Se Entc (IV Sems - 2019)
Se Entc (IV Sems - 2019)
Se Entc (IV Sems - 2019)
To understand the mathematical representation of continuous and discrete time signals and systems.
To classify signals and systems into different categories.
To analyze Linear Time Invariant (LTI) systems in time and transform domains.
To build basics for understanding of courses such as signal processing, control system and
communication.
To develop basis of probability and random variables.
Course Outcomes: On completion of the course, learner will be able to -
CO2: Identify, Classify the systems based on their properties in terms of input output relation and in
terms of impulse response and will be able to determine the convolution between to signals.
CO3: Analyze and resolve the signals in frequency domain using Fourier series and Fourier Transform.
CO4: Resolve the signals in complex frequency domain using Laplace Transform, and will be able to
apply and analyze the LTI systems using Laplace Transforms.
CO5: Define and Describe the probability, random variables and random signals. Compute the
probability of a given event, model, compute the CDF and PDF.
CO6: Compute the mean, mean square, variance and standard deviation for given random variables
using PDF.
Course Contents
Unit I Introduction to Signals & Systems (07 Hrs)
Signals: Introduction, Graphical, Functional, Tabular and Sequence representation of Continuous and
Discrete time signals. Basics of Elementary signals: Unit step, Unit ramp, Unit parabolic, Impulse,
Sinusoidal, Real exponential, Complex exponential, Rectangular pulse, Triangular, Signum, Sinc and
Gaussian function.
Operations on signals: time shifting, time reversal, time scaling, amplitude scaling, signal addition,
subtraction, signal multiplication. Communication, control system and Signal processing examples.
Classification of signals: Deterministic, Random, periodic , Non periodic, Energy , Power, Causal , Non-
Causal, Even and odd signal.
Systems: Introduction, Classification of Systems: Lumped Parameter and Distributed Parameter System,
static and dynamic systems, causal and non-causal systems, Linear and Non- linear systems, time variant
and time invariant systems, stable and unstable systems, invertible and non- invertible systems.
Mapping of Course CO1: Identify, classify basic signals and perform operations on signals.
Outcomes for Unit I
CO6: Compute the mean, mean square, variance and standard deviation
for given random variables using PDF.
Learning Resources
Text Books:
1. Simon Haykins and Barry Van Veen, “Signals and Systems”, Wiley India, 2nd Edition.
2. M.J. Roberts “Signal and Systems”, Tata McGraw Hill 2007.
Reference Books:
1. Charles Phillips, “Signals, Systems and Transforms”, Pearson Education, 3rd Edition.
2. Peyton Peebles, “Probability, Random Variable, Random Processes”, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 4th
Edition.
3. A. Nagoor Kanni “Signals and Systems”, Mc Graw Hill, 2nd Edition.
MOOC / NPTEL Courses:
1. NPTEL Course “Principles of Signals & System”
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108/104/108104100/
http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/12/signals-and-system.html
To Introduce elements of control system and their modeling using various Techniques.
To get acquainted with the methods for analyzing the time response and Stability of System
To Introduce and analyze the frequency response and Stability of System
To Introduce concept of root locus, Bode plots, Nyquist plots.
To Introduce State Variable Analysis method.
To get acquainted with Concepts of PID controllers and IoT based Industrial Automation.
Course Outcomes: On completion of the course, learner will be able to -
CO1: Determine and use models of physical systems in forms suitable for use in the analysis and
design of control systems.
CO3: Perform time domain analysis of control systems required for stability analysis.
CO4: Perform frequency domain analysis of control systems required for stability analysis.
CO7: Differentiate between various digital controllers and understand the role of the controllers in
Industrial automation.
Course Contents
Unit I Introduction to Control Systems & its (06 Hrs)
modelling
Basic Elements of Control System, Open loop and Closed loop systems, Differential equations and
Transfer function, Modeling of Electric systems, Translational and rotational mechanical systems, Block
diagram reduction Techniques, Signal flow graph.
Mapping of Course CO1: Determine and use models of physical systems in forms suitable
Outcomes for Unit I for use in the analysis and design of control systems.
Mapping of Course CO6: Express and solve system equations in state variable form.
Outcomes for Unit V
Unit VI Controllers and Digital Control Systems (06 Hrs)
Concept of Controller, Basic ON-OFF Controller, Concept of Dead Zone, Introduction to P, I, D, PI, PD
and PID controller, OFFSET of Controller, Integral Reset, PID Characteristics. Concept of Zeigler-
Nicholas method.
