UNIT PLAN : CLINICAL SPECIALTY – I ( MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING )

F.Y. M.Sc. NURSING

Placement : 1st year Theory : 150 Hrs.

Practical : 650 Hrs.
Total : 800 Hrs.

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I 5 Introduce the trends and Introduction : Lecture cum Unit test.
issue in medical surgical - Historical development of medical discussion.
Nursing surgical nursing in India. Essay type questions.
- Current status of health and disease Assignment and
in India. presentation. Short answer questions
- Concept of health.
- Trends and issue in medical Short note.
surgical Nursing.
- Ethical and current issue in medical Evaluation of
surgical Nursing. presentation
- Rights of patient.
- National health policy, special law,
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and ordinance related to older
people.
- National goal.
- Five year plan
- National health programme related
to adult people.
II 20 Perform physical and Health assessment of the patients. Demonstration Evaluation of
psychosocial assessment - History taking. redemonstration.
of the patients. - Physical examination of various
systems. Checking health
- Nutritional assessment. assessment Performa.
- Related investigations and
diagnostic assessment.
III 5 Describe care in hospital care in hospital setting Lecture cum Unit test.
setting - Ambulatory care. discussion.
- Acute and critical care. Essay type questions.
- Long term care. Assignment and
- Home health care. presentation. Short answer questions
- Characteristics, care model,
practice setting, interdisciplinary Group discussion. Short note.
team.
- Hospitalization. Evaluation of
- Stressor and its effect. presentation
- Nursing care using nursing process
approach. Evaluation of group
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discussion.
IV 10 Explain the management Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
of patients with disorder disorder of G.I Tract. discussion.
of G.I Tract. - Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
physiology. Assignment and
- Health assessment – history taking, presentation. Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Group discussion. Short note.
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical Evaluation of
manifestation, complications and presentation
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends. Evaluation of group
- Nursing managements. discussion.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
V 10 Describe the Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
management of patients disorder of Nervous system. discussion.
with disorder of Nervous - Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
system physiology. Assignment and
- Health assessment – history taking, presentation. Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Group discussion. Short note.
assessment.
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- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical Evaluation of
manifestation, complications and presentation
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends. Evaluation of group
- Nursing managements. discussion.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
VI 10 Explain the management Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
of patients with disorder disorder of Respiratory system discussion.
of Respiratory system - Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
physiology. Assignment and
- Health assessment – history taking, presentation. Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Group discussion. Short note.
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical Evaluation of
manifestation, complications and presentation
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends. Evaluation of group
- Nursing managements. discussion.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
VII 10 Describe the Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
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management of patients disorder of Cardiovascular system. discussion.
with disorder of - Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
cardiovascular system physiology. Assignment and
- Health assessment – history taking, presentation. Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Short note.
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical Evaluation of
manifestation, complications and presentation
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends.
- Nursing managements.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
VIII 5 Describe the Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
management of patients disorder of blood. discussion.
with disorder of Blood - Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
physiology. Assignment and
- Health assessment – history taking, presentation. Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Group discussion. Short note.
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical Evaluation of
manifestation, complications and presentation
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prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends. Evaluation of group
- Nursing managements. discussion.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
IX 10 Describe Management Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
of patients with disorder disorder of Genito urinary system. discussion.
of Genito urinary system - Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
physiology. Assignment and
- Health assessment – history taking, presentation. Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Group discussion. Short note.
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical Evaluation of
manifestation, complications and presentation
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends. Evaluation of group
- Nursing managements. discussion.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
X 10 Explain Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
disorder of Endocrine system system. discussion.
- Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
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physiology.
- Health assessment – history taking, Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Short note.
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical
manifestation, complications and
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends.
- Nursing managements.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
XI 10 Describe Management Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
of patients with disorder disorder of Musculo skeletal system discussion.
of Musculo skeletal system. Essay type questions.
system system. - Review of anatomy and Group discussion.
physiology. Short answer questions
- Health assessment – history taking,
physical examination, Short note.
investigations and diagnostic
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical Evaluation of group
manifestation, complications and discussion.
prognosis.
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- Treatment modalities and trends.
- Nursing managements.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.

