A SECOND YEAR ACADEMIC GUIDE
Sophomore
Study Guide
SAHAJ DWIVEDI
INDEX
A Group
A1: Chemical Engineering
A2: Civil Engineering
A3/A8/AA: EEE/ENI/ECE
A4: Mechanical Engineering
A5: Pharma
A7: Computer Science Engineering
AB: Manufacturing Engineering
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B Group
B1: Biological Sciences
B2: Chemistry
B3: Economics
B4: Mathematics
B5: Physics
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Introduction
Greetings!
As you embark on your second year of your engineering
journey, we are delighted to present you with a meticulously
crafted resource that will equip you with the tools and
strategies to conquer academic challenges, avoid common
pitfalls, and unleash your full academic potential.
The sophomore year holds immense significance for
students like yourselves. It's a transformative period where
you transition from introductory courses to more specialized
subjects, laying the foundation for your future as an engineer.
With this in mind, we have meticulously researched and
compiled a comprehensive guide that draws upon the
expertise and experiences of top engineering students from
various disciplines.
Within the pages of this guide, you will discover a wealth of
invaluable insights, study strategies, and real-life examples
that showcase the triumphs and tribulations of those who
have walked the engineering path before you. By examining
their journeys, you will gain a profound understanding of the
challenges that lie ahead, empowering you to navigate your
academic endeavors with confidence and foresight.
Welcome to the Sophomore Academic Guide—a compass to
navigate the challenges, embrace the triumphs, and engineer
your path to greatness.
A1: Chemical Engineering
First Semester
By Vinayak Gupta
This first semester of your disciplinary course is crucial because it will
serve as the foundation for all the subjects you will study in
subsequent semesters. The majority of subjects are an extension of
what you have learned in 11th and 12th grade.
You only need to be consistent with courses. Numerous 8 a.m. tutorial
exams will be simple to pass if you've completed the examples from
lectures and textbooks. This is an important semester in terms of your
CGPA, as it will be considered when assigning you stations for PS I, and
believe me, there are only a handful of reputable stations where you'll
learn a lot and enhance your resume.
MATH F211, Mathematics-III
You are acquainted with the course's procedures at this juncture. Follow
at least one source religiously (any lecture section, Suresh Kumar, or
your textbook, whichever you prefer).I personally attended Rajesh sir
and completed his sufficient problem sheets. As he teaches everything
from basic which is easy to understand and follow. You can practice
PYQs and solve additional problems from the textbook until you acquire
confidence.For evaluations, give quizzes a few days of preparation as
they carry a hefty weighting, and be lenient with the buffer at the outset
because, at least for us, the final quiz contained the most difficult
material.
CHE F211, Chemical Process Calculations
The course is built around mass balancing principles. You ought to
comprehend the concept of conservation of mass. This course
becomes tedious as soon as it begins, but it can be challenging to
implement the logic taught in class during exams.
Attend classes and tutorials on a regular basis; you'll have a number of
tutorial exams in this subject, 7-8 throughout the semester, so strive to
stay on top of your coursework. Practise questions done during
lectures and tutorials to solidify your concepts.
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Examples from the textbook and lecture notes are the best study
resources.
Try to accumulate as many score as possible on the tutorial exams, as
the mid-semester and final examinations are protracted and difficult
to solve As mid-semester and final examinations are protracted and
difficult to solve but they contain at least one 15 marks theoretical
(just definition). No doubt make notes of the lectures and some times
tuts are bit tricky yet professor (Dr HK Mohanta) give marks on very
little thing so it is high scoring course with generally high average..
Take the instructor's advice on how to complete the assignments to
earn bonus points.
CHE F212, Fluid Mechanics
This is one of the semester's most intriguing courses. This course is an
introduction to fluid mechanics. It focuses primarily on the
fundamentals of fluid dynamics and the fundamentals of fluid flow
operations. This course covers the fundamentals of fluid flow analysis
and behaviour. It necessitates an understanding of the fundamental
meanings of pressure, density, viscosity, velocity fields, etc. It also
includes the application of concepts such as the Reynold number,
mass conservation, irregular and steady state fluid flows, buoyancy,
shear stresses, viscous forces, laminar and turbulent flow, the
boundary layer concept, drag and lift. It then applies these concepts
to explain fluid flow and behaviour in apparatus and vessels used in
the chemical industry.
Mr. Pratik N. Sheth teaches the course. It is highly recommended that
students attend both lectures and tutorials in order to fully
comprehend the course material, which consists primarily of
numerical and graphical problem solving.
To prepare for midterms and finals, practise previous year's exams,
solved examples, and review questions. .
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Occasionally, the same questions from previous examinations are
reintroduced with minor alterations or value adjustments and
sometimes in open book part questions from book itself with minor
alterations comes. Slides and books are sufficient to comprehend and
review the content. Tutorial examinations are brief and to the point
and mostly contain the type of question that is solved in that tur
lecture just before test so scoring well on them is straightforward.
Also, read each chapter's introductory theories and memorise them,
as they will be on the examinations' closed-book portions
This course's grading is generally accurate and equitable to the
students. To be on the secure side and earn an A, be on top 10% post
compre which can be done if you are able to solve one extra question
in mid-sem and compre as it make huge difference.
This course is a prerequisite for Computational Fluid Dynamics, an
elective course that is a more advanced and diverse variant of this
course.
CHE F213, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
The application of thermodynamic principles to the discipline of
chemical engineering. This section examines work, heat, reversible and
irreversible processes. Also covered are the laws of thermodynamics
as they pertain to closed and open systems, thermal effects,
correlations for PVT behaviour, maxwell relations, and fluid
properties. It requires the use of numerous equations for various
conditions, which do not need to be memorised; rather, it will be
enough to understand when each equation is applied.
Mr. Ajay Pani enrols in the programme. It is necessary to attend both
classes and tutorials, as the course is sequential and contains
references to earlier topics. Therefore, a comprehensive
comprehension of the subject is essential.
The same methods and practises as Fluid Mechanics in addition with
following what professor is trying to teach for examination point of
view This course's grading follows a similar pattern to that of Fluid
Mechanics.
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CHE F214, Engineering Chemistry
Organic chemistry and reactions, physical chemistry including
thermos-physical and thermodynamic properties determination,
adsorption equilibria, electrochemistry, analysis methods, water and
waste water chemistry, corrosion, engineering materials, metals and
alloys, polymers, and fuel and its analysis are covered in this purely
theoretical course.
The examinations for this course are constructed solely from the
topics covered in class. Occasionally, this knowledge is not accessible
in the textbook. Notes on the subject are recommended for fast
review and a comprehensive compilation of all taught topics.
As this is a low-scoring course with widely varying averages, the trend
of grading also varies considerably.
Also, as a general tip for this semester, if you are struggling to
balance time management with extracurricular activities, attempt to
determine which subjects you can comprehend even without
attending lectures. Avoid missing any of the tutorial exams to
maintain an acceptable score.
This will alleviate some strain from your main exams if you have a
high pre-compre average. For huels, you must attend all lectures, as
instructors only award points if they recognise your name and you
actively participate during lecture hours.
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Second Semester
After the first semester, you grasp how much effort it takes to perform
well on CDCs. Additionally, you can take some opels to assess your
interest in certain disciplines, such as Finance, DS, etc. You may have
already received a Chemical reality check.
People may say it is one of the easier branches, but the truth is that
we encounter the same number of assessments as every other branch.
In addition, you have the option between Principles of Economics and
Principles of Management. POE is the apparent choice if you want to
pursue a minor in finance, but the subject is incredibly fascinating and
rewarding overall. POM has a smaller pupil population than POE.
CHE F241, Heat Transfer
This course covers stable and unstable conduction, convection, and
radiation in steady and unstable states. It begins with the
fundamentals of heat transfer due to conduction and convection that
we learned in grade 12. The level then rises with Fins and unstable
state convection are introduced. And then there will be numerous
dimensionless numbers used, such as Reynolds, Grashoffs, and
Nusselts, which can be somewhat perplexing at times. For this course,
like fluid mechanics in first semester it is similar to that in grading and
examination preparation point of view. Professor gives assignment
just before mid-semester and comprehensive and by solving that only
you’ll practice most of the variety of question asked for this course
thus I suggest to solve every question by hand rather than copying
whole assignment from others.
You will comprehend how to solve the problems and be up-to-date for
the quizzes if you attend lectures. The lectures will be based on
literature, and you will be asked to answer numerous questions to help
you understand the concepts. There will be six exams, four of which
will be considered, and two assignments prior to midterm and final.
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Understand the concepts using the suggested textbook (Holman, J.P.,
Bhattacharyya, S. (2011), "Heat Transfer", 10th Ed., Tata McGraw-Hill
Education Pvt Ltd, New Delhi), quick revision through slides before
mid-semester, and treat the assignments seriously; similar questions
will be posed. Solve the examples provided for practise and the
questions covered in class. Give all tutorial exams in order to maintain
a grade well above average and to alleviate the stress of mid-semester
and compre.
Around 10 percent of students receive an A, depending on the class
size. If you wish to study Transport Phenomena and Computational
Fluid Dynamics, this topic is crucial. The concepts will also be utilised
in your 3-1 Chem Lab I.
Questions on closed-book exams are based on lecture-learned
fundamentals, so there is no cause for alarm. You only need to acquire
the simple formulas and understand how to correlate the concepts.
CHE F242, Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering
In general, a monotonous and mentally taxing course. It includes an
introduction to mathematical modelling and problem solving, MATLAB
for equation and problem solving, error propagation, linear
programming, linear and polynomial equations, and linear and
polynomial programming.
The engineering applications of regression, Lagrange, inverse, and
spline interpolation, Fourier approximation, numerical differentiation
and integration, and differential equations.
The lectures for this course are optional; if you have a solid
mathematical foundation,but it is highly suggested to attend them as
question solved in lecture and tur section mainly covers all the types
of question asked in the examinations. If you get the grip on the
procedure of solving the questions then you are good to go.You can
complete the entire course through transparencies and textbook
exercises.
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The entire course is strictly and exclusively mathematical. MATLAB
will be taught in class, but not in depth, and solely for calculation
convenience. As the course has no practical components, it will not be
considered as an evaluation component.
Review the transparencies, practice the solved examples in class and
tutorials, practice the assignment sheets and solve PYQs to prepare
for the exam. The scoring and grading scheme for this course is
identical to that of Heat transfer.
CHE F243, Material Science
A theoretical and quantitative course. This is one of the semester's
most difficult courses in terms of comprehension and application. It
includes an introduction to engineering materials, metal structures,
ceramics and polymers, and crystalline structures. The relationship
between structure and properties and engineering functions, phase
diagrams, thermal treatment, polymers and composites, corrosion,
evolution of materials, and selection criteria for materials.
The course instructor is a strict individual who expects work to be
completed meticulously and correctly; failure to do so can result in
severe consequences and grade deductions. Be meticulous with your
work and presentation in this course, submit everything on time, and
above all, be truthful. The classes and tutorials are extremely
beneficial, particularly the tutorials because the examples covered are
so helpful for exams. Additionally, do not neglect tutorials, as
attendance is recorded for them and lecture material is frequently
covered in tutorials as well. Post midsem part require deep
understanding of concept and good grip on reading curves and graphs
as some of the questions on the comprehensive examination need
quick and accurate solving which require great practice in reading
curves.’
