Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) Admission Information 2020 - 2021

Physics

Vector : Scalar and vector quantities, addition and subtraction of vectors, law of parallelogram, resolution of vectors.

Motion and Force : Displacement, speed and velocity, acceleration. Newton's laws of motion, static &and kinetic friction, frictional forces. Circular motion, angular velocity and acceleration, centripetal and centrifugal forces, torque and moment ofinertia. Mass and weight, gravity and gravitation, Kepler's law, laws of falling bodies,

Work and Energy : Work and power, potential and kinetic energy, transformation of work and energy, work energy theorem

Properties of Matter : Elasticity, different kinds of elasticity, Hook's law, Poisson's ratio, potential energy for a deforming body. Hydrostatics, Pascal's law, Archimedes principle, specific gravity. Surface tension, capillarity, angle of contact. Viscosity and co-efficient of viscosity.

Waves and Oscillation, Sounds : Simple harmonic motion (SHM), time period, frequency, potential and kinetic energy of SHM. Simple and compound pendulum. Waves, different types of wave motion. Sound, infrasonic and ultrasonic sound, velocity of sound, interference of sound, beats and Doppler effect in sound. Absorption and Reflection of sound from surfaces.

Heat and thermodynamics : Heat and temperature, different types of thermometer, heat capacity, water equivalent, latent heat, calorimetric principle. Co-efficient of real and apparent expansion. Thermal conductivity, emission and absorption power of radiant heat, Newton's law of cooling. Specific heat of gas, molar heat capacity. First and Second law of thermodynamics, entropy, heat engine and its efficiency

Light : Rectilinear propagation of light. Photometry. Laws of reflection and-refraction, reflection of light from mirrors (plane, concave and convex), refraction of light through prism and lens.

Atomic Physics : Electron and photon, X-ray, photoelectric effect. Atom models. Radioactivity and decay law, half-life and mean-life. Fusion and fission.

Chemistry

Exothermic and Endothermic reaction : Different types of chemical reactions.

Solution : Different units of concentration of solution and preparation of solution of different concentration

Catalysis and catalyst : Types, Criterion and Important industrial uses. Introduction to modem periodic table and classification of elements.

Gas laws : Boyle's law, Charle's law and Dalton's law of partial pressure of gases, ideal gas equation (PV=nRT), STP, NTP.

Atomic structure : Fundamental particles of atom, atomic number, mass number, isotopes, isobar, isotone.

Quantum numbers : Name and significance, Pauli Exclusion Principle, orbit and orbital. Modern concepts of acid and base, classification of salt according to their chemical properties, basicity of an acid and acidity of a base.

pH : pH scale and its uses, Buffer solutions and their mechanism, acid-base titration, indicators and their uses.

Modem concept of oxidation and reduction : oxidizing agent, reducing agent and oxidation number/state.

Chemical bond : Ionic bond, covalent bond and co-ordinate covalent bond.

Electrolysis : Electrical conductor, electrolyte and Faraday's law of electrolysis. Oxides and its types.

Hardness : Hardness of water and its removal techniques (Permutit process, ion exchange resin process).

Important ores of Iron, Copper, Aluminum and Zinc : Manufacturing process of iron and copper from its ore and Comparison of properties of cast Iron, iron, steel and wrought iron.

Fundamentals of organic compounds : Homologous series, Functional groups of organic compounds.

Aliphatic hydrocarbon : Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons; General method of preparation and properties of alkane, alkene and alkyne as well as their IUPAC system of nomenclature.

Alcohol : Classification, Enzyme, Fermentation, Power alcohol and Absolute alcohol.

Mathematics

Algebra : Logarithms, AP & GP, Polynomial, Complex number, Permutation and Combination, Binomial theorem, Determinants, Matrix, Partial fractions, Exponential Series.

Trigonometry : Ratio of associated and compound angles, Transformation formulae, Multiple angle and Sub-multiple angles, Inverse circular functions, properties and solution of triangles

Co-ordinate Geometry : Co-ordinates of a point, rectangular and polar co-ordination, Locus and its equations, Straight lines, Circles and Conics.

