BETHUNE COLLEGE

SYLLABUS AND OFFERING DETAILS OF INTER DISCIPLINARY COURSES (IDC)

SYLLABUS OF IDC IN
NAME OF THE IDC TO BE OFFERED IN
DEPARTMENT SEMESTERS SEM-1 SEM-2 SEM-3

Bengali Sem 1, 2 & 3

(same syllabus)

Botany Sem 1, 2 & 3 Integrative palynology deals with the study of pollens and their importance in human lives. Morphological
and physiological characteristics of pollen will be discussed. Significance of pollen characteristics in
(same syllabus) pollination, apiculture, reconstruction of paleo vegetation, human health and forensic science will be
covered. Recent trends in pollen biotechnology consist of strategies to overcome social and environmental
problems such as food security and gene pollution. Practical syllabus includes study of pollen morphology
and viability. Experiments on application of palynology involving allergens, honey samples and sediments
will be performed.

Chemistry Sem 1 & 2 Quantitative analysis and basic Same as Sem 1 syllabus NA
laboratory practices

Computer Science Sem 1 & 3 Introduction to computers and NA Same as Sem 1 syllabus
computing, Data representation
and number systems, Algorithms
and data structures, Office suite,
Programming languages,
Networking, Artificial
intelligence, Information and
Communications (ICT) Tools

Economics Sem 2 & 3 NA Elementary Microeconomic Concepts

Elementary Macroeconomic Concepts
Elementary Economic Development Concepts
Elementary Concepts of Indian Economics
 SYLLABUS OF IDC IN
NAME OF THE IDC TO BE OFFERED IN
DEPARTMENT SEMESTERS SEM-1 SEM-2 SEM-3

English Sem 3 N.A. N.A. Poetry and Short Story

Hindi Sem 1 & 2 Parliamentary Hindi Official Hindi N.A.

History Sem 2 & 3 N.A. Making of Contemporary Same as Sem 2 syllabus

India(1919-1964) Gandhian
Movements, movements
outside the Gandhian fold.
Challenges of Communalism,
Constitutional formulas,
impact of Partition on Indian
society and culture. Evolution
of Parliamentary Democracy,
Indian foreign policy:
Nehruvian era.

Mathematics Sem 2 & 3 N.A. Financial Mathematics Bio – Mathematics

Concept of Profit, Loss and
discount, Dividend,
Calculation of income tax.
Introduction to Financial
Markets. Time value of
money. Bond Valuation.
Portfolio Theory.
Tabulations, Bar graphs, Pie
charts, Line graphs are used
here.
In this paper, Mathematical
biology and the modelling
process are discussed. Simple
single-species continuous
population growth models,
Bifurcation, Insect outbreak
model, Interacting populations,
Epidemic models, Discrete
single-species models are also
included.
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NAME OF THE IDC TO BE OFFERED IN
DEPARTMENT SEMESTERS SEM-1 SEM-2 SEM-3

Philosophy Sem 1 & 2 Philosophy of Peace and Same as Sem 1 syllabus NA

Conflict Resolution
A. Understanding Peace; B.
Peace Building: Different
Theories; C. Gender and Peace;
D. Some Philosophical
Approaches to Peace and
Conflict Resolution

Physics Sem 1, 2 & 3 Nature of Science; Universe; matter: atomic structure, heat and thermodynamics, radioactivity,
(same syllabus) elementary particles; forces: laws of falling bodies, microscopic world of quantum mechanics and
relativity (No mathematical derivation beyond simple algebra and qualitative ideas only)

Political Science Sem 1 & 3 Understanding Governance. NA Same as Sem 1 syllabus

Psychology Sem 2 & Sem 3 NA Introduction to Human Resource Positive Psychology:

Management (HRM), context &
issues in HRM, HRM Practices
(Job analysis, Recruitment &
Selection, Training),
International Human Resource
Management (IHRM), context of
globalization, role of culture in
IHRM, dimensions of cultural
difference
Practicum: Administration of
Organizational Role Stress Scale
Introduction, Western & Eastern
perspectives, Character strengths
& virtues; Positive emotional
states & processes: Happiness &
wellbeing, Emotional intelligence,
Resilience; Positive cognitive
states & processes: Optimism,
Hope, Wisdom
Practicum: Administration of
Oxford Happiness Questionnaire

Sanskrit Sem 1 & 2 a) Medical Science a) Mathematics & Astronomy NA

b) Music, Painting, Dance b) Architecture
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NAME OF THE IDC TO BE OFFERED IN
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Statistics Sem 1 & 2 Understanding Univariate and Same as Sem 1 syllabus NA

Bivariate Data, Testing
Statistical Hypothesis, Analysis
of Variance, Logistic Regression

Women's Studies Sem 1, 2 & 3 Understanding the Basic Concepts of Women's Studies, concepts of Women's Studies, Schools of
(same syllabus) Feminism, Domestic violence, women's education, law, empowerment, and workplace.

Zoology Sem 1, 2 & 3 Animal Biology: Animal diversity, Genetics, Biodiversity and Wildlife, Insect vectors, Laboratory
(same syllabus) techniques and instrumentation

For detailed syllabus students are advised to visit the CU website.

Link https://www.caluniv.ac.in/ccf-ug/ccf-ug.html