ISRO Syllabus Scientist/Engineer: Mechanical, Electronics and Computer Science Syllabus

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1 ISRO Syllabus Scientist/Engineer: Mechanical, Electronics and Computer Science Syllabus I. Syllabus for Electronics Written Exam Subject/Topic Sub-Topics Power Switching Devices such as SCRs GTOs Power MOSFETs Basics of ICs-bipolar Physical Electronics, Electron Devices and ICs MOS and CMOS Types: Basic and Optoelectronics. Electrons and Holes in semiconductors Carner Statistics Mechanism of Current Flow in a Semi-conductor Hall effect

2 Junction Theory Different Types of Diodes and their Characteristics Bipolar Junction Transistor Field Effect Transistors Random Signals and Probability Correlation Functions Spectral Density Response of Linear system to random inputs Signals and Systems Classification of Signals and systems System Modeling in terms of differential and difference equations

3 State Variable Representation Fourier Series Fourier Transforms and their application to system analysis Laplace Transforms and their application to system analysis Convolution and superposition integrals and their applications Z-Transforms and their applications to the analysis and characterization of discrete time systems Network Analysis Techniques Network Theorems Transient Response Steady State Sinusoidal Response Network Theory Network Graphs and their

4 Applications in network analysis Tellegen's theorem Two port networks; Z, Y, h and Transmission parameters Combination of two ports, analysis of common Two ports Network Functions: Parts of Network Functions, Obtaining a Network Function from a given part Transmission Criteria: Delay and Rise Time Elmore's and other Definitions effect of Cascading Elements of Network Synthesis Transistor Biasing and Stabilization

5 Analog Electronic Circuits Small Signal Analysis Power Amplifiers Frequency Response Wide Banding Techniques Feedback Amplifiers Tuned Amplifiers Oscillators, Rectifiers and Power Supplies Op Amp, PLL, Other linear integrated circuits and Applications Pulse Shaping Circuits and Waveform generators Transistor as a Switching element Boolean Algebra Simplification of Boolean Function: Karnaugh map and Applications IC Logic Gates and their Characteristics IC Logic Families: DTL, TTL, ECL, NMOS, PMOS and CMOS gates and their comparison Combinational Logic Circuits: Half Adder, Full Adder, Digital comparator, Multiplexer, De-

6 Digital Electronic Circuits multiplexer, ROM and Their Applications Flip-Flops: R-S, J-K, D and T fliptops Different Types of Counters and Registers Waveform Generators A/D and D/A Converters Semi-conductor Memories Analysis of Electrostatic and Magneto-static fields Laplace's and Poisson's equations Boundary Value Problems and their solutions Electromagnetic Theory Maxwell's equations Application to Wave propagation in bounded and unbounded media Transmission Lines: Basic Theory, Standing waves, Matching

7 applications, Microstrip lines Basics of Wave Guides and Resonators Elements of Antenna Theory Communication Systems Basic Information theory Modulation and Detection in Analogue and Digital systems Sampling and Data Reconstructions Quantization and Coding Time Division and Frequency Division Multiplexing Equalization Optical Communication: In Free space and Fiber optic Propagation of signals at HF, VHF, UHF and microwave frequency

8 Satellite Communication Control Systems Transient and Steady State Response of Control systems Effect of Feedback on Stability and sensitivity Root Locus Techniques Frequency Response Analysis Concepts of Gain and Phase Margins Constant-M and Constant-N Nichol's Chart Approximation of Transient response from Constant-N Nichol's Chart Approximation of Transient Response from Closed loop Frequency response Design of Control Systems Compensators

9 Industrial controllers Microwave Engineering Microwave Tubes and solid state devices Microwave generation and amplifiers Wave guides and other Microwave Components and Circuits Microstrip circuits Microwave Antennas Microwave Measurements Masers, Lasers Micro-wave propagation Microwave Communication Systems: Terrestrial and Satellite based Number Systems

10 Data representation Programming Elements of a High level programming language PASCAL/C Use of Basic Data Structures Computer Engineering Fundamentals of Computer Architecture Processor Design Control Unit Design Memory organization, I/o System Organization Microprocessors: Architecture and instruction set of Microprocessor's 8085 and 8086 Assembly language Programming Microprocessor Based system Design: Typical examples

11 Personal Computers and Their Typical uses II. Computer Science Written Exam: Syllabus Subject/Topic Sub-Topics Logic Functions Computer H/W Digital Logic Minimization Design and Synthesis of Combinational and Sequential Circuits Number Representation and Computer Arithmetic (Fixed and Floating point)

