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The document outlines the curriculum and syllabus for a B.E. in Printing Technology at Anna University in Chennai, India. It covers 8 semesters of courses, labs, credits, and electives.

The document lists the courses covered in each semester from III to VIII, including both theory and practical courses in areas like mathematics, mechanics, electrical engineering, printing technologies, and more.

A number of electives are available in different areas related to printing like visual communication, packaging, quality control, and management subjects. The electives are spread across semesters V through VIII.

ANNA UNIVERSITY : : CHENNAI 600 025

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS

R - 2008
III TO VIII SEMESTERS CURRICULUM AND SYLLABI
B.E. PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
SEMESTER III

CODE NO.
THEORY
MA9211
ME9211
CE9213
EE9211
PT9201
PT9202
PRACTICAL
PT9203
CE9214
EE9212
PT9204

COURSE TITLE

Mathematics III
Mechanics of Machines
Strength of Materials
Electrical Drives and Control
Designing and Planning for Print Production
Imaging Technology

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Printing Design Laboratory


Strength of Materials Laboratory
Electrical Engineering & Measurements Laboratory
Imaging Technology Laboratory
TOTAL

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Numerical Methods
Machine Design
Sheetfed Offset Technology
Flexographic Printing
Colour Reproduction
Offset Platemaking

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Offset Platemaking Laboratory


Colour Reproduction Laboratory
Printing Machine Laboratory

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SEMESTER IV

CODE NO.
THEORY
MA9262
ME9261
PT9251
PT9252
PT9253
PT9254
PRACTICAL
PT9255
PT9256
PT9257

COURSE TITLE

TOTAL

SEMESTER V
CODE NO.
THEORY
PT9301
PT9302
PT9303
PT9304
PT9305
PRACTICAL
PT9306
PT9307
PT9308
PT9309

COURSE TITLE

Printing Inks
Packaging Technology
Digital Data Handling
Print Finishing
Web Offset Technology
Elective - I

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Packaging Technology Laboratory


Technical Seminar
Print Finishing Laboratory
Image Design & Editing Laboratory

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TOTAL

SEMESTER VI
CODE NO.
THEORY
MG9361
ME9352
PT9351
PT9352
PT9353

COURSE TITLE
Financial Management
Microprocessor and Microcontroller
Electronic Publishing
Paper and Board
Cost Estimation for Printing
Elective - II

PRACTICAL
ME9358
Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory
PT9354
Multimedia Laboratory
GE9371
Communication Skills and soft Skills Laboratory
TOTAL
SEMESTER VII
CODE NO.
THEORY
GE9261
PT9401
PT9402
PT9403

COURSE TITLE
Environmental Science and Engineering
Packaging Materials
Scheduling & Planning for print Production
Gravure and Screen Printing
Elective III
Elective IV

PRACTICAL
PT9404
Print Production Laboratory
PT9405
Industrial Training*
PT9406
Comprehension
TOTAL

SEMESTER VIII

CODE NO.
THEORY

COURSE TITLE
Elective V
Elective VI

PRACTICAL
PT9451
Project Work
TOTAL

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3

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6

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0

12
12

6
12

TOTAL CREDIT: 190


LIST OF ELECTIVES FOR B.E. PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
ELECTIVES I
CODE NO.
PT9021
PT9022
PT9023
PT9024
PT9025
PT9026
PT9027
PT9028
PT9029
PT9071
EC9021
GE9021
GE9022
GE9023
IE9023
PT9031
IE9035
MG9072
MA9261
ME9035
ME9303
MF9022
MF9401
MG9073

COURSE TITLE
Visual Communication
Mass Communication
Newspaper and Periodical Publishing
Book Publishing
Advertising techniques
Colour Management
Printing Machinery Maintenance
Quality Control in Printing
Security Printing
Packaging Materials and Technology
Electronic Communication
Professional Ethics in Engineering
Total Quality Management
Fundamentals of Nano Science
Human Resources Management
Information System Analysis and Design
Supply Chain Management
Entrepreneurship Development
Probability and Statistics
Measurements and control
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Non Destructive Testing
Operations Research
Marketing Management

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MA9211

MATHEMATICS III
(common to all branches of B.E. / B.Tech programmes)

LT P C
3104

AIM
To facilitate the understanding of the principles and to cultivate the art of formulating
physical problems in the language of mathematics.
OBJECTIVES
To introduce Fourier series analysis which is central to many applications in
engineering apart from its use in solving boundary value problems
To acquaint the student with Fourier transform techniques used in wide variety of
situations in which the functions used are not periodic
To introduce the effective mathematical tools for the solutions of partial differential
equations that model physical processes
To develop Z- transform techniques which will perform the same task for discrete
time systems as Laplace Transform, a valuable aid in analysis of continuous time
systems
UNIT I
FOURIER SERIES
9+3
Dirichlets conditions General Fourier series Odd and even functions Half-range Sine
and Cosine series Complex form of Fourier series Parsevals identity Harmonic
Analysis.
UNIT II
FOURIER TRANSFORM
9+3
Fourier integral theorem Fourier transform pair-Sine and Cosine transforms Properties
Transform of elementary functions Convolution theorem Parsevals identity.
UNIT III
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
9+3
Formation Solutions of first order equations Standard types and Equations reducible to
standard types Singular solutions Lagranges Linear equation Integral surface passing
through a given curve Solution of linear equations of higher order with constant
coefficients.
UNIT IV
APPLICATIONS OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
9+3
Method of separation of Variables Solutions of one dimensional wave equation and onedimensional heat equation Steady state solution of two-dimensional heat equation
Fourier series solutions in Cartesian coordinates.
UNIT V
Z TRANSFORM AND DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS
9+3
Z-transform Elementary properties Inverse Z-transform Convolution theorem Initial
and Final value theorems Formation of difference equation Solution of difference
equation using Z-transform.
L: 45, T: 15, TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Grewal, B.S. Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publications (2007)
REFERENCES
1. Glyn James, Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics, Pearson Education (2007)
2. Ramana, B.V. Higher Engineering Mathematics Tata McGraw Hill (2007).
3. Bali, N.P. and Manish Goyal, A Text Book of Engineering 7 th Edition (2007) Lakshmi
Publications (P) Limited, New Delhi.

ME9211

MECHANICS OF MACHINES

LTPC
310 4

OBJECTIVES:
To understand the principles in the formation of mechanisms and their kinematics.
To understand the effect of friction in different machine elements.
To analyse the forces and toques acting on simple mechanical systems
To understand the importance of balancing and vibration.
UNIT I
KINEMATIC OF MECHANICS
10
Mechanisms Terminology and definitions kinematics inversions of 4 bar and slide crank
chain kinematics analysis in simple mechanisms velocity and acceleration polygons
Analytical methods computer approach cams classifications displacement diagrams layout of plate cam profiles derivatives of followers motion circular arc and tangent cams.
UNIT II
GEARS and GEAR TRAINS
9
Spur gear law of toothed gearing involute gearing Interchangeable gears Gear tooth
action interference and undercutting nonstandard teeth gear trains parallel axis gears
trains epicyclic gear trains automotive transmission gear trains.
UNIT III
FRICTION
8
Sliding and Rolling Friction angle friction in threads Friction Drives Friction clutches
Belt and rope drives brakes Tractive resistance.
UNIT IV
FORCE ANALYSIS
9
Applied and Constrained Forces Free body diagrams static Equilibrium conditions Two,
Three and four members Static Force analysis in simple machine members Dynamic
Force Analysis Inertia Forces and Inertia Torque DAlemberts principle superposition
principle dynamic Force Analysis in simple machine members.
UNIT V
BALANCING AND VIBRATION
9
Static and Dynamic balancing Balancing of revolving and reciprocating masses
Balancing machines free vibrations Equations of motion natural Frequency Damped
Vibration bending critical speed of simple shaft Torsional vibration Forced vibration
harmonic Forcing Vibration solation.
L+ T = 45 + 15 = 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Ambekar A.G., Mechanism and Machine Theory Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2007
2. Shigley J.E., Pennock G.R and Uicker J.J., Theory of Machines and Mechanisms,
Oxford University Press, 2003
REFERENCES
1. Thomas Bevan, Theory of Machines, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 1984.
2. Ghosh.A, and A.K.Mallick, Theory and Machine, Affiliated East-West Pvt. Ltd.,New
Delhi, 1988.
3. Rao.J.S. and Dukkipatti R.V. Mechanisms and Machines, Wiley-Eastern Ltd.,New Delhi,
1992.
4. John Hannah and Stephens R.C., Mechanics of Machines, Viva Low PricesStudent
Edition, 1999.
5. V.Ramamurthi, Mechanisms of Machine, Narosa Publishing House, 2002.
6. Robert L.Norton, Design of Machinery, McGraw-Hill, 2004.

STANDARDS
IS 2458:2001, Vocabulary of Gear Terms Definitions related to Geometry.
IS 3756: 2002, Method of Gear Correction Addendum modification for External
cylindrical gears with parallel axes.
IS 5267: 2002 Vocabulary of Gear Terms Definitions Related to Worm Gear Geometry.
IS 12328: Part 1: 1988 Bevel Gear Systems Part -1 Straight Bevel Gears.
IS12328: 1988 Bevel Systems Part 2 Spiral Bevel Gears.

CE9213

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

LT PC
300 3

UNIT I
STRESS, STRAIN AND DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS
Rigid bodies and deformable solids Tension, Compression and Shear Stresses
Deformation of simple and compound bars Thermal stresses Elastic Constants
Volumetric strains Stresses on inclined planes Principal stresses and principal planes
Mohrs circle of stress.

UNIT II
TRANSEVERSE LOADING ON BEAMS AND STRESSES IN BEAMS
13
Beams types transverse loading on beams Shear force and bending moment in beams
Cantilevers Simply supported beams and over hanging beams. Theory of simple
bending - bending formula bending stress distribution Load carrying capacity
Proportioning of sections Flitched beams Shear stress distribution.
UNIT III
TORSION
5
Stresses and deformation in circular and hollows shafts Stepped shafts Shafts fixed at
the both ends Stresses in helical springs Deflection of helical springs.
UNIT IV
DEFLECTION OF BEAMS
10
Double Integration method Macaulays method Area moment theorems for computation
of slopes and deflections in beams Conjugate beam and energy method Maxwells
reciprocal theorems.
UNIT V
THIN CYLINDERS, SPHERES AND THICK CYLINDERS
9
Stresses in thin cylindrical shell due to internal pressure circumferential and longitudinal
stresses deformation in thin cylinders spherical shells subjected to internal pressure
deformations in spherical shells - Lames theory application of theories of failure
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXTBOOKS
1. Rajput.R.K. Strength of Materials S.Chand & co Ltd. New Delhi 1996
2. Jindal U.C. Strength of Materials Asian Books Pvt Ltd, New Delhi 2007
REFERENCES
1. Egor.P.Popov Engineering Mechanics of Solids Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi 1997
2. Subramanian R. Strength of Materials Oxford University Press, Oxford Higher
Education series ,2007
3. Hibbeler , R.C, Mechanics of materials, Pearson Education, Low price Edition,2007

EE9211

ELECTRICAL DRIVES AND CONTROL

LT P C
30 0 3

AIM
To provide knowledge in the area of electrical dives and their control techniques
PREREQUISTE
Basic Electrical Engineering
OBJECTIVES
To impart knowledge on
Basics of electric drives
Different speed control methods
Various motor starters and controllers
Applications
UNIT I
INTROUDCTION
9
Fundamentals of electric drives advances of electric drive-characteristics of loads
different types of mechanical loads choice of an electric drive control circuit components:
Fuses, switches, circuit breakers, contactors. Relay control transformers.
UNIT II
SPEED CONTROL OF DC MACHINES
9
DC shunt motors Speed Torque characteristics - Ward Leonard method, DC series motor
series parallel control solid state DC drives Thyristor bridge rectifier circuits- chopper
circuits.
UNIT III
SPEED CONTROL OF AC MACHINES
9
Induction motor Speed torque Characteristics pole changing, stator frequency variation
- slip-ring induction motor stator voltage variation - Rotor resistance variation, slip power
recovery basic inverter circuits- variable voltage frequency control.
UNIT IV
MOTOR STARTERS AND CONTROLLERS
9
DC motor starters : using voltage sensing relays, current sensing relays and time delay
relays - wound rotor induction motor starters starters using frequency sensing relays - DOI
-starter and auto transformers starter.
UNIT V
HEATING AND POWER RATING OF DRIVE MOTORS
9
Load diagram, over load capacity, insulating materials, heating and cooling of motors,
service condition of electric drive continuous, intermittent and short time industrial
application.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. N.K De and P.K Sen Electric Drives Prentice Hall of India Private Ltd, 2002.
2. Vedam Subramaniam Electric Drives Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2007
3. V.K Mehta and Rohit Mehta Principle of Electrical Engineering S Chand & Company,
2008
REFERENCES
1. S.K Bhattacharya Brinjinder Singh Control of Electrical Machines New
Age
International Publishers,2002.
2. John Bird Electrical Circuit theory and technology Elsevier, First Indian Edition, 2006.

PT9201

DESIGNING AND PLANNING FOR PRINT PRODUCTION

LTPC
30 03

OBJECTIVE
To impart knowledge on various printing processes, designing, layout and planning for print
production. This introductory course will provide an overview to printing.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO PRINTING PROCESSES
12
Types of process Letterpress, Offset, Gravure, Flexography, Screen printing and Nonimpact printing processes; Introduction to image carrier preparation for different types of
printing process.
UNIT II
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
6
Basic concepts of designing, Creativity, steps in creativity; Typography; Visual ingredients of
graphic design; Design consideration; Symbols and logos.
UNIT III
DESIGN LAYOUT
6
Layout purpose & advantages; layout styles; layout components; stages in preparing a
layout; marking-up; Dummy, Case studies.
UNIT IV
DESIGNING FOR MEDIA
12
Designing for Newspapers, Booklets, Magazines, Business publications, Banners & Posters,
Advertising, Transit, Interactive, Web and Maps. Case studies.
UNIT V
DESIGN MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION PLANNING
9
Relationship between designer, customer and printer; selection and co-ordination of
production process; Limitation of printing process, binding, finishing and ancillary processes
on design; selection and specification of ink, paper and other materials; production strategy.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. David A. Lauer, Stephen Pentak, Design Basics, 6 th Edition, Wadsworth, 2005
2. Poppy Evans and Mark A. Thomas, Exploring the Elements of Design, Delmar
Publishers, 2004
3. Robin McAllister, Design for Production, Delmar Publishers, 1997.
REFERENCES
1. Albert C. Book, C. Dennis Schick, Fundamentals of Copy and Layout, Crain
Books, 1984
2. Roger Walton, Keith Gillies, Lindsey Heppell, Graphic Design, Ebury Press, 1987
3. Pamela Mortimer, Document Design Primer, GATF, 2003
4. Helmutt Kipphan, Handbook of Print Media, Springer, Heidelberg, 2000
5. T. M. Adams, D.D. Faux and L. T. Ricber, Printing Technology, Delmar Publications
Inc., 1996

PT9202

IMAGING TECHNOLOGY

LT PC
3003

OBJECTIVE:
To impart knowledge on laser typesetters, film processing, scanners, imagesetters, also give
elaborate study of typographic parameters.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO TEXT COMPOSING
9
Printers measurement system. Type series, Family, Typographic Parameters. Copy markup, Casting off, Copy editing. Proof reading marks. House style, Text composing
techniques: Electrical & electronic typewriters, Word Processors. Early Phototypesetting
Systems and Devices, storage of Master fount, Character coding, Digitization. Founts
outline, truetype, opentype, PS.
UNIT II
LASER TYPESETTERS
9
Laser source: Helium Neon, Argonion, Violet Laser diodes, Choice and Selection of laser,
Principles of typesetters and printers, Modulation. Direct laser modulation, Acousto-optic
modulation. Deflection methods Mechanical deflectors. Holographic deflectors, Solid state
deflectors, Polygon Scanning, Facet tracing optics and Scan-end detection mechanisam.
Speed and resolution of laser typesetters.
UNIT III
ORIGINALS AND FILM PROCESSING
9
Originals for reproduction, Line reproduction, Halftone reproduction, Theories of dot
formation. Action of light, Types of films Development theory, variant in development,
sensitometry, Transmission densitometer. Lens and lens aberrations.
UNIT IV
IMAGE ACQUISITION
9
Scanner types Drum, flatbed, Dynamic range, Resolution, Storage, File formats. Digital
Camera Principles, mechanism, types, resolution, memory, software. Computer
requirements.
UNIT V
IMAGESETTER AND PRINTERS
9
Imagesetters Types Capstan, internal, external and virtual drum, light sources, Raster
image processors, Screening Technologies. Non-Impact printing Inkjet, dye-sub, thermal
wax, electro photography.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXTBOOKS
1. Alan Holmes, Electronic Composition, Emblem Books Ltd., 1984.
2. J. Michael Adams, David Faux and Loyds J. Reiber, Printing Technology, III Edn.
Delmer (PuB).
3. Helmut Kipphan (Ed.) Handbook of Print Media, 2001.
REFERENCES
1. James Craig, Phototypesetting A Design Manual, Wetson-Gu Publication, New york,
1978.
2. Les Health and Ian Faux, Phototypesetting, SITA Ktd., 1978.
3. Handbook of Modern Halftone Photography, Perfect Graphic arts, Demarset, U.S.A.
4. Phil Green, Understanding digital colour, Blueprint, 1995
5. David Bergsland, Printing in a digital world, Dlmar Publishers 1997.
6. Frank Cost, Pocket guide to digital Printing, Delmar Publishers, 1997.
7. T.E. Schildgen, Pocket guide to colour with digital application, Delmar Publishers.
1998.

