This course will enable the students to
· develop a conceptual understanding of higher mathematical aptitude, nonverbal ability, data interpretation and general science concepts & applications.
Course |
Learning Outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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25GSAS320 |
Mathematical and Scientific Aptitude (Theory)
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CO7: Prioritize and develop mathematical skills and attitude to meet the demands of (i) daily life (ii) future mathematical work and (iii) work in the related fields of knowledge. CO8: Improve and combine the communication between people and create a strategy that specializes in understanding others' communication and using that knowledge to interact productively. CO9: Develop and estimate appropriate approximations. To distinguish the concept of ratio and scale drawing, examine graphs, diagrams and tables. CO10: Discover and develop aesthetic sensibilities and process skills. CO11: To develop inquiring minds and curiosity about science and nature. to analyze knowledge, conceptual understanding, and skills to solve problems. CO12: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, assignments; Solving Questions.
Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Effective questions. |
Class test, Unit end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in Assignments. |
• Sequence & Series
• Permutation & Combination
• Probability
• Mensuration
• Geometry
• Coordinate Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Algebra
• Mirror Images
• Water Images
• Paper Folding & Cutting
• Non Verbal Analogy
• Non Verbal Classification
• Non Verbal Series
• Embedded Figure
• Completion of Figure
· Data-Meaning & Types
· Measures of Central Tendency
· Graphical Analysis : Bar Graph, Line Graph
· Pie Chart
· Tabulation of Data
• Physical Concepts
• Chemical Concepts
• Biological Concepts & Human Body
• General Diseases & Deficiencies
• Nutrients
• Instruments & Innovations
· Algebra & Trigonometry by Jay Abramson
· Basic Mathematics by Serge Lang
· Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
· NCERT Science
· NCERT Exemplar Mathematics
· Physics by S.C. Verma
· Encyclopedia Britannica
· The Elements of Chemistry by Antoine Lavoisier.
E-Content:
· https://epathshala.nic.in/ [2]
· https://egyankosh.ac.in/ [3]
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
Continuous Unit-wise Assessment
The Course will be assessed on a continuous basis. After the completion of each Unit (out of a total of 5 Units), a CBT (computer based test) will be conducted for that specific Unit. There will be no Semester End Examination in this Course.
There will be 50 MCQs of 2 marks each and the duration of the test will be 1½ hours (90 minutes).
The marks obtained out of 500 (100 marks per Unit) will be scaled down and awarded out of 90. 10 marks will be awarded for attendance, to make it a total of 100 marks. *
It is mandatory for all students to appear in all the 5 Tests. However, in case a student is unable to attend one or more Test(s), only one Makeup / Remedial Test will be conducted at the end of the semester. Questions from all the 5 Units will be included in the remedial Test (20 questions from each Unit). In all, 100 questions would be included in this remedial Test and maximum marks would be 100.
Since only one Makeup / Remedial Test would be scheduled at the end of the semester, student(s) who miss one or more than one Test will take only one Test but their total obtained marks will be considered out of 500 (maximum marks). Following is the tabulated version of the above:
Units |
Marks |
CASE – I |
CASE – II |
Marks obtained if a student remains absent in Test(s) |
Marks obtained if a student appears in all the Tests |
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Unit – I |
100 |
80 |
80 |
Unit – II |
100 |
Abs |
80 |
Unit – III |
100 |
Abs |
80 |
Unit – IV |
100 |
85 |
80 |
Unit – V |
100 |
85 |
70 |
TOTAL |
500 |
250 |
390 |
The final marks obtained in both the cases shall be as illustrated below:
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CASE-I |
CASE-II |
Maximum Marks |
500 |
500 |
Marks Awarded |
250 |
390 |
Marks Reduced (Out of 90) |
45 |
70 |
Attendance (Out of 10) |
8/10 |
8/10 |
Total Marks Obtained |
53 |
< 78 |
Hence it is advised that the students take all the Tests in the right earnest.
* Minimum Pass Mark: 36 (for non-professional programmes) 40 (for professional programmes)
Links:
[1] https://physics.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/mathematical-scientific-aptitude-0
[2] https://epathshala.nic.in/
[3] https://egyankosh.ac.in/
[4] https://physics.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026