Courses inEngineering Sciences

CSIR-CSIO(CentralScientificInstrumentsOrganisation, Chandigarh)

Sr.
CourseNo. CourseTitle L-T-P-C
No.
1 ENG–CSIO–1–2401 Research Methodology* 1-1-0-2
Mathematicsfor Engineers and
2 ENG–CSIO–1–2402 3-0-0-3
Scientists
3 ENG–CSIO–1–2403 Circuit Theory and Electronic Devices 3-0-0-3
4 ENG–CSIO–1–2404 Material Science and Engineering 3-0-0-3
5 ENG–CSIO–2–2401 Signal Processing 3-0-0-3
Computer Aided Design and
6 ENG–CSIO–2–2402 3-0-0-3
Simulation
7 ENG–CSIO–2–2403 Human Physiology 3-0-0-3
8 ENG–CSIO–3–2401 Advanced Self Study 0-2-4-4
9 ENG–CSIO–3–2402 Digital Image Processing 3-0-2-4
Statistical Analysis and Machine
10 ENG–CSIO–3–2403 3-0-2-4
Intelligence
11 ENG–CSIO–3–2404 Biological Control Systems 3-0-2-4
12 ENG–CSIO–3–2405 Bio Instrumentation 3-0-2-4
Agri-Physics and Agro Control
13 ENG–CSIO–3–2406 3-0-2-4
Systems
14 ENG–CSIO–3–2407 Agro Mechanical Systems 3-0-2-4
15 ENG–CSIO–3–2408 Optical Instrumentation 3-0-2-4
16 ENG–CSIO–3–2409 Opto-Mechanical Systems 3-0-2-4
17 ENG–CSIO–3–2410 Embedded Systems 3-0-2-4
18 ENG–CSIO–4–2401 Project Proposal writing 1-1-0-2
19 ENG–CSIO–4–2402 Article Review 1-1-0-2
20 ENG–CSIO–4–2403 CSIR-800Societal Program 0-0-8-4

* A mandatory course at CSIO, for all PhD Scholars.

ENG–CSIO–1–2401:ResearchMethodology: 1-1-0-2
CourseCoordinator:DrHKSardana

Introduction toResearch: Importance, studyof literature,defining research

problem,hypothesisformulation, experimental design
DataCollectionandMeasurement:Methodsandtechniques,probabilityand
probabilitydistributions,samplingandsamplingdesigns
Data Analysis: Testingof hypothesis, statisticaltests and analysis, data
interpretation,multivariateanalysis, modelbuilding,forecastingmethods
ReportwritingandPresentation:Ethicsinresearch,Plagiarism,substanceof
reports,formats,referencing, oral presentationskills
GeneralpracticesfollowedinResearch: Literatureanddatamanagement, Safetypractices
inthelaboratory,Professional ethics, Intellectualpropertyrights(IPR).

ENG–CSIO–1–2402:MathematicsforEngineersandScientists: 3-0-0-3
CourseCoordinator:DrGS Singh

Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs): First order & Second order; Partial Differential
Equations (PDEs); Fourier Transform: Discrete and Fast Fourier Transforms; Numeric Analysis:
Solution of Equations by Iteration, Numeric Integration and Differentiation, Basic Concepts of
Optimisation. Unconstrained Optimization: Method of Steepest Descent, Linear Programming,
Simplex Method. Determinants and Matrices, Probability, Bayes Theorem, Random variables,
Continuous and discrete distribution function, Probability distribution function, Binomial
Distribution, Poisson distribution

ENG–CSIO–1–2403:Circuit Theory andElectronic Devices:3-0-0-3

Course Coordinator:Dr C Ghanshyam

Electriccircuitsandcomponents:Introduction,basicelectricalelements–
resistor,capacitor,inductor,Kirchhoff’slaws,voltageandcurrentsourcesandmeters,networktheorems
,AC/DC circuitanalysis, transformer, impedancematching,grounding and electrical interference.
Semiconductor electronics: Junction diode, Zener diode, analysis of diode circuit, three
terminaldevices-BJT,JFET,MOSFET,photo devices-
photodiodes,phototransistors,LED,LCD,opto-isolatorandopto-couplers,amplifiers:
BJT,FETamplifier,singlestage,multistagepoweramplifiers–classA,B,CandDamplifiers.
Introduction, differential amplifiers, OPAMPs: specifications, characteristics and applications,
practical OPAMP, interpretation of data sheets of an OPAMP, active filters and oscillators.
Number system and code conversion, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational logic circuits,
sequential logic circuits-latch, RS, JK, T, D flip flops, shift registers, counters, digital building
blocks: decoder, encoder, MUX, DMUX, A/D, D/A converters, memories, programmable logic
devices, microprocessors, microcontrollers, display devices.
Four terminal devices: SCR, DIAC, TRIAC, construction, rating characteristics and
applications of SCR, DIAC, TRIAC, IGBT.
ENG–CSIO–1–2404:Material Science and Engineering: 3-0-0-3
Course Coordinator:Dr Sachin Tyagi

