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ANNEXURE – 4

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM – STRUCTURE

FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014–15

B.A. ECONOMICS

SEM Part – I Part – II Part – III Part – IV

Part – V

(6th Hr)

ACC

(6th Hr) SLC

I

Sem.

I

Lang

(6)

II Lang

(6)

Core

(5)

Core

(5)

Allied Commerce

(6)

SBE GK

(2)

– Total

(30)

NCC/NSS/PED.

(3)

Com.Eng

(2)

Comp.Lit

(1) – –

II

Sem.

I

Lang (6)

II

Lang (6)

Core

(4)

Core

(5)

Allied

Commerce (6)

SBE QA &

VA

(2)

Elec.

EVS (1)

Total

(30)

NCC/NSS/PED.

(3)

Com.Eng

(2)

Comp.Lit

(1) –

Law

and Society

III

Sem.

I

Lang

(6)

II Lang

(6)

Core

(4)

Core

(4)

Allied Economics

(6)

NME

(2)

SBE

(2)

Total

(30)

NCC/NSS/PED.

(3)

Com.Eng

(2)

Comp.Lit

(1) – Human Rights

IV

Sem.

I

Lang (6)

II

Lang (6)

Core

(4)

Core

(4)

Allied

Economics (6)

NME

(2)

SBE

(2)

Total

(30)

NCC/NSS/PED.

(3)

Com.Eng

(2)

Comp.Lit

(1) –

Environmental

Economics

V

Sem.

Core

(6)

Core

(6)

Core

(5)

Core

(5)

Elec.

Project (5)

SBE

Major (2)

Elec.

W.S. (1)

Total

(30) –

Com.Eng

(2)

Comp.Lit

(1)

Skill Devt – Career

Guidance

(3)

Population

stusies

VI

Sem.

Core

(5)

Core

(5)

Core

(4)

Elec.

(6)

Elec.

(6)

SBE

Major (2)

Elec.

VBE (2)

Total

(30) –

Com.Eng

(2)

Comp.Lit

(1)

Skill Devt – Career

Guidance

(3)

––

TOTAL 180

Hrs

I Language – Tamil

II Language – English

SBE – Skill – Based Electives

GK – General Knowledge

QA &V A – Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Aptitude

SLC – Self – Learning Course

EVS – Environmental Studies

W.S. – Women Studies

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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM – STRUCTURE

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014–15 ONWARDS

B.A. ECONOMICS

Sem

Part

Course Subject Hrs. 6th Hr.

Cr. Adl. Cr.

Exam (Hrs)

Marks

Allotted

Int. Ext.

I

I Lang. – I

Tamil – I

6 3 3 25 75

II Lang. – II

English – I

6 3 3 25 75

III

Core Micro Economics – I 5 5 3 25 75

Core Money 5 5 3 25 75

Allied

Commerce Principles of Accounting–I 6 5 3 25 75

IV SBE - I General Knowledge 2 2 2 – 100

V Extension activities

NSS / NCC / PED

3 – – –

Additional Courses

Communicative English–I

2 – – –

Computer Literacy

1 – – –

II

I Lang. – I

Tamil – II

6 3 3 25 75

II Lang. – II

English – II

6 3 3 25 75

III

Core Banking 4 4 3 25 75

Core Micro Economics – II 5 4 3 25 75

Allied

Commerce Principles of Accounting–II 6 5 3 25 75

IV

SBE - II Quantitative Aptitude and

Verbal Aptitude 2 2 2 – 100

EVS Environmental Studies 1 1 2 – 100

V Extension activities

NSS / NCC / PED

3 – – –

Additional Courses

Communicative English–I

2 1 3 25 75

Computer Literacy

1 – – –

SLC Law and Society 3 3 – 100

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Sem

Part

Course Subject Hrs.

6th

Hr. Cr.

Adl.

Cr.

Exam

(Hrs)

Marks

Allotted

Int. Ext.

