Abhi PYQ

8th Semester Syllabus

Mining Engineering

Credits Table

Course Title L T P Credits
Occupational Health and Safety 3 0 0 3
Remote Sensing and Image Processing 3 0 0 3
Program Elective-III 3 0 0 3
Open Elective-III 3 0 0 3
Project-II 0 0 12 6
TOTAL 18

Theory Subjects

Lab Subjects & Projects

Project- II [113806P]

Details for Project-II will be provided by the department. This component carries 6 credits.

Occupational Health and Safety [113801]

  • Unit- 1.0: Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (7 hrs)
    • Concept And Importance Of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
    • Evolution Of Mine Safety In India
    • Role Of Directorate General Of Mines Safety (DGMS)
    • Safety Statistics In Indian Mining Industry
    • Accident Causation Theories (Heinrich's Theory, Domino Theory, Swiss Cheese Model)
    • Safety Culture And Behavioural Safety
  • Unit- 2.0: Mine Hazards and Risk Assessment (9 hrs)
    • Physical Hazards: Noise
    • Vibration
    • Heat Stress
    • Illumination And Radiation Hazard
    • Chemical Hazards: Dust (Coal Dust, Silica Dust)
    • Toxic Gas (CO, NOx, $SO_{2}$ CH4, H2S)
    • Fumes And Explosive Exposure
    • Biological Hazards: Fungal Infections
    • Vector-borne Diseases
    • Risk Assessment: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
    • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
    • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
    • Risk Matrix And Risk Control Hierarchy
  • Unit- 3.0: Occupational Diseases in Mining (9 hrs)
    • Causes
    • Symptoms
    • And Preventive Measures Of The Following: (a) Pneumoconiosis
    • (b) Silicosis
    • (c) Asbestosis
    • Impact Of Coal Dust Exposure And Recommended Monitoring And Prevention Methods
    • Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis
    • Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
    • Heat Stroke And Fatigue
    • Ergonomic Disorders
  • Unit- 4.0: Mine Safety Legislation and Standards (8 hrs)
    • The Mines Act 1952
    • Mines Rules 1955
    • Coal Mines Regulations (CMR)
    • Metalliferous Mines Regulations (MMR)
    • DGMS Circulars
    • ILO Convention C176
    • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
  • Unit- 5.0: Safety in Underground and Surface Mines (5 hrs)
    • Roof Falls And Ground Control
    • Mine Ventilation And Gas Monitoring
    • Explosion And Fire Hazards
    • Electrical Safety
    • Surface Mines
    • Slope Stability
    • Haul Road Safety
    • Blasting Safety
    • Machinery Safety
  • Unit- 6.0: Accident Investigation & Safety Management (4 hrs)
    • Accident Reporting Procedures
    • Investigation Techniques
    • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
    • Safety Audit
    • Emergency Preparedness And Disaster Management
    • Mine Rescue Organisation

Text/Reference:

  1. Occupational Safety with Reference to Mining Industry, Ankit Kumar and Swathi Dash LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 6200275416, 978-6200275417.
  2. A Study of Mine Management, Legislation And General Safety, L C Kaku, Lovely, Prakashan, 8179561593, 978-8179561591
  3. Elements of Mining Technology (Safety Sections), DJ Deshmukh, Lovely Prakashan.
  4. Mine Safety & Legislation, G. B. Misra, Lovely Prakashan
  5. Occupational Health and Safety, Mihaela Rotaru & Lucian-Ionel Cioca (Eds.), Bentham Science Publishers, 2024, 978-981-5165-53-1
  6. Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach, Charles D. Reese, CRC Press, 3rd edition, 978-1-4822-3134-2.
  7. Handbook of Occupational Safety and Health, Dan Petersen, Wiley, 3rd edition, 978-1-118-94726-5
  8. Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, Phil Hughes & Ed Ferrett, Routledge, 3rd Edition, 978-0-7506-8503-0.
  9. Handbook of Mine Safety: Compliance, Strategies and Examples W. David Yates, D.J. Schmutz & Kim B. Redding Routledge, 2023, 978-1-0328-2484-0
  10. Fundamental Principles of Occupational Health and Safety ILO, ILO Publications 2nd edition.
  11. Health and Safety at Work by Jeremy Stranks, London: Kogan Page 2016, 9780749478186, 0749478187.
  12. Mine Safety: a morden approach, B.S. Dhillon, Springer eBooks, 9781849961158
  13. Industrial Accident Prevention, H.W. Heinrich, McGraw-Hill Inc., US, 1980, 8th Edition, 0070280614, 978-0070280618
  14. Practical Loss Control Leadership, Frank E. Bird Intl Loss Control Inst., 1986, 0880610549, 978-0880610544.