Differential Calculus : Functions, Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Successive Differentiation with Leibnitz theorern, Partial Differentiation.

Integral Calculus : Fundamental integrals, Integration by substitution, Integration by parts, partial fractions, Definite integrals.

English

Uses of Tense : Right form of verbs, correction of errors, subject-verb agreement in sentences

Sentence Structure : Types of sentences and clauses, Transformation of sentence, according to the direction.

Parts of Speech : Identify/Change/Use of different types of parts of speech in sentences according to context.

Use of Preposition : Appropriate use of preposition and prepositional phrases.

Idioms and Phrases : Usage of Idioms and Phrases.

Voice : Change of voice from active to passive and vice versa

Vocabulary in context : Synonyms, antonyms, homophones, Forms of different words and derivation of words using different affixes according to the context.

Reading : Reading comprehension and answer MCQ/ short questions/fill in/cloze test/ true-false based on the text.

Verbal : Functional use of gerund, infinitive and participles.

Translation : Translation from Bengali to English and vice versa.

Civil Engineering

Structural Mechanics : Scalar and vector quantities; Force systems; Equilibrium and freebody diagrams; Friction; Centroid and centre of gravity; Moment of inertia; Work, power and energy

Strength of Materials : Stresses and strains; Mechanical properties of materials; Bending moment and shear force diagrams; Flexural and shear stresses; Deflection.

Engineering Materials : Bricks; Aggregates; Cement; Mortars (Lime and Cement); Concrete; Timber.

Estimating and Construction Process : Estimating of earthwork; Brick work; Mortar and concrete in foundations and superstructures, Rate analysis. Foundations, Masonry works, Damp proof, Stairs, Plastering and pointing, Formworks, Paintings, Construction equipments.

Hydraulics : Fluid characteristics; Flow of fluid; Notches and weirs; Pipe friction and flow through pipes.

Reinforced Cement Concrete : Materials of R.C.C. and their properties; Design of beams; One-way and Two-way slabs; Axially loaded columns; Wall and individual column footing; Design of stair, Masonry retaining wall.

Surveying : Chain survey; Plane table surveying; Leveling and contouring; Traversing; Theodolite and curve ranging, Topographic survey.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical Circuits : DC Sources, DC Circuits, Circuit Laws and Theorems, Fundamental of AC Circuit, Single Phase AC Circuits, Power and Power Factor, Resonance, Balanced Polyphase Circuit Analysis.

Power System : Single Line Diagram of Power System, Types of Transmission and Distribution System, Corona, Skin Effect, Mechanical Design of Overhead Line, Introduction of Switchgear

Electrical Machine : Principle of Electromagnetic Induction, Armature Winding of Dynamo, Voltage Equation and Characteristics of DC Generators; Principle, Starting and Speed Control of DC Motors; Principle, Construction, Equivalent Circuits, Voltage Regulation, and Efficiency of Transformers; Single Phase and Polyphase Induction Motors; Voltage Equation and Voltage Regulation of Alternators; Principle and Starting of Synchronous Motors.

Electronic Devices & Circuits : Semiconductor Diodes, Rectifiers, Clipping and Clamping Circuits, Transistors, JFETs, MOSFETs, CMOS, Amplifiers, Voltage and Power Amplifiers, Class A, Class B and Class C Amplifiers, Oscillator Circuits, Operational Amplifier,Photoelectric Devices, Multivibrators, Radio and TV Transmitter/Receiver,.

Telecommunication : Various Types of Modulation and Demodulation- AM, FM, PM, AM-VSB. Comparisons of Analog and Digital Communication, Bandwidth and Channel Capacity, Noise in Communication, PAM, PWM, PPM, TDM and FDM. Components and Basic Principle of Telephony, Satellite Communication, Optical Fiber Communication and Cellular Communication.

Digital Electronics and Computer Technology : Number Systems, Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, Combinational and Sequential Logic Circuits, Adder/Subtractor, Encoders, Decoders, Multiplexer and Demultiplexer, Flip-Flops, Registers, Counters; Introduction to Micro-computers, Micro-Computer and Microprocessor Architecture, Introduction to Computer Programming Language: Assembly Language and High Level Language Programming, LAN, WAN and Internet.

