1. Introduction to Wireless Networks: Evolution of Wireless Networks, Challenges, Overview of various Wireless Networks.

2. Wireless Communications Principles and Fundamentals: Introduction, The Electromagnetic Spectrum, The Cellular Concept, The Ad Hoc and Semi Ad Hoc Concepts, Wireless Services, Data Delivery Approaches, Overview of Basic Techniques and Interactions Between the Different Network Layers

3. First Generation (1G) Cellular Systems: Introduction, Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS), Nordic Mobile Telephony (NMT).

4. Second Generation (2G) Cellular Systems: Introduction, D-AMPS, cdmaOne (IS-95), GSM, IS-41, Data Operations, Cordless Telephony (CT).

5. Third Generation (3G) Cellular Systems: Introduction, 3G Spectrum Allocation, Third Generation Service Classes and Applications, Third Generation Standards.

6. Fourth Generation (4G): Introduction, Design Goals for 4G and Beyond and Related Research Issues, 4G Services and Applications, Challenges.

7. Satellite Networks: Introduction, Satellite Systems, VSAT Systems, Examples of Satellite-based Mobile Telephony Systems, Satellite based Internet Access.

8. Fixed Wireless Access Systems: Wireless Local Loop versus Wired Access, Wireless Local Loop, Wireless Local Loop Subscriber Terminals (WLL), Wireless Local Loop Interfaces to the PSTN, IEEE 802.16 Standards.

9. Wireless Local Area Networks: Introduction, Wireless LAN Topologies, Wireless LAN Requirements, The Physical Layer, The Medium Access Control (MAC) Layer, Latest Developments.

10. Wireless ATM and Ad Hoc Routing: Introduction, Wireless ATM Architecture, HIPERLAN 2: An ATM Compatible WLAN, Routing in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks.

11. Personal Area Networks (PANs): Introduction to PAN Technology and Applications, Commercial Alternatives: Bluetooth, Commercial Alternatives: HomeRF.

12. Security Issues in Wireless Systems: The Need for Wireless Network Security, Attacks on Wireless Networks, Security Services, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Protocol, Mobile IP, Weaknesses in the WEP Scheme, Virtual Private Network (VPN).

13. Economics of Wireless Networks: Introduction, Economic Benefits of Wireless Networks, The Changing Economics of the Wireless Industry, Wireless Data Forecast, Charging Issues.

14. Case Studies on Simulation of Wireless Network Systems: Performance Evaluation of IEEE 802.11 WLAN Configurations Using Simulation, Simulation Analysis of the QoS in IEEE 802.11 WLAN System, Simulation Comparison of the TRAP and RAP Wireless LANs Protocols, Simulation Modeling of Topology Broadcast Based on Reverse-Path Forwarding (TBRPF) Protocol Using an 802.11 WLAN-based MONET Model.

Text Book: “Wireless Networks”, P. Nicopolitidis, M. S. Obaidat, G. I. Papadimitriou, A. S. Pomportsis, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. References:

1. “Wireless Communications Principles and Practices”, T. S. Rappaport, Pearson Education.

2. “Wireless Communications and Networks”, William Stallings, Pearson Education.

3. “Wireless and Mobile Network Architectures”, Yi-BaNG Lin and Imrich Chlamtac, Wiley.

4. “Wireless and Mobile Communication”, Sanjeev Kumar, New Age International Publications.

5. “Wireless Network Evoving :2G to 3G”, Garg, Pearson Education.

6. “Mobile Communication System”, Y. C. Lee.

7. “Guide to Wireless Network Security”, John R. Vacca, Springer.

8. “The Wireless Application Protocol”, Steve Mann, Scott Sbihli, Wiley.

9. “Mobile Communications”, Jochen Schiller, Pearson, Second Edition.

10. “Mobile Computing- Technology, Applications and Service Creation”, A. K. Talukder, R.R. Yavagal, TMH.

Term Work: Term work shall consist of at least 10 experiments covering all topics and one written test. Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows: Attendance (Theory and Practical) 05 Marks Laboratory work (Experiments and Journal) 10 Marks Test (at least one) 10 Marks The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory Performance of laboratory Work and Minimum Passing in the term work. Suggested Experiment List

1. Study and analysis of wireless device and product specifications.

2. Implementation of spread spectrum techniques like DSSS and FHSS.

3. Use simulation tools like ANSim to study and simulate Ad-Hoc Network.

4. Implementation of MACA as RTS/CTS communication.

5. Study the wireless markup language and develop small application using it.

6. Study and implementation of wireless access and wireless application protocol.

7. Study and implementation of security issues in wireless network.

8. Case study implementation given in the syllabus.

Fourth Year -Semester 7 VII Information Technology Subjects in Detail

• Data Warehousing, Mining & Business Intelligence
• Image processing
• Simulation and Modeling
• Software testing & Quality Assurance
• Elective – I
  1. Wireless Network
  2. Multimedia Systems
  3. Evolutionary Algorithms
  4. IT in Construction
  5. Nanotechnology
  6. Geographical Information Systems
  7. Artificial Intelligence
• Project - I

Guidelines:

1. Project Topic:

• To proceed with the project work it is very important to select a right topic. Project can be undertaken on any subject addressing IT programme. Research and development projects on problems of practical and theoretical interest should be encouraged.

• Project work must be carried out by the group of at least two students and maximum three and must be original.

• Students can certainly take ideas from anywhere, but be sure that they should evolve them in the unique way to suit their project requirements.

• The project work can be undertaken in a research institute or organization/company/any business establishment.

• Student must consult internal guide along with external guide (if any) in selection of topic. Out of the total projects 35 percent may be allowed as to be industry projects, 65 percent projects must be in house.

• Head of department and senior staff in the department will take decision regarding projects.

• Student has to submit weekly progress report to the internal guide and where as internal guide has to keep track on the progress of the project and also has to maintain attendance report. This progress report can be used for awarding term work marks.

• In case of industry projects, visit by internal guide will be preferred.

• Make sure that external project guides are BE graduates.

2. Project Report Format:

At the end of semester a project report should preferably contain at least following details:-

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Aims and objectives

• Literature Surveyed

• Existing system (if any)

• Problem Statement

• Scope

• Proposed System

• Methodology (your approach to solve the problem)

• Analysis

• Details of Hardware & Software

• Design details

• Implementation Plan for next semester

3. Term Work:

Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows:

Weekly Attendance on Project Day 05 Marks Project Report (Spiral Bound) 10 Marks Term End Presentation (Internal) 10 Marks The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory performance on the above three aspects.

4. Final Assessment:

Project – I examination should be conducted by two examiners appointed by university. Students have to give demonstration and seminar on the Project – I.

1. Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to AI, History of AI, Emergence Of Intelligent Agents

2. Intelligent Agents: PEAS Representation for an Agent, Agent Environments, Concept of Rational Agent, Structure of Intelligent agents, Types of Agents.

3. Problem Solving: Solving problems by searching, Problem Formulation, Uninformed Search Techniques- DFS, BFS, Iterative Deepening, Comparing Different Techniques, Informed search methods – heuristic Functions, Hill Climbing, Simulated Annealing, A*, Performance Evaluation.

4. Constrained Satisfaction Problems: Constraint Satisfaction Problems like, map Coloring, Crypt Arithmetic, Backtracking for CSP, Local Search.

5. Adversarial Search: Games, Minimax Algorithm, Alpha Beta pruning.

6. Knowledge and Reasoning: A knowledge Based Agent, Introduction To Logic, Propositional Logic, Reasoning in Propositional logic, First Order Logic: Syntax and Semantics, Extensions and Notational Variation, Inference in First Order Logic, Unification, Forward and backward chaining, Resolution.

7. Knowledge Engineering: Ontology, Categories and Objects, Mental Events and Objects.

8. Planning: Planning problem, Planning with State Space Search, Partial Order Planning, Hierarchical Planning, Conditional Planning.

9. Uncertain Knowledge and Reasoning: Uncertainty, Representing knowledge in an Uncertain Domain, Overview of Probability Concepts, Belief Networks, Simple Inference in Belief Networks.

10. Learning: Learning from Observations, General Model of Learning Agents, Inductive learning, learning Decision Trees, Introduction to neural networks, Perceptrons, Multilayer feed forward network, Application of ANN, Reinforcement learning: Passive & Active Reinforcement learning.

11. Agent Communication: Communication as action, Types of communicating agents, A formal grammar for a subset of English

Text Book:

1. Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig, Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, 2nd Edition, Pearson Publication.

Reference Books:

1. George Lugar, “AI-Structures and Strategies for Complex Problem Solving”, 4/e, 2002, Pearson Educations

2. Robert J. Schalkolf, Artificial Inteilligence: an Engineering approach, McGraw Hill, 1990.

3. Patrick H. Winston, Artificial Intelligence, 3rd edition, Pearson.

4. Nils J. Nilsson, Principles of Artificial Intelligence, Narosa Publication.

5. Dan W. Patterson, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Expert System, PHI.

6. Efraim Turban Jay E.Aronson, "Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems” PHI.

7. M. Tim Jones, Artificial Intelligence – A System Approach, Infinity Science Press -Firewall Media.

8. Christopher Thornton and Benedict du Boulay, “Artificial Intelligence – Strategies, Applications, and Models through Search, 2nd Edition, New Age International Publications.

9. Elaine Rich, Kevin Knight, Artificial Intelligence, Tata McGraw Hill, 1999.

10. David W. Rolston, Principles of Artificial Intelligence and Expert System Development, McGraw Hill, 1988.

Term Work: Term work shall consist of at least 10 experiments covering all topics and one written test. Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows: Attendance (Theory and Practical) 05 Marks Laboratory work (Experiments and Journal) 10 Marks Test (at least one) 10 Marks The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory Performance of laboratory Work and Minimum Passing in the term work. Suggested Experiment list: (Can be implemented in JAVA)

1. Problem Formulation Problems

2. Programs for Search

3. Constraint Satisfaction Programs

4. Game Playing Programs

5. Assignments on Resolution

6. Building a knowledge Base and Implementing Inference

7. Assignment on Planning and reinforcement Learning

8. Implementing Decision Tree Learner

9. Neural Network Implementation

10. Bayes’ Belief Network (can use Microsoft BBN tool)

11. Assignment on Agent Communication – Grammar Representation For Simple Domains

ORAL EXAMINATION

Oral examination is to be conducted based on the above syllabus.

