First Year First Semester

ENGG 111 Elements of Engineering I 3

Objective: This course will accommodate the civil engineering foundations in the existing Basic
Mechanical Engineering taking advantage of commonalities in the topics shared by those courses
Including Mechanics, Strength of Materials and Fluid Mechanics. The topics covered by Basic
Mechanical Engineering will be restructured and made into three major topics instead of existing five
topics. The additional topics will include the topics in basic civil engineering will include building
materials, components and structure; and surveying.

Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials [9 hr.]

Equivalent force systems: equilibrium, friction, cables, centre of gravity. Velocity, acceleration,
momentum, Newton’s second law of motion, the moment law, work and energy, rotation about a fixed
axis. Concepts of stress, strain, stress-strain diagram, Hook's law.

Building Materials, Components and Structure

Civil Engineering Materials: Bricks, stones, sand, cement, concrete, steel sections. Foundations: Types,
bearing capacity. Requirements of good foundations. Superstructure: Brick masonry, stone masonry,
beams, columns, lintels, roofing, flooring, plastering. Mechanics: Internal and external forces. Types of
Bridges and Dams. Basics of Interior Design and Landscaping.

Surveying

Fundamental Definitions and Concepts, Chain Surveying, The compass leveling, Plane table surveying,
Theodolite, EDM & Total station, Contouring, GIS and remote sensing

Thermal Engineering and Thermal Power Plants

Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, gas power cycles – Otto, Diesel, Brayton, Rankine cycles.
Internal combustion engines. Vapour power cycles and thermal power plants. Refrigeration and air
conditioning.

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machineries

Introductory concepts, fluid properties, fluid in motion, types of flows, continuity equation, mass
conservation equation, Bernoulli’s equation, boundary layer. Turbo machines, types of hydro turbines,
axial flow and centrifugal flow machines. Pumps.

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MATH 101 Calculus and Linear Algebra 3cr.

Objective: To provide enough mathematical facts to cope with a wide variety of problems in
Engineering, Biology, Environmental, Social Sciences. The course is not overloaded with scrupulous
proof, which has little practical application. The course demands explaining the fundamental ideas and
showing how they are applied in different other disciplines mentioned above.

I: Calculus

Increments: Average and instantaneous rates of change, The slope of a curve y = f(x) Derivatives as
the instantaneous rate of change, Velocity and other rates of change.

Limits and continuity: Properties of limits, One sided limits, existence of limit at a given point, Infinity
as a limit, Limits of exponential and logarithmic functions, Types of discontinuity.

Differentiation: Formal definition, Polynomial functions and their derivatives, Product, Power and
quotient rules, Implicit differentiation and fractional power, The chain rule and parametric equations,
Angle between two curves, Derivatives of trigonometric functions, Differentials

Applications of derivatives: Curve sketching, The sign of first derivatives, Concavity and points of
inflection, Asymptotes and symmetry, Maxima and minima; Theory and problems

Related rates, Role’s Theorem and Mean value theorem, Indeterminate forms L-hospital’s rule,
Extending the Mean value theorem to Taylors formula

Integration: Introduction, Indefinite integration, Applications of determining constants of integration,

Integrals of trigonometric functions, Definite integrals; The area under a curve

Calculating areas as limits,the fundamental theorem of integral calculus, Integration by substitution,

Differentials.

Transcendental and Hyperbolic functions: Introduction, The inverse trigonometric functions and
related integrals, The natural logarithms, the graph of y = log(x) and its derivatives, The exponential
function, The functions ax , The function y = loga(x), related growth rates of functions, Applications of
exponential and logarithmic functions, Definition and identities of hyperbolic functions, Derivatives and
integrals of hyperbolic functions

Integration methods: Basic integration formulas, Integration by parts, Product and powers of
trigonometric functions, Even powers of sines and cosines, Trigonometric substitutions in

integrals involving a2+u2, , , ,Integrals involving ax2+bx+c

Partialfractions ,The substitution; z = tan(x/2), Improper integrals.

Application of Definite integrals: Area between two curves, Distance Calculating volumes by slicing,
Length of a plain curve, Area of a surface of revolution, Average value of a function

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MATH 101 Calculus and Linear Algebra 3cr.

II: Linear Algebra:

Sequence and infinite Series: Sequence of numbers, Limits that arise frequently, Infinite series, Test
for convergence of series with non-negative terms, Absolute convergence, Alternating series,
Conditional convergence.