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PYQs and back exercises are useful for exam preparation. Solve
examples and queries from the tutorial as well as textbook exercises.
Grading in this course is very general and as expected from a
theoretical+numerical course.Because this course has a lot of
evaluative components in terms of assignments so try scoring
maximum in those so that you don’t lag behind as tutorial tests are
quite tough and you might not be able to solve them once or twice.
CHE F244, Separation Process I
A very elementary and straightforward course. This includes molecular
diffusion in fluids, mass transfer, absorption, distillation, extraction, and
leaching, among other processes. There are numerous varieties and
methods of the aforementioned topics that are explained in depth.
The lectures for the course are very tedious because the professor
teaches many additional classes, and the curriculum moves slowly until
midsemester, after which the pace picks up to the point where you will
fall behind if you don't pay attention. The problems in the tutorials are
very elementary, but not in line with what is posed on the tutorial
assessments and exams.
For exams and tests, practise both PYQs and solved textbook examples,
as well as the return exercises for each question type.
This course's grading is generally based on how well students have
performed throughout the semester. It is a high-scoring course, so you
must perform well on all evaluations to pass.This course is need for PS 1
if you are doing it from any refinery and all.
Similar to CPC in semester I This course is all about making notes and
reading graphs and making them. You should be accurate and fast in
making graph as mid-Semester and comprehensive exam contains mostly
those question that require graphs. So practice them well before as
general exam for this course are lengthy in nature. Similar to CPC you get
one 10-15 marks question based on theory so prepare your theory part
also.
Vinayak Gupta
+91-9170234921
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A2: CIVIL ENGINEERING
By Vansh Desai & Amrit Bahl
First Semester
This academic year would serve as an introduction to Civil Engineering
for you. As many of you may not be aware of it, and as information is
not readily available, I will briefly introduce you to the numerous Civil
Engineering specialisations. Mechanical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering and are two of the most common fields in
Civil Engineering.
Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction
Management, and Hydraulic engineering are additional Civil
engineering specialisations.
Structural Engineering, as its name suggests, is concerned with
structures, and you can specialise in various disciplines such as
designing high-rise buildings, fire-resistant structures, earthquakeresistant structures, and many others. The primary focus of
Geotechnical Engineering is the behaviour of earth materials such as
Soil and Rock. In addition, you can study topics such as underground
construction, tunnelling, and foundations. In Transportation
Engineering, you would work on the construction of roads, airports,
railroads, and traffic management, among other things. Environmental
Engineering encompasses topics such as water and effluent treatment
facility planning, design, and construction, surface and groundwater
quality management, etc.
Hydraulic Engineering would be concerned with fluid flow. The
applications of hydraulic engineering include the design of hydraulic
structures such as dams and sewerage conduits and the management
of waterways for the control of flooding and erosion. Construction
management entails devising methods to increase the construction's
productivity and reduce costs. This domain includes the application of
new technologies such as BIM.
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There are numerous additional domains you can investigate and learn
more about. People from multiple domains must frequently
collaborate to complete a project, despite the fact that each domain
may sound unique. If you wish to pursue a career in Civil Engineering
or wish to continue your education, I recommend that you explore all
of these disciplines in your second year (third year for dualites) and
discover a domain in which you are interested in learning more. This
can be accomplished via the Internet or by contacting any senior.
This semester's courses are all introductions to civil engineering. This
semester's courses would be more like instruments that you would
use in all subsequent semesters' courses. Ensure that you understand
at least the fundamental concepts in these courses would greatly
facilitate future course comprehension. Two 4-unit CDCs with a lab
component are comparatively light, whereas the two 3-unit CDCs are
somewhat cumbersome and complex. Pay equal attention to regular
tutorial assessments and midterm and final exams. It will help you
obtain a decent grade and provide a cushion in case you fail midterms
or finals.
Mechanics of Solids
In the first portion of this course, the fundamentals of force and
moment distribution and the stresses and strains caused by them are
introduced. In the final section, torsion is introduced, and bending and
deflection due to bending are examined. The initial portion of the
This course will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of
structural engineering, which are required in nearly all courses dealing
with structures.
This course is moderately challenging, so the averages will be low. This
course's required text (An Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids by
Stephen H. Crandall) explains all the concepts in straightforward
language and contains numerous practise problems.
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Some of the concepts presented in this book may not be addressed in
the course, so you can bypass those problems. However, you should
first attempt to solve all the examples on your own, as doing so will
help clarify the concepts. You can also access equally excellent NPTEL
lectures for this course. Try to be very thorough with Trusses, Shear
Force Diagrams, Bending Moment Diagrams, and Mohr's Circle, as
these are the primary topics on which questions will be posed, and
you won't have much time to review them in subsequent courses.
In this course for midsem and compres, you will receive questions
worth 10 to 15 or even 20 marks, and you will receive credit only if you
find the correct answer; therefore, you should practise as much as
possible to avoid silly mistakes, as you may not receive credit if you
follow all steps correctly but make a small mistake somewhere. Similar
to all Civil courses, we received a C on average and a B- on av+ 5/6.
Civil Engineering Materials (CEM)
You will learn about the fundamental materials used in civil
engineering, such as concrete, steel, wood, plaster of Paris, etc., in this
course. The pre-midsem section would focus on the properties of
concrete, while the post-midsem section would examine the mix
design and properties of other materials.
In courses 2-2 and beyond, it is presumed that you have a
foundational understanding of material properties, particularly
concrete, so be comprehensive with the concepts.
This course is somewhat simpler than Mech Sol, but it requires
extensive memorization. There are specific concepts regarding
concrete properties that require clarity. These concepts would also
aid in the memorization of numerous items.
Attending lectures and tutorials as well as taking notes would be the
most effective method for completing this course. If you missed
lectures, you should obtain notes from someone who attended, as the
presentations are brief.
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There will be a substantial number of questions on Concrete Mix
Design on the exam, so review IS 10262 thoroughly.
The laboratory component is relatively simple and engaging. For lab
vivas, you must know all relevant IS codes and the year. Do not
disregard the concepts taught in the laboratory, as questions will be
posed on these as well, and these concepts will be utilised in future
courses. If you want a high grade, you must also focus on tutorial
exams and lab vivas, just as you would for any other course. We
received a C on average and a B- at av+7/8.
Fluid Mechanics
This course provides an introduction to fluid properties, hydrostatic
pressure, fluid velocity, etc. Similar to the JEE portion, fluid properties
and pressure measurement would be covered in the first section of
the course. The remainder of the pre-midsem section would focus on
hydrostatics. The section following the midterm would cover Fluid
kinematics, flow through pipelines, Notches, and Wiers.
In the pre-midsem section, the calculation of forces on curved and
inclined surfaces is crucial and requires practise. Attending all lectures
and tutorials would be sufficient if you had Sayantan Sir. In addition,
he provided us with practise problems on a variety of topics that
included queries of varying difficulty and nearly every concept.
Attempt to answer each query and then comprehend the solutions.
The midsem and compre would be difficult but conceptual, but unlike
MoS, you would receive sufficient marks even if you made a minor
error in the calculation, provided that your method was accurate.
Similar to MoS, C was the average grade and B- was av+5/6.
Surveying
This is the simplest CDC course offered this semester. This course
would teach you fundamental surveying techniques.
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This subject would be taught from the ground up, and the practical
component would be engaging as well. This course focuses primarily
on calculations, and you need to comprehend the methodology for
each survey. Once you have mastered the procedure, it is simply a
matter of implementing the formula. Be familiar with and proficient
with your calculator; you will need it for every problem throughout the
course. The lab component is engaging, and you will be responsible for
writing a lab report; you may use the lab manuals available in our
library or the internet as a resource.
Compre was on the simpler side for us, so the aggregate course
average was on the higher side. You will lose all points for a question if
you make even a minor calculation error. Also, if you are not attending
lectures, make sure you are aware of what is going on in class, because
during our midterms and some tutorial exams, we were asked
questions on topics not included in the clarity or the required
textbook. On average, we received a grade of C in this course.
Second Semester
This semester includes four CDCs; Highway and CPT are entirely new,
while soil and AOS have links to Fluid and MOS, respectively.
Analysis of Structures (AoS)
This course would deepen your understanding of Structural
Engineering. This is one of the most challenging courses in your
second year. Having a limited conceptual comprehension of Mech Sol
is one of the primary reasons you might find this course challenging.
The beginning of this course would be comparable to Mech Sol.
If you are unfamiliar with Shear force Diagrams and Bending Moment
Diagrams, you should study them before the semester begins or until
the tempo of the course slows down.
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The required text (Structural Analysis by R.C. Hibbeler) contains
numerous practise problems and concise explanations of key
concepts. Additionally, you can view Dr. Structure on YouTube. This
channel will help you visualise the methods and provide tips for
gaining a fundamental understanding of solutions. If you are referring
to both lecture classes and Dr. Structure, you must ensure that you
are familiar with the sign conventions used in both, as they will be
distinct. Similar to other courses, the average grade was a C, and the
top 6-7 students received an A.
Construction Planning and Technology (CPT)
This course introduces you to construction management, a subfield of
civil engineering. Additionally, there is a semester-long project
component. You will receive project-specific information within the
first or second week. There would also be a lecture by CEA to
familiarise you with Autodesk Revit, but other than that, not much
would be taught expressly in the course regarding the project. The
pre-midterm section would concentrate primarily on the CPM network
and PERT. You would also need these methods in the project for MS
Project scheduling.
Attending lectures and completing problems presented in seminars
and lectures would be sufficient to earn a passing grade in this course.
If you wish to practise more queries, you can refer to the previous
year's examinations. Estimation would be a crucial topic in the postmidterm section. There are a variety of problem-solving YouTube
videos available on this topic.
Due to the fact that this course is on the simpler side, the averages will
be satisfactory; therefore, you must concentrate on earning marks in
all course components. The grading scheme mirrored that of other
civil courses.
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Soil Mechanics
This course is also challenging, but it will be taught to you from the
ground up. This course will provide you with an understanding of the
fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering. Beginning with the
fundamental properties of soil, it would explain how soil is an
intelligent system. If you have a firm understanding of these soil
concepts, you won't find the subsequent topics particularly
challenging, as everything revolves around phase relations and the
fundamental properties of soil. Initially, the tempo will be somewhat
sluggish, so take your time and be comprehensive with these
concepts; otherwise, you will find the entire course to be extremely
challenging.
The lab component is on easier side, but you should be familiar with all
experimental procedures and terminology, as midsem and final exams
will include questions on these study. For us, the midsem and compre
were on the easier side, while the regular tut tests were somewhat
challenging. Grading was comparable to other Civil courses.
Highway Engineering
This subject is also moderately challenging. It would provide an
introduction to Transportation Engineering. The pre-midterm section
would emphasise road geometry and geometric design. The section
following the midterm would concentrate on the design of inflexible
and flexible pavements. Experiments in the laboratory are
straightforward, with the exception of the Proctor and CBR tests, for
which improper compaction may result in inaccurate readings, as well
as a significant investment of time and effort.
