The curriculum is designed for Outcome Based Education (OBE) following Board of Accreditation for Engineering & Technical Education (BAETE) guidelines.
(A) SOLID FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
i) Strong base in physics, chemistry and mathematics
ii) Deep foundation in materials science and engineering covering major classes of materials e.g., ceramics, glasses, metals, polymers, electronic materials, biomaterials, energy materials, environmentally friendly materials, etc.
iii) Synthesis of nanomaterials using both top down and bottom up approaches
iv) Hands-on characterization of materials at the near-atomic dimensions using most sophisticated techniques like electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, thermal analyzer, impedance spectroscopy, optical and magnetic measurements, etc. which are available in the NCE Department
v) Modeling and simulation
(B) APPLICATIONS
i) Advanced structural ceramics and electro-ceramics, in addition to traditional ceramics, glass, cement, refractories, etc.
ii) Nanomaterials for electronics, energy conversion and storage, photonics, magnetic, automotive, textile, environmental remediation, water treatment, and biomedical applications
iii) Fabrication of smart structures, components, and devices for applications in the above sectors.
(C) PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND SOCIETY
i) Engineering management, sustainability, exposure to engineering practice through industrial training and capstone design project
ii) Ethics, communication, and leadership
iii) Undergraduate research using most sophisticated nanomaterials synthesis and characterization tools
iv) Exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship to convert ideas into solutions or products, thus exploring possibilities of creating impact through start-ups. This is particularly important in the context of our national aspiration to produce entrepreneurs who will build new high-tech industry in the country.
PEO 1: Succeed in engineering and related professions or pursue higher studies in reputed universities
PEO 2: Pursue lifelong learning for continuous professional development
PEO 3: Function ethically and responsibly towards environment and society
PEO 4: Contribute effectively as an individual, team member, and/or a leader to achieve institutional goals.
a) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in K1 to K4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering problems.
b) Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. (K1 to K4)
c) Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. (K5)
d) Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (K8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
e) Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations. (K6)
f) Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems. (K7)
g) Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. (K7)
h) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. (K7)
i) Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
j) Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write
k) effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
l) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
m) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Course requirements for the B.Sc. Engineering in Nanomaterials and Ceramic Engineering Program
Natural Science
Mathematics
Humanities and Social Sciences
Departmental Core Course
Curriculum Summary
The Nanomaterials and Ceramic Engineering undergraduate curriculum, which is multidisciplinary in nature, is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in science and engineering principles and a diverse and rich exposure to advanced technologies to take up future challenges both at home and abroad. This background will prepare them for jobs in the traditional as well as high tech industry and make them qualified for higher studies in high-ranking universities across the globe. Salient components of the curriculum include:
(A) SOLID FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
i) Strong base in physics, chemistry and mathematics
ii) Deep foundation in materials science and engineering covering major classes of materials e.g., ceramics, glasses, metals, polymers, electronic materials, biomaterials, energy materials, environmentally friendly materials, etc.
iii) Synthesis of nanomaterials using both top down and bottom up approaches
iv) Hands-on characterization of materials at the near-atomic dimensions using most sophisticated techniques like electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, thermal analyzer, impedance spectroscopy, optical and magnetic measurements, etc. which are available in the NCE Department
v) Modeling and simulation
(B) APPLICATIONS
i) Advanced structural ceramics and electro-ceramics, in addition to traditional ceramics, glass, cement, refractories, etc.
ii) Nanomaterials for electronics, energy conversion and storage, photonics, magnetic, automotive, textile, environmental remediation, water treatment, and biomedical applications
iii) Fabrication of smart structures, components, and devices for applications in the above sectors.
(C) PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND SOCIETY
i) Engineering management, sustainability, exposure to engineering practice through industrial training and capstone design project
ii) Ethics, communication, and leadership
iii) Undergraduate research using most sophisticated nanomaterials synthesis and characterization tools
iv) Exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship to convert ideas into solutions or products, thus exploring possibilities of creating impact through start-ups. This is particularly important in the context of our national aspiration to produce entrepreneurs who will build new high-tech industry in the country.