Remote Sensing and Image Processing [113802]

  • Unit- 1.0: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing (8 hrs)
    • Definition And Scope Of Remote Sensing
    • Electromagnetic Spectrum
    • EMR Interaction With Atmosphere And Earth Surface
    • Spectral Signatures Of Rocks
    • Minerals
    • Vegetation
    • Water
    • Resolution Concepts: Spatial
    • Spectral
    • Radiometric
    • Temporal
    • Passive And Active Remote Sensing
    • Platforms: Ground
    • Airborne
    • Satellite
  • Unit- 2.0: Satellite Systems and Data Acquisition (8 hrs)
    • Orbit Types (Geostationary & Polar)
    • Sensors: Optical
    • Thermal And Microwave
    • Multispectral And Hyperspectral Imaging
    • Data Format And Metadata
    • Data Sources (Bhuvan, USGS Earth Explorer)
  • Unit- 3.0: Digital Image Processing (9 hrs)
    • Image Characteristics (Raster Data Structure)
    • Image Pre-processing: Radiometric And Geometric Correction
    • Image Enhancement: Contrast Stretching And Histogram Equalization
    • Image Transformations: Band Ratios And Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
    • Image Classification: Supervised And Unsupervised Classification
    • Accuracy Assessment
  • Unit- 4.0: GIS Integration and Mining Applications (8 hrs)
    • Introduction To GIS
    • Vector And Raster Data Models
    • Spatial Analysis And Overlay Techniques
    • DEM And Terrain Analysis
    • Change Detection Analysis
    • Mine Environmental Monitoring
  • Unit- 5.0: Advanced Applications in Mining I (5 hrs)
    • UAV/Drone-based Remote Sensing
    • LiDAR Applications In Mining
  • Unit- 6.0: Advanced Applications in Mining II (4 hrs)
    • Hyperspectral Mineral Mapping
    • InSAR For Subsidence Monitoring
    • Integration With Mine Planning Software

Text/Reference:

  1. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation Thomas M. Lillesand John Wiley & Sons Inc. (7th Edition), 9781118343289, 978-1118343289
  2. Remote Sensing: Principles and Interpretation, Floyd F. Sabins, W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2nd Edition, 071671793X, 978-0716717935
  3. Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective (Pearson Series in Geographic Information Science), John Jensen, Pearson, 4th edition, 013405816X, 978-0134058160.
  4. Remote Sensing and GIS, Basudeb Bhatta, Oxford Univ. Press 019569239X, 978-0195692396.
  5. Remote Sensing for Geoscientists: Image Analysis and Integration G. L. Prost, CRC Press, 1466561742, 978-1466561748.
  6. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation Thomas M. Lillesand Willey India Private Limited, 5th edition, B011YUHG2E, 978-8126513352
  7. Remote Sensing Geology Ravi P. Gupta Springer, 3rd edition, 3662558742, 978-3662558744.
  8. Remote Sensing of the Mine Environment Sanjay Singh Scitus Academics LLC, 9781681174938, 9781681174398.

Program Elective-III: Material Handling in Mining [113803]

