Minors
Importance and course content of minor courses of each department
Electrical
List of minor courses in the EE department :
Design Engineering
1) Solid Mechanics (ME 201M, 6 credits, Spring Semester): Introduction. Analysis of Axially Loaded Components – Statically Determinate and Indeterminate Problems; Castigliano’s Theorem. Analysis of Shear Loaded Components. Beams; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagr ams. Stress and Strain Tensors. Mohr Circle. Stress- strain Relations; Stress- strain-temperature Relations. Basic Equations of Elasticity. Material Testing - Properties under tension, impact, fatigue and creep. Strain Rosettes. Stresses in Beams. Torsion of Circular Sha ft. Introduction to Elastic- plastic Bending of Beams and Torsion of Circular Shaft. Thick Cylinder; Interference Fit; Rotating Disc.
2) Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines (ME 316M, 6 credits, Autumn Semester): Introduction to Mechanisms. Position, velocity and acceleration analysis. Design of Cam
Follower Mechanisms. Gear tooth profiles, spur gears and helical gears. Epicyclic Gear Trains. Dynamic Analysis of Mechanisms. Balancing. Analysis and Applications of Discrete and Continuous System Vibration.
Electrical
List of minor courses in the
Minor Courses offered in the Autumn Semester :
1) EE 221 Digital Electronics: Introduction to Boolean Algebra, finite state machines, basic
memory elements like shift registers, bipolar and MOS logic families. Brief idea of ROM,
RAM, PLA etc.
2) EE 327 Signal Processing: Introduction to LTI systems, continuous and discrete signals,
Fourier transform, Fast Fourier Transform, Discrete Fourier Transform, Sampling theorem,
digital filters and spectral estimation.
3) EE 321 Power Electronics: Power electronic devices and circuit topologies, PWM.
Minor Courses offered in the Spring Semester :
1) EE 232 Analog Electronics: Introduction to OP-AMPs, feedback systems, Analog to Digital
interfacing, waveform generation.
2) EE 342 Control and Communications: Analog communication systems, Pulse coding
modulation, Pulse Amplitude Modulation.
3) EE 203 Electronic Devices: Modeling devices, PN junction diodes, discrete transistor
amplifier, BJT and MOS transistors.
The aim of the minor courses offered by the Electrical Engineering department is to give an
overview of the basic subjects in the field :
1) Communication and Signal Processing
2) Control and Computing
3) Power electronics and Power systems
The idea of memory elements of ROM and PLA are required as these are the basic building blocks of storage of many computational devices. In this age where processing is autonomous, the elementary knowledge of finite state machines is useful for a logical approach to programming. For any engineeringsystem, the measured quantity is generally a
signal in some form; however this signal is distorted with noise. Therefore, to obtain me asurements, it is necessary to process a clean signal for precision. This is particularly
useful in the process control and instrumentation sector. Chips are designed for various applications in every field of engineering, also BJT and power diodes are used for various
small or high voltage applications, as a result to find definite results for point of operation, stability etc. modelling of devices is required to put them in a form which can be solved by a computer or such like. The knowledge of the characteristics of these devices helps to place
them in a familiar form, thus optimizing calculations. Together these courses aim to cater to the multifarious and ever-growing needs of the industry.
Mechanical
The minor in mechanical engineering complements studies in a major field closely allied to
mechanical engineering, such as materials science and engineering, aeronautics and
astronautics, electrical engineering, management, and a number of other possibilities. A
student can be awarded a minor in mechanical engineering provided he completes any five
of the following courses:
1) EE 221 Digital Electronics:
memory elements like shift
RAM, PLA etc.
