Kerala Technological University: Master of Technology

KERALA
TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY
Master of Technology
Curriculum, Syllabus and Course Plan
Cluster : 01
Branch : Mechanical Engineering
Stream : Industrial Engineering
Year : 2015
No. of Credits : 67
Kerala Technological University
Master of Technology – Curriculum, Syllabus & Course Plan
SEMESTER 1
End Semester
Examination Slot
Course Number
Examination
Internal Marks
Name L-T-P
Duration
Credits
(hours)
Marks
A 01MA6017 Probability and Stochastic Processes 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B 01ME6401 Statistics for Engineering Applications 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
C 01ME6403 Advanced Operations Research 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
D 01ME6405 Work Systems Engineering 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
E Elective I 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
S 01ME6999 Research Methodology 0-2-0 100 2
T 01ME6491 SeminarI 0-0-2 100 2
Work Systems Engineering and
U 01ME6493 0-0-2 100 1
Computer Applications Laboratory
TOTAL 15-4-4 500 300 - 22
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23

TOTAL CREDITS : 22
Elective I
01ME6411 Financial Management
01ME6413 Management of Projects
01ME6415 Reliability Engineering
1
SEMESTER 2
End Semester
Examination Slot
Course Number Examination
Internal Marks
Name L-T-P
Duration
Credits
(hours)
Marks
Operations, Supply Chain &
A 01ME6402 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
Logistics Management
B 01ME6404 Six sigma and quality Engineering 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
C 01ME6406 System Analysis and Design 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
D Elective II 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
E Elective III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
V 01ME6492 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 2
Simulation and Quality Control
U 01ME6494 0-0-2 100 1
Laboratory
TOTAL 15-1-6 400 300 - 19

TOTAL CREDITS : 19
Elective II
01ME6412 Human factors in Engineering and Design
01ME6414 Data Analytics using R and Python
01ME6416 Industrial Automation Systems
Elective III
01ME6418 Financial Engineering
01ME6422 Enterprise Resource Planning
01ME6424 Group Technology and Flexible Manufacturing System
2
SEMESTER 3
End Semester
Examination Slot
Course Number Examination
Internal Marks
Name L-T-P
Duration
Credits
(hours)
Marks
A Elective IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B Elective V 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
T 01ME7491 Seminar II 0-0-2 100 2
W 01ME7493 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12 50 6
TOTAL 6-0-14 230 120 - 14

TOTAL CREDITS : 14
Elective IV
01ME7411 Inventory Models
01ME7413 Facilities Layout Planning
01ME7415 Heuristic Solution Methods
Elective V
01ME7417 Industrial Scheduling
01ME7419 Managerial Economics
01ME7421 Occupational Safety and Health Engineering
3
SEMESTER 4
End Semester
Examination Slot
Course Number
Examination
Internal Marks
Name L-T-P
Duration
(hours)
Marks
Credit
W 01ME7494 Project (Phase 2) 0-0-23 70 30 12
TOTAL 0-0-23 70 30 - 12

TOTAL CREDITS : 12
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 67
4
SEMESTER - I
Syllabus and Course Plan
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

PROBABILITY AND
01MA6017 3-0-0 3 2015
STOCHASTIC PROCESSES
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to reinforce basic ideas of probability distributions they may already have
learned, from a modern point of view. The basic ideas of stochastic processes are also introduced,
preparing the students with the necessary tools for its diverse applications in applied sciences and
engineering. This course provides a strong background of some basic mathematical methods which
will be essential for higher studies and research in engineering
Syllabus
Techniques for theorem proving, Principle of mathematical induction, principle of complete Multiple
random variables, Conditional distributions, limit theorems, Discrete time Markov chains, Continuous
time Markov chains, Poisson Process, Renewal process, Brownian motion.
Expected Outcome
On completion of the course, the students will have acquired knowledge and practical skills in the
modelling and analysis of probabilistic and stochastic systems which has applications in diverse areas
of engineering. This will also prepare them with some of the most important mathematical tools
essential for higher studies and research.
References
1. Saeed Ghahramani , ‖ Fundamentals of Probability with Stochastic process‖, Pearson.

2. V G Kulkarni, ―Introduction to Modeling and Analysis of Stochastic Systems‖, Springer
3. S.M.Ross, ‖Introduction to probability models‖, Elsevier
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Multiple random variables: Joint and Marginal distributions, 4

I 15
Independence of random variables, Covariance, Correlation 3
Conditional probability distributions and Conditional expectations.
II 4 15
Distributions of sum of two random variables.
6
Limit theorems: Central limit theorem and Law of large numbers

3
(without proof).
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Stochastic process and their classifications
Discrete time Markov chains: Transition probability matrix, Chapman-
III Kolmogorov Equation, classification of states, Ergodic chains, Steady 15
7
State Probabilities. First passage times, computation of expected first
passage times.
Continuous - time Markov chains: Transition probability matrix,
Chapman, Kolmogorov Equations,transition rates and rate matrix and 4
IV generator matrix. 15
Steady State Probabilities and flow balance equations, Birth - death
processes, First passage times. 3
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Poisson processes- Interarrival distribution, Reproductive properties.
V 4 20
Renewal processes-basic properties
Renewal Reward process, Limit theorems(without proof) 3
Standard Brownian motion (Wiener processes), basic properties, First
passage times of standard Brownian motion 4
VI 20
Brownian motion with drift, Geometric Brownian motion(ideas and
3
computations without proof)
END SEMESTER EXAM
7

STATISTICS FOR
01ME6401 ENGINEERING 3-1-0 4 2015
APPLICATIONS
Course Objectives
1. To provide an introduction to statistical techniques and their applications in the context

of business and management problems.
2. To utilize single and multi variable measures to make decisions.
3. To perform and interpret elementary statistical procedures (such as confidence intervals
and hypothesis tests).
4. To develop decision making and analytical skills.
Syllabus
Data collection, classification and tabulation – Measures of Central Tendency – Measures of

Dispersion – Sampling and Sampling Distributions – Estimation and Confidence Intervals –
Hypothesis Testing – Non Parametric Tests – Analysis of Variance – Correlation Analysis –
Regression Analysis – Introduction to Multivariate Analysis.
Expected Outcome
1. The student will be able to apply techniques for analyzing and interpreting data to real-world
datasets relevant to varied fields of business and industry.
2. The student will be able to critically evaluate reports presenting statistical data and translate
and communicate the results of statistical analyses.
References
1. P. E. Green, D. S. Tull, G. Albaum, ―Research for Marketing decisions‖, Prentice- hall of India
Pvt. Ltd
2. Thomas C. Kinnear, James R. Taylor, ―Marketing Research: An Applied approach‖, McGraw-Hill
Inc
3. A. B. Bowker and G. J. Liberman, ―Engineering Statistics‖, Asia, 1972.
4. F. E. Brown, ―Marketing Research: A structure for decision making‖,Addison-Wesley publishing
Co., California.
5. J.K. Sharma, ―Business Statistics‖, Pearson Education.
6. R. Panneerselvam, ―Research Methodology‖, Prentice Hall India.
7. Amir D Aczel and Jayavel Sounderpandian, ―Complete Business Statistics‖, Tata McGraw-Hill
8. Richard I Levin and David S Rubin, ―Statistics for Management‖, Pearson Education
9. Hair et al., ―Multivariate Data Analysis‖, Pearson Education
8
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Data Collection, Classification and Tabulation: Need for data, Types

I of Data, Scale of measurement, Sources of data, Basis of classification, 6 10
Methods of data classification, Tabulation of data, Presentation of data,
Exploratory data analysis- Stem and Leaf displays.
Measures of Central Tendency: Significance, Classification - Arithmetic
mean (Grouped and Ungrouped data), Geometric mean, Harmonic 5
mean, Median, Mode, Quartiles, Deciles and Percentiles.
II Measures of Dispersion: Significance, Classification – Range, 15
Interquartile range, Mean Absolute Deviation, Variance and Standard 6
deviation, Coefficient of variation, Chebyshev‘s theorem, Skewness,
Moments and Kurtosis.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Sampling and Sampling Distributions: Population parameters and
III Sample statistics, Sampling methods, Sampling distribution of sample 6 10
mean, Sampling distribution of sample proportions.
Estimation and Confidence Intervals: Point estimation, Confidence
Interval estimation – Interval estimation of population means (σ known 4
IV and σ unknown). 15
Hypothesis Testing: Procedure, Hypothesis testing for population
parameters with large samples and small samples. Hypothesis testing 7
based on F- Distribution.
Non Parametric tests: One sample tests- Chi-square tests, K-S Test, Two
Sample tests – Sign test, Median test, Mann-Whitney U-test, K-Samples 6
V test – Median test, Kruskal-Waliis test.
25
Design of Experiments: Analysis of Variance, Completely randomized
design, Randomized complete block design, Latin square design, 5
Factorial design, 2n Factorial experiment, Yate‘s algorithm.
Correlation Analysis: Karl Pearson‘s correlation, Spearman‘s rank 3
correlation, Auto correlation.
Regression Analysis: Simple and Multiple Regression models,
VI Determination of regression coefficients, Coefficient of determination, 6
25
Significance test of Regression model.
Introduction to Multivariate Analysis: Overview of Discriminant
Analysis, Factor Analysis, Cluster Analysis, Multidimensional scaling 2
and Conjoint Analysis.
END SEMESTER EXAM
9

ADVANCED OPERATIONS
01ME6403 3-1-0 4 2015
RESEARCH
Prerequisite*: Basic OR models such as Linear Programming Models, Transportation, Transshipment and
Assignment Models, Network Analysis, Game theory, Decision Theory and Queuing Theory, and their
solution procedures.
Course Objectives
1. To introduce advanced topics in Operations Research to the students

2. To enhance problem solving skills to advanced levels.
3. To experiment with real-life problems and promote decision making skills.
Syllabus
Revised simplex and dual simplex methods, sensitivity analysis of LP models, Multi-objective
optimization techniques, Integer linear programming, Travelling Salesman Problem(TSP), vehicle
routing problems. Queuing theory. Non-linear optimization models, Constrained and
unconstrained optimization techniques, Network optimization models, Non-traditional techniques
and nature inspired algorithms.
Expected Outcome
1. The students will have a knowledge of various applications of Operations research in
solving different industrial problems.
2. The students will have the skill to select appropriate mathematical models and solve real life
problems.
References
1. R. L. Rardin, ―Optimization in OR‖, Pearson Education, 2010

2. H.A.Taha, ―Operations Research: An Introduction‖, Pearson Education
3. S.S. Rao, ―Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice‖, New Age International
Publishers.
4. A.D. Belegundu, T.R. Chandrupatla, ―Optimization Concepts and Applications in
Engineering‖, Pearson Education.
5. H. M. Wagner, ―Principles of Operations Research‖, Prentice- Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
6. Gross and Harris, ―Fundamentals of Queuing Theory‖, John Wiley & Sons
7. M.S.Bazaraa, J.J. Jarvis, H.D. Sherali, ―Linear Programming and Network Flows‖, John
Wiley& Sons.
8. G Srinivasan, ―Operations Research-Principles and Applications‖-PHI
9. Kalymanoy Deb, ―Optimization for Engineering Design - Algorithms and Examples‖, 2nd
Ed., PHI, 2012
10
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Duality in LP models, primal dual relationships Revised simplex and

dual simplex methods. 3
Sensitivity analysis of LP models - changes in right- hand side constants

I
of constraints - changes in objective function co-efficient-adding a new 3 15
constraint, adding a new variable.
Interior point method. Multi-objective optimization problems - Goal
programming. 2
Integer linear Programming:Formulations; branch and bound method,

