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Finite element analysis to solve problems related to solid mechanics, dynamics and heat- transfer. In particular, students will have hands-on experience in using finite element analysis software ANSYS and MSC Nastran to solve realistic engineering problems.

Introduction to the Finite Element Method: Formulation of the Finite Element Method using the Principle and Virtual Displacement; General Isoparametric Formulation; and Variational Techniques; Generalization of the theory; Application of the Finite Element Method to the Solution of Engineering Problems e.g.; in Solid Mechanics; Heat Transfer; Fluid Dynamics and Mass Transfer; Development of appropriate Computer Programme; Case Studies

Direct approach for truss analysis, strong form and weak form, approximation functions for finite element methods, weighted residual methods, Ritz method, variational method, convergence criteria and rate of convergence, natural coordinates and shape functions, iso- parametric finite elements, finite element formulation of multidimensional heat flow and elasticity, numerical integration and approximation properties, finite element formulation of beam.

Definition of First Aid, The qualities of First Aider, TRIAGE and the process of TRIAGE in First Aid. The process of sorting out cases based on severity of injuries i.e., bleeding, airway problem, cardio vascular problem. The principles of First Aid. The health conditions requiring 1st Aid: i.e. Trauma such as RTA and many others, non – Trauma such as sync pal attacks, shock, febrile conditions and many others. Definition of Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS). Identify the levels of BTLS. Airway/cervical spine control; Breathing, Circulation, Exposure, Neurological Description of the process involved in the support and transport of injured persons. The materials required for first Aid.

Fish preservation and processing; Fish by-products; Assessment of fish quality; Fishing methods; evolution of fishing methods - Trawls; nets; gears and gear types; fish location gadgets

Handling of fish: spoilage of fish and shellfish; effect of temperature on fish spoilage, use of ice; Solid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen in fish preservations; containers for packaging and transportation of fish, handling on board fishing vessels and on shore ;use of chemical preservatives and irradiation in extending shelf-life of fish and shell fish. Canning: Principles of canning; canning materials; handling and preparation of fish and shellfish for canning; spoilage of canned fish; chemical and microbiological spoilage and their prevention. Curing: Salting of fish-principles and practices; pickling; smoked fish; spoilage of cured fish. Microbiology of fresh and processed fish: Morphology of bacteria: growth and reproduction of bacteria: effect of environmental factors like temperature, pH, oxygen, moisture, etc. Common bacteria present in fish; identification and isolation. Bacteria of sanitary significance. Chemical composition of fish and shellfish: moisture, protein, fat, carbohydrates, ash etc.

Anatomy, physiology, design as well as safety of fixed appliances. Introduction to types of crown designs and the materials used in the fabrication of the crowns such as acrylic jacket crown, porcelain jacket crown, and evolution of porcelain crown, the use of modern ceramics such as Zirconia crown. All-metal crown, three-quarter crowns, half-crown, and their different modes of facing. The study of metallurgy and its function in providing the foundation for crown construction.

Introduction to different types of bridge designs. Classification of bridges, the various materials, and equipment used for the fabrication of bridges. Resin-bonded bridges, All ceramic bridges, all- ceramic bridges, ceramic metal bridges. Laboratory stages in the construction of bridges.

Normal fluency versus non-fluency; Nature, types, etiology, symptoms, theories, classification, assessment, prognostic indicators and management of fluency disorders; Fluency and hearing.

Thermodynamics Compressible flow; waves; shocks; supersonic flow; Boundary layer Theory; stability; Turbulence