Concept of Industrial Automation, Need of IoT based Industrial Automation.
Mapping of Course CO7: Differentiate between various digital controllers and understand
Outcomes for Unit VI the role of the controllers in industrial automation.
Learning Resources
Text Books:
1. N. J. Nagrath and M. Gopal, “Control System Engineering”, New Age International Publishers, 5th
Edition.
2. K. Ogata, “Modern Control Engineering”, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited; 5 th Edition.
Reference Books:
1. Benjamin C. Kuo, “Automatic control systems”, Prentice Hall of India, 7th Edition.
2. M. Gopal, “Control System – Principles and Design”, Tata McGraw Hill, 4th Edition.
3. Schaum‟s Outline Series, “Feedback and Control Systems” Tata McGraw-Hill.
4. John J. D‟Azzo and Constantine H. Houpis, “Linear Control System Analysis and Design”, Tata
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
5. Richard C. Dorf and Robert H. Bishop, “Modern Control Systems”, Addison – Wesley.
MOOC / NPTEL Courses:
1. NPTEL Course “Control System”
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/107/106/107106081/
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/108/115108104/
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Second Year of Electronics / E & Tc Engineering (2019 Course)
204193: Principles of Communication Systems
Teaching Scheme: Credit Examination Scheme:
Theory: 03 hrs. / week 03 In-Sem (Theory): 30 Marks
End Sem (Theory): 70 Marks
Prerequisite Courses, if any: --
Companion Course, if any: 204191 - Signals & Systems
204196 - Principles of Communication Systems Lab
Course Objectives:
To equip/ familiarize students with basic mathematical tools for time and frequency domain analysis of
communication signal and systems.
To acquaint the students with the fundamental principles of modulation process and different amplitude
and angle modulation systems.
To introduce the students with the concept of Sampling theorem and pulse modulation techniques PAM,
PWM, PPM.
To impart pre-requisites of digital communication systems and explore digital representation techniques
like PCM, DPCM, DM and ADM.
To highlight the issues in baseband digital transmission such as data representation, synchronization,
multiplexing and ISI.
CO1: To compute & compare the bandwidth and transmission power requirements by analyzing time and
frequency domain spectra of signal required for modulation schemes under study.
CO2: Describe and analyze the techniques of generation, transmission and reception of Amplitude
Modulation Systems.
CO3: Explain generation and detection of FM systems and compare with AM systems.
CO4: Exhibit the importance of Sampling Theorem and correlate with Pulse Modulation technique (PAM,
PWM, and PPM).
CO5: Characterize the quantization process and elaborate digital representation techniques (PCM, DPCM, DM
and ADM).
CO6: Illustrate waveform coding, multiplexing and synchronization techniques and articulate their
importance in baseband digital transmission.
Course Contents
Unit I Signals & spectra (08 Hrs)
Introduction to Communication System, Analog and Digital messages, regenerative repeaters, Signal
Bandwidth & Power. Size & classification of signal, exponential Fourier series, concept of negative
frequencies. Fourier transform and properties, Frequency shifting, Concept of baseband and bandpass
signals, Signal transmission through LTI system. Signal energy & Energy Spectral density. Signal power &
Power Spectral Density, Input and output PSD, PSD of modulated signal.
Mapping of Course CO1: To compute & compare the bandwidth and transmission power
Outcomes for Unit I requirements by analyzing time and frequency domain spectra of
signal required for modulation schemes under study.
Unit II AM transmission & reception for signal tone (08 Hrs)
Need for frequency translation, Amplitude modulation (DSB-C), Double sideband Suppressed carrier
(DSB-SC) modulation, Single sideband modulation ( SSB), Vestigial Sideband modulation
(VSB),Spectrum and Bandwidth of AM, DSB-SC, SSB & VSB, Calculation of modulation index for AM
wave, Modulation index for more than one modulating signals, Power and power efficiency, AM reception
Mapping of Course CO2: Describe and analyze the techniques of generation, transmission
Outcomes for Unit II and reception of Amplitude Modulation Systems.
Unit III FM transmission & reception for signal tone (08 Hrs)
Phase Modulation (PM) and Frequency Modulation (FM), Relationship between Phase and Frequency
Modulation, Modulation Index, Spectrum of FM (single tone): Feature of Bessel Coefficient, Power of FM
signal, Bandwidth of tone modulated FM signal, modulation index : AM vs. FM, Spectrum of constant
Bandwidth‟ FM, Narrowband and Wideband FM.
