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The key takeaways are that this document outlines the syllabus for an experimental chemistry lab course. It details the course objectives, topics, readings, assignments and their due dates.

The main topics covered in the course include calibration of glassware, determination of acid concentrations, kinetics of chemical reactions, conductivity of solutions, and coordination chemistry.

The assessment components and their weightages are: homework 15%, quizzes 15%, viva 10%, performance 30%, and lab report 40%.

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CHEM100 Experimental Chemistry Lab I


Spring 2015
Instructors
Room No.
Office Hours
Email
Telephone
Secretary/TA
TA Office Hours
Course URL (if any)

Habib ur Rehman
9-517A
[email protected]
0423560-8125
Iram Majeed, Aafia Sheikh, Madiha Qayyum, Zajif Hussain ,

Course Basics
Credit Hours
Lecture(s)
Recitation (per week)
Lab (if any ) per week
Tutorial (per week)
Course Distribution
Core
Elective
Open for Student Category
Closed for Student Category

1
nil
nil
4
nil

MTWR

4 hrs

Core

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Lab is designed to augment and strengthen the concepts learnt in The Principles of Chemistry course by applying those fundamentals to the
real world applications.

COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)

CHEM 101

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Aims of this lab are to:
Expose students to the application of the concepts learnt in the Principles of Chemistry course

Allow students to understand , use and develop scientific techniques and related skills

Reinforce the concepts behind different chemical reactions and related theories

Learning Outcomes
On the completion of this lab students are expected to:
Safely use and dispose of chemicals

Calibrate different types of volumetric glassware and safely use these glassware for different applications

Understand and apply different experimental techniques to obtain experimental data

Successfully manipulate data to gain the required result

Grading Breakup and Policy

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Assignment(s):
Home Work:
Quiz(s):
15%
Viva:
10
Class Participation:
0%
Attendance:
0%
Midterm Examination:
Project:
Final Examination:
Performance:
30%
Lab report:
40%

Examination Detail
No

Midterm
Exam

Yes/No:
Combine Separate:
Duration:
Preferred Date:
Exam Specifications:

No

Final Exam

Yes/No:
Combine Separate:
Duration:
Exam Specifications:

COURSE OVERVIEW
Week/
Lecture/
Topics
Module
Orientation: handling of instruments and
1
chemicals
2

5
6

Calibration of glassware

Recommended
Readings
Lab manual
Lab manual

Determination of unknown acid

Lab manual

Kinetics of iodine clock reactions

Lab manual

Conductivity of weak and strong acids

Lab manual

Objectives/
Application
How to safely work in a lab, use and
dispose of chemicals
How to calibrate and where to apply
such calibrated glassware
To understand and use
potentiometer to determine
unknown concentrations of an acidic
sample
To understand and determine the
rate of a chemical reaction, its
dependence on the concentrations of
the reactants
To understand the principle of
conductivity in general and that of an
electrolytic solution in particular, and
its determination.
To understand how and why dyes

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Spectroscopic determination of pKa of an
organic dye

Lab manual

produce colors, how and why an


equilibrium constant impacts a
chemical reaction and its
determination

Colorful world of co-ordination chemistry


Lab manual

Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
Experimental Chemistry Lab I manual
Practical physical Chemistry by B. Viswanathan and P.S. Raghavan,(2005), ISBN: 81-309-0061-0, Viva Books
Principles of modern Chemistry by David W. Oxtoby, H.P. Gillis and Allan Campion, (2008), ISBN: 978-0-534-49366-0, Thomson Brooks

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CHEM101: PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY

Fall 2014
Instructors
Room No.
Office Hours
Email
Telephone
Teaching Assistants
(TAs)
TA Office Hours
Course URL (if any)

Habib ur Rehman
9-517A
Will be posted on LMS
[email protected]
0423560-8125:
Aafia Sheikh, Madeeha Tariq
On LMS
LMS

Course Basics
Credit Hours
Lecture(s)
Recitation/Lab (per week)
Tutorial (per week)
Course Distribution
Core
Elective
Open for Student Category
Closed for Student Category

3
Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week
Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week
Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week

2
2
4

Duration
Duration
Duration

75 min
50 min
50 min

Core

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Atomic Structure: General information about the atom and how the theory of the atomic structure evolved. Discovery of electron, Plum pudding
model of atom, Rutherfords model of the atom, Max Plancks relationship, emission spectra of atoms and Bohrs theory. Wave-particle duality
and De Broglie waves.
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Failure of classical mechanics. The concept of wavefunction, orbitals and the radial distribution function,
Hydrogen atomic orbitals, quantum numbers, orbitals and energies, Hydrogen like atoms, Multi-electron atoms, concepts of shielding,
penetration and effective nuclear charge, orbital energies of excited states and of empty orbitals and ionization energies,.
Electrons in Molecules: Molecular orbitals (MO), linear combination of atomic orbitals, molecular orbital diagrams homonuclear diatomics Lewis
dot structures, of the second period, , hybrid atomic orbitals, sp3 hybrids, sp2 hybrids and sp hybrids, photoelectron spectra.
Trends in Bonding: Electronic configuration and the periodic table, orbital energies and effective nuclear charges, the second period anomaly,
electronegativity and orbital energies, atomic sizes across the periodic table, ionization energies and electron affinities, bonding in the non-metals
and metals, the transition from metals to non-metals, ionic solids, Metallic bonding
Electronic materials: properties of metals and insulators, band theory of solids (Drude; Bloch; Heitler and London), band gaps in metals,
semiconductors, and insulators, thermal excitation, photoexcitation, the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors,
doped materials, compound semiconductors, p-n junction and their applications; LED, solar cells, OLED.
Magnetic materials: Introduction to the solid state: crystals and lattices, properties of cubic crystals; introduction to x-rays, generation of x-rays;
characterization of atomic structure, Moseley's law, diffusion law, Ficks laws;
Acid-Base Equilibria: Classification of acids and bases, acidity and basicity in terms pKa, competition between two acids, leveling effect of solvent,
the pH of solutions of weak acids, buffer solutions.
Chemical Kinetics: The rate of a reaction, rate laws, temperature dependence, the energy barrier to reaction, the transition state, reversible
reactions and equilibrium, measuring concentrations, integrated rate laws.