XII 8 Explain Management of Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
patients with disorder of disorder of Integumentory system. discussion.
Integumentory system. - Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
physiology.
- Health assessment – history taking, Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Short note.
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical
manifestation, complications and
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends.
- Nursing managements.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
XIII 5 Describe Management Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
of patients with disorder disorder of Eye and ENT system. discussion.
of Eye and ENT system. - Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
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physiology. Assignment and
- Health assessment – history taking, presentation. Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Short note.
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical Evaluation of
manifestation, complications and presentation
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends.
- Nursing managements.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
XIV 8 Explain Management of Management of patients with Lecture cum Unit test.
patients with disorder of disorder of Reproductive system. discussion.
Reproductive system. - Review of anatomy and Essay type questions.
physiology. Assignment and
- Health assessment – history taking, presentation. Short answer questions
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Short note.
assessment.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical Evaluation of
manifestation, complications and presentation
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends.
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- Nursing managements.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
XV 8 Explian about geriatric Geriatric Nursing. Lecture cum Unit test.
nursing. - Nursing assessment – history and discussion.
physical examination. Essay type questions.
- Aging. Assignment and
- Demography- myth and reality. presentation. Short answer questions
- Concept and theory of aging.
- Cognitive aspect of aging. Group discussion. Short note.
- Normal biological aging.
- Age related body system change. Evaluation of
- Psychological aspect of aging. presentation
- Medication and elderly.
- Stress and coping in older adults. Evaluation of group
- Common health problems and discussion.
nursing management.
- Psychological and sexual.
- Abuse of elderly.
- Role of nurse in ambulation
nutrition, communication,
psychosocial and spiritual aspect.
- Role of family and formal and non
formal caregivers.
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- Use of aids and prosthesis ( hearing
aids, dentures)
- Legal and ethical issue.
- Provision and programme for
elderly; privileges, community
programmes and health services.
- Home and institutional care.
- Issues, problems and trends.
XVI 8 Describe the Describe the management of patient Lecture cum Unit test.
management of patient with communicable and sexually discussion.
with communicable and transmitted disease : Essay type questions.
sexually transmitted - Review of anatomy and Assignment and
disease physiology. presentation. Short answer questions
- Disorder of immune system- HIV
/AIDS Group discussion. Short note.
- Review of infectious disease
process. Evaluation of
- Health assessment – history taking, presentation
physical examination,
investigations and diagnostic Evaluation of group
assessment. discussion.
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical
manifestation, complications and
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends.
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- Nursing managements.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
XVII 8 Describe the emergency, Emergency, trauma, and multi Lecture cum Unit test.
trauma, and multi system organ failure. discussion.
system organ failure - Disseminated Intravascular Essay type questions.
Coaglulopathy. Assignment and
- Trauma , burns and poisoning. presentation. Short answer questions
- Health assessment – history taking,
physical examination, Short note.
investigations and diagnostic
assessment. Evaluation of
- Etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical presentation
manifestation, complications and
prognosis.
- Treatment modalities and trends.
- Nursing managements.
- Related research studies.
- Evidence based nursing practice.
- Rehabilitation and follow up.
 UNIT PLAN : CLINICAL SPECIALTY – II ( MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING )
SUB SPECIALTY - CARDIO VASCULAR AND THORACIC NURSING.
S.Y. M.Sc. NURSING

Placement : 2nd year Theory : 150 Hrs.

Practical : 950 Hrs.
Total : 1100 Hrs.

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1 5 Describe trends, issue, Introduction : Lecture cum Unit test.
ethical and legal aspect, - Historical development of, trends discussion.
advancement related to and issue on the field of cardiology. Short answer questions
cardiothoracic nursing. - Cardiovascular and thoracic Assignment and
conditions- major health problems. presentation. Short note.
- Concepts, principles and nursing
perspective. Group discussion. Evaluation of
- Ethical and legal issues. presentation
- Evidence based Nursing and its
application in cardiovascular and Evaluation of group
thoracic nursing . discussion.
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II 5 Introduce to risk factors, Epidemiology : Lecture cum Unit test.

