Admission Prospectus

Measurement & Vector Quantities: Principle of measurement, quantities & units, dimensions of units, scalar & vector quantities, vector representation, addition, subtraction & resolutions of vectors, laws of triangle, dot & cross products.

Motion and Force: Classification of motion, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, retardation, projectile motion, equation of motion of a projectile, angular velocity & linear velocity, centripetal and centrifugal force, laws of falling bodies, force, Newton's laws of motion, resultant of parallel forces, inertia & momentum, principles of conservation of momentum, friction, co-efficient of static friction, angle of repose, merits and demerits of friction, Kepler's law, gravity & gravitation, gravitational constant (G), acceleration due to gravity (g), mass & weight, gravitational potential & escape velocity.

Work, Power & Energy: Work, power & energy, principle of the conservation of energy, potential energy (PE) & kinetic energy (KE), efficiency.

Properties of Matter: General and special properties of matter, elasticity & elastic limit, perfectly elastic body & perfectly rigid body, stress & strain, Hook's law, various kinds of modulus of elasticity, Poisson's ratio, pressure, characteristics of liquid pressure, surface tension & surface energy, angle of contact, capillarity & theory of capillarity, viscosity & co-efficient of viscosity.

Oscillations, Waves & Sound: Periodic and simple harmonic motion (SHM), characteristics of SHM, simple pendulum & second pendulum, effective length, amplitude, phase, complete oscillation, period of oscillation, frequency, laws of simple pendulum, wave motion, transverse & longitudinal waves, progressive & stationary waves, sound & production of sound, interference of sound, beats and mechanism of formation of beats, infrasonic & ultrasonic (supersonic) sound, velocity of sound, effects of pressure, temperature & humidity on the velocity of sound.

Heat & Thermodynamics: Heat & temperature, Celsius scale of temperature, mercury thermometer, specific heat capacity, thermal capacity, principle of calorimetry, specific latent heat, latent heat of fusion of ice & vaporization of water, effect of heat on dimension of materials, differential expansion in bimetallic strip & thermostat, coefficient of linear/superficial/cubical expansion of solids, real and apparent expansion of liquid, methods of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), thermal conductivity, laws of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic change, specific heat of a gas, reversible and irreversible process, Carnot's cycle, efficiency of a Carnot's engine, entropy.

Light: Mirror (plane & spherical), image (real & virtual) & magnification, reflection of light, laws of reflection, pole, principal axis, center of curvature, radius of curvature, principal focus, general equation of concave and convex mirror, refraction of light, absolute and relative refractive index, total internal reflection & critical angle, refraction through a prism, minimum deviation & angle of the prism, lens & uses of lens, general equation of lens, power of a lens.

Modern Physics: Atom models and atomic structure, X-ray, photo electric effect, Einstein's photo electric equation, radio-activity, radio-active decay law, half-life & mean-life, nuclear fission and fusion, space/time/mass, rest mass, theory of relativity, special theory of relativity and its fundamental postulate, length contraction, time dilation, Einstein's mass-energy relation.

States of Matter: Basic properties of gases, Boyle's law & Charles's law, absolute temperature (S.T.P/N.T.P), combination of gas laws (PV = nRT), Dalton's law of partial pressure, problems related to pressure/volume/temperature and partial pressure for gaseous mixtures, Avogadro's hypothesis and constant.

Solution: Ways of expressing concentration: Molarity, molality, normality; solutions and suspensions; solubility of completely miscible liquids; azeotropes and fractional distillation.

Catalyst & Catalysis: Types, criterion and important industrial applications (NH3, H2SO4, Vanaspati Ghee production) and catalyst poison.

Acid, Base and pH: Modern concept of acid and base, properties of acid and base, pH scale and its uses, buffer solutions, acid-base titration, indicators and their uses.

Electrolysis: Electrical conductor, electrolyte, electrolysis process, electro-plating, galvanization, Faraday's laws of electrolysis and industrial applications of electrolysis.

Atomic Structure: Molecular mass, atomic number, mass number, mole and fundamental particle of atom, isotope, isobar and isotone, orbit and orbital, Rutherford's and Bohr's atomic model, quantum number, electronic configuration based on Aufbau principle, Hund's rule and Pauli's exclusion principle.

Periodic Table: Introduction to modern periodic table and classification of elements, periodic change of properties of elements, oxides and hydroxides.

Matter and Its Changes: Matter, element, compound, mixtures, different types of reaction (exothermic and endothermic reactions), symbol and formula, valency of elements and radicals.

Oxidation and Reduction: Modern concepts of oxidation and reduction, oxidizing agent and reducing agents, oxidation number and oxidation state.

Chemical Bond: Different types of bonds: Ionic bond, covalent bond, polar covalent bond, co-ordinate bond, hydrogen bond.

