ANNA UNIVERSITY 1ST SEMESTER SYLLABUS FOR REGULATION 2013

ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS

REGULATIONS 2013

I SEMESTER CURRICULUM

B.E. / B.Tech  (All Branches Except Marine Engineering )

SEMESTER I

THEORY

HS6151  Technical English - I
MA6151  Mathematics - I
PH6151   Engineering Physics - I
CY6151  Engineering Chemistry - I
GE6151   Computer Programming
GE6152   Engineering Graphics
  PRACTICAL

GE6161  Computer Practices Laboratory
GE6162   Engineering Practices Laboratory
GE6163   Physics and Chemistry Laboratory - I

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b.e b.tech 1 semester syllabus for UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS ANNA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS ANNA

UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 600 025 

Regulation - 2012 

CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS

(Common to all branches of B.E. / B. Tech. Programmes) 

SEMESTER  I 

( for all Anna University Related Updates : 

Results,Syllabus,Exam Time Table,Projects,Seminar 

Topics,Mini Projects ) 

THEORY 

HS8151 Technical English -I
MA8151 Mathematics -I
PH8151 Engineering Physics
CY8151 Engineering Chemistry
GE8151 Computing Techniques
GE8152 Engineering Graphics

PRACTICAL 

PH8161 Physics Laboratory
CY8161 Chemistry Laboratory
GE8161 Computer Practices Laboratory
GE8162 Engineering Practices Laboratory

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MCA 1ST SEMESTER SYLLABUS FOR REGULATION 2013

ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS

REGULATIONS - 2013

CURRICULUM I TO VI SEMESTERS (FULL TIME)

MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION

SEMESTER I

PRACTICAL 

MC7111 DBMS Laboratory 
MC7112 Data Structures and Algorithms Laboratory 
MC7113 Communication Skill Laboratory 

THEORY 

MA7151 Mathematical Foundation for Computer Applications 
MC7101 Computer Organization 
MC7102 Problem Solving and Programming 
MC7103 Database Management Systems 
MC7104 Data structures and Algorithms 

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GE8161 COMPUTER PRACTICES LABORATORY

GE8161 COMPUTER PRACTICES LABORATORY L T P C

(Common to all branches of B.E. / B.Tech. Programmes) 0 0 3 2

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Search, generate, manipulate data using MS office/ Open Office

2. Presentation and Visualization – graphs, charts, 2D, 3D

3. Problem formulation, Problem Solving and Flowcharts

4. C Programming using Simple statements and expressions

5. Scientific problem solving using decision making and looping.

6. Simple programming for one dimensional and two dimensional arrays.

7. Solving problems using String functions

8. Programs with user defined functions

9. Program using Recursive Function and conversion from given program to flow chart.

10. Program using structures and unions.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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CY8161 CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

CY8161 CHEMISTRY LABORATORY L T P C

(Common to all branches of B.E. / B.Tech. Programmes) 0 0 2 1
1. Estimation of HCl using Na2CO3 as primary standard and Determination of alkalinity
in water sample.
2. Determination of total, temporary & permanent hardness of water by EDTA method.
3. Determination of DO content of water sample by Winkler‟s method.
4. Determination of chloride content of water sample by argentometric method.
5. Estimation of copper content of the given solution by Iodometry.
6. Determination of strength of given hydrochloric acid using pH meter.
7. Determination of strength of acids in a mixture of acids using conductivity meter.
8. Estimation of iron content of the given solution using potentiometer.
9. Estimation of iron content of the water sample using spectrophotometer
(1,10- phenanthroline / thiocyanate method).
10. Estimation of sodium and potassium present in water using flame photometer.
11. Determination of molecular weight of poly vinyl alcohol using Ostwald viscometer.
12. Pseudo first order kinetics – ester hydrolysis.
13. Corrosion experiment – weight loss method.
14. Determination of CMC.
15. Phase change in a solid.
REFERENCES:
TOTAL : 30 PERIODS
1. A text of quantitative inorganic analysis, A. L. Vogel , ELBS London. 1995.
2. Experiments in physical chemistry, D.P. Shoemarker and C.W. Gardad, McGraw Hill,
London, 2001,
3. American Public Health Association.

