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Syllabus and Evaluation scheme for Diploma Programme, University Polytechnic, AMU
Diploma in Engineering (Common to all branches)

APPLIED PHYSICS (PAP101S/PAP201S)

Applied Periods/WK Course Course Mid Sem. End Sem. Total

Physics Code Work
Theory
04 PAP101S/ 15 25 60 100
PAP201S

UNIT-I
Scalar and vector quantities, Type of vectors: zero vector, unit vector, equal vectors. Resolution
of vectors, Vectors expressed in terms of position vectors, Multiplication of a vector by a scalar.
Scalar and vector products of two vectors. Applications of scalar and vector products in
mechanics and electrodynamics. Rigid body, rotational motion of a rigid body, moment of
inertia and radius of gyration, kinetic energy of a rotating body, theorems of moment of inertia,
calculation of moment of inertia of a thin uniform rod and a circular disc.

Postulates of kinetic theory of gases, derivation of expression for pressure exerted by a perfect
gas, kinetic interpretation of temperature, mean translational kinetic energy. Specific heat of
gases, relation between CP and CV. Concept of heat and temperature. Zeroth law of
thermodynamics, First law of thermodynamics, statements of second law of thermodynamics.
Heat engine. Thermal conductivity and measurement of thermal conductivity of a good
conductor in laboratory.

UNIT-II
Molecular structure of material, elasticity, stress, strain, Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus of
elasticity, Bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity, Poisson’s ratio, relation between elastic
constants (without proof). Torsional rigidity. Determination of Young’s modulus of elasticity
in laboratory.

Nature of light, interference of light, Young’s double slit experiment, expression for fringe
width, conditions for maxima and minima. Diffraction of light, two classes of diffraction.
Polarization of light, methods of getting polarized light, Brewster’s law. Optical fibres, single
mode and multimode fibres. Applications of optical fibres.

UNIT-III
Matter and charge, conservation of charges, quantization of charge, Coulomb law. Electric field
E (definition, units and representations by lines of forces), E due to an isolated charge. Flux of
electric field. Gauss’s law of electrostatics, derivation of Coulomb’s law from Gauss’s law,
Determination of E due to an infinite line of charges using Gauss’s law. Electric dipole.
Definition of electric potentials V and its derivation at a point due to an isolated charge, general
relation between E and V, electrical potential energy.
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Electromagnetism. Definition of magnetic flux, flux of magnetic induction, Magnetic field B

and its unit, Bio-Savart Law, Magnetic field due to a straight current carrying conductor, Force
between two parallel current carrying conductors, Definition of Ampere, Magnetic field of a
flat circular coil, Ampere’s law (∮ B.dl=µoI), Lorentz force F=q(E+vxB). Magnetic moment
of a magnet and Tangent law.

UNIT-IV
Rutherford atomic model, Failure of Rutherford atomic model. Bohr’s theory of hydrogen
atom, expression for energy of electron in different states. Excitation and ionization energies
and potentials. Structure of solids, crystalline and amorphous solids, idea of lattice, packing in
crystals (calculations of packing factor for sc, bcc, fcc structures), conductors, insulators, semi-
conductors. p and n type semi conductors, superconductors. Mechanism of production of X-
rays, continuous and characteristics X-rays, Duane and Hunt rule. Applications of X-rays.

Rutherford’s alpha particle scattering experiment, General properties of nucleus: radius of

nucleus, density of nucleus. Nature of nuclear forces. Natural radioactivity, Disintegration
laws: half life and mean life. Nuclear reaction and artificial radio activity. Binding energy of
nucleus. Atomic mass unit, Fission and fusion, nuclear reactor, energy generation in sun and
stars.