Systems of linear equations: Row operation method and Gaussian elimination, reduced echelon
form, Consistency and row rank, Matrix representation of linear system, Solutions of linear
systems

Matrix and Determinants: Matrix operations, Special types of matrices, The inverse of a matrix,
Properties of determinants, Rank of a matrix, Applications of matrices and determinants

Vector spaces: Introduction to vectors, Linear combinations, Spans of vectors, Linear dependence and
independence, Bases and basis selection, Dimension and rank Scalar product and orthogonality,
Orthonormal vectors and projections.

Eigen values and Eigenvectors: Characteristic equations, Eigenvalue, Eigenvectors

Linear mapping: Introduction, Linear transformation, Matrix representation of a linear, mapping,

Transpose of a linear mapping.

References:

1. Thomas & Finney, Calculus and Analytical Geometry, Sixth edition Narosa Publishing
House New Delhi
2. J.W.Brown & D.R. Sherbert, Introductory Linear Algebra
3. D.T.Finkbeiner,Introduction to Matrices and Linear Transformations 3rd edition CBS
publisher anddistributors, Delhi.

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CHEM 101 General Chemistry 3

Mole Concept, Properties of solutions

Chemical Equilibrium: Introduction. Equilibrium constant.Factors affecting equilibrium.Le Chateliers

principle. Effect pf change in temperature, pressure, concentration of the reactants and products, inter
gas on some simple chemical reaction at equilibrium. Solubility product of sparingly soluble salts. Acids
and bases, pH: Chemical equilibrium in acids and bases. Buffer solution.Acid-base titration and choice
of suitable indicator.

Redox Reaction: Oxidation state, Half reaction, Balancing the redox reaction. Redox titration.

Electrochemistry: Electromechanical equivalence Faradays law. Conductivity of electrolytes

Arrhenius ionization theory; Dependence of cooductivity upon the concentration and temperature.
Activity and activity coefficient, Debye Hukel theory of ionic attraction, Application of conductivity
measurements, Electrochemical cells. Reversible and irreversible cells, e.m.f. and its measurement,
cell reaction and e.m.f. single electrode potentoial. Thermodynamics of electrode potential. Types of
electrode and electrochemical cells (chemical cells and concentration cells)

Chemical Kinetics: Introduction, order and molecularity, rate constant, reactions of different orders,
kinetics of parallel opposing and consecutive reactions, Kinetics and mechanicsm of some simple
chemical reactions. Effect of temperature on reaction velocity, Qulitative approach to collision and
activated state theory.

Catalysis: Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Mechanism of catalysis, Transition metals as

catalysts. Enzymes catalysis, Catalytic poisining.

Nuclear Chemistry: Natural radioactivity, Types of radioactivity, Rate of radioactive decay, Use of
radioactive isotopes. Stability of nucleus binding energy. Nucleur reactions.

References:

1. H. Mahan; University Chemistry by Narosa Publishing house

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PHYS 101 General Physics 3cr.

MECHANICS [20 hrs]

Dynamics of system of particles [5 hrs]

Work done by constant and variable forces, Work-energy theorem, conservative and nonconservative
forces, force as negative gradient of potential energy, conservation of linear momentum, Center of
mass, System of variable mass, particle collision: one dimensional and two dimensional (relation
between the scattering angle in CM and L system not required)

Rotational Dynamics [5 hrs]

Angular momentum of a single particle and system of particles, torque, Conservation of angular
momentum, Rotation about fixed axis: K. E. of rotation, Moment of inertia and Radius of gyration,
Theorem of parallel and perpendicular axes, calculation of rotational inertia for slender rod, circular disc
and solid sphere.

Wave and Oscillation [4 hrs]

Simple harmonic oscillator, Compound pendulum, Time average of energy, Damped harmonic
oscillator, forced vibration and resonance in light damped system.

Motion of particle under central force field [2 hrs]

Central force, Angular momentum conservation, one-body problem, two-body problem and its reduction
to one body problem, Concept of reduced mass.

Elasticity [2 hrs]

Stress, strain, elastic limit, Elastic and plastic behavior, Types of elasticity, work done per unit volume in
stretched wire, Relation between elastic constants (without derivation), bending of bar (without
derivation).

Viscosity [2 hrs]

Stream line and turbulent flow, Continuity equation, Bernoulli’s principle, Coefficient of viscosity,
Newton’s formula, Poiseuille’s equation for flow of liquid through a tube.

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PHYS 101 General Physics 3cr.

OPTICS [11 hrs]

Interference [3 hrs]

Coherent sources, Constructive and destructive interference, Intensity distribution, Young’s double-slit
experiment, Interference in thin films due to reflected light, Newton’s rings.

Diffraction [3 hrs]

Rectilinear propagation of light, Distinction between Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffraction, Diffraction at
single, Diffraction grating.

Polarization [3 hrs]

Polarization and transverse nature of light, Double refraction, Polarization by reflection, Brewster’s law,
Malus’ law, Nicol prism as polarizer and analyzer, Optically active substances, Specific rotation,.