Water Treatment: Hard and soft water, their advantages and disadvantages, temporary and permanent hardness of water.

Important Ores of Iron, Copper, Aluminum and Zinc: Ores, roasting, calcination, smelting, alloy, slag, flux; manufacturing process of iron and copper from ore; properties of Cast Iron, Iron, Steel, Wrought Iron.

Organic Chemistry: Difference between organic and inorganic compounds, homologous series and functional groups of organic compounds.

Hydrocarbons: Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, general method for preparation and properties of alkane, alkene and alkynes as well as their IUPAC nomenclature system.

Alcohol: Classification of alcohol, fermentation process of ethanol preparation, enzyme, methylated spirit, power alcohol and absolute alcohol.

Algebra: Polynomial, complex numbers, permutation, combination, binomial theorem, determinants and matrix.

Trigonometry: Ratios of associated and compound angles, transformation of formulae, multiple angles, properties and solution of triangles, and inverse circular functions.

Co-ordinate Geometry: Co-ordinates of points, locus and its equations, straight lines, circles, parabola and ellipse.

Differential and Integral Calculus: Functions, graph of a function, limits, continuity, differentiation, successive differentiation with Leibnitz's theorem, partial differentiation, integration by substitution, integration by parts, partial fractions and definite integrals.

Uses of Tense: Right form of verbs, correction of errors, subject-verb agreement in sentences, functional use of all kinds of tenses.

Sentence Structure: Types of clauses and sentences, changing sentences according to the direction mentioned in brackets, completing sentences with given inputs (phrases, linking words, conjunctions etc.)

Parts of Speech: Identifying the usage of different types of parts of speech according to their place and function in a sentence.

Use of Preposition: Appropriate use of prepositions, use of phrasal prepositions.

Idioms and Phrases: Usage of idioms and phrases in written and verbal communication providing accurate meaning.

Voice: Change of voice from active to passive and vice versa.

English Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs, and homonyms.

Reading: Reading comprehension.

Verbal: Functional use of the main verb, gerund, infinitive, modals, participles.

Translation: Translation from Bengali to English and vice versa.

Punctuation and Capitalization: Use of punctuation marks and capital letters appropriately in the sentence.

Engineering Materials: Bricks and blocks; Aggregates; Cement; Mortars (Lime and Cement); Concrete; Timber; Geotextiles; Bitumen.

Surveying: Chain surveying; Plane table surveying; Leveling and contouring; Traversing; Theodolite surveying.

Structural Mechanics: Force systems; Equilibrium and free-body diagrams; Friction; Centroid and center of gravity; Moment of inertia; Work, power and energy.

Strength of Materials: Stresses and strains; Mechanical properties of materials; Bending moment and shear force diagrams; Flexural and shear stresses; Deflection.

Hydraulics: Fluid pressure; Hydrostatic force; Flow measurement; Pipe friction and flow through pipe.

Soil Mechanics: Phase relationship and index properties of soil; Permeability and seepage; Moisture-density relationship of soil.

Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC): Materials of RCC and their properties; Design of beams, one-way slabs, axially loaded columns, wall and individual column footings.

Estimating and Construction Process: Estimating of earthwork, brick work, mortar and concrete in foundations and superstructures; Construction process of foundations, masonry works, damp proof course; Formworks and Paintings.

Electrical Circuits: Basic electrical elements and quantities, Circuit Laws and Theorems, Mesh and Node analysis, Capacitors and Inductors, Fundamental of AC Circuit, Single phase and balanced polyphase, AC circuit analysis, Star-delta connection and conversion, Power and Power Factor, Resonance.

Electrical Machine: D.C. Generator: Principles, Construction, Types, Voltage build up, characteristics, performance and testing. D.C. Motor: Construction, Operation, Types, Characteristics, Back e.m.f, Torque equations, Speed regulation, Power stages. Transformer: Construction, Principles, Operations, Equivalent circuits, Performance and testing, Regulation, Losses and efficiency.

Electronic Devices & Circuits: Semiconductors: materials, atomic structure, Energy bands, P-N junction under forward and reverse bias, Diodes: Equivalent circuits, Rectifiers, Clipping and Clamping circuits, Zener diode applications; BJTs: Construction, operation, I-V characteristics, configurations (CE, CB, CC), biasing, operating point, DC load line, switching and amplifier circuits; Operational Amplifiers.

Digital Electronics: Number Systems, Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, Combinational and Sequential Logic Circuits, Adder/Subtractor, Encoders, Decoders, Multiplexer and Demultiplexer.

Power System: Overview of Bangladesh's power system, major power generating stations and fuel used, renewable sources, transmission and distribution fundamentals, single line diagram, switchgear fundamentals.