BOOKS:

1. Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. “Fundamentals of Physics”. John Wiley & Sons
(10th edition)
2. Bajaj, N. K. “Physics for class XI”. Tata McGraw-Hill Publications (Year 1993)
3. Bajaj, N. K. “Physics for class XII”. Tata McGraw-Hill Publications (Year 1993)
4. NCERT “Physics for class XI”
5. NCERT “Physics for class XII”

Additional Learning Source:

https://www.khanacademy.org/science
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Syllabus and Evaluation scheme for Diploma Programme, University Polytechnic, AMU
Diploma in Engineering (Common to all branches)

APPLIED PHYSICS LAB (PAP191S/PAP291S)

Applied Periods/WK Course Course End Sem. Total

Physics Code Work
Lab
04 PAP191S/ 40 60 100
PAP291S

1 To determine the volume of the material contained in a given cylinder by Vernier Callipers.

2 To determine the density of the material of the given wire by screw gauge and physical
balance.
3
To find the weight of a given body using the law of parallelogram of vectors.
4
To determine the moment of inertia of an irregular body with the help of inertia table.
5
To verify the Boyle’s law and plot a graph between P and 1/V.
6
To study the variation of time period (T) with length (L) of a simple pendulum and hence to
determine the value of g at Aligarh by plotting L-T2 graph.
7
To determine the value of Young’s modulus of elasticity of the material of given wire by
Searle’s Apparatus.
8
To determine the refractive index of the glass with the help of travelling microscope.
9
To find the radius of curvature of a concave mirror by Spherometer.
10
To determine the coefficient of friction between wood and glass and to plot a graph between
frictional force (F) and normal reaction(R).
11
To determine the refractive index of the material of the prism by angle of minimum deviation
method.
12
To determine the focal length of a convex lens by two pin method.
13
To determine the frequency of the tuning fork by sonometer.
14
To compare the e.m.f. of two cells by potentiometer.
15
To determine the specific resistance of the material of given wire using post office box.
16
To study the variation of resistance with temperature of the given semiconductor.

BOOKS
1. Ahmad, M.S. “Laboratory Manual in Applied Physics for Diploma in Engineering Students”. Academic Books,
Aligarh, (year 2005)

ADDITIONAL LEARNING SOURCE

http://www.ncert.nic.in/exemplar/labmanuals.html
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Study and evaluation scheme for Diploma programme, University Polytechnic, A.M.U,
Diploma in Engineering (Common to all branches)
Applied Chemistry (PAC101S/PAC201S)
Applied Periods/WK Couse Course Mid Sem End Sem Total
Chemistry Code Work
Theory
04 PAC101S/ 15 25 60 100
PAC201S

Unit-I
I A. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Origin and growth of organic chemistry, catenation, homologous series, functional groups,
isomerism, hydrocarbons and their classification, nomenclature of organic compounds by
IUPAC system, preparation and properties of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.(Addition reaction,
substitution reaction and elimination reaction).
I B. POLYMERS
Introduction, monomer and polymer, classification of polymers, polymerization, modes
of polymerization (addition and condensation polymerization), plastic and resins,
constituents of plastics, preparation, properties and uses of polythene, polystyrene, Teflon,
PVC & Bakelite. Rubber, types of rubber, vulcanization of rubber, preparation, properties
and uses of Buna-S and Buna-N rubber.

Unit-II
II A. ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Metallic and electrolytic conductivity, Arrhenius’ theory of ionization, distinction between
atom and ion, ionization and dissociation, electrolysis, mechanism of electrolysis, mechanism
of molten sodium chloride using carbon electrodes, electrolysis of aqueous solution of
sulphuric acid, sodium hydroxide, copper sulphate .
Faraday’s laws of electrolysis, numerical problems based on these laws, industrial applications
of electrolysis (electroplating, electro refining, electrometallurgy, electrotyping and
manufacture of chemicals.)

II B. pH VALUE OF BUFFER SOLUTION

Hydrogen ion concentration, pH value, definition and its importance as applied to engineering,
numerical problems based on pH value, Buffer solution, Types of buffer solution, mechanism
of buffer solution and numerical problems based on the buffer solution.