There will be topics mentioned on the slides that will not be discussed
in detail, and there will also be topics not covered in the book. In
addition, there are two required textbooks for this course, and you
must consult both depending on the topic. You must also be very
familiar with the IRC protocols, particularly IRC 37 and IRC 58.
Lectures and tutorials must be attended.
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Try not to trail behind the lectures and continue to take your own
notes; it will be extremely beneficial to revisit any concept.
Like soil mechanics formula sheet would be provided in compact book
components, but all formulas would be muddled, and multiple
formulas would have the same variable notation, so it is necessary to
have an understanding of which formula should be used in which
circumstance. Also, ensure that you have reviewed all graphs and
diagrams. You must also check out the high-weight question carefully.
You can also write down the details mentioned in the query, as
omitting even minor details will result in a loss of all question marks.
Amrit Bahl
Vansh Desai
+91-9819862570
+91-9409029360
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A3/A8/AA: EEE/ENI/ECE
By Ankur Lhila, Akshat Garg & Tushar Vigh
First Semester
The first semester of the second year for EEE/ENI/ECE consists of
five CDCs, of which four are core subjects and the fifth is M3 (the
third required Mathematics course). Feel free to contact any senior
you know for assistance with academic issues.
Megadrive -> contains books etc:
EEE/INSTR/ECE F211 Electrical Machines (EMAC)
This course concentrates on teaching us numerous transformers,
DC/AC motors, DC/AC generators, etc. operating characteristics,
efficiencies, used components, testing and control, and circuit
diagrams.
This course requires familiarity with certain fundamental Electrical
Science concepts. Attending lectures is very important. The
recommended course textbook ("Electric Machines'. by I. J. Nagrath
and D. P. Kothari) is quite good and you attempt the solved
examples(especially) and exercise problems on your own. This
subject is a prerequisite for "Advanced Electrical Machines" (DEL).
For the EMAC lab, attempt to take notes on the key terms used by
the lab instructors during the pre-experiment briefing. These papers
would be useful for preparation for the Viva. EMAC lab is one of the
simpler evaluations, so avoid missing deadlines in order to score
well.
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EEE/INSTR/ECE F212 Electromagnetic Theory (EMT)
Electromagnetic Theory (EMT) is an introductory course that covers
the fundamentals of electromagnetism. Over time, you would
investigate the effects of electricity, magnetism, and their
combination. In addition, you would investigate these effects under
particular geometrical and material boundary conditions.
The concepts taught in the pre-midsemester portion of this course are
very similar to those you must have learned while studying for your
11th, 12th, and other competitive exams. Studying textbooks and
attending lectures is very much important. Also, do the tut sheets.
Typically, students' total marks are very close, so a small disparity in
marks could have a significant impact on their rankings.
EMT is a requirement for the DEL "RF Microelectronics" course.
EEE/INSTR/ECE F214 Electronic Devices (ED)
This course focuses on the generation and transportation of electrons
and holes in pn junctions, BJTs, MOSFETs, and metal-semiconductor
junctions as it relates to the physics of semiconductor devices.
It’s a highly conceptual course, and you should not miss the live
lectures. There will be periodic tutorial exams, and preparing for them
on a regular basis will undoubtedly prove beneficial in the long run.
Mid-semester and comprehensive examinations contain both difficult
and straightforward formula-based queries. Memorizing formulae is
sometimes necessary.
Concepts such as pn junction, BJTs, and MOSFETs will be required in
subsequent courses, so try to learn them thoroughly.
ED is a prerequisite for the DEL courses "Modelling of field-effect
Nanodevices" and "Advanced VLSI Devices" and for the CDC course
"Microelectronic Circuits" in 2-2.
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CS/EEE/INSTR/ECE F215 Digital Design (DD)
This course concentrates primarily on explaining the various
applications of logic gates and the resultant devices that can be used
as fundamental components in large-scale digital circuits. At the
conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with the fundamental
procedures, design tools, and methodologies used in digital circuits.
This is one of the most essential courses in the field of Digital
Electronics. Attending lectures is important just as for all CDCs. Our
seniors said that the recommended textbook ("Digital Design" by M.
Morris Mano and Michael D. Ciletti) is quite excellent in terms of
concept explication and depth. Neso Academy videos are also good
for revision.
Practice many problems. This course would only require prior
knowledge of elementary logic gates (AND, OR, XOR, etc.).
Certain concepts, such as Latches, Flip-Flops, Counters, Multiplexers
and Demultiplexers, Encoders and Decoders, and FSM, are essential
for this course and the future.
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Second Semester
Now that your 2-1 is over and you're about to start the second
semester, I'd want to open the curtain and provide you with some
information about the future classes. I hope you enjoyed last semester
and were able to take the introductory courses for your major, and I'm
sure you've heard a great deal about upcoming courses. MUE is a
course that is viewed as particularly dangerous by many. To address
all of your concerns, I have documented my experiences, solicited
counsel from my superiors, outlined the things that went well for me,
and provided you with my advice.
CS/EEE/INSTR/ECE F241
Microprocessors Programming and Interfacing (MuP)
This lesson starts by talking about how different programmers
describe a processor (with a focus on the Intel x86 family). It then talks
about the architecture, instruction set, assembly code, etc. Later, the
focus shifts to memory interfacing, interrupts (both software and
hardware), and how interrupt controllers are used to manage
interrupts. The course concludes with a study of peripheral devices
that can be programmed and their interfacing.
This course requires no prior knowledge; however, fundamental
concepts such as 2's complement, BCD, and decimal to binary
conversion may prove useful.
Live lectures are quite good and you must attend them. Recorded
lectures are something students very often tend to rely on but to
maintain synchronization with the course coverage and for proper
grasping of concepts, live lectures might prove indispensable. ALP will
be a difficult topic prior to midsemester; therefore, you should
practice this topic extensively using old test questions on Mega Drive,
Arudito, and other Internet sites.
“Midsemester will primarily focus on ALP, so it would be prudent to
practice these skills. During midterms, you will likely be asked simple
questions about Addressing Modes, so study them thoroughly.
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Compres would focus primarily on ancillary devices and their interfacing.
Labs for MuP will feature programming on DOSBox, an x86 processor
emulator. They will be required to answer ALP questions throughout the
course. Try to tackle these queries on your own so that you can become
familiar with coding style, syntax, function usage, etc. You will have a lab
test in IPC near the end of the course (if you have been relying on
someone else for lab submissions, brace yourself and attempt to grasp
how ALPs are written xD).”
This subject would serve as a prerequisite for the DEL course "Computer
Architecture".
EEE/INSTR/ECE F242 Control Systems (Consys)
Different categories of systems, feedback within them, block
diagrams, finding transfer functions to define them, time-domain
analysis, frequency-domain analysis, and finally stability and
performance analysis of a system are covered in this course.
You will examine the mathematical modeling of practical systems and
their responses to environmental perturbations.
This is a fast-paced and mathematical course.
Live lectures, as always, are extremely crucial to understanding the
concepts because most of the YouTube videos, for example, don’t
touch upon the required points which are discussed in the live class.
Review the solved examples in the suggested textbook (Nagrath I. J.
and M. Gopal, "Control Systems Engineering") to enhance your
comprehension. They are quite excellent, and occasionally quiz
questions can be quite similar to them. In addition, our seniors
suggested that if you have sufficient time, solve the exercise
problems, focusing on topics such as the post-midterm Routh
Criterion, Root Locus Analysis, Nyquist Plots, and Bode Plots. Root
Locus Technique and Nyquist Plots are a few difficult topics. Exams
will contain questions on systems with electrical components (Motors,
Generators, etc.) and pneumatic components (valves, flapper, bellow,
actuators) as system blocks.
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Some people saw Engineering Funda videos and Brian Douglas too.
Take the tut sheets seriously. They contain good problems. This course
requires a thorough understanding of Bode Plots and the Nyquist
Stability Criterion. This course is a prerequisite for "Modern Control
Systems" (DEL).
EEE/INSTR/ECE F243 Signals and Systems (SAS)
SAS is a course that focuses on signals and the systems responsible
for their transmission and reception. This course begins with an
examination of signals and their operations. Later, the focus shifts to
the study of system types.
You then learn how to convert signals from the frequency domain to
the time domain and vice versa, as well as sampling and modulation.
The live lectures are commendable and are important to be attended.
Signals and Systems by A. V. Oppenheim, A. S. Willsky, and S. H. Nawab
is the recommended textbook for this course. This is due to the fact
that this book discusses each concept in depth and contains
numerous problems of varying degrees of difficulty, which are useful
for exercise. The finest aspect is that detailed solutions to the
textbook's exercise problems are available.
Consider reading the textbook immediately after a topic has been
covered in class (helps for quizzes). In addition, review all the solved
problems in the suggested textbook. Tabulated formulas for Fourier
Series, Fourier Transform, Laplace Transform, and Z- Transform are
also included in this literature. Our seniors suggested printing those
particular pages. They will be extremely beneficial during the
examinations. Also, solve as many problems as feasible from each
chapter's exercises. For the remaining problems, simply examine the
solution and attempt to grasp the concept.
The prerequisite for DEL "Digital Signal Processing" is SAS.
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EEE/INSTR/ECE F244 Microelectronic Circuits (MUE)
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of the
operation of
numerous electronic integrated circuits (Analogue Domain). In
addition, you will learn how to analyse and design them according to
given specifications.
This course will also teach you how to bias and configure amplifiers.
You must have studied MOSFETs and BJTs in ED and KVL, KCL,
Thevenin and Norton Theorems, etc. in ES. Since the entire course
focuses solely on these concepts, it would be ideal if you already had
a solid grasp of them.
“This is one of those courses where the first two weeks are relatively
easy, but then the pace quickens and the workload increases
dramatically.”
Attending live lectures is totally indispensable. DO NOT rely only on
Prof. Razavi’s lectures at the cost of live lectures. Prof. Anu Gupta
would be one of the course's lecturers. She is extremely
knowledgeable and has extensive experience in this domain.
The course textbook (Adel. S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith,
"Microelectronic Circuits") and the recommended textbook (Behzad
Razavi, "Design of Analogue CMOS Integrated Circuits") are both
commendable in terms of explanation, subject matter addressed,
quality of solved examples, and exercise problems. “MUE is a course in
which laziness is absolutely unacceptable. You will need to exert
effort. Reading concepts from the textbook and completing numerous
problems is required following class lectures,” as the saying goes.
Concepts such as the various configurations of MOSFET and BJT
amplifiers, frequency response, stability analysis, amplifier topologies
such as Cascade, making bode plots, and the concept of feedback and
its topologies are crucial. The LTSpice assignments are not
straightforward to comprehend and accomplish. Teaching Assistants
will conduct sessions to explain how to use the software and
fundamental concepts that will aid in assignment completion.
MuE is required for the courses "Analogue and Digital VLSI Design" (31) and "Analog Electronics" (3-2) as well as the DEL course "Advanced
VLSI Design."
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ECON F211 Principles of Economics (PoE)
PoE is an introductory course to the fields of Economics and Finance.
All of the fundamental concepts that comprise an economic system
are imparted to us. Everything is taught from a very comprehensive
standpoint. The course focuses on both macroeconomics and
microeconomics. This subject would be the simplest you encounter
during your entire second year. Several students enrolled in lite and
ultimately fail this simple, GPA-boosting course.
