Course Curriculam
Course Code: CEC104 Credit Units L T P/S SW AS/DS FW No. of PSDA Total Credit Unit
Course Level UG 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 3
Course Title General Aptitude – Level 1
Course
Description :
Course Objectives :
SN. Objectives
1 Develop a thorough understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques.
2 Demonstrate proficiency in logical thinking and analytical reasoning.
3 Students will enhance their verbal skills, including reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and verbal reasoning.
4 Students will gain strategic insights and effective preparation techniques for competitive exams.
5 Students will become adept at managing their time and resources during exams, with a clear understanding of strategic test-taking techniques.
Pre-Requisites : General
SN. Course Code Course Name
Course Contents / Syllabus :
Modul
SN. Descriptors / Topics Weightage
e
Quantitative Ability: Introduction –Speed math’s ( Concepts, Shortcuts, Mental Math’s, Special Techniques, Quick
Module calculations ),Number Properties( Divisibility, LCM/HCF, Factors and Multiples), Clocks and Calendars Verbal:Vocabulary
1 20.00
I Building: Root Method; Vocabulary Based Exercises: Synonyms and Antonyms. All Topics Followed by Adequate
Exercises.
Quantitative Ability: Word Problems: Basics of Percentage and Application, Basics of Ratio and Proportion and Application,
Module Averages, Blood Relation Puzzle, Direction Sense, Cubes and Dice. Verbal: English Grammar and Uses–1: English
2 20.00
II Grammar and Uses: Parts of Speech. Common errors in Nouns. Common errors in pronouns. Common errors in
Adjectives. All Topics Followed by Adequate Exercises.
Profit, Loss & Discounts, Mixture & Allegation, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Number Series & Alphabetical Series.
Module
3 • Verbal: Reading Comprehension: Introduction, Types of Passages and Questions, Factual Questions All Topics Followed 20.00
III
by Adequate Exercises.
Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern, Puzzle (Sitting Arrangement, Circular Arrangements), Data Interpretation (Tables & Pie chart)
Module
4 Verbal: Statement Assumption, Statement Conclusion. Course of action. Cause and Effect. All Topics Followed by 20.00
IV
Adequate Exercises.
Time & Distance, Boats & Streams Puzzle (Logical Matching, Floor – Based Puzzles), Data Interpretation (Line Graphs &
Module
5 Bar Graphs) Verbal:. Grammar: Verb and Tenses. Vocabulary: Frequently confused words. All Topics Followed by 20.00
V
Adequate Exercises.
Course Learning Outcomes :
SN. Course Learning Outcomes
1 Students will get the exposure to learning and competition builds confidence and sharpens skills to test their strategic thinking.
Students can understand the analytical skills of verbal ability and logical thinking, which will help them identify a problem and establish logical links
2
between available facts and information.
3 Students will develop excellent writing and communication skills that will help them assess a language and understanding abilities.
Students, using critical thinking can help them give a better presentation and explanations and become capable of visualizing a problem from
4
different perspectives.
Students will clearly and effectively communicate the key points and decide which variables to include in the percentages and express them as
5
frequencies or categories using data, charts and graphs.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery :
SN. Pedagogy Methods
1 Verbal Reasoning and Ability Skills
2 Quantitative & Reasoning Skills
3 Communication Skills
4 Inter- Personal Skills
Theory /VAC / Architecture Assessment (L,T & Self Work): 100.00 Max : 100
Attendance+CE+EE : 5+25+70
SN. Type Component Name Marks
1 Attendance 5.00
2 End Term Examination (OMR) 70.00
3 Internal MID TERM EXAM 10.00
4 Internal HOME ASSIGNMENT 10.00
5 Internal CLASS PERFORMANCE 5.00
Lab/ Practical/ Studio/Arch. Studio/ Field Work Assessment : 0.00 Max : 100
N/A
List of Professional skill development activities :
No.of PSDA : 0
SN. PSDA Point
Text & References :
SN. Type Title/Name Description ISBN/ URL
Agarwal. R.S “Quantitative Aptitude For
1 Book Competitive Examinations,” S.Chand
Limited
"A Modern Approach To Logical
2 Book Reasoning" By R.S. Aggarwal, S Chand
Limited
Arun Sharma, “How To Prepare For
3 Book
Quantitative Aptitude For The Cat”, Tata
Mcgraw Hill
Arun Sharma, “How To Prepare For Logical
4 Book
Reasoning For Cat”, Tata Mcgraw Hill
Arun Sharma, “How To Prepare For Data
5 Book
Interpretation For Cat”, Tata Mcgraw Hill
Arun Sharma Verbal Ability And Reading
6 Book
Comprehension For The Cat
Verbal Ability And Reading Comprehension
7 Book
For The Cat- Nishit K. Sinha
8 Book Objective English Sp Bakshi
Arun Sharma, “How To Prepare For Verbal
9 Book Ability And Reading Comprehension For
The Cat”, Tata Mcgraw