Unit-III
III A. CORROSION
Introduction, magnitude of corrosion problem, Theories of corrosion (Atmospheric corrosion
and immersed corrosion), Galvanic cell action, protection of metals and alloys from corrosion,
methods of applying metallic coating ( spraying, hot dipping, Sheardizing, tinning, colorizing,
electroplating)
III B. ALLOYS AND FUELS
ALLOYS: Introduction, preparation of alloys, purpose of making alloys, general properties of
alloys, classification of alloys, composition, properties and engineering applications of brass,
bronze, gun-metal, constantan, solders, duralumin and wood, metal.
FUELS: Definition and uses, classification of fuels, essential properties of fuels: Ignition
temperature, flash point, calorific value, units of calorific values, experimental determination
of calorific value of solid and liquid fuels (Bomb calorimeter method) Coal, origin of coal,
types of coal.
Unit-IV
IV A. Water
Introduction, occurrence of water, sources of natural water, uses of water, impurities in natural
water, soft and hard water, types of hardness in water, bad effects of hard water used for
domestic purposes, bad effect of hard water for industrial purposes, disadvantages of hard water
used for generating steam in boilers, scale/sludge formation, removal and prevention of
scale/sludge, priming, foaming caustic embitterment, methods of treatment of hard water:
Boiling, Clark’s method, washing soda method, lime-soda method (Intermittent and continuous
process), zeolite or permutit method, ion-exchange method, degree of hardness, numerical
problems based on lime Soda methods and degree of hardness.
IV B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Environmental chemistry: definition and scope, environment, environmental segments,
atmospheric regions, chemical species and particulates present in the atmosphere, radiation
balance, lapse rate and temperature immersion, green-house effect and global warming,
formation and depletion of ozone in the atmosphere, acid rain, air pollution, types of air
pollutants, their sources and effects on human health, water pollution, types of water pollutants,
sewage, testing of sewage, Biochemical Oxygen Demand(BOD) and Chemical Oxygen
Demand (COD).

Reference Books:
1. Polytechnic Chemistry By V.P Mehta
2. Basic Applied Chemistry By P.C Jain and Monica Jain
3. A Text Book of Engineering Chemistry by S.S. Dara, S. Chand & Co.
4. A Text Book of Chemistry, N.C.E.R.T(XI and XII).
5. Environmental Chemistry by B.K Sharma.
Study and Evaluation Scheme for Diploma Programme,
University Polytechnic, A.M.U,
Diploma in Engineering (Common to All Branches)
Applied Chemistry Lab (PAC191S/PAC291S)
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Applied Periods/WK Couse Code Course Work End Sem Total

Chemistry
Lab 04 PAC191S/ 60 40 100
PAC291S

Activity – 1: Some important terms about experiments.

Activity – 2: Identification of functional group

1. Alcohol
2. Phenol
3. Aldehyde
4. Carboxylic Acid

Activity – 3: Preparation of Synthetic Polymers (Urea-Formaldehyde).

Activity – 4: Prepare N/20 solution of Oxalic Acid into 250 ml of Distilled Water.

Activity – 5: Find out the normality and strength in gm/liter of a given unknown solution of
NaOH by titrating it against standard solution of N/20 Oxalic Acid (Acid based Titration).

Activity – 6: To find normality and strength in gm/l of unknown KMnO4 by titrating it with
standard solution of N/20 oxalic acid in redox titration.

Activity – 7: pH determination of different given sample.

Activity – 8: To determine the purity percentage of Oxalic Acid in the given impure mixture.

Activity – 9: To estimate the hardness of the given water sample by EDTA method.
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Section Course Year/ Course Course Course Total Contact

