RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

SCHEME
First Semester
Academic Session: 2022-23

BA I Semester
Internal
Subject Type Subject Subject Name End (CAA) Maximum Credit
Code Semester Continuous Marks
Examination Assessment
&Assignment
1.Political Science
2. History
Major BA- 3. Sociology 60 40 100 06
101/M1T 4. Economics
5. English Literature
6. Hindi Literature
1.Political Science
Minor BA- 2. History
102/M2T 3. Sociology 60 40 100 06
4. Economics
5. English Literature
6. Hindi Literature
1. 1.Money and Banking
2. 2.Advertising Sales
Promotion and
GEC Management
BA-103 3.Communicative English
4.Organizational Behavior 60 40 100 04
5.Child rights and Women
Generic Empowerment
Elective 6.Computational Mathematics
7.Numerical Methods
8.Herbal Cosmetics
9.Computer Fundamentals
Ability BA-104
Enhancement (AEC) Environmental Education 60 40 100 04
Course

Semester Total 400 20

Cumulative Total 400 20

Note : 1.The Student may opt for any one subject as Major Subject.
2.The Student may opt for one subject from amongst Minor subject which should be
other than the Major Subject selected by the student.
3.The Student may opt for one subject from amongst Generic elective Course.
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject SubjectCode

B.A. Major POLITICAL THEORY BA- 101/M1T

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Course Learning outcomes (CLO):

1. Student will be able to understand meaning and significance of Political theory,

different ideologies and approaches.
2. They will changing nature
3. They will learn what is power and authority and how they are interwoven. These two
concepts will further enhance their understanding of politics.
4. They will be able to learn different dimensions of sovereignty and its relation with
state.
5. They will be able to explain liberty, equality, justice and rights. Understanding of
these key political concepts will facilitate students in real political world.
6. They will be able to explain different models of democracy and theories of
representation.
 Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
Understanding Political Theory

1. Political Theory: Meaning and

I Significance
2. Approaches to study of Politics
20
3. Different terms- Political Science, 15
Political Philosophy Political
Theory, Political Thought and
Politics
4. Introducing Ideologies
1- Defining state, elements of state
2- Theories of Origin of State
II 3- Changing nature of state 15 20
III Power, Authority and Sovereignty 15 20

IV Core political concepts 24 20

1. Freedom
2. Equality
3. Justices
4. Rights
V The Idea of Democracy

18 20

Part- C Learning Resource

Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Acharya, A. & Bhargava, R. (Ed.) "Political Theory: An Introduction", Pearson,
New Delhi, 2008
2. Arblaster, A., Democracy: Concepts in the Social Sciences", Open University
Press, New York, 1994.
3. Bhargava, R., "What is Political Theory and Why Do We Need tr?", Oxford
University Press, Oxford, 2010
4. Barry, N., "An Introduction to Modern Political theory, Macmillan, London,
1981.

5. Held, D. "Models of Democracy". Polity Press, Cambridge, 1991.

6. Farrely, C.A. "Introduction to Contemporary Political Theory: A Reader",
London, Sage, 2004
7. Gauba, O.P. An Introduction to Political Theory, Macmillan Publication, Delhi,
2009
 8. Heywood, A. Political Ideologies: An Introduction". Palgrave. London, 2004.

9. Heywood, A. "Politics", Palgrave Macmillan, London, 2013.

10. Mackinnon, C "Issues in Political Theory", Oxford University Press, New York,
2008.

11. Smits, K. "Applying Political Theory, Palgrave Macmillan, London, 2016.

12. Vincent, A. "The Nature of Political Theory". Oxford University Press, New
York, 2004.

Suggested equivalent online courses

NPTEL-Introduction to Political Theory By Prof. Mithilesh Kumar Jha. IIT Guwahati

https://onlinecourses. nptel.ac.in/noc20_hs35/preview
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject SubjectCode

B.A. Minor INDIAN CONSTITUTION BA-102/M2T

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Course Learning outcomes (CLO):

1. Students will be able to understand the constitutional development in India.
2. They will be able to answer how constituent assembly was formed.
3. They will be able to describe the significance of the Preamble, Fundamental rights and
Directive Principles of State Policy in the constitutional design of India.
4. They will be able to answer questions pertaining to the function and role of the
President, Prime Minister, Governor, Chief Minister, Parliament and State legislature,
and the courts in the Constitutional design of India.
5. They will be able to identify the power division in constitutional setup.
Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
Genesis of the Indian Constitution and
Salient
Features
I 1. Constitutional Development in
India.
2. Making of the Constituent 15
Assembly: History and objectives.
3. Salient Features of the 20
constitution:
1.1. Preamble
1.2. Fundamental Rights and
Duties.
1.3. Directive Principles of State
Policy.
1.4. Procedure for constitutional
Amendment
Legislature
1. Central Legislature
II 1.1. Indian Parliament- 15 20
Composition and
Functions of the Lok Sabha
and Rajya Sabha.
1.2. Speaker of the Lok sabha-
role, Power and Functions.
Independence and Impartiality
of the Speaker.
1.3. Legislative procedure of the
Parliament.
2. State Legislature
2.1. Vidhan Shabha-
Composition and Functions.
2.2. Vidhan Parishad-
Composition and Functions.
III Executive 15 20
1. Union Executive
1.1. President-Power and
Functions.
1.2. Prime Minister-Role and
Functions.
1.3. Council of Ministers-
Composition, Role and
Functions.
2. State Executive
 2.1. Governor-Power and
Functions.
2.2. Chief Minister-Power and
Functions.
2.3. State Council of Ministers.
IV Judiciary and Other Constitutional 24 20
Bodies
1. Superme Court-Composition and
Jurisdication
2. High Court Composition and
Jurisdiction.
3. Constitutional Bodies
3.1. Election Commission.
3.2. Union Public Service
Commission.
3.3. National Commission for
SC's.
3.4. National Commission for
ST's.
3.5. State Public Service
Commission
Division of Powers
1. Centre state Relations
V 1.1. Legislative Relations. 18 20
1.2. Administrative Relations.
1.3. Financial Relations.
2. Local Self Government-73rd and
74th Amendment.

Part- C Learning Resource

Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Basu Durgadas, "Introduction to the Constitution of India", Lexis Nexis 21" edition,
2013.
2. Bakshi, PM, "The Constitution of India", Universal Law Publishing, Delhi, 2017.
3. G. Austin, "The Indian Constitution: Comer Stone of a Nation", Oxford University
Press,
Oxford, 1996
4. Kapur A.C. and Mishra, "Select Constitutions", S.Chand Publications,16th Edition
2008.
5. M. Laxmikant, "Indian Polity", McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 6 th Edition
2019.
6. Pylee, M. V., India's constitution', Asia Publishing House, Bombay, 1962
7. Rochana, B, "Constituent Assembly Debates and Minority Rights", Economic and
Political Weekly, 35(21/22), pp. 1837-1845, 2000.
 8. S. Kashyap, "Our Constitution", NBT, Delhi 2007
9. S. Kashyap, "Our Parliament, NBT, Delhi 2004.
10. Sharma B.K, "Introduction to the constitution of India", PHE Publications, New
Delhi, 8th Edition 2017.
11. Shankar, B. L., & Rodrigues, V. "The Indian Parliament: A democracy at work",
Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2014
12. Singh, M. P., & Saxena, R., "Federalizing India in the Age of Globalization",
Primus Books, New Delhi, 2013.

Suggested equivalent online courses:

Online course-Indian Constitution- Swayam
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 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject SubjectCode

B.A. Major IDEA OF BHARAT BA-101/M1T

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Course Outcomes:
Students will acquire knowledge regarding the primitive life and
cultural status of the people of ancient India. They can gather
knowledge about the society, culture, religion and political
history of ancient India. They will also acquire the Knowledge
of changing socio-cultural scenarios of India. By studying this
paper, students will get to know the golden past of India and feel
proud of themselves.
 Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
Concept of Bharatvarsha
I. Understanding of Bharatvarsha
II. Eternity of synonyms Bharat
I 18
III. Indian concept of time and space
20
IV. Indian view of history
V. The Glory of Indian Literature: Ved,
Vedanga, Upanishads, Epics, Jain and
Buddhist Literature, Smriti, Puranas Etc.
Indian Knowledge Tradition, Arts and
Culture
II 19 20
I. Evolution of Language and Script:
Brahmi, Kharoshthhi , Pali, Prakrit,
Sanskrit, Tigaliri etc.
II. Salient features of Indian Arts &
Culture
III. Indian Educational System
IV. The Ethics of Indian Valor
III Dharma, Philosophy and Vasudhaiva 18 20
Kutumbakam
I. Indian Perception of Dharma and Darshan
II. The concept of Vasudhaiva Kutukbakam:
Man, Family, Society and World
III. Polity and Governance
IV. The Concept of Janpada & Gram
Swarajya
IV Science, Environment and Medical 18 20
Science
I. Science and Technology in Ancient
India
II. Environmental Conservation: Indian
View
III. Health Consciousness of (Science of
Life): Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy
IV. Indian Numeral System and
Mathematics
Indian Economic Traditions
I. Indian Economic thoughts
V 18 20
II. Concept of Land, Forest and
Agriculture
III. Industry, Inland Trade and
Commerce
IV. Maritime Trade

*Note: Topic/ Topics in Bold Italic represent enhancements made by the college.
 Recommended Books:-

