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B.Sc. Social Sciences

Department of Social Sciences

Semester 1

DETAILED CURRICULUM

LEVEL ONE - SEMESTER ONE

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COURSE DETAILS

Course Code SS1014

Course Title

ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY

Course Type

FIELD COMPULSORY

Credits

4(GPA)

Hours Allotted

Theory

50 Total

80 Practical/Field Visits

8

Assignments/Tutorials

22

AIM

“To make the students focus on Geographical issues that are important in study of social

behavior of human beings”

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learners should be able to :

Understand the relationship between spatial and social features of an identified

region country.

Identify the difference between traditional and contemporary definition of

Geography.

Get the knowledge on the ways in which the human population is organized

geographically, understanding the components and regional variations of cultural

patterns.

Understand the Human geography and the systems of cities with focuses on the

form, internal structure and landscapes of cities.

Identify the Transformation of Geography as a discipline.

Apply geographic techniques to solve geographic problems related to local economic

development and land use planning.

Exhibit a fundamental understanding of the breadth, depth and integration of

geography.

Integrate their learning in geography to the broader world.

COURSE CONTENTS

1.Population:

i. Geographical analysis of population

ii. Density, distribution and scale

iii. Implications of various densities and distributions

iv. Patterns of composition: age ,sex ,race and ethnicity

v. Population and natural hazards

2. Population growth and decline over time and space:

i. Historical trends and projection for the future

ii. Theories of population growth, including the demographic transition model

iii. Patterns of fertility, mortality, and health iv. Regional variation of demographic transitions v. Effects of population policies

3. Population movement:

i. Migration selectivity

ii. Major voluntary and involuntary migrations at different scales

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iii. Theories of migration, including push and pull factors, human capital and life

course

iv. International migration and refugees/ internal displacement

v. Socio-economic consequences of migration

4. Cultural patterns and processes:

i. Concepts of culture

ii. Traits/ Diffusion/ Acculturation, Assimilation, and Globalization/ Cultural

regions

iii. Cultural differences

iv. Language/ Religion/ Ethnicity/ Gender/ Popular and folk culture

v. Cultural landscapes and cultural identity

vi. Values and preferences

5. Symbolic landscapes and sense of place:

i. Environmental impacts of cultural attitudes and practice

6. Cities and urban land use:

i. Development and character of cities

ii. Origin of cities

iii. Rural-urban migration and urban growth

iv. Global cities and mega cities

v. Sub-urbanization and edge cities

7. Models of urban systems:

i. Rank-Size Rule/ Central Place Theory/ Gravity Model

ii. Models of internal city structure

iii. Concentric zone model/ sector model/ multiple nuclei model/

iv. Built environment and social space

v. Housing/ Transportation and infrastructure/ political organization of urban

areas/

vi. Patterns of race, ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic status

8. Population, cultural and urban dynamics in Sri Lanka

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA % OF MARKS

Semester-end Examination 70

Assignments

20

Practical 10

RECOMMENDED READING

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1. Richard Peet, Nigel Thrift, (1989). New models in Geography.

2. Peter Hagget .Geography a modern syntheses Sri Lank.

3. United Nations Population Fund, (2004). Ageing population in Sri Lanka.

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DETAILED CURRICULUM


COURSE DETAILS

Course Code SS1054

Course Title

ELEMENTARY ECONOMICS

Course Type

FIELD COMPULSORY

Credits

4(GPA)

Hours Allotted

Theory

50 Total

80 Assignments/Field Visits

30

AIM

“Equip the students with elementary level knowledge that helps in understanding basic

principles of Economics and their application in a given resource unit and focus the students

to follow advance theories of economics.”


Students should have the ability of the following.

Define Economics as a social science and understand the scope of the discipline.

Identify the basic economic problems of an economy.

Acquire application skills on how these problems are solved by Market economic

system, Command economic system and finally mixed economic system.

Identify the methodology of Economics.

Distinguish between Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.

Identify the theories of Microeconomics that help in solving the respective

Microeconomic problems.

Demonstrate the knowledge on theories of Macroeconomics that help solving the

Macroeconomic problems.

Demonstrate elementary level knowledge with application on price mechanism.

Demonstrate elementary level knowledge on national income accounting, money and

banking, government fiscal operation.

Demonstrate basic knowledge on money and banking in Sri Lanka.

Demonstrate basic knowledge on government policies with special emphasis on

government fiscal operations that includes preparation of government annual budget.

COURSE CONTENTS

ILO

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Lesson

No.