Gomory‘s cutting plane method - Zero-one implicit enumeration 4
algorithm.
II Queuing theory – Pure Birth and Pure Death processes, relationship 15
between Poisson process and Exponential distribution, limited capacity
4
queuing systems, queuing systems with parallel servers, queuing
networks.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Non-linear optimization models - unconstrained optimization methods.
One-dimensional optimization – elimination methods – Fibonacci
method, golden section methods – interpolation methods – quadratic,
III
direct route method – multi-variable optimization, direct search 9 15
methods – pattern search methods – univariate method, Hooks and
Jeeves method, descent methods – steepest descent, Newton and quasi
Newton methods.
Unconstrained optimization: KKT Conditions, Direct methods – the
complex method, cutting plane method – indirect methods – interior
IV and exterior penalty function methods, Lagrangian method. Quadratic 9 15
programming, Convex programming, Separable programming,
Geometric programming, Non-Convex programming

Introduction to graph theory-Basic definitions-spanning trees, matching
problem,Hamiltonian circuits, Eulerian circuit etc.Network problems:
Minimum spanning tree problem-Prim‗s algorithm, Kruskal‗s
V
algorithm; Shortest path problems-Dijkstra‗ algorithm, Successive 7 20
Shortest path algorithm, Constrained shortest path problems; Maximum
flow problems Labelling algorithm,Maximum Flow and Minimum Cut,
Shortest Augmenting path algorithm,Minimum cost flow problem.
11
Travelling Salesman‘sProblem (TSP): Optimal and heuristic solution

methods, Vehicle Routing Problems-Optimal solutions: Little‗s
algorithm and heuristic solutions: savings based algorithm, Holmes and 4
Parker refinement.
Introduction to non-traditional optimization, computational complexity

– NP-hard, NP-complete, no free lunch theorem – working principles of
VI simulated annealing, Tabu search, and neural networks, simple
11 20
applications. Introduction to Genetic Algorithms, Ant Colony
Algorithm, Particle Swarm Algorithm, Hybrid Algorithms, Simple
Applications
END SEMESTER EXAM
12

WORK SYSTEMS
01ME6405 3-0-0 3 2015
ENGINEERING
Course Objectives
1. To provide a detailed understanding of work systems and its interaction with

environment.
2. To provide an adequate background for applying the concept of work system in job
design and design of work environments
Syllabus
Productivity and work study, Methods Study, Work measurement, Methods of work measurement,
Principles of motion economy, Effect of working environments and ergonomics.
Expected Outcome
1. The student will get a strong understanding of work system and its implementation towards
improving productivity.
2. The students will be capable to do the design of jobs and work environments.
References
1. Benjamin W Niebel, M R Lohmann and John F Mee, ―Motion and Time Study – An
Introduction to Methods, Time Study and Wage Payment‖, Literary Licensing, LLC,
United States, 2015.
2. Ralph M Barnes, ―Motion and Time Study Design and Measurement of Work‖, John
Wiley Sons Inc., 2002.
3. George Kanawaty (ed.), ―Introduction to Work Study‖, International Labour Office,
Geneva, 1992.
4. P E Randall, ―Introduction to work study and organization and methods‖,
Butterworths, 1969.
5. Owen Gilbert, ―A manager's guide to work study‖, Wiley, 1968.
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COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Productivity and work study: Productivity concept and definition,

productivity and standards of living, techniques for productivity 4
I improvement. 15
Measuring productivity of an enterprise, fractional and multifactor
productivity, case studies. 2
Methods Study: Definition and objectives, procedure of method study,

selection of work, recording the work and activities, classification of 4
activities.
II 15
Representation of activities with different charts and diagrams,
examining the work, developing methods, evaluation and 4
implementation of methods.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Work measurement: Definition, basic procedure, methods of
measurement, time study and equipment needed for time study, time 3
study forms.
III
Selecting the job and worker for time study, basic steps, classification of 15
elements, breaking the job into elements, determination of sample size,
4
estimation of standard time, calculation of incentives based on standard
time.
Other methods of work measurement: Work sampling, determination
of sample size, conducting work sampling study. 3
IV
Performance rating systems, various types of allowances and calculation 15
procedures, MTM, PMTS and work factor systems in work 4
measurement
Principles of motion economy: Classification of movements, micro
motion study and SIMO chart. 3
V
20
Principles of motion economy pertaining to work place, tools and
worker, workplace layout and workplace design concepts. 4
Effect of working environments and ergonomics: Layout and

housekeeping, Effects of lighting, noise, vibration and ergonomics in 4
VI workplace. 20
Concepts of occupational safety and hazards, accident prevention and
protection methods. 3
END SEMESTER EXAM
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01ME6411 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. Understand the use of basic financial management concepts.

2. Understand and use the tools of analysis such as valuation, risk-return relationships,
financial statement analysis, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure and working
capital management.
3. Become familiar with the various types of financing available to a firm
Syllabus
Introduction to financial management and valuation of financial assets: - corporate finance, goal of
financial management, FM decisions, financial statements – working with financial statements, ratio
analysis, fund flow analysis, time value of money, stock valuation, bond valuation.Investment in
long term assets:- capital budgeting decision criteria, traditional techniques, discounted casts flow
techniques, NPV – IRR comparisons, capital rationing, risk analysis.Cost of capital and long term
financial policy: - Raising capital, cost of capital, financial and operating leverage, capital structure
theories, dividends and dividend policy, introduction to CAPM.Special topics: - Short-term financial
planning – working capital – planning and management.Leasing – meaning – evaluation -an
alternative source of financing.International corporate finance: - foreign exchange, exchange rate,
interest rate parity – international financing, futures and options in corporate finance.
Expected Outcome
After successful completion of the course, the students are able to:
1. Obtain an overview of Indian financial system.

2. Analyze financial statements using standard financial ratios.
3. Apply techniques to project financial statements for forecasting long-term financial needs.
4. Explain the role of short-term financial needs.
5. Apply time value, risk, and return concepts.
6. Obtain an overview of international financial management.
References
1. VanHorne, ― Financial Management and policy‖, 12/e, PHI, (2002).

2. Breally and Myers, ―Principles of corporate Finance‖, 7/e, TMH, (2002).
3. Ross, Westerfield and Jordan, ―Fundamentals of corporate Finance‖, 6/e, TMH,
(2002).
4. Damodaran, ―Corporate Finance‖, John Wiley & Sons, (2002).
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COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to financial management:

I Introduction to financial management and valuation of financial assets:- 5 15
corporate finance, goal of financial management, FMdecisions
Financial statements
II Working with financial statements, ratio analysis, fund flow analysis, 6 15
time value of money, stock valuation, bond valuation.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Investment in long term assets:
Capital budget in decision criteria, traditional techniques 3
III Discounted casts flow techniques, NPV 3 20
IRR comparisons,capital rationing, and risk analysis.
4
Cost of capital and long term financial policy:
3
Raising capital cost of capital, financial and operating leverage
IV
20
Capital structure theories 3
Dividends and dividend policy, introduction to CAPM. 4
Short-term financial planning:
4
V Working capital–planning and management.
15
Leasing–meaning–evaluation-an alternative source of financing.
2
International corporate finance: foreign exchange, exchange rate,
VI 3
interest rate parity 15
International financing, futures and options in corporate finance. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM
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MANAGEMENT OF
01ME6413 3-0-0 3 2015
PROJECTS
Course Objectives
1. To develop skills in identification and formulation of different types of projects.

2. To acquire idea about various tools and techniques used in each phase of project.
3. To acquire knowledge on the various project financing options for different types of
projects.
Syllabus
Project identification, generation of project ideas, types of projects, screening of project ideas -
project screening tools, project phases, project delays, project management life cycle - project
initiation, establishment of terms of reference / project charter, project planning, project execution
and project closure. Project appraisal and analysis - different types of analysis and feasibility
studies -market and demand, commercial, technical, economic, ecological and financial. Demand
forecasting for projects, technology transfer, environmental impact analysis. Estimation of project
cost and cost of capital, weighted average cost of capital. Discounted and non-discounted cash flow
methods, SCBA. Project selection based on appraisal and analysis. Inflation adjusted project
selection. Simulation based project selection. Project financing – Financial institutions, Project
organizational structure. Project implementation and administration - project organization, contract
management, tenders and quotations, tendering procedures, e-tenders, appointment of contractors,
contract laws. Project implementation planning - scheduling and network planning tools and
techniques, Resource leveling and resource allocation techniques. Crashing and time-cost trade off,
Post project evaluation. Techniques for project type products, Line of Balance and Line Balancing.
Project risk analysis - sources and measures of risk, sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, break
even analysis, simulation analysis and decision tree analysis. Management of time, cost, quality,
change, issues, Project management softwares - Project audit - post audit, common project failures
and reasons for audit, abandonment analysis.
Expected Outcome
1. Knowledge in identification and formulation of different types of projects.
2. Knowledge about various tools and techniques used in each phase of project.
3. Knowledge on the various project financing options, analyzing tools, techniques and
methods.
References
1. Prasannachandra, Project Planning, Analysis, Selection, Financing, Implementation

and Review, TataMcGraw Hill.
2. R. Paneerselvam and P. Senthilkumar, Project Management, PHI Learning private
Limited.
3. Clifford F. Gray & Erik W. Larson,Project Management - The Managerial Process,
McGrawHill.
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COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Project ideas, screening and delays: Project identification, generation

of project ideas, types of projects, screening of project ideas - project 4
screening tools, project phases, project delays.
I 15
Project management life cycle: Project initiation, establishment of terms
3
of reference / project charter.
Project planning, execution and closure: Project planning, project 2

