Introduction: Streams in mechanical engineering and their relevance/significance, role of mechanical engineers in solving the real case problems (with examples), careers in mechanical engineering. Realization of some of the engineering solutions through principles of mechanical engineering(with a schematic diagram).

Energy conversion: Introduction and basic working principles of Pelton Turbine and Centrifugal pump.

Vehicle systems: Identification of parts of vehicle systems such as steering system, brake system, gear system, working principle of Power steering. Flying machines: Classification, basic parts involved in drone making, working principle of Drones. Refrigeration and air conditioning principles.

Engines: Introduction, petrol engine, diesel engines, Working of four Stroke engines, applications.

Insight into Future Mobility: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Components of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. Advantages and disadvantages of EVs and Hybrid vehicles.

Power Transmission systems: Classification of gears, simple & compound gear trains, concepts of automatic and CVT transmission.

Engineering materials: Introduction, Classification, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals: Types, Properties and their applications.

Composite materials: Introduction, Constituents of a composite, Classification, Types of Matrix and Reinforcement materials, Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications of composite materials.

Smart materials: Introduction, Types – Piezoelectric materials, MR fluids, Shape memory alloys and Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications.

Manufacturing overview: classification of manufacturing processes, process selection criterion. Principles of Welding, soldering, brazing. Introduction to machine tools – lathe, drilling and milling machine. Lathe operations: Turning, facing, knurling, Drilling machine operations: Drilling, reaming, tapping. Milling machine operations: End milling, face milling. Introduction to CNC, components, advantages and applications. Basic principles of 3D printing.

Advances in mechanical engineering: Automation technology: Definition of automation, types of automation, basic elements of automation. Mechatronic systems: Definition of mechatronics, elements of mechatronics systems, examples. Elementary sensors: Working principle and applications of Potentiometer, capacitive sensor and optical encoders. Integrated system: Need for integration of technologies, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System).