MODIFIED CURRICULUM B.A. From the batch of Students admitted in the Academic Year 2008-09 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY NAGARJUNA NAGAR – 522 510 1 B.A. COURSE STRUCTURE Third Year w.e.f. the Academic Year 2010-11 (From the batch of Students admitted in the year 2008-09) Part – I: S.No. Subject Hrs per No of week Marks 1. Foundation Course 3 100 (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT) Part – II: S.No. Subject Hrs per No of week Marks 2. Core – 1 – III 5 100 3. Core – 1 – IV 5 100 4. Core – 2 – III 5 100 5. Core – 2 – IV 5 100 6. Core – 3 – III 5 100 7. Core – 3 – IV 5 100 Total: 33 700 * For all B.A & B.Sc. programmes with no Computer Course as core subject NOTE : 1. All are credit Subjects for award of Pass / Class 2. For those subjects modified curriculum is not given, the old syllabus holds good. 3. Model question papers that are not available with this booklet will be sent to the colleges in due course. 2 For all B.A./B.Sc. & B.Com. Programs with no computer course as core subject Part I Paper SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (Foundation Course at the end of third Year Undergraduate Programme) With effect from 2010-2011 Unit I : Science 1. Earth System - Characteristic features – Lithosphere, Hydrosphere – Atmosphere. Lithosphere – Soil characteristics, texture, fertility and its control Hydrosphere – Hydrological cycle – water bodies – ponds, lakes, rivers and their characteristics - Water consumption at global level and regional level – Management of water bodies. Atmosphere – Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere – Composition of air – Ozone – Ozone layer – its importance. 2. Life Sciences – Concept of origin life – Evolution and diversity of life – Cell – Molecular basis of life and living forms – Mendelian concepts on inheritance – DNA as Genetic material – its impact on society – Blood – Blood groups – transfusion. 3. Chemical Science – Drugs – Development drugs – Antibiotics – Penicillin, Tetracycline – Sulpha-drugs – anti-malarials, anti-pyretics, analgesics with one or two examples for each type – HIV AIDS – drugs available – Abacavir (Ziagen), Zidovudine (Retravir, AZT, ADV). Soaps and Detergents – Sources – mechanism of soap action – development of detergents – applications – disadvantages of detergents. Plastics and polymers – Polyethene, polyvinylchloride (PVC), nylon 66 – rubber and synthetic rubber. Agrochemicals and Feritilisers – Pesticides – Introduction – DDT, BHC, Malathion, Parathion – Fungicides – Rodenticides, Weedicides. Nitrogen and Phosphorus fertilizers – Microfertilisers, Bio-pesticides, neem and bacillus thuringensis, Biofertilisers – Applications and their affects on nature. Vitamins - Natural sources – importance – deficiencies. Unit II : Technology and Development 1. Communication – Definition, nature and concept of communication – role of communication in society. Types of Communication – Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, group and mass communication. Traditional and folk forms of communication in India. New Media technologies - Satellite, Cable and Internet. Process of Communication – Functions of communication, elements and barriers of communication. Mass Media – Press, Radio, TV and Films. Functions of mass communication. Transport – Wheel, Steam Engine, Automobile, Ship, Airplane. Comparison of Road, Rail, Water and Air transports in terms of infrastructure, speed, cost etc. 2. Energy - Sources – Renewable sources of energy – Non-renewable sources of energy - Conventional energy sources - non conventional energy – wind, water, tidal, solar, geothermal, atomic energy, bio-fuels - sources and their applications – Energy Management – Energy Conservation – Future needs of energy. 3 3. Health - problems – Genetic Engineering and its applications – Genetic disorders and counseling – Sex Education – Venereal diseases, AIDS. 4. Bio-technology - Introduction – Applications – Health and Human welfare – Agriculture – Genetic Engineering and its applications – Single cell protein (SCP) – Mushroom culture – Cloning. 5. Green Revolution – Introduction – Types of crops developed in green revolution. 6. Agricultural Technology – Techniques in forming and crop production – Various revolutions in Indian agriculture. 7. Food Technology – Introduction – Food Processing – Methods of processing – Food preservation and methods of preservation. 8. National Institutions (Science) - Institutions imparting education - Institutions performing research and development – Role of Scientific Institutions in Research, Technology and Development. ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY: NAGARJUNA NAGAR III B.A., B.Sc. & B.Com. Part I Paper 4 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (Foundation Course at the end of third Year Undergraduate Programme) With effect from 2010-2011 MODEL QUESTION PAPER Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 100 SECTION A Answer any four of the following questions 4 x 15 = 60 1. What is Earth? Explain different types of earth system in detail. 2. Explain the evolution and diversity of life 3. What are pesticides? Explain different types of pesticides. Write their uses and disadvantages. 4. What are drugs? Explain different types of drugs available in the market with their advantages and disadvantages. 5. What are the important types of communication types available today? Explain. 6. What is energy? Explain different forms of energy available in nature. 7. What is biotechnology? Explain its applications in human health and agriculture. 8. Name few National institutions in our country. Explain national institutions in research role in the development of our country. SECTION B Answer any Eight of the following questions 8 x 5 = 40 9. Write on green revolution. 10. Explain Energy conservation. 11. Write the functions of mass communication. 12. Write on internet. 13. Write about the importance of communication. 14. Mushroom Culture. 15. Wheel Explain. 16. Write on food processing. 17. Explain soil and its fertility. 18. Write some applications of poly vinyl chloride (PVC). 19. Write the importance of Vitamins in maintaining our health. 20. Explain DNA and its role in life 21. What are detergents? 22. What is blood? Explain its groups. 23. Explain the importance of Ozone layer 24. Write about the drugs available for treating AIDS. Third Year ENGLISH Syllabus 5 The books by Macmillan and Orient Longman come close to the following topics meant for the third year syllabus. The conditions mentioned in paragraphs 1 to 6 apply to the Textbook to be brought out if this publisher is authorized to do. THIRD YEAR COMMUNICATION CURRICULUM Macmillan Communication – Verbal and Non-Verbal 1. Spoken English with Group Discussion and Debates 2. Business Writing (types of CVs with Covering Letters) 3. e-Mail Writing (with principles) 4. News-Reading (compeering/anchoring ) Orient Longman 1. Presentation Skills 2. Facing an Interview (with Mock Role-Plays) 3. Listening Skills (for mood, tone, attitude) 4. Telephone Skills (listening/responding/initiating) Note:- Resolution of the Meeting of the Board of Studies (U.G. Courses) in English held on 8-01-2010. “Resolved to implement the changes suggested by the APSCHE for the I, II and III years B.A. (CCS) Advanced English degree course (Special English). However, as per the APSCHE there is no change in the III Paper and the change suggested in Paper-IV of Unit-I (Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain instead of Ivanhoe by Scott) is not applicable since this component has never been a part of Common Core Syllabus being followed by the University”. 6 7 8 9 10