moodle@CUSAT

Course Description

Elementary fundamentals of linearly elastic and isotropic solid mechanics would be discussed in this course. This is a typical base course for Structural Analysis, Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity, Structural Design, Mechanics of Machinery, etc. Generally, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering graduate students would be the stake holders of this course!

Objectives

1. To introduce the basic concepts of stress, strain, displacements and elastic properties of materials.

2. To develop an affinity towards the study of internal forces in structures, like bending moment, shear force, twisting moment and axial force and their associated stresses and strains and hence to lead towards their applicability in design of structures and machine components.

3. To introduce deflection and slope of structures through elastic and statically determinate beam examples.

4. To introduce the concept of stability of structures through Euler's analysis of columns and hence to show that stability criteria is as important as strength or serviceability criteria in design of structures.

Prerequisites

1. A basic knowledge of Elementary Engineering Mechanics - Statics (Newtonian Mechanics) is expected.

2. Exposure to basic algebra, trigonometry, calculus and matrix operations.

Course Description

This is a follower course of Analysis of Structures I and II for 2012 scheme B.Tech Civil Engineering in the CUSAT. The course essentially aims at matrix based analysis of structures and introduction to the finite element method (elementary level, only). Introduction to computer methods of analysis of structures can also be a part of discussion.

Course Objectives

1. To introduce the basics of flexibility and stiffness and hence pave way to systematic methods for structural analysis.

2. To introduce the concept of writing the linear algebraic equations generated as part of the analysis of structures through the method of consistent deformation or the slope-deflection method in matrix form and solving them after applying the boundary conditions.

3. Introduction of the direct stiffness method to throw light to the need of computer implementation of the method and give a step-by-step procedure for the same.

4. To eradicate an expected fearful approach of a student of civil engineering towards the most versatile numerical tool in engineering, the finite element method through introduction of the same via. the stiffness method.

Prerequisites

1. Exposure to statically indeterminate structural analysis through consistent deformation and slope deflection methods.

2. Basics of strength of materials.

3. A good level of understanding of determination of deflection and slope of basic structures (beams and portal frames).

4. Sound mathematical ability in linear algebra, fundamental calculus and basic trigonometry.

Financial Management for Engineers

Fundamentals of Corporate Laws

Course Objective

This course is designed to enable the students in understanding the basic laws governing companies.

Expected Outcome of the course:

On completion of the course the student will be able to

1. Appraise the legal framework governing companies
2. Understand the business models available for doing business, the advantages and disadvantages of each business model
3. Understand the principles of governance of companies
4. Understand different methods of raising capital and sources of corporate finance
5. Appraise the life cycle of companies and the structural changes.

1. Introduction and the need for intellectual property right (IPR) - Kinds of Intellectual Property Rights: Patent, Copyright, Trade Mark, Design, Geographical Indication, Plant Varieties and Layout Design – Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge – Trade Secret - IPR in India : Genesis and development – IPR in abroad - Major International Instruments concerning Intellectual Property Rights: ( 10 Hours)
2. Concept of Trademarks - Different kinds of marks (brand names, logos, signatures, symbols, well known marks, certification marks and service marks) - Non Registrable Trademarks - Registration of Trademarks - Rights of holder and assignment and licensing of marks - Infringement, Remedies & Penalties - Trademarks registry and appellate board  Trade secrets – Geographical indications- Traditional Knowledge –  (10 Hours)
3. Patents - Elements of Patentability: Novelty , Non Obviousness (Inventive Steps), Industrial Application - Non - Patentable Subject Matter - Registration Procedure, Rights and Duties of Patentee, Assignment and licence , Restoration of lapsed Patents, Surrender and Revocation of Patents, Infringement, Remedies & Penalties - Patent office and Appellate Board            (8 Hours)
4. Nature of Copyright - Subject matter of copyright: original literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works; cinematograph films and sound recordings - Registration Procedure, Term of protection, Ownership of copyright, Assignment and licence of copyright - Infringement, Remedies & Penalties – Related Rights - Distinction between related rights and copyrights-----( 10 Hours)
5. Design meaning and concept of novel and original - Procedure for registration, effect of registration and term of protection Geographical Indication (GI) Geographical indication: meaning, and difference between GI and trademarks - Procedure for registration, effect of registration and term of protection Plant Variety Protection Plant variety protection: meaning and benefit sharing and farmers’ rights – Procedure for registration, effect of registration and term of protection Layout Design Protection Layout Design protection: meaning – Procedure for registration, effect of registration and term of protection
6. IP Management - Concept of IP Management - Intellectual Property and Marketing -  IP valuation methods (Theory)    India`s New National IP Policy, 2016 – Govt. of India step towards promoting IPR – Govt. Schemes in IPR – Career Opportunities in IP - IPR in current scenario with case studies   ------------------( 7 Hours)

Economics of Fisheries ( Course Code: CUSAT-24-400-002)

Fish, as a natural resource is an asset to our country. Indian fisheries sector plays an important role in socioeconomic development of the country. Fisheries sector has potential contribution to national income, nutritional security, employment opportunities, and export earnings. The fisheries sector has transformed from traditional subsistence activity to a well-developed, diversified commercial enterprise with vast untapped potential. This sector requisites proper planning, allocation and management for attaining the maximisation of the fisheries production, cost minimisation and fishery resource optimization. Fisheries economics is the study of optimal allocation of fishery resources in such a way that the value of production and society’s welfare are maximized.

