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[Link]. Mathematics
Course
Semester Course Title of the Course Course Code
Type
Pothu Tamil-I-Tamil Ilakkiya
Part I –Languages (Tamil) J1TL11 Theory
Varalaru-I
Part II – Languages (English) General English–I J2EN11 Theory

Core I JMMA11 Theory

Algebra & Trigonometry
I Core II JMMA12 Theory
Differential Calculus
Allied Physics JEPH11 Theory
Elective I
Practical JEPHP1 Practical
Mathematics for Competitive
Skill Enhancement Course - I JSMA11 Theory
Examination I
Foundation Course Bridge Mathematics JFMA11 Theory
 3. ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY

UNIT CONTENTS
Reciprocal Equations - Standard form – Increasing or decreasing the roots
I of a given equation - Approximate solutions of roots of polynomials by
Horner’s method – related problems.
Summation of Series: Binomial – Exponential – Logarithmic series
II
(Theorems without proof) – Approximations - related problems.
Characteristic equation – Eigen values and Eigen Vectors - Similar
matrices - Cayley – Hamilton Theorem (Statement only) - Finding powers
III
of square matrix, Inverse of a square matrix up to order 3 - related
problems.
Expansions of sinnθ, cosnθ in powers of sinθ, cosθ - Expansion of tannθ
IV in terms of tan θ, Expansions of cosnθ, sinnθ, cosmθsinnθ –Expansions of
tan(θ1+θ2+,…,+θn) - related problems.
Hyperbolic functions – Relation between circular and hyperbolic
V functions Inverse hyperbolic functions, Logarithm of complex quantities
– related problems.

Recommended Text
T.K. Manicavachagom Pillar. I. Natarajan and K S. Ganapathy, Algebra,
1
Vol 1, S. Viswanathan (Printers & Publication) PVT. LID 2015
S. Arumugam and A. Thangapandi Issac, Theory of Equations and
2 Trigonometry, New Gamma Publishing House, Palayamkottai. 2006
 4. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

UNIT CONTENTS
Successive Differentiation: Introduction (Review of basic concepts) – The 𝑛𝑡ℎ
derivative – Standard results – Trigonometrical transformation – Formation of
I
equations involving derivatives – Leibnitz formula for the 𝑛𝑡ℎ derivative of a
Product.
Partial Differentiation: Partial derivatives – Successive partial derivatives –
II
Function of a function rule – Total differential coefficient .
Partial Differentiation (Continued): Homogeneous functions – Partial
III derivatives of a function of two variables - Lagrange‟s method of
undetermined multipliers.
Envelope: Method of finding the envelope – Another definition of envelope –
IV
Envelope of family of curves which are quadratic in the parameter.
Curvature: Definition of Curvature – Circle, Radius and Centre of Curvature –
V
Evolutes and Involutes – Radius of Curvature in Polar Co-ordinates.
Recommended Text
1 S. Narayanan and T K. Manicavachagom Pillax, Calculus, Vol 1,

