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PROGRAM OUTCOME FOR B.A ECONOMICS 2017 Regulation

The subject Economics is considered as the Queen of Arts.

The subject has its own overlapping influence not only on arts subjects but also on

science subjects.

The hybridization of Economics with other subjects and their application opens up

new horizons and new frontiers in the form of introduction of new subjects such as,

Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Economics of Transport, Economics of

Education, Economics of Biology, Economics of Agriculture, Industrial

Economics, Labour Economics, Health Economics, Economics of Human

Resource Development, etc.

The introduction, development and advancement of these subjects facilitate

economic analysis of each and every activity of human beings, different sections of

the society and the economy as a whole to bring rationality in all spheres of

economic activities.

The students of Economics can go for higher studies in the fields of Economics,

Business Administration and Education after attaining post graduation in

economics.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME FOR B.A ECONOMICS

The subject matter of B.A Economics programme covers the fields of Agriculture,

Industry, Banking, Financial Markets, Planning and Development, Public Finance

International Trade and the functioning of international organisations such as

World Bank International Monetary Fund, International Development Association,

etc.

Since these are the main subject content of State Level and National Level

competitive examinations, banking service, railway service examinations and other

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competitive examinations the students of Economics can easily crack such

examinations and can become successful in getting employment opportunities.

The subjects such as Competitive Examination Skills and Employability Skills

have also been included in the curriculum and therefore provides added support to

the aspirants of competitive examinations a lot.

The real understanding of the subject content of B A economics help in the

character building of students and makes them responsible citizens. They are

exposed to national and international problems and hence they will have a

thorough understanding of national and international economic events.

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ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI

NEW SYLLABUS UNDER CBCS PATTERN (w.e.f. 2017-18)

B.A. ECONOMICS - PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Sem. Part Course

Code Title of the Course

Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int. Ext. Total

I

I 711T Tamil / other languages – I 3 6 25 75 100

II 712E English – I 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BAE1C1 Core – I – Micro Economics – I 4 6 25 75 100

7BAE1C2 Core– II– Business Statistics – I 4 6 25 75 100

Allied – I 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7NME1A /

7NME1B /

7NME1C

(1) Non-Major Elective – I –

(A)jkpo;nkhopapd;mbg;gilfs;/

(B),f;fhy ,yf;fpak; /

(C) Communicative English

2 1 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

II

I 721T Tamil/other languages – II 3 6 25 75 100

II 722E English – II 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BAE2C1 Core–III– Micro Economics – II 4 6 25 75 100

7BAE2C2 Core–IV–Business Statistics – II 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – II 5 5 25 75 100

IV 7BES2 (3) Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

III

I 731T Tamil/other languages – III 3 6 25 75 100

II 732E English – III 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BAE3C1 Core–V–Business Mathematics–

I

4 5 25 75 100

7BAE3C2 Core – VI – Economic Thinkers 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7NME3A /

7NME3B /

7NME3C

(1) Non-major Elective – II –

(A),yf;fpaKk; nkhopg;

gad;ghLk;/ (B) goe;jkpo;

,yf;fpaq;fSk ,yf;fpatuyhWk; /

(C) Employability Skills

2 1 25 75 100

7SBS3A1/

7SBS3A2/

7SBS3A3

(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100

V 7BEA3 Extension activities 1 - -- -- 100

Total 24 30 -- -- 800

IV

I 741T Tamil/other languages – IV 3 6 25 75 100

II 742E English – IV 3 6 25 75 100

III 7BAE4C1 Core–VII–Business

Mathematics–II

4 4 25 75 100

4

7BAE4C2 Core–VIII–Agricultural

Economics

4 5 25 75 100

Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS4B1/

7SBS4B2/

7SBS4B3

(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100

7BVE4/

7BMY4/

7BWS4

(4) Value Education/

Manavalakalai Yoga/

Women’s Studies

2 2 25 75 100

Total 23 30 -- -- 700

V

III

7BAE5C1 Core– IX – Money and Banking 4 6 25 75 100

7BAE5C2 Core – X – Macro Economics 4 5 25 75 100

7BAE5C3 Core – XI – Fiscal Economics 4 5 25 75 100

7BAEE1A/

7BAEE1B

Elective–I–A)Tamilnadu

Economy (or) B)Human

Resource Development

5 5 25 75 100

7BAEE2A/

7BAEE2B

Elective–II–A) Fundamentals of

Computer(or)B)Fundamentals of

Econometrics

5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS5A4/

7SBS5A5/

7SBS5A6/

7SBS5A7



Total 26 30 -- -- 700

VI

III

7BAE6C1 Core – XII – Indian Economy 4 6 25 75 100

7BAE6C2 Core–XIII–International

Economics

4 5 25 75 100

7BAE6C3 Core–XIV–Environmental

Economics

4 5 25 75 100

7BAE6C4 Core–XV– Principles of

Management

4 5 25 75 100

7BAEE3A/

7BAEE3B

Elective–III–A) Principles of

Marketing (or) B) Gender

Economics

5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS6B4/

7SBS6B5/

7SBS6B6/

7SBS6B7



Total 25 30 -- -- 700

Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100

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B.A. ECONOMICS

I YEAR – I SEMESTER

COURSE CODE: 7BAE1C1

CORE COURSE I – MICRO ECONOMICS – I

Unit I

Evolution and definition of Economics, Nature & Scope of Economics, Methods of

Economics Analysis

Unit II

Basic Concepts: Utility Demand, Supply, Commodity and their types, Value and

Price, Market, Demand Supply equilibrium

Unit III

Utility: Cardinal (Marshal) and Ordinal Utility Approaches to Demand-Indifference

Curve-Consumer equilibrium (Hicks) Price, Income and Substitution effects-Derivation of

Demand Curve

Unit IV

Elasticity of Demand, Price, Income and Cross elasticity, Consumer Surplus and its

measurement

Unit V

Production: Factors of Production and their Characteristics; Laws of Production –

Returns to scale, Law of Variable Proportion, Isoquants –Producer’s equilibrium

Books for Reference:

1. Sankaran, S. (2000), Micro Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai.

2. Dutt & Sundaram(1990), Micro Economics, S. Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi.

3. Agarwal & Verma, M.M. (1987), Micro Economics Forwarded

4. Book depot,New Delhi.

5. Cauvery,R.,Sudhanayak,U.K.Girija,M.,KruparaniN.,andMeenakshi,R.

6. (1998), Micro Economic Theory, S. Chand & Co. Ltd, New Delhi

7. Loganathan.V-Principles of Economics, Economic Analysis,S.Chand & Co, New

Delhi, 2003.

8. Karl E. & Ray C. Fair, Principles of Economics, Pearson Education, Inc., 8th edition,

2007.

9. 7. A. Koutsoyiannis, (1979), Modern Micro Economics, Palgrave McMillan.

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CORE COURSE II – BUSINESS STATISTICS – I

Unit I Introduction to statistics and collection of data

Definition – meaning – Function – limitation of statistics-Primary data – methods of

collection – secondary data – sources of secondary data – Sampling design – census and

sampling methods – types of sampling

Unit II Classification of Data

Classification – meaning and types – Tabulation – meaning – object – differences

between classification and tabulation – parts of table – general rules for tabulation –

Diagrammatic and graphic representation – diagrams – importance – types – rules – Graphs –

rules and types

Unit III Measures of Central Tendency

Objectives – features of good average – mean – median – mode – harmonic mean –

geometric mean – merits and demerits

Unit IV Measures of Dispersion

Dispersion – meaning – importance – range – quartile deviation – mean deviation –

standard deviation and coefficient of variation

Unit V Skewnes, Kurtosis, Moments

Introduction, meaning, skewness,and its measures –Karl Pearson’s coefficient of

skewness,Bowley’s coefficient Moments,Meaning,Kutosis-Meaning


1. Pillai, R.S.N. and Bhagavathi V.S., Statistics S. Chand & Company Ltd.,

New Delhi.

Gupta S.P., Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.

2. S.C. Gupta – Fundamentals of Statistics - Sultan chand & Sons, Delhi. 2. D.N. Elhance –

Fundamentals of Statistics – Kitab Mahal, Allahabad.

3. M. Satayanarayana, Lalitha Raman- Management opertions Research.

4. V.K. Kapoor – Operations Research Techniques for Management - Sultan chand &

Sons,Delhi.

5. Gupta, S.C. (1993), Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, S.Chand & Sons, New Delhi

6. Gupta, S.C. (2002), Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand, New Delhi

7. Speigal,M.R. (1992), Theory and Problems of Statistics, McGraw Hill Book Co., London

8. Chou, Y. (1975), Statistics Analysis, Holt, Reinhart and Winston, New York.

9. Croxton, Crowden and Klein (1971), Applied General Statistics, Prentice Hall of India, New

Delhi.

10. Nagar. A.L. and R.K. Das (1993), Basic Statistics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

11. Salvatore, Dominick (1982), Statistics and Econometrics, McGraw Hill, New Delhi

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I YEAR – II SEMESTER


CORE COURSE III – MICRO ECONOMICS – II

Unit I

Economies of Scale, Different Concepts of Costs – Explicit & Implicit, Accounting,

Opportunity, Total – fixed and Variable Costs, Marginal & Average Costs & its Relationship.

Concept of Revenue – Total, Marginal & Average Revenue and Break – Even Point

Unit II

Market – Concept and Classification, Perfect Competition – Characteristics, Price and

Output Determination for Firm and Industry, Market Equilibrium.

Unit III

Monopoly-Characteristics and Price - Output Determination, Price Discrimination-

Monopolistic Competition - Characteristics - Price - Output Determination.

Unit IV

Factor Pricing - Theory of Marginal Productivity of Distribution- Concept of Adding

up Theorem- Theories of Wages and Rent

Unit V

Interest- Concept- Classical and Keynesion Theories of Interest- Profit- Net and Gross

theories of Profit.


1. Dr. S. Sankaran , Micro Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai, 2000.

2. H.L.Ahuja Principles of Micro Economics, A New Look at Economic Theory,

S Chand Company Ltd., New Delhi (1996)

3. Misra and Puri , Advanced Micro Economics ,Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 1996.

M.L. Jhingan Micro Economic Theory, Vrinda Publications Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.

4. V. Lokanathan, Principles of Economics, Economic Analysis S. Chand & Co.,

New Delhi 2003.

5. M.L.Seth,,(2001), Principles of Economics, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal , Agra.

6. Dutt & Sundaram(1990), Micro Economics, S. Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi.

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CORE COURSE IV – BUSINESS STATISTICS – II

Unit I

Meaning – importance – types – methods – scatter diagram – karlpearson’s coefficient

– rank correlation – Concurrent Deviation - Regression - Regression equation- Least square

method –Definition

Unit II

Meaning–Probability—FundamentalPrinciples-Permutationand Combination-

Theories of Probability (Simple problems only)

Unit III

Time-Series anaysis

Definition – components – importance – measurement of trend and seasonal variation

Unit IV

Index Number

Definition – uses – problems in construction – methods – weighted and unweighted –

methods of weighted index number calculation – test for ideal index numbers.

Unit V

Growth of Indian statistics

Statistical Organization of India - CSO- Divisions-Functions -Publications, Population

Statistics –Sources-methods -Features of 2011 census-Vital Statistics-meaning-uses-sources-

measurements of fertility and mortality (only concepts)


1. Pillai R.S.N. and Bhagavathi V.S. Statistics S.Chand & company Ltd. New Delhi.

2. Gupta S.P. Statistical Methods, Sulthan chand, New Delhi. 1991.

3. Sivathanupillai - Economics and Business Statistics - Progressive Corporation Pvt. Ltd.,

Bombay 1982.

4. Gupta, S.C. (1993), Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, S.Chand & Sons, New Delhi

5. Gupta, S.C. (2002), Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.

6. Speigal, M.R. (1992), Theory and Problems of Statistics, McGraw Hill Book Co., London.

7. Chou, Y. (1975), Statistics Analysis, Holt, Reinhart and Winston, New York.

8. Croxton, Crowden and Klein (1971), Applied General Statistics, Prentice Hall of India, New

Delhi

9. Nagar, A.L. and R.K. Das (1993), Basic Statistics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi

10. Salvatore, Dominick (1982), Statistics and Economics, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

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II YEAR – III SEMESTER


CORE COURSE V – BUSINESS MATHEMATICS – I

Unit I

Logarithms-Definition – laws of operation – logarithmic tables – operation with

logarithmic

Unit II

Basic Algebra-Theory of indices – algebraic expression – basic identities –

factorization – solution to linear and quadratic equation

Unit III

Set Theory-Definition – equality of sets and subsets – universal set – operation of set

union – intersection– complement – differences – laws of set operation – cartesian product

Unit IV

Functions-Meaning – types – linear, quadratic, Cubic, logarithmic and exponential

functions – linear function – equation of a straight line – slope intercept form – slope & one

point form – two points form – x, y intercept.

Unit V

Matrix Algebra-Definition – types – addition – subtraction – multification, transpose

determinant of a square matrix – co-factor and minor – inverse of a matrix using ad joint

matrix solution of a system of a linear equation – Cramer’s rule.


1. Allen, R.G.D., Mathematical Analysis for Economists, Macmillan, New York.

2. Mehta and Madnani, Mathematics for Economists, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi

- 2000.

3. Chiang, Fundamentals of Mathematical Economics, Macmillan, New York.

4. Srinath Baruah, Basic Mathematics and its application in Economics - Macmilan

India Ltd., Chennai.

5. Sancheti D.C. and V.K.Kapoor, Business Mathematics Sulthan chand New Delhi.

6. Sundaresan V. and S.D. Jeyseelan, An Introduction to Business Mathematics, Sulthan

chand New Delhi.

Note: Question should be asked 50% in theory and 50% in problems.

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CORE COURSE VI –ECONOMIC THINKERS

Unit I

Nature and Importance of Economic Thought- Mercantilism: Views on Trade, Money

and Prices. Marxian Economics: Dilectical Materialism, Theory of Value, Theory of Capital

Accumulation, Theories of Crisis

Unit II

Physiocracy: Natural Order; Net product and Circulation of Wealth- Classical

Political Economy- Adam Smith: Theories of Value and Distribution. Jevon‘s Theory of

Value, Bohm-Bawerk‘s Theory of Capital

Unit III

Ricardian Economics: Value Analysis, Theories of Trade and Distribution Walras‘s

Theory of General Equilibrium. A General Overview of Marshall’s Contribution.

Unit IV

J S Mill: Theory of Value, Views On Production and Distribution. Classical

Stationary State with special reference to Mill‘s views

Unit V

Neo-classical economics- Features - J.M Keynes and his contribution; Welfare

Economics: Arrow and Social choice Theory; Rational Expectation Models and the New

Classical Macro Economics.


Louise Haney - History of economic Thought – Surjith publication New Delhi

1. Eric Roll – History of Economic thought – Faber Lendon

2. Mar Blaug – Economics Theory in retrospect

3. AK Das Guptha – Indian Economic Thought

4. Scrapanti E and S Zamagiri (2005) an Outline of the Economic thought (OUP New

Delhi)

5. Hajela TN - History of Economic Thought – Ane”s Student Edition

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II YEAR – IV SEMESTER


CORE COURSE VII – BUSINESS MATHEMATICS –II

Unit I Simple Differentiation

Meaning – rules – u+v, uv, u/v, function of a function – derivatives of polynomial

logarithmic Exponential, composite and implicit function - derivatives of higher order –

application in economics – cost, revenue, utility, production function.

Unit II Optimisation (Function of One Variable)

Sign of first order derivatives and nature of function – sign of second order derivative

and nature of curves – maximum and minimum values of function – point of inflection ––

profit maximization – cost minimization.