1. Fundamentals of GIS: Introduction, Definition of GIS, Evolution of GIS, Roots of GIS, Four M’s, Definition, GIS Architecture, Models of GIS, Framework for GIS, GIS Categories, Map as a Model, Spatial Referencing System, Map Projections, Commonly Used Map Projections, Grid Systems, Cartographic Symbolization, Types of Maps, Typography, Map Design, Map Productions, Map Applications.

2. Data Management, Models and Quality Issues: Conceptual Models, Geographical Data Models, Data Primitives, Data Types - Raster and Vector Approach, Digital Terrain Modeling , Approaches to digital terrain data modeling , Acquisition of digital terrain data, Data Modeling and Spatial Analysis, Sources of Geographical Data, Data Collectors and Providers, Creating Digital Data Sets, Data Presentation, Data Updating, Data Storage, Spatial Data Costs, Quality of GIS Output, Sources of Errors in Spatial Data, Factors affecting Reliability of Spatial Data, Faults from Assumptions, spatial autocorrelation, Quadrat counts and Nearest – Neighbour analysis, Trend surface analysis, Gravity models.

3. GIS Data Processing, Analysis and Visualization: Raster based GIS data processing, Vector based GIS data processing, Human computer interaction and GIS, Visualization of geographic information, principles of cartographic design in GIS, Generation of information product, Image Classification and GIS, Visual Image Interpretation, Types of Pictorial Data Products, Image Interpretation Strategy, Image Interpretation Process, Overview of Image Interpretation Equipments.

4. Terrain Mapping, Geocoding and Segmentation: Interpolation, Visualization of Continuous Surfaces, Data Sources for Interpolations, Methods for Interpolations, Global Interpolation, Local Deterministic Methods, Comparison of Global and Local Method, Optimal Interpolation Using Geo Statistics – Kriging, Variogram, Geocoding, Applications of Geocoding, Dynamic Segmentation, Applications of Dynamic Segmentation.

5. Remote Sensing Fundamentals: Remote Sensing - Basic Principles, Electromagnetic Remote Sensing, Energy Sources, Energy Interactions with Earth’s Surface Materials, Microwave Remote Sensing, The Radar Principle, Factors Affecting Microwave Measurements, Radar Wavebands, SLAR Systems, Sar, Interpreting Sar Images, Geometrical Characteristics, Remote Sensing, Platform and Sensors, Satellite System Parameters, Sensor Parameters, Imaging Sensor Systems, Earth Resources Satellites, Meteorological Satellites.

6. GIS Project Design and Management: Software engineering as applied to GIS, GIS project planning, System analysis and study of user requirement, Geographic database design methodology, GIS application software design methodology, system implementation, system maintenance and support.

7. Issues and Applications in GIS: Changes in Technology, Data Supply and Users, Role of Satellite Imagery and Data Sets, Trends in GIS, GIS users, Urban and Municipal Applications, Other Applications.

Reference Books:

1. Peter A Burrough and McDonell, “Principles of Geographical Information Systems”, Oxford University Press, 1998.

2. M. N. DeMers, “Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems”, 3rd edition, Wiley.

3. M. Anji Reddi, “Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems”, B. S. Publications, Second Edition, 2001.

4. George B Korte, “The GIS Book”, Onword press, Thomson Learning, 5th Edition, 2003.

5. Kang-tsung Chang, “Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, Tata McGraw Hill, Third Edition, 2003.

6. Tor Bernhardsen, “Geographic Information Systems – An Introduction”, 3rd edition, Wiley.

7. Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius & etal., “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education.

Term Work: Term work shall consist of at least 10 experiments covering all topics and one written test. Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows: Attendance (Theory and Practical) 05 Marks Laboratory work (Experiments and Journal) 10 Marks Test (at least one) 10 Marks The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory Performance of laboratory Work and Minimum Passing in the term work.

1. Introduction to Physics of the Solid States: Structure, energy bands, localized particles.

2. Methods of Measuring Properties: Introduction, structures, microscopy, spectroscopy.

3. Properties of Individual Nanoparticles: Introduction, metal nanoclusters, semiconducting nanoparticles, rare gas and molecular clusters, methods of synthesi.

4. Mechanical & Magnetic Properties: Strength of nano crystalline SiC, preparation for strength measurements, mechanical properties, magnetic properties. Super-paramagnetism, material preparation, magnetization of nano particles of magnetite, Mossbauer data of nano particles of magnetite, ESR spectroscopy, small angle neutron scattering.

5. Electrical & Optical Properties: Switching glasses with nanoparticles, Electronic conduction with nano particles. Optical properties, special properties and the coloured glasses.

6. Investigating and Manipulating materials in the Nanoscale: Electron microscopics, scanning probe microscopics, optical microscopics for nano science and technology, X-ray diffraction.

7. Optics and Electronics: Light energy, its capture, and photovoltaics, light production, light transmission, light control and manipulation, electronics, carbon nano tubes, soft molecule electronics, memories, gates & switches, architectures.

8. NanoTechnology-Enabled Sensor: Possibilities, relentless integration, advances in processing, diverse nanomaterials, new tools, realities, intensified design problems, the risk of commercialization, diverse applications.

9. Microelectronics: Introduction, nano manufacturing product strategy, considering future impacts, identifying potential synergies, existing technologies, future nano electronic device technologies, photonics.

10. Smarter Computers, Faster Internet, Cheaper Energy: Building a better Digital brain, routing information at the speed of light, nano flying electronics, getting energy and a cleaner environment with nanotech.

11. Nano Medicens: Developing of Nanomedicens, Nanosytems in use, Protocols for nanodrug Administration, Nanotechnology in Diagnostics applications, materials for used in Diagnostics and Therapeutic applications, Molecular Nanomechanics, Molecular devices, Nanotribology, studying tribology at nanoscale, Nanotribology applications.

12. Nanobusiness: Boom, Bust, and nanotechnology:- the next industrial revolution?, nanobusiness today, high tech, bio tech, nanotech.

13. Nanotechnology and You: Nanotechnology:- here and now, the nature of ethics, ethics of individual behavior, nano ethics, converging technologies, practical responses, promise of nanotechnology.

Reference Books:

1. “Introduction to Nanotechnology”, C. P. Poole and F. J. Owens, Wiley.

2. “Nano Materials”, A. K. Bandyopadhyay, New Age International Publishers.

3. “Nano Essentials”, T. Pradeep, TMH.

4. “Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea”, M. Ratner and D. Ratner, Pearson Education.

5. “Nanotechnology – Science, Innovation, and Opportunity”, L. E. Foster, Pearson Eduction.

6. “Nanotechnology – the fun and easy way to explore the science of mater’s smallest particles”, Richard Booker and Earl Boysen, Wiley.

7. Nanotechnology: Content and Context, Christopher Kelty and Kristen Kulinowski.

Term Work: Term work shall consist of at least 10 experiments covering all topics and one written test. Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows: Attendance (Theory and Practical) 05 Marks Laboratory work (Experiments and Journal) 10 Marks Test (at least one) 10 Marks The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory Performance of laboratory Work and Minimum Passing in the term work. Suggested Experiment list A group of maximum three students should be formed to carry out the research in various application areas of nano technology as mentioned in the syllabus. As a term work they need to submit a report of maximum five pages on each application they explored on top of the syllabus.

1. Evolutionary Computation (EC): The Historical Development of EC, Principles of Darwinian natural selection, Overview of Genetic Algorithms (GA), Genetic Programming (GP), Evolutionary Strategies (ES), Evolutionary Programming (EP), Features of Evolutionary Computation, Genes and Population Genetics, The Genotype/Phenotype Dichotomy, Broad Applicability, Hybridization with Other Methods, Parallelism, Applications of Evolutionary Computation.

2. Genetic Algorithms (GA): Overview of Conventional Optimization and Search Techniques, Simple Genetic Algorithm, Comparison with Other Optimization Techniques, Application of GA (Data analysis and prediction, Genetic algorithms in financial markets, GA in search, optimization, and machine learning), GA Terminologies: Individual, Genes, Fitness, Population, Encoding, Breeding, Termination Implicit Parallism, Case Study of Traveling Salesman Problem.

3. Advanced Operators in GA: Diploidy, Dominance and Abeyance, Multiploid, Inversion and Reordering, Niche and Speciation, Micro-operators, Non-binary Representation, Multi-objective Optimization, Combinatorial Optimization, GA classifications: SGA, Parallel GA, Hybrid GA.

4. Genetic Programming (GP): Introduction, Comparison with GA, Primitives of GP, Attributes, Terminals, Function set, Operators in GP, Steps in GP, Improving genetic programming with statistics, Genetic programming with tree genomes, linear genomes, and graph genomes, Implementation of genetic programming , GP Applications. Case study of Santa-Fe-trial, Case study of John Muir Trail.

5. Foundations of Evolutionary Algorithms: Schemas and the two-armed bandit problem, Mathematical models for simple genetic algorithms, Where to use evolutionary algorithms? Theoretical advantages and disadvantages of evolutionary algorithms over alternative methods (hill-climbing, simulated annealing, etc.), Co-evolutionary Algorithms: Cooperative co-evolution, Competitive co-evolution, Swarm intelligence and ant colony optimization.

6. Evolutionary Strategies (ES): Introduction, Comparison with GA & GP, Operators, Gaussian Mutation Operator, Intermediate Recombination Operator, Application of ES for Image Enhancement.

7. Evolutionary Programming (EP): Introduction, Comparison with GA, GP & ES. Selection mechanism, Applications of ES.

8. Multi-Objective Evolutionary Optimization: Pareto optimality, Multi-objective evolutionary algorithms. Learning Classifier Systems: Basic ideas and motivations, Main components and the main cycle. Theoretical Analysis of Evolutionary Algorithms: Schema theorems, Convergence of EAs, Computational time complexity of EAs, No free lunch theorem.

9. Application of Genetic Algorithm to Image Processing: Designing Texture Filters with Genetic Algorithms, Genetic Algorithm Based Knowledge Acquisition on Image Processing, Object Localization in Images Using Genetic Algorithm, Problem Description, Image Preprocessing, The Proposed Genetic Algorithm Approach.

