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First Year Second Semester

Total Number
Sl Subject of contact hours
Category Subject Name Credits
No. Code
L T P
Theory
BS-PH201/ Physics-I (Gr-B)/
1 Basic Science courses 3 1 0 4
BS-CH201 Chemistry-I (Gr-A)
BS-M201/ Mathematics –IIA#/
2 Basic Science courses 3 1 0 4
BS-M202 Mathematics –IIB #
Engineering Science Programming for
3 ES-CS201 3 0 0 3
Courses Problem Solving
Humanities and Social
4 Sciences including HM-HU201 English 2 0 0 2
Management courses

Total Theory 11 2 0 13

Practical
Physics-I Laboratory
BS-PH291/
1 Basic Science courses (Gr-B)/ Chemistry-I 0 0 3 1.5
BS-CH291
Laboratory (Gr-A)
Engineering Science Programming for
2 ES-CS291 0 0 4 2
Courses Problem Solving
Engineering Graphics
Engineering Science ES-ME291/ & Design(Gr-A)/
3 1 0 4 3
Courses ES-ME292 Workshop/Manufacturing
Practices(Gr-B)

Humanities and Social

4 Sciences including HM-HU291 Language Laboratory 0 0 2 1
Management courses

Total Practical 1 0 13 7.5

Total of Second Semester 12 2 13 20.5

# Mathematics –II (BS-M201) - CSE & IT

Mathematics –II (BS-M202) - All stream except CSE & IT

Group-A Group-B
Physics-I (BS-PH101); Chemistry-I (BS-CH101);
1st Year
Workshop/Manufacturing Practices Engineering Graphics & Design
1st Semester
(ES-ME192) (ES-ME191)

Chemistry-I (BS-CH201); Physics-I (BS-PH201);

1stYear
Engineering Graphics & Design Workshop/Manufacturing Practices
2nd Semester
(ES-ME291) (ES-ME292)

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Course Code : BS-PH101/ BS-PH201 Category : Basic Science Courses

Course Title : Physics-I Semester : First/ Second
L-T-P : 3-1-0 Credit:4
Pre-Requisites:

Course objectives :

Basic concepts of mechanics, optics and its applications, electricity, magnetism and qualitative
understanding of concepts of quantum physics and statistical mechanics.

1. Mechanics ( 7L)

Problems including constraints & friction. Basic ideas of vector calculus and partial
differential equations. Potential energy function F = -grad V, equipotential surfaces and meaning
of gradient. Conservative and non-conservative forces. Conservation laws of energy & momentum.
Non-inertial frames of reference. Harmonic oscillator; Damped harmonic motion forced
oscillations and resonance. Motion of a rigid body in a plane and in 3D. Angular velocity vector.
Moment of inertia.

2. Optics (5L)

 Distinction between interference and diffraction, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, Fraunhofer
diffraction at single slit, double slit, and multiple slits ( only the expressions for max;min, & intensity
and qualitative discussion of fringes); diffraction grating(resolution formulac only), characteristics of
diffration grating and its applications.
 Polarisation : Introduction, polarisation by reflection, polarisation by double reflection, scattering of
light, circular and elliptical polarisation, optical activity.
 Lasers : Principles and working of laser : population inversion, pumping, various modes, threshold
population inversion with examples .
3. Electromagnetism and Dielectric Magnetic Properties of Materials (8L)

 Maxwell’s equations. Polarisation, permeability and dielectric constant, polar and non-polar
dielecrrics, internal fields in a solid, Clausius- Mossotti equation(expression only), applications of
dielectrics.
 Magnetisation , permeability and susceptibility, classificationof magnetic materials, ferromagnetism,
magnetic domains and hysteresis, applications.

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4. Quantum Mechanics (16L)

 Introduction to quantum physics, black body radiation, explanation using the photon concept,
Compton effect, de Broglie hypothesis, wave-particle duality, verification of matter waves,
uncertainty principle, Schrodinger wave equation, particle in box, quantum harmonic oscillator,
hydrogen atom.
5. Statistical Mechanics (8L)

 Macrostate, Microstate, Density of states, Qualitative treatment of Maxwell Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac

and Bose-Einstein statistics.
Course outcomes:

Students will be familiar with

 Basic concepts of mechanics

 Bragg’s Law and introduction to the principles of lasers, types of lasers and applications.
 Various terms related to properties of materials such as, permeability, polarization,etc.
 Some of the basic laws related to quantum mechanics as well as magnetic and dielectric properties of
materials.
 Simple quantum mechanics calculations.