PT9203

PRINTING DESIGN LABORATORY

LTPC
003 2

OBJECTIVE:
To acquire skills on,
Designing using paint and brush
Sketching using pencil
Collage Art
1. Basic Design
To create Thumbnails and Rough sketches of logos, advertisements, lettering, etc.,
freehand using pencil
2. Types of Layouts
To prepare the various types of layouts using different themes, with poster colours and
pencil
To develop artworks and design print products using collage and paint
3. Colour Drawing
To draw what is seen using colour, texture and thereby create portrait and figures
To develop a drawing folio and keep a sketch book as a record of ideas
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

CE9214

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LABORATORY

LTPC
003 2

OBJECTIVE:
To study the properties of materials when subjected to different types of Loading.
1. Tension test on mild steel rod.
2. Double shear test on metals.
3. Torsion test on mild steel rod.
4. Impact test on metal specimen.
5. Hardness test on metals.
6. Compression test on helical spring.
7. Deflection test on carriage spring.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

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EE9212 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & MEASUREMENTS LABORATORY

L T P C
0 0 3 2

AIM:
To provide the practical knowledge and control methods of electrical machines
OBJECTIVE:
To impart practical knowledge on
Characteristic of different machines
Method of speed control of machines
Measurement of various electrical parameters
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Study of DC & AC Starters


Study of Transducers
Wheatstone Bridge and Schering Bridge
ADC and DAC Converters
Speed Control of DC Shunt Motor
Load Test on DC Shunt Motor
OCC & Load Characteristics of DC Shunt Generator
Load Test on Single-Phase Transformer
Load Test on Three-Phase Induction Motor
Load Test on Single-Phase Induction Motor.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

PT9204

IMAGING TECHNOLOGY LAB

L T P C
0 0 3 2

OBJECTIVE:
To give hands on training on typesetting parameters in page layout using page making
software also familiarization of scanner and graphic software.
1. Word Processing Software
a. Basic typesetting formats
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Pagemaking Software
Basic non-illustrated document preparation
Multiple Column Work
Tabular column & Table editing
Integration of text and Graphics
Tag/style formatting
Page Imposition

3. Scanner
a. Introduction to scanner scanning
4. Graphics software
a. Free hand Drawing
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

11

MA9262

NUMERICAL METHODS

LT P C
31 0 4

UNIT I
SOLUTION OF EQUATIONS AND EIGENVALUE PROBLEMS
10 +3
Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations - Fixed point iteration method Newton Raphson method- Solution of linear system of equations - Gauss Elimination method
Pivoting - Gauss-Jordan methods Iterative methods of Gauss-Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel Matrix Inversion by Gauss-Jordan method - Eigenvalues of a matrix by Power method and
by Jacobis method.
UNIT II
INTERPOLATION AND APPROXIMATION
8+3
Interpolation with unequal intervals - Lagrange interpolation Newtons divided difference
interpolation Cubic Splines - Interpolation with equal intervals - Newtons forward and
backward difference formulae.
UNIT III
NUMERICAL DIFFERENTATION AND INTEGRATION
9+3
Approximation of derivatives using interpolation polynomials - Numerical integration using
Trapezoidal, Simpsons 1/3 and Simpsons 3/8 rules Rombergs method - Two point and
three point Gaussian quadrature formulae Evaluation of double integrals by Trapezoidal
and Simpsons rules.
UNIT IV

INITIAL VALUE PROBLEMS FOR ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL


EQUATIONS
9+3
Single step-methods - Taylors series method - Eulers method - Modified Eulers method Fourth order Runge-Kutta method for solving first and second order equations - Multi-step
methods - Milnes and Adams-Bashforth predictor-corrector methods for solving first order
equations.
UNIT V

BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS IN ORDINARY AND PARTIAL


DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
9+3
Finite difference methods for solving two-point linear boundary value problems. Finite
difference techniques for the solution of two dimensional Laplaces and Poissons equations
on rectangular domain One dimensional heat-flow equation by explicit and implicit (Crank
Nicholson) methods - One dimensional wave equation by explicit method.
L : 45 T : 15 TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Grewal, B.S. and Grewal,J.S., Numerical methods in Engineering and Science, 6 th
Edition, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2004.
2. Sankara Rao, K. Numerical methods for Scientists and Engineers, 3 rd Edition Prentice
Hall of India Private Ltd., New Delhi, 2007.
REFERENCES
1. Chapra, S. C and Canale, R. P. Numerical Methods for Engineers, 5 th Edition, Tata
McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Gerald, C. F. and Wheatley, P. O., Applied Numerical Analysis, 6 th Edition, Pearson
Education Asia, New Delhi, 2006.
3. Brian Bradie, A friendly introduction to Numerical analysis, Pearson Education Asia,
New Delhi, 2007.

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ME9261

MACHINE DESIGN

LTPC
310 4

OBJECTIVES:
To familiarize the various steps involved in the Design Process
To understand the principles involved in evaluating the shape and dimensions of a
component To satisfy functional and strength requirements.
To learn to use standard practices and standard data.
To learn to use catalogues and standard machine components
UNIT I
STEADY STRESSES AND VARIABLE STRESSES IN MACHINE MEMBERS 9
Introduction to the design process factor influencing machine design, selection of
materials based on mechanical properties Preferred numbers, fits and tolerances Direct,
Bending and torsional stress equations impact and shock loading calculation of principle
stresses for various load combinations, eccentric loading Design of curved beams crane
hook and C frame Factor of safety theories of failure stress concentration design for
variable loading Soderberg, Goodman and Gerber relations.
UNIT II
DESIGN OF SHAFTS AND COUPLINGS
10
Design of solid and hollow shafts based on strength, rigidity and critical speed Design of
keys, key ways and splines Design of crankshafts Design of rigid and flexible couplings.
UNIT III
DESIGN OF TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT JOINTS
9
Threaded fastners Design of bolted joints including eccentric loading, Knuckle joints,
Cotter joints Design of Welded joints, riveted joints for structures theory of bonded joints.
UNIT IV
DESIGN OF ENERGY STORING ELEMENTS
8
Design of various types of springs, optimization of helical spings rubber springs Design
of flywheels considering stresses in rims and arms, for engines and punching machines.
UNIT V
DESIGN OF BEARINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS ELEMENTS
9
Sliding contact and rolling contact bearings Design of hydrodynamic journal bearings,
McKees Eqn., Sommerfield Number, Raimondi & Boyd Selection of Rolling Contact
bearings Design of Seals and Gaskets Design of Connecting Rod.
L : 45 T : 15 TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
NOTE: (Use of P S G Design Data Book is permitted in the University examination)
TEXT BOOKS
1. Shigley J.E. and Mischke C.R., Mechanical Engineering Design, Sixth Edition, Tata
McGraw Hill, 2003.
2. Bhandrari V.B, Design of Machine Elements, Second Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Book
Co., 2007.
REFERENCES
1. Sundararajamoorthy T.V, Shanmugam N, Machine Design, Anuradha Publications,
Chennai.
2. Orthwein W, Machine Component Design, Jaico Publishing Co, 2003.
3. Ugural A.C, Mechanical Design An Integral Approacho, McGRaw-Hill Book Co, 2004.
4. Spotts A.F., Shoup T.E, Design and Machine Elements Pearson Education, 2004.

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STANDARDS
IS 10260: Part I: 1982 Terms, definitions and classification of Plain bearings Part 1 :
Construction.
IS10260: Part I: 1982 Terms, definitions and classification of Plain bearings Part 2 : Friction
and Wear.
IS 10260: Part I: 1982 Terms, definitions and classification of Plain bearings Part 3 :
Lubrication.

PT9251

SHEETFED OFFSET TECHNOLOGY

L T P C
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
To make students to understand the sheet fed offset printing process. To make them
understand the various mechanisms and settings involved in a sheet fed offset printing
machine.
UNIT I
PRINCIPLES OF OFFSET AND SHEET FEEDING
10
Principles of lithography, wetting of a solid surface by a liquid, emulsification of ink and
fountain solution, fluid behaviour in a nip. Basic configuration of offset machine. Sheet
feeding and controls: Types of feeders, sheet control, drives, suction head mechanism,
double sheet and no sheet detectors, side lays and front lays. Non-stop feeders. Sheet
insertion and transfer systems, working principle, relative merits.
UNIT II
PRINTING UNIT CONFIGURATION
12
Cylinders: Various configurations, design, requirements, plate and blanket clamping
mechanisms, pressure setting, packing, print length variation, equal diameter, true rolling
principles. Cylinder drives. Sheet transfer and reversal systems, perfecting, delivery
grippers, settings, quick delivery mechanisms. Anti set-off spray device. Feeders, delivery
and other system components for metal printing .
UNIT III
BLANKETS, ROLLERS
10
Blanket types, requirements, manufacture, performance attributes.
Rollers, types,
properties, behavior. Basic inking and dampening system configuration. Fountain solution
requirements, composition, re-circulation system and dosing units, Ink/water balance.
UNIT IV
PRINTING AND INLINE OPERATIONS
7
Make-ready operations, multi colour printing, automatic plate fixing, computer controls in
printing, automatic blanket wash, roller wash systems. Spot varnishing, coating, numbering.
Dryers. Print problem identification and quality control.
UNIT V
DIGITAL PRESSES
6
Direct imaging printing systems- once imageable, re-imageable masters, imaging principles,
relative merits and emerging trends.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. John MacPhee, Fundamentals of Lithographic Printing Vol.I Mechanics of Printing,
GATF, 1998.
2. A.S.Porter, A Manual of Lithographic Press Operation, Lithographic Training Services.

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REFERENCES
1. W.R.Durrant. R.E. Witeworth and C.W.Meacock, Machine Printing, Focal Press,
London.
2. Frank Cost, Pocket guide to digital Printing, Delmar Publishers, 1997.
3. T.E.Schildgen, Pocket guide to colour with digital application, Delmar Publishers, 1998.
4. David Bergsland, Printing in a digital world, Delmar Publishers, 1997.
5. Michael Limburg, Gutenberg goes digital, Blue Print, 1955.
6. Anton & Peter Kammermeter, Scanning & Printing, Focal press, 1992.
7. Robin McAllister, Scanning & Image manipulation, Delmar Publishers, 1997.
8. Robin McAllister, Colour, Delmar Publishers, 1997.
9. Phil Green, Understanding digital colour, Blueprint, 1995.

PT9252

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE
To introduce the basic principles of flexographic printing process, plate preparation &
mounting methods, parts of a flexographic press and maintenance & quality control in flexo
press.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Basic principles design considerations, plate preparation, plate mounting, press,
ink,substrates; Basic Press construction, Press types, Printing station - fountain rollers,
anilox rollers, doctor blades, plate cylinders, impression rollers.
UNIT II
IMAGE CARRIER PREPARATION
9
Moulded rubber plates; Photopolymer plates - Sheet photopolymer, liquid photopolymer,
Direct Imaged Plates, Plate considerations - plate handling, storage, wrap distortion, Ink &
solvent compatibility.
UNIT III
MOUNTING AND PROOFING
9
Plate mounting procedures, plate staggering, plate make ready; Manual Mounting, Video
mounting, Sleeve mounting, Pin mounting, Proofing procedure.
UNIT IV
PRINTING PRESS
9
Roll mechanics, unwind equipment, infeed, substrate treatment, web tension control, inking
systems, drying systems, cooling rolls, in line laminating, rewind equipment, rotary die
cutting/sheeting, Pressroom Practices
UNIT V
MAINTENANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
9
Maintenance - press, mounting and proofing machines; quality control at press side, control
of incoming materials, Wastage control, Troubleshooting.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. "Flexography : Principles & Practices", 5th Edition, FTA, 2000.
2. "FIRST: Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances", 3 rd Edition,
FTA, 2003.

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REFERENCES
1. Frederick R.Boyle, "The Flexo Environment", Foundation of Flexographic Technical
Association, 2002.
2. Anthony White, "High Quality Flexography", Pira reviews of Printing, Pira International,
1992.
3. Donna C.Mulvihill, "Flexography Primer", GATF Press, 1991.
4. Helmut Kiphhan, Handbook of Print Media, Springer Verlag, 2001
5. J.Michael Adams David, Fauz, Llyod, J.Rieber, "Printing Technology", 3rd Edition,
Delmar Publishers, 1988

PT9253

COLOUR REPRODUCTION

LTPC
30 03

OBJECTIVE:
This course imparts the fundamental concepts of Colour Science & measurement and gives
an overview of colour reproduction techniques. It gives an exposure to in-depth exploration
of issues involved in color reproduction in print media and concepts behind image
adjustment techniques. It also introduces the basic concepts of Color Management
Systems.
UNIT I
COLOUR SCIENCE & MEASUREMENT
9
Light, colour, Additive and Subtractive colour theory, Attributes of colour, Tristimulus values,
Chromaticity diagram, CIELAB, Colour spaces, Colour difference, Spectrophotometer
UNIT II
PRINCIPLES OF COLOUR REPRODUCTION
9
Image Acquisition, Colour originals for reproduction. Reproduction objectives, Colour
reproduction photography, printing, display devices; Colour printing - Colour separation
techniques, Screen angles and moire patterns.
UNIT III
COLOUR CORRECTION & IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS
9
Properties of coloured inks, Masking and its principles, Balanced inks, Jones Diagram, Gray
balance, Masking equations, Neugebauer equation, Look Up Table, Image Adjustments Colour correction, White point & Black point, Colour cast removal, USM, Black printer, UCR,
GCR, UCA.
UNIT IV
SPECTRAL SENSITIVITIES, INK & PAPER
9
Light Source, color filter, photographic emulsion. Optics of ink film - first surface reflection,
multiple internal reflections. Additivity and Proportionality rules.
UNIT V
COLOUR MANAGEMENT
9
Colour Management Need, Open loop, Closed loop, Calibration, Characterization,
Conversion, ICC, Profiles, Rendering intent, Gamut mapping. Digital proofing Need &
issues, Viewing conditions
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

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TEXT BOOKS
1. John A.C. Yule, "Principles of colour reproduction applied to photomechanical
reproduction, Colour photography and ink, paper and other related industries", John
wiley & Sons, U.K.
2. Phil Green, Understanding Digital Color, 2nd edition, GATF Press, 1999.
REFERENCES
1. R.W.G. Hunt, "Reproduction of Colour in Printing, T.V. & Photography", Fountain Press,
1981.
2. Gary Field, Color and its Reproduction, 3rd edition, GATF Press, 2004
3. Berns R S, Billmeyer & Saltzman 's Principle of Colour Technology, 3 rd Edition, Wiley,
2000
4. J.Michael Adams David, Fauz, Llyod, J.Rieber, "Printing Technology", 3rd Edition,
Delmar Publishers, 1988.
5. Abhay Sharma, "Understanding Colour Management", Thomson Delmar, 2004.

