Group Code: EN2018–2021 Complete Curriculum

Environmental Engineering Complete Syllabus

Includes mandatory common subjects and core branch subjects for lateral entry.

Engineering Mathematics (Common)

40 Marks

Matrices & Determinants

06 Marks

Basic concepts of Matrices (Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication), Determinants: Problems on finding unknown quantity in a 2nd and 3rd order determinants using expansion.
Solving simultaneous linear equations using determinant method (Cramer’s rule up to 3rd order).
Matrices: Minors, Cofactors, Adjoint and Inverse of matrices of 2nd order.
Characteristic equation and roots of a square matrix.

Vectors

03 Marks

Magnitude of a vector.
Position vector.
Expression of vector in terms of position vectors.
Vector in plane and in space in terms of unit vectors i, j and k respectively.
Product of vectors.
Scalar and vector product.
Applications of dot and cross products i.e., Projection of vector on another vector, Area of parallelogram and area of triangle.
Work done by a force and moment of force.

Probability

01 Marks

Random Experiments, Sample Space, Events, Types of Events, Algebra of Events, Complementary event, the events A or B, A and B, A but not B, Mutually Exclusive Events, Exhaustive events, Simple problems.

Allied Angles and Compound Angles

06 Marks

Signs of Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric ratios of Allied Angles in terms of θ.
Formulae for Sin(A±B), Cos(A±B) & tan(A±B) and problems on them.
Multiple and sub multiple angle formulae for 2A & 3A and simple problems.
Transformation formulae on sum or difference into products & products into sum or difference and problems on them.

Complex Numbers

01 Mark

Definition of complex number in the form of a + ib.
Conjugate of complex number.
Algebra of complex numbers, modulus and principal value of argument of complex number.
Polar form Z = r Cosθ + iSinθ.

Limits

03 Marks

Evaluation of limit of functions by factorization, rationalization, limits when n→∞.
Problems on algebraic limits based on formula lim(x→a) (xⁿ − aⁿ)/(x−a) = n·aⁿ⁻¹.
Problems on trigonometric limits based on formula lim(θ→0) (sinθ/θ) = 1.

Straight Lines

02 Marks

Problems on different forms of equations of straight lines such as: y = mx+c, (y-y₁) = m(x-x₁), (y-y₁) = (y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)·(x-x₁).
Problems on equation of lines through a point and parallel or perpendicular to a given line.
Finding Slope, X-intercept and Y-intercept of general equation ax + by + c = 0.

Differentiation Rules

06 Marks

Problems on rules of differentiation: (Sum rule, product rule and quotient rule).
Problems on function of a function and inverse trigonometric functions.
Derivative of implicit functions, and parametric functions and problems.
Successive differentiation up to second order and problems on them.
Differentiation of Logarithmic functions of types uᵛ, Where u and v are functions of x, Simple problems.

Applications

02 Mark

Equations of tangent and normal to the curve y = f(x) at a given point and problems.
Derivative as a rate measure i.e. to find the rate of change of displacement, velocity, radius, area, volume using differentiation and problems on them.

Integration Rules

05 Marks

Rules of integration and problems.
Problems on integration by the method of substitution and by parts.

Definite Integrals

02 Mark

Simple problems on definite integrals.
Problems on applications of definite integrals such as area and volume.

Differential Equations

03 Mark

Order and Degree of Differential Equations, Formation of differential equation by eliminating arbitrary constants up to second order.
Problems on solution of linear differential equations of first order by variable separable method and integrating factor method.

Applied Science (Common)

40 Marks

Unit-I: Mechanics

07 Marks

Units: Unit, types of units, SI unit - Basic and Supplementary units, advantages.
Measuring instruments: Vernier calipers - principle and least count.
Screw gauge - principle, ZE, ZC, pitch and least count.
Simple problems on vernier calipers and screw gauge.
Scalars and vectors: scalar and vector with example, resultant, equilibrium, equilibrant.
Laws of vectors - parallelogram law of vectors, triangle law of vectors, Lami’s theorem.
Expression for magnitude and direction of resultant of two vectors acting at a point.
Rectangular component of resolution of a vector - simple problems on laws of vectors.
Parallel forces: Types of parallel forces, moment of force, couple, moment of couple, simple problems on moment of force.