INTRODUCTION: Materials Science and Engineering, Classification of Engineering Materials,

Levels of Structure, Structure-Property Relationships in Materials, Geometry of Crystals, The
Space Lattices, Crystal Structures, Crystallographic Directions, Crystallographic Planes, Linear
and Planar Densities, Structure Determination by X-Ray Diffraction, The Bragg law of X ray
Diffraction, The power method, Imperfections in Solids, Mechanical Properties of Metals.
PHASE DIAGRAMS: The phase rule, single-component systems, Binary phase diagrams,
Micro-structural changes during cooling, The Lever rule, The Iron–Iron Carbide (Fe–Fe3C) Phase
FAILURE: Fundamentals of Fracture, Types of fracture, Theoretical fracture strength of brittle
materials, Griffith theory of brittle fractures, Ductile fracture, Fracture toughness, Prevention of
fractures, Fatigue, Creep.
MAGNETIC AND DIELECTRIC MATERIALS: Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism,
Ferromagnetism, Anti-ferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism, The Influence of Temperature on
Magnetic Behaviour, Domains and Hysteresis, Magnetic Anisotropy, Soft magnetic materials,
Hard magnetic materials, Superconductivity, Polarization,Electric breakdown, Ferroelectric
materials, Frequency Dependence of the Dielectric Constant, Dielectric Strength, Dielectric
Materials.

ENG–CSIO–2–2401:Signal Processing: 3-0-0-3

Course Coordinator:DrAmodKumar

SignalsandSystems,Continuoustimesignals,samplingtheorem,discretetimesignalsand
systems, classification; Transforms,AnalysisandFilters,Analysisof linear
systems,correlationofdiscretetime signals, frequency domainanalysis,DFT,FFT,z-
transform,IIR/FIRdigitalfilterdesign,basicsofDSP processors; Signal processingin
instrumentation, casestudies.

ENG–CSIO–2–2402:ComputerAidedDesignandSimulation: 3-0-0-3
Course Coordinator:Dr. Vinod Karar

Introduction to Optics Software for Layout & Optimisation (OSLO), Paraxial Optics, Third order
aberrations; Design & Evaluation of Optical Systems Consisting of One, two & three elements
using OSLO.
Introduction to drawings 2D, 3D and Projection, Drawing view of components & assembly.
Modelling Approaches: Geometric modelling, Wire-frame modelling, part modelling, assembly
modelling, Sheet Metal modelling. Rendering of Visualization.
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis: Static, Frequency, Thermal & Dynamic analysis.
Analog, Digital & Mixed signals, Ground and Power Supply requirements; Active and Passive
components behaviour; Mixed signal simulation. Environmental Parameters, Thermal analysis
and EMI Fundamentals, Schematic & PCB layout design.

ENG–CSIO–2–2403:HumanPhysiology:3-0-0-3
Course Coordinator:DrViren Sardana

Celland Tissue:Introduction tocell,multicellularorganization,basicstructureandorganization