Text Book:

1. Sivanandam, Deepa “Introduction to Genetic Algorithm”, Springer.

2. Melanie Mitchell: “An Introduction to Genetic Algorithm”, PHI.

Reference Books:

1. D. E. Goldberg, “Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimisation and Machine Learning”, Addison-Wesley.

2. Zbigniew Michalewics, "Genetic Algorithms + Data Structures = Evolution Programs", Springer Verlag, 1997.

3. Goldberg, “Genetic Algorithms”, Pearson Eduction.

4. T. Back, D. B. Fogel and Michalewicz, "Evolutionary Computation1: Basic Algorithms and Operators", 2000.

5. A. E. Eiben and J.E. Smith, “Introduction to Evolutionary Computing”, Springer, 2003.

6. W. Banzhaf et al. Morgan Kaufmann, “Genetic Programming: An Introduction”, 1999.

7. J. R. Koza, “Genetic Programming: On the Programming of Computers by Means of Natural Selection”, 1992

8. Vose Michael D, “The Simple Genetic Algorithm — Foundations And Theory”, Phi.

9. Rajasekaran S. , Pai G.A. Vijayalakshmi , “Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Genetic Algorithms: Synthesis and Applications”, Phi.

10. Reeves, C. R. and Rowe, J. E., “Genetic Algorithms - Principles and Perspectives: A Guide to GA Theory”, 2003.

11. Falkenauer. E., “Genetic Algorithms and Grouping Problems”, 1998.

Term Work: Term work shall consist of at least 10 experiments covering all topics and one written test. Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows: Attendance (Theory and Practical) 05 Marks Laboratory work (Experiments and Journal) 10 Marks Test (at least one) 10 Marks The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory Performance of laboratory Work and Minimum Passing in the term work. Suggested Experiment list

A mini-project based on the following (not Restricted to) topic:

• Flow Shop Scheduling Problem.

• Traveling Sales-person Problem.

• Santa-Fe-trial.

• John Muir Trail.

• Designing Texture Filters with Genetic Algorithm.

• Knowledge Acquisition on Image Processing.

• Object Localization in Images Using Genetic Algorithm.

• Finite Automata Construction Using Genetic Algorithm.

• Russian Roulette

1. Multimedia Basics, Multimedia Authoring and Tools: What is Multimedia?, Multimedia and Hypermedia, World Wide Web, Overview of Multimedia Software Tools, Further Exploration, Multimedia Authoring, Some Useful Editing and Authoring Tools, VRML.

2. Graphics and Image Data Representation: Graphics/Image Data Types 60, Popular File Formats.

3. Concepts in Video and Digital Audio: Color Science, Color Models in Images, Color Models in Video. Types of Video Signals, Analog Video, Digital Video, Digitization of Sound, MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface, Quantization and Transmission of Audio.

4. Lossless & Lossy Compression Algorithms: Introduction, Basics of Information Theory, Run-Length Coding, Variable-Length Coding, Dictionary-Based Coding, Arithmetic Coding, Lossless Image Compression. Distortion Measures, The Rate-Distortion Theory, Quantization, Transform Coding, Wavelet-Based Coding, Wavelet Packets, Embedded Zerotree of Wavelet Coefficients, Set Partitioning in Hierarchical Trees (SPIHT).

5. Image Compression Standards: The JPEG Standard, The JPEG2000 Standard, The JPEG-LS Standard, Bilevel Image Compression Standards.

6. Basic Video Compression Techniques: Introduction to Video Compression, Video Compression Based on Motion Compensation, Search for Motion Vectors, H.261, H.263 303.

7. MPEG Video Coding: Overview, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, Object-Based Visual Coding in MPEG-4, Synthetic Object Coding in MPEG, MPEG-4 Object types, Profiles and Levels, MPEG-4 Part10/H.264, MPEG-7.

8. Basic Audio & MPEG Audio Compression Techniques: ADPCM in Speech Coding, G.726 ADPCM, Vocoders, Psychoacoustics, MPEG Audio, Other Commercial Audio Codecs, future: MPEG-7 and MPEG-2.

9. Computer and Multimedia Networks: Basics of Computer and Multimedia Networks, Multiplexing Technologies, LAN and WAN, Access Networks, Common Peripheral Interfaces.

10. Multimedia Network Communications and Applications: Quality of Multimedia Data Transmission, Multimedia over IP, Multimedia over ATM Networks, Transport of MPEG-4, Media-on-Demand (MOD), Multimedia over Wireless Networks.

11. Content-Based Retrieval in Digital Libraries: How Should We Retrieve Images?, C-BIRD— A Case Study, Synopsis of Current Image Search Systems, Relevance Feedback. Quantifying Results, Querying on Videos, Querying on Other Formats, Outlook for Content-Based Retrieval.

12. Image Databases: Raw Images, Compress Image Presentations, Image Processing Segmentation, Similarity- Based Retrieval, Alternating Image DB Paradigms, Representing Image DBs with Relations and R Trees, Retrieving Images by Special Layout, Implementations, Selected Commercial Systems.

13. Text/Document Databases: Precision and Recall, Stop Lists, Word Stems and Frequency tables, Latent Semantic Indexing, TV-Trees, Other Retrieval Techniques, Selected Commercial Systems.

14. Video & Audio Databases: Organizing content of a Single video, Querying content of Video Libraries, Video Segmentation, Video Standard and Selected Commercial Systems. A general Model of Audio Data, Capturing Audio Content through Discrete Transformation, Indexing Audio Data and Selected Commercial Systems.

15. Multimedia Databases: Design and Architecture of a Multimedia Database, Organizing Multimedia Data based on the Principal of Uniformity, Media Abstractions, Query Languages for Retrieving Multimedia Data , Indexing SMDSs with Enhanced Inverted Indices, Query Relaxation/ Expansion, Conclusions and Selected Commercial Systems.

Text Books:

1. Ze-Nian Li and M. S. Drew, “Fundamental of Multimedia”, Pearson Education.

2. V. S. Subrahmanian, “Principles of Multimedia Database Systems”, Morgan Kaufmann Punlication.

Reference Books:

1. K. R. Rao, Zoran S. Bojkovic, D. A. Milovanovic, “Introduction to Multimedia Communications”, Wiley.

2. R. Steinmetz and K. Nahrstedt “Multimedia: Computing, Communication & Applications, Pearson Education.

3. Buford, “Multimedia Systems”, Pearson Education.

4. C. T. Bhunia, “Multimedia and multimedia Communications”, New Age International Publishers.

5. Prabhat K. Andheigh, Kiran Thakrar, “Multimedia Systems design’, PHI.

6. Koegel Buford, “Multimedia Systems”, Pearson Eduaction.

7. J. D. Gibson, ‘Multimedia Communications: Directions and Innovations’, Academic Press, Hard-court India.

8. Free Halshal, ‘Multimedia Communications’, PEA.

Term Work: Term work shall consist of at least 10 experiments covering all topics and one written test. Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows: Attendance (Theory and Practical) 05 Marks Laboratory work (Experiments and Journal) 10 Marks Test (at least one) 10 Marks The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory Performance of laboratory Work and Minimum Passing in the term work. Suggested Experiment List

1. Study of multimedia I/O devices.

2. Calculator for blind

3. Media player application

4. Design advertisement using flash/macromedia

5. Design a web application using dream viewer and fireworks

6. Create multimedia database for student ID card preparation

7. Study and use of different MPEG file formats.

8. Construction of website using pictures, videos, audio etc with proper layout.

9. Implementation Huffman algorithm for six character long string.

10. Edit the movie clip using adobe premiere.

11. Record a speech and perform compression and decompression.

12. Design a game/application in flash.

13. Convert BMP file to JPG file using any programming language.

1. Introduction: Software Quality, Role of testing, verification and validation, objectives and issues of testing, Testing activities and levels, Sources of Information for Test Case Selection, White-Box and Black-Box Testing , Test Planning and Design, Monitoring and Measuring Test Execution, Test Tools and Automation, Test Team Organization and Management .

2. Unit Testing: Concept of Unit Testing , Static Unit Testing , Defect Prevention , 3.4 Dynamic Unit Testing , Mutation Testing , Debugging , Unit Testing in eXtreme Programming

3. Control Flow Testing: Outline of Control Flow Testing, Control Flow Graph, Paths in a Control Flow Graph, Path Selection Criteria, All-Path Coverage Criterion , Statement Coverage Criterion, Branch Coverage Criterion, Predicate Coverage Criterion, Generating Test Input, Examples of Test Data Selection.

4. Data Flow Testing: Data Flow Anomaly,. Overview of Dynamic Data Flow Testing, Data Flow Graph, Data Flow Terms, Data Flow Testing Criteria, Comparison of Data Flow Test Selection Criteria, Feasible Paths and Test Selection Criteria, Comparison of Testing Techniques.

5. System Integration Testing: Concept of Integration Testing, Different Types of Interfaces and Interface Errors, Granularity of System Integration Testing, System Integration Techniques, Software and Hardware Integration, Test Plan for System Integration, Off-the-Shelf Component Integration, Off-the-Shelf Component Testing, Built-in Testing

6. System Test Categories: Basic Tests, Functionality Tests, Robustness Tests, Interoperability Tests, Performance Tests, Scalability Tests, Stress Tests, Load and Stability Tests, Reliability Tests, Regression Tests, Documentation Tests.

7. Functional Testing: Equivalence Class Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Tables, Random Testing, Error Guessing, Category Partition.

8. System Test Design: Test Design Factors, Requirement Identification, Characteristics of Testable Requirements, Test Design Preparedness Metrics, Test Case Design Effectiveness

9. System Test Planning And Automation: Structure of a System Test Plan, Introduction and Feature Description, Assumptions, Test Approach, Test Suite Structure, Test Environment, Test Execution Strategy, Test Effort Estimation, Scheduling and Test Milestones, System Test Automation, Evaluation and Selection of Test Automation Tools, Test Selection Guidelines for Automation, Characteristics of Automated Test Cases, Structure of an Automated Test Case, Test Automation Infrastructure

10. System Test Execution: Preparedness to Start System Testing, Metrics for Tracking System Test, Metrics for Monitoring Test Execution, Beta Testing, First Customer Shipment, System Test Report, Product Sustaining, Measuring Test Effectiveness.