FM Modulators and Demodulators: FM generation by Armstrong‟s Indirect method, frequency
multiplication and application to FM, FM demodulator.
Mapping of Course CO3: Explain generation and detection of FM systems and compare with
Outcomes for Unit AM systems.
III
Unit IV Pulse Modulation (06 Hrs)
Need of analog to digital conversion, sampling theorem for low pass signal in time domain, and Nyquist
criteria, Types of sampling- natural and flat top. Pulse amplitude modulation & concept of TDM: Channel
bandwidth for PAM, equalization, Signal Recovery through holding. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and
Pulse Position Modulation (PPM): Generation & Detection.
Mapping of Course CO4: Exhibit the importance of Sampling Theorem and correlate with
Outcomes for Unit IV Pulse Modulation techniques (PAM, PWM, and PPM)
Unit V Digital Representation of Analog Signals (06 Hrs)
Quantization of Signals: Quantization error, Uniform & Non-Uniform types of Quantization, Mid-rise &
Mid-tread Quantizer.
Companding: A-law & µ-law.
Pulse Code Modulation system: Generation & Reconstruction, Differential Pulse code modulation, Delta
Modulation, Adaptive Delta Modulation.
Mapping of Course CO5: Characterize the quantization process and elaborate digital
Outcomes for Unit V representation techniques (PCM, DPCM, DM and ADM).
Learning Resources
Text Books:
1. Taub, Schilling and Saha, “Principles of Communication Systems”, McGraw-Hill, 4th Edition.
2. B P Lathi, Zhi Ding, “Modern Analog and Digital Communication System”, Oxford University
Press, 4th Edition.
Reference Books:
1. Bernard Sklar and Prabitra Kumar Ray, “Digital Communications Fundamentals and Applications”,
Pearson Education 2nd Edition.
2. Wayne Tomasi, “Electronic Communications System”, Pearson Education, 5th Edition.
3. A.B Carlson, P B Crully and J C Rutledge, “Communication Systems”, Tata McGraw Hill
Publication, 5th Edition.
4. Simon Haykin, “Communication Systems”,John Wiley & Sons, 4th Edition.
MOOC / NPTEL Course:
1. NPTEL Course “Principles of Communication Systems-I”
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108/104/108104091/
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Second Year of Electronics / E & Tc Engineering (2019 Course)
204194: Object Oriented Programming
Teaching Scheme: Credit Examination Scheme:
Theory: 03 hrs. / week 03 In-Sem (Theory): 30 Marks
End Sem (Theory): 70 Marks
Prerequisite Courses, if any: --
Companion Course, if any: 204197 - Object Oriented Programming Lab
Course Objectives:
Make the students familiar with basic concepts and techniques of object oriented programming in C++
To acquaint the students with the fundamental principles of modulation process and different amplitude
and angle modulation systems.
Develop an ability to write programs in C++ for problem solving.
CO4: Apply the concepts of classes, methods inheritance and polymorphism to write programs C++.
CO5: Apply Templates, Namespaces and Exception Handling concepts to write programs in C++.
Course Contents
Unit I Foundation of Object Oriented Programming (08 Hrs)
Introduction to procedural, modular, object-oriented and generic programming techniques, Limitations of
procedural programming, Need of object-oriented programming, fundamentals of object-oriented
programming: objects, classes, data members, methods, messages, data encapsulation, data abstraction and
information hiding, inheritance, polymorphism. Inline functions, Function overloading, call by value and
call by reference, return by reference, functions with default arguments, this pointer, illustrative Simple
C++ Programs. Dynamic initialization of variables, memory management operators, Member dereferencing
operators, operator precedence, typecast operators, Scope resolution operators, arrays.
Mapping of Course CO1: Describe the principles of object oriented programming.
Outcomes for Unit I
Mapping of Course CO2: Apply the concepts of data encapsulation, inheritance in C++.
Outcomes for Unit II
Exception handling: Introduction, basics of exception handling, exception handling mechanism, throwing
and catching mechanism, specifying exceptions, Multiple Exceptions, Exceptions with arguments C++
streams, stream classes, unformatted I/O, formatted I/O and I/O manipulators.
Mapping of Course CO5: Apply Templates, Namespaces and Exception Handling concepts to
Outcomes for Unit V write programs in C++.
Unit VI Working with files (06 Hrs)
Introduction, classes for file Stream Operations, opening and closing files, detecting End_Of_File (EOF),
modes f File Opening, file pointers and manipulators, updating file, error handling during file operations.