Unit III Partial and Total Differentiation

Function of two variables – first and second order partial derivatives – first order of

total differential.

Unit IV Optimisation (Function of Two Variables)

Optimisation of a function of two variables without constraint – optimisation of a

function of two variables with linear constraint – application – consumer’s and producer’s

equilibrium

Unit V Linear Programming

Formulation – maximization and minimization problems – graphical method only


1. S.P. Gupta - Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand & Sons., New Delhi 1991. Elhance -

Statistics

2. Sivathanupillai - Economics and Business Statistics - Progressive Corporation Pvt.

Ltd.,Bombay 1982.

3. R.S.N. Pillai & Mrs. Bagavathi – Statistics, S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi

1997.

4. Madhani, Mathematics for Economics, Sulthan chand New Delhi.


chand New Delhi.

6. Arora, P N & Arora S (2000) : CA Foundation Course in Mathematics

7. Bose, D C (1996) : An Introduction to Mathematical Economics.


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CORE COURSE VIII – AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

Unit I

Agriculture and Economic Development – Meaning – Features – Importance –

Rationale of agriculture in economic development – Problems

Unit II

Agriculture Labour – Definition – Types and Characteristics – Growth – Problems –

Government measures

Unit III

Land Reforms: Meaning – Forms – Land Tenure – Land Ceiling; Farm production –

Causes for low Productivity in agriculture – Cropping Pattern: Meaning – Factor.-organic

farming -Genital modified crops-contract farm & corporate farming

Unit IV

Agriculture Finance – Need and Types – Sources of agricultural finance – Money

lenders – Co-operatives – Commercial banks – RDBs – NABARD – RRBs – Government

assistance.

Unit V

Agricultural price Policy: Meaning – Objectives – Instruments – Minimum Support

Price – Buffer Stock Operations – Public Distribution System – Agricultural Price

Commission – Food problems and Food Security-Recent development – Food policy in India

– Government measures.


1. Ruddar Dutt and K.P.M Sundaram, 2014, Indian Economy, S.Chand&Co Ltd, New

Delhi.

2. S.K.Mishra & V.K.Puri, 2011, Indian Economy, Himalaya Publishing House,

Mumbai.

3. A.N. Agarwal, 2007, Indian Economy Problems of Development and Planning.

4. C.S.Prasad, 2006, Sixty Years of Indian Agriculture.

5. P.Mala, 2014, Agricultural Economics, Dominant Publishers, New Delhi

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III YEAR – V SEMESTER


CORE COURSE IX – MONEY AND BANKING

Unit I Evolution of Money

Money meaning and definition – functions – qualities of good money – currency

standard – methods of note issue – role of money in mixed economy

Unit II Value of Money

Value of money – fisher’s quantity theory of money – cambridge equation – keyne’s

income theory – theories of money supply –inflation – types – controlling –effects-measures

of control

Unit III Commercial Banking

Definition – functions – Role of commercial banks in economic development –

Recent trends

Unit IV Central Banking

Function – Role of central bank in a developing economy – credit control – meaning –

objectives – quantitative and qualitative credit control measures

Unit V Financial Reforms

Recent developments in banking sectors – ATM merits and demerits – Different

credit cards and Online Banking –Money market – Defects of Indian money market-

Demonitisation and Indian economy –RBI and its functions


1. Dr. S. Sankaran - Monetary Economics, Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay, 1989.

2. B.N. Ghosh and Rama Ghosh - Fundamentals of Monetary Economics ,

Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay, 1989.

3. M.L. Jhingan - Monetary Economics, Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.

4. T.T. Sethi - Monetary Economics, S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.

5. Mishra M.N. Money, Banking and International Trade, Sulthanchant New Delhi.

6. Paul. R.R. Money and Banking, Kalyani Publishers, Chennai.

7. Mithani D.A. Money Banking International Trade and Public Finance,

Himalaya publishing House, Mumbai.

8. Sethu T.T. Money Banking and International Trade, S.chand Company, New Delhi

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CORE COURSE X – MACRO ECONOMICS

Unit I Nature and Scope of Macro Economics

Meaning – Evaluation of Macro Economics- importance – Relationship between

Macro and Micro economics – Limitations

Unit II National Income Accounting

Definition – concepts and components – methods of measuring national income –

difficulties in the measurement of National Income – Problem of measurement in developing

economy – importance of national income analysis –Gross value added (GDP)

Unit III Theories of Employment

Classical and Keynesian Theory of Employment and Income determination –

Comparison between the classical view and the Keynesian view – Full employment

equilibrium

Unit IV Consumption Function

Meaning – Factor determining consumption function – Meaning – types of

investment– Determinants of investment in Keynes theory – Multiplier and accelerator

Unit V Macro Economic Policy

Role of monetary and fiscal policy in a developing economy


1. R. Cauvery, U.K. Sudhnanyak, M. Girira and R. Meenakshi, Macro Economics,

Sulthan Chand & Company Pvt Ltd., (2004).

2. H.L. Ahuja Macro Economics – Theory and Policy,– Suithan Chand & Company Pvt

Ltd., (1992).

3. Edward Shapiro – ‘Macro economic Analysis’ Oxford University press.

4. Gregory Mankiw - ‘Macro economics’ - 6th Edn. Tata McGraw Hill.

5. Dr. S. Sankaran - Macro Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai, 2004. 6.

M.L. Jhingan - Macro Economics, Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.

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CORE COURSE XI – FISCAL ECONOMICS

Unit I

Nature and scope of Public Finance – Public and Private Finance – increase in the role

of the modern Government – Principle of Maximum social Advantages.

Unit II

Public Expenditure – Public Expenditure and Private Expenditure – causes for the

growth of Public Expenditure – Classification – Principles – Effects – Public Expenditure in

India since 1951.

Unit III

Sources of Public Revenue – Tax Revenue and Non-Tax Revenue – Deficit Finance –

Direct and Indirect Taxes – Income Tax and VAT, Custom and Excise duties & Goods and

service Tax

Unit IV

Public Debt – Meaning – classification – sources – causes for borrowing – effects –

methods of debt redemption. Budget – meaning – type importance – effects of surplus and

deficits budget of the Economy-Special features of current union budget

Unit V

Fiscal Federalism in India – Centre – State Financial relationship in India – Role of

Finance Commissions of India – Recommendations of the recent Finance Commission –

Local Finance – Problems and perspectives Fiscal Policy of India.


1. P. Tyagi - Public Finance, Jai Prakash Nath & Co., Meeret.

2. K.P.M. Sundaram - Fiscal Economics

3. Andley & Sundaram - Public Finance & Policy

4. Tripathy - Public Finance & Economic Development

5. Cauvery, Sudha Nayak, Girija, Kriparani & Meenakshi - Public Finance, S. Chand &

Company Ltd., New Delhi.

6. R.C. Saxena & P.C. Mathur - Public Finance, K. Nath & Co., Meeret.

7. Dr. S. Sankaran - Fiscal Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai.

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COURSE CODE: 7BAEE1A

ELECTIVE COURSE I (A) – TAMILNADU ECONOMY

Unit I BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF TAMIL NADU

Resource endowment - Land, Minerals, Forests and Monsoon - Population – Growth

– Demographic Trends – National Family Health Survey – Human Development India Index

– Gender Development Index.

Unit II PERFORMANCE OF TAMIL NADU ECONOMY

Trends in State income - Structural growth before and after reforms - Dynamism of

the economy - State Planning Commission - Targets and Achievements - Financing of plans:

Revenue, expenditure, debt – Current year Budget.

Unit III AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

Sources of irrigation - Cropping pattern - Productivity and yield of major crops -

Agricultural marketing - Regulated Markets - Uzhavar Sandhai – Agricultural finance –

Livestock.

Unit IV INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

Trends and patterns in industrial growth - Large scale and smallscale industries -

Industrial Estate – KVIC and DIC - Labour Welfare measures.

Unit V INFRASTRUCTURE

Transport: road, rail, air and sea - Energy generation: Hydro, thermal and nuclear

power systems-Banking – Housing - Social Welfare - Programmes of the State Government -

Education and health - ICDS - Unemployment – Anti-poverty strategies – PDS - Women

Development.


1. Leonard A.G., TamilNadu Economy, Macmillan, New Delhi, 2006.

2. MIDS, Tamil Nadu Economy - Performance and Issues

3. Rajalakshmi, Tamil Nadu Economy, Business Publishers, 1999.

4. Perumalsamy.S, Economic Development of Tamil Nadu, S. Chand, New Delhi, 1995.

5. Perumalsamy. S., Tamil Nadu Economy Performance and Issues, Oxford and IBH, 1988

6. Veeramani A.R, Tamil Nadu Agricultural Economy, Divyasre, Chennai, 2005. 7. Manickam. S,

Economic Development of TamilNadu in Perspective, 2007.

7. RajaLakshmi, (2000) - Tamil Nadu Economy, Sultan Chand & Sons, Educational Publishers,

New Delhi – 2.

8. Perumalsamy (2000), Tamil Nadu Economy, Sultan Chand & So., New Delhi

9. Kurien. CT. (1996), Economics Changes in Tamil Nadu, Orient Publishing, House.

10. Manorama Year Book – Recent – issues – 2016.

11. IC.Dhingra(2000)IndianEconomy–SultanChand&Sons,EducationalPublishers,NewDelhi–2

12. MIDS – Tamil Nadu Economy – Performance and issues.

13. Tamil Nadu – An Economic Appraisal, Directorate of Resolution of Applied Research,

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COURSE CODE: 7BAEE1B

ELECTIVE COURSE I (B) – HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Unit I

Evolution and concept of Human Resource Development – Definition – Concepts –

Meaning– Objectives and need for Human Resources Development – Components –

Problems in HRD – Measures to promote human resources

Unit II

Education and Economic Development – Health, Nutrition and Economic

Development – Suhultz Approach to human Capital formation – motivation – concept –

theories of motivation

Unit III

Man Power planning; Meaning – Objectives – Types – Importance – Methods (Job

Analysis – Skills Analysis – Performance Appraisal – Man Power Audit – Computerized

Data Bank Method) Process – Problems.

Unit IV

Training and developing – objectives, training needs – methods of training –

promotions – transfers – turnover – rewards – and incentives – benefits and employee

services – performance appraisal

Unit V

Women and Economic Development – Gender and Inequality – Women

Empowerment – Women entrepreneurship – worker’s participation in management


1. Man Power Planning, Selection, Training & Development – Dharma Vira Aggarwala.

2. Personal Management – R.N.Tripathi

3. Personal Management – C.B.Memonia

4. Human side of Management – S. Rustom, Davar

5. Human Resource Management – Mathur B.L.

6. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development – Vasant Desai

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ELECTIVE COURSE II (A) – FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Unit I

Word processing with MS Word: Starting MS Word - MS Word Environment -

working with word documents - working with text - working With tables - checking spelling

and grammar - printing a document.

Unit-II

Spreadsheets and MS Excel: Starting MS Excel - MS Excel environment - Working

with Excel workbook - working with worksheet - Formulas and functions - Inserting charts -

printing in Excel.

Unit-III

Making presentation with MS power point - starting MS power point - MS Power

point environment - working with power point - Designing presentation - printing in power

point.

Unit IV

Internet Browsing-Search Engines-Opening-Mail-Sending and checking Emails-

Downloading and saving files-Attachment of files

Unit V

Features of SPSS and its utilities


1. V.Rajaram Fundamentals of computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

2. P.K.Singa, Computer Fundamentals, BPB publication, New Delhi.

3. R.K. Taxali - PC Software for windows made simplex Tata Mcraw Hill Publishers

Pvt. Ltd.

4. T. Karthikeyan&Dr.C. Muthu - PC Software for Office Automation - Sultan Chand.

5. R. Krishnamoorthi - Computer programming and application

6. A.L. Stevens - Teach; yourself windows

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ELECTIVE COURSE II (B) FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMETRICS

Unit I

Definition-Scope-objectives of Econometrics- Limitations-Divisions of Econometrics.

Unit II

Single equation model two variable case-Reasons for introducing error term in the

model-least square method of estimation and testing of parameters of the model-Estimation

of error variance –Simple problems.

Unit III

General linear model-Assumptions – Least square method of estimation and testing

of the parameters of the models.

Unit IV

Multicollinearity- Effects of multicollinearity – detecting multicollinearity –

Remedies –Autocorrelation-sources of autocorrelation- Dubin-watson test-Dummy variables

(concept only)-Specification errors.

Unit V

Econometric models in planning: Mahalanobis four sector model-criticism of the

model problems.


1. Econometric methods by Johnston. J (McGraw Hill Intl students’ editions)

2. D. N. Gujarati and D.C. Porter, Essentials of Econometrics, McGraw Hill, 4th

3. Edition, International Edition, 2009.

4. Jan Kmenta, Elements of Econometrics, Indian Reprint, Khosla Publishing House,

2nd edition, 2008.

5. Kotsoyiannis, A.. Basic Econometrics. McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

6. Richard J. Larsen and Morris L. Marx, An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and

its Applications, Prentice Hall, 2011.

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III YEAR - VI SEMESTER


CORE COURSE XII – INDIAN ECONOMY

Unit I

Economic Growth and development – underdevelopment – Common characteristics

of UDCs– Transition of Indian Economy from Plan Period to reform period – Basis of I

Generation and II Generation reforms – features of Tamilnadu state economy

Unit II

Population and Economic growth – Population and Human Recourse Development –

causes for rapid growth of Population – Population Policy of India and Tamilnadu state

Unit III

Human Capital Vs Physical – Human Capital formation – Unemployment –

Employment – Problems and measures

Unit IV

Industrial Policy-New industrial Policy-Recent Special Economic Zones -Recent

Trends and Role of SSI in Indian Economy-Problems-Government measures

Unit V

Economic Planning – Objective – Achievements and Failures of Five year Plans –

Make in India scheme –Swachha Bharath Scheme


1. U. Kapila (2010): Indian economy since Independence. Academic Foundation, New

Delhi

2. S. Chakraborty (): Development Planning: The Indian Experience. Clarendon Press.

3. Jalan Bimal 1992, The Indian Economy - Problems and Prospects.

4. Panagariya (2008): India: the Emerging Giant, Oxford University Press, New York

5. S. Acharya and R. Mohan (Eds.) (2010): India’s Economy: Performance and

Challenges, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

6. J. Ahluwalia and I. M. D. Little (Eds.) (1998): India’s Economic Reforms and

Development: Essays for Manmohan Singh, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER


CORE COURSE XIII – INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Unit I

Introduction to International Trade – Internal and International trade – Theories of

International trade – Classical – Theories of Trade-Adam smith – Ricardo – Hicksher and

Ohlin

Unit II

Balance of Payments – Concepts – Components – Balance of trade – Disequilibrium

in BOP and BOT – Measures for removal of Disequilibrium- types –Role of foreign aid in

economic development

Unit III

Foreign Exchange – Meaning – Demand for and supply of Foreign Exchange –

Equilibrium Exchange rate – Foreign Exchange market – Functions – purchasing power

parity theory – Stable and flexible exchange rates – Euro dollar market

Unit IV

International Trade and Financial Institutions – IMF, World Bank, GATT - WTO

&Indian Economy -Impact of MNC in Indian Economy –New Development Bank (BRICK

Development Bank)

Unit V

India’s Foreign Trade – Foreign Trade and Economic Development – Composition –

Direction– Trends – Foreign Trade Policy


1. G. Haberler - Theory of International Trade

2. Francis Cherunilam - International Economics

3. Ellsworth - International Economics

4. Kindleberger - International Economics

5. M.L. Jhinghan - International Economics, Konark Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.

6. D.M. Mithani - International Economics, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 2003.

7. K.R. Gupta - International Economics

8. S.S.M. Desai - International Economics, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 1990.

9. K.P.M. Sundaram - Money, Banking and International Trade, S. Chand and Company, New

Delhi, 2005

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CORE COURSE XIV – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

Unit I

Environmental Ecology – Biotic and Ecosystem – Limiting Factors and law of

Tolerance- Economics, Environmental and Ecology – inter linkages

Unit II

Basic concept in Environmental Economics – Market failure – Exernality –

Environmental Quality – Tragedy of Commons

Unit III

Environmental Pollution – Air, water and noise Pollution –Clean development

mechanism( swachaa bharath)

Unit IV

Economic Growth and Environmental quality – Environmental Problem in Developed

and Developing countries – Energy Conservation-– Sustainable Economic Development

conservation

Unit V

Global Environmental issues – Global warming – Ozone depletion – Acid rain –

Deforestation and Bio-diversity- Global tragedy –– Stockholm and Bio summit.