11. Acceptance Testing: Types of Acceptance Testing, Acceptance Criteria, Selection of Acceptance Criteria, Acceptance Test Plan, Acceptance Test Execution, Acceptance Test Report, Acceptance Testing in eXtreme Programming.

12. Software Quality: Five Views of Software Quality, McCall’s Quality Factors and Criteria, Quality Factors Quality Criteria, Relationship between Quality Factors and Criteria, Quality Metrics, ISO 9126 Quality Characteristics, ISO 9000:2000 Software Quality Standard ISO 9000:2000 Fundamentals, ISO 9001:2000 Requirements

Text Book

1. “Software Testing and Quality Assurance: Theory and Practice”, Sagar Naik, University of Waterloo, Piyu Tripathy, Wiley , 2008

References:

1. “Effective methods for Software Testing “William Perry, Wiley.

2. “Software Testing - A Craftsman’s Approach”, Paul C. Jorgensen, CRC Press, 1995.

3. “The Art of Creative Destruction”, Rajnikant Puranik, SPD.

4. “Software Testing”, Srinivasan Desikan and Gopalaswamy Ramesh - Pearson Education 2006.

5. “Introducing to Software Testing”, Louis Tamres, Addison Wesley Publications, First Edition.

6. “Software Testing”, Ron Patton, SAMS Techmedia Indian Edition, Pearson Education 2001.

7. “The Art of Software Testing”, Glenford J. Myers, John Wiley & Sons, 1979.

8. “Testing Object-Oriented Systems: Models Patterns and Tools”, Robert V. Binder, Addison Wesley, 2000.

9. “Software Testing Techniques”, Boris Beizer, 2nd Edition, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990.

10. “Software Quality Assurance”, Daniel Galin, Pearson Education.

Term Work: Term work shall consist of at least 10 experiments covering all topics and one written test.

Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows: Attendance (Theory and Practical) 05 Marks Laboratory work (Experiments and Journal) 10 Marks Test (at least one) 10 Marks The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory Performance of laboratory Work and Minimum Passing in the term work.

1. Introduction to Simulation and Modeling: Simulation – introduction, appropriate and not appropriate, advantages and disadvantage, application areas, history of simulation software, an evaluation and selection technique for simulation software, general – purpose simulation packages. System and system environment, components of system, type of systems, model of a system, types of models and steps in simulation study.

2. Manual Simulation of Systems: Simulation of Queuing Systems such as single channel and multi channel queue, lead time demand, inventory system, reliability problem, time-shared computer model, job-shop model.

3. Discrete Event Formalisms: Concepts of discrete event simulation, model components, a discrete event system simulation, simulation world views or formalisms, simulation of single channel queue, multi channel queue, inventory system and dump truck problem using event scheduling approach.

4. Statistical Models in Simulation: Overview of probability and statistics, useful statistical model, discrete distribution, continuous distribution, empirical distribution and Poisson process.

5. Queueing Models: Characteristics of queueing systems, queueing notations, long run measures of performance of queueing systems, Steady state behavior of Markovian models (M/G/1, M/M/1, M/M/c) overview of finite capacity and finite calling population models, Network of Queues.

6. Random Number Generation: Properties of random numbers, generation of true and pseudo random numbers, techniques for generating random numbers, hypothesis testing, various tests for uniformity (Kolmogorov-Smirnov and chi-Square) and independence (runs, autocorrelation, gap, poker).

7. Random Variate Generation: Introduction, different techniques to generate random variate:- inverse transform technique, direct transformation technique, convolution method and acceptance rejection techniques.

8. Input Modeling: Introduction, steps to build a useful model of input data, data collection, identifying the distribution with data, parameter estimation, suggested estimators, goodness of fit tests, selection input model without data, covariance and correlation, multivariate and time series input models.

9. Verification and Validation of Simulation Model: Introduction, model building, verification of simulation models, calibration and validation of models:- validation process, face validity, validation of model, validating input-output transformation, t-test, power of test, input output validation using historical data and Turing test.

10. Output Analysis: Types of simulations with respect to output analysis, stochastic nature of output data, measure of performance and their estimation, output analysis of terminating simulators, output analysis for steady state simulation.

11. Case Studies: Simulation of manufacturing systems, Simulation of Material Handling system, Simulation of computer systems, Simulation of super market, Cobweb model, and any service sectors.

Text Book: Banks J., Carson J. S., Nelson B. L., and Nicol D. M., “Discrete Event System Simulation”, 3rd edition, Pearson Education, 2001. Reference Books:

1. Gordon Geoffrey, “System Simulation”, 2nd edition, PHI, 1978.

2. Law A. M., and Kelton, W. D., “Simulation Modeling and Analysis”, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2000.

3. Narsing Deo, “System Simulation with Digital Computer”, PHI.

4. Frank L. Severance, “System Modeling and Simulation”

5. Trivedi K. S., “Probability and Statistics with Reliability, Queueing, and Computer Science Applications”, PHI, 1982.

6. Wadsworth G. P., and Bryan, J. G., “Introduction to Probability and Random Variables”, McGraw-Hill, 1960.

7. Donald W. Body, “System Analysis and Modeling”, Academic Press Harcourt India.

8. Bernard, “Theory Of Modeling and Simulation”

9. Levin & Ruben, “Statistics for Management”.

10. Aczel & Sounderpandian, “Business Statistics”.

Term Work: Term work shall consist of at least 10 experiments covering all topics and one written test. Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows: Attendance (Theory and Practical) 05 Marks Laboratory work (Experiments and Journal) 10 Marks Test (at least one) 10 Marks

The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory Performance of laboratory Work and Minimum Passing in the term work. Suggested Experiment list The experiments should be implemented using Excel, simulation language like GPSS and/or any simulation packages. Case studies from the reference book can be used for experiment.

1. Single Server System

2. Multi serve system like Able – Baker

3. (M, N) - Inventory System

4. Dump Truck Problem

5. Job-Shop Model

6. Manufacturing System

7. Cafeteria

8. Telecommunication System

9. Uniformity Testing

10. Independence Testing

1. Introduction to Data Mining: Motivation for Data Mining, Data Mining-Definition & Functionalities, Classification of DM systems, DM task primitives, Integration of a Data Mining system with a Database or a Data Warehouse, Major issues in Data Mining.

2. Data Warehousing – (Overview Only): Overview of concepts like star schema, fact and dimension tables, OLAP operations, From OLAP to Data Mining.

3. Data Preprocessing: Why? Descriptive Data Summarization, Data Cleaning: Missing Values, Noisy Data, Data Integration and Transformation. Data Reduction:-Data Cube Aggregation, Dimensionality reduction, Data Compression, Numerosity Reduction, Data Discretization and Concept hierarchy generation for numerical and categorical data.

4. Mining Frequent Patterns, Associations, and Correlations: Market Basket Analysis, Frequent Itemsets, Closed Itemsets, and Association Rules, Frequent Pattern Mining, Efficient and Scalable Frequent Itemset Mining Methods, The Apriori Algorithm for finding Frequent Itemsets Using Candidate Generation, Generating Association Rules from Frequent Itemsets, Improving the Efficiency of Apriori, Frequent Itemsets without Candidate Generation using FP Tree, Mining Multilevel Association Rules, Mining Multidimensional Association Rules, From Association Mining to Correlation Analysis, Constraint-Based Association Mining.

5. Classification & Prediction: What is it? Issues regarding Classification and prediction:

• Classification methods: Decision tree, Bayesian Classification, Rule based

• Prediction: Linear and non linear regression

Accuracy and Error measures, Evaluating the accuracy of a Classifier or Predictor.

6. Cluster Analysis: What is it? Types of Data in cluster analysis, Categories of clustering methods, Partitioning methods – K-Means, K-Mediods. Hierarchical Clustering- Agglomerative and Divisive Clustering, BIRCH and ROCK methods, DBSCAN, Outlier Analysis

7. Mining Stream and Sequence Data: What is stream data? Classification, Clustering Association Mining in stream data. Mining Sequence Patterns in Transactional Databases.

8. Spatial Data and Text Mining: Spatial Data Cube Construction and Spatial OLAP, Mining Spatial Association and Co-location Patterns, Spatial Clustering Methods, Spatial Classification and Spatial Trend Analysis. Text Mining Text Data Analysis and Information Retrieval, Dimensionality Reduction for Text, Text Mining Approaches.

9. Web Mining: Web mining introduction, Web Content Mining, Web Structure Mining, Web Usage mining, Automatic Classification of web Documents.

10. Data Mining for Business Intelligence Applications: Data mining for business Applications like Balanced Scorecard, Fraud Detection, Clickstream Mining, Market Segmentation, retail industry, telecommunications industry, banking & finance and CRM etc.

Text Books:

1. Han, Kamber, "Data Mining Concepts and Techniques", Morgan Kaufmann 2nd Edition

2. P. N. Tan, M. Steinbach, Vipin Kumar, “Introduction to Data Mining”, Pearson Education

Reference Books:

1. MacLennan Jamie, Tang ZhaoHui and Crivat Bogdan, “Data Mining with Microsoft SQL Server 2008”, Wiley India Edition.

2. G. Shmueli, N.R. Patel, P.C. Bruce, “Data Mining for Business Intelligence: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications in Microsoft Office Excel with XLMiner”, Wiley India.

3. Michael Berry and Gordon Linoff “Data Mining Techniques”, 2nd Edition Wiley Publications.

4. Alex Berson and Smith, “Data Mining and Data Warehousing and OLAP”, McGraw Hill Publication.

5. E. G. Mallach, “Decision Support and Data Warehouse Systems", Tata McGraw Hill.

6. Michael Berry and Gordon Linoff “Mastering Data Mining- Art & science of CRM”, Wiley Student Edition

7. Arijay Chaudhry & P. S. Deshpande, “Multidimensional Data Analysis and Data Mining Dreamtech Press

8. Vikram Pudi & Radha Krishna, “Data Mining”, Oxford Higher Education.

9. Chakrabarti, S., “Mining the Web: Discovering knowledge from hypertext data”,

10. M. Jarke, M. Lenzerini, Y. Vassiliou, P. Vassiliadis (ed.), “Fundamentals of Data Warehouses”, Springer-Verlag, 1999.

