Kurukshetra University BCA 1st Sem Syllabus
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Established by the State Legislature Act XII of 1956) (‘A+’
Grade, NAAC Accredited)
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Scheme
of Examination for Under-Graduate Programmes
Bachelor of Computer Applications
(BCA): SCHEME D according to
Curriculum Framework for Under-Graduate Programmes
As per NEP-2020 (Multiple
Entry-Exit, Internships and Choice Based Credit System)
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS
(For the Batches Admitted From 2023-2024)
Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra
Scheme of Examination for Undergraduate
programmes Subject: BCA
According to
Curriculum Framework
for Undergraduate Programmes
as per NEP 2020 (Multiple Entry-Exit, Internships and Choice Based Credit
System)
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Course Type |
Course Code |
Nomenclature
of paper |
Credits |
Contact hours |
Internal marks |
End term Marks |
Total Marks |
Duration of exam (Hrs) T + P |
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1 |
CC-A1 |
B23-CAP-101 |
Problem Solving through C |
3 |
3 |
20 |
50 |
70 |
3 |
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Practical |
1 |
2 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
3 |
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CC-B1 |
B23-CAP-102 |
Foundations of Computer Science |
3 |
3 |
20 |
50 |
70 |
3 |
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Practical |
1 |
2 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
3 |
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CC-C1 |
B23-CAP-103 |
Logical Organization of Computer |
3 |
3 |
20 |
50 |
70 |
3 |
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Practical |
1 |
2 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
3 |
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CC-M1 |
B23-CAP-104 |
Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science-I |
1 |
1 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
3 |
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Practical |
1 |
2 |
5 |
15 |
20 |
3 |
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MDC1 |
To be taken from other department |
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SEC1 |
To be taken from SEC Pool |
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VAC1 |
To be taken from VAC Pool |
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AEC1 |
To be taken from AEC Pool |
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2 |
CC-A2 |
B23-CAP-201 |
Object Oriented Programming using C++ |
3 |
3 |
20 |
50 |
70 |
3 |
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Practical |
1 |
2 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
3 |
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Course |
Subject Code |
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BCA 1st Sem |
102 |
Foundation of Computer Science |
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BCA 1st Sem |
103 |
Logical Organization of Computer |
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BCA 1st Sem |
104 |
Mathematics |
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BCA 1st Sem |
101 |
C Programming |
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BCA 1st Sem |
B23-SEC-103 |
Basic it Tools |
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BCA 1st Sem |
B23-VAC-101 |
Human Values
and Ethics (50% students) |
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BCA 1st Sem |
B23-VAC-201 |
Environmental Studies
(50% students) |
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BCA 1st Sem |
B-AEC-E101 |
English language
& Communication |
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BCA 1st Sem |
B23-POL-104 |
Political Science
- Indian Polity |
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA
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Session: 2023-24 |
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Part A - Introduction |
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Subject |
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Semester |
I |
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Name of the Course |
Problem Solving through C |
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Course Code |
B23-CAP-101 (Common with
B23-CAI-101, B23-CDS- 101, B23-CTS-101) |
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Course Type: (CC/MCC/MDC/CC- M/DSEC/VOC/DSE/PC/AEC/ VAC) |
CC |
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Level of
the course (As per Annexure-I |
100-199 |
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Pre-requisite for the course (if
any) |
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Course Learning Outcomes(CLO): |
After completing this course, the learner will be able to: 1. learn the basics of C program, data types and
input/output statements. 2. understand different types
of operators, their hierarchies and also control
statements of C. 3. implement programs using arrays and strings. 4. get familiar with advanced concepts like structures, union etc. in C
language.
5*. to implement the programs based
on various concepts of C. |
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Credits |
Theory |
Practical |
Total |
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3 |
1 |
4 |
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Contact Hours |
3 |
2 |
5 |
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Max. Marks:100(70(T)+30(P)) Internal Assessment Marks:30(20(T)+10(P)) End
Term Exam Marks:
70(50(T)+20(P)) |
Time: 3 Hrs.(T), 3Hrs.(P) |
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Part B- Contents of the Course |
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Instructions for Paper-
Setter Examiner will set a total
of nine questions. Out of which first question will be compulsory. Remaining eight questions will be set
from four unit selecting two questions from each unit. Examination will be of three-hour duration. All questions will
carry equal marks. First question will
comprise of short answer type questions covering entire syllabus. Candidate will have to attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each unit. First |
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question will be compulsory. Practicum will be evaluated by an external and an internal examiner. Examination will
be of three-hour duration. |
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Unit |
Topics |
Contact Hours |
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I |
Overview of C: History, Importance, Structure of C Program, Character Set, Constants and Variables, Identifiers and
Keywords, Data Types, Assignment Statement, Symbolic Constant. Input/output: Formatted
I/O Function-, Input Functions viz. scanf(),
getch(), getche(), getchar(), gets(), output functions viz. printf(), putch(), putchar(), puts(). |
10 |
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II |
Operators &
Expression: Arithmetic, Relational, Logical, Bitwise, Unary, Assignment, Conditional Operators and Special Operators Operator Hierarchy; Arithmetic Expressions, Evaluation of Arithmetic Expression, Type Casting and
Conversion. Decision making with if statement, if- else statement, nested if statement, else-if ladder, switch
