Course code Course title L T P J C

STS2002 Introduction to Problem Solving & Etiquette 3 0 0 0 1

Pre-requisite None Syllabus version
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Course Objectives:
• To challenge students to explore their problem solving skills
• To equip students with effective presentation skills
• To develop essential skills to tackle quantitative and verbal ability questions

Expected Course Outcome:

• The students will be able to interact confidently and use decision making models
effectively
• The students will be able to deliver impactful presentations
• The students will be able to be proficient in solving quantitative aptitude and verbal
ability questions effortlessly

Program Outcomes 1, 7, 10 & 16

(PO):

Module:1 Logical Reasoning 12 hours PO: 7

Logical Reasoning
• Sequence and series
• Coding and decoding
• Directions
• Syllogisms
• Binary logic
• Crypto arithmetic
Visual Reasoning
• Abstract Reasoning
• Spatial reasoning
• Cubes
Data Analysis And Interpretation
• DI-Tables/Charts/Text
• Data Sufficiency

Module:2 Quantitative Aptitude 18 hours PO: 1

Profit and Loss
• Cost Price & Selling Price
• Margins & Markup
Interest Calculations
• Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Recurring
Mixtures and solutions
• Ratio & Averages
 • Proportions & Variations
Time and Work
• Pipes & Cisterns,
• Man Day concept
• Division Wages
Time Speed and Distance
• Average speed, Relative speed, Boats and streams.
Permutation-Combinations
• Counting
• Grouping
• Linear Arrangement
• Circular Arrangements
Probability
• Conditional Probability
• Independent and Dependent Events
Geometry and mensuration
Trigonometry
• Heights and distances
• Simple trigonometric functions
Logarithms
• Introduction
• Basic rules
Functions
• Introduction
• Basic rules
Quadratic Equations
• Understanding Quadratic Equations Rules &
probabilities of Quadratic Equations
Set Theory
• Basic concepts of Venn Diagram

Module:3 Verbal Ability 10 hours PO: 16

Grammar
• Spot the Errors
• Sentence Correction
• Gap Filling Exercise
• Sentence Improvisations
• Misc. Grammar Exercise

Comprehension and Logic

• Reading comprehension
• Para Jumbles
Critical Reasoning
• Argument – Identifying the Different Parts (Premise, assumption, inference, conclusion)
• Strengthening statement
• Weakening statement
• Mimic the pattern

Module:4 Employment Skills 5 hours PO: 10

Cracking interviews - demonstration through a few mocks
Sample mock interviews to demonstrate how to crack the:
• HR interview
• MR interview
• Technical interview

Cracking other kinds of interviews

• Skype/ Telephonic interviews
• Panel interviews
• Stress interviews

Resume building – workshop

A workshop to make students write an accurate resume
Resume Template
• Structure of a standard resume
• Content, color, font
Use of power verbs
• Introduction to Power verbs and Write up
Types of resume
• Quiz on types of resume
Customizing resume
• Frequent mistakes in customizing resume
• Layout - Understanding different company's requirement
• Digitizing career portfolio

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Mode of Evaluation: FAT, Assignments, Mock interviews, 3 Assessments with Term End FAT
(Computer Based Test)
References 1. FACE(2016) Aptipedia Aptitude Encyclopedia. Delhi. Wiley
publications.
2. ETHNUS(2013) Aptimithra. Bangalore. McGraw-Hill Education
Pvt. Ltd.
3. RS Agarwal, R.S. (2013) Quantitative Aptitude. Mumbai
Publishers S. Chand.
4. Brown, Lola (2007) Resume Writing Made Easy. Canada.
Prentice Hall.

Program 1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering

outcomes(PO): applications.
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in to
abstract concepts and to understand database reasoning.
10. Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility.
16. Having a good working knowledge of communicating in
English.

Approved by Academic Date

Council