Learning Resources:

1. Introduction to Electrodynamics, David J. Griffiths, Pearson Education India

Learning Private Limited
2. Principles of Physics, 10ed, David Halliday, Robert Resnick Jearl Walker , Wiley
3. Electricity, Magnetism, and Light, Wayne M. Saslow, Academic Press
4. Engineering Mechanics (In SI Units) (SIE), S. Timoshenko, D.H. Young,
J.V. Rao, Sukumar Pati , McGraw Hill Education
5. Classical mechanics, Narayan Rana, Pramod Joag, McGraw Hill Education
6. Introduction to Classical Mechanics, R Takwale, P Puranik, McGraw Hill Education
7. Engineering Mechanics, M.K. Harbola , Cengage India
8. An Introduction to Mechanics (SIE), David Kleppner, Robert Kolenkow, McGraw Hill Education
9. Principles of mechanics, John L. Synge and Byron A. Griffith, New York, McGraw-Hill
10. Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics) , J. P. Den Hartog , Dover Publications Inc.
11. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, L.G. Kraige J.L. Meriam, Wiley
12. Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and Particles,
Robert Eisberg, Robert Resnick, Wiley
13. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, J. Griffiths David , Pearson Education
14. Modern Quantum Mechanics, J. J. Sakurai, Cambridge University Press
15. Optics , Hecht, Pearson Education
16. Optics, Ghatak, McGraw Hill Education India Private Limited
17. Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, Reif, Sarat Book Distributors
18. Statistical Mechanics , Pathria , Elsevier
19. Statistical Physics, [Link] , E.M. Lifshitz, Butterworth-Heinemann

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Course Code : BS-PH191/ BS-PH291 Category : Basic Science course

Course Title : Physics-I Laboratory Semester : First/ Second
L-T-P : 0-0-3 Credit:1.5
Pre-Requisites:

Choose 10 experiments including at least one from Optics, Electricity and Magnetism and Quantum
Mechanics and at least a total of six from these three groups.

Experiments in Optics
1. Determination of dispersive power of the material of a prism
2. Determination of wavelength of a monochromatic light by Newton’s ring
3. Determination of wavelength of a monochromatic light by Fresnel’s bi-prism
4. Determination of wavelength of the given laser source by diffraction method

Electricity & Magnetism experiments

1. Determination of thermo electric power of a given thermocouple.

2. Determination of specific charge (e/m) of electron by J.J. Thompson’s method.
3. Determination of dielectric constant of a given dielectric material.
4. Determination of Hall coefficient of a semiconductor by four probe method.
5. To study current voltage characteristics, load response, areal characteristic and spectral response of a
photovoltaic solar cell.
6. Determination of resistance of ballistic galvanometer by half deflection method and study of variation
of logarithmic decrement with series resistance.
7. Determination of unknown resistance using Carey Foster’s bridge
8. Study of Transient Response in LR, RC and LCR circuits using expeyes
9. Generating sound from electrical energy using expeyes

Experiments in Quantum Physics

1. Determination of Stefan-Boltzmann constant.

2. Determination of Planck constant using photocell.
3. Determination of Lande-g factor using Electron spin resonance spectrometer.
4. Determination of Rydberg constant by studying Hydrogen spectrum.
5. Determination of Band gap of semiconductor.
6. To study current voltage characteristics, load response, areal characteristic and spectral
response of a photovoltaic solar cell.

