21LGSC101 Language I Syllabus PDF

## 21LGSC101 LANGUAGE I ### Course Objective: - To help students achieve proficiency in English - To develop students professional communication skills to meet the demand in the field of global communication to enable them to acquire placement anywhere with ease and confidence. ### Learning Outco...

## 21LGSC101 LANGUAGE I ### Course Objective: - To help students achieve proficiency in English - To develop students professional communication skills to meet the demand in the field of global communication to enable them to acquire placement anywhere with ease and confidence. ### Learning Outcomes: - Students enhance their communicative skills in real life situations. - Students will equip with oral and appropriate written communication skills. ### Unit I Reading Definition of reading, Levels of reading- Requirements of reading- Types of reading- Techniques of reading- Academic reading tips- Exercise. ### Unit II Writing The Sentence, The Phrase, Kinds of Sentences, Parts of Sentence, Parts of speech, Articles-Types of Sentences, Time Management Tips-Test Preparation Tips, Tips for Taking Exams-Construction of Paragraph, Linkage and Cohesion-Academic Essay Writing-Thesis- Report Abstracts- Letter Writing- Memo, Cover Letter, Resume writing-Exercise ### Unit III Listening skills Types of Listening- Objectives- Active Listening- an Effective Listening Skill- Note Taking Tips -Barriers for Good Listening, Purpose of Listening, Outlines and Signposting- Gambits- Exercise ### Unit IV Communication Skills Communication Skills -Speaking skills, Definition- Barriers of Communication-Types of Communication- Exercise ### Unit V Aptitude Verbal and numerical aptitude-Notes to be made from listening short lectures. Adapting to corporate life- Corporate Etiquette - Grooming and Dressing-Organizing and Attending Meetings - Facing Interviews. ### Text Books 1. Dhanavel, S.P. "English and Communication Skills for Students of Science and Engineering", Orient Blackswan Ltd., 2009. 2. Meenakshi Raman and Sangeetha Sharama, "Technical Communication- Principles and Practice", Oxford University Press, 2009. ### Reference Books 1. LALA, PUSHP and Sanjay Kumar. 'Communicate or collapse: a handbook of effective public speaking, group discussions and interviews'. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2007. 2. Edgar Thorpe, 'Course in Mental Ability and Quantitative Aptitude', Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003. 3. Edgar Thorpe. 'Test of Reasoning', Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003. 4. H.M.Prasad, 'How to prepare for Group Discussion and Interview'. Tata McGraw-Hill, 2001. 5. Career Press Editors, '101 Great Resumes', Jaico Publishing House, 2003. 6. R.S. Aggarwal 'A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning', S. Chand& Co, 2004. 7. Mishra Sunita and Muralikrishna, ‘Communication Skills for Engineers', 1st Edition. Pearson Education, 2004. ## 21LGSC102 - Environmental Studies ### Course Objectives: - It is concerned with the exploration, investigation and development of an understanding of the natural, human and social dimensions of local and wider environments. - It provides opportunities to engage in active learning, to use a wide range of skills, and to acquire open, critical and responsible attitudes. ### Learning Outcomes: - Master core concepts and methods from economic, political, and social analysis as they pertain to the design and evaluation of environmental policies and institutions. - Appreciate the ethical, cross-cultural, and historical context of environmental issues and the links between human and natural systems. - Understand the transnational character of environmental problems and ways of addressing them, including interactions across local to global scales. ### Unit | Unit | Topics | |---|---| | 1 | Ecology Ecosystem - Introduction- Abiotic and Biotic components. Structure and functions of Ecosystem - Food Chain, Food web, Ecological pyramids, Energy flow and biogeochemical cycles. Biodiversity - Values, Type and levels of Biodiversity. Causes of depletion. Conservation of biodiversity | | 2 | Pollution Water Pollution - Sources of water, water quality standards, type of pollutants - its sources and effects. Air Pollution composition of atmosphere, Air quality standards, Sources and adverse effects of air pollution, Greenhouse effect, global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion, Noise Pollution - Introduction, Level of noise, Sources and adverse effects of noise, Control of noise pollution. | | 3 | Solid Waste Management Municipal waste - Introduction, classification of solid waste, composition and characteristics of solid waste, collection conveyance