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16th January,2024
TRISHA KHAN

THE BHAWANIPUR EDUCATION SOCIETY COLLEGE

(UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA)

Syllabus SEM II [TOTAL- 525]

1.DSC-English{full Marks:100} [Theo-75+Practical-25]
(4 Credits – Th 3, Tu 1)

INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LITERATURE (PROSE)

1. HISTORY OF ENGLISH PROSE (FROM ELIZABETHAN AGE TO MODERN PERIOD)
2. FRANCIS BACON, 'OF STUDIES'
3. D.H. LAWRENCE, 'THE ROCKING HORSE WINNER'
4. JAMES JOYCE, 'ARABY'
5. GEORGE ORWELL, 'SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT'
6. JHUMPA LAHIRI, 'A TEMPORARY MATTER'
BOOKS
(1) English Literature by William J. Long
DISTRIBUTION OF QUESTIONS IN THEORY PAPER
SECTION 'A' (HISTORY OF ENGLISH PROSE FROM ELIZABETHAN AGE TO MODERN
PERIOD) ONE QUESTION OF 15 MARKS (OUT OF THREE), ONE QUESTION OF 5 MARKS
(OUT OF THREE)
SECTION 'B' (THE PROSE PIECES) THREE QUESTIONS OF 15 MARKS (OUT OF FIVE, ONE
FROM EACH PIECE), TWO QUESTIONS OF 5 MARKS (OUT OF FIVE, ONE FROM EACH
PIECE)

2.SEC- Digital Empowerment{full Marks:100}

(4 Credits – Th 4, Tu 0)

UNIT-I Digital Literacy and Digital Empowerment

 Definition of Digital Literacy
 Current Trends of Digital Technology
 Evaluating the credibility of online information
 Copyright and plagiarism awareness
 Imp application of our country DigiLocker, E-Hospitals, e-Pathshala, SHIM, e-Kranti (Electronic
Delivery of Services}, e-Health Campaigns
UNIT-II Online Communication and Collaboration
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 Electronic Communication: electronic mail, biogs, social media

 Collaborative Digital platforms
Tools/platforms for online learning
 Collaboration using filesharing, messaging, video conferencing
UNIT-III Digital Security
 Online security and privacy
 Threats in the digital world: Data breach and Cyber Attacks
 Blockchain Technology
 Security Initiatives by the Govt of India
UNIT-IV Digital Citizenship and Ethics
• Responsible online behavior and digital etiquette
• Understanding online communities and their norm
• Ethical considerations in digital technology usage
UNIT-V Emerging Technology
• Exploring emerging technology and it’s impact
• AI and Machine Learning
• IOT and Connected Devices
BOOKS
(1) Understanding Digital Literacies: A Practical Introduction, by Rodney H. Jones (Author), Christoph
A. Hafner (Author)

3.AEC-Compulsory English {full Marks:50}

(2 Credits – Th 2, Tu 0)

UNIT 1
POETRY:
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH: LUCY GRAY
ELIZABETH BARRET BROWNING: HOW DO I LOVE THEE
WILFRED OWEN: ANTHEM FOR DOOMED YOUTH
UNIT 2
PROSE:
O. HENRY: THE LAST LEAF
RUSKIN BOND: THE THIEF'S STORY
RABINDRANATH TAGORE: RAM MOHAN ROY
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4.IDC-Psychology {full Marks:75} [Theo-50+Practical-25]

(2 Credits – Th 2, Tu 1)