Unit-II: Properties of Solids and Liquids

07 Marks

Properties of solids: Deforming force, elasticity and plasticity with examples, stress and its types with example, strain and its types with example, Hooke’s Law, Moduli of elasticity and its types - simple problems on stress and strain.
Properties of Liquids: Thrust and pressure, expression for pressure at a point inside the liquid at rest - simple problems.
Surface tension: Cohesive and Adhesive forces with examples, surface tension, factors affecting surface tension, application of surface tension.
Capillarity and its applications.
Viscosity: viscosity, expression for co-efficient of viscosity, effect of temperature on viscosity of liquid and gas, applications of viscosity - simple problems on co-efficient of viscosity.

Unit-III: Heat and Properties of Gases

05 Mark

Concept of Heat and Temperature: Heat and Temperature, Specific Heat of substance.
Transmission of Heat: conduction, convection and radiation with example, Applications of conduction and convection and radiation.
Gas laws: Boyle’s law, Charle’s law and Gay-Lussac’s law (statement with expression), expression PV=nRT, Cp and Cv and its relation - simple problems on gas laws.

Unit-IV: Wave Motion

08 Marks

Simple Harmonic Motion: Periodic motion with example, SHM, expression for displacement of a particle executing SHM.
Wave: Wave motion, wave period, wave frequency, wave amplitude, wave length and wave velocity, relation between wave frequency, wave length and wave velocity - problems on V=nλ.
Mechanical waves and Non-Mechanical waves with examples, Longitudinal and Transverse waves with example.
Propagation of sound waves in air: Newton – Laplace’s formula for velocity of sound in air and various factors affecting velocity of sound in air.
Vibrations: Free vibration, forced vibration and resonance with example.
Laws of transverse vibration of stretched string, expression for fundamental frequency of vibration of stretched string – simple problems on fundamental frequency.
Stationary waves: Stationary waves and its characteristics, beat, beat frequency, application of beats.

Unit-V: Modern Physics

05 Mark

Electromagnetic waves: Electromagnetic waves and its properties, electromagnetic spectrum and its applications.
Laser: Laser, properties of laser and its applications.
Nano-technology: Nanotechnology, advantages and dis-advantages of nanotechnology.
Communication system: Basic elements of communication system, advantages and dis-advantages of satellite communication system.
Optical fibre: Optical fibre - principle and its applications.

Unit-VI: Industrial Chemistry

08 Marks

Electrolysis: Electrolyte, types of electrolyte with example, electrolysis, Postulates of Arrhenius theory of electrolytic dissociation, Faraday’s First and Second law of electrolysis - simple problems on Faraday’s laws.
Corrosion: Corrosion, conditions for corrosion, preventive methods of corrosion.
Batteries: Battery, classification and its application.
Fuel cells: Fuel cell, types and advantages of fuel cells.
Metallurgy: Definition of mineral, ore, flux, slag and alloys.
Purpose of making alloys and its applications.
Polymers: polymers and its types, application of polymers.
Composite materials: Composite material and its types, advantages and dis-advantages of composite material. pH Value: pH value of a solution, pH scale, application of pH in different fields.

Core Branch Subjects (EN)

100 Marks

Materials of Construction, Construction Technology & Concrete Technology

20 Marks

Materials of Construction - Stones - Classification of rocks, qualities of good building stone, quarrying of stones, Bricks - Manufacturing process, types, tests, Timber - Classification, defects, preservation, seasoning, market forms of timber, Cement - Composition, types, tests, uses, Paints, varnish & distemper - Ingredients, types, Ferrous, Non-Ferrous and Alloy – Properties and Uses.
Construction Technology - Types of foundation & suitability, SBC of soil, Technical terms in Brick & stone masonry, Types of damp proofing materials, types of Doors & windows, fixtures for doors & windows, Lintel & arches, Scaffolding, shoring & under pining, Technical terms in stair, types of stairs, Types of roof, Plastering & pointing, types of floors, Ventilation.
Concrete Technology - Ingredients of concrete, Admixture, W/C ratio, Grade of concrete & steel, Curing, Special concrete, High strength concrete & steel for Pre stressing, Post tensioning, Pre tensioning.