Mechanical Engineering

Foundry : Pattern materials; tools and processes used in foundry.

Welding : Different types of welding processes; Joints and related tools.

Machine Tools and Metal Cutting Processes : Turning; Shaping; Drilling; Planing; Grinding & Milling Machines; Cutting Processes; Tools & Cutting Fluids; Jigs & Fixtures.

Metallurgy : Furnaces and refractories; ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys; Iron-Iron carbide diagram; Heat treatment of steel.

Production Management, Planning & Control : Organization; Scientific Management; Direct & Indirect Cost; Depreciation Methods; Different types of production systems; Location; Layout; Work measurement; Inventory Control; Precision & non-precision measuring instruments; Limits-fits & Tolerances; Quality control.

Measurement and Inspection : Measurement and inspection instruments.

Engineering Mechanics : Equilibrium of Co-planer forces; Friction; Moment of inertia; Work, power and energy.

Strength of Materials : Stress and Strain; Mechanical properties of material; Deformation of materials; Shear forces and bending moment diagrams; Torsion

Thermodynamics and Heat Engine : Thermodynamic properties; Laws of perfect gas; Laws of thermodynamics; Carnot, Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles; Two-stroke and four-stroke engines and their performances; Principle of refrigeration; Properties of steam; Boilers and their accessories and mountings; Fuels and lubricants.

Hydraulics : Viscosity; Fluid statics; Manometery; fluid flow measurements and measuring devices; head loss; hydraulic machineries and devices.

General Electricity : Basic Circuits and their laws; Electrical machineries: types and principles of operation; Voltmeters; Ammeters and other measuring instruments; Semiconductor diodes and Transistors and their characteristics.

Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Fundamentals : Basic Organization and Functional Units; Hardware, Software, Software and its applications.

Basic Programming : Basic program structure and IDE, pseudo code, header files, data types operators, variables and expressions; Input and Output; control statement and decision making, loop sructure, arrays, strings, pointers, function, recursion, pointers and dynamic memory allocation, arrays, strings, multidimensional array; structures, unions enumerations, file I/O system, linking, library functions.

Object Oriented Programming (C++/Python) : Object oriented programming basics, class & object, Properties of object oriented programming.

Discrete Mathematics : Probability theory, Counting, tree & graph.

Data Structure : Array, pointer, linked list, stack, queue, searching.

Database Management : Database system concept, data models, query languages.

Software Development : System analysis, system design, system implementation.

Operating system : Scheduling, memory management, I/O system, File system.

Microprocessor & Microcomputer : 8086 Architecture, bus systems, instruction sets, assembly language, interrupt control, interfacing chips, memories, secondary storage devices.

Data Communication & Computer Network : Transmission media, modulation/demodulation, Multiplexing, OSI and TCP/IP model, network topologies, network protocols, intemets, IP addressing.

Computer Graphics : Graphics pipeline, modeling, animation, rendering, relation to computer vision and image processing, geometric transformations, Rasterization.

Digital Electronics : Number systems, Boolean algebra, Logic gates, Combinational and sequential logic circuits, Flip-Flops, Registers, Counters, VLSI, AID and D/A Converters.

Electronic Devices and Circuits : Semiconductor Diodes and Rectifiers, BJT, JFET, MOSFET, CMOS, Amplifiers, Oscillator circuits, Photo Electric devices, Multivibrator, Time Base Circuits.

Basic Electricity : Circuit laws, DC circuits, AC circuits.

Textile Engineering

Introduction to Textile Engineering : History of textiles, Present status of textiles in home and abroad. Definition of important textile terms.

Textile Fibres : Classification, Cultivation, Grading, Chemical composition, Physical and chemical structures, Properties (physical and chemical), End uses of Natural (Cotton, Jute, Linen/Flax, Hemp, Sisal, Coir, Wool, Silk) fibres. Classification, Preparation, Properties (physical and chemical), End uses of Re-generated (Viscose and Cellulose acetate rayon) and Synthetic (Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic, Polypropylene, Spandex, Glass, Carbon) fibres.