According to my perspective and experience, lectures are not required
for the majority of pre-midterm coursework. I performed well despite
not attending any lectures because I used to peruse the textbook
during class time.
This undoubtedly took less time, and the concepts are simple enough
to be readily understood.
Explanation-wise, the required textbook (Case, K.E., Fair, R.C., and
Oster, S.E., "Principles of Economics") is exceptional. Every concept
has been treated with great attention and illustrated with pertinent
examples. Consequently, you will likely find it amusing and
comprehend the concepts as well. This 300-point course is taken by
between 750 and 850 students, so the grading would be considerably
more lenient than CDCs.
Akshat Garg
Ankur Lhila
Tushar Vigh
+91-8697112477
+91-9831060345
+91-9158380489
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A4: Mechanical Engineering
By Sriom Kar & Shreyas Agrawal
First Semester
The 2-1 semester is comprised of foundational courses that form the
basis for subsequent semesters' coursework. The courses are quite
entertaining and are certain to arouse curiosity in a vast array of
fields. It is recommended (at least for the first two weeks!) that you
attend classes to get a sense for the subjects. I prefer self-study to
courses, but this semester's lectures were incredibly beneficial
nonetheless.
Fluid Dynamics
This course introduces a variety of volume control system analyses. It
focuses on conservation equations and numerous internal-external
fluxes. This course was unquestionably one of the most, if not the
most, engaging courses taught to date, with broad applications.
However, the course material will undoubtedly appear daunting at
first, and it is essential to attend class in order to master the material not only from an exam perspective, but also in order to develop a
thorough comprehension.
Do not get weighed down by the complex equations taught at the
beginning of the course; things do improve once one becomes
accustomed to viewing difficult equations. Attend class routinely and
review lecture notes taken by SSY professor. Referring to Phillip
Pritchard's (Introduction to Fluid Mechanics) and Merle C. Potter's
(Mechanics of Fluids) texts is preferable for pre-midsemester theory
and question practise. The textbook by Frank White is fairly
complicated and is easier to comprehend once solid theoretical
foundations have been established.
The book by Merle C. Potter is by far the easiest to read and
comprehend, while the books by Pritchard and Frank White will aid in
answering a broad range of queries with confidence. Practising ALL
solved examples is necessary for adequate preparation.
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The grading is quite lenient, and students should write everything they
know about a question's approach. The concepts taught in this subject
will be employed in the following semester's "Heat Transfer" course.
Therefore, it is essential to have a solid understanding of internalexternal and compressible flow regimes.
Applied Thermodynamics
This course examines a variety of thermodynamic cycles and their
practical applications.
Gas and vapour cycles are followed by psychrometric and
refrigeration cycles. The general progression of a chapter involves
gaining a comprehension of an ideal cycle and then gradually
abandoning certain assumptions to form a more accurate image of
how these cycles are actually implemented. Overall, a straightforward
course with few obstacles for those with a solid foundation in
thermodynamics.
This course is sufficiently straightforward for self-study, and the
grading is quite equitable. It is strongly advised, however, to attend
classes during the last two weeks of study preceding the compres, as
much of the information taught in class on refrigeration cycles and
psychrometry is not easily accessible in the textbook (Cengel and
Boles). Solve only the top 5 questions that appear to be the most
difficult, and practise creating plots rapidly. It is imperative that one
cannot answer the 200 questions per chapter provided in the
textbook. A cycle with a well-executed narrative solves even the most
difficult problems.
Refer to Cengel and Boles for practise problems, and for the
psychrometry chapter, attend class and answer the lecturer's queries.
In addition to being a recommended resource for psychrometry, CP
Arora did not provide me with much assistance beyond fundamental
definitions.
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Material Sciences and Engineering
This course focuses on the structure of materials and lattice
imperfections in the first half of the semester, before moving on to
phase transformations in the second half. It is the simplest course to
comprehend, and comprehending minor differences in the
terminology used at the beginning of the course will aid in performing
well on tutorial exams. The grading is lenient, and the course can be
readily managed through independent study. Refer to Callister
(Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction) and the course
will be a piece of cake.
The concepts taught in this course are extensively utilised in the
industry, and the faculty also offers DELs that build on this
coursework.
Mechanical Properties of Solids
This is likely the most important course of the semester, as the concepts
covered will be used extensively in subsequent semesters. Weak
fundamentals in this course may plague you in subsequent courses, as
the subject matter becomes progressively more complicated over time.
The course is not overly difficult, but it should not be treated casually
either. The grading is just.
Attend class routinely and clarify any questions. Some insights may be
imparted exclusively in class, and they may prove beneficial on exams;
this is done to encourage greater class attendance. Keep up with the
assigned coursework and provided practise queries.
To prepare for examinations, review the theory from the textbook (An
Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids by Crandall), watch videos by
"The Efficient Engineer" on YouTube (an invaluable resource), and
practise class-solved questions. "Less Boring Lectures" on YouTube
would be an additional resource for question practise for combined
loading near the conclusion of the course. These are extremely useful for
developing problem-solving skills in a hurry.
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Second Semester
This semester, when packed to the gills with two electives, is
significantly busier than previous semesters. Maintaining consistency
is essential, so keep up with the portion sizes in order to be ready for
the unending surprise evaluations. This semester's courses are a
mixed bundle; some are intriguing, while others are not. It will do a
great deal to improve/save your grade point average (GPA) if you do
not completely drop any courses this semester.
Environmental Studies
The simplest course offered by BITS. Requires little (or no!) effort and
time. The course is truly well-designed; yet, the demanding semester and
the 0 credits assigned to it necessitate ignoring.
Principles of Economics
Unbelievably well-designed and administered course that establishes
essential
economics
fundamentals.
Before
moving
on
to
macroeconomics (inflation, national income, unemployment, etc.), it
examines several microeconomics topics (such as supply-demand
relations, elasticity, market equilibriums, and market imperfections). The
HuEl course "Development Economics" is an excellent complement to
this course, as it contextualises the theoretical concepts taught in PoE in
terms of their practical implications. When studied together, the two
courses provide an unparalleled understanding of economics.
Grading is lenient, and concepts are not particularly complex. Read the
textbook (Case and Fair) to fully comprehend all concepts, and if you find
yourself in a time bind, use the slides on the drive to rapidly review
concepts.
Mechanisms and Machines
Excellent course that covers a wide range of topics, from static analysis
to gearing, flywheels, and gyroscopes.
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Comparing the course to other CDCs in this semester, the grading is
lenient and the course is relatively simple; lecture transparencies and
solved examples will suffice as preparation. YouTube videos of lecture
and problem practise by "Professor Jayakumar's Classroom" can also
be used to prepare. Relevant solved problems from Ghosh and Mallik
would also assist, but make sure that the principles used in the
problems have been explained!
Manufacturing Processes
Simply put, this class is going to be an unpleasant experience for you. It
expands on the concepts introduced in Workshop Practise in the first
year and is replete with theory to be memorised. Choose tutorial
instructors judiciously, as grades are highly variable. To succeed in the
course, one must consistently attend class and perform well on difficult
assessments. Lessons are extremely theoretical and tedious. Due to the
fact that this course is worth 4 credits, dropping it will significantly
reduce your grade point average. Try to attend classes and tutorials
regularly, and be patient. A notable positive aspect of the course is the
laboratory session.
Heat Transfer
Overall, a decent course, with extensive coverage of the three
modalities of heat transmission. This course is essentially unrelated to
"Thermodynamics" and "Applied Thermodynamics" because it focuses
on transfer rates rather than thermodynamic cycles. Fluid Mechanics
concepts will prove beneficial.
The course is manageable through independent study, and JP
Holman's book is a godsend.
Understand the proofs and objectives of each chapter's broad picture.
Evaluations will be open book, allowing easy access to equations.
Practising questions can also be done by consulting the book's
worked-out examples.
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Advanced Mechanics of Solids
Don't be deceived by the course's credit value (2). It relies significantly
on concepts taught in Mechanics of Solids and requires a solid
foundation. This course will require the same level of commitment and
effort as a four-unit course. The grading is fair.
Several of the assumptions taught in Mechanics of Solids are
abandoned, and more complex, albeit correlative, analyses are
performed. There are numerous unannounced evaluations, so it is
imperative to attend tutorials consistently. Keep up with portions by
any means necessary. The textbook by Boresi is reasonably exhaustive
in its coverage of course theory. Remember to read and solve the
textbook examples, as they develop problem-solving skills. Self-study
is an option, but classes can be beneficial.
Shreyas K. Agrawal
+91-9670178877
Sriom Kar
+91-9330561303
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A5: Pharma
By Aditya Tripathi & Janak Virani
First Semester
The 2-1 semester is comprised of three CDCs Process Engineering,
Pharmaceutical Analysis and Biological Chemistry.
Process Engineering
Anil Jindal sir teaches process engineering, which focuses on
fundamental processes utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is
crucial to pay close attention to the numerical problems solved during
classroom sessions as they hold significant importance. Take diligent
notes of these examples to ensure you capture the essential steps and
calculations. Other than that , slides provided by the prof are enough.
Additionally, practicing previous year papers is highly recommended
as it helps reinforce your understanding and prepares you for similar
questions that may appear in exams.
Pharmaceutical Analysis
The initial course, taught by Sundriyal sir, holds significance in terms
of attendance. Attending lectures regularly is crucial as attendance is
closely monitored. While the lecture slides serve as the primary
resource, it is important to read them attentively and periodically
revise their contents. Pay special attention to clarity and precision in
your written responses since the marking in this course is known to be
stringent. It is essential to thoroughly comprehend the material to
accurately reproduce it in writing.
Biological Chemistry
Biochemistry encompasses a wide range of topics, necessitating
regular reading to retain the course content effectively. Enhance your
understanding by practicing active learning techniques such as writing
down key information.
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This practice not only aids in note-taking but also reinforces your
comprehension of the subject matter. It is worth noting that certain
concepts carry greater significance than others. By reviewing previous
year's papers, you can gain insight into the areas that are frequently
assessed and prioritize your studies accordingly. Prior to midsemester or comprehensive exams, dedicate time to practice those
concepts and questions to solidify your knowledge and improve your
performance.
Second Semester
This semester is comprised of four CDCs Pharm Chem, Physical
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical microbiology and Intro to molecular
biology and Immunology.
Physical Pharmacy
Attending all the physical pharmacy lectures and taking thorough
notes is crucial because Anupama ma’am explains every concept in
the class very clearly andvery less effort is required after that.Reading
the textbook will give an edge over the other students. These notes
hold great significance as study materials. Before any evaluative
component, it is highly recommended to revise your notes and also
practice solving previous year's question papers. This is because there
can be instances of question repetition. It is important to provide
clear and concise answers as marking in this subject tends to be strict.
Therefore, it is essential to study diligently and ensure a
comprehensive understanding of the topics. By following these
guidelines, you can enhance your preparation and perform well in
physical pharmacy assessments.
