synthetic materials, Its classification and use in various fronts.
Processes: Body preparation including all the unit operations and fabrication processes -
Transport, Storage, Batching, Body compositions, Wet-Process- Crushing, Grinding, Screening,
Magnetic separation, Agitators, Aging, Slip treatment, Spray drying.
Drying: Types of water present, Factors affecting drying (internal & external factors), Convection,
Radiation, High frequency heating.
Glazing of White Wares: Purpose & advantages of glazing, Raw glazes, Fritted glazes, Special
glazes, Fusibility of glazes, Opacity & Opacifiers, Stains, Colloidal colors, Different colouring
oxides, Empirical formula of glazes, Glaze defects, Glazing techniques, Testing of glazes.
Firing: Firing schedule, Factors for determination of firing schedule, Pressure curve, Kilns and
their operation techniques, Atmosphere of firing, Reactions at different temperatures with firing
conditions, Phase formation, microstructure, Different energy conservation practices, Firing
defects-cause & remedies.
Kiln Furniture: Application, Properties, Working life, Type & temp. of use, Low mass and low
expansion kiln furniture, Strong nitride bonded SiC kiln furniture for special applications.
Manufacturing of Whiteware Bodies: Electrical Porcelain, Wall and floor tiles, Sanitary wares,
Wear resistant ceramics, Low Loss bodies, Grinding media, Chemical porcelain, Spark plug
Insulators, Mullite porcelain.
GCE3621 (Cement and Concrete) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Pozzolana Cement: Definition, Classifications, Pozzolanic activity and its influencing factors,
Lime-Pozzolana reaction and products formation, Applications.
Portland Cement: Definition, Raw materials and their physico-chemical characteristics,
Manufacturing process, Cement making kilns, Hydration of cement, Setting and hardening of
Portland cement, Heat of Hydration, Action of acid & sulphate water on cement, Flash set and
False set of cement, Process glass furnace slag and its utilization in cement, Alkali-Aggregate
reaction in portland cement, Applications.
High Alumina Cement: Raw Materials used, Classification and composition of HAC,
Manufacturing process, Mineralogical phases of HAC, Hydration of HAC on the basis of CaO-
Al2O3-H2O Phase diagram, Strength Development, Uses.
Special Cements: Rapid hardening portland cement, Quick setting cement, White portland
cement, Coloured cement, Sulphate resisting cement, Low heat portland cement, Oil-well cement,
Waterproofed portland cement, Hydrophobic cement, Sorel cement, Blended cement, Macro defect
free (MDF) cement, Sur-sulphated cement, Refractory cement, Cement paints.
Testing of Cements: Insoluble residue in cement, Estimation of free lime in cement, Fineness of
cement, Standard consistency of cement, Initial and Final setting of cement, Soundness of cement,
slump test of concrete, Flow table test of mortar, Heat of hydration of cement, Vee Bee
consistomater test.
Concrete: Introduction, Admixture, Gap grade concrete, Continuous grade concrete, Light,
Normal and Heavy concrete, Properties of concrete, Installation technique of concrete, Uses of
various concretes.
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GCE3604 (Glass Properties Sessional) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE3603
GCE3606 (Process Ceramics-II Sessional) Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Sessional based on GCE3605
GCE3608 (Mechanical Behavior of Ceramics Sessional) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE3607
GCE3620 (Whitewares Sessional) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE3613
GCE3600 (Industrial Attachment) Training: 4 weeks No. of Credit: 1.00
To be arranged in any suitable time in 3rd
year.
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Detail Syllabus of 4th
Year Odd Semester B.Sc. Engineering
GCE4703 (Glass Manufacturing) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Raw Materials Preparation: Silica sand beneficiation- Silica sand screening, Sand washing &
iron separation, Preparation of dolomite, limestone, feldspar, coke powder and other raw materials,
Raw materials handling.
Glass Melting: Introduction and General nature, Glass batch considerations, Steps in glass
melting, Processes occurring within the melter.
Types of Melters: Pot and tank furnace, Heat Recovery—Regenerative and Recuperative
furnaces, Construction materials/refractories, Electric Boosting and All-Electric melting, Oxygen
for combustion, Furnaces for specific applications.