Telecommunication: Various types of modulation and demodulation (AM, FM, PM); comparisons of analog and digital communication; bandwidth and channel capacity.

Engineering Mechanics: Equilibrium of co-planer forces; Moment and couples; Friction; Centroids and centers of gravity; Moment of inertia; Work, power and energy; Gear train.

Strength of Materials: Stress and strain; Mechanical properties of material; Deformation of materials; Shear forces and bending moment diagrams; Torsion.

Thermodynamics and Heat Engine: Thermodynamic systems and properties; Laws of perfect gas; Laws of thermodynamics; Thermodynamic processes/air cycles/vapor cycles; Heat engines and their performances; Refrigeration and heat pumps; Properties of steam; Boilers and their accessories and mountings; Fuels and lubricants.

Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machineries: Viscosity; Fluid statics; Manometry; Fluid flow measurements and measuring devices; Head loss; Hydraulic machineries and devices.

Basic Electricity and Electronics: Basic circuits and their laws; Electrical machineries (types and principles); Voltmeters, ammeters and other measuring instruments; Semiconductor diodes and transistors and their characteristics.

Production Process: Foundry: pattern materials/allowances, molding sands, tools and processes, furnaces, casting and its types, casting defects. Welding: types of welding processes, joints and related tools, brazing and soldering, welding defects. Sheet metal works and Machining: metal forming, sheet metal working, machine tools and related operations, metal cutting processes, cutting tools/fluids, jigs & fixtures, NC/CNC/DNC machining.

Engineering Materials and Metallurgy: Aspects of engineering materials; ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys; aluminum as construction material; insulating materials; glass and ceramics; sound absorbing materials; fire and water proofing materials; plastic materials; optical fiber; composite materials; melting furnaces and refractories; iron-iron carbide diagram; heat treatment of steel.

Production Management, Planning & Control: Organization; scientific management; direct & indirect cost; depreciation methods; different types of production systems; location; layout; work measurement; inventory control; quality control; break-even analysis.

Measurement, Inspection and Instrumentation: Measurement and inspection; precision & non-precision measuring instruments; gauges, limits-fits & tolerances; electromechanical instruments and control.

Computer Fundamentals and Operations: Fundamentals of computer hardware and elementary software; simple knowledge in programming with C/C++; microprocessors and microcomputers.

Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics: Fundamentals of automation and automatic control; fundamentals of robotics and its types; fundamentals of mechatronics; mechatronic systems and their applications.

Engineering Drawing: Orthographic views, sectional view and isometric projections.

Computer Fundamentals: Basic organization and functional units: hardware, software, and its applications.

Programming: Basic program structure and IDE, pseudo code, header files, data types, operators, variables and expressions, input and output, control statements and decision making, loop structure, arrays, library functions, object oriented programming basics (class & object) and its properties.

Data Structure: Pointer, linked list, tree, stack, queue, searching, sorting.

Database Management: Database system concept, data models, query languages.

Operating System: Scheduling, memory management, storage and I/O system.

Microprocessor & Microcomputer: 8086 architecture, bus systems, instruction sets, assembly language, interrupt control, memories/storage.

Data Communication & Computer Network: Transmission media, modulation/demodulation, multiplexing, OSI and TCP/IP model, network topologies, network protocols, IP addressing.

Digital Electronics: Number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational and sequential logic circuits, flip-flops, registers, counters, semiconductor diodes and rectifiers, BJT, JFET, MOSFET, CMOS, amplifiers.

Basic Electricity: Electricity and its nature, conductor, semi-conductor and insulator, capacitors and inductors, Ohm's Law & Joule's Law, electrical circuit.

Textile Fibre: Introduction to textile fibres, physical and chemical properties, chemical composition and end uses of cotton, jute, hemp, banana, coir, wool and silk fibres; man-made fibres and filaments; regenerated cellulosic fibres; polyester, polyamide, polyacrylonitrile, polyacetate rayon, polyurethane (spandex), high-performance and sustainable man-made fibres.

Yarn Manufacturing: Basic concepts of spinning; blow room, carding, draw frame; long-staple and jute spinning process (batching, softening, carding, comber, simplex, ring frame, winding); jute draw frame and spinning frame; related calculations.

Fabric Manufacturing: Basic concepts of weaving (winding, warping, sizing, drafting, denting, knotting, loom motions); basic concepts of knitting (weft/warp knitting, single-jersey and double-jersey circular knitting machines); production calculations.

Wet Processing: Treatment of water; acids/bases/salts; pH; solution concentration; pretreatment auxiliaries; desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerization; dyes and dyeing (direct, reactive, disperse, sulphur, vat); textile printing and finishing; garment dyeing and washing.