III

I Lang.– I

Tamil – III

6 3 3 25 75

II Lang – II

English – III

6 3 3 25 75

III

Core Public Finance 4 3 3 25 75

Core Applied Economics 4 3 3 25 75

Allied

Econo. Economic Statistics - I 6 5 3 25 75

IV NME - I Fundamentals of Economics-I 2 2 2 25 75

SBE- III Marketing 2 2 2 25 75

V Extension

activities

NSS / NCC / PED

3 – – –

Additional

Courses

Communicative English–II

2 – – –

Computer Literacy

1 – – –

SLC Human Rights 3 3 – 100

IV

I Lang.– I

Tamil – IV

6 3 3 25 75

II Lang. – II

English – IV

6 3 3 25 75

III

Core Foreign Trade 4 3 3 25 75

Core Labour Economics 4 3 3 25 75

Allied

Econo. Economic Statistics - II 6 5 3 25 75

IV NME- II Fundamentals of Economics-II 2 2 2 25 75

SBE– IV Salesmanship 2 2 2 25 75

V Extension

activities NSS / NCC*/ PED* 3 1 3

25

*40

75

*60

Additional

Courses

Communicative English–II

2 1 3 25 75

Computer Literacy

1 – – –

SLC Environmental Economics 4 3 – 100

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Sem

Part

Course Subject Hrs.

6th

Hr. Cr.

Adl.

Cr.

Exam

(Hrs)

Marks

Allotted

Int. Ext.

V

III

Core Indian Economy – I 6 5 3 25 75

Core Planning & Growth 6 5 3 25 75

Core Mathematical Methods 5 4 3 25 75

Core Macro Economics 5 4 3 25 75

Elective-I Project *Report;@Viva

5 5 – 40 [*30:@10]

60 [*50:@10]

IV SBE - V Basics of Computer 2 2 2 25 75

WS Women Studies 1 1 2 – 100

Additional

Courses

Communicative English–III 2 – – –

Computer Literacy 1 – – –

Skill Development – Career

Guidance 3 – – –

SLC Population Studies 4 3 – 100

VI

III

Core Economic Thinkers 5 4 3 25 75

Core Mathematical Economics 5 4 3 25 75

Core Indian Economy - II 4 4 3 25 75

*Elec.-II Paper –I 6 5 3 25 75

*Elec.-III Paper -II 6 5 3 25 75

IV SBE - VI Economics of Insurance 2 2 2 25 75

VBE Value Based Education 2 2 2 – 100

Additional

Courses

Communicative English–III

2 1 3 25 75

Computer Literacy 1 1 3 – 100

Skill Development – Career

Guidance

3 2 3 – 100

TOTAL

180 36 140 20

*Elective II and III: Each elective paper has two choices, select any one.

II.1 Principles of Management II.2 Rural Economics III.1 Entrepreneurship Development

III.2 Human Resource Management

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ALLIED – ECONOMICS FOR COMMERCE

Sem Title of the Paper

Hrs.

Cr.

Duration

of Exam

(Hrs)

Marks Allotted

Internal External

I Managerial Economics 6 5 3 25 75

II Economoic Development of India 6 5 3 25 75

ALLIED – ECONOMICS FOR HISTORY

Sem Title of the Paper

Hrs.

Cr.

Duration

of Exam

(Hrs)

Marks Allotted

Internal External

III nghJg; nghUshjhuk; – I 6 5 3 25 75

IV nghJg; nghUshjhuk; – II 6 5 3 25 75

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B.A. ECONOMICS: Those Who Have Joined From The Academic Year 2014–15 Onwards Under CBCS System

Core Subject INDIAN ECONOMY – I Code: 14153501

SEMESTER V

6 Hrs/Week Credits 5

Objectives:-

The purpose of this paper is to enable students to have an understanding

of the various issues of the Indian economy so that they are able to

comprehend and critically appraise current Indian economic problems.

UNIT – I: [18 Hrs]

Meaning of under development – characteristics of under

development – determinants of development and growth – obastacles to

economic development.

UNIT – II: [18 Hrs]

Consequences of population growth in under developed countries

– highlights of 2011 census – theory of demographic transition –

population problem in India – remedial measures.

UNIT – III: [18 Hrs]

Objectives of modern states (Gov’t) – functions of modern welfare

state – Role of planning commission in India – objectives of twelfth five

year plan.

UNIT – IV: [18 Hrs]

Meaning of capital formation – causes for low capital formation in

India – Meaning of human capital – importance – poor human capital

formation in India.

UNIT – V: [18 Hrs]

Meaning of poverty – causes of poverty in india – causes of

inequalities of income – measures undertaken by the Gov’t to remove

poverty – causes for unemployment in India.

TEXT BOOKS: 1. Sankaran S., Indian Economy, Margham Publications, Chennai

REFERENCES:

1. Gaurav Datt and Ashwari mahajan, S.Chand & company, New

Delhi.