Program Educational Objectives
PEO 1: Succeed in engineering and related professions or pursue higher studies in reputed universities
PEO 2: Pursue lifelong learning for continuous professional development
PEO 3: Function ethically and responsibly towards environment and society
PEO 4: Contribute effectively as an individual, team member, and/or a leader to achieve institutional goals.
Program outcomes
a) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in K1 to K4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering problems.
b) Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. (K1 to K4)
c) Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. (K5)
d) Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (K8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
e) Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations. (K6)
f) Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems. (K7)
g) Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. (K7)
h) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. (K7)
i) Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
j) Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write
k) effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
l) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
m) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Course description
Course requirements for the B.Sc. Engineering in Nanomaterials and Ceramic Engineering Program
Natural Science
| Requirement 19.5 credits (15+4.5) | ||
| Theoretical | ||
| PHY 173 | Optics, Electricity & Magnetism and Electrodynamics | 3 credits |
| PHY 251 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 credits |
| PHY 403 | Laser and Photonics (Optional) | 3 credits |
| CHEM 161 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 163 | Organic Chemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 265 | Colloids, Interfaces and Surfaces for Nanoengineering (Optional) | 3 credits |
| CHEM 467 | Electro and Photochemistry of Nanomaterials | 3 credits |
| Sessional | ||
| PHY 154 | Physics Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| CHEM 162 | Inorganic Quantitative Analysis | 1.5 credits |
| CHEM 164 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
Mathematics
| Requirement 12 credits | ||
| Theoretical | ||
| MATH 112 | Calculus | 3 credits |
| MATH 114 | Differential Equations | 3 credits |
| MATH 212 | Linear Algebra and Statistics | 3 credits |
| MATH 214 | Vector Calculus, Tensor and Fourier Analysis | 3 credits |
Humanities and Social Sciences
| Requirement 9 credits | ||
| Theoretical | ||
| HUM 133 | English | 3 credits |
| HUM 295 | Principles of Accounting | 3 credits |
| HUM 307 | Economics and Financial Management | 3 credits |
Departmental Core Course
| Requirement 70.5 credits (51+19.5) | ||
| Theoretical | ||
| NCE 101 | Materials Science Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| NCE 103 | Crystallography and Diffraction Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| NCE 201 | Thermodynamics and Kinetics | 3 credits |
| NCE 203 | Introduction to Nanomaterials Engineering | 3 credits |
| NCE 205 | Glass Science | 3 credits |
| NCE 209 | Ceramic Phase Diagrams and Microstructures | 3 credits |
| NCE 211 | Ceramic Whiteware | 3 credits |
| NCE 301 | Principles of Defects, Deformation and Fracture | 3 credits |
| NCE 303 | Glass Technology | 3 credits |
| NCE 305 | Nanomaterials Synthesis | 3 credits |
| NCE 307 | Electronic Properties of Materials | 3 credits |
| NCE 311 | Industrial Whiteware | 3 credits |
| NCE 313 | Characterization of Ceramics and Nanomaterials | 3 credits |
| NCE 315 | Structural Ceramics and Refractories | 3 credits |
| NCE 401 | Electroceramics | 3 credits |
| NCE 403 | Computational Modeling of Nanostructures | 3 credits |
| NCE 407 | Principles of Nanofabrication | 3 credits |
| Sessional | ||
| NCE 104 | Crystallography and Diffraction Fundamentals Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 206 | Glass and Ceramic Raw Materials Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 208 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 210 | Ceramography Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 212 | Ceramic Whiteware Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 302 | Materials Property and Performance Evaluation Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 304 | Glass Technology Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 306 | Nanomaterials Synthesis Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 312 | Furnace and equipment design Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 314 | Characterization of Ceramics and Nanomaterials Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 404 | Computational Modeling of Nanostructures Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 408 | Analytical Techniques Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 414 | Ethics and Communication Techniques | 1.5 credits |