Designation Semester No. Title Type Marks Hours
L T P
Applied Diploma in First Year PAM101S Applied Theory 100 3 1 0
Science Engineering (I- Mathematics-I
Semester)
Course Assessment Method
1. Assignments, Oral Quizzes and Class Work (15 Marks)
2. Mid-Semester Examination (25 Marks) – 1 Hour
3. End-Semester Examination (60 Marks) – 2 Hours
Course Objectives
1. Mathematics is one of the oldest and most elemental sciences in the world.
2. Mathematics or particularly Applied Mathematics is widely used in every engineering field.
3. It caters the need of Engineering Sciences.
4. Together with Physics, Mathematics has helped a lot in the development of engineering.
Course Outcomes
1. Without Applied Mathematics, engineering could not be evolved as fast as we can see it today.
2. Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations and Numerical Methods are taught as they are important to
understand many engineering subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electric circuits and mechanics of
materials to name a few.
3. Many well-known problems in engineering like the problem based on beam deflection (Mechanical Engineering);
state for refrigerants (Chemical Engineering) and the illumination problem (Electrical Engineering) etc. cannot be
realized without the use of Applied Mathematics.
4. After the study of the requisite syllabus of Applied Mathematics, students become able to use the skills of Applied
Mathematics in engineering.
Topics to be covered
Unit-I ALGEBRA:
Introduction: Partial fraction of rational functions. Sequence and Series, Geometric progression, sum of
infinite G.P Recurring decimals as infinite G.P problems on G.P. Binomial Theorem, properties of Binomial
theorem and its applications.
Unit-II TRIGONOMETRY:
Trigonometrical ratios of the sum and difference of two angles. Trigonometrical ratios of multiple and
submultiples angle. Trigonometric equations.
Unit- COORDINATE GEOMETRY-I:
III Equation of a straight line in various standard forms, Angle between straight lines, perpendicular distance
formula. Equation of circle in a standard form, centre and radius, conditions for a circle on a given diameter
and problems.
Unit- CONIC SECTION & COMPLEX NUMBERS:
IV Definition of conics, standard equation of parabola and ellipse. Introduction to complex number, standard
form of complex number, conjugate of complex number, square root of complex numbers and cube root and
fourth root of unity, triangular inequality. De-Moivre’s theorem.
Text Books and/or Reference Books
1. Parashar, V. K. “Applied Mathematics”. Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, (year 1996).
2. Sharma, R. D. “Applied Mathematics”. Dhanpat Rai Publication, New Delhi (Year 1995).
Additional Learning Source
1. https://in.ixl.com/math/class-xi
2. https://www.learncbse.in/ncert-solutions-class-12-maths/
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Section Course Year/ Course Course Course Total Contact

Designation Semester No. Title Type Marks Hours
L T P
Applied Diploma in First Year PAM201S Applied Theory 100 3 1 0
Science Engineering (II- Mathematics-II
Semester)
Course Assessment Method
1. Assignments, Oral Quizzes and Class Work (15 Marks)
2. Mid-Semester Examination (25 Marks) – 1 Hour
3. End-Semester Examination (60 Marks) – 2 Hours
Course Objectives
1. Mathematics is one of the oldest and most elemental sciences in the world.
2. Mathematics or particularly Applied Mathematics is widely used in every engineering field.
3. It caters the need of Engineering Sciences.
4. Together with Physics, Mathematics has helped a lot in the development of engineering.
Course Outcomes
1. Without Applied Mathematics, engineering could not be evolved as fast as we can see it today.
2. Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations and Numerical Methods are taught as they are important to
understand many engineering subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electric circuits and mechanics of
materials to name a few.
3. Many well-known problems in engineering like the problem based on beam deflection (Mechanical Engineering);
state for refrigerants (Chemical Engineering) and the illumination problem (Electrical Engineering) etc. cannot be
realized without the use of Applied Mathematics.
4. After the study of the requisite syllabus of Applied Mathematics, students become able to use the skills of Applied
Mathematics in engineering.
Topics to be covered
Unit-I DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS-I:
Basic concept of theory of limit in order to clarify the concept of continuity which would lay the foundation
for study of differentiability and differentiation of functions. First principle of differentiation, fundamental
rule for differentiation, which allows us to find derivatives of functions directly without using definition.
Differentiation of implicit functions, logarithmic differentiation, differentiation of parametric functions,
partial differentiation.
Unit-II DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS-II:
Application of derivatives, derivatives as a rate measurer, slope of a line i.e. geometrical meaning of dy/dx
at a point and equations of tangent and normal at a point of the curve. Maximum and Minimum values of a
function (in its domain).
Unit- INTEGRAL CALCULUS:
III Indefinite integral (inverse process of differentiation), fundamentals of integration, formulas and standard
rules of integration.
Method of integration- (i) Integration by substitution, (ii) Integration by parts.
Unit- INTEGRATION:
IV (a) Integration of rational algebraic functions by using partial fractions.
Evaluation of Integral of various types by using standard formulae.
dx
Type 1.
ax +bx + c
2

dx
2.  and √ + + .
ax 2 +bx + x
(b) Definite integrals and its applications. Application of Gamma function to evaluate integrals. Application
of Simpson’s rule.
Text Books and/or Reference Books
1. Parashar, V. K. “Applied Mathematics”. Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, (year 1996).
2. Sharma, R. D. “Applied Mathematics”. Dhanpat Rai Publication, New Delhi (Year 1995).
Additional Learning Source
1. https://in.ixl.com/math/class-xi
2. https://www.learncbse.in/ncert-solutions-class-12-maths/
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Section Course Year/ Course Course Course Total Contact