Core Subject PLANNING AND GROWTH Code: 14153502

SEMESTER V


Objectives:-

To give awareness about the systems followed in Economic planning. UNIT – I: [18 Hrs]

Planning – Meaning – Definition – Features of Economic Planning

– Case for and Against Economic Planning.

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Need for Planning – Objectives of Planning – Physical and

Financial Planning – Short Term Planning – Perspective Planning.


Planning Machinery in India – NITI Aayog Conditions for

Successful Planning – Five Year Plan (Brief note only) – Twelfth Five year

plan.


Economic Development – Meaning – Definition – Difference

between Economic Development and Economic Growth – Obstacles to

Economic Development.


Rostow’s Stages of Growth – Big Push Theory – Balanced Growth

Theory – Unbalanced Growth Theory.

TEXT BOOK:

1. Balasubramanian N.S., Venugopalan V., Planning and Growth, Uma Sugant Publications, Madurai.

REFERENCE: 1. Jhingan M.L., The Economics of Development and Planning,

Vrindha Publications Private Limited, Delhi.

Core Subject MATHEMATICAL METHODS SEMESTER V Code:14153503


Objectives:-

To create basic idea about mathematics


Introduction – Meaning – Uses of Mathematical Techniques in

Economic Analysis – Basic Rules of Arithmetic Operations – Fraction –

Algebraic Symbolism.


Equation – Linear equation with one variable – Simultaneous

linear equation with two variables.


Application of linear function in Economics with reference to

linear demand function and linear supply function only – Quadratic

equation (by using standard quadratic formula only).


Set Theory – Definition – Types of Set – Universal Set – Operations

on Sets – Difference of Sets – Complement of a Set – Demargans law –

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Venn diagram (for 2 & 3 Sets) – Problems for 2 Sets and 3 Sets using

Venn diagram.


Logarithm – Definition – Formula (product, quoted, exponent) –

Calculation using logarithmic tables (Simple Problems).

TEXT BOOKS: 1. Bose D., An Introduction to Mathematical Methods, Himalaya

Publishing House, Mumbai, 2001.

2. Vedamanickam, Mathematical Methods, G.V. Book Publications,

Madurai.

REFERENCES:

1. Archibald G.C., and Richard Lipsey G., A Mathematical Treatment

of Economics, All India Traveller Book Seller, New Delhi, 1984.

2. Sancheti D.C., and Kapoor V.K., Business Mathematics, Sulthan

Chand & Sons, New Delhi, 1992.

3. Taro Yamne, Mathematics for Economics, Prentice Hall of India,

Private Limited, New Delhi, 1995.

4. Veerachamy R., Quantitative Methods, New Age International

Publishers, New Delhi, 2002.

Core Subject MACRO ECONOMICS Code: 14153504

SEMESTER V

5 Hrs/Week

Credits 4

Objectives:

To teach students about Macro economic analysis technique, presenting

some models that will help them to understand the way in which the

overall economy operates.


Macro economics – meaning – definition – nature and scope –

importance – limitations.


National Income – meaning – definition – concepts – methods of

measuring national income – difficulties in calculating national income.

UNIT –III: [15 Hrs]

Employment – Meaning of full employment, unemployment, Under

employment – types of unemployment – say’s law of market – effective

demand – phases of business cycle only.

UNIT –IV: [15 Hrs]

Meaning of Consumption Function – factors determining

consumption function – Keynes psychological law of consumption –

types of investment – factors determining MEC.

UNIT –III: [15 Hrs]

Multiplier – Meaning – assumption – working of multiplier –

Acceleration Principle – limitations.

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TEXT BOOK:

01.Cauvery .R, and Sudhanayak U.K., Macro Economics, S. Chand

and Company, New Delhi.

REFERENCE:

01.Sankaran .S, Macro Economics, Margham publications, Chennai.

02.Jhingan M.L., Macro Economics, Vrindha Publications (P) Ltd.,

New Delhi.

Elective PROJECT Code: 14153505

SEMESTER V


Every student must undergo a project work in the fifth semester.

Students have to select a topic related to Economics.

Every student will be assigned to a staff member who will provide

necessary guidance.

Students should present the project in the class room.

Students should submit a written report.

Viva–voce examination will be conducted at the end of the

semester.