Yarn Manufacturing Technology : Study of flow chart of yarn manufacturing (100% Cotton, 100% Polyester, 100% Acrylic, 100% Wool, Blended yarn). Ginning of cotton fibre. Mixing and blending of fibers.

Processing stages of yarn manufacturing-Short Staple : Blowroom, Carding, Drawing, Lapformer and Comber, Simplex, Ring, Winding, Doubling and Twisting, Spinning wastage from Blowroom to winding and control of waste, Related calculations; Long Staple: Batch and Batching, Jute carding, drawing, spinning, winding. Jute mill wastage and its control, Related calculations.

Fabric Manufacturing Technology : Flow Chart of Fabric manufacturing, Preparatory process (winding, warping, sizing), Drafting, Denting, Weaving, Knitting, Nonwoven, Fabric wastage and its control, Related calculations.

Wet Processing Technology : Flow chart of wet processing, Singeing, Desizing, Scouring, Bleaching, Dyeing, Printing, Finishing of textile materials, Wastage in wet process and its control, Related calculations.

Garments Manufacturing Technology : Flow chart of garments manufacturing, Design, Sketch, Pattern design, Sample making, Cutting, Sewing, Finishing, Related calculations.

Textile Testing : Sampling, Humidity and its effect, Testing of different fibre properties : strength, length, trash, neps, fibre fineness, maturity; Yarn testing: count, strength, yarn evenness, twist; Fabric testing : strength, thickness, threads per unit length, crimp, air permeability, water permeability, crease resistance and crease recovery, fabric stiffness, handle and drape, abrasion resistance, shrinkage, fastness test, carpet testing, Uster statistics.

Fabric Structure and Clothing Analysis : Basic textile designs, Drafting and lifting plan, Ornamentation of fabric design, Double cloth, Backed cloth, Lino weave, Velvet, Terry, Specification of commercial fabrics, Warp and weft yarn determination from fabric, colour and weave effect, Fashion style and accessories, Related calculations.

Architecture

Basic Drawing/Analytical Drawing : To understand the skill about plan, section, elevation, axonometric drawings etc.

Composition of Forms : To understand the sense of composition with basic elements, Poster design, Cover design, Logo etc.

Human Figure : To understand the skill about the gesture, posture, proportion, ratios of human body and organs.

Perspective : To understand the skill to perceive the one point or two point perspectives.

History of Architecture : Indo-Islamic architecture; Development of Islamic architecture during Mughal period; Islamic architecture in Bengal; Islamic architecture in Dhaka; Hindu architecture in East Bengal; Modern architecture in Dhaka; Ancient architecture in Bengal.

Construction Process : Concrete; Foundations and foundation soil; Shallow foundations; Deep foundation; Brick masonry; Composite masonry; Cavity walls; Partition walls. Arches; Lintels; Ground floors; Upper floors; Damp proofing; Termite treatment; Stairs; Roof; Pitched roof; Plastering and pointing; Doors; Windows; Carpentry and Joinery; Shoring, Underpinning Scaffolding; Form works.

Estimating & Costing : Introduction of estimating; Quantity estimation of excavating tank, road embankment, canal digging, boundary wall, bituminous & R.C.C. road; Complete estimate of a single storied two-roomed building with verandah; Rate analysis.

Surveying : Chain survey; Plane table surveying; Leveling; Contouring; The idolize surveying; Traversing; Tachometric surveying; Topographic surveying.

Industrial and Production Engineering

Engineering Mechanics : Equilibrium of Co-planer forces, Friction, First and Second Moments of Area, Polar Moment of Area, Work, Energy and Power, Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.

Strength of Materials : Stress and Strain, Mechanical properties of material, Deformation of Materials, Shear Forces and Bending Moment diagrams, Torsion.

Metallurgy : Furnaces and refractoriness; ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys; Iron-Iron carbide diagram; Heat treatment of steel.