Designation Semester No. Title Type Marks Hours
L T P
Applied Diploma in Second PAM301S/ Applied Theory 100 3 1 0
Science Engineering Year PAM401S Mathematics-III
(III/IV-
Semesters)
Course Assessment Method
1. Assignments, Oral Quizzes and Class Work (15 Marks)
2. Mid-Semester Examination (25 Marks) – 1 Hour
3. End-Semester Examination (60 Marks) – 2 Hours
Course Objectives
1. Mathematics is one of the oldest and most elemental sciences in the world.
2. Mathematics or particularly Applied Mathematics is widely used in every engineering field.
3. It caters the need of Engineering Sciences.
4. Together with Physics, Mathematics has helped a lot in the development of engineering.
Course Outcomes
1. Without Applied Mathematics, engineering could not be evolved as fast as we can see it today.
2. Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations and Numerical Methods are taught as they are important to
understand many engineering subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electric circuits and mechanics of
materials to name a few.
3. Many well-known problems in engineering like the problem based on beam deflection (Mechanical Engineering);
state for refrigerants (Chemical Engineering) and the illumination problem (Electrical Engineering) etc. cannot be
realized without the use of Applied Mathematics.
4. After the study of the requisite syllabus of Applied Mathematics, students become able to use the skills of Applied
Mathematics in engineering.
Topics to be covered
Unit-I MATRICES:
Types of matrices, Addition and subtraction of matrices. Scalar multiplication of Matrix. Matrix
multiplication and problems. Adjoint of square matrices and related problems. Determinants, Method for
calculating the value of determinant: Definition of minors and cofactors, properties of determinants and its
applications. Solution of linear equations by Cramer’s Rule. Inverse of a matrix, inverse matrix with the help
of adjoint of matrix and problems. Solution of simultaneous linear equations by matrix method, application
of inverse matrix and problems.
Unit-II DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS:
Definition of differential equation. Order and degree of differential equations. Formation of differential
equation and related problems. Solution of differential equation. Differential equation of first order and first-
degree. Variable separable form. Homogeneous differential equation, reducible to homogeneous form.
Unit- LINER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS:
III Linear differential equation and equations reducible to linear. + = form and problems. Exact
differential equations and equations reducible to exact form and problems. Simple application and related
problems.

Unit- LAPLACE TRANSFORMATION:

IV Definition and notations. Important formulae, properties of Laplace transformation. Shifting theorems,
Inverse Laplace transformation. Laplace of derivatives and integrals.
Text Books and/or Reference Books
1. Parashar, V. K. “Applied Mathematics”. Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, (year 1996).
2. Sharma, R. D. “Applied Mathematics”. Dhanpat Rai Publication, New Delhi (Year 1995).
Additional Learning Source
1. https://in.ixl.com/math/class-xi
2. https://www.learncbse.in/ncert-solutions-class-12-maths/
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Section Course Year/ Course Course Course Total Contact