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Pharm chem
To study pharmaceutical chemistry, start by reviewing your organic
chemistry knowledge from 11th and 12th grade. Take thorough notes
as they play a vital role in understanding the subject. The questions
can be challenging, so it's important to be prepared. Solve previous
year's question papers to get a sense of the exam format and practice
answering similar questions. The key to success in this subject is
consistency. Stay dedicated and put in regular effort to understand
the concepts and solve problems. By staying committed, you'll be able
to grasp the fundamentals of pharmaceutical chemistry and
appreciate its beauty. This course includes unexpected quizzes, be
prepared for surprise quizzes throughout the duration of the course.
During laboratory sessions, it is important to take detailed notes for
each experiment. Prior to lab quizzes or comprehensive evaluations, it
is advisable to review these notes thoroughly. This revision will help
refresh your memory and ensure you are well-prepared to
demonstrate your understanding of the lab work.
Pharmaceutical microbiology
Anirudh sir teaches Pharmaceutical Microbiology as well as
Introduction to Molecular Biology and Immunology. It is advisable to
attend his lectures and take notes, especially for information not
included in the slides, as these details frequently appear in exams.
Don't hesitate to ask questions, as Anirudh sir is dedicated to
providing thorough explanations. Overall, if you have an affinity for
biology, this course is captivating and engaging.To achieve good
performance, approach exam questions with logical reasoning and
thoughtful problem-solving, ensuring to provide comprehensive
answers.
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Intro to mol bio and Immunology
In this course, similar advice applies as in the microbiology part. The
slides provided will be crucial in your study. Having a strong
foundation in biology from your 11th and 12th-grade studies will
greatly contribute to your success in this course, especially for the pre
immunology part. Building on your prior knowledge will enable you to
understand complex concepts and apply them effectively.
Aditya Tripathi
Janak Virani
+91-6376475208
+91-8160712170
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A7: Computer Science Engineering
By Aryan Seth & Roshan Bagla
First Semester
You will master the fundamentals of Computer Science.More theory
content would be explored. Expect to be boring. Choosing intriguing
HuEls could be beneficial.
Note regarding evaluation.
Not Good, Not Best Not Bad indicates a C average, and the C band is
broad. Acceptable - corresponds to a grade of C on average, but the B
band is broad.
Logic in Computer Science
It is concerned with the formal methods that provide the
mathematical foundation for Computer Science. If you liked
discussing the Halting Problem, you will appreciate this activity. If not,
have no fear. The required textbook does an excellent job of
elucidating the concepts. It is preferable to use transparencies.
The evaluations from previous years should give you a decent idea of
what to anticipate on the actual exams.
Continue with the program. Many people disregard it because it can
be arid. However, these concepts will be explicitly applied in thirdyear courses.
Grading: NGNB, but marginally simpler to get a better grade.
Object Oriented Programming
The first half of the course is structured similarly to CP and focuses on
Java programming and OOP concepts. While the Java Reference and
documentation are valuable resources, avoid becoming inundated by
the sheer volume of reference material and only refer to concepts
that fall within the scope of the course.
One year, the queries may be exclusively programming-based, while
the following year, they may be entirely theoretical.
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The study documents are beneficial for programming experience and
adequately cover theory. Try to solve them without the code-editor
features that would make it simpler to write code by hand in the
theory examinations, if necessary.
The second portion of the course is devoted to Design Patterns, and
Head-First design patterns are an excellent resource for this. It is
simple to read, humorous, repeats concepts until they are embedded
in your mind, contains relatable examples and Java code samples, and
the slides in our semester were simply screenshots of the book.
Therefore, I would strongly suggest perusing this book, as it
thoroughly covers this section of the curriculum.
Discrete Structures
In the initial sections, the content appears extremely trivial, but in the
middle sections, it is difficult to determine which topic applies. Make
careful to practice with either the provided PYQs or practice sheets.
The relations section is entirely dependent on the definitions of
various properties; however, as long as you are aware of what is going
on through the book or the lectures, there will be no problem.
The graphs section is quite extensive (and since most of it is repeated
in DSA, it can be read quickly).
The professors recommend different books for various sections, and
if any concept is obscure, you can examine how it is presented in the
other books.
Both the textbook (Mott, Kendal, and Baker) and Rosen are adequate
for the introductory sections (up to relationships). Douglas West is
recommended for diagrams. You can refer to CLRS (reference book for
DSA and DAA) for some of the algorithms if you wish, though it may be
excessive. There are numerous prescribed notations and conventions,
so be sure to specify which one you are using (the one on the
transparencies) in the event of ambiguity.
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For us, the grading was on par with that of the majority of CS courses.
During evaluations, professors were attentive to student concerns.
Due to the inconsistent pacing of the content, we were forced to hurry
through the graphs section. Applying the graph and relation
algorithms to specific examples in a step-by-step manner.
Digital Design
The only way to excel in this class is to practise, practise, and practise
some more. This course is extensive, fast-paced, and covers a great
deal of material; if you are not current, your backlogs will accumulate
incredibly rapidly. It resembles both an EEE department CDC and a CS
department CDC.
Labs, lectures, and tutorials are intertwined and complementary. It
will likely be the course that requires the most time and effort over
the duration of the semester, but the four subjects are worthwhile. For
us, the midterm and final averages were quite low, but the grading was
acceptable, with B's attainable if av before compres.
You would need to stay up-to-date because the topics are progressive,
and you would perpetually design new things using the components
introduced in the previous class. The textbook theory is valuable, but
you may not have time to study it frequently. Attending lectures (if
Ajmera sir is teaching) and taking notes are mandatory in my opinion.
Whenever you sense the need, review specific ES topics.
Combinational circuits require a great deal of effort in order to
accomplish the objective with the fewest number of components. You
must be able to recognize patterns that occasionally do not emerge
despite sufficient practice.
Mathematics III
You are familiar with the course's procedures at this juncture. Adhere
to at least one source religiously (any lecture section, SuKu, or
textbook, whatever floats your canoe).
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I attended Shekhawat Sir's classes and completed his problem papers,
which I deemed adequate. You can practice PYQs and solve additional
problems from the textbook until you acquire confidence.
For evaluations, give quizzes a few days of preparation as they carry a
hefty weighting, and don't worry about the buffer at the outset
because, at least for us, the final quiz contained the most difficult
material.
Second Semester
This semester, you have only three CDCs, each of which is worth four
units. Be certain to approach laboratories as 1 unit courses in their
own right to avoid taking them too casually.
Database Systems
This is another essential course from a business perspective. The
textbook is decent, whereas the slides are somewhat repetitive.
Being consistent in laboratories is typically sufficient to learn the
fundamentals of SQL. You can practice for additional time if you
believe it is necessary. When RA is represented in SQL, care should be
taken when converting RA to Natural Language from SQL.
Controlling concurrency is somewhat theoretical. Review the
examples for the various topics in this section to become aware of
their distinctions. Memory optimization is closely related to several
DSA topics, such as B-trees and hashing. For us, the grading was
comparable to that of Disco and most CS courses.
Data Structures and Algorithms
You are already aware of the significance of DSA, but I will reiterate it
nonetheless. If you intend to do anything in the field of CS, you will
constantly return to DSA concepts.
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As anticipated, the course is highly competitive in terms of evaluations,
and a decent grade is valued on your transcript. The range for an A is
extremely high, which results in inflated cutoffs, but rest assured that
you should be focusing on the course material and not the grade. DSA is
required to obtain DAA and PPL. The course structure was very logical
for us. Be sure to review CP, as you will need concepts from the entire
course for this assignment. You must be familiar with writing C code,
including conditionals, loops, arrays, pointer arithmetic, structs, and
linked lists. You may consult your CP PowerPoint presentations or any
online C reference. Nevertheless, I enjoy how they were covered in CP.
The labs are arduous, but they will do marvels for your comprehension,
so I recommend that you undertake them earnestly. Try to complete
them after reviewing the pertinent concepts from the slides and/or
CLRS.
Microprocessors and Interfacing
The emphasis of the first half of the course is on the x86 instruction set
and writing ALPs.
You should write ALPs until you are as familiar with the instructions as
you are with any other programming language. Comprehend the various
categories of instructions and their interaction with registers.
Memory and peripherals are coupled to the microprocessor in the
second portion.
Do not fall into the pitfall of doubting the relevance of the course, which
will prevent you from appreciating the complexities of the peripherals'
operation and interactions. If you take it seriously, things will make
sense.
Modern microprocessors are complex evolutions of the basic ones you
study in this course, with the added benefit of being able to study the
data flow and connections, which are difficult to comprehend for
modern systems without the prerequisite background. Grading was
similar to DD.
Aryan Seth
+91-9921000012
Roshan Bagla
+91-8820914472
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AB: Manufacturing
By Rahulraj Jhawar
First Semester
This semester's courses will include Solid Mechanics, Material Science,
Transport Phenomena in Manufacturing, Machine Drawing, and
Mathematics.
This semester's most rigorous course was Mechanics of Solids. M3 is a
prevalent course, so you should also give more attention to it.
Manufacturing Drive :- Access Here
Mechanics of Solid
The course was all about balancing a beam subjected to various types
of forces, requiring us to determine the reactive forces, etc. The
prerequisite will be 12th grade Physics law. Attending lecture classes
is both the most difficult and easiest method to earn a good grade;
problems discussed in class are sufficient for earning good grades.
You will be provided with an abundance of practise problems.
Lectures will be available in Nalanda, the instructor will share
transparencies, and the book should only be used for problems.
Solved examples and problems by the instructor are sufficient.
Knowing and comprehending the concept is the most difficult aspect,
and attending class is the simplest way to accomplish this.
This course will be a prerequisite for a course in the following
semester (only a few essential concepts are required, so don't fret too
much), but the grading is average for mechanical courses and you will
receive a C on average. There will be tutorial tests, and they are
extremely important, so focus on them. They are simple, as the
instructor will teach the concept and then administer the exam on the
same topic, but you must be well-prepared.
Material Science
Material Science is primarily concerned with the study of various
materials and the analysis of their properties to determine their
applications in various fields and applications.
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It is an easier course in which acquiring knowledge and information
was emphasised more than challenging the mind.This course can be
completed with only lectures and PowerPoint.Grading is also light; you
will receive a B at average plus 4/5.
Transport Phenomenon in Manufacturing
It is essentially advancements of fluid mechanics in 12th grade; its
fundamentals are identical to those of fluid mechanics in Mechanical
Engineering; attending class and understanding concepts are
sufficient for this course; alternatively, attending class can be
substituted by reading the book, completing solved examples from the
book, and comprehending derivatives and problem structures.
Excellent grading, simplest four-unit course.
Machine Drawing
This course will cover all aspects of the Fusion 360 software, from the
fundamentals to the advanced. As the evaluatives will be difficult and
the course only consists of 2 units, you should not place a great deal
of emphasis on this course. Instead, you should attempt to teach
yourself through YouTube tutorials and more independent practise.
Obtaining an A is not particularly difficult; all that is required is some
practise and familiarity with the software.
Second Semester
This semester's coursework includes Machines and Mechanisms,
Operational Management, Casting and Forming Welding and
Metrology and Quality Assurance
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Operations Management
The course focuses on efficacy and the factors involved in
establishing a business, including which factors are crucial when
selecting a location and how to achieve it through the use of various
strategies. It's a mixture of theory and numerical-based coursework;
numericals are simple, but it's essential to grasp the concepts in class;
theory can be completed easily by slides or book; both contain the
same concepts; however, since slides are not provided, it's
recommended to study the book. It is sufficient to practise the solved
examples provided in the textbook and the problems assigned in class.