Part- C Learning Resource

Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Basham A.L.: The wonder that was India, Rupa, Delhi 1994
2. Altekar A.S.: Education in Ancient India, Nand Kishore & Bros, Varanasi
1944
3. Balbir Singh Sihag: Kautilya: The true founder of Economics, Vitasta
Publishing Pvt. Ltd, Delhi 2014.
4. Dharampal: The beautiful Tree, other India press, Delhi 1995.
5. Elliott Faith Robertson: Gender Family and society, St. Matin press, New
York, 1996.
6. Arrhenius G.: Evolution for space
7. Mookerji Radha Kumud: Indian Shipping, Pub. South Asia Books, 1999.
8. Thomas Maurice: Indian Antiquities, Pub. T. Maurice, 1806, London
9. Will Durant: The story of civilization , Five communication, US, Jan. 1993
(11Vol)
10. Zekuthial Ginshurg: New light on our Numerals.
11. Mookherjee R.K.: The Fundamental Unity India

Suggested Equivalent On line Courses:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/culture_of_India
2. https://xaviers.edu/main/index.php/ancient-Indian -culture
3 .https://vidyaonline.org/dl/cutddk.pdf
4. https://www.livescience.com/28638-indian-culture.html
5. https://www.india-in-your-home.com/Ancient-India-Culture.html
6. https://www.indianculture.gov.in/rarebooks/ancient-indian-historical-tradition
7. https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/index.html
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject SubjectCode

B.A. Minor HISTORY OF ANCIENT BA-102/M2T
INDIA

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Course Outcomes:

The students will learn to analyze the various stages of evolution and
development of man in the Prehistoric. Protohistoric and Historic Age. To have
an in depth knowledge about the ancient civilizations of India like Indus-
Saraswati Civilization, Vedic civilization. Later Vedic Civilization etc and
compare them with the other contemporary civilizations of the world. To explain
in detail about golden past of India during the Mauryan and Gupta period, their
conquests, art, architecture and literature, etc. They will able to write meaningful
essays on the brave and courageous Rajput clans and the South Indian dynasties
of India.
Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
Prehistoric and Protohistoric Period
History-Meaning, Nature, Scope & Significance. Sources of
Ancient Indian History: Geographical Condition of Ancient India.
I Prehistoric India: Stone Age Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and 18
Chalcolithic Cultures. Protohistoric India Indus/ Saraswati
20
Civilization-Origin, expansion & Decline. Economic, Social and
Religious Life. Town Planning and different arts. The New centres
of Harappan Civilization. Vedic Culture Rig Vedic and Post Vedic
Period Political, Social, Economic and
Religious Life.
Mauryan and Post Mauryan Period
Mahajanapadas and Republics in 6th cen. BC. Religious
II Revolution in North India Jainism and Buddhism. Rise of Magadha 19 20
Alexander's Invasion and Its Impact. Establishment of Mauryan
Dynasty Chandragupta Maurya and his Administration. Asoka,and
his Dhamma. Mauryan Culture and Architecture. Decline of
Mauryan empire. Shunga Dynasty-Pushyamitra Shunga and his
Achievements. Satvahana Dynasty- Gautamiputra Shatkami and his
Achieveintits Period of Shaka-Kshatrapas Kushana Dynasty
Kanishka and his Achievements Gandhara and Mathura Art
III Gupta Period and Harshvardhan 18 20
Establishment of Gupta Dynasty Chindragupta 1, Samudragupta.
Chandragupta 11 (Vikramadaja) Kumargupta and Skandgupts and
their Achievements. Gupta Culture. Gupta Period Golden Age.
Gupta-Vakataka Relations. Shakari Vikramaditya wild his cultural
achievements. Decline of Gupta empire Huns Invasion and its
impact Pushyabhuti Dynasty
Harshvardhan-Military Campaigns Administration Achievements.
and Religious
IV Early Medieval Dynasties of Northern India 18 20
Origin of The Rajputs: Different Theories Major Rajput Dynasties:
Gurjer Pratihara Dynasty. Chandela Dynasty, Parmara Dynasty and
Kalchuri Dynasty History, Culture and Architecture Bhoj and his
culturalachievements
South Indian Dynasties and Foreign fervasions on India
Major Dynasties of South Indian Pallava Dynasty, Chalukya
V Dynasty. Rashtrakuta Dynasty and Chola Dynasty History, Culture 18 20
and Architecture. Greater India: Expansion of Indian Culture in
South East Asia Arab Invasion on India and its Impact: Mohains
Bin Qasim. Turk Invasions on India and their Impact Melimud
Gharavi and Mohammad Ghori.

*Note: Topic/ Topics in Bold Italic represent enhancements made by the college.
Recommended Books:-
Part- C Learning Resource
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Majumdar, R.C. The History and Culture of Indian People Vol. 1. Vedic Age, Bhartiya Vidya
Bhavan, Bombay, 1954
2. Majumdar, R.C.. The History and Culture of Indian People Vol. II. The Age of limperial
Unity, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1954
3. Majumdar, R.C. The History and Culture of Indian People, Vot III. The Classical Age.
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1954 \
4. Majumdar R.C. The History of Indian People, Vol IV, The Age Imperial Kanauj. BhartiyaVidya
Bhavan, Bombay, 1954
5. Majundar R.C. The History of Indian People, vol. V. The Struggle for Empire, Bhartiya
Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1954
6. Jayaswal, Vidula: Bhartiya Itihas Ke Adi Charna ki Rooprekha, Delhi, 1987
7. Pandey, Rajbali: Prachin Bharat, Vishwavidyalya Prakashan, Varanasi, 2010.
8. Raychaudhary, H.C. Political History of Ancient India) 1996. Also, in Hindi.
9. Sankalia, HD. Prehistory and Prohistory of India and Pakistan, Poona 1974
10. Sastri, K.A Nilakanta: A History of South India, from Prehistoric Times to the) fall
of Vijyanagar, Oxford University Press, 1955; Also, in Hindi.
11. Singh, Kripa Shankar: Rigveda, Harrappa Sabhiyata and Sanskritic Nirantana, Kitab Ghar
publication, New Delhi, 2007.
12. Singh, Upinder: A history of Ancient and Early Medieval India, 2008, Pearson India,
New Delhi, Hindi
13. Thapar, Romilla: Early India from the Beginnings to 1300, London, 2002.
14. Tripathi R. S.: History of Ancient India, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi. Also in Hindi

Suggestive digital platforms web links:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisory_ of_ India
2.https://knowindia.gov.in/culture- and-heritage/ancient- history.php
3.https://www.history.com/tag/india
4. https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/ncert- ancient-history-notes/
5.https://www.clearias.com/indian-history-chronology/
6. https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/history-of-ancient-india-a-complete-study-material-
1464928278-1
7. https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/india/indiasbook.asp
8. https://www.worldhistory.org/india/
9. https://asiasociety.org/india-historical-overview
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject Subject Code

B.A. Major Indian Society and Culture paper BA-101/M1T

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Courses Outcomes:
This paper is expected to bring familiarity among student about Indian Society.
It will present a comprehensive integrated and empirical profile of Indian
Society It is supposed that the structure and processes operative in the society.
The changing agents operating in Indian society presented in this paper will also
enable students gain a better understanding of their own situation and region.
1. Get an impression about the basic composition of Indian society. As
history moorings basic philosophical foundation of the Society and the
institutions.
2. The student will have extensive comprehension of Indian traditions and
opportunity to explore and express them.
3. They will also learn in detail about the three layers of Indian Society
name “Aranyak Lok (Gramaya) and Nagar
4. After reading this course the student will be able to understand and
strangle local/regional employment avenues.
Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
1. Indian Society :
1.1 Foundations of Indian Society :
Aranyak Lok (Gramya ) & Nagar
I 1.2 Historical Background: Ancient, 18
Medical, Modern Period
1.3 Varna Ashram, Purushartha.
1.4 Rina, Yagya, Sanskar.
20
1.5 Doctrine of Kanna.
1.6 Reciprocity: Aranyak. Lok
(Gramya) and Nagar Settlements
2. Demographic and Cultural Scenario.
Key words – Indian society: Vurna
System, Sanskar, Social reciprocity,
Aranyak, Lok (Gramya) Nagar
Aranyak Society:
1.1 Tribes historical outline
II 1.2 Tribal Area and Classification 19 20
1.3 Social Institutions: Family Marriage,
Kinship
1.4 Tribal Religious Beliefs and
Practices
1.5 Social Issues
1.6 Tribes: Constitutional Provisions.
Key words – Indian Tribes. Schedule
Tribes. Constitutional Provisions
III Lok (Gramya) Society: 18 20
1.1 Lok (Gramya) Society: Historical
Outline
1.2 Rural life: Folk Culture, Little and
Great Traditions.
1.3 Caste System: History of Caste and
Changing patterns
1.4 Social Institutions: Family. Marriage,
Kinship
1.5 Religion : Beliefs and Practices
1.6 Social Issues
1.7 Rural Development; Policies
Programs and Challenges.
Keywords – Folk Culture. Rural
Development, Caste System
IV Nagar Society : 18 20
1.1 Historical out line of Town, City &
Metropolis.
 1.2 Indian Cities and their Development
1.3 Changes in Urban Society
1.4 Challenges of Urban Societies,
Globalization
1.5 Socio – Cultural Continuities
Aranayak Lok and Nagar
1.6 Urban Planning and Management
Key words – Town City Metropolitan.
Urban Planning Urban Management.
Social Issues :
1.1 National Integration issues and
V Challenges 18 20
1.2 Indian Family System: Values,
Patterns and Issues
1.3 Issues of Children. Youth and
Elderly.
Keywords – National Integration. Youth.
Generational Conflict.