PT9254

OFFSET PLATEMAKING

LTPC
3 003

OBJECTIVE
To understand the process of Offset Plate making in general. To make them aware of
different materials, and equipments used to make a quality offset plate.
UNIT I
IMAGE PLANNING
8
Lithographic production Introduction; planning layout Information, type of work,
Environment and working conditions, Preparing the layout; Imposition schemes; Book work
Margin calculations, Methods; Planning materials, tools, equipment, light tables.
UNIT II
METHODS OF IMAGE PLANNING AND ASSEMBLY
8
Direct ruling to plate Metal keys, Burnout masks, Paper templates; Hand assembly
Negative assembly to Golden rod, Golden rod with plastic interleave, Peelable membrane
substrates; Conventional positive assembly, Pin register systems; Planning softwares
Features.
UNIT III
PLATE CHEMISTRY, COATING AND PROCESSING
12
Base metals Aluminium, Zinc, Stainless steel, Copper, Chromium, Nickel and their
properties, Poly masters, paper masters. Graining types; Contact angle and wettability;
Anodisation Process; Light sensitive materials dichromated colloids, diazo, and
photopolymer compounds; Type of plates Albumin, Deep-etch, Multi metal, Wipe-on, PS
positive and negative working plate chemistry,
exposing, processing chemicals,
procedures; Plate exposing unit; Light source Types advantages, disadvantages;
Automatic plate processing machine Design, method of use; Desensistizing process, gum,
developing inks, lacquers and asphaltum. Waterless plates, performance characteristics;
Electrophotographic plates types, processing and use; Reflex plate making; Diffusion
transfer plates. Plate handling and storage.
UNIT IV
COMPUTER TO PLATE SYSTEMS
10
Computer to Plate Workflow. C-t-P plate making systems- Internal drum, External drum, Flat
bed, Ink jet, Multi purpose systems. Plates for digital imaging- Tehrmal sensitive,

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Photopolymer, Silver halide, Silver hybrid plates, sensitivity, chemistry, mechanism of image
formation and processing. Processless plates. Digital plate control wedge.
UNIT V
QUALITY CONTROL
7
Quality Control Importance; Quality aids Star target, Dot gain scale, Stouffer gauge,
Graduated halftone percentage scale, UGRA Plate control wedge, GATF standard offset
colour control bar, Brunner control system, Dotmeter.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. A.L.Gatehouse and K.N.Roper, Modern Film Planning and Platemaking, 2 nd Edition,
SITA Limited, 1983.
2. R.M.Adams II & F.J.Romano, Computer-to-Plate Automating and Printing Industry,
2nd Edition, GATF Press, 1999.
REFERENCES
1. Ian Faux, Modern Lithography, SITA Ltd., 1982.
2. Lithographers Manual, GATF.
3. Bob Thompson, Printing Materials, Science & Technology, PIRA International, 1998.

PT9255

OFFSET PLATEMAKING LABORATORY

L T P C
0 0 3 2

OBJECTIVE:
To provide hands on training to make imposition schemes and to expose plates using
quality control aids.
1. Types of planning and layout preparation
2. Sheet work film assembly
3. Halfsheet work film assembly
4. Planning for irregular images
5. Film assembly for colour work
6. Study of exposing processing and punching systems.
7. Exposure optimization and standardization
8. Repeatability tests on Printing down frame
9. Wipe-on plate processing and standardization.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

PT9256

COLOR REPRODUCTION LABORATORY

L T P C
0 0 3 2

OBJECTIVES
To do colour separation & colour correction using image editing softwares
To implement colour management system.
1. Introduction to image editing softwares
2. Scanning different types of originals using flatbed scanner (Also analyse the relationship
between no. of gray levels & resolution)
3. File formats & Sampling
4. Tonal adjustment, Histogram analysis and equalization

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5. Colour adjustments
6. Color separation of given original & proofing
7. Black Generation UCR, GCR
8. Calibration and characterization of scanner & display device
9. Calibration and characterization of printer
10. Color management in image editing softwares
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

PT9257

PRINTING MACHINE LABORATORY

L T PC
0 0 3 2

OBJECTIVE:
To understand the controls, settings, and mechanisms of an offset machine and take prints.
1. Study of controls, operations and specifications of printing machines.
2. Single colour print in small offset machine.
3. Study of various mechanisms and settings.
4. Single colour print in big format machine.
5. Cylinder pressure setting.
6. Single colour print in modern offset machine.
7. Effect of packing on print length.
8. Two and four colour print in offset machine.
9. Four colour print in offset machine.
10. Densitometric measurements.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

PT9301

PRINTING INKS

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE:
To study the raw materials, properties, manufacturing processes, testing, problems
related to printing inks used for different printing processes and special inks.
UNIT I
RAW MATERIALS - COLORANTS AND OILS
9
Colorants Pigments Classification, Preparation and properties, Inorganic white and
coloured. Carbon black, Metallic, Ultramarine and Flourescent; organic Diarylide
yellow, Hansa yellow, Rhodamine, Lithol, Rubine, Rubine Toner, Phthalocyanine blue
& green. Alkali blue, Benzidine orange, Toluidine red and Lake red C; Dyestuffs - Acid,
basic, solvent and disperse dyes, Preparation and Properties and uses; Oils drying,
semi drying and non drying oils, Preparation, Properties and uses.
UNIT II
RAW MATERIALS BINDERS, SOLVENTS AND ADDITIVES
9
Resins Natural Rosin and its derivatives and Gumarabic; Synthetic Rosin modified
fumaric, maleic and phenolic, pure phenolic, Alkyds, hydro carbons, polyamides, Polyvinyl,
Ketone, Nitro Cellulose, Ethyl Cellulose, Epoxy resins, Acrylic resins and Varnishes - types;
Solvents Aliphatic & aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, glycols & ketones; Additives
Properties and applications Driers, Waxes, Antioxidants, plasticizers, wetting agents,
defoaming agents and Antiskinning agents.

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UNIT III
CONSTITUENTS AND MANUFACTURING OF DIFFERENT INKS
9
Ink composition for major printing process. Paste Inks Single roll mill, Ball mill, Triple roll
mill, Twin horizontal Mixture, Z-arm stirrer; Liquid Inks Ball mill, Bead mill and attritor, Flow
chart for ink manufacturing weighing, mixing, grinding, testing and packing.
UNIT IV
PROPERTIES, TESTING AND INK RELATED PROBLEMS
9
Viscosity, Tack, Colour, Gloss, Rub resistance, Length, Drying Characteristic, and Finess of
grind gauge, light fastness, Standards on environmental concerns, end use applications, Ink
problems related to printing processes causes and remedies.
UNIT V
SPECIAL INKS AND INK DRYING MECHANISMS
9
Water based inks, Security inks, Radiation curable inks - IR, UV & EB Raw materials,
equipment used for drying. Ink drying mechanisms
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. R.H.Leach, The Printing Ink Manual, 5th Edn., Chapman & Hall, London, 2002.
2. Ronald E.Tood, Printing Inks Formulation, Principles, Manufacture and Quality
Control Testing, PIRA International 1996.
REFERENCES
1. Cliffwoof, A Manual for Flexographic Inks, Fishbum Printing Ink Co.Ltd.,Watford.
2. Charles Finley, Printing Paper and Ink, Delmar Publishers, 1997.
3. Nelson R.Eldred, What the Printer should Know about inks, 3rd Edition GATF Press,
2001.
4. Bob Thompson, Printing materials Science and Technology, 2nd edition, 2004.

PT9302

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE:
To study the fundamentals, designs in packaging, manufacturing process, testing of
packaging and specialty packaging in detail.
UNIT I
FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING
6
Definition, historical background, functions of packaging types and selection of package,
packaging hazards, interaction of package and contents, shelf life estimation, materials and
machine interface, life cycle assessment
UNIT II
PACKAGE DESIGN
7
Fundamentals, factors influencing design, consumer, research and sales promotion through
package design, graphic design, Structural design cans, bottles, folding cartons,
corrugated boxes, bar codes and tags.
UNIT III
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
12
Folding carton manufacturing -Cutting; creasing; die making punching cartooning
Machineries types, flexible pouches forming machines, corrugated box manufacturing
process, Rigid boxes manufacturing process, Drums types of drums, moulded pulp

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containers; three piece and two piece can; seam treatment types, Collapsible tube; metal
foil packaging; bag making machinery multiwall, tube forming; robots used in
packaging.
UNIT IV
SPECIALITY PACKAGING
13
Aerosol packaging, shrink and stretch wrapping, blister packaging, anti-static packaging,
aseptic packaging, oven able package; Cosmetic packaging, confectionery packaging,
hardware packaging, textile packaging, food packaging; child resistant and health care
packaging, chub packaging, electrostatic discharge protective packaging, export packaging,
lidding, medical packaging, modified atmospheric packaging, RFID in packaging.
UNIT V
PACKAGE TESTING
7
Testing bursting, tear, tensile; drop test - inclined impact, Horizontal impact, bridge impact,
vibration Test, stacking and compression test, corrugated board testing, hot track method,
layer gauge method,
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Bill Stewart, Packaging Design Strategies, Pira International Ltd, 2nd Edition 2004.
2. F.A. Paine, Fundamentals of Packaging, Brookside Press Ltd., London, 1990.
3. Aaron L.Brody & Kenneth S.Marsh, Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, John
Wiley Interscience Publication, II Edition, 1997.
REFERENCES
1. Walter Stern, Handbook of Package Design Research, Wiley Interscience, 1981.
2. Paine, Packaging Development, PIRA International, 1990.
3. Arthur Hirsch, Flexible Food Packaging, Van Nostor and Reinhold, New York,1991.
4. E.P.Danger, Selecting Colour for Packaging, Grover Technical Press, 1987.
5. Susan E.M.Salke & et al, Plastics Packaging, Hansar, 2nd edition 2004.

PT9303

DIGITAL DATA HANDLING

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE:
To provide exposure to the basic components of digital print production workflow like
networking, file formats, Database management & security issues.
UNIT I
WORKFLOW
9
Workflow - types, Automated workflow - components, File Preparation, Preflighting, Digital
Imposition preRIP, postRIP, OPI, Trapping, Postscript, PDF, Metadata JDF, XML.
UNIT II
NETWORKING
9
Data transmission fundamentals, Communication media, Data interfaces, Concepts and
principles of computer networks, PAN, LAN, WAN, MAN, Network Topologies, Network
protocols FTP, TCP/IP, Network Node components Hubs, Bridges, Routers, Gateways,
Switches, Internet principles, Client/Server model

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UNIT III
FILE FORMATS & COMPRESSION TECHNIQUES
9
File format EPS, DCS, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, Comparison of file formats,Compression
techniques, Lossy & lossless compression, RLE, Huffman compression, LZW, DCT,
Wavelet, Fractal image encoding, Image quality evaluation, Audio compression, Video
Compression
UNIT IV
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
9
Database, Types, Database Management, Database Languages, Query processing, Data
torage, Backup & recovery, Distributed databases, Data Warehousing, Data Mining,
Security issues, Access Control, Digital Asset Management
UNIT V
SECURITY
9
Security in Operating Systems, Principles of Network Security, Cryptography, Fire walls,
Intrusion Detection Systems, Secure Email, Digital Rights Management
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Helmut Kiphhan, Handbook of Print Media, Springer Verlag, 2001
2. Phil Green, Understanding Digital Color, 2nd edition, GATF Press, 1999.
REFERENCES
1. Mani Subramanian, Network Management: Principles & Practice, Addison
Wesley,1999
2. Sanjiv Purba, Handbook of Data Management, Viva Books Private Ltd., 1999
3. Douglas E. Comer, Computer Networks & Internets, 2nd Edition, Pearson Publications,
1999
4. Larry L. Pearson, Bruce S. Davie, Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, Third
Edition, Morgan Kauffman Publishers Inc., 2003
5. Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth, S.Sudharshan, Database System Concepts,
Fourth Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2002
6. Charles B. Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, Security in Computing, Third Edition,
Pearson Education, 2003

PT9304

PRINT FINISHING

LT PC
300 3

OBJECTIVE:
To impart knowledge on various finishing operations and materials & equipments used for
print finishing
UNIT I
BINDING MATERIALS
7
Overview of binding and finishing; Print finishing classification; materials; preparation and
treatment of covers; adhesives types, manufacturing, theory of adhesion; miscellaneous
materials; prevention of deterioration; trends and developments in finishing operations;
Quality control
UNIT II
GUILLOTINES
10
Joggers; cutting overview, work preparation; cutting parts, types of motion; Principles of
single knife guillotines, semi-automatic and automatic programming systems, three knife
trimmers; operation, mechanism and maintenance of guillotines; various adjustments;

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operational procedure of sensors and hydraulic systems; problems and remedies during
cutting.
UNIT III
FOLDING
10
Principles of folding, types of folding for sheet and web, methods of feeding and delivery;
folding production line, folding terminology, folding diagram, folding scheme; problems
involving folding; mechanism, operation and adjustment of folding machines; additional
features fold gluing, perforators, creasers and slitters.
UNIT IV
GATHERING AND SECURING OPERATION
9
Principles of gathering, types of machines, feeders, delivery, inline production; Securing
types, characterization; stitching wire and thread; adhesive binding; sewing types,
feeders and delivery; mechanical and loose leaf binding; materials, styles, purpose of each
method.
UNIT V

MISCELLANEOUS FINISHING OPERATION AND AUTOMATION IN


BINDING
9
Edge treatment characterization, edge staining, bookmark, rounding, backing, headband,
edge treatment operation in production lines; case making characterization, producing
book covers, case making, casing in, inserting jackets; principles and operation of
embossing, foil stamping, die-cutting, coating, indexing, round cornering, poly-bagging,
preventing transit marking; lamination types; materials handling and mailing; Production
control, Network analysis
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Helmutt Kipphan, Handbook of Print Media, Springer, Heidelberg, 2000
2. G. Martin, Finishing Process in Printing, Focal press Ltd., Britain, 1980
REFERENCES
1. Ralph Lyman, Binding and finishing, GATF, 1993
2. T. J. Tedesco, Binding, Finishing and Mailing: The Final World, GATF press,
Pittsburgh, 1999.
3. Arthur W. Johnson, The practical guide to Craft Book Binding, Thames and Hudson,
1985
4. Arthur W. Johnson, Book Binding, Thames and Hudson, 1984
5. T. M. Adams, D.D. Faux and L. T. Ricber, Printing Technology, Delmar Publications
Inc., 1996

PT9305

WEB OFFSET TECHNOLOGY

LTPC
300 3

OBJECTIVE
To make the students understand the reel feeding mechanisms, web tension controls,
dampening and inking systems, registering mechanisms and settings involved in a web
offset printing machine.
UNIT I
PRESSCLASSIFICATION AND INFEED UNITS
12
Development. Classification: blanket-to-blanket, in-line, common impression. Full size and
narrow web presses. Job suitability and factors to be considered for selection, presses for
producing continuous stationery. Roll stands. Automatic pasters: zero speed and flying
paster. Web pre-conditioners, infeed units, dancer types, dancer system design, tension

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control systems. Automatic webbing up device, control of fan out using buzzle wheels, and
web aligner concepts. Web break detectors. Reel handling and storage. Requirements of
paper-roll and web.
UNIT II
PRINTING UNIT
10
Printing Unit plate cylinder, blanket cylinder, lock-up mechanisms, plate bending
machines, cylinder pressure and timing, unit configuration, webbing up options. Cylinder
drives, Circumferential and lateral movement of plate cylinder. Automatic register control
system concepts and design. Shaft less drives.
UNIT III
INKING & DAMPENING SYSTEM
9
Inking system: requirements, design concepts, requirements, metering, roller train design,
form rollers, heat generation, ghosting. Roller setting. Dampening system: requirements,
types, metering methods, column control. Ink agitators, automatic ink pumping systems.
Keyless inking, dahlgren damping, spray, brush dampeners. Test forms. Print quality,
measurement and control systems. Web offset printing problems, solutions and paper waste
control.
UNIT IV
DRYING, CHILLING, FOLDING AND SHEETING UNITS
10
Dryers: need, types, construction and working. Silicone coating, Chilling units, construction.
Operational care and maintenance. Folders, types and delivery. Former and its adjustment,
R.T.F., nip rollers, turner bars, bay windows, side and cut off margin controls. Kickers,
markers, perforators, slitters, operation and maintenance. Sheeting device and mechanism.
UNIT V
MAIL ROOM OPERATION
4
Products, sizes, formats, sections, Pagination, single/double/quadruple production, speed,
time schedules, conveyor system, counter stackers, wrapping requirements, strapping
requirements. Bundle addressing, system control, Programming and Telescopic conveyor
for truck loading, copy storage system, Inserting.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. W.R.Durrant, Web Control : A Handbook for the Web Printer, 1997.
2. Edward J.Kelly, David B.Crouse and Robert R.Supansic, Web Offset Press Operating,
GATF Press, USA, 1982.
REFERENCES
1. David B.Crouse, Web Offset Press Troubles, GATF Press,1984.
2. John MacPhee, Fundamentals of Lithographic Printing Vol.I Mechanics of Printing,
GATF Press, 1998.
3. Helmutt Kipphan, Handbook of Print Media, Springer, Heidelberg, 2000

PT9306

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

LTPC
0032

OBJECTIVE
To impart practical knowledge on
Design concepts for various carton making, testing of packaging materials and to study
the controls, operations and mechanisms of various packaging machines

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I. DESIGN AND CARTON MAKING


1. Parallel Tuck-in
2. Reverse Tuck-in
3. Auto lock Bottom
4. Multiple ups
5. Creative Design
II. STUDY OF VARIOUS CONTROLS, OPERATIONS AND MECHANISMS OF
1. Die cutting machine
2. Box stitching machine
III. PREPARATION OF BOX MAKING
IV. TESTS ON PACKAGING AND PACKAGING MATERIALS
1. Tensile strength
2. Compression
3. Rub proof ness
4. Burst Strength
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

PT9307

TECHNICAL SEMINAR I

LTPC
002 0

This course is introduced to enrich the communication and presentation skills of the student
on technical and other relevant topics. In this course, a student has to present technical
papers on recent advances in engineering /technology to be evaluated by staff.

