Semester 1
FP 101 Basic Mathematics
Orienting students towards the basic concepts of mathematics and its applications in problem-solving is fundamental to their forthcoming selection of disciplines. Students learn to Organize, interpret numerical data, acquire knowledge of math and numeracy skills required at undergraduate level and develop the ability to organize, analyze and draw appropriate conclusions. The course is covered by adopting a combination of lecture methods, class presentation by groups of students, self-study sessions. Group Assignment & Presentation help build their analytical ability.
FP 102 ICT Skills for Academic Studies
Conceptual knowledge of information technology (IT) is essential for students to develop some basic IT skills. Through this course the students will develop basic skills in using a computer, learn simple word processing and its important features. Create simple spreadsheets and organize numerical data for the purpose of analysis. Develop power-point presentations according to academic standards. The course is covered by adopting a combination of lecture methods, class presentation by groups of students, self-study sessions. Group Assignment & Presentation help build their analytical ability.
FP 103 English Language & Communication
English Language and Communication Skills are essential elementary skills. This course integrates both sets of skills through working on students reading, listening and writing skills ,developing and improving oral English communication skills and presentation of student ideas and thoughts in an articulate manner. The course is covered by adopting a combination of lecture methods, class presentation by groups of students, self-study sessions. Group Assignment & Presentation help build their analytical ability.
FP 104 Academic Research & Report Writing
Research skills foreground the development of students’ academic learning and writing skills. Students are able to distinguish primary and secondary research. Use of Internet for research and identification of secondary research data is emphasized. Students learn the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques and the development of academic reports using structured formats, scientific data collection methods with annotated bibliography. The course is covered by adopting a combination of lecture methods, class presentation by groups of students, self-study sessions. Group Assignment & Presentation help build their analytical ability.
FP 105 Media Literacy
Media literacy is an essential component for awareness and for increasing students functional literacy in a rapidly media led learning environment. Through this course students can access, analyze, evaluate and create media messages of all kinds using a combination of text, images and sounds. The course provides the tools and skills that help to understand the role media plays in shaping, reflecting and, at times, manipulating social realities. The course offers insight into media production processes and encourages critical thinking, so that students can understand and navigate through complex media environment we live in. The course is covered by adopting a combination of lecture methods, class presentation by groups of students, self-study sessions. Group Assignment & Presentation help build their analytical ability.
FP 106 Non-Teaching Credits (Sports, Community outreach, Voluntary Services, Industrial Engagements)
The objective of Non-Teaching Credits is to motivate and engage students in various sports, community outreach, voluntary services and industrial engagement projects to promote empathy and develop leadership skills in addition to having sense of responsibility towards social and community awareness causes. This is a practical course which has no final written exam. The credits would be earned by students by participating in various internally and externally organized events. The students will maintain an active portfolio through Self-Work/Field-Work. Viva will be conducted for assessment.
Semester 2
Specialised Core Courses
Stream 1 (Business, Economics & Commerce)
FP 201 Fundamentals of Business Studies
The course will focus on presenting the various concepts in business, its theories and practices and the various stages involved in managing business. The course pedagogy will include lectures, videos and case studies.
FP 202 Basic Concepts of Accounting & Finance
This course covers accounting fundamentals and the concepts relevant to finance and sources of finance. Topics include subsidiary books, preparation of these books, financial statements and preparation of financial statements. Applications are used for an understanding of the finance theory and their potential use for solving real-world problems. The course pedagogy will include lectures, videos and case studies.
FP 203 Introduction to Basic Economics
Students develop a basic understanding of economic principles in order to discuss issues at the level covered by the media. Topics include an introduction to microeconomics; the importance of government; an introduction to macroeconomics; and problems of inflation and unemployment in the economy. The course pedagogy will include lectures, videos and case studies.
FP 204 Presentation & Portfolio Management
This is a project-based course where students develop a portfolio that reflects their creativity, skills and proficiency in researching, collating, designing, presenting and self-critiquing the work they do as part of their learning activities. This is a practical course, which has no final written exam. Students will produce a digital portfolio, which will be submitted along with a reflective statement.
Stream 2 (Humanities & Creative Studies)
FP 209 Intercultural Intelligence
This course will focus on providing students a contextual understanding of cultural intelligence as well as a set of tools to navigate and explore the world. Generate awareness of challenges in cross-cultural interactions. Create awareness of personal cultural values and beliefs, attitude and strengths/weaknesses towards managing cross-cultural interactions. This philosophy course will be delivered as an interactive workshop consisting of an instructor-led lecture, analysis of case studies and group discussions. This course strives to encourage active and informed participation, group analysis and debate of the facts, issues and insights into our changing world.
FP 210 Ethics in Human Life
Philosophy is a discipline that exercises reason and logic in an attempt to understand reality and answer fundamental questions about knowledge, life, ethics & morality and human nature. This course will build basic knowledge on the range of ethical theories, and how they apply to life situations. It discusses different philosophical positions on ethics using theoretical tools. This philosophy course will be delivered as an interactive workshop consisting of an instructor-led lecture, analysis of case studies and group discussions. This course strives to encourage active and informed participation, group analysis and debate of the facts, issues and insights into our changing world.
FP 211 Arts Appreciation
Art Appreciation is an art survey course designed to increase knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts. Students focus on interpreting and evaluating works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts, as well as exploring a survey view of art history from prehistoric to contemporary, including a deeper look at global artworks. Students will also participate in a variety of art applications to experience and better understand the process of creating art. The primary learning materials for this course are readings, lectures, video tutorials, and other resources.
FP 204 Presentation & Portfolio Management
This is a project-based course where students develop a portfolio that reflects their creativity, skills and proficiency in researching, collating, designing, presenting and self-critiquing the work they do as part of their learning activities. This is a practical course, which has no final written exam. Students will produce a digital portfolio, which will be submitted along with a reflective statement.
Stream 3 (Science, Engineering &Technology)
FP 216 Advanced Mathematics
The purpose of this course is to prepare the background of students in basic concepts of Mathematics and its applications in problem solving in different areas. The course pedagogy will include lectures, practical/tutorials.
FP 217 Elementary Physics
The course prepares the background of the students in basic concepts of Physics which will enable them to apply the fundamental principles for solving problems in different areas. The course pedagogy will include lectures, practical/tutorials.
FP 218 Elementary Chemistry
Chemistry is essential to develop analytical capabilities of students so that they can characterize, transform and use materials in engineering and apply knowledge in their field. Course has been designed so that the students understand the basic concepts of Chemistry and its applications. The course pedagogy will include lectures, practical/tutorials.
FP 204 Presentation & Portfolio Management
This is a project-based course where students develop a portfolio that reflects their creativity, skills and proficiency in researching, collating, designing, presenting and self-critiquing the work they do as part of their learning activities. This is a practical course, which has no final written exam. Students will produce a digital portfolio, which will be submitted along with a reflective statement.
Specialised Elective Courses
Stream 1 (Business, Economics & Commerce)
FP 205 Foundation of Project Management
FP 206 Business & Society
FP 207 Marketing Fundamentals
FP 208 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Stream 2 (Humanities & Creative Studies)
FP 212 Digital Story Telling
FP 213 Fashion Designing Essentials
FP 214 Introduction to Psychology
FP 215 Principles of Tourism & Hospitality
Stream 3 (Science, Engineering &Technology)
FP 219 Fundamentals of Forensics
FP 220 Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
FP 221 Basics Information Technology
FP 222 Fundamentals of Nano-science