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PH8161 PHYSICS LABORATORY

PH8161 PHYSICS LABORATORY L T P C

(Common to all branches of B.E./B.Tech. Programmes) 0 0 2 1
1. Torsional pendulum – Determination of rigidity modulus of wire and moment of
inertia of disc
2. Non – uniform bending – Determination of young‟s modulus
3. Lee‟s disc – Determination of thermal conductivity of a bad conductor
4. Potentiometer– Determination of thermo e.m.f. of thermocouple
5. Air wedge – Determination of thickness of a thin sheet of paper
6. i. Optical fibre- Determination of Numerical Aperture and acceptance angle
ii. Compact disc – Determination of width of the groove using laser
7. Acoustic grating – Determination of velocity of ultrasonic waves in liquids
8. Post office box – Determination of Band gap of a semiconductor
9. Spectrometer – Determination of wavelength using grating
10. Viscosity of liquids– Determination of co-efficient of viscosity of a liquid by
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GE8152 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS syllabus

GE8152 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS L T P C

(Common to all branches of B.E. / B. Tech. Programmes) 2 0 3 4
OBJECTIVES
To develop in students, graphic skills for communication of concepts, ideas and design of
engineering products and expose them to existing national standards related to technical
drawings.
Concepts and conventions (Not for Examination) 1
Importance of graphics in engineering applications – Use of drafting instruments – BIS
conventions and specifications – Size, layout and folding of drawing sheets – Lettering and
dimensioning.
UNIT I PLANE CURVES AND FREE HAND SKETCHING 14
Basic Geometrical constructions, Curves used in engineering practices
Conics – Construction of ellipse, parabola and hyperbola by eccentricity method – Construction
of cycloid – construction of involutes of square and circle – Drawing of tangents and normal to
the above curves, Scales: Construction of Diagonal and Vernier scales.
Visualization concepts and Free Hand sketching: Visualization principles –Representation
of Three Dimensional objects – Layout of views- Free hand sketching of multiple views
from pictorial views of objects
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UNIT II PROJECTION OF POINTS, LINES AND PLANE SURFACES 14
Orthographic projection- principles-Principal planes-First angle projection-Projection of points.
Projection of straight lines (only First angle projections) inclined to both the principal planes
- Determination of true lengths and t r ue inclinations by rotating line method and trapezoidal
method and traces
Projection of planes ( polygonal and circular surf aces ) inclined to both the principal planes by
rotating object method.
UNIT III PROJECTION OF SOLIDS 14
Projection of simple solids like prisms, pyramids, cylinder, cone and truncated solids when the
axis is inclined to one of the principal planes by rotating object method and auxiliary plane
method.
UNIT IV PROJECTION OF SECTIONED SOLIDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF
SURFACES 14
Sectioning of above solids in simple vertical position when the cutting plane is inclined to the
one of the principal planes and perpendicular to the other – obtaining true shape of section.
Development of lateral surfaces of simple and sectioned solids – Prisms, pyramids cylinders and
cones. Development of lateral surfaces of solids with cut-outs and holes
UNIT V ISOMETRIC AND PERSPECTIVE PROJECTIONS 15
Principles of isometric projection – isometric scale –Isometric projections of simple solids and
truncated solids - Prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones- combination of two solid objects in
simple vertical positions and miscellaneous problems. Perspective projection of simple solids-
Prisms, pyramids and cylinders by visual ray method and vanishing point method.
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (DEMONSTRATION ONLY) 3
Introduction to drafting packages and demonstration of their use.
TOTAL: 75 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. N.D.Bhatt and V.M.Panchal, “Engineering Drawing”, Charotar Publishing House, 50th
Edition, 2010
2. K. V.Natrajan, “A text book of Engineering Graphics”, Dhanalakshmi Publishers,
Chennai, 2009.
REFERENCES:
1. K.R.Gopalakrishna., “Engineering Drawing” (Vol I&II combined) Subhas Stores, Bangalore,
2007
2. Luzzader, Warren.J., and Duff,John M.,,‟‟ Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing with an
introduction to Interactive Computer Graphics for Design and Production”, Eastern
Economy Edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2005
3. M.B.Shah and B.C.Rana, “Engineering Drawing”, Pearson, 2nd Edition, 2009
4. K.Venugopal and V.Prabhu Raja, “Engineering Graphics”, New Age International (P)
Limited ,2008.
5. Basant Agarwal and Agarwal C.M., “Engineering Drawing”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi,2008.
Publication of Bureau of Indian Standards:
1. IS 10711 – 2001: Technical products Documentation – Size and lay out of drawing sheets.
2. IS 9609 (Parts 0 & 1) – 2001: Technical products Documentation – Lettering.
3. IS 10714 (Part 20) – 2001 & SP 46 – 2003: Lines for technical drawings.
4. IS 11669 – 1986 & SP 46 – 2003: Dimensioning of Technical Drawings.
5. IS 15021 (Parts 1 to 4) – 2001: Technical drawings – Projection Methods.
Special points applicable to University Examinations on Engineering Graphics:
1. There will be five questions, each of either or type covering all units of the syllabus.
2. All questions will carry equal marks of 20 each making a total of 100.
3. The answer paper shall consist of drawing sheets of A3 size only. The students
will be permitted to use appropriate scale to fit solution within A3 size.
4. The examination will be conducted in appropriate sessions on the same day