1. Kolstad, C.D. (2007), Environmental Economics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

2. Nick Hanley et al (2007), Environmental Economics: Theory and Practice, Palgrave

MacMillan

3. Katar Singh and Anil Sisodia (2007), Environmental Economics: Theory and Application,

Sage Publications, New Delhi.

4. Karpagam (2008), Environmental Economics, Sterling Publishers. New Delhi

5. R.K. Lekhi et al. (2008), Development and Environmental Economics, Kalyani Publishers,

Ludhiana.

6. S.P. Misra & S.N. Pandey (2008), Essential Environmental Studies, Ane Books, New Delhi.

7. Maureen L. Cropper and Wallace E. Oates, 1992, ―Environmental Economics: A Survey,ǁ

Journal of Economic Literature, Volume 30:675-740.

8. harles Kolstad, Intermediate Environmental Economics

Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 2010.

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CORE COURSE XV – PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Unit I

Management – Meaning and Definition – Characteristics – Functions – Importance –

Scope – Difference between Administration and Management– F.W.Taylor’s Scientific

Management – Contributions of Peter F. Drucker’s ides on Management

Unit II

Planning; Meaning and Definition – Characteristics – Objective – Step in Planning

Process – Methods of Planning – Significance – Obstacles of Effective Planning; Decision

Making – Meaning and Definition – Features

Unit III

Organizing – Meaning and Definition – Functions – Characteristics of Organization –

importance – Centralisation and decentralization – Types of organization – Delegation

Directing – meaning and Definition – Importance – leadership – Supervision – MBO;

Communication – Meaning and Definition – Nature and Importance – Methods of

Communication – Barriers in Communication.

Unit IV

Controlling – Definition – Needs for Control – Characteristics – Types of Managerial

Control– Steps in Control Process – Techniques of Control

Unit V

Co-ordination – Meaning and Need – Features – Types – Importance – Techniques of

Co-ordination Problems of Co-ordination – Steps for Effective Co-ordination.


1. Principles of Management – Dinkar Pagare (Sultan and Sons), Newdelhi

2. Principles of Management – T. Ramasamy (Himalaya Publishing Housing)

3. Principles of Management – G. Venkatesan (J.J. Publications)

4. Essential of Business Administration - K.Aswathapa Himalaya Publishing House

5. Principles & practice of management - Dr. L.M.Parasad, Sultan Chand & Sons - New

Delhi

6. Business Organization & Management - Dr. Y.K. Bhushan

7. Management: Concept and Strategies by J. S. Chandan, Vikas Publishing

8. Principles of Management, By Tripathi, Reddy Tata McGraw Hill

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ELECTIVE COURSE III (A) – PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

Unit I

Introduction Marketing – Definition, Concepts Significance & functions of

Marketing, Approaches to the study of Marketing, Relevance of Marketing in a developing

economy- Role & functions of Marketing Manager.

Unit II

Types of Marketing -Tele Marketing, E-Marketing-Service Marketing, Rural

Marketing- feature & importance suggestion for improvement of Rural Marketing, Marketing

Planning & strategies.

Unit III

Marketing Mix Meaning – Scope, Utility – Product mix, Product concept, Product life

Cycle – Product Simplifications – Decertification Elements Price mix – factors, Methods,

Importance.

Unit IV

Types of Channels -Factors influencing channels, Elements of Promotion Mix – Sales

Promotion System- Recent Trends in Promotion Sale- Advertising – Role of Advertising-

Advertising Media.

Unit V

Market Segmentation Meaning, Definition, Different ways to Segmentation, Essential

of effective Market Segmentation, Distinction between differential Marketing &

Concentrated Marketing.


1. Dr. Shajahan. S; Service Marketing (Concept, Practices & Cases); Himalaya Publishing

House; Mumbai; First Edition – Financial Service in India.

2. Philip Kotler - Marketing Management, PHI

3. Rekha. M.P. & Vibha V – Marketing & Services Mgt – VBH.

4. Sunil B. Rao - Marketing & Services Mgt – HPH.

5. Dr. Alice Mani: Marketing & Services Management, SBH.

6. J.C. Gandhi - Marketing Management, TMH

7. Human Recourse Management – Ian Breadsevace and len Holden

8. Human Recourse Management – S.S. Khankar

9. Human Recourse Management –Biswajeet Patnayak

10. Human Recourse Management and Industrial Management – Aswathappa

11. Management of Human Recourse – R.S. Diwivedi

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ELECTIVE COURSE III (B) – GENDER ECONOMICS

Unit I Introduction

Definition of Gender – Gender and sex ratio – Gender Equity and Gender Equality –

Gender Development – Human Development Index and Gender Development index –

Gender Disparity Index – Gender Empowerment Measure

Unit II Gender Discrimination in India

Gender Discrimination in Labour Force Participation – Occupational Segregation and

Wage Differences – Gender Discrimination in Education, Health, Employment, Political

Participation and Decision Making

Unit III Gender Budgeting

Gender awareness in planning – Invisibility of Women’s Work in Budgeting – How

to adjust our Budgeting Policies to reduce Gender Disparities-Social Budgeting- Measures-

Methods

Unit IV Gender Issues in Contemporary World

Women and Globalization – Social and Economic Empowerment of Women –women

and technology

Unit V Gender status

Gender status in India and Tamilnadu- Concept of Missing Women.


Gita Sen and Canen Crown; Gender and Class in Development Experience

1. Gender profile in Tamilnadu – Census 2011.

2. Neera Desai and Maithreyi Krishnaraj; Health – A Gender Issue in India

3. Lourdes Beneria and Savithri Biswanath; Gender and Development: Theoretical,

Empirical and practical Approaches

4. Lekha Chakraborthi; Invisibility of Women’s Work in Budgeting.

5. National Institute of public Finance and policy (NIPFP);Gender Budgeting in India,

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B.A ECONOMICS: COURSE OUTCOMES



B.A. ECONOMICS - PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Sem.

Part Course


Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int. Ext. Total

III 7BAE1C1 Core – I – Micro Economics – I 4 6 25 75 100

7BAE1C2 Core– II– Business Statistics – I 4 6 25 75 100

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 1C1 MICRO ECONOMICS - I 6 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION: -

The course is designed to introduce about Consumer Equilibrium, Firm Equilibrium,

different market structures, revenue and cost analysis and about the Market Equilibrium

Conditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: -

To make the students understand the subject of Economics, its features and importances.

Books for Reference

Microeconomics- Sankaran.S, Margham Publications,Chennai.

Microeconomics- Dutt Andsundaram,S.Chand Andco Ltd,Newdelhi

STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO

1. Know the basic concepts such as value, price, market, demand and supply.

2. Will be able to know the basic structure of the market and various types of market.

3. Know the various types of basic definition given by the economist.

4. Examine the cost and revenue in the long and short run.

5. Will also help to know how the price is being determined in various forms of market.

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COURSEOUTCOME(COS);

The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters. The core objective of the

above prescribed text is

1. Analytical skill has a clear idea, analyses and examine the market structure.

2. communication skills understand how the prevailing price is determined and

communicate the process to the team who are unaware of the subject.

3. critical thinking helps to analyses the different role in influencing the price, supply,

demand of the product.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 1C2 BUSINESS STATISTICS - I 6 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will be exposed to major topics such as introduction to statistics, measures

of central tendency and dispersion, skewness, kurtosis and moments. It helps the students to

successfully integrate theory and practice. It develops the ability to interpret any theoretical

data into a numerical information that forms the basis of any decision whether it is personal,

an institution or a nation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

a. Gaining a Solid foundation in Statistics- Statistics by R.S.N.Pillai and V.S.Baghavathi

published by V.Chand & Company Ltd, New-Delhi.

b. Conceptual foundation in Quantitative reasoning- Statistical Methods by S.P.Gupta,

Sultan Chand, New Delhi.


1. Explain the key terms, concepts and tools used in statistics.

2. Represent data both graphically and algebraically.

3. To compute averages using mean, median, mode, geometric mean and harmonic

mean.

4. Apply dispersion by calculating the deviations from the averages.

5. Understand the distribution pattern of different values by measuring the shape using

Skewness, Kurtosis

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COURSE OUTCOME (COS)

TEXTS PRESCRIBED

a. The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.

b. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:

1.Analytical thinking, the ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesis information

from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.

2.Communicate concisely results to a wide audience, including those with no training

in statistics.

3. Ability to critically analyse the statistical findings published by the media, research

agencies and the government to validate and verified its accuracy.

I YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (II SEMESTER)

Sem.

II

Part Course


Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int. Ext. Total

III

7BAE2C1 Core–III– Micro Economics – II 4 6 25 75 100

7BAE2C2 Core–IV–Business Statistics – II 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – II 5 5 25 75 100


Total 21 30 -- -- 600

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 2C1 MICRO ECONOMICS -

II

6 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students will be exposed to the various factors of production such as land, labour,

capital and organization.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Microeconomics- Sathya ,R.Chakraborthy, Allied Publishers ,Newdelhi.

Introduction To Micro Economics-Macmillan Company Of India Ltd,Delhi

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1. Know the characteristics of various factors of production.

2. Analyse the remuneration paid to the various factors of production.

3. Know the theories relating to the factors of production.

4. Analyse how the price is being determined in the various market structure for the

factor of production.

5. know the breakeven point prevailing in the various market structure

COURSE OUTCOME:

The above two books are prescribed text for the first two semester.The core objective of the

above prescribed text are

1. ciear understanding about the remuneration paid to the various factor of production.

2. clear view about how the price was determined for the various factors of production.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 2C2 BUSINESS STATISTICS

- II

6 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course will provide a sound understanding knowledge on the advanced statistical

concepts such as correlation, regression, probability, index numbers, time series analysis and

the growth of Indian statistics. It helps the students focus on critical approach to statistical

evidence.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

a) Gaining a Solid foundation in Statistics- Statistics by R.S.N.Pillai and

V.S.Baghavathi published by V.Chand & Company Ltd, New-Delhi.

b) Conceptual foundation in Quantitative reasoning- Statistical Methods by

S.P.Gupta, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.

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1. Highlight statistical relationship between variables using correlation and regression

analysis.

2. Explain probability theory in relation to general statistical analysis.

3. Compute probabilities and conditional probabilities in appropriate ways.

4. Design evaluate and apply regression models.

5. Calculate the general price level, retail price level, consumer price index and compare

the price level in percentages.

Calculate the trend using time series analysis


TEXTS PRESCRIBED



1. Analytical thinking, the ability to organise, analyse and sort data from a large

amount of data collected from various sources in business.

2. Critical thinking skills, to apply logic and reasoning to identify strength and

weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

3. Writing skills, to write reports and explain technical matters to persons without

their level of statistical expertise.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BE S2 ENVIRONMENTAL

STUDIES

2 HOURS PER

WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the importance of environment and the necessity to protect the

natural resources.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. This Course inculcate the student to keep environment clean

2. Students will realize the impact of deforestation

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3. Student are motivated to utilise more renewable resources

4. This Course focus in ecology and ecosystem

5. Students will have knowledge on global warming and climate change

6. Students go for field work and learn about environment.

COURSE OUTCOME

The aim of the course is to have clean environment, good health of people and develop the

economy through environmental quality.

TEXT BOOKS PRESCRIBED

1. Agarwal.K.C, Environmental Biology

2. 'Down to Earth' journal- Centre for Science and Environment

COURSE OUTCOMES : II YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (III SEMESTER)

Sem.

Part Course


Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int. Ext. Total

III

7BAE3C1 Core–V–Business Mathematics–I 4 5 25 75 100

7BAE3C2 Core – VI – Economic Thinkers 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7NME3A /

7NME3B /

7NME3C


(A),yf;fpaKk; nkhopg; gad;ghLk;/ (B)

goe;jkpo; ,yf;fpaq;fSk ,yf;fpatuyhWk; /

(C) Employability Skills

2 1 25 75 100

7SBS3A1/

7SBS3A2/

7SBS3A3


V 7BEA3 Extension activities 1 - -- -- 100

Total 24 30 -- -- 800

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 3C1 BUSINESS

MATHEMATICS - I

5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will be exposed to major topics in business mathematics which is a pre-

requisite in solving many of the problems in business and understand the concepts behind

mechanical computations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

b. Mathematical treatment of the fundamental concepts and tools-An introduction to

business mathematics by V.Sundaresan and S.D.Jeyseelan, sultan Chand, New-

Delhi.

c. Advanced Mathematics-Mathematical analysis for Economists by R.G.D.Allen,

Macmillan, New York.


1. Understand the use of equations, formula and mathematical expressions.

2. Manage money in their everyday life with simple arithmetic tools.

3. Predict the output with the help of demand structure using matrices.

4. Apply logarithm using Napier table for computing very large calculation and very

small calculation.

5. Understand the basic definitions and notation, types of sets, equality and Venn

Diagrams which would serve as a solid foundation on sets and connect to the real

world.


TEXTS PRESCRIBED

c. The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.

d. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:

1. Analytical thinking, to solve, judge, interpret and draw reasonable conclusions from

various events and economic variables.

2. Communicative skills, understand and communicate the underline concepts of

mathematics to help another person gain insight into the situation.

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COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 3C2 ECONOMIC THINKERS 5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the economic thought by eminent economists around the Globe.

Besides it gives the transition stages of different economic thinkers

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Students can enable to understand the about the economic thinkers

2. Students will have revolutionary thoughts on socialism and communism.

3. By learning Keynes and Keynesian revolution the students will be well acquainted

with Macro Economics.

4. Students get motivated to criticize the laws and create even new economic ideas.

5. Student can clearly understand the Marginal School, Physiocrates ,mercantalist.

COURSE OUTCOME:

History of Economic Thinkers is one of the Prime coursesthat students learn it. This

course is like a foundationsubject in B.A Programme.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

1. LoganathanV. A History of Economic Thought.

2. Eric Roll: History of Economic Thought.

3. Ganguli B.W: Indian Economic Thought.

These books are prescribed texts and enable the students critical linking and analytical

skill.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7SBS 3A1 COMPETITIVE

EXAMINATIONS

SKILLS

5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students are expected to develop the skill of creativity, numerical ability to have a

better job.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO:

1. Develop the art of speaking to have a fluency in language

2. Know the various type of inductive reasoning to develop the individual memory.

3. Developing the verbal skill of an individual.

4. Analyze the various test of an individual.

Course outcome: (cos)

Text prescribed:

1. Ajay raj – intelligence Tests.

2. Competition success Review.

The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.