and break statement, goto
statement, Looping Statements: for, while, and do- while loop, jumps in loops. |
10 |
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III |
Arrays: One Dimensional arrays
- Declaration, Initialization and Memory representation; Two Dimensional arrays
-Declaration, Initialization
and Memory representation. Functions: definition, prototype,
function call, passing arguments to a function: call
by value; call by reference, recursive functions. Strings: Declaration and Initialization, String
I/O, Array of Strings, String
Manipulation Functions: String Length, Copy, Compare, Concatenate etc., Search
for a Substring. |
10 |
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IV |
Pointers in C: Declaring
and initializing pointers, accessing address
and value of variables
using pointers; Pointers and Arrays. User defined
data types: Structures - Definition, Advantages of Structure,
declaring structure variables, accessing structure members, Structure members initialization, Array
of Structures; Unions - Union definition; difference between Structure and Union. |
10 |
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V* |
Practicum: Students are advised to do laboratory/practical
practice not limited to, but including the following types of problems: ·
To read radius of a circle and to find area and circumference ·
To read three numbers and find the biggest
of three ·
To check whether the
number is prime or not ·
To read a number, find the sum of the digits, reverse
the number and check it for palindrome ·
To read numbers from keyboard
continuously till the user presses 999 and to find the sum of only
positive numbers ·
To read percentage of marks and to display
appropriate message (Demonstration of else-if ladder) ·
To find the
roots of quadratic equation ·
To read marks scored by n students and find the
average of |
25 |
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marks (Demonstration of single dimensional array) ·
To remove Duplicate Element in a single
dimensional Array ·
To perform addition and subtraction of Matrices ·
To find factorial of a number ·
To generate Fibonacci series ·
To remove Duplicate Element in a single
dimensional Array ·
To find the length of a string without
using built in function ·
To demonstrate string functions ·
To read, display and add two m
x n matrices using
functions ·
To read a string and to find the number of alphabets, digits, vowels, consonants, spaces and special characters ·
To Swap Two
Numbers using Pointers ·
To demonstrate student structure to read &
display records of n students ·
To demonstrate the
difference between structure & union. |
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Suggested Evaluation Methods |
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Internal Assessment: ➢
Theory ·
Class Participation: 5 ·
Seminar/presentation/assignment/quiz/class test etc.: 5 ·
Mid-Term Exam: 10 ➢
Practicum ·
Class Participation: 5 ·
Seminar/Demonstration/Viva-voce/Lab
records etc.: 5 ·
Mid-Term Exam: NA |
End Term Examination: A three hour exam for both theory and practicum. |
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Part C-Learning Resources |
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Recommended Books/e-resources/LMS: ·
Gottfried, Byron S., Programming with C, Tata McGraw Hill. ·
Balagurusamy, E., Programming in ANSI C, Tata McGraw-Hill. ·
Jeri R.
Hanly & Elliot P. Koffman,
Problem Solving and Program Design in C, Addison Wesley. ·
Yashwant Kanetker, Let us
C, BPB. ·
Rajaraman, V., Computer Programming in C, PHI. ·
Yashwant Kanetker, Working with C, BPB. |
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*Applicable for courses having practical component.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA
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Session: 2023-24 |
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Part A - Introduction |
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Subject |
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Semester |
I |
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Name of the Course |
Foundations of Computer Science |
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Course Code |
B23-CAP-102 (Common with
B23-CAI-101, B23-CDS- 101, B23-CTS-101) |
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Course Type: (CC/MCC/MDC/CC- M/DSEC/VOC/DSE/PC/AEC/ VAC) |
CC |
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Level of
the course (As per Annexure-I |
100-199 |
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Pre-requisite for the course (if
any) |
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Course Learning Outcomes(CLO): |
After completing this course, the learner will be able to: 1. understand the basics of computer 2. learn about
I/O devices and operating systems 3. understand internet and its services 4. learn about
the threats and security concepts on computers
5*. to understand the working of operating system, internet and
security related concepts. |
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Credits |
Theory |
Practical |
Total |
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3 |
1 |
4 |
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Contact Hours |
3 |
2 |
5 |
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Max. Marks:100(70(T)+30(P)) Internal Assessment Marks:30(20(T)+10(P)) End
Term Exam Marks:
70(50(T)+20(P)) |
Time: 3 Hrs.(T), 3Hrs.(P) |
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Part B- Contents of the Course |
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Instructions for Paper-
Setter Examiner will set a total
of nine questions. Out of which first question will be compulsory. Remaining eight questions will be set
from four unit selecting two questions from each unit. Examination will be of three-hour duration. All questions will
carry equal marks. First question will
comprise of short answer type questions covering entire syllabus. Candidate will have to
attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each unit. First question will be compulsory. Practicum will
be evaluated by an external and an internal examiner. Examination will
be of |
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three-hour duration. |
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Unit |
Topics |
Contact Hours |
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I |
Computer Fundamentals: Evolution of Computers through generations,
Characteristics of Computers, Strengths and Limitations of Computers, Classification of
Computers, Functional Components of
a Computer System, Applications of computers in Various Fields. Types of Software: System software,
Application software, Utility Software, Shareware, Freeware, Firmware, Free Software. Memory Systems: Concept of bit, byte, word,
nibble, storage locations and addresses, measuring units
of storage capacity, access time,
concept of memory hierarchy. Primary Memory - RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM. Secondary Memory - Types of storage devices, Magnetic Tape, Hard Disk, Optical Disk,
Flash Memory. |
10 |
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II |
I/O Devices: I/O Ports of
a Desk Top Computer, Device Controller, Device Driver.