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GE8151 COMPUTING TECHNIQUES syllabus

GE8151 COMPUTING TECHNIQUES L T P C

(Common to all branches of B.E. / B. Tech. Programmes) 3 0 0 3
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 8
Generation and Classification of Computers- Basic Organization of a Computer –Number
System – Binary – Decimal – Conversion – Problems. Need for logical analysis and thinking –
Algorithm – Pseudo code – Flow Chart.
UNIT II C PROGRAMMING BASICS 10
Problem formulation – Problem Solving - Introduction to „ C‟ programming –fundamentals –
structure of a „C‟ program – compilation and linking processes – Constants, Variables – Data
Types – Expressions using operators in „C‟ – Managing Input and Output operations – Decision
Making and Branching – Looping statements – solving simple scientific and statistical problems.
UNIT III ARRAYS AND STRINGS 9
Arrays – Initialization – Declaration – One dimensional and Two dimensional arrays. String-
String operations – String Arrays. Simple programs- sorting- searching – matrix operations.
UNIT IV FUNCTIONS AND POINTERS 9
Function – definition of function – Declaration of function – Pass by value – Pass by reference –
Recursion – Pointers - Definition – Initialization – Pointers arithmetic – Pointers and arrays-
Example Problems.
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UNIT V STRUCTURES AND UNIONS 9
Introduction – need for structure data type – structure definition – Structure declaration –
Structure within a structure - Union - Programs using structures and Unions – Storage classes,
Pre-processor directives.
TEXTBOOKS
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
1. Pradip Dey, Manas Ghosh, “Fundamentals of Computing and Programming in C”, First
Edition, Oxford University Press, 2009
2. Ashok N. Kamthane, “Computer programming”, Pearson Education, 2007.
3. Yashavant P. Kanetkar. “ Let Us C”, BPB Publications, 2011.
REFERENCES
1. Kernighan,B.W and Ritchie,D.M, “The C Programming language”, Second Edition,
Pearson Education, 2006
2. Byron S Gottfried, “ Programming with C”, Schaum‟s Outlines, Second Edition, Tata
McGraw-Hill, 2006.
3. R.G. Dromey, “How to Solve it by Computer”, Pearson Education, Fourth Reprint, 2007
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CY8151 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY syllabus