Learning Resources
Text Books:
1. E Balagurusamy, “Programming with C++”, Tata McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition.
2. Herbert Schildt, “The Complete Reference C++”, 4th Edition.
Reference Books:
1. Robert Lafore, “Object Oriented Programming in C++”, Sams Publishing, 4th Edition.
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106/105/106105191/
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106/105/106105151/
Other Resources:
Note:- Attempt any six exercises from group A, eight exercises from group B and
perform additional (min.3) tutorials using Virtual Lab.
Group A
1. Generate and plot the following signals in time domain and also sketch its amplitude and
phase spectrum. Verify the result:
Impulse
Unit Step
Exponential
Unit ramp
Sinc
Rectangular
2 (a) Write the codes to plot the following signals also simulate the signals:
The speech signal has frequency components in the audio frequency range 300 Hz to 3400
Hz of the electromagnetic spectrum. Record the male and female voice speech Signal. Write
a program to record the speech signals and sketch it in time domain, its amplitude spectrum
and phase spectrum.
5. The music signal has frequency components in the audio frequency range 20 Hz to 20000 Hz
of the electromagnetic spectrum. Record or use the recorded music samples of different
instruments (at least four) and Write a program to record the music signal and sketch it in
time domain, its amplitude spectrum and phase spectrum. Also comment on the result.
6. Find the convolution integral of Unit step and exponential signals and write a program to
sketch the out response of the system. Also verify the commutative property of convolution
integral.
7. Take any one periodic signal and find its Fourier series coefficients using exponential or
trigonometric FS method. Write a program to find its Fourier series coefficients. Also using
FS coefficients, reconstruct the signal. Observe the effect of Gibb‟s phenomenon.
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Group B
1. Numerical on Black diagram reduction technique, Signal Flow Graphs (at least 4 numericals)
2. Computation of transfer function of Electric Circuits, Mechanical Circuits for concept
understanding with their analogy Force-Voltage and Force Current.
3. Standard input signals and time response analysis of First Order and Second order Systems
for step input. Underdamped, Critically damped and Overdamped case.
4. Stability analysis for any given system with Characteristic Equation given (Software
Simulation).
5. Computation and Software / Simulation of root locus for given G(s)H(s). Comment on time
domain specifications and stability of the system.
6. Computation and analysis of frequency response analysis u Bode Plot for given G(s) H(s).
Comment on Gain Margin, Phase Margin and Stability of the system.
7. Software implementation/Simulation frequency response analysis using Nyquist Plot for
given G(s) H(s). Comment on Gain Margin, Phase Margin and Stability of the system
8. Compute correlation time domain and frequency domain with examples (at least 4
numericals).
9. Computation of State Model from Transfer function and Compute Transfer Function from
state model solve at least 4/5 numericals.
10. Derivation of Properties and solve numerical on state transition matrix.
11. Observe the effect of P, PI, PD and PID controller on the step response of a feedback control
system. Comment on effect of Controller mode Time domain specifications/ analysis.
Virtual LAB Link:
2. Write a C++ program that illustrates the concept of Function over loading.
3. Write a program in C++ to perform following operations on complex numbers Add, Subtract,
Multiply, Divide, Complex conjugate. Design the class for complex number representation
and the operations to be performed. The objective of this assignment is to learn the concepts
classes and objects.
4. Write a program in C++ to implement Stack. Design the class for stack and the operations to
be performed on stack. Use Constructors and destructors. The objective of this assignment is
to learn the concepts classes and objects, constructors and destructors.
5. Write a program in C++ to overload unary operators for complex class.
7. Write a program in C++ to implement string class. Write constructors, destructor, Accepts
function and Display function.
8. Write a program in C++ to implement string class. Write constructors, destructor, Accepts
function and Display function. To overload = operator so as call copy constructor.
9. Write a program in C++ to implement containment concept using Employee, B Date, & String
Classes.
10. Write a program in C++ to Read and Display the information of Employee Using Multiple
Inheritance. Use Basic Info and Department Info as a base classes of Employee class.
11. Write a C++ program that illustrates run time polymorphism by using virtual functions.
12. Write a C++ program which use try and catch for exception handling.
13. Write a C++ program which to implement class and function template.
14. Write a C++ program which to demonstrate use of namespace in the program.
15. Write a C++ program which copies the contents of one file to another.
Virtual LAB Links:
To make student write Python programs related to data sequences using NumPy and Pandas.
To make student write Python programs related to data frames using NumPy and Pandas.