Glass Forming: Blowing, Pressing, Casting, Centrifugal forming, Rod and Tube Drawing, Sheet
Drawing, Rolling, The Float process, Fritting, Spheres, Marbles and Microspheres.
Annealing and Tempering: Development of permanent stresses in glass, Stress profiles in a
symmetrically cooled glass plate during annealing and tempering, Standards of annealing,
Annealing practices, Standards of temper, Commercial tempering practices, Limitations of thermal
tempering, Chemical strengthening of glass.
Finishing Operations: Frosting and designing of glass, Cutting, Packing and stacking of glass,
Manufacturing tolerances and glass design, Quality control of glass.
Inspection: Possible defects, Inspection system, Training of inspection, Maintenance of inspection
equipments.
GCE4705 (Advanced Ceramics-I) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Different Advanced Ceramics: Carbides: Boron carbide, Silicon carbide, Titanium carbide,
Zirconium carbide, Hafnium carbide & Uranium carbide. Nitrides: Boron, Silicon & Aluminium
nitrides. Silicides: Molybdenum disilicide, Borides, Sialon, Graphites, Cermets & Composites.
Ceramics used in advanced applications: Nuclear energy, Magneto-hydrodynamic generation,
Gas turbine blades, Abrasives, Aerospace, IC engines, Heat exchangers, Wear applications.
Ceramics for Medical and Scientific products: Tissue attachment mechanism, Bio-active
materials, Nearly inert crystalline ceramics, Porous ceramics, Bioactive glass and glass ceramics,
Calcium phosphate ceramics, Carbon base implant materials, Ceramics for dental applications.
Ceramics for optical applications: CRT and TV picture tubes, Telecommunication and related
uses, Information display, Laser, Fiber optics, Electromagnetic windows.
Ceramics in Electrochemical cells: Sodium sulphate cell (with β- alumina), Electrical ceramics
for fuel cell and high energy batteries.
GCE4723 (Ceramic Coatings and Glazing) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Coating: Advantages of ceramic coating w.r.t. organic coatings. Different types of ceramic
coatings: i) Thermal barrier coating, ii) High emissivity refractory coating, Characteristics of
different types of ceramic coating. Raw Materials, Composition of different types of coating,
Processing of the raw materials, Frit preparation, Milling, Preparation of enamel slip. Metal
surface preparation before coating. Wetting of metal by glass, Different theories of adherence.
Theory of opacity and treatment of pacifying agents. Application of coatings on metal surfaces.
Drying and firing of coating. Different coating defects and remedial measures. Special types of
coatings, Quality control.
Glazing: Purpose & advantages of glazing, Raw glazes, Different type of glazes, Different
colouring oxides, Glaze defects, Glazing techniques, Testing of glazes, Quality control.
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IPE4733 (Financial Management) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Introduction: Financial Management, Financial Planning and Capitalization- definitions,
objectives, changing roles and functions, Financial Decision.
Capital Budgeting: Nature of investment decision, Importance of capital budgeting, The Capital.
Budgeting process - Investment criterion, Pay-back period, Accounting, ROR (Rate of Return)
method. Discounting Cash flow method, Net - present value method, IRR (Internal Rate of Return)
method. The benefit-cost ratio method.
Management of Working Capital: Various concepts, Elements, Classification, Financing and
importance of working capital, Investment analysis, Cash flow determination, Cost of capital,
Capital budgeting methods.
Budgeting Control Technique: Concepts of Budget, Budgeting and budgetary control,
Objectives, Functions, Uses, Advantages, Limitations, Master budget and report.
Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis : Classification of costs, Allocation, Apportionment and absorption,
Cost centers, Different costing systems, Cost analysis for managerial decisions, Meaning of Linear
CVP analysis, Objectives, Assumptions, Break - Even analysis, Determining the Break-Even point
profit, Volume graph profit, Volume ratios margin of Safety.