*Note: Topic/ Topics in Bold Italic represent enhancements made by the college.
Recommended Books:-
Part- C Learning Resource
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Beteille Andre (1965) Caste Class & Power, California University, Berkeley
2. Ghurye G.S. (1961) Caste, Class& Occupation, Popular Book Depot., Bombay.
3. Betelle, Andre (1985) Six essays in Comparative Sociology Oxford University Press. New Delhi.
4. Chauhan B.R. (2018) Indian Village, Rawat Publication. Jaipur
5. Behera MC (2019) Tribal Language Literature and Folklore Rawat Publication Jaipur.
6. Marriott Mc Kim (2017) Village India: Studies in the Little Community. Rawat Publication
Jaipur.
7. Indra Deva (2018) Society and Culture in India. Rawat Publication. Jaipur.
8. Muncher J. (1991). The Caste System Upside Down in D. Gupta (Ed.) Social Stratification
Oxford University Press. New Delhi.
9. Giddens. A. (2006) Sociology (5th d.) Oxford University Press London.
10. Radcliffe-Brown. A.R. (1976) Structure and Function in Primitive Society. Cohen and West
London.
11. Goode. William J. (1977) Principles of Sociology Mc Graw Hill America.
12. Sharma Y.K. (2007) Indian Society Issues & Problems Laxmi Narayan Agarwal Agra.
13. Desai A.R. (2009) Hkkjrh; xzkeh.k lekt 'kkL= jkouifCydds’ku] tcyiqjA
14. egktu] /keZohjk ,oa deys’k ¼2015½ tutkrh; lekt dk lekt’kkL=] foosd izdk’ku] ubZ fnYyhA
15. Kosambi. D.D. (1990) Prachin Bharat ki Sanskriti or Sabhyata. Raj Kamal Pub. Pvt. Ltd.
Allahbad.
16. Tiwari K.K. (2019) Madhywarti Bharat Jan Sanskritika Bhartiya Drishtikon. Duttopanth
Thengeri Sodh Sansthan, Bhopal
17. Mukhrejee, Radha Kumudh: (1990) Hindu Sabhyata, Raj Kamal Prakashan Pub. Pvt. Ltd. Delhi.
18. Bashain. A.L. (1975) A. Culture History of India New Delhi. Oxford.
19. Singla R.G. Bhartiya Samaj Hindu Granth Academy, Bhopal
20. Aanbedkar B.R. Castes in India. Their Mechanism Genesis and Development Indian Antiquary
Vol. XI. VI. (May 1997)

Suggestive Digital platforms web links

Indian Tribes :
Https://www.google.com / search? q= Indian + Tribes+Prospectus & oq Indian – Tribes & ages =
chrome . 1.69159 2169157 j014169160.9261 j0j7 & sourceid = crome & ie = UTF -8
https://tribal.nic.ion/scholarship.aspx
Indian Society:
https://sdeuoc.ac.in/sites/default/files/sde videos/11/20sem.%20 Socio%20-
%20Indian%20Society%202019%20admin.%281%29pdf.
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & other centrally/state operated Universities MOOC platformssuchas “SWAYAM” in India and
Abroad.
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject SubjectCode

Course
B.A. Minor BASIC CONCEPT OF BA-102/M2T
SOCIOLOGY

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Learning outcomes (CLO):

1. The course is designed to incorporate all the key concepts of Sociology which would
enable the learner to develop keen insight to distinguish between the commonsense
knowledge and Sociological knowledge.
2. The conceptual learning of Society. Social Groups. Social Structure, Social Institution
etc, will help students in their day to day living.
3. By studying this paper students will get information about various employment
opportunities in government. Corporate. N.G.O. and self employment sector.
4. This paper gives students an awareness of cultural differences and provides them with
opportunity to enhance their cultural sensitivity.
5. The concepts of Indian Social institutions. Such as. Family, Marriage. Kinship will
enable students to consider their roles in solving many social problems.
6. The theory of cultural lag will make students better understand the conflict of
generational gap and minimize it in due course.
7. Teaching of culture. Socialization and civilization will emphasize not only the new
8. agencies of socialization but also their significance in personality development.
Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
Emergence of Sociology :
1. Tradition of Indian Thinking
2. Sociology
I 2.1 Meaning 18
2.2 Scope
2.3 Subject Matter
2.4 Importance
3. Origin and Development of
Sociology (Including Special 20
Reference to Madhya Pradesh)
4. Sociology as a Science
5. Humanistic Orientation in
Sociology
6. Relationship with other Social
Sciences
7. Sociology and Professions

Basic Concepts:
1. Society
II 2. Relation between Individual and 19 20
Society
3. Community
4. Association
5. Institution
6. Social Group
7. Social Structure and Function
8. Status and Role
III Social Organization and Institutions: 18 20
(Concept, Emergence, Development,
Forms and Challenges)
1. Social Organization
2. Social System
3. Family
4. Kinship
5. Marriage
6. Cate, Class and Power
7. Education
IV Socio – Cultural Processes: 18 20
1. Culture
1.1 Meaning
1.2 Characteristics
1.3 Types
1.4 Components of culture.
1.5 Cultural Lag
 1.6 Culture and Civilization
2. Socialization
2.1 Meaning
2.2 Characteristics
2.3 Stages
2.4 Agencies
2.5 Types
2.6 Importance
3. Social Processes
3.1 Cooperation
3.2 Accommodation
3.3 Competition,
3.4.Conflict
Social Control and Change:
1. Social Control
V 1.1 Meaning 18 20
1.2 Characteristics
1.3 Types
1.4 Means of Social Control
2. Social Stratification
2.1 Meaning
2.2 Characteristics
2.3 Bases
2.4 Forms
3. Social Mobility
3.1 Meaning
3.2 Characteristics
3.3 Types
4. Social Change
4.1 Meaning
4.2 Characteristics
4.3 Factors of Social Change
4.4 Patterns of Social Change
Recommended Books:-
Part- C Learning Resource
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources

Suggested Readings:
1- Maclver, Robert M & Charles Hunt Page (1949) Society: An Introductory
Analysis, New York.
2- Beteille Andre (1965) Caste Class & Power, California University. Berkeley.
3- Ghurye GS (1961) Caste. Class & occupation. Popular Book Depot., Bombay.
4- Ogburn & Nimkoff (1947) Hand Book of Sociology, K.PAUL, Trench, Prebner
and Comp. Ltd. London.
5- Giddens, A. (2006) Sociology (5thed.) Oxford University Press. London
6- Horton and Hunt, (1964) Sociology – A Systematic Introduction. Allied Publishers
Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
7- Johnson, Harry M., (1988) Sociology – A systematic Introduction. Allied
Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
8- Inkeles Alex, (1977) What is Sociology – Prentice – Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.
9- Shankar Rao C.N. (2019) Sociology-S Chand and Company Ltd. New Delhi
10- Shankar Rao C.N. (2018) Sociology of Indian Society – S Chand and
Company Ltd. New Delhi
11- Pandey Vinita (2016) Indian Society and Culture, Rawat Publication. Jaipur,
12- Bhushan Vidya and Sachdeva D.R. (2000) Kitab Mahal, Allahabad.

Suggestive digital platforms web links

https://nios.ac.in/online-course-material/sr-secondary-courses/Sociology-(331).aspx
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities/MOOC platforms such as “SWYAM” in Indian
and Abroad.
.
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject SubjectCode

Course
B.A. Major MICRO ECONOMICS BA-101/M1T

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Learning outcomes (CLO):

After completing this course, students will be able to understand rational behaviour and
fundamentals of microeconomics. They will be able to explain consumer’s and producer’s
behaviour and their optimum decisions. Students will be able to know about the firms and
industry, markets and their decisions about optimum production. They will be also able to
explain the theory of distribution and concept of economic welfare. Learning microeconomics
is an excellent way to gain an understanding of many factors that affect us in the real world,
such as methods of buying goods, product pricing and input pricing, Ultimately, learning
microeconomics is key in learning about the principles of economics.

Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
1. Definitions, Scope and Nature of
Economics
2. Relation of Economics with other 20
I
Social Science Subjects
Introduction
of Economics 3. Positive and Normative
 Economics
4. Methods of Economics Analysis-
Inductive and Deductive methods. 18
5. Basic Concepts- Commodity,
Price, Value, Rational Behaviour,
Economic Laws, Wants and
choices
6. Central Problems of An Economy
– Production Possibility Curve

1. Cardinal Approach – Utility,

Magrinal Utility and Total Utility.
II 2. Law of Diminishing Marginal 19 20
Consumer
Utility
Behaviour
3. Law of Equi-Marginal Utility,
Consumer’s Surplus
4. Ordinal Approach-Indifference
curve-Meaning and
Characteristics, Consumer’s
Equilibrium
5. Behavioural Approach- Revealed
Preference Theory
6. Law of Demand and its
exceptions- Giffen goods

7. Elasticity of Demand-Price,
Income and Cross Elasticity
III 1. Law of supply and Elasticity of 18 20
Production
supply
2. Production function
3. Law of variable proportions
4. Returns to scale
5.ISO- Product Curve-Meaning and
characteristics.
6. Producer’s Equilibrium
7. Economic of Scale
8. Concept of Revenue and
Cost-Total , Average and Marginal
IV 1. Meaning and Classification of 18 20
 Market and Markets
Price 2. Perfect competition-Meaning and
Determination characteristics
3. Perfect competition and Pure
competition.
4. Determination of Price and Output
under perfect competition
5. Determination of Price and Output
under Monopoly
6. Price Discrimination under
Monopoly
7. Monopolistic Competition
1. Marginal Productivity Theory of
Distribution
V 2. Theories of Distribution 18 20
Theory of a. Rent
Factor Pricing b. Wage
c. Interest
d. Profit
3. Concept of Welfare Economics
 Part- C Learning Resource
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Ahuja, H.L. (Latest Addition). Principles of Micro Economics, Sultan Chand and
Company, New Delhi (Hindi and English Versions )
2. Barla, C.S. (Latest Addition) , Micro Economics, National Publishing House,
Jaipur, New Delhi (Hindi and English Versions)
3. Jhingan, M.L. (Latest Addition), Micro Economic, Vrinda Publication, New Delhi
(Hindi and English Versions)
4. Karl E. Case and Ray C. fair, (2007), Principles of Economics, 8 th Ed., Pearson
Education Inc.
5. Koutsoyiannis, A. (1979), Modern Microeconomics, (2nd Edition), Macmillan
Press, London.
6. Kreps, David M. (1990), A course in Microeconomic Theory, Princeton
University Press. Princeton.
7. Mankiw, G. (2010) Principles of Microeconomics, 6th ed.., South-Western College
Publishing, USA.
8. Misra, S.K. and Puri, V.K. (2001) – Advanced Micro Economic Theory, Himalaya
publishing House, Bombay (Hindi and English Versions)
9. Salvatore D. (2006) Microeconomics- Theory and Applications, Oxford University
Press
10. Salvatore D. (2002) Theory and problems of Microeconomic Theory, Schaum’s
Outline Series, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Singapore

Suggestive digital platforms web links

1. https://epgo.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ view Subject? Catid = 11
2. https://vidyamitra.inflibnet.ac.in/index .php/search?subject%5B%D=F urdamentals
+of+microeconomic+theory &domain%5B%5D=Social+Sciences
3. https://www. swayamprabha.gov.in/index. Php/channel profile/profile/7
Suggested equivalent online courses:: http://www.mcafee.cc/Introecon/IEA2007.pdf.
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject SubjectCode

B.A. Minor INDIAN ECONOMICS BA-102/M2T

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Course Learning outcomes (CLO):

After completing this course, students will be able to sharpen the analytical skills by
highlighting on broad overview of the Indian economy. They will be familiar with the issues
related to Agriculture, Industry, Foreign Trade, Economic Planning and various Economic
Problems of India. Students will be acquainted with broad overview of Madhya Pradesh
economy. They will be able to develop, analyze and interpret events and issues related to
Indian Economy.
 Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
1. Characteristics of Indian Economy
2. Trends and Sectoral Composition
of National Income
I
3. Sectoral Distribution of
Introduction
Workforce
4. National Resource Endowments-
Land, Water, Livestock, Forest 18 20
and Minerals
5. Demographic Features- Population
Composition, size and Growth
Rates.
6. Problems and causes of Over-
Population and Population Policy.

1. Nature, Importance and

Characteristics of Indian
II Agriculture 19 20
Agriculture 2. Land Use Pattern and Land
Reforms
3. Trends in Agricultural
Production and Productivity
4. Green Revolution-Objectives,
Achievements and Failures
5. Agriculture Finance and
Insurance
6. Agriculture Marketing
7. New Technology in
Agriculture
III 1. Industrial Development of India 18 20
Industry and after Independence
Infrastructure 2. New Industrial Policy of 1991
3. Role of Public Sector and Private
Sector in Industrialization
4. MSME- Definition, Characteistics
and Its Role
5. Problems and Remedies of Small-
Scale and Cottage Industries
6. Start-up India, Make in India and
Aatm Nirbhar Bharat
7. Infrastructure Composition-
 Power, Transport and
Communication

IV 1. India’s Foregin Trade- 18 20

Foreign Trade Importance, Composition and
and Direction
Development 2. Role of Foreign Direct
Investment, Multinational
Corporations
3. Disinvestment in India
4. Indian Planning- Objectives,
Achievements and Failures
5. NITI Aayog
6. Indian Economic Problems-
Poverty,
Unemployment and Regional
Inequality

1. Salient Features of Madhya

Pradesh’s Economy
V 2. Natural Resources of Madhya 18 20
Economy of Pradesh- Land, Forest, Water and
Madhya
Pradesh Minerals
3. Trends and Regional Disparities in
Agriculture sector of Madhya
Pradesh
4. Organic Farming and Polyhouse in
Madhya Pradesh
5. Industrial Development in
Madhya Pradesh
6. Infrastructure Development in
Madhya Pradesh- Power,
Transport and Communication
7. Development of Tourism in
Madhya Pradesh.
8. Employment oriented schemes in
Madhya Pradesh
 Part- C Learning Resource
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Panagariya, Arvind. (2020)- India Unlimited: Reclaiming the Lost Glory,
HarperCollins Publishers India
2. Mishra and Puri (2020)- Indian Economy, Himalya Publishing House, New
Delhi.
3. Rudra Dutt and Sundaram- Indian Economy, S.Chand and Company, New
Delhi.
4. Hariharan , N.P. (2008)- Lights and Shades of Indian Economy, Vishal
Publishing Co., Jalandhar.
5. Uma Kapila (20th Edition) (2009)- Indian Economy since Independence,
Academic Foundation, New Delhi.
6. Reserve Bank of India- Annual Reports.
7. Annual Economic Survey, Government of India (Latest).
8. Brahmananda, P.R. and V.R. Panchmukhi (Eds.) (1987)- The Development
Process of the Indian Economy, Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay.
9. Government of India, Plannig Commission, 12th Five Year Plan, New Delhi
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject SubjectCode

B.A. Major STUDY OF DRAMA BA-101/M1T

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Course Learning outcomes:-

The course will inculcate team work, communicative ability creativity and aesthetic
sense in students enabling them to understand in detail drama and the theatre
through this course, the students will acquire the knowledge of
 Different genres of drama like comedy tragedy epic theatre and commedia
cellaret
 Distinctive features of Sanskrit, Greek, English, American, and Indian plays
 Dramatic techniques and elements like plot theme character spectacle and
narrative
Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
 Classical Drama
1.1 Sophocles Oedipus Rex-story

I Keywords :Sanskrit theatre Rasa theory

classical tragedy. Greek theatre . Trilogy 15 25
Plot structure. Oedipus Complex Electra
Complex Epic theatre
 Renaissance Drama
2.1 Christopher Marlow Dr. Faustus
II 2.2 William Shakespeare Tragedy in 18 25
The Merchant of Venice

Keywords :Renaissance, Characteristics

of heterary renaissance, Elicabethan
drama. Elicabethan comedy Morality
plays, Elicabethan Tragedy Catharsis
III  Restoration Drama
3.1 John Dryden- All for Love
Keywords :Restoration drama, 12 25
Restoration comedy. Comedy of
manners, Heroic couplet. Restoration of
monarchy. Rejection of puritanism.
Satire Faith and Politics
IV  Indian Drama
4.1 GirishKarnadHayavadana
15 25
Keywords :Indian English Drama,
Indian society, Morality Modern Indian
theatre Regional drama Gender concern,
Mythical and social elements
 Part- C Learning Resource
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
Boulton, Marjorie. The Anatomy of Drama London : Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd.
1959
Charlton, H.B. Shakespearean Comedy: RouledgeKegan and Paul, 1966
Karnad, GirishGirishkarnad : Three Plays New Delhi OUP.2002
Nicoll, Allardyce British Drama Delhi Doaba House
Stanivukovic, Goran, and John Cameron Tragedies of the English Renaissance An
Introduction (Renaissance Dramas and Dramatists) Is ed. Edinburgh University Press
2018
Straub, Kristina, et al The RouledgeAuthology of Restoration and Eighteenth – Century
Drama Isted, Routledge. 2017

Suggested digital platforms weblinks :

“Restoration Drama England ! Encyclopedia Com Encyclopedia com 2010
WWW encyclopedia com/humanities/culture-magazines/restoration-drama-england
Wikipedia contributors “English Drama” Wikipedia 26 Mar 2021
En Wikipedia org/wiki/English_drama
Renaissance Drama
https // english summary com/restoration-drama/#gsc tab=0
Shakespeare Sonnets Summary & Analysis 154 sonnets with translation
https://shakespearequotesand plays. Com/ Shakespeare-sonnets/
Abhijnanashakuntala work by Kalidasa
https://wwwbritannica com/topic/Abhijnanashakuntala
Oedipus Rex Greek mythology
https://wwwbritannica com/topic/Oedipus-Greek-mythology
Suggested equivalent online courses :
https// www classcentral .com/course/modpo-356 Modern Drama-Free online Drama
Course
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Bachelor of Social Science (B.A.)
First Semester

Course Category Subject SubjectCode

B.A. Minor STUDY OF POETRY BA-102/M2T

Total Credit: 6 Max.Marks:100

(Internal:40+External:60)