12 Software Systems Data Structures Notion of Abstract Data Types Stack, Queue, List, Set, String, Tree, Binary search tree, Heap, Graph Machine Instructions and Addressing modes Computer Organization ALU and Data-path Hardwired and Microprogrammed control Memory Interface I/O Interface (Interrupt and DMA mode) Serial Communication interface Instruction Pipelining Cache, Main and Secondary storage C Programming

13 Programming Methodology Program control (Iteration, Recursion, Functions) Scope, Binding, Parameter passing Elementary concepts of Object oriented, Functional and Logic Programming Algorithms for Problem Solving Tree and Graph Traversals Connected components Spanning Trees, Shortest Paths Hashing, Sorting, Searching Design Techniques (Greedy, Dynamic Programming, Divideand-Conquer) Lexical Analysis Parsing

14 Compiler Design Syntax Directed Translation Runtime environment Code Generation Linking (Static and Dynamic) Operating Systems Classical Concepts (Concurrency, Synchronization, Deadlock) Processes, Threads and Interprocess communication CPU scheduling Memory Management File systems, I/O systems Protection and Security Relational Model (ER-model, Relational algebra, Tuple calculus) Database Design (Integrity

15 Databases Constraints, Normal forms) Query languages (SQL) File Structures (Sequential files, Indexing, B+ trees) Transactions and Concurrency control ISO/OSI stack Sliding Window Protocol Computer Networks LAN Technologies (Ethernet, Token ring) TCP/UDP, IP Basic Concepts of Switches, Gateways and Routers III. Mechanical Written Exam Syllabus Subject/Topic Sub-Topics

16 Linear Algebra Algebra of Matrices System of Linear Equations Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors Engineering Mathematics Calculus Taylor Series Fourier Series Partial Derivatives Total Derivatives Definite and Improper Integrals Multiple Integrals Vector Calculus Gradient, Divergence and Curl Line and Surface Integrals Green, Gauss and Stokes Theorems Numerical Methods Solution of System of Linear Equations Interpolation

17 Numerical Integration Newton-Raphson Method Runge-Kutta Method Differential Equations Linear ODEs First Order Non-Linear ODEs Initial and Boundary value problems Laplace Transform PDEs-Laplace, Wave and Diffusion Equations Probability & Statistics Gaussian Weibul Distribution and Their properties Method of Least Squares Regression Analysis Analysis of Variance Engineering Mechanics Equivalent Force systems Free-Body concepts Equations of Equilibrium Trusses and Frames Virtual work and minimum

18 potential energy Kinematics and Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies Impulse and Momentum (Linear and Angular) Energy Methods Central Force motion Strength of Materials Theory of Machines Stress and Strain Stress-Strain Relationship and Elastic constants Mohr s circle for Plane Stress and Plane Strain Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams Bending and Shear stresses Deflection of Beams Torsion of Circular shafts, Thin and Thick cylinders Euler s Theory of Columns Strain Energy Methods Thermal Stresses Displacement Velocity and Acceleration

19 Analysis of Plane Mechanisms Dynamic Analysis of Slider-Crank Mechanism Planar Cams and Followers Gear Tooth Profiles Kinematics and Design of Gears Governors and Flywheels Balancing of Reciprocating and Rotating Masses Vibrations: Free and Forced Vibration of Single Degree Freedom Systems Effect of Damping Vibration Isolation Resonance Critical Speed of Rotors Design of Machine Elements Design for Static and Dynamic Loading Failure Theories Fatigue Strength Design of Bolted, Riveted and Welded Joints Design of Shafts and Keys Design of Spur Gears, Rolling and

20 Sliding Contact Bearings Brakes and Clutches Belt, Ropes and Chain Drives Fluid Mechanics Fluid Properties, Fluid Statics, Manometry, Buoyancy Control-Volume Analysis of Mass, Momentum and Energy, Fluid Acceleration Differential Equation of Continuity And Momentum Bernoulli s Equation Viscous Flow of Incompressible Fluids Boundary Layer, Elementary Turbulent Flow Flow Through Pipes Head Losses in Pipes, Bends, etc Heat-Transfer Modes of Heat Transfer One Dimensional Heat Conduction Resistance Concept Electrical Analogy

21 Unsteady Heat Conduction, Fins Dimensionless Parameters in Free and Forced Convective Heat Transfer Various Correlations for Heat Transfer in Flow over Flat Plates and Through Pipes Thermal Boundary Layer Effect of Turbulence Radiative Heat Transfer Black and Grey Surfaces Shape Factors Network Analysis Heat Exchanger Performance LMTD And NTU Methods Thermodynamics Zeroth, First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics Thermodynamic System and Processes Irreversibility and Availability Behavior of Ideal and Real Gases Properties of Pure Substances Calculation of Work and Heat in Ideal Processes