execution and project closure.
Project appraisal and analysis: Different types of analysis and 15
II
feasibility studies -market and demand, commercial, technical, 5
economic, ecological and financial. Environmental impact analysis,
SCBA.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Project forecasting& Technology Transfer:Demand forecasting for 2
projects, technology transfer for projects.
Project cost of capital: Estimation of project cost and cost of capital,
III 3 15
weighted average cost of capital. Discounted and non-discounted cash
flow methods.
Project selection:Project selection based on appraisal and analysis. 2
Inflation adjusted project selection. Simulation based project selection.
Project financing and organization: Project financing – Financial 4
institutions, Project organizational structure.
IV 15
Project Implementation:Project implementation and administration -
project organization, contract management, tenders and quotations, 3
tendering procedures, e-tenders, appointment of contractors, contract
laws.
Project implementation planning tools & techniques and post project
evaluation:Project implementation planning - scheduling and network
planning tools and techniques, Resource leveling and resource
V 7 20
allocation techniques. Crashing and time-cost trade off, Post project
evaluation. Techniques for project type products, Line of Balance and
Line Balancing.
18
Project risks, measures and analysis: Project risk analysis - sources and
4
measures of risk, sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, break even
analysis, simulation analysis and decision tree analysis.
VI 20
Project softwares andproject audit: Management of time, cost, quality,
change, issues, Project management softwares - Project audit - post 3
audit, common project failures and reasons for audit, abandonment
analysis.
END SEMESTER EXAM
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01ME6415 RELIABILITY ENGINEERING 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to understand the theories and their practical uses with real-world
examples and problems to solve. The course focuses on system reliability estimation for time
independent and failure dependent models. It helps the students in assembling necessary components
and configuring them to achieve desired reliability objectives, conducting reliability tests on
components, and using field data from similar components. Also to provide more complex aspects
regarding both the Maintainability, Availability and some fundamental techniques such as
FMECA(Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis) and FTA(Fault Tree Analysis) with examples.
Syllabus
Introduction to reliability, Failure data analysis, hazard function, constant and time dependent hazard
models, State dependent hazard models, Markov Analysis, System Reliability models, Redundancy
techniques, weakest link technique, Reliability improvement, Reliability allocation, Fault tree analysis,
Load strength analysis, Maintainability, Relationship between reliability and maintainability.
Availability, Relationship between reliability and availability, simple Markov models, Understanding
of FMECA, Casestudies from industries demonstrating Reliability aspects, Computer softwares in
reliability.
Expected Outcome
After the completion of the course the students shall develop a strong understanding of Reliability and
Hazard Functions, System Reliability Evaluation, Time and Failure-Dependent Reliability, Estimation
Methods of the Parameters of Failure-Time Distributions, Parametric Reliability Models, Models for
Accelerated Life Testing, Renewal Processes and Expected Number of Failures, Preventive
Maintenance and Inspection.
References
1. Charles E Eblings–―An Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering‖, McGraw Hill.
2. E.Balagrusamy- ―Reliability Engineering‖, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited, New
Delhi, 1984.
3. L S Srinath–―Reliability Engineering‖,East West Press.
4. Lewis, E. E., ―Introduction to Reliability Engineering‖, JohnWiley &Sons, NewYork, 1987.
5. O'Connor Patric D.T., ―Practical Reliability Engineering‖, 3/e revised, John Wiley &Sons, 1995.
6. Stamatis D.H., ―Failure Mode and Effect Analysis‖, Productivity Press India (P) Madras, 1997.
20
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to Reliability:
Concepts, Terms and Definitions, Reliability vs Quality, Reliability
I
function, Cumulative distribution functions, Probability distribution 6 15
functions, Mean Time To failure, Hazard Rate Function, Bath Tub Curve,
Conditional Reliability, Residual MTTF.
Reliability Models:
C F R Model: Exponential reliability function, Memorylessness, Failure
modes with CFR models, Failures on Demand, Renewal process, 3
Repetitive Loading
II Time Dependent Models: Weibull Distribution Models, Identical Weibull 15
components, Normal Distribution Models, Central limits theorem in
normal distribution models, Lognormal distribution Models, 6
Failure modes, hazard rate function, Burn-in-screening, and MTTF, of the
above models.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Reliability of Systems:
Serial configuration, Parallel configuration, Combined series – parallel
III systems, High level vs Low level redundancy, k-out-of-n configurations,
6 15
Complex configurations: Decomposition and Enumeration, Weakest link
technique. Minimal Path and Cut sets, System bounds, Common mode
failures. Three state devices: Serial and Parallel Configurations
Physical Reliability models – Covariate models, Proportional hazard
models, of exponential and weibull case, Location scale models of normal
IV and lognormal case. Static Models: Random stress and constant strength,
6 15
Constant stress and Random strength, Random stress and Random
strength, Dynamic Models: Periodic and Random loads, random fixed
stress and strength. Physics of failure models.
State Dependent Systems: Markov Analysis, Load sharing systems,
V Standby systems, Identical standby units, Standby system with switching
failures, Three component standby systems, Degraded systems, Markov 8 20
analysis in three State devices
Design for Reliability: Reliabilityallocations, Optimal allocations, Arinc

method, AGREE method, Redundancy Optimization. Fault Tree Analysis 4
VI
20
Maintainability: Definitions, Repair time distributions. Availability:
Definitions, Exponential availability model, System availability, Steady 3
state availability.
END SEMESTER EXAM
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01ME6999 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 0-2-0 2 2015
Course Objectives
1. To formulate a viable research question

2. To distinguish probabilistic from deterministic explanations
3. To analyze the benefits and drawbacks of different methodologies
4. To understand how to prepare and execute a feasible research project
Syllabus
Introduction to Research Methodology - Objectives and types of research, Defining and formulating
the research problem, Literature review, Development of working hypothesis. Research design and
methods, research plans, Methods of data collection, Hypothesis-Testing, Reporting and thesis
writing, Plagiarism, Intellectual Property Rights.
Expected Outcome
1. Students are exposed to the research concepts in terms of identifying the research
problem, collecting relevant data pertaining to the problem, to carry out the research
and writing research papers/thesis/dissertation.
References
1. C.R Kothari, ―Research Methodology‖, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi,1990
2. Panneerselvam, ―Research Methodology‖, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2012.
3. J.W Bames,‖ Statistical Analysis for Engineers and Scientists‖, McGraw Hill, New
York.
4. Donald Cooper, ―Business Research Methods‖, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
5. Leedy P D, "Practical Research: Planning and Design", MacMillan Publishing Co.
6. Day R A, "How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper", Cambridge University
Press,1989.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to Research Methodology - Objectives and types of

I research: Motivation towards research - Research methods vs. 15
4
Methodology. Type of research: Descriptive vs. Analytical, Applied vs.
Fundamental, Quantitative vs. Qualitative, and Conceptual vs.
22
Empirical. Research Formulation - Defining and formulating the

research problem -Selecting the problem - Necessity of defining the
problem.
Importance of literature review in defining a problem. Literature
review: Primary and secondary sources - reviews, treatise, monographs,
II patents. Web as a source: searching the web. Critical literature review -
4 15
Identifying gap areas from literature review - Development of working
hypothesis.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Research design and methods: Research design - Basic Principles- Need
III for research design —Features of a good design. Important concepts 15
4
relating to research design: Observation and Facts, Laws and Theories,
Prediction and explanation, Induction, Deduction.
Development of Models and research plans: Exploration, Description,
Diagnosis, Experimentation and sample designs. Data Collection and
IV analysis: Execution of the research - Observation and Collection of data 15
4
– Methods of data collection - Sampling Methods- Data Processing and
Analysis strategies - Data Analysis with Statistical Packages -
Hypothesis-Testing -Generalization and Interpretation.
Reporting and thesis writing - Structure and components of scientific
reports -Types of report -Technical reports and thesis - Significance -
Different steps in the preparation, Layout, structure and Language of
V 20
typical reports, Illustrations and tables, Bibliography, referencing and 6
footnotes. Presentation; Oral presentation - Planning - Preparation -
Practice - Making presentation - Use of audio-visual aids - Importance
of effective communication.
Application of results of research outcome: Environmental impacts –
Professional ethics – Ethical issues -ethical committees.
Commercialization of the work - Copy right - royalty – Intellectual
VI 20
property rights and patent law - Trade Related aspects of Intellectual 6
Property Rights – Reproduction of published material - Plagiarism -
Citation and acknowledgement - Reproducibility and
Accountability
END SEMESTER EXAM
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01ME6491 SEMINAR I 0-0-2 2 2015
Course Objectives
To make students
1. Identify the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics.
3. Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers
and books.
4. Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done.
5. Improve the writing and presentation skills.
Approach
Students shall make a presentation for 20-25 minutes based on the detailed study of
the topic and submit a report based on the study.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to

1. Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream.
3. Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project.
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WORK SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING AND
01ME6493 0-0-2 1 2015
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
LABORATORY
Course Objectives
1. Should develop knowledge on methods engineering and optimization techniques.

2. Should be able to prove methods engineering principles through lab experiments.
3. Should acquire knowledge on working of data analysis and optimization software
packages.
Syllabus
Experiments on time and motion study, performance rating and ergonomics; Solving optimization
problems and conducting data analysis tasks using software packages.
Expected Outcome
1. Understand various methods engineering and optimization techniques.
2. Understand methods engineering principles through lab experiments.
3. Understand working of data analysis and optimization software packages.
List of Experiments
Work Systems Engineering Lab:
Experiments on
1. Method Analysis
2. Micro motion study
3. Work Measurement
4. Facility layout design
5. Ergonomics
Computer Applications Lab:
1. Exercises on solving optimization problems using IBM ILOG
CPLEX/AIMMS/GAMS/Lindo/Lingo etc (free and open source, trial or free academic
version of the software package may be used).
2. Data Analysis using SPSS / Excel /R /Python /SAS / Systat etc(free and open source,
trial or free academic version of the software package may be used).
25
SEMESTER - II
26

OPERATIONS, SUPPLY
01ME6402 CHAIN AND LOGISTICS 3-1-0 4 2015
MANAGEMENT
Course Objectives
1. Should develop knowledge on product and process related operation systems and models.
2. Should be able to use the operations planning and control tools for real life applications.
3. Should develop knowledge on structures, decision phases, measures and tools of supply
chains.
4. Should develop understanding on the strategic, tactical and operational decision tools of
supply chains.
5. Should acquire knowledge on logistics management and related advanced tools and
techniques.
Syllabus
Operations in manufacturing and service systems, operational excellence, operations in inventory,

scheduling, resource planning, advanced manufacturing operations: General features of supply
chains, planning demand and supply, forecasting, aggregate planning, network design, locations,
layouts etc. Supply chain inventory planning decisions, multi-echelon cycle and safety inventory
systems: Logistics management: design of transportation network. Routing, scheduling and
sequencing. Advanced logistics decision models and multistage transportation problems.
Expected Outcome
1. Understand various product and process related operation systems and models.
2. Understand the use of operations planning and control tools for real life applications.
3. Understand latest operation planning and control systems and approaches.
4. Understand the structures, decision phases, measures and tools of supply chains.
5. Understand the strategic, tactical and operational decision tools of supply chains.
6. Understand knowledge on logistics management and related advanced tools and techniques.
Text Books
1. B. Mahadevan, Operations Mangement, Pearson Education.
2. S.L. Narasimhan et.al, Production Planning and Inventory Control , PHI
3. Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl, Supply Chain Management – Strategy, Planning and Operation,
Pearson Education.
4. G. Sreenivasan, Quantitative Models in Operations and Supply Chain Management, PHI
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References
1. Lee J.Krajewski et.al, Operations Management - Pearson Education
2. R. Paneesrselvam, Production and Opeartions Management. PHI
3. Silver, Pyke, Peterson, Inventory Management and Production Planning and Scheduling,
John Willey & Sons
4. R. P. Mohanthy, Advanced Production Planning - Pearson Education.
5. Danny Samson et.al, Operations Management - An Integrated Approach- Cambridge
University Press.
6. Norman Gaither et.al, Operations Management – Thomson South Western
Publisherseferences:
7. Donald J. Bowersox & David J. Closs, Logistical Management, TMH.
8. Martin Christopher, Logistics and supply chain management, Financial times management.
9. Jeremy F. Shapiro, Modeling and Supply Chain,. Thomson Learning, 2001.
10. David Taylor and David Brunt, Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain Management,
Vikas Thomson Learning, 2001.
11. David Simchi – Levi & Philip Kaminsk, Designing and Managing the Supply Chain,
McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Operations in Manufacturing and Service Systems:Operations in

Manufacturing and Service Systems, Operations strategy formulation
I process, Measures of operational excellence, Operations Designing, 9 15
Product and Process Design and development in Manufacturing and
Service, Value Analysis and Engineering Process.
Operations in Inventory, Scheduling and Resource

Planning:Inventory operations in general. Different inventory models,
5
Operations Scheduling – Different scheduling models and algorithms.
Calculations and Lot sizing in MRP.
15
II
Resource Planning Tools: CRP, MRP II, DRP, ERP, Concurrent
Engineering, JIT and Kanban Systems. Advancements in Flexible, Lean 4
and Agile Manufacturing, Business Process Re-Engineering.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
General Features of Supply Chains: Supply Chains – Structures,

III 3 15
Decision Phases, Performance Drivers and Measures, Metrics.
Achieving Strategic Fit and its Obstacles. Agility Principles.
28
Planning Demand & Supply: Planning Demand and Supply – 2

Forecasting, Seasonal Models, Measure of Forecast errors
Aggregate Planning:Aggregate Planning Strategies, Aggregate 2

planning models - Quantitative Examples, Disaggregation.
Network Design, Locations and Layouts: Network design in Uncertain

3
Environment, Models for capacity planning, Facility Location and
Layout decisions.
Multi-echelon Inventory Systems: Inventory Planning Decisions –

Bullwhip effect - Managing Economies of Scale - Estimate of Cycle
Inventory, Short Term Discounting, Multi-echelon Cycle Inventory,
IV Determination of Safety Inventory, Impact of Supply Uncertainty, 10 15
Aggregation and Replenishment Policies on Safety Inventory, Multi-
echelon Safety Inventory, Quantitative Examples, Determining Optimal
Level of Product availability.