Course Out course:

The study of Poetry will not only instruct and delight the students but also inspire
them to have positivity creativity and a new way of thinking After the study of this
paper the students will be able
 To identify, interpret, analyze and appreciate the various elements of poetry.
 To develop literary intellect and
 To appreciate the lyrical and sonorous quality of language
Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
 Introduction to Literature and its
classification …poetry from Chaucer
to Milton
I 1.1 Figures of speech Definition of
Poetry according to the Poets
discussed in this paper. Different
ages with different socio-economic
and political backgrounds. Literary
Terminology
1.2 Goeffrey Chaucer. The Wife of 15
25
Bath, The Pardoner (From The
Prolegue to the Canterbury Tales)
1.3 John Donne Death Be Not Proud
1.4 John Milton On His Blindness
Keywords/ Tags :Figurative language .
Extended metaphor. Hyperbole, Imagery
Lambic pentameter food line Narrative
poetry. Metaphysical poetry Puritan era
2. Poetry in Neoclassical and Romantic
Age
II 2.1 Alexander Pope The Rape of the 15 25
Lock- Canto III
2.2 William Wordsworth Solitary
Reaper. Daffodils
2.3 John Keats Ode of Autumn
Keywords/Tags :Nature poet,
Wordsworth is theory of poetry,
Spontaneity. Lyrical Ballads. Fancy and
Imagination, Supernatural poetry
Revolutionary poet.
Sensuousness, Hellenism Negative
capability Aesthetic beauty.
III . Poetry in Victorian Age
3.1 Alfred Lord Tennyson Break
BreakBreak 15 25
3.2 Robery Browning. The Last Ride
Together
3.3 Matthew Arnold Dover Beach
Keywords/Tags :Victorian age.
Industrial revolution Victorian society.
Autobiographical note. Tennyson and
clough, Dramatic monologue, pastoral
elegy. Oxford movement Campus poetry.
 IV  Indian Poetry
4.1 Toru Dutt : Our Casuarina Tree.
Sita 15 25
4.2 Sarojini Naidu Indian Weavers
4.3 Rabindranath Tagore: Gitanjali
Song No 1 & 2
Keywords/Tags :Indo- Anglican poetry
simile and Metaphor, spirituality :
Poetry of Indian Independence
Mythological Characters.

Part- C Learning Resource

Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
“A History of Modern Poetry : Modernism and After” Perkins David Paperback 1989
“Glossary of Literary Terms” Abrams. M.H. Prism Books Pvt Limited 1993
“John Donne- The Major Works OWC” Carey John and Donne John UK Oxford University Press 2009
Print
“John Keat His life and poetry His friends Critics and After- fame” Colvin Sidney London Macmillan
1917.
“Letter to George and Thomas Keats 21 December 1817 and Letter to Richard Woodhouse.
27 October 1818 in Romantic Prose and Poetry” Keats John ed Harold Bloom and Lionel Trilling (New
York OUP 1973) pp 766-68-777-8
“Lytical Ballads with Pastoral and Other Poems” Wordworth William (1805) (4ed)
London : Printed for Longman, Hurst Rees, and Orme, by R Taylor
“The Canterbury Tales” Chaucer, Geoffrey Trans NevillCoghill New Delhi Penguin
Classics, 2002 Print Brown Peter Geoffrey Chaucer, OWC New Delhi Oxford University Press 2011
Print
“Toru Dutt (1856-1877) Indian Poet Translator and Novelist” LokugeChandan (12 September 2019
Oxford Oxford University Press
Suggested digital platforms weblinks :
Athar “Indian Poetry in English English Summary 17 Nov 2017 English summary.com/indian-poetry-in
english.
Literature mini. Com “The Brief History of English Poetry” 2018
WWW literature mini com/2018/08/the –brief-history-of-english-poetry html
Polly “A Brief History of English Poetry “The culture project 17 Apr 2017 the culture
Project project blog word press.com/2017/03/19/a-brief-history-of-english-poetry
Wikipedia contributors “English Poetry” Wikipedia 21 May 2021
En Wikipedia org/wiki/English_poetry
Suggested equivalent online courses :
 https://wwwedx .org/course/ap-english-literature-composition-part-2-poems-2 AP English
Literature and Composition, Part 2 Poems on EDX by Maggie Sokolik, University of California
Berkeley
 https://www.coursera.org/Learn/modopo Modern and Contemporary American Poetry by AI
Filreis, University of Pennsylvania
 https://www.classcentral.com/course/ Modern American-poetry-5963 Modern American Poetry-
Free online course
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
First Semester

Course Category Subject Subject Code

Bachelor of
1.MONEY AND BANKING BA GEC-103
GEC
Arts

TotalCredit:3 Max.Marks:100
(Internal:40+External:60)

Course Outcomes:
1. Todevelop understanding about money and its role in the economy.

2. To create
understandingaboutunderlyingtheoriesregardingmoneyanditsrele
vancetotheeconomy.
3. Tocomprehendandcriticallyappraisecurrenteconomicfluctuationandmonetaryp
olicy.

4. Tobuildupinsighttoinstitutionalsetupofbankingindustryandtheirrol
eintheIndianeconomy.

5. To expand competency and skills for understanding functioning

of money, money market operations and the policies framework
and its impact on the economy.
Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
Money:MeaningFunctions,andClassificat
ion:
Concept, definition, functions
I andimportanceof money. Classificationof
money, role 9
ofmoneyincapitalistsocialistandmixedeco
20
nomies.Essentialqualitiesofgoodmoney,
MoneyAggregates &Paper Money
meaning, forms principles.
MethodsofnoteissueinIndia,Gresham'sLa
w,

ValueofMoneyandEconomicFluctuatio
ns:
II Theoriesofvalueofmoney- 12 20
QuantitytheoryofmoneyFisher'sandCamb
ridgeequationsandIncomeTheory.Econo
micFluctuations-
Inflation,Deflation,Stagflation.Demoneti
zation
-ConceptandImpact.
III MoneyMarketandMonetaryPolicy 8 20
FunctionsandImportance
ofMoneyMarket.Indianmoneymarket.Mo
netaryPolicy objectives, indicators
and
Instruments. Monetary Policyin Open
Economy.
CurrentMonetaryPolicyofIndia
IV BankingInstitutions 8 20
ConceptDefinitionFunctionsandImportan
ceofBanks.TypesofBanks-
CommercialBank,DevelopmentBank,Coop
erativeBank,RegionalRuralBank,MicroFi
nanceInstitutions,PrivateBank,Indigenou
sBanks.CreditCreationandroleofBankingi
nthe Economy.
CentralBankandPolicyReformsinBanki
ng
V ObjectivesofCentralBankanditsroleinthee 8 20
conomy.ReserveBankofIndia(RBI)-
organization,structureandits functions.
Credit
 creationandcontrolbyRBI.Nationalization
ofBanksanditsobjectives.
Bankingsectorreforms.Recenttrendsinban
kingsysteminIndia.

*Note: Topic/ Topics in Bold Italic represent enhancements made by the college.
Recommended Books:-

Name of the
Author/Authors Name Publisher Edition
Book

Money&Banking Dr.V.CSinhaDr.PushpaSinha SBPDPublications 2020

MoneyandBanking
SaylorFoundation,NewYork 2012
RobertE.Wright
BankingTheoryLaw&
Practice. S.Gurusamy VijayNicole Imprints 2015
Money,Banking, Cengage.NewDelhi
Financialmarkets BrandlMichaelW 2019
&institutions
Money&Banking SahityaBhawanPublications
G.CSinghai,DrS.KSingh) 2017
Money&Banking SahityaBhawanPublications
J.P.Mishra(Author) 2020
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
First Semester

Course Category Subject Subject Code

Bachelor of GEC 2.Advertising Sales Promotion BA GEC-103
Arts and Management

Max.Marks:100
TotalCredit:6
(Internal:40+External:60

CourseOutcomes:

1. Students will be able to understand:-

a. The meaning and Importance of Sales Promotion.

b. Types, tools and Programme of sales Promotion

c. Sales Promotion- result to increase sales of organization

Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
Historical Background of Sales
Promotion in India. Nature and
importance of sales promotion -
I Definition, Functions and limitations, 20
Objectives, Sales Promotion Budget, 15
Role in marketing.

II Forms of sales promotion - Consumer

Oriented, Trade Oriented, Sales Force
Oriented. 20 20
III Major tools of sales promotion - 20 20
Samples, Display and Demonstration,
Fashion Shows, Sales contest, lotteries,
gift offers, rebates, rewards.
IV Sales promotion Requirement 20 20
identification, Designing of sales
promotion campaign, Involvement of
salesmen and dealers, Outsourcing sales
promotion, National and International
promotionstrategies, Coordination within
the various promotion techniques.