ofcell,cellorganelles,tissuestructure,typesof tissue.
Cardiovascular system: Anatomy of cardiovascular system, cardiac muscle,
electricalconductioninheart,briefintroductiontoECG/EKG,typesofcirculation,workingofheartand
cardiaccycle.
Respiratorysystem:Anatomyofrespiratorysystem,gasexchange,physiologyofrespiration,
spirometry,respiratoryvolumesandcapacities.
Digestive system:Anatomy ofdigestivesystem,process ofdigestion,absorptionandexcretion,
roleof digestiveenzymesandjuices,hepatobiliarysystem.
Nervousandendocrine system:Anatomyofnervoussystemandendocrinesystem,action
potential,divisionof nervoussystem,nervetissue,transmissionacrosssynapse,reflexes,neural control
ofdifferentmajorbodystems,sleepcycle,specialsenses(eye,ear,smell),roleof
hypothalamus,pituitary,differenthormonesandtheirrole.
Musculoskeletalsystem:Typesofmuscles,musclecontractionphysiology,typesofbones,
bonemacroandmicroanatomy, bonesinbody,cartilagetypes, jointstypes, movementat
joints,fracturetypes andhealing.
Urinary system: Anatomy of renal system, working of the kidneys, process of urine
concentrationandbladder control,maintenanceofacid-base balance.
Immunesystem:Immunity,Typesofimmunity,componentsofImmunesystem,antibodies,
antigen,bloodgroups,detectionof antigen/antibodyasbasisof diseasediagnostics.

ENG–CSIO–3–2401:Advanced Self Study: 0-2-4-4

CourseCoordinator:PhD Guide

The main focus ofthiscourseistoencourageself-learninginthe nicheareasofthe candidate’sinterest.

Thecandidateisexpectedtodo an extensiveliteraturesurvey in thechosenresearch areaandsubmit a
writtenreportoftheworkandpresentthe work togroupofexperts in theformofaseminar.

ENG–CSIO–3–2402:Digital ImageProcessing: 3-0-2-4

Course Coordinator:DrNeerja Mittal

Introduction:Elementsofvisualperceptions,digitalImagesensing,samplingandquantization,
digital image representation, basic relationship between pixels, elements of digital image
processingsystem.
Image transforms: Discrete Fourier transform and properties, separable image transforms,
imageenhancement. Wavelet transforms.
RestorationandReconstruction:Imagerestoration,imagesegmentation,imagereconstruction from
projections.
Statistical pattern recognition: Cluster analysis, feature selection &extraction,syntactic pattern
recognition:stochasticlanguages, problem solvingmethods forpattern recognition.
Casestudies:Medical imageprocessing,colourimageprocessing, thermal imageprocessing.
ENG–CSIO–3–2403:Statistical AnalysisandMachineIntelligence: 3-0-2-4
Course Coordinator:DrHKSardana

Statistical Analysis: StatisticsInResearch, Common Terms in Statistics,Constraints in

Research,PopulationandSample,Choosing AppropriateSample Size, Sampling,Errorsin
Sampling,Data Collection,Biasin Statistics,Data representation,TypesofData, Data Analysis,
Measures of Central Tendency, Standard deviation, Variance, Standard Error of Means,
GaussianDistribution,NormalDistributionCurve, Skewness,Testsof Significance– t/z/ANOVA,
chi squaretest, correlation and regression analysis.
AppliedMachineLearning:Linearalgebrarevisited,ML Tools,IntroductiontoMachine Learning –
SupervisedVs.UnsupervisedLearning,Linearregression, Logisticregression,
Regularization,Neuralnetworks- Representationand Learning,MachineLearningSystem
Design,SupportVectorMachines,Clustering,Dimensionalityreduction,Anomaly detection,
Recommender systems,Largescale machine learning, Applications- e-Nose, i-Tongue,
cancer,Iris, Boston housing, sonar, wine etc .
Hybridsystems:Uncertaintyandimprecision,fuzzy systems,linguisticrules,approximate
reasons,neuro-fuzzy systems,geneticalgorithmsandevolvingneuralnetworks,applicationsin
control, inspection, monitoring, forecasting, recognition and diagnosis, Applications/Case
Studies: Engineering designoptimization,optimiserbehaviourevaluationthroughstochastic
analysis, performanceanalysis, opticaldesignand engineering, mechatronic products, agro
applications.