and disposal of solid waste, recovery of resources. Sanitary land filling, Vermi composting, incineration. Biomedical waste - Generation, collection and disposal. | | 4 | Non-Conventional energy sources Introduction, renewable sources of energy: solar energy, wind energy, Energy from ocean, energy from biomass, geothermal energy and nuclear energy. Potential of renewable energy resources in India. | | 5 | Social Issues and EIA Sustainable Development-Rainwater harvesting. Public awareness and environmental education. Environmental Legislations in India - Environmental Protection act-1986, Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) act, water (Prevention and control of Pollution) act, wildlife protection act, Forest conservation act. | ### Text & Reference Books: 1. Agarwal Shikha, Suresh Sahu, Environmental Engineering and Disaster Management, Dhanpat Rai & Co., 2010 2. Brunner R.C., Hazardous Waste Incineration, McGraw Hill Inc. 1989. Textbooks & Suggested Readings: 3. Clark R.S., Marine Pollution, Clanderson Press Oxford (TB) 4. Cunningham, W.P, Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, E & Hepworth, M.T., Environmental Encyclopaedia, Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai, 2001. ## 21LGSC103 - Fundamentals of Logistics ### Course Objectives: - To develop competencies and knowledge of students to become logistics professionals - To orient students in the field of Logistics - To help Students to understand Fundamentals of Logistics ### Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to apply the Basic knowledge of Logistics in the real-life situation - This subject will enable them to enhance their ability and professional skills in Logistics ### Unit | Unit | Topics | |---|---| | 1 | History of Logistics Need for logistics- Cost and Productivity, cost saving & Productivity improvement. Logistics Cost, reduction in logistics cost, benefits of efficient Logistics, Principles of Logistics, Technology & Logistics -Informatics, Logistics optimization. Listing of Sub-sectors of Logistics | | 2 | Logistics and Customer Service - Definition of Customer Service Elements of Customer Service-Phases in Customer Service-Customer Retention - Procurement and Outsourcing - Definition of Procurement/Outsourcing - Benefits of Logistics Outsourcing - Critical Issues in Logistics Outsourcing | | 3 | Global Logistics - Global Supply Chain - Organizing for Global Logistics-Strategic Issues in Global Logistics - Forces driving Globalization - Modes of Transportation in Global Logistics Barriers to Global Logistics - Markets and Competition - Financial Issues in Logistics Performance - Integrated Logistics - Need for Integration - Activity Centres in Integrated Logistics. Role of 3PL&4PL. | | 4 | Warehouse - Meaning, Types of Warehouses, Benefits of Warehousing. Transportation- Meaning, Categorization of Shipments, efficient transportation system and Benefits of efficient transportation systems. Courier/Express - Courier/Express-Meaning, Categorization of Shipments, Courier Guidelines, Pricing in Courier - Express Sector for international and domestic shipping. E-Commerce - Meaning, Brief on Fulfillment Centres, Reverse logistics in e-commerce sector, Marketing in e-commerce and future trends in e-commerce. | | 5 | EXIM: Brief on EXIM/FF & CC, Multi-modal transportation, brief on customs clearance, bulk load handling and brief on trans-shipment. Supply chain. Cold chain. Liquid Logistics. Rail Logistics. | ### Text & Reference Books: 1. Course Material Prepared by LSC 2. Fundamentals of Logistics Management (The Irwin/Mcgraw-Hill Series in Marketing), Douglas Lambert, James R Stock, Lisa M. Ellram, McGraw-hill/Irwin, First Edition, 1998. 3. Vinod V. Sople (2009) Logistic Management (2nd Edn.) Pearson Limited. 4. Logistics Management for International Business: Text and Cases, Sudalaimuthu & Anthony Raj, PHI Learning, First Edition, 2009. 5. Fundamentals of Logistics Management, David Grant, Douglas M. Lambert, James R.Stock, Lisa M. Ellram, McGraw Hill Higher Education, 1997. 