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COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)
None

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course are to:

understand different theories of atomic structure, in particular quantum mechanical approach

calculate Zeff and its dependence on electron shielding

understand the physical meaning of wavefunction and how this can be related to the probability of electron in an atom
(orbitals).
understand how do atomic orbitals combine to form molecular orbitals.
calculate orbital energies of electrons in single and multi-electron atoms

understand the bonding, chemical structures and shapes of molecules and trends in bonding across the periodic table.
apply quantum mechanical concepts to understand bonding in semiconductor and their application
understand the concept of band gap, electron donors and electron acceptors,Fermi level, p-n junction, reverse and forward bais.
discuss acid-base equilibrium and its applications in titrations and buffer solutions.
enhance analytical skills in problem solving capabilities

Learning Outcomes
On the completion of this course students should be able to:

appreciate the concept of wave function and how it is related to the probability of finding the electron.

apply quantum mechanics concepts to estimate the energies and shapes of atomic and molecular orbitals.

apply concept of electron shielding to calculate Zeff.


calculate orbital energies of both single and multi-electron atoms.

apply photo-electron spectroscopy to find the orbital energies

draw MO diagrams for homo- and hetro-nuclear diatomic molecules and calculate bond order of these atoms.

correlate physical and chemical properties of elements and molecules to the periodic table.

apply concepts of band gap and p-n junction to the working of LEDs, solar cells
understand acid-base equilibria and buffer solutions and perform pH calculations involving these solutions.
formulate rate equations for simple chemical reactions.

Grading Breakup and Policy

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Assignment(s):
Home Work:
Quiz(s):
Class Participation:
Attendance:
Midterm Examination:
Midterm Examination:

0%
25%
0%
0%
35%
40%

Project:

0%

Examination Detail

Midterm
Exam

Yes
Combine Separate: NA
Duration:
120 min
Preferred Date:
Exam Specifications: Closed books/closed notes; calculators allowed

Final Exam

Yes
Combine Separate:
NA
Duration:
3hrs
Exam Specifications: Closed books/closed notes; calculators allowed

COURSE OVERVIEW

Lecture #

Course Topics

Readings

13

Atomic structure

OMC: 1.3, 1.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

48

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

OMC: 4.5
KCS: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7

10 12

Electrons in Molecules

KCS: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.3, 4.4,


4.5, 4.6
ZCP: 13.1, 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 13.10;
14.1, 14.8

Learning Outcomes
Understanding of atomic structure
and how different theories evolved
Be able to understand wavefunction,
probability and radial distribution
function; energy of atomis; effective
nuclear charge and to use these
concepts to understand and use
atomic orbitals to construct
molecular orbitals ;
Be able to understand and explain
different properties of elements in
the periodic table. How these
properties are effected by combing
different atoms to form molecules

Mid-Term Exam
14 15

Trends in Bonding

KCS: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7,


7.8, 7.9; 5.1

Be able to understand and apply


different theories of chemical
bonding to explain bonding in
different materials

1st Invited Lecture

17 22

Electronic and Magnetic Materials

Lecture notes

2nd Invited Lecture

Be able to understand and apply


theory of quantum mechanics to
explain band gaps in conductors,
semiconductors and insulators. Be
able to understand and predict
electronic behavior of different
magnetic materials.

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24 26

Acid-Base Equilibria

OMC: 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5,


15.6, 15.7

Different theories concerning acids


and bases; application of these
concepts to understand and explain
various chemical reactions; principles
and role of buffers, in particular to
life sciences and understanding and
application of weak/strong acid-base
concepts to explain different titration
curves

Final Exam

OMC= Modern Chemistry by Oxtoby


KCS = Chemical Structure and Reactivity by Keeler
ZCP = Chemical Principles by S Zumdahl

Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
1. James Keeler and Peter Wothers (2008) Chemical structure Reactivity: An integrated Approach, (1st edition) ISBN: 978-0-19-928930-1
Oxford
2.

David W. Oxtoby, H.P. Gillis and Alan Campion (2008) Principles of modern Chemistry. (6th edition) ISBN: 978-0-534-49366-0 Thomson.

3.

Steven S Zumdahl (2001) Chemical Principles, (6th edition) ISBN: 978-0618946907. Houghton Mifflin

4.

CHEM 101 Course Pack - if you have a copy of the course pack then you wont need to source text books, because course pack contains
all the relevant chapters that will be covered in this course.
You can order a copy of the course pack from CANOTECH photocopying situated in the university photocopying facility located above
the super store.

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CS100 Computational Problem Solving

Instructor(s)
Room No.
Office Hours
Email
Telephone
Secretary/TA
TA Office Hours
Course URL (if any)

Sohaib A. Khan & Murtaza Taj

Fall 2014-15

Rm 9-123A & Rm 9-111A

TBA
[email protected], [email protected]
8192 & 3301
TBA
TBA
LMS

Course Basics
Credit Hours
Lecture(s)
Recitation/Lab (per week)
Tutorial (per week)
Course Distribution
Core
Elective
Open for Student Category
Close for Student Category

3
2 Per Week
1/1 Per Week
0 Per Week

Duration
Duration
Duration

50 minutes each
50 min / 3 hours 50 min
0

Yes
No
Freshmen

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces students to the use of computers in modeling and solving real-world scientific problems. The course is
practical in nature, containing several lab assignments and a project, involving mechanics simulations, Biology simulations,
optimization problems and Monte-Carlo simulations. Concepts of time and space complexity of algorithms, error propagation and
estimation are also introduced in this course. An additional objective of the course is to familiarize students with the discipline of
Computer Science. The scripting language used is MATLAB.
COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)

None

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To familiarize students with the discipline of Computer Science


To introduce techniques and tools for problem solving via computations
Expose students to exciting applications of problem solving via computations