PT 9308

PRINT FINISHING LABORATORY

LTPC
003 2

OBJECTIVE
To impart practical knowledge on
Various securing operations, case making and to study the controls, operations and
mechanisms of various print finishing equipments.
I STUDY OF VARIOUS CONTROLS, OPERATION AND MECHANISMS OF
1. Cutting Machine
2. Folding Machine
3. Perfect Binding Machine
4. Wire Stitching Machine
5. Lamination Machine (Wet and Dry types)
II MECHANICAL AND LOOSE LEAF BINDING
6. Comb binding
7. Spiral binding
8. Wire-o-binding

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III PREPARATION OF
1. End Papers
2. Case Bound
3. Perfect Bound
4. Saddle and Side stitch Binding
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

PT9309

IMAGE DESIGN AND EDITING LABORATORY

LTPC
003 2

1. Introduction to graphic software and scanning


2. Illustrator tools
3. Creating an image using illustrator
4. Image editing and separation in illustrator
5. Introduction to Photoshop and tools
6. Photoshop layers
7. Photoshop retouching and colour corrections
8. Masking in Photoshop
9. Photoshop special effect
10. Four Colour separation using Photoshop
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

MG9361

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

LT P C
3003

OBJECTIVES
To know about basic financial terminologies
To enable an Engineer/Technologist to get a complete knowledge on various Investment
& financial decisions and financial models
UNIT I
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
8
Finance function Statements of financial information Balance Sheet Profit and Loss
Account Funds flow statement Cash flow statement Ratio analysis.
UNIT II
COST ANALYSIS
8
Cost concepts Marginal costing and profit planning Break Event Analysis Decision
Involving alternative choice Budgetary Control.
UNIT III
VALUATION & INVESTMENT DECISION
8
Valuation and bonds shares Present value and bonds, Preference share Equity share
Pay back Period Discounted Payback Accounting Rate of Return Net present value
Internal Rate of Return Modified Internal Rate of Return.

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UNIT IV
FINANCIAL DECISION
8
Cost of Capital Cost of equity, debt, Preference Optimal capital budget Source of long
term finance Raising long term finance Capital structure Traditional theory MM
theory Capital structure planning.
UNIT V
DIVIDEND DECISION
13
Dividend policy Dividend decision Form of dividends Gordens Model Waters Model
Corporate dividend behaviour Working Capital Management : Concepts of working
capital Determinants Estimating needs Cash management Credit Management.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Prasanna Chandra, Financial Management, Theory and Practice, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi, 6th Ed. 2004.
2. I.M. Pandey, Financial Management, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 8th Ed, 2004,
New Delhi (7th Report).
REFERENCES
1. Dr.S.N. Maheshwari, Financial Management, Principles & Practice, Sulthan Chand &
Son, New Delhi, 2004.
2. James C. Van Hrone & John M. Wachowicz Ja, Fundamentals of Financial management
, Prentice Hall India Pvt. Ltd., Eastern Economy Edition, New Delhi 2004, 11th Edition.
3. Brigham Eugene F., Ehahardt Michael C., Financial Management Theory & Practice,
Cengage Learning India, New Delhi, 2006.
4. M.Y. Khan & P.K. Jai, Financial Management, Text, Problems & Cases, Tata McGraw
Hill, 4th Edition, 2004.

ME9352

MICROPROCESSOR AND MICROCONTROLLER

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE
To impart knowledge on 8085 Microprocessor and 8051 Microcontroller and its applications.
In addition the basic concepts and programming of 8085 Microprocessor and 8051
Microcontroller are introduced which are very much required in the emerging field of
automation.
UNIT I
8085 MICROPROCESSOR
Introduction-Architecture of 8085-Pin Configuration-Addressing Modes-Instruction set.

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UNIT II
TIMING DIAGRAM AND PROGRAMMING
8
Instruction cycle-machine cycle-T states and Timing diagram of 8085- Calculation of
instruction cycle timings- Assembly Language Programming using 8085 instructions.
UNIT III
PERIPHERALS AND INTERFACING
12
Basic interfacing concepts-8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface- interfacing input
keyboards- interfacing output display-interfacing memory-A/D and D/A Converters
Interfacing.
UNIT IV
8051 MICROCONTROLLER
9
Introduction- Architecture of 8051- Pin configuration- Ports- External Memory- counters and
Timers- Serial and Parallel Data I/O- Interrupts Assembly language programming.

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UNIT V
APPLICATIONS using Intel 8085 and 8051
6
Temperature Control- Stepper Motor Control- Traffic Light Controller. Measurement and
speed control of DC motor.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Ramesh Gaonkar, Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications with
8085, Wiley Eastern, 1998.
2. Kenneth J.Ayala, The 8051 Microcontroller, Architecture, Programming and
applications,Thomson Delmar Learning, Indian Edition, 2007.
REFERENCES
1. M.A. Mazidi and J.C. Mazidi, The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded systems,
Pearson Education, 2006.
2. Douclas V.Hall, Microprocessors and Interfacing, Programming and Hardware, Tata
McGraw Hill, 1999.
3. L.A. Levental, Introduction to microprocessors Software and Hardware Programming,
Prentice Hall Inc, 1978.
4. Aditya, P.Mathur, Introduction to Microprocessors Software, Tata McGraw Hill, 1983
5. P.K.Ghosh and P.R.Sridhar, Introduction to Microprocessors for Engineers and
Scientists, Prentice Hall of India, 2001.

PT9351

ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING

LTPC
300 3

OBJECTIVE
To impart knowledge on application of electronic publishing in various areas, basic workflow
followed in electronic publishing, softwares & tools needed and the emerging trends.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Internet, WWW, Web2.0, Broadband, Print Ondemand, eBook, eJournals, eNewspaper,
internet advertising, Digital libraries, eReaders eInk, Epaper, Electronic PublishingAdvantages, Issues.
UNIT II
PUBLISHING
9
Areas of publishing Legal, STM, Book Publishing Manuscript, Anatomy of a book,Layout
& Design, Journal Publishing - Layout & Design, Web Publishing - Layout & Design,
Accessibility, usability, standards, Publishing on Handheld devices - Layout & Design.
Reference database PUBMED etc. Index author, volume, keyword.
UNIT III
WORKFLOW
9
Authors, Publishers, ePublishing Companies; Workflow Receiving Jobs (FTP), Preediting,
Copy editing, Proof reading, Graphics, Pagination, Quality Control, Output Print, Proof,
Web, Handheld devices; Workflow softwares, File management File Naming conventions,
Storage, Metadata, Searching, Digital Asset Management, Repurposing, PDFX/3 workflow.
UNIT IV
SOFTWARES & TOOLS
9
Conventional workflow, XML workflow, STM Typesetting softwares, Pagination softwares,
Image manipulation softwares, Markup languages fundamentals, Presentation
technologies - (HTML, CSS, WML, XSL/XSL-FO), Representation technologies (XML, DTD,

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W3C XML Schema, DSDL), Transformation technologies (SAX, DOM, XSLT), Scripting
languages (ASP, Perl), Unicodes for non-English characters.
UNIT V
EMERGING TRENDS
9
Future publishing Models, Digital Rights Management, Business models in Internet,
Marketing, Recent trends
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Harold Henke, Electronic Books and ePublishing: A Practical Guide for Authors, 1st
edition, Springer, 2001.
2. Helmut Kiphhan, Handbook of Print Media, Springer Verlag, 2001
REFERENCES
1. William E Kasdorf, The Columbia Guide to Digital Publishing, Columbia University
Press, 2003
2. Cady & McGregor, Mastering the Internet , 2nd edition, Business Promotion Bureau
Publications, 1996
3. Deitel & Deitel, Neito, Sadhu, XML How to Program, Pearson Education Publishers,
2001
4. Eric Ladd, Jim O' Donnel, Using HTML 4, XML and Java, Prentice Hall of India - QUE,
1999
5. Scot Johnson, Keith Ballinger, Davis Chapman, Using Active Server Pages,Prentice
Hall of India, 1999.

PT9352

PAPER AND BOARD

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE
To impart knowledge on manufacturing processes, properties and testing of paper and
board used for different printing processes and paper related problems in printing.
UNIT I
RAW MATERIALS & PROCESSING
9
Sources, kinds of cellulose fibres Pulping Mechanical, Thermo-mechanical and
Chemical processes Bleaching techniques Stock preparation Beating & refining
Fillers, Sizing, Dyeing Non-fibrous additives and consistency.
UNIT II
PAPER AND BOARD MANUFACTURING
9
Paper making machines, Head boxes and inlets, Forming Section, Press and dryer section,
wires, felts, automation; Calendaring types. Board manufacturing cylinder machines.
UNIT III
PAPER AND BOARD COATING & CLASSIFICATION
9
Paper and board coating Pigments, binders and additives Techniques. Main classes of
paper and board; paper and board sizes; paper requirement for different printing processes;
paper handling, de-Inking; recycling; end-use.
UNIT IV
PAPER AND BOARD PROPERTIES
12
Structural Formation, 2-sidedness, grain direction; Physical GSM, caliper, bulk, porosity,
smoothness, dimensional stability, curl, moisture content and relative humidity, Cobb tester,

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Optical -Gloss, brightness, colour, opacity; Chemical pH, ash content; Mechanical Tensile, burst, tear, internal bonding, fold endurance, stiffness, pick resistance, absorbency.

UNIT V
PAPER PROBLEMS IN PRINTING
6
Fluff, hickey, picking, piling, slurring and doubling, curl, chalking set-off, mottle, poor ink
drying, show through, strike through mis-register, static electricity, blistering, web break.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Lawrence H.Wilson, What the printer should know about paper, GATF Press,Third
Edition, 2000.
2. Kenneth W.Britt, Handbook of Pulp and Paper Technology CBS Publishers,1984.
REFERENCES
1. Lothar Gottsching & Heikki Pakarinen, Paper making Science and Technology, Book-7,
Fapet OY Publishing, 2000.
2. Charles Finley, Printing Paper and Ink, Delmar Publisher, 1997.
3. Bob Thompson, Printing materials Science and Technology, Pira International
Publications 2nd edition, 2004.
4. J.P.Casey (Ed.), Pulp and Paper Chemistry and Chemical and Technology, Vol.I to IV,
Wiley Interscience, 1983.

PT9353

COST ESTIMATION FOR PRINTING

LTPC
300 3

OBJECTIVES
To impart Knowledge on
Basic concepts of costing, pricing, estimating and investment analysis
Estimating cost of printing materials and different processes for various print
jobs
UNIT I
COSTING AND PRICING
7
Costing systems - cost; profit; price; functions of costing; costing models; types of costing marginal costing, job costing, budgeting costing; types of budgets; budgetary control; sales
forecasts and budgets for printing and allied industries; relationship between cost control
and budgetary control.
UNIT II
ESTIMATING
5
Cost estimating, price estimating, estimator needs; procedure for selling, estimating, pricing,
and quoting for printing; estimating methods; production planning; computerized estimating.
UNIT III
ESTIMATING PRINTING MATERIALS AND PROCESS
12
Paper- sheet and web; ink; toners; pre-press; machine printing - sheet-fed offset, web
offset, flexography, gravure, screen printing, digital printing; post press; e-publishing.
UNIT IV
PRINT COSTING
12
Classification of cO'st; elements of cost; costing of direct materials; costing of machine
operations; costing of manual operations; costing - typesetting, scanning, plate-making,
printing, binding and finishing operations.

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UNIT V
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
9
Time value of money, compound value, present value, annuities, pay back method,
averag~ rate of return and internal rate of return method; break even analysis - analysis,
calculation of break even point, margin of safety, sensitivity analysis and profit graphs.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Hugh Speirs, "Print Estimator's Handbook", 2nd edition, Pira International Ltd., 2004
2. Don Merit, "Printing Estimating Primer", GATF Press, 2000
3. Philip K. Ruggles, "Printing Estimating", Fourth edition, Delmar Publishers, 1996
REFERENCES
1. "Cost Accounting for Printers", Part I and Part II, British Printing Industries Federation,
1982
2. K. S. Venkataraman and K. S. Balaraman, "Estimating Methods and Cost Analysis for
Printers", Ramya Features and Publications, 1987
3. Dipl.-Ing. B. D. Mendiratta, "Printer's Costing and Estimating", Printing India
Publications Pvt. Ltd., 1999.
4. Hugh M. Speirs, "Print Estimators - The Handbook", BPIF, 1996.
5. N. D. Vohra, "Quantitative Techniques in Management", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Limited, 1990

ME9358

MICROPROCESSOR AND MICRO CONTROLLER LABORATORY

LTPC
0042

OBJECTIVE:
To impart knowledge and hands on training in 8085 processor and 8051 microcontroller to
perform functions such as arithmetic operation and interfacing.
1. Study of 8085 Microprocessor and 8051 Microcontroller trainer kits and identifying
the components.
2. 8085 and 8051 Assembly language programs
i) Arithmetic operation ii) Ascending/descending order and finding largest/ smallest
number in an array.
3. 8085 and 8051 Assembly Language Program for code conversion
i)
BCD to binary ii) binary to BCD
4. 8051 Assembly Language Program for timer operations.
5. Interfacing of 8 bit A/D and D/A converters using 8085 and 8051
6. Stepper motor interface using 8085 and 8051
7. Display unit interface with 8051 and 8051
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS

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PT9354

MULTIMEDIA LABORATORY

LT PC
0 042

To Impart knowledge on Creating movies in software like flash and Director using
animation, special effect, text, graphics, audio and video. Editing of audio and video.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Components of Multimedia
Multimedia softwares
Story board, Slide and Theatre Metaphase
Creating presentations using Text, Pictures Graphics, Audio and Video
Adding special effects to presentations
Animation
Interactivity
Authoring
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS

GE9371

COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND SOFT SKILLS LAB

L T P C
0 0 2 1

AIM
To enhance the overall capability of students and to equip them with the necessary
Communication Skills and Soft Skills that would help them excel in their profession.
OBJECTIVES
To equip students of engineering and technology with effective speaking and listening
skills in English.
To help them develop their soft skills and interpersonal skills, which will make the
transition from college to workplace smoother and help them excel in their job.
To enhance the performance of students at Placement Interviews, Group Discussions
and other recruitment exercises.
1. PC based session
A. Career Lab

(15 periods) Viewing and discussing audio-visual materials

1. Resume / Report Preparation / Letter Writing:


(3)
Letter writing Job application with Resume - Project report - Email etiquette.
2. Presentation skills:
(3)
Elements of effective presentation Structure of presentation - Presentation tools
Body language.
3. Soft Skills:
(3)
Time management Stress management Assertiveness Negotiation strategies,
Psychometrics - Analytical and logical reasoning.
4. Group Discussion:
(3)
Group discussion as part of selection process, Structure of group discussion
Strategies in group discussion Mock group discussions.
5. Interview Skills:
(3)
Kinds of interviews Interview techniques Corporate culture Mock interviews.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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II. Class Room Session


1. Resume / Report Preparation / Letter writing: Students prepare their
Own resume and report.
2. Presentation Skills: Students make presentations on given topics.
3. Group Discussion: Students participate in group discussions.
4. Interview Skills: Students participate in Mock Interviews
Note: Classroom sessions are practice sessions.