6. Logistics Management, Ismail Reji, Excel Book, First Edition, 2008. ## 21LGSC104 - Principles of Management ### Course Objectives: - To develop competencies and knowledge of students to become effective professionals - To orient students on recent changes and development in the field of management - To help Students to understand basic Principles and concepts of Management ### Learning Outcomes: - To apply the knowledge about management in the real-life business situation - To enhance their managerial ability and professional skills ### Unit | Unit | Topics | |---|---| | 1 | Management: Nature, Definition, Characteristics and Scope of Management - Management as a Science or Art or Profession-Contemporary Issues and - Levels of Management-Skills of a manager- Roles of a manager-Manger Vs Entrepreneur-Challenges in Management of 21st Century | | 2 | Planning: The Process of Planning, Objectives, Policy and Procedures, Forecasting and Decision Making-Strategic Planning - meaning and process MBO - meaning, process and requirements for implementation; | | 3 | Organisation - Meaning; Process; Principles; Organisation structure - Determinants and forms: Line and staff, project, matrix and committees; Formal and Informal Organisation; Departmentation -Span of Control - Authority, Responsibility and Accountability; Delegation -Process; Principles; Centralisation and Decentralisation -Degree of decentralisation-Delegation and decentralisation | | 4 | Staffing - Manpower Planning-Recruitment and Selection - Training and Development- Performance Appraisal Directing-Principles-Theory X & Y- Motivation and Behaviour- Theories of Motivation- Maslow's theory and Herzberg theory, Leadership: Styles and Theories | | 5 | Ethics in the contemporary management and corporate social responsibility; Macro and Micro environmental factors of business-Controllable and uncontrollable factors, SWOT analysis and 7s model of analysis- Decision Making -Types of decisions; Process; Significance; Limitations; -Models-Programmed and non-programmed decisions | ### Text & Reference Books: 1. LM Prasad, Principles and Practices of Management, Himalaya Publishing House 2. Rao, P.S. Principles of Management, Himalaya Publishing House. 3. Rao, V.S.P. & Krishna, V. H. Management: Text and Cases, Excel Books 4. Sharma, R.K & Gupta, S.K. Business Management (3rd edition), New Delhi: Kalyani Publishers. ## 21LGSC105 - Business Statistics ### Course Objectives: - This course aims at aiding the students in reaching a level of increased competence in business statistics and expands understanding of the applications of statistical concepts in business. - Emphasis is placed upon learning statistical concepts through common business problems. ### Learning Outcomes: - Gain conceptual and working knowledge of Business Statistics and use it in the applications of business. - Learn the methods of solving problems on basic concepts and analytical business statistical model. - Enable the student to use introductory level of Transportation and queuing theory. ### Unit | Unit | Topics | |---|---| | 1 | Collection and Presentation of Data - Statistical data - Primary and Secondary; Methods of collection of Primary data; Presentation of Data – Textual, Tabular and Diagrammatic form (Line chart, Bar chart, Pie chart, Histogram, Frequency polygon and Ogive); Frequency distribution<br> Measures of Central Tendency – Mean (A.M., G.M., H.M.), Median, Mode – different properties; Partition values - Quartiles, Deciles, Percentiles; Partion values from Ogives.<br> Measures of Dispersion - Range, Q.D., M.D., S.D. - their coefficients; Comparing consistency; Different properties.<br> Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Moments about an arbitrary number; Central Moments; Relation between central and non-central moments up to 4th order 2 3 and - coefficients. | | 2 | Correlation Analysis: Methods of Studying Correlation for Grouped and Ungrouped Frequency Distribution. Regression Analysis: Equation of Regression Lines for Grouped and Ungrouped Frequency Distribution, Standard Error Estimate. | | 3 | Index Number - Construction, Price and Quantity index numbers, Laspeyres', Paasche's, Edgeworth-Marshall's, Fisher's method, Relative methods, Tests of index number formulae: Time and Factor reversal tests, General index number, Chain base index number, Cost of living index number (CLI), Uses of CLI and its applications, Uses and limitations of index numbers <br> Analysis of Time Series - Components of a time series, Adjustment in time series, Measurement of trend by moving average and least squares methods (linear and quadratic trends), Measurement of seasonal variation by simple average method, Forecasting, De-seasonalisation. | | 4 | Nature and scope of transportation and allocation models, different methods for finding initial solution - N-W Corner Rule, Least Cost Method and VAM. Unbalanced TP, Test for optimality - MODI method, AP a variant of Transportation model, Hungarian method, Restricted Assignment problems. Queuing Theory - Models - Simple Problem - Introduction to simulation | | 5 | Probability theory concept and approaches; Probability rules - addition and multiplication theorem, Binomial, Poisson and Normal Distribution and their applications. Sampling - Purpose and Methods of Sampling, Merits and limitations of Sampling. | ### Text & Reference Books: 1. Gupta and Gupta, Business Statistics. (Sultan Chand & Sons: New Delhi). 