Apparel Manufacturing: Process sequence and terminology of apparel manufacturing; anthropometry; pattern making and grading; marker making; CAD/CAM; sample making; fabric inspection, spreading and cutting; seams, stitches, sewing machines and faults; pressing, folding, packing, inspection.

Textile Testing: Sampling techniques; fibre identification, length, fineness, strength and maturity; yarn numbering, twist, strength and evenness; fabric composition, strength, permeability, crease/drape/stiffness, abrasion/pilling, dimensional stability, colour fastness; testing standards and certifications.

Fabric Structure and Design: Fundamentals of woven design (plain weave and derivatives, twill weave variants, satin and sateen weaves and derivatives); basic weft-knitted structures; typical export-oriented fabrics.

History of Architecture: Indo-Islamic architecture; development of Islamic architecture during the Mughal period; Islamic architecture in Bengal and Dhaka; Hindu architecture in East Bengal; ancient architecture in Bengal; modern and contemporary architectural movements, including the rise of modernism in Bangladeshi architecture.

Basic Construction Process: Concrete; foundations and foundation soil (shallow and deep); brick and composite masonry, cavity and partition walls; arches, lintels, floors, damp proofing, termite treatment, stairs, roofs, plastering and pointing, doors and windows, carpentry and joinery, shoring/underpinning/scaffolding, formworks, painting and varnishing.

Estimating & Costing: Introduction to estimating; quantity estimation of excavation, road embankment, canal digging, boundary wall, bituminous & RCC road; complete estimate of a single-storey two-roomed building with verandah; rate analysis as per PWD standard.

Surveying: Chain survey; plane table surveying; leveling and contouring; theodolite surveying; traversing; tachometric and topographic surveying; compass and cadastral surveying; surveying equipment.

Basic Drawing: Drawing with still life, such as bottles, books, cups, vases, etc.

Analytical Drawing: Understanding plan, section, elevation, and axonometric drawing.

Composition of Forms: Basic composition with primary shapes and lines; graphic design fundamentals for poster design, cover design, logo, etc.

Human Figure: Gesture, posture, and proportion ratios of the human body and organs.

Perspective: One-point and two-point perspective drawing techniques.

Basic Stoichiometry: Units and unit conversion; temperature scale and conversion; basic concepts of chemical reaction; density; specific gravity; pressure; ideal gas law.

Unit Operation: Measurement of fluid pressure; manometer; flow measurement apparatus; types of flow; Bernoulli's theorem; friction in pipe; centrifugal pumps; modes of heat transfer; types of heat exchanger; boiler, boiler mountings and accessories.

Fuel and Energy: Classification and properties of fuels; combustion principles; higher and lower calorific value; renewable energy; energy conversion, sensible and latent heats; thermodynamics of heat engines.

Chemical Process Industries: Process block diagrams; manufacturing processes and reactions of ammonia and urea, Portland cement, sulphuric acid industries and refineries.

Engineering Mechanics: Equilibrium of force; moment and applications; centroid; moment of inertia; friction; work, power and energy; shear force and bending moment.

Industrial Management: Organization; direct and indirect cost; depreciation; different types of production systems; location; layout; work measurement; inventory control; break-even analysis.

Basic Electricity and Electronics: Basic circuits and their laws; electrical machineries (types and principles); voltmeters, ammeters and other measuring instruments; semiconductor diodes and transistors.

Basics of Computer Science and IT: Fundamentals of computer hardware & software and applications; basic concepts of ICT.

Food Engineering and Technology: Unit operations and unit processes; sorting, grading and size reduction of food materials; filtration; mixing; conversion factor; mass balance; modes of heat transfer.

Food Preservation: Food preservation and preservatives; basic principles and methods of food preservation; pasteurization and sterilization; food spoilage; storage life of food.

Refrigeration and Freezing of Foods: Basic concepts of refrigeration and freezing; refrigeration system; refrigerants and their properties; types of pre-cooling and cooling; cold storage.

Food Chemistry and Nutrition: Composition and classification of foods; classification, functions and sources of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids; moisture in food; basic nutrition; malnutrition; balanced diet.

Food Microbiology: Classification of microorganisms; structure and types of bacteria, yeast and mold with their importance in food; growth curve of microorganisms.

Food Safety: Importance of food safety; cleaning and sanitation; types and sources of food safety hazards; pre-requisites and principles of HACCP; Good Manufacturing Practices; Good Agricultural Practices.

Electrostatic and Basic Electricity: Charge; Coulomb's law; electric field and electric intensity; electric potential and potential difference; capacitor and capacitance; electrical power.

Computer Office Application: Computer hardware and software; internet terms, browsers, search engines, web services; hardware/software problems; storage devices; cyber security issues; file formats; simple spreadsheet formulas and functions.