Name of Institute: INDUS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

Name of Faculty: Prof. Marnish Modi

Course code: AU0431

Course name: Constitution of India

Pre-requisites: -
Credit points: 02
Offered Semester: 4th

Course Coordinator (weeks 14 - 16)

Full Name: Prof. Marnish Modi
Automobile Engineering Department, IITE
Telephone: 7801928607
Email: marnishmodi.me@indusuni.ac.in
Consultation times: 09.00 AM – 11.00 AM (Working Saturdays),
04:15 PM _ 05:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

Students will be contacted throughout the Session via Mail with important
information relating to this Course.

Course Objectives
By participating in and understanding all facets of this Course a student will:

1. Students will Know the Fundamental rights

2. Students will be familiar with the concept of women empowerment
3. Students will be aware about the features of our constitution

Course Outcomes (CO)

1. Understand the Fundamental Rights

2. Understand the various amendments introduced.

Course Outline

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 CONTENTS
UNIT 1
[6 hours]
Introduction
Introduction to the Constitution of India, The Making of the Constitution and
Silent features of the Constitution. Preamble to the Indian Constitution
Fundamental Rights & its limitations.
UNIT 2
[8 hours]
Directive Principles of State Policy & Relevance of Directive
Principles
State Policy Fundamental Duties. Union Executives – President, Prime
Minister Parliament Supreme Court of India.
UNIT 3
[6 hours]
State Executive
State Executives – Governor Chief Minister, State Legislature High Court of
State. Electoral Process in India, Amendment Procedures, 42nd, 44th, 74th,
76th, 86th&91st Amendments.
UNIT 4
[8 hours]
Special Provision
Special Provision for SC & ST Special Provision for Women, Children
&Backward Classes Emergency Provisions. Powers and functions of
Municipalities, Panchayat and Co – Operative Societies.

Text Books
Constitution of India – Government of India.

Method of delivery
Face to face lectures, self study material, PPT, Web Resources

Study time
3 hours/Week

PO1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,

engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems.
PO2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and
analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions
using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
sciences.
PO3 Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet

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the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and
safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO4 Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based
knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis
And interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid
conclusions.
PO5 Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and
modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the
limitations.
PO6 The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO7 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate
the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO9 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and
as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10 Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as,
being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
PO11Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply
these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12 Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and
ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context
of technological change.

CO-PO Mapping (PO: Program Outcomes)

PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CO1 - - - - - 2 2 2 2 - - 2
CO2 - - - - - 2 2 2 2 - - 2

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Blooms Taxonomyand Knowledge retention(For reference)
(Blooms taxonomy has been given for reference)

Figure 1: Blooms Taxonomy

Figure 2: Knowledge retention

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Graduate Qualities and Capabilities covered
(Qualities graduates harness crediting this Course)

General Graduate Qualities Specific Department of

Automobile Engineering
Graduate Capabilities
Informed 1 Professional knowledge,
Have a sound knowledge of an area of grounding & awareness
study or profession and understand its
current issues, locally and
internationally. Know how to apply this
knowledge. Understand how an area of
study has developed and how it relates
to other areas.
Independent learners 2 Information literacy,
Engage with new ideas and ways of gathering & processing
thinking and critically analyze issues.
Seek to extend knowledge through
ongoing research, enquiry and reflection.
Find and evaluate information, using a
variety of sources and technologies.
Acknowledge the work and ideas of
others.
Problem solvers 4 Problem solving skills
Take on challenges and opportunities.
Apply creative, logical and critical
thinking skills to respond effectively.
Make and implement decisions. Be
flexible, thorough, innovative and aim for
high standards.
Effective communicators 5 Written communication
Articulate ideas and convey them 6 Oral communication
effectively using a range of media. Work 7 Teamwork
collaboratively and engage with people
in different settings. Recognize how
culture can shape communication.
Responsible 10 Sustainability, societal &
Understand how decisions can affect environmental impact
others and make ethically informed
choices. Appreciate and respect
diversity. Act with integrity as part of
local, national, global and professional
communities.