Miscellaneous experiments
1. Determination of Young’s modulus of elasticity of the material of a bar by the method of flexure
2. Determination of bending moment and shear force of a rectangular beam of uniform cross-section
3. Determination of modulus of rigidity of the material of a rod by static method
4. Determination of rigidity modulus of the material of a wire by dynamic method
5. To determine the moment of inertia of a body about an axis passing through its centre of gravity and
to determine the modulus of rigidity of the material of the suspended wire
6. Determination of coefficient of viscosity by Poiseulle’s capillary flow method

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Course Code : ES-ME192/ ES-ME 292 Category : Engineering Science Courses

Course Title : Workshop/ Manufacturing Practices Semester : First/ Second
L-T-P : 1-0-4 Credit:3
Pre-Requisites:

(i) Lectures & videos:

Detailed contents:

1. Manufacturing Methods- casting, forming, machining, joining, advanced manufacturing methods

2. CNC machining, Additive manufacturing
3. Fitting operations & power tools
4. Electrical &Electronics
5. Carpentry
6. Plastic moulding, glass cutting
7. Metal casting
8. Welding (arc welding & gas welding), brazing

(ii) Workshop Practice:

Machine shop (8 hours)
Typical jobs that may be made in this practice module:
To make a pin from a mild steel rod in a lathe.
To make rectangular and vee slot in a block of cast iron or mild steel in a shaping and / or milling
machine.
Fitting shop (8 hours)
Typical jobs that may be made in this practice module:
To make a Gauge from MS plate.
Carpentry (8 hours)
Typical jobs that may be made in this practice module:
To make wooden joints and/or a pattern or like.
Welding shop (8 hours (Arc welding 4 hrs + gas welding 4 hrs))
Typical jobs that may be made in this practice module:
ARC WELDING (4 hours): To join two thick (approx 6mm) MS plates by manual metal arc
welding.
GAS WELDING (4 hours): To join two thin mild steel plates or sheets by gas welding.
Casting (8 hours)
Typical jobs that may be made in this practice module:
One/ two green sand moulds to prepare, and a casting be demonstrated.

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Smithy (4 hours) ~ 4 hours

Typical jobs that may be made in this practice module:
A simple job of making a square rod from a round bar or like.
Plastic moulding & Glass cutting (4 hours)
Typical jobs that may be made in this practice module:
For plastic moulding, making at least one simple plastic component should be made.
For glass cutting, three rectangular glass pieces may be cut to make a kaleidoscope using a black
colour diamond cutter, or similar other components may be made.
Electrical & Electronics (8 hours)
Familiarization with LT switchgear elements, making its sketches and noting down its
specification. Kitkat fuse, Glass cartridge fuse, Plastic fuse holders (optional), Iron clad isolators,
MCB style isolators, Single phase MCB, Single-phase wire, wiring cable.
Demonstration of domestic wiring involving two MCB, two piano key switches, one incandescent
lamp, one LED lamp and plug point.
Simple wiring exercise to be executed to understand the basic electrical circuit.
Simple soldering exercises to be executed to understand the basic process of soldering.
Fabrication of a single-phase full wave rectifier with a step down transformer using four diodes
and electrolytic capacitor and to find its volt-ampere characteristics to understand basic electronic
circuit fabrication.

Examinations could involve the actual fabrication of simple components, utilizing one or more of the
techniques covered above.

Laboratory Outcomes
Upon completion of this laboratory course, students will be able to fabricate components with their
own hands.
They will also get practical knowledge of the dimensional accuracies and dimensional tolerances
possible with different manufacturing processes.
By assembling different components, they will be able to produce small devices of their interest.

Learning Resources:
1. Hajra Choudhury S.K., Hajra Choudhury A.K. and Nirjhar Roy S.K., “Elements of Workshop
Technology”, Vol. I 2008 and Vol. II 2010, Media promoters and publishers private limited, Mumbai.
2. Kalpakjian S. and Steven S. Schmid, “Manufacturing Engineering and Technology”, 4th edition,
Pearson Education India Edition, 2002.
3. Gowri P. Hariharan and A. Suresh Babu,”Manufacturing Technology – I” Pearson Education, 2008.
4. Roy A. Lindberg, “Processes and Materials of Manufacture”, 4th edition, Prentice Hall India,1998.
5. Rao P.N., “Manufacturing Technology”, Vol. I and Vol. II, Tata McGrawHill House, 2017.