Input Devices: classification and use, keyboard, pointing devices - mouse, touch pad and track ball, joystick,
magnetic stripes, scanner, digital camera, and microphone Output
Devices: speaker, monitor,
printers: classification, laser, ink jet, dot-matrix. Plotter. Introduction to Operating
System: Definition, Functions,
Features of Operating System, Icon,
Folder, File, Start Button, Task Bar, Status
Buttons, Folders, Shortcuts, Recycle
Bin, Desktop, My Computer, My Documents,
Windows Explorer, Control Panel. |
10 |
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III |
The Internet: Introduction
to networks and internet, history, Internet,
Intranet & Extranet, Working of Internet, Modes of Connecting to Internet. Electronic Mail: Introduction, advantages and disadvantages, User Ids, Passwords, e-mail addresses, message
components, message composition, mailer features. Browsers and search engines. |
10 |
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IV |
Threats: Physical & non-physical threats, Virus, Worm, Trojan,
Spyware, Keylogers, Rootkits, Adware, Cookies, Phishing, Hacking, Cracking. Computer Security Fundamentals: Confidentiality, Integrity, Authentication, Non-Repudiation, Security Mechanisms, Security Awareness, Security Policy, anti-virus software &
Firewalls, backup & recovery. |
10 |
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V* |
Practicum: Students are advised to do laboratory/practical
practice not limited to, but
including the following types of problems: Operating
System: ·
Starting with basics
of Operating Systems and its functionalities Computer Basics: ·
Identify the various
computer hardware ·
Understanding the working of computer ·
Understanding various
types of software |
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Internet and E-mail: ·
Using Internet for various tasks ·
Creating and using e-mail. Security: ·
Understanding various threats ·
How to be safe from virus threats ·
Various software to get safe
from virus attacks. |
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Suggested Evaluation Methods |
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Internal Assessment: ➢
Theory ·
Class Participation: 5 ·
Seminar/presentation/assignment/quiz/class test etc.: 5 ·
Mid-Term Exam: 10 ➢
Practicum ·
Class Participation: 5 ·
Seminar/Demonstration/Viva-voce/Lab
records etc.: 5 ·
Mid-Term Exam: NA |
End Term Examination: A three hour exam for both theory and practicum. |
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Part C-Learning Resources |
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Recommended Books/e-resources/LMS: ·
Sinha, P.K. &
Sinha, Priti, Computer Fundamentals, BPB. ·
Dromey, R.G., How to Solve it By Computer, PHI. ·
Norton, Peter, Introduction to Computer, McGraw-Hill. ·
Leon, Alexis & Leon, Mathews, Introduction to Computers, Leon Tech World. ·
Rajaraman, V.,
Fundamentals of Computers, PHI. |
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*Applicable for courses having practical component.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA
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Session: 2023-24 |
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Part A - Introduction |
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Subject |
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Semester |
I |
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Name of the Course |
Logical Organization of Computer |
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Course Code |
B23-CAP-103 (Common with
B23-CAI-101, B23-CDS- 101, B23-CTS-101) |
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Course Type: (CC/MCC/MDC/CC- M/DSEC/VOC/DSE/PC/AEC/ VAC) |
CC |
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Level of
the course (As per Annexure-I |
100-199 |
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Pre-requisite for the course (if
any) |
Basic Knowledge of Mathematics (10th Level) |
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Course Learning Outcomes(CLO): |
After completing this course, the learner will be able to: 1. understand number systems,
error detecting correcting code
and representations of numbers in
a computer system. 2. understand computer arithmetic and Boolean
algebra and simplification of Boolean expressions. 3. understand working of logic gates
and design various
combinational circuits
using these logic gates. 4. understand working of
different types of flip-flops and design different types of registers.
5*. to understand the
practical aspects of logical organization of computer. |
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Credits |
Theory |
Practical |
Total |
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3 |
1 |
4 |
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Contact Hours |
3 |
2 |
5 |
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Max. Marks:100(70(T)+30(P)) Internal Assessment Marks:30(20(T)+10(P)) End
Term Exam Marks:
70(50(T)+20(P)) |
Time: 3 Hrs.(T), 3Hrs.(P) |
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Part B- Contents of the Course |
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Instructions for Paper-
Setter Examiner will set a total
of nine questions. Out of which first question will be compulsory. Remaining eight questions will be set
from four unit selecting two questions from each unit. Examination will be of three-hour duration. All questions will carry equal
marks. First question |
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will comprise of short answer
type questions covering entire syllabus. Candidate
will have to attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each unit. First question will be compulsory. Practicum will be evaluated by an external and an internal examiner. Examination will
be of three-hour duration. |
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Unit |
Topics |
Contact Hours |
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I |
Number Systems: Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal etc. Conversions from
one number system
to another, BCD Number System. BCD Codes:
Natural Binary Code,
Weighted Code, Self-
Complimenting Code, Cyclic Code. Error Detecting and Correcting Codes.