Design minimum ten lab assignments based on the syllabus. The focus shall be on to make student take
tabular data, clean it, manipulate it, and run basic inferential statistical analyses. It is preferred to use some
real life data (of small size) for validation of the assignments.
Note: If required, the teacher can conduct (additional) one lecture per week to explain theoretical
aspects of data science and to demonstrate Python data science library functions.
Guidelines for Student's Lab Journal
The student‟s Lab Journal can be assignments submitted in the form a soft copy/hard copy. In case of soft
copy submission, the print out of only first page can be kept in the Journal. It should include following as
applicable:
Assignment No, Title of Assignment, Date of Performance, Date of Submission, Aims & Objectives,
Theory, Description of data used, Results, Conclusion.
Probability.
Sampling & Sampling Distributions.
Hypothesis Testing.
5. Exploratory Data Analysis:
Descriptive Statistics.
Group By in Python.
Correlation.
Correlation – Statistics.
Analysis of Variance ANOVA.
6. Model Development:
2. Wes McKinney and O‟Reilly, “Python for Data Analysis”, 2nd Edition.
3. Joel Grus and O‟Reilly, “Data Science from Scratch: First Principles with Python”.
Web resources:
1. https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc20_cs46/
2. https://www.coursera.org/learn/data-analysis-with-python
3. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/python-for-data-science/
4. https://www.coursera.org/learn/python-data-analysis/home/welcome/
5. https://www.udemy.com/course/data-science-with-python-a-complete-guide-3-in-1/
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Second Year of Electronics / E & Tc Engineering (2019 Course)
204199: Employbility Skills Development
Teaching Scheme: Credit Examination Scheme:
Theory: 02 hrs. / week 02 + 01 = 03 Term work: 50 Marks
Practical: 02 hrs. / week
Prerequisite Courses, if any: --
Companion Course, if any: --
Course Objectives:
CO1: Define personal and career goals using introspective skills and SWOC assessment. Outline and evaluate
short-term and long-term goals.
CO2: Develop effective communication skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking), self- management
attributes, problem solving abilities and team working & building capabilities in order to fetch
employment opportunities and further succeed in the workplace.
CO3: Be a part of a multi-cultural professional environment and work effectively by enhancing inter-personal
relationships, conflict management and leadership skills.
CO4: Comprehend the importance of professional ethics, etiquettes & morals and demonstrate sensitivity
towards it throughout certified career.
CO5: Develop practically deployable skill set involving critical thinking, effective presentations and
leadership qualities to hone the opportunities of employability and excel in the professional
environment.
Course Contents
Unit I Understanding Self and Soft Skills (04 Hrs)
Introduction to introspective methods, SWOC Analysis, Understanding the importance of soft skills, soft
skill vs hard skill, interdisciplinary relevance, emotional quotient and emotional intelligence, personal and
career goal setting, aligning aspirations with individual‟s skill sets, understanding self-esteem and critically
evaluating oneself.
Mapping of Course CO1: Define personal and career goals using introspective skills and
Outcomes for Unit I SWOC assessment. Outline and Evaluate short-term and long-term
goals.
Mapping of Course CO2: Develop effective communication skills (listening, reading, writing,
Outcomes for Unit II and speaking), self - management attributes, problem solving
abilities and team working & building capabilities in order to fetch
employment opportunities and further succeed in the workplace.
Mapping of Course CO2: Develop effective communication skills (listening, reading, writing,
Outcomes for Unit and speaking), self - management attributes, problem solving
III abilities and team working & building capabilities in order to fetch
employment opportunities and further succeed in the workplace.
Unit IV Leadership Skills and Group Dynamics (04 Hrs)
Understanding Corporate Culture and Leadership skills, difference between a leader and a manager,
Importance of resilience in a professional surrounding, Developing empathy and emotional intelligence,
being assertive and confident, 4-Ds of decision making, Creative and solution-centric thinking, Resolving
conflicts, Working cohesively as a team to achieve success, 5 Qualities of an Effective team - Positivity,
respect for others, trust, goal-focused, supportiveness.
Mapping of Course CO3: Be a part of a multi-cultural professional environment and work
Outcomes for Unit IV effectively by enhancing inter- personal relationships, conflict
management and leadership skills.
Unit V Professionalism & Ethics (04 Hrs)
Understanding ethics and morals, Importance of Professional Ethics, hindrances due to absence of Work
ethics, Professional etiquette – Introductions, with colleagues, attire, events, dinning, telephone, travelling,
netiquette, social media, writing.
