Diploma in Plastics Technology (DPT) 1st Semester Syllabus

                                       DIPLOMA IN PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY (DPT)

SEMESTER-I

Communication English-I

(Able to read and comprehend English; and be able to communicate both orally and by writing in simple English)

1.1 Understanding of parts of Speech, tenses. 

1.2 Understanding of visual charts 

1.3 Read and interpret information correctly. 

1.4 Write and read essay and letters for communication purpose. 

1.5 Answering verbal questions, dialogues writing and note making etc.

Workshop Mathematics

(Describes basic elementary mathematics, trigonometric, binomial theorem, complex numbers and analytical geometry to understand simple quadratic equations, trigonometric angles pair of straight line and equation circles to solve simple problems)

2.1 Understanding of simple fraction, addition, subtraction, multiplication, percentage and quadratic equation. 

2.2 Find unknown angles in any triangles, trigonometric ratios of multiple angles (2A & 3A) and problem solving the expansions. 

2.3 Remember the formula for the Binomial Theorem according to the equations. 

2.4 Understand pair of line passes through origin using second degree equations – simple problems. 

2.5 Illustrate and name the parts of a circle, radius, diameter & circumference and using General equations of a Circle able to find centre, radius and equation of the circle. 

2.6 Can use Trigonometric ratio and its table. Sine & cosine rule, Solutions of triangle, compound angles and multiple angles –able to solve simple problems

Engineering Chemistry 

(Overview of key concepts of Chemistry. To provide the students with a fundamental understanding of structure & bonding, organic chemistry, water chemistry, organic chemistry and fuels, Electro chemistry & basic concepts of thermodynamics)

 3.1 Able to understand basic concepts of atomic structure and chemical bonding and electronic configuration. 

3.2 Knowledge on acid, bases, solutions & electro chemistry. 

3.3 Knowledge about water chemistry. 

3.4 To provide an overview of preparation and identification of organic compounds. 

3.5 Understand different types of fuels & its extractions. 

3.6 Knowledge on electro chemistry & its application 

3.7 Understand basic concepts and terms of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes, Heat and work concept with expressions.

Computer & Information Technology

(Able to use the computer, understand basics of operations and parts operating systems and  MS office. Able to make PowerPoint presentation and use Computer communication and internet for daily activities)

4.1 Describe different parts of computers & its operating systems 

4.2 Understanding windows operating system & its functions. Knowledge on MS office. 

4.3 Application of computer & communication for technical Work. 

4.4 Power point presentation making 

4.5 Learn about Computer communication like LAN, MAN, WAN, Bluetooth 

4.6 Understanding how to use Internet for day to day activities.

Environmental Science

(Overview of basic environmental science, natural resources, environmental pollution, social issues and environmental protection)

5.1 Scope and importance of environmental science, effect human of activities on environment 

5.2 Know the concept of eco system, structure and function. 

5.3 Awareness about natural resources, forest resources, exploitation, deforestation 

5.4 Awareness about water resources, food resources, mineral resources land resources and energy resources. 

5.5 Awareness about environmental pollution such as air, water, land, thermal, and water conservation, global warming, ozone layer depletion. 

5.6 Knowledge about environmental protection acts and disaster management system types and policy.

Engineering Chemistry Lab

(Understand the basic laboratory techniques and preparation of standard solutions, titration and volumetric analysis)

6.1 Volumetric Analysis 

6.2 Acidimetry – Alkalimetry 

6.3 Estimation of Hydrochloric acid 

6.4 Estimation of Sulphuric acid 

6.5 Estimation of Sodium hydroxide given standard sodium carbonate solution & Hydrochloric acid as a link solution) 

6.6 Permanganometry - Estimation of potassium permanganate and Estimation of strength of Oxalic acid 

6.7 EDTA Titration - Estimation of total hardness of water for the water sample 

6.8 pH Determination - Determination of pH using pH meter 

6.9 Preparation of Standard Solutions - Preparation of 1N, 0.5N & 0.1N solution of sodium carbonates and Preparation of 1N Solution of oxalic acid. 

Communication Lab

(Learn to communicate- listen, speak, read and write in Englishso as to use it as a tool to aid professional advancement)

 7.1 LISTENING practical to develop comprehension 

7.2 SPEAKING practical to learn voice modulation and situational conversation/role-playing 

7.3 Learn READING and comprehension, and develop enriched vocabulary 

7.4 To learn art of writing both official and Business correspondence 

7.5 Learn how to participate in group discussions, mock interviews.