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Learning Outcomes

To introduce the fundamental concepts of coding and scripting languages

Understanding of structured programming, sub routines and its advantages over global programming
The course will help student develop a relationship between mathematical models and simulation

Grading Breakup and Policy (Tentative)


Assignment(s): 20% (Labs)
Home Work: 0%
Quiz(s): 10% (unannounced)
Class Participation: 0%
Attendance: 0%
Midterm Examination: 20%
Project: 20% (up to 5% additional bonus points for exceptional work)
Final Examination: 30%
Examination Detail

Midterm
Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine Separate:
Duration: 120 minutes
Preferred Date:
Exam Specifications: Written

Final Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine Separate:
Duration: 180 minutes
Preferred Date:
Exam Specifications: Written

COURSE OVERVIEW REGULAR LECTURES


Week/
Lecture/
Module

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8

Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13

Topics

Course Info, assignments, variables, vectors, math operations and plotting


Variables, assignments, vectors and matrices
for loops (without index), for loops (with index), AND and OR operators,
graphics using loops, random numbers
for loops (with index manipulations, with m-files), counter and
accumulators, debugging (stepping through)
for loops (with conditions, with m-files)
More complicated conditions, nested conditions, reverse and vector loops
Summary of the taught concepts
Structured programming, subroutines, local vs. global programming, Design
Patterns
Functions basics and workspace
Nested function calls and variable stack
Cells, Structures and GUI
2D and 3D Graphics
GUI and Call backs

Recommended
Readings
Lab Handouts
Lab Handouts
Lab Handouts
Lab Handouts
Lab Handouts
Lab Handouts
Lab Handouts
Lab Handouts
Lab Handouts
MATLAB Help
MATLAB Help
MATLAB Help
MATLAB Help

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COURSE OVERVIEW TOPICAL LECTURES (TENTATIVE)
Week/
Lecture/
Module

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13

Topics

Computer Vision
Simulation
Mauza Mapping Project with SUPARCO and Survey of Pakistan
Modeling
Introduction to Computing Machine
Summary of the taught concepts
Computer Graphics
Game Programming: Invited Talk by CEO of Mind Storm Studios
Deep Blue and Deep Q&A of IBM
Artificial Intelligence
Algorithms
Entrepreneurship: Invited Talk
Cyber Security: Invited Talk (tentative)

Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
Supplementary Reading

Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientist 3rd Edition by Brian Hahn and Daniel T. Valentine, ELSEVIER

MATLAB Help & Documentation

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Course Outline: EE-100 Engineering Laboratory
Fall Semester 2013 - 2014
Lab Instructor
Room No.
Office Hours
Email
Telephone
Course URL (if any)

Course Basics
Credit Hours
Lectures
Recitation/ Lab (per
week)
Tutorial (per week)

Fatima Mahmood
Electrical Workshop , EE Department
Will be announced later
[email protected]
3520
LMS page

01 Credit
Lec(s) per
week
Lec(s) per
week
Lec(s) per
week

Duration
1

Duration

3 hours

Duration

Course Description
This course is designed to provide the basic introduction of manufacturing techniques to science
and engineering students. The course includes the study of object modeling, traditional and nontraditional manufacturing technologies, study of basic electronic components, circuit boards and
wiring. It also incorporates the use of mechanical and electrical simulation software. The course
is divided into four modules; projects are assigned with every module to enhance the practical
skills of students.

Course Pre Requisite


None

Learning Outcomes
Mechanical Modeling PTC Creo Elements
Express Electronic circuit layout on ExpressPCB
1

PCB fabrication Machining on Lathe, Milling and Drilling Machine


Smart Electrical Panel Designing and actual wiring
Working of basic electronics appliances

Grading Policy
Final Examination: 35%
Course Projects: 40%
Lab Tasks: 5%
Quizes : 20%

Examination Details
Mid Term Exam
Final Exam

No
Yes; Duration 120 minutes

Course Contents

Week 1
(Module 1 : CAD
Modeling)

Week 2
(Module 1 : CAD
Modeling)

Week 3
(Module 1 : CAD
Modeling)
Week 4
(Module 1 : CAD
Modeling)

Computer Aided Modeling


Intro to PTC Creo / Pro- E and its features
2D Sketching
Basics of 3D object modeling.

Advance features of PTC Creo/ Pro- E


Assembling parts in PTC Creo/ Pro- E

Project 1 CAD Model Design


(Home Appliances Model : Electrical Grinder / Emergency Light/ Rechargeable Fan)

Week 5
(Module 2 : PCB

Introduction to the course and its contents


Design methodology for scientists and engineers
Introduction to Engineering Drawings
o Projections
o Dimensioning
o Drawing Interpretation

Circuit Design and Simulation


o Intro to basic electronics components
o Component selection and tolerances
2

Designing)

Circuit Layout Design


Introduction to Proteus ISIS and ARES

Week 6
(Module 2 : PCB
Designing)

PCB Fabrication
Circuit Designing Principles
Proteus ARES
Lab Demonstration of etching , soldering and PCB drilling

Week 7
(Module 2 : PCB
Designing)

Project 2 : PCB Fabrication Project


(Internal Circuit of Home Appliances : Electrical Grinder / Emergency
Light/ Re-chargeable Fan)

Week 8
(Module 3 :
Machining
Processes)

Introduction to Workshop Facilities


Workshop Safety Practices

Workshop Technologies
Conventional: (Introduction to the Process and basic tools)
(Casting, Forging ,Welding, Molding, Machining ,Fitting )

Non Conventional Prototyping Techniques/Additive manufacturing


(3D Printing, Laser Sintering, Laminated Object Modeling )

Introduction to Machining
Lathe and Milling Machine Operations
Demonstration of Lathe Machine Operations

Week 9
(Module 3 :
Machining
Processes)

Project -3: Machining


Fabrication of CAD model of project -1, using traditional workshop
operations

Week 10
(Module 4 :
Electrical Wiring)

Electrical Diagrams, Electrical Fitting and Wiring


Safety Precautions
Wiring systems and their uses
Project- 4 : Smart Panel

Week 11
(Module 5 :
Prototype Making)

Project 5: Prototype Making (Group Project)

Disassembling and reassembling of simple electronic appliances


3

Week 12
(Module 5 :
Prototype Making)

(Home Appliances : Electrical Grinder / Emergency Light/ Rechargeable Fan)


Understanding internal machinery and working principles.