22 Analysis of Thermodynamic Cycles related to Energy Conversion Carnot, Rankine, Otto, Diesel, Brayton and Vapor Compression Cycles Power Plant Engineering Steam Generators Steam Power Cycles Steam Turbines Impulse and Reaction Principles, Velocity Diagrams, Pressure and Velocity Compounding Reheating and Reheat Factor Condensers and Feed Heaters I.C. Engines: Requirements and Suitability of Fuels in IC Engines, Fuel Ratings, Fuel-Air Mixture Requirements Normal Combustion in SI and CI Engines Engine Performance Calculations Refrigeration and air- Refrigerant Compressors

23 conditioning Expansion Devices Condensers and Evaporators Properties of Moist Air Psychrometric Chart Basic Psychometric Processes Turbomachinery Components of Gas Turbines Compression Processes Centrifugal and Axial Flow Compressors Axial Flow Turbines Elementary Theory Hydraulic Turbines Eulerturbine Equation Specific Speed, Pelton-Wheel, Francis and Kaplan Turbines Centrifugal Pumps Engineering Materials Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials and their Applications Heat Treatment

24 Metal Casting Casting Processes (Expendable and Non-Expendable) - Pattern, Moulds and Cores Heating and Pouring Solidification and Cooling, Gating Design Design Considerations Defects Forming Processes Stress-Strain Diagrams for Ductile and Brittle Materials Plastic Deformation and Yield Criteria Fundamentals of Hot and Cold Working Processes Bulk Metal Forming Processes (Forging, Rolling Extrusion, Drawing) Sheet Metal Working Processes (Punching, Blanking, Bending Deep Drawing, Coining, Spinning Load Estimation using Homogeneous Deformation Methods, Defects) Processing of Powder Metals-

25 Atomization, Compaction, Sintering Secondary and Finishing Operations. Forming and Shaping of Plastics Extrusion, Injection Molding Joining Processes Physics of Welding Fusion and Non-Fusion Welding Processes Brazing and Soldering Adhesive Bonding Design Considerations in Welding Weld Quality Defects Machining and Machine Tool Operations Mechanics of Machining Single and Multi-Point Cutting Tools Tool Geometry and Materials Tool Life and Wear Cutting Fluids Machinability Economics of Machining

26 Non-Traditional Machining Processes Metrology and Inspection Limits, Fits and Tolerances Linear and Angular Measurements Comparators Gauge Design Interferometry Form and Finish Measurement Measurement of Screw Threads Alignment and Testing Methods Tool Engineering Principles of Work Holding Design of Jigs And Fixtures Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic Concepts of CAD, CAM and their Integration Tools Manufacturing Analysis Part-Print Analysis Tolerance Analysis in Manufacturing and Assembly

27 Time and Cost Analysis Work-Study Method Study Work Measurement Time Study Work Sampling Job Evaluation Merit Rating Production Planning and Control Forecasting Models Aggregate Production Planning Master Scheduling Materials Requirements Planning Inventory Control Deterministic and Probabilistic Models Safety Stock Inventory Control Systems Operations Research Linear Programming Simplex and Duplex Method Transportation, Assignment Network Flow Models

28 Simple Queuing Models PERT And CPM IV. Civil Engineering Syllabus Syllabus for ISRO Civil Engineering Building Materials Surveying Transportation Engineering Soil Mechanics Hydraulics Irrigation Engineering

29 Estimating, Costing, and Valuation Environmental Engineering Structural Engineering Theory of Structures RCC Design Steel Design Concrete Technology V. Electrical Engineering Syllabus Syllabus for ISRO Electrical Engineering Basic Electrical Technology Circuit Theory Electromagnetic Fields Electrical Machines I

30 Power Systems Analysis Control Engineering Electrical Machines II Power Systems Operation and Control Power Electronics Power System Protection High Voltage Engineering Industrial Drives Industrial Drives - Power Electronics Embedded Systems Intelligent Systems and Control Industrial Automation and Control Illumination Engineering Industrial Instrumentation Chaos, Fractals & Dynamic Systems Energy Resources & Technology Non-Conventional Energy Systems Numerical Analysis Power System Generation, Transmission and Distribution Networks Signals and Systems Networks and Systems Digital Integrated Circuits Analog ICs

31 Dynamics of Physical Systems Estimation of Signals and Systems Digital Signal Processing VI. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Syllabus Syllabus for ISRO Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Applied Mathematics for Thermal Engineers Advanced Thermodynamics Advanced Heat Transfer Refrigeration Systems Design Air conditioning Systems Design Computer Simulation of Refrigeration And Air conditioning Systems Instrumentation for Thermal Systems Design of Condensers Evaporators and Cooling Towers