Financial Control: Posting of Ledgers and preparation of Trial Balance; Preparation of Balance
sheet and Profit and Loss accounts; Controlling other departments by Financial Accounting (A
practical approach).
GCE4704 (Glass Manufacturing Sessional) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE4703
GCE4724 (Ceramic Coatings Sessional) Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Sessional based on GCE4723
GCE4708 (Failure Analysis Sessional) Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Determination of rate of corrosion, Identification of type of corrosion, Advantages and
Disadvantages of different corrosion testing methods, Design of Cathodic and Anodic protection,
Coatings like electroplating etc., Corroded surface analysis by XRD, EPMA, XPS, AES and
ESCA, Failure Analysis of Glass and Ceramic due to other factors.
GCE4700 (Project and Thesis)
Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
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Detail Syllabus of 4th
Year Even Semester B.Sc. Engineering
GCE4803 (Advanced Glass Technology) Sessional: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Optical Fibers: General concept, Fabrication, Mode of signal transport, Characteristics,
Applications.
Fiber-Glass Reinforced Composites: Production of glass fiber, Reinforcement mechanism,
properties and Applications.
Laminated Safety Glass: Processing, Benefits, Characteristics, Applications, Cyclone resistant
laminate.
Safety and Security Glass: Introduction, Bullet resistant glass, Physical attack glass, Prison
shield, Train and Special purpose windows.
Reflective and Coated Glass: Introduction, On-line coating, Off-line coating, Low emissivity.
Insulated Glass Unit: Introduction, Process, Properties, Application, Condensation.
Special Purpose Glass: Metallic glass, Organic glass, Silver glass, One-way mirror, Convex
mirror, Lead glass, Non-reflecting glass, Heat resistant glass, Fire rated glass, Welding glass, Glass
blocks, Aquatic glazing.
Recycling of Glass: Importance of recycling, Cullet preperation, Recycling processes.
GCE4805 (Advanced Ceramics-II) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Ceramic Substrates: (Al2O3, BeO, AIN, Glass Ceramic), Processing and preparation of Thick
Film, Thin Film, Multilayer Packages.
Ceramic Insulators: General concepts, Classification, Properties, Applications.
Ceramic Capacitor Dielectrics: Barium titanate, Other titanate based dielectrics composition
with high Pb content, Processing of thick & thin film capacitors, Integrated capacitors. Relaxor
Dielectrics.
Piezoelectric Ceramics: Piezoelectric and electrostrictive materials, Powders & Processes,
Piezoelectric ceramic applications.
Electro-optic Ceramics and Devices: Different Materials, PLZT compositional systems, Powders
& Processes, Hysteresis loop, Electro optic properties, Applications.
Sensors: Oxygen sensor, Principles of operation, Solid electrolyte sensors, Semiconductor sensors,
Thermistors and related sensors.
Ceramic Superconductors: High T Superconductors, Structure of Y-Ba-Cu oxide system,
Powder synthesis, Theory of Superconductivity, Applicanions.
Ceramic Membranes: General concepts, Types, Properties, Applications.
GCE4827 (Nanotechnology) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Introduction: General concept on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Significance of nanoscale,
Emergence and challenges of nanomaterials, 1-2-3 dimensional nanostructured materials.
Nanomaterials: Carbon nanotube, Fullerenes, Graphene, Micro and meso-porous materials, Core-
shell structure, Intercalation compounds, Nano-composite and Nano-ceramics.
Fabrication of Nanomaterials: Top-down approach, Bottom-up approach, Self-assembly and
self-organisation, Inert-gas-condensation method, Mechanical attrition method, Sol-gel technique,
Microemulsion technology, Powder consolidation methods, Thermal CVD, Sputtering, Vacuum-
arc-evaporation, Lithography, Molecular beam epitaxy, etc.
Quantum Dots: Quantum mechanical background, 3D quantum dots, Colloidal and Epitaxial
growth, Quantum dots formed by ion implantation.
Magnetoresistive Nanomaterials and Devices: Basic concepts of magnetoresistance, Read-write
heads and MRAM, Fundamentals of magnetic storage, Fabrication Engineering and scaling.