Unit-I: Cells, Tissues, Systems, Organs of Human Body

Cells in relation to human physiological functions, Cell organelles and their functions. Physiological
system as a cluster of cells and tissues. Location and basic functions of major body-organs: Heart, Lung,
Brain, Spinal cord, Liver, Stomach, Pancreas, Kidney, Digestive tract, Intestines, Sense organs,
Reproductive organs [Use Models/Charts of different body organ systems & organs to observe
anatomical position and structure.]
Unit-II: Biophysical and Biomolecular Phenomena
Importance of major biophysical parameters in Physiology: Diffusion, Surface Tension, Absorption,
Adsorption, pH, Buffer. Macro and Micronutrients and biomolecules involved in maintenance of human
health: Definition with primary classifications, examples and functions of Carbohydrate, Protein, Lipids,
Vitamins and enzymes.
Unit-III: Regulation and coordination of internal system
Composition and functions of blood; functions of different blood cells. Composition and functions of
Plasma proteins, haemoglobin molecule and anaemia. Exchange of respiratory gasses between lung and
blood, and blood and tissue and their functions. Definition of hormone. Major secreting hormones and
their important functions: Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid and Pancreas. Primary concept on Nerve fibers,
Synapses, reflex action. Functional difference between central nervous system and peripheral nervous
system.
Unit-IV: Applied Physiology
Haematology: Definition, ABO and Rh Blood group system. Precautions of blood transfusion, Concept
of Blood Bank. Microbiology and Immunology: Types of microbes, Beneficial and harmful bacteria
with examples. Definition of Antigen and Antibody and Antibiotic and Vaccine with examples.
Biotechnology: Outline concept and its modern applications. Basic concepts of Ergonomics and its
importance in occupational health. Sports and Exercise Physiology: Physical fitness. Classification of
sports, Basic concept of anthropometry. Application of statistics in biological science, Basic concept of
population biology and Sample.
Unit-V: Common Diseases and Patho-physiological significance
Prevailing global communicable and non-communicable diseases, their primary causes and suggested
measures: Influenza, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, COVID-19, Diabetes mellitus, Haemophilia,
Thalassaemia, COPD, Heart failure, Stroke, Hypothyroidism, Obesity, Stress.
Pathophysiological tests, their normal range in the system and indicative diseases: TC, DC, ESR, Arneth
Count, Fasting and Post-prandial blood sugar tests, Glycosylated haemoglobin, Bilirubin, Urea, Uric
acid, Creatinine, SGOT, SGPT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Acid Phosphatase.
DISTRIBUTION OF QUESTIONS IN PRACTICAL PAPER
1. From each unit, one question of 10 marks each with one alternative are to be set. The 10 marks
questions may be subdivided.
2. Candidates have to attempt all the five questions
PRACTICAL
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1. Determination of Heart rate and Respiratory Rate.

2. Measurement of systolic and diastolic arterial blood pressure by sphygmomanometer and
determination of pulse pressure and mean pressure.
3. Determination of Body Mass Index and Body Surface Area by using nomogram.
Demonstration:
Identification of stained sections of different mammalian tissues and organs: Liver, Kidney, Lung,
Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Pancreas, Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland, Ovary, Testis, Skin,
Skeletal muscle, Cardiac muscle, Smooth muscle, Cerebellum, Ovary, Testis.
DISTRIBUTION OF QUESTIONS IN PRACTICAL PAPER
[Experiment: 15, Viva-Voce: 05, Laboratory Notebook: 05]

5. MINOR I- JMC {full Marks:100} [Theo-75+Practical-25]

-Basics of Broadcast Journalism (3 Credits – Th 3, Tu 1)

UNIT I
Radio: Development projects through Radio broadcasting in India; AIR- Services (External News
Division, Vividh Bharti, Yuva Vani); Radio News: Elements of radio news; Programme patterns of AIR:
Radio Drama, Radio Talk, News Reel, Radio Magazines; Community Radio; HAM Radio; Autonomy of
Indian broadcasting: Prasar Bharati; FM Radio, Radio Jockey.
UNIT II
Television and National Development; Satellite TV Experiment (SITE); Satellite Channels operating in
India; Agenda Setting techniques used by TV channels; Basic camera movements; Ethical issues and
recent sting operations; TV news techniques: finding the story, packaging, use of clippings, PTC, VO,
AVO, VOC; Viewership rating: TAM, TRP; Graphics and Special Effects.
UNIT III
Understanding Television Soap Opera, Decoding Reality Shows, Impact of Television on Children,
Women; Television Cartoon: Entertainment and Reality; Live Telecast for various TV programmes;
Educational TV; Differences in reporting and presentation between Radio and Television.
UNIT IV
Tutorial Project: Preparing Mobile (audio-visual) News Capsule in group of 5 persons; Viva Voce
BOOKS
(1) Mark W. Hall: Broadcast Journalism: An Introduction to News Writing;
(2) K.M. Srivastava: Radio and Television; Sterling Publishers.
(3) Sujit Roy: TV Sangbadikata; Dey Publications.
(4) U.L. Baruah: This is All India Radio; Publications Division; Ministry of I&B, 2017.
(5) Robert C. Allen & Annette Hill: The Television Reader, Routledge.
(6) Andrew Boid: Broadcast Journalism; Oxford.
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(7) Arvind Singhal: Communication for Innovation; Sage.