Character representations: ASCII, EBCDIC and Unicode. Number Representations: Integer numbers - sign-magnitude, 1’s & 2’s complement representation. Real Numbers normalized floating point representations. |
10 |
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II |
Binary Arithmetic: Binary Addition, Binary
Subtraction, Binary Multiplication, Binary Division using
1’s and 2’s
Compliment representations,
Addition and subtraction with BCD representations. Boolean Algebra: Boolean Algebra Postulates, basic Boolean Theorems, Boolean Expressions, Boolean Functions, Truth Tables, Canonical Representation of Boolean Expressions: SOP and POS,
Simplification of Boolean Expressions using Boolean
Postulates & Theorems, Kaurnaugh-Maps (upto four
variables), Handling Don’t
Care conditions. |
10 |
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III |
Logic Gates: Basic Logic
Gates – AND, OR, NOT, Universal Gates – NAND,
NOR, Other Gates – XOR, XNOR etc. Their symbols, truth tables and Boolean
expressions. Combinational Circuits:
Design Procedures, Half Adder, Full Adder,
Half Subtractor, Full Subtracor, Multiplexers, Demultiplexers, Decoder, Encoder, Comparators, Code Converters. |
10 |
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IV |
Sequential Circuits: Basic Flip- Flops and their working. Synchronous and Asynchronous Flip
–Flops, Triggering of Flip- Flops, Clocked
RS, D Type, JK, T type and Master-Slave Flip-Flops. State Table, State
Diagram and State Equations. Flip-flops characteristics &
Excitation Tables. Sequential
Circuits: Designing registers –Serial-In Serial-Out (SISO), Serial-In Parallel-Out
(SIPO), Parallel-In Serial-Out (PISO) Parallel-In Parallel-Out (PIPO) and shift registers. |
10 |
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V* |
Practicum: Students are advised to do laboratory/practical
practice not limited to, but
including the following types of problems: Number System: ·
Problems based on Number
System and their
conversion. ·
Programs based on Number System
conversion. Binary Arithmetic ·
Problems based on Binary
Arithmetic. |
25 |
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·
Programs based on Binary Arithmetic. ·
Problems based on Boolean Expression and their simplification Logic Gates ·
Understanding working of logic Gates.
Combinatorial Circuits: ·
Designing and understanding various combinational
circuits. Sequential Circuits: ·
Designing and understanding various sequential circuits. |
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Suggested Evaluation Methods |
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Internal Assessment: ➢
Theory ·
Class Participation: 5 ·
Seminar/presentation/assignment/quiz/class test etc.: 5 ·
Mid-Term Exam: 10 ➢
Practicum ·
Class Participation: 5 ·
Seminar/Demonstration/Viva-voce/Lab
records etc.: 5 ·
Mid-Term Exam: NA |
End Term Examination: A three hour exam for both theory and practicum. |
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Part C-Learning Resources |
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Recommended Books/e-resources/LMS: ·
M. Morris Mano,
Digital Logic and Computer Design, Prentice
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. ·
V. Rajaraman, T. Radhakrishnan, An Introduction to Digital Computer
Design, Prentice Hall. ·
Andrew S. Tanenbaum,
Structured Computer Organization, Prentice
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. ·
Nicholas Carter, Schaum’s Outlines Computer Architecture, Tata McGraw-Hill. |
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*Applicable for courses having practical
component.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA
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Session: 2023-24 |
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Part A - Introduction |
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Subject |
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Semester |
I |
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Name of the Course |
Mathematical Foundations for
Computer Science-I |
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Course Code |
B23-CAP-104 (Common with
B23-CAI-101, B23-CDS- 101, B23-CTS-101) |
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Course Type: (CC/MCC/MDC/CC- M/DSEC/VOC/DSE/PC/AEC/ VAC) |
CC-M |
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Level of
the course (As per Annexure-I |
100-199 |
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Pre-requisite for the course (if
any) |
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): |
After learning this course
student will be able: 1. Gain the knowledge of set
theory, types of sets and operations
on sets. Understand various concepts of matrices
and determinants, and acquire the cognitive
skills to apply different operations on matrices and determinants. 2. Have the knowledge of the basic
concepts of complex numbers and acquire skills to
solve linear quadratic equations. 3. Gain the knowledge of the
concepts of Arithmetic progression, Geometric progression and Harmonic progression, and find A.M., G.M. and H.M. of given numbers. 4. Understand the concept of differentiation 5. * Attain the skills to
make use of the learnt concepts of Introductory Mathematics in multidisciplinary learning contexts and to know their applications |
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Credits |
Theory |
Practical |
Total |
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1 |
1 |
2 |
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Contact Hours |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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Max. Marks:50(30(T)+20(P)) Internal Assessment Marks:15(10(T)+5(P)) End Term
Exam Marks:35(20(T)+15(P)) |
Time: 3 Hrs.(T), 3Hrs.(P) |
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Part B-Contents of the Course |
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Instructions for Paper-
Setter |
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Unit |
Topics |
Contact Hours |
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I |
Sets and their
representations, Empty set, Finite and infinite sets, Subsets, Equal sets, Power sets, Universal set, Union
and intersection of sets, Difference of two sets, Complement of a set, Venn
diagram, De-Morgan’s laws and their applications. |
4 |
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II |
An introduction to matrices and their types,
Operations on matrices, Symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices, Minors, Co-factors. Determinant of a square
matrix, Adjoint and inverse of a
square matrix, Solutions of a system of linear equations up to order 3. |
4 |
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III |
Quadratic equations, Solution of quadratic equations. Arithmetic progression, Geometric progression, Harmonic progression, Arithmetic mean (A.M.), Geometric mean (G.M.), Harmonic mean (H.M.), Relation between A.M., G.M. and H.M. |
4 |
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IV |
The concept of differentiation, differentiation of simple
functions, Use of differentiation for solving problems related to real-life situations. Differentiation of simple algebraic, trigonometric and
exponential functions. |
4 |
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V* |
Practicum: Students are advised to do laboratory/practical
practice not limited to, but
including the following types of problems:
Problem Solving- Questions related
to the practical problems based
on following topics
will be worked
out and record
of those will be maintained in the Practical Note Book: ·
Problems related to union, intersection, difference
and complement of sets. ·
Problems based on De Morgan’s Laws. ·
Problems related to Venn diagrams. ·
Problems to find inverse of a matrix. ·
Problems to find determinant of a square matrix of order
3. ·
Problems to find nth
term of A.P., G.P. and H.P. ·
Problems to find sum of n terms
of A.P., G.P. and H.P. ·
Problems to find A.M., G.M. and H.M. of given numbers. ·
Problems involving
formulation and solution of quadratic equations in one variable. ·
Problems to find
first derivatives of functions. |
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Suggested Evaluation Methods |
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Internal Assessment: ➢
Theory ·
Class Participation: 4 |
End Term Examination: A three hour exam |
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· Seminar/presentation/assignment/quiz/class test etc.: NA ·
Mid-Term Exam: 6 ➢
Practicum ·
Class Participation: NA ·
Seminar/Demonstration/Viva-voce/Lab
records etc.: 5 ·
Mid-Term Exam: NA |
for both theory and
practicum. |
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Part C-Learning Resources |
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Text /Reference Books: ·
C. Y. Young
(2021). Algebra
and Trigonometry. Wiley. ·
S.L. Loney (2016).