alternative approaches - Risk factors : hereditary, discussion.
and complimentary psychosocial factors, hypertension,
therapy related to cardio smoking, obesity, diabetes mellitus. Assignment and Short answer questions
thoracic nursing. - Health promotion, disease presentation.
prevention, life style modification. Short note.
- National health programme related
to cardio vascular and thoracic Evaluation of
conditions. presentation
- Alternative system of medicine.
- Complimentary therapy.
III 5 Review the anatomy and Review of anatomy and physiology of Lecture cum Unit test.
physiology related to cardio vascular and respiratory discussion.
cardio vascular and system : Short answer questions
respiratory system. - Review of anatomy and physiology Assignment and
of heart, lungs, thoracic cavity, presentation. Short note.
blood vessels, embryology of heart
and lung. Group discussion. Evaluation of
- Coronary circulation. presentation
- Heamodynamics and
electrophysiology of heart. Evaluation of group
- Bio- chemistry of blood in relation discussion.
to cardiopulmonary functions.
IV 20 Describe the History Assessment and diagnostic measures Lecture cum Unit test.
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taking physical - History taking. discussion.
assessment and radio - Physical assessment: Short answer questions
diagnostic test used in Heart rate variability, mechanisms, Assignment and
cardio thoracic ailments. measurements, pattern, factors, presentation. Short note.
impact of intervention on heart rate
variability. Group discussion. Evaluation of
- Diagnostic tests : presentation
 Hemodynamic monitoring :
Technical aspects, monitoring, Evaluation of group
functional heamodynamic discussion.
indices, ventricular function
indices, output measurements (
Arterial and swan Ganz
Monitoring), blood gas and its
significance, oxygen supply
and demand.
 Radiological examination of
chest: interpretation, chest film
finding.
 Electrocardiogram : Electrical
conduction through the heart,
basic electrocardiography, 12
lead electrocardiogram, ECG
changes in intra ventricular
conduction abnormality,
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arrhythmias, ischemia, injury
and infarction, atrial and
ventricular enlargement,
electrolytes imbalance.
 Echocardiography : Technical
aspects, special techniques,
echocardiography of structure
of heart in health and disease.
 Nuclear and other imaging
studies of heart : MRI
 Cardioelectrophysiological
procedure : diagnostic studies,
interventional and catheter
ablation therapy, Nursing care.
 Exercise testing : indications
and objectives, safety, and
personnel, pre test
consideration, selection,
interpretation, test termination,
recovery period.
 Cardiac catheterization :
Indications, contra indications,
patients’ preparation, procedure
and interpretation of data.
 Pulmonary function tests :
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Bronchoscopy and graphies.
 Interpretation of diagnostic
measures.
 Nurses’ role in diagnostic tests.
- Laboratory testing using blood :
Blood collection, cardiac markers,
blood lipids, hematological studies,
blood cultures, coagulation studies,
ABG, blood chemistry, cardiac
enzyme studies, serum
concentration of selected drugs.
- Interpretation and role of nurse.
V 25 Discuss the cardiac Cardiac disorders and nursing Lecture cum Unit test.
disease conditions and management: discussion.
its managements. Etiology, clinical manifestations, Essay type questions.
diagnosis, prognosis, related Assignment and
pathophysiology and nursing presentation. Short answer questions
management of:
- Coronary Artery Disease. Short note.
- Angina of various types.
- Cardiomegaly Evaluation of
- Myocardial Infarction, Congestive presentation
cardiac failure
- Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema,
Shock.
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- Rheumatic heart disease and other
Valvular Diseases.
- InflammatoryHeart
Diseases, Infective
Endocarditis, Myocarditis,
Pericarditis.
- Cardiomyopathy, dilated,
restrictive, hypertrophic.
Arrhythmias, heart block
Associated illnesses
VI 10 Discuss the Respiratory Altered pulmonary conditions Lecture cum Unit test.
disease conditions and Etiology, clinical manifestations, discussion.
its managements. diagnosis, prognosis, related Essay type questions.
pathophysiology and nursing Assignment and
management of: presentation. Short answer questions
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial asthma Short note.
- Bronchiectasis
- Pneumonias Evaluation of
- Lung abscess, lung tumor presentation
- Pulmonary tuberculosis, fibrosis,
- pneumoconiosis etc .
- Pleuritis, effusion
- Pneumo, haemo and pyothorax
- Interstitial Lung Disease
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- Acute and Chronic obstructive
- pulmonary disease (conditions
- leading to)
- Cor pulmonale
- Acute respiratory failure
- Adult respiratory distress
syndrome
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension

VII 10 Discuss Valvular Vascular disorders and nursing Lecture cum Unit test.
disease conditions and management : discussion.
its managements. Etiology, clinical manifestations, Essay type questions.
diagnosis, prognosis, related Assignment and
pathophysiology and nursing presentation. Short answer questions
management of:
- Disorders of arteries Short note.
- Disorders of the aorta.
- Aortic Aneurysms, Evaluation of
- Aortic dissection presentation
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Peripheral arterial disease of the
lower extremities
- Venous thrombosis
- Varicose veins
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- Chronic venous insufficiency and
venous leg ulcers
- Pulmonary embolism

VIII 10 Explain about Cardio thoracic emergency

cardiothoracic interventions
emergency and its - CPR- BLS and AU3
management. - Use of ventilator, defibrillator ,
pacemaker
- Post resuscitation care.
- Care of the critically ill patients.
- Psychosocial and spiritual aspect
of care.