Term Work: Term work shall consist of at least 10 experiments covering all topics Term work should consist of at least 6 programming assignments and one mini project in Business Intelligence and two assignments covering the topics of the syllabus. One written test is also to be conducted. Distribution of marks for term work shall be as follows: Attendance (Theory and Practical) 05 Marks Laboratory work (Experiments and Journal) 10 Marks

Test (at least one) 10 Marks The final certification and acceptance of TW ensures the satisfactory Performance of laboratory Work and Minimum Passing in the term work. Suggested Experiment List

1. Students can learn to use WEKA open source data mining tool and run data mining algorithms on datasets.

2. Program for Classification – Decision tree, Naïve Bayes using languages like JAVA

3. Program for Clustering – K-means, Agglomerative, Divisive using languages like JAVA

4. Program for Association Mining using languages like JAVA

5. Web mining

6. BI projects: any one of Balanced Scorecard, Fraud detection, Market Segmentation etc.

7. Using any commercial BI tool like SQLServer 2008, Oracle BI, SPSS, Clementine, and XLMiner etc.

ORAL EXAMINATION An oral examination is to be conducted based on the above syllabus.

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CBSE Class 12 DateSheet 2010

Central Board of Secondary Education Date Sheet

DAY,DATE AND TIME SUBJECT NAME AND SUB-C

Wednesday, 03rd March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
PHYSICS 042
RADIO ENG.&AUD.SYS 635
M PROD TPT &M COOP 640
POST HARV TECH&PRD 644
OPTICS 658
CLINICAL BIO-CHEM. 661
COMM. HEALTH NURII 664
RADIOGRAPHY-I GENL 667
DESG & PAT MAKING 685
DYEING & PRINTING 688
ACCOMODAT. SERVICE 691
TRAVEL TRADE MGMT 694
CONFECTIONERY 698
CLSFN.& CATLOGUING 703
POULTRY PDTS& TECH 717
H EDN.& PUB HELATH 728

Thursday, 04th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
BUSINESS STUDIES 054

Friday, 05th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
FASHION STUDIES 053

Saturday, 06th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
POLITICAL SCIENCE 028

Monday, 08th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
CHEMISTRY 043
CONS BEHV & PROTCN 615
MGMT OF BANK OFFCE 621
APPLIED PHYSICS 625
MECH. ENGINEERING 626
FABRICATN.TECH-III 631
TV & VIDEO SYSTEMS 636
ELECTRICAL ENGG. 637
MILK & MILK PRODS. 639
B THERAPY &H DR-II 654
BIOLOGY-OPTHALMIC 657
LAB. MEDICINE 660
FUND OF NURSING II 663
RADIATION PHYSICS 666
ADVANCE FOOD PREP 675
CLOTHING CONST 686
BASIC DESIGN 687
FOOD PREPARATION 690
INDIA-TOURIST DEST 693
FOOD SCI.& HYGIENE 696
I T SYSTEMS 699
LIB. ADMN & MGMT. 702
PRIN &PRA-LIFE INS 705
POULTRY NUTR & PHY 716
INT TO FINANCL MKT 723
B CONCEPT-H &MED T 729

Wednesday, 10th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
ENGLISH ELECTIVE 001
FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH 101
ENGLISH CORE 301

Friday, 12th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
HISTORY 027
BIOTECHNOLOGY 045
SECT PRAC & ACCNTG 605
STORE KEEPING 617
CASH MGMT & H-KEEP 619
ELECT APPLIANCES 624
AUTOSHOP REP& PRAC 628
CIVIL ENGINEERING 629
FABRICATN.TECH-II 630
AC & REFRGTN-III 632
ELN.DEV.& CIRCUITS 634
D E MICROPROCESSOR 638
OPHTHALMIC TECH. 659
MICROBIOLOGY 662
MAT.&CHILD H.NURII 665
RADIOGRAPHY-II SPL 668
BAKERY SCIENCE 697
TPT. SYSTEMS &MGMT 712
POULTRY DISE & CNT 718
ACTG FOR BUSINESS 722
FIRST AID &MEDCL C 730

Saturday, 13th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
DANCE-KATHAK 056
DANCE-BHARATNATYAM 057
DANCE-KUCHIPUDI 058
DANCE-ODISSI 059
DANCE-MANIPURI 060
DANCE-KATHAKALI 061
DANCE-MOHINIYATTAM 062
MULTIMEDIA & WEB T 067

Monday, 15th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
URDU ELECTIVE 003
AGRICULTURE 068
CR WRTNG TR STUDY 069
GRAPHIC DESIGN 071
PUNJABI 104
BENGALI 105
TAMIL 106
TELUGU 107
SINDHI 108
MARATHI 109
GUJARATI 110
MANIPURI 111
MALAYALAM 112
ORIYA 113
ASSAMESE 114
KANNADA 115
PORTUGUESE 119
GERMAN 120
RUSSIAN 121
NEPALI 124
LIMBOO 125
LEPCHA 126
BHUTIA 195
SPANISH 196
KASHMIRI 197
MIZO 198
URDU CORE 303
MARKETING 613
LENDING OPERATIONS 620
COMPUTER& LIFE I A 706

Wednesday, 17th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
BIOLOGY 044
OFFCE PRAC & SECT 604
ESTB & MGMT OF FSU 677
DTP CAD & MULTIMED 701

Thursday, 18th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
ECONOMICS 030

Saturday, 20th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 048

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COSMETIC CHEMISTRY 655
TEXTILE SCIENCE 684
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Tuesday, 23rd March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
PSYCHOLOGY 037
STENOGRAPHY-ENG 608
STENOGRAPHY-HINDI 610
Thursday, 25th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
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COMPUTER SCIENCE 083
OFF. COMMUNICATION 606
ELE.COST A/C & AUD 612
SALESMANSHIP 614
ELECTRIC MACHINES 623
AUTO ENGINEERING 627
AC & REFRGTN-IV 633
DAIRY PLANT INSTRU 641
VEGETABLE CULTURE 642
YOGA ANATOMY &PHYS 656
MEAL PLNG & SERVIC 676
TOUR MGMT & MP PLN 695
REFERENCE SERVICE 704
B P O SKILLS 724
Saturday, 27th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
HINDI ELECTIVE 002
TIBETAN 117
FRENCH 118
PERSIAN 123
HINDI CORE 302
Monday, 29th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
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STORE ACCOUNTING 618
ENGINEERING SCI. 622
FOOD & BEV SERVICE 692
Tuesday, 30th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
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SANSKRIT CORE 322
Wednesday, 31th March, 2010 - 10:30 AM
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FINANCIAL ACCNTG 611
BUSINESS DATA PRO. 700
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MUSIC HIND.INS.PER 036
PHILOSOPHY 040
TYPEWRITING-ENG 607
TYPEWRITING-HINDI 609

Wednesday, 07th April, 2010 - 10:30 AM
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GRAPHICS 050
SCULPTURE 051
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BITSAT 2010 Syllabus:

The BITSAT-2010 test will be conducted on the basis of NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class. The detailed syllabus is given in the Annexure. Candidates may refer to the NCERT text books for the contents. A sample test will be made available to the registered candidates at the BITS website on which he/she can practice as many times as desired.

6. Integral calculus

1. Integration as the inverse process of differentiation, indefinite integrals of standard functions.

2. Methods of integration: Integration by substitution, Integration by parts, integration by partial fractions, and integration by trigonometric identities.

3. Definite integrals and their properties, Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus and its applications.

4. Application of definite integrals to the determination of areas of regions bounded by simple curves.

7. Ordinary Differential Equations

1. Variables separable method.

2. Solution of homogeneous differential equations.

3. Linear first order differential equations

8. Probability

1. Addition and multiplication rules of probability.

2. Conditional probability

3. Independent events

4. Discrete random variables and distributions

9. Vectors

1. Addition of vectors, scalar multiplication.

2. Dot and cross products of two vectors.

3. Scalar triple products and their geometrical interpretations.

10. Statistics

1. Measures of dispersion

2. Measures of skewness and Central Tendency

11. Linear Programming

1. Formulation of linear Programming

2. Solution of linear Programming, using graphical method.

BITSAT 2010 Physics Syllabus

1. Units & Measurement

1. Units (Different systems of units, SI units, fundamental and derived units)

2. Dimensional Analysis

3. Precision and significant figures

4. Fundamental measurements in Physics (Vernier calipers, screw gauge, Physical balance etc)

2. Kinematics

1. Properties of vectors

2. Position, velocity and acceleration vectors

3. Motion with constant acceleration

4. Projectile motion

5. Uniform circular motion

6. Relative motion

3. Newton's Laws of Motion

1. Newton's laws (free body diagram, resolution of forces)

2. Motion on an inclined plane

3. Motion of blocks with pulley systems

4. Circular motion - centripetal force

5. Inertial and non-inertial frames

4. Impulse and Momentum

1. Definition of impulse and momentum

2. Conservation of momentum

3. Collisions

4. Momentum of a system of particles

5. Center of mass

5. Work and Energy

1. Work done by a force

2. Kinetic energy and work-energy theorem

3. Power

4. Conservative forces and potential energy

5. Conservation of mechanical energy

6. Rotational Motion

1. Description of rotation (angular displacement, angular velocity and angular acceleration)

2. Rotational motion with constant angular acceleration

3. Moment of inertia, Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, rotational kinetic energy6.4 Torque and angular momentum

4. Conservation of angular momentum

5. Rolling motion

7. Gravitation

1. Newton's law of gravitation

2. Gravitational potential energy, Escape velocity

3. Motion of planets - Kepler's laws, satellite motion

8. Mechanics of Solids and Fluids

1. Elasticity

2. Pressure, density and Archimedes' principle

3. Viscosity and Surface Tension

4. Bernoulli's theorem

9. Oscillations

1. Kinematics of simple harmonic motion

2. Spring mass system, simple and compound pendulum

3. Forced & damped oscillations, resonance

10. Waves

1. Progressive sinusoidal waves

2. Standing waves in strings and pipes

3. Superposition of waves beats

11. Heat and Thermodynamics

1. Kinetic theory of gases

2. Thermal equilibrium and temperature

3. Specific heat

4. Work, heat and first law of thermodynamics

5. 2nd law of thermodynamics, Carnot engine - Efficiency and Coefficient of performance