  • Unit- 1.0: Introduction to Material Handling (8 hrs)
    • Definition
    • Objectives Of Material Handling In Mining And Importance In Productivity
    • Safety
    • And Cost Control
    • Role In Surface & Underground Mining
    • Classification Of Material Handling Systems
    • Characteristics Of Materials Handled In Mines- Lump Size
    • Bulk Density
    • Moisture Content And Flow Characteristics
    • Types Of Material Handling Systems- Continuous Systems (Belt Conveyors, Screw Conveyors, Bucket Elevators)
    • Discontinuous Systems (Mine Cars, Trucks, Loaders) And Hoisting Systems
    • Factors Affecting Selection Of Handling Systems- Production Rate
    • Mine Layout And Depth
    • Distance And Gradient
    • Operating Cost
    • Safety And Environmental Constraints
  • Unit- 2.0: Performance Analysis of Handling Systems (9 hrs)
    • Belt Conveyors: Components (Belt, Idlers, Pulleys, Drive Unit)
    • Belt Tensions And Power Calculations
    • Capacity Calculation And Belt Selection Criteria
    • Rope Haulage Systems: Direct Rope Haulage
    • Main And Tail Rope Haulage
    • Endless Rope Haulage And Power And Capacity Calculations
    • Mine Cars And Locomotives: Types
    • Track Systems
    • Haulage Resistance And Tractive Effort Calculations
    • Hoisting Systems: Drum & Friction Hoists
    • Skip & Cage Hoisting And Hoisting Cycle Time
    • Performance Parameters: Efficiency
    • Power Consumption
    • Downtime Analysis And Reliability
  • Unit- 3.0 Equipment Selection and System Optimisation (9 hrs)
    • Criteria For Equipment Selection: Technical Parameters
    • Geological Conditions
    • Production Targets And Economic Analysis
    • Selection Of Conveyors: Belt Width And Drive Arrangement Selection And Speed Optimisation
    • Selection Of Haulage Systems: Underground Mine Layout
    • Surface Mine Dump-truck System Selection And In-pit Crushing And Conveying (IPCC)
    • Economic Comparison Of Handling Systems: Capital Cost Vs Operating Cost
    • Maintenance Cost Analysis And Break-even Analysis
    • Overview Of Material Handling In Large Opencast Coal Mine And Underground Metal Mine Transportation System
  • Unit- 4.0: System Design and Operational Aspects (9 hrs)
    • Layout Planning: Surface Mine Conveyor Layout
    • Underground Haulage Road Design
    • Transfer Points And Loading Arrangements And Storage Systems
    • Loading And Unloading Systems: Chutes And Hoppers
    • Crushers And Feeders
    • Wagon Loading Systems
    • Automation In Material Handling: PLC-controlled Conveyor Systems
    • Sensors And Interlocking Systems
    • Condition Monitoring Systems And SCADA Applications In Mines
    • Operational Procedures: Start-up And Shutdown Sequence
    • Inspections
    • Preventive Maintenance And Common Faults With Rectifications
  • Unit- 5.0: Safety and Environmental Aspects (3 hrs)
    • Safety In Material Handling: Guarding And Protective Devices
    • Emergency Stop Systems
    • Common Accidents In Conveyors And Haulage
    • Environmental Aspects: Dust Generation And Control Measures
    • Noise Pollution Control
    • Energy Efficiency In Handling Systems And Waste Minimisation
  • Unit- 6.0: Sustainability Aspects (4 hrs)
    • Sustainability Aspects: Electrification Of Haulage Systems
    • Energy-efficient Drives
    • Regenerative Braking Systems
    • Professional Responsibility: Role Of The Mining Engineer
    • Risk Assessment
    • Ethical Responsibility
    • Continuous Improvement Practices And Inclusion Of Green Mining Concepts
    • Statutory Provisions: Relevant Provisions Under Mines Act And CMR/MMR
    • Safety Regulations For Haulage And Conveyors And Compliance Requirements

Text/Reference:

  1. Design and Selection of Bulk Material Handling Equipment and Systems (Vol. I & II), Jayanta Bhattacharya Wide Educational Products and Services, India
  2. Material Handling Systems: Designing for Safety and Health, C. Reese, CRC Press
  3. Mine Hoisting M. A. Ramlu, Oxford & IBH
  4. Mine Winding and Transport S. C. Walker, Elsevier
  5. Accident Reports and Safety Guidelines, DGMS Circulars Government of India Publications
  6. SME Mining Engineering Handbook (2 Vols.), Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), SME
  7. Open Pit Mine Planning & Design (Vol. I: Fundamentals) W. Hustrulid & M. Kuchta, CRC Press / Balkema.

Program Elective-III: Mine Management [113804]

