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Sophia Girls’ College, Ajmer (Autonomous) SCHEME OF EXAMINATION AND COURSE OF STUDY SYLLABUS Session 2015-16 Bachelor of Arts Semester I
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Sophia Girls’ College,

Ajmer

(Autonomous)

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION AND

COURSE OF STUDY

SYLLABUS

Session 2015-16

Bachelor of Arts

Semester I

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NOMENCLATURE INTERNAL EXTERNAL MAX.

MARKS

- 100 100

General English - 100 100

POLSC–101: Political Theory I 30 70 100

POL SC–102: Indian Political Thought-I 30 70 100

GEO-101: Physical Geography –I 25 50 75

GEO-102: Geography of Rajasthan 25 50 75

GEO-103: Practical (Basics of Cartograhy) 10 40 50

ENG-101: Poetry And Drama - I 30 70 100

ENG-102: Prose And Fiction- I 30 70 100

H. Sc.- 101: Human Physiology - I 25 50 75

H. Sc. -102: Introduction to Textiles 25 50 75

H. Sc.-103: First Aid and Home Nursing (Practical)

10 40 50

ECO- 101: Microeconomics - I 30 70 100

ECO- 102: Quantitative Techniques And Statistical Methods – I

30 70 100

HIS - 101: History of Ancient India - I 30 70 100

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HIS - 102: History of Indian Culture and Heritage - I

30 70 100

PSY-101: Basic Psychological Processes- I 25 50 75

PSY-102: Social Psychology -I 25 50 75

PSY- 103: Practical 10 40 50

SOC- 101: Introduction To Sociology- I

30 70 100

SOC- 102: Indian Social System- II 30 70 100

30 70 100

30 70 100

VCA - 101 Computer Fundamentals – I 25 50 75

VCA - 102 PC Software – I 25 50 75

VCA – 103: Practical 10 40 50

MATH-101 Matrices 30 70 100

MATH-102 Algebra 30 70 100

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Examination Scheme For Non Practical Subjects

Maximum Marks: 70 Duration: 2:30hrs. Minimum Marks: 28

Section A

Contains 10 Questions of 1 mark each & all are compulsory to do. (10 X 1=10 marks) Three questions from each unit (but 4 questions from one unit) 3 + 3 + 4 = 10 Questions

Section B

Contains 6 questions of 5 marks each ( two questions from each unit). Student has to attempt 3 questions and at least one question from each unit ( 3 X 5= 15 marks)

Section C

Contains 6 questions of 15 marks each ( two questions from each unit). Student has to attempt 3 questions and at least one question from each unit.

(3 X15 = 45 marks)

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End Semester Examination Scheme for Practical Subject

Maximum Marks: 50

Minimum Marks: 20

Duration: 2:30 hrs.

Section A

Contains 10 Questions of 1 mark each & all are compulsory.

(10 X 1=10 marks)

Three questions from each unit (but 4 questions from one unit)

3 + 3 + 4 = 10 Questions

Section B

Contains 6 questions, two questions from each unit. Student has to attempt 3 questions and at

least one question from each unit.

(2 Questions of 3 marks & 1 Question of 4 marks)

(3+3+4 = 10 marks)

Section C

Contains 6 questions, two questions from each unit. Student has to attempt 3 questions and at

least one question from each unit.

Each Question carries 10 marks.

(3 X 10= 30 marks)

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GEN ENG-201 General English

Unit I

SVOCA (Subject, Verb, Object, Complement, Adverbial), Transformation of sentence (Active Passive and Direct Indirect), Modals, Tense usage, Common Errors in English (Determiners, Prepositions and Concord), Common Idioms. Phrasal verbs

Break: Break away, Break down, Break off, Break up Bring: Bring about, Bring in, Bring up, Bring down Come: Come by, Come across, Come upon Carry: Carry out, Carry on, Carry off, Carry over Call: Call on, Call off, Call at Get: Get Along, Get Away, Get By, Get Through, Get Over Give: Give up, Give away, Give in Hard: Hard up, Hard of hearing, Hard nut to crack, Hard to please Look: look after, look in to, look forward to, look upto Put: put out, put off, put up, put up with Run: run after, run down, run over, run out of Take: take after, take up, take to

Unit II

Comprehension, Application writing, Paragraph writing, Précis writing, Report Writing, Resume

and Cover Letter, Translation (5 sentences from Hindi to English)

Unit III

Short Stories:

Anita Desai : A Devoted Son

K.A. Abbas : Sparrows

K.N. Daruwala : Love Across the Salt Desert R.N. Tagore : The Castaway

Mrinal Pande : Girls

References Books:

1. A.J. Thomson and : A Practical English Grammar A.V. Martinet (Oxford Paper Back) 2. S.Pit Corder : Intermediate English Practice Book ( Orient Longman ) 3. Bhaskaran and Hordburgh : Strengthen Your English (OUP 1973)

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POL. SC. - 101: Political Theory-I

Unit I

Meaning, Nature, Significance and Types of Theories-Normative and Empirical, Behaviorism

and Post Behaviouralism. Scientific Method of Theory Building.