The course objective of the above prescribed text are.

(1) Prompt thought to have a overall development in an individual.

(2) Understanding Analytical Methodwhich are essential for the development of an

individual.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 SBS 3A2 EFFECTIVE

EMPLOYABILITY

SKILLS

2 HOURS PER

WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students will be exposed to have employment which are the basics of life to have

income which lead to higher standard of living.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Students completing the course will be able to,

1. Fill the job application form while they are approaching for the job without others

help.

2. Know the frequently asked question in the interview.

3. The rules to be followed while facing the interview.

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4. Steps to be followed in group discussion with the management.

5. Leadership qualities that are needed for the growth of inculcating the characteristics

of the leader.


THE PRESCRIBED TEXTS ARE:

1. D.K.Sarma – you of your career.

2. IndianJaycees- Skills Series.

The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semester. The course objectives of the

above prescribed text are,

1. Critical thinking about how to face the interview.

2. Analytical skill to develop the art to face the interview.

II YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (IV SEMESTER)

Sem. Part Course


Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int. Ext. Total

IV


II 742E English – IV 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BAE4C1 Core–VII–Business Mathematics–II 4 4 25 75 100

7BAE4C2 Core–VIII–Agricultural Economics 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS4B1/

7SBS4B2/

7SBS4B3


7BVE4/

7BMY4/

7BWS4

(4) Value Education/ Manavalakalai

Yoga/ Women’s Studies

2 2 25 75 100

Total 23 30 -- -- 700

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 4C1 BUSINESS

MATHEMATICS - II

5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will be exposed to major topics in business mathematics that extends the

breadth and depth of mathematical experience.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

a. An exploration of Modern Mathematics-An introduction to mathematics by

D.Bose, sultan Chand, New-Delhi.

b. An insight into mathematical perspective-Business mathematics by D.C.Sanchetti

and V.K.Kapoor, sultan Chand, New-Delhi.


1. Determine the level of output of the firm under different market structure using

differentiation.

2. Apply linear programming in business to estimate the maximum output and

minimum cost.

3. Describe the mathematical relations and functions.

4. Apply Linear Programming theory both quantitatively and qualitatively in models

using graphs and trees.


TEXTS PRESCRIBED



1. Problem solving skills, explore mathematics and the ability to handle non- routine

problems in the business world and day to day life.

2. Communicative skills, by emphasising rigorous arguments and the practice of

proof in various mathematical contexts and communicate the results in a clear and

coherent way for the stakeholders.

3. Social responsibility, ability to research new findings using various mathematical

techniques to draw policy inferences and to explain the potential constraints of its

implementation.

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COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 4C2 AGRICULTURAL

ECONOMICS

5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course describes the value and vital aspect of Agricultural Economics with

interlinking factors between Agriculture and Economics.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:


1. To realize the importance of agriculture.

2. Students are motivated to guide the parents in the farming sector

3. Guiding the parents and society to get redeemed from the clutches of money

lenders through availing Farm loans

4. Students who are interested can do agriculture and become agro based

entrepreneurs through selling value added agri goods

COURSE OUTCOME:

Agriculture is backbone to India. In recent years, agriculture sector is dwindling

nature. Through this course the agri sector would be revived future.

TEXT PRESCRIBED

1. Agricultural Economics – Tyagi

2. Agricultural Problems in India – C.B.Mamoria

3. Indian Economy – Dutt and Sundaram

The above given texts will mould and shape the students to create positive thinking on

agriculture.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 SBS 4B2 EMERGENCY AND

MEDICAL LAB SKILLS

2 HOURS PER

WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

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COURSE STRUCTURE: The course is designed to provide understanding about different

types of emergencies and the required medical skills to be given to the people being affected.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To prepare the students to rise to the occasion of emergencies.

2. To provide the medical lab skills to those people affected by natural and other situations.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. provide knowledge and skills to rescue people affected by fractures fire Snake bite

road and bite and heat stroke and those people affected by the diseases like diarrhoea

and dysentery.

2. Introduces the traffic rules and precautions to be followed during the Travels along

the roads.

3. Introduces the basic knowledge about medical lab tests for the human beings

4. Use knowledge about treating different types of diseases by using locally available

Herbals.

5. The project work given to the students main provide them chances to learn about

different types of diseases and the methods of curing Dum by using native treatments.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Muthu,R.S., and Meera Ravishankar(2013), First Aid, Sura books Private Limited,

Chennai.

2. Rama Rao, Handbook of First Aid, Sura books Private Limited, Chennai.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BVE 4 WOMEN STUDIES 2 HOURS PER

WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The students will be exposed to gender identity, gender equality, role of gender in

different aspects, capacity of women and the various schemes and programmes implemented

for women empowerment.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:


1. Explain the concepts of socialisation and internalisation and gain knowledge on

gender ideology.

2. Understand the role of women in various capacity and how she balances both

work and family efficiently.

3. Explain the different indexes such as HDI, GDI, GEM and participation of

women in decision making and the political arena.

4. Explain physical and biological differences of gender in sports and the mental

ability of women in handling emotions.

5. Understand the different policies, welfare schemes and programmes introduced

by the central and state government.

6. Explain the concepts, levels and tools of women empowerment.

COURSE OUTCOME:

Inculcates social responsibility by imparting the role of women to the stakeholders

and play active role in empowering women to have a balanced development.

TEXT PRESCRIBED:

a. Complete outlook of women in various dimensions. – women in perspective:

Essays on Gender issues by Shoma A. Chaterji, Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd.

b. Gender sensitization – Gender Socialization and the Making of Gender in the

Indian Context by susithkumar chattotathyay, SAGE Publication pvt.Ltd.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BMY4 MANAVALAKALAI

YOGA

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

It provides a thorough arena for meditation, yoga and physical exercise which leads to

holistic health that totally transforms a person.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:


1. Understand the health concepts and the different aspects of physical body.

2. Have the basic knowledge on simplified physical exercise and asanas.

3. Introspect and improve the behaviour of an individual.

4. Understand how to improve concentration and focus.

5. Improve intellectual sharpness.

COURSE OUTCOME:

1. To enhance soft skills and develop the ability for an efficient management in their

field chosen.

2. Inculcates the social responsibility, to realize the enduring values of peace, Non-

Violence and hormone to revitalize human society for restoring its sanity and

strength.

TEXT PRESCRIBED:

1. Value education – World Community Service Center, Veathethery publishing

house

COURSE OUTCOME for III YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS

(V SEMESTER)

Sem. Part Course


Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int. Ext. Total

V

III

7BAE5C1 Core– IX – Money and Banking 4 6 25 75 100



7BAEE1A/

7BAEE1B

Elective–I–A)Tamil Nadu Economy

(or) B)Human Resource Development

5 5 25 75 100

7BAEE2A/

7BAEE2B

Elective–II–A) Fundamentals of

Computer(or)B)Fundamentals of

Econometrics

5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS5A4/

7SBS5A5/

7SBS5A6/

7SBS5A7



Total 26 30 -- -- 700

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COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 5C1 MONEY AND BANKING 5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Student are express to know the role of banks in influencing the value of money.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:


1. Know the qualities of good money in determining the value of money.

2. Know the different theory related to the value of money.

3. Examine the function of commercial and central bank is the developing economy.

4. Analyze the effects of demonetization in the individual economy and throughout

the world.

5. Know the various quantitative and qualitative credit control measures.

COURSE OUTCOME (COS):

TEXT PRESCRIBED:

Dr.S.Sankaran- Monetary Economics.

M.L.Thingan- Monetary Economics.

The above two books are prescribed texts are,

1. Clear thinking about the role of money in various forms of economy.

2. Prompt idea to overcome the defect the money in cases of demonetization.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 5C2 MACRO ECONOMICS 5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students will be exposed to know the aggregates of economics aspects such as price,

income and employment etc.

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COURSE OBJECTIVE:

b. Macroeconomics theory- M.L. JHINGAN, Vrinda publication (p) ltd

c. Macroeconomics-Theory and policy, H.L. AHUJA- Sultan Chand and company

Pvt ltd


1. Know the basic concept involved in the classical and the modern theory of

income, price, employment etc.

2. Examine the basic difference exist in the classical and the Keynesian theory of

employment.

3. Help the student to understand how the budget is being framed and what are the

aspect which are being involved while framing the budget.

4. Examine the basic difference exist between marginal and average propensity to

save and consume.

5. have a clear idea on multiplier and accelerator.

COURSE OUTCOME:

The above two books are prescribed text for the first two semester are

1. Clear understanding about the economy as a whole with respect to average and

marginal propensity to consume and save.

2. Prompt thought about the various method of calculating national income.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 5C3 FISCAL ECONOMICS 5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the Public Finance – Public Expenditure – Public Debt and Fiscal

Federalism

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To learn one of the core subjects – Pubic Finance

2. Students studying economics enrich their knowledge on financial matters and

management

3. Will be able to analyze the tax system and GST etc.

4. The students will enable to understand the local body system in their living areas

COURSE OUTCOME:

Students studying Fiscal Economics will have the knowledge on Fiscal Matters. This

course will help them to deal the direct tax or GST effectively. Besides this course will pave

the way to succeed in their competitive exams.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

1. H.L.Rhatia – Public Finance (Vikas Pub.House)

2. K.P.M.Sundaram - Public Finance (S.Chand)

THE CORE OBJECTIVES OF THE ABOVE PRESCRIBED TEXTS ARE

i. Critical Thinking will be developed to the students on Public Finance concepts.

ii. To inculcate Social responsibility to pay taxes and adjust with regional and national

administration

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE E1B HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT

2 HOURS PER

WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the Importance of HRD- measures to promote HRD – Problems

and solving measures in HRD.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Every Students should know how he/she could develop the HRD themselves

2. Enhancement of Employability skill

3. Mindset creation on Gender equality

4. Motivation to students for self-study about their potential

5. Emphasizing on Health and Nutrition for HRD

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COURSE OUTCOME:

Through enhancement of employability skill every student should be a better human

resource. The students should get employment after passing their programme (Degree).

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

a. Man Power Planning Dharma Vira Aggarwala

b. Human resource Management – Mathur B.L.

The above two books are prescribed texts. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts

are

i. To inculcate the “Confidence Building” thoughts and feelings to achieve in the job

market.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE E2A Fundamentals of Computer 5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Economics Students will get fundamentals of knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, a

preparation of power point slides, Internet browsing and application of tools in social science.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

1. MS-Word is introduced in the syllabus to help the students learn typing, alignment,

cut, copy, paste etc., of theoretical work

2. MS-Excel is help the students in diagrammatic and statistical representation of data,

Drafting documents, preparation of balance sheet accounts etc.,

3. MS- PowerPoint to enhance the knowledge of students in the presentations of slides,

flex, animation work etc.,

4. Internet and Browsing to give access to students in downloading reading materials,

literature etc., their subject.

5. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) to apply statistical and mathematical tools

in the preparation of thesis, dissertation, project etc.,

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TEXT BOOKS



3. E.Balagurusamy, Programming in Basic, TataMcGraw Hill publication New Delhi.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Application of computer knowledge in economics has widened the scope of Economics.

1. Ms-Word and Excel to highly useful in the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and

presentation of statistical data collected.

2. Through the knowledge in internet browsing, students can download relevant

literature or any study material they need.

3. SPSS is highly useful, when they go for higher studies or when they undertake

research works.

4. PowerPoint presentation helps the students to effectively give the substance of a topic

in a nutshell.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 SBS A4 HERITAGE AND

TOURISM

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the Importance of Tourism and inter-linkage factors between Heritage and

tourism.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To illustrate the complexity of “heritage” and heritage tourism;

2. Students will learn the tourist places in regional, state level and national level

3. To outline the challenges of conserving, managing and marketing heritage tourism;

4. Inculcate and mindset creation to go around the tourist places to enrich their

knowledge on cultural and linguistic integration.

5. Speak and write other Indian languages for national competency, for that tourism

will motivate the students.

6. Will be able to get new innovative ideas to promote tourism by attracting even

foreign tourists.

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COURSE OUTCOME:

This course will bring national integration through tourism. Students will turn into broad

minded humans and social reforms, also economic development will be enhanced.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

A. Bhatia, A. K – Tourism Development Principles and Practices, Sterling Publishers

(P) Ltd., New Delhi)

B. Ananand M. M – Tourism and Hotel Industry in India Sterling Publishers (P)

Ltd., New Delhi

c. Acharya Ram – Tourism and Cultural Heritage Rosa Publications: Jaipur, 1986)

These texts will pave the way for critical understanding of the relationships between culture,

heritage and tourism;

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 SBS 5A5 MARKETTING AND

SALES MANAGEMENT

2 HOURS PER

WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is meant to be an introduction to a career in sales. Despite the “sales”

focus, students can find significant value in the sales techniques for many other elements of

their lives, from leadership and management to career-building concepts such as interviews.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Recognize the key drivers of change in selling and sales management.

2. Understand the best practices in selling that lead to exceeding customer expectations.

3. Explain the historical basis for stereotypical views of selling in society.

4. Identify and explain key success factors for salesperson performance.

5. Discuss and give examples of different types of selling jobs.

6. List and explain the role of various participants in an organizational buying center.

COURSE OUTCOME:

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes involved

in personal selling and sales management.

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TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

1. Chunawalla, S. A., Sales Management, 5th Edition (2007), Himalaya Publishing House

2. Havaldar, Krishna; Sales And Distribution Management, 1st Edition (2006), Tata

Mcgraw Hill

3. Perreault, Jr., William; Mccarthy, E. Jerome, Basic Marketing, 15th Edition, 2006,

Tata Mcgraw Hill

These texts will enrich knowledge on marketing sales management besides students could

learn many marketing and sales management techniques

III YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (VI SEMESTER)

Sem. Part Course


Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int. Ext. Total

VI

III


7BAE6C2 Core–XIII–International Economics 4 5 25 75 100

7BAE6C3 Core–XIV–Environmental Economics 4 5 25 75 100

7BAE6C4 Core–XV– Principles of Management 4 5 25 75 100

7BAEE3A/

7BAEE3B

Elective–III–A) Principles of

Marketing (or) B) Gender Economics

5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS6B4/

7SBS6B5/

7SBS6B6/

7SBS6B7



Total 25 30 -- -- 700

Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 6C1 INDIAN ECONOMY 6 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The students are exposed the various issues of the Indian economy and will have the

ability to comprehend and critically analyse the current situation of the Indian economy.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:


1. Understand the economy and the measurement of various economic variables.

2. Explain the key concepts of the Indian economy.

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3. Understand the Indian Economy better and gain ideas to solve the problems faced by

the economy.

4. Understand the role of the Indian Economy the global context and how different factors

have affected this process.

COURSE OUTCOME:

Communicate to the stakeholders, the different problems and approaches to economic

planning and development.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

1. Indian Economy by Rudar Dutt and K.P.M.Sundaram, S.Chand Company Pvt.Lt.

2. Indian Economy by SK.Misra & V.K.Puri, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 6C2 INTERNATIONAL

ECONOMICS

5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

It is conventional subject enriched with modern concepts and application of economic

theories into practice, particularly in international trade.


The syllabus is framed in such a manner that students get an indepth knowledge in the

following aspects of international trade.

1. to on how international take place

2. To know about balance of payments and balance of trade, disequilibrium in balance of

payments

3. How the rate of exchange is determined.

4. International financial institutions like IMF, World Bank, GATT, WTO

5. The composition, volume and direction of India’s international trade.

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

DM. Mithani - International Economics

KP. Gupta - International Trade

ML. Thingar - International Economics

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COURSE OUTCOMES

Economics is nothing but a life science. The syllabus for international Economics and

Reference Books clearly show the objectives of the subject. The following are the outcome of

the course.

