Dynamics of Particles: reference frames and rotations – energy, angular momentum.

Two Body Motion: equations of motion – Kepler laws – solution to two-body problem – conics and relations – vis-viva equation – Kepler equation – orbital elements – orbit determination – Lambert problem – satellite tracking – different methods of solution to Lambert problem.

Non-Keplerian Motion: perturbing acceleration – earth aspherical potential – oblateness – third body effects – atmospheric drag effects – application of perturbations.

Theory: Role of metrology in aerospace engineering and traditional measurement practices – measurements of form errors – limit gauges – comparators – surface roughness and related parameters.

Experiments: Lab practice on linear and angular measurements – optical measurements – mea- surement of screws/gears – measurement of form errors – measurement of roughness – inspection practices using comparators – interpretation of shop floor drawings and the related measurement exercises using typical engineering/aerospace components.

Measurements using Pitot-static tube for gas (air) flow – Orifice-meter and venturi-meter for liquid (water) flow through pipe – Laminar and turbulent flow through pipes, pressure drop – Thermal conductivity measurements of solids – Heat transfer by radiation – Forced and natural convection – Heat exchangers: LMTD, pressure drop – heat transfer coefficient – Pump and turbine efficiencies – CoP of vapor compression refrigeration cycles – Efficiency and BHP of SI and CI engines – Performance test of compressors and blowers.

Introduction to Social Sciences: Natural science and social science – social science perspective: char- acteristics – the general theory of social science: Comte, Durkheim, Marx – subdivisions of social sciences: sociology, anthropology, ethnography, political science, economics, psychology and philoso- phy – social science and space.

Significance of machining processes in engineering/aerospace applications Theory and mechanics of machining processes Abrasive based precision machining processes and applications Configuration and operation of general purpose machine tools

Machinability of aerospace materials- Selection of cutting tools and cutting parameters- Tribological aspects of machining- Design considerations and preparation of drawings for machining.

Review of kinematics and dynamics of particles – kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies – constraint dynamics applied to mechanisms – conservation laws for rigid bodies.

Vibration of single dof systems – response of single dof system to transient loadings – multi dof systems and mode superposition.

Uniaxial tension test with loading/unloading of mild steel and aluminium alloy rods – Hardness tests: Brinell hardness – Vickers hardness and Rockwell hardness – Impact tests: Izod and Charpy tests – Torsion test – Double shear test – Compression test – Spring test – Deflection of beams – Simple bending tests.

Sectioning and dimensioning – introduction to limit, fits and tolerances – understanding the selec- tion and functions of machine elements in engineering sub assemblies/assemblies – computer aided drafting of machine elements – understanding and preparation of shop floor drawings – solid mod- elling – introduction to solid modellers – solid modelling of various machine parts – simple design exercise/project.

Exploring the Subject Matter of Economics: why we study economics – types - definitions – resource allocation – economic systems – economics as a science.

Principles and Concepts of Micro Economics: demand and supply – production – costs – markets – equilibrium – price allocation.

Basics of Macro Economics: components of macro economics – role of government – national income concepts – calculation of national income – inflation concepts – methods of calculation – classical vs. Keynesian – globalization.

Theory of plastic deformation yield criteria steels and heat treatment processes – Metal forming the- ory, processes and systems applications of casting and forming operations manufacturing of fasteners.

Metal casting – theory, processes and systems Joining techniques in engineering/aerospace applica- tions fusion and solid state welding, processes and systems Defects in casting, forming, and welding Inspection practices and NDT.

Introduction to additive manufacturing systems.