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Application of Nanomaterials: Environmental application, Medical application, Electronic
application, Industrial application, Nanomaterials in catalysis, Energy conversion and storage, Use
of nanomaterials in water purification and filtration, Societal implication of nanotechnology,
Adverse effect of nanotechnolgy, Future of nanotechnology.
IPE4835 (Industrial Management and Law) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Human Resource Management: Recruitment and selection, Performance appraisal, Industrial
Relations, Trade Union, Collective Bargaining.
Organization Behavior: Different Schools of Management Thought: Scientific Management,
Administrative Theory, Theory of Bureaucracy, Human Relations Theory (Elton Mayo).
Motivation: Concept, Different Theories (Maslow, ERG, Herzberg).
Communication: Purpose, Process, Barriers to effective communication, Guidelines to make
communication effective.
Perception: Process, Importance, Factors influencing perception, Shortcuts for judging people-
Halo effect, Stereotyping, Projection.
Productions Management: Concept, Difference from Operations Management, Types of
Production (Mass, Batch, Project), Functions of production management.
Productivity: Concept, Different Inputs and Productivity Measures, Efficiency and Effectiveness,
Measures to Increase Productivity.
Marketing Management: Basic Concepts of Marketing, Difference between Selling and
Marketing, Elements of Marketing Mix - the 4 P’s.
Marketing Environment: Mega Environment, Micro Environment, Internal Environment,
Relevant Environment.
Simple Marketing Strategies: SWOT Analysis, BCG, Matrix, Industry Matrix.
Inventory Management: Concept, Functions, EOQ Models - Wilson model, Model with
shortage, Model with quantity discount, Model without shortage, Selective Inventory Control-
ABC, VED, FSN analysis.
Industrial Law in Bangladesh: Labor law, Payments of wages, Legislation relating employment
in industries.
GCE4804 (Advanced Glass Technology Sessional) Sessional: 1.5 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 0.75
Sessional based on GCE4803
GCE4806 (Advanced Ceramics Sessional) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.50
Sessional based on GCE4721 and GCE4821
GCE4800 (Project and Thesis) Sessional: 6 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
GCE4834 (Seminar) Lecture: 2 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 1.00
To be arranged by the department of GCE.
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Detail Syllabus of Optional Courses offered in 4th
Year Odd Semester (Optional-I)
GCE4725 (Pollution Control and Waste Management) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Sources of Pollutants and Their Remedy: Different kinds of industrial pollution and their origin
and influence on human. The emission from burning coal, pet-coke, furnace oil and their analysis.
The improvement of combustion process to reduce the formation of NOx, SOx, CO, etc. The fine
particles released from the crushing grinding of the ceramic raw materials. The equipment and
methods to arrest the release of fine particulate materials and unwanted gases to atmosphere.
Chemicals used in different ceramic industries e.g. tiles, potteries refractory, and glass industries.
Possibility of leaching of the chemicals to ground water and to rivers and lakes. Possible ways to
stop the leaching of suitable chemicals. Different types of pollution created from the solid wastes
in the ceramic and glass industries and the possibility of recycling them. Sound and noise
pollutions and their minimization techniques.
Effluent Treatment Plant: General methods of effluent treatment, Treatment of wastes/effluent
with organic and inorganic impurities, Design of effluent treatment plant, BOD, COD.
Rules and Regulations: National and International laws on pollution and waste management.
GCE4729 (Corrosion Engineering) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
General Concepts: Definition and importance of corrosion, Cost of corrosion, Corrosion
damages, Classification of corrosion, Future outlook, Electrochemical aspects of corrosion,
Environmental effects, Metallurgical and other aspects, Corrosion Forms and Corrosion under
special conditions.
Theory of Corrosion: Thermodynamic aspects of corrosion - Free energy, Cell potentials and
EMF series, Diffusion processes and Double layer, Pourbaix diagram; Electrode kinetics -
Exchange current density, Activation polarisation, Concentration polarisation, Combined
polarisation, Mixed-potential theory, Mixed electrodes, Passivity, Mechanisms of the growth and
breakdown of passive films.
