Logical and Analytical Aptitude

Paper Code: 
25GSSAA320
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives

This course will enable the students to develop a conceptual understanding of logical reasoning, data interpretation and information & communication technology, also, have a general awareness of people, environment, and natural resources and their impact on quality of life.

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25GSSAA

320

Logical and Analytical Aptitude (Theory)

CO130: Discover and design key concepts in logical thinking to problems. It equips students to critically analyse material (information) in order to evaluate evidence and construct reasoned arguments.

CO131: Solve the given data problem and tend to find patterns and meaning in the data so as to get to a conclusion. Data interpretation refers to the process of examining, analyzing, and deducing meaningful insights from collected data.

CO132: Perceive and interpret ICT operations, examine digital resources and develop 21st Century Competencies and design thinking skills.

CO133: Distinguish the historical  context  of  human interactions with the environment and gain insights into the international efforts to safeguard the Earth’s Environment and resources.

CO134: Elaborate and promote economic, technological and social change. It maximizes the exchange of knowledge, research and innovation. leadership in all aspects of life.

CO135: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, reading assignments; Solving Questions

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments,

Class test, Unit end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in Assignments

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Logical Reasoning

 

  • Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, structure of categorical propositions, Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal fallacies, Uses of language, Connotations and denotations of terms, Classical square of opposition

  • Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning

  • Analogies

  • Venn diagram: Simple and multiple use for establishing validity of arguments.

  • Indian Logic: Means of knowledge

  • Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication) and Anupalabddhi (Non-apprehension)

  • Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference)

12.00
Unit II: 
Data Interpretation

  • Sources, acquisition and classification of Data

  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data

  • Graphical representation (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart and Line-chart) and mapping of Data

  • Data Interpretation

  • Data and Governance

12.00
Unit III: 
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

  • ICT: General abbreviations and terminology

  • Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing

  • Digital initiatives in higher education

  • ICT and Governance

12.00
Unit IV: 
People, Development and Environment

  • Development and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals

  • Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on environment

  • Environmental issues: Local, Regional and Global; Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste(solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), Climate change and its Socio-Economic and Political dimensions

  • Impacts of pollutant son human health

  • Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear and Forests.

  • Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies

  • Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance

12.00
Unit V: 
Higher Education System

  • Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India

  • Evolution of higher learning and research in Post Independence India

  • Oriental, Conventional and Non-conventional learning programmes in India

  • Professional, Technical and Skill Based education

  • Value education and environmental education

  • Policies, Governance and Administration

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

 

  • Indian Philosophy by Mohanty

  • Logic by Copi

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

 

  • The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg

  • NEP-2020 Report by M.O.E.

 

E-Resources:

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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