IX 10 Discuss the nursing care Nursing care of a patient with Lecture cum Unit test.
of the patient suffering obstructive airway discussion.
with obstructive air way - Assessment Essay type questions.
disease. - Use of artificial airway Assignment and
- Endotracheal intubation, presentation. Short answer questions
tracheostomy and its care a
Complication, minimum cuff leak, Group discussion. Short note.
securing tubes
Oxygen delivery systems. Evaluation of
- Nasal Cannula presentation
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- Oxygen mask, Venturi mask
- Partial rebreathing bag. Evaluation of group
- Bi-PAP and C-PAP masks discussion.
- Uses, advantages, disadvantages,
nursing implications of each.
Mechanical Ventilation
- Principles of mechanical
ventilation a Types of mechanical
ventilation-and ventilators.
- Modes of ventilation, advantage,
disadvantage, complications.
- PEEP therapy, indications,
physiology, and complications.
Weaning off the ventilator.
- Nursing assessment and
interventions of ventilated patient.

X 10 Discuss the Congenital Congenital Heart Diseases Lecture cum Unit test.
cardiac conditions and Etiology, clinical manifestations, discussion.
its managements. diagnosis, prognosis, related Essay type questions.
pathophysiology and nursing Assignment and
management of: presentation. Short answer questions
- Embryological development of
heart. Short note.
- Classification - cyanotic and
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acyanotic heart disease. Evaluation of
- Tetra logy of Fallots. presentation
- Atrial Septal Defect, Ventricular
Septal Defect., Eisenmenger's
complex.
- Patent ductus arteriosus, AP
window
- Truncus Arteriosus.
- Transposition of great arteries.
- Total Anomaly of Pulmonary
Venous Connection.
- Pulmonary stenosis, atresia.
- Coarctation of aorta.
Ebstein's anomaly
- Double outlet right ventricle,
Single ventricle", Hypo plastic left
heart syndrome.

XI 10 Discuss the Review Lecture cum Unit test.

pharmacology of drugs Pharmacology discussion.
used in cardio thoracic - Pharmacokinetics Short answer questions
conditions. - Analgesics/Anti inflammatory
agents Short note.
- Antibiotics, antiseptics
- Drug reaction & toxicity. Evaluation of
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- Drugs used in cardiac emergencies presentation
a Blood and blood components.
- Antithrombolytic agents
- Inotropic agents
- Beta-blocking agents
- Calcium channel blockers.
- Vaso constrictors.
- Vaso dilators
- ACE inhibitors.
- AnticoaguJents
- Antiarrhythmic drugs.
- Anti hypertensives
- Diuretics
- Sedatives and tranquillizers.
- Digitalis.
- Antilipemics
- Principles of drug administration,
role and responsibilities of nurses
and care of drugs

XII 20 Describe the nursing Nursing Care of patient Lecture cum Unit test.
care of the patient undergoing- cardio thoracic discussion.
undergoing cardio surgery Essay type questions.
thoracic surgery. - Indications, selection of patient Assignment and
- Pre operative assessment and presentation. Short answer questions
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preparation; counseling.
- Intra operative care: Principles of Short note.
open heart surgery, equipment,
anesthesia, cardiopulmonary by Evaluation of
pass. presentation
- Surgical procedures for Coronary
Artery Bypass Grafting, recent
advances and types of grafts,
Valve replacement or
reconstruction, cardiac transplant,
Palliative surgery and different
Stents, vascular surgery, other
recent advances.
- Thoracic surgery: lobectomy,
pneumonectomy, tumour excision
etc
- Immediate postoperative care :
assessment, post operative
problems and interventions ;
Bleeding, Cardiac tamponade,
Low cardiac output, Infarction,
Pericardial effusion, Pleural
effusion, Pneumothorax,
Haemothorax, Coagulopathy,
Thermal imbalance, Inadequate .
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ventilation/perfusion,
Neurological problems, renal
problems, Psychological
problems.
- Chest physiotherapy
- Nursing interventions,
complimentary therapy/alternative
systems of medicine.
- Intermediate and late post
operative care after CABG, valve
surgery, others.
- Follow up care

XIII 5 Explain about the Cardiac rehabilitation Lecture cum Unit test.
cardiac rehabilitation. - Process discussion.
- Physical evaluation
- Physical conditioning for Short answer questions
cardiovascular efficiency through
exercise Short note.
- Counseling
- Follow up care

XIV 5 Describe about the Intensive Coronary Car Lecture cum Unit test.
intensive coronary care Unit/intensive cardio thoracic unit: discussion.
unit. Quality assurance Short answer questions
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- Standards, Protocols, Policies,
Procedures Short note.
- Infection control; Standard
safety measures
- Nursing audit
- Design of ICCU/ICTU
- Staffing; cardiac team
- Burn out syndrome
- Nurse's role in the management of
I.C.C.U and 1CTU.
- Mobile coronary care unit.
- Planning in-service educational
programme and teaching
 UNIT PLAN : NURSING RESEARCH – PART A
F.Y. M.Sc. NURSING

Placement : 1st year Theory : 150 Hrs.