The Elements of Coordinate Geometry (Cartesian Coordinates) (2nd Edition). G.K. Publication Private Limited. ·
Seymour Lipschutz and Marc Lars
Lipson (2013). Linear Algebra. (4th Edition) Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw-Hill. ·
C.C. Pinter (2014). A
Book of Set Theory. Dover Publications. ·
J. V. Dyke, J. Rogers and H. Adams (2011). Fundamentals of Mathematics (10th Edition), Brooks/Cole. ·
A. Tussy, R. Gustafson and D. Koenig (2010). Basic Mathematics for College Students (4th Edition). Brooks Cole |
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*Applicable for courses having practical component.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA
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Session: 2023-24 |
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Part A - Introduction |
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Subject |
COMPUTER SCIENCE |
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Semester |
I |
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Name of the Course |
Basic IT Tools |
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Course Code |
B23-SEC-103 |
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Course Type: (CC/MCC/MDC/CC- M/DSEC/VOC/DSE/PC/AEC/VAC) |
SEC |
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Level of
the course (As per Annex- ure-I |
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Pre-requisite for the course (if
any) |
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Course Learning Outcomes(CLO): |
After completing this
course, the learner will be able
to: 1. Identify the
basic components of computers and ter- minology 2. acquaint
with Operating System and its applications
for both desktop and mobile devices 3. Understand
computer networks, and browse the inter- net,
content search, email and collaborate with
peers 4. Use e-Governance applications; and
use computer to
improve existing skills and learn new skills
5*. to implement various spreadsheet tools
practically. |
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Credits |
Theory |
Practical |
Total |
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2 |
1 |
3 |
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Contact Hours |
2 |
2 |
4 |
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Max. Marks:75(50(T)+25(P)) Internal Assessment Marks:20(15(T)+5(P)) End
Term Exam Marks:55(35(T)+20(P)) |
Time: 3 Hrs.(T), 3Hrs.(P) |
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Part B-Contents of the Course |
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Instructions for Paper-
Setter Examiner will set a total
of nine questions. Out of which first question will be compulsory. Remaining eight questions will be set
from four unit selecting two questions from each unit. Examination will be of three-hour duration. All questions will
carry equal marks. First question will comprise of short answer type questions
covering entire syllabus. |
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Candidate will have to attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from
each unit. First question will be compulsory. Practicum will be evaluated by an external and an
internal examiner. Examination will be of three- hour duration. |
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Unit |
Topics |
Contact Hours |
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I |
Introduction to Computer: Computer and Latest IT gadgets,
Evolution of Computers & its
applications, Basics of Hardware and Software, Application Software, Systems
Software, Utility Software. Central Processing
Unit, Input devices, Output devices, Computer Memory & storage, Mobile Apps. |
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II |
Introduction to Operating System, Functions of the
Operating system, Operating Systems
for Desktop and Laptop, Operating Systems for Mobile Phone and Tablets, User Interface for Desktop and
Laptop, Task Bar, Icons &
shortcuts, Running an Application, Operating System Simple Setting, Changing System Date and Time, Changing Display
Properties, To Add or Remove
Program and Features, Adding, Removing &
Sharing Printers, File and Folder Management. |
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III |
Introduction to Internet
and World Wide Web, Basic of Computer Networks,
Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Network Topology, Internet, Applications of Internet, Website Address
and URL, Popular Web Browsers (Internet Explorer/Edge, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera etc.), Popular
Search Engines, Searching on the Internet. |
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IV |
E-mail: Using E-mails,
Opening Email account, Mailbox: Inbox and Outbox,
Creating and Sending a new E-mail, replying to an E-mail message, forwarding an E-mail message,
searching emails, Attaching files with email, Email
Signature. Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Instant Messaging (WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram), Introduction to Blogs, Digital
Locker. |
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V* |
Practicum: ·
Identify the various parts of computer ·
Using computer/mobile software and hardware ·
Use of operating system for various tasks such as file
creation, directory creation, shortcut creation, using control panel, etc. ·
Using Internet & various
browsers. ·
Identify the various hardware/software required for Internet ·
How to create and use e-mail account ·
Using Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, Telegram ·
Writing blogs |
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Suggested Evaluation Methods |
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Internal Assessment: ➢
Theory |
End Term Ex- amination: A three hour ex- |
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· Class Participation: 4 · Seminar/presentation/assignment/quiz/class test
etc.:4 · Mid-Term Exam:
7 ➢
Practicum ·
Class Participation: 2 · Seminar/Demonstration/Viva-voce/Lab records
etc.:3 · Mid-Term Exam: NA |
am for
both theo- ry and practi- cum. |
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PartC-Learning Resources |
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Recommended Books/e-resources/LMS: ·
Sinha, P.K. &
Sinha, Priti, Computer Fundamentals, BPB ·
Dromey, R.G., How to Solve it By Computer, PHI ·
Norton, Peter, Introduction to Computer, McGraw-Hill ·
Leon, Alexis & Leon,
Mathews, Introduction to Computers, Leon
Tech World ·
Rajaraman, V., Fundamentals of Computers, PHI ·
Ram, B., Computer Fundamentals, Architecture & Organization, New Age International (P) Ltd. |
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*Applicable for courses having practical component.