2) EE 327 Signal Processing:
Fourier transform, Fast
digital filters and spectral
3) EE 321 Power Electronics:
Minor Courses offered in the
1) EE 232 Analog Electronics:
interfacing, waveform
2) EE 342 Control and
modulation, Pulse Amplitude
3) EE 203 Electronic Devices:
amplifier, BJT and MOS
The aim of the minor courses
overview of the basic subjects in the
1) Communication and Signal
2) Control and Computing
3) Power electronics and
The idea of memory elements
signal in some form; however
useful in the process control
small or high voltage
them in a familiar form, thus
Mechanical
The minor in mechanical
mechanical engineering, such
astronautics, electrical
student can be awarded a
of the following courses:
Design Engineering
1) Solid Mechanics (ME 201M,
2) Kinematics and Dynamics of
Follower Mechanisms. Gear
Thermal & Fluids Engineering
3) Thermodynamics (ME 209M, 6 credits, Autumn Semester): Introduction to thermodynamics . System, surroundings, boundaries, classification of systems. Units and
dimensions. Conversion factors. Properties of systems. Equilibrium, processes, interactions. The work interaction. Thermodynamic definition of work. Characteristics of the work
interaction. Evaluation of work. Adiabatic boundary. Adiabatic systems and processes. Adiabatic work. The First Law. Basic form. Energy of a system. The heat interaction. Sign
convention. Diathermic boundary. Zeroth law. Isothermal states. Empirical temperature. Principles of thermometry. Scales of temperature. Gas thermometer. The ideal gas. Ideal gas tempe rature scale. The state principle. Equations of state. Properties of gases. Properties of steam. Introduction to steam tables. Other equations of state. Van- der-Waals gas. Critical state. Reduced equation of state. First law for open systems. Derivation of the general form.
Special cases. Steady-flow energy equation. The Second Law. Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements. Equivalence of statements. Carnot theorem. Thermodynamic temperature.
Kelvin scale. Carnot engine. Equivalence of thermodynamic Kelvin scale and ideal gas Kelvin scale. Clausius inequality. Definition of entropy. Evaluation of entropy. Principle of increase of entropy. Formulation of second law for closed and open systems. Auxiliary functions. Property relations. Maxwell’s equations. Applications to equations of state. Combined first and second laws. Availability and exergy. Lost work.
4) Fluid Mechanics (ME 203M, 6 credits, Autumn Semester): Domain of Fluid mechanics, Con cept of Continuum, Mean free path, Knudsen number, applicability of continuum, chain rule, Differential- Integral analysis, dimensionality of the problem, Scalar, Vector, Tensor, Strea m line, Streak line, path line and time line, thermodynamic properties, equation of state, viscosity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian, kinematic viscosity, surface tension and contact angle. Pascal’s law, Hydrostatic equation, Force on planar surfaces, Force on a curved surface, Manometry, Buoyancy, Stability of floating objects, pressure distribution in soli d body translation and rotation. Reynolds transport theorem, Conservation of mass, linear momentum, for fixed, moving and accelerating control volumes. Conservation of angular momentum and energy for fixed control volumes. Acceleration of a particle,
Substantial derivative, Derivation of mass balance for incompressible flow, Concept of linear deformation and physical interpretation of mass balance, Angular deformation, vorticity and irr otational flow, Momentum equations for Cartesian coordinates, generalization to vector forms, Generalized Newtonian Stress-Strain relation (just statement), Navier-Stokes Equations, Concept of stream function, Bernoulli’s equation, stagnation pressure, Pitot tube, Energy grade lines. Buckigham π theorem, Non- dimensionalization of overning equation, Modelling and similitude. Fully developed flow between parallel plates and pipe flows, Concept of friction factor (Fanning and Darcy), Introduction to turbulent flow and the problem of closure, empirical treatments of turbulent flow (law of wall, Moody’s plot), minor losses in fittings, pipes in series and parallel, concept of hydraulic diameter for non- circular pipe, flow measurement using orifice plates, flow nozzles and venturis. Derivation of isentr opic law, Pulse propagation speed in ideal gas, Mach cone, Compressible frictionless flow in a variable area system. Flow in a C-D Nozzle, Choking, Normal shocks. Concept of a boundary layer, Displacement and momentum thickness definitions, omentum integral equation for flat plates and its solution to estimate drag coefficient, similarity transformation and its application for flat plate, empirical equations for turbulent flow. Introducti on to separation, vortex shedding, drag in cylinders, sphere, lift and drag in aerof oils (purely qualitative treatment with just final relations for solving some typical problems). Introduction to pumps and turbines (classification and types), General characteristic s, Homologous curves, Throttle and bypass governing.
dimensions. Conversion
interaction. Evaluation of
convention. Diathermic
Special cases. Steady-flow
Kelvin scale. Carnot engine.