1. It explains the differences between internal and international trade and the basis of

international trade.

2. the problems of balance of payments and its effect on the economy is analysed.

3. the rate of exchange, problems in determining the rate of exchange is discussed.

4. the rate of international financial institutions like the IMF, World Bank, GATT, WTO

current international liquidity problems are explained

5. The volume, composition and direction of India’s international trade with other

countries are analysed

All the above relate to current economic problems in the world scenario and the

subject will definitely enhance the knowledge of Economics Students and will definitely help

them when they appear for competitive examinations or in facing an interview

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 6C3 ENVIRONMENTAL

ECONOMICS

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Focuses on Inter Linkages factors between environment and economics.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To study about Environment

2. To learn the inter linkages factors between environment and economics

3. Emphasizing on the mitigating measures of Global warming and climate change

4. Students will learn about pollution control and importance of forestation.

5. Enriching knowledge on conservation and preservation of natural resources

6. Awareness creation to protect the ecology and eco-system

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COURSE OUTCOME:

Through student, the society will be benefited by utilizing more renewable resources-

pollution control – conservation of forest resources – rain water harvesting – protection of

ecology an ecosystem, Quality environment and economic development are positively

correlated.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

i. Sankaran.S – Environmental Economics

ii. Karpakam.M - Environmental Economics

iii. Chandra Pal - Environmental Pollution and Development

iv. Sahoo – Environmental and Economic Development

THE ABOVE FOUR BOOKS ARE PRESCRIBED TO THE STUDENTS

The core Objectives of the above prescribed texts are

i. To inculcate Social responsibility to protect the environment and develop the

economy

ii. Analytical thinking on “How, why and what extent” environment gets degraded and

‘How far, what ways and what innovative ideas’ will safeguard the environment.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 6C4 PRINCIPLES OF

MANAGEMENT

6 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To introduce The role of managers, the origin, evolution of management, Scientific

management, Human relations management and important functions of Management in

Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and control.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

1. Discuss and communicate the management evolution and how it will affect future

managers.

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2. Observe and evaluate the influence of historical forces on the current practice of

management.

3. Identify and evaluate social responsibility and ethical issues involved in business

situations and logically articulate own position on such issues.

4. Explain how organizations adapt to an uncertain environment and identify

techniques managers use to influence and control the internal environment.

5. Practice the process of management's four functions: planning, organizing, leading,

and controlling.

6. Identify and properly use vocabularies within the field of management to articulate

one's own position on a specific management issue and communicate effectively

with varied audiences.

7. Evaluate leadership styles to anticipate the consequences of each leadership style.

8. Gather and analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to isolate issues

and formulate best control methods.

Reference Books

1. Dinkar Pagare, principles of management, Sultan and sons

2. Ramaswamy. T principles of management, Himalaya publishing house

Venkatesan,G, principles of management, J.J .Publication

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 SBS 6B3

BASIC INTERNET AND

OFFICE AUTOMATION

LAB

2 HOURS PER

WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION








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TEXT BOOKS




COURSE OUTCOMES







research works.


in a nutshell.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7SBS6B4 FRUITS AND

VEGETABLES

PRESERVATION SKILLS

2 HOURS PER

WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Provides the knowledge related to the various types of vegetables and fruits that could

be preserved, the preservation techniques available the related equipment’s and methodology.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To improve income earning skills through fruits and vegetable preservation.

2. To open up new areas of self-employment opportunities for the youth.

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COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Introduces the principles and method available in the preservation process.

2. Provides knowledge about various types of equipment available and different types

of containers that are being used in the preservation process.

3. To introduce various methods available for the preservation of vegetables and fruits.

Also gives knowledge related to personal hygiene and the sanitary standards to be

followed in the preservation process.

4. Gives the practical knowledge of fruits and their preservation methods.

5. The project work helps the students to know the various centres that are involved in

the reservation practices. Also it helps to understand the area specific Technology

that could be applied.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Srivastava,R.P. and S.Kumar., fruit and vegetable preservation: principles.

2. Ranjit Singh, Fruits, National Book Trust.

3. Girdhari Lal Tandon et al., Preservation of Fruit and Vegetable Products.

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PROGRAM OUTCOME FOR B.A ECONOMICS FOR 2014 REGULATION

The subject Economics is considered as the Queen of Arts.

The subject has its own overlapping influence not only on arts subjects but also on

science subjects.

The hybridization of Economics with other subjects and their application opens up

new horizons and new frontiers in the form of introduction of new subjects such as,

Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Economics of Transport, Economics of

Education, Economics of Biology, Economics of Agriculture, Industrial

Economics, Labour Economics, Health Economics, Economics of Human

Resource Development, etc.

The introduction, development and advancement of these subjects facilitate

economic analysis of each and every activity of human beings, different sections of

the society and the economy as a whole to bring rationality in all spheres of

economic activities.

The students of Economics can go for higher studies in the fields of Economics,

Business Administration and Education after attaining post graduation in

economics.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME FOR B.A ECONOMICS

The subject matter of B.A Economics programme covers the fields of Agriculture,

Industry, Banking, Financial Markets, Planning and Development, Public Finance

International Trade and the functioning of international organisations such as

World Bank International Monetary Fund, International Development Association,

etc.

Since these are the main subject content of State Level and National Level

competitive examinations, banking service, railway service examinations and other

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competitive examinations the students of Economics can easily crack such

examinations and can become successful in getting employment opportunities.

The subjects such as Competitive Examination Skills and Employability Skills

have also been included in the curriculum and therefore provides added support to

the aspirants of competitive examinations a lot.

The real understanding of the subject content of B A economics help in the

character building of students and makes them responsible citizens. They are

exposed to national and international problems and hence they will have a

thorough understanding of national and international economic events.



B.A., ECONOMICS PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Sem Course Cr. Hrs./

Week

Marks Total

Part Subject

code

Name Int. Ext.

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I

I 411T Tamil / other languages – I 3 6 25 75 100

II 412E English – I 3 6 25 75 100

III


4BAE1C2 Core – II – Business Statistics – I 4 6 25 75 100

Allied – I 5 5 25 75 100

IV

4NME1A /

4NME1B /

4NME1C

(1) Non-Major Elective – I –

(a)jkpo; nkhopapd; mbg;gilfs; / (b)

,f;fhy ,yf;fpak; /

(c) Communicative English

2 1 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

II

I 421T Tamil/other languages – II 3 6 25 75 100

II 422E English – II 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BAE2C1 Core – III – Micro Economics – II 4 6 25 75 100

4BAE2C2 Core – IV – Business Statistics – II 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – II 5 5 25 75 100


Total 21 30 -- -- 600

III

I 431T Tamil/other languages – III 3 6 25 75 100

II 432E English – III 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BAE3C1 Core – V – Business Mathematics –I 4 5 25 75 100

4BAE3C2 Core – VI – Entrepreneurship

Development

4 5 25 75 100

Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100

IV

4NME3A /

4NME3B /

4NME3C


(a),yf;fpaKk; nkhopg; gad;ghLk; /(b)

goe;jkpo; ,yf;fpaq;fSk; ,yf;fpa

tuyhWk;

/(c) Effective Employability Skills

2 1 25 75 100

4SBS3A1/

4SBS3A2 (2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100

V 4BEA3 Extension activities 1 - 100 -- 100

Total 24 30 -- -- 800

IV


II 442E English – IV 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BAE4C1 Core – VII – Agricultural

Economics

4 4 25 75 100

4BAE4C2 Core – VIII – Business

Mathematics – II

4 5 25 75 100

Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100

IV

4SBS4B1/

4SBS4B2 (2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100

4BVE4/

4BMY4/

4BWS4

(4) Value Education /

Manavalakalai Yoga / Women’s

Studies

2 2 25 75 100

Total 23 30 -- -- 700

V III

4BAE5C1 Core – IX – Money and Banking 4 6 25 75 100



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4BAEE1A/

4BAEE1B

Elective – I – Tourism Economics

(or) Human Resource Development

5 5 25 75 100

4BAEE2A/

4BAEE2B

Elective – II – Fundamentals of

Computer (or) Fundamentals of

Econometrics

5 5 25 75 100

IV

4SBS5A3/

4SBS5A4/

4SBS5A5



Total 26 30 -- -- 700

VI

III


4BAE6C2 Core – XIII – International

Economics

4 5 25 75 100

4BAE6C3 Core – XIV – Environmental

Economics

4 5 25 75 100

4BAE6C4 Core – XV – Principles of

Management

4 5 25 75 100

4BAEE3A/

4BAEE3B

Elective – III – Labour Economics

(or) Gender Economics

5 5 25 75 100

IV

4SBS6B3/

4SBS6B4/

4SBS6B5



Total 25 30 -- -- 700

Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100

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CORE COURSE I – MICRO ECONOMICS – I

Unit I

Evolution and definition of Economics, Nature & Scope of Economics, Methods of

Economics Analysis – Inductive & Deductive Logic

Unit II

Basic Concepts: Utility Demand, Supply, Commodity and their types, Value and Price,

Market, Demand Supply equilibrium

Unit III

Utility: Cardinal (Marshal) and Ordinal Utility Approaches to Demand.

Indifference Curve: Consumer equilibrium (Hicks & Slutsky) Price, Income and Substitution

effects. Derivation of Demand Curve.

Unit IV

Elasticity of Demand, Price, Income and Cross elasticity, Consumer Surplus and its

measurement

Unit V

Production: Factors of Production and their Characteristics; Laws of Production – Returns to

scale, Law of Variable Proportion, Isoquants –Producer’s equilibrium

Recommended Books

1. Ray, N.C. (1975), An Introduction to Microeconomics, Macmillan Company of India

Ltd., Delhi

2. Samuelson, P.A. and W.D. Nordhaus (1998), Economics, Tata Mc Grow Hill, New Delhi

3. Stonier, A.W. and D.C. Hague (1972), A Textbook of Economic Theory, EIBS &

Longman Group, London.

4. Satya, R.Chakraborty – Micro Economics, Allied Publishers, New Delhi

5. R.G.Lipsey, An Introduction to Positive Economics Economy, A Condensed Course

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CORE COURSE II – BUSINESS STATISTICS – I

Unit I Introduction to statistics and collection of data

Definition – meaning – function – limitation of statistics-Primary data – methods of

collection – secondary data – sources of secondary data – Sampling design – census and

sampling methods – types of sampling

Unit II Classification of Data

Classification – meaning and types – Tabulation – meaning – objectives – differences

between classification and tabulation – parts of table – general rules for tabulation –

Diagrammatic and graphic representation – diagrams – importance – types – rules – Graphs –

rules and types

Unit III Measures of Central Tendency

Objectives – features of good average – mean – median – mode – harmonic mean –

geometric mean – merits and demerits

Unit IV Measures of Dispersion

Dispersion – meaning – importance – range – quartile deviation – mean deviation – standard

deviation and coefficient of variation – Skewness

Unit V Skewnes,Kurtosis,Moments

Introduction,meaning, skewness,and its measures –Karl Pearson’s and Bowley’s coefficient

of skewness,Moments,Meaning,Kutosis,Meaning

References

1. Pillai, R.S.N. and Bhagavathi V.S., Statistics S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi.

2. Gupta S.P., Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.

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CORE COURSE III – MICRO ECONOMICS – II

Unit I

Economies of Scale, Different Concepts of Costs – Explicit & Implicit, Accounting,

Opportunity, Total – fixed and Variable Costs, Marginal & Average Costs & its Relationship.

Concept of Revenue – Total, Marginal & Average Revenue and Break – Even Point

Unit II

Market – Concept and Classification, Perfect Competition – Characteristics, Price and Output

Determination for Firm and Industry, Market Equilibrium.

Unit III

Monopoly – Characteristics and Price – Output Determination, Price Discrimination.

Monopolistic Competetion – Characteristics – Price – Output Determination.

Unit IV

Factor Pricing – Theory of Marginal Productivity of Distribution. Concept of Adding up

Theorum(Euler’s Theorem). Theories of Wages and Rent – Classical and Modern.

Unit V

Interest – Concept, Classical and Keynesion Theories of Interest. Profit – Net and Gross.

Theories of Profit.

Recommended Books

1. Ray, N.C. (1975) Introduction Microeconomics, Macmillan Company of India Ltd.,

Delhi

2. Samuelson, P.A. and W.D. Nordhaus (1998), Economics, Tata Mc Grow Hill, New

Delhi.

3. Stonier, A.W. and D.C. Hague (1972), A Textbook of Economic Theory, ElBS &

Longman Group. London.

4. Satya, R.Chakraborty – Micro economics, Allied Publishers, New Delhi

5. R.G.Lipsey, An Intruduction to Positive Economics Economy, A Condensed Course.

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CORE COURSE IV – BUSINESS STATISTICS – II

Unit I Correlation Analysis

Meaning – importance – types – methods – scatter diagram – Karlpearson’s coefficient of

correlation– rank correlation – probable error and standard error

Unit II Regression Analysis

Meaning – differences between correlation and regression – regression equation – Least

Squares method

Unit III Time-Series

Definition – components – importance – measurement of trend and seasonal variation

Unit IV Index Number

Definition – uses – problems in construction – methods – weighted and unweighted –

methods of weighted index number calculation – test for ideal index numbers.

Unit V Growth of Indian Statistics

Statistical Organization of India , CSO- Divisions-Functions -Publications, Population

Statistics –Sources-methods -Features of 2011 census-Vital Statistics,Meaning-uses-sources-

measurements of fertility and mortality

References

1. Pillai R.S.N. and Bhagavathi V.S. Statistics S.Chand & company Ltd. New Delhi.

2. Gupta S.P. Statistical Methods, Sulthan chand, New Delhi.

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CORE COURSE V – BUSINESS MATHEMATICS – I

Unit I Logarithms

Definition – laws of operation – logarithmic tables – operation with logarithmic

Unit II Basic Algebra

Theory of indices – algebraic expression – basic identities – factorization – solution to linear

and quadratic equation

Unit III Set Theory

Definition – equality of sets and subsets – universal set – operation of sets: union –

intersection– complement – differences – laws of set operation – cartesian product

Unit IV Functions

Meaning – types – linear, quadratic, Cubic, logarithmic and exponential functions – linear

function – equation of a straight line – slope intercept form – slope & one point form – two

points form – x, y intercept.

Unit V Matrix Algebra

Definition – types – addition – subtraction – multification, transpose determinant of a square

matrix – co-factor and minor – inverse of a matrix using adjoint matrix solution of a system

of a linear equation – Cramer’s rule.

Reference

1. Mehta B.C. and G.M.K.Madhani, Mathematics for Economics, Sulthan chand New

Delhi.



chand New Delhi.

4. Weber Jean, Mathematical Analysis Sulthan chand New Delhi.


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CORE COURSE VI – ENTERPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Unit I

Entrepreneur – Meaning and Definition – Evolution – Qualities of successful Entrepreneur.

Entrepreneurship – meaning – nature and Characteristics of entrepreneurship – Barriers to

entrepreneurship

Unit II

Role of Entrepreneurs in Economic Development – Functions of an Entrepreneur – Factors

affecting entrepreneurial growth – (Social, Economic, Cultural and Psychological factors) –

Types of Entrepreneurs

Unit III

Women entrepreneurs – Concept, Function and Types of women entrepreneur – Factors

influencing women entrepreneurship. Growth to women entrepreneurship in India – problems

faced and remedial measures – Self Help Group

Unit IV

Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) – need – objectives – phase – basic

contents of EDP – Institutions conducting EDP in India – institutional support to

entrepreneurship Development (NSIC, SIDO, SSIB, SSICS, TIIC, TCO). Problem &

Solutions – Institutions assisting entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu

Unit V

Project: Meaning – Types– Preparation – Evaluation of a project.

