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Subject Code GE2002 Engineering in Context
Title
Credits 4.0 Total Lectures 60 hrs Pre-
None
GPA/NGPA GPA Hours assignments requisites
Aims:
The aim of this subject is to provide the knowledge on the interactive elements with the society related
to professional practicing of Engineering and on the perspectives and skills essential to achieve
success as a Professional Engineer.
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this subject course, the learner will be able to:
Recognize the scientific and social context of the Engineering profession
Define attributes and responsibilities of Professional Engineers
Understand the basic engineering principles and practices used in conceiving, developing and
realizing products and processes
Explain the importance of economic, risk and safety elements embedded in professional
practicing
Understand the importance of effective communication, management in engineering practices
and the related professional ethics
Understand the implications of professional practicing to the society, quality of life and how
societys values, perceptions and beliefs are reflected ensuring sustainability
Syllabus:
1. Relevance of Engineering to the society as a Profession [4 hrs]
2. Historical development of engineering and the heritage of engineering in Sri Lanka
[4 hrs]
3. Characteristics and responsibilities of Professional Engineers and their role in the society and
industry; [4 hrs]
4. Introduction to the function, philosophy and the process of engineering design
[8 hrs]
5. Economic and Risk aspects in practicing Engineering [6 hrs]
6. Safety in practicing engineering, Safety regulations, occupational health and safety, hazard
analysis, accident prevention; legal and moral aspects, environmental aspects.
[6 hrs]
7. Role of communication, management, teamwork and negotiation skills in professional
practicing [8 hrs]
8. Professional ethics, legal & contractual aspects in engineering, Engineers code of conduct
[8 hrs]
9. Sustainable engineering design respect to the context [8 hrs]
10. Engineers responsibility in his own professional development and that of the younger
engineers [4 hrs]
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment (Assignments)25%
Final Exam 70%
Class participation 5%
Recommended Texts
Engineers and their profession, Kemper J.D.; ISBN 0-19-510582-6
The Professional Engineer in Society, Collins S., Ghey J. and Mills G.; ISBN 1-85302-501-1
Social, Ethical and Policy implications of Engineering, Herkert J.R.; ISBN 0-7803-4712-9
Learning Outcomes:
1. Principles of Engineering drawing, Drawing Standards and conventions, Instruments and materials
of drawing,
2. Recording and sketching two dimensional drawings. Orthographic views and projections, First
angle and third angle projections; introduction to 3-D shapes and sketching 3-D objects;
Sectional views and conventions, Preparation of dimensional drawings.
4. Lines and Planes and their traces and intersections, projections, inclined and oblique planes,
Projecting plane figures, Method of revolution. Intersection of planes and solids and interpenetration
of solids. The development of curves and surfaces.
5. Limits, fits and dimensional tolerances, geometrical tolerances, and surface finish, and applications.
Geometrical properties of engineering components such as screw threads, fasteners, keys, springs
and gears, and their technical representations and constructions.
6. The conventional drawing system, drawing office practice; Reading and preparation of working
drawing, assembly drawings with sectional views.
7. Use of Computers in Drafting Students should get hands on experience with computers
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting. Layers and assembly drawings using CAD software
1. Nature of information
What is Information?
Difference between data and information.
2. Types of information
Units, symbols, etc., Standard symbols for civil, electrical, electronics, mechanical and
production engineering.
Experimental Data , Presentation of experimental data in graphs, monograms, etc.
3. Information processing
Processing
Classification and division, Comparison, Finding trends and patterns, Curve fitting methods.
Applications
Business reports, Interpretation of basic financial reports, Use and appreciation of Socio-
economic information such as Central Bank Annual Report.
Flow Charts
Logic diagrams and networks for process representation including
Critical Path Method. and PERT techniques
Gathering of Information
Gathering of information using library facilities; Searching literature; Classification and retrieval
of information; Use of internet; Preparing and administering questionnaires for the purpose of
surveys Processing of information from surveys; Processing of information from experiments;
Reviewing the information already gathered.
2. CV writing
Assessment:
Classroom Assignments 20%
Take Home Assignments 10%
Final Examination 70%
Practical Class 2
Assignment based on 2 to be answered in the classroom
Practical Class 3
Sectional views and conventions (Type of Sections, Assembly Sections, Conventional Practices,
Auxiliary Views and Sections) to be answered in the class room; Further practices on this as THA
Practical Class 4
Assignment based on 3 and 4 to be answered in the class room.
Practical Class 05
Assignment based on 5 to be answered in the class room.