CY8151 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY L T P C

(Common to all branches of B.E. / B. Tech. Programmes) 3 0 0 3
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gaur R.K., and Gupta, S.L., Engineering Physics, Dhanpat Raj Publications,2003.
2. Palanisamy, P.K., Engineering Physics, Scitech Publications (P) Ltd, 2006.
3. Arumugam, M., Engineering Physics, Anuradha Publications, 2000.
REFERENCES:
1. Sankar, B.N., Pillai.S.O., Engineering Physics, New Age International (P) Ltd., 2007.
2. Rajendran.V Engineering Physics, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2009.
UNIT I CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS 9
Second law: Entropy - entropy change for an ideal gas, reversible and irreversible processes;
entropy of phase transitions; Clausius inequality. Free energy and work function: Helmholtz and
Gibbs free energy functions; Criteria of spontaneity; Gibbs-Helmholtz equation; Clausius-
Clapeyron equation; Maxwell relations – Van‟t Hoff isotherm and isochore. Chemical potential;
Gibbs-Duhem equation – variation of chemical potential with temperature and pressure.
UNIT II POLYMER CHEMISTRY 9
Introduction: Classification of polymers – Natural and Synthetic; Thermoplastic and
Thermosetting. Functionality – Degree of polymerisation. Types and mechanism of
polymerisation: Addition (Free Radical, cationic, anionic and living); condensation and
copolymerisation. Properties of polymers: Tg, Tacticity, Molecular weight – weight average,
number average and polydispersity index. Techniques of polymerisation: Bulk, emulsion,
solution and suspension.
UNIT III KINETICS AND CATALYSIS 9
Introduction – reaction velocity, factors affecting reaction velocity, rate constant, order of
reaction, molecularity, pseudo molecular reactions, zero, first, second and third order reactions,
reactions of fractional orders, determination of order of reactions. Catalysis: Auto catalysis -
Enzyme Catalysis: Michaelis-Menton equation; factors affecting enzyme catalysis.
Heterogeneous Catalysis: Types of adsorption isotherms: Langmuir–Hinselwood and Rideal–
Eley Mechanism.
UNIT IV PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND SPECTROSCOPY 9
Photochemistry: Laws of photochemistry - Grotthuss–Draper law, Stark–Einstein law and
Lambert-Beer Law. Photoprocesses - Internal Conversion, Inter-system crossing, Fluorescence,
Phosphorescence, Chemiluminescence and Photo-sensitisation. Spectroscopy:
Electromagnetic spectrum - Absorption of radiation – Electronic, Vibrational and rotational
transitions. Width and intensities of spectral lines. Spectrophotometric estimation of iron. UVvisible
and IR spectroscopy – principles, instrumentation (Block diagram) and applications.
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UNIT V NANOCHEMISTRY 9
Basics - distinction between molecules, nanoparticles and bulk materials; size-dependent
properties. Nanoparticles: Nanocluster, nanorod, nanotube and nanowire. Synthesis:
Precipitation, thermolysis, hydrothermal, solvothermal, electrodeposition, chemical vapour
deposition, laser ablation; Properties and Applications. Risk discussion and Future
perspectives.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. P. Kannan and A. Ravikrishnan, “Engineering Chemistry”, Sri Krishna Hitech Publishing
Company Pvt. Ltd. Chennai, 2009.
2. S. Vairam, P. Kalyani and Suba Ramesh, “Engineering Chemistry”, Wiley India, 2011
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. P.W. Atkins and de Paula Julio, “Physical Chemistry”, Oxford University Press, 8th Ed.,
(Indian Student Edition) (2009).
2. K. K. Rohatgi-Mukherjee, “Fundamental of Photochemistry” New Age International (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1986.
3. G.A. Ozin and A.C. Arsenault, “Nanochemistry: A Chemical Approach to Nanomaterials”,
RSC Publishing, 2005.
4. V.R.Gowariker, N.V.Viswanathan and Jayadev Sreedhar, “Polymer Science”, New Age
International P (Ltd.,), Chennai, 2006

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PH8151 ENGINEERING PHYSICS syllabus