Logistics Management: 3PL, 4PL, 5PL, Design Options for
Transportation Network. Routing, Scheduling and Sequencing in 6
Transportation, Quantitative Models
V 20
Reverse Logistics:Reverse logistics, Closed Loop Supply Chains, Cross-
3
Functional Drivers.
Logistics Decision Models: Product Recovery Models, Supplier Scoring

3
and Assessment.
VI Routing and related problems:Vehicle Routing problems, Bin Packing 20
Problems, Fixed Charge Problems, Knapsack Problems, Multistage 6
transportation problems.
END SEMESTER EXAM
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SIX SIGMA AND QUALITY
01ME6404 3-0-0 3 2015
ENGINEERING
Course Objectives
1. Develop knowledge on foundations, phases and types of six sigma.

2. To understand the measure, analysis, improve and control tools of six sigma.
3. To acquire advanced knowledge on latest quality engineering tools and techniques
Syllabus
Six Sigma Compared to TQM – Transactional Six Sigma-Manufacturing Six Sigma – Foundations of
Lean Six Sigma – Design for Six Sigma-Preparation and Define Phases of Six Sigma-– Leadership-
Training Plan- DMAIC phases- Measure and Analyse Phases of Six Sigma-–Process Maps- Pareto
Charts- Cause and Effect Diagrams-Histograms- Control Charts- Improve and Control Phases of Six
Sigma -Design of Experiments –Quality Function Deployment (QFD) – Failure Mode and Effects
Analysis -Concepts Related to Quality Engineering–Statistical Process Control- Charts for Variables
and Attributes – Process Capability Studies-Acceptance Sampling – Taguchi‘s Methods-TQM-
Quality Circles- KAIZEN- Quality Standards
Expected Outcome
1. The student will develop a strong understanding of the theories and concepts of Six Sigma
2. The student will be able to use the various tools and techniques of Six Sigma for process
improvement
3. The student will become familiar about the use of Quality Engineering in solving quality
related problems
References
1. Ay Arthur, “Lean Six Sigma”, Demystified‖, Tata McGraw Hill Companies Inc, 2007.
2. Betsiharris Ehrlich, “Transactional Six Sigma and Lean Servicing‖”, St. Lucia Press, 2002.
3. Michael L George, David T Rowlands, and Bill Kastle, “What is Lean Six Sigma‖”, McGraw
Hill, New York, 2004.
4. E. L. Grant, “Statistical Quality Control”, McGraw Hill
5. Montgomery, “Introduction to Statistical Quality Control”, John Wiley & Sons
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
30
Introduction to Six Sigma:

I Six Sigma Compared to Total Quality Management – Transactional Vs.
6 15
Manufacturing Six Sigma – Common Terms- Foundations of Lean Six
Sigma – Design for Six Sigma
Preparation and Define Phases of Six Sigma:
Organizational Success Factors – Leadership-Internal Communication 3
Strategy and Tactics - Training Plan- Project Selection.
II 15
Define Phases of Six Sigma- DMAIC phases- Overview- Project Charter
– Voice of Customer – High Level Process Map. 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Measure and Analyse Phases of Six Sigma
Types of Measures – Introduction to Statistical Methods – Sampling
III
plan – Data collection – Choosing Statistical Software – Measure Tools – 6 15
Process Maps- Pareto charts- Cause and Effect Diagrams- Histograms-
Control Charts.
Improve and Control Phases of Six Sigma- Process Redesign –
Generating Improvement Alternatives – Design of Experiments – Pilot
IV Experiments – Cost/Benefit Analysis – Implementation Plan-Control 7 15
Phase–Overview-Control Plan ––Quality Function Deployment (QFD) –
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.

Concepts Related to Quality Engineering–Basics of Quality – Quality
objectives – Quality control – Quality Assurance – Quality costs –
4
V Quality loss function – Statistical Tolerancing – Quality Gurus and their
Philosophies 20
Statistical Process Control- Charts for Variables and Attributes –
Process Capability Studies 4
Acceptance Sampling– Single-Double-Multiple and Sequential

Sampling Plans- OC Curves- Standard Sampling Plans 2
Taguchi’s Methods- Robust Design-Control and Noise Factors-S/N

VI 2
ratios 20
TQM-Overview-TQM axioms-Commitment; Quality Circles- Concepts-

Objectives- Organisational Structure; KAIZEN- Meaning- Management 4
Practices; Quality Standards- ISO 9000 Series- CMM
END SEMESTER EXAM
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SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND
01ME6406 3-0-0 3 2015
DESIGN
Course Objectives
1. To apply system concepts to solve problems in industrial and business organizations.

2. To model and simulate discrete event systems.
3. To study the tools for modeling and simulating dynamic systems.
Syllabus
Introduction to System Simulation – Random Numbers – Random number generators – Generation

of Random deviates – Input modeling – Verification and validation of simulation models - Analysis
of Simulation outputs - Structure and Behavior of Dynamic systems – Tools for systems thinking –
Elements of system dynamics modeling – Steps in SD modeling – Overview of computer simulation
languages and packages.
Expected Outcome
1. The student will have an understanding of real life systems with interacting components,
elements and sub-systems, modeling and analysis of these interacting components and
elements in a system and the system as a whole.
2. The student will be able to conduct experiments on the system models and to predict the
system behavior at different environments and input states and parameter settings and to
find out the best suited system parameter settings to meet the predefined objectives.
References
1. Geoffrey Gordon, “System Simulation”, PHI

2. Narsingh Deo, “System Simulation with Digital Computer”, PHI
3. J. Banks, “Discrete Event System Simulation”, Pearson Education
4. Fishman – John, “Concepts and Methods in Discrete Event Digital; Simulation”, Willey & Sons
5. Sterman, “Business Dynamics”, McGraw Hill
6. Mohapatra, “System Dynamics”, PHI
7. Ogata, “System Dynamics”, Pearson Education
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to System Simulation: System approach to problem

I solving, Steps in simulation study, Comparison of simulation and 5 10
numerical methods, Monte Carlo simulation.
32
Random Numbers: Properties, Generation of Pseudo-Random numbers

– Random number generators, Tests for random numbers – Frequency, 9 20
II
Run, Gap, Autocorrelation and Poker tests.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Generation of Random Deviates: Inverse Transformation method -
Exponential, Uniform, Weibull, Triangular, and discrete distributions,
III 7 15
Direct transformation method for the Normal and Lognormal
distributions, Acceptance-rejection technique - Poisson and Gamma
distributions.
Input modeling - data collection, identifying the distribution with the
collected data, goodness of fit tests, Verification and Validation of
IV simulation models, Analysis of simulation Outputs. 7 15
Discrete event simulation techniques - Next-Event approach and Fixed
Time Increment methods.

Structure and Behavior of Dynamic systems: Fundamental modes of
dynamic behavior – Exponential growth, goal seeking, oscillation and
V process point, Interactions of fundamental modes. 7 20
Tools for Systems thinking - Causal loop diagramming, Behavior of

low order systems - Analytical approach.
Elements of System Dynamics Modeling: Physical flows, Information
flows, Level & Rate variables, Flow diagrams, Delays, Information
smoothing, Table functions and Table function multipliers, First order
positive and negative feedback systems, Second order systems.
VI 7 20
Steps in system dynamics modeling: Problem
identification/conceptualization, fixing model aggregates and
boundary, principles of simulation modeling, Developing model
equations.
Overview of computer simulation languages and packages.
END SEMESTER EXAM
33

HUMAN FACTORS IN
01ME6412 ENGINEERING AND 3-0-0 3 2015
DESIGN
Course Objectives
1. To provide a detailed understanding of human system, and its interaction with other
systems and environment.
2. To provide an adequate background for applying the concept of human factors in
Engineering and Design fields.
Syllabus
Introduction to human system, Information input for human system, Human system output and
control, Biomechanics, Biothermodynamics and Bioenergetics, Human factors in workplace design,
Work place environment and work place design, Applications of human factors in real and virtual
environments.
Expected Outcome
1. The student will get a strong understanding of human system and its adaptability in the
real working environments.
2. The students will have an insight about the functioning and capability of human system
in real world.
References
1. Mark S Sanders and Ernest J McCormick, “Human Factors in Engineering and Design”,
McGraw Hill, 1993.
2. Bridger R S, “Introduction to Ergonomics”, Taylor and Francis, 2003.
3. Chandler Allen Phillips, “Human Factors Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
4. Martin Helandar, “A Guide to Ergonomics of Manufacturing”, Taylor and Francis, 1996.
5. Mark R Lehto, James R Buck, “Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for
Engineers”, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, New York, 2008.
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COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to human system: Definition, human technological

system, multidisciplinary engineering approach, human machine 4
I system, manual, mechanical, automated system. 15
Reliability of human system, conceptual design, advanced development,
detailed design and development, human system modeling. 2
Information input for human system: Input and processing, text,

graphics, symbols, codes, visual display of dynamic information, 4
auditory, tactual, olfactory displays, and speech communications.
II 15
Human system output and control: Physical work, manual material
handling, motor skill, human control of systems, controls and data entry 4
devices, hand tools and devices.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Biomechanics: Biostatic mechanics, statics of rigid bodies, upper
extremity of hand, lower extremity and foot, bending, lifting and 4
III carrying. 15
Biodynamic mechanics, human body kinematics, kinetics, impact and
collision. 2
Biothermodynamics and Bioenergetics: Biothermal fundamentals,

human operator heat transfer, human system bioenergetics. 3
IV
15
Thermoregulatory and physiology, human operator thermo regularity,
passive operator, active operator, heat stress. 3

Human factors in workplace design: Applied anthropometry,
workspace design and seating, arrangement of components within a 4
V physical space, interpersonal aspects of work place design. 20
Design of repetitive task, design of manual handling task, work
capacity, stress, fatigue. 3
Work place environment and work place design: Effects of factors

such as illumination, climate, noise, motion, sound, vibration in design 4
of workplaces.
VI
Applications of human factors in real and virtual environments: 20
2
Human error, accidents, human factors and the design of automobiles.
Organizational and social aspects, steps according to ISO/DIS6385,
3
OSHA‘s approach, virtual environments.
END SEMESTER EXAM
35

DATA ANALYTICS USING R
01ME6414 3-0-0 3 2015
AND PYTHON
Course Objectives
1. Learn about what it‘s like to be a Data Scientist.