2. Chandan, J. Statistics for Business Economics. (Vikas: New Delhi) 3. Sharma, Shenoy and Srivastava, Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Decision Making, ## 21LGSC106 - Materials Management ### Course Objectives: - To help Students to understand basic Principles and concept of material Management - To orient students on contemporary development in the field of material management - To develop competencies and knowledge of students to become effective professionals ### Learning Outcomes: - To apply the knowledge about material management in the real-life business situation - Understand the contemporary practices followed in the field of Materials Management - To enhance their managerial ability and professional skills ### Unit | Unit | Topics | |---|---| | 1 | Introduction: Materials Management - Evolution, Importance, Scope and Objectives- Interface with other functions. -Supply Chain Management -Objectives- Components, Trade off Customer Service & Cost. Supply Chain Analytics. | | 2 | Purchasing: purchasing and procurement activities under Materials management- Purchasing Methods- Purchasing and quality Assurance- Purchase Cycle – governmental purchasing practices and procedures - Negotiation & Bargaining - Vendor relations | | 3 | Inventory - Need of Inventory -Types of Inventory - Basic EOQ Model - EOQ with discounts – Different types of Analysis. <br> Forecasting -methods of forecasting-Material Requirement Planning (MRP) -Input and output of MRP system -BOM Explosion -MRP II. | | 4 | Quality control of material: Incoming material quality control- statistical quality control(Various control charts)- Inventory control & Cost Reduction techniques. Value Analysis & Value Engineering. Standardization - need and importance. Codification - concept, benefits. | | 5 | Stores - Functions- Stores layout -documentation- Materials handling and storage systems, - Principles of Materials Handling system - Safety issues | ### Text & Reference Books: 1. Course Material Prepared by LSC 2. Materials management: procedures, text and cases - A.K. Datta 3. Materials management: An integrated approach - P. Gopalakrishnan 4. Introduction to Materials management - J.R. Tony Arnold & Stephen N. Chapman 5. Purchasing and Materials Management - KS Menon 6. Handbook of Materials Management - Gopalakrishnan ## 21LGSC107 - Warehousing & Distribution Operations ### Course Objectives: - To develop competencies and knowledge of students to become Warehouse professionals - To help Students to understand Warehousing and distribution centre operations - To orient students about contemporary practices followed in Warehousing & Logistics ### Learning Outcomes: - To apply the Basic knowledge of Warehousing and distribution centre operations in the real-life situation - To enhance their ability and professional skills - To Understand the contemporary Practices in the Indust ### Unit | Unit | Topics | |---|---| | 1 | Introduction to Warehouse-Significance of Warehouses - Types of Warehouses - Broad functions in a warehouse -warehouse layouts - equipment requirement in ware house. Strategic Aspects of Warehousing. | | 2 | Receiving of Goods - Advanced shipment notice (ASN)- Goods Receipt Note(GRN) -Stages involved receipt of goods- Visual inspection of goods unloaded - Formats for recording of goods unloaded from carriers-Procedure for Arranging of goods on dock -Put away of Goods- Put away list and its need - storage location codes and its application. | | 3 | Procedure to Prepare Warehouse dispatches -Procedure to develop Packing list / Dispatch note- Packing- Importance of proper packing-Packing materials -Packing machines -Reading labels- quality parameters in packing-Significance of Quality parameters in packing- Cross docking method - Situations suited for application of cross docking | | 4 | Distribution – Definition – Significance of Physical Distribution (Need & Importance) - Channels of distribution -Factors affecting distribution. -Study on emerging trends in warehousing sector. | | 5 | Warehouse Safety Rules and Procedures: The safety rules and 'Procedures to be observed in a Warehouse - Hazardous cargo - Procedure for Identification of Hazardous Cargo - Instructions to handle hazardous cargo. Safety data sheet - Health, Safety & Environment - safety Equipment's and their uses - 5S Concept on shop floor. | ### Text & Reference Books: 1. Course Material Prepared by LSC 2. Definitive Guide to Warehousing, The: Managing the Storage and Handling of Materials and Products in the Supply Chain (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) 1st Edition 3. Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse- III Edition-Gwynne Richards