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Course Code : BS-M202 Category : Basic Science Course

Course Title : Mathematics – II B Semester : Second (All stream except CSE & IT)
L-T-P : 3-1-0 Credit: 4
Pre-Requisites: High School Mathematics and BS-M102

Module Description of Topic Lectures

No. Hours
Multivariate Calculus (Integration):
Multiple Integration: Double integrals (Cartesian), change of order of integration
1 11
in double integrals, change of variables (Cartesian to Polar), Applications: Areas
and volumes, Center of mass and Gravity (constant and variable densities); Triple
integrals (Cartesian), Orthogonal curvilinear coordinates, Simple applications
involving cubes, sphere and rectangular parallelepipeds; Scalar line integrals,
vector line integrals, scalar surface integrals, vector surface integrals, Theorems of
Green, Gauss and Stokes.
First order ordinary differential equations:
Exact, linear and Bernoulli’s equations, Equations not of first degree: equations
2 5
solvable for p, equations solvable for y, equations solvable for x and Clairaut’s
type.
Ordinary differential equations of higher orders:
Second order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Use of D-
3
operators, Second order linear differential equations with variable coefficients, 9
method of variation of parameters, Cauchy-Euler equation; Power series solutions;
Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions of the first kind and their properties.
Complex Variable – Differentiation
Differentiation of complex functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, Analytic
4
functions, Harmonic functions, determination of harmonic conjugate, elementary 6
analytic functions (exponential, trigonometric, logarithmic) and their properties;
Conformal mappings, Mobius transformations and their properties.
Complex Variable – Integration
Contour integrals, Cauchy-Goursat theorem (without proof), Cauchy integral
5
formula (without proof), Liouville’s theorem and Maximum-Modulus theorem 9
(without proof); Taylor’s series, Zeros of analytic functions, Singularities,
Laurent’s series; Residues, Cauchy residue theorem (without proof), Evaluation of
definite integral involving sine and cosine, Evaluation of certain improper integrals
using the Bromwich contour.

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Course Outcomes:

The students will be able to:

Learn the methods for evaluating multiple integrals and their applications to different physical
problems.
Understand different techniques to solve first and second order ordinary differential equations with its
formulation to address the modelling of systems and problems of engineering sciences.
Learn different tools of differentiation and integration of functions of a complex variable that are used
with various other techniques for solving engineering problems.
Apply different types of transformations between two 2- dimensional planes for analysis of physical
or engineering problems.

Learning Resources:

1. Reena Garg, Chandrika Prasad, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers.

2. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Michael Greenberg, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Pearson.
4. B.S. Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers.
5. Kanti B. Dutta, Mathematical Methods of Science and Engineering, Cenage Learning.
6. Veerarajan T., Engineering Mathematics for first year, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
7. E. L. Ince, Ordinary Differential Equations, Dover Publications.
8. J. W. Brown and R. V. Churchill, Complex Variables and Applications, Mc-Graw Hill.

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Course Code : ES-CS201 Category : Engineering Science Courses

Course Title : Programming for Problem Solving Semester : Second
L-T-P : 3-0-0 Credit:3
Pre-Requisites:

Detailed contents
Unit 1: Introduction to Programming (4 lectures)
Introduction to components of a computer system (disks, memory, processor, where a program is
stored and executed, operating system, compilers etc.) - (1 lecture).
Idea of Algorithm: steps to solve logical and numerical problems. Representation of Algorithm:
Flowchart/Pseudocode with examples. (1 lecture)
From algorithms to programs; source code, variables (with data types) variables and memory
locations, Syntax and Logical Errors in compilation, object and executable code- (2 lectures)
Unit 2: Arithmetic expressions and precedence (2 lectures)
Unit 3: Conditional Branching and Loops (6 lectures)
Writing and evaluation of conditionals and consequent branching (3 lectures)
Iteration and loops (3 lectures)
Unit 4: Arrays (6 lectures)
Arrays (1-D, 2-D), Character arrays and Strings
Unit 5: Basic Algorithms (6 lectures)
Searching, Basic Sorting Algorithms (Bubble, Insertion and Selection), Finding roots of equations,
notion of order of complexity through example programs (no formal definition required)
Unit 6: Function (5 lectures)
Functions (including using built in libraries), Parameter passing in functions, call by value, Passing
arrays to functions: idea of call by reference
Unit 7: Recursion (4 -5 lectures)
Recursion, as a different way of solving problems. Example programs, such as Finding Factorial,
Fibonacci series, Ackerman function etc. Quick sort or Merge sort.
Unit 8: Structure (4 lectures)
Structures, Defining structures and Array of Structures
Unit 9: Pointers (2 lectures)
Idea of pointers, Defining pointers, Use of Pointers in self-referential structures, notion of linked list
(no implementation)
Unit 10: File handling (only if time is available, otherwise should be done as part of the lab)