4) Fluid Mechanics (ME 203M,
Substantial derivative,
Manufacturing Engineering
5) Manufacturing Processes I ( ME 206M, 6 credits, Spring Semester): Casting processes: dispensable and permanent mould processes; analysis of melting, pouring and solidification phenomena; design of pattern, core, feeder and gating system; casting defects and inspection . Joining processes: fusion and solid-state welding; brazing and soldering; weld jo int design, cooling rate, and joint properties; welding defects and inspection. Bulk and Sheet Forming processes: rolling, forging, extrusion and drawing; sheet metal working; forming limit diagram; loads, friction and lubrication; forming defects and inspection. Powder processing: Powder manufacture, characterization, compaction and sintering; metal injection moulding; hot and cold isostatic pressing. Polymers and Composites: Therm oplastics, thermosets, elastomers and composites; related processes; injection mould design; moulding defects and inspection. Advanced processes: Free form fabrication (rapid prototyping ), and net shape manufacturing processes.
6) Manufacturing Processes II (ME 338M, 6 credits, Autumn Semester): Fundamentals of Mat erial Removal Processes: Chip formation, tool geometry and materials, mechanics f machining, Tool temperature, Tool wear, Tool-life, Surface finish, Machinability, Economics of machining. Fundamentals of Machine Tools: General-purpose, semi- automatic and Automatic machine tools, Set-ups and operations on - Lathe, Drilling, Milling, Grinding, B roaching machines; Machining processes for production: Gear cutting (Hobbing and
Shaping), Thread cutting, Centerless grinding; Finishing operations: Honing, Lapping, etc. Introduction to Jigs and Fixture Design: Principles of location and clamping. Non-conventional Machining Processes: Electric discharge Machining (EDM), Electrochemical Machining, LASER and Abrasive Flow Machining, etc. Dimensional Metrology: Limits, Fits and dimensional tolerances; Design of limit gages, Taylor’ s principle, Gage tolerancing; Geometrical tolerances of form, orientation, position, location, run-out; Basic definitions and measurement principles, MMC/RFS conditions. Comparators and Metrological Instruments: Principles of optical, pneumatic, electric/ electronic instruments; Inspection of gears and screw threads; Surface finish and its measurement, Coordinate Dimensional metrology, CMM - construction and operation.
Metallurgy
1) Structure of Materials ( MM201): Classification of materials. Geometry of crystals,
symmetry and point groups, Bravais lattice, unit cells. Atomic packing factor and theoretical
density. Fractional coordinates, Crystallographic directions and planes. Interplanar spacings
and angles, zone axis. Diffraction of X-Rays, Bragg’ s Law, structure factor and intensity
calculations. Applications of XRD: Identification of phases, lattice parameter determination,
solvus line, crystallite size, superlattice lines. Amorphous materials and glasses. Polymeric
structures. Defects in crystals. Point defects, dislocations, Burgers vector and its
representation. Planar defects: stacking faults, twins, grain boundaries. Equilibrium phase
diagrams, cooling curves, phase rule, lever rule and invariant reactions. Introduction to
important binary phase diagrams. Some examples: Fe- Fe3C, Cu-Zn, Al-Cu. Concept of
microstructure. Optical microscopy. Microstructures in steels and cast iron.
2) Thermodynamics of Materials (MM202): Laws of thermodynamics, concepts of
reversibility, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, maximum work, free energy, fugacity,
activity and chemical potential, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, phase rule,
properties of solutions and concepts of partial molal properties, alternative standard states
and interaction parameters, statistical concepts of entropy. Basic kinetic laws, order of
reactions, rate constant, elementary and complex reactions, rate limiting steps and
Arrhenius equations, theories of reaction rates - simple collison theory, activated complex
theory.