Unit II

Nature and function of the State with special reference to Idealist, Liberal, Marxist, Anarchist ,

Laissez Faire , Welfare State .

Unit III

Democracy and Dictatorship; Unitary and Federal System; Parliamentary and Presidential form

of Government.

References Books:

1. A.Ashirvadam: Principals of Political Science

2. D.Gernimo: Beyond Ideology: The Revival of Political Theory

3. Robert Dahl: Political Theory and Modern State

4. J.C.Johari: Principals of Political Science

5. R.C.Agarwal: Political Theory

6. Sir.E.Barker: Principals of Social and Political Theory

7. R.G.Gettle: Introduction to Political Science

8. L.S.Rathore: In Defense of Political Theory

9. A.C.Kapoor: Principles of Political Science

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POL. SC. – 102: Indian Political Thought –I

Unit I

Manu, Kautilya.

Unit II

Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Dayanand Saraswati

Unit III

G.K.Gokhale, Tilak

References Books:

1. A.R.Appodarai: Indian Political Thinking

2. V.P.Verma: Indian Political Thought (Vol I and Vol II)

3. Vishnoo Bhagwan: Indian Political Thinkers

4. J.P.Suda: Main Currents of Indian Political Thought

5. V.R.Mehta: Foundations of Indian Political Thought

6. Virendra Grover: Bal Gandhadhar Tilak

7. D.Mathur: Gokhale: A Political Autobiography

8. V.Venkata Rao: Ancient Political Thought

9. V.D.Mahajan: Recent Political Thought

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GEO-101: Physical Geography–I (Elements of Geomorphology)

Unit I

Universe: Galaxies and Solar System, Geological Time Scale, Origin of the Earth- Kant,

Chamberlin and James Jeans, , Physical and Chemical state of the Earth’s interior, Structure and

zoning of the Earth’s interior, Forces of the Earth: Endo-genetic and Exo-genetic.

Unit II

Origin of Continents and Oceans- Theory of Continental Drift (Wegener's Drift theory); Theory of Isostacy. Theory of Plate tectonics, Sea-floor spreading, Volcanoes: Occurrence, types, distribution and related landforms. Earthquakes: Occurrence, distribution and related landforms

Unit III

Rocks: Types- Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic, Characteristics; Denudation2: Weathering- types and results, Erosion- Concept of Cycle of erosion. Agents of erosion- Works of running water, glaciers, wind, waves and underground water. Rejuvenation of landforms.

References Books:

1. Dayal, P.A - Text book of Geomorphology, Shukla Book depot, Patna,1996.

2. Dury, G.H - The Face of the Earth, Penguins, 1980.

3. Ernst, W.G - Earth systems - Process and Issues, Cambridge University Press, 2000.

4. ICSSR - A Survey of Research in Physical Geography, Concept, New Delhi, 1983.

5. Kale V and Gupta, A - Element of Geomorphology, Oxford University Press, Calcutta, 2001.

6. Monkhouse, F.J - Principles of Physical Geography, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1960.

7. Pitty. A - Introduction to Geomorphology, Methuen, London,1974.

8. Sharma, H.S - Tropical Geomorphology, Concept, New Delhi, 1987.

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9. Singh,S - Geomorphology, Prayag Pustakalaya, Allahabad,1998.

10. Small, R.J - The Study of Landforms, Mc.Graw Hill, New York, 1985.

11 Sparks, B.W - Geomorphology, Longmans , London, 1960.

12. Steers, J.A - The Unstable Earth, Some recent views in geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, 1964

14. Strahler, A.N. and Strahler, A.H - Modern Physical Geography, John Wiley & Sons, Revised edition, 1992.

15. Summerfield, M.A - Global Geomorphology, Longman, 1991

16. Thornbury, W.D - Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley Eastern,1969.

17. Wooldridge, S.W. and Morgan, R.S - The Physical Basis of Geography - An Outline of Geomorphology, Longman Green & Co, London, 1959.