Project 5: Prototype Making (Group Project)


o Integration of designed PCBs , machined parts and models into a
prototype machine

Week 13
(Module 5 :
Prototype Making)

Project 5: Prototype Making (Group Project)


o Debugging and Testing
o Project Report (explaining technical specifications and analysis)

Week 14
(Module 5 :
Prototype Making)

Project 5: Project Demonstrations

Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
Lectures and handouts will be provided where necessary

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Understand derivates as a rate of change
Find local extrema using derivatives
Find global extrema
Understand Riemann integrals as a limit of Riemann sums
Understand derivatives as limits
Use Riemann sums to approximate definite integrals
Apply integration and differentiation techniques covered in class
Calculate derivatives of common functions
Calculate derivatives of inverses of functions
Find equations of tangent lines
Make linear approximations
Determine continuity or discontinuity of a function at a point
Understand when the Mean Value Theorem can be applied and do so when appropriate
Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Evaluate improper integrals
Grading Breakup and Policy
Assignment(s):
Home Work: 30%
Class Participation:
Attendance:
Midterm Examination: 30%
Project:
Final Examination: 40%

Examination Detail

Midterm
Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine/Separate: Combine
Duration: 75min
Preferred Date:
Exam Specifications: No notes/No books/No calculators

Final Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine/Separate: Combine
Duration: 180min
Exam Specifications: No notes/No books/No calculators

COURSE OVERVIEW
Week/
Lecture/
Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Topics
Review of functions, Introduction to limits
Limits and continuity
Derivatives, Derivatives of polynomials
Slopes and tangent lines
Differentiation of trig functions
2

Solution of y+k y=0

Product and quotient rules


Chain rule
Implicit differentiation and related rates
Linear approximation

Recommended
Readings
Strang 1.1-1.7
Strang 2.6-2.7
Strang 2.1-2.2
Strang 2.3
Strang 2.4
Course notes
Strang 2.5
Strang 4.1
Strang 4.2
Strang 3.1

Objectives/
Application
Limit
Limit, continuity
Derivatives
Derivatives
Derivatives
Application of derivatives
Derivatives
Derivatives
Application of derivatives
Application of derivatives

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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

Inverse functions and their derivatives


Extrema
Mean Value Theorem
LHopitals rule
In definite integrals
Riemann sums and the definite integral
Exponential function and its derivative
Solution of y=ky
Solution of ay+by+cy=0
Fundament theorem of calculus
Integrals of elementary functions
Integration by parts
Trigonometric integrals
Integration by trigonometric substitution
Integration by partial fractions
Improper integrals

Strang 4.3-4.4
Strang 3.2-3.3
Strang 3.8
Strang 3.8
Strang 5.4
Strang 5.1-5.3, 5.5-5.6
Strang 6.1-6.4
Course notes
Course notes
Strang 5.4, 5.7
Strang 5.4, 5.6, 5.8
Strang 7.1
Strang 7.2
Strang 7.3
Strang 7.4
Strang 7.5

Derivatives
Application of derivatives
Application of derivatives
Application of derivatives
Integrals
Integrals
Derivatives
Application of derivatives
Application of derivatives
Derivatives and Integrals
Integrals
Integrals
Integrals
Integrals
Integrals
Integrals

Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
Calculus by Gilbert Strang, http://ocw.mit.edu/resources/res-18-001-calculus-online-textbook-spring-2005/textbook/
Reference: Calculus and Analytic Geometry by Thomas and Finney

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MATH 120 Linear Algebra with Differential Equations
Spring 2015
Instructor
Room No.
Office Hours
Email
Telephone
Secretary/TA
TA Office Hours
Course URL (if any)

Sultan Sial, Adnan Khan, Imran Naeem


9-241A , 9-249A , 9-243A,
Without appointment (any time)
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected],
8018, 8015, 8014
TBA
TBA
Math.lums.edu.pk/moodle

Course Basics
Credit Hours
Lecture(s)
Recitation/Lab (per week)
Tutorial (per week)

3
Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week
Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week
Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week

Course Distribution
Core
Elective
Open for Student Category
Close for Student Category

All students
None

Duration
Duration
Duration

75min

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is the first course of a two semester sequence in linear algebra. This course gives a working knowledge of: systems of linear equations,
matrix algebra, determinants, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, finite-dimensional vector spaces, matrix representations of linear transformations,
matrix diagonalization, changes of basis, Separable and first-order linear equations with applications, 2nd order linear equations with

constant coefficients, method of undetermined coefficients, Systems of linear ODE's with constant coefficients, Solution by
eigenvalue/eigenvectors, Non homogeneous linear systems.
COURSE Anti-PREREQUISITE(S)

Math in A-levels, FSc, or the equivalent

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To acquire a good understanding of the concepts and methods of linear algebra


To develop the ability to solve problems using the techniques of linear algebra
To develop critical reasoning by writing short proofs based on the axiomatic method
To compute the solution of first order and higher order Ordinary differential equations
To solve system of linear ODEs using eigen values and eigen vectors

Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to
Set up and solve systems of linear equations

Perform matrix operations as appropriate

Evaluate determinants and use their properties

Understand and use linear transformations


Work in real vector spaces

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Use the concepts of subspace, basis, dimension, row space, column space, row rank, column rank, and nullity
Use inner products
Use and construct orthonormal bases
Perform QR decompositions
Apply linear algebra for best approximation and least squares fitting
Evaluate and apply eigenvectors and eigenvalues
Understand the features of general linear transformations such as kernel, range, inverses, matrix representations, similarity, and
isomorphism
Solve first and higher order ODEs
Solve system of linear ODEs using eigen values and eigen vectors
Use Mathematica and Maple to solve ODEs and system of ODEs
Grading Breakup and Policy
Assignment(s): 9 %
Home Work: Quiz(s): 16%
Class Participation:Attendance: 0
Midterm Examination: 35%
Project:
Final Examination: 40%