12. Electrostatics

1. Coulomb's law

2. Electric field (discrete and continuous charge distributions)

3. Electrostatic potential and Electrostatic potential energy

4. Gauss' law and its applications

5. Electric dipole

6. Capacitance and dielectrics (parallel plate capacitor, capacitors in series and parallel)

13. Current Electricity

1. Ohm's law, Joule heating

2. D.C circuits - Resistors and cells in series and parallel, Kirchoff's laws, potentiometer and Wheatstone bridge,

3. Electrical Resistance (Resistivity, origin and temperature dependence of resistivity).

14. Magnetic Effect of Current

1. Biot-Savart's law and its applications

2. Ampere's law and its applications

3. Lorentz force, force on current carrying conductors in a magnetic field

4. Magnetic moment of a current loop, torque on a current loop, Galvanometer and its conversion to voltmeter and ammeter

15. Electromagnetic Induction

1. Faraday's law, Lenz's law, eddy currents

2. Self and mutual inductance

3. Transformers and generators

4. Alternating current (peak and rms value)

5. AC circuits, LCR circuits

16. Optics

1. Laws of reflection and refraction

2. Lenses and mirrors

3. Optical instruments - telescope and microscope

4. Interference - Huygen's principle, Young's double slit experiment

5. Interference in thin films

6. Diffraction due to a single slit

7. Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics (only qualitative ideas), Electromagnetic spectrum

8. Polarization - states of polarization, Malus' law, Brewster's law

17. Modern Physics

1. Dual nature of light and matter - Photoelectric effect. De Broglie wavelength

2. Atomic models - Rutherford's experiment, Bohr's atomic model

3. Hydrogen atom spectrum

4. Radioactivity

5. Nuclear reactions: Fission and fusion, binding energy

BITSAT 2010 Chemistry Syllabus

1. States of Matter

1. Measurement: Physical quantities and SI units, Dimensional analysis, Precision, Significant figures.

2. Chemical reactions: Laws of chemical combination, Dalton's atomic theory; Mole concept; Atomic, molecular and molar masses; Percentage composition & molecular formula; Balanced chemical equations & stoichiometry

3. Gaseous state: Kinetic theory - Maxwell distribution of velocities, Average, root mean square and most probable velocities and relation to temperature, Diffusion; Deviation from ideal behaviour - Critical temperature, Liquefaction of gases, van der Waals equation.

4. Liquid state: Vapour pressure, surface tension, viscosity.

5. Solid state: Classification; Space lattices & crystal systems; Unit cell - Cubic & hexagonal systems; Close packing; Crystal structures: Simple AB and AB2 type ionic crystals, covalent crystals - diamond & graphite, metals. Imperfections- Point defects, non-stoichiometric crystals; Electrical, magnetic and dielectric properties; Amorphous solids - qualitative description.

2. Atomic Structure

1. Introduction: Subatomic particles; Rutherford's picture of atom; Hydrogen atom spectrum and Bohr model.

2. Quantum mechanics: Wave-particle duality - de Broglie relation, Uncertainty principle; Hydrogen atom: Quantum numbers and wavefunctions, atomic orbitals and their shapes (s, p, and d), Spin quantum number.

3. Many electron atoms: Pauli exclusion principle; Aufbau principle and the electronic configuration of atoms, Hund's rule.

4. Periodicity: Periodic law and the modern periodic table; Types of elements: s, p, d, and f blocks; Periodic trends: ionization energy, atomic and ionic radii, electron affinity, and valency.

5. Nucleus: Natural and artificial radioactivity; Nuclear reactions, Artificial transmutation ofelements.

3. Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure

1. Ionic Bond: Lattice Energy and Born-Haber cycle

2. Molecular Structure: Lewis picture & resonance structures, VSEPR model & molecular shapes

3. Covalent Bond: Valence Bond Theory- Orbital overlap, Directionality of bonds & hybridistaion (s & p orbitals only), Resonance; Molecular orbital theory- Methodology, Orbital energy level diagram, Bond order, Magnetic properties for homonuclear diatomic species.

4. Metallic Bond: Qualitative description.

5. Intermolecular Forces: Polarity; Dipole moments; Hydrogen Bond.

4. Thermodynamics

1. Basic Concepts: Systems and surroundings; State functions; Intensive & Extensive Properties; Zeroth Law and Temperature

2. First Law of Thermodynamics: Work, internal energy, heat, enthalpy, heat capacities; Enthalpies of formation, phase transformation, ionization, electron gain; Thermochemistry; Hess's Law.

3. Second and Third Laws: Spontaneous and reversible processes; entropy; Gibbs free energy related to spontaneity and non-mechanical work; Standard free energies of formation, free energy change and chemical equilibrium; Third Law and Absolute Entropies.

5. Physical and Chemical Equilibria

1. Concentration Units: Mole Fraction, Molarity, and Molality

2. Solutions: Solubility of solids and gases in liquids, Vapour Pressure, Raoult's law, Relative lowering of vapour pressure, depression in freezing point; elevation in boiling point; osmotic pressure, determination of molecular mass.

3. Physical Equilibrium: Equilibria involving physical changes (solid-liquid, liquid-gas, solid-gas), Adsorption, Physical and Chemical adsorption, Langmuir Isotherm.

4. Chemical Equilibria: Equilibrium constants (KP, KC), Le-Chatelier's principle.

5. Ionic Equilibria: Strong and Weak electrolytes, Acids and Bases (Arrhenius, Lewis, Lowry and Bronsted) and their dissociation; Ionization of Water; pH; Buffer solutions; Acid-base titrations; Hydrolysis; Solubility Product of Sparingly Soluble Salts; Common Ion Effect.

6. Factors Affecting Equilibria: Concentration, Temperature, Pressure, Catalysts, Significance of DG and DG0 in Chemical Equilibria.

6. Electrochemistry

1. Redox Reactions: Oxidation-reduction reactions (electron transfer concept); Oxidation number; Balancing of redox reactions; Electrochemical cells and cell reactions; Electrode potentials; EMF of Galvanic cells; Nernst equation; Gibbs energy change and cell potential; Concentration cells; Secondary cells; Fuel cells; Corrosion and its prevention.

2. Electrolytic Conduction: Electrolytic Conductance; Specific, equivalent and molar conductivities; Kolhrausch's Law and its application, Faraday's laws of electrolysis; Electrode potential and electrolysis, Commercial production of the chemicals, NaOH, Na, Al, C12, & F2

7. Chemical Kinetics

1. Aspects of Kinetics: Rate and Rate expression of a reaction; Rate constant; Order of reaction; Integrated rate expressions for zero and first order reactions; Half-life; Determination of rate constant and order of reaction

2. Factor Affecting the Rate of the Reactions: Temperature dependence of rate constant; Activation energy; Catalysis, Surface catalysis, enzymes, zeolites; Factors affecting rate of collisions between molecules; Effect of light.

3. Mechanism of Reaction: Elementary reactions; Complex reactions; Reactions involving two/three steps only; Photochemical reactions; Concept of fast reactions.

4. Radioactive isotopes: Half-life period; Radiochemical dating.

8. Hydrogen and s-block elements

1. Hydrogen: Element: unique position in periodic table, occurrence, isotopes; Dihydrogen: preparation, properties, reactions, and uses; Molecular, saline, interstitial hydrides; Water: Properties; Structure and aggregation of water molecules; Hard and soft water; Heavy water; Hydrogen peroxide.

2. s-block elements: Abundance and occurrence; Anomalous properties of the first elements in each group; diagonal relationships.

3. Alkali metals: Lithium, sodium and potassium: occurrence, extraction, reactivity, and electrode potentials; Reactions with oxygen, hydrogen, halogens and liquid ammonia; Basic nature of oxides and hydroxides; Halides; Properties and uses of compounds such as NaCl, Na2CO3, NaHCO3, NaOH, KCl, and KOH.

4. Alkaline earth metals: Magnesium and calcium: Occurrence, extraction, reactivity and electrode potentials; Reactions with non-metals; Solubility and thermal stability of oxo salts; Properties and uses of important compounds such as CaO, Ca(OH)2, plaster of Paris, MgSO4, MgCl2, CaCO3, and CaSO4; Lime and limestone, cement.

9. p- d- and f-block elements

1. General: Abundance, distribution, physical and chemical properties, isolation and uses of elements; Trends in chemical reactivity of elements of a group; Extraction and refining of metals.

2. Group 13 elements: Boron; Properties and uses of borax, boric acid, boron hydrides & halides. Reaction of aluminum with acids and alkalis;

3. Group 14 elements: Carbon: Uses, Allotropes (graphite, diamond, fullerenes), oxides, halides and sulphides, carbides; Silicon: Silica, silicates, silicones; Tin and lead: Extraction, halides and oxides.

4. Group 15 elements: Dinitrogen; Reactivity and uses of nitrogen and its compounds; Industrial and biological nitrogen fixation; Ammonia: Haber's process, properties and reactions; Oxides of nitrogen and their structures; Ostwald's process of nitric acid production; Fertilizers - NPK type; Production of phosphorus; Allotropes of phosphorus; Preparation, structure and properties of hydrides, oxides, oxoacids and halides of phosphorus.

5. Group 16 elements: Isolation and chemical reactivity of dioxygen; Acidic, basic and amphoteric oxides; Preparation, structure and properties of ozone; Allotropes of sulphur; Production of sulphur and sulphuric acid; Structure and properties of oxides, oxoacids, hydrides and halides of sulphur.

6. Group 17 and group 18 elements: Structure and properties of hydrides, oxides, oxoacids of chlorine; Inter halogen compounds; Bleaching Powder; Preparation, structure and reactions of xenon fluorides, oxides, and oxoacids.

7. d-block elements: General trends in the chemistry of first row transition elements; Metallic character; Oxidation state; Ionic radii; Catalytic properties; Magnetic properties; Interstitial compounds; Occurrence and extraction of iron, copper, silver, zinc, and mercury; Alloy formation; Steel and some important alloys; preparation and properties of CuSO4, K2Cr2O7, KMnO4, Mercury halides; Silver nitrate and silver halides; Photography.

8. f-block elements: Lanthanides and actinides; Oxidation states and chemical reactivity of lanthanide compounds; Lanthanide contraction; Comparison of actinides and lanthanides.