Corrosion Prevention: Materials selection; Alteration of environment, Design, Cathodic and
anodic protection, Inhibitors and Passivators, Metallic coatings, Inorganic coatings, Organic
coatings.
Corrosion Testing: Classification, Purpose, Surface preparation, Measuring and Weighing,
exposure techniques, Standard expression for corrosion rate, NACE test methods, Linear
polarisation, AC impedance, Small amplitude cyclic voltammetry, In-vivo corrosion, Paint tests,
Seawater test.
Corrosion in Industries: High temperature corrosion, Corrosion in boiler plants, Gas-turbine
blades, Chemical industries, Petroleum, Building and Fertilizer industries.
GCE4731 (Foundry Engineering) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Introduction: Concept of foundry establishment, General methods of molding and casting, Pattern
making and pattern allowances, Core making, Necessity of Feeding, Principles of gating design.
General Molding Method: Classification of molding methods, Sand system, Characteristic of
molding sand aggregate, Non sand system, Use of clay, Water and additive in molding,
Characteristics of molding clay, Types of additives, Testing and Control of molding sand
aggregates.
Special Molding and Casting Processes: Sodium silicate process, Investment casting, Lost foam
casting, Vacuum molding, Die casting, Centrifugal casting, Slush casting, Squeeze casting,
Continuous casting.
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Solidification and Crystallization: Nucleation and growth of solid, Solidification of pure and
impure metals and alloys, Control of solidified structure, Formation of dendrites, Segregation,
Solidification shrinkage.
Metals Cast in Foundry: Metals cast in foundry, Classification of foundry alloy, Families of cast
irons and melting practice, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous foundry practices.
Structure of Cast Product: Formation of granular structure, Ingot structure, Formation of Chill
Zone and Columnar Zone, Equiaxed crystals, Control of grain structures of casting.
Defects in Casting: Different Types of casting defects, Inspection and Quality control.
GCE4733 (Metal Joining Technology) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Introduction: General Idea, Classification, Advantages.
Soldering: Basic operations, Surface cleaning, Uses of Flux, Classification and Properties of
soldering flux, Flux removal procedure.
Brazing: General concept, Types, Characteristics, Filler metal and Flux, Advantages and
Disadvantages.
Welding: Basic operation, Types, Different welding positions, Oxyfuel welding, Manual metal arc
welding, Gas shielded arc welding, TIG, MIG, Resistance, Thermit and other special types of
welding.
Metallurgy of Welding: Crystallization in the weld metal, Structure of weld joint, Weldability of
various metals and alloys.
Distortion and Defects in Welding: Different Types of defects and distortion associated with
welding.
Quality Control, Testing of Welds: Control prior welding, In process inspection, Testing and
quality control of weldments.
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Detail Syllabus of Optional Courses offered in 4th
Year Even Semester (Optional-II)
GCE4835 (Energy Engineering and Furnaces) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Different Sources of Energy: Solid, Liquid and Gaseous fuels, Alternative fuels,
Characterization, Properties and their Applications.
Dryer: Classification of dryers, Their operations and maintenance, Sources of heat for drying &
drying schedule, Defects at green stage- causes & remedies, Heat and mass transfer in dryers, Rate
of drying, Drying mechanism of non porous and porous solids, Shrinkage and case hardening,
Through circulating and suspended bed drying, Drying equipment- for solids pastes slurries and
solution.
Study of Different Furnaces/Kilns: Types of industrial furnaces and kilns. Components of total
furnace systems, Evolution of kilns in ceramic industries, Furnaces/kiln construction materials.
Heat/fuel economy: Sources of heat loss in furnace, Thermal efficiency in operation of furnace,
Waste heat recovery - Recuperators & Regenerators.
Dynamics of Gas in a Furnace: Importance of draught, Classification of draughts. Deduction of
the equations for natural draught & chimney height.
Burners and Fire boxes: Grate firing systems, Mechanical stokers, Selection of burners, Burner
components and classification of burners.
Temperature Measurement: Principle, Thermometric properties, Heat work measurement,
Resistance thermometer, Thermocouple, Radiation & Optical pyrometers. Temperature controllers.
