Electronics & Comm. Eng. — 5th Semester Syllabus

Unit 1.0: Fundamentals of Python Programming (8 hrs.)

Introduction to Python, Installing and Writing Python Program • Comments, Doc strings, Variables, Built-in data types, bool, Sequences, Sets, Literals, Characters, User-defined Data types, Constants, Identifiers, Reserved words, Naming Conventions • Arithmetic, Assignment, Unary Minus, Relational, Logical, Boolean, Bitwise, Membership, Identity operators, Operator Precedence and Associativity, Mathematical Functions • Input and Output, if, if else, while, for, break, continue

Unit 2.0: Arrays (8 hrs.)

Arrays in Python: Introduction, Creating, Importing Array Module, Indexing, Slicing, Processing, Types • Working with Arrays using NumPy • Creating Arrays using array(), Mathematical Operations, Comparing, Aliasing, Viewing, Copying, Slicing and Indexing in NumPy Arrays • Dimensions, Attributes, reshape and flatten methods

Unit 3.0: Functions, Strings (7 hrs.)

Difference between a Function and a Method • Defining, Calling, Returning Results and Multiple Values • Pass by Object Reference • Formal and Actual, Positional, Keyword, Default, Variable Length Arguments • Local and Global Variables

Unit 4.0: Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries (7 hrs.)

Lists, Creating Lists using range() Function, Operations on Lists, Nested Lists, List Comprehensions • Tuples, Creating Tuples, Accessing Tuple Elements, Basic Operations, Nested Tuples, Inserting, Modifying and Deleting Elements • Dictionaries: Operations on Dictionaries, Dictionary Methods

Unit 5.0: OOPS Concepts (6 hrs.)

Problems in Procedure Oriented Approach • Specialty of Python • Features of OOPS • Classes and Objects-Creating a Class, The Self Variable, Constructor

Unit 6.0: Inheritance and Polymorphism (6 hrs.)

Constructors in Inheritance • Overriding Superclass Constructors and Methods • super() Method • Types of Inheritance • Polymorphism

Unit 1.0: Introduction to Security Trends (8 hrs.)

The Computer Security Problem - Targets and Attacks • Approaches to Computer Security • Ethics • Basic Security Terminology • Security Models

Unit 2.0: Operational and Organizational Security (6 hrs.)

Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines

Unit 3.0: The Security Perimeter (8 hrs.)

Physical Security • Environmental Issues • Wireless - Electromagnetic Eavesdropping

Unit 4.0: Cryptography (8 hrs.)

Cryptography in Practice • Historical Perspectives • Algorithms • Hashing Functions • Symmetric Encryption • Asymmetric Encryption

Unit 5.0: Authentication (6 hrs.)

User, Group, and Role Management • Password Policies • Single Sign-On • Security Controls and Permissions • Preventing Data Loss or Theft

Unit 6.0: Intrusion Detection Systems (6 hrs.)

History of Intrusion Detection Systems • IDS Overview • Network-Based IDSs • Host-Based Intrusion Prevention Systems

Unit 1.0: Introduction to WWW (8 hrs.)

Protocols and programs, secure connections, application and development tools • The web browser, what is server, choices • Web site design principles, planning the site and navigation

Unit 2.0: Introduction to HTML (6 hrs.)

The development process • HTML tags and simple HTML forms, web site structure • Introduction to XHTML: XML, Meta tags, Character entities, frames, and frame sets, inside browser

Unit 3.0: Style Sheets (6 hrs.)

Need for CSS, introduction to CSS, basic syntax, and structure • Using CSS, background images, colors, and properties • Manipulating texts, using fonts, borders

Unit 4.0: JavaScript (8 hrs.)

Client-side scripting, what is JavaScript, how to develop JavaScript • Simple JavaScript, variables, functions, conditions, loops, and repetition • Advance script, JavaScript and objects • Combining HTML, CSS and JavaScript, events, and buttons, controlling your browser • Ajax: Introduction, advantages & disadvantages, purpose, ajax based web application, alternatives of ajax

Unit 5.0: XML (7 hrs.)

Introduction to XML, uses of XML, simple XML, XML key components • DTD and Schemas, well formed, using XML with application • XML, XSL and XSLT

Unit 6.0: PHP (7 hrs.)

Starting to script on server side, Arrays, function and forms, advance PHP • Databases: Basic command with PHP examples, Connection to server, creating/selecting database, listing database and table names, creating a table, inserting data, altering tables, queries, deleting database, data and tables

Unit 1.0: Power Semiconductor Devices (6 hrs.)

Overview of power electronics and its applications • Power diodes, SCR, TRIAC, DIAC, power MOSFET, IGBT • Static and dynamic characteristics of SCR, turn-on and turn-off methods • Gate triggering and protection circuits

Unit 2.0: Controlled Rectifiers (7 hrs.)

Single-phase and three-phase half-wave and full-wave rectifiers • Performance parameters: average and RMS values, input power factor • Effect of source inductance, freewheeling diode • Output voltage control methods

Unit 3.0: DC-DC Converters (Choppers) (7 hrs.)

Step-down (buck), step-up (boost), buck-boost and Cuk converters • Continuous and discontinuous conduction modes • Duty cycle control, voltage and current waveforms • Applications in DC drives and communication systems

Unit 4.0: Inverters (7 hrs.)

Single-phase and three-phase voltage source inverters (VSIs) • 180° and 120° conduction modes, PWM control techniques • Harmonic reduction and filter design • Current source inverter (CSI) basics

Unit 5.0: AC Voltage Controllers and Cycloconverters (8 hrs.)

Single-phase and three-phase AC voltage controllers • Principle of phase control and integral cycle control • Cycloconverters: single-phase to single-phase and three-phase to single-phase • Applications in fan speed control, induction heating

Unit 6.0: Applications and Protection (7 hrs.)

Applications in SMPS, UPS, electric drives, renewable energy systems and power supplies in communication systems • Protection of devices: snubber circuits, heat sinks, overvoltage, and overcurrent protection

Unit 1.0: Introduction to Sales and Marketing (6 hrs.)

Marketing: Definition, importance, and evolution of marketing concepts • Sales: Definition, role of sales in a business, and relationship between sales and marketing • Marketing Mix (4Ps): Product, Price, Place (Distribution), and Promotion • Consumer Behavior: motivations, buying decisions, and factors influencing purchasing

Unit 2.0: Market Analysis and Strategy (8 hrs.)

Market Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP) • Market Research: purpose, types of research methods, and data analysis • Competitive Analysis: competitors, strengths and weaknesses, competitive strategies • Strategic Marketing Planning: plans, objectives, and performance measurement

Unit 3.0: Sales Management and Techniques (7 hrs.)

Sales Processes and Strategies: sales strategies, lead generation, and sales techniques • Sales Force Management: recruiting, training, motivating, and managing sales personnel • Customer Relationship Management (CRM): customer interactions and relationships • Sales Communication and Negotiation: communication skills, negotiation techniques, and closing sales

Unit 4.0: Marketing Communication and Promotion (8 hrs.)

Advertising: media, campaign planning, and media buying • Sales Promotion: types, couponing, and loyalty programs • Public Relations (PR): public and media relations, crisis communication • Digital Marketing: online channels, social media marketing, SEO, and email marketing

Unit 5.0: Product and Brand Management (7 hrs.)

Developing and managing product lines, branding strategies, and brand equity • Pricing Strategies: pricing methods, objectives, and policies

Unit 6.0: Distribution Channels and Ethics in Sales and Marketing (6 hrs.)

Distribution channels, logistics, and supply chain management • Ethical issues in sales and marketing, and responsible marketing practices