18. Wooldrige, S.W - The Geographer as Scientist, Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., London, 1956.

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GEO-102: Geography of Rajasthan

Unit I

Geological structure; Physiography; Climate: Climatic conditions, Climatic regions; Drainage: Rivers and Lakes; Soil: Classification and distribution of Soils; Animal Resource: Dairy Development; Drought and Famine, Desertification; Vegetation: Factors affecting, Types of forests; their conservation

Unit II

Population: Qualitative and Quantitative aspects, Population Problems and Measures; Tribes of Rajasthan: Santhal, Meena, Bhils and Garasia, their problems and programmes for their development; Agriculture: Major crops-Bajra, Wheat, Gram, Jowar, Maize, Barley, Cash crops: Sugar cane, Cotton, Oil seeds, Agricultural Regions of the State, Dry farming.

Unit III

Mineral Resources: Distribution of Metallic Minerals: Iron-ore, Zinc, Manganese, Lead, Silver, Copper, Tungsten. Non-Metallic: Gypsum, Mica, Feldspar, Asbestos, Silica, Quartz, Manganese, Limestone, Marble, Fertilizer Minerals. Power Resources- Coal, Petrol, Natural gas, Hydroelectricity, Wind, Atomic, Biogas etc., Problems and Measures; Industrial development: Cotton textile, Cement and Stone Industry; Tourism industry; Trade and Transport of Rajasthan.

References Books:

1. Gupta & Prakash (ed.) - Environmental Analysis of Thar Desert, English Books Depot, Dehradun, 1979.

2. Misra, V.C - Geography of Rajasthan, NBT, New Delhi, 1967(also available in Hindi) Roonwal, M.L. (ed.) :Natural Resources of Rajasthan, Vols. I & II, University of Jodhpur, 197.7

3. Sharama, R.C - Settlement Geography of the India Desert, Korwar Brother, New Delhi, 1972.

4. Singh, R.L. (ed.) - India : A Regional Geography, National Geographical Society of India, Varanasi, 1917.

5. Bhalla, L.R - Rajasthan ka Bhugol Mehr, I, Rajasthan ka Bhugol

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GEO-103: Practical Basics of Cartograhy

Objectives:

Geography is an amalgam of physical as well as social sciences and as such, it is necessary for

the students to go through laboratory exercises, particularly the techniques of drawing

cartograms showing physical, climatic and socio-economic attributes of a region. To achieve

this objective, the concept of scale is to be understood at the initial stage.

1. The nature and scope of cartography. Types of cartographic symbols and their uses: (a) Points (dots, proportional circles and spheres)

(b) Line, (isopleths and flow lines)

(c) Areas (Choropleth) for representing population, agriculture, industry and transport

data, land-use, cropping pattern, industries and transport etc.

2. Scales: Plain Linear, Statement - Diagonal and Comparative; Representative Fraction. 3. Types of maps. 4. Methods of showing relief- (hachures, shading, contours and layer tints) 5. Representation of different landforms by contours. Drawing of profiles: cross and long

profiles, superimposed, composite and projected profiles and their relevance in landform mapping and analysis.

References Books:

1. Misra, R.P & Ramesh - A Fundamentals of Cartography, McMillan Co., New Delhi,1986

2. Pal, S.K - Statistics for Geoscientists Techniques & Applications, Concept, New Delhi1998

3. Robinson, A.H. et al - Elements of Cartography, John Wiley & Sons, U.S.A.,1995.

4. Sarkar A:K - Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Oriental Longman, Calcutta,

1997

5. Singh, R.L. and Dutt, P.K - Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, 1979

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Eng-101: English Poetry and Drama- I

Unit I

*Christopher Marlowe : The Passionate Shepherd to his Love

*Edmund Spenser : Ice and Fire

* William Shakespeare : Like as the waves

Let me not to the marriage of true minds

Shall I compare thee to a Summer’s Day

*John Donne- Goe and Catch a Falling Star

The Flea

Death be not proud

Unit II *William Shakespeare – Twelfth Night

Unit III

Literary History –Renaissance, Elizabethan Age

Literary Terms - Sonnet, Conceit, Lyric, Simile, Metaphor, Alliteration, Blank Verse,

Hyperbole, Pun, Comedy, Metaphysical Poetry

References Books:

1. Palgrave’s Golden Treasury – Francis Turner Palgrave

2. The Poet’s Pen – P.E Dustoor & Homai P. Dustoor

3. A Glossary Of Literary Terms – M . H. Abrams

4. Twelfth Night- William Shakespeare

5. An Outline History Of English Literature- W.H Hudson

6. Pelican Guide to English Literature- ed. Boris Ford Vol. III

7. The History of English Literature- Compton and Rickett

8. Shakespearean Tragedy A C Bradley

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Eng-102: Prose and Fiction I

Unit I

*Francis Bacon - Of studies, Of Travel

*Joseph Addison- Sir Roger at Church , Sir Roger at Home

*Richard Steele- Recollections of childhood, Spectator Club

Unit II

Katherine Mansfield- The Doll’s House

Leo Tolstoy- How much land does a man need?