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REFERENCES
1. Prakash P, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Macmillan India Ltd., 2nd Edition, New
Delhi, 2004.
2. John Seely, The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi 2004.
3. Paul V Anderson, Technical Communication, Thomson Wadsworth , 6th Edition, New
Delhi, 2007.
4. Edgar Thorpe and Showick Thorpe, Objective English, Pearson Education, 2nd Edition,
New Delhi 2007.
5. David Evans, Decision maker, CUP, 1997
LAB REQUIREMENT
1. Teacher console and systems for students.
2. English Language Lab Software
3. Tape recorders

GE9261

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING


(Common to all branches)

LTPC
3003

AIM
The aim of this course is to create awareness in every engineering graduate about the
importance of environment, the effect of technology on the environment and ecological
balance and make them sensitive to the environment problems in every professional
Endeavour that they participates.
OBJECTIVE
At the end of this course the student is expected to understand what constitutes the
environment, what are precious resources in the environment, how to conserve these
resources, what is the role of a human being in maintaining a clean environment and useful
environment for the future generations and how to maintain ecological balance and preserve
bio-diversity. The role of government and non-government organization in environment
managements.
UNIT I
ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY
14
Definition, scope and importance of environment need for public awareness - concept of
an ecosystem structure and function of an ecosystem producers, consumers and
decomposers energy flow in the ecosystem ecological succession food chains, food
webs and ecological pyramids Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and
function of the (a) forest ecosystem (b) grassland ecosystem (c) desert ecosystem (d)
aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) Introduction to

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biodiversity definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity biogeographical


classification of India value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social,
ethical, aesthetic and option values Biodiversity at global, national and local levels India
as a mega-diversity nation hot-spots of biodiversity threats to biodiversity: habitat loss,
poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts endangered and endemic species of India
conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
Field study of common plants, insects, birds
Field study of simple ecosystems pond, river, hill slopes, etc.
UNIT II
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
8
Definition causes, effects and control measures of: (a) Air pollution (b) Water pollution (c)
Soil pollution (d) Marine pollution (e) Noise pollution (f) Thermal pollution (g) Nuclear
hazards soil waste management: causes, effects and control measures of municipal solid
wastes role of an individual in prevention of pollution pollution case studies disaster
management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
Field study of local polluted site Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural.
UNIT III
NATURAL RESOURCES
10
Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies- timber extraction,
mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people Water resources: Use and
over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, damsbenefits and problems Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of
extracting and using mineral resources, case studies Food resources: World food
problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture,
fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies Energy resources:
Growing energy needs, renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate
energy sources. case studies Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man
induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification role of an individual in conservation of
natural resources Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles.
Field study of local area to document environmental assets river / forest / grassland / hill /
mountain.
UNIT IV
SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
7
From unsustainable to sustainable development urban problems related to energy water
conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management resettlement and
rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns, case studies role of non-governmental
organization- environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions climate change, global
warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies.
wasteland reclamation consumerism and waste products environment production act
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) act Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) act
Wildlife protection act Forest conservation act enforcement machinery involved in
environmental legislation- central and state pollution control boards- Public awareness.
UNIT V
HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
6
Population growth, variation among nations population explosion family welfare
programme environment and human health human rights value education HIV /
AIDS women and child welfare role of information technology in environment and human
health Case studies.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Gilbert M.Masters, Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, 2nd edition,
Pearson Education (2004).
2. Benny Joseph, Environmental Science and Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,
(2006).

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REFERENCES
1. R.K. Trivedi, Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines, Compliances and
Standards, Vol. I and II, Enviro Media.
2. Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ.,
House, Mumbai, 2001.
3. Dharmendra S. Sengar, Environmental law, Prentice hall of India PVT LTD, New Delhi,
2007.
4. Rajagopalan, R, Environmental Studies-From Crisis to Cure, Oxford University Press
(2005)

PT9401

PACKAGING MATERIALS

LTPC
300 3

OBJECTIVE:
To study the materials used for packaging and their properties and testing.
UNIT I
PLASTICS
12
Polymers introduction, types, polymerization techniques; Plastics in packaging
advantages, types flexible and rigid packaging Materials Polyethylene, Polypropylene,
Polyethylene terephalate, polyvinyl chloride, polyamides, polystyrene, ionomers, Nitrile
polymers and cellulose derivatives. Phenol formaldehyde, Urea formaldehyde, polyesters,
Epoxy resins, polyurethanes, polycarbonate preparation, properties; processing
technology, applications, recycling, biodegradable materials.
UNIT II
WOOD, PAPER AND TEXTILE
12
Wood Boxes, barrels, pallets, baskets, sacks types, characteristic properties, Nature of
wood, properties; Textile Types of cloth, properties, and areas of application; Paper and
Board Folding box board, solid and corrugated fibreboard cartons Materials, processing
properties. Wrapping and multi wall papers, bags, sacks Materials, properties,
application area. Laminating papers, recycling process.
UNIT III
GLASS AND METALS
8
Glass Chemistry, properties, manufacturing, coatings, defects and application areas;
Metals Tin, Steel, Aluminium Cans, drums, sheet Materials, properties, treatment,
coatings, manufacturing process, recycling process; Foil Materials, characteristics,
decoration, lamination and metallisation methods.
UNIT IV
ANCILLARY MATERIALS
7
Labelling materials Types of labels Material properties. Label adhesives characteristic
properties and uses. Collapsible tube materials and properties. Closures and sealing
materials, method of manufacturing, Cushioning Materials properties and areas of
application. Lacquers properties, uses; Special additives for food grade films;
Reinforcement materials and properties.
UNIT V
MATERIAL TESTING
6
Mechanical Tensile, tear, burst, impact, compression test, Elongation, barrier properties,
WVTR test, Adhesion test; Optical Gloss, haze and clarity; Chemical Resistance test
solvents and chemicals, solubility test, burning test, solvent retention; Hardness and
corrosion test for metals; Clarity and brittleness test for glass.

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TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. A.S.Athayle, Handbook of Packaging Plastics, Multi-tech Publishing Co., First Edition,
1999.
2. Aaron L.Brody & Kenneth S.Marsh, Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, John
Wiley Interscience Publication, II Edition, 1997.
REFERENCES
1. A.S.Athayle, Plastics in Flexible Packaging, Multi-tech Publishing Co., First Edition,
1992.
2. Gunilla Johnson, Corrugated Board Packaging, PIRA International, 1993.
3. Arthur Hirsch, Flexible Food Packaging, Van Nostor and Reinhold, 1991.

PT9402

SCHEDULING AND PLANNING FOR PRINT PRODUCTION

LTPC
300 3

OBJECTIVES
After this course the student should:
Understand the concepts of Scheduling and its importance in the printing Industry.
Should have complete knowledge of the various applications of inventory and project
management with respect to the Printing Industry.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
11
Organization Structure Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Limited Company, Administrative
office routine, Forms used, Processing orders; Facility location decision making Economic
analysis Qualitative factor Analysis Layout of the factory Analysis & selection; Human
Factors - Consideration O man & machine job-design, Ergonomics Working Working
environment Worker safety.
UNIT II
SEQUENCING
11
Gantt chart, Algorithms for solving sequencing problems Processing of N jobs through 2
machines, n jobs through 3 machines, n jobs on K machines, Assignments and
transportation algorithms.
UNIT III
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Definition & purpose, Inventory classification, EOQ, Materials handling & Warehousing.

UNIT IV
MATERIALS & CAPACITY REQUIREMENT PLANNING
6
MRP, CRP Concepts & applications, Aggregate planning & Master Scheduling, ERP
Concepts and systems.
UNIT V
CPM & PERT
9
Introduction, Network construction, Problems, Resource analysis & allocation, Application &
case studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. N.D.Vohra, Quantitative techniques in management, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Co.Ltd., 2003.
2. Joseph G.Monks, Operations Management Theory and Problems, Mc Graw Hill
International Ltd., 2003.

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REFERENCE
1. U.K.Srivastava, G.V.Shenory & S.C.Sharma, Quantitative techniques for Managerial
decisions, New Age international (P) Ltd., Publishers Formerly Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
2001.

PT9403

GRAVURE AND SCREEN PRINTING

LTPC
300 3

OBJECTIVES
To impart knowledge on
The basic principles of Gravure printing process, cylinder preparation techniques &
components of gravure printing unit.
The basic principles of Screen printing process, stencil preparation methods & types of
presses.
Print problems & quality control in Gravure & screen printing process
UNIT I
GRAVURE PROCESS AND IMAGE CARRIER
12
Process characteristics, cylinder construction design, balancing, copper plating and
polishing; reuse of cylinder; well formation; film positives; cylinder layout and film assembly;
cross line screen, image carrier techniques diffusion etch process, direct transfer process,
electromechanical and laser cutting process.
UNIT II
GRAVURE PRINTING UNITS
9
Doctor blade assembly conventional, reverse angle, holder, loading, doctor and backup
blades; oscillation, positioning; impression rollers - types, loading, deflection; electrostatic
assist impression system; Inking system types; Press design types; in feed coating, out
feed coating and laminating, inline solvent less laminating, inline converting operations;
power transmission system.
UNIT III
SCREEN PRINTING COMPONENTS
7
Process characteristics; essential components; Screen fabrics types, fabric terminology,
fabric selection; frames types; fabric tension characteristics; tension measurement;
squeegees types, techniques, selection, maintenance and blade sharpening; screen
printed products and substrates
UNIT IV
STENCIL PREPARATION AND PRESSES
10
Stencil types - Direct stencil, indirect stencil, capillary film stencil preparation; stencil
selection; presses graphic presses, textile presses, and container printing; dryers types.
UNIT V
PRINT PROBLEMS AND QUALITY CONTROL
7
Print problems and remedies; quality control aids; maintenance; health and safety issues;
waste disposal and environmental safeguards.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Gravure: Process and Technology, Gravure Education Foundation, 2003
2. Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, Robert Ruberg, A Guide to Graphic Print Production,
Wiley, 2002

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REFERENCES
1. Harry B. Smith, Modern Gravure Technology, Pira reviews of Printing, Pira
International, 1994
2. Samuel B. Hoff, Screen Printing A Contemporary Approach, Delmar Publishers,
1997.
3. Ingram, Samuel, Screen Printing Primer, GATF press, 2nd Edition, 1999.
4. William Appleton, Screen Printing, PIRA International, 1994.
5. NIIR Board, Screen Printing Technology Handbook, Asia Pacific Business Press Inc.,
2004

PT9404

PRINT PRODUCTION LABORATORY

LT PC
008 4

OBJECTIVE
To integrate the knowledge acquired in previous theory & practical courses & implement
them by producing printed products.
To produce the following products:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Office forms
Posters
Brochures
Book
Invitation / Greeting cards
Textile printing
Visiting publishing
Paperboard Package
POP displays
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

PT9405

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

LTPC
00* 1
Students will undergo industrial training for a period of 4 weeks during the earlier Semester
vacations. After completion of the training period the students will submit a report. There will
be a presentation at the end of the training and grades will be awarded.
* 4 weeks of Industrial training; 2 weeks each during the 2nd & 3rd year summer vacations

PT9406

COMPREHENSION

LTPC
0 0 21
Comprehension is to provide an opportunity for the students to revise the subjects they have
undergone during the four years of their course.
The students shall comprehend the
subjects assigned to him/her by the faculty in-charge and discussions will be carried out
during the class hours. Internal marks will be awarded based on their presentation and
answering capabilities. Objective type questions covering the entire syllabi will be set for the
end semester examination.
TOTAL : 30 PERIODS

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PT9451

PROJECT WORK

LTPC
0 0 12 6

The objective of Project work is to enable the students to work in convenient groups of not
more than four members in a group on a project involving some design and fabrication work
or theoretical and experimental studies related to the respective engineering discipline.
Every project work shall have a guide who is a member of the faculty of the University.
Twelve periods per week shall be allotted in the time table for this important activity and this
time shall be utilized by the students to receive directions from the guide, on library reading,
laboratory work, computer analysis or field work as assigned by the guide and also to
present in periodical seminars or viva to review the progress made in the project. Each
student shall finally produce a comprehensive report covering background information,
literature survey, problem statement, project work details, estimation of cost and
conclusions. This final report shall be in typewritten form as specified in the guidelines. The
continuous assessment and semester evaluation will be based on the regulation.

PT9021

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

LT PC
3003

OBJECTIVES:
To Enable the student to
Understand the Importance of Visual Communication
Understand the vehicles of visual communication and its analysis.
Understand the applications of visual communication
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
6
Visual arts history, from cave drawings to video painting, identifying and analysing hidden
languages in various media and cultures.
UNIT II
PRINCIPLES OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION
11
Psychology of human vision, How the eye and brain process image, Visual grammer, Colour
form, Depth and movement, Visual theories, Perception, Semiotics, Visual story creation.
UNIT III
VISUAL ANALYSIS
9
Visual persuasion and propaganda, visual image analysis, stereotypes and the media,
Ethics of visual story telling.
UNIT IV
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
9
Balance, Emphasis, Simplicity, Repetition, Rhythm, Proportion, Unity, Variety, The
application of design principles in creating visual images. Case studies.
UNIT V
APPLICATION OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION
10
Overview of print, Photography, Video and audio media, Study of techniques and methods
of applying visual communication in newspapers, magazines, video, internet, advertising
and public relations. Analysis of a visual event film, TV, photo exhibit, advertisements, etc.
Case studies.

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TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Paul Martin Lester, Visual Communication: Images with Messages, 3rd Edition,
Thomson/Wadsworth, Belmont, California, 2003.
2. Kosternics, Charles and David Roberts, Designing Visual Language, 2 nd Edition, Allyn
& Bacon, 1999.
REFERENCES
1. Horn, Robert, Visual Language, Macro UV Publishers, 1999.
2. Gregg Beryman, Notes on Graphic Design & Visual Communication, Crisp
Publications, 1990.
3. Gunther R. Krers, Theo Van Ceeuwen, Routledge, Gunther R.Grers, Reading Images
The Grammer of Visual Design, Routledge Publishers, 1995.

PT9022

MASS COMMUNICATION

LT PC
30 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To enable the student to understand
The concepts of verbal and non-verbal communication
The concepts of journalism
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Verbal and non-verbal communication, personal communication and mass communication,
theories, principles and techniques of communication, history and role of mass media in
society.
UNIT II
NEWS REPORTING AND EDITING
9
Fundamentals of reporting, news gathering, evaluation, news writing & newsroom
procedures, Depth reporting, Trend reporting, Investigative reporting, Economic & science
reporting, Preparation of news copy for publication, Copyreading, Rewriting, Proof reading,
Page making, Typography, Picture editing.
UNIT III
WRITING
9
Newspaper feature & magazine, non-fiction writing, writing editorials, analytical articles,
reviews, columns, commentaries & analysis.
UNIT IV
BROADCAST JOURNALISM
9
Gathering & reporting news for ratio & television, The structure, functions and administration
of a news and public affairs department in a broadcast station. Radio/ TV station
management.
UNIT V
AUDIO-VISUAL COMMUNICATION
9
Audio-visual aids & techniques, use of non-projected and projected aids as black boards,
Charts, Graphs, etc. Film appreciation, principles and techniques of various types of
communication research.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Denis McQuail, Mass Communication Theory: An Introduction to Theories of Mass
Communication, 5th Edition, Melvin L.De Fluer, Sandra Bale-Rokeach, Sage
Publications, 1999.
2. Stanley J.Baran, Dennis K.Davis, Mass Communication Theory: Foundations, Ferment
and Future, 3rd Edition, Wadsworth Publishing, 2002.