Examination Detail

Midterm
Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine/Separate: Duration: 90min
Preferred Date6 Mar 2013
Exam Specifications: No notes/No books/No calculators

Final Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine :
Duration: 180min
Exam Specifications: No notes/No books/No calculators

COURSE OVERVIEW
Week/ Lecture/
Module
Part (i)

Topics

Recommended
Readings

Objectives/
Application

Systems of linear equations

Chapter 1

Systems of linear equations and matrices

Gaussian elimination

Matrices and matrix operations

Chapter 1 Section
1.1 1.2
Chapter 1 Section 1.3

Matrix arithmetic

Inverses

Elementary matrices and inverses

Further results on systems of linear equations and


inverses
Diagonal, triagonal, and symmetric matrices

Determinants

Chapter 2

Systems of linear equations and


matrices
Systems of linear equations and
matrices
Systems of linear equations and
matrices
Systems of linear equations and
matrices
Systems of linear equations and
matrices
Systems of linear equations and
matrices
Systems of linear equations and
matrices
Determinants

Cofactor expansion

Section 2.1 and 2.2

Determinants

Chapter 1
1.4
Chapter 1
1.4
Chapter 1
1.5
Chapter 1
1.6
Chapter 1
1.7

Section
Section
Section
Section
Section

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Euclidean vector spaces

Chapter 4

Determinants
Euclidean vector spaces

Euclidean n-space
m
n
Linear transformations from R to R
Linear transformations and polynomials

Section 4.1
Section 4.2 and 4.3
Section 4.4

Euclidean vector spaces


Euclidean vector spaces
Euclidean vector spaces

General Vector Space

Chapter 5

Real vector spaces


Subspaces
Basis and dimension
Row space, column space, null space
Rank and nullity

Section 5.1
Section 5.2
Section 5.4
Section 5.5
Section 5.6

Applications

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

Chapter 7

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors


Diago nalization
Orthogonal diagonalization
Ordinary differential equations

Section 7.1
Section 7.2
Section 7.3

Introduction to differential equations

Chapter 1

Basic definitions and terminology


First order differential equations

Sections 1.1, 1.2

Separable and first-order linear equations with


applications,

Section 2.1,2.2, 2.3

Differential equations of higher order

Chapter 4

Homogeneous equations, Non-homogeneous


equation
Higher order linear equations with constant
coefficients

Section 4.1, 4.2

Differential equations of higher order

Section 4.3

Differential equations of higher order

Systems of linear first order differential


equations

Chapter 8

Homogeneous linear systems with constant


coefficients
Solution by eigenvalue/eigenvectors, non
homogenous linear systems

Section 8.1, 8.2

Part (ii)

Properties of determinants

Section 2.3

Vector spaces
Vector spaces
Vector spaces
Vector spaces
Vector spaces

Eignvalues and eigenvectors


Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Differential equations with boundary
value problems by Dennis G Zill

Chapter 2

Section 8.2, 8.3

First order differential equations

Systems of linear first order


differential equations
Systems of linear first order
differential equations

Applications

Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
There is no required text but the following texts will be used for reference.
1.
2.

th

Elementary linear algebra (2005) Howard Anton, 9 edition, John Wiley and Sons
Differential equations with boundary-value problems by Dennis G. Zill and Michael R. Cullin (5th Edition Brooks/Cole)

Handouts on topics will also been uploaded on the LUMS website


Helping Softwares :
Mathematica
Maple 14, 16
A first course in linear algebra, RA Beezer, http://linear.ups.edu/

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PHY 101 Mechanics

Instructors
Room No.
Office Hours
Email
Telephone
Secretary/TA
TA Office Hours
Course URL (if any)

Fall 2014

Amer Iqbal
SSE-9-209A
By Appointment
[email protected]
3560 8130
Shama Rashid, Kaneez Amna

Course Basics
Credit Hours
Lecture(s)
Recitation (per week)
Lab (if any ) per week
Tutorial (per week)

Course Distribution
Core
Elective
Open for Student Category
Closed for Student Category

4
Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week
Nbr of Rec (s) Per
Week
Nbr of Session(s) Per
Week
Nbr of Tut(s) Per
Week

2
1

Duration
Duration

110 Minutes
75 min

Duration
1

Duration

50 min

SSE Core

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduces the principles of classical mechanics. Straight-line kinematics; motion in a plane; relative inertial frames and relative velocity; forces;
particle dynamics with force; work, conservative forces, potential energy and conservation of energy; conservation of momentum, center of mass
and the center of mass reference frame; rigid bodies and rotational dynamics; conservation of angular momentum; central force motions; special
relativity; waves, simple harmonic motion, oscillations, coupled harmonic oscillators

COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)

None

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To explain Newtons laws of motion and its applications


To explain special relativity and its applications
To explain simple harmonic motion, waves and oscillations

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Learning Outcomes
To understand the applications of Newtons laws of motion
To understand the basic assumptions of special relativity and its consequences
To understand simple harmonic motion, waves and oscillations

Grading Breakup and Policy


Assignment(s):
Home Work: 10%
Quiz(s): 20%
Class Participation:
Attendance:
Midterm Examination: 35%
Project:
Final Examination: 35%

Examination Detail

Midterm
Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine Separate: Combined
Duration: 180 Minutes
Preferred Date:
Exam Specifications: No books, no notes, no help sheet allowed. Calculators allowed

Final Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine Separate: Combined
Duration: 180 Minutes
Exam Specifications: No books, no notes, no help sheet allowed. Calculators allowed

COURSE OVERVIEW
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6

Topics
Calculus
Calculus
Physics and measurements, vectors
Motion in one, two and three dimensions
Newtons laws of motions and applications
Work and energy

Conservation of energy

Universal gravitation

System of particles

10

Collisions, rotation of a rigid body

Recommended
Readings

Objectives/
Application

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Dynamics of a rigid body

12

Oscillations

13

Waves

14

Special Relativity

Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings

Hans C. Ohanian and John T. Markert, Physics for Engineers and Scientists Volume I, WW Norton and Co, 2007 .