9. Coordination Compounds: Coordination number; Ligands; Werner's coordination theory; IUPAC nomenclature; Application and importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative analysis, extraction of metals and biological systems e.g. chlorophyll, vitamin B12, and hemoglobin); Bonding: Valence-bond approach, Crystal field theory (qualitative); Stability constants; Shapes, color and magnetic properties; Isomerism including stereoisomerisms; Organometallic compounds.

10. Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons

1. Classification: Based on functional groups, trivial and IUPAC nomenclature.

2 Electronic displacement in a covalent bond: Inductive, resonance effects, and hyperconjugation; free radicals; carbocations, carbanion, nucleophile and electrophile; types of reactions.

3. Alkanes and cycloalkanes: Structural isomerism and general properties.

4. Alkenes and alkynes: General methods of preparation and reactions, physical properties, electrophilic and free radical additions, acidic character of alkynes and (1,2 and 1,4) addition to dienes.

5. Aromatic hydrocarbons: Sources; Properties; Isomerism; Resonance delocalization; polynuclear hydrocarbons; mechanism of electrophilic substitution reaction, directive influence and effect of substituents on reactivity.

6. Haloalkanes and haloarenes: Physical properties, chemical reactions.

7. Petroleum: Composition and refining, uses of petrochemicals.

11. Stereochemistry

1. Introduction: Chiral molecules; Optical activity; Polarimetry; R,S and D,L configurations; Fischer projections; Enantiomerism; Racemates; Diastereomerism and meso structures.

2. Conformations: Ethane, propane, n-butane and cyclohexane conformations; Newman and sawhorse projections.

3. Geometrical isomerism in alkenes

12. Organic Compounds with Functional Groups Containing Oxygen and Nitrogen

1. General: Electronic structure, important methods of preparation, important reactions and physical properties of alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, nitro compounds, amines, diazonium salts, cyanides and isocyanides.

2. Specific: Effect of substituents on alpha-carbon on acid strength, comparative reactivity of acid derivatives, basic character of amines and their separation, importance of diazonium salts in synthetic organic chemistry

13. Biological, Industrial and Environmental chemistry

1. The Cell: Concept of cell and energy cycle.

2. Carbohydrates: Classification; Monosaccharides; Structures of pentoses and hexoses; Anomeric carbon; Mutarotation; Simple chemical reactions of glucose, Disaccharides: reducing and non-reducing sugars – sucrose, maltose and lactose; Polysaccharides: elementary idea of structures of starch and cellulose.

3. Proteins: Amino acids; Peptide bond; Polypeptides; Primary structure of proteins; Simple idea of secondary , tertiary and quarternary structures of proteins; Denaturation of proteins and enzymes.

4. Nucleic Acids: Types of nucleic acids; Primary building blocks of nucleic acids (chemical composition of DNA & RNA); Primary structure of DNA and its double helix; Replication; Transcription and protein synthesis; Genetic code.

5. Lipids, Hormones, Vitamins: Classification, structure, functions in biosystems.

6. Polymers: Classification of polymers; General methods of polymerization; Molecular mass of polymers; Biopolymers and biodegradable polymers; Free radical, cationic and anionic addition polymerizations; Copolymerization: Natural rubber; Vulcanization of rubber; Synthetic rubbers. Condensation polymers.

7. Pollution: Environmental pollutants; soil, water and air pollution; Chemical reactions in atmosphere; Smog; Major atmospheric pollutants; Acid rain; Ozone and its reactions; Depletion of ozone layer and its effects; Industrial air pollution; Green house effect and global warming; Green Chemistry.

8. Chemicals in medicine, health-care and food: Analgesics, Tranquilizers, antiseptics, disinfectants, anti-microbials, anti-fertility drugs, antihistamines, antibiotics, antacids; Cosmetics: Creams, perfumes, talcum powder, deodorants; Preservatives, artificial sweetening agents, antioxidants, and edible colours.

9. Other Industrial Chemicals: Dyes: Classification with examples – Indigo, methyl orange, aniline yellow, alizarin, malachite green; Advanced materials: Carbon fibers, ceramics, micro alloys; Detergents; Insect repellents, pheromones, sex attractants; Rocket Propellants.

14. Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry

1. Volumetric Analysis: Principles; Standard solutions of sodium carbonate and oxalic acid; Acid-base titrations; Redox reactions involving KI, H2SO4, Na2SO3, Na2S2O3and H2S; Potassium permanganate in acidic, basic and neutral media; Titrations of oxalic acid, ferrous ammonium sulphate with KMnO4, K2 Cr2O7/Na2S2O3, Cu(II)/Na2S2O3

2. Qualitative analysis of Inorganic Salts: Principles in the determination of the cations Pb2+, Cu2+, As3+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Mg2+, NH4+, Fe3+, Ni2+ and the anions CO32-, S2-, SO42-, SO32-, NO2-, NO3-, Cl-, Br-, I-, PO43-, CH3COO-, C2O42-.

3. Physical Chemistry Experiments: crystallization of alum, copper sulphate, ferrous sulphate, double salt of alum and ferrous sulphate, potassium ferric sulphate; Temperature vs. solubility; pH measurements; Lyophilic and lyophobic sols; Dialysis; Role of emulsifying agents in emulsification. Equilibrium studies involving (i) ferric and thiocyanate ions (ii) [Co(H2O)6]2+ and chloride ions; Enthalpy determination for (i) strong acid vs. strong base neutralization reaction (ii) hydrogen bonding interaction between acetone and chloroform; Rates of the reaction between (i) sodium thiosulphate and hydrochloric acid, (ii) potassium iodate and sodium sulphite (iii) iodide vs. hydrogen peroxide, concentration and temperature effects in these reactions;

4. Purification Methods: Filtration, crystallization, sublimation, distillation, differential extraction, and chromatography. Principles of melting point and boiling point determination; principles of paper chromatographic separation – Rf values.

5. Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds: Detection of nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorous and halogens; Detection of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in foodstuff; Detection of alcoholic, phenolic, aldehydic, ketonic, carboxylic, amino groups and unsaturation.

6. Quantitative Analysis of Organic Compounds: Basic principles for the quantitative estimation of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, halogen, sulphur and phosphorous; Molecular mass determination by silver salt and chloroplatinate salt methods; Elementary idea of mass spectrometer for accurate molecular mass determination; Calculations of empirical and molecular formulae.

7. Principles of Organic Chemistry Experiments: Preparation of iodoform, acetanilide, p-nitro acetanilide, di-benzyl acetone, aniline yellow, beta-naphthol; Preparation of acetylene and study of its acidic character.

BITSAT 2010 Biology Syllabus

1. Diversity in Living World

1. Biology - its meaning and relevance to mankind

2. What is living; Taxonomic categories and aids; Systematics and Binomial system of nomenclature.

3. Introductory classification of living organisms (Two-kingdom system, Five-kingdom system);

4. Plant kingdom - Salient features of major groups (Algae to Angiosperms);

5. Animal kingdom - Salient features of Nonchordates up to phylum, and Chordates up to class level.

2. Cell: The Unit of Life; Structure and Function

1. Cell wall; Cell membrane; Endomembrane system (ER, Golgi apparatus/Dictyosome, Lysosomes, Vacuoles); Mitochondria; Plastids; Ribosomes; Cytoskeleton; Cilia and Flagella; Centrosome and Centriole; Nucleus; Microbodies.

2. Structural differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic, and between plant and animal cells.

3. Cell cycle (various phases); Mitosis; Meiosis.

4. Biomolecules - Structure and function of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic acids.

5. Enzymes - Chemical nature, types, properties and mechanism of action.

3. Genetics and Evolution

1. Mendelian inheritance; Chromosome theory of inheritance; Gene interaction; Incomplete dominance; Co-dominance; Complementary genes; Multiple alleles;

2. Linkage and Crossing over; Inheritance patterns of hemophilia and blood groups in humans.

3. DNA -its organization and replication; Transcription and Translation;

4. Gene expression and regulation; DNA fingerprinting.

5. Theories and evidences of evolution, including modern Darwinism.

4. Structure and Function - Plants

1. Morphology of a flowering plant; Tissues and tissue systems in plants; Anatomy and function of root, stem (including modifications), leaf, inflorescence, flower (including position and arrangement of different whorls, placentation), fruit and seed; Types of fruit; Secondary growth;

2. Absorption and movement of water (including diffusion, osmosis and water relations of cell) and of nutrients; Translocation of food; Transpiration and gaseous exchange; Mechanism of stomatal movement.

3. Mineral nutrition - Macro- and micro-nutrients in plants including deficiency disorders; Biological nitrogen fixation mechanism.

4. Photosynthesis - Light reaction, cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation; various pathways of carbon dioxide fixation; Photorespiration; Limiting factors.

5. Respiration - Anaerobic, Fermentation, Aerobic; Glycolysis, TCA cycle; Electron transport system; Energy relations.

5. Structure and Function - Animals

1. Human Physiology - Digestive system - organs, digestion and absorption; Respiratory system - organs, breathing and exchange and transport of gases.

2. Body fluids and circulation - Blood, lymph, double circulation, regulation of cardiac activity; Hypertension, Coronary artery diseases.

3. Excretion system - Urine formation, regulation of kidney function

4. Locomotion and movement - Skeletal system, joints, muscles, types of movement.

5. Control and co-ordination - Central and peripheral nervous systems, structure and function of neuron, reflex action and sensory reception; Role of various types of endocrine glands; Mechanism of hormone action.

6. Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants

1. Asexual methods of reproduction;

2. Sexual Reproduction - Development of male and female gametophytes; Pollination (Types and agents); Fertilization; Development of embryo, endosperm, seed and fruit (including parthenocarpy and elminth).

3. Growth and Movement - Growth phases; Types of growth regulators and their role in seed dormancy, germination and movement;

4. Apical dominance; Senescence; Abscission; Photo- periodism; Vernalisation;

5. Various types of movements.

7. Reproduction and Development in Humans

1. Male and female reproductive systems;

2. Menstrual cycle; Gamete production; Fertilisation; Implantation;

3. Embryo development;

4. Pregnancy and parturition;

5. Birth control and contraception.

8. Ecology and Environment

1. Meaning of ecology, environment, habitat and niche.

2. Ecological levels of organization (organism to biosphere); Characteristics of Species, Population, Biotic Community and Ecosystem; Succession and Climax. Ecosystem - Biotic and abiotic components; Ecological pyramids; Food chain and Food web;

3. Energy flow; Major types of ecosystems including agroecosystem.

4. Ecological adaptations - Structural and physiological features in plants and animals of aquatic and desert habitats.

5. Biodiversity and Environmental Issues - Meaning, types and conservation strategies (Biosphere reserves, National parks and Sanctuaries), Air and Water Pollution (sources and major pollutants); Global warming and Climate change; Ozone depletion; Noise pollution; Radioactive pollution; Methods of pollution control (including an idea of bioremediation); Deforestation; Extinction of species (Hot Spots).