Arthur Conon Doyle- The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

Unit III

Literary Terms- Essay, Short Stories (Fables, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales)

References Books:

1. English Essayist – Ed. Susanta K. Sinha

2. Essays , Short Stories And One- Act Plays- R K Kaushik, S C Bhatia

3. Glossary Of Literary Terms- M.H. Abrams

4. Pelican Guide to English Literature- ed. Boris Ford Vol. III

5. The History of English Literature- Compton and Rickett

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H. Sc. – 101: Human Physiology -I

UNIT – I Cell:

Structure and functions of a cell.

Tissues of the body-General characteristics and functions.

Blood: Composition and function.

Clotting of blood

Blood groups.

UNIT – II Heart:

Structure and functions of heart and blood vessels.

Blood pressure

Pulse rate.

Skeletal system: Structure of Bone.

Functions of bone

Joints - Classification of joints

Structure and classification of synovial joints.

UNIT – III Respiratory system:

Structure and functions of all Respiratory organs.

Mechanism of breathing

External and Tissue Respiration

Digestive system: Structure and functions of all digestive organs.

Mechanism of digestion

Absorption of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

References Books:

1. Pearce, Evelyn- Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse- Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

2. Sears, Gordon – Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses- Orient Longman Ltd., New Delhi.

3. Taylor- The living Body, Asia Publishing House.

4. Ross & Smith-Anatomy & Physiology for nurses.

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H. Sc. – 102: Introduction to Textiles

UNIT I Textile Fibres:

Classification of Textile Fibres.

General properties of Textile Fibres.

Natural Fibers: Origin,

Manufacture, properties their importance to consumer

Storage of Cotton, Linen, Silk Wool.

Man-made Fibres: Properties, their importance to consumer

Storage of Rayon, Nylon, Polyester, Orlon.

UNIT II Construction of Yarn and Fabric:

Meaning of Weaving, Knitting, Felting, Warp, Weft selvedge, and count of cloth

Yarn construction Different methods of spinning

Different types of yarns.

Weaving – Loom and its parts.

Elementary Knowledge of traditional weaving

Different types of weaving – plain, Twill, Satin and Sateen, Pile and Jacquard.

UNIT III Finishing –

Meaning

Objective of Finishing

Different methods of finishing : Bleaching, sizing, tentering, mercerizing,

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sizing, tentering, mercerizing, calendering, embossing, napping, shrinkage

control,

water proofing, fire resistant, moth proofing and permanent press.

(d) Importance of finishes

Dyeing Different types of dyes

Different types of dyeing process

Method of dyeing

Printing: Different methods of printing: Block, Screen, Roller, Resist, Discharge and Stencil

References Books:

1. Dhantyagi, Sushila: Fundamentals of textiles and their care Orient Longmans, Bombay. 2. Daulkar. Durga: A guide to household textile and laundry work. Atma Ram & Sons, New Delhi. 3. Isabel B. Wingtage: Textile fibres and their selection Prentice Hall Inc. Englewood, Chiff, N. Jersey 4. Hess, Katherine: Textile fibres and their uses – Oxford & IBH Publishing House, New Delhi. 5. Mathews, Mary: Practical clothing Construction – Part I Cosmic Press, 6. Corbman B.P: Textile Fibre, Mc Graw hill Co. New York.

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H. Sc. – 103: Home Nursing Practical

1. Aims, Scope and rules of First Aid.

2. First Aid in common accidents

a. Burns and Scalds b. Wounds and External Hemorrhages c. Sprains, Fractures and Dislocations d. Common Poisoning e. Animal Bite f. Unconsciousness g. Epilepsy h. Foreign bodies in the eye, ear, nose & throat i. Heat Stroke

3. Techniques of Artificial respiration

4. Essential Items for the sick room: Bedpan, Urinal, Hot water Bottle, Air ring, Eye Glass,

Spittoon, Measuring Glass, feeding cup, thermometer, Disposable Enema, Ice Bag.

5. Demonstration of B.P. Instrument, Glucometer, Inhaler

6. Basic Knowledge about the following:

a. Measuring and recording of temperature, pulse rate

b. Application of Basic Triangular and Roller Bandages.

References Books:

1. First Aid – St. John’s Ambulance Association

2. Home Nursing – St. John’s Ambulance Association

3. Where there is no Doctor – VHAI Publication

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ECO – 101: Micro Economics -I

UNIT I

Nature and scope of Economics; Methodology in Economics; Choice as an economic problem;

basic postulates; Role of Price Mechanism; Demand and Supply- Basic framework and

applications; Market equilibrium.