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PHY 104 - Modern Physics
Spring 2014-15
Instructor
Room No.
Office Hours
Email
Telephone
Secretary/TA
TA Office Hours
Course URL (if any)

Abid Mujtaba
TBA

TBA
TBA

Course Basics
Credit Hours
Lecture(s)
Recitation (per week)
Lab (if any ) per week
Tutorial (per week)

Course Distribution
Core
Elective
Open for Student Category
Closed for Student Category

4
Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week
Nbr of Rec (s) Per
Week
Nbr of Session(s) Per
Week
Nbr of Tut(s) Per
Week

2
2

Duration
Duration

100 min
60 min

Duration
1 ( Optional extra
help sessions)

Duration

All SSE majors

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is intended to be a first introduction to quantum phenomena in nature. Quatum Mechanics forms the basis of our description of
nature at small scales and a clear understanding of it is required to understand phenomena ranging from atoms and chemical bonding to
semiconductors and nuclear physics. We will present a concise and comprehensive picture of quantum theory with emphasis on concept building.
The concepts will be organized around the idea of wave particle duality and its consequences. Numerous applications to real world phenomena
will be discussed throughout the course. The course also has a component that discusses the application of statistical ideas in physics and how it
gives rise to our common understanding of phenomena involving heat and temperature in the form of laws of thermodynamics including their
applications.
COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)

COURSE OBJECTIVES
To introduce the students to the concepts that form the basis of quantum physics including wave particle duality, Heisenbergs
uncertainty principle etc.

To show how these ideas work in a host of microscopic phenomena

To introduce the students to mathematical formulation of quantum physics in the form of wave functions and Schroedingers

equation etc.
To introduce various laws that govern the heat flow and macroscopic concepts of work and their statistical microscopic basis

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Learning Outcomes
Should be able to accurately

Grading Breakup and Policy


Assignment(s):
Home Work: 20%
Quiz(s): 30%
Attendance: %
Midterm Examination: 25%
Project:
Final Examination: 25%
I reserve the right to modify the grading breakup between quizzes and home works depending on level of plagiarism and administrative issues.

Examination Detail

Midterm
Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine Separate: Separate
Duration: In class
Preferred Date: during midterm week
Exam Specifications: Closed book / Closed notes

Final Exam

Yes/No: Yes
Combine Separate: Separate
Duration: 4 hours
Exam Specifications: Closed book / Closed notes

COURSE OVERVIEW
Module

Topics
Wave and particle nature of light, double slit
experiment, properties of waves,
Superposition principle, photoelectric and
Compton effect

Recommended
Readings

Objectives/
Application

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Atoms, Bohrs Model, Light from atoms

5
6
7
8

Matter Waves, de Broglie hypothesis, Waves in


atoms, Double slit with electrons, Electron
microscopes
Superposition Principle, Fourier transforms,
Meaning of duality, Borns interpretation,
Heisenbergs uncertainty principle
Schroedinger equation, Tunneling phenomena,
Bound states, Electrons trapped in boxes,
Quantum Mechanics in Three Dimensions,
Hydrogen atom, Angular momentum
Spin, Many body system and Fermi and Bose
Statistics
Concept of Heat and Temperature, Laws of
Thermodynamics, Statistical basis of
thermodynamics

Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
Modern Physics by Serway, Moses and Moyer
An Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by Griffiths
An Introduction to Thermal Physics by Schroeder

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SS 100 Writing and Communication
Spring 2015
Instructor
Room No.
Office Hours
Email
Telephone
Secretary/TA
TA Office
Hours
Course URL (if
any)

Aamna Khalid, Raazia Waseem, Rabia Nafees, Mariam Ishtiaq, Maria Amir, Amina Gardezi,
Naveed Rehan
SS Wings (Ground Floor)
TBA
TBA
TBA

COURSE DESCRIPTION
SS 100 is a four-credit academic writing core course designed for first year BA/BSc students at Lahore University
of Management Sciences.
Writing at the university level can be a daunting experience therefore this course has been designed to develop
argumentative composition skills that are deemed essential to successful future university coursework.
To address this aim a considerable amount of time is spent on honing writing skills to create clear forceful prose,
to formulate and support a compelling thesis, to employ rhetorical strategies effectively, and to observe the
conventions of academic writing. To further support this aim, some of the class time is spent on reading and
analyzing prose written for various purposes and audiences. The course also aims to address a second minor aim,
that of improving presentation skills through a constructive and practical approach to effective oral
communication in academic settings.
Specific goals for this course include: reading not only for comprehension but also critically for implications &
inference, gaining a clear sense of audience and purpose in critical and persuasive writing; understanding and
employing techniques of argument analysis; being aware of style and voice; developing fluency in various aspects
of the writing process, such as pre-writing, paragraph organization, thesis development, evidence construction,
revision techniques and finally, analysis & critical response to texts.
Throughout the semester students will have regular reading assignments which are complementary to the lecture
material. They will be expected to write three essays, in addition to several smaller writing tasks, and quizzes.
Attendance for this course is mandatory and will be graded. Another essential component of this course is class
participation which again will be graded.
It is expected that at the end of the course students will be able to write argumentatively in a clear and concise
manner in order to meet the multiple needs and purposes of academic situations.
TOPICS COVERED