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Course Outcomes
The student will learn
To formulate simple algorithms for arithmetic and logical problems.
To translate the algorithms to programs (in C language).
To test and execute the programs and correct syntax and logical errors.
To implement conditional branching, iteration and recursion.
To decompose a problem into functions and synthesize a complete program using
divide and conquer approach.
To use arrays, pointers and structures to formulate algorithms and programs.
To apply programming to solve matrix addition and multiplication problems and
searching and sorting problems.
To apply programming to solve simple numerical method problems, namely rot
finding of function, differentiation of function and simple integration.

Learning Resources:

1. R. S. Salaria, Computer Concepts and Programming in C, Khanna Publishers

2. Byron Gottfried, Schaum's Outline of Programming with C, McGraw-Hill
3. E. Balaguruswamy, Programming in ANSI C, Tata McGraw-Hill
4. Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie, The C Programming Language, Prentice Hall of India

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Course Code : ES-CS291 Category : Engineering Science Courses

Course Title : Programming for Problem Solving Semester : Second
L-T-P : 0-0-4 Credit:2
Pre-Requisites:

The laboratory should be preceded or followed by a tutorial to explain the approach or algorithm to be
implemented for the problem given.

Tutorial 1: Problem solving using computers:

Lab1: Familiarization with programming environment
Tutorial 2: Variable types and type conversions:
Lab 2: Simple computational problems using arithmetic expressions
Tutorial 3: Branching and logical expressions:
Lab 3: Problems involving if-then-else structures
Tutorial 4: Loops, while and for loops:
Lab 4: Iterative problems e.g., sum of series
Tutorial 5: 1D Arrays: searching, sorting:
Lab 5: 1D Array manipulation
Tutorial 6: 2D arrays and Strings
Lab 6: Matrix problems, String operations
Tutorial 7: Functions, call by value:
Lab 7: Simple functions
Tutorial 8 &9: Numerical methods (Root finding, numerical differentiation, numerical integration):
Lab 8 and 9: Programming for solving Numerical methods problems
Tutorial 10: Recursion, structure of recursive calls
Lab 10: Recursive functions
Tutorial 11: Pointers, structures and dynamic memory allocation
Lab 11: Pointers and structures
Tutorial 12: File handling:
Lab 12: File operations

Laboratory Outcomes
To formulate the algorithms for simple problems
To translate given algorithms to a working and correct program
To be able to correct syntax errors as reported by the compilers
To be able to identify and correct logical errors encountered at run time
To be able to write iterative as well as recursive programs
To be able to represent data in arrays, strings and structures and manipulate them through a program
To be able to declare pointers of different types and use them in defining self-referential structures.
To be able to create, read and write to and from simple text files.

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Category : Humanities and Social

Course Code : HM-HU201 Sciences including Management courses
Course Title : English Semester : Second
L-T-P : 2-0-0 Credit:2
Pre-Requisites:

Detailed contents

1. Vocabulary Building
1.1 The concept of Word Formation: Compounding, Backformation, Clipping, Blending.
1.2 Root words from foreign languages and their use in English
1.3 Acquaintance with prefixes and suffixes from foreign languages in English to form derivatives.
1.4 Synonyms, antonyms, and standard abbreviations: Acronyms

2. Basic Writing Skills

2.1 Sentence Structures & Types: Simple, Compound, Complex
2.2 Use of phrases and clauses in sentences: Transformation of sentences, active, passive, narration
2.3 Importance of proper punctuation
2.4 Creating coherence: Arranging paragraphs & Sentences in logical order
2.5 Creating Cohesion: Organizing principles of paragraphs in documents
2.6 Techniques for writing precisely

3. Identifying Common Errors in Writing

3.1 Subject-verb agreement
3.2 Noun-pronoun agreement
3.3 Misplaced modifiers
3.4 Articles
3.5 Prepositions
3.6 Redundancies
3.7 Clichés

4. Nature and Style of sensible Writing

4.1 Describing
4.2 Defining
4.3 Classifying
4.4 Providing examples or evidence
4.5 Writing introduction and conclusion

5. Writing Practices
5.1 Comprehension
5.2 Précis Writing
5.3 Essay Writing
5.4 Business Letter, Cover Letter & CV; E-mail