Lesson

1 1 Introduction to economics

2 2 Basic economic problems

3 3 Different economic systems

4 4 Methodology of economics

5 5 Scope of economics

6 6 Elementary level microeconomics

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7 7 Basic macroeconomics

8 8 Price mechanism as a guiding net work for

economic activities. Application of price

mechanism

- - Field Visit

9 9 National income

10 10 Money and banking

11 11 Government’s objectives and policies with the

emphasis on government fiscal operation

- - Field Visit

- 12 Revision



Assignments

20

Quiz 10

RECOMMENDED READING

1. Positive Economics by Richard Lipsey 8th Edition.

2. Economics by Paul Samuelson et.al 16th

Edition or any other latest edition.

3. Elementary Principles of Economics by Irving Fisher.

4. Mastering Economics 5th

Edition, Jack Harvey.

DETAILED CURRICULUM


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COURSE DETAILS

Course Code SS 1074

Course Title

FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT

Course Type

FIELD COMPULSORY

Credits

4(GPA)

Hours Allotted

Theory

50 Total

80 Tutorials

30

AIM

“Equip the students with an excellent knowledge on fundamentals of Management and

enhancing their managerial skills required to be a good Officer in effective decision

making.”


Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe and discuss the fundamentals of effective management,

Explore personal ethical, cultural, and social responsibility issues surrounding

management activities,

Discuss and apply the planning, organizing, staffing and control processes,

Identify, discuss and describe various theories related to the development of

leadership skills, motivation techniques, teamwork and effective communication,

Work effectively within a small group team environment, to give and receive

feedback, and to resolve conflicts. Work effectively as a team member through

group projects, case studies and problem analysis.

COURSE CONTENTS

1. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT;

Definition of Management – Science or Art – Management and Administration –

Development of Management Thought – Vision, Mission, Objectives of

Organization - Contribution of Taylor and Fayol – Functions of Management –

Types of Business Organization.

2. PLANNING;

Nature & Purpose – Steps involved in Planning – Objectives – Setting Objectives –

Process of Managing by Objectives – Strategies, Policies & Planning Premises-

Forecasting – Decision-making.

3. ORGANISING;

Nature and Purpose – Formal and informal organization – Organization Chart –

Structure and Process – Departmentation by difference strategies – Line and Staff

authority – Benefits and Limitations – De-Centralization and Delegation of

Authority –.Group Dynamics & Team Working.

4. DIRECTING;

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Scope – Human Factors, Staffing – Selection Process - Techniques – Training &

Development - Leadership – Types of Leadership Motivation – Hierarchy of needs –

Motivation theories – Motivational Techniques.

5. CONTROLLING;

System and process of Controlling – Requirements for effective control – Control of

Overall Performance – Types of Control - Direct and Preventive Control.

6. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT & GLOBALIZATION;

International environment- the Market and International Competition- Globalization


Semester-end Examination:

70

Assignments/Presentations:

20

Quiz:

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RECOMMENDED READING

1. J.S Chandan. (1987). Management Theory & Practice. Vikas Publishing House (Pvt)

Ltd.

2. G.A Cole. (1993). Management Theory and Practice – Fourth Edition. ELBS with

DP Publications.

3. G.A Cole. (1996). Management Theory and Practice – Fifth Edition. ELST with DP

Publications.

4. James A.F Stoner, R. Edward Freeman, Daniel R. Gilbert, Jr. (2003). Management –

Sixth Edition. Prentice Hall of India (Pvt) Ltd.

5. Kathryn M. Bartol, David C. Martin. (2003). Management – International Edition.

The Mc Graw-Hill Companies.

6. Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter. (2005). Management – Eighth Edition. Pearson

Education, Inc,.

7. Richard L. Daft. (2009). Principles of Management. Cengage Learning.

DETAILED CURRICULUM


COURSE DETAILS

Course Code SS1022

Course Title

SRI LANKAN HISTORY

Course Type

AUXILIARY

Credits

2(GPA)

9

Hours Allotted

Theory

24 Total

42 Assignments/Tutorials

18

AIM

“Educate the students in History of Sri Lanka from ancient period to very modern period with the focus on political, cultural, economic, religion and social aspects that help in studying social behavior of human being.”


Learners should demonstrate the following.