Production Process (Foundry, Welding, Sheet Metal works and Machining) : Pattern making and its materials, Tools and processes used in foundry, Different types of welding processes, Turning, Shaping, Drilling, Planning, Grinding & Milling, Tools & Cutting Fluids, Jigs & Fixtures, Joints and related tools, NC & CNC Machining.

Industrial and Production Management : Organization, Scientific Management, Direct & Indirect Cost, Depreciation Methods, Different types of production systems, Location, Layout, Work measurement, Inventory Control, Precision & non-precision measuring instruments, Gauges, Limits-fits & Tolerances

Basic Electricity and Electronics : Basic Circuits and their laws, Electrical machineries with its types and principles of operations, Voltmeters, Ammeters and other measuring instruments, Semiconductor diodes and Transistors and their characteristics.

Computer Fundamental and Operations : Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Elementary Software, Simple Knowledge in programming with C/C++, Microprocessors and Microcomputers.

Thermodynamics and Heat Engines : Thermodynamic properties; Laws of perfect gas; Laws of thermodynamics; Carnot, Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles; Two-stroke and four-stroke engines and their performances; Principle of Refrigeration; Properties of steam; Boilers and their accessories and mountings, Fuels and lubricants.

Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machineries : Viscosity, Fluid statics, Manometery and Fluid flow measurements, Flow Measuring Devices, Head loss, Hydraulic machineries and devices.

Instrumentation, Measurement and Control : Measurement and inspection, instruments, Electronic measuring instruments, Electro-mechanical instruments and control, Basic control and controllers, Programmable logic controller.

Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics : Fundamentals of automation, Automatic control, Fundamentals of Robotics and their comparisons, Different types of Robots and their applications, Fundamentals of Mechatronics, Mechatronic systems and their applications in various fields of Instrumentation and control, Signal processing and conditioning.

Chemical and Food Engineering

Food and Nutrition : Classification and composition of foods; Function of food and nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals etc.); Basic human nutrition; Nutritional deficiency diseases; Maternal and child nutrition; Governmental regulation of food and nutrition labelling.

Food Preservation : Principles of food preservation; Preservation of food by various methods (pasteurization, sterilization, concentration, pickling, fermentation, preservatives, irradiation, CAS, salt, cold storage, freezing, sugar, drying, canning etc.); Storage of agricultural commodities; Food spoilage; Food poisoning.

Food Microbiology : Concept of cell anatomy and cell division; Characteristics of microorganisms; Staining and identification of microbes; Pure culture and culturing techniques; Heat resistance of microorganism; Microbiology of water; Microbial water activity; Foodborne diseases; Industrial food microbiology; Microbiology of food products (milk and milk products, fish, meat and meat products, fermented foods etc.).

Food and Biochemistry : Various chemical reactions, oxidation, reduction; Biochemistry and chemical activities of water, carbohydrates, amino acid, peptide, proteins, lipids, nucleosides, nucleotides, minerals, vitamins; Hydrogenation and rancidity; Emulsion and emulsification; Browning reaction; Food additives.

Food Analysis : Food analysis; sensory evaluation of foods; Volumetric and gravimetric analysis; Nutritional analysis; Quality test of water; Analysis of Fats, oils, vitamin and mineral; Analysis of fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products; Quality tests in food industry; Chromatography; Spectrophotometric analysis.

Food Safety and Quality Assurance : Food safety management; Food adulteration; Hygiene and sanitation in food processing; HACCP and hazard management; Food safety rules and regulations; Quality control in food industries; Risk analysis; Food standard organizations; Statistical quality control; Sampling; Quality assurance concept; TQM.

Chemical Engineering Operations : Unit operation and unit processes; Industrial measurement of flow, pressure and temperature; Heat transfer, heat exchanger and boiler; Size reduction and solid separation techniques; Single effect and multiple effect evaporators; Dryer and dehumidifier; Filtration process and filter press operation; Mechanism of diffusion, vapor-liquid equilibrium, distillation, absorption and extraction.