Developing sales promotional

programme, pre- testing implementing,
V evaluation of results and making 15 20
necessary modifications
Recommended Books:-

1. Suggestive digital platforms web links

01-Rosan-Management Sales Force-McGraw Hill
02-Anne Coughlan, Erin Anderson - Marketing Channels- Stem & Adel El-Ansary,
Pearson,
03-Sachin Bert- Professional approach to modern salesmanship - McGraw Hill
04-SHH Kazmi, Satish K Batra - Advertising And Sales Promotion-McGraw Hill
05-Sanjay-Advertising And Sales Promotion-SBPD Agra
06-Taylor, John (1978).How to start and succeed in a business of your own.p. 290.
07- Belch & Belch-Advertising & Promotion-Tata McGraw Hill
08-Kotler, Philip and Armstrong, Gary, principles of Marketing, Prentice Hall. 2.
Buskirk, Selling: Principles and Practices, McGraw-Hill. 3. Futrell, Charles, Sales
Management,South-Western College.
09- Walker, Stanton, Pandit, Ajay, Marketing, McGraw-Hill
S.A.Chunawalla - Advertising, Sales and Promotion Management, Himalaya.

2 Suggested web links:

https://raventools.com/blog/8-link-marketing-techniques-for-smbs/
Suggested equivalent online courses:
https://www.classcentral.com/course/sales-marketing-alignment-
9729 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/the-art-of-sales-mastering-the-selling-process
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
First Semester
Course Category Subject Subject Code

Bachelor of Arts GEC 3.Communicative BA GEC-103

English
TotalCredit:6 Max.Marks:100
(Internal:40+External:60

Course Outcomes:

The study of this course will enable the students to acquire the knowledge of
 Phonology and Morphology
 Syntax and Structure, and
 Vocabulary and Discourse.
The students will be able to converse in real-life situations with effective language
skills. The course
will also help them.
 Acquire literary sense,
 Use idiomatic and lexical language, and
 Communicate effectively across the globe
 Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
Communication
1.1 What is communication
Its meaning, types & its purpose in the
I age of Globalization 10
1.2 Communicative needs andproblems
1.3 Expansion of an idea
1.4 Rules of use of language,
20
use of appropriate words
Keywords/Tags:
competence. affective
Communication
Linguistic and communicative and
cognitive ESL EFL Acquisition of 11. 12
and Collocational language
Practicing Listening skill.Reading and
Understanding Skills 10
II 2.1 Listening to Radio and TV news. 20
Discussion und comprehension of rules
of grammar. Parts of Speech,
Pronunciation and intonationmelodic
parts of Utterance variation of pitch
2.2 Reading newspapers, analysis an
and interpretation
2.3 IPA and phonetic symbols
2.4 Precis Writing and paraphrasing
2.5 Vocabulary enrichment
Keywords/Tags:
LRWS Receptive skills. Attentive listening Word
stress. Intonation. Syllable. Received
pronunciation (RP). Summarizing Pragmatic
competence.
III PracticingWritingandSpeaking Skills 15 20
3.1 Formal and informal writing of letter
and
invitation, meeting minutes official
orders writing. Istening to talks and
presentation, note-makingappointments
creativeTips.
3.2 Communicative approach. lexical approach,
task based learning.
3.3 Report writing. Story writing, Daily
 routine inEnglish
3.4 Situational conversation between two
friends on different topics
Keywords/Tags: Producuve skillsCode
mixing, Situational conversation.
Structural English. Frequent use of
proverbs, phrases and idioms
IV Application of Communicative English 10 20
4.1 Translation (from Hindi to English
and vice versa)
4.2 Group and Peer Discussions, Role
play
4.3 Contrastive analysis between L1 and
L2 At structural, phonological and lexical
levels with examples
Keywords/Tags:
Literary translation,Translation L1
interference
Bilingualism Types of Role-play Comeesational
English
Recommended Books:-
Text Books, Reference Books, Other resources
A Communicative Grammar of English eech Geoffrey, and Jan SvartvikRoutledge, 2003 Third
edition
“CLT for ESL Teachers & Learners” Gautam, GS, Classical Publishing Co. New Delhi, Indis 2012 1st
ed.
“Communicative English for Globalization” Gautam, GS Classical Publishing Co. New Delhi, Indi
2013 1st ed.
“Communcative English Language Skills” Sumague, JulietaArjona Society Publishing, 2020
“Commumcative Methodology in Language Teaching” Brumfit. C. Cambridge University Press
1984
"Language Teaching A Scientific Approach” Lado Robert McGraw-Hill, New York. 1964
“Motivation - The Teacher's Responsibility” Allwright. Dick ELT Journal 31/41977
“Problems and Principles in Language Teaching” Brumfit. C. Pergamon Institute of English 1
“The Learner-Centred Curriculum” Nunan, D. Cambridge University Press 1988. \
Suggested Digital Platform weblinks:
(C) Copyright skillsyounced.com 2011-2021 “What Is Communication? Verbal, Non-Verbal &
Written Skills YouNeed Skills You Need. 2019 www.skillsyounced.com/ips/what-is-
communication html.
Ekeeda "Written Communication Introduction to Communication Skills Communication Skills
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 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
First Semester

Course Category Subject Subject Code

Bachelor of Arts GEC 4.ORGANISATIONAL BEHAIVOR BA GEC-103
TotalCredit:4 Max.Marks:100
(Internal:40+External:60

CourseOutcomes:

The course will enable to the students to develop and

understanding of the principles of human behavior in
organisations with relevance to the Indian Business context.
 Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
INTRODUCTION:
Concept of Organizational Behavior (OB); Management
roles, skills and activities; Disciplines that contribute to
I OB; Opportunities for OB( Globalization, Indian
Workforce diversity, Customer Services, innovation and 12 20
change, networked Organizations, Work Life Balance,
People Skills, Positive Work environment, Ethics)
INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR:
1.Learning, attitude and Job Satisfaction:
II Concept of Learning, Conditioning, Shaping and 12 20
reinforcement. Concept of attitude, components,
Behavior and attitude, Job satisfaction: Causation;
impact of satisfied employees on workplace.
2. Motivation:
Concept; Theories(Hierarchy of needs, X and Y,
Two factor, McClelland, Goal setting , Self-
efficacy, Equity theory); Job Charaterisitics
model; Redesigning job and work arrangements;
Employee involvement; Flexible benefits, Intrinsic
rewards
3. Personality and Values:
Concept of Personality; Myres-Briggs Type
Indicator(MBTI); Big Five Model. Relevance of
Values; Indian Values; Liniking Personality and
Valuess to the Workplace(person-job fit, person-
organization fit)
4. Perception, Decision Making and Emotions:
Perception and Judgements; Factors; Linking
perception to individual decision making;
Decision making in Organizations, Ethics in
decision making. Emotional labour; Emotional
Intelligence.
III GROUP BEHAVIOUR: 12 20
1. Groups and Work Teams:
Concept; Five stage model of group development;
Group think and shift; Indian perspective on group
norms. Groups and teams; Types of teams;
Creating team players from individuals; Team
building and team based work(TBW).
2. Leadership:
Concept; trait theories; Behavioral theories ( Ohio
and Michigan studies); Contingency theories (
Fiedler, Hersey and Blanchard, Path- Goal);
Authentic Leadership; Mentoring, Self-leadership,
Online Leadership; Inspirational Approaches
 (transformational, Charismatic); Comparison of
Indian leadership styles with other countries.
Exercises, games and role plays may be conducted
to develop team and leadership skills.
IV ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND STRUCTURE: 12 20
Concept of culture; Impact ( functions and
liability); Creating and sustaining culture;
Employees and culture; Creating positive and
ethical cultures. Concept of structure, Prevalent
organizational designs; New design options.
ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE, CONFLICT AND
POWER:
V Forces of change; Planned change; Resistance; 12 20
Approaches (Lewin’s model, organizational
development); Learning organization;
Organisational change in Indian Businesses.
Concept of Conflicts; Traditoonal View and
interactionists view of conflict; Conflict process;
Fuctional/Dysfunctional, Introduction to Power
and politics.

Part- C Learning Resource

Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Luthans Fred., “OrganisationalBehaviour”, McGraw Hill.
2. Hellriegel, Slocum and Woodman, Organisational Behavior, South-Western, Thomson
Learning, 9th edition,2001.
3. Behavior In organisations Jerald Greenberg, 8ih ed, Pearson Education.
4. Aronold, John, Robertson, Ivan t.and Cooper, Cary, 1., “Work Psychology; Unders
trading human Behavior in the Workplace”, Macmillan Indian Ltd., Delhi.
5. Dwivedi, R.S., “Human relations and Organisational Behavior: a global perspective”,
Macmillan Indian Ltd., Delhi.
Suggested Equivalent On line Courses:

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3. https://www.coursera.org/learn
4. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses
5. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/macroeconomics
6. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/economics
7. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/ManagerialEconomics
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
First Semester
Course Category Subject Subject Code
Bachelor of GEC 5.CHILD RIGHTS AND WOMAN BA GEC-103
Arts EMPOWERMENT
TotalCredit:4 Max.Marks:100
(Internal:40+External:60
Course Outcomes:

Studying child rights and Gender Empowerment would enable students to learn about the

various dimensions of Vulnerability with regard to children.

The students will be able to-

1. Understand the issues related to child rights, gender roles and conservatism.

2. Familiarize with policies and programs related to Child Protection and Gender

empowerment.