Surveying & Hydraulics

20 Marks

Chain surveying- Types of survey, principles of survey, ranging, offsets, instruments for setting perpendiculars, errors in chain surveying.
Compass survey – Bearing, meridian, system of bearing, prismatic & surveyor compass, dip, declination, local attraction, open & closed traverse.
Leveling - Terms in leveling, Bench mark, Types of leveling, L/S, C/S, contouring computation of area, volumes, minor instruments.
Theodolite surveying – measurement of horizontal & vertical angles, deflection angle, latitude, departure, Bowditch’s & Transit rule.
Trigonometric leveling – height & distance for different cases.
Tacheometry – Definition, stadia, system of Tacheometry.
Curves- Types, elements of curve, designation, setting out curves – Chord Produced and Rankin’s Method.
Modern survey instruments - GIS, GPS, remote sensing, Total Station – Fundamentals, Working Principles, Advantages and Disadvantages.
Fundamentals – properties of fluids, total pressure, centre of pressure for circular, rectangular & triangular vertical plates.
Flow of fluids – Types of flow, Bernoulli’s equation, continuity equation.
Flow through orifices, Notches and Weirs – Orifice - Types of orifice, Vena contracta, Hydraulic co-efficient & their relationships, Notches – Types of Notches, discharge over rectangle triangular & trapezoidal notches, Mouth Piece – Types, Weirs – Types of Weirs, discharge over rectangular and cippolitte weir.
Flow through channels – Types, Chezy’s & manning’s formula, Most economical section.
Flow through pipes – Types of Major & minor losses, water hammer, surge tanks.

Water Supply Engineering & Environmental Chemistry

20 Marks

Hydrologic cycle and its components.
Sources of water: Surface Sources - Lakes, Streams, Rivers.
Impounded Reservoirs.
Underground Sources - Infiltration Galleries, Infiltration Wells and Springs.
Intake and Conveyance of water: Types of intakes, Conveyance of Water - Open Channels and Pipes, Pipe corrosion and remedial measures.
Quality of Water: Impurities of water - organic and inorganic classification and examination of water.
Physical - temperature, colour, turbidity, taste and odour.
Chemical - pH Value, Total Solids, Hardness, Chlorides, Iron and Manganese, Fluoride and Dissolved Oxygen.
Treatment of Water: working and operation of the following units - plain sedimentation, sedimentation with coagulation, flocculation, filtration-Slow sand filters, Rapid sand filters and pressure.
Distribution System: General Requirements, Systems of Distribution - Gravity System, Combined System, Direct Pumping.
Methods of Supply - Intermittent and Continuous.
Distribution Systems.
Storage - Underground, Ground Level And Overhead Service Reservoirs – Necessity and Accessories.
Appurtenances in Distribution System: Use of Sluice Valves, Check Valves, Air Valves, Scour Valves, Zero Velocity Valves, Fire Hydrants, Water Meter.
Introduction: chemistry fundamentals, methods of sampling gravimetric & volumetric analysis, calorimetric methods of water analysis.
Chemical equivalents: atomic structure, types of chemical bonds, equivalent weight, normal solution, normality, molarities, lecheteliers principle, common ion effect.
Colorimetric analysis: lamberts & beers law, photoelectric colorimeters, spectrophotometers, colour comparison tubes, calibration & use, flame photometers.
Absorption and adsorption: difference between absorption & adsorption, importance of adsorption in environmental engineering, use of activated carbon as an adsorbent.
Organic chemistry: BOD & COD, significance of DO, TOD & TOC.
Colloidal chemistry: meaning & size, types of colloids- lyophillic colloids & lyophobic colloids, properties of colloids, Bio chemistry: meaning of enzymes and their importance, effect of temperature on aerobic & anaerobic bio chemical processes, effects of ph on biochemical reactions.
Surface Chemistry: definition & application of osmosis and dialysis.