Project work will be awarded marks on the following basis:

Internal = 40 Marks External = 60 Marks

Report = 30

Viva = 10

Report = 50

Viva = 10

Total = 40 Total = 60

Part – IV BASICS OF COMPUTER Code: 14443515

Skill Based Elective–Major SEMESTER V


Objectives:-

To have a basic knowledge about the computer, so as to be competitive in

their career development.

UNIT – I: [6 Hrs]

Computer – meaning – the First Generations(1946) – The Second

Generations (1947) - The Third Generations (1965) –


the Fourth Generations (1976 – 1985) – The Fifth Generations.


Characteristics of computers – problem solving using computers –

classifications of computers.


Categories of keys – categories of computer printers – types of

memory.

UNIT – V: [6 Hrs]

Operating system – steps – facilities of modern operating system –

personal computer operations.

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TEXT BOOK: 1. Rajaraman V., Fundamentals of computer, Prentice – Hall of

Indian Pvt Ltd, New Delhi. REFERENCE:

1. Carpinelli J.D., Computer systems organizing and Architechture, Addison mesley Boston M.A..

Self Learning Course–Major POPULATION STUDIES SEMESTER V Code: 14803513

Addl. Credits 4

Objectives:

To have an adequate knowledge about the population study.

UNIT – I:

Definition of Demography – scope of the study – nature of the

study - advantages of Population study.

UNIT – II:

Population growth – causes – effects – suggestions to control the

growth of population.

UNIT – III:

Malthusian theory of population – Optimum theory of population –

Theory of Demographic Transition.

UNIT – IV:

Significant feature of census – problems connected with census –

advantages of census – stages in the collection and compilation of

census data.

UNIT – V:

Distribution of population – uneven population distribution –

basic concepts – factors affecting population distribution.

TEXT BOOK:

01. Hans Raj, Fundamentals of Demography, Surjeet Publication,

Delhi, 2007.

REFERENCES:

01. Jhingan M.L., Bhatt B.K., Desai J.N., Demography, Vrindha

Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

Core Subject ECONOMIC THINKERS Code: 14153601

SEMESTER VI

5 Hrs/Week

Credits 4 Objectives:-

To have a basic idea about the economic thought.


Approaches to the study of economic thought – significance of

History of economic thought – Economic thought of Hebrews – economic

ideas of Plato – contributions of Aristotle to economic thought.

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Factors shaping Mercantalism – main ideas of Mercantalism -

main ideas of Physiocrats – practical ideas of Physiocrats.


Characteristic features of classical school – Smith’s economic

ideas on division of labour, capital and Canons of Taxation – Malthusian

theory of population – Ricardo’s ideas on rent.


Alfred Marshall’s view on consumption, internal and external

economies, time element, Representative firm and Quasi rent – ideas of

A.C. Pigou – main ideas of Karl Marx.


Economic ideas of Kautilya – Thiruvalluvar, Gandhiji, Jawaharlal

Nehru and Amartya Sen.

TEXT BOOK: 1. Jhingan M.L., Girija M, Manimegalai A., and Sasikala L., History

of Economic thought, Vrinda Publications (P) Ltd, Delhi.

2. Lohanathan V., A History of Economic thought, S. Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi.

REFERENCE: 1. Sankaran S., A History of Economic Thought, Margham

Publications, Chennai.

2. Blathia. H.L., History of economic thought, Vikas Pulishing House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.

Core Subject MATHEMEATICAL ECONOMICS Code: 14153602

SEMESTER VI

5 Hrs/Week


To create an idea about the Mathematical Economics and create an idea

about application of mathematicas.


Matrices – Meaning – Types of Matrices – Operations of Matrices.


Determinants – Inverse of a Matrix – Solution of linear equations

by Crammer’s rule – Input output analysis.


Differentiation – Meaning – Rules of differentiation – Higher order

differentiation – Application of derivatives in economics.


Average and Marginal Cost – Average and Marginal Revenues –

Maxima and Minima – Profit and Sales Maximization.

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Linear Programming – Introduction – Formation of linear

programming – Problem and its solution by graphical method only.

TEXT BOOK:

1. Bose D., An Introduction to Mathematical Methods, Himalaya Publishing House.

2. Ranganath G.K., Sampangiram C.S., and Rajaram Y., A Text Book

of Business Mathematics, Himalya Publishing House, Mumbai. REFERENCES:

1. Allen R.G.D., Mathematical Analysis for Economists, London, 1986.

2. Chiang A.C., Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics,

London, 1974. 3. Kothari C.R., Quantitative Techniques, Vikas Publishing House


4. Mehta B.C., and Madnari G.M.K., Mathematics for Economists, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi, 1992.