2. Learn R and Python for Data Analytics.
Syllabus
Introduction to R; R and Rstudio; Basics of R; Advanced Data Structures; Reading Data into R;
Statistical Graphics; R programming; Data Munging; String Manipulation; Basic Statistics; Linear
Models; Predictive Modeling; Time Series Analysis; Clustering; Association Rules; Text Mining;
Sentiment Analysis; Social Network Analysis; Reports and Slideshows; R Package Building.
Introduction to Python; Python Programming; NumPy; Pandas; Data Loading, Storage , File
formats, Data Wrangling; Plotting and Visualization; Data Aggregation and Group Operations;
Time Series Analysis; Financial and Economic Data Applications
Expected Outcome
After Completion of course, the students will be able to use R and Python to:
1. Manipulate and extract information from data

2. Make informative plots
3. Construct and apply statistical learning methods for predictive modeling,
4. Properly select, tune, and assess models
5. Reproduce and present results from data analysis
References
1. Jarad Lander, ―R for Everyone: Advanced Analytics and Graphics‖ , Addison Wesley.
2. Mark Gardener, ―R The Statistical Programming‖ , Wiley.
3. James, Witten, Hastie and Tibshirani,―An Introduction to Statistical Learning: with
Applications in R‖, free electronic version of this book available at http://www-
bcf.usc.edu/~gareth/ISL/.
4. Johannes Ledolter, ―Data mining and business analytics with R‖, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Torgo, Luís, ―Data mining with R : learning with case studies‖, CRC Press
6. Dirk Eddelbuettel, ―Seamless R and C++ Integration with Rcpp‖, Springer
7. http://www.rdatamining.com/
8. Wes McKinney, ―Python for Data Analysis‖, O‘Reilly.
9. Peter Wang and Aron Ahmadia, ―Fundamentals of Data Analytics in Python‖, Addison
Wesley Live Lessons
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COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to R; Installation of R and R Studio; Installing and loading

1
R packages
I Basic building blocks in R; Advanced Data Structures in R; Reading data
3 10
into R; Statistical Graphs in R
R Programming 3
Data Munching-Group manipulation, Reshaping; String Manipulation 3
II 20
Basic Statistics; Linear Models 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Predictive Modeling: Generalized Linear Models; Model Diagnostics;
3
III Regularization and Shrinkage
20
Nonlinear Models; Time Series and Autocorrelation; Multivariate data
exploration and discrimination. 3
Clustering;Association Rules; Text Mining; Sentiment Analysis; Social

Network Analysis; Reports and Slideshows 4
IV
10
R Package Building, Introduction to Rcpp, Data structures, Using Rcpp
in package, Modules, Operators, Functions, Applications. 4

Introduction to Python: Python Libraries, Installation and Setup; Python
Programming: Data Types and Variables, Python input and output, If
V
statements, while loops, for loops, Iterators, Lists, Functions , Modules, 7 20
Object Oriented Programming, Inheritance, Exception Handling, Using
Data Structures.
Basic Analytics with Python; Numerical Analysis with NumPy 2
VI Advanced Analytics with SciPy and sci-kit learn 2 20
Tabular Data Analysis with Pandas; Python Visualization Tools;
3
Financial and Economic Data Applications
END SEMESTER EXAM
37

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
01ME6416 3-0-0 3 2015
SYSTEMS
Course Objectives
1. After completion of the course, the student should understand the technologies and
concepts which are key to the implementation of the various automation schemes in
industries. The student should also be able to select suitable schemes and design
them for automating various processes in production industries
Syllabus
Automation methodologies: Concepts – Types of Automation Trends in manufacturing –Flexible

manufacturing systems –computer integrated manufacturing – Automated assembly systems.
Sensors and measuring systems: Classification of position and motion sensors, integrated motion
systems, fundamental sensor methodologies, photo electric, thermo electric, capacitive,
magnetic detectors, strain gauges. Practical examples on design, selection and implementation of
sensor systems, calibration of sensors.
CNC systems: CNC Electrical and Mechanical systems- selection of drives for CNC machines.
Industrial Robot Configurations – End Effectors. Fundamentals of CNC part-programming.
Practical examples of CNC programming on trainers and simulators.
Hydraulic & Pneumatic automation: Power units,Actuators and control valves – sequential
control of single /multiple actuator systems, cascade and KarnaughVeitch map methods, step-
counter systems. Electro pneumatic automation: Symbols: Basic electrical elements pneumatic–
electrical converters, design of circuits and case studies
Automation Control: Sequence control and programmable controllers –ladder diagram, PLC,
programming the PLC. Practical Examples on PLC ladder programming.
Inspection automation: Inspection automation, CMMs, online inspection systems, non-contact
inspection methods. Automatic gauging and size control systems, machine vision systems.
Expected Outcome
1. An in-depth knowledge on automation schemes
2. Knowledge of CNC and robot systems
3. Ability to understand various sensors and select them based on the requirements
4. Optimize the automation schemes using mapping techniques
5. Programming of PLC systems
6. Knowledge of online inspection and measurement systems.
References
1. YoramKoren, ―ComputerControlofManufacturingSystems‖,TataMcGraw-
HillEdition2005.
2. W.Bolton, ―Mechatronics:AMultidisciplinaryApproach,4/E‖,Pearson EducationIndia.
3. GrooverM.P, ―Automation, Production Systemsand Computer
IntegratedManufacturing‖,Prentice–HallLtd.,1997.
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4. PeterRohner&GordonSmith, ―PneumaticControlforIndustrialAutomation‖,John
WileyandSons,1987.
5. RadhakrishnanP, ―CNCMachines‖,NewCentralBookAgency,1992.
6. ―Mechatronics”,HMT,TataMcGraw-Hill,1998.
7. Chapman andHall, ―StandardHandbook ofIndustrialAutomation‖,Onsidine DM C
&OnsidineGDC‖,NJ, 1986.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Automation methodologies: Concept of Mechanization and

Automation – Types of Automation Detroit type Automation,
I Automated flow lines. Trends in manufacturing –Flexible
manufacturing systems – features of FMS, computer integrated 5 15
manufacturing – need for AI and expert systems in CIM, Automated
assembly system – flexible assembly automation.
Sensors and measuring systems: Classification of position and
motion sensors, inductive type, electromechanical switches, rotary
position sensors – resolver, synchros, encoders, integrated motion
systems, fundamental sensor methodologies, LVDT, RVDT, photo
II electric, thermo electric, capacitive, magnetic detectors, impedance 5 15
type gauging transducers, linear potentiometer, strain gauges.
Practical examples on design, selection and implementation of sensor
systems, calibration of sensors.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Elements of CNC systems: servomotor and servo system design
trends, stepper motors and controls, adaptive control, balls crews, 4
preloading, and selection of drives for CNC machines.
III
15
Industrial Robot Configurations – robot technology fundamentals.
Fundamentals of CNC part-programming. Practical examples of CNC 4
part programming on trainers and simulators.
Pneumatic automation: Actuators, control valves – direction,
pressure and flow, sequential control of single /multiple actuator
systems, cascade and Karnaugh-Veitch map methods, step-counter 4
IV systems
20
Electro pneumatic automation: Symbols: Basic electrical elements –
relay, solenoid, timers; pneumatic – electrical converters, design of
5
circuits and hands on models on material handling systems.
39
Automation Control: Sequence control and programmable controllers

– logic control and sequencing elements, ladder diagram, PLC, 5
V programming the PLC. 20
Practical Examples on PLC ladder programming.
3
Inspection automation: Inspection automation, off-line and on-line
inspections, computerized co- ordinate measuring machine – CMM
construction, online inspection systems., laser interferometer, non- 5
VI contact inspection methods. 15
Automatic gauging and size control systems, thickness measurement,
machine vision systems 2
END SEMESTER EXAM
40

01ME6418 FINANCIAL ENGINEERING 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To understand the language of investment science, that is largely mathematical.

2. To understand various financial instruments, risk assessment, risk measurement and
optimization.
Syllabus
Portfolio Theory – Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) – Arbitrage Pricing Theory – Introduction
to Derivatives - Forwards – Futures – Swaps – Models of Asset Dynamics – Stock Price process –
Ito‘s Lemma – Options – Models for Option Valuation.
Expected Outcome
1. The student will be able to formulate and solve realistic and challenging investment
problems.
2. The student will be able to understand how to measure the return and risk involved with
financial instruments.
References
1. David.G. Luenberger, ―Investment Science‖, Oxford University Press.
2. M. Capinski and T.Zastawniak, ―Mathematics for Finance‖, Springer
3. D. Lamberton and B.Lapeyre, ―Introduction to Stochastic Calculus applied to
Finance‖, Chapman & Hall.
4. John C. Hull, ―Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives‖, Prentice- Hall Inc.
5. Jr. Farrell, J.L, ―Portfolio Management: Theory and Application‖, The McGraw
Hill Companies Inc.
6. Marshall, J.F and Vipul, K.B, ―Financial Engineering‖, Prentice Hall India.
7. Pandian, P, ―Security Analysis and Portfolio Management‖, Vikas Publishing
House.
8. Prasanna Chandra, ―Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management‖, Tata
McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
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COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Portfolio Theory: Portfolio Return and Risk, Efficient frontier, Optimal

I portfolio, The Markowitz model, The Two fund theorem, Inclusion of a 7 15
risk free asset, The One fund theorem.
Capital Market Theory and Arbitrage Pricing Theory: Capital Market
Theory - Capital Asset Pricing Model, Objectives, Assumptions, The
II Capital Market Line, The Security Market Line, The Single Index Model. 7 15
Arbitrage Pricing Theory – APT model, Process of Arbitrage, Pricing
relationship.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Introduction to Derivatives: Derivatives in general, Forward contracts,
III Forward prices, Value of a forward contract, Basics of Futures contracts, 7 15
Futures prices, Swaps.
Models of Asset Dynamics: Binomial Lattice model, The Additive
IV model, The Multiplicative model. Lognormal Random variables, Wiener 7 15
process, Stock price process, Ito‘s Lemma.

Options: Option concepts, Option strategies, Put-Call parity, European
V 7 20
and American options, Asian and other path dependent options.
Valuation of Options: Factors determining option values, Binomial

VI 7 20
model for option valuation, The Black-Scholes Option valuation model.
END SEMESTER EXAM
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ENTERPRISE RESOURCE
01ME6422 3-0-0 3 2015
PLANNING
Course Objectives
1. The student should be able to acquire knowledge in ERP architecture and different packages.
2. Should have exposure to latest trends in ERP.
3. Ability to identify important issues pertaining to implementation of ERP software in an
industrial scenario
Syllabus
Introduction to ERP and Enterprise Applications; Risks and Benefits of ERP; ERP and Related
Technologies; ERP Manufacturing Perspective; Business Process Reengineering (BPR); ERP
Implementation—Life Cycle, Methodologies, Issues; Business Modules in an ERP Package; ERP
Market, ERP and eBusiness,ERP II, Future Directions and Trends in ERP, ERP Resources on the
Web, ERP Case studies.
Expected Outcome
After Completion of course, students should be able to
1. Understand the architecture of ERP systems.

2. Understand the working of different modules in ERP.
3. Understand the correct choice of an ERP package for the selected industry.
References
1. Alexis Leon, ―ERP Demystified‖, McGraw-Hill Education India Pvt. Ltd.,3/e.

2. Rajesh Ray, ―Enterprise Resource Planning‖, TMH,2011.
3. Mary Sumner, ―Enterprise Resource Planning‖, Pearson Education (2010).
4. Bradford M., ―Modern ERP Systems: Select Implement and Use Today‘s Advanced
Business Systems‖(2010),H&M Books.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to ERP and Enterprise Applications: Overview, Need,

I 3
History, Risks and Benefits, Enterprise Applications 15
ERP and Related Technologies 2
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ERP Manufacturing Perspective. 2

Business Process Reengineering; Business Process Modeling and
Business Modeling 3
II ERP software packages and selection of ERP package-various 15
approaches to ERP selection;Procurement process for ERP package, 3
Features of various modules of ERP.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
ERP Implementation—Life Cycle, Methodologies, Issues, Hidden costs,
III Vendors, Consultants and Users; ERP Project Management;ERP
Security; ERP Training; Change Management; Application Support. 6 15
ERP Functional Modules: Human Capital Management; Financial

Management; Procurement and Inventory Management; Supplier
Relationship Management; Production Planning and Execution; Supply
IV
Chain Planning; Sales and Service; Warehouse and Transport 9 20
Management; Customer Relationship Management; Quality
Management; Maintenance Management and Enterprise Asset
Management; Product Lifecycle Management
ERP Market: SAP AG, Baan company, People soft, Oracle corporation,
V Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards world solution company, QUAD
system software associates, Epicor ERP, Lawson ERP etc. Open source 8 20
ERP packages.
ERP and eBusiness, ERP II, Future Directions and Trends in ERP, ERP
3
VI Resources on the Web
15
ERP Case studies: HRM, finance, production, materials, sales and
3
distribution.
END SEMESTER EXAM
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GROUP TECHNOLOGY AND
FLEXIBLE
01ME6424 3-0-0 3 2015
MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS
Course Objectives
1. The ability to apply the concepts of various manufacturing systems in organizations with
solutions for issues in design, production flow analysis, operator allocation etc.
2. Should be able to use the concepts of FMS with emphasis on automated material handling
and storage design of cellular systems.
Syllabus
Introduction: World class manufacturing, Ways of configuring manufacturing system Group