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REFERENCES
1. Jennings Bryant, Dolf Zillmann, Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research, 2nd
Edition, Lea Publishers, 2002.
2. Melvin L.Deflear, Sandra Bale-Rokeach, Theories of Mass Communication, 5th Edition,
Allyn & Bacon Publishers, 1999.
3. Arthur Asa Berger, Essentials of Mass Communication Theory, SAGE Publications,
1995.
PT9023

NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL PUBLISHING

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE
This course provides a detailed knowledge on the operations of newspaper and magazine
companies, including their organizational structure, management functions, editorial
process, production workflows and the legal issues.
UNIT I
NEWSPAPER ORGANISATION & MANAGEMENT
9
Organizational structure & functions - Owner, editorial organization, management, Incoming
materials, financial aspects, Production, advertising, distribution and promotion. The role of
copy editors, city editors, news editors, editorial cartoonist, artists, Sunday editor, sports
editor, business editor, journalist & reports; editorial responsibilities.
UNIT II
NEWS AND EDITING
11
Basic determinants of News; Impact, unusual and prominent; Additional determinants of
news; Conflict, proximity, timeliness, currency, gathering the news, sources of news; Beat
system, interviewing, wire services, syndicate, news writing, copy preparation, features &
reviews, editorial and opinion column, sports, photo production; Editing - manuscript editing,
creative and substantive editing, technical editing.
UNIT III
PERIODICAL PUBLISHING
6
Types of magazines, Difference between writing for a magazine & newspaper, structure of a
magazine's editorial department & roles, Designing a layout for magazine, story design,
page design, web design; Redesigning.
UNIT IV
PRODUCTION & WORKFLOW
11
Manuscript from editorial organization: Layout & design, composition; Advertisements,
Digital Newsroom, Archival of news; Press & web publishing workflows, RSS, Distributed
production workflow; Press, Paper, Finishing; Off-prints and re-prints; Semi-commercial
printing.
UNIT V
LEGAL ASPECTS
8
The press and the law libel, defence against libel, mitigation & damages, Digital Rights
Management, Watermarking, Readership strategies & trends, Distribution model for
newspapers & magazines, Future developments
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Daryl R. Moen, Newspaper Layout & Design: A Team Approach ,Iowa State Press,
2000
2. Carter Nancy M. ,The Computerization of Newspaper Organizations, University Press
of America , 2002

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REFERENCES
1. Melvin Mencher, "Basic News Writing", Wm.C.Brown Company Publishers,Dubuque,
Iowa, 1983.
2. William L.Rivers, "News Editing in the 80's", Wadsworth Publishing Company,Belmont,
California, 1983.
3. Helmut Kiphhan, Handbook of Print Media, Springer Verlag, 2001
4. William L.Rivers, "Magazine Editing in the 80's", Wadsworth Publishing
Company,Belmont, California, 1983.
5. Robert H.Bohle, "From News to Newsprint", Prentice Hall Inc., 1992
6. James E. Pollard, Principles Of Newspaper Management, Mcgraw-Hill Book Company,
Inc, 1937

PT9024

BOOK PUBLISHING

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE
To impart knowledge on Areas of publishing, editorial process, production management,
distribution methods and legal aspects involved in book publishing
UNIT I
PUBLISHING ORGANISATION
7
Areas of publishing general publishing, educational publishing, professional publishing and
reference publishing; Publishing house the role of commissioning editor, the desk editor,
the designer, the production manager, the sales/marketing manager, the publishing
manager.
UNIT II
EDITORIAL PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT
9
Copy editing, Page makeup, Proofs; the book editor multipurpose functions; Discussion
with author, editing educational material, decision making role; editorial technique style
sheet, reference aids; the author and his manuscript unsolicited manuscripts, author
publisher, professional guides and societies, the literary agency, author publisher
relationship, writing textbooks for children.
UNIT III
PRODUCTION & ESTIMATING IN BOOK PUBLISHING
10
Pre-production planning, manuscript, layout & design, imposition, composition, anatomy of
books; printing techniques; production process; technical aspects of production; Quality
control proofing stage; financial aspects; first copy cost, manufacturing cost, overheads;
economics of publishing net book, non-net book, variation in price, published price of the
book.
UNIT IV

PROMOTION CHANNELS, DISTRIBUTION OUTLETS AND SALES


TECHNIQUES
10
Direct promotion techniques, mail order advertising, subscription books, direct mail
promotion, library purchases, export and import of books, publishers and booksellers
catalogues, publicity campaign, paperback distribution, the central book clearing house,
economics of distribution, the role of booksellers, book marketing council, book development
council.

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UNIT V

DIGITAL PUBLUSHING AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF BOOK


PUBLISHING
9
Software needs, manuscript formats and file management, editing tools, web design and
publishing; copy right, types of agreement between author and publishers, agreement of
sale of translation rights, illustration and artwork agreement, the outright sale of the
copyright, profit sharing agreement, the royalty system, commission agreement.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. D. Raghavan, An introduction to Book Publishing, Institute of Book Publishing, New
Delhi, 1988.
2. John P.Dessauer, Book Publishing, R.R. Bowker Company, New York & London,1981.
REFERENCES
1. Roy Paul Nelson, Publication Design, Wm.C.Brown Company Publishers, Dubugue,
Lowa, 1983
2. Charles Clark, Publishing Agreement, Gearge Allen & Unwin, London, 1984
3. British Production Practice, 2nd Edition, Publishers Association, British Printing
Industries Federation, 1984
4. Hugh Williamson, Methods of Book design, Yale University Press, 1983
5. John Peacock, Book Production, Blueprint, 1995

PT9025

ADVERTISING TECHNIQUES

L T P C
3 00 3

OBJECTIVES:
To Enable the student to understand
The concepts of Advertising.
Role of the media
Advertising Production and Business in detail
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Advertising concept, development and scope of advertising, economic and social roles of
advertising, legal aspects of advertising, major institutions involved in advertising. Meaning
of consumer behaviour. How marketing firms use consumer behaviour, characteristics of
advertising communications, achieving desired responses, stimulating attention and
facilitating retention, human needs as a basis for appeals. Role of printing presses in
advertising.
UNIT II
ADVERTISING PLANNING
9
Factors involved in advertising planning decision making, basis for advertising objectives,
Dagmar model, Marginal analysis, Methods of advertising appropriation.
UNIT III
ADVERTISING MEDIA AND MEDIA PLANNING
9
Media concept, structure of media, media characteristics, publication media, TV and Ratio,
direct mail and POP, out of home and other media. Media planning concept, media decision
tools, media plan, media plan strategy, media buying and scheduling. Advertising on the
Internet.

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UNIT IV
ADVERTISING PRODUCTION
9
Copy concept, copy structure, essentials of a copy, creative approaches and styles, copy
testing criteria, types of copy testing, validity and reliability of copy test. Advertising design,
layout, visualisation, principles of advertising design, contribution of visual elements, what to
picture, how to choose colour, test of a good layout, production of print advertising,
production of TV/Radio commercials.
UNIT V
ADVERTISING BUSINESS AND COORDINATION
9
Historical development, advertising agencies, special service groups. Coordination with
personal selling and distribution channels, cooperative advertising and public relation,
advertising and product management. Advertising campaign concept, planning and
execution of campaign, evaluation of the campaign.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. David A.Aaker, Rajeev Batra, John G.Myers, Advertising Management, Prentice Hall
Inc., 1999.
2. Maurice I.Mandell, Advertising, Prentice Hall Inc., 1999.
REFERENCES
1. Leon G.Schiffman and Leslie Lajar Konar, Consumer Behaviour, Prentice Hall Inc.,
1996.
2. Loudon, Della Bitta, Consumer Behaviour Concepts and Application, McGraw Hill,
1996.
3. Wells, Burnett & Moriarty, Advertising: Principles & Practice, Prentice Hall Inc., 2002.

PT9026

COLOUR MANAGEMENT

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE
To give an insight into the advanced concepts of Colour management & an overview of
various color management workflows.
UNIT I
COLOUR SCIENCE
9
Light, Colour, Source, Object, Observer, Color spaces, Colour difference, Colour
Measurement - Spectrophotometer, Colorimeter, Instrument calibration & limitation.
UNIT II
COLOUR MANAGEMENT
9
Need for colour management, device characteristics, closed and open loop colour control,
calibration, characterization, conversion, International colour consortium.
UNIT III
PROFILES
9
Profile Structure, Creating scanner, digital camera, computer monitor, printer (Press and
Proofer profiles, calibration, gamut, fluorescence, Profile quality, Profile editing, Profiling
softwares
UNIT IV
CONVERSION
9
CMM, Gamut boundaries, Rendering Intent, Gamut mapping influencing factors,
algorithms, Colour appearance models

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UNIT V
WORKFLOW
9
Colour Management workflows RGB workflow, CMYK workflow, embedded workflow,
assumed workflow, Internet workflow, Soft proofing, Hardcopy proofing, Colour management
in applications(Photoshop), Operating System
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Abhay Sharma, "Understanding Colour Management", Thomson Delmar, 2004.
2. Adams R.M. & Weisberg J.B., "GATF Practical Guide to Colour Management",2nd. Ed.
GATF Press, 2000.
REFERENCES
1. Green P., "Understanding Digital Colour", 2nd. Ed. GATF Press, 1999.
2. Berns R.S, "Billimeyer & Saltzman's Principles of Colour Technology", 3rd Ed. Wiley,
2000.
3. Bruce Fraser, Chris Murphy, & Fred Bunting, Real World Color Management, 2nd
Edition, Peachpit Press
4. Mark D.Fairchild, Color Appearance Models, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.,
2005
5. Phil Green, Lindsay MacDonald, Colour Engineering, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2002
TECHNICAL LITERATURE ON WEB
1. www.color.org
2. www.apple.com/colorsync

PT9027

PRINTING MACHINERY MAINTENANCE

LTPC
30 0 3

AIM:
To provide an overview of the printing machinery maintenance and maintenance
management
UNIT I
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE
9
Objectives and functions, Problems and challenges, Organisation, Maintenance methods,
Criticality determination, Categorization, Economic aspects of maintenance, Engineering
trends.
UNIT II
TOTAL PLANNED MAINTENANCE
9
System components, documentation, facility register, records. safety related issues. Spare
parts management. Maintenance schedules and control system. Inspection and lubrication,
purpose, lubricants, lubricating systems.
UNIT III
TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE
9
Six big losses, measuring the losses. Evaluating equipment effectiveness. Prepress
maintenance, Press maintenance, Printing and allied equipment maintenance. Electrical
components maintenance: Motors, Electric brakes. Mechanical components maintenance:
Bearings, Clutches, Drives.
UNIT IV
ERECTION AND TESTING
9
Foundation requirements, Condition based maintenance: Condition monitoring, Techniques,
Vibration analysis, Thermography, Non destructive testing methods and diagnostic
instruments.

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UNIT V
RECONDITIONING AND REPLACEMENT THEORY
9
Repairs and reconditioning methods for various parts, roller comprising, re-rubberizing.
Replacement policy, replacement of items, Determination of average life.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Venkataraman.K, Maintenance Engineering and Management, Printice-Hall of India
Private Limited., 2007.
2. P.Goplakrishnan, A.K.Banerji, Maintenance and Spare Parts Management, PrinticeHall of India, 1977.
REFERENCES
1. H.P.Garg, Industrial Maintenance, S.Chand & Company Ltd., 1990.
2. Kenneth E.Rizzo, Total Production Management, Second Edn., GATF Press.
3. N.D.Vohra, Quantitative Techniques in Management, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Co. Ltd.
4. Herschell L. Apfelberg, Maintaining Printing Equipment, GATF Press.
5. Lidley R.Higgins.P.E., L.C.Morrow, Maintenance Engineering, Handbook, McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd.

PT9028

QUALITY CONTROL IN PRINTING

LTPC
300 3

AIM:
To impart knowledge about implementing quality control in printing
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
8
Definition of quality, Quality control, its meaning and purpose. Setting up a quality control
programme and establishing necessary procedures, economic consideration. Management
responsibility. Quality systems and ISO 9000.
UNIT II
STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL
7
Fundamental Statistical methods, tools such as control charts and sampling methods,
control chart techniques and interpretation, selection and collection of data, interpretation of
data and statistical inference.
UNIT III
MATERIALS CONTROL
5
Establishing clear specifications and standardisation of materials to be purchased.
Inspection and testing of incoming materials as part of quality control, importance of proper
handling and maintenance of records of performance of materials, Sampling.
UNIT IV
PROCESS CONTROL
15
Need for establishing clearly meaningful job specifications and acceptable tolerance limits,
process variability and measures of variability, establishing in process inspection and control
procedures for every production department, developing of quality monitoring checklists for
all processes, checklists of definable and measurable attributes of products, waste and
spoilage reduction as part of quality control.
UNIT V
QUALITY CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION
10
Paper and board testing instruments, Ink testing instruments, process control instruments,
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room. Press sheet control devices for colour printing. Minimum instrumentation necessary to
produce a product consistent with the appropriate quality level.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Miles Southworth & Donna Southworth, Quality and Productivity in the Graphic Arts,
Graphic Arts Publishing Company, 1990.
2. Douglas C.Montgomery, Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, John Wiley, 1985.
3. Brian Rothery, ISO 9000, Productivity & Quality, Publishing Private Ltd., 1992.
4. Kelvin Tritton, Colour Control for Lithography, PIRA International, 1992.
5. Mortimer, A., Colour Reproduction in Printing Industry, PIRA International, 1991.
6. Ken Holmes, Implementing ISO 9000, 2nd Edition, PIRA International, 1995.
7. Phil Green, Quality Control for Print Buyers, Blue Print, 1992.
8. Casey, J.P. (Ed), Pulp & Paper Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Vol.II, Wiley
Interscience, 1983.
9. Ronald E.Todd, Printing Inks Formulation Principles, Manufacture and Quality Control
Testing Procedures, PIRA International, 1994.
10. Apfelberg H.L., Apfleberg M.J., Implementing Quality Management in Graphic Arts,
GATF, 1995.

PT9029

SECURITY PRINTING

LTPC
3003

AIM
To understand the different technologies involved in security printing
UNIT I
CURRENCY PRINTING
9
Creation & Graphics, Making of a bank note, Application of Computers in Designing
Currency, Signatures &numbering, Manufacturing of bank notes, Paper specifications,
Watermark & Other Protective devices, Digital Watermark Currency Circulation & Bank
maintenance, special issues counterfeiting.
UNIT II
CHEQUE PRINTING, NUMBERING AND BAR CODING
9
Introduction, Pre-Encoding, Printing Tolerance, Testing Equipment, E13B Characters,RBI
Specifications, Principles of Cheque Design, and Numbering with MICR Ink on Rotary
presses, Trouble Shooting, Modulus Systems, Weighed & Unweighted. Introduction,
Principles of Bar coding, Types of Coding EAN 13 Code, Code 39 ACA etc. Typical Bar
Code Machines & Print Wheels, Scanners and their functions.
UNIT III
COMPUTER FORMS
9
Paper Characteristics, Form Construction & Specification, Form Label Combination
Intelligent Electronic Forms, Form Automation, Form Manufacturing & Printing.
UNIT IV
HOLOGRAMS, CREDIT CARDS & PASSPORTS
9
Introduction, Manufacturing process, Holographic Recording & Master Origination, Finishing
Process, Types of Holograms, Security Holograms, Click Holograms, Sterograms, Anigram
etc..Introduction, Materials Used of Specifications, Embossing, Magnetic Strip Recording
and Specifications, Manufacturing Techniques.

