University of Pune

Syllabus for PhD Entrance

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- Engineering (,*an)

1," Paper ll is common for PhD program ln all branches under the Facutty of
Engineering.
1" Mathematics [ 35 Marks approx.
1.1 Statistics
1.1.1 Collection and classification of data
1.1.2 Graphical representation of data ( frequency polygon, histogram,
c u m u I ative freq u e n cy c u rve s)
1.1.3 Measure of central tendency - Mean, Median and Mode
1.1.4 Measures of dispersion- mean deviation, standard deviation, quartile deviation
and
variance.
1.1.5 Moment, skewness and kurtosis.
1.1.6 Bivariate analysis - correlation and regression (linear)
1.1.7 Probability
Sample space Event and types of events, Classical definition of
probability
and Axiomatic approach of probability, Addition theorem on probability, Conditional
probability and Multiplication theorem on probability Baye's ,theorem, Probability
model"
1 .2D ifferenti al Equ atio ns
1.2.1 Definition and basic concepts such as order, degree and solution of a
differential
equation.
1 .2.2 Ordinary differential equation.
1.2.3 Linear differential equations with constant and variable coefficients.
1.2.4 Definition of partial differential equation and different types of partiat differential
equation.

1.3 Matrices
1.3.1 Definition of a matrix, types of matrices
1.3.2 Algebra of matrices
1.3.3 lnverse of a matrix by Adjoint method and by elementary transformation.
1.3.4 Rank of a matrix
1.3.5 Eigen values, Eigen vectors

1.3.6 caley Hamilton theorem and inverse by caley Hamilton theorem.

1.3.7 Solution of simultaneous homogeneous and non-homogeneous system of
equations.
2 Technology Management [20 Marks approx.]
2.1. Definition of rechnology, Management and its retation to society.
2.1.1 Classification of Technology, Management of Technology at various /eyels.
2.1.2 Role of Technology in creation of wealth. lts impact on National Economy.
2.1.3 Ethics in technology management
2.2 Critical Factors in Technology Management

2.2.1 Problem identification

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2.2.2 lmportance of creativity

2.2.3 Knowledge man agement
2.2.4 Relation and importance of pure sciences with Technology
2.3 Protection of Technology- ldea, lnvention, lnnovation and lntellectual Property
2"3.1 Tools of intellectual property
2.3.2 Patentability aspecfs, inventions, innovations.
2.3.3 Filing patent applications- processes
2.3 4 Patent Search
2.3.5 lnternational conventions for protection of technology
3 Fundamentals of Computer Science [25 Marks approx.]
3.1 Number Sysfems and logic Gafes
3 " 2 Computer Arch itectu re
3.3 Primary Memory and Secondary storage
3.4 lnput and Output Devices
3.5 Basics of Operating Sysfems
3.6 Database Fundamentals
3.7 lnternef Basrcs
3.8 Algorithms & flowcharts
3.9 Programming Planning Tools
3.10 Characteristics of Programming Language
3.11 Elementary Programming of C languages (up to Arrays)

4. Research methodology [20 Marks approx.]

4.1 Research methodology: Basic concept
4.1.1 Meaning of research
4.1.2 Objective of research
4.1.3 Motivation in research
4.1.4 Types of research
4.1 ,5 Research approaches
4.1.6 Significance of Research
4.1.7 Research methods and Methodology
4.1.8 Research process
4.1.9 Criterion for good research.
4.1 .10 Outcomes of Research
4.2 Research Problem
4.2.1 Whaf is a research problem?
4.2.2 Selecting the Prsblem
4.2.3 Necessrfy of Defining the Problem
4.2.4 Techniques involved in defining a research problem.
4.2.5 Different ways of literature suruey.
4.2.6 Different methods of data collection.
4.2.7 Methods of Analysis and lnterpretation of Findings
4.3 Research design
4.3.1 Meaning of research design
4.3.2 Need of research design
4.3.3 Development of research plan

4.3.4 Research Report- Components in the Report, Witing the References/

Bibliography
Reference Books:
Mathematics
1. Gupta S.P. 'Sfafisfrbs", S. Chand Publication, Delhi
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2. Kreyzing Erwin. " Advanced Engineering Mathematics", John Wiley and Sons,
lNC. New York.
Technotogy Management
1. Tarek Khalil "Management of Technology", University of Miami, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi.
2. Satyawrat Ponkshe "The Management of lntellectual Property", Bhate & Ponkshe
Publications,
Fune"

Fundamentals of Computer Science

1. ITL Education So/ufions Limited, "lntroduction to Computer Science", Pearson
Education(LPE)
2. Behrouz A. Foruzan, Richard F. Gilberg, "Computer Science- A Structured
Programming approach Using C", lndian Edition, CENGAGE Publicatiofi, 3rdedition.
Research methodology
1. KothariC. R. Research methodology; Methods and techniques", New Age
I nternational Publishers, New Delhi.

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ARCHITECTURE (35 Marks)

1.1 ARCHITECTURE

1.1.1

Architectural. llistgrv. heritaoQ.

and conseruation

Architecturat history of

Europe and lndian sub-continent, regional architecture of lndia,

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conseruation.
Site Plqnninq. Landscape and lJrban desiqn

- Principles of landscape design

and materials, environmen"tal
considerations in landscape planning. Significance of urban design, p.o""""
of urban design, imageability, universal design, aesfhefics, - beihaviorat
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Buildi7q. sciQnces and construction

Ctimatic considerations, buitding

climatology, indoor environmentat quatity, modular coordination, construction

techniques and materials, water supply and drainage, advanced seruices.
1.1.4 Professional Practice Building byetaws, natioial building code, qiantity
surueying and estimation, tendering, architects' act, office minagement.
1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
1.2.1 Man-Environment relationship Resource depletion, pottution, resource

management, bio-geochemical cycles, urban ecology, globar warming,

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Techniques and tools.

1'2.4 Disaster Manaqement - Natural and manmade

management, planning and design responses.
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Constluction Technotoiov & Materiats- Structural design methods

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construction, pre-fabricated construction, tensiti construction, gr"L,
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materials, oro.qertle9 and applications of various materials, noi-conventiotntit

material s a nd tech n iq ue s.
Building seryices- drainage and wa.ter suppty at site level and
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acoustics, fire fighting, natural and mechaiical ventitation, tigntiig-aia

illumination.

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