  • Unit- 1.0: Principles of Management and Mine Organisation (8 hrs)
    • Concept
    • Nature
    • Evolution And Functions Of Management
    • Levels Of Management And Managerial Skills
    • Mine Organization Structure: Owner
    • Agent
    • Manager
    • Officials
    • Line And Staff Organization In Mines
    • Role And Responsibilities Of Mine Managers
  • Unit- 2.0: Human Resource Management in Mines (8 hrs)
    • Manpower Planning And Recruitment In The Mining Industry
    • Training
    • Skill Development And Competency Certification
    • Motivation Theories And Leadership Styles
    • Wage Systems: Time Wage
    • Piece Wage
    • Incentive Schemes
    • Performance Appraisal And Promotional Policies
    • Industrial Relations In Mines
    • Trade Unions
  • Unit- 3.0: Mine Economics and Financial Management (9 hrs)
    • Basic Concepts Of Mine Economics
    • Cost Of Production: Fixed
    • Variable
    • And Marginal Costs
    • Cost Control And Cost Reduction Techniques
    • Break-even Analysis And Profitability Assessment
    • Capital Budgeting And Investment Appraisal Methods
    • Financial Planning And Budgeting
  • Unit- 4.0: Production Management and Productivity (9 hrs)
    • Mine Production Planning And Scheduling
    • Work Study: Method Study And Work Measurement
    • Productivity Measurement And Improvement Techniques
    • Material Management And Inventory Control
    • Quality Control And Total Quality Management (TQM)
    • Use Of MIS And Digital Tools In Mine Management
  • Unit- 5.0: Industrial Safety, Welfare and Contemporary Issues (5 hrs)
    • Safety Management And Accidental Prevention (Managerial Role)
    • Statutory Welfare Provision For Mine Workers
    • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) In Mining
    • Environmental Management And Sustainable Mining Practices
  • Unit- 6.0: Emerging trends IN Mining (3 hrs)
    • Emerging Trends: Automation
    • Mechanisation
    • Environmental Social
    • And Governance Criteria (ESG)
    • And Digital Mines

Text/Reference:

  1. Mine Management, D. A. Sloan, Springer, (1st Edition), 9400959621, 978-9400959620
  2. Principles of Management: An Analysis of Managerial Functions, Harold Koontz and Cyril O'Donnell, McGraw-Hill Inc., US, 5th Edition 0070353328, 978-0070353329
  3. Economics of Mineral Mining in India, S. Mohammed Irshad, Palgrave Macmillan, 978-981-97-9419-5.
  4. Project Management for Mining, Robin J. Hickson and Terry L. Owen, Society for Mining Metallurgy, 0873354036, 978-0873354035.
  5. Principles of Management Accounting, Maheshwari S.N., CA Sharad K. Maheshwari and Dr Suneel K. Maheshwari, Sultan Chand and Sons, 9351611787, 978-9351611783.
  6. Mining Engineering Management, N.C. Dey, Lovely Prakashan, 8179561321, 978-8179561324.
  7. A Study of Mine Management, Legislation and General Safety, HN Karmakar & R Raman, Lovely Prakashan, 8179561321, 978-8179561324.
  8. Industrial Management and Organisational Behaviour, K. K. Ahuja Khanna, Publishers, 8174090959, 978-8174090959.
  9. Engineering Economics, Panneerselvam, R Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited, 2nd Edition, 8120348370, 978-8120348370
  10. Mine Legislation & General Safety, S. K. Das, Lovely Prakashan.

Program Elective-III: Mine Automation [113805]

  • Unit-1.0: Introduction (7 hrs)
    • Introduction To Autonomation (or Jidoka)
    • Automation In Production Systems Used In Mining
    • Principles And Strategies Of Automation
    • Ways To Enhance Productivity And Levels Of Automation
    • Essential Elements Of An Automated System Used In Mining
    • Role Of Automation In The Mining Industry
  • Unit- 2.0: Autonomous Mining Systems (7 hrs)
    • Autonomous Haulage Systems
    • Automated Drilling And Drill Rig System
    • Automation In Tunnelling Projects Of Mining
    • Automation In The Monitoring Of Environments In Longwall And Continuous Mining Systems
    • Automation Of The Transportation System In Surface Mining
  • Unit- 3.0: Fleet Management System (FMS) (9 hrs)
    • FMS-Aim
    • Objectives
    • Operation
    • Setup
    • Workflow And Different Types Of FMS
    • TDS (Technical Data Sheet)
    • CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) For Mining Industry
    • Mining Supply Chain With A FMS
    • Robotics & Armchair Mining
    • Use Of Robotics In Mining For Production And Disaster Management Purpose
    • Advantages And Disadvantages Of FMS
  • Unit- 4.0: Automated Communication and Tracking Technologies (9 hrs)
    • Proximity Sensors And Control System
    • Radar Systems
    • RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) In Mining Engineering
    • SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) And Image Processing
    • Geo-fencing
    • CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) Camera
    • Data Logging Systems In Mining Engineering
    • GNSS/GPS (Global Navigation Satellite System)/Vision-Based Systems
  • Unit- 5.0: Virtual Reality Applications I (4 hrs)
    • VR-Principles
    • Types And 13 (Three I's) Of Virtual Reality
    • Mining Equipment Concept Development
    • Mine Safety Applications
    • Mining Operations Simulation
  • Unit- 6.0: Virtual Reality Applications II (3 hrs)
    • Importance Of Sensor Networking In Mining And Other Safety-critical Industries
    • Development Of Mining Operation Simulations Based On VR Technologies
    • Challenges For VR In The Mining Industry