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UNIT V
SECURITY INKS & COATING
9
Introduction, UV Curing, Light tell Photo chromic inks, Monochromic Inks, Invisible
Phosphorescent inks, Water Resistant Inks.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Martin Monestics, The Art of Paper Currency, Quarlet Books Ltd.,1983
REFERENCES
1. Leibigner, Numbering Machines & Systems, Company Leibigner Numbering Systems.
2. William H.Erdei, Barcode - Design, Printing & Quality Control, McGraw Hill Inc.,1998.
3. R.Narayanan, Computer Stationery &MICR Cheque Production , Association for
Research & Development in Printing, 1998.
4. http:/www.printuniversity.org.
5. http:/www.printingforall.virtualave.net
6. http:/www.creedengineers.com

PT9071

PACKAGING MATERIALS & TECHNOLOGY

LTPC
3 003

OBJECTIVE:
To study the fundamentals of packaging, manufacturing process, packaging materials and
package testing.
UNIT I
FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING
6
Definition, functions of packaging, types and selection of package, Packaging hazards,
interaction of package and contents, materials and machine interface, Environmental and
recycling considerations - life cycle assessment Package Design - Fundamentals, factors
influencing design, stages in package development, graphic design, Structural design
simulation softwares
UNIT II
PACKAGING MATERIALS
11
Major Plastic packaging materials viz. Polyolefins, Polystyrene, Polyvinylchloride,
Polyesters, Polyamides (Nylons), Polycarbonate and newer materials such as High Nitrile
Polymers, Polyethylene Napthalate (PEN), Nanomaterials, biodegradable materials
properties and applications, recycling; Wood, Paper, Textile, Glass, Metals - Tin, Steel,
aluminum, Labelling materials, Cushioning Materials properties and areas of application.
UNIT III
CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY
12
Extrusion Blown film, cast film, sheet, multilayer film & sheet, Lamination, Injection
moulding, Blow moulding, Thermoforming; Cartoning Machinery, Bottling, Can former, Form
Fill and Seal machines, Corrugated box manufacturing machineries, Drums types of
drums, moulded pulp containers, Closures, Application of Robotics in packaging.
Surface treatment for printing, Printing processes offset, flexo, gravure and pad printing
UNIT IV
SPECIALITY PACKAGING
9
Aerosol packaging, Shrink and Stretch wrapping, Blister packaging, Anti-static packaging,
Aseptic packaging, Active packaging, Modified Atmospheric Packaging, Ovenable package;
Cosmetic packaging, Hardware packaging, Textile packaging, Food packaging; Child
resistant and Health care packaging, Export packaging, Lidding, RFID in packaging.

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UNIT V
TESTING
7
Package Testing Drop test, Impact test, Vibration Test, Stacking and Compression test,
Packaging Materials Testing: Mechanical Tensile, tear burst, impact, compression test,
Elongation, barrier properties - WVTR test, Adhesion test, Optical Gloss, haze and clarity;
Chemical Resistance test solvents and chemicals, solubility test, burning test, solvent
retention; Hardness and corrosion test for metals; Clarity and brittleness test for glass
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Aaron L.Brody & Kenneth S.Marsh, Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, John
Wiley Interscience Publication, II Edition, 1997.
2. F.A. Paine, Fundamentals of Packaging, Brookside Press Ltd., London, 1990.
3. A.S.Athayle, Plastics in Flexible Packaging, Multi-tech Publishing Co., First Edition,
1992.
REFERENCES
1. Mark J.Kirwan, Paper and Paperboard Packaging Technology, Blackwell Publishing,
2005
2. Handbook of Package Design Research, Water stem Wiley Intrascience, 1981.
3. Paine, Packaging Development, PIRA International, 1990.
4. Arthur Hirsch, Flexible Food Packaging, Van Nostor and Reinhold, New York, 1991.
5. E.P.Danger, Selecting Colour for Packaging, Grover Technical Press, 1987.
6. Susan E.M.Selke & et al, Plastics Packaging, Hansar, 2nd edition 2004.
7. Bill Stewart, Packaging Design Strategies, Pira International Ltd, 2nd Edition 2004.
8. Gunilla Johnson, Corrugated Board Packaging, PIRA International, 1993

EC9021

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

LT PC
300 3

OBJECTIVE:
To impart knowledge of basic communication system, noise, modulation, wave propagation, digital
communication and working of transmitters and receivers.

UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
10
Information Transmitter Channel Noise Receiver Need for Modulation External
noise Atmospheric noise Extra terrestrial noise Industrial noise Internal noise
Thermal agitation noise Soft noise Transit time noise Miscellaneous noise Signal to
noise ration Noise figure.
UNIT II
ANALOG AND PULSE MODULATION
10
Amplitude modulation Modulation index Frequence modulation Phase modulation
DSB-SC, SSB, Vestigial side band. Information in a communication system Coding
Noise in a information carrying channel. PWM, PPM, PCM.
UNIT III
RADIATION AND PROPAGATION OF WAVES
6
Fundamental of EM waves Propagation Ground waves Sky wave propagation
Ionosphere Space waves Tropospheric scatter.
UNIT IV
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
9
Emergence of data communication systems Characteristics of data transmission circuits
Band width requirement Data transmission rate Noise Cross talk Echo suppressors

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Distortion Equaliser Digital codes. Voice and video digitization. Leased line ISDN
Broadband.
UNIT V
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
10
Radio communication AM and FM transmitter and receiver Microwave communications
Satellite communication Fibre optic communication (block diagram representation). TDM
and FDM.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Schoenbeck, Electronics Communication Modulation and Transmission, 2nd Edition,
Prentice Hall India, 1999.
2. George Kennedy, Electronics Communication Systems, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing
Co. Ltd., 1995.
REFERENCES
1. Roddy and Coolem, Electronics and Communication, 4 th Edition, Prentice Hall, 1999.
2. Roy Blake, Electronic communication systems, Thomson Delmar, 2005.
3. Luuis E. Frenzel Jr., Principles of Electronic Communication System, McGraw Hill,
2002.
4. William Schweber, Electronic Communication System, Prentice-Hall of India, 2005.
5. B.P. Lathi, Modern Digital and Analog Communication System, Oxford University
press, 2003.

GE9021

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN ENGINEERING

LT PC
300 3

AIM
To sensitize the engineering students on blending both technical and ethical responsibilities.
OBJECTIVES
Identify the core values that shape the ethical behavior of an engineer.
Utilize opportunities to explore ones own values in ethical issues.
Become aware of ethical concerns and conflicts.
Enhance familiarity with codes of conduct.
Increase the ability to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas.
UNIT I
ENGINEERING ETHICS
9
Senses of Engineering Ethics Variety of moral issues Types of inquiry Moral
dilemmas Moral Autonomy Kohlbergs theory Gilligans theory Consensus and
Controversy Professions and Professionalism Professional Ideals and Virtues Uses of
Ethical Theories.
UNIT II
ENGINEERING AS SOCIAL EXPERIMENTATION
9
Engineering as Experimentation Engineers as responsible Experimenters Research
Ethics - Codes of Ethics Industrial Standards - A Balanced Outlook on Law The
Challenger Case Study
UNIT III
ENGINEERS RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY
9
Safety and Risk Assessment of Safety and Risk Risk Benefit Analysis Reducing Risk
The Government Regulators Approach to Risk - Chernobyl Case Studies and Bhopal

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UNIT IV
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS
9
Collegiality and Loyalty Respect for Authority Collective Bargaining Confidentiality
Conflicts of Interest Occupational Crime Professional Rights Employee Rights
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) - Discrimination
UNIT V
GLOBAL ISSUES
9
Multinational Corporations Business Ethics - Environmental Ethics Computer Ethics Role in Technological Development Weapons Development Engineers as Managers
Consulting Engineers Engineers as Expert Witnesses and Advisors Honesty Moral
Leadership Sample Code of Conduct
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Mike Martin and Roland Schinzinger, Ethics in Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York
(2005).
2. Charles E Harris, Michael S Pritchard and Michael J Rabins, Engineering Ethics
Concepts and Cases, Thompson Learning, (2000).
REFERENCES
1. Charles D Fleddermann, Engineering Ethics, Prentice Hall, New Mexico, (1999).
2. John R Boatright, Ethics and the Conduct of Business, Pearson Education, (2003)
3. Edmund G Seebauer and Robert L Barry, Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and
Engineers, Oxford University Press, (2001)
4. Prof. (Col) P S Bajaj and Dr. Raj Agrawal, Business Ethics An Indian Perspective,
Biztantra, New Delhi, (2004)
5. David Ermann and Michele S Shauf, Computers, Ethics and Society, Oxford University
Press, (2003)

GE9022

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

LTPC
3 003

AIM
To provide comprehensive knowledge about the principles, practices, tools and techniques
of Total quality management.
OBJECTIVES
To under the various principles, practices of TQM to achieve quality
To learn the various statistical approaches for quality control.
To understand the TQM tools for continuous process improvement.
To learn the importance of ISO and Quality systems.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Introduction - Need for quality - Evolution of quality - Definition of quality - Dimensions of
manufacturing and service quality - Basic concepts of TQM - Definition of TQM TQM
Framework - Contributions of Deming, Juran and Crosby Barriers to TQM.
UNIT II
TQM PRINCIPLES
9
Leadership Strategic quality planning, Quality statements - Customer focus Customer
orientation, Customer satisfaction, Customer complaints, Customer retention - Employee
involvement Motivation, Empowerment, Team and Teamwork, Recognition and Reward,

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Performance appraisal - Continuous process improvement PDSA cycle, 5s, Kaizen Supplier partnership Partnering, Supplier selection, Supplier Rating.
UNIT III
TQM TOOLS & TECHNIQUES I
9
The seven traditional tools of quality New management tools Six-sigma: Concepts,
methodology, applications to manufacturing, service sector including IT Bench marking
Reason to bench mark, Bench marking process FMEA Stages, Types.
UNIT IV
TQM TOOLS & TECHNIQUES II
9
Quality circles Quality Function Deployment (QFD) Taguchi quality loss function TPM
Concepts, improvement needs Cost of Quality Performance measures.
UNIT V
QUALITY SYSTEMS
9
Need for ISO 9000- ISO 9000-2000 Quality System Elements, Documentation, Quality
auditing- QS 9000 ISO 14000 Concepts, Requirements and Benefits Case studies of
TQM implementation in manufacturing and service sectors including IT.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Dale H.Besterfiled, et at., Total Quality Management, Pearson Education Asia,Third
Edition, Indian Reprint (2006).
REFERENCES
1. James R. Evans and William M. Lindsay, The Management and Control of Quality, 6 th
Edition, South-Western (Thomson Learning), 2005.
2. Oakland, J.S. TQM Text with Cases, Butterworth Heinemann Ltd., Oxford, 3rd
Edition, 2003.
3. Suganthi,L and Anand Samuel, Total Quality Management, Prentice Hall (India) Pvt.
Ltd.,2006.
4. Janakiraman,B and Gopal, R.K, Total Quality Management Text and Cases, Prentice
Hall (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
GE9023

FUNDAMENTALS OF NANOSCIENCE

L TPC
3 00 3

AIM
To make the students understand the importance , relevance and potentialities of this
emerging field of study.
OBJECTIVES
Study the basic nano technology and nano science.
Understand interdisciplinary nature of this field.
Understand the importance role of physics, chemistry, biology.
Recognize that the rules of nano science are fundamentally different than those we
experience.
Study the basic fabrication strategies of nano science.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
10
Nanoscale Science and Technology- Implications for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and
Engineering-Classifications of nanostructured materials- nano particles- quantum dots,
nanowires-ultra-thinfilms-multilayered materials. Length Scales involved and effect on

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properties: Mechanical, Electronic, Optical, Magnetic and Thermal properties. Introduction to


properties and motivation for study (qualitative only).
UNIT II
PREPARATION METHODS
10
Bottom-up Synthesis-Top-down Approach: Precipitation, Mechanical Milling, Colloidal
routes, Self-assembly, Vapour phase deposition, MOCVD, Sputtering, Evaporation,
Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Atomic Layer Epitaxy, MOMBE.
UNIT III
PATTERNING AND LITHOGRAPHY FOR NANOSCALE DEVICES
5
Introduction to optical/UV electron beam and X-ray Lithography systems and processes,
Wet etching, dry (Plasma /reactive ion) etching, Etch resists-dip pen lithography
UNIT IV
PREPARATION ENVIRONMENTS
10
Clean rooms: specifications and design, air and water purity, requirements for particular
processes, Vibration free environments: Services and facilities required. Working practices,
sample cleaning, Chemical purification, chemical and biological contamination, Safety
issues, flammable and toxic hazards, biohazards.
UNIT V
CHARECTERISATION TECHNIQUES
10
X-ray diffraction technique, Scanning Electron Microscopy - environmental techniques,
Transmission Electron Microscopy including high-resolution imaging, Surface Analysis
techniques- AFM, SPM, STM, SNOM, ESCA, SIMS-Nanoindentation
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. A.S. Edelstein and R.C. Cammearata, eds., Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and
Applications, Institute of Physics Publishing, Bristol and Philadelphia, 1996.
2. N John Dinardo, Nanoscale charecterisation of surfaces & Interfaces, 2 nd Edition,
Weinheim Cambridge, Wiley-VCH, 2000
REFERENCES
1. G Timp (Editor), Nanotechnology, AIP press/Springer, 1999
2. Akhlesh Lakhtakia (Editor), The Hand Book of Nano Technology,Nanometer Structure,
Theory, Modeling and Simulations, Prentice-Hall of India (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2007.

IE9023

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE
To introduce the basic principles of group dynamics and associated concepts required for
Human resource management in organizations
UNIT I
INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR
9
Personality Types Influencing Personality Learning Process, Attribute Perception
Motivation Theories
UNIT II
GROUP BEHAVIOR
9
Group Organization, Group Dynamics, Emergence of Informal Leader, Leadership Stylestheories, Group decision making, Inter personal Relations, Communication -Team.

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UNIT III
DYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
9
Organizationl Climate, the Satisfactory Organizational change the Change Process &
Change Management.
UNIT IV
HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING
Requirements of Human Resources HR audit, Recruitment-Selection-Interviews

UNIT V
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
9
Employee Training-Career Development-Performance Appraisal - Compensation-safety and
Health-Employee Relation-Management Development.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Stephen R. Robbins, Organizational Behavior, PHI, 1998.
REFERENCES
1. David A. Decenzo & Stephen R. Robbins, Personnel/Human Resources Management,
PHI, 1997.
2. Fred Lutherans, Organizational Behavior, Oxford University Press, 2000.

PT9031

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE
To impart knowledge on the basics of systems analysis and design required for developing
application software in a given environment.
UNIT I
6
Information and Management - types of information, Examples of Information systems,
Information Systems analysis overview, Information gathering - sources
UNIT II
10
System Requirements specifications, Feasibility analysis, Data flow diagrams logical and
physical DFDs, Process specification methods, Decision tables
UNIT III
12
Logical database design ER model, Normalizing relations; Data input methods; Database
Management Systems database design, Object oriented systems modeling
UNIT IV
Designing outputs, Security of Information systems, E-commerce

UNIT V
9
System design example: Document and data flow diagrams, Feasibility of the system,
System specifications, Database design, Control, audit and test plan
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. V. Rajaraman, Analysis and Design of Information Systems, PHI, 2004
2. Jeffrey L Whitten et al, Systems Analysis and Design Methods, McGrawHill, 2003

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IE9035

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

LTPC
3 003

OBJECTIVE
To cover the basics of supply chain concepts, associated networks, tools and techniques
required for evaluating various supply chain processes .
UNIT I
STRATEGIC
5
Objective, decision phases, process views, examples, strategic fit, supply chain drivers and
metrics
UNIT II
SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKS
10
Distribution networks, Facility networks and design options, Factors influencing, Models for
facility location and capacity allocation, Transportation networks and design options,
Evaluating network design decisions
UNIT III
MANAGING DEMAND AND SUPPLY IN A SUPPLY CHAIN
10
Predictable variability in a supply chain, Economies of scale and uncertainty in a supply
chain Cycle and safety Inventory, Optimum level of product availability, Forward Buying,
Multi-echelon cycle inventory
UNIT IV
SOURCING AND PRICING IN A SUPPLY CHAIN
10
Cross-Functional drivers, Role of sourcing in a supply chain, Logistics providers,
Procurement process, Supplier selection, Design collaboration, Role of Pricing and Revenue
Management in a supply chain
UNIT V

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COORDINATION IN A SUPPLY


CHAIN
10
The role of IT in supply chain, The supply chain IT frame work, Customer Relationship
Management, Supplier relationship management, Future of IT in supply chain, E-Business in
supply chain, Bullwhip effect Effect of lack of co-ordination in supply chain, Building
strategic partnerships, CPFR
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Sunil Chopra and Peter meindl, Supply Chain Management , Strategy, Planning, and
operation, PHI, Third edition,2007
REFERENCES
1. Jeremy F.Shapiro, Modeling the supply chain, Thomson Duxbury ,2002
2. James B.Ayers, Handbook of Supply chain management, St.Lucle press, 2000.

