B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering semester-wise syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Mathematics-I (Calculus, Linear Algebra)

2. Physics (Mechanics, Thermodynamics)

3. Chemistry (Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding)

4. Basics of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

5. Engineering Graphics & Drawing

6. Workshop Practice (Foundry, Welding, Machining)

7. Communication Skills

Semester 2: Core Engineering Principles

1. Mathematics-II (Differential Equations, Probability)

2. Engineering Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics)

3. Programming for Engineers (Python/C++)

4. Thermodynamics (Laws, Phase Diagrams)

5. Material Science & Engineering (Crystal Structure, Defects)

6. Physics/Chemistry Lab

7. CAD Lab (AutoCAD, SolidWorks for Material Design)

Semester 3: Introduction to Metallurgy

1. Physical Metallurgy (Phase Transformations, Alloys)

2. Mechanical Metallurgy (Stress-Strain, Fracture)

3. Manufacturing Processes (Casting, Forming, Joining)

4. Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer

5. Electrical & Magnetic Materials

6. Material Testing Lab (Hardness, Tensile, Impact Tests)

7. Metallography Lab (Microstructure Analysis)

Semester 4: Extractive Metallurgy & Processes

1. Extractive Metallurgy (Pyrometallurgy, Hydrometallurgy)

2. Iron & Steel Making (Blast Furnace, BOF, EAF)

3. Non-Ferrous Metallurgy (Al, Cu, Ti, Mg Extraction)

4. Corrosion & Degradation of Materials

5. Industrial Metallurgy (Quality Control, Standards)

6. Extractive Metallurgy Lab (Slag Analysis, Refining)

7. Process Simulation Lab (HSC Chemistry, FactSage)

Semester 5: Advanced Metallurgy & Characterization

1. Powder Metallurgy & Ceramics

2. Welding Metallurgy (Weld Defects, NDT)

3. Materials Characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM)

4. Computational Materials Science (DFT, MD Simulations)

5. Elective-I (e.g., Composite Materials / Biomaterials)

6. Welding & Joining Lab

7. Characterization Lab (Spectroscopy, Microscopy)

Semester 6: Specialized Metallurgy & Electives

1. Advanced Materials (Nanomaterials, Smart Materials)

2. Process Metallurgy (Process Optimization)

3. Environmental Metallurgy (Waste Recycling, Sustainability)

4. Elective-II (e.g., High-Temperature Materials / Thin Films)

5. Elective-III (e.g., Additive Manufacturing / Battery Materials)

6. Process Control Lab (Automation in Metallurgy)

7. Industrial Internship (Steel Plants, R&D Labs)

Semester 7: Industrial Applications & Project

1. Foundry Technology (Sand Casting, Investment Casting)

2. Surface Engineering (Coatings, CVD, PVD)

3. Elective-IV (e.g., Nuclear Materials / Aerospace Alloys)

4. Project Work-I (Research/Thesis)

5. Seminar on Industry Trends

6. Advanced Processing Lab (Plasma Sintering, 3D Printing)

Semester 8: Final Project & Professional Practices

1. Entrepreneurship in Metallurgy

2. Elective-V (e.g., AI in Materials Design / Recycling Tech)

3. Project Work-II (Industry Collaboration/Implementation)

4. Comprehensive Viva & Internship Report

Key Labs & Practicals

• Metallography & Heat Treatment Lab

• Slag Analysis & Refining Lab

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Lab (Ultrasonic, Radiography)

• Additive Manufacturing Lab (Metal 3D Printing)

Elective Options

• Battery & Energy Storage Materials

• Aerospace Materials (Superalloys, Composites)

• Computational Thermodynamics

• Tribology & Wear Analysis