Text/Reference:

  1. Human Systems Integration for Mining Automation Robin Burgess Limerick, Tim Horberry, Danellie Lynas, Andrew Hill, Joel M. Haight, CRC Press, 1st Edition (2025), ISBN-9781032447094.
  2. Automation in Mining, Mineral and Metal Processing, Dominique Sauter, D. Theilliol (IFAC Proceedings) Elsevier, ISBN: 9780080441795.

Open Elective-III: Basic Practice of Liberal Arts [100825]

  • Unit-1.0: Introduction to liberal Arts (7 hrs)
    • Definition And Significance Of Liberal Arts
    • Historical Development And Evolution Of Liberal Arts
    • Overview Of Interdisciplinary Approaches In Liberal Arts
    • Modern Interdisciplinary Innovators
  • Unit-2.0: Liberal arts education and its benefits (6 hrs)
    • Liberal Arts Education And Its Benefits: STEM To STEAM
    • Utilitarianism
    • Deontology
    • Virtue Ethics In Engineering Context
  • Unit-3.0: Critical Thinking I (8 hrs)
    • The Role Of Critical Thinking In Liberal Arts Education
    • Arguments In Liberal Arts Disciplines
    • Information Assumptions
    • And Biases
    • Formal Logic Principles And Applications
  • Unit- 4.0: Critical Thinking II (8 hrs)
    • Critical Thinking And Interpretation
    • Logical Conclusions From The Evidence
    • Fallacies In Engineering Decision-making
    • Media Literacy And Critical Thinking In The Digital Age
  • Unit- 5.0: Creativity I (8 hrs)
    • Creative Thinking Skills In Education
    • Ideation Techniques
    • Whole Brain Approach
    • Technology Lifecycle And Adoption Curves
  • Unit- 6.0: Creativity II (5 hrs)
    • Characteristics Of Creative And Innovative Individuals
    • Lifecycle And Adoption Curves

Text/Reference:

  1. Liberal Arts and Sciences: Thinking Critically, Creatively, and Ethically Ed. D., Christopher a Ulloa Chaves Trafford Publishing, 2014, ISBN: 1490736999, 9781490736990.
  2. Art of Creative Thinking Rod Judkins Hachette Book Publishing 2015, ISBN: 9781444794489.
  3. Introduction to Creativity and Innovation for Engineers Stuart Walesh, Pearson, 2017. ISBN: 9781292159287.
  4. The Reflective Practitioner Donald A. Schön Basic Books, 1984, ISBN: 9781857423198.
  5. The Innovator's Dilemma Clayton Christensen Harvard Business Review Press, 1997, ISBN 0875845851.

Open Elective-III: Digital Marketing [100826]

  • Unit- 1.0: Search Engine Marketing (9 hrs)
    • Search Engine Marketing (SEM): Introduction To SEM
    • Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising
  • Unit- 2.0: Social Media Advertising (12 hrs)
    • Social Media Advertising: Advertising On Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • And Twitter
    • Creating Effective Social Media Ads
    • Budgeting For Social Media Campaigns
  • Unit- 3.0: Content and Influencer Marketing (11 hrs)
    • Content And Influencer Marketing: Creating Engaging Content
    • Working With Influencers
    • Measuring Content Performance
  • Unit- 4.0: Email and Mobile Marketing (10 hrs)
    • Email And Mobile Marketing: Fundamentals Of Email Marketing
    • Building Email Lists
    • Mobile Marketing Strategies

Text/Reference:

  1. Digital Marketing: A Practical Approach Dr. S. Ramesh Kumar, McGraw-Hill Education ISBN: 978-9352603831
  2. Digital Marketing: Strategy, Implementation, and Practic Dave Chaffey, Fiona Ellis-Chadwick, Pearson Education India ISBN: 978-9353066630
  3. Digital Marketing for Dummies, Ryan Deiss, Russ Henneberry Wiley ISBN: 978-1119235590.