Core Subject INDIAN ECONOMY - II Code: 14153603

SEMESTER VI

4 Hrs/Week


The purpose of this paper is to enable students to have an understanding

of the various issues of the Indian economy so that they are able to

comprehend and critically appraise current Indian economic problems.


Role of agriculture in economic development – problems of

agriculture – causes for low productivity in agriculture – suggestions for

raising agricultural productivity.


Agricultural marketing – features – defects – functions of regulated

markets – advantages of co-operative marketing in India.


Objectives of agricultural price policy – Instruments – functions of

Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP) – objectives of

Public Distribution System(PDS) - Measures to solve the food problems.


Role of industrialization – Effects – objectives of industrial

licencing policy – criticism of new industry al policy of 1991.


Role of small scale and cottage industries in Indian economy –

problems – meaning of industrial sickness – causes – rehabilitation of

sick units.

TEXT BOOKS: 1. Sankaran S., Indian Economy, Margham Publications, Chennai

REFERENCES:

1. Gaurav Datt and Ashwari mahajan, S.Chand & company, New

Delhi.

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*Elective - Any TWO papers to be selected from the following FOUR ELECTIVES:

*Elective 1. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Code: 14153604

SEMESTER VI

6 Hrs/Week Credits 5 Objectives:-

To make the students in getting elaborate idea about management.


Management – Definition – Nature – Management Science or Art –

The Management Process – Administrative Vs Management –

Management by objectives.


Planning – Definition – Characteristics – Benefits – Elements of

planning – Limitation – Requisites for effective planning.


Decision Making – Characteristics – Types of Decision Making –

Decision Making Process – Guidelines for effective Decision Making.


Staffing – Definition – Steps in Staffing Process – Selection

Procedure – Training – Methods of Training – Methods of performance

appraisal.


Direction – Importance – Techniques – Role of Supervisor –

Maslow’s Theory of Motivation – Qualities of a leader.

TEXT BOOK: 1. Natarajan K., and Ganesan K.P., Principles of Management,

Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi, 2009. REFERENCE:

1. Dinkar Pagare, Principles of Management, Sultan and Sons


*Elective 2. RURAL ECONOMICS Code: 14153605

SEMESTER VI

6 Hrs/Week Credits 5 Objectives:

To have an adequate knowledge about the rural economy


Rural Economics – Nature – need – scope – structure and features

of Rural Economy.


Factors influencing erop pattern – role of agriculture in economic

development – distinction between – agriculture and industry –

contribution of agriculture to India’s economic development.

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Agricultural problems – causes for sub-division and fragmentation

– causes for low productivity in agricultural productivity.


Main features of cottage industries – classification of cottage

industrials – importance of village industries – role of cottage and small

scale industries – problem of small scale and cottage industries.


Rural independents – causes of rural indebtedness –

consequences of Rural indebtedness – measures to remove rural

indebtedness – Regional rural Bankers – National Bank for Rural

Development.

TEXT BOOK:

1. Sankaran S., Rural Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai.

REFERENCES:

1. Sankaran S., Rural Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai

*Elective 3. ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT Code: 14153606

SEMESTER VI


To create an idea about the entrepreneurship and create an awareness

about starting a small scale industry.


Entrepreneur – definition – characteristics of an entrepreneur –

functions of entrepreneur – entrepreneur Vs manager – types of

entrepreneurs - characteristics of an intrapreneur – entrepreneur Vs

intrapreneur


Entrepreneurship Development Programmes – three tier approach

– objectives of entrepreneurship development programmes – phases of

entrepreneurship development programmes – concept of women

entrepreneurs - types of women entrepreneurs – problems of women

entrepreneurs – suggestions to overcome the problems of women

entrepreneurs.


Motivating factors to become entrepreneur – Entrepreneurial

competencies – hard skill – soft skill – entrepreneur and Economic

development – Difference between entrepreneur and entrepreneurship –

Factors affecting Entrepreneurhip growth.