3. Contribute to social work in collaboration with non-governmental organizations.

Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
1. Understanding Child Rights
1.1 Child Rights: Child Rights Concept
I 1.2 Demographic Profile of Indian Children
1.3 Disadvantages, Deprivation and Social Exclusion 15
with reference to children
2. Children in need of care and protection
2.1 Vulnerable groups: Causes and Consequences 20
2.2 Street children, working children and homeless
children
2.3 Child abuse
2.4 Child trafficking
2.5 Children Conflict with law
2.6 Child rights in other countries and UNCRC
1. Laws, Policies and Programs for Children in India.
1.1 National Commission for Protection of Child Rights-
II NCPCR 15 20
1.2 Child helpline, Umeed-Child Abuse
1.3 Bachpanbachao Aandolan-Child labour, Child
trafficking
1.4 PRAYAS- Delinquent, Street Children
1.5 Juvenile Justice Act(JJA)-2015
1.6 Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques(PNDT Act-2003)
1.7 Domestic Violence Act-2005
1.8 National Child Labour(protection and regulation) Act-
1986
1.9 POCSO-2012
III 1. Conceptualizing gender 15 20
1.1 Defining terms-sex, gender, masculinity, femininity
1.2 Socialization for gender- gender roles and stereotypes
1.3 Patriarchy and social institutions
1.4 Perspective on feminism
2. Gender Empowerment
2.1. Status of girls child and women in India
2.2 Issues and concerns related to girls and women in
India
2.3 Media and gender
2.4 Laws, Policies and Programs for girls and women in
India.
 Part C- Learning Resources
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Bajpai.A.2006, Child Rights in India: Law, Policy and Practice, Oxford University press.
2. Bhasin. K 2017, Understanding Gender, New Delhi: Raj Press
3. Chopra, G 2015. Child Rights in India: Challenges and Social Action, New Delhi:
Springer.
4. Saukia, N 2008. Indian Women: A Socio-legal Perspective, New Delhi: Serials
Publications
5. Bhasin.K 2014, Feminism and its Relevance in South Asia. New Delhi: Raj Press
Suggestive digital Platforms web Links:
1. https://www.drishtiias.com/hindi/daily-updated/daily-news-analysis/sc-question-neper-on-
repatriation-of-children
2.https://www.savethechildren.in/child-protection/fundamentals-ofochild-rights-in-india/
3. https://www.humanium.org/en/india/
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
First Semester

Course Category Subject Subject Code

Bachelor of GEC 6.Computational Mathematics BA GEC-103
Arts
TotalCredit:4 Max.Marks:100
(Internal:40+External:60

Course Outcomes:

CO1:Devise trigonometric solutions for measurement in real world scenarios.

CO2:Implementsimultaneousequationstosolvecomplexproblems.

CO3:Abilitytoefficientlyusestatisticaltools.

CO4:ApplyMathematicalLogicandpredicatecalculusforsolvingproblems.

COS: Apply the concept or set theory for finding solutionstosetrelatedproblems.

 ‘
Duration
Unit Topics
(InHours)
Trigonometry:Angles &their Measurement, Trigonometric identities and
ratios, Values of Trigonometric Ratios, Trigonometric Transformation,
Height and Distances.
I Elementary Matrices: Introduction to Matrices, Types of matrices,And 12
Operationson Matrices: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication by Scalar
quantity, MatrixMultiplication, Transpose Of matrices.

Duration
Unit Topics (InHours)
Equations:Simultaneous liner equations, Method of solving Simultaneous
equations;Eliminationmethod,Comparisonmethod, Substitution method.
II Cross Multiplication method, Quadratic equations. 12

Duration
Unit Topics
anHours)
Introduction, Frequency Distribution, Measure of Central
Statistics:
Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode, Partition values, Measures of Variation:
III 12
Mean deviation and StandardDeviation

Duration
Unit Topics (InHours)
Mathematical Logic: Statements and notations.Connectives: Negation,
Conjunction. And Disjunction.Statementformulas and truth tables.
IV 12
Tautologies, Tautologicalimplications, contradictioncontingency.

Duration
Unit Topics
(InHours)
Set Theory:Basicconcepts of settheory, Set notation,Principleof inclusion
andExclusion, equality of sets, the power set, types of sets, operationson set,
V 12
Venn diagrams.

RecommendedTextBooks:
1. S.M.Shukla,"BusinessMathematics",SahityaBhawanPublications.
2. D.C.Agrawal, ''BusinessMathematics", SreeSaiPrakashan
3. D.C.Agrawal,"DiscreteStructure",5thEdition,SChandPublishing
RecommendedReferenceBooks:
1. Elhance&Elhance, ''FundamentalofStatistics",KitabMahalPublication
2. Ray andSharma,"MathematicalStatistics",8th Edition,RamPrasadandSons
3. J.K.Singh,·'BusinessMathematics··.HimalayaPublishingHouse,2017
4. Sancheti andKapoor,"Business Mathematics", 9 th Edition, Sultan Chand &Sons,
2014
5. "Discrete Mathematics structures with application to computer science",
Indian Edition
6. J.P.Tremblay,RManohar,McGrawHillEducation2017
7. J.K.Sharma,"DiscreteMathematic",2nd Edition,MacmillanPublication,2005

RecommendedWebReference:

1. https://byjus.com/maths/trigonometry/
2. http://www.mathsisf'un.com/algcbra/trigonomctry.html

3. https://www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2015/10/09/set-theory-tutorial/
4. https://plate.stanford.edu/entries/set-theory/basic-set-theory.html
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Semester I –

Course Category Subject Subject Code

Bachelor of GEC 7.Numerical Methods BA GEC-103
Arts
TotalCredit:4 Max.Marks:100
(Internal:40+External:60
Duration
Unit Topics
(InHours)
Methods for Solving Algebraic and Transcendental Equations:
I Bisection Method, RegulaFalsi Method, Secant Method, Newton-Raphson 18
Method, Ramanujan Method.

Interpolation:
II Lagrange interpolation, Finite difference operators, Interpolation formula 18
using Differences, Gregory-Newton Forward Difference Interpolation,
Gregory-Newton Backward Difference Interpolation.

Numerical Integration: 12
III Newton- Cote’s formulae, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s 1/3 rule, Simpson’s
3/8 rule, Gauss Integration.

Methods to Solve System of Linear Equations: 21

IV Direct method for solving system of linear equations: Gauss elimination,
LU decomposition, Cholesky decomposition. Iterative method:Jacobi, Gauss-
Seidel.

Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations: 21

V Single step methods: Picard, Taylor's series, Euler, Runge-Kutta.
Multistep methods: Predictor-corrector, Modified Euler, Milne-Simpson.

RecommendedTextBooks:
Text Books:
1. S. S. Sastry: Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited,
Fifth edition,2012.
2. E. Balagurusamy: Numerical Methods, Tata McGraw Hill Publication, 2017,
Reference Books:
1. M. K. Jain, S. R. K. Iyengar, R. K. Jain, Numerical Method for Scientific and Engineering
Computation,
New Age International (P) Ltd., 1999.
2. Saxena H. C.: Finite Differences & Numerical Analysis, S Chand, 2010,

Suggested Digital Platforms Web links:

https://epgp.in/libnet.ac.in
https://www.highereducation.mp.gov.in/?page=xhzlQmpZwkylQo2b/y5G7w= 3D

Suggested Equivalent online courses:

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https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111107105/
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111107107/
https://ugemooes inflibnet.ac.in/index.php/courses/view_pg/1476
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
First Semester

Course Category Subject Subject Code

Bachelor of Arts GEC 8.HERBAL COSMETICS BA GEC-103

TotalCredit:4 Max.Marks:100
(Internal:40+External:60

Course Outcomes:

1. Students will learn about raw materials used in herbal

cosmetics including the skin and hair care, herbal products
preparation and their evaluation.
2. Students can seek the opportunity of setting up their own
business of herbal cosmetics after this course.
 Units Topic Duration