Sanitary Engineering & Industrial Waste Water Treatment

20 Marks

Introduction: Definition of sullage, sewage, sewerage, sewer, refuge, garbage.
Aims and objectives of sewerage work, systems of refuge disposal and water carriage system.
Quantity of sewage: Domestic and industrial sewage, volume of domestic sewage, variability of flow, limiting velocities-Self cleansing and Maximum velocities of sewer.
Characteristics and analysis of sewage: Strength of Sewage, Sampling of Sewage to analyze for Physical, Chemical and Biological Parameters, Decomposition of sewage, Analysis of Sewage.
Sewarage systems: Types of Sewerage System and their Suitability - Separate, Combined and Partially Separate Systems, Types of Sewers - Stoneware, Cast Iron, Cement Concrete, AC Pipes, Pre-Cast Sewers, PVC sewer (SWR grade), and laying of sewers.
Surface and storm water drainage: Determination of Storm Water Flow, Run-Off Co-Efficient, Time of Concentration, Empirical Formulae for Run-Off, Surface Drains - Requirements, Shapes, Laying and Construction.
Sewer appurtenances: Location, Function and Construction of Manholes, Drop Manholes, Inlets Catch Basin, Traps, Flushing Tanks, Regulators.
Sewage treatment: Preliminary Treatment - Screens Skimming Tanks and Grit Chambers, Sedimentation and Septic Tanks.
Secondary Treatment - Trickling Filters Activated Sludge Process, Oxidation Ponds, Oxidation Ditches, Aerobic Lagoons, Anaerobic Lagoons, Rotary Biological Disc.
Tertiary treatment – Activated sand filter and chlorination.
Sewage Disposal - Dilution, Self purification of streams, factors affecting self purification.
Disposal in Sea water, Disposal on Lands,.
Recycle of wastewater.
Sludge treatment & Disposal - Sludge digestion tank, Sludge drying bed.
Sanitation in buildings and sanitary fittings - Importance and Requirement of Building Drainage, Sanitary Fittings- Water Closets, Flushing Cisterns, Urinals, Inspection Chambers, Traps, Anti-syphonage.
Pollutants – Classification & Sources, Characteristics of Industrial Wastewater, Characterization of waste from – Pulp & Paper mill, Pharmaceutical, Distilleries, food processing, dairy, tannery, sugar industries.
Industrial Wastewater Minimization – Volume reduction, strength reduction, Equalization, Proportioning & Neutralization.
Treatment & Disposal methods of Industrial Wastewater.

Air pollution monitoring and control and Environmental Sanitation

20 Marks

Introduction: Air pollution, importance & composition of atmosphere, sources and classification of air pollutants.
Meteorology and air pollution: Meteorological factors influencing air pollution.
Factor affecting human health: Health effects, effect of specific pollutant on human, effect of specific pollutant on animals.
Effect of air pollutant on plants: Structure of normal leaf, air pollutants affecting plants, forms of damage to leaves & injury to plants, effect of specific air pollutants on plants.
Economic effect of air pollution: Material damage and economical loss due to air pollution, Control of air pollution: objectives of using control equipments settling chambers, cyclone, bag filters, electrostatic precipitator, scrubber, factors affecting choice of equipment. smoke pollution:-sources and effects of smoke.
Introduction: Definition of health and sanitation.
Communicable diseases: Definitions- epidemic, endemic, epizootic, channel of infection, Vehicle of infection, Incubation period, Disease communicated by intestinal discharge.
Typhoid fever , Hook worm disease.
Disease communicated by nose and throat discharges.
Disease of animals transmitted to the human beings-Anthrax, Rabies and Brucellosis, General method of control of communicable diseases.
Food sanitation: Importance of food sanitation, Agencies through which food may cause suffering or death.
Food borne diseases; Food poisoning.
Streptococcus intoxication and botolinous intoxication, Storage & protection of food in restaurant, Milk borne diseases, Essentials of milk sanitation.
Health and habits of dairy workman, dairy barn, milk house, pasteurization of milk.
Excreta disposal in unsewered areas: Importance, & requirements of sanitary latrine, Pit privy, Bore hole privy, Aqua privy, Concrete vault privy.
Institutional sanitation: Importance of school sanitation, School health programme, Selection site for School building, furnishing for school.
Occupational hazards: Occupational hazards from various sources, General methods for protection of workers from occupational hazards, Threshold limit value , Disease caused due to inhalation of dust & their control, Disease caused due to industrial poisons, Light, heat, compressed air as occupational hazard.