MODIFIED CURRICULUM - Acharya Nagarjuna University

81 Pages·2010·5.19 MB·English

by  Computer Centre

MODIFIED
CURRICULUM
B.A.

From the batch of Students
admitted in the Academic Year
2008-09

ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY
NAGARJUNA NAGAR – 522 510

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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.

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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.
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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
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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

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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”.

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