ENG–CSIO–3–2404:Biological Control Systems: 3-0-2-4

Course Coordinator:Dr Amod Kumar

Introduction: Controlsystems,transferfunctions,mathematicalapproaches,systemstability,
feedbackconceptandstability analysis,Biologicalcontrolsystem,comparisonwithengineering
control,transfer of variousbio-chemicalsbetweencompartments,biologicalreceptorsand actuators,
characteristics,transferfunction model,bio-feedback mechanism.
Regulation: Regulationof acid-basebalance,regulationof extracellularwaterandelectrolytes,
processcontrols-cardiacrate,bloodpressure,respiratory rateandbloodglucoseregulation.
Endocrinecontrol,Pharmacomodelling-drug distributionsystem,regulationofinterstitial fluid
volume. CO2regulations.
ModellingofHumanSystems: Modellingofhumancardiovascularsystem,respiratorysystem,
thermalregulatorysystem,etc.,parametersinvolved,controlsystemmodelsetc,heatlossfrom
thebody,modelofheattransferbetweensubsystemsofhumanbodylikeskin,core,bodyin relation to
environment.
Bio-mechanics: Musclebehaviourtoexcitation&EMGanalysis,stiff leggaitmodel,Gait
patternintermsofstepsize,Stepfrequency,Comfortablewalking&gaitbehaviourduring
exercise. Heat-lunginformationpathwaysundernormalandexerciseconditionsintermsofO2and
CO2balance.
HearingandVisionSystem: Informationpathwaysforvarioussensory organssuchashearing,
vision, smell, etc. Skull position &velocity sensing, auditory cupiladynamics, time & frequency
response characteristics, papillary dynamics for optimum flux density as retina, cilliary
musclescontrol,transientresponse,eyetrackingproblemandvariousinformation pathways, etc.
ENG–CSIO–3–2405:Bio Instrumentation: 3-0-2-4
Course Coordinator:DrAmodKumar

Introduction-Cellularorganization:Cell,Actionpotentialofcell,Transportofsubstances
across biological membrane.
Cardiovascularsystem:Heart,arterialandvenoussystem,blood,cardiaccycle.BasicsofECG, PCG.
Measurement ofblood pressurebydirect and indirect methods. Plethysmography. Defibrillators:
DC defibrillators, AC defibrillators of capacitance discharge and delayline
capacitancedischargewith basic circuitdiagrams. Types of electrodes andtheirfeatures.
Cardiacpacemakers:AsynchronousandSynchronous(demand)Modeofoperation.External
andImplantableAsynchronous pacemakers. Working Principles, modes of triggering.
Respiratory system: TracheaandLungs. RespiratoryPhysiology,Spirometry, Ventilators.
Nervoussystem andspecialsenses:Nervephysiology.BasicsofEEG.Electrodesusedfor
measurement ofEEG.
Skeletalsystem:ClassificationofBones,JointsandMuscles-Structureandfunction.Basicsof
EMG.
Bipotential Electrodes: Electrode electrolyte interface, half cellpotential polarization,
electrodeskin interfaceand motion artefact. Types of electrodes. Micro electrodes.
Miscellaneous: Hearing aids, Heamodialysers- types of exchangers. Lasers in Surgery,
Principles and applications of Endoscopes.
Electrical hazardsinhospitals:Patientelectricalsafety, typesof hazards,patientisolation,
physicaleffects of current,let–go–current,Microshocks,different waysfor electricalaccident
tooccur, safetyinstructioncircuits, electricalgrounding &effects.

ENG–CSIO–3–2406:Agri-Physics andAgroControl Systems: 3-0-2-4

Course Coordinator:Dr C Ghanshyam

Measurement techniques and instruments for various agri-parameters such as pH, electrical
conductivity, moisture content, temperature, relative humidity, viscosity/consistency, rheology,
heat transfer coefficient, visco-elastic behaviour etc.
Instrumentation & control for various unit processes such as precision farming, cultivation under
controlled atmosphere, photosynthesis, crop health monitoring, electrostatic nozzle: principle,
characteristics and applications, in-flight trajectory of charged particulate matters, mathematical
modelling in spray engineering, aerial spraying, automation and mechanization agricultural
pesticide spraying, pesticide estimation, soil mapping, light flux density etc.
Sensors in agri control and Processing (eg: Gas Sensors in controlled storage, food processing),
Pulsed Electric field technique for food processing and its instrumentation, impedance
spectroscopy for food quality determination.
Case Studies: Automation in pesticide spraying in precision farming, Automatic grading and
sorting of fruits, Controlled Environment storage system (seed, potatoes), Instrumentation in tea
processing such as withering, rolling/CTC, fermentation, drying etc., Mushroom cultivation in
environmentally controlled cropping houses, Rheological properties of grains under controlled
storage condition.
ENG–CSIO–3–2407:AgroMechanical Systems: 3-0-2-4
Course Coordinator:Prof.VPS Kalsi