The primary evaluation will consist of Project and Tut examinations at
8:00 a.m., with the majority of students receiving the same grade on
Project, but there will be additional assignments. Tut exams are
simple; simply be present.
There will be no lectures or transparencies, so attempt to attend class.
On average, you will receive a grade of B.
Machines and Mechanism
This course examines the graphical and analytical motion of four linked
bar mechanisms. You will receive practise classes for AutoCAD, so
attempt to concentrate on them and practise with the software to
complete the assignment on time. There will be some use of Mechanics
of Solids concepts, but they will be generic and not particularly
challenging.
There are two or three primary textbooks for this course, so attempt to
practise as much as you can. Shingley is the best book to use for Tutorial
examinations, as it contains worked-out examples and almost entirely
covers variations. In Nalanda, lectures and transparencies will be
provided. transparencies are essential. There will be four to five tutorial
exams, and their weight will be doubled; as they are organized by topic,
they will also aid in preparation for Compre and midterms. The grading
was satisfactory; average plus ten earned a B.
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Casting Forming Welding
Next level of Workshop Practise, you will learn about casting, rolling,
forming, and forging, among other techniques. Calculations are
involved but straightforward if you've worked through textbook
examples and attended class.
Slides on Nalanda are provided, and they are sufficient; however, the
book is recommended for mid sem and compres (both theory and
solved examples).
There are unannounced quizzes in regular class (very simple and
based solely on last class's discussion) and attendance exams in labs,
so aim to attend every class.
Average plus two-thirds of students received a B for their
performance.
The lab exam prior to compres is straightforward and MCQ-based;
simply review the main concepts and material covered in class.
Metrology and Quality Assurance
Regarding tolerance and gauges as well as various measuring and quality
assurance methods.
The easiest course this semester, with 30 marks at midterm and
everything from slides and slides provided.
You received a grade of C on average. Focus on performing well on
midterm and final exams.
Rahulraj Jhawar
+91-7506251499
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B1: Biological Sciences
First Semester
By Jayesh Harlalka
Courses such as cell-biology and biochemistry serve as a foundation
for 2–2 courses such as genetics and artificial neural networks. These
courses are also quite beneficial for future semesters.
Cell Biology
Gen Biology is a prerequisite for all biology courses; however, the
majority of professors will review the essential concepts during the
lectures. This course addresses the fundamental cellular and subcellular
processes of life, as well as cell environments, membrane transport, cell
movements, cell division, and control mechanisms.
I adopted the strategy of attending all lectures. Aside from this, Essential
Cell Biology is an excellent resource for acquiring complex concepts.
Utilise class notes, a textbook, and YouTube lectures to excel in this
course. - 90% questions come from what is taught in the class and it’s
applicable for all the bio courses so don’t skip classes and make detailed
notes. Lectures of Bala sir were fast paced so you can keep a voice
recording of the lecture.
Lectures are required for a high grade and comprehension. In terms of
grading, CB can be regarded light. Do not omit the section on
microscopes taught early in the course.
For evaluative purposes, consult the PYQs from at least 2015 onwards, as
the queries are repeated verbatim in midsems and compres.
Microbiology
This course examines the structure, physiology, genetics, growth, and
control of various microorganisms. Microbes and their function in human
health, the environment, and industry will be emphasised.
You will lose attendance points if you miss labs (0% attendance does not
pertain to laboratories). The section up until midsemester is simple to
comprehend, But the midsem will be very tricky and av will be
significantly low. Don’t skip any class pre midsem and go through the py
midsem papers specially 21,22 and you can score well by attending class
regularly. To earn an A, you will have to memorise some information.
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Integrated Biology
The first section of this course would cover concerns regarding the
origin and evolutionary pathways followed by nature, as well as the
classification and documentation techniques used by biologists. The
second section focuses on the applications and uses of biology in
ordinary life, whether in the economic or social domains.This is one
course where lectures can be taken relatively lite. Some topics pre
mids are super simple but tas the course proceeds u will need to mug
up slides and various sections from the book so classes post midsem
becomes necessary
Pankaj sir is one of the finest professors in the discipline, so
attendance is not required for a higher grade. For all evaluations, read
the book and attentively review the transparencies. Occasionally, the
queries in midsem and compre can be ambiguous. Remember
everything from the slides for the tests. Integrated Biology requires
insufficient effort, but the grading can be highly arbitrary. The
evaluations assess your ability to formulate answers and have high
averages (nearly 60%).
Grading is arbitrary. Just read the book consistently, and I suppose
that will suffice.
Biological Chemistry
The course covers the structure, properties, and significance of the
main categories of biochemical compounds (amino acids, proteins,
carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids), as well as bioenergetics,
enzyme mechanisms, and the regulation of the central metabolic
pathways. Prerequisites are General Biology and Organic Chemistry
from 11th and 12th grade.
One of the most challenging courses I took during 2-1. Attending
lectures is essential, as the slides will not contain all the information
discussed in class (not all slides will be distributed). Reading the text is
advised for the post-midseme exam. Important guest lectures may be
the subject of queries (slides may not be distributed for guest
lectures).
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Evaluations are difficult, and I believe you will enjoy them. Attend
each and every class and try not to miss any because lectures are in
continuation and q’s will come only from what class lectures. Lectures
had many topics beyond the scope of the book. Keep separate copy
for MT ma’am’s and P R Deepa ma’ams classes because they take
separate topics but teach on alternate days as the course proceeds
and following up the notes become extremely tough .
Group discussions with colleagues benefited me tremendously.
Midsem and compre averages are extremely low. Avoid skipping the
PYQs, as they are directly repeated in the midsems and compres.
Compre can decide your entire grade!
Mathematics 3
The objective of this course is to introduce the classical methods for
solving boundary value problems through an examination of differential
equations. It also functions as a foundation for the applications of
differential equations, Fourier series, and Laplace transform in the
diverse fields of engineering and the sciences.
I completed all of M3's assigned assignments. I utilised a Google Drive
folder containing the lecture recordings of Dr. Krishnendra Shekhawat to
comprehend the concepts (though I ignored most of the afternoon
lectures). His M3 lectures and tutorials (tutorials are more essential) are
available for attendance. It is a straightforward course where your effort
determines your grade.Again PYQ’s are a must. Open book evaluations
are difficult and closed book evaluations are simple.
Second Semester
Biophysics, Genetics, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, and
Instrumental Methods of Analysis are the 2-2 Bio CDCs. A DEL in
Bioethics and Biosafety was available. Common courses include
Economics/Management
Principles.
Genetics,
Ecology
and
Environmental Sciences, and IMA have light grading. The biophysics
grading system is somewhat severe.
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Biophysics
The course examines the properties and conformations of
biomolecules such as amino acids, proteins, nucleotides, and nucleic
acids, in addition to biomimetic systems such as monolayers and
bilayers. Also discussed are related physical phenomena in these
systems, such as structural transitions, protein folding, and membrane
equilibria.
Attend the lectures for Shibasish sir's bio section. Read the book and
examine the physics section's derivations. The first section of the
course will appear to be a continuation of the Biochemistry course,
but you must pay close attention to the transparencies.
Midsemester/comprehensive examination queries are more reasoningbased, so you must understand the functioning principles and
mechanisms. If you attend class and take good notes, this can be a
relatively easy course. Post midsem Physics part is very interesting
and all questions come directly from the notes. You have to remember
some derivations taught post midsem and Don’t skip the classes. It is
essential to remember the structures, as they may be posed on the
Closed Book exams. Check the PYQs, as some questions are repeated.
Your grade will be determined by your semester-long performance.
Due to low course averages, very few students earned an A in this
class.Also B started from Av+30.
Genetics
The course begins with a review of classical genetics, including
fundamental models of inheritance, microbial and phage genetics, and
then continues on to molecular genetics, including the structure and
function
of
nucleic
acid,
mutations,
DNA
repair,
and
recombination.this course requires a deep understanding of the
concepts, therefore it is advised to attend all classes regularly, make
the notes as most of the things are asked from class notes and solve
pyqs.
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Sudheshna ma’ams part will become quite overwhelming and
exhausting, so it is advised to keep an audio recordings of the lecture
you attend
I discovered that Thomas Manella's YouTube channel was the finest
resource for the pre-midsemester assignment.
After the midterm, you will reexamine Gen Bio concepts to make them
simpler to comprehend. The pre-midsem section can be extremely
difficult to comprehend. Attending lectures and consulting online
resources/books is an effective strategy for passing this course.The
exams were difficult while the midterm was easy. Grade depends on
compre. For a chance at an A, you'll need to recall specific
information.
Instrumental Methods of Analysis
This course seeks to provide sufficient knowledge of the instruments
used in molecular biology, structural biology, and biotechnology, as
well as their operation and application.
Attend the labs (for attendance points) and recall some important
concepts taught throughout the lecture. The laboratories. Attend
lectures (there are very few lectures at IMA) and take thorough notes.
Slides and Class Notes will suffice to earn a passing grade in IMA.
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
The objective of this course is to develop an appreciation for various
aspects of our environment, including the delicate equilibrium
between abiotic and biotic ecosystem-components, energy and
material utilisation strategies, and the repercussions of
anthropocentrism, while at the same time developing an
understanding of anthropocentrism.
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Do not miss the tutorial classes otherwise you might lose on some
easy marks Keep a good grasp of slides as majority of q’s asked by vani
ma’am were from slides. For this course no’one u can skip Vaani
ma’ams lecture as all the content she teaches is present on the slides
she provides.
Understanding various interrelationships and interactions between
biological organisms. Attend Dr. Sandhya Marathe's lectures and take
thorough notes. This course is light, and you will appreciate it. Keep
track of the shared videos during class.
Focus on the mathematics section. You may review the PYQs. The
book is not recommended for reading.
Jayesh Harlalka
+91-8981373656
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B2: Chemistry
By Akshatha Sabaji & Manas A. Patel
First Semester
The majority of courses in this semester are introductory to
fundamental chemistry and are prerequisites for subsequent courses.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY – 1
This is most likely the most content-heavy course of the first
semester. The primary focus of this course would be thermodynamic
properties, diverse equilibrium systems, electrochemical systems, and
the kinetic theory of gases. These matters would include a large
number of concepts and formulas and equations (extremely
numerous).There are no prerequisites, but it would be beneficial to
review thermodynamics from grades 11 and 12. Making class notes is
very beneficial so try to attend classes and make notes. Textbook
language is generally hard to understand so prefer making notes. Also
this book has so many typos which the professor corrects in class
The provided slides should adequately cover the majority of the
theory. I would suggest working through problems from the textbook.
The assignment problems that will be given must be solved.
To succeed in this course, one must be dependable and consistently
revise. The average grade was a C, equivalent to the majority of
chemistry CDCs.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY – 1
This introductory course in inorganic chemistry covers many
fundamental concepts, including acid-base chemistry, redox
chemistry, symmetry, and inorganic chains, rings, and clusters. This
course's material is a prerequisite for many subsequent courses. I
would advise gaining a solid understanding of the topics. I would
strongly suggest reading the required textbook and, if possible,
regularly studying topics covered in class from the textbook;
otherwise, it could be overwhelming.