Open Elective-III: Holistic Personality Development [100827]

  • Unit-1.0: Self-Discovery (5 hrs)
    • Discovering Personality Types And Traits
    • Emotional Intelligence And Empathy
    • Goal-setting And Visioning
  • Unit-2.0: Confidence, Resilience and Adaptability I (9 hrs)
    • Self-reflection: Identify Strengths And Accomplishments
    • Positive Self-talk: Encourage Yourself With Positive Affirmations
    • Set Achievable Goals: Celebrate Small Wins
    • Practice Mindfulness: Focus On The Present Moment
    • Seek Feedback: Learn From Constructive Criticism
    • Take Calculated Risks: Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
  • Unit-3.0: Confidence, Resilience and Adaptability II (10 hrs)
    • Develop A Growth Mindset: Believe Abilities Can Be Developed
    • Develop Problem-solving Skills: Approach Challenges With A Solution-focused Mindset
    • Practice Self-care: Take Care Of Physical
    • Emotional
    • And Mental Well-being
    • Build A Support Network: Surround Yourself With Positive Relationships
    • Learn From Failures: Extract Lessons And Move Forward
    • Focus On The Present: Manage Stress And Anxiety
    • Develop Emotional Regulation: Recognize And Manage Emotions
  • Unit- 4.0: Confidence, Resilience and Adaptability II (10 hrs)
    • Practice Gratitude: Focus On The Positive Aspects Of Life
    • Stay Curious: Embrace Lifelong Learning
    • Be Open-minded: Consider Different Perspectives
    • Develop Flexibility: Adjust To Changing Circumstances
    • Practice Self-awareness: Recognize Your Emotions And Thoughts
    • Take Calculated Risks: Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
    • Learn From Others: Seek Diverse Experiences And Knowledge
    • Stay Positive: Focus On Opportunities And Solutions
  • Unit- 5.0: Personal Growth (5 hrs)
    • Mindfulness And Stress Management
    • Time Management And Productivity
  • Unit- 6.0: Well-being (3 hrs)
    • Physical And Mental Well-being

Text/Reference:

  1. The Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, HarperCollins UK, 2014 9789351066385.
  2. You Can Win Shiv Khera Bloomsbury India; 1st edition, (2014) 978-9832951711.
  3. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey, adapted by Suresh Mansharamani, Simon & Schuster; 12th edition (2019) 978-2133487538.
  4. The Gita for Success V. Srinivasan V&S Publishers, New Delhi
  5. Yoga and the Art of Living B.K.S. Iyengar, Harpercollins (2005), 978-8172235253.
  6. Employability Skills Dr. Nishith Rajaram Dubey, Anupam Singh, Indra Publishing House, 2023, ISBN 978-93-93577-68-9.
  7. Organizational Behavior A. K. Chitale, Rajendra Prasad Mohanty and Dr Nishith Dubey, PHI Learning Pvt Ltd, ISBN 978-81-203-4696-3.
  8. Managerial Skills Dr Nishith Dubey & Prof Gitanjali Shrivastava Shiva Prakashan, Indore, India, 2010, ISBN 81-7677-100-7,
  9. Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman, Word Press. Com, 9789382563792
  10. How to win friends and influence people, Dale Carnegie Srishti Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, India.

Open Elective-III: Professional Ethics [100828]

  • Unit- 1.0: Values and Ethics in Day to Day Life I (7 hrs)
    • Introduction To Values And Ethics
    • Definition
    • Examples
    • Concept Of Attitude And Development Of Attitude
    • Importance Of Values And Ethics In Day To Day Activities And At Workplace
  • Unit- 2.0: Values and Ethics in Day to Day Life II (7 hrs)
    • Ethical Ways Of Communication
    • Ethical Ways To Demonstrate Environmental Considerations In Engineering Processes In The Context Of Carbon
    • Ethics At Workplace
    • Examples Of Situations Depicting Values- Based Decisions And Ethical Behaviour In Day To Day Life
  • Unit-3.0: Values and Ethics in Profession II (7 hrs)
    • Relevance Of Profession To Society
    • Ethical Principles Such As Respecting Others And Ourselves
    • Respecting The Rights Of Others
    • Keeping Promises
    • Avoiding Unnecessary Problems To Others
    • Avoiding Cheating And Dishonesty
    • Expressing Gratitude Towards Others And Encouraging Them To Work3
  • Unit-4.0: Values and Ethics in Profession II (7 hrs)
    • Identification Of Activities In One's Own Area Of Work And Related Ethical And Unethical Behavior
    • Identification Of Ethical And Unethical Behavior In Profession Related To One's Own Discipline
    • Examples / Cases Of Situations Depicting Values- Based Decisions And Ethical Behavior
  • Unit-5.0: Introduction to sustainability and 5R Approach I (7 hrs)
    • Sustainable Development: Concept And Environmental Ethics
    • Impact Of Development On Ecosystem: Panch-tatva - (पंच-तत्व)'
  • Unit-6.0: Introduction to sustainability and 5R Approach II (7 hrs)
    • Role Of 5Rs For Sustainable Development
    • National Guidelines On The Economic
    • Social And Environmental Responsibilities Of Business