PH8151 ENGINEERING PHYSICS L T P C

(Common to all Branches of B.E./B.Tech.Programmes) 3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
To introduce the basic physics concepts relevant to different branches of Engineering and
Technology.
UNIT I PROPERTIES OF MATTER 9
Elasticity - Poisson's ratio and relationship between moduli (qualitative) - Stress-strain diagram -
factors affecting elasticity - bending of beams - cantilever - bending moment - theory and
experiment of Young's modulus determination - Uniform and non-uniform bending - I shaped
girders - twisting couple - hollow cylinder - shaft - torsion pendulum - determination of rigidity
modulus- moment of inertia of a body (regular and irregular).
UNIT II ACOUSTICS AND ULTRASONICS 9
Classification of sound - loudness and intensity - Weber-Fechner Law - standard intensity and
intensity level - decibel - reverberation - reverberation time - rate of growth and decay of sound
intensity - derivation of Sabine's formula - absorption coefficient and its determination - factors
affecting acoustics of buildings : focussing, interference, echo, Echelon effect, resonance -
noise and their remedies. Ultrasonics - production – magnetostriction and piezoelectric
methods - detection of ultrasound - acoustic grating - industrial applications - NDT - Ultrasonic
method: scan modes and practice.
UNIT III THERMAL PHYSICS 9
Thermal expansion - thermal stress - expansion joints - bimetallic strips - thermal conductivity -
conductions in solids - Forbe's and Lees' disc methods - Rectilinear flow of heat through a rod -
flow of heat through a compound materials - radical flow of heat through a spherical shell -
thermal insulation of buildings – Laws of blackbody radiation: Kirchoffs law, Stephens law,
Wiens law, Raleigh-Jean law and Planks law (derivation). Laws of thermodynamics - Otto and
diesel engines and their efficiency - entropy - entropy of Carnot's cycle - reverse Carnot's cycle -
refrigerator.
UNIT IV APPLIED OPTICS 9
Interference - Michelson interferometer: construction, working, determination of wave length and
thickness - anti-reflection coating - air wedge and its application - Lasers - Einstein's coefficients
- CO2, Nd:YAG and semiconductor lasers - homo junction and hetro junction - construction and
working - applications - Optical fibres - classification (index & mode based) - principle and
propagation of light in optical fibres - acceptance angle and numerical aperture - fibre optic
communication system - active and passive sensors.
UNIT V SOLID STATE PHYSICS 9
Nature of bonding - growth of single crystals (qualitative) - crystal systems - crystal planes and
directions - expressions for interplanar distance - coordination number and packing factor for
simple structures: SC, BCC, FCC and HCP - structure and significance of NaCl, ZnS, diamond
and graphite - crystal imperfections: point defects, dislocations and stacking faults - unit cell,
Bravais space lattices - miller indices.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
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MA8151 MATHEMATICS syllabus