MG9072

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

LTPC
3 0 03

OBJECTIVE:
Study of this subject provides an understanding of the scope of an entrepreneur, key areas
of development, financial assistance by the institutions, methods of taxation and tax
benefits, etc.

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UNIT I
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
9
Entrepreneur Types of Entrepreneurs Difference between Entrepreneur and
Intrapreneur Entrepreneurship in Economic Growth, Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial
Growth.
UNIT II
MOTIVATION
9
Major Motives Influencing an Entrepreneur Achievement Motivation Training, Self Rating,
Business Game, Thematic Apperception Test Stress Management, Entrepreneurship
Development Programs Need, Objectives.
UNIT III
BUSINESS
9
Small Enterprises Definition, Classification Characteristics, Ownership Structures
Project Formulation Steps involved in setting up a Business identifying, selecting a Good
Business opportunity, Market Survey and Research, Techno Economic Feasibility
Assessment Preparation of Preliminary Project Reports Project Appraisal Sources of
Information Classification of Needs and Agencies.
UNIT IV
FINANCING AND ACCOUNTING
9
Need Sources of Finance, Term Loans, Capital Structure, Financial Institution,
Management of working Capital, Costing, Break Even Analysis, Network Analysis
Techniques of PERT / CPM Taxation Income Tax, Excise Duty Sales Tax.
UNIT V
SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS
9
Sickness in small Business Concept, Magnitude, Causes and Consequences, Corrective
Measures Government Policy for Small Scale Enterprises Growth Strategies in small
industry Expansion, Diversification, Joint Venture, Merger and Sub Contracting.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. S.S.Khanka Entrepreneurial Development S.Chand & Co. Ltd. Ram Nagar New Delhi,
1999.
2. Kurahko & Hodgetts, Entrepreneurship Theory, process and practices, Thomson
learning 6th edition.
REFERENCES
1. Hisrich R D and Peters M P, Entrepreneurship 5th Edition Tata McGraw-Hill, 2002.
2. Mathew J Manimala, Enterprenuership theory at cross roads: paradigms and praxis
Dream tech 2nd edition 2006.
3. Rabindra N. Kanungo Entrepreneurship and innovation, Sage Publications, New Delhi,
1998.
4. EDII Faulty and External Experts A Hand Book for New Entrepreneurs Publishers:
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmadabad, 1986.

MA9261

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

LTPC
3104
UNIT I
RANDOM VARIABLES
9+3
Discrete and Continuous random variables Moments Moment generating functions
Binomial, Poisson, Geometric, Uniform, Exponential, Gamma and Normal distributions Functions of random variable.

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UNIT II
TWO-DIMENSIONAL RANDOM VARIABLES
9+3
Joint distributions Marginal and Conditional distributions Covariance Correlation and
Linear regression Transformation of random variables- Central limit theorem (for
independent and identically distributed random variables).
UNIT III
TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS
9+3
Sampling distributions - Tests for single mean, Proportion, Difference of means (large and
small samples) Tests for single variance and equality of variances 2-test for goodness
of fit Independence of attributes.
UNIT IV
DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
9+3
Completely randomized design Randomized block design Latin square design - 22 factorial design.
UNIT V
STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL
9+3
Control charts for measurements ( X and R charts) Control charts for attributes (p, c
and np charts) Tolerance limits - Acceptance sampling.
L: 45, T: 15, TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. J. S. Milton and J.C. Arnold, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Tata McGraw
Hill, 4th edition, 2007 (For units 1 and 2).
2. R.A. Johnson and C.B. Gupta, Miller and Freunds Probability and Statistics for
Engineers, Pearson Education, Asia, 7th edition, 2007 (For units 3, 4 and 5).
REFERENCES
1. J.L. Devore, Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, Thomson
Brooks/Cole, International Student Edition, 7th edition, 2008.
3. R.E. Walpole, R.H. Myers, S.L. Myers, and K Ye, Probability and Statistics for
Engineers and Scientists, Pearson Education, Asia , 8th edition, 2007.
4. S.M. Ross, Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists,3rd
edition, Elsevier, 2004.
5. M.R. Spiegel, J. Schiller and R.A. Srinivasan, Schaums Outlines Probability and
Statistics, Tata McGraw Hill edition, 2004.

ME9035

MEASUREMENTS AND CONTROL

LTPC
3 003

OBJECTIVES
To understand the principle and use of sensors for measurement of different
parameters.
To understand the concept of feedback control systems and their applications.
UNIT I
MEASUREMENTS
9
General concepts - Units and standards - Measuring instruments - sensitivity, readability,
range accuracy, precision - static and dynamic response - repeatability hysteresis systematic and random errors - correction - calibration.

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UNIT II
INSTRUMENTS
9
Transducer, Modifying (intermediate) and Terminal stages - Mechanical and electrical
transducers - preamplifiers - charge amplifiers - filters - attenuaters - D' Arsonval CRO Oscillographs - records - micro processor based data logging, processing and output.
UNIT III
PARAMETERS FOR MEASUREMENT
9
Dimension, displacement velocity, acceleration, impact - Force, torque, power - strainpressure - humidity- temperature - flow-Time, frequency and phase angle - noise and sound
level. Radio tracer techniques - Flow visualization - shadow-graph interferometer, Schlieren,
Laser doppler anemometer.
UNIT IV
AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
9
Basic elements - feedback principle implication of measurements - Error detectorsfinal
actuating elements - Two position, multiposition, floating, pro-portional controls- relays servo amplifiers - servo motors - mechanical, Electrical, magnetic, electronic, hydraulic,
pneumatic systems.
UNIT V
APPLICATION OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
9
Governing of speed kinetic and process control- pressure, temperature, fluid level, f1owthrust and flight control - photo electric controls.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. E.O.Doeblin, "Measurement Systems, Application and Design", Mc Graw Hill
International Edition, 4th Ed., 1990.
2. I.J.Nagarath and M.Gopal, "Control Systems Engineering", John wiley & Sons, 2nd Ed.,
Ch.1-4, 1982.
REFERENCES
1. J.P.Holman and N.J.Gajda Jr., "Experimental Methods for Engineers", Mc Graw Hill
International Edition, 5th Ed., 1989.
2. T.G.Beckwith and N.L.Buck, "Mechanical Measurements", Addision Wesley Pub, Co.,
1969.
3. W.H.Bureau, "What the printer should know about paper", GATF, 1983.
4. J.P.Casey, "Ed. Pulp and Paper, Chemistry & Chemical Technology", Vol. Wiley
Interscience Publication, 1981.

ME9303

HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

LTPC
300 3

OBJECTIVE:
This course will give an appreciation of the fundamental principles, design and operation of
hydraulic and pneumatic machines, components and systems and their application in recent
automation revolution.
UNIT I
FLUID POWER PRINCIPLES AND FUNDEMENTALS (REVIEW)
3
Introduction to Fluid power- Advantages and Applications- Fluid power systems Types of
fluids- Properties of fluids Basics of Hydraulics Pascals Law- Principles of flow Work,
Power and Torque. Properties of air Perfect Gas Laws.

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UNIT II
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
13
Sources of Hydraulic power: Pumping Theory Pump Classification- Construction, Working,
Design, Advantages, Disadvantages, Performance, Selection criterion of Linear, RotaryFixed and Variable displacement pumps, Hydraulic Actuators: Cylinders Types and
construction, Hydraulic motors Control Components: Direction control, Flow control and
Pressure control valves- Types, Construction and Operation- Applications Types of
actuation. Accessories: Reservoirs, Accumulators, Intensifiers, Pressure SwitchesApplications- Fluid Power ANSI Symbol.
UNIT III
HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
9
Industrial hydraulic circuits- Regenerative, Pump Unloading, Double-pump, Pressure
Intensifier, Air-over oil, Sequence, Reciprocation, Synchronization, Fail-safe, Speed control,
Hydrostatic transmission, Accumulators, Electro hydraulic circuits, Mechanical Hydraulic
servo systems.
UNIT IV
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
8
Compressors- Filter, Regulator, Lubricator, Muffler, Air control Valves, Quick Exhaust
valves, Pneumatic actuators, Servo systems. Introduction to Fluidics, Pneumatic logic
circuits.
UNIT V
DESIGN OF HYDRALIC AND PNEMATIC CIRCUITS
12
Designing the components of hydraulic system for Drilling, Planning, Shaping, Punching,
Press. Selection, fault finding and maintenance of hydraulic components- Sequential
circuit design for simple application using cascade method, Electro pneumatic circuits.
Selection criteria of pneumatic components Installation fault finding and maintenance of
pneumatic components. Microprocessor and PLC- Applications in Hydraulic and
Pneumatics- Low cost Automation Hydraulic and Pneumatic power packs- case studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Anthony Esposito, Fluid Power with Applications, PHI / Pearson Education, 2005.
REFRENCES
1. Shanmugasundaram.K, Hydraulic and Pneumatic controls, Chand & Co, 2006.
2. Majumdar, S.R., Oil Hydraulics Systems- Principles and Maintenance, Tata McGraw
Hill, 2001
3. Majumdar, S.R., Pneumatic Systems Principles and Maintenance, Tata McGraw Hill,
2007.
4. Micheal J, Pinches and Ashby, J.G., Power Hydraulics, Prentice Hall, 1989.
5. Dudelyt, A Pease and John J Pippenger, Basic Fluid Power, Prentice Hall, 1987.

MF9022

NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this course, the students are expected to be conversant with
Principles of various NDT techniques
The equipment required for the NDT
The mechanism involved in there NDT techniques
Applications of NDT and recent trends in NDT

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LT PC
3 003

UNIT I
LIQUID PENETRANT AND MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION
9
Liquid penetrant systems - processing cycles - inspection of surface defects - Generation of
Magnetic fields - Magnetic particle inspection equipments - Demagnetization - Applications
and limitations.
UNIT II
RADIOGRAPHY
11
Production of x-rays - Characteristic rays and white ray - Tube current and Voltage Sources of 8 rays - Half life period - Penetrating power - Absorption of x and y rays Radiation contrast and film contrast - exposure charts - pentameters and sensitivity - Safety.
UNIT III
EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION
7
Eddy current production - Impedance concepts - inspection of magnetic materials inspection of non magnetic materials - influences of various parameters - Advantages and
limitations.
UNIT IV
ULTRASONIC TESTING
10
Production of ultrasonic waves - Different types of waves - Normal beam inspection - Angle
beam inspection - thickness measurements - Applications.
UNIT V
RECENT TECHNIQUES
8
Non destructive inspection Instrumentation for non destructive testing Principles of
holography - Principle of acoustic emission Applications of holographic techniques
advantages and limitations Other techniques..
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Barry Hull and Vernon John, Non Destructive Testing, Mac Millan, 1988.
REFERENCES
1. Americal Society of Metals, Metals Hand Book, 9th Edition, Volume 11, (1980)
2. Birchan.D,Non Destructive Testing, Oxford University Press, 1977
3. Proceedings of the 10th International Acoustic Emission Symposium, Japanese Society
for Non Destructive Inspection, Sendai, 1990.
4. Holler,P., New Procedures in Non Destructive Testing Springer Verlag , 1983.

MF9401

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

LTPC
3 003

OBJECTIVE:
To provide knowledge and training in using optimization techniques under limited resources
for the engineering and business problems.
UNIT I
LINEAR MODELS
15
The phase of an operation research study Linear programming Graphical method
Simplex algorithm Duality formulation Sensitivity analysis.
UNIT II
TRANSPORTATION MODELS AND NETWORK MODELS
8
Transportation Assignment Models Traveling Salesman problem Networks models
Shortest route Minimal spanning tree Maximum flow models Project network CPM
and PERT networks Critical path scheduling Sequencing models.

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UNIT III
INVENTORY MODELS
6
Inventory models Economic order quantity models Quantity discount models
Stochastic inventory models Multi product models Inventory control models in practice.
UNIT IV
QUEUEING MODELS
6
Queueing models - Queueing systems and structures Notation parameter Single server
and multi server models Poisson input Exponential service Constant rate service
Infinite population Simulation.
UNIT V
DECISION MODELS
10
Decision models Game theory Two person zero sum games Graphical solution
Algebraic solution Linear Programming solution Replacement models Models based
on service life Economic life Single / Multi variable search technique Dynamic
Programming Simple Problem.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. H.A. Taha, Operations Research, Prentice Hall of India, 2003, Sixth Edition.
REFERENCES
1. Shennoy, Srivastava, Operation Research for Management, Wiley Eastern, 1994.
2. M.J.Bazara, Jarvis, H. Sherali, Linear Programming and Network Flows, John Wiley,
1990.
3. Philip and Ravindran, Operations Research, John Wiley, 1992.
4. Hillier and Libeberman, Operations Research, Holden Day, 1986.
5. Frank,S. Budnick, Dennis, McLeavy, Principles of Operations Research for Management,
Richard D Irwin, 1990.
6. Tulsian and Vishal Pasdey Quantitative Techniques Pearson Asia 2002.

MG9073

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

LT PC
3 003

OBJECTIVE
Marketing Management deals with newer concepts of marketing principles like strategic
marketing concepts, segmentation, pricing, advertisement and strategic formulation. This
will enable a student to take up marketing as a professional career.
UNIT I
CONCEPTS IN MARKETING
9
Definition, Marketing Process, Dynamics, Needs, W ants and Demands, Marketing
Concepts, Environemnt, Mix, Types, Philosophies, Selling vs Marketing, Consumer Goods,
Industrial Goods, Product, Hierarchy.
UNIT II
BUYING BEHAVIOUR AND MARKET SEGMENTATION
9
Cultural, Demographic factors, Motives, Types, Buying Decisions, Segmentation factors,
Demographic, Psycho graphic and Geographic Segmentation, Process, Patterns.
UNIT III
PRODUCT PRICING AND MARKETING RESEARCH
9
Objectives, Pricing, Decisions and Pricing Methods, Pricing Management, Introduction,
Uses, Process of Marketing Research.

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UNIT IV
MARKETING PLANNING AND STRATEGY FORMULATION
9
Components of a Marketing Plan, Strategy Formulation and the Marketing Process,
Implementation, Portfolio Analysis, BCG, GEC Grids.
UNIT V
ADVERTISING, SALES PROMOTION & DISTRIBUTION
9
Characteristics, Impact, Goals, Types, Sales Promotion Point of purchase, Unique Selling
Propositions, Characteristics, Wholesaling, Retailing, Channel Design, Logistics, Modern
Trends in Retailing, Modern Trends, e-Marketing.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Govindarajan. M, Marketing management concepts, cases, challenges and trends,
Prentice hall of India, second edition 2007.
2. Philip Kolter & Keller, Marketing Management, Prentice Hall of India, XII edition, 2006.
REFERENCES
1. Donald S. Tull and Hawkins, Marketing Reasearch, Prentice Hall of Inida-1997.
2. Philip Kotler and Gary Armstrong Principles of Marketing Prentice Hall of India, XII
Edn, 2000.
3. Ramasamy and Nama kumari, Marketing Environment: Planning, implementation and
control the Indian context, 1990.
4. Czinkota&Kotabe, Marketing management, Thomson learning, Indian edition 2007
5. Adrain palmer, Introduction to marketing theory and practice, Oxford university press
IE 2004.
6. Steven J.Skinner, Marketing, All India Publishers and Distributes Ltd. 1998.

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