Books Recommended

1. Entrepreneurship Development – Jose Paul(Himalaya Publishing House)

2. Entrepreneurship Development – Khanka S S. (s.Chaned and Copm.)

3. Entrepreneurship Development – Dr.V.Balu

4. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development – Vassant Deasi (Himalaya Publishing)

5. Entrepreneturship and Small Business Managemnt Gupta, C.G.Srinivasan (Sultan Chand

and Sons).

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CORE COURSE VII – AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

Unit I

Agriculture and Economic Development – Meaning – Features – Importance – Rationale of

agriculture in economic development – Problems

Unit II

Agriculture Labour – Definition – Types and Characteristics – Growth – Problems –

Government measures

Unit III

Land Reforms: Meaning – Forms – Land Tenure – Land Ceiling; Farm production – Causes

for low Productivity in agriculture – Cropping Pattern: Meaning – Factor.

Unit IV

Agriculture Finance – Need and Types – Sources of agricultural finance – Money lenders –

Co-operatives – Commercial banks – RDBs – NABARD – RRBs – Government assistance.

Unit V

Agricultural price Policy: Meaning – Objectives – Instruments – Minimum Support Price –

Buffer Stock Operations – Public Distribution System – Agricultural Price Commission –

Food problems and Food Security-Recent development – Food policy in India – Government

measures.

Books Recommended

1. Indian Economy – Dutt and Sundaran

2. Agriculture Problems in India – C.B.Mamoria

3. Agriculture Problems in India – S.Sankaran

4. Rural Economics – I.C.Dhingara

5. A study on Rural Economics – Vasant Desai

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CORE COURSE VIII – BUSINESS MATHEMATICS –II

Unit I Simple Differentiation

Meaning – rules – u+v, uv, u/v, function of a function – derivatives of polynomial

logarithmic Exponential, composite and implicit function of derivatives of higher order –

application in economics – cost, revenue, utility, production function.

Unit II Optimisation (Function of One Variable)

Sign of first order derivatives and nature of function – sign of second order derivative and

nature of curves – maximum and minimum values of function – point of inflection –– profit

maximization – cost minimization.

Unit III Partial and Total Differentiation

Function of two variables – first and second order partial derivatives – first order of total

differential.

Unit IV Optimisation (Function of Two Variables)

Optimisation of a function of two variables without constraint – optimisation of a function of

two variables with linear constraint – application – consumer’s and producer’s equilibrium

Unit V Linear Programming

Formulation – maximization and minimization problems – graphical method only

Reference

1. Mehta B.C. and G.M.K.Madhani, Mathematics for Economics, Sulthan chand New

Delhi.



chand New Delhi.

4. Weber Jean, Mathematical Analysis Sulthan chand New Delhi.


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CORE COURSE IX – MONEY AND BANKING

Unit I Evolution of Money

Money meaning and definition – functions – qualities of good money – currency standard –

methods of note issue – role of money in mixed economy

Unit II Value of Money

Value of money – fisher’s quantity theory of money – cambridge equation – keyne’s income

theory – theories of money supply – measuring money supply – high powered money

&money multiplier – inflation – types affect – controlling measures.

Unit III Commercial Banking

Definition – functions – Role of commercial banks in economic development – Recent trends

(privatisation of Banks).

Unit IV Central Banking

Function – Role of central bank in a developing economy – credit control – meaning –

objectives – quantitative and qualitative credit control measures

Unit V Financial Reforms

Recent developments in banking sectors – ATM merits and demerits – Different credit cards

and Online Banking –Money market – Defects of Indian money market

Reference

1. Mishra M.N. Money, Banking and International Trade, Sulthanchant New Delhi.

2. Paul. R.R. Money and Banking, Kalyani Publishers, Chennai.

3. Mithani D.A. Money Banking International Trade and Public Finance, Himalaya

publishing House, Mumbai.

4. Sethu T.T. Money Banking and International Trade, S.chand Company, New Delhi

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CORE COURSE X – MACRO ECONOMICS

Unit I

Nature and Scope of Macro Economics

Meaning – Evaluation of Macro Economics- importance – Relationship between Macro and

Micro economics – Limitations

Unit II

National Income Accounting

Definition – concepts and components – methods of measuring national income – difficulties

in the measurement of National Income – Problem of measurement in developing economy –

importance of national income analysis

Unit III

Theories of Employment

Classical and Keynesian Theory of Employment and Income determination – Comparison

between the classical view and the Keynesian view – Full employment equilibrium

Unit IV

Consumption Function

Meaning – Factor determinates of the consumption function – Meaning – types of

investment– Determinates of investment in Keynes theory – Multiplier and accelerator

Unit V

Macro Economic Policy

Role of monetary and fiscal policy in a developing economy

Reference Books

1. Macro Economics – R. Cauvery, U.K. Sudhnanyak, M. Girira and R. Meenakshi,

Suithan Chand & Company Pvt Ltd., (1995).

2. Macro Economics – Theory and Policy,H.L. Ahuja – Suithan Chand & Company Pvt

Ltd., (1992).

3. Macro Economics Theroy – M.L. Jhiganvrinda Publication (P) Ltd., 2003.

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CORE COURSE XI – FISCAL ECONOMICS

Unit I

Nature and scope of Public Finance – Public and Private Finance – increase in the role of the

modern Government – Principle of Maximum social Advantages.

Unit II

Public Expenditure – Public Expenditure and Private Expenditure – causes for the growth of

Public Expenditure – Classification – Principles – Effects – Public Expenditure in India since

1951.

Unit III

Sources of Public Revenue – Tax Revenue and Non-Tax Revenue – Deficit Finance – Direct

and Indirect Taxes – Income Tax and VAT, custom and excise duties.

Unit IV

Public Debt – Meaning – classification – sources – causes for borrowing – effects – methods

of debt redemption. Budget – meaning – type importance – effects of surplus and deficits

budget of the Economy.

Unit V

Fiscal Federalism in India – Centre – State Financial relationship in India – Role of Finance

Commissions of India – Recommendations of the recent Finance Commission – Local

Finance – Problems and perspectives Fiscal Policy of India.

References

H.L.Rhatia – Public Finance (Vikas Pub. House)

K.P.M.Sundaram – Public Finance (S.Chand)

Sarena and mathur – Public Finance (K.Nath)

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ELECTIVE COURSE I (A) – TOURISM ECONOMICS

Unit I

Definition – Concepts – Scope – Importance of Tourism – Challenges; Translational and

domestic tourism; Socio – Economic benefits of tourism

Unit II

Tourism Classification: Social tourism – Mass tourism – Group tourism – Independent

tourism; Tourism demand and supply – Tourism multiplier; Tourism product – Marketing of

Tourism product – Visual presentation – Folders – Media advertisement – Image building

methods – Interest.

Unit III

Safe and rapid transport system – Quality restaurants and holiday inns – Tourist Guides:

Functions – need for private entrepreneurship.

Unit IV

Indian Tourism Development Corporation – TamilNadu Tourism Development Corporation –

Tourism administration – Tourism Policy

Unit V

Popular tourist places in Tamilnadu – Promotion of Tourism in Tamilnadu

Book Recommended

1. Bhatia A.K., (2001) – International Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers Pvt, Ltd.,

New Delhi

2. Viswanath Ghosh (2000) – Tourism and Travel Management, Vikas Publishing House,

Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi.

3. Johan M. Bryder (1973) – Tourism and Development, Cambridge University Press,

London.

4. Michael Peters (1969) – International Tourism, Hutchinson, London.

5. Rajasekara Thangaman (2003) – Tourism Development, Madras art printers, Chennai.

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ELECTIVE COURSE I (B) – HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Unit I

Evolution and concept of Human Resource Development – Definition – Concepts –

Meaning– Objectives and need for Human Resources Development – Components –

Problems in HRD – Measures to promote human resources

Unit II

Education and Economic Development – Health, Nutrition and Economic Development –

Suhultz Approach to human Capital formation – motivation – concept – theories of

motivation

Unit III

Man Power planning; Meaning – Objectives – Types – Importance – Methods (Job Analysis

– Skills Analysis – Performance Appraisal – Man Power Audit – Computerized Data Bank

Method) Process – Problems.

Unit IV

Training and developing – objectives, training needs – methods of training – promotions –

transfers – turnover – rewards – and incentives – benefits and employee services –

performance appraisal

Unit V

Women and Economic Development – Gender and Inequality – Women Empowerment –

Women entrepreneurship – worker’s participation in management

Books Recommended

1. Man Power Planning, Selection, Training & Development – Dharma Vira Aggarwala.

2. Personal Management – R.N.Tripathi

3. Personal Management – C.B.Memonia

4. Human side of Management – S. Rustom, Davar

5. Human Resource Management – Mathur B.L.

6. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development – Vasant Desai

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ELECTIVE COURSE II (A) – FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Unit I

Word processing with MS Word : Starting MS Word - MS Word environment - working

with word documents - working with text - working with tables - checking spelling and

grammar - printing a document.

Unit II

Spreadsheets and MS Excel : Starting MS Excel - MS Excel environment -Working with

Excel workbook - working with worksheet - Formulas and functions - Inserting charts -

printing in Excel.

Unit III

Making presentation with MS power point ; starting MS power point - MS Power point

environment - working with power point - Designing presentation - printing in power point.

Unit IV

Internet Browsing-Search Engines-Opening E-Mail-Sending and checking Emails-

Downloading and saving files-Attachement of files

Unit V

Major features of SPSS and its utilities.

Reference Books




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ELECTIVE COURSE II (B) FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMETRICS

Subject description: This course introduces the application of statistical methods to economic

Phenomena.

Goal : To enable the students to establish and verify economic relationships.

Objective: On successful completion of the course the students should have

understood Econometric Model, estimation and testing of parameters, forecasting and

verification of economic theory and application of models in planning.

Unit I

Definition-Scope-objectives of Econometrics-Limitations-Divisions of Econometrics.

Unit II

Single equation model two variable case-Reasons for introducing error term in the model-

least square method of estimation and testing of parameters of the model-Estimation of error

variance –Simple problems.

Unit III

General linear model-Assumptions – Least square method of estimation and testing of the

parameters of the models.

Unit IV

Multicollinearity- Effects of multicollinearity – detecting multicollinearity – Remedies –

Autocorrelation-sources of autocorrelation- Dubin-watson test-Dummy variables (concept

only)-Specification errors.

Unit V:

Econometric models in planning: Mahalanobis four sector model-criticism of the model

problems.

Books for Study:

1. Econometrics Basic and applied by Aaron C Johnson Jr,Marvin B Johnson and Rueben C

Buse (Maxwell Maxmillan Intl editions)

2. Econometric methods by Johnston. J (McGraw Hill Intl students’ editions)

3. Theory of Econometrics by Koutsoyannis.

4. D. N. Gujarati and D.C. Porter, Essentials of Econometrics, McGraw Hill, 4th

edition, International Edition, 2009.

5. Christopher Dougherty, Introduction to Econometrics, Oxford University Press, 3rd

edition, Indian Edition, 2007.

6. Jan Kmenta, Elements of Econometrics, Indian Reprint, Khosla Publishing House, 2nd

edition, 2008.

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VI SEMESTER


CORE COURSE XII – INDIAN ECONOMY

Unit I

Economic Growth and development – underdevelopment – Common characteristics of

UDCs– Transition of Indian Economy from Plan Period to reform period – Basis of I

Generation and II Generation reforms – features of Tamilnadu state economy

Unit II

Population and Economic growth – Population and Human Recourse Development – causes

for rapid growth of Population – Population Policy of India and Tamilnadu state

Unit III

Human Capital Vs Physical – Human Capital formation – Unemployment – Employment –

Problems and measures

Unit IV

Industrial Policy-New industrial Policy 1991-Recent Trends and Role of SSI in Indian

Economy-Problems-Government measures

Unit V

Economic Planning – objective – Achievements and Failures of Five year Plans – Recent

Five year Plan – prerequisites of successful Planning

Reference

1. Indian Economy – Rudder Datt and Sundharam (S.Chand &Co)

2. Indian Economy – Dewett K.K, Varna J.D. and Sharma M.L.

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CORE COURSE XIII – INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Unit I

Introduction to International Trade – Internal and International trade – Theories of

International trade – Classical – Theories of Trade-Adam smith – Ricardo – Hicks and Ohlin

Unit II

Balance of Payments – Concepts – Components – Balance of trade – Disequilibrium in BOP

and BOT – Measures for removal of Disequilibrium.

Unit III

Foreign Exchange – Meaning – Demand for and supply of Foreign Exchange – Equilibrium

Exchange rate – Foreign Exchange market – Functions – purchasing power parity theory –

Stable and flexible exchange rates .

Unit IV

International Trade and Financial Institutions – IMF, World Bank, GATT - WTO and Indian

Economy.

Unit V

India’s Foreign Trade – Foreign Trade and Economic Development – composition –

Direction– Trends – Foreign Trade Policy .

Reference

1. Mithani – International Economics

2. Gupta K.P – International Trade

3. M.L.Jhingan – International Economics

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CORE COURSE XIV – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

Unit I

Environmental Ecology – biotic and Ecosystem – Limiting Factors and law of Tolerance.

Economics, Environmental and Ecology – inter – linkages .

Unit II

Basis concept in Environmental Economics – Market failure – Exernality – Environmental

Quality – Tragedy of Commons.

Unit III

Environmental Pollution – Air, water and noise Pollution – urbanization and its impact on

Environmental Economics.

Unit IV

Economic Growth and Environmental quality – Environmental Problem in Developed and

Developing countries – Sustainable Economic Development.

Unit V

Global Environmental issues – Global warming – ozone depletion – acid rain – deforestation

and bio-diversity (genetic loss) – Stockholm and bio summit.

Reference

1. Sankaran. S – Environmental Economics

2. Karpagam. M – Environmental Economics

3. Chandra Pal – Environmental Pollution and Development

4. Sahoo – Environmental and Economic Development

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CORE COURSE XV – PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Unit I

Management – Meaning and Definition – Characteristics – Functions – Importance – Scope –

Difference between Administration and Management– F.W.Taylor’s Scientific Management

– Contributions of Peter F. Drucker’s ides on Management

Unit II

Planning; Meaning and Definition – Characteristics – Objective – Step in Planning Process –

Methods of Planning – Significance – Obstacles of Effective Planning; Decision Making –

Meaning and Definition – Features

Unit III

Organizing – Meaning and Definition – Functions – Characteristics of Organization –

importance – Centralisation and decentralization – Types of organization – Delegation.

Directing – meaning and Definition – Direction – Importance – leadership – Supervision –

MBO; Communication – Meaning and Definition – Nature and Importance – Methods of

Communication – Barriers in Communication.

Unit IV

Controlling – Definition – Needs for Control – Characteristics – Types of Managerial

Control– Steps in Control Process – Techniques of Control

Unit V

Co-ordination – Meaning and Need – Features – Types – Importance – Techniques of Co-

ordination Problems of Co-ordination – Steps for Effective Co-ordination.