Agriculture Parametric Study: Field measurements, Soil dynamics & water resources,
Agriculture fieldengineering, Pre &Post harvesting
AgricultureEngineering:Elementsofmachinedesign,Computeraideddesign,simulation&analysis,
instrumentation&process control
FarmMachinery:Tractorsystem&control,Productiontechnology foragriculturemachinery,
Tractormountedgadgetsfor pre& postharvesting,ResourcesofIrrigation,Conveyorsystems,
Grading &Sorting of fruits & vegetables, Storage chambers, Chilling, Humidification&
Aerationunits,Processing system(solardrying,juiceextraction,clarification,filtration), Control
valves &actuators, Material characterization
Agriculture Economics:Agroenvironmentalscience,Principleofergonomics& safety,Human
engineering &safety, Precision farming &naturalresource farming.

ENG–CSIO–3–2408:Optical Instrumentation: 3-0-2-4

Course Coordinator:DrGS Singh

Telescopes: Refracting, Reflecting &Catadioptric, Magnifiers & Microscopes: Low, Medium &
High Power, Projectors, Head Up Display & Head Mounted Display, Endoscope, Borescope &
Fiberscope, Photometers, Interferometer, Profilometers, Collimators; Holographic Optical
Elements, Holographic Microscope.

ENG–CSIO–3–2409:Opto-Mechanical Systems: 3-0-2-4

Course Coordinator:DrSV Ramagopal

Optical fabrication&metrology:
Opticalmaterials,opticalshopsupplies,tools&fixtures,opticalprocessors,opticalprocessing,optical
shop testing.
Opto-mechanics:Design,fabrication&metrology:
Opto-mechanicaldesign process, environmental influences, mounting individual
lenses,mountingmultiple lenses.
Display technology:
Principles, Emergent Technologies, Application Areas for DisplayDevices Including
CRT,LCDs,Reflective Displays,Emissive Devices(OLEDs), Plasma Displays, ScannedLaser
Displays,DigitalMicro-mirrorDevices.FundamentalsofLight&Vision,Display Electronics&
Calibration;Display Measurement:Concepts,Techniques,AndInstrumentation;Commercial,
Industrial &MilitaryStandardsForTestingofSW&HW;Environmental&Performance
TestingParameters&StandardsForDisplaySystems

ENG–CSIO–3–2410: Embedded Systems: 3-0-2-4

Course Coordinator: Prof. Satish Kumar

Introduction to embedded system: Single purpose hardware and software. Architectural Issues:
CISC, RISC, DSP Architectures.
Microcontroller and Interfacing: Keyboard, Touch Screen, LCD, Serial Port, RTC,
Timer/counter, ADC/DAC, Stepper motors, Watchdog timer, JTAG, Interrupt, I/O Devices,
Memory and it Characteristics
FPGA, I2C, Bus Architecture, Modelling concepts, Testing, Simulation and Debugging
Techniques and Tools, Introduction to advanced microcontrollers- AIC, 8051, AVR, ARM.
Introduction to Real Time Operating System (RTOS) – Features, Components, Resource
Management/ Scheduling, Design consideration, Challenges. Examples of Real-time embedded
systems, sensors and interfacing techniques.

ENG–CSIO–4–2401: Project Proposal writing: 1-1-0-2

CourseCoordinator:Dr SK Mittal

One Project Proposal to be prepared anytimebefore the submission of PhD synopsisby

selecting topics of high relevance and novelty. Detailed guidelines are on AcSIR website.

ENG–CSIO–4–2402: Article Review: 1-1-0-2

CourseCoordinator:Dr Sunita Mishra

One Review Article to be prepared anytimebefore the submission of PhD synopsis by selecting
topics of high relevance and novelty, and will have state-of-the art review, methodologies,
recommendations etc. Detailed guidelines are on AcSIR website.

ENG–CSIO–4–2403:CSIR-800Societal Program: 0-0-8-4

CourseCoordinator:DrSK Mittal

Thestudentshaveto undertakeaprojectin ruralarea for6-8 weeksinlinewith CSIR-

800programwhichisprimarily preparedatempowering 800 million Indians by
wayofS&Tinterventions.The themefor the projectmaybechosenfrom CSIR-800documentandas
perexpertise availableatindividuallaboratory.
StudentswillchoosethetopicsinconsultationwithDoctoralAdvisory Committee (DAC). This needs
to be completed before submission of thesis. Detailed guidelines are on AcSIR website.