9. Biology and Human Welfare

1. Animal husbandry - Livestock, Poultry, Fisheries; Major animal diseases and their control. Pathogens of major communicable diseases of humans caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, protozoans and elminthes, and their control.

2. Cancer; AIDS.

3. Adolescence and drug/alcohol abuse;

4. Basic concepts of immunology.

5. Plant Breeding and Tissue Culture in crop improvement.

10. Biotechnology and its Applications

1. Microbes as ideal system for biotechnology;

2. Microbial technology in food processing, industrial production (alcohol, acids, enzymes, antibiotics), sewage treatment and energy generation.

3. Steps in recombinant DNA technology - restriction enzymes, NA insertion by vectors and other methods, regeneration of recombinants

4. Applications of R-DNA technology in human health -Production of Insulin, Vaccines and Growth hormones, Organ transplant, Gene therapy.

5. Applications in Industry and Agriculture - Production of expensive enzymes, strain improvement to scale up bioprocesses, GM crops by transfer of genes for nitrogen fixation, herbicide-resistance and pest-resistance including Bt crops.

English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning

English Proficiency

This test is designed to assess the test takers’ general proficiency in the use of English language as a means of self-expression in real life situations and specifically to test the test takers’ knowledge of basic grammar, their vocabulary, their ability to read fast and comprehend, and also their ability to apply the elements of effective writing.

1. Grammar

1. Agreement, Time and Tense, Parallel construction, Relative pronouns

2. Determiners, Prepositions, Modals, Adjectives

3. Voice, Transformation

4. Question tags, Phrasal verbs

2. Vocabulary

1. Synonyms, Antonyms, Odd Word, One Word, Jumbled letters,

Homophones, Spelling

2. Contextual meaning.

3. Analogy

3. Reading Comprehension

1. Content/ideas

2. Vocabulary

3. Referents

4. Idioms/Phrases

5. Reconstruction (rewording)

4. Composition

1. Rearrangement

2. Paragraph Unity

3. Linkers/Connectives

Logical Reasoning

The test is given to the candidates to judge their power of reasoning spread in verbal and nonverbal areas. The candidates should be able to think logically so that they perceive the data accurately, understand the relationships correctly, figure out the missing numbers or words, and to apply rules to new and different contexts. These indicators are measured through performance on such tasks as detecting missing links, following directions, classifying words, establishing sequences, and completing analogies.

Verbal Reasoning

1. Analogy

Analogy means correspondence. In the questions based on analogy, a particular relationship is given and another similar relationship has to be identified from the alternatives provided.

2. Classification

Classification means to assort the items of a given group on the basis of certain common quality they possess and then spot the odd option out.

3. Series Completion

Here series of numbers or letters are given and one is asked to either complete the series or find out the wrong part in the series.

4. Logical Deduction – Reading Passage

Here a brief passage is given and based on the passage the candidate is required to identify the correct or incorrect logical conclusions.

5. Chart Logic

Here a chart or a table is given that is partially filled in and asks to complete it in accordance with the information given either in the chart / table or in the question.

6. Nonverbal Reasoning

1. Pattern Perception

Here a certain pattern is given and generally a quarter is left blank. The candidate is required to identify the correct quarter from the given four alternatives.

2. Figure Formation and Analysis

The candidate is required to analyze and form a figure from various given parts.

3. Paper Cutting

It involves the analysis of a pattern that is formed when a folded piece of paper is cut into a definite design.

4. Figure Matrix

In this more than one set of figures is given in the form of a matrix, all of them following the same rule. The candidate is required to follow the rule and identify the missing figure.

5. Rule Detection

Here a particular rule is given and it is required to select from the given sets of figures, a set of figures, which obeys the rule and forms the correct series.

BITSAT 2010 Online Tests

Admissions to Integrated first degree programmes, at Pilani campus, Goa campus and Hyderabad Campus for I Semester 2010-11 will be made through a computer based online test conducted by BITS. This test is referred to as ' BITS Admission Test', in short as BITSAT.

BITSAT 2010 Important Dates

Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2010 : 30th January 2010
Test center allotment and announcement to candidates : by 15th February 2010
Candidates to reserve Test dates : 18th Feb. – 10th March 2010
Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions : 10th April – 30th April 2010
BITSAT 2010 Online tests : 10th May – 10th June 2010
Candidates to apply for admission with 12th marks and
preferences to Degree programmes : 20th May – 30th June 2010
Admit List and Wait List announcement (BITSAT 2010 Result Date) : 1st July 2010

BITSAT-2010 Test Format

BITSAT-2010 will be of total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts:

Part I : Physics

Part II : Chemistry

Part III : (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning

Part IV : Mathematics

All questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions); each question with choice of four answers, only one being correct choice. Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark. No marks are awarded for not attempted questions. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer.

There will be 150 questions in all. The number of questions in each part is as follows:

There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 150 questions.

If a candidate answers all the 150 questions (without skipping any question), the candidate will have an option of attempting 12 (twelve) extra questions, if there is still time left. These extra questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics only; four questions from each part. Further, once the candidate has opted for extra questions, he cannot go back for correction of any of the earlier answered 150 questions.

The questions are so designed that a good student will be able to answer 150 questions in 180 minutes. The extra questions (a maximum of 12) will give a chance to highly meritorious candidates to score higher. However, candidates should keep in mind the fact that there is negative marking for wrong answers and any attempt to answer the questions by pure guessing of the answers is not likely to have any advantage, but may result in a reduction in the total score.

The questions will be selected at random from a large question bank. Different candidates will get different question sets. An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level, content, question type etc. In this matter, the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on the candidate.

All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only. Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centers. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles.

Each candidate who registers for BITSAT-2010 will be instructed to download a ‘Hall Ticket’. Candidates with the hall ticket only will be allowed inside the Test centers. All centers are closely monitored for security and candidates’ identity and activities will be recorded using web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the rules of the test center will not be allowed to continue with the test and will automatically be disqualified.

MORE INFO ON BITSAT 2010

BITS Pilani Syllabus

BITS admission Form 2010

COMMON ENTRANCE TEST FOR ADMISSIONS TO FIRST YEAR OF
MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA for the Year 2010-11

Candidates seeking admission to AICTE approved MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA Courses are hereby informed that a Common Entrance Test (CET) FOR ADMISSION TO FIRST YEAR OFMBA/ MMS/ PGDBM /PGDBA COURSE FOR THE YEAR 2010-11will be held on February 21, 2010 (Sunday)

Candidates seeking admission to AICTE approved full time MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA course are hereby informed that Common Entrance Test (CET) will be conducted as per the schedule given below:

Applications are invited for

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE - 2010)

17^th April 2010 (Saturday)

Application forms can be obtained

from the designated branches of Post Offices on cash payment of Rs.750/-. Details available in the VIT website: www.vit.ac.in

by sending a Demand Draft for Rs.750/- drawn in favour of “VIT University”, payable at Vellore, to the Admissions Officer with a request letter containing the full address of the applicant

by handing over a DD for Rs.750/- in person at VIT University, Vellore (or) at Chennai Administrative Office.

VIT - A place to learn; A chance to grow

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ELIGIBILITY	Graduates in any discipline. Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply.
HOW TO APPLY		Candidate can choose any ONE of the following modes to apply: Obtain Form with MAT Bulletin/CD against cash payment of Rs 980/- from listed branches of Bank of Baroda, listed Study Centres of AIMA or from AIMA, New Delhi (Phones: 011-24653382 & 41757046). Or Obtain crossed Demand Draft (DD) of Rs 1050/- in favour of ‘All India Management Association’ payable at Delhi from any Bank. Register online at website www.aima-ind.org/matfeb10 alongwith the DD details. Detailed procedure is given on the website link. Or Register online at website link www.aima-ind.org/matfeb10 with Credit Card or Debit Card (ATM Card) payment. Detailed procedure is given on the website link.
SALE COUNTERS	1. 2. 3.	Select Branches of Bank of Baroda Select AIMA Study Centre AIMA (AMEXCEL Book Shop) - (Phones: 011-24653382 & 41757046)
List of Participating Management Institutes / Universities	Click here to view the list
MAT APPLICATION FORM
Last Date for Sale	22 January 2010 (Friday)
Last Date for Submission of filled-in-form at AIMA, New Delhi	25 January 2010 (Monday)
MAT ONLINE REGISTRATION
Last date for online registration	24 January 2010 (Sunday)
Last date for submission of online registration printout at AIMA, New Delhi	27 January 2010 (Wednesday)
HOW TO TAKE THE TEST	Candidate can choose any ONE of the two options to take the test: Paper Based Test or Computer Based Test
Paper Based Test
Test Date	07 February 2010 (Sunday)
Test Timings	1000 to 1230 Hrs
Reporting Time at the Test Centre	0900 Hrs
Computer Based Test
Test Date	From 13 February 2010 (Saturday) onwards
Test Timing	In three time slots per day
Test Centre City (Click here to view the list of Test Centre Cities along with their codes)		The Paper Based Test will take place only on one day i.e., 07 February 2010 at one time slot i.e., 1000 to 1230 Hrs, whereas the Computer Based Test will take place from 13 February 2010 onwards in three time slots per day. If the number of candidates registered for Computer Based Test at any city is limited, these candidates will be permitted to appear for the Paper Based Test on 07 February 2010. No candidate is permitted to take more than one test during February 2010, though the test is administered over a few days.
Admit Card		All provisionally registered candidates can down load their Admit Card from AIMA website link: www.aima-ind.org/matcentre.asp 7 days before the date of Paper Based Test.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MAT Score is acceptable to many non-participating Institutes also for considering admission of candidates to their Post Graduate Degree / Diploma programmes, subject to specific cut-off marks and other admission parameters.