Books Recommended

1. Principles of Management – Dinkar Pagare (Sultan and Sons).

2. Principles of Management – T. Ramasamy (Himalaya Publishing Housing)

3. Principles of Management – G. Venkatesan (J.J. Publications)

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ELECTIVE COURSE III (A) – LABOUR ECONOMICS

Unit I

Labour – meaning – characteristics – migratory character – causes for migration –

Absenteeism – causes for absenteeism – measures to reduce absenteeism – Labour turnover –

measurement – difficulties in measurement – causes for Labour turnover – measures to

reduce Labour turnover.

Unit II

Industrial disputes – forms of industrial disputes – causes for industrial disputes – effects of

industrial disputes – prevention of industrial disputes – methods for the settlement of

industrial disputes.

Unit III

Wages – real wages and nominal wages – factors affecting real wages – causes for wages

difference – methods of wage payment.

Unit IV

Social security – benefits provided under social security measures in India – Working

conditions – hours of work – Occupational hazards – Housing conditions – workers

Education.

Unit V

Trade union – meaning – objective – structure of trade union in India – Functions of trade

unions – factors affecting the growth of trade union – growth of trade unions in India – ILO –

aim – Functions.

Reference

1. Tyagi B.P – Labour Economics and Social welfare

2. Tyagi B.P – Labour Problem In Indian, S.Chand & Co.

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ELECTIVE COURSE III (B) – GENDER ECONOMICS

Unit I Introduction

Definition of Gender – Gender and sex ratio – Gender Equity and Gender Equality – Gender

Development – Human Development Index and Gender Development index – Gender

Disparity Index – Gender Empowerment Measure

Unit II Gender Discrimination in India and Kerala

Gender Discrimination in Labour Force Participation – Occupational Segregation and Wage

Differences – Gender Discrimination in Education, Health, Employment, Political

Participation and Decision Making

Unit III Gender Budgeting

Gender awareness in planning – Invisibility of Women’s Work in Budgeting – How to

Adjust our Budgeting Policies to Reduce Gender Disparities

Unit IV Gender Issues in Contemporary World

Women and Globalization – Social and Economic Empowerment of Women –women and

technology

Unit V Gender status in India and Tamilnadu &Concept of Missing Women.

Reference

6. Gita Sen and Canen Crown; Gender and Class in Development Experience

7. Gender profile in Tamilnadu – Census 2011.

8. Neera Desai and Maithreyi Krishnaraj; Health – A Gender Issue in India

9. Lourdes Beneria and Savithri Biswanath; Gender and Development: Theoretical,

Empirical and practical Approaches

10. Lekha Chakraborthi; Invisibility of Women’s Work in Budgeting.

11. vNational vInstitute vof vpublic vFinance vand vpolicy v(NIPFP); vGender vBudgeting

vin vIndia,

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COURSE OUTCOMES FOR B.A ECONOMICE, 2014 REGULATION


Week

Marks Total

Part Subject

code

Name Int. Ext.

III


4BAE1C2 Core – II – Business Statistics – I 4 6 25 75 100

Allied – I 5 5 25 75 100

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 1C1 MICRO ECONOMICS - I 6 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100


The course is designed to introduce about Consumer Equilibrium, Firm Equilibrium,

different market structures, revenue and cost analysis and about the Market Equilibrium

Conditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: -

To make the students understand the subject of Economics, its features and importances.

Books for Reference

Microeconomics- Sankaran.S, Margham Publications,Chennai.

Microeconomics- Dutt Andsundaram,S.Chand Andco Ltd,Newdelhi


6. Know the basic concepts such as value, price, market, demand and supply.

7. Will be able to know the basic structure of the market and various types of market.

8. Know the various types of basic definition given by the economist.

9. Examine the cost and revenue in the long and short run.

10. Will also help to know how the price is being determined in various forms of market.

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COURSE OUTCOMES(COS);

The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters. The core objective of the

above prescribed text is

4. Analytical skill has a clear idea, analyses and examine the market structure.

5. communication skills understand how the prevailing price is determined and

communicate the process to the team who are unaware of the subject.

6. critical thinking helps to analyse the different roles in influencing the price, supply

and demand for the product.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 1C2 BUSINESS STATISTICS - I 6 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course contains major topics such as introduction to statistics, measures of

central tendency and dispersion, skewness, kurtosis and moments.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

c. Gaining a Solid foundation in Statistics- Statistics by R.S.N.Pillai and V.S.Baghavathi

published by V.Chand & Company Ltd, New-Delhi.

d. Conceptual foundation in Quantitative reasoning- Statistical Methods by S.P.Gupta,

Sultan Chand, New Delhi.


It helps the students to successfully integrate theory and practice. It develops the

ability to interpret any theoretical data into a numerical information that forms the basis of

any decision whether it is personal or institutional or a national.

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6. Explain the key terms, concepts and tools used in statistics.

7. Represent data both graphically and algebraically.

8. To compute averages using mean, median, mode, geometric mean and harmonic

mean.

9. Apply dispersion by calculating the deviations from the averages.

10. Understand the distribution pattern of different values by measuring the shape using

Skewness, Kurtosis

TEXTS PRESCRIBED

e. The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.

f. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:

1.Analytical thinking, the ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesis information

from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.

2.Communicate concisely results to a wide audience, including those with no training

in statistics.

3. Ability to critically analyse the statistical findings published by the media, research

agencies and the government to validate and verified its accuracy.

I YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (II SEMESTER)


Week

Marks Total

Part Subject

code

Name Int. Ext.

III

4BAE2C1 Core – III – Micro Economics – II 4 6 25 75 100

4BAE2C2 Core – IV – Business Statistics – II 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – II 5 5 25 75 100


COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 2C1 MICRO ECONOMICS -

II

6 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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The course is designed to include the types of factors of production, their market pricing and

the conditions for their optimum utilisation.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Students will be exposed to the various factors of production such as land, labour,

capital and organization.

COURSE OUTCOME:


1. Know the characteristics of various factors of production.

2. Analyse the remuneration paid to the various factors of production.

3. Know the theories relating to the factors of production.

4. Analyse how the price is being determined in the various market structure for the

factor of production.

5. know the breakeven point prevailing in the various market structure

TEXTS PRESCRIBED

Microeconomics- Sathya ,R.Chakraborthy, Allied Publishers ,Newdelhi.

Introduction To Micro Economics-Macmillan Company Of India Ltd,Delhi

The above two books are prescribed text for the first two semester.The core objective of the

above prescribed text are

3. ciear understanding about the remuneration paid to the various factor of production.

4. clear view about how the price was determined for the various factors of production.

COURSE

CODE COURSE TITLE

COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 2C2 BUSINESS STATISTICS -

II

6 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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The course will provide a sound understanding knowledge on the advanced statistical

concepts such as correlation, regression, probability, index numbers, time series analysis and

the growth of Indian statistics. It helps the students focus on critical approach to statistical

evidence.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:

4. Analytical thinking, the ability to organise, analyse and sort data from a large

amount of data collected from various sources in business.

5. Critical thinking skills, to apply logic and reasoning to identify strength and

weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Writing skills, to write reports and explain technical matters to persons without their level of

statistical expertise.



6. Highlight statistical relationship between variables using correlation and regression

analysis.

7. Explain probability theory in relation to general statistical analysis.

8. Compute probabilities and conditional probabilities in appropriate ways.

9. Design evaluate and apply regression models.

10. Calculate the general price level, retail price level, consumer price index and compare

the price level in percentages.

Calculate the trend using time series analysis

TEXTS PRESCRIBED

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c) Gaining a Solid foundation in Statistics- Statistics by R.S.N.Pillai and

V.S.Baghavathi published by V.Chand & Company Ltd, New-Delhi.

d) Conceptual foundation in Quantitative reasoning- Statistical Methods by

S.P.Gupta, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.


COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BE S2 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the importance of environment and the necessity to protect the

natural resources.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

7. This Course inculcate the student to keep environment clean

8. Students will realize the impact of deforestation

9. Student are motivated to utilise more renewable resources

10. This Course focus in ecology and ecosystem

11. Students will have knowledge on global warming and climate change

12. Students go for field work and learn about environment.

COURSE OUTCOME

The aim of the course is to have clean environment, good health of people and develop the

economy through environmental quality.

TEXT BOOKS PRESCRIBED

1. Agarwal.K.C, Environmental Biology

2. 'Down to Earth' journal- Centre for Science and Environment

COURSE OUTCOME FOR II B.A., ECONOMICS

85

Sem Course Cr

.

Hrs./

Week

Marks Total

Subject

code

Name Int. Ext

.

III

4BAE3C1 Core – V – Business Mathematics –I 4 5 25 75 100

4BAE3C2 Core – VI –

Entrepreneurship Development

4 5 25 75 100

Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100

4NME3A /

4NME3B /

4NME3C

(1) Non-major Elective – II –;

/(c) Effective Employability Skills

2 1 25 75 100

4SBS3A1/

4SBS3A2 (2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100

4BEA3 Extension activities 1 - 100 -- 100

Total 24 30 -- -- 800

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 3C1 BUSINESS

MATHEMATICS - I

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course consists of major topics in business mathematics which is a pre-requisite

in solving many of the problems in business and understand the concepts behind mechanical

computations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:

3. Analytical thinking, to solve, judge, interpret and draw reasonable conclusions from

various events and economic variables and

4. Communicative skills, understand and communicate the underline concepts of

mathematics to help another person gain insight into the situation.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED

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b. Mathematical treatment of the fundamental concepts and tools-An introduction to

business mathematics by V.Sundaresan and S.D.Jeyseelan, sultan Chand, New-

Delhi.

c. Advanced Mathematics-Mathematical analysis for Economists by R.G.D.Allen,

Macmillan, New York.




6. Understand the use of equations, formula and mathematical expressions.

7. Manage money in their everyday life with simple arithmetic tools.

8. Predict the output with the help of demand structure using matrices.

9. Apply logarithm using Napier table for computing very large calculation and very

small calculation.

10. Understand the basic definitions and notation, types of sets, equality and Venn

Diagrams which would serve as a solid foundation on sets and connect to the real

world.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE

3C2

Entrepreneurship

Development

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100


The course is designed to include basic concepts and fundamentals of

entrepreneurship, the process of idea generations and convert the idea to a business models. It

also promotes the necessary skills to succeed as an entrepreneur.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: -

The core objective are:

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It inculcates social responsibility to start new venture create jobs and helps in the

employment generation.

1. Innovative skills to explore ideas, diversify the products, explore new rawmaterials

and new markets.

2. Communication skills, to communicate the desire course efficiently and

comprehensively to the stakeholders to implement ploicies and programmes.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED

a. Introducing the entrepreneurial world – Entrepreneurship Development by

SS.KHANGA

b. Creating an entrepreneurial mind sets – Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development

by Vassant Deasi, Himalaya Publishers


COURSEOUTCOME(COS);


1. Define the concepts, functions and characteristics of an entrepreneur.

2. Discuss what is meant by entrepreneurship and innovation in a clear perspective and

the role of entrepreneur in new enterprise creation process.

3. Analysis the business environment in order to identify business opportunities.

4. Explain the importants of marketing and the role of financial institutions in business

venture.

5. Evaluate the effectiveness of different entrepreneurial strategies.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 SBS 3A1 COMPETITIVE

EXAMINATIONS SKILLS

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course contains materials which improves the skill of creativity and numerical

ability to have a better job.

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COURSE OBJECTIVE:

The course objective of the above prescribed text are.

(3) Prompt thought to have a overall development in an individual.

(4) Understanding Analytical Methodwhich are essential for the development of an

individual.

Course outcome: (cos)


5. Develop the art of speaking to have a fluency in language

6. Know the various type of inductive reasoning to develop the individual memory.

7. Developing the verbal skill of an individual.

8. Analyze the various test of an individual.

Text prescribed:

3. Ajay raj – intelligence Tests.

4. Competition success Review.


COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 NME 3C EFFECTIVE

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course contains the materials related to knowing employment providing fields

and related to communication skills, confidence building techniques, participation in Group

Discussions, etc

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

The course objectives of the above prescribed text are,

1. Critical thinking about how to face the interview.

2. Analytical skill to develop the art to face the interview.


Students completing the course will be able to,

6. Fill the job application form while they are approaching for the job without others

help.

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7. Know the frequently asked question in the interview.

8. The rules to be followed while facing the interview.

9. Steps to be followed in group discussion with the management.

10. Leadership qualities that are needed for the growth of inculcating the characteristics

of the leader.

THE PRESCRIBED TEXTS ARE:

3. D.K.Sarma – you of your career.

4. IndianJaycees- Skills Series.

The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semester.

II YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (IV SEMESTER)

Sem. Course


Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int. Ext. Total

IV

4BAE4C1 Core – VII – Agricultural Economics 4 4 25 75 100

4BAE4C2 Core – VIII – Business Mathematics – II 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100

4SBS4B1/

4SBS4B2 (2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100

4BVE4/

4BMY4/

4BWS4

(4) Value Education /

Manavalakalai Yoga / Women’s Studies

2 2 25 75 100

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 4C1 AGRICULTURAL

ECONOMICS

5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course describes the value and vital aspect of Agricultural Economics with

interlinking factors between Agriculture and Economics.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:


5. To realize the importance of agriculture.

6. Students are motivated to guide the parents in the farming sector

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7. Guiding the parents and society to get redeemed from the clutches of money

lenders through availing Farm loans

8. Students who are interested can do agriculture and become agro based

entrepreneurs through selling value added agri goods

COURSE OUTCOME:

Agriculture is backbone to India. In recent years, agriculture sector is has a dwindling

nature. Through this course the agricultural sector would be revived future.

TEXT PRESCRIBED

4. Agricultural Economics – Tyagi

5. Agricultural Problems in India – C.B.Mamoria

6. Indian Economy – Dutt and Sundaram

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 4C2 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS -

II

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will be exposed to major topics in business mathematics that extends the

breadth and depth of mathematical experience.

COURSE OBJECTIVES


c. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:

4. Problem solving skills, explore mathematics and the ability to handle non- routine

problems in the business world and day to day life.

5. Communicative skills, by emphasising rigorous arguments and the practice of

proof in various mathematical contexts and communicate the results in a clear and

coherent way for the stakeholders.

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6. Social responsibility, ability to research new findings using various mathematical

techniques to draw policy inferences and to explain the potential constraints of its

implementation.



5. Determine the level of output of the firm under different market structure using

differentiation.

6. Apply linear programming in business to estimate the maximum output and

minimum cost.

7. Describe the mathematical relations and functions.

8. Apply Linear Programming theory both quantitatively and qualitatively in models

using graphs and trees.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED

c. An exploration of Modern Mathematics-An introduction to mathematics by

D.Bose, sultan Chand, New-Delhi.

d. An insight into mathematical perspective-Business mathematics by D.C.Sanchetti

and V.K.Kapoor, sultan Chand, New-Delhi.

The above given texts will mould and shape the students to create positive thinking on

agriculture.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 SBS 4B2 EMERGENCY AND

MEDICAL LAB SKILLS

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE STRUCTURE: The course is designed to provide understanding about different

types of emergencies and the required medical skills to be given to the people being affected.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

3. To prepare the students to rise to the occasion of emergencies.

4. To provide the medical lab skills to those people affected by natural and other situations.

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COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. provide knowledge and skills to rescue people affected by fractures fire Snake bite

road and bite and heat stroke and those people affected by the diseases like diarrhoea

and dysentery.

2. Introduces the traffic rules and precautions to be followed during the Travels along

the roads.

3. Introduces the basic knowledge about medical lab tests for the human beings

4. Use knowledge about treating different types of diseases by using locally available

Herbals.

5. The project work given to the students main provide them chances to learn about

different types of diseases and the methods of curing Dum by using native treatments.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Muthu,R.S., and Meera Ravishankar(2013), First Aid, Sura books Private Limited,

Chennai.

