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AKTU Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (AME101D / AME201D) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
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Official AKTU syllabus of Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (AME101D / AME201D) for B.Tech 1st Year – 2 credits, L-T-P 2-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
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Course Objectives
- To develop an understanding of engineering materials and their applications in agricultural machinery and equipment.
- To introduce thermodynamics, refrigeration, and heat transfer principles for agricultural thermal applications.
- To impart knowledge of fluid principles, pumps, and compressors used in agricultural irrigation and spraying systems.
- To familiarize students with machine elements, power transmission, and hydraulic systems used in farm machinery.
- To introduce agricultural mechanisation and emerging technologies for modern and precision farming applications.
Course Content
| Unit | Description | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Basic Engineering Materials: Types of engineering materials; properties and applications of metals, polymers, rubber, ceramics and composites. Applications: tractor and thresher frames, farm implements, rubber seals in irrigation pipes and agri-drone structures. | 20% |
| 2. | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer: Basic concepts of system, heat, work and first law; refrigeration effect and COP; vapour compression refrigeration cycle; conduction, convection and radiation. Applications: cold storage, refrigerated transport, grain drying, greenhouse heating and dairy refrigeration. | 20% |
| 3. | Unit III – Pumps, and Fluid Systems: Fluid properties; applications of Bernoulli's equation; centrifugal, submersible and reciprocating pumps; priming and pump selection; basic air compressors. Applications: Borewell, drip and sprinkler irrigation, drainage and agricultural spraying. | 20% |
| 4. | Machine Elements and Farm Machine Drives: Fasteners, bearings, shafts, couplings, gears, belt and chain drives; power take-off (PTO) shaft in tractors and basic hydraulic systems. Applications: threshers, seed drills, grain blowers, conveyors, tractor hydraulic lift and farm implements. | 20% |
| 5. | Agricultural Mechanisation and Emerging Technologies: Tractors, tillage, sowing, harvesting, threshing and drying equipment; drip and sprinkler systems; agri-drones, electric tractors and precision agriculture. Applications: mechanised farming, drone spraying, GPS-guided machinery. | 20% |
Teaching-Learning Methodology
The course uses interactive lectures, problem-solving, and application-based learning. Practical demonstrations and case studies link concepts with agricultural machinery and systems. Laboratory exposure strengthens technical understanding and practical skills. Assignments and technology-enabled learning promote analytical thinking and awareness of emerging technologies.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Explain engineering material properties and their applications in agricultural machinery and equipment. | K2 |
| CO2 | Understand thermodynamic, refrigeration, and heat transfer principles in agricultural thermal systems. | K2 |
| CO3 | Explain fluid principles and pump characteristics to irrigation, drainage, and agricultural spraying systems. | K2 |
| CO4 | Illustrate machine elements, power transmission, and hydraulic systems in farm machinery. | K2 |
| CO5 | Explain agricultural mechanisation and emerging technologies for precision and modern farming applications. | K2 |
CO–PO Articulation Matrix
Evaluation Pattern
| Sr. | Details of Evaluation No. | Weightage |
| 1. | Internal Assessment – Class Tests (CT) + Teacher's Assessment (Assignment / Quiz / Attendance) | 30% |
| 2. | End Semester Theory Examination | 70% |
Text Books
- A Textbook of Mechanical Engineering – R. S. Khurmi & J. K. Gupta (S. Chand Publication).
- Principles of Agricultural Engineering Vol. I & II – A.M. Michael and T.P. Ojha (Jain Brothers Publication).
- Elements of Agricultural Engineering – Jagdishwar Sahay (Standard Publishers Distributors).
- Irrigation and Water Power Engineering – B. C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain & Arun Kumar Jain (Laxmi Publications).
- Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology: A Problem- Solving Approach – Harry L. Field & John B. Solie (Springer Publication).
Online Resources
- NPTEL – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, IIT Bombay
- ICAR e-Course – Farm Machinery and Power (free access)
- FAO Agricultural Engineering resources (fao.org, free access)
Additional References
Relevant articles, videos, and resources on:
- Agri Drones: Mechanics, Payload, and Precision Spraying
- Electric Tractors and Autonomous Farm Vehicles
- Cold Chain Engineering: Design and Management for Agri- Products
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