UNIT II

Utility: Cardinal and Ordinal approaches; Indifference curve – Concepts and properties, Budget

line, Consumers equilibrium: Price, Income and Substitution effect (Hicks and Slutsky); Giffen

goods; Engle curve; Elasticity of demand: Price, Income and Cross; Consumer surplus.

UNIT III

Production function: Law of variable proportions, Returns to scale, Concepts of Isoquants,

Isocost line, Least cost combinations, Concept of Ridge lines, Economies of scale; Different

concepts of cost and their interrelation; Expansion path.

References Books:

1. Samuelson P.A & W.O Nordhaus (1998), Economics 16th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill,

New Delhi.

2. Mankiw. Gregory. N (2007), Economics: Principles & Applications 4th Edition, India

edition by South Western a part of Cengage Learning, Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd.

3. Koutsoyiannis, A (1979), Modern Microeconomics, 2nd Edition, Macmillan Press,

London.

4. Verian H. (2000), Microeconomics Analysis, W.W Norton, New York.

5. Ahuja H.L (2003), Advanced Economic Theory: Microeconomic Analysis, 13th Edition,

S. Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi.

6. Sen, A (1999), Microeconomics: Theory & Applications, Oxford University Press, New

Delhi.

7. Pindyck, R.S, D.L Rubinfield & P.L Mehta (2008), Microeconomics, 6th Edition, Dorling

Kinderslay (India) Pvt. Ltd., Licenses of Pearson Education in South Asia.

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ECO - 102: Quantitative Techniques and Statistical Methods - I

Unit - I

Basic Concepts: Variables, Sets, Functions, Identities, Systems of equations, Application of

straight line system, Slope of the line, Homogeneous function; Arithmetic and Geometrical

progression. Logarithm.

Unit -II

Introduction to Statistics- Population, Sample, Parameter, Frequency distribution, Cumulative

frequency; Graphical and Diagrammatic representation of data; Techniques of data collection;

Concepts and types of Sampling; Primary and Secondary data.

Unit - III

Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode, Geometric Mean and Harmonic Mean;

Measures of Dispersion: Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, Coefficient of Variation,

Quartile Deviation; Skewness.

References Books:

1. Allen R.G.D (1974), Mathematical Analysis for Economists, Macmillan Press & ELBS,

London.

2. Chiang, A.C (1986), Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, Mc Graw Hill,

New York.

3. B.C Madnani & G.M Mehta (2007), Mathematics for Economists, S. Chand Publication.

4. Gupta S.P (2001), Statistical Methods, S. Chand & Sons.

5. K.N Nagar, S.N Mittal, M.L Oswal, S.S Modi (2012), Fundamentals of Statistics, Ist

Edition, Minakshi Prakashan, Meerut.

6. Sharma J.K. (2013), Business Statistics, 2nd Edition, Pearson, New Delhi.

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HIS - 101: History of Ancient India – I

Unit - I

Pre Historic Age – Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Chalcolithic age.

Indus Valley Civilization – Origin, Geographical Extent, Town Planning, Economic, Social,

Political and Religious life – Decline of the Civilization.

UNIT - II Origin of the Aryans, Vedic-Polity, Society and Economy.

Iron Age with special reference to Megaliths and PGW

Age of Mahajanapadas

UNIT III Mauryan Empire –Political Extent, Administration, Social and Economic life-Ashoka the

Great

Post Mauryan Period – Shungas, Shakas, Satavahans and Kushans

References Books:

1. Tripathi, R.S. (1992) History of Ancient India, Delhi, Motilal Banarasidass.

2. Majumdar R.C. (1970, 1979, 1980) History and Culture of the Indian People, Vols, II, III,

IV, V Mumbai, Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan Series,

3. Kosambi, D.D. - (1965) The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in Historical

Outline, Pantheon Books.

4. Jha, D.N. (2001) Ancient India in Historical Outline, Manohar Publishers and

Distributors.

5. Singh Upendra, A History of Ancient and Medieval India: From stone age to 12th century, Pearson Longman

6. Sharma Ramsharan, Prarambhik Bharat ka Parichaya, Orient Blackswan. 7. Chakravarti Ranveer, Bhartiya Itihas ka Aadikaal: Prachintam Parva se 600 isvi tak,

Orient Blackswan 8. Thapar, Romila (2004) Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300, University of

California Press.

9. Shrimali, K M ,Age of Iron and Religious Revolution, Tulika Pub 10. Habib Irfan, Vedic Age, Tulika Pub

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HIS - 102: History of Indian Culture and Heritage – I

Unit - I Indus religion, Vedas and Upanishadic Philosophy.

Jainism and Buddhism – Contribution to Indian society and culture.

Unit - II

Varnashram System. Shodash Sanskars and Purusharths Centres of education in ancient India.

