Back close

Course Detail

Course Name Research Methodology
Course Code 19MEE402
Program B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
Semester Seven
Year Taught 2019

Syllabus

Unit 1

Problem definition, Objectives of Research, Approaches to Research, Importance of reasoning in research. Problem Formulation, Conducting Literature Review.

Unit 2

Development of Hypothesis, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Design of Experiments, Numerical and Graphical Data Analysis: Sampling, Observation, Surveys, Inferential Statistics, and Interpretation of Results. Preparation of Dissertation and Research Papers. References, Citation and listing system of documents.

Unit 3

Intellectual property rights (IPR) – patents – copyrights – Trademarks – Industrial design geographical indication. Ethics of Research- Scientific Misconduct – Forms of Scientific Misconduct. Plagiarism, Unscientific practices in thesis work, Ethics in science

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

The objective of the course is to make the student:

  • To learn and practice the literature survey aspects of projects and prepare the scope and goals for the proposed project.
  • To learn, practice and improve the research presentation skills and with latest tools
  • To learn and understand the research publication ethics.
  • To prepare plagiarism free quality reports and journal articles

Course Outcomes

  • CO1: Identify appropriate research topics
  • CO2: Select and define appropriate research problem and parameters
  • CO3: Prepare a research proposal
  • CO4: Organize and conduct research
  • CO5: Write research articles and thesis

CO – PO Mapping

PO/PSO/
CO
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
CO1 2 1 1 1
CO2 2 3 2 1
CO3 3 3
CO4 3 3 3 3 2
CO5 3

Textbooks/ Reference

Textbooks/ Reference Books

  • Bordens, K. S. and Abbott, B. B., “Research Design and Methods – A Process Approach”, 8thEdition, McGraw-Hill, 2011
  • Davis, M., Davis K., and Dunagan M., “Scientific Papers and Presentations”, 3rd Edition, Elsevier Inc.
  • Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “Intellectual Property in New Technological Age”. Aspen Law & Business; 6 edition July 2012

Evaluation Pattern

Assessment Internal
*Continuous Assessment (CA) 100
*CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignments, Projects, Presentations, and Reports

DISCLAIMER: The appearance of external links on this web site does not constitute endorsement by the School of Biotechnology/Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities, the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this web site.

Admissions Apply Now