Mathematical Modelling & Analysis
- Ordinary differential equations
- Fourier series and Fourier transforms
- Laplace transform
- Linear algebra
- Eigen value problems
Tools: Matlab
Statistics, Probability Models and Optimization
- Probability
- Random variables
- Random process
- Hypothesis testing
- Linear statistical models
- Linear / non-linear programming
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Object Oriented Programming
Object and classes, data abstraction,
polymorphism, inheritance and other OOP
concepts
Data Structures and Algorithms
Arrays, Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees and Sorting
algorithms including implementations
Databases
Database design process, data models, relational
and distributed database system, SQL,
normalization, file structures and indexing,
query processing and optimization, transaction
management, concurrency control and recovery
Web Technologies
Combining different software technologies to
produce working systems rapidly. Use of java to
glue together different utilities, technologies and
packages, elements of database programming,
network programming, web programming, GUIs
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Electives in IT
In addition to the foundation courses, the students are
encouraged to take advanced courses in IT
- Computer Networks
- Distributed Database Management Systems
- Computer Graphics
- Software Engineering
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Computer Methods for Structural Design
Advanced design of structures using
generic algorithms:
- Limit State theory of reinforced concrete
- Design of beams, columns, slabs for bending
& shear
- Design of building frames
- Design of foundation
- Development of algorithms for computer
aided design
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Linear Analysis of Structures
Analysis of structures covering major areas related to:
- Analysis of plane and space trusses and frames.
- Direct stiffness method
- Developing computer programmes for analysis of
structures.
Tools: STAAD, CATIA, ANSYS
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Finite Element Analysis
- Discretization by finite elements
- Element stiffness matrix
- Derivation by energy methods
- Assembly of elements
- One dimensional elements
- 2D Elements (Triangular and quadrilateral)
- Isoparametric formulations
- Gauss quadrature
- Solutions of problems in theory of elasticity
- Eigenvalue problems & Time varying problems
Tools: Matlab, ANSYS
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Structural Dynamics by FEM
- Discrete systems - single degree of freedom and
multi degree of freedom
- Modal analysis
- Structural response of frames to time varying loads
- Earthquake Resistant Buildings
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Illumination Engineering
Theoretical foundation and computational approaches
in building illumination:
- Light and vision
- Light sources and their classification
- Lighting calculations using zonal cavity method
and point-by-point method
- Lighting design
- Lighting simulation
- Day lighting
- Light control
Tools: Lumen Micro, Radiance, Rayfront
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Heat transfer
- Thermal insulation
- Thermal comfort
- Climatology
- Heat gain/losses through building components
- Thermal body
- Ventilation
- Air conditioning
- Solar passive concepts
- Thermal simulation of buildings
- Calculation of heat loads
- HVAC Equipment
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Functional Efficiency and Services
Design optimization for minimization of energy loads.
Acoustics, fire protection, elevators, wiring, access
control and indoor air quality
Tools : Power DOE, DOE, Energy Plus, GenOpt, Fire
Dynamics Simulation
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Integrated Building Design
- This project based course is in response to the
increasing demands from the building industry for a
more integrated approach to education as a means of
securing closer and more effective collaboration among
building design professionals.
- The course provides the opportunity for graduate
building design professionals (architectural, Structural
and management) to work in multidisciplinary teams in
an integrated design studio environment.
- The course focuses on the application of advanced
design methods, strategies and technologies, the
categorical imperative to design for sustainability, and
professional practice and management issues.
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Computer Aided Design and Visualization
Basic concepts of graphics, hands on practice on
standard packages like Architectural Desktop 2000i,
3D Studio Max and CATIA for 3D views and
walkthroughs as applied to the buildings.
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Building Automation
- Control theory
- Sensor technology
- Fuzzy Logic concepts and applications
- Wireless sensors
- Electronic circuits
- BACnet, Lon works, X-10 protocols.
Tools: Matlab
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Intelligent Buildings
- Applications of artificial intelligence
techniques in buildings to improve building
performance and comfort.
- Use of techniques like Fuzzy Logic, Neural
Networks, and Genetic Algorithms to make
intelligent systems.
- Hardware implementation and study of such
systems in laboratory
Tools: Matlab
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