Practical work:
N/A

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Lecture/tutorial times
Lecture Tuesday 12:20 to 1:20 PM
Thursday 12:20 to 1:20 PM
Attendance Requirements

The University norms states that it is the responsibility of students to attend all
lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical work as stipulated in the course
outline. Minimum attendance requirement as per university norms is
compulsory for being eligible for semester examinations.

Details of referencing system to be used in written work

PPTs, Lecture Notes/E-book, Web-Resources.

Text books

Constitution of India – Government of India.

ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
Your final course mark will be calculated from the following:

CIE Theory 60 Marks Bifurcation

10 Marks Attendance/Class Performance
10 Marks Quiz/class test

30 Marks Mid Sem Exam

10 Marks Assignment

SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT

Students who receive an overall mark less than 40% in internalcomponent or

less than 40% in the end semester will be considered for supplementary
assessment in the respective components (i.e internal component or end
semester) of semester concerned. Students must make themselves available

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during the supplementary examination period to take up the respective
components (internal component or end semester) and need to obtain the
required minimum 40% marks to clear the concerned components.

Practical Work Report/Laboratory Report:

A report on the practical work is due the subsequent week after completion of
the class by each group.

Late Work
Late assignments will not be accepted without supporting documentation. Late
submission of the reports will result in a deduction of -% of the maximum mark
per calendar day

Format
All assignments must be presented in a neat, legible format with all information
sources correctly referenced. Assignment material handed in throughout
the session that is not neat and legible will not be marked and will be
returned to the student.

Retention of Written Work

Written assessment work will be retained by the Course coordinator/lecturer for
two weeks after marking to be collected by the students.

University and Faculty Policies

Students should make themselves aware of the University and/or Faculty
Policies regarding plagiarism, special consideration, supplementary
examinations and other educational issues and student matters.

Plagiarism - Plagiarism is not acceptable and may result in the imposition of

severe penalties. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s work, or idea, as if
it is his or her own - if you have any doubts at all on what constitutes
plagiarism, please consult your Course coordinator or lecturer. Plagiarism will
be penalized severely.

Do not copy the work of other students.

Do not share your work with other students (except where required
for a group activity or assessment)

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Course schedule (subject to change)
(Mention quiz, assignment submission, breaks etc as well in the table
under the Teaching Learning Activity Column)

Teaching
CO Learning
Week # Topic & contents
Addressed Activity
(TLA)
Introduction 1,5,6.
Weeks 1 Introduction to the PPT
Constitution of India,
The Making of the 1,5,6.
Weeks 2 Constitution and Sailent PPT
features of the Constitution.
Preamble to the Indian 1,5,6.
Week 3 Constitution Fundamental PPT
Rights & its limitations.
Preamble to the Indian 1,5,6.
Week 4 Constitution Fundamental PPT
Rights & its limitations.
Directive Principles of 1,5,6.
State Policy & Relevance
Week 5 PPT
of Directive Principles

1,5,6.
State Policy Fundamental
Week 6 PPT
Duties.
Union Executives – President, 1,5,6.
Week 7 Prime Minister Parliament PPT
Supreme Court of India.
Union Executives – President, 1,5,6.
Week 8 Prime Minister Parliament PPT
Supreme Court of India.
1,5,6.
State Executies
Week 9 PPT
State Executives –
Governor Chief Minister, State 1,5,6.
Week 10 Legislature High Court of PPT
State.
Electoral Process in India, 1,5,6.
Week 11 Amendment Procedures, PPT
42nd, 44th,
74th, 76th, 86th&91st 1,5,6.
Amendments
Week 12 PPT

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 Special Provision 1,5,6,11.
Week 13 Special Provision for SC & ST PPT

Special Provision for Women, 1,5,6,11.

Week 14 Children &Backward Classes PPT

1,5,6,11.
Emergency Provisions.
Week 15 PPT

Powers and functions of 1,5,6,11.

Municipalities, Panchyats and
Week 16 PPT
Co – Operative Societies.

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