Technology (GT): Role of GT in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Features of GT,
Cellular manufacturing, Role of similarity in GT, Composite part, Coding and classification,
Similarity coefficient based clustering, Key machine approach, Binary ordering algorithm,
Production flow analysis.
Models for Cellular Manufacturing System (CMS) Design: CMS design factors, Mathematical
programming approaches, Model for dynamic part population, Solution procedure using genetic
algorithm.
Cellular Manufacturing: Focused factory and Pull production, Building blocks of workcell, Linked
cell, Different type of cells, Cycle time, Workcell Design; Worker assignment; Incentive plans;
Issues in implementing Cellular Manufacturing.
Process Planning: Process planning for parts and assemblies – Manual process planning;
Computer aided process planning (CAPP); Approaches to process planning; Process Planning
systems; Variant process planning– Development stages – Family formation – search algorithm.
Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS): Types of automation, Flexibility, Types of FMS, FMS
Layout configuration, automated work piece flow, Material handling, and machining,
Performance measures – Bottleneck model – Extended bottleneck model – Sizing of FMS; FMS
Scheduling and Control.
Expected Outcome
1. Understand various manufacturing systems with solutions for issues in their
implementation.
2. Understand capabilities of FMS with design of conveyor and AGV systems.
3. Understand the concepts of cellular manufacturing and their implementation in
organizations.
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References
1. John Nicholas , ―Competitive Manufacturing Management - Continuous

Improvement, Lean Production, and Customer-Focused Qualities‖, McGraw-Hill
International Editions, (1998).
2. Sing, N., and Rajamani, D, ―Cellular Manufacturing Systems: Design, Planning
3. & Control‖, First Edition, Chapman & Hall, (1996).
4. Askin, R. G., and Standridge, C. R., ―Modelling and Analysis of Manufacturing
Systems‖, John Wiley & sons. Inc, (1993).
5. Mikell P. Groover,―Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated
Manufacturing‖, Second Edition, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, (2001).
6. David D. Bedworth, Mark R. Henderson, and Philip M. Wolfe,―Computer-
Integrated Design and Manufacturing‖, McGraw-Hill International Editions,(1991).
7. Tien-Chien Cheng, Richard A. Wysk, and Hsu-Pin Wang,―Computer-Aided
Manufacturing‖, Second Edition, Prentice Hall International, Inc, (1998).
8. Wicks, E. M., and Reasor, R. J., ―Designing Cellular Manufacturing systems with
dynamic part population‖, IIE Transactions, Vol. 31, pp 11-20, (1999).
9. Burbidge, J. L., ―Production Flow Analysis for Planning Group Technology‖,
Journal of Operation Management, Vol. 10, No. 1 (January), pp 5-27, (1991).
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction:
2
I Worldclassmanufacturing 10
Waysofconfiguringmanufacturingsystem 3
Group Technology ( GT):
Role of GT in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), 3
FeaturesofGT,Cellularmanufacturing
II 20
RoleofsimilarityinGT,Compositepart,Codingandclassification,Similarity
coefficientbasedclustering,Keymachineapproach,Binaryorderingalgorith 5
m,Productionflowanalysis.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
ModelsforCellularManufacturingSystem(CMS)Design:CMSdesignf
III
actors,Mathematicalprogrammingapproaches,Modelfordynamicpartp 6 15
opulation,Solutionprocedureusinggeneticalgorithm.
CellularManufacturing:FocusedfactoryandPullproduction
2
IV
Buildingblocksof work cell,Linkedcell, Differenttypeofcells,Cycle 25
time, Work cell Design 4
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Workerassignment;Incentiveplans;IssuesinimplementingCellularMan
ufacturing. 3

ProcessPlanning:Processplanningforpartsandassemblies–
Manualprocessplanning;Computeraidedprocessplanning(CAPP);App
V
roachestoprocessplanning;ProcessPlanningsystems;Variantprocesspla 6 10
nning–Developmentstages–Familyformation– searchalgorithm.
FlexibleManufacturingSystem(FMS):Typesofautomation,Flexibility,T
ypesofFMS, FMSLayoutconfiguration,automatedwork
5
VI pieceflow,Materialhandling,andmachining
20
Performancemeasures–Bottleneckmodel–Extendedbottleneckmodel–
Sizing ofFMS; FMSSchedulingandControl. 3
END SEMESTER EXAM
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01ME6492 MINI PROJECT 0-0-4 2 2015
Course Objectives
To make students
Design and develop a system or application in the area of their specialization.
Approach
The student shall present two seminars and submit a report.The first seminar shall
highlight the topic, objectives, methodology, design and expected results. The second
seminar is the presentation of the work / hardwareimplementation.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the miniproject, the student should be able to

1. Identify and solve various problems associated with designing and implementing a
system or application.
2. Test the designed system or application.
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SIMULATION AND
01ME6494 QUALITY CONTROL 0-0-2 1 2015
LABORATORY
Course Objectives
1. Should develop knowledge on statistical quality control (SQC), non-destructive evaluation

(NDE) and simulation techniques.
2. Should be able to familiarize SQC techniques and NDE through lab experiments.
3. Should acquire knowledge on simulation model building and simulation through software
packages.
Syllabus
Verification of Central Limit theorem, Construction of control charts, Non-destructive examination;

Simulation Modeling.
Expected Outcome
1. Understand various SQC, non-destructive evaluation (NDE) and simulation
techniques.
2. Understand and familiarize SQC techniques and NDE through lab experiments.
3. Understand simulation model building and simulation through software packages
List of Experiments
Quality Control Lab:
1. Verification of central limit theorem for various populations
2. Study and construction of control charts
3. Study and construction of OC curve of a sampling plan.
4. Study and Demonstration of NDT equipment
Simulation Lab:
1. Simulation model building and conducting simulation experiments using Simio
/Arena / AnyLogic / Vensim etc. (free and open source/ trial / free academic version
of the software package may be used)
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SEMESTER - III
50

01ME7411 INVENTORY MODELS 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To teach the students the essential elements of inventory control and the relevant costs of
inventory.
2. To equip the students to understand the different aspects of a good inventory control
system.
3. To enrich the understanding of the students with the basic as well as the advanced topics in
inventory control under different system characteristics such as the lead time, demand, etc.
4. To help students to understand the decision making situations in inventory systems under
different control policies.
Syllabus
Concepts of inventory – Inventory Costs – Types of Inventory systems – Economic Order Quantity
(EOQ) – Inventory systems with back orders – Inventory systems with planned back orders and
constrained stock outs – Inventory systems with finite production rate – Inventory systems with
quantity discounts – Time varying demand – Dynamic economic lot size model – Uncertainties in
production-inventory systems – managing uncertainties: forecasting – Methods of forecasting –
Methods of forecasting demand with trend and seasonality – Safety stock – Design problems of
inventory systems based on service levels – Stochastic demand system for one item with constant
lead time: policy evaluation for Poisson demand – News vendor problem – General (r, q) policies –
Lumpy demand – Several items with stochastic demand – Stochastic lead time demand model –
Lead time demand distributions – Advances in production-inventory control systems: order-up-to
(OUT) policies and variants – Generalized OUT in discrete and continuous domains – Concepts of
inventory system stability – Design problems in OUT models.
Expected Outcome
On successful completion of the course, the students:
1. know the essential elements of inventory control and the relevant costs of inventory;
2. Possess the understanding of the different aspects of a good inventory control
system.
3. Possess sound knowledge in basic as well as the advanced topics in inventory
control under different system characteristics such as the lead time, demand, etc.
4. Know the decision making situations in inventory systems under different control
policies.
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References
1. Paul H. Zipkin, ―Foundations of Inventory Management‖, McGraw-Hill, Singapore,

2000.
2. Sven Axsäter, ―Inventory Control‖, Kluwer Acdemic Publishers, Boston, 2004.
3. Silver, Pyke, Peterson, ―Inventory Management and Production Planning and
Scheduling‖, John Willey & Sons.
4. Wallace J. Hopp and Mark L. Spearman, ―Factory Physics‖, McGraw-Hill,
Singapore, 2000.
5. Arnoldo C. Hax and Dan Candea, ―Production and Inventory Management‖,
Prentice-Hall Inc., New Jersey, 1984.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Concepts of Inventory:
Elements of inventory systems, importance and functions of inventory
control, concept of relevant costs, different costs of inventory,
3
comparison of inventory costs and simple problems in relevant costs,
production system components and functions, inventory control in
I production systems, make-to-order and make-to-stock systems. 20
Types of inventory systems: periodic and continuous systems. One item
with constant demand rate. Economic order quantity (EOQ) model of
inventory: motivation, the model, assumptions, performance criteria, 5
optimal policy, sensitivity analysis.
Inventory Systems:
Inventory systems with back orders, performance criteria, optimal
policy, and sensitivity analysis. Planned back orders and constrained
II 6 15
stock outs, costs of back order systems and stock out costs. Systems with
finite production rate: optimal policy. Quantity discounts, imperfect
quality, perishable products, present value criterion.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Time Varying Demand:
Time varying demands. Extreme cases, dynamic economic lot size
III model, model formulation, Wagner-Whitin procedure, modeling and
8 20
implementation issues, discounted costs, continuously accumulating
costs, limited capacity, back orders, quantity discounts, linear decision
rule.
Uncertainties in production-inventory systems:
IV Managing uncertainties: forecasting, methods of forecasting, forecasting 3 15
models, with trend and seasonality
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Concepts of service levels, different service level measures, design

problems of inventory systems based on service levels. Safety stock for 3
fast-moving and slow-moving items.
Stochastic demand system:
One item with constant lead time: demand models, policy evaluation for
Poisson demand, base stock policies, performance evaluation, news
vendor problem, solution and interpretations, back orders and waiting
4
times, world-driven demand, approximations, base stock policies with
different approximations, general (r, q) policies, optimization modeling
V of continuous and discrete approximations. 15
Lumpy demand, expected present value criterion, optimization. Several

items with stochastic demands: base stock policies, general (r, q)
policies, series systems, echelon based calculations, base stock policy 3
optimization, different demand supply systems.
Stochastic lead times and advances in production-inventory system:

Model structure, taxonomy, independent stochastic lead times with
different demand processes, limited capacity supply systems, flexible
4
capacity, lost sales, exogenous sequential supply systems, lead time
VI demand distributions.
15
Advances in production-inventory control systems: order-up-to (OUT)
policies and variants, generalized OUT in discrete and continuous
domains. Concepts of inventory system stability, design problems in 3
OUT models.
END SEMESTER EXAM
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FACILITIES LAYOUT
01ME7413 3-0-0 3 2015
PLANNING
Course Objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to:
1. Understand the use of different layout adopted in manufacturing systems.

2. Understand and use the tools for the design of layouts.
3. Become familiar with the various types software using for the design of
layouts.
Syllabus
Introduction: Types of manufacturing processes, Overview of Plant Design, Plant Location -

Location Factors, Location Theory, Nature, Significance and Scope of Facilities Layout Planning.
Plant Layout: Need for Layout, Objectives, Types of Layout, Layout Design Process, Layout Design
Cycle, Data Collection, Equipment Requirement, Activity Analysis, REL Diagram, Employee
Requirement, Development of Layout - Block Plan, Selection, Specification, Evaluation.
Single Facility Location Problems: Rectilinear Distance Problems, Squared Euclidean Distance
Problems and Euclidean Distance Problems, Contour Lines (Iso-Cost Lines). Introduction to
Multifacility Location Problems: Formulation of Problems, LP formulation with rectilinear
distance.
Computerised Layout Planning: Basic Philosophy in Computerised Layout Planning, Construction
and Improvement Algorithms, Major features of Improvement Algorithms.
Major Features of Computerised Algorithms, such as ALDEP, CORELAP, CRAFT, FRAT, and
MAT.
Formulation of Layout Problems: Quantitative, Qualitative, and multi-objective,
Limitation of Computerised Layout Planning, Flow Dominance, Complexity Rating, Solution
Efficiency.
Mass Production Management (Line Balancing): Basic idea of assembly line balancing,
Optimization of number of stations with given production rate, Minimization of cycle time with
fixed number of stations.
Line Balancing Algorithms: Kilbridge and Wester, Rank Positional Weight method, COMSOAL,
Moodie and Young method.
Expected Outcome
On successful completion of the course, the students:
1. Obtain an overview of manufacturing layout system.