Stress as integral part of life, Identifying signs and sources of stress, Steps to cope with stress – open
communication, positive thinking, Belief in oneself, ability to handle failure, Retrospective thinking for
future learning, Organizing skills to enhance time management, Focusing on goals, smart work vs hard
work, Prioritizing activities, Perils of procrastination, Daily evaluation of “to-do” list.
Mapping of Course CO4: Comprehend the importance of professional ethics, etiquettes &
Outcomes for Unit V morals and demonstrate sensitivity towards it throughout certified
career.
CO5: Develop practically deployable skill set involving critical thinking,
effective presentations and leadership qualities to hone the
opportunities of employability and excel in the professional
environment.
Unit VI Quantitative Ability & Logical Reasoning (04 Hrs)
Numbers, HCF and LCM, Time and distance, Time and work, Clock, Simple interest and compound
interest, Boats and steams, Number series, Ratio and proportion, probability, profit and loss, odd man out
series, permutations, height and distance, square and cube rootmatching, selection, verbal reasoning, logical
games, logical deductions, logical problems, cause and effect.
Mapping of Course CO2: Develop effective communication skills (listening, reading, writing,
Outcomes for Unit VI and speaking), self - management attributes, problem solving
abilities and team working & building capabilities in order to fetch
employment opportunities and further succeed in the workplace.
Learning Resources
Text Books:
1. R. S. Agarwal “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” S. Chand Publications.
2. R.Gajendra Singh Chauhan and Sangeeta Sharma, “Soft Skills-An integrated approach to maximize
personality”, Wiley Publication, ISBN: 987-81-265-5639-7
Reference Books:
1. Indrajit Bhattacharya, “An Approach to Communication Skills”, Dhanpat Rai.
2. Simon Sweeney, “English for Business Communication”, Cambridge University Press.
3. Sanjay Kumar and Pushpa Lata, “Communication Skills”, Oxford University Press.
4. Atkinson and Hilgard's, “Introduction to Psychology”, 14th Edition.
5. Kenneth G. Mcgee, “Heads Up: How to Anticipate Business Surprises & Seize Opportunities
First”, Harvard Business School Press, Boston, Massachusetts.
6. Krishnaswami, N. and Sriraman, “Creative English for Communication”, Macmillan.
MOOC / NPTEL Courses:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109/104/109104107/
2. NPTEL Course “Communication Skills”
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109/104/109104030/
3. NPTEL Course “Effective Writing”
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109/107/109107172/
4. NPTEL Course “Interpersonal Skills”
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109/107/109107155/
THEORY SESSIONS
Sr. No. Topic to be covered No. of
Hours
1. Soft Skills Vs Hard Skills 1
4. Resume Writing 1
5. Presentation Skills 1
6. Interview Skills 1
7. Writing Skills 1
10. Attitude 1
TOTAL HOURS 24
The teacher may design specific assignments that can highlight the learning outcomes of each
unit.
Each activity conducted in the lab should begin with a brief introduction of the topic, purpose
of the activity from a professional point of view and end with the learning outcomes as
feedback from students.
Most of the lab sessions can be designed to be inclusive; allowing students to learn skills
experientially; which will benefit them in the professional environment.
Every student must be given sufficient opportunity to participate in each activity and
constructive feedback from the instructor / facilitator at the end of the activity should learn
towards encouraging students to work on improving their skills.
Activities should be designed to respect cultural, emotional and social standing of students.
Some of the activities can be designed to cater to enhancement of multiple skills – For eg –
Team Building Activity can highlight „open communication‟, „group discussion‟, „respecting
perspectives‟, „leadership skills‟, „focus on goals‟ which can help students improve their
inherent interpersonal skills.
Explain to students how to plan short term and long term goals.
Think and write down their short term goals and long terms goals. Teacher
can read and discuss (provide basic counselling) about the choices written.
3. Group Discussion:
The class can be divided into groups of 8 - 10 students in each group for a discussion
lasting 10 minutes:
Topics can be topical and non-controversial. After each group finishes its
discussion, the teacher can give critical feedback including areas of
improvement. The teacher should act as a moderator / observer only.
The class can be divided into groups of 4-5 students in each group and an activity can
be given to each group:
The activities chosen for each team should be competitive and should involve
every student in the team. The activities can be conducted indoors or outdoors
depending on infrastructure.