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VAC Session: 2023-24 |
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Part A – Introduction |
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Subject |
Philosophy |
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Semester |
First |
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Name of the Course |
Human Values and Ethics |
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Course Code |
B- VAC 101 |
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Course Type: (CC/MCC/MDC/CC-M/DSEC/VOC/DSE/PC/AEC/VAC) |
VAC |
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Level of the course
(As per Annexure-I |
100-199 |
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Pre-requisite for the course (if any) |
N.A |
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): |
After completing this course, the learner will be able
to know/understand: 301.1.
the Need, Content and Process for Value
Education. 301.2.
the Human Values and Ethics 301.3.
the theories of Integrated Personality and Well-being 301.4.
the Professional Ethics
and Global Citizenship |
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Theory |
Practical |
Total |
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Credits |
02 |
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02 |
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Contact Hours |
02 |
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02 |
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Max. Marks:-50 Internal Assessment Marks:-15End Term Exam
Marks:-35 |
Time:-3 hrs. |
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Part B-Contents of the Course |
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Instructions
for Paper- Setter The
paper-setter is requested to set Nine questions
in all i.e., One Compulsory Objective Type Question (7x1) without any choice, equitably distributed over the whole syllabi
and Two Questions from Each Unit equitably spread over the concerned unit.
The examinees will have to attempt
Five questions in all, selecting one question from each unit.
All questions carry equalmarks. |
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Unit |
Topics |
Contact Hours |
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I |
Course Introduction - Need,
Content and Process
for Value Education ·
Understanding the need, content and process
for Value Education. (Students should be aware of the difference among skills, values
and ethics and their respective needsin life.) ·
Classification of Value Education: understanding Personal Values,
Social Values, ·
Moral Values
& Spiritual Values;
Understanding the difference between ideology andvalues. ·
Understanding
Harmony with self,
Society and Nature. ·
Practical:
Debate and discussion on the need and nature
of value education; ·
Students should be encouraged to find and analyze suitable case studies to ·
Understand
various types of values. |
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II |
Human Values and Ethics ·
Meaning and nature
of human values; Significance of human values in life; ·
Relation between values and ethics. ·
Relevance of Human
values: Integrity Empathy, Loksangrah, Brahmvihara. ·
Theory of Naya (Jainism), Deontology, Virtue Ethics, Utilitarianism ·
Practical:
Students should be divided in small groups and should be motivated to
reflect upon their values.
Teacher should make an environment to make them
realizethat everyone has a set of values
arisen from their family, social,
cultural, religious, and political contexts, some of which correspond
to more “human” and “universal” frameworks. This exercise is to encourage students to articulate their
values and put them into conversation with values from other contexts. |
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Integrated Personality and Well-being ·
Understanding
the relationship among:
Self, Identity and
Personality. ·
Understanding
Integrated Personality – with
the three gunas theory of Sankhya, thefour ·
Antah-karanas (inner instruments) in Yoga, and
Panchkosha (five sheaths) in Upanishad. ·
Approaching
comprehensive understanding of well-being and its relation to Happiness. ·
Practical: Bhrumadhya Dhyan, Chakra Dhyan,
Preksha Dhyan, Sakshi
Bhava Dhyan, Vipassana, Yog Nidra, Partipakshabhava (yogic way of cognitive restructuring) |
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Professional Ethics
and Global Citizenship ·
Nature, characteristics and scope of professional ethics; Types of Professional Ethics ·
Professional
Values: Trusteeship, Inclusiveness, Commitment, Sustainability, Accountability, Transparency, Impartiality. ·
Values for Global
Citizenship: Equality, Justice, and Human Dignity. ·
Nature and need
of competency based
education; Types of Competencies, Core ·
Competencies:
communication, teamwork, planing and achieving goals,
Functional ·
Competencies:
analytical thinking, knowledge sharing and learning, decision making, partnership building. |
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Suggested Evaluation Methods |
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Internal Assessment: ➢
Theory ·
Class Participation: 4 ·
Seminar/presentation/assignment/quiz/class test
etc.:4 ·
Mid-Term Exam: 7 ➢
Practicum ·
Class Participation: ·
Seminar/Demonstration/Viva-voce/Lab records
etc.: ·
Mid-Term Exam: |
End Term Examination: 35 |
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Part C-Learning Resources |
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Recommended Books/e-resources/LMS: 1. R. R. Gaur R Sangal
G P Bagaria (2009): A Foundation Course in Human Values and Professional Ethics,Excel Books. 2. D.R. Kiran (2014)
Professional Ethics and Human Values, McGraw Hill Education (India). 3. Happiness and Well-Being, NIOS Module V ( Health and well-being) 4. Kiran
Kumar K. Salagame (2016): Meaning and Well-Being: Indian Perspectives, Journal of Constructivist
Psychology 5. Dan P. McAdams, Kali Trzesniewski, Jennifer
Lilgendahl, Veronica Benet-Martinez, Richard W. Robins (2021) Self and
Identity in Personality Psychology, Personality Science, 2021, Vol. 2, Article e6035,