Unit -III Cultural and Literary significance of Ramayan, Mahabharat, Bhagwat Gita and Purans

Basic Principles of Shaivism and Vaishnavism

Literary and scientific development – Kalidas, Aryabhatt, Varahmihir and Charak.

References Books:

1. Luniya, B.N., (2009), Life and culture in ancient India, Laxminarayan Agarwal. 2. Mookerji, R.K., (2011) Ancient Indian Education: Brahaminical and Buddhist (New Ed),

Motilal Banarsidas. 3. Srivastava, K.C. (2001) Prachin Bharat Ka Itihaas Tatha Sanskriti, United Book Depot. 4. Majumdar, R.C., The History and Culture of Indian People, Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan

Series. 5. Panikkar, K.M. (1964), Essential features of Indian Culture, Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan

Series. 6. Brown Percy, Indian Architecture(Buddhist and Hindu), Read Books 7. Prakash Om, Cultural history of India, New Age International Publishers 8. Sharma, M.L. (1968), Indian Culture and Civilization, India Book House. 9. Thapar, Romilla (2006), Ancient Indian Social History : Some Interpretations, Orient

Longman. 10. Jayapalan, N. (2001) A History of Indian Culture, Delhi, Atlantic Publishers and

Distributors. 11. Basham, A.L.( 1971) The wonder that was India, Vol 1, Mumbai, Roopa,. 12. Hiriyanna M.,(1995) Essential of Indian Philosophy, Delhi, Motilal Banarsidas. 13. Rizvi S.A.A, (1993) The Wonder that was India Vol. I & II, London, 1987, Delhi

Foundation Books. 14. Tiwari , Kalika Prasad, (2001) Foundations of Indian Culture, Jaipur, Pointer Publishers.

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PSY-101: Basic Psychological Processes- I

Unit I

Introduction to Psychology: Definition, Nature and Scope of Psychology. Goals of Psychology. Historical Perspectives in Psychology ( Structuralism, Functionalism, Gestalt, Psychoanalysis). Modern Perspectives in Psychology: Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, Evolutionary, Socio-cultural and Multi cultural. Methods of psychology: Experiment, Observation, Interview, Questionnaire, Case Study, Survey, Meta analysis.

Unit II

Biological Basis of Behavior: Genes and behavior.

Nervous System – Neuron: Structure, function, synapse, neurotransmitters . The Central Nervous System (The Brain & the Spinal Cord), Peripheral Nervous System, Autonomous Nervous System, Somatic Nervous System. Endocrine glands. Hormones and their effects on behavior. Sensory – Perceptual processes. Eye and Ear: structure and functions

Unit III

Sensory, Attention and Perceptual Processes: Attention: Definition, nature & determinants of

Attention. Selective Attention, Sustained Attention, resource allocation and atomicity.

Perception: Definition, determinants, perceptual constancies (size, shape and brightness). Organizing Principles of perception. Form and Depth perception. Thinking and Reasoning: Thinking Process (Concepts, Categories and Cognitive Maps). Inductive and Deductive Reasoning. Problem Solving Approaches.

References Books:

1. Baron, R. A. (2001). Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd. 2. Morgan, C. T., King, R. A., Weisz, J. R. and Schopler, J. (1986). Introduction to

psychology. McGraw-Hill Book Co. 3. Zimbardo. P.G. & Weber, A.L. (1997), Psychology. New York : Harper Collins College

Publishers.

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4. Atkinson R.L., Atkinson, R.C. and Hilgard, F.R. (1990). Introduction to Psychology.

N.Y. : Harcourt Brace.

5. Lahey, B. B. (2003). Psychology: An introduction. New Delhi: Tata McGraw- Hill.

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PSY 102: Social Psychology- I

Unit I

Nature, Goals & Scope of social psychology. Social psychology and its relation with other

sciences.

Methods of social psychology–Experimental, Correlational approach, Sociometry & Cross

cultural.

Approaches to social Psychology: Biological, Learning, Cognitive, Psychoanalytic and Role

theory. Social Perception: Perceiving ourselves (Self–concept, Self-esteem, Self-expression).

Perceiving others: Forming impressions, Role of non-verbal cues.

Unit II

Prejudices-Nature, components, acquisition and reduction of prejudices.Stereotypes. Attribution

of causality – Theories and Biases. Interpersonal attractions and its determinants.

Unit III

Group: Structure and Function

Behavior in the presence of others: Social facilitation, Social inhibition,Social loafing, ,De-

individuation

Social Influence: Conformity (The Sheriff and the Asch Study), cohesiveness, group size, Social

norms, obedience and social modeling.