Extempore Speech:
Various topics are laid out in front of the audience and each student is to pick
one topic and speak about the topic for 5 minutes followed by Q&A from
audience. Teacher can evaluate each student based on ability to think on
his/her feet, content, communication skills, logical and cohesive presentation
of topic, perspective of student, ability to handle questions and respond
positively.
Reviewing an Editorial article:
Either using e-paper / printed copy, students have to select a recent editorial
(that is non-controversial), read it and explain to the audience what the
editor‟s perspective is and what the student‟s perspective is.
Book Review:
Each student will orally present to the audience his/her review of a book that
he/she has recently read.
6. Mock Interviews:
Every student has to undergo this session and the teacher should seek the assistance of
another faculty member / TPO Officer to act as interview panel. Students will be
informed beforehand about the job profile that they are appearing the interview for
and they have to come prepared with a printed copy of their resume, formally dressed.
Questions will include technical as well as HR. Faculty can choose to give problems
that students have to solve using their technical skills. Students will be graded on the
basis of their technical knowledge, ability to answer questions well, presentation of
self, body language and verbal skills.
7. Listening and Reading Skills:
Listening Worksheets to be distributed among students
Each student can be given specifically designed worksheets that contain
blanks / matching / MCQs that are designed to an audio (chosen by the
faculty). Students must listen to the audio (only once) and complete the
worksheet as the audio plays. This will help reiterate active listening as well
as deriving information (listening to information between the lines).
Teacher can choose reading passages from non-technical domains, design worksheets
with questions for students to answer. This will enhance students‟ reading skills by
learning how to skim and scan for information.
8. Writing Skills (Choose any 2):
Report Writing
After describing various formats to write report and explaining how to write a
report, each student should be asked to write a report (digital / paper-based)
on any of the following topics:
Industrial visit.
Project participated in.
Business / Research Proposal.
Resume Writing
The teacher should conduct a brief session outlining the importance of a CV /
Resume and students can write / type out their own resumes:
Share various professional formats.
Focus on highlighting individual strengths.
Develop personalized professional goals / statement at the
beginning of the resume.
9. Lateral and Creative Thinking:
Every student needs to step out of the linear thinking and develop lateral and creative
thinking. Teacher can develop creative activities in the classroom / lab that will help
students enhance their creative thinking. Some of the suggested activities:
Each group (3-4 students) can be given random unrelated items and they will
be given 20 mins to come up with creative ideas on how the objects can be
used for activities / purposes other than its intended one.
Each student is given a random line and he/she has to spin a fictional story and
tell it to the class (3 minutes). Each story should have a beginning, middle and
end.
Each group (3-4 students) can be given a fictional / hypothetical dangerous
situation and they have to find a solution to that problem. They can present it
to the other teams who will then get the opportunity to pick flaws in the ideas.
10. Presentation Skills:
Every student will have to choose a topic of his/her choice and make a 5-minute presentation
using audio-video aids / PPT. The topic can either be technical or non-technical. Focus and
evaluation of each presentation should be the depth of knowledge about the topic, originality
of perspective on the topic, well-researched or not, verbal and non-verbal skills and ability to
answer questions effectively. Plagiarism should be discredit and students should be warned
about it.
11. Expert Lecture:
Highlighting the need to manage stress and time, experts from the fields of health and fitness,
counselling, training, medical or corporate HR can be invited to deliver a participatory session
that focus on helping students to cope with parental, social, peer and career pressures.
Virtual LAB Link:
Preamble:
The main stream engineering education follows traditional classroom teaching, in which the
major focus is mainly on the lecturer and the student has very little (if any) choice on the learning
process. However rapid development in engineering and technology requires adopting a teaching
approach that would assist students not only in developing a core set of industry relevant skills, but
also enable them to adapt to changes in their professional career.
PBL is an approach to design Electronic Systems Curricula for making electronics more appealing
to students. Since electronics is an important grounding for other disciplines (computer science, signal
processing, and communications), this approach proposes the development of multidisciplinary
projects using the PBL strategy for increasing the attractiveness of the curriculum. Promoting
electronics as grounding for other disciplines can be done by defining a new curriculum that includes
practical courses (laboratories) in which the students develop whole systems involving
multidisciplinary knowledge.
To emphasize projectbased learning activities that are long-term, interdisciplinary and student-centric.
To inculcate independent and group learning by solving real world problem with the help of available
resources.
To be able to develop application based on the fundamentals of electronics and communication
engineering by possibly the integration of previously acquired knowledge.
To get practical experience in all steps in the life cycle of the development of electronic systems:
specification, design, implementation, and testing.