This course deals with application of Economic theory into fisheries management. Economics of Fisheries looks for the best use of available fishery resources. It focuses on the costs and benefits of fisheries activities and attempts to make effective decisions out of the available alternatives.

After completing the course, you will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge of Economics into practical fisheries situations. You may able to distinguish between demand and supply functions in the economy.  You may competent to analyse cost, revenue and production in the short run and long run.

In this course, there are five units (Modules). First unit deals with an introduction to economics and fishery system. Second unit covers Demand and Supply Analysis. Third Unit, discuss about Cost and Revenue Analysis. Fourth Unit includes production Analysis and pricing methods. Fifth Unit, that’s our last unit summarises the macro economic framework of fisheries economics.

This course will be beneficial to BSc, BFSc, MSc, MFSc Fisheries Students, Research Scholars of Fisheries Economics and Fisheries Resource Management and Fisheries Entrepreneurs.

 I wish you all HAPPY LEARNING

Cloud physics is the study of the physical processes that lead to the formation, growth and precipitation of atmospheric clouds. These aerosols are found in the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere, which collectively make up the greatest part of the homosphere. Clouds consist of microscopic droplets of liquid water (warm clouds), tiny crystals of ice (cold clouds), or both (mixed phase clouds). Cloud droplets initially form by the condensation of water vapor onto condensation nuclei when the supersaturation of air exceeds a critical value according to Köhler theory. Cloud condensation nuclei are necessary for cloud droplets formation because of the Kelvin effect, which describes the change in saturation vapor pressure due to a curved surface. At small radii, the amount of supersaturation needed for condensation to occur is so large, that it does not happen naturally.

Atmospheric electricity refers to electricity that exists in the atmosphere as a result of natural phenomenon. The primary natural source of atmospheric electricity is thunderstorm activity, with lightning being the most spectacular and obvious manifestation of this electricity. However, there are other aspects of atmospheric electricity that cannot be seen visibly, but are helping scientist understand changes in the earth's climate.

After completing the course the student will be able to

• Able to identify different types of clouds 
• Formation of cloud droplets and clouds 
• Understand the theory of Droplet Growth 
• Understand the formation and growth of Ice crystals 
• Understand the precipitation process 
• Acquire the knowledge of Severe storm and Hail formation
• Understand weather modifications 
•  Acquire the knowledge of thunderstorm formation and lightening  
• Understand about the atmospheric electricity
• Acquire the knowledge about the precautions during the thunder and lightning.
• [ ALL TYPES OF CLOUDS]

When it comes to tackling climate change to prevent the impacts it causes in the different systems of the planet, the human being applies two types of measures: mitigation and adaptation.

Mitigation measures are those actions that are taken to reduce and curb greenhouse gas emissions, while adaptation measures are based on reducing vulnerability to the effects of climate change.

Mitigation, therefore, attends to the causes of climate change, while adaptation addresses its impacts.

How to mitigate climate change?

These are some of the mitigation measures that can be taken to avoid the increase of pollutant emissions:

• Practice Energy efficiency
• Greater use of renewable energy
• Electrification of industrial processes
• Efficient means of transport implementation: electric public transport, bicycle, shared cars ...
• Carbon tax and emissions markets

Adaptation to climate change:

In terms of adaptation measures, there are several actions that help reducing vulnerability to the consequences of climate change:

• More secure facility locations and infrastructures
• Landscape restoration (natural landscape) and reforestation
• Flexible and diverse cultivation to be prepared for natural catastrophes
• Research and development on possible catastrophes, temperature behavior, etc.
• Preventive and precautionary measures (evacuation plans, health issues, etc.)

In this infographic you can learn what are the measures of adaptation and mitigation to climate change

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUegpxhMuQ4

After completing the course, students will be able to

• Understand coding-decoding.

• Analyse different charts.

• Examine dominant weather systems using synoptic charts.

• Reading diffferent NWP charts.

• Dignosis and prognosis of weather systems using synoptic/NWP charts.

El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of what is known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle. The ENSO cycle is a scientific term that describes the fluctuations in temperature between the ocean and atmosphere in the east-central Equatorial Pacific (approximately between the International Date Line and 120 degrees West).

La Niña is sometimes referred to as the cold phase of ENSO and El Niño as the warm phase of ENSO. These deviations from normal surface temperatures can have large-scale impacts not only on ocean processes, but also on global weather and climate.

El Niño and La Niña episodes typically last nine to 12 months, but some prolonged events may last for years. While their frequency can be quite irregular, El Niño and La Niña events occur on average every two to seven years. Typically, El Niño occurs more frequently than La Niña.

M. Sc. Chemistry, Semester II

CHE 2204 Organic Chemistry-III

(Reagents and Synthesis)