MA8151 MATHEMATICS – I L T P C

OBJECTIVES:
(Common to all branches of B.E. / B.Tech. Programmes) 3 1 0 4
 To develop the use of matrix algebra techniques this is needed by engineers for practical
applications.
 To make the student knowledgeable in the area of infinite series and their convergence so
that he/ she will be familiar with limitations of using infinite series approximations for
solutions arising in mathematical modeling.
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 To familiarize the student with functions of several variables. This is needed in many
branches of engineering.
 To introduce the concepts of improper integrals, Gamma, Beta and Error functions which are
needed in engineering applications.
 To acquaint the student with mathematical tools needed in evaluating multiple integrals and
their usage.
UNIT I MATRICES 9+3
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a real matrix – Characteristic equation – Properties of
eigenvalues and eigenvectors – Cayley-Hamilton Theorem – Diagonalization of matrices –
Reduction of a quadratic form to canonical form by orthogonal transformation – Nature of
quadratic forms.
UNIT II INFINITE SERIES 9+3
Sequences – Convergence of series – General properties – Series of positive terms – Tests of
convergence (Comparison test, Integral test, Comparison of ratios and D‟Alembert‟s ratio test) –
Alternating series – Series of positive and negative terms – Absolute and conditional
convergence – Power Series – Convergence of exponential, logarithmic and Binomial Series.
UNIT III FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES 9+3
Limits and Continuity – Partial derivatives – Homogeneous functions and Euler‟s theorem –
Total derivative – Differentiation of implicit functions – Change of variables –Jacobians – Partial
differentiation of implicit functions – Taylor‟s series for functions of two variables – Errors and
approximations – Maxima and minima of functions of two variables – Lagrange‟s method of
undetermined multipliers.
UNIT IV IMPROPER INTEGRALS 9+3
Improper integrals of the first and second kind and their convergence – Evaluation of integrals
involving a parameter by Leibnitz rule – Beta and Gamma functions – Properties – Evaluation of
integrals using Beta and Gamma functions – Error functions.
UNIT V MULTIPLE INTEGRALS 9+3
Double integrals – Change of order of integration – Double integrals in polar coordinates – Area
enclosed by plane curves – Triple integrals – Volume of Solids – Change of variables in double
and triple integrals – Area of a curved surface.
TEXT BOOKS:
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
1. Grewal B.S., “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 41st
Edition, 2011.
2. Ramana B.V., “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Tata McGraw Hill Co. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 11th Reprint, 2010.
REFERENCES:
1. Jain R.K. and Iyengar S.R.K., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Narosa Publications,
New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2007.
2. Bali N., Goyal M. and Watkins C., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Firewall Media (An
imprint of Lakshmi Publications Pvt., Ltd.,), New Delhi,
7th Edition, 2009.
3. Greenberg M.D., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2nd
Edition, 5th Reprint, 2009.
4. Peter V.O‟Neil, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Cengage Learning India Pvt., Ltd,
New Delhi, 2007.

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HS8151 TECHNICAL ENGLISH I syllabus and lecturer notes

HS8151 TECHNICAL ENGLISH I L T P C

OBJECTIVES
(For all branches of B.E / B.Tech programmes) 3 1 0 4
 To enable all students of engineering and technology develop their basic communication
skills in English.
 To give special emphasis to the development of speaking skills amongst the students of
engineering and technology students.
 To ensure that students use the electronic media such as interne and supplement the
learning materials used in the classroom.
 To inculcate the habit of reading for pleasure.

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UNIT I

Listening - Introducing learners to GIE - Types of listening - Listening to audio (verbal &

sounds); Speaking - Speaking about one‟s place, important festivals etc. – Introducing oneself,

one‟s family / friend; Reading - Skimming a reading passage – Scanning for specific information

- Note-making; Writing - Free writing on any given topic (My favourite place / Hobbies / School

life, etc.) - Sentence completion - Autobiographical writing (writing about one‟s leisure time

activities, hometown, etc.); Grammar - Prepositions - Reference words - Wh-questions -

Tenses (Simple); Vocabulary - Word formation - Word expansion (root words / etymology); Ematerials

- Interactive exercises for Grammar & Vocabulary - Reading comprehension

exercises - Listening to audio files and answering questions.

UNIT II

Listening - Listening and responding to video lectures / talks; Speaking - Describing a simple

process (filling a form, etc.) - Asking & answering questions - Telephone skills – Telephone

etiquette; Reading – Critical reading - Finding key information in a given text - Sifting facts

from opinions; Writing - Biographical writing (place, people) - Lab descriptions (general/specific

description of laboratory experiments) - Definitions - Recommendations; Grammar - Use of

imperatives - Subject-verb agreement; Vocabulary - Compound words - Word Association; Ematerials

- Interactive exercises for Grammar and Vocabulary - Listening exercises with

sample telephone conversations / lectures – Picture-based activities.

UNIT III

Listening - Listening to specific task - focused audio tracks; Speaking - Role-play – Simulation

- Group interaction - Speaking in formal situations (teachers, officials, foreigners); Reading -

Reading and interpreting visual material; Writing - Jumbled sentences - Coherence and

cohesion in writing - Channel conversion (flowchart into process) - Types of paragraph (cause

& effect / compare & contrast / narrative / analytical) - Informal writing (letter/e-mail/blogs) -

Paraphrasing; Grammar - Tenses (Past) - Use of sequence words - Adjectives; Vocabulary -

Different forms and uses of words, Cause and effect words; E-materials - Interactive exercises

for Grammar and Vocabulary - Excerpts from films related to the theme and follow up exercises

- Pictures of flow charts and tables for interpretations.