The evaluation problems would be based on the concepts addressed
in the textbook and in class. The average grade for the batch last year
was C as the average was low. Going av- was awarded C-
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EMT
This is the physics CDC that chemistry students share. Its subject
matter is centred on vectors, electrostatics, and magnetostatics. This
course focuses on theory and sufficient problem-solving practise.
Up until electric field in matter (dielectrics), the first half of the course
is fairly straightforward. Dielectrics may initially appear challenging,
but answering a few textbook queries should suffice. For magnetic
fields in matter, a similar method could be used (in the second
portion, of course). The text for this course is extremely well-written
and contains numerous examples and problems.
It would be prudent to review the textbook whenever necessary.
However, if you are following Manjuladevi ma'am, her PowerPoint
slides are more than adequate. Simply review the theory and all of the
questions listed on those slides.
The topics on the tutorial examinations closely resemble those solved
in class and presented in the textbook. Solve the midsem and compre
pyqs. This course's grading was comparable to other cdcs with a C
average.
M-III
Everyone has a reasonable understanding of how to approach any
mathematics course at this juncture. You may utilise any source,
including Suku's lectures, the lectures of any professor, or the book
itself. Just complete pyqs and tutorial documents prior to evaluations,
and you'll be fine.
M-3 was graded similarly to most CDCs.
Second Semester
This semester, the majority of chemistry courses require prerequisites
from the previous semester. Therefore, whenever necessary, review
topics from previous courses. Also, until the middle of the semester,
many topics from IC-2, OC-2, and PC-3 would be interconnected.
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY – 2
This course utilizes symmetry and several other IC-1 topics as
prerequisites. Unlike a typical IC course, this one does not require
extensive memorization (at least until the middle of the semester). The
first portion of this course is devoted to coordination discussions.
Compounds, molecular orbital theory, electronic spectra, and a
variety of diagrams are discussed. These are comparatively
straightforward, and you can study for them using transparencies.
The book may occasionally be required reading.
After the midterms, however, numerous reaction mechanisms and
organometallic chemistry will be covered, and you will need to use the
textbook in addition to the transparencies when studying these topics.
Various lecture series (such as j-chemistry or others) are available on
YouTube if you find certain topics difficult to grasp. The textbook is
same as IC-1. Book generally covers all the topics discussed in the
class. Attending classes would be beneficial as to understand different
diagrams in the course. Also this book has so many typos which the
professor corrects in class.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY -2
OC-II is predicated on stereochemistry. Although you would start from
beginning and cover all the fundamentals in this course, I would still
recommend reviewing 11th and 12th grade stereochemistry if you did
not study it adequately then.
The textbook for this course is extremely difficult to read and
comprehend because it is founded on research. Therefore, attending
every lecture and taking notes in this course is crucial. Notate
everything with appropriate explanations, as instructed in class
(explanations are also requested on evaluations). You can also obtain
assistance and practise queries from YouTube lecture series.The
evaluations are nearly binary, with a single correct response (with the
exception of reasoning questions), so it is essential to have a thorough
understanding of the concepts utilised. The grading is usually c at av
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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY -3
This is one of the semester's most content-intensive courses.
Numerous topics from IC-1 and PC-2 are prerequisites for this course,
so you must revise as often as you deem necessary.
The course material may initially appear somewhat abstract, but if you
attend class and read the assigned readings, it will become clearer.
This course's first half consists of discussions on group theory and
symmetry. Slides are mostly enough for the content covered. The
second portion of this course focuses on diverse quantum chemistry
concepts.Attending classes would be very beneficial in understanding
group theory and related concepts. Also this part would overlap with
concepts in ic-2 and oc-2This section may seem a bit esoteric, but a
hands-on experiment on Iq-mol emphasising various results about
molecular orbital wavefunction, basis sets, nodal planes, etc. will be
demonstrated in class, which will greatly aid comprehension. Slides
are very important for the quantum and iqmol part. They might be
exhaustive but give a good understanding of the syllabus and also
slides are very helpful for compre. In comparison to other CDCs, the
grading was marginally more severe.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY
This is an elective course offered to chemistry majors. This course's
material is founded on a variety of atmospheric phenomena and analysis
techniques.
The first half of the course covers a variety of tangible units, as well as
There are numerous box models, puff models, geochemical cycles,
atmospheric phenomena, rate expressions, and varieties of reactions.
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Discussions following the midterm were based on numerous catalytic
loss cycles characterising ozone depletion in the atmosphere. This
course's textbook was extremely well-written, and the class
discussions were extremely enlightening. The evaluations contained
reasoning and numerical problems based on classroom and textbook
material. Attending class and perusing the assigned textbook is
sufficient. This course was graded well, with B's being reasonably
achievable.
CE -1
This is an introductory laboratory course for chemistry students in
which a variety of fundamental processes, experiments, and
techniques are discussed and performed.
It is a light course that requires little preparation, but you must be
consistent. You must submit accurate and timely reports and perform
well on experiments and exams. There will not be any written midsem
and compre .For mid sem and compre there will be lab tests which
consists of performing the experiment and solving nmr, In the starting
of course there will be a written quiz. There will be 1 buffer so do not
miss experiments unnecessarily. Consistency is the best way to score
in this course
There will be two experiments per week, and a report is required for
each. During each experiment, a test would be administered. You must
additionally perform and Respond the NMR in every experiment
appropriately. The majority of students achieved A/A-/B grades in this
course.
Manas A. Patel
Akshatha Sabaji
+91-9044404679
+91-8431340126
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B3: Economics
By Rishabh Malik & Vishwam Bagrodia
First Semester
Eco is basically new for all students. The solution to all problems in
eco is attending lectures, however boring, irrelevant or a waste of time
it may feel. The little concepts, topics add up and if you miss out on a
lot even the best online resources can hardly save you.
Eco is not as lite as you might have been told by countless people, the
effort required here is little(provided you trend lectures) but the
competition is hard. With 2-5 marks you may slip a grade or two. And
that’s just how it is. So capitalise on the tests and don’t wait for the
compre or midsems. It’s not impossible to pull your grade but
certainly is very very hard.
The semester consists of five CDCs, four of which are Economics CDS
and one of which is Math (M3, a required third-semester mathematics
elective).
Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting
This is one of the most fundamental accounting courses that provides
comprehensive knowledge of financial transactions. The majority of
the course is devoted to accounting, along with some calculations and
predictions based on these calculations. The textbook is very
thorough and contains all the essential concepts that must be
covered; it also contains a large number of questions for each chapter
that provide excellent practice on all the subjects; these questions not
only aid in practice but also in the acquisition of new terminology and
ideas. Exam prep - it’s a must to see PYQs beforehand as the papers
are generally lengthy, and if you don’t rush from the start you might
not finish.
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Knowing the formats as well as making the formats will take some
getting used to but will carry marks in the paper.
Numerous Finance minor students also enroll in this course,
culminating in a relatively higher grade. This subject is arguably
simpler to earn an A in.
Mathematical and Statistical Methods
This course serves as a prerequisite for future courses such as
Econometric methods and Applied Econometrics. Pay attention in
class if PnS was weak, It’s a fairly simple course with not much more.
Use Drives to refer to slides adn google and understand concepts
using investopedia or Youtube video like jbstatistics if you are finding
it tough or hard to understand in class.
This course focuses primarily on the mathematical aspects of
economics, including fundamental to advanced statistical concepts. It
is a very application-based course in which you must apply multiple
concepts to solve real-world problems. The majority of evaluative
questions are numerically based and require extensive knowledge of
multiple concepts. Professors typically assign questions in the form of
various worksheets and examinations that must be completed
exhaustively.I also believe that the use of calculators is one of the
most essential aspects of this course. I would recommend purchasing
a decent calculator capable of handling the majority of the course's
calculations. Ideally the Casio FX-991Ex
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Economic Environment and Business
This course is slightly more theoretical than practical in nature. It
concentrates primarily on Business Environment aspects. This
course's textbook and slides are highly theoretical and primarily factbased. The textbook contains numerous extensive chapters and
sections that are challenging to comprehend. Thus, the majority of
exam preparation and course comprehension can be accomplished
through the slides themselves, which are extremely useful. It was
difficult for me to comprehend during class, so I attempted to study
independently using slides and notes.Focus well on GDP ratios and
make it a point to attend these lectures as these concepts from the
basis of a macroeconomics for the next sem. Particularly you may
have to go through a lot of theory but you don’t need to learn all of it.
If Prof Padhi is teaching, it might seem like a lot,but soon you will
catch on the fact of what he repeats in class is what he tests. PYQs get
repeated with same questions, must go through.
Principles of Economics
This course is essential and, once more, serves as a foundation for the
majority of forthcoming courses, which range from the fundamentals to
advanced and complex models. This course provides a crucial
foundation for the two main courses in the 2-2 sequence,
Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. The textbook for this course is
self-explanatory and not at all difficult to read and comprehend; in
addition, the slides and questions discussed in the tutorial section
facilitate a much better comprehension of the course material.
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Second Semester
This semester is essentially a continuation of the previous semester's
course, which was divided into multiple courses. Despite having a
similar foundation established in the previous semester, the courses
require a much deeper comprehension of the novel concepts.
Econometric Methods
This subject is a continuation of MSM (Mathematical and Statistical
Methods). The course is divided into two sections, with the first
section requiring little prior knowledge beyond a fundamental
understanding of probability. The remaining portion, however,
includes regression analysis and a comprehensive examination of its
methodologies, defects, etc. USE THE TEXTBOOK SLIDES. The
textbook for us for Christopher Dougherty, intro to econometrics,
edition 4. This is the best understanding you will get and be regular
with class notes to see what extra Rahul sir would be teaching. The
evaluation scheme for this course is comparable to that of other
economics courses.
Microeconomics
The course begins with a review of the concepts covered in the first
half of POE (Principles of Economics), but also includes a substantial
amount of new material and complex models covered in the second
half. In addition, it contains a large number of numerical questions
that help maintain a student's interest in the subject; consequently,
the mode of examination and evaluative is heavily numerical.
Attending class regularly is a crucial component of this course
because neither the recordings nor the presentations are provided;
therefore, class notes are the only aids.
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Macroeconomics
The emphasis of the course is slightly more on theory and less on
mathematics. Continuity is crucial in this course. All concepts build on
top of each other, so missing one module/ few classes might leave you
in a position where you might have a huge conceptual hole in your
understanding. Take help from sir or tour classmates, the textbook is
good too, just a bit long, but yes, stay in touch with the subject. This is
a graph-intensive course in which the majority of discussions involve
graphs and trends. Similar to Microeconomics, there are no class
recordings or PowerPoint slides, and class participation is used to
determine grades.
Economics of Growth and Development
Compared to the others, this course is somewhat more approachable.