Departmental Optional Courses
Knowledge Profile
Range of Complex Engineering Problem Solving
Range of Complex Enigneering Activities
| Requirement 9 credits | ||
| Theoretical | ||
| Thin Film Technology | 3 credits | |
| Nanotechnology for Energy Conversion and Storage | 3 credits | |
| Nanophotonics and Magnetic Nanostructures | 3 credits | |
| MEMS and NEMS | 3 credits | |
| Sintering and Thermal Process | 3 credits | |
| Selection and Performance of Materials | 3 credits | |
| Cement and Concrete | 3 credits | |
Thesis/Project/Training
| Requirement 10.5 credits | ||
| NCE 310 | Product and Plant Design | (1.5+1.5) = 3 credits |
| NCE 318 | Industrial Training | 1.5 credits |
| NCE 400 | Project and Thesis | 6 credits |
Non-departmental Engineering Courses
| Requirement 28.5 credits (24+4.5) | ||
| BME 481 | Fundamentals of Nano-bio Technology | 3 credits |
| EEE 155 | Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| CE 373 | Environmental Pollution and Nanomaterials | 3 credits |
| ME 141 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 credits |
| ME 243 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 credits |
| IPE 491 | Engineering Management | 3 credits |
| CSE 273 | Computer Programming and Numerical Analysis for Materials Modeling | 3 credits |
| ChE 391 | Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer | 3 credits |
| ChE 393 | Nanopolymer Technology (Optional) | 3 credits |
| Sessional | ||
| EEE 156 | Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
| ME 174 | Mechanical Engineering Drawing and CAD | 1.5 credits |
| CSE 274 | Computer Programming and Numerical Analysis for Materials Modeling Laboratory | 1.5 credits |
Summary of the Requirements for B.Sc. in Nanomaterials and Ceramic Engineering Degree
| Courses | Requirements (Credit Hours) |
| Natural Science | 19.5 |
| Mathematics | 12.0 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 9.0 |
| Allied Engineering | 28.5 |
| Department Core courses | 70.5 |
| Elective courses | 9.0 |
| Total | 148.5 |
| Project and Thesis | 6.0 |
| Capstone Project | 3.0 |
| Industrial Training | 1.5 |
| Grand Total | 159 |
| Attribute | |
| K1 | A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline |
| K2 | Conceptually based mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and the formal aspects of computer and information science to support analysis and modeling applicable to the discipline |
| K3 | A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline |
| K4 | Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline |
| K5 | Knowledge that supports engineering design in a practice area |
| K6 | Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline |
| K7 | Comprehension of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline: ethics and the engineer’s professional responsibility to public safety; the impacts of engineering activity; economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability |
| K8 | Engagement with selected knowledge in the research literature of the discipline |
| Attribute | Complex Engineering Problems have characteristic P1 and some or all of P2 to P7: |
| Depth of knowledge required | P1: Cannot be resolved without in-depth engineering knowledge at the level of one or more of K3, K4, K5, K6 or K8 which allows a fundamentals-based, first principles analytical approach |
| Range of conflicting Requirements | P2: Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering and other issues |
| Depth of analysis required | P3: Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking, originality in analysis to formulate suitable models |
| Familiarity of issues | P4: Involve infrequently encountered issues |
| Extent of applicable codes | P5: Are outside problems encompassed by standards and codes of practice for professional engineering |
| Extent of stakeholder involvement and conflicting requirements | P6: Involve diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying needs |
| Interdependence | P7: Are high-level problems including many component parts or sub-problems |
| Attribute | Complex activities means (engineering) activities or projects that have some or all of the following characteristics: |
| Range of resources | A1: Involve the use of diverse resources (and for this purpose resources include people, money, equipment, materials, information and technologies) |
| Level of interaction | A2: Require resolution of significant problems arising frominteractions between wide-ranging or conflicting technical,engineering or other issues |
| Innovation | A3: Involve creative use of engineering principles and research-based knowledge in novel ways |
| Consequences for society and the environment | A4: Have significant consequences in a range of contexts, characterized by difficulty of prediction and mitigation |
| Familiarity | A5: Can extend beyond previous experiences by applying principles-based approaches |