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Starting a SSI – business idea – preparation of preliminary report

– forms of ownership – preparation of detailed project report – location –

procurement of land – apply for registration – apply for term loan and

working capital loan – apply for subsidy – place order for machinery –

power connection – insurance – procurement of raw material –

recruitment and training of staff – establish product distribution

network – trial run – commencement of production


Institutional support to entrepreneurs – State Industrial

Development Corporation (SIDCO) – Industrial and Technical

Consultancy Organisation of Tamilnadu (ITCOT) – District Industries

Centre (DIC) – Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation (TIIC)

TEXT BOOK:

1. Gordon E., and Natarajan K., Entrepreneurship Development,

Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.

REFERENCE:

1. Khanka S.S., Entrepreneurial Development, S.Chand and Co, New

Delhi.

2. Vasant Desai, Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development,

Himalaya Publishers House, Mumbai.

*Elective 4. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Code: 14153607

SEMESTER VI

6 Hrs/Week

Credits 5 Objectives:


Human Resource Management – Meaning – Function – Nature –

Importance – Objectives of Human Resource Management.


Human Resource Planning – Definition – Importance –

Characteristics – Objectives – Factors influencing Human Resource

Planning – Human Resource Planning at various levels.


Organisation – Definition – Process of Organisation – Importance –

Organisation structure – Formal and Informal organisation.


Communication – Meaning – Nature – Importance – Elements –

Types of Communication – Merits and Demerits – Barriers to effective

Communication – Measures to overcome Communication Barriers.

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Motivation – Definition – Nature and Characteristics of Motivation

– Importance – Process – Financial and Non–Financial Incentives –

Maslow’s Need Hieraching Theory and McGrow’s Theory of X and Y

Motivation.

TEXT BOOK:

1. Jeyasankar J., Human Resource Management, Margham

Publications, Chennai, 2007.

REFERENCE:

1. Khan Sherwant N.V., Human Resource Management, Galgotia

Publiations Private Limited, New Delhi, 2006.

Part – IV ECONOMICS OF INSURANCE Code: 14443615

Skill Based Elective–Major SEMESTER VI


To create an awareness about the various insurance policies in practice.

UNIT – I: [6 Hrs]

Functions of Insurance – importance of Insurance – benefits of

Insurance.


Classification of Insurance - Insurance Documents.


Meaning of Life Insurance – essential factors of Life Assurance –

policy on the basis of duration, term insurance policies, endowment

policies, on the basis of premium payment, participation of profits,

number of persons assured and payment of policy amount.


Aims of LIC – advantages of life insurance – important function of

LIC – role of LIC in National Economy.

UNIT – V: [6 Hrs]

Duties of development officers – qualities of successful

development officier – duties of insurance agents – qualities of a

successful agent.

TEXT BOOK: 1. Dr. Periasamy P., Principles and Practice of Insurance, Himalaya

Publishing House, Mumbai. REFERENCE:

1. Dr. Premavathy N., Principles and Practice of Insurance, Sri Vishnu Publications, Chennai.

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B.A. Economics: Those who have joined from the

academic Year 2014–15 onwards under CBCS System

EVALUATION PATTERN

Internal : 25 Marks External : 75 Marks

INTERNAL:

Test – 20 (average of the better two of the three tests conducted)

Assignment – 5

Question Paper Pattern:

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

Part – A : 6 1 = 6

(Multiple Choice)

Part – B : 2 7 = 14

(Either /Or)

Part – C : 2/3 10= 20

*40

Part – A :10 1 = 10

(Multiple Choice)

Part – B : 5 7 = 35

(Either /Or)

Part – C : 3/510 = 30

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* Internal test mark 40 will be converted to 20.

SBE & NME

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

Part – A : 3 1 = 3

(Multiple Choice)

Part – B : 1 7 = 7

(Either /Or)

Part – C : 1/2 10= 10

20

Part – A :15 1 = 15

(Multiple Choice)

Part – B : 3/5 10 = 30

Part – C : 2/415 = 30

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The Assignment Component of any one of the subjects (except

Non-Major Electives and other Department Papers) in the III and IV

Semesters in UG COURSES (as decided by the Head of the Department

on Rotation Basis) should be in the form of REPORT (as per the

guidelines) on the HANDS ON EXPERIENCE GAINED by the students

from their:

Part-time job (or)

Self-Employment (or)

Making of Hand made Products (or)

Survey on Marketing of goods and services (or)

Maintenance and Servicing of Equipments (or)

How things Work (or)

Working Principles of Toys/gadgets…. Models (or)

Making of working Models using some Concepts

Students should maintain a work diary which should be

monitored by the course teacher guided by a Monitoring Committee

of the concerned department.