(8) Kirk A. Johnson: Television and Social Change in India; Sage.

6. CVAC I – Envs {full Marks:50}

(2 Credits – Th 2, Tu 0)

UNIT I Environmental Education

 Concept, definition, and significance of environmental education.
 Genesis of environmental education. Tiblisi Declaration 1977.
 Philosophy of environmental education.
 Environmental awareness vis a vis environmental education
Unit II Rules and regulations of environment
 Necessity of rules and regulations, different types of rules and regulations, mistakes in implementing
of environmental rules. problems in implementing environmental rules.

Environment Laws in India: Wildlife (Protection) Act; Forest (Conservation) Act; Water (Prevention
and control of Pollution) Act; Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act; Environment Protection
Act; Biodiversity Act.

 International agreements: Montreal Protocol, Kyoto protocol and climate negotiations; Convention
on Biological Diversity (CBD).

UNIT III Human Communities and the Environment

 Human population growth: Impacts on environment. human health. and welfare.
 Concept of Resettlement and rehabilitation.
 Environmental movements: Bishnois. Chipko. Silent valley. Big dam movements.
 Environmental ethics: Types. ecofeminism, role of cultures in environmental conservation.
UNIT IV Disaster Awareness
 Fundamentals of hazard. disaster. risk and vulnerability
 Disaster classification, Natural Disasters-floods, earthquake, cyclones, tsunami and landslides;
Manmade Disaster.
 Case Studies: Minamata disaster, Bhopal gas disaster, Fukushima nuclear disaster. Kedarnathflood,
Cyclone Aila, COVID-19.
 Disaster management, Disaster warning systems
UNIT V Role of environmental education in protecting environment
 Lifelong learning procedure. Pedagogy in environmental education, Formal and informal
environmental education (Exhibition, role playing ability, quiz, debate, field trip, demonstration,
project, poster presentation, seminar, eco-club).
 Role of NGOs and government institutions 6 lectures ' Role of information technology and mass
media: Print, Electronic, and social media
BOOKS
(1) Das, S. (2023) Environmental Education, Sanjib Prakasan, Kolkata.
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7. CVAC II – Lifestyle Diseases and their Prevention {full Marks:50}

(2 Credits – Th 2, Tu 0)

lntroduction to Lifestyle Diseases: Definitions and classifications Causes and consequences of obesity;
Diabetes mellitus: types, risk factors, and management. Cardiovascular Diseases: Heart disease and
hypertension; Role of diet and exercise in heart Health.
Dietary guidelines; Meal planning for health.
Physical Activity and Exercise; Benefits of physical activity; Designing an exercise program" Stress
Management and Mental Health: Sources of stress and its impact; Stress reduction Techniques.
Physiological benefits of yoga Pranayama and its impact on respiratory and cardiovascular systems
Breathing Techniques: Meditation and Mindfulness: Different meditation techniques; Effects of meditation
as well as music in overall wellbeing of human
BOOKS
1. The 4 Pillar Plan" by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
2."How Not to Die" by Michael Greger, M.D., and Gene Stone
3. "The Miracle of Mindfulness', by Thich Nhat Hanh
4."The Healing Power of Sound" by Mitchell L. Gaynor, M.D
5. “The Inner Tradition of Yoga: A Guide to Yosa Philosophy for the contemporary practitioner" by Michael
Stone.