GCE4837 (Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Electro-chemical Cells: Primary Cells: Leclanche cell - construction, shelf-life, cell reactions &
performance; Flat type dry Leclanche cell; Magnesium dry cell; Air-depolarised cell; Various
oxide-depolarised cells; Chloride-depolarised cells. Secondary Cells: General considerations;
lead-acid accumulator – construction, capacity, efficiency, cell reactions; Alkaline cells –
construction, Cell reactions, Capacity, Efficiency; Silver-zinc accumulator – construction, Cell
reactions & performances
Fundamentals of Fuel Cells: Direct and indirect energy conversion; Fuel cells and related
systems; Air-depolarised fuel cells, Electrode processes; Choice of cell reactions; Thermodynamic
efficiency of fuel cells; Electromotive force of fuel cells; Rates of electrode processes.
Temperature dependent Fuel Cells, Application of fuel cell systems and future of the fuel cells.
Materials for Solar Energy Conversion: Solar radiation; Selective surface for solar energy
conversion, Types of solar selective materials, Solar reflector materials, Anti-reflection materials,
Preparation of selective black surface, Production methods of coatings.
Photovoltaic System: Photovoltaic devices, Semiconductor pn junction principles, Types of solar
cells, Solar cell construction, Solar cell modules, Storage batteries, Design of photovoltaic
systems.
Bioconversion and Biomass: Photosynthesis, Biogas Generation, Digester and their Designs,
Materials for biogas and biomass and their application.
GCE4839 (Manufacturing of Engineering Materials) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Metal-Casting Processes and Equipments: General concepts, Different types, Casting
techniques for single crystal components, Inspection of castings, Foundries and foundry
automation.
Forming and Shaping of Plastics and Composite Materials: Extrusion, Injection molding, Blow
molding, Rotational molding, Thermoforming, Compression molding, Transfer molding, Cold
forming and solid phase forming, Processing elastomers, Processing reinforced plastics,
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Processing Metal-Matrix and Ceramic-Matrix composites, Manufacturing honeycomb materials,
Economics of forming and shaping plastics.
Forming and Shaping Ceramics and Glass: Shaping ceramics, Forming and shaping glass,
Techniques for treating glass, Design consideration.
Material-Removal Processes and Machines: Fundamentals of cutting, Cutting-tool materials and
cutting fluids, Machining process for producing round shapes, Machining process for producing
various shapes, Nontraditional machining processes.
Fabrication of Microelectronic Devices: Semiconductor and silicon, Crystal growing and wafer
preparation, Film deposition, Oxidation, Lithography, Etching, Diffusion and Ion implantation,
Metallization and testing, Bonding and packaging, Reliability and yield, Printed circuit board.
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing System: Manufacturing systems, Computer-aided
manufacturing, Computer-aided process planning, Computer simulation of manufacturing process
and systems, Group technology, Cellular manufacturing, Flexible manufacturing systems, Just-in-
time production, Artificial intelligence, Factory of the future.
GCE4841 (Unit Operation) Lecture: 3 hrs/week, No. of Credit: 3.00
Properties and Handling of Particulate Solids: Characterization of solid particles properties of
particulate masses, Pneumatic transportation of particulate materials, Storage of solid materials.
Size Reduction: Principles of comminution, Energy and power requirement, Size reduction
equipment- Crusher, Grinders, Ultrafine grinders and Cutting machines.
Mixing of Solids and Pastes: Mixer devices for paste & plastic masses, Mixing criteria, Mixing
index, Mixer for dry powders, Rate of mixing.
Mechanical Separation: Screening equipment, Screen equipment, Screen effectiveness and
capacity, Filtration equipment, Principles of filtration & clarification Centrifugal filtration, Cross
flow filtration, Gravity settling processes, Flocculation, Sedimentation, Centrifugal settlers,
Principles of centrifugal sedimentation.
Transportation of Materials: Solid: Classification of conveying equipment. Operation principles
of belt, chain, flight screw, pneumatic & hydraulic conveyors. Fluid: Membrane pump, Piston
pump.