3) Phase Transformations: Free energy (MM303) (prerequi site – MM 202) - composition
diagrams for binary systems. Diffusion in interstial and substitutional solid solutions. Atomic
mobility and vacancy diffusion. High diffusivity paths. Kirkendall effect. Diffusion in
ceramics, Applications of diffusion equations. Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation
in a single component system. Interface and diffusion controlled growth. Coherent,
semicoherent and incoherent interfaces. Transformations controlled by heat flow.
Solidification of a single phase alloy. Dendritic and cellular growth. Kinetics of eutectic and
eutectoid transformations, precipitation and dispersion hardening. Cold work, recovery and
recrystallization. Grain growth. Order-disorder changes. Elements of martensitic
transformation. Hardening and tempering phenomena.
4) Electronic Properties of Materials (MM302) (pre- requisite - MM 201): Dielectric
properties: Polarization: types and mechanisms, Macroscopic and local electric fields,
Dielectric constant, polarizibility, Clausius- Mosotti relation, Dielectric susceptibility, Dielectric relaxation time Applications of dielectrics, Piezo- and ferroelectricity and
applications, Smart materials systems, Electrical Properties of materials, defects in solids and ionic conductivity, Ohm’s law and Amorphous and polycrystalline semiconductors four probe technique for resistivity measurement, impedance spectroscopy, Hall effect, Mag netic Properties, Basic concepts of magnetism Fundamental quantities and units in
magnetism. Hund’s Rules, Orbital and spin moment, Paramagnetism, Curie-Weiss Law, Pauli paramagnetism, Ferromagnets, Molecular field theory, exchange interactions, Anti-
and ferromagnetism, Anisotropy, Soft and hard magnetic materials, Magnetic phenomena in materials, Applications (magnets, magnetic recording and memories, Metallic bonding: S chrodinger equation (Kinetic & potential energy, Interaction energy & Exchange energy), Free electron gas model, and Conductivity by free electron model.
5) An elective course
The four courses are the basic courses in Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science and give a complete overview of the branch to a student.
Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science is one of the most basic branch of engin eering and finds its application in each and every branch of engineering. It is valued
even in chemical ( Thermodynamics of Materials, Phase transformation), electrical (Electronic properties of materials, Phase transformations), mechanical (Thermodynamics,
Phase transformations) industries for various purposes. So companies would prefer students who have some basic knowledge about Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science.
Computer Science
Courses offered:
CS 207 Discrete Structures
CS 213 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 317 Databases and Information Systems (pre- requisite – CS 213)
CS 347 Operating Systems
CS 348 Computer Networks ( pre-requisite – CS 213)
CS 416 Computer and Network Security
In addition, a minor student can replace one of the five courses by a R&D project. This is
subject to the availability of an instructor to offer the project.
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The importance of computers in modern society can hardly be overstated. In virtually every
industry and home, in the design of almost all gadgets, the computer is an integral part,
facilitating communication and computation. There is an increasing need for domain experts
in all areas of Engineering with a broad knowledge of Computer Science and Engineering.
The minors programme in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay is designed to
cater to these requirements. It comprises foundational courses like Discrete Structures, Data
Structures and Algorithms that train students in abstract thinking, algorithm design and
problem solving, while courses like Databases, Operating Systems and Computer Networks
expose the students to fundamentals of computer systems. A course on computer security
has been introduced keeping in mind its importance today and some future courses are
planned.
The CS minor courses give the student the skills to work effectively in her parent discipline
and also prepares the student to work in the IT industry where jobs require considerable
domain knowledge of the parent discipline.
Energy
Minor in Energy Engineering
The Department of Energy Science and Engineering offers a Minor in Energy Engineering to
enable Under-Graduate (UG) students with different backgrounds to understand the
different aspects of Energy Engineering. Students will be exposed to the status of energy
resources, its interaction with environment and the fundamentals of energy economics,
different technologies associated with renewable energy sources, conventional power
generation technologies, and different techniques and technologies for energy management
and energy conservation. The Minor in Energy provides UG students an opportunity to
explore possible opportunities in energy efficiency and clean energy to develop sustainable
energy systems for the future.