References Books:

1. Alcock, J.E. Carment, D.W. Sanava, S.W., Collians, J.E. & green, J.M. (1997), A

Textbook of social psychology, Scarborough, Ontario : Prentice Hall/Allyn & Baeon.

2. Baron, R.A., & Byme.D. (1998). Social Psychology: New Delhi : Prentice Hall.

3. Feldman, R.S. (1985) Social psychology, New Delhi: Prentice Hall.

4. Myers, David, G. (1994) Exploring social Psychology: New York : McGraw Hill.

5. Semin, G.R. & Fiedler, K. (Eds.) (1996). Applied social Psychology : London Sage

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PSY- 103: Practical

1. Replication of various psychological phenomena:

a. Learning curve b. Curve of forgetting c. Chunking

2. Familarization with and use of psychological instruments

a. Psychometric tests [16 PF/ MMPI/ 5 Factor Personality Test or any other]

b. Projective tests [WAT/ SCT or any other]

3. Facilitating understanding of self and others Use of psychological tools to learn about themselves (eg- Johari window,

SWOT Analysis, Psychological tests).

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SOC-101: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY- I

Unit I

Nature and scope of sociology: Meaning and Definition The sociological perspective: the scientific and humanistic orientations in sociological study

Unit II

Basic concepts: Culture,Society,Community,Institutions,Associations Groups:meaning and types Status and role

Unit III

Social Processes-Assimilation,Competition,Conflict and Co-operation Social change:meaning,types and factors, theories of Ogburn,Sorokin and Karl Marx References Books:

1. Giddens, Anthony. 1989. Sociology U.K.: Polity 2. Haralambos, M. 1998. Sociology: Themes and Perspective. New Delhi 3. Oxford University Press 4. Nisbet,R.1970 The sociological tradition.london

5. Singhi and Goswami:samajshastra vivechan,Rajasthan hindi granth academy

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SOC-102: INDIAN SOCIAL SYSTEM- I

Unit I Social Organisation:Hindu way of life

Concept of Varna,Ashram,Karma and Purusharth

Unity and diversity;Continuity and change

Unit II Basic Institutions of Indian Society

Family,Kinship,Marriage and Religion

Unit III Caste and Class;meaning,features and changing dimensions

Social Exclusion and Social Inequality

References Books:

1. Ahuja, Ram, 1999, Indian Social System, Rawat Publications. 2. Karve, Irawati, 1961 : Hindu Society : An Interpretation (Poona Deccan College 3. Ghurye, G.S., Caste and Class in India, Bombay, 1957, Indina Sadus, Bombay, 1958 4. Uberoi, Particia, 1993: Family, Kinship and Marriage in India (New Delhi : OxfordUniversity Press) 5. Singh, Yogendra, 1973: Modernization of Indian Tradition (Delhi : ThoSOCn Press) 6. Kapadia,K.M.,Marriage and Family in India,Oxford University Press

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Hindi&101 izkphu dkO; ¼izFke½

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2- fgUnh lkfgR; dk fuxqZ.k lEiznk;& MkW- ihrkEcj nRr 3- tk;lh ds dkO; dk lkaLd`frd v/;;u & MkW Hkheflag efyd 4- xksLokeh rqylhnkl& jkepUnz 'kqDy 5- lwj dh dkO;dyk& MkW eueksgu xkSre 6- ehjka& lq/kkdj ik.Ms;

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Hindi &102: fgUnh Hkk"kk ,oa lkfgR; dk bfrgkl

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VCA - 101 Computer Fundamentals – I

Unit-I

Introduction to Computer: Definition, Characteristics, Classification of Computers, Analog Computers, Digital Computers, Hybrid Computers, Classifications of computer on the basis of size and speed, Different type of computers Generations of Computers.

Computer keyboard, Pointing Devices, Mouse, track ball, Touch pad, joysticks, Touch–Sensitive Screens, Pen–based systems, Digitizer, Data Scanning Devices, Optical Recognition Systems, Bar Code Readers, Optical Mark Readers, Optical Scanners, Drum scanners, Hand scanner, Flatbed scanner, Web Camera, game pad, Digital Camera.

Unit-II

Computer display: CRT, LCD, Projection Displays, Plasma display panel, Display Standard. Hard Copy Devices: Printer, Impact Printers, Daisy Wheel, Dot Matrix Printer, Line printer, Chain printers, Comb printers, Non impact printers, DeskJet, Inkjet printers, Laser printer, Thermal transfer printer, Barcode printers. Software: User Interface, System software, Programming software, Application software.

Unit-III

Introduction Memory, Classifications, Random-access memory, volatile memory, Non-volatile memory, Flash memory, Read-only memory, Secondary Memory: The Cache Memory, Auxiliary Storage Memory, Memory Hierarchy, Storage Devices, Magnetic Tape, Magnetic Disk, Floppy Disk, Hard Disks, CD, DVD, Magneto-optical.