Designation Semester No. Title Type Marks Hours/week
L T P
Applied Diploma in First Year PEN101H/ English and Theory 100 3 1 0
Science and Engineering (I/II- PEN201H Communication
Humanities Semester) Skills
Course Assessment Method
1. Assignments, Class Work and Oral Presentation (15 Marks)
2. Mid-Semester Examination (25 Marks) – 1 Hour
3. End-Semester Examination (60 Marks) – 2 Hours
Course Objectives
Today, English has become one of the major languages of the world. Therefore, English proficiency is required
by the students to excel in all walks of life.
1. The course provides an opportunity for the students to acquire and enhance their English language skills-Listening
Speaking, Reading and Writing enabling them to communicate effectively in English and to perform better in
other subjects as well.
2. The emphasis is to ensure their satisfactory progress beyond classroom to employment and social life.
3. It foregrounds behaviour/attitude appropriate to a University environment-team work, time management, internet
browsing, using Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Course Outcomes
1. To equip learners with the tools to help them develop their word power and to construct a work specific
vocabulary.
2. Use of grammatical structure to analyse, generate or modify sentences for effective communication.
3. To comprehend and interpret the meaning of the overall message of the text.
4. To introduce different forms of writing skills and make students compose and create appropriately in social and
professional contexts aiming for conciseness, unity and coherence.
5. To help students enhance their soft skills and to express themselves with fluency and confidence.
6. To familiarize students with ICT/interactive smart class room and its contribution to improvement of language
and pronunciation
Topics to be covered
UNIT-I VOCABULARY:
Word Formation Processes: Prefix, Suffix, Clipping, conversion, compounding, abbreviations, back-formation etc.
Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, acronyms, abbreviations.
Engineering English Vocabulary: Useful expressions for presentations and common idioms used at workplace etc.
UNIT-II GRAMMAR:
Parts of Speech, Determiners (Articles, Demonstratives, Possessives, Interrogatives, Quantifiers)
Use of Modals (can, could, may/must, might, should, be, able to, would, etc)
Adjective: degree (comparative and superlative)
Basic structure patterns, types of sentences, use of full stop, colon, semicolon, hyphen, commas.
UNIT-III READING & WRITING:
Reading and comprehending general texts, office documents, instructions, notices, advertisements, short technical
articles, manuals.
Previewing, scanning, skimming, guessing and predicting.
Precis writing, writing business letters, job applications, etc.
Writing Resume/CV and Biodata.
Essay and paragraphs.
UNIT-IV COMMUNICATION:
Communication: definition, importance, interpersonal communication, features of technical communication,
etiquettes in communication.
Verbal and Non-verbal communication: personal appearance, posture gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, space
distancing.
Problems in communication.
Conversational skills: Role-play, Dialogues, Debates and Group Discussion, Mock Interviews
Introducing oneself and others, talking about daily life situations, describing festivals/seasons, apologizing,
requesting, asking or telling directions, expressing opinions, sharing experiences, giving suggestions and feedback
Addressing officials, colleagues, subordinates, public gathering, etc.
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Text Books and/or Reference Books

1. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
2. Cambridge English for Engineering by Mark Ibbotson (Cambridge University Press)
3. English for Engineers by N P Sudharshana and C Savitha (Cambridge University Press)
4. Personality Development and Soft skills by Barun K Mitra (Oxford Higher education)
5. Short Stories for creative language classrooms. Joanne Collie and Stephen Slater (Cambridge University Press)
6. Introduction to Linguistics: Language, Grammar and Semantics by Pushpinder Syal (PHI Publications)
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Section Course Year/ Course Course Course Total Contact

Designation Semester No. Title Type Marks Hours/week
L T P
Applied Diploma in (III/IV- PEN391H/ Language Lab Practical 100 0 0 2
Science and Engineering Semester) PEN491H
Humanities
Course Assessment Method
1. Assignments, Class Work and Oral Presentation (60 Marks)
2. End-Semester Examination (40 Marks) – 2 Hours
Course Objectives
1. The emphasis is to ensure their satisfactory progress beyond classroom to employment and social life.
2. It foregrounds behaviour/attitude appropriate to a University environment-team work, time management, internet
browsing, using Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Course Outcomes
1. To help students enhance their soft skills and to express themselves with fluency and confidence.
2. To familiarize students with ICT/interactive smart class room and its contribution to improvement of language
and pronunciation
Topics to be covered
UNIT-I
An introduction to the sounds of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), Stress and Intonation, Identification and
Understanding varieties of spoken English, popular Dialects of English Received Pronunciation (R.P).

UNIT-II
Practicing different styles of writing, Descriptive writing, Narrative writing, Persuasive writing. Writing
interpretation of pictures, graphs etc.

UNIT-III
Listening for taking notes, listening to lectures, seminars etc. Listening and watching different news bulletin,
television programs, TED talks and Mock Interviews.

UNIT-IV
Understanding verbal and non-verbal Communication-Practicing dialogues, Debates, Group Discussion, Role-
Play, PowerPoint presentation and Internet Browsing

Text Books and/or Reference Books

1. Personality Development and Soft skills by Barun K Mitra (Oxford Higher education)
2. Short Stories for creative language classrooms. Joanne Collie and Stephen Slater (Cambridge University Press)
3. Introduction to Linguistics: Language, Grammar and Semantics by Pushpinder Syal (PHI Publications)