PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING 40 Lectures

Module 1: Introduction to Programming 6 lectures
Introduction to components of a computer system (disks, memory, processor, where a program is
stored and executed, operating system, compilers etc.). Idea of Algorithm: steps to solve logical
and numerical problems. Representation of Algorithm: Flowchart/Pseudo code with examples.
From algorithms to programs; source code, variables (with data types) variables and memory
locations, Syntax and Logical Errors in compilation, object and executable code.
Module 2: Arithmetic expressions and precedence 12 lectures
Conditional Branching and Loops Writing and evaluation of conditionals and consequent
branching, Iteration and loops
Module 3: Arrays 3 Lectures
Arrays (1-D, 2-D), Character arrays and Strings
Module 4: Basic Algorithms, Searching, Basic Sorting Algorithms 4 lectures
(Bubble, Insertion and Selection), Finding roots of equations, notion of order of complexity
through example programs (no formal definition required)
Module 5: Function and Pointers 6 lectures
Functions (including using built in libraries), Parameter passing in functions, call by value,
Passing arrays to functions: idea of call by reference
Idea of pointers, Defining pointers, Use of Pointers in self-referential structures, notion of linked
list (no implementation).
Module 6: Recursion and Structure 9 lectures
Recursion, as a different way of solving problems. Example programs, such as Finding,
Factorial, Fibonacci series, Ackerman function etc. Quick sort or Merge sort.
Structures, Defining structures and Array of Structures
Suggested Text Books
 Byron Gottfried, Schaum's Outline of Programming with C, McGraw-Hill
 E. Balaguruswamy, Programming in ANSI C, Tata McGraw-Hill
Suggested Reference Books
 Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie, The C Programming Language, Prentice
Hall of India

ENGLISH 38 Lectures

Module 1: Vocabulary Building 6 lecture
The concept of Word Formation, Root words from foreign languages and their use in English,
Acquaintance with prefixes and suffixes from foreign languages in English to form derivatives,
Synonyms, antonyms and standard abbreviations.
Module 2: Basic Writing Skills 6 lectures
Sentence Structures, Use of phrases and clauses in sentences, Importance of proper punctuation,
Creating coherence, Organizing principles of paragraphs in documents, Techniques for writing
precisely.
Module 3: Identifying Common Errors in Writing 7 lectures
Subject-verb agreement, Noun-pronoun agreement, Misplaced modifiers, Articles, Prepositions,
Redundancies, Clichés.
Module 4: Nature and Style of sensible Writing 6 lectures
Describing, Defining, Classifying, Providing examples or evidence, Writing introduction and
conclusion
Module 5: Writing Practices 6 lectures
Comprehension, Précis Writing, Essay Writing,
Module 6: Oral Communication 7 lectures
(This unit involves interactive practice sessions in Language Lab)
Listening Comprehension, Pronunciation, Intonation, Stress and Rhythm, Common Everyday,
Situations: Conversations and Dialogues, Communication at Workplace, Interviews, Formal
Presentations.

Suggested Readings:
 Practical English Usage. Michael Swan. OUP. 1995.
 Remedial English Grammar. F.T. Wood. Macmillan.2007
 On Writing Well. William Zinsser. Harper Resource Book. 2001
 Study Writing. Liz Hamp-Lyons and Ben Heasly. Cambridge University Press. 2006.
 Communication Skills. Sanjay Kumar and Pushp Lata. Oxford University Press. 2011.
 Exercises in Spoken English. Parts. I-III. CIEFL, Hyderabad. Oxford University Press

Physics-II
Module 1: Basic Quantum Mechanics 08 Lectures
Inadequacy of Classical Mechanics, Introduction to quantum physics, black body radiation;
explanation using the photon concept; photoelectric effect: Stopping Potential, Work
Function, Einstein’s photo electric equation, Compton Effect: Compton Shift.
Module 2:Wave particle duality and bound states 10 Lectures
de Broglie hypothesis, wave-particle duality, Bragg’s Law, Davision and Germer’s
experiment; Phase velocity, group velocity and relation between phase, group and particle
velocity, uncertainty principle- mathematical Illustration, Determination of minimum energy
of harmonic oscillator, Non existence of electron within a nucleus.
Wave function and Born’s interpretation of the wave function, Schrodinger wave equation:
time dependent and independent form, eigen value and eigen function, normalization of wave
function, particle in a box- one and three dimensional box, Linear harmonic oscillator.
Module 3: Theory of relativity 08 Lectures
Frame of reference, inertial and non-inertial frames, postulates of special theory of relativity,
Galilean Transformation, Michelson Morley experiment, Lorentz transformation, length
contraction, time dilation, relativistic variation of mass, addition of velocity, mass-energy
equivalence
Module 4: Fibre Optics 08 Lectures
Introduction of optical fibre as a dielectric wave guide: total internal reflection, numerical
aperture and various fibre parameters, losses associated with optical fibres, step and graded
index fibres, application of optical fibres.
Module 5: Lasers 08 Lectures
Introduction to interaction of radiation with matter, Stimulated and spontaneous emission,
Einstein’s coefficient, principles and workinlag ser: opfopulation inversion, pumping,
various modes, threshold population inversion, three levels and four level laser, types of
laser: Ruby laser and He- Ne laser; application of lasers.

Text book:
● Eisberg and Resnick, Introduction to Quantum PhysicsPublisher New York: Wiley.
Collection
Reference Books:
● Introduction to Quantum mechanics, Nikhil Ranjan Roy, 2016, Vikash Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd.
● Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffith, 2005, Pearson Education.
● Quantum Mechanics: Theory & Applications, A.K.Ghatak&S.Lokanathan, 2004,
Macmillan
● Fundamentals of Optics, F.A. Jenkins and H.E. White, 1981, McGraw-Hill
● Principles of Optics, Max Born and Emil Wolf, 7th Edn., 1999, Pergamon Press.
● Optics, Ajoy Ghatak, 2008, Tata McGraw Hill
● Introduction to Special theory of Relativity, Robert Resnick, John Wiley & Sons
● Concept of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser,2002, McGraw-Hill
● Engineering Physics, Gaur and Gupta, DhanpatRai Publications
● Modern Engineering Physics, A. S. Vasudeva, S Chand & Company Ltd

Module 1: Multivariable Integral Calculus: Double and Triple integrals, Evaluation of double
integrals, change of order of integration, change of variables, Evaluation of Triple integrals,
Simple applications involving areas, volumes. (8 L/ 1Q)

Module 2: Vector Calculus: Scalar and Vector point functions. Directional derivative,
Gradient, divergence and curl. Line integrals, Surface integrals, Volume integrals, Green's
theorem, Stokes theorem and Gauss divergence theorem (without proofs). (10 L/ 2Q)

Module 3: Ordinary differential equations of higher orders: Higher order linear differential
equations with constant and variable coefficients, Cauchy’s and Legendre’s linear equations.
Method of variation of parameters. Simultaneous linear equations. (6 L/ 1Q)

Module 4: Probability and Statistics: Random variables: Discrete and continuous random
variables, probability mass function, probability density function and commutative
distribution functions. Mathematical expectation, variance, moment and moment generating
function. Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions.

Module 5: Complex Variable - Differentiation: Differentiation, Cauchy-Riemann equations,
Analytic functions, Harmonic functions, finding harmonic conjugate;
Complex Variable - Integration: Contour integrals, Cauchy Integral Theorem, Cauchy
Integral formula(without proof) and for derivatives also, zeros of analytic functions,
singularities, Taylor’s series, Laurent’s series; Residues, Cauchy Residue theorem (without
proof).