Number system, Binary, octal, hexadecimal, addition, subtraction, multiplications, Computer Code: BCD, ASCII, EBCDIC Code, Excess-3 code, Gray Code. Logic Gates: Logic gates and Boolean algebra representation and simplifications by k Map.

Reference Books:

1. Pradeep K. Sinha, Priti Sinha, “Computer Fundamentals”. BPB Publications.

2. Rajaraman, V., “Fundamental of Computers”. Prentice Hall India,New Delhi.

3. Fundamentals Of Information Technology, 2E ,Alexis Leon & Mathews Leon, Vikas

Publishing House

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VCA - 102 PC Software – I

UNIT-I

MS-Windows: Introduction to MS Windows, concept of CUI & GUI, Features of Windows,

Windows Accessories – Accessibility Wizard, Magnifier, Communications, Entertainment,

System Tools, Address Book, Notepad, WordPad, Paintbrush , Control panel-Network

connections, Printer and Faxes, Toolbar and Start Menus, Taskbar, Windows Task Manager.

UNIT-II

MS-Word: Introduction to MS-Word, Features, Application Areas and its uses, Standard toolbar,

Editing of Word Document, View Menu, Insert Menu, Formatting a Document, Tools of

Microsoft Word- Mail Merge, Macro, Table in Microsoft word, Applying effects to text,

Applying animation to text.

UNIT-III

MS-PowerPoint: Introduction to PowerPoint, Features, Application Areas and its uses, Creating

a new presentation, Views of PowerPoint, Formatting , Drawing toolbar ,adding graphics,

formatting, customizing and printing.

Reference Books:

1. Working in Microsoft Office- Ron Mans Field, TMH

2. Absolute Beginners Guide To Computer Basics 4th Edition, Michael miller, Pearson

3. PC- Software- Dr. Neeraj Bhargava , University Book House

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MATH 101: Matrices

Unit I

Matrix, Types of matrix, Elementary operations on matrices, Symmetric and Skew symmetric

matrices, Hermitian and skew Hermitian matrices, unitary matrix. Inverse of matrix,

Linear independence of row and column matrices. Row rank, column rank and rank of matrix.

Equivalence of column and row rank.

Unit II

Application of matrices to solve a system of linear (both homogeneous and non homogenous)

equations. Theorems on consistency of a system of linear equation.

Eigen values, Eigen vectors and the characteristic equation of a matrix, Cayley-Hamilton

theorem and its use in finding inverse of a matrix.

Unit III

Relation between roots and coefficients of general polynomial equation in one variable

Transformation of equations. Descarte’s rule of signs. Solution of cubic equation by Cardon

method, Solution of Biquadratic equations by Ferrari’s method.

References Books:

1. Shanti Narayan: A Text Book of Matrices

2. H.S. Hall and S.R. Knight: Higher Algebra, H.M. Publications, 1994

3. K.B.Datta, Matrix and Linear Algebra, Prentice hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

4. Chandrika Prasad, Text Book on Algebra and theory of Equations, Pothishala

Private Ltd, Allahabad

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MATH 102: Algebra

Unit I

Definition of a group with examples, Order of finite group, General properties of groups, Integral

power of an element of a group, Order of an element of a group. Subgroup, Generation of

groups.Cylic group, cosets decomposition, Lagrange’s theorem and its consequences .

Unit II

Normal subgroups and Quotient groups. Permutation, permutation group, cyclic permutation,

Even and odd permutation, The alternating group An. Morphism of groups, Homomorphism and

isomorphism, The fundamental theorem of homomorphism.

Unit III

Ring, ring with unity, zero divisors, integral domain and field and their properties. Characteristic

of a ring and integral domain. Subring, subfield, prime field. Ring morphism.Ideals (Principle,

Prime and Maximal) and field of quotients of an Integral Domain.

References Books:

1. Morden Algebra: J.N. Sharma, A.R.Vasishtha Published by Krishna Prakashan,

Meerut

2. Abstract Algebra: Dr. K.C. Sharma, D.C. Gokhroo, S.R.Saini published by Jaipur

Publication House

3. Shanti Narayan, a Text Book of Morden Algebra, S.Chand and Co. New Delhi

4. I.N.Herstein, Topics in Algebra, Wiley Eastern Ltd.New Delhi

5. H.S.hall and S.R.Knight, Higher Algebra, H.M.Publication, 1994

6. P.N.Bhattacharya, S.K.Jain and S.R.Nagpaul, Basic Abstract Algebra (2 nd edition)

Cambridge University Press, Indian Edition, 1997


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