Practical Class 06
Assignment based on 6 to be worked in the class room.
Practical Class 08
Orthographic projections of solid objects using CAD software based on 7
Practical Class 09
Exercises on building construction drawings and basic Electrical/electronic circuit diagrams followed by
THA
Three class room teacher support tutorial sessions followed by several THA 04
hrs
References:
Aims:
This subject aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of information technology and to develop
the ability to apply it effectively in the fields of engineering.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this subject, students are expected to:
1. Explain the basic organisation of a computer and how computer systems are built.
Identify basic components of a processor and their functions.
Describe instruction execution cycle and memory addressing modes.
2. Construct simple digital circuits using gates.
Use different number systems and standard representations of data.
3. Classify software systems that can be found in computers today.
Identify the role of operating systems and different types of operating systems.
Use basic application software and create a document, spreadsheet and a presentation.
Identify special application software for fields of engineering and apply relevant software
for specific needs in the field selected.
4. Design simple algorithms to solve engineering problems and represent them in suitable form
(Flowcharts, Pseudo-code etc.).
Construct programs using a suitable programming language.
Apply data structures and data organization in programs.
5. Describe what a network is and how it is physically built.
Explain different types of network topologies and networking devices.
Make use of Internet and email.
6. Explain the importance of security in a computer system.
Syllabus:
Introduction to computers [1 hr]
Evaluation of computers, Generations of software and hardware, history of people associated
with evolution of computers
Computer organization [7 hrs]
Organisation of a simple computer system, Von Neumann machines, organisation of CPU,
addressing, data types, instruction formats, classification of computer architecture, hypothetical
machines
Digital systems [6 hrs]
Boolean algebra, De Morgan's laws, truth tables, Karnaugh maps, logic gates, design of logic
circuits
Input Output [3 hrs]
IO systems, terminals, modems, mouse, printers, digital and analogue I/O techniques
Memory subsystem [4 hrs]
Memory organisation, byte, word definitions, memory types, secondary memory - floppy disks,
hard disks, CDs
Operating systems [3 hrs]
overview of system software, development, structure of OS, functionalities of an OS, File
system, file organisation, directory structure, and different operating systems
Application software [2 hrs]
word processing, spreadsheets, databases, CAD and special purpose software
Programming fundamentals [11 hrs]
Generation of programming languages, Program structures, Structured programming - top down
/bottom up design, introduction to algorithms, pseudo code, introduction to data structures, static
& dynamic structures, arrays, lists, stacks
Computer networks [4 hrs]
Network topologies, LAN, WAN, introduction to OSI model and protocols, Internet: Internet
services, email, WWW, ftp
Computer security [4 hrs]
Threats to computer security (errors, omissions, malicious code, virus, trojan horse etc.),
Measures to ensure security (Encryption, Digital signatures, Access control lists, Security
policies), Backup and Recovery
Assessment:
Assignments: 3 (in the areas of computer hardware, programming, and applications) (20%)
Labs: (20%)
assembling a computer,
writing programmes in assembly and in high level languages,
using application software
Final examination: 3 hrs (60%)
References:
Mano, M. Morris; Kime, Charles R. (2008), Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals; Fourth Edition,
Pearson Education Inc.
E. Garrison Walters, Essential Guide to Computing, The: The Story of Information Technology, ISBN-
10: 0130194697 ISBN-13: 9780130194695, Prentice Hall
MA2001 Engineering Mathematics II
Subject
Subject Code MA2001 Engineering Mathematics II
Title
Credits 4.0 Total Lectures 60 hrs Pre-
Mathematics I
GPA/NGPA GPA Hours MCQ 1 Test requisites
Aim:
To provide the students with fundamental mathematical concepts and tools to analyze and solve a
range of engineering and management problems.
