Course Structure Overview
The Mechanical Engineering program at Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya Nagaon is structured over eight semesters, with each semester containing a mix of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory courses. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in engineering principles while also allowing them to specialize in areas of interest.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAT-101 | Mathematics I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PHY-101 | Physics I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | CHE-101 | Chemistry I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | ENG-101 | English for Engineers | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | CP-101 | Computer Programming | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | ME-101 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 2 | MAT-102 | Mathematics II | 3-1-0-4 | MAT-101 |
| 2 | PHY-102 | Physics II | 3-1-0-4 | PHY-101 |
| 2 | CHE-102 | Chemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | CHE-101 |
| 2 | ECO-101 | Economics for Engineers | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 2 | CP-102 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3-0-0-3 | CP-101 |
| 2 | ME-102 | Engineering Mechanics | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 3 | MAT-201 | Mathematics III | 3-1-0-4 | MAT-102 |
| 3 | PHY-201 | Thermodynamics | 3-1-0-4 | PHY-102 |
| 3 | CHE-201 | Material Science | 3-1-0-4 | CHE-102 |
| 3 | ECO-201 | Business Communication | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 3 | CP-201 | Database Management Systems | 3-0-0-3 | CP-102 |
| 3 | ME-201 | Fluid Mechanics | 3-1-0-4 | ME-102 |
| 4 | MAT-202 | Mathematics IV | 3-1-0-4 | MAT-201 |
| 4 | PHY-202 | Heat Transfer | 3-1-0-4 | PHY-201 |
| 4 | CHE-202 | Chemical Engineering Fundamentals | 3-1-0-4 | CHE-201 |
| 4 | ECO-202 | Financial Accounting | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 4 | CP-202 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3-0-0-3 | CP-102 |
| 4 | ME-202 | Mechanics of Materials | 3-1-0-4 | ME-102 |
| 5 | MAT-301 | Mathematics V | 3-1-0-4 | MAT-202 |
| 5 | PHY-301 | Control Systems | 3-1-0-4 | PHY-202 |
| 5 | CHE-301 | Environmental Science | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 5 | ECO-301 | Marketing Principles | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 5 | CP-301 | Computer Graphics and Visualization | 3-0-0-3 | CP-202 |
| 5 | ME-301 | Machine Design I | 3-1-0-4 | ME-202 |
| 6 | MAT-302 | Mathematics VI | 3-1-0-4 | MAT-301 |
| 6 | PHY-302 | Signal and Systems | 3-1-0-4 | PHY-301 |
| 6 | CHE-302 | Industrial Chemistry | 3-1-0-4 | CHE-301 |
| 6 | ECO-302 | Operations Research | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 6 | CP-302 | Web Technologies | 3-0-0-3 | CP-301 |
| 6 | ME-302 | Manufacturing Processes I | 3-1-0-4 | ME-301 |
| 7 | MAT-401 | Mathematics VII | 3-1-0-4 | MAT-302 |
| 7 | PHY-401 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3-1-0-4 | PHY-302 |
| 7 | CHE-401 | Biochemistry | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 7 | ECO-401 | Strategic Management | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 7 | CP-401 | Mobile Application Development | 3-0-0-3 | CP-302 |
| 7 | ME-401 | Machine Design II | 3-1-0-4 | ME-302 |
| 8 | MAT-402 | Mathematics VIII | 3-1-0-4 | MAT-401 |
| 8 | PHY-402 | Nuclear Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | PHY-401 |
| 8 | CHE-402 | Polymer Science | 3-1-0-4 | CHE-401 |
| 8 | ECO-402 | Project Management | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 8 | CP-402 | Artificial Intelligence | 3-0-0-3 | CP-401 |
| 8 | ME-402 | Final Year Project | 6-0-0-6 | - |
Advanced Departmental Electives
The department offers a range of advanced elective courses designed to enhance students' expertise in specialized areas. These courses are taught by experienced faculty members who are active researchers and industry professionals.
Renewable Energy Technologies
This course focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of renewable energy systems such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal power plants. Students learn about energy conversion processes, system integration, and sustainability practices. The course includes laboratory sessions where students build and test small-scale renewable energy prototypes.
Robotics and Automation
This course introduces students to the principles of robotics, including robot kinematics, dynamics, control systems, and sensor integration. Students work on projects involving autonomous robots, industrial automation, and AI applications in mechanical systems. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical implementation.
Advanced Manufacturing Techniques
This elective explores cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and precision engineering. Students gain hands-on experience with modern manufacturing tools and learn about quality control, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles.
Nanomaterials and Their Applications
This course delves into the synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanomaterials in mechanical engineering. Students study how nanotechnology can be used to improve material properties and performance. The course includes laboratory experiments involving nanomaterial preparation and testing.
Computational Fluid Dynamics
This course teaches students how to model and simulate fluid flow using computational methods. Topics include Navier-Stokes equations, numerical methods, turbulence modeling, and software tools like ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM. Students complete projects involving aerodynamic design and flow analysis.
Smart Manufacturing Systems
This course examines the integration of information technology with manufacturing processes to create smart, efficient, and flexible production systems. It covers topics such as Industry 4.0, IoT in manufacturing, digital twins, and predictive maintenance strategies.
Sustainable Design and Development
This elective focuses on designing products and systems that are environmentally sustainable throughout their lifecycle. Students learn about life cycle assessment, eco-design principles, circular economy concepts, and green manufacturing practices.
Energy Storage Systems
This course explores various energy storage technologies including batteries, supercapacitors, compressed air storage, and pumped hydro systems. Students study the physics behind these systems, their applications in renewable energy integration, and future developments in energy storage.
Mechatronics Systems Design
This course combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles to design integrated mechatronic systems. Students learn about sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, and control algorithms. The course includes lab work where students build and program mechatronic devices.
Advanced Control Systems
This advanced course covers modern control theory including state-space methods, optimal control, robust control, and adaptive control. Students apply these concepts to real-world systems such as robotic arms, aircraft, and chemical processes.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a means of enhancing student understanding and practical skills. Projects are integrated throughout the curriculum, starting with mini-projects in early semesters and culminating in a final-year capstone project.
Mini-Projects
Mini-projects begin in the second semester and continue through the sixth semester. These projects are typically completed in teams of 3-5 students and focus on applying theoretical knowledge to solve practical engineering problems. Each mini-project is supervised by a faculty member and evaluated based on technical merit, teamwork, presentation, and documentation.
Final-Year Capstone Project
The final-year capstone project is a significant undertaking that requires students to apply all their knowledge and skills to develop a complete engineering solution. Students select projects from industry partners, faculty research areas, or personal interests. The project is supervised by a faculty mentor and involves extensive research, design, prototyping, testing, and documentation.
Project Selection Process
Students can propose their own project ideas or choose from a list of pre-approved projects provided by faculty members. The selection process involves a proposal submission, review by the academic committee, and approval based on feasibility, relevance, and potential impact. Faculty mentors are assigned based on expertise alignment with the chosen project area.