https://doi.org/10.5964/ps.603 6. S. K. Kiran
Kumar (2003): An Indian conception of well being, in Henry,
J. (Ed) European PositivePsychology Proceedings 2002.
Leicester, UK: British Psychological Society. 7. Vivian
L Vignoles (2017): Identity: Personal and Social, Chapter to appear in Oxford Handbook of
Personality and Social Psychology (2nd ed.), edited
by Kay Deaux
and Mark Snyder. 8. Wong, S.-C. (2020).
Competency Definitions,
Development and Assessment: A Brief Review.International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 9(3), 95–114. |
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Session: 2023-24 |
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Part A - Introduction |
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Subject |
Environmental Science |
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Semester |
I/ II |
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Name of the Course |
Environmental Studies |
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Course Code |
B23-VAC-201 |
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Course Type:
(CC/MCC/MDC/CC-M/DSEC /VOC/DSE/PC/AEC/VAC) |
VAC |
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Level of the course (As per Annexure-I |
100-199 |
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Pre-requisite for the course
(if any) |
NA |
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): |
After completing this course, the learner will be able to: 1. Understand the concept of environmental studies, sustainable development and ecosystem. 2. Learn about the various
natural resources and about biodiversity and its conservation. 3.
Know about the types of pollution, solid
waste management, global
environmental issues and environmental laws. 4.
Understand the concept of population growth and its impacts
on environment and disaster management. |
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Credits |
Theory |
Practical |
Total |
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2 |
NA |
2 |
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Contact Hours |
2 |
NA |
2 |
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Max. Marks: 50 Internal Assessment Marks: 15 End Term Exam Marks:
35 |
Time: 3 hours |
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Part B- Contents of the Course |
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Instructions for Paper- Setter Total number of questions set will be nine. Questions no. 1
is compulsory covering the entire syllabus.
Two questions will be set from each unit. Students have to attempt five
questions in all, selecting one
question from each unit including the compulsory question. Each question is
of 7 marks. All questions carry equal marks.
Final theory exam time allowed will be of 3 hours. |
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Unit |
Topics |
Contact Hours |
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I |
Introduction to environmental studies: Multidisciplinary nature
of environmental studies; Scope and importance; Concept of sustainability and sustainable development. Ecosystems: Definition, structure and function of ecosystem; Energy flow in an ecosystem: food chains, food webs, Major
ecosystems types: Forest ecosystem, Grassland ecosystem, Desert ecosystem and Aquatic ecosystem (lakes, rivers, oceans). |
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Natural resources: Renewable and Non- renewable Resources Land resources: Land degradation and soil erosion. Forest resources: Importance of forests,
deforestation: causes and
impacts on environment. Water resources: Use and over- exploitation of surface and ground water. Energy resources: Renewable and non- renewable energy sources. Biodiversity and Conservation: Definition and its types,
Endangered and endemic
species of India.
Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching
of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts, biological invasions; Conservation biodiversity: In-situ
and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. Ecosystem
and biodiversity services:
Ecological, economic, social, ethical, aesthetic and informational values. |
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Environmental pollution Environmental pollution: types,
causes, effects and
controls; Air, water, soil and noise
pollution. Solid waste management: Sources, methods of disposal: Landfill, incineration and composting. Climate change, global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain and impacts on human communities and agriculture. Environmental Policies & Practices Environmental laws: Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,
Air (Prevention &
Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 1974. |
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Human Communities and the Environment: Human
population growth: Impacts on
environment, human health and welfare. Resettlement and rehabilitation of project affected
person. Disaster management: floods,
earthquake, cyclones, landslides and drought. Environmental ethics: Role
of Indian and other religions and cultures in environmental conservation. |
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Suggested Evaluation Methods |
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Internal Assessment:15 marks ➢
Theory ·
Class Participation: 4 marks ·
Seminar/presentation/assignment/quiz/class test etc.: 4marks ·
Mid-Term Exam: 7 marks |
End Term Examination: Theory: 35 marks (Written exam) |
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Part C-Learning Resources |
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Recommended Books/e-resources/LMS: 1. Kaushik, A & Kaushik, C.P. 2022. Perspectives in Environmental Studies.
New Age International Pvt Ltd, New
Delhi. 2.
Bharucha, E. 2021. A Textbook of Environmental Studies
for Undergraduate Courses, Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd. 3. Goswami, P., Mandal,
J. & Singh,
S. 2022. A Textbook on Environmental Studies, Ashok book stall,
Assam. 4. Joshi, P.C. & Joshi, N. 2009. A Text Book of Environmental Science. APH Publishing Corporation. 5. Basu, M. &
Xavier Savarimuthu, S.J. 2017. Fundamentals of Environmental Studies. Cambridge University Press. 6.