2. Rama Rao, Handbook of First Aid, Sura books Private Limited, Chennai.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BMY4 MANAVALAKALAI

YOGA

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

It provides a thorough arena for meditation, yoga and physical exercise which leads to

holistic health that totally transforms a person.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:


1. Understand the health concepts and the different aspects of physical body.

2. Have the basic knowledge on simplified physical exercise and asanas.

3. Introspect and improve the behaviour of an individual.

4. Understand how to improve concentration and focus.

5. Improve intellectual sharpness.

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COURSE OUTCOME:

1. To enhance soft skills and develop the ability for an efficient management in their

field chosen.

2. Inculcates the social responsibility, to realize the enduring values of peace, Non-

Violence and hormone to revitalize human society for restoring its sanity and

strength.

TEXT PRESCRIBED:

2. Value education – World Community Service Center, Veathethery publishing

house

COURSE

CODE

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BWS4 WOMEN

STUDIES

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The students will be exposed to gender identity, gender equality, role of gender in

different aspects, capacity of women and the various schemes and programmes implemented

for women empowerment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:


1. Explain the concepts of socialisation and internalisation and gain knowledge on

gender ideology.

2. Understand the role of women in various capacity and how she balances both

work and family efficiently.

3. Explain the different indexes such as HDI, GDI, GEM and participation of

women in decision making and the political arena.

4. Explain physical and biological differences of gender in sports and the mental

ability of women in handling emotions.

5. Understand the different policies, welfare schemes and programmes introduced

by the central and state government.

6. Explain the concepts, levels and tools of women empowerment.

COURSE OUTCOME:

Inculcates social responsibility by imparting the role of women to the stakeholders

and play active role in empowering women to have a balanced development.

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TEXT PRESCRIBED:

a. Complete outlook of women in various dimensions. – women in perspective:

Essays on Gender issues by Shoma A. Chaterji, Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd.

b. Gender sensitization – Gender Socialization and the Making of Gender in the

Indian Context by susithkumar chattotathyay, SAGE Publication pvt.Ltd.

Course Outcomes for III B.A Economics

Sem. Part

Course


Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int

.

Ext.

Tota

l

V

III

4BAE5C1 Core – IX – Money and Banking 4 6 25 75 100



4BAEE1A/

4BAEE1B

Elective – I – Tourism Economics

(or) Human Resource Development

5 5 25 75 100

4BAEE2A/

4BAEE2B

Elective – II – Fundamentals of

Computer (or) Fundamentals of

Econometrics

5 5 25 75 100

IV

4SBS5A3/

4SBS5A4/

4SBS5A5



Total 26 30 -- -- 700

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 5C1 MONEY AND BANKING 6 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Student are express to know the role of banks in influencing the value of money.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:


1. Know the qualities of good money in determining the value of money.

2. Know the different theory related to the value of money.

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3. Examine the function of commercial and central bank is the developing economy.

4. Analyze the effects of demonetization in the individual economy and throughout the

world.

5. Know the various quantitative and qualitative credit control measures.

COURSE OUTCOME (COS):

TEXT PRESCRIBED:

Dr.S.Sankaran- Monetary Economics.

M.L.Thingan- Monetary Economics.

The above two books are prescribed texts are,

3. Clear thinking about the role of money in various forms of economy.

4. Prompt idea to overcome the defect the money in cases of demonetization.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 5C2 MACRO ECONOMICS - 1 5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students will be exposed to know the aggregates of economics aspects such as price,

income and employment etc.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

b. Macroeconomics theory- M.L. JHINGAN, Vrinda publication (p) ltd

c. Macroeconomics-Theory and policy, H.L. AHUJA- Sultan Chand and company

Pvt ltd


1. Know the basic concept involved in the classical and the modern theory of income,

price, employment etc.

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2. Examine the basic difference exist in the classical and the Keynesian theory of

employment.

3. Help the student to understand how the budget is being framed and what are the

aspect which are being involved while framing the budget.

4. Examine the basic difference exist between marginal and average propensity to save

and consume.

5. have a clear idea on multiplier and accelerator.

COURSE OUTCOME:

The above two books are prescribed text for the first two semester are

3. Clear understanding about the economy as a whole with respect to average and

marginal propensity to consume and save.

4. Prompt thought about the various method of calculating national income.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 5C3 FISCAL ECONOMICS 5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the Public Finance – Public Expenditure – Public Debt and Fiscal

Federalism

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

5. To learn one of the core subjects – Pubic Finance

6. Students studying economics enrich their knowledge on financial matters and

management

7. Will be able to analyze the tax system and GST etc.

8. The students will enable to understand the local body system in their living areas

COURSE OUTCOME:

Students studying Fiscal Economics will have the knowledge on Fiscal Matters. This

course will help them to deal the direct tax or GST effectively. Besides this course will pave

the way to succeed in their competitive exams.

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TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

3. H.L.Rhatia – Public Finance (Vikas Pub.House)

4. K.P.M.Sundaram - Public Finance (S.Chand)

THE CORE OBJECTIVES OF THE ABOVE PRESCRIBED TEXTS ARE

iii. Critical Thinking will be developed to the students on Public Finance concepts.

iv. To inculcate Social responsibility to pay taxes and adjust with regional and national

administration

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE E2A Fundamentals of

Computer

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION















COURSE OUTCOMES


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research works.


in a nutshell.

TEXT BOOKS



COURSE

CODE

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 SBS A4 HERITAGE

AND TOURISM

2 HOURS PER

WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the Importance of Tourism and inter-linkage factors between Heritage and

tourism.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To illustrate the complexity of “heritage” and heritage tourism;

2. Students will learn the tourist places in regional, state level and national level

3. To outline the challenges of conserving, managing and marketing heritage tourism;

4. Inculcate and mindset creation to go around the tourist places to enrich their

knowledge on cultural and linguistic integration.

5. Speak and write other Indian languages for national competency, for that tourism will

motivate the students.

6. Will be able to get new innovative ideas to promote tourism by attracting even foreign

tourists.

COURSE OUTCOME:

This course will bring national integration through tourism. Students will turn into

broad minded humans and social reforms, also economic development will be enhanced.

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TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

D. Bhatia, A. K – Tourism Development Principles and Practices, Sterling Publishers

(P) Ltd., New Delhi)

E. Ananand M. M – Tourism and Hotel Industry in India Sterling Publishers (P)

Ltd., New Delhi

f. Acharya Ram – Tourism and Cultural Heritage Rosa Publications: Jaipur, 1986)

These texts will pave the way for critical understanding of the relationships between culture,

heritage and tourism;

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 SBS 5A5 MARKETTING AND

SALES

MANAGEMENT

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is meant to be an introduction to a career in sales. Despite the “sales”

focus, students can find significant value in the sales techniques for many other elements of

their lives, from leadership and management to career-building concepts such as interviews.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

7. Recognize the key drivers of change in selling and sales management.

8. Understand the best practices in selling that lead to exceeding customer expectations.

9. Explain the historical basis for stereotypical views of selling in society.

10. Identify and explain key success factors for salesperson performance.

11. Discuss and give examples of different types of selling jobs.

12. List and explain the role of various participants in an organizational buying center.

COURSE OUTCOME:

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes involved

in personal selling and sales management.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

4. Chunawalla, S. A., Sales Management, 5th Edition (2007), Himalaya Publishing House

5. Havaldar, Krishna; Sales And Distribution Management, 1st Edition (2006), Tata

Mcgraw Hill

6. Perreault, Jr., William; Mccarthy, E. Jerome, Basic Marketing, 15th Edition, 2006,

Tata Mcgraw Hill

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These texts will enrich knowledge on marketing sales management besides students could

learn many marketing and sales management techniques

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE E1B HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the Importance of HRD- measures to promote HRD – Problems

and solving measures in HRD.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

6. Every Students should know how he/she could develop the HRD themselves

7. Enhancement of Employability skill

8. Mindset creation on Gender equality

9. Motivation to students for self-study about their potential

10. Emphasizing on Health and Nutrition for HRD

COURSE OUTCOME:

Through enhancement of employability skill every student should be a better human

resource. The students should get employment after passing their programme (Degree).

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

c. Man Power Planning Dharma Vira Aggarwala

d. Human resource Management – Mathur B.L.

The above two books are prescribed texts. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts

are

ii. To inculcate the “Confidence Building” thoughts and feelings to achieve in the job

market.

VI III


4BAE6C2 Core – XIII – International

Economics

4 5 25 75 100

4BAE6C3 Core – XIV – Environmental

Economics

4 5 25 75 100

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4BAE6C4 Core – XV – Principles of

Management

4 5 25 75 100

4BAEE3A/

4BAEE3B

Elective – III – Labour Economics

(or) Gender Economics

5 5 25 75 100

IV

4SBS6B3/

4SBS6B4/

4SBS6B5



Total 25 30 -- -- 700

Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100

III YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (VI SEMESTER)

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

7 BAE 6C1 INDIAN ECONOMY 6 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The students are exposed the various issues of the Indian economy and will have the

ability to comprehend and critically analyse the current situation of the Indian economy.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:


1. Understand the economy and the measurement of various economic variables.

2. Explain the key concepts of the Indian economy.

3. Understand the Indian Economy better and gain ideas to solve the problems faced by

the economy.

4. Understand the role of the Indian Economy the global context and how different factors

have affected this process.

COURSE OUTCOME:

Communicate to the stakeholders, the different problems and approaches to economic

planning and development.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

3. Indian Economy by Rudar Dutt and K.P.M.Sundaram, S.Chand Company Pvt.Lt.

4. Indian Economy by SK.Misra & V.K.Puri, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.

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COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION


ECONOMICS

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:


COURSE OBJECTIVES:







COURSE OUTCOME:




correlated.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

v. Sankaran.S – Environmental Economics

vi. Karpakam.M - Environmental Economics

vii. Chandra Pal - Environmental Pollution and Development

viii. Sahoo – Environmental and Economic Development



iii. To inculcate Social responsibility to protect the environment and develop the

economy

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iv. Analytical thinking on “How, why and what extent” environment gets degraded and


COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 6C2 INTERNATIONAL

ECONOMICS

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

It is conventional subject enriched with modern concepts and application of economic

theories into practice, particularly in international trade.


The syllabus is framed in such a manner that students get an indepth knowledge in the

following aspects of international trade.

6. to on how international take place

7. To know about balance of payments and balance of trade, disequilibrium in balance of

payments

8. How the rate of exchange is determined.

9. International financial institutions like IMF, World Bank, GATT, WTO

10. The composition, volume and direction of India’s international trade.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Economics is nothing but a life science. The syllabus for international Economics and

Reference Books clearly show the objectives of the subject. The following are the outcome of

the course.

6. It explains the differences between internal and international trade and the basis of

international trade.

7. the problems of balance of payments and its effect on the economy is analysed.

8. the rate of exchange, problems in determining the rate of exchange is discussed.

9. the rate of international financial institutions like the IMF, World Bank, GATT, WTO

current international liquidity problems are explained

10. The volume, composition and direction of India’s international trade with other

countries are analysed

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All the above relate to current economic problems in the world scenario and the

subject will definitely enhance the knowledge of Economics Students and will definitely help

them when they appear for competitive examinations or in facing an interview

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

DM. Mithani - International Economics

KP. Gupta - International Trade

ML. Thingar - International Economics

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION


ECONOMICS

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:


COURSE OBJECTIVES:







COURSE OUTCOME:




correlated.

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TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

1. Sankaran.S – Environmental Economics

2. Karpakam.M - Environmental Economics

3. Chandra Pal - Environmental Pollution and Development

4. Sahoo – Environmental and Economic Development



v. To inculcate Social responsibility to protect the environment and develop the

economy

vi. Analytical thinking on “How, why and what extent” environment gets degraded and


COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE 6C4 PRINCIPLES OF

MANAGEMENT

5 HOURS PER

WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To introduce The role of managers, the origin, evolution of management, Scientific

management, Human relations management and important functions of Management in

Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and control.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

1. Discuss and communicate the management evolution and how it will affect future

managers.

2. Observe and evaluate the influence of historical forces on the current practice of

management.

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3. Identify and evaluate social responsibility and ethical issues involved in business

situations and logically articulate own position on such issues.

4. Explain how organizations adapt to an uncertain environment and identify techniques

managers use to influence and control the internal environment.

5. Practice the process of management's four functions: planning, organizing, leading,

and controlling.

6. Identify and properly use vocabularies within the field of management to articulate

one's own position on a specific management issue and communicate effectively with

varied audiences.

7. Evaluate leadership styles to anticipate the consequences of each leadership style.

8. Gather and analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to isolate issues and

formulate best control methods.

Reference Books

3. Dinkar Pagare, principles of management, Sultan and sons

4. Ramaswamy. T principles of management, Himalaya publishing house

5. Venkatesan,G, principles of management, J.J .Publication

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 BAE E3A LABOUR

ECONOMICS

5 HOURS

PER WEEK 4

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Labour Economic course deals the inter-linkage factors between labour issues and

Economics.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Students completing this course will have the complete knowledge on labour problems –

issues- Trade Union etc.

2. Will be able to analyze the Industrial disputes, Trade Union etc, also creative thinking

will be developed to the students to solve the crisis in the industrial area

3. Students will be exposed to the real situation in the industrial field

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4. Brilliant students could able to submit some new innovative ideas to the government or

industries management to run the industries in efficient manners.

COURSE OUTCOME:

Some of the Students would become industrial Laborers. Labour Economics course

will mould up the students to be better manpower resource, ultimately industrial development

will take place in regional, state level or national level.

TEXTS PRESCRIBED:

a. Tyagi B.P - Labour Economics and Social welfare

b. Tyagi B.P - Labour Problems in Indian - S.Chand & Co. Publications

The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are

i. Critical Thinking to analyze, evaluate the labour problems.

ii. Social responsibility to be a better human resource for the win-win aspects.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4 SBS 6B3

BASIC INTERNET AND

OFFICE AUTOMATION

LAB

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION








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3. MS- PowerPoint to enhance the knowledge of students in the presentations of

slides, flex, animation work etc.,

4. Internet and Browsing to give access to students in downloading reading

materials, literature etc., their subject.

5. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) to apply statistical and mathematical

tools in the preparation of thesis, dissertation, project etc.,

COURSE OUTCOMES







research works.


in a nutshell.

TEXT BOOKS




COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE

HOURS

COURSE

CREDIT

COURSE

EVALUATION

4SBS6B4 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

PRESERVATION SKILLS

2 HOURS

PER WEEK 2

INT EXT TOT

25 75 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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Provides the knowledge related to the various types of vegetables and fruits that could

be preserved, the preservation techniques available the related equipment’s and methodology.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

3. To improve income earning skills through fruits and vegetable preservation.

4. To open up new areas of self-employment opportunities for the youth.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Introduces the principles and method available in the preservation process.

2. Provides knowledge about various types of equipment available and different

types of containers that are being used in the preservation process.

3. To introduce various methods available for the preservation of vegetables and

fruits. Also gives knowledge related to personal hygiene and the sanitary

standards to be followed in the preservation process.

4. Gives the practical knowledge of fruits and their preservation methods.

5. The project work helps the students to know the various centres that are involved

in the reservation practices. Also it helps to understand the area specific

Technology that could be applied.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Srivastava,R.P. and S.Kumar., fruit and vegetable preservation: principles.

2. Ranjit Singh, Fruits, National Book Trust.

3. Girdhari Lal Tandon et al., Preservation of Fruit and Vegetable Products.

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