GTU First Year Engineering Syllabus
The GTU first-year engineering curriculum is common across all branches. It covers two semesters of foundational mathematics, basic sciences, core engineering subjects, programming and communication skills.
Semester 1
First semester common subjects for all branches of GTU engineering — mathematics, basic sciences, mechanics, graphics, programming and communication.
Mathematics-I
Calculus of single and several variables — limits, integration, sequences and series, partial derivatives and vector calculus.
Engineering Chemistry
Applied chemistry for engineers — water technology, metals & alloys, corrosion, fuels, polymers, fibers and analytical techniques.
Engineering Physics
Physics of materials and waves — acoustics, ultrasonics, crystal & band theory, lasers, optical fibers, conductors and new engineering materials.
Mechanics of Solids
Engineering mechanics and strength of materials — statics, trusses, friction, simple machines, stresses, strains and beams.
Engineering Graphics
Technical drawing fundamentals — engineering curves, projections of points, lines, planes and solids, orthographic and isometric views.
Computer Programming & Utilization
Foundations of programming using C and C++ — computer basics, data types, control structures, functions, pointers and object-oriented concepts.
Communication Skills
English and professional communication — verbal & non-verbal communication, listening, presentations, interviews, technical writing and grammar.
Semester 2
Second semester common subjects for all branches of GTU engineering — linear algebra and the elements of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, environmental studies and workshop practice.
Mathematics-II
Linear algebra — vector spaces, matrices and Gauss elimination, linear transformations, inner product spaces and eigenvalues.
Elements of Civil Engineering
Introduction to civil engineering — scope of the field, surveying, construction materials, building construction, water resources and transportation.
Elements of Electrical Engineering
Basics of electrical engineering — DC circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetics, AC circuits, wiring, illumination and electrical safety.
Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Basics of mechanical engineering — thermodynamics, fuels, properties of gases & steam, heat engines, boilers, IC engines, pumps and power transmission.
Basics of Environmental Studies
Environment, ecology and ecosystems — natural resources, population, biogeochemical cycles, environmental pollution and global issues.
Workshop
Hands-on exposure to the industrial environment, hand tools, machine tools and shop-floor processes across carpentry, fitting, welding and more.