2 S. Viswanathan (Printers & Publication) PVT. LID. 2015.

S. Armugam and A. Thangapandi Issac, Calculus, New Gamma Publishing
3
House, Palayamkottai 2011
 5. ALLIED PHYSICS–I

UNIT CONTENTS
WAVES, OSCILLATIONS AND ULTRASONICS : Simple Harmonic
Motion (SHM) – Composition of two SHMs at right angles (periods in the
ratio1:1) – Lissajous figures – Uses –Laws of transverse vibrations of strings –
I
Determination of AC frequency using sonometer (steel and brass wires) –
Ultrasound – Production –Piezoelectric method – Application of Ultrasonics:
Medical field.
PROPERTIES OF MATTER: Elasticity :Elastic constants –Bending of
beam–Theory of non-uniform bending – Determination of Young’s modulus
by non-uniform bending. Viscosity: Streamline and turbulent motion– Critical
II
velocity – Coefficientof viscosity – Poiseuille’s formula.
Surfacetension:definition–Moleculartheory–Dropletsformation–shape, size
and lifetime – COVID transmission through droplets.
HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS: Joule-Kelvin effect – Joule-Thomson
porous plug experiment – theory– Temperature of inversion –Liquefaction of
III Oxygen–Linde’s process of liquefaction of air –Thermodynamic system –
Thermodynamic equilibrium – Laws of thermodynamics – Heat engine –
Carnot’s cycle – Efficiency.
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM: Potentiometer – Principle –
Measurement of thermo emf using potentiometer –Magnetic field due to a
IV current carrying conductor – Biot-Savart’s law – Field along the axis of the
coil carrying current – Peak, average and RMS values of ac current and
voltage – Power factor and current values in an AC circuit.
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AND DIGITAL INDIA : Logic gates, OR,
AND, NOT, NAND, NOR, EXOR logic gates – Universal building blocks –
V
Boolean algebra – De Morgan’s theorem – Verification – Overview of
Government initiatives: Software technological parks under MeitY.
PROFESSIONAL COMPONENTS : Expert lectures – Seminars – Webinars
VI
– Industry inputs – Social accountability – Patriotism

Recommended Text

1 R. Murugesan (2001), Allied Physics, [Link] and Co, New Delhi.

Brijlal and [Link] (1994), Waves and Oscillations, Vikas Publishing
2
House, New Delhi.
Brijlal and [Link] (1994), Properties of Matter, [Link] and Co.,
3
New Delhi.
[Link] and [Link] (1976) .Heat and Thermodynamics (8th edition),
4
[Link] and Co., New Delhi.
5 R. Murugesan (2005), Optics and Spectroscopy, [Link] and Co, New Delhi.
A. Subramaniyam, Applied Electronics 2nd Edn., National Publishing Co.,
6
Chennai.
 5A. ALLIED PRACTICAL–I

Minimum of Eight Experiments from the list:

1. Young’s modulus by non-uniform bending using pin and microscope

2. Young’s modulus by non-uniform bending using optic lever, scale and telescope

3. Determination of g by Compound Pendulum

4. Rigidity modulus by static torsion method.

5. Rigidity modulus by torsional oscillations without mass

6. Surface tension and interfacial Surface tension – drop weight method

7. Comparison of viscosities of two liquids – burette method

8. Specific heat capacity of a liquid–half time correction

9. Verification of laws of transverse vibrations using sonometer

10. Calibration of low range voltmeter using potentiometer

11. Determination of thermoemf using potentiometer

12. Verification of truth tables of basic logic gates using ICs

13. Verification of De Morgan’s theorems using logic gate ICs.

14. Use of NAND as universal building block.

Note: Use of digital balance permitted

 6. MATHEMATICS FOR COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION - I

UNIT CONTENTS

I Simplification, averages.

II Ratio and proportion.

III Partnership-percentages.

IV Profit and Loss

V Problems on numbers.

Recommended Text

R.S. Agarwal - Objective arithmetic, Published by [Link] & Co Ltd.

1
Edition 2018

7. Bridge Mathematics

UNIT CONTENTS
Algebra: Binomial theorem, General term, middle term, problems based on these
I
concepts
Sequences and series (Progressions). Fundamental principle of counting.
II
Factorial n.
Permutations and combinations, Derivation of formulae and their connections,
III simple applications, combinations with repetitions, arrangements within groups,
formation of groups.
Trigonometry: Introduction to trigonometric ratios, proof of sin(A+B), cos(A+B),
tan(A+B) formulae, multiple and sub multiple angles, sin(2A), cos(2A), tan(2A) etc.,
IV transformations suminto product and product into sum formulae, inverse trigonometric
functions, sine rule and cosine rule
Calculus: Limits, standard formulae and problems, differentiation, first principle, uv
V rule, u/v rule, methods of differentiation , application of derivatives, integration -
product rule and substitution method.

Recommended Text

1 NCERT class XI and XII text books.

2 Any State Board Mathematics text books of class XI and XII