Patriotism,

Pride of heritage of motherland,

Confidence of the history of Sri Lanka in political, cultural, economic, religious and social

perspectives,

COURSE CONTENTS

1. The sources of history of Sri Lanka, 2. Geographical background of Sri Lanka,

3. Aryan settlements, 4. Advent of Buddhism and its influences, 5. Civilization of the early period, 6. Southern Indian invasion and its influences, 7. Emergence of new kingdom, 8. Advent of the Western power, 9. Independent struggle in the late 19th and early 20th centuries,

10. Political, cultural, social, religious and Economic aspects in the post independent Sri Lanka,



Assignments 20

Quiz 10

RECOMMENDED READING

1. History of Sri Lanka Silva K.M.de,

2. Ceylon History, Volume 1,11,111and 1V

3. Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka, South Asian Editions, Bandarage, Asoka,

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COURSE DETAILS

Course Code SS 1032

Course Title

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Course Type

AUXILIARY

Credits

2(GPA)

Hours Allotted

Theory

24 Total


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AIM

“Equip the students with knowledge on principles of Political Science and their practical application in contemporary societies including Sri Lanka that help in understanding the political behavior of human being.”


Learners will enable to demonstrate the ability to,

1. Classify political systems, 2. Compare the political systems,

3. Evaluate and assess the political systems of the UK, France, USA, (the West) and China, Japan, Malaysia (the East) and Sri Lanka in relation to theoretical and empirical standards.

COURSE CONTENTS

1. State and Society, a. Evidence of earliest forms of State dates around 6,000 years ago. b. The main theories of the state and society:

1. liberalism,

2. Marxism, 3. Fascism, 4. Harold J Laski’s theory of state as a voluntary organization,

2. Democracy: Evolution and Contemporary Issues,

a. Direct democracy existed in Greece. b. Contemporary democracy as a product of evolution of democracy up to the

modern society. c. The concept of Mahasammatha existed in the Buddhist philosophy. d. The main principles of contemporary democracy such as the electoral principle,

multi-party system, responsible governance, separation of powers, independence of the judiciary, rights and responsibilities and separation of powers.

3. Modern Government, a. The UK e. Japan

a. US f. Malaysia b. France c. China

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4. Government and Politics in Sri Lanka,

a. The constitutional system in Sri Lanka b. Presidential system c. The electoral system d. The provincial councils e. The political party system f. New constitutional proposals



Assignments

20

Quiz 10

RECOMMENDED READING

1. Contemporary Political Ideologies, Cambridge, 1980Roy Macridis,.

2. Introduction to Politics, Harper Collins, 2008Harold J Laski,.

3. Introducing Democracy: 80 Questions and Answers, UNESCO, 2009. Kevin Boyle

and David Beetham,.

4. Comparative Government, Penguin, 1974. S. E. Finer,.

5. Politics in Sri Lanka, 1947-1979, McMillan, 1979. A.J. Wilson,.

6. Problems of Governance, ICES, 993K. M. de Silva, Sri Lanka,.

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DETAILED CURRICULUM


COURSE DETAILS

Course Code SS1042

Course Title

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

Course Type

AUXILIARY

Credits

2(GPA)

Hours Allotted

Theory

24 Total


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AIM

“Provide the students knowledge on basic theories and concepts of sociology and make them

understand on social groups, social organizations, social institutions and social control in the

sociological perspective.”


Learners should demonstrate the following.

Knowledge on the basic concepts and major theoretical and methodological

approaches of sociology.

Knowledge on social groups, social organizations, social institutions and social

control.

Ability to apply the sociological perspective to understand the complexity and

the diversity of the society.

COURSE CONTENTS

1. What is Sociology?

2. A Brief History of Sociology,

3. Sociological Methods of Research,

4. An Introduction to Major Concepts in Sociology,

5. Introduction to Major sociological theoretical perspectives,

6. The Study of Social Groups,

7. Social Organization,

8. The Study of social Institutions,

9. Social stratification,

10. The study of social deviance and social control,



Assignments/Presentations 20

Quiz

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RECOMMENDED READING

1. Giddens Anthony (2006) Sociology, 5th

edition, Policy Press, Cambridge

2. Haralambos and Holborn (2004) Sociology, Themes and Perspectives,

Collins Education, London

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COURSE DETAILS

Course Code SS1062

Course Title

MICROECONOMICS

Course Type

COMMON COMPULSORY

Credits

2(GPA)

Hours Allotted

Theory

25 Total

40 Assignments/Field Visits

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AIM “Provide a thorough knowledge of the use of microeconomic theory and to introduce

microeconomic theory as a tool of analysis of decisions in managerial

decision-making to achieve business organizational objectives most

efficiently in the context of logistics management.


Students should be equipped with the following.

1. Ability to identify the importance and relevance of microeconomic theories in business

environment.