Chemical Process Industries : Process block diagrams and process flow diagrams; Treatment of wastewater, operation and maintenance of ETP; Manufacturing process of Portland cement; Manufacturing process and handling of sulphuric acid; Manufacturing process of polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and polyamides; Solid, liquid and gaseous fuels; Refining and cracking process of petroleum and petrochemicals.

Corrosion Technology : Basic concept of corrosion and its effect; Electrochemical mechanism of corrosion; Different forms of corrosion; Corrosion control and prevention methods; Corrosion testing; Materials of construction for corrosive environments.

Chemical Engineering Materials : Characteristics of chemical engineering materials; Engineering properties of tiles, bricks and sands; Constituents and manufacturing process of glass and ceramics; Properties and uses of asbestos and other insulating materials; Refractory materials.

Natural Gas & Fertilizers : Properties of natural gas; Transportation, distribution and purification of natural gas; Applications of natural gas; Urea-ammonia manufacturing plants; Influencing parameters in ammonia production; Manufacturing process of nitrogenous, phosphate and complex fertilizers.

Industrial Stoichiometry : Units and unit conversion; General equation of material balance; Degrees of freedom analysis; Material balance with and without chemical reactions; Energy balance in open and closed systems; Specific and latent heat; Heat of reaction and formation; HHV and LHV.

Applied Mechanics : Force systems: force, moment, resultant of forces; Equilibrium conditions and its applications; Kinetics and kinematics of machineries; Stress and strains; Torque, couple; Work, power and energy; Mechanics of machineries used in chemical firms and in food industries.

Thermodynamics : Laws of thermodynamics and applications; Thermodynamic processes; Basic engine types: two stroke and four strokes; Basic power cycles: Carnot, Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles; IC engines.

Fluid Mechanics : Viscosity; Fluid statics; Manometry; Fluid measurements and measuring devices; Head losses; Hydraulic machineries and devices.

Basic Electrical and Electronic Engineering : Basic electricity and electronics; DC, AC and circuits, ammeter, voltmeter and other measuring instruments; Semi-conductor diodes and transistors; p-n-p and n-p-n transistors, ICs; Electrical machineries; Instrumentation and control; Automation; PLC, micro-processors.

Basics of Computer Sciences and IT : Fundamentals of computer hardware & software and applications; Computer programming fundamentals; ICT, GIS, GPS.

Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Metallurgy : Furnaces and refractories; ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys; Iron-Iron carbide diagram; Heat treatment of steel.

Engineering Materials : Aspects of engineering materials; Engineering uses of ferrous metals and alloys; Engineering use of non-ferrous metal; Bricks; Sand; Cement; Lime as mortar; Aluminum as construction materials; Timber; Stone; Insulating materials; Glass and ceramics, Paints and varnishes, Sound absorbing materials; Fire and water proofing materials; Fuels and lubricants; Plastic materials; Optical fiber and Gallium Arsenide Materials.

Foundry and Casting : Materials used for patterns; Pattern allowances and their significance; Classification of patterns; Tools and processes used in foundry. Molding; Foundry furnaces; Casting.

Welding : Different types of welding processes; Joints and related tools.

Engineering Mechanics : Equilibrium of Co-planer forces; Friction; First and Second Moments of Area; Polar Moment of Area; Work, Energy and Power.

Strength of Materials : : Stress and Strain; Mechanical properties of material; Deformation of materials; Shear forces and bending moment diagrams; Torsion.

Thermodynamics : Definition and Scope of thermodynamics; Heat and heat units; Temperature and its scales; Thermodynamic systems; Thermodynamic laws & processes; Properties of gas; Vapor and steam; Entropy and enthalpy; Thermodynamic air cycles; Thermodynamic vapor cycles; Refrigeration and heat pumps; Transmission of heat.

Basic Electricity & Electronics : Basic circuits and their laws, Electrical machineries with its types and principle of operation; Voltmeters, Ammeters and other measuring instrument;Semiconductor, Diodes, Transistors and their characteristics

Computer Fundamental and Operations : Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Elementary Software, Simple Knowledge in programming with C/C+, Microprocessors and Microcomputers.