It ranges from the fundamentals to the apex of Growth and
Development Models. The course structure is divided into multiple
models, along with their derivation, which must be comprehended as
presented. Occasionally, it may even feel as if something is not quite
right, but its methods are far more complex and cannot be taught or
understood. The course's average is quite high due to the fact that the
evaluative questions are somewhat less difficult than the rest of the
exams. The midterm exam was primarily based on derivations,
whereas the final exam is more application-oriented. The textbook is
also well-written, but I believe it would be more beneficial to take
notes on the models and their derivations.
Rishabh Malik
Vishwam Bagrodia
+91-9820473423
+91-8240563699
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B4: Mathematics
By Shreyas Ghosh & Samarth Sahu
First Semester
The courses in this semester serve as the foundation for all mathematics
courses in the subsequent semesters. Not only will there be a large
number of courses, but this will also be your first introduction to
mathematics as a discipline. Pure mathematics will be unlike anything
you have ever experienced, and it may cause you to query your choices
on multiple occasions. These courses are designed to demonstrate what
mathematical rigour and precision actually entail. Real Analysis may
appear to be a superfluous fixation with the trivial. It is more a way of
thinking and writing than a method for solving problems, and it is this
way of thinking that gives a mathematician the ability to construct
arguments and theorems that, if proven correct, can be viewed as
absolute truths that even the most intelligent people cannot dispute.
This semester will be filled with numerous new challenges, so it is
essential to maintain consistency and remember that these obstacles
will eventually become less challenging. Not because the subject matter
will become simpler, but because you will have developed the mental
capacity to manage them.
Elementary Real Analysis
This may be your introduction to the branch of pure mathematics and it
may seem intimidating in the beginning. Real analysis is a branch of
mathematical analysis that studies the behavior of real numbers,
sequences and series of real numbers, and real functions with extreme
mathematical rigour. It will help you define already familiar terms like
continuity, differentiabilty and distance in the most general and
mathematically precise manner. Being a topic of pure mathematics, this
course deals more with rigorous proofs than solving problems. Thus it is
very important to attend the classes to get a feel of how to proceed with
the proofs. The textbook provided “Elementary Real Analysis by Rudin” is
one of the best out there and if one tries to comprehend the proofs that
have been worked out then it will not be that difficult to develop the
skills necessary for this branch of mathematics.Being a student of MSc
Mathematics one should have a clear understanding of this course as
this is the foundational topic for numerous more courses based on
topics from pure mathematics to come in future.
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Algebra-I
This was one of the most engaging and difficult classes you have taken
this semester. The course covers two very important aspects of
abstract algebra, Group Theory and Ring Theory. This course is a
rigorous study of these algebraic structures. The course is divided into
two segments.Pre midsem part is dedicated to Group Theory and post
midsem is for Ring Theory. Due to the volume of this course students
may find it difficult to keep up.
The PPS or problem document that Jitender Kumar will provide will be
a useful tool for gauging your progress in the course. You should try
not to miss the classes for this course as all the important proofs
required for examination will be worked out in the classes and will not
be there in the slides. Because of the enormous volume of this course
it is practically impossible to teach all the concepts related to the
topic in the classes and this is why one should sincerely solve the PPS
as there will be some important results that will be directly used in the
lecture classes. Also one can be sure of getting some problems
directly from the PPS in the exams.
Discrete Mathematics
This is one of the semester's simpler courses. The course begins with
propositions of elementary logic and then progresses to more
sophisticated topics. As it is one of the easier courses, people tend to
pay less attention to it. However, as proof writing is introduced, the
course becomes more difficult, and a high grade can be assured if a
reasonable amount of effort is expended. The most essential source is
slides, and practice is required.
Optimization
This is a simple, fascinating, but heavily-calculative course. The initial
sections of the course should be thoroughly comprehended. It is very
methodical and can be comprehended with some effort. After this is
accomplished, the course becomes much simpler. Attending lectures
and completing problems alongside the professor is sufficient to pass
the course.
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Mathematics-3 (M3)
This is a general mathematics course comparable to M2 and M1, and
the grading should reflect this similarity. This course is dedicated to
the different techniques of solving ODEs and the Fourier Series A high
score on the midterms and exams will have a significant impact on
your overall grade. Attending lectures (Krishnendra Shekhawat and
Jitender Kumar are recommended) is sufficient for grasping the
concepts, and practising the PYQs is extremely beneficial.
Second Semester
This semester is comparatively straightforward, but there are a few
challenging courses.
Measure and Integration
This is arguably the most difficult course you will have encountered
this far. The course deals with a topic of pure mathematics called
Measure Theory which essentially generalizes the concepts of
geometrical measures. Measures are foundational in probability
theory, integration theory and are widely used in quantum physics.
This course, although deals solely with Lebesgue Measures and
Lebesgue Integrals. Real Analysis is the pre-requisite for this course
and thus a lot of concepts from real analysis will be used. Because of
the difficulty level of this subject exams will mostly contain questions
already discussed in the class therefore attending classes is the most
important thing for this course. The textbook is quite exhaustive and
thoroughly covers every detail, but it is difficult to comprehend.
Graphs and Networks
You have already been introduced to this branch of mathematics in
your previous semester. This course deals with Graph Theory which is
a subbranch of discrete mathematics.
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The course material is quite basic, as illustrated by brief videos
uploaded by Krishnendra Shekhawat to his YouTube channel, but
scoring well in the course may be difficult due to the difficulty of exam
questions. Attending classes and completing the assigned problem
sheets is the only method to gain a firm grasp of the subject. Follow
the advice provided by KS in the lectures to succeed in the course.
Mathematical Methods
This course deals with a number of topics from mathematical
analysis like Green’s function, Integral equations and Calculus of
Variations.
One of the simplest math courses you will encounter. Solve an
example to fully comprehend each method. Attend lectures and
complete the assigned problems, and you will readily be able to
earn a high grade. The majority of evaluations are also not
particularly difficult and are based on what is taught in class.
Operations Research
This is a course of applied mathematics. This is an analytical method
of problem-solving and decision-making that is useful in the
management of organizations.
This course is also relatively straightforward and engaging because it
focuses on real-world issues. If the applications and derivations taught
in class are comprehended effectively, the course becomes quite
straightforward. It is largely a matter of employing the formulas
intelligently. The course is organised and divided into distinct
sections. Many examples are completed in class, and completing them
thoroughly is sufficient for passing the course.
Samarth Sahu
Shreyas Ghosh
+91-6376232447
+91-8820736154
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B5: Physics
By Rudrayan Nikhil Gooptu & Adi Mukherjee
First Semester
The entire second year is crucial for determining your ultimate grade,
and class rank. It becomes extremely difficult to enhance your CG as
the game progresses, so now ls the time to concentrate if you wish to
do so. The level of difficulty is moderate, and the likelihood of earning,
excellent grades is high. Also, take two HuEls and strive to complete
them, as you can begin taking SOPs and DEIs in the second semester
of your second year. Attending class on a consistent basis was my.
most effective strategy. This semester will contain festivals, which will
make it difficult to make up missed courses, so plan accordingly.
Classical Mechanics
The importance of this four-unit course to your grade cannot be
overemphasised. Classical Mechanics encapsulates a magnificent
concept that allows us to eliminate vectors and deduce a generalized
equation, without involving all vector equations of motion. Its
required that you have a solid comprehension of your MeOW course,
as the fundamental concepts are derived from it. As it is a subject
based on novel concepts, some effort is required, and the difficulty
will increase, but It is readily manageable. This topic will be simple if
you have an intuitive understanding of how machines move, their
forces, and their potential and kinetic energy.
Mathematics III
Common courses have high requirements because the number of
students taking the same course is excessive. I frequently attended
Shekhawat Sir's classes, but the suitability of Suku's lectures depends
solely on you. There is no requirement to be enrolled in his class to
attend his events, and low PRs may also attend. PYQs are lifesavers and
must be practiced prior to each assessment component. Exams carry a
significant amount of weight, so make sure you perform well. Some
persons liked Jitendra Kumar Sir, but Shekhawat Sir has my personal
recommendation.
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Electromagnetic Theorem I
This course is mostly fundamentals pre-mid sem, and only the
methodology has been modified. Previously, you had to memorize all
formulas for numerous structures such as rings, wires, etc. Now,
however, you wil learn how to use vectors; therefore, it is crucial that
you attend the first few sessions, which will teach you the necessary
mathematics for the course.
Optics
Only the items that Srijata Ma’am, instructs in class are included on
the syllabus. This subject requires you to recollect a multitude of
formulas, and their derivations. If you have a strong memory, this
topic will be a breeze for you. Ma’am will typically announces exams
after the completion of one or two chapters. The best strategy is to
compile class notes on a consistent basis, and studying two days
before the exam is sufficient, But only if you can guarantee quality
notes; otherwise, you should attend class. Also make sure to go
through the material she provides online throughout the semester.
EMO Lab
The components of lab include a presentation, regular group
experiments, and an exam after each experiment. Additionally, there is
one comprehensive exam and one final lab practical. It's recommended
that you perform well in this component because it is simple to earn
excellent grades, with the best results coming from comprehensive
quizzes, daily laboratories, and presentations. Include formula
derivation, a well-drawn observation table, and properly labelled graphs.
in your presentation. Prepare a day in advance, as the quiz may contain
questions beyond the scope of the experiment. Now, last year in the
second semester, all the submissions became online and there was no
need for hand drawn graphs, so it is even easier to keep up.
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Second Semester
This semester has extremely rigorous requirements, and almost every
subject contains new concepts. It is recommended that you attend all
courses; otherwise, your CG will undoubtedly decrease. Positive
aspect is that the difficulty is high for the majority of students and
attaining average marks is straightforward. It is still advised that you
avoid failing this semester, as it will impact your future semesters as.
well
EMT II
A continuation of EMT I with exponentially increasing difficulty. Last
year we had Niladri sir, and he is a good professor, regardless It is
simple to get full marks in quizzes, just keep up with what is done in
class.It is recommended to review PYQs and to attempt questions
from the book.If it is an open book midsem and compre, it is going to
be much tougher than the quizzes.
Quantum Mechanics
The level of difficulty is average, whereas the course outline is extremely
extensive. Sir teaches the entire subject on board, and his notes contain
all of the information he has taught or will ask. However, his annotations.
are also extensive.
Mathematical Methods of Physics
This was the most puzzling course of the semester, and | am still
unclear on several topics. It is not overtly mathematical, and the initial
chapters are somewhat challenging. If you have questions about a
specific topic, it is advised that you search YouTube channels
Alternately, you may visit sir in his chamber, where he will swiftly
explain your concepts. When a specific pupll is present, he teaches
better than when the entire class is present.
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Modern Physics Lab
Exactly same as EMO lab.
Principles of Economics
From a practical standpoint, this is the wisest course to take. This will
teach you how businesses operate, what they gain or lose, and a
number of other elementary yet potent concepts. Due to the large
number of students enrolled in the course, it is challenging to earn
good grades. High-weighted quiz questions can help you achieve
above-average results. You should attend classes because many in
class concepts are unavailable on slides, and because it is enjoyable to
attend these classes. No matter what you do, the MIT OCW videos are
a must for concept building.
Adi Mukherjee
Rudrayan Nikhil Gooptu
+91-9874011740
+91-8336087494
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Compiled By:-
SAHAJ DWIVEDI
STUDENTS' UNION 2022-23