2. Ability to identify the implications and applications of microeconomic theories in business

management

3. Acquire knowledge on how economic techniques are useful in analyzing and tackling

issues of business organizations competing in different market situations.

4. Recognize the impact of regulatory framework and behaviour of competitors in achieving

business organizational objectives most efficiently

5. Recognize the importance of economics in policy formulation to enhance business decision

making.

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Micro economics in the context of Logistics management

2. The demand and Supply curves and their application

3. Market equilibrium

4. Consumer theory

5. Application of Consumer theory

6. Theory of the firm

7. Cost of production

8. Competitive firms and the markets

9. General equilibrium & Economic welfare under perfect competition

10. Monopoly and profit maximization

11. Oligopoly and monopolistic competition 12. Factor markets

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Semester-end Examination

70

Assignments

20

Quiz 10

RECOMMENDED READING 1. Principles if Microeconomics by H.L Ahuja & S.Chand 14th edition

2. Positive Economics by Richard Lipsey 8th Edition 3. Economics by Paul Samuelson et.al 16th Edition or any other latest edition

4. Elementary Principles of Economics by Irving Fisher

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COURSE DETAILS

Course Code IT 1052

Course Title

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Course Type

COMMON COMPULSORY

Credits

2(GPA)

Hours Allotted

Theory

10 Total

45 Practical

30

Assignments/Tutorials

5

AIM

The course is designed to teach students the basic fundamentals of Information Technology

in practical settings. This course covers all the fundamental branches of Information

Technology.


Learners should be able to :

Indentify the kind of information system is and the functions of an information

system.

Indentify the components of an information system.

Indentify the difference between data and information.

Explain who information system users are and describe how users use information

systems.

Identify what ethics are and why it is important to use information systems ethically.

Able to know how users are connected to information technology locally, nationally

and internationally.

Identify several benefits of information systems.

Identify Computer Networks and Information Security.

Plan the solution

Design solution using Flowcharts and Pseudo Codes.

Code and program.

Compile, Debug & Test the program.

Maintain the program

Document the program.

COURSE CONTENTS

1.Information Concept and Processing:

vi. Concepts of data.

vii. Data type, information.

viii. Need for information.

ix. Evolution of information processing

x. Elements of information processing systems.

2. Application of IT in business:

vi. Education.

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vii. Industry.

viii. Home and training. ix. Entertainment. x. Science and engineering and medicine.

xi. Internet, World Wide web (WWW)

3. Computer network and Communication:

vi. Communication system elements,

vii. Network: Goals and applications, LAN, MAN, WAN, network topology

4. Introduction Programming languages:

vii. Flow chart and Pseudo code

viii. Machine language, assembly languages.

ix. High level languages.

x. Compilers.

xi. Interpreters.

General concepts of OOPS (Object oriented programming).



Assignments

33

Class Quizzes:

Other Criteria6

RECOMMENDED READING

Oliver and Chapman’s data Processing and information technology (French,C.S.)

Information technology (Haag, Stephen, Keen, Peter)

Using information technology: a Practical introduction to computers

Communications (Sawyer, Stacey C, Williams, Brian K, Hutchinson, Sarah E)

Computing today (O’Leary, Timothy J, O’Leary, Linda I)

Using information technology: a practical introduction to computers

Communications (Williams, Brian K. Sawyer, and Stacey C.)

Information technology project management (Schwalbe, Kathy)

Organizational behavior (McShane, Steven L; L,Glinow Mary Ann von

Management information systems: for the information age (Hagg, Stephen;

Cummings Maeven, Phillips, Amy)

A Book on C (B.A.E. Meekings, T.P.Kudrycki and M.D.Soren

The C programming Language (Brian W.Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie)

C Programmers Companion (R.S Fones)

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1. e.g. LM 1013

2. Use capitals for the course title. e.g. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMRNT

3. Specify whether Core, Optional, Common Compulsory, Field Compulsory, Auxiliary

etc.

4. Specify whether GPA, NGPA, or MGPA (E.G.3 (GPA)

5. Give ILOs with bullets. Star each with a verb. Consider Bloom’s taxonomy in

defining them. Consider the measurability criterion.

6. Change the title as required or remove it if not requitred

7. Use a commonly acceptable documentation style (APA/MLA)

e.g.

1. Cramer, Ronal L. et al (1984) Language Structure and Use. Glenview: Scott,

Foresman & Company

2. Elbarron, Sandra N (2001) Grammar in Context. Boston Heinle & Heinle Publishers

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