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The Rhetorical Situation
Principles of clear writing
Tone & style
Writing process
Patterns of exposition
Paragraph development
Essay structure
Introductions and conclusions
Thesis statements
Critical thinking & reading
Paraphrasing, summarizing
Analyzing and responding
Critical writing & synthesizing
Persuasion & argumentation
Research essay
Using MLA citation style
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goal 1:
To enable students to write substantive, well-organized and coherent essays following a specified process of
writing while displaying awareness of the rhetorical situation including audience awareness and a sense of
purpose & style through solid grounding in the core concepts of academic writing.
Objective 1: Students will be able to employ prewriting strategies to select and narrow a topic, then plan, draft,
revise, edit and proofread their paragraphs & essays.
Objective 2: Students will be able to develop well-structured paragraphs that are unified and relevant to the topic
sentence, and to employ various strategies to achieve coherence.
Objective 3: Students will be able to write an essay with a clear introductory section, a body with coherent
developmental paragraphs and a conclusion that summarizes the main idea and takes it a step further.
Objective 4: Students will be able to distill their primary purpose into a compelling thesis statement and develop
it with supporting points organized in a convincing manner using examples, facts, reasons, incidents and specific
details.
Objective 5: Students will be familiarized with the basic principles of clear & coherent prose, and to the concept
of tone & style in writing.
Objective 6: Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct academic research by writing a
documented essay.
Objective 7: Students will be able to format their papers, incorporate citations, integrate quotations and avoid
plagiarism following guidelines provided by the MLA referencing guide.
Goal 2:
To instill in students an awareness of critical thinking and reading in order to logically analyze information and
ideas from multiple perspectives and then being able to critique different types of texts.
Objective 1: Students will be able to read texts & use effective techniques to paraphrase, summarize & synthesize
information.
Objective 2: Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to recognize and understand the use of different
modes of exposition such as classification, definition, cause and effect, comparison and contrast, and process
analysis.
Objective 3: Students will be able to read texts with attention to ideas, structure, arguments, assumptions and
support and to recognize the strategies that writers use to convey their ideas and explain what is difficult to
understand.
Objective 4: Students will be able to intensively read a text for purpose, tone, analogies, style and rhetorical
devices.
Objective 5: Students will learn how to respond critically to readings from different genres, and to paraphrase,
synthesize, analyze and evaluate the views presented, and then write in-depth critiques.
Goal 3:
To equip students with the ability to engage with and reflect on position & proposal arguments in a critical manner
and systematically develop their own arguments using a claim-evidence approach.
Objective 1: Students will be familiarized with the differences between facts and opinions, and the use of modes
of persuasion, namely, logos, ethos and pathos.

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Objective 2: Students will be able to evaluate points of view, claims, bias, inferences, assumptions and supporting
arguments.
Objective 3: Students will be able to plan and compose an argumentative essay which is free from logical fallacies,
and which develops a clear point of view supported with reasons, facts, evidence, expert opinions and examples.
Goal 4:
To familiarize students with the dynamics of oral communication skills, with an emphasis on presentations.
Objective 1: Students will be able to design, develop and deliver effective presentations with respect to purpose
and audience awareness, appropriate content, idea organization, coherence, use of body language and appropriate
tone.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The achievement of the goals & objectives will be evaluated using various assessment tools. Each tool will
measure specific objectives. Students will be assessed using the following tools:
Assignments 75%
Essays
Persuasive/argumentative 15%
essay (upto 1500 words)
Critique (upto 2000
15%
words)
Argumentative research
30%
essay (upto 3000 words)
In-class writing
Number and types of in15%
class writings are at the
discretion of the instructor
Quizzes 5%
Quizzes
Number and types of
5%
quizzes are the discretion
of the instructor
Presentations 10%
Presentations
Advertisements (group)
5%
Research Essay
5%
(Individual)
Other oral communication
0%
activities are for practice
and refinement of skills
Class Participation 10%
CP
Class participation
10%
(attendance will NOT be
graded but absence from
class will adversely affect
CP)
(minimum attendance =
80% - students who fall
below 80%
Will be penalized marks
will be deducted from CP)
Absolute grading system with specified cut-offs will be followed to ensure standardization in assessment across
all sections. Characteristics (with respect to essay writing) of letter grades A to F will be shared with the students.
All sections will follow the following cut-offs:
Letter Grade
A+

% Equivalent
89.00 and above

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A
86.00 88.99
A83.00 85.99
B+
80.00 82.99
B
75.00 79.99
B70.00 74.99
C+
65.00 69.99
C
60.00 64.99
C55.00 59.99
D
51.00 54.99
F
50.99 and below
Absolute grading is justified on the basis that:
In a writing-based course students individual skills need to be assessed rather than comparing students writing
with each other and assessing their skills relatively. This will provide a clear understanding of each students
proficiency in academic writing, his or her strengths and the specific areas for improvement.
ESSAYS
Students will write 3 essays during the semester, each developing & assessing specific goals & objectives.
Each essay will build on the concepts handled in previous essays. Students will move gradually from writing essays
that require basic knowledge of the writing process, idea organization and structure to the longer final academic
research essay that requires more complex skills.
All essays will be thesis driven & written in the third person, following the conventions of academic writing. In
this context the aim is step-by-step progression in the techniques & skills of writing academic essays.
Students may be advised to discuss their essay outlines with the instructors and their first drafts with the teaching
assistants before submitting their final drafts. Moreover students may seek assistance from the Academic Writing
Lab.
To bring uniformity to essay grading standardized analytical grading schemes will be used to assess all student
essays. The schemes will not only define the characteristics of letter grades from A to F, but will also provide the
cut-off points for them. The grading criteria will evaluate student essays on the basis of five characteristics: level of
thought, support, organization, style and mechanics (refer to Appendix A). However, the weight age assigned to
each category will vary for the 3 essays.
PERSUASIVE AND ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
Students will write a 1500 words persuasive /argumentative essay in which they develop their point of view on a
given issue. They will be required to support their position/claim with reasoning, facts & examples taken from their
readings, experiences, or observations.
Goals & Objectives Assessed: Goal 1 Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Goal 2 Objective 1, 2
Goal 3 Objectives 1, 2, 3 (all objectives)
Prompt: The persuasive essay should not be just research based therefore the students will be instructed to aim to
convince their reader to their way of thinking through logic and reasoning. Their ability to formulate claims and
use logos, ethos & pathos to support their views without any logical fallacies will be assessed. Moreover, they will
be required to address the opposition & counter it in order to write an un-biased piece.
Thus, students will be provided with the essay topics.
CRITIQUE