Students of other departments who are opting to pursue a Minor in “Energy” other than
their regular/main degree are expected to credit the following courses in the order given
below-
2nd Year I Semester: EN 301 (Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies) –This
course gives the basic introduction to various renewable energy resources and associated
technologies.
II Semester: EN 403 (Energy Resources, Environment and Economics) ( Pre-requisite
is EN 301) – This course primarily focuses on the conventional sources of energy, their
effects on environment and how these effects can be reduced. It also discusses the
fundamentals of energy economics.
3rd Year I Semester: EN 402 (Energy Management) (Pre-requisite is EN 403) – This
course deals with the methods of conservation of energy in general and more specifically in
the industrial sector.
II Semester: EN XXX
4th Year I/II Semester: EN XXX
EN XXX are Energy related courses to be selected from the basket of courses offered that
Semester by the Department for Minor.
Chemistry
Chemistry is a broad science, embracing the concepts of creation of molecules and the
manipulation of atoms in microscopic and macroscopic scales. It covers interactions with
plants, animals and humans through agriculture, biology and medicine and with the physical
world through electronics, new building materials and new sources of energy. The
importance of chemistry to the industry cannot be understated. Production
of materials with properties tailored to the needs of the consumer, efficient production of
any product, leading to less pollution, less investment, and better product performance.
And, the list goes on. Also, with talks of Global Warming making rounds, the protection of
our environment is another important aspect that any engineer should take into account
when he/she is designing a product, which comes under the domain of Chemistry.
The minor starts off with an introduction to the fundamentals of Chemistry and continues
with a set of three compulsory courses in Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry. The
student has to take up another course according to his/her interest, in order that he/she
completes the credit requirement for the Minor in Chemistry
Aerospace
Minor is a great opportunity to pursue interest in areas beyond one ones basic degree
covers. A minor chosen to match ones interests and not merely to augment resume, can
speak volumes about a candidate
1 It shows that the candidate is willing to go the extra mile to achieve his/ her goals
5) Manufacturing Processes I (
6) Manufacturing Processes II
Shaping), Thread cutting,
Metallurgy
1) Structure of Materials (
symmetry and point groups,
density. Fractional
and angles, zone axis.
calculations. Applications of
solvus line, crystallite size,
structures. Defects in
representation. Planar
diagrams, cooling curves,
important binary phase
microstructure. Optical
2) Thermodynamics of Materials
reversibility, internal
activity and chemical
properties of solutions and
and interaction parameters,
reactions, rate constant,
Arrhenius equations, theories
theory.
3) Phase Transformations:
diagrams for binary systems.
mobility and vacancy
ceramics, Applications of
in a single component system.
semicoherent and incoherent
Solidification of a single
eutectoid transformations,
recrystallization. Grain
transformation. Hardening and
4) Electronic Properties of
properties: Polarization:
Dielectric constant,
applications, Smart materials
magnetism. Hund’s Rules,
and ferromagnetism,
5) An elective course
The four courses are the
Metallurgical Engineering and
even in chemical (
Phase transformations)
Computer Science
Courses offered:
CS 207 Discrete Structures
CS 213 Data Structures and
CS 317 Databases and
CS 347 Operating Systems
CS 348 Computer Networks (
CS 416 Computer and Network
In addition, a minor student
subject to the availability
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The importance of computers
industry and home, in the
facilitating communication
in all areas of Engineering
The minors programme in
cater to these requirements.
Structures and Algorithms
problem solving, while
expose the students to
has been introduced keeping
planned.
The CS minor courses give the
and also prepares the student
domain knowledge of the
Energy
Minor in Energy Engineering
The Department of Energy
enable Under-Graduate (UG)
different aspects of Energy
resources, its interaction
different technologies
generation technologies, and
and energy conservation. The
explore possible
energy systems for the future.
Students of other departments
their regular/main degree are
below-
2nd Year I Semester:
course gives the basic
technologies.
