Logical and Analytical Aptitude Course

Paper Code: 
24GSAA320
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop a conceptual understanding of logical reasoning, data interpretation and information & communication technology, also have  a  general   awareness  of  people, environment, and natural resources and their impact on quality of life.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment   Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24GSAA320

Logical and Analytical Aptitude Course

 

CO1: Discover and design key concepts in logical thinking to problems. It equips students to critically analyze material (information) in order to evaluate evidence and construct reasoned arguments.

CO2:  To solve the given data problem and tend to find patterns and meaning in the data so as to get to a conclusion. Data interpretation refers to the process of examining, analyzing, and deducing meaningful insights from collected data.

CO3: Perceive and interpret ICT operations, examine digital  resources and develop 21st Century Competencies and design thinking skills.

CO4: Distinguish the historical context of human interactions with the environment and gain insights into the international efforts to safeguard the Earth’s Environment and resources.

CO5: Elaborate and promote economic, technological and social change. It maximizes the exchange of knowledge, research and innovation. leadership in all aspects of life.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in  teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments; Solving Questions

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions.

Class tests, Unit end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in

Assignments.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Logical Reasoning
  • Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, structure of categorical propositions, Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal fallacies, Uses of language, Connotations and denotations of terms, Classical square of opposition.
  • Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning.
  • Analogies.
  • Venn diagram: Simple and multiple use for establishing validity of arguments.
  • Indian Logic: Means of knowledge.
  • Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication) and Anupalabddhi (Non-apprehension).
  • Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference).
12.00
Unit II: 
Data Interpretation
  • Sources, acquisition and classification of Data.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
  • Graphical representation (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart and Line-chart) and mapping of Data.
  • Data Interpretation.
  • Data and Governance.
12.00
Unit III: 
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • ICT: General abbreviations and terminology.
  • Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing.
  • Digital initiatives in higher education.
  • ICT and Governance.
12.00
Unit IV: 
People, Development and Environment
  • Development and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals.
  • Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on environment.
  • Environmental issues: Local, Regional and Global; Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste(solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), Climate change and its Socio-Economic and Political dimensions.
  • Impacts of pollutant son human health.
  • Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear and Forests.
  • Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies.
  • Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance.
12.00
Unit V: 
Higher Education System
  • Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India.
  • Evolution of higher learning and research in Post Independence India.
  • Oriental, Conventional and Non-conventional learning programmes in India.
  • Professional, Technical and Skill Based education.
  • Value education and environmental education.
  • Policies, Governance and Administration.
Essential Readings: 

      SUGGESTED TEXT BOOKS:

  • Indian Philosophy by Mohanty
  • Logic by Copi

      SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS:

  • The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg
  • NEP-2020 Report by M.O.E.

 

References: 

·        https://epathshala.nic.in/

·        https://egyankosh.ac.in

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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