Admission Procedure of IIST

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The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology was established in 1955.

The Institute is a Deemed University approved by UGC.

AS you want to take admission in B.Tech at IIST, so here I am providing following information about Admission:

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech
Students have passed in 12th standard with Science Discipline from any recognized University.

Admission is based on IIT JEE Exam.

Duration: 4 Years

B.Tech Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering
Avionics and
Physical sciences

Intake
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering : 60
B.Tech. in Avionics : 60
B.Tech. in Physical Sciences : 36

IIST B.Tech Aerospace Engineering Syllabus

SEMESTER I
MA111 CALCULUS (2 – 1 – 0) 3 credits
Sequence and Series of Real Numbers: sequence – convergence – limit of sequence – nondecreasing
sequence theorem – sandwich theorem (applications) – L’Hopital’s rule – infinite
series – convergence – geometric series – tests of convergence (nth term test, integral test,
comparison test, ratio and root test) – alternating series and conditional convergence – power
series.
Differential Calculus: functions of one variable – limits, continuity and derivatives – Taylors theorem
– applications of derivatives – curvature and asymptotes – functions of two variables – limits
and continuity – partial derivatives – differentiability, linearization and differentials – extremum
of functions – Lagrange multipliers.
Integral Calculus: lower and upper integral – Riemann integral and its properties – the fundamental
theorem of integral calculus – mean value theorems – differentiation under integral sign
– numerical Integration- double and triple integrals – change of variable in double integrals –
polar and spherical transforms – Jacobian of transformations.

Textbooks:
1. Stewart, J., Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 5th ed., Brooks/Cole (2007).
2. Jain, R. K. and Iyengar, S. R. K., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Narosa (2005).

References:
1. Greenberg, M. D., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Pearson Education (2007).
2. James, G., Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics, Pearson Education (2004).
3. Kreyszig, E., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th ed., John Wiley (2005).
4. Thomas, G. B. and Finney, R. L., Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 9th ed., Pearson Education
(2003).

PH111 PHYSICS I (3 – 1 – 0) 4 credits
Vectors and Kinematics: vectors, linear independence, completeness, basis, dimensionality,
inner products, orthogonality – displacement, derivatives of a vector, velocity, acceleration –
kinematic equations – motion in plane polar coordinates.
Newtonian Mechanics: momentum, force, Newton’s laws, applications – dynamics of a system
of particles, conservation of momentum, impulse, center of mass.
Work and Energy: integration of the equation of motion – work energy theorem, applications –
gradient operator – potential energy and force, interpretation – energy diagrams – non-conservative
forces – law of conservation of energy – power – particle collisions.

Rotations: angular momentum – torque on a single particle – moment of inertia – angular momentum
of a system of particles – pure rotation about an axis – the physical pendulum.
Central Force Motion: central force motion of two bodies – relative coordinates – reduction
to one dimensional problem – spherical symmetry and conservation of angular momentum,
consequences – planetary motion and Kepler’s laws.
Harmonic Oscillator: 1-D harmonic oscillator – damped and forced harmonic oscillators – solutions.
Thermodynamics: Zeroth law of thermodynamics – temperature – measurement and scales –
thermal expansion – heat and work – First law of thermodynamics – heat transfer mechanisms
– irreversible processes and entropy, change in entropy – Second law of thermodynamics – heat
engines.

Textbooks:
1. Kleppner, D. and Kolenkow, R. J., An Introduction to Mechanics, Cambridge Univ. Press
(2010).
2. Zemansky, M. W., Heat and Thermodynamics, McGraw-Hill (1997).

References:
1. Serway, R. A. and Jewett, J. W., Principles of Physics: A Calculus Based Text, 4th ed.,
Thomson Brooks/Cole (2006).
2. Halliday, D., Resnick, R., and Walker, J., Fundamentals of Physics, 6th ed., John Wiley
(2001).
3. Young, H. D., Freedman, R. A., Sundin, T. R., and Ford, A. L., Sears and Zemansky’s
University Physics, 11th ed., Pearson Education (2004).

CH111 CHEMISTRY (2 – 1 – 0) 3 credits
Chemical Kinetics: basic concepts of chemical kinetics – reaction rate, rate law, reaction stoichiometry,
empirical rate equations, elementary reactions, order and molecularity – complex
reactions, reversible reactions, chain reactions, reaction mechanisms – effect of temperature
on reaction rates, Arrhenius equation – catalysis, different types of catalysts, enzyme catalysis,
inhibition.
Electrochemical Systems: introduction to electrochemistry, different types of electrodes – standard
hydrogen electrode (SHE) – half cell potential and its significance – electromotive force –
Gibbs free energy and cell potential – Nernst equation – electrochemical series, classification
of electrochemical cells.
Corrosion Science: definitions – causes and consequences – significance of corrosion control
– classification of corrosion – theories of corrosion – chemical corrosion – fundamental components
of corrosion cell – electrochemical corrosion – galvanic cell corrosion – factors influencing
corrosion – different forms of corrosion – corrosion control.

Spectroscopy: fundamentals of spectroscopy – interaction of matter with light – electronic spectroscopy
– vibrational spectroscopy – other spectroscopic techniques.
Propellants: classification of propellants – performance of propellants and thermochemistry –
liquid propellants – oxidizers and fuels – solid propellants – burning rate – composite solid
propellants, oxidizers, polymer fuel binders and other ingredients – propellant processing.

Textbook:
_ Gopalan, R., Vengappya, D., and Nagarajan, S., Textbook of Engineering Chemistry, Vikas
Publishing House (2010).