Learning outcomes:
At the successful completion of this subject course, the learner will be able to:
Apply logic and discrete mathematics in engineering applications
Be able to work with propositions and truth tables, simplify Boolean expressions
Work with relations and identify equivalent relations
Use different types of proving theorems
Apply principles of predicate calculus
Use available software for solution of discrete mathematical applications
Use numerical techniques in engineering applications
Apply different numerical methods to solve an equation in a single unknown
Apply different numerical methods to solve systems of linear equations
Perform numerical integration
Solve initial value ordinary differential equations using Euler and Taylor series methods
Solve simple difference equations
Perform curve fitting using Lagrange and Newton's forward difference methods
Apply software for numerical solution of engineering problems
Apply probability and statistical methods in engineering and management applications
Do advanced uses of Bayes' Theorem
Work problems of binomial, normal & Poisson's distributions
Perform hypothesis testing and use samples to obtain results of populations
Use regression models and partial correlation
Perform time series analysis
work simple problems of stochastic theory
Use software for statistical calculations
Syllabus:
Discrete Mathematics
Discrete Mathematic concept, Introduction to logic & symbolic logic
Propositions & Propositional algebra, Truth tables
Boolean expressions and their simplifications
Relations, Equivalence
Proofs of Theorems
Predicate Calculus, Quantifiers
Fourier series solution for periodic signals
Use of software for above calculations
[20 hrs]
Numerical Methods
Solution of equations in one variable; successive substitution method rule of false position; Newton-
Raphson method
Direct methods to solve linear systems, Gaussian Elimination, Factorization & Choleski method
Iterative solution of simultaneous linear equations; Jacobi method; Gauss-Seidel method.
Numerical integration; trapezoidal rule; Simpsons rule
Numerical methods of, solution of ordinary differential equations
Eulers method, Taylor series solution
Solution of Difference equations
Curve fitting by least squares method.
Interpolation methods, Lagrange and Newton's forward difference scheme
Use of software for above calculations
[20 hrs]
Statistics
Applications of Bayes' Theorem
Binomial, Normal and Poisson distribution
Hypothesis testing
Sampling Theory
Regression, bounds of coefficients
Partial Correlation
Time series analysis, Least squares & ARIMA methods
Stochastic processes
Use of software for statistical calculations
[20 hrs]
Assessment:
MCQ 30%
Final Exam 70%
Aims:
The aim of this unit is to familiarize with units, measurements, measuring devices and their
applications in civil engineering practice.
Learning outcomes:
Assessments:
Laboratory assignments (10 nos.), each 2 hr duration (40%)
End of stage examination of 3 hr duration (60%)
Recommended Texts:
Surveying, (1992), A. Bannister and S. Raymond, 6th Edition, Longman.
Recommended Texts:
Surveying, (1992), A. Bannister and S. Raymond, 6th Edition, Longman.
Aims:
To develop the ability to identify construction materials, methods related to low rise buildings and
the ability to execute detail construction drawings and to interpret specifications in construction
documents and standards.
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to;
Read and interpret construction and design details in engineering drawings and other related
documents.
Identify of building elements, their structural functions and performance.
Ability to recognize building materials and their conformity to specifications.
Ability to grasp the provisions for building services and their implications on other elements.
Syllabus:
Assessment:
Recommended Texts:
Seeley, I. H., (1995), Building Technology, 5th Edition, Macmillan Building & Surveying Series,
UK.
Barry, R., (1999).The Construction of Buildings, Blackwell Science Ltd, UK.
Hendry, A. W., (1981). Structural Brickwork, Macmillan Press, London, UK.
EC2001- Electronics 1
Subject EC2001 Subject Electronics 1
Code Title
Credits 4.0 Total Lectures 55 hrs Pre- GE1002,
GPA/NGPA GPA Hours Lab/Assignt 10 hrs Requisites MA1001
Aims:
This subject aims at introducing the basic principles of electronics and to develop the skills
to analyse and design basic electronic circuits.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
Explain the basic concepts in measurement
o State the objectives of engineering measurements
o State the different characteristics of quantities to be measured
o Explain the significant differences between direct and null deflection methods
Appreciate standards as practiced in engineering
o Explain the concept of standards and their importance
o State the difference between absolute and working standards
o Calibrate basic measuring instruments
State the working principles of measuring instruments and their applications
o (Moving coil and moving iron meters, Dynamometer, induction , thermal, electrostatic
and rectifier type meters, Ballistic and vibration meters)
o Use shunts and multipliers to extend the range of ammeters and voltmeters
o Measure electrical quantities using meters
o Explain the impact of damping and on meter response
o Select instruments considering accuracy, sensitivity and response time
o Select Current and potential transformers in practical applications
o Make measurements using the Cathode ray oscilloscope
o Make accurate measurements using Potentiometers and other Bridge type meters
State the working principles of basic active and passive transducers and apply them in
measurements
o State how Loading effects measurements
Process statistical data for measurement purposes
o Select the correct sampling interval using the Sampling theory
o Analyse signals using convolution, correlation and power density spectra
o Determine Sources of error and how to minimise error
Understand the working principle of digital meters and issues related to Interfacing
o Explain how analogue signals are converted to digital signals
o State how Signal conditioning is accomplished
o Explain the necessity of Amplification and filtering
o Explain steps involved in PC interfacing
Syllabus:
1. General principles of measurements [4 hrs]
Objectives of Engineering measurements, composition of measuring systems, comparison of
direct and null methods, static, dynamic and transient data, Absolute and working standards, meter
calibration
2. Instruments to measure electrical quantities [12 hrs]
Moving coil and moving iron meters. Dynamometer, induction, thermal, electrostatic and rectifier
type meters. Galvanometers. Ballistic and vibration instruments. Shunts and multipliers.