2. Analyze design of layouts using standard tools.
3. Apply computerized layout planning using algorithms.
4. Obtain an overview of line balancing algorithms
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References
1. Francis, R.L. and White, J.A., ―Facility Layout and Location: An Analytical
Approach‖, Prentice-Hall Inc., New Jersey, 1974.
2. Moore, J.M., ―Plant Layout and Design‖, Macmillan Company, New York, 1970.
3. Wild, R., ―Mass Production Management‖, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
4. Apple, J.M., ―Plant Layout and Material Handling‖, John Wiley and Sons, New
York.
5. Tompkins and White, ―Facilities Planning‖, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction:
Typesofmanufacturingprocesses,OverviewofPlantDesign 2
I
15
PlantLocation-Location Factors, Location
Theory,Nature,SignificanceandScopeofFacilitiesLayoutPlanning. 4
PlantLayout:
NeedforLayout,Objectives,TypesofLayout,LayoutDesignProcess,
LayoutDesignCycle,DataCollection,EquipmentRequirement,ActivityA 4
II nalysis 15
RELDiagram,EmployeeRequirement,DevelopmentofLayout-
3
BlockPlan,Selection,Specification,Evaluation.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
SingleFacilityLocationProblems:
RectilinearDistanceProblems,SquaredEuclideanDistanceProblemsand 5
EuclideanDistanceProblems,ContourLines(Iso-CostLines).
III
Introduction to Multi facility Location Problems: Formulation 20
o f P r o b l e m s , L P formulationwithrectilineardistance.
3
ComputerizedLayoutPlanning:BasicPhilosophyincomputerizedLayo
utPlanning,ConstructionandImprovementAlgorithms, Major
featuresofImprovementAlgorithms. 4
IV
15
MajorFeaturesofcomputerizedAlgorithms,suchasALDEP,CORELAP,C
RAFT,FRAT, and MAT. 2
55
Formulation o f L a y o u t P r o b l e m s : Quantitative, Qualitative,

V and multi-objective, Limitation of Computerized Layout Planning,
6 15
Flow Dominance, Complexity Rating, Solution Efficiency.
MassProductionManagement(LineBalancing):Basicidea
ofassemblylinebalancing,Optimization ofnumberofstationswith
givenproduction rate,Minimization ofcycle 5
VI timewithfixednumberofstations.
20
LineBalancingAlgorithms:KilbridgeandWester,RankPositionalWeigh
tmethod,COMSOAL,MoodieandYoungmethod. 4
END SEMESTER EXAM
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HEURISTIC SOLUTION
01ME7415 3-0-0 3 2015
METHODS
Course Objectives
The main objectives of this course are:-
1. To introduce the students to various metaheuristic solution algorithms.

2. To demonstrate the applications of these algorithms for solving large real life
problems
Syllabus
Introduction to Non-traditional optimization; Computational Complexity; Classification of

heuristic solution techniques; Metaheuristics; Introduction to evolutionary computation; Genetic
Algorithms: Concepts, Algorithm, Binary GA, Continuous GA, Hybrid GA, Parallel GA. Scatter
Search-Components, Algorithm, Applications. Multi objective evolutionary optimization; Greedy
Randomized Adaptive Search Procedure, Ant Colony Algorithms: Overview, Basic algorithm,
Variants; Particle Swarm Optimization; Lagrangean Relaxation; Local Search Algorithms; Tabu
Search; Simulated Annealing, Components, Variants of Simulated Annealing; Artificial Neural
Networks- Biological and Artificial Neural Networks, Basic Concepts, Generic Algorithm,
Constraint Programming- Problem Formulation in Constraint Programming, Basic Search and
Constraint Propagation, Constraint Programming vs Mathematical Programming; Applications of
the above mentioned heuristic methods to solve different types of optimization problems.
Expected Outcome
After Completion of course,
1. The students will have the knowledge of various metaheuristic solution algorithms
and their applications.
2. The students will have the skill to model real life problems and will be able to apply
proper heuristic techniques to solve them.
References
1. GüntherZäpfel , Roland Braune, Michael Bögl, ―Metaheuristic Search Concepts-A

Tutorial with Applications to Production and Logistics‖, Springer.
2. Michalewicz Z, ―Genetic Algorithms + Data Structures = Evolution Programms‖,
Springer-Verlag,Berlin.
3. J.Dreo,A.Petrowski, EricTaillard , ―Metaheuristics for Hard Optimization:Methods
and case studies‖, Springer.
4. Colin R. Reeves, ―Modern Heuristic Techniques for Combinatorial Problems‖, John
Wiley and Sons.
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COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to Non-traditional optimization, Computational

Complexity; Heuristics – classification: Construction Heuristics, Local 4
I Search, Multi-Start Procedures; Assessing the Quality of Heuristics. 10
Metaheuristics- Definition, Classification.Introduction to evolutionary
computation 2
Genetic Algorithm - Genetic Algorithms: Basic concepts, Encoding,

Selection, Crossover, Mutation-Binary GA, Continuous GA, Hybrid GA,
Parallel GA-Application of GA in solving Constrained and
4
Combinatorial Optimization problems, Reliability problem, Sequencing
problem, Scheduling problem, Transportation problem etc.
II 20
Scatter Search-Components, Algorithm, Applications. 1
Multi objective evolutionary optimization: Pareto optimality, Multi-
objective evolutionary algorithms. 3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search Procedure 1
Ant Colony Algorithms: Overview, Basic algorithm, Variants,
Formalization and properties of ant colony optimization, Applications
4
in Scheduling, VRP etc
III
20
Particle Swarm Optimization – Basic Concepts: Social Concepts, Swarm
Intelligence Principles, Computational Characteristics; PSO in Real
Number Space: Velocity Updating, Topology of the Particle Swarm, 3
Parameter Selection; Discrete PSO; PSO Variants; PSO Applications in
TSP, Knapsack Problems, Quadratic Assignment Problem etc.
Lagrangean Relaxation: Basic Methodology, Lagrangean heuristic and
IV problem reduction, Lagrangean multipliers, Dual Ascent algorithm,
Tree search. Applications of Lagrangean Relaxation in solving facility 6 10
location problems, Logistics, Inventory Problems etc.
Local Search Algorithms, Tabu Search –Tabu Search Principles,
Neighborhood, Candidate list, Short term and Long term memory,
V Threshold Accepting, Application of TS in Planning and Scheduling,
5 20
Telecommunications, Portfolio management, Facility layout,
Transportation, Routing and Network Design.
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Simulated Annealing -Main Components of Simulated Annealing,

Homogenous vs. Inhomogenous Simulated Annealing, Annealing
Schedules, Applications in sequencing and scheduling, Travelling 3
salesman problem etc. Variants of Simulated Annealing.
Artificial Neural Networks- Biological and Artificial Neural Networks,
Basic Concepts, Generic Algorithm, Application Areas, Application of 3
ANN to solve TSP, Knapsack Problems etc.
VI Constraint Programming- Problem Formulation in Constraint 20
Programming, Basic Search and Constraint Propagation, Constraint
Programming vs Mathematical Programming, Application of Constraint 3
Programming in Bin Packing, Scheduling, Sequencing, Facility Location
problems etc.
END SEMESTER EXAM
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01ME7417 INDUSTRIAL SCHEDULING 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide students, a basis to use quantitative methods to allocate an
organization‗s limited resources to the activities that have to be performed. At the end of the course
students should be able to:
1. Have an overview of the planning and scheduling objectives and requirements in

manufacturing and services.
2. Understand the nature of production or service systems and apply mathematical as
well as applied methods in finite scheduling problems.
3. Get an introduction to the recent developments in the field of scheduling such as the
relevance of combinatorial optimization, in addition to specialized techniques of
sequencing and scheduling.
4. Comprehend a variety of problem-solving approaches for Flow shop and Job shop
problems from various methodological disciplines.
5. Develop computational, conceptual and algorithmic skills
Syllabus
Introduction to scheduling – Terminologies involved in scheduling – Classes of schedules – Single

Machine Models: Problems without due dates – Shortest Processing Time (SPT) Rule (Proof and
problems)– Weighted Shortest Processing Time (WSPT) Rule (Proof and problems) – Single
machine model with due dates – Minimizing total Tardiness – Minimizing number of tardy jobs –
General purpose methodologies for single machine problems – Parallel machine models: Parallel
identical processors and independent jobs – Parallel identical processors and dependent jobs –
Flow shop scheduling: Permutation schedule – Branch and bound algorithms for makespan
problems – Heuristic approaches – Flow shops with blocking – Flow shops without intermediate
queues – Job shop scheduling – Schedule generation – Branch and bound approaches – Heuristic
approaches – Integer programming approach – Simulation studies of dynamic job shop (overview
only) – Stochastic models: Single and parallel machine models – Case studies on scheduling
systems.
Expected Outcome
Through continuous assessment of the students by tests, quizzes, individual/group assessments
and presentations the students are able to:
1. Relate the planning and scheduling to the functions in an enterprise
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2. Understand the practices as well as apply planning and scheduling techniques in different
application domains such as assembly systems, process industries, entertainment business,
transportation etc.
3. Develop planning and scheduling approaches for real-life problems in manufacturing and
services.
References
1. Kenneth R. Baker, Dan Trietsch, ―Introduction to Sequencing and Scheduling‖, John

Wiley & Sons.
2. Michael L. Pinedo, ―Scheduling – Theory,Algorithms and Systems‖, Springer.
3. R.W.Conway, W.L.Maxwell and L.W.Miller, ―Theory of Scheduling‖,
Addison,Wesley.
4. Joseph Y-T. Leung, ―Handbook of Scheduling: Algorithms, Models, and
Performance analysis‖, Chapman & Hall/CRC.
5. S. French, ―Sequencing and Scheduling‖, Elis Horwood Ltd., Chinchester,U.K
6. Peter Brucker, ―Scheduling Algorithms‖, Springer.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to scheduling:
Introduction to scheduling, role of scheduling, Terminologies involved
in scheduling, Graham et al. 𝛼/𝛽/𝛾 notations to classify scheduling
3
problems – description of 𝛼, 𝛽, and 𝛾 fields, Classes of schedules – Non-
I delay schedules – Active schedules – Semi-Active schedules.
15
Single Machine Models: - Problems without due dates – Shortest
Processing Time (SPT) Rule (Proof and problems) – Weighted Shortest
4
Processing Time (WSPT) Rule (Proof and problems).
Single Machine models with due dates:

Single Machine Models: - Problems with due dates – Lateness criteria,
II Minimizing the number of Tardy jobs – Moore and Hodgson Algorithm, 6 15
Minimizing total Tardiness.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
General purpose methodologies for single machine and parallel
machine problems:
III General Purpose methodologies for single machine problems: -
3 15
Neighborhood search techniques, Dynamic Programming approach,
Branch & Bound Approach.
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Parallel Machine Models: - Parallel Identical processors and

Independent jobs – with preemptions and without preemptions, Parallel
3
Identical processors and Dependent jobs.
Flow hop scheduling:

Flow Shop Scheduling:- Permutation schedule, Johnson‘s problem,
4
Branch & Bound Algorithms for Makespan problems
IV
20
Heuristic Approaches – Palmer‘s algorithm, CDS algorithm, Insertion
heuristics, Flow shops with blocking, Flow shops without Intermediate 5
Queues.
Job shop scheduling:
V Job Shop Scheduling:- Types of schedules, Schedule generation, Branch
& Bound Approach, Heuristic procedures, Integer Programming 8 20
Approach.
Simulation of dynamic job shop and stochastic single and parallel

machine models:
4
VI Simulation studies of the Dynamic Job shop (Overview only)
15
Introduction to Stochastic Single Machine and Parallel Machine Models.
Case studies on Scheduling systems.
2
END SEMESTER EXAM
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01ME7419 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
The main objectives of this course are:-
1. To develop an understanding of the basic concepts, tools and techniques of economics

2. Application of these techniques to various areas of decision making.
3. To help the students to appraise business around him and to develop skills and to relate
corporate decision on the future prospects of business.
Syllabus
Introduction, economic profit, firms, demand theory and forecasting, production theory and
analysis, cost theory and analysis, market structure and equilibrium, CVP analysis pricing
decisions and introduction to taxes and duties.
Expected Outcome
1. The students will acquire the knowledge of economic theory to ascertain the the
demand to help decision making on managerial perspective.
2. The students will become able to analyse a business situation based on the
knowledge on pricing, costing and production functions of firms.
3. The students will become conversant on tax and tax laws to enable the nation's and
the firm's growth.
References
1. H. Craig Petersen and W. Cris Lewis, ―Managerial Economics‖, Pearson Education

2. D. N. Dwivedi, ―Microeconomics: Theory and Applications‖, Pearson Education
3. H. Scott Bierman and Luis Fernandez, ―Game Theory with Economic Applications‖,
Pearson Education.
4. Karl.E.Case and R.C.Fair, ―Principles of Economics‖, Pearson Education
5. A. Ramachandra Aryasry and V.V. Ramana Murthy,―Engineering Economics and
Financial Accounting‖:, Tata Mc graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi,
2004
6. V. L. Mote, Samuel and G. S. Gupta, ―Managerial Economics – Concepts and cases‖,
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Coimpany Ltd, New Delhi, 1981.
7. A.Nag, ―Macro Economics for Management Students‖, MacMillan India Ltd., New
Delhi, 1999.
8. Jawaharlal, ―Cost Accounting‖, Tata McGraw Hill
9. Norman N Barish, ―Economic Analysis for Engineering and Managerial Decision
Making‖, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1983.
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COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to Managerial Economics, The Nature of the Firm, 6 15

I Economic Profit, Profit in a marketsystem, Economics and Decision
making, Total, Average and Marginal concepts, Economic models.
Demand Theory and Analysis:- Individual demand, Market demand, 3 15
Total and Marginal Revenue, PriceElasticity, Income Elasticity and
Cross Elasticity, Use of Regression analysis for Demand estimation.
II
Economic Forecasting:- Sources of data, Time Series Analysis – Trend 3
projection, ExponentialSmoothing; Barometric Forecasting, Input /
Output analysis.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Production Theory and Analysis:- The Production Function, Isoquants – 7 15
Expanstion path, Cobb Douglas function – Cost concepts – Cost output
III
relationship – Economies and diseconomies of scale – Cost functions-
Determination of cost- Estimation of cost. Economies of Scale and Scope,
Estimating the Production Function.
Cost Theory and Analysis:- Economic concept of cost, Production and 7 15
IV Cost, Short-Run and Long-RunCost functions, Profit Contribution
Analysis, Operating Leverage, Estimating Cost Functions.

Market Structure – Various forms – Equilibrium of a firm – Perfect 4 20
competition – Monopolistic competition – Oligopolistic competition –
Pricing of products under different market structures – Methods of
pricing – Factors affecting pricing decision – Differential pricing –
V Government Intervention and pricing.
Monopolypower and its measurement - regulation in practice - pricing 4

under Oligopoly – NashEquilibrium - Cournot Model - Collusion and
Cartel
Pricing Decisions:- Pricing of Goods and Services, Pricing of Multiple 4 20

Products, Price Discrimination,Product bundling, Peak-Load pricing,
Markup Pricing, Input pricing and Employment, Economic Rent,Wage
and Income Differentials
VI
The concept of profit: Profit planning, control and measurement of 4
profits. Profit maximisation – Cost volume profit analysis – Investment
Analysis. Introduction to Excise duty,Taxes on Profit, Taxes on Inputs,
Property taxes and Tax preferences.
END SEMESTER EXAM
64

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
01ME7421 AND HEALTH 3-0-0 3 2015
ENGINEERING
Course Objectives
1. To provide a detailed understanding of occupational safety and its impacts in worker‘s

health.
2. To provide an adequate background for applying the concept of safety in working
environments.
Syllabus
Safety systems, Fire protection systems, Managing safety, Safety in material handling, Safety in
process, Hazard analysis, Safety legislation, Environment Impact Assessment.
Expected Outcome
1. The student will get a strong understanding of occupational safety and how unsafe working
and working environments affects the health of occupants.
2. The students will an insight for designing safer work and safer work environments.
References
1. John Ridley, ―Safety at Work‖, Butter Work Publisher, Oxford, 1997.

2. 2. Shukla S K and Srivasava P R ―Concepts in Environmental Impact Analysis‖
McGraw Hill Inc., New Delhi, 1990.
3. Heinrich H W, ―Industrial Accident Prevention‖, National Safety Council, McGraw
Hill Inc, 1998.
4. Larry W Canter ―Environmental Impact Assessment‖, McGraw Hill Inc, New Delhi
1996.
5. Syed Imtiaz Haider, ―Environment Management System-ISO 14001:2004
Standards‖, CRC Press, 2011.
6. National Safety Council ―Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations‖,
Chicago, 1995.
7. Derek James, ―Fire Prevention Handbook‖, Buttes Worths and Co., Oxford, 1991
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
I Safety systems: Definitions, safety systems, safety information system,

basic concepts, definition of accidents, analysis of causes of accident. 3 15
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Fire protection systems: Automated fire fighting system, chemistry of

fire, water sprinkler, fire hydrant, alarm and detection system.
4
Suppression system, CO2 system, foam system, DCP system, halon
system, portable extinguisher.
Managing safety: Safety inspection, procedure, periodicity, checklist,
report forms. Planning for safety and productivity, safety sampling, 4
safety audit, safety survey, JSA, accident prevention.
II 15
Work permit and lock out system, accident analysis, safety education,
communication and safety performance analysis. Personal protective 3
equipment testing, usage.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Safety in material handling: Selection of material handling equipment,
equipment used, ropes, chains, slings, hooks, clamps, procedure for 3
III testing and checking as per standard.
15
Design conservation, conveyor systems, belt, roller chain and elevator
and lifts, industrial hoists, mobile crane, forklift, operation maintenance 3
and checking procedure.
Safety in process: Design for safety, safety in use of power press, safety
4
IV in foundry, forging and welding.
15
Safety in hot working and cold working, electroplating and boiler
operation. 3
Hazard analysis: General hazard analysis: electrical, physical and
chemical hazard, detailed hazard analysis. Cost effectiveness in hazard 4
V eliminations, fault tree analysis and hazop.
20
Safety legislation: Provisions in factory act for safety, explosive act,
workmen compensation act, compensation calculation. Boiler act and 4
pollution control act, electrical safety, electricity act and rules.
Environment Impact Assessment: Introduction, EIA capability and
limitations, legal provisions on EIA, methods of EIA,checklists, matrices 4
VI and networks. 20
Cost benefit analysis, analysis of alternatives, case studies, adverse
impact on environment, ISO14001:2004 EMS standards. 3
END SEMESTER EXAM
66

01ME7491 SEMINAR II 0-0-2 2 2015
Course Objectives
To make students
1. Identify the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics.
3. Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers
and books.
4. Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done.
Approach
Students shall make a presentation for 20-25 minutes based on the detailed study of
the topic and submit a report based on the study.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to

1. Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream.
3. . Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project.
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01ME7493 PROJECT (PHASE 1) 0-0-12 6 2015
Course Objectives
To make students
1. Do an original and independent study on the area of specialization.

2. Explore in depth a subject of his/her own choice.
3. Start the preliminary background studies towards the project by conducting
literature survey in the relevant field.
4. Broadly identify the area of the project work, familiarize with the tools required for
the design and analysis of the project.
5. Plan the experimental platform, if any, required for project work.
Approach
The student has to present two seminars and submit an interim Project report. The
first seminar would highlight the topic, objectives, methodology and expected
results. The first seminar shall be conducted in the first half of this semester. The
second seminar is the presentation of the interim project report of the work
completed and scope of the work which has to be accomplished in the fourth
semester.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the project phase 1, the student should be able to
1. Identify the topic, objectives and methodology to carry out the project.
2. Finalize the project plan for their course project.
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SEMESTER – IV
69

01ME7494 PROJECT (PHASE 2) 0-0-23 12 2015
Course Objectives
To continue and complete the project work identified in project phase 1.
Approach
There shall be two seminars (a mid term evaluation on the progress of the work and
pre submission seminar to assess the quality and quantum of the work). At least one
technical paper has to be prepared for possible publication in journals / conferences
based on their project work.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the project phase II, the student should be able to
1. Get a good exposure to a domain of interest.
2. Get a good domain and experience to pursue future research activities.
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Curriculum, Syllabus and Course Plan

Branch : Mechanical Engineering

Stream : Industrial Engineering

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23

Course Number Examination

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 22

Course Number Examination

T 01ME7491 Seminar II 0-0-2 100 2

W 01ME7493 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12 50 6

TOTAL 6-0-14 230 120 - 14

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 20

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23

TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 67

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

1. Saeed Ghahramani , ‖ Fundamentals of Probability with Stochastic process‖, Pearson.

Multiple random variables: Joint and Marginal distributions, 4

Limit theorems: Central limit theorem and Law of large numbers

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

1. To provide an introduction to statistical techniques and their applications in the context

Data collection, classification and tabulation – Measures of Central Tendency – Measures of

Data Collection, Classification and Tabulation: Need for data, Types

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

1. To introduce advanced topics in Operations Research to the students

1. R. L. Rardin, ―Optimization in OR‖, Pearson Education, 2010

Duality in LP models, primal dual relationships Revised simplex and

Sensitivity analysis of LP models - changes in right- hand side constants

Integer linear Programming:Formulations; branch and bound method,

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Travelling Salesman‘sProblem (TSP): Optimal and heuristic solution

Introduction to non-traditional optimization, computational complexity

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

1. To provide a detailed understanding of work systems and its interaction with

Productivity and work study: Productivity concept and definition,

Methods Study: Definition and objectives, procedure of method study,

Effect of working environments and ergonomics: Layout and

END SEMESTER EXAM

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

1. Understand the use of basic financial management concepts.

1. Obtain an overview of Indian financial system.

1. VanHorne, ― Financial Management and policy‖, 12/e, PHI, (2002).

Introduction to financial management:

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

1. To develop skills in identification and formulation of different types of projects.

1. Prasannachandra, Project Planning, Analysis, Selection, Financing, Implementation

Project ideas, screening and delays: Project identification, generation

Project planning, execution and closure: Project planning, project 2

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

Design for Reliability: Reliabilityallocations, Optimal allocations, Arinc

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

1. To formulate a viable research question

Introduction to Research Methodology - Objectives and types of

Empirical. Research Formulation - Defining and formulating the

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

1. Should develop knowledge on methods engineering and optimization techniques.

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

Operations in manufacturing and service systems, operational excellence, operations in inventory,

Operations in Manufacturing and Service Systems:Operations in

Operations in Inventory, Scheduling and Resource