(In Hours)
1.1 Cosmetics- Classification and categories
1.2 Brief history of herbal cosmetics
1.3 Difference between herbal and synthetic cosmetic
I
products, benefits of herbal synthetic cosmetic 15
products, benefits of herbal cosmetic products,
1.4 Challenges in formulating herbal cosmetics.
1.1 Raw materials, Machinery and Equipments used in
preparation of herbal cosmetics 15
II
1.2 Processes used in the manufacture of herbal cosmetics
1.3 Plants used in skin care products like scrub, ‘ubtan’
packs, moisturizer etc
1.4 Plants used in hair care products like oil, shampoo,
conditioner hair tonic etc.
III 1.1 Preparation of- Scrub, face packs, vanishing cream, 15
face wash, soap, moisturizer, talcum powder,
sunscreen
1.2 Preparation of- Shampoo, hair oil hair conditioners,
hair dye
1.3 Preparation of- toothpaste, tooth powder, ‘Kajal’, nail
polish, lipstick, lip balm, deodorant, shaving cream,
after shave solution.
IV 1.1 Introduction to Aromatherapy, Plants used in 15
aromatherapy
1.2 Method of extraction of essential oils
1.3 Sanitary practices in cosmetic manufacturing
1.4 Basic idea of storage of raw material, pre production
preparations, production management, packaging and
labeling, marketing and pricing of herbal cosmetics.
1.5 Quality assurance, ISO certification
 Part- C Learning Resource
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. Classification of cosmetic raw materials and adjucts IS3958 of Indian Standard.
2. Smith R.V., Stewart J.T. Text book of Bip pharmaceutical analysis, Lia and Febiger,
Phiadelphia(1982).
3. Behl P.N. Srivastava G. Herbs useful in dermatological therapy, CBS (2002).
4. Karnik C.R. Pharmacopoeia standards of herbs, Sri Satguru Publications Delhi(1994)
5. Bore P. Cosmetics analysis: Selective methods with techniques, Marcel Dekker (1985)
6. Sharma P.P Cosmetics – Formulation, Manufacturing and Quality Control Vandana Publication
(2014).
7. Panda H. Herbal Cosemtics handbook, Asia Pacific Business Press (2015)
8. Chattopadhyay P.K. Herbal Cosemtics and ayurvedic medicines, National Institute of Industrial
research (2008).
9. Panda H. The complete technology book on herbal perfumed and cosmetics, NIIR Project
consultancy services(2012).
10. Kirtikar K.R. and Basu B.D. 8 volumes Indian medicinal plant, bio- green books(2012).
11. Drugs and cosmetics acts and rules Govt. of India Publication.
12. Guenther Ernest Vol I The Essential Oils, Ingram short tittle(2007).
13. Indian Standard Institution Booklets.
14. Nadkarni K.M. Indian Materia Medica, Popular Prakashan(1994).
15. Wealth of India C.S.I.R.
16. Srivastava S.B., Perfume Flavour and Essential Oil Industries, Small Industry Research Institute
17. Das Kuntal, Herbal Plants and their Application in Cosmaceuticals, CBS Publication (2014).
18. Krishnamurthy K.H., Ayurvedic Technical studies and Herbal Cosmetics of Ancient India, B.R.
Publishing corporation (2001)
19. Chopra R.N. Nayar S.L., Chopra L.C., Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants.,National Institute of
Science Communciation and information Resource (1956).
20. Saxena Rajan, Marketing Managemnet, McGraw hill Education(2009)
21. Saraf Swarnlata, Saraf Shailendra, Cosmetics a Practical Manual, (2015), Bsp Books Pvt. Ltd.
22. EIRI Board,. Herbal Cosmetics and Beauty Products with Formulations, Engineers India Research
Institute, (2015)
23. NIIR Board, Handbook on herbal products National Institute of Industrial Research(2002)
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
First Semester

Course Category Subject Subject Code

Bachelor of GEC 9.COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS BA GEC-103
Arts
TotalCredit:4 Max.Marks:100
(Internal:40+External:60

Course Outcomes:

On the Completion of this course student will be able-

1. To understand the fundamentals of computer
2. To use computer in his daily life as well as can do assigned official
work with ease.
3. Troubleshoot, issues related to working with computer and
internet.
4. To communicate through internet as well as can use IT for day to
day work.
 Units Topic Duration

(In Hours)
Knowing computer: What is computer, Basic Application
of computer; Components of computer System, Modern
Central Processing Unit (CPU), Video Display Unit,
I
Keyboard and Mouse, Optical storage Devices, Basic of 12
Hard Drive, Concepts of Hardware and Software;
Concept of computing, Data and Information;
Applications of Information Electronics and
Communication Technology; Connecting keyboard,
mouse, monitor and printer to CPU and checking power
supply.
Computer software & its types: System software,
Application Software, Types of operating systems, Role
of operating system, Utility programs, packages,
Communication software, commonly used application
software
Operating computer using GUI Based Operating System:
What is an operating system: Basics of Popular 12
II
Operating Systems; The User Interface, Basics of O.S.
Setup; Common utilities.
MS Windows Operating System: Definition and
Functions, basic components of Windows. Icons.
Desktop, Taskbar, Notification Area. Files and Folders,
start menu operation, My computer, Network
neighborhood, Recycle bin, window explorer, creating
copying, moving and deleting files, setting wallpaper,
changing the mouse pointer, paint, notepad, setting date
and time , screensaver and appearance. Using Mouse,
Using Right button of the mouse and moving Icons on
the screen, use of common Icons, Status Bar, Using
Menu and Menu –selection, Running an application,
viewing of files, folders and directories, creating and
renaming of files and folders, opening and closing of
different windows, using help, creating shortcuts, using
window accessories.
III MS Word; Introduction, windows 2007 interface, 12
customizing the word application, document views,
creating and editing document. Selecting, deleting ,
 replacing text, copying text to another files. Insert,
formatting text and Paragraph, using the font, dialog box
, paragraph formatting, using bullets and numbering in
paragraphs, checking spelling, line spacing, margin,
space before and after paragraphs. Basic formatting in
MS word 2007, Advance formatting , navigating through
a word document, performing a mail merge, A Quick
look at Macros, Printing document, Print preview.
Excel 2007; Introduction, workbook, worksheet,
formatting in excel, MS power Point; Introduction,
Creating a presentation.
IV Introduction to internet, WWW and Web Browsers; 12
Basic of computer network; LAN, WAN; concept of
internet; application of internet; connecting to internet;
What is ISP; Knowing the internet; basic of internet,
connectivity related troubleshooting, web browsing
software, search engine; Understanding URL, Domain
name; IP address; Using E-governance website.
Basic of electronic mail; Getting an email account; send
and receiving emails.
Accessing sent emails; Using Emails; documents
collaborations; Instant messaging Netiquettes(Internet
etiquette)
V Useful Google tools such as drive, sheet, doc, meet, etc. 12
Firewall , computer virus, anti virus software, internet
security and privacy Basic of electronic data
interchange(EDI) and electronic payment system(EPS) ,
types of payment system; Digital Cash, Electronic
Cheque , Smart Card, Introduction to digital signature
and digital certificates.
 Part- C Learning Resource
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
1. https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/
2. https://edu.gefglobal.org/en/subjects/office/
3. https://vikaspedia.in/education/digital-literey/it-literacy-courses-in-
associating-with-msup/computer-fundamentals
4. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou20_cs03/
5. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/index.htm
6. https://ecomputernotes.com/e-commerce/electronic-commerce/define- electronic-
payment-system-its-requirements-and-payment-methods
7. https://edu.gefglobal.org/en/topics/googleapps/=
8. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec19_cs06/preview
9. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106/106/106106092/
10. https://vikaspedia.in/education/digital-litercy/it-literacy-courses-in- associating-with-
msup/computer-fundamentals
11. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106/103/106103068/

Suggested Readings:

 Introduction to Computers: C. Xavier, New Age International.

 Computer Fundamentals: Concepts, Systems & Applications: Priti Sinha, Pradeep
K., Sinha, BPB Publications
 Fundamentals of Information technology: Alexis Leon & Mathews Leon, Vikas
Publishing House, New Delhi.
 Microsoft Office 2019 For Dummies: Wallace Wang, Wiley
 RKDF UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
First Semester

Course Category Subject Subject Code

Bachelor of AECC ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION BA-104 (AEC)

Arts

TotalCredit:4 Max.Marks:100
(lnternal:40+ External:60)

Course Outcomes:
1. To understand the various aspect soft the life forms,
ecological processes, and the impact on them by the
human during anthropogenic era.
2. To build capabilities to identify relevant
environmental issues, analyze the various underlying
causes, evaluate the practices and policies, and
develop framework to make informed decisions.
3. To develop empathy for all the life forms, awareness
and responsibility towards environmental protection
and nature preservation.

4. To develop the critical thinking for the shaping

strategies such as scientific, social economical,
administrative & legal environmental protection,
conservation of biodiversity, environmental equity
and sustainable development.

5. To prepare for the competitive exams.

Units Topic Duration Marks

(In Hours)
Environmental and Natural
Resources:
Multidisciplinary nature Scope and
I importance of Environment.
12
Component of Environment:
Atmosphere,Hydrosphere ,Lithosphere
and Biosphere.
20
Brief account of Natural Resources
and associated problems: Land
Resources ,Water Resources and
Energy Recourses.
Concept of Sustainability and
Sustainable Development
Biome, Ecosystems and
Biodiversity:
II Major Biomes: Tropical, Temperate, 12 20
Forest, Grassland, Desert, Tundra,
Wetland, Estuarine and Marines.
Ecosystems: Structure Function and
types their Preservation& Restoration
Biodiversity and its conservation
practices.
III Environmental Pollution: 12 20
Types (Air, Water, Soil, Noise,
Marine, Thermal, Nuclear) Control
Measure, Management and Associated
Problems.
IV Management and Social Issues-I 12 20
Environmental Law and Legislations
:Protection and Conversation Acts.
Air (Prevention and
Control of Pollution )
 Act Water (Prevention
and control of
Pollution ) Act
Wildlife Protection
Act
Forest Conservation Act
ManagementandSocialIssues-II

V International Agreement & 12 20

Programmer.
Environmental movements,
Communication and public awareness
programme.
National and International
Organizational related to Environment
Conservation and Monitoring.
Role of Information Technology in
Environment and Human Health.

*Note: Topic/ Topics in Bold Italic represent enhancements made by the college.
 Recommended Books:-

Name of the
Book Author/Authors Name Publisher Edition

Ecology; Environmental
Science and Conservation Singh;J.S., SinghS.P .and S.Chand Publishing,
2018
Guota,SR; New Delhi,(2018)

Environmental Law and

(2002)
Policy in India :Cases, Oxford University Press,
Material & Status India
2°dEdition
Divan,S. and Rosencranz ,A.
ATextbookofEnvironmen
tal Studies. S.Chand Publishing,
Asthana K Asthana Meera (2007)
New Delhi.
Fundamentals of Ecology Philadelphia Saundres
Odum, E.P 1971

Perceptive in New Age International

Environmental Studies Kaushik, Anubha, Kaushik. Publishers 2018
C.P 6thEdition