Laser [2 hrs]

Properties of laser radiation, Stimulated and spontaneous emission and population inversion, Optical
and electrical pumping,.Gas and semiconductor lasers, Applications of lasers.

HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS [7 hrs]

Heat transfer [2 hrs]

Heat flux and thermal conductivity, convection and radiation, Black body radiation, Wien’s displacement
law, Rayleigh-Jean’s law, Plank’s law, Stefan- Boltzmann law.

Thermodynamics [3 hrs]

Thermodynamic system and thermodynamic variables, Equation of state of ideal gas, p-v diagram, First
law of thermodynamics and applications, Conversion of heat into work and vice versa.

Second law of thermodynamics [2 hrs]

Heat engines, Efficiency of heat engines, Statements, Second law of thermodynamics, Entropy.

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PHYS 101 General Physics 3cr.

Experiments

1. Determination of the value of ‘g’ by compound pendulum

2. To determine the Young's modulus of the material of a rectangular bar by the method of
bending.
3. To determine the coefficient of viscosity of water by capillary tube method.
4. Determination of thermal conductivity of a bad conductor by Lee’s method
5. To determine the wavelength of sodium light by measuring the diameter of Newton's rings.
6. To determine the refractive index of sugar solution at different concentrations using a
spectrometer.
7. To determine the wavelength of sodium light using a plane diffraction grating.
8. To determine the specific rotation of a given sample using Laurent's half-shade polarimeter

Recommended Books

1. Physics part 1 and part 2 -by R. Resnick & D. Halliday

2. Mechanics -by J. K. Ghosh
3. R. A. Serway, J. W. Jewett, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Vol II, HOMSON,
BROOKS
4. Elements of Properties of Matter -by D. S. Mathur
5. Mechanics, Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics -by A. J. Bahl, O. P. Verma R. D.
Sharma
6. Laser Material Processing -by W. M. Steen
7. B. Sc. Practical Physics -by C. L Arora

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ENGT 101 Communication Skills 2cr.

1. Study Skills in English: (prescribed units)

Unit 2 : Reading Efficiency

Unit 3 : Note-taking Practice from Authentic Textual Materials

Including the use of Audio-Visuals

2. Adventures in English: (prescribed units)

Appendix I : Sounds of English; An Introduction

Reading at four levels:

i. Yudhisthiras Wisdom ii. The Library Card

iii. Why Go to University iv. A Fight between a Lion & a Crocodile

v. Teaching in the T.V. Culture vi. The Cabuliwallah

vii. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

viii. The Savage Male

Professional Writing:

a. Essay & Article b. Memorandum c. Minutes d. Proposal

References:

1. Nissani, Moti & Lohani, Shreedhar. Adventures in English Nepal: Ekta Books, 1996.
2. Wallace, Michael . J. Study Skills in English (Complete set). CUP, 1980.

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EDRG 101 Engineering Drawing 2cr.

Introduction

Introduction Of Engineering Drawing And Instruments Used In Engineering Drawing: Eg- Drafter, types
of Pencil, set squares and etc.

Layout of Drawing Sheets, Types of Lines, Lettering and its types.

Layout and lettering Practice.

Dimensioning

Unit of Dimensions, System of Dimensioning, Shape identification Dimensioning

Engineering Scale

Representative Factor, Construction and Types of Scales, Plain Scales, Diagonal Scales, Vernier
Scales, Comparative Scales, Scale of Chords

Geometrical Constructions:

To divide the lines into any number of equal parts,To divide a given angle into even number of
divisions.

To draw an arc tangential to a line and passing through a point.,Construction of regular polygons.

Introduction Of Engineering Curves

Terminology used in Engineering Curves and brief discussion about types and applications of
Engineering Curves.

Definition and Terminology of Conic Section, Applications, Construction of Conic Sections,

Ellipse: Definition and Terminology, Applications, Finding out foci when Major and Minor axis are
given, Drawing Tangents to Ellipse at a point on the ellipse or from a point outside the ellipse.

Different Methods of Construction of Ellipse:

i. Pin and Thread Method

ii. Intersecting Method
iii. Rectangle Method
iv. Circle Method
v. Trammel Method
vi. Concentric circle Method
vii. Parallelogram Method
viii. Four centers approximate Method

Parabola: Definition, Terminology and Applications, To find the axis, focus and directrix of a Parabola.
Drawing Tangents to the Parabola either at a point on the Parabola or from a point outside the Parabola
i. When the focus and directrix are given
ii. When the focus and directrix are not given

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EDRG 101 Engineering Drawing 2cr.