II Semester: EN 403 (Energy Resources,
is EN 301) – This course
effects on environment and
fundamentals of energy
3rd Year I Semester:
course deals with the methods
the industrial sector.
II Semester: EN XXX
4th Year I/II Semester:
EN XXX are Energy related
Semester by the Department
Chemistry
Chemistry is a broad science,
manipulation of atoms in
plants, animals and humans
world through electronics,
importance of chemistry to
of materials with properties
any product, leading to less
And, the list goes on. Also,
our environment is
when he/she is designing a
The minor starts off with an
with a set of three
student has to take up
completes the credit
Aerospace
Minor is a great opportunity
covers. A minor chosen to
speak volumes about a
1 It shows that the
2 The breadth of exposure significantly improves a person’s ability to think and tackle
complex multi-disciplinary problems.
3 Most engineering systems of today are multi-disciplinary in nature. Minor discipline
thus compliments the major discipline, making the person better suited as opposed
to a person single mindedly focused on the major.
In my opinion, employers look for candidates with demonstrated flexibility, capable of
appreciating and tackling problems in more than one discipline instead of just one.
How is minor going to help?
1 A minor can magically complement a particular major depending on student who is
looking for this synergy.
2 For instance, a student of electrical engineering, with deep passion for aerospace can
have best of both worlds through an aero minor.
3 A carefully chosen minor can enhance a students placement opportunity in a sector
of his choice.
4 So, the major advantage of minors is in apping. We can pursue our MS/PHD in topics
related to minors and yes, it can help a mechanical student from higher studies
perspective.
Importance of Aero Minor:
1 Minor is configured as a compacted exposure to an area. Five courses in minor are
carefully chosen to accomplish this. For example minor in Aerospace has one course
that introduces the vocabulary of aerospace and also some basic concepts. One
courses each in aerodynamics and structures that are core areas aerospace. One
course that explains mechanics of flying and finally a course on intricacies of design
synthesis of a aerospace vehicle.
2 40% of cost of an aircraft of today is for avionics. So this billion dollar industry has
great opportunity for electrical engineers. The quality of contribution of these
engineers will be far better if they were familiar with what aerospace is all about.
3 Aerospace today relies on cutting edge manufacturing methods. Role of mechanical
engineers is thus obvious. A mechanical engineer who knows an aircraft will be
better engineer to get involved in aerospace manufacturing.
4 Aerospace today uses advanced materials for airframe and also in its engines. Need
for low emission engines opens up a role for chemical engineers. Thus goes the list.
Apart from these Minors in SOM, HSS, IDC, Maths and Stats are the ones that are popular
amongst the students. We will be giving you info about them as soon as we procure it from
the respective HoDs
Minor courses offered by Aero dept:
AE 153; Introduction to aerospace engineering
AE 305: Flight Mechanics (pre- requisite – AE 153)
AE 415 : Space flight mechanics
AE 332: Aircraft design (pre- requisite – AE 153 and AE 305)
AE 457: Space flight navigation and guidance
complex multi-disciplinary
3 Most engineering systems of
thus compliments the major
to a person single mindedly
In my opinion, employers look
appreciating and tackling
How is minor going to help?
1 A minor can magically
looking for this synergy.
2 For instance, a student of
have best of both worlds
3 A carefully chosen minor can
of his choice.
4 So, the major advantage of
related to minors and yes, it
perspective.
Importance of Aero Minor:
1 Minor is configured as a
carefully chosen to
that introduces the
courses each in aerodynamics
course that explains
synthesis of a aerospace
2 40% of cost of an aircraft
great opportunity for
engineers will be far better
3 Aerospace today relies on
engineers is thus obvious. A
better engineer to get
4 Aerospace today uses
for low emission engines
Apart from these Minors in
amongst the students. We will
the respective HoDs
Minor courses offered by Aero
AE 153; Introduction to
AE 305: Flight Mechanics (pre-
AE 415 : Space flight
AE 332: Aircraft design (pre-
AE 457: Space flight