Singh, R.P. & Islam, Z. 2012. Environmental Studies. Concept Publishing Company. |
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English Semester-I
Nomenclature of the Course: English
Language and Communication Skills: Level 1
Course Code: B23-AEC-111
Course Type: AEC-1
Level of the Course: 100-199
Credits: 2
(Theory 2) Total Marks:
50
End Term Exam Marks: 35 Internal Assessment Marks: 15
Exam Time: 3
Hrs.
Workload: Theory 2 hours
Course Learning
Outcomes:
After the successful
completion of the course the student will be able to:
E101.1. The students will learn various types of verbal and non-verbal communication.
E101.2. They will understand the importance of interpersonal
communication on workplaces and different ways of behaviour and communication.
E101.3. They will comprehend the importance of listening skills and its types. E101.4.
They will be introduced to parts of speech and their role in
language learning.
Contents of the Course:
Unit I: Theory and Types of
Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
Unit II: Workplace and Interpersonal Communication
Introducing
Oneself, Introducing Others, Making Requests,
Offering Help, Congratulating, Making Enquiries and Seeking Permission
Unit III: Importance of Listening
Skills and their types
Barriers to
Effective Listening and how to overcome them
Note-taking Techniques to capture the main
ideas
Unit IV: Parts
of Speech
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Suggested Readings:
Hargie, Owen. The Handbook of Communication
Skills. Routledge, 2006.
Knapp,
Mark L., et al. Nonverbal Communication
in Human Interaction. Cengage Learning, 2013.
West,
Richard, and Lynn H. Turner. Understanding
Interpersonal Communication: Making Choices in Changing Times. Cengage Learning, 2010.
Instructions to the Paper Setters:
1. Question No
1 will be compulsory and have 7 questions based on all the four Units and the students will be required to write answers in 30 words.
2. Question No
2 and 3 will be set on Unit-I covering the entire Unit. Students will be required to attempt any one.
3. Question No
4 and 5 will be set on Unit-II covering the entire Unit. Students will be required to attempt any one.
4. Question No
6 and 7 will be set on Unit-III covering the entire Unit. Students will be required to attempt any one.
5. Question
No. 8 and 9 will be based on Unit-IV having 7 parts each covering the entire Unit.
Students will be required
to attempt any one of these
questions.
Evaluation of Internal
Assessment
Internal Assessment (Theory) will be based on
the following components.
i.
Class Participation 4 Marks
ii.
Seminar/Presentation/Assignments/
Quiz/Class Test etc. 4
Marks
iii.
Mid-Term Exam 7 Marks Total 15 Marks
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA
Established by the State Legislature Act XIII of 1956 (‘A+’ Grade NAAC Accredited)
Undergraduate
Programme (Political Science)
Syllabus, Semester-I
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MDC-1 |
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Session
2023-2024 |
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Part-A Introduction |
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Subject |
Political Science |
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Semester |
I |
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Name of the
Course |
Indian Polity
- I |
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Course Code |
B23-POL-104 |
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Course Type:
(CC/MCC/MDC/ CCM/ DSEC/VOC/DSE/PC/AEC/ VAC |
MDC |
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Level of the course (As per Annexure-I) |
100-199 |
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Pre-requisite for the course (if any) |
NA |
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) |
After completing this
course, the learner will be able to: 1. Comprehend the salient features of the Indian
Constitution and develop
an understanding of Fundamental Rights
and duties. 2. Develop an understanding
of the powers, position and functions of the Union
Executive 3. Comprehend the functioning of the
Union legislature. 4. Comprehend the functioning of the Indian
judicial system. |
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Credits |
Theory |
Tutorial |
Total |
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2 |
1 |
3 |
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Contact Hours |
2 per week |
1 per week |
3 per week |
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Max. Marks: 75 Internal Assessment Marks: 25 End Term Exam Marks: 50 |
Time: 3 Hours |
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Part-B Contents of the Course |
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Instructions for Paper Setters 1. Total NINE
Questions will be set and students will
be required to attempt FIVE
questions. 2. Question No.
1 will be compulsory and will consist
of 5 short answer type
questions of 2 marks each
spread over the
entire syllabus. 3. The remaining EIGHT questions will be set taking TWO questions from each of the four units. The
candidate would be required to attempt ONE question from each unit in addition
to the compulsory |
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question. 4. Each question will carry 10 marks. |
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Unit |
Topics |
Contact Hours |
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Indian Constitution: Salient Features, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties |
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Union Executive: President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers |
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III |
Union Legislature: Lok Sabha
and Rajya Sabha |
09 |
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IV |
Judiciary: Supreme Court, Judicial Review and Judicial Activism |
09 |
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Tutorial |
09 |
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Suggested Evaluation Methods |
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Internal Assessment: 25 Marks Class Participation: 05 Seminar/Presentation/Assignment/Quiz/Class
Test etc: 07 Mid Term Exam:
13 |
End Term Examination: 50 |
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Recommended Books:
·
Austin, G. (1966).
The Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation.
Oxford, Oxford University Press.
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Austin, G. (2000).
Working a Democratic Constitution: The Indian
Experience. Delhi, Oxford
University Press.
·
Basu, D. D. (1994). An Introduction to the Constitution of India. New Delhi, Prentice
Hall.
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Bhushan, R., & Katju,
M. (2012). Supreme but not Infallible: Essays In Honour of
The Supreme Court
of India. Hay House India.
·
Pylee, M. V. (1998). An Introduction to the Constitution of India. New Delhi.
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