Different methods of construction of Parabola

i. Rectangle Method
ii. Parallelogram Method
iii. Tangent Method

Hyperbola: Definition, Terminology and Applications, Drawing Tangents to the Hyperbola either at a
point on the Hyperbola or from the point outside the Hyperbola

Different Methods of construction of Hyperbola

Definition and construction of Rectangular Hyperbola

Involutes: Definition and Terminology, Applications, Drawing Tangent and Normal at a point on
Involutes

Definition and Construction of Involutes by

i. Involute of a line
ii. Involute of a Triangle
iii. Involute of a Polygon

Spirals: Definition and Terminology, Applications, Definition and Construction of Archemedian and
Logarithmic Spirals, Drawing Tangent and Normal at a point on Spirals

Cycloidal Curves:

Definition and Terminology, Applications

Definition and Construction of Epicycloid and Hypocycloid

Drawing Tangent and Normal at a point on Cycloidal Curves

Definition, Terminology and Applications of Trochoid, Epitroichoid and Helix

Orthographic Projections

Projection of an Object, Principal Views and Principal Planes of Projection, Four Quadrants and System
of Projection, First angle and Third angle Projection, Difference between them and their advantages,
Symbols of Projection, Projection of Points, Projection of Lines, Definition, True length and True
Inclination of a Line

Line Parallel to both the Planes, Line Parallel to one Plane and Perpendicular to Other plane, Line
Parallel to one Plane and Inclined to Other, Line Inclined to both Horizontal and Vertical plane,
Convention for Line Thickness

Projection of Plane Surfaces: Definition, True shape of a plane surface, Plane surface parallel to one
of the Principal Planes and Perpendicular the other two, Plane Surfaces Perpendicular to one of the
three Principle Planes and Inclined to other two, Plane Surfaces Inclined to all the three Principal
Planes of Projection

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EDRG 101 Engineering Drawing 2cr.

Projection of Solids: Definition of Solids, Classification of Solids e.g. Polyhedrons, Prisms, Pyramids),
Projection of Solids Placed in different positions, Axis of the Solid Perpendicular to HP

Axis of the Solid Perpendicular to VP

Axis of the Solid Perpendicular to HP and Parallel to VP

Axis of the Solid Inclined to VP and Parallel to HP

Axis of the Solid Inclined to both HP and VP

Methods of Solving the Problems of Cubes, Cones, Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids

Surface Development: Methods of Development, Parallel Line Development, Radial Line Development,
Triangulation Development, Approximate Development

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COMP103 Structured Programming 2cr.

Course Description:
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of procedural programming in C. Topics include
data types, control structures, functions, arrays, etc. This course also focuses on the development
of problem solving skills using programs.

Contents

1. Introduction to Computer Systems [2 hours]

• Brief history of computation
• Architecture and Peripherals
2. Introduction to Software Systems [2 hours]
• System Software
• Application Software
• Programming Languages
3. Introduction to Software Life Cycle [2 hours]
• Problem solving and software engineering a brief introduction (SDLC)
• Algorithms and Flowchart
4. Fundamentals of C [2 hours]
• The C Character Set
• Identifiers and Keywords
• Data Types
• Variables, Constants, Declarations Statements
5. Operators and Expressions [3 hours]
• Introduction
• Arithmetic Operators
• Unary Operators
• Relational and Logical Operators
• Assignment Operators
• Conditional Operators
• Operator Precedence
6. Decision Control Statements [3 hours]
• Introduction
• The if-else Construct
• The nested if-else Construct

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COMP103 Structured Programming 2cr.

• The else-if ladder Construct

• The switch Construct
7. Loop Control Statements [3 hours]
• Introduction
• The while Construct
• The do-while Construct
• The for Construct
8. Functions [3 hours]
• Anatomy of a Function (Defining a function, accessing a function)
• Function Prototype
• Recursion (Introduction and some programs)
9. Program Structure [1 hours]
• Storage Classes
• Automatic, External and Static Variables
10. Arrays [3 hours]
• Introduction
• Processing an Array
• Passing Arrays to Functions
• Multidimensional Array
11. Structures [3 hours]
• Understanding Cs Structures
• Referencing a Structure Member
• Using Structure with Function calls
• Arrays of Structures
• Understanding Unions
12. Pointers [3 hours]
• Introduction
• Passing Pointers to Functions
• Pointers and One Dimensional Array
• Pointers to Structures
• Dynamic Memory Allocation
• Operations on Pointers
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COMP103 Structured Programming 2cr.

Total Lecture Hours: 30+

Reference Books:
1. Byron s. Gottfried, Theory and Problems of Programming with C, 2/e, McGraw-Hill.

Exam: Internal: 50 and Final: 50

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