Practical : 100 Hrs.
Total : 250 Hrs.

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I Introduce to basic Introduction: Lecture cum Unit test.
research, ethical issue, - Methods of acquiring discussion.
and historical evolution knowledge - problem solving Short answer
of research in India. scientific method. Assignment and questions
- Research - Definition, presentation.
characteristics, purposes, Short note.
Theory : 10

kinds of Research.
- Historical Evolution of Evaluation of
research in nursing. presentation
- Basic research terms
- Scope of nursing research:
areas, problems in nursing,
health and social research .
- Ethics in research.
- Overview of Research
process.
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II Discuss the importance Review of Literature Assignment and Unit test.
of review of literature. - Importance, purposes, presentation.
sources, criteria for selection Short answer
Practical :5

of resources and steps in questions

Theory : 5

reviewing literature.
Short note.

Evaluation of
presentation.

III Explain about research Research Approaches and designs Lecture cum Unit test.
design and approach. - Type: Quantitative and discussion.
Qualitative. Short answer
- Historical, survey and questions
Theory : 12

experimental -
Characteristics, Short note.
- types advantages and
disadvantages
- Qualitative: Phenomenology,
grounded theory, ethnography.
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IV Discuss about research Research problem: Lecture cum Unit test.
problem. - Identification of research discussion.
problem . Formulation of Short answer
problem statement and Assignment and questions
Practical : 5
Theory : 10

research presentation.
- objectives Short note.
- Definition of terms
- Assumptions and Evaluation of
delimitations presentation
- Identification of variables
Hypothesis - definition,
formulation and types.
V Discuss the Developing theoretical/conceptual Lecture cum Unit test.
development of framework. discussion.
conceptual model. - Theories: Nature, Short answer
characteristics, Purpose and Assignment and questions
Practical : 5
Theory : 5

uses presentation.
- Using, testing and Short note.
developing conceptual
framework, models and Evaluation of
theories. presentation
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VI Explain about sampling. Sampling Lecture cum Unit test.
- Population and sample discussion.
Practical : 6

- Factors influencing sampling Short answer

- Sampling techniques questions
- Sample size
- Probability and sampling error Short note.
- Problems of sampling.

VII Discuss about data Tools and methods of Data Lecture cum Unit test.
collection tool and collection: discussion.
procedure for data - Concepts of data collection Short answer
collection. - Data sources, Assignment and questions
Practical :10
Theory : 20

methods/techniques presentation.
- Tools for data collection - Short note.
types,racteri6tics and their
development Evaluation of
- Validity and reliability of presentation
tools
- Procedure for data collection.
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VIII Describe about Implementing research plan Lecture cum Unit test.
implementation of - Pilot Study, review research discussion.
research plan. plan (design)., planning for Short answer
Theory : 5

data collection, questions

administration of
tool/intervention collection of Short note.
data.

IX Discuss about the data Analysis and interpretation of Lecture cum Unit test.
analysis and data discussion.
interpretation of data. - Plan for data analysis: Short answer
quantitative and qualitative questions
Practical :10

- Preparing data for computer

Theory : 10

analysis and presentation. Short note.

- Statistical analysis
- Interpretation of data
- Conclusion and
generalizations
- Summary and discussion.
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X Explain reporting and Reporting and utilizing research Lecture cum Unit test.
utilization of research findings: discussion.
findings. - Communication of research Short answer
results; oral and written Assignment and questions
- Writing research report presentation.
purposes, methods and style Short note.
Theory :10

Vancouver, American
Psychological Evaluation of
Association(APA), Campbell presentation
etc
- Writing scientific articles for
publication: purposes &
- Style.

XI Critique the research Critical analysis of research Assignment and Unit test.
report. reports and articles presentation.
Short answer
questions
Practical :8
Theory : 3

Short note.

Evaluation of
presentation
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XII Describe about the Developing and presenting a Assignment and Unit test.
research proposal. research proposal presentation.
Short answer
Practical :7

questions
Theory : 4

Short note.
Evaluation of
presentation