Addendum

Some examples of English words with foreign roots

Greek Root/Affix Examples

Anti Antisocial, antiseptic

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Auto Automatic, autograph

Anthropos Anthropology,
philanthropy

Bio Biography

Chronos Time

Di Dilemma

Bio Biology

Biblio Bibliography

Chron Chronology

Cracy Contradiction

Geo Geology

Hyper Hyperactive

Mania Kleptomania

Mega Megaserial

Eu Eulogy, euphoria

Geo Geology

Graph autograph, photograph

Hetero Heterogeneous

Hyper Hyperactive

Hypo hypodermic,
hypoglycemia

Macro Macrocosm

Mega megalomania

Micro microcosm

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Mono
Monarch
Pan Panorama

Pathos Pathetic

Phobia Hydrophobia

Pod (Gk), ped (Latin) Pseudopodia

Poly polyglot
Tele Telephone

Theo Theology, theist

Latin Root Examples

Aud Audible

Bene Beneficial

Brev abbreviate, brief

circum Circulate

Contra Contradict

Cred Credible

Dict Diction

Femina Feminine

Inter Internet, interval

Magna Magnificient

Mal Malnutrition

Multi multinational

Nova Novel

Multi Multiple, multiplex

Non Nonstop

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Pre Previous, predicate

Re Redo, rewind

Scrib Scripture

Spect Spectator

Trans Transport

Uni Unity

Omni Omnipotent

Semi Semicircle

Sub Subway

somnus Insomnia,
Super Superman

Sym Sympathy

scribe Describe, scribble(write

illegibly), inscribe
Trans Transform

Un Unnecessary

Uni Universal

Learning Resources:
(i) Kulbushan Kumar, R S Salaria,Effective Communication Skills, Khanna Publishing House, Delhi.
(ii) Practical English Usage. Michael Swan. OUP. 1995.
(iii) Remedial English Grammar. F.T. Wood. Macmillan.2007
(iv) On Writing Well. William Zinsser. Harper Resource Book. 2001
(v) Study Writing. Liz Hamp-Lyons and Ben Heasly. Cambridge University Press. 2006.
(vi) Communication Skills. Sanjay Kumar and PushpLata. Oxford University Press. 2011.
(vii) Exercises in Spoken English. Parts. I-III. CIEFL, Hyderabad. Oxford University Press
(viii) Universal English Prof. Prasad Kataria Publications, 2019.
(ix) "Communication Skills for Professionals"-Nira Konar, Prentice Hall of India 2nd edition, New Delhi,
2011
(x) Gajendra Singh Chauhan, Smita Kashiramka and L. Thimmesha. Functional English. Cengage , 2019.

Course Outcomes

The student will acquire basic proficiency in English including reading and listening comprehension, writing
and speaking skills.
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Category : Humanities and Social

Course Code : HM-HU291 Sciences including Management courses
Course Title : Language Laboratory Semester : Second
L-T-P : 0-0-2 Credit:1
Pre-Requisites:

1) Honing ‘Listening Skill’ and its sub skills through Language Lab Audio device; 3P
2) Honing ‘Speaking Skill’ and its sub skills 2P
3) Helping them master Linguistic/Paralinguistic features (Pronunciation/Phonetics/
Voice modulation/ Stress/ Intonation/ Pitch &Accent) of connected speech 2P
4) Honing ‘Conversation Skill’ using Language Lab Audio –Visual input;
Conversational Practice Sessions (Face to Face / via Telephone, Mobile phone &
Role Play Mode) 2P
5) Introducing ‘Group Discussion’ through audio –Visual input and acquainting them
with key strategies for success 2P
6) G D Practice Sessions for helping them internalize basic Principles
(turn- taking, creative intervention, by using correct body language, courtesies &
other soft skills) of GD 4P
7) Honing ‘Reading Skills’ and its sub skills using Visual / Graphics/
Diagrams /Chart Display/Technical/Non Technical Passages
Learning Global / Contextual / Inferential Comprehension; 2P
8) Honing ‘Writing Skill’ and its sub skills by using
Language Lab Audio –Visual input; Practice Sessions 2P

Course Outcomes

 The student will acquire basic proficiency in English including reading and listening comprehension,
writing and speaking skills.

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