To be able to select and utilize appropriate hardware and software tools to design and analyze the
proposed system.
To provide every student the opportunity to get involved either individually or as a group so as to
develop team skills and learn professionalism.
Course Outcomes: On completion of the course, learner will be able to -
CO1: Identify the real-world problem (possibly of interdisciplinary nature) through a rigorous literature survey
and formulate / set relevant aim and objectives.
CO2: Contribute to society through proposed solution by strictly following professional ethics and safety
measures.
CO3: Propose a suitable solution based on the fundamentals of electronics and communication engineering by
possibly the integration of previously acquired knowledge.
CO4: Analyze the results and arrive at valid conclusion.
CO5: Use of technology in proposed work and demonstrate learning in oral and written form.
CO6: Develop ability to work as an individual and as a team member.
Group Structure:
Working in supervisor/mentor –monitored groups. The students plan, manage and complete a
task/project/activity which addresses the stated problem.
1. Create groups of 5 (five) to 6 (six) students in each class
2. A supervisor/mentor teacher assigned to 3-4 groups or one batch
Project Selection:
Survey through journals, patents or field visit (A problem can be theoretical, practical, social,
technical, symbolic, cultural and/or scientific), check the physibility of solution, analyze the
problem, design and find the values of components.
There are no commonly shared criteria for what constitutes an acceptable project. Projects vary
greatly in the depth of the questions explored, the clarity of the learning goals, the content and
structure of the activity.
The problem-based project oriented model for learning is recommended. The model begins with
the identifying of a problem, often growing out of a question or “wondering”. This formulated
problem then stands as the starting point for learning. A problem can be theoretical, practical,
social, technical, symbolic, cultural and/or scientific and grows out of students‟ wondering within
different disciplines and professional environments. As stated in the preamble as electronics is an
important grounding for other disciplines (computer science, signal processing, and
communications), the project topic can be Interdisciplinary in nature. However the chosen
problem must involve the application of electronics and communication engineering
fundamentals. Out of the total developed system setup, the project must involve minimum 40%
electronic components. Although in a genuine case 100% software based project topic may be
allowed.
Ethical Practices, team work and project management:
Use IEEE standards for project manufacturing, respect the time of others, attend the reviews,
poster presentation and model exhibitions, strictly follow the deadline of project completion,
comply with all legislation requirements that govern workplace health and safety practices.
Effective Documentation:
In order to make our engineering graduates capable to prepare effective documentation, it is
required for the students to learn the effective writing skills. The PBL final report is expected to
consist of the Literature Survey, Problem Statement, Aim and Objectives, System Block
Diagram, System Implementation Details, Discussion and Analysis of Results, Conclusion,
System Limitations and Future Scope. Many freely available software tools (for instance Medley
(Elsevier), Grammerly) are expected to be used during the preparation of PBL synopsis and final
report. It is expected that the PBL guides/mentors shall teach students about utilizing valid
sources of information (such as reference papers, books, magazines, etc) related to their PBL
topic.
In addition to credits courses, it is mandatory that there should be audit course (non-credit
course) from second year of Engineering. The student will be awarded grade as AP on successful
completion of audit course. The student may opt for two of the audit courses (One in each
semester). Such audit courses can help the student to get awareness of different issues which
make impact on human lives and enhance their skill sets to improve their employability. List of
audit courses offered in the semester is provided in the curriculum. Student can choose one of the
audit course from list of courses mentioned. Evaluation of audit course will be done at institute
level.
The student registered for audit course shall be awarded the grade AP and shall be
included such grade in the Semester grade report for that course, provided student has the
minimum attendance as prescribed by the Savitribai Phule Pune University and satisfactory in-
semester performance and secured a passing grade in that audit course. No grade points are
associated with this 'AP' grade and performance in these courses is not accounted in the
calculation of the performance indices SGPA and CGPA. Evaluation of audit course will be done
at institute level itself.
Student can select any one of the courses mentioned above and has to register for
the corresponding online course available on the NPTEL platform as an Audit
course.
Once the course is completed the student can appear for the examination as per
the guidelines on the NPTEL portal.
After clearing the examination successfully; student will be awarded with
certificate.
The assessment of the course will be done at the institute level. The institute has
to maintain the record of the various audit courses opted by the students. The
audit course opted by the students could be interdisciplinary.
During the course students will be submitting the online assignments. A copy of
same students can submit as a part of term work for the corresponding Audit
course.
On the satisfactory submission of assignments, the institute can mark as “Present”
and the student will be awarded the grade AP on the marksheet.