References:
1. Atkins, P. and de Paula, J., Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 8th ed., Oxford Univ. Press (2007).
2. Laidler, K. J., Chemical Kinetics, 3rd ed., Pearson Education (2005).
3. Kemp, W., Organic Spectroscopy, Palgrave Foundations (1991).
4. Revie, R. W. and Uhlig, H. H., Corrosion and Corrosion Control – An Introduction to Corrosion
Science and Engineering, 4th ed., Wiley (2008).
5. Bockris, J. O’M. and Reddy, A. K. N., Modern Electrochemistry 1: Ionics, Springer (1998).

AE111 BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (2 – 1 – 0) 3 credits
Introduction to mechanical engineering – role of mechanical engineers – engineering thermodynamics;
basic laws and thermal engineering applications – introduction to engineering materials
and manufacturing processes – introduction to mechanisms – introduction to measurement systems
and data analysis.
Textbooks:
1. Agrawal, B. and Agrawal, C. M., Basic Mechanical Engineering, Wiley India (2008).
2. Lecture Notes.

References:
1. Shanmugham, G., Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill (2007).
2. C¸ engel, Y. A. and Boles, M. A., Thermodynamics - An Engineering Approach, 5th ed., Tata
McGraw-Hill (2006).
3. Kalpakjian, S. and Schmidt, S. R., Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 4th ed.,
Prentice Hall (2001).
4. Holman, J. P., Experimental Methods for Engineers, 7th ed., Tata McGraw-Hill (2004).
5. Sawhney, G. S. and Schmidt, S. R., Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics,
Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Prentice Hall of India (2001).

AV111 BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (2 – 1 – 0) 3 credits
Circuit analysis, Kirchoff’s law, mesh and nodal methods – transient analysis for RLC circuit
– alternating current theory – resonance, Q factor and power measurement by two wattmeter
circuits – network theorems – magnetic circuit, principles of magnetic circuits – DC and AC
excitation – hysteresis loop, BH curve – losses, energy, and force production – Introduction to
electrical machines: classification – operating principle – applications.

Textbooks:
1. Hughes, E., Electrical and Electronic Technology, Pearson Education (2002).
2. Del Toro, V., Principles of Electrical Engineering, 2nd ed., Prentice Hall (1986).

References:
1. Mittle, V. N. and Mittal, A., Basic Electrical Engineering, 2nd ed., Tata Mcgraw-Hill (2006).
2. Cotton, H., Principles of Electrical Engineering, Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons (1967).
3. Hayt, W. H. and Kemmerley, J. E., Engineering Circuit Analysis, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill
(1986).
4. Murthy, K. V. V. and Kamath, M. S., Basic Circuit Analysis, Jaico Publishing (1998).
5. Kothari, D. P. and Nagrath, I. J., Theory and Problems of Basic Electrical Engineering,
Prentice Hall (2000).
6. Pal, M. A., Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Machines, Affiliated East-West Press
(1975).

HS111 COMMUNICATION SKILLS I (1 – 0 – 0) 1 credit
Functional English: conversation skills – asking questions, requests, doubts, engage in conversation
– different types of communication-verbal and non-verbal, body language.
Teaching Grammar: grammar games, exercise.
Teaching Vocabulary: Language games, exercise.

References:
1. Garner, A., Conversationally Speaking: Tested New Ways to Increase Your Personal and
Social Effectiveness, McGraw-Hill (1997).
2. Bechtle, M., Confident Conversation: How to Communicate Successfully in Any Situation,
Revell (2008).
3. Brown, S. and Smith, D., Active Listening with Speaking, Cambridge Univ. Press (2007).

PH131 PHYSICS LAB I (0 – 0 – 3) 1 credit
_ Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Oscillations
– Ratio of specific heats
– Mechanical equivalent of heat
– Moment of inertia and angular acceleration with Cobra3
– Damped driven harmonic oscillator
– Waves
– Modulus of elasticity
– Torsional vibrations and torsion modulus
– Characteristics of a solar cell
– Surface tension: the ring method
– Projectile motion
– Estimation of Celsius equivalent of absolute zero
– Measurement of g using free fall
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CH131 CHEMISTRY LAB (0 – 0 – 3) 1 credit
_ Determination of total hardness of water
_ The Nernst equation
_ Estimation of the amount of phosphoric acid in a soft drinks
_ Potentiometry
_ Conductometry
_ Validation of Ostwalds dilution law and solubility product
_ Determination of chloride content in a water sample
_ Estimation of iron using spectrophotometer
_ Spectrophotometric determination of two-components in a mixture
_ Kinetics of acid hydrolysis of ester
_ Kinetics of sucrose inversion
_ Bomb calorimetry

AE131 BASIC ENGINEERING LAB (0 – 0 – 3) 1 credit
_ Study of general purpose hand tools in workshop
_ Assembly and disassembly practices of the following models
– Gear box assembly
– Centrifugal pump assembly along with shaft alignment practice

– Cam and follower mechanisms assembly
– Transducer (sensor) trainer
_ Experiments on different basic machines
– Turning exercise – straight turning, taper turning, thread cutting practice
– Milling exercise – spur gear cutting practice
– Welding practice – arc welding
– Fitting practice – models with marking and drilling exercises
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HS131 COMMUNICATION SKILLS LAB I (0 – 0 – 3) 1 credit
_ Presentation skills
_ Appreciation of videos – songs – short films
_ Role plays – debates – extemporizes – group presentations
_ Introduction to technical writing

Contact Details
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Dept.of Space, Govt.of India
Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 547 Kerala,
INDIA
Ph: +91-471-2568-453
Fax: +91-471-2568-462
Mail: pro(a)iist.ac.in

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