Application of above types of meters to measure voltage current, power, frequency, energy,
resistance and insulating resistance. Sensitivity, response time and damping of meters.
3. Instrument transformers [6 hrs]
Current and potential transformers for instrumentation and protection applications and there
accuracy levels.
4. Cathode ray oscilloscope [3 hrs]
Electron gun, deflection, time base, focusing and storage
5. Bridge methods [6 hrs]
Direct current potentiometers, Wheatstone bridge. Kelvin double bridge. AC potentiometers.
Simple ac bridges for measurement of inductance and capacitance.
6. Transducers [6 hrs]
Active and passive transducers and their working principles, loading effects. Applications of
transducers for measurement of non-electrical quantities.
7. Statistical basis of measurements [12 hrs]
Accuracy, precision and repeatability. Sampling theory. Use of Fourier transform and other
statistical operations in measurements. Convolution, correlation and power density spectra.
Sources of error and error minimisation.
8. Digital meters [6 hrs]
Principle and applications digital voltmeters. Interfacing: Signal conditioning. Amplification and
filtering. Microcontrollers. PC interfacing.
Assessment:
5 laboratory assignments (30%)
each of 2hr duration covering ;
1. Moving coil & moving iron meters,
2. Kelvins double bridge,
3. Measurement of power & Energy,
4. Measurement of inductance & capacitance,
5. Cathode ray oscilloscope (30%)
End of stage examination of 3hr duration (70%)
Recommended Texts:
- Martin U. Reissland, Electrical measurements: fundamentals, concepts, applications, Published
by New Age International (P) Ltd., 1989.
ME2001 Mechanics of Machines
Aim:
To enable students to learn and apply principles of mechanics of machines in mechanical engineering and
solving problems involved in machinery dynamics. In this unit different mechanisms, power
Transmission through such mechanisms, work and energy, balancing of rotating masses, basic vibration,
and friction are mainly dealt with.
Lab activities in various mechanisms and machines would reinforce theory
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to
Demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of mechanisms and machines, and their
practical applications in mechanical Engineering.
Solve problems involving linkage mechanisms, balancing, vibration, and power transmission
through clutches, chains, belts, gears, etc.
Select suitable mechanisms for various applications including, cams and governors.
Use friction as an advantage in mechanical engineering. Reduce friction otherwise to minimise
energy losses.
Gain confidence in solving problems related to various mechanisms.
Syllabus:
7. Vibrations [8 hrs]
Degrees of freedom, modelling of vibrating systems, Free vibration of one DOF systems without and
with damping. Simple harmonic motion, Natural frequency, damping ratio, logarithmic
decrement.Forced vibration of one DOF viscous damped systems, resonance and solve related
problems
9. Governors [6 hrs]
Types of governors and their use in engineering applications
Analysis of motion and forces of various governors
Sensitiveness of governors, Hunting and isochronism, Power and controlling force of a governor
Assessment:
Practical exercises: 20%
Take home assignments: 10%
Final Examination: 70%
References:
1. Mechanics of Machines - Elementary Theory and Examples; J Hannah & R C Stephen
Learning Outcomes: (Please change the wordings of the highlighted sections to the learning outcome
format)
After successful completion of this subject, the students should be able to:
Fabrication [6 hrs]
Mechanical Fastening, Metallurgical processes - Welding, Brazing, and Soldering, Bonding
processes. Permanent and flexible fastenings
Forming, [4 hrs]
Hot/Cold/Warm Forming, Sheet Metal Forming Processes - Bending, Shearing, Roller shears,
Punching, Blanking, piercing etc.; planning material for blanking and piercing; introduction to
dies,
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment 25%
Final Exam 75%
Recommended texts
Manufacturing technology, advanced machines and processes, Town, H.C. and Moore, H., ISBN
0-7134-1097-3
Manufacturing engineering : an introduction to the basic functions, Tanner, J.P.,
ISBN 08247744043
Manufacturing Technology, Kalpakjian S. and Schmid S.R.; ISBN 81-7808-157-1