2010 Anna University Chennai B.E Mechanical Engineering Ge 2021 — environmental science and engineering Question paper

2010 Anna University Chennai B.E Mechanical Engineering Ge 2021 — environmental science and engineering Question paper

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010
Fifth Semester

Mechanical Engineering
GE 2021 — ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

(Common to B.E./B.Tech. Third Semester Computer Science and Engineering, Civil
Engineering and Information Technology)
(Also common to Fourth Semester Biomedical Engineering and Fifth
Semester/Aeronautical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Electronics and
Communication Engineering and Production Engineering)
(Regulation 2008)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer ALL questions
PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)

1. What are the types of grasslands ecosystem?
2. Define Species diversity.
3. What do you understand by soil pollution?
4. What are the causes of noise pollution?
5. List the causes of deforestation.
6. List the advantages and disadvantages of the hydel power.
7. Define urbanization.
8. How can global warming be controlled?
9. What is population explosion?
10. What are HlV and AIDS?

PART B — (5 × 16 = 80 Marks)
11. (a) (i) Discuss briefly the structural and functional components of an eco system. (Marks 8)
(ii) Write down the ecological succession and ecological pyramids. (Marks 8)
Or
(b) (i) Classify and explain the value of biodiversity. (Marks 8)
(ii) Write about in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. (Marks 8)

12. (a) (i) What do you know about Tsunami? Explain the formation of tsunami. (Marks 8)
(ii) Explain the different stages municipal sewage treatment. (Marks 8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain clearly the stages of solid waste management. (Marks 8)
(ii) Explain the sources and effects of thermal pollution. (Marks 8)

13. (a) (i) Explain the following in detail
(1) Desertification (Marks 4)
(2) Land degradation. (Marks 4)
(ii) Explain the various Conventional energy resources. (Marks 8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the following in detail
(1) Mineral Resources (Marks 4)
(2) Food Resources. (Marks 4)
(ii) Discuss in detail the over-exploitation of forests. (Marks 8)

14. (a) (i) Explain the powers and functions of state pollution control board. (Marks 8)
(ii) Explain the wild life protection act. (8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the 'Ozone' and Ozone layer depletion. (Marks 8)
(ii) Discuss the energy requirement in detail for sustaining urban life.
(Marks 8)

15. (a) (i) Write about the role of IT in environment and human health. (Marks 10)
(ii) Mention the causes of HIV transmission. (Marks 6)
Or
(b) (i) Discuss the necessity of formation of women self help group. (6)
(ii) Explain the need for value education. (6)
(iii) Write about child welfare. (4)

MG1351 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI B.E DEGREE PROGRAMMEMECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYLLABUS
CURRICULUM 2004 (Offered in Colleges affiliated to Anna University)
B.E DEGREE PROGRAMME MECHANICAL ENGINEERING VI SEMESTER
MG1351 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 100
(Common to all Branches)

OBJECTIVE
Knowledge on the principles of management is essential for all kinds of people in all kinds of organizations. After studying this course, students will be able to have a clear understanding of the managerial functions like planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. Students will also gain some basic knowledge on international aspect of management.

1. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT 9
Definition of Management – Science or Art – Management and Administration – Development of Management Thought – Contribution of Taylor and Fayol – Functions of Management – Types of Business Organisation.

2. PLANNING 9
Nature & Purpose – Steps involved in Planning – Objectives – Setting Objectives – Process of Managing by Objectives – Strategies, Policies & Planning Premises- Forecasting – Decision-making.

3. ORGANISING 9
Nature and Purpose – Formal and informal organization – Organization Chart – Structure and Process – Departmentation by difference strategies – Line and Staff authority – Benefits and Limitations – De-Centralization and Delegation of Authority – Staffing – Selection Process - Techniques – HRD – Managerial Effectiveness.

4. DIRECTING 9
Scope – Human Factors – Creativity and Innovation – Harmonizing Objectives – Leadership – Types of Leadership Motivation – Hierarchy of needs – Motivation theories – Motivational Techniques – Job Enrichment – Communication – Process of Communication – Barriers and Breakdown – Effective Communication – Electronic media in Communication.

5. CONTROLLING 9
System and process of Controlling – Requirements for effective control – The Budget as Control Technique – Information Technology in Controlling – Use of computers in handling the information – Productivity – Problems and Management – Control of Overall Performance – Direct and Preventive Control – Reporting – The Global Environment – Globalization and Liberalization – International Management and Global theory of Management.

TOTAL : 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Harold Kooritz & Heinz Weihrich “Essentials of Management”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998
2. Joseph L Massie “Essentials of Management”, Prentice Hall of India, (Pearson) Fourth Edition, 2003.

REFERENCES
1 Tripathy PC And Reddy PN, “ Principles of Management”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1999.
2. Decenzo David, Robbin Stephen A, “Personnel and Human Resources Management”, Prentice Hall of India, 1996
3. JAF Stomer, Freeman R. E and Daniel R Gilbert, “Management”, Pearson Education, Sixth Edition, 2004.
4. Fraidoon Mazda, “Engineering Management”, Addison Wesley,-2000.