Logical and Analytical Aptitude

Paper Code: 
GSSAA320
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 (COs):

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

24GSSAA320

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, Effective questions

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: 
  • 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: 
2024-2025
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