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Unit 1: Definition and Types of Engineering

Lesson 1.1 Engineers as Problem Solvers

1.1.1 Past, Present and Future

Lesson 1.2 Engineering Team
Lesson 1.3 Careers in Engineering

1.3.1 Engineering

1.3.2 Engineering Technology
1.3.3 Distinction between Engineering and Engineering Technology

Unit 2: Communication and Documentation
Lesson 2.1 Sketching
Lesson 2.2 Technical Writing

2.2.1 Engineer’s Notebook
2.2.2 Technical Reports
2.2.3 Style

Lesson 2.3 Data Representation and Presentation
Lesson 2.4 Presentations

Unit 3: Design Process
Lesson 3.1 Product Development

3.1.1. Problem Identification

3.1.1.1. Design Brief

3.1.2. Problem Analysis
3.1.3. Information Gathering
3.1.4. Alternative Solutions and Optimization
3.1.5. Modeling
3.1.6. Testing and Evaluation
3.1.7. Presentation of Solution

Unit 4: Engineering Systems
Lesson 4.1 Mechanisms

4.1.1. Mechanical Advantage
4.1.2. Simple Machines

4.1.2.1. Levers
4.1.2.2. Inclined Plane
4.1.2.3. Wedge
4.1.2.4. Wheel and Axle
4.1.2.5. Pulley
4.1.2.6. Screw

4.1.3. Gears
4.1.4. Cams
4.1.5. Linkages

Lesson 4.2 Thermodynamics

4.2.1 Units
4.2.2 Forms of Energy

4.2.2.1 Mechanical
4.2.2.2 Chemical
4.2.2.3. Electromagnetic
4.2.2.4. Nuclear
4.2.2.5. Thermal
4.2.2.6. Solar

4.2.3 Energy Conversion
4.2.4 Cycles
4.2.4.1 Open
4.2.4.2 Closed
4.2.5 Efficiency
4.2.6 Energy Loss

4.2.6.1. Conduction
4.2.6.2. Convection
4.2.6.3. Radiation

4.2.7 Heat Engines

4.2.7.1 Steam
4.2.7.2 Internal Combustion
4.2.7.3 Turbines

Lesson 4.3 Fluid Systems

4.3.1. Hydraulic Systems

4.3.1.1 Pascal’s Law
4.3.1.2Components

4.3.2. Pneumatic Systems

4.3.2.1 Boyle’s Law
4.3.2. 2Components

Lesson 4.4 Electrical Systems

4.4.1. Electrical Theory

4.4.1.1. Sources of Electromotive Force
4.4.1.2. Ohms Law
4.4.1.3. Kirchhoff’s Laws
4.4.1.4. Watt’s Law

4.4.2. Metering Devices
4.4.3. Motors and Generators

4.4.3.1. DC Motor

4.4.3.1.1. Permanent Magnet
4.4.3.1.2. Electromagnet

4.4.3.1.3. Components

4.4.3.2. DC Generator
4.4.3.3. AC Generator

4.4.3.3.1. Single Phase
4.4.3.3.2. Three Phase

4.4.3.4. AC Motor

4.4.3.4.1. Synchronous

4.4.3.4.2. Induction

4.4.3.5. Transformers

4.4.3.5.1 Single Phase
4.4.3.5.2. Multi-Phase

4.4.3.6. Electric Transmission Systems

Lesson 4.5 Control Systems

4.5.1. Open Loop System
4.5.2. Closed Loop System

4.5.2.1 Sensors and Actuators
4.5.2.2. Basic Concept of Automation, FMS and System Integration Programming

4.5.2.3 Flow Chart
4.5.2.4 PLC – Programmable Logic Control

Unit 5: Statics and Strength of Materials
Lesson 5.1 Statics

5.1.1 Strength of Shapes
5.1.2 Forces
5.1.3 Static Equilibrium
5.1.4 Vectors
5.1.5 Free body Diagrams
5.1.6 Moments
5.1.7 Reaction Forces
5.1.8 Trusses
5.1.9 Bridges

Lesson 5.2 Strength of Materials

5.2.1. Properties of Areas

5.2.1.1. Center of Gravity
5.2.1.2. Moments of Inertia
5.2.1.3. Calculating Mass Properties Using CAE Tools

5.2.2. Stress
5.2.3. Strain
5.2.4. Deflection

Unit 6: Materials and Materials Testing in Engineering
Lesson 6.1 Categories of Materials

6.1.1. Metals
6.1.2. Alloys
6.1.3. Nonmetals
6.1.4. Composites

Lesson 6.2 Properties of Materials

6.2.1. Chemical Properties
6.2.2. Physical Properties
6.2.3. Mechanical Properties
6.2.4. Dimensional Properties

Lesson 6.3 Production Processes
Lesson 6.4 Quality

6.4.1 Engineering Statistics
6.4.2 Precision Measurement Tools and Techniques
6.4.3 Statistical Process Control

Lesson 6.5 Material Testing Processes

6.5.1. Nondestructive Inspection and Testing
6.5.2. Destructive Testing

Unit 7: Engineering for Reliability
Lesson 7.1 Reliability

7.1.1. Determining Failure Rates
7.1.2. Identifying Critical Components
7.1.3 Redundancy
7.1.4 Risk Analysis
7.1.5 Factors of Safety
7.1.6 Liability and Ethics

Lesson 7.2 Case Study

Unit 8: Introduction to Dynamics/Kinematics
Lesson 8.1 Linear Motion

8.1.1. Displacement
8.1.2. Velocity
8.1.3 Acceleration

Lesson 8.2 Trajectory Motion