Text/Reference:

  1. Professional Ethics and Human Values, D. R. Kiran, McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd. 2007, ISBN: 9780070633872
  2. A Textbook On Professional Ethics And Human Values, Dr. RS Nagarajan, New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, 2017, R.S. Naagarazan, ISBN: 8122419380, 9788122419382.
  3. Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude - Hindi (Paperback), (एथिक्स, सत्यनिष्ठा एवं अभिवृत्ति), P.D Sharma, Rawat Publications, 2019, ISBN: 978-8131609941
  4. Chanakya - Niti (Sutra Sahit) (Hindi), Chanakya, Maple Press. 2014, ISBN 978-9350335529, Environment and sustainable development (Digital Book by NCERT) https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/keec107.pdf.NCERT, NCERT, New Delhi.

Open Elective-III: Universal Human Values [100829]

  • Unit-1.0: Introduction to Value Education: (7 hrs)
    • Right Understanding
    • Relationship And Physical Facility (Holistic Development And The Role Of Education)
    • Understanding Value Education Sharing About Oneself
    • Self-exploration As The Process For Value Education
    • Continuous Happiness And Prosperity The Basic Human Aspirations
    • Exploring Human Consciousness
    • Happiness And Prosperity - Current Scenario
    • Method To Fulfill The Basic Human Aspirations
  • Unit-2.0: Harmony in the Human Being: (7 hrs)
    • Understanding Human Being As The Co-existence Of The Self And The Body
    • Distinguishing Between The Needs Of The Self And The Body
    • The Body As An Instrument Of The Self
    • Understanding Harmony In The Self
    • Harmony Of The Self With The Body
    • Programme To Ensure Self-regulation And Health
  • Unit-3.0: Harmony in the Family and Society: (7 hrs)
    • Harmony In The Family The Basic Unit Of Human Interaction
    • 'Trust' The Foundational Value In Relationship
    • 'Respect' - As The Right Evaluation
    • Other Feelings
    • Justice In Human-to-Human Relationship
    • Understanding Harmony In The Society
    • Vision For The Universal Human Order
  • Unit-4.0: Harmony in the Nature/Existence (7 hrs)
    • Understanding Harmony In The Nature
    • Interconnectedness
    • Self-regulation And Mutual Fulfilment Among The Four Orders Of Nature
    • Realizing Existence As Co-existence At All Levels
    • The Holistic Perception Of Harmony In Existence
  • Unit-5.0: Implications of the Holistic Understanding - a Look at Professional (7 hrs)
    • Natural Acceptance Of Human Values
    • Definitiveness Of (Ethical) Human Conduct
    • A Basis For Humanistic Education
    • Humanistic Constitution And Universal Human Order
  • Unit-6.0: (7 hrs)
    • Competence In Professional Ethics
    • Holistic Technologies
    • Production Systems And Management Models-Typical Case Studies
    • Strategies For Transition Towards Value-based Life And Profession

Text/Reference:

  1. A Foundation Course in Human Values and Professional Ethics, RR Gaur, R Asthana, G P Bagaria, 2nd Revised Edition, Excel Books, New Delhi, 2019. ISBN 978-93-8703447.
  2. Jeevan Vidya: EkParichaya, A Nagaraj, Jeevan VidyaPrakashan, Amarkantak, 1999.
  3. Human Values, A.N. Tripathi, New Age Intl. Publishers, New Delhi, 2004.
  4. The Story of Stuff (Book).
  5. The Story of My Experiments with Truth - by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
  6. Small is Beautiful - E. F Schumacher.
  7. Slow is Beautiful - Cecile Andrews.
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