UNIT IV

Listening - Watching videos / documentaries and responding to questions based on them;

Speaking - Responding to questions - Different forms of interviews - Speaking at different

types of interviews; Reading - Making inference from the reading passage - Predicting the

content of a reading passage; Writing - Interpreting visual materials (line graphs, pie charts

etc.) - Essay writing – Different types of essays; Grammar - Adverbs – Tenses – future time

reference; Vocabulary - Single word substitutes - Use of abbreviations & acronyms; Ematerials

- Interactive exercises for Grammar and Vocabulary - Sample interviews - film

scenes - dialogue writing.

UNIT V

Listening - Listening to different accents, Listening to Speeches / Presentations, Listening to

broadcast & telecast from Radio & TV; Speaking - Giving impromptu talks, Making

presentations on given topics; Reading - Email communication - Reading the attachment files

having a poem/joke/proverb - Sending their responses through email Writing - Creative writing,

Poster making; Grammar - Direct and indirect speech; Vocabulary - Lexical items (fixed / semi

fixed expressions); E-materials - Interactive exercises for Grammar & Vocabulary - Sending

emails with attachment – Audio / video excerpts of different accents, - Interpreting posters

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Mindscapes: English for Technologists and Engineers, Department of English, Anna

University, Chennai, 2012 .

2. S.P.Dhanavel, English and Communication skills for students of science and Engineering,

Orient Black Swan, Chennai, 2011.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Pickett, Nell Ann, Ann A.Laster and Katherine E.Staples. Technical English: Writing,

Reading and Speaking. New York: Longman, 2001.

2. Bailey, Stephen. Academic Writing: A practical guide for students. New York: Rutledge,

2011.

3. Morgan, David and Nicholas Regan. Take-Off: Technical English for Engineering.

Reading: Garnet Publishing Limited, 2008.

4. Thorn, Michael and Alan Badrick. An Introduction to Technical English. Harlow:

Prentice Hall Europe, 1993.

5. Rizvi, M.Ashraf. Effective Technical Communication. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill

PublishingCompany, 2007.

EXTENSIVE READERS

1. Murthy, Sudha. Wise & Otherwise. New Delhi: Penguin Books India, 2006.

2. Gates, Bill and Collins Hemingway. Business @ the Speed of Thought: Succeeding in

the Digital Economy. New York: Warner Business Books, 2000.

WEBSITE RESOURCES

1. www.uefap.com

2. www.eslcafe.com

3. www.listen-to-english.com

4. www.owl.english.purdue.edu

5. www.chompchomp.com

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1st sem syllabus regulation 2012

ANNA UNIV SYLLABUS FOR 1ST SEMESTER R 2012

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS ANNA

UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 600 025

R - 2012

CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS

(Common to all branches of B.E. / B. Tech. Programmes)

SEMESTER I

CODE NO COURSE TITLE L T P C

THEORY

HS8151 Technical English -I 3 1 0 4

MA8151 Mathematics -I 3 1 0 4

PH8151 Engineering Physics 3 0 0 3

CY8151 Engineering Chemistry 3 0 0 3

GE8151 Computing Techniques 3 0 0 3

GE8152 Engineering Graphics 2 0 3 4

PRACTICAL

PH8161 Physics Laboratory 0 0 2 1

CY8161 Chemistry Laboratory 0 0 2 1

GE8161 Computer Practices Laboratory 0 0 3 2

GE8162Engineering Practices Laboratory 0 0 4 2

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HS2111 TECHANICAL ENGLISH 1 lecture notes

ANNA UNIVERSITY

SUBJECT CODE : HS2111

SUBJECT NAME : Technical English

REGULATION : 2008

SEMESTER : 1ST

YEAR: 1ST YR

DEPARTMENT : COMMON TO ALL DEPARTMENT

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