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Students will critique a selected text in a 2000 words essay that will assess their ability to not only read critically
but to also formulate a claim and then to provide appropriate support for their claim.
Goals & Objectives Assessed: Goal 1 Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Goal 2 Objectives, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (all objectives)
Prompt: Students will be provided with texts that incite a strong reaction from any reader and will be required to
select one after careful and critical reading of each. They will be instructed to analyse, interpret and evaluate their
selected text in terms of its strengths & weaknesses keeping in mind the purpose & audience of the original piece.
ARGUMENTATIVE RESEARCH ESSAY
Students will select a debatable, controversial topic and write a 3000 words research essay that is argumentative
in nature & develops their claim/thesis statement with a variety of supporting data from varied academic, literary
& professional sources. Students may write position arguments, proposal arguments or comparative arguments.
Goals & Objectives Assessed: Goal 1 Objectives 1 to 7 (all objectives)
Goal 2 Objective 1, 2, 3, 4
Goal 3 Objectives 1, 2, 3 (all objectives)
Prompt: Students will be instructed to write in an unbiased manner, presenting the opposing arguments as fairly
as possible, without detracting from the strength of their arguments. The essays will be assessed in terms of
selection of a worthwhile topic, an interesting introduction, a specific, focused & detailed thesis statement, relevant
background information if required, clarity in defining technical terms & issues if required, appropriate paragraph
structure (unity, relevance, coherence, logic), appropriate use of logos, ethos & pathos, accurate, reliable &
appropriate support, avoidance of logical fallacies, appropriate handling of the opposing arguments, effective
choice of words, grammatical, mechanical and lexical accuracy, in-text referencing & works cited page using the
MLA citation format and paper formatting & presentation.
IN-CLASS WRITING
Supplementary in-class writing assignments will be expected some will be graded other ungraded. The types and
number of in-class writing assignments will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Goals & Objectives Assessed: Goal 1 Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4
Goal 2 Objectives 2, 3, 4
Goal 3 Objectives 1, 2
QUIZZES
The purpose of quizzes is not to ask students to learn & reproduce concepts taught in class, but to apply these
concepts in new contexts. The quizzes will assess different goals & objectives and will help in the reinforcement of
the course content.
PRESENTATIONS
Students will design and present on different occasions and for different purposes.
Goal & Objectives Assessed: Goal 4 Objective 1 (all objectives)
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Class participation is essential in a freshman writing course as it demonstrates absorption and retention of the
material. Students will be encouraged to be actively engaged in not just asking questions to gain more insight into
the course material but will also be encouraged to provide new insights in the form of supporting arguments,
personal views, opinions and experiences and to engage in discussion for exploring new perspectives.
Class participation will also include working on short in-class reinforcement exercises, participating in group
activities, providing feedback for any take-home reinforcement exercises, and discussions about the readings.

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There will be 28 sessions in 14 weeks and students are expected to attend at least 80% of these as without intensive
contact & interaction with the instructor the students will not be in a position to understand the concept of effective
academic writing. Therefore, attendance is mandatory.
In case a students attendance falls below 80% he/she will be penalized by deducting 5% from his/her CP
marks.
If a students attendance falls below 65% he/she will be given a zero for class participation.
Attendance below 60% will result in a failing grade for the course.
CLASS POLICIES
Students who arrive more than 5 minutes late will be marked absent for the session however they will be
allowed to sit through the class.
Quizzes will be unannounced
There will be no make-up for quizzes unless a student provides a medical certificate in case of an illness. In
these cases it is at the discretion of the instructor to either allow a student to take a make-up quiz or to give
the student mean marks.
There is no make-up for missed in-class writings. If a student is absent on the day of an in-class writing task
he/she will receive a zero for it. Under no circumstances will a student get mean marks or be allowed to
attempt the in-class task as a home assignment.
Late assignments will not be accepted however the instructors may accept late assignments under special
conditions. These conditions will be defined by the instructors. However, if late assignments are accepted the
following policy will apply:
Late assignment policy:
- Assignments will be accepted for only 1 day after the deadline
- A late submission penalty will be applied:
= minus 4% from the grade for the said assignment
Soft copies for all assignments must be uploaded on LMS within the stipulated deadline.
Assignments must be word-processed and formatted according to the MLA style guide.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and may lead to a grade reduction or a zero in the related
assignment. Moreover, plagiarism may be reported to the Disciplinary Committee in accordance with the
University Policy on Plagiarism.
Attendance is mandatory & failure to maintain 80% attendance will result in severe penalties (refer to the
section on CP).

SCHEME OF STUDIES
WEEK SESSIONS

TOPICS &
PAGE
NUMBERS
Introduction to
the course

IN-CLASS

Course description
Grading criteria
Intro to College Writing
Plagiarism

OUT-OF-CLASS
(to be done before the following
class)
Reading:
- Critical Reading & Writing at
College
- Plagiarism: a students guide

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WEEK
1
2

Introduction to
Critical
Thinking &
Reading
+
The Rhetorical
Situation
Modes of
Exposition

WEEK
2

WEEK
3

The Process of
Academic
Writing
+
Responding to
the Writers
Message

Introduction to
Persuasion &
Argumentation

Aristotelian
Appeals
+
Understanding
& Evaluating
Support

- Critical thinking & reading


- Writing & its rhetorical
situation
- Reading critically for the
rhetorical situation
- What it says & what it does

Reading:
- On Teenagers & Tattoos by
Andres Martin (attempt task 1 as
you read)
- Reading & Responding

- Discussion: On Teenagers &


Tattoos
- Reading critically for modes
of exposition + the writers
tone
- Discussion: the process of
academic writing
- Critical Reading of Hunks &
Handmaidens
- In-Class Writing: personal
response (reflection)

Reading:
- The Process of Academic Writing
- Reading & Responding

- What is Argumentation
- Introduction to claims,
support, warrants
- Types of Claims
- The Declaration of
Independence
- Modes of Persuasion /
Aristotelian Appeals: Ethos,
Logos, Pathos
- Understanding & Evaluating
Support (Evidence & Appeals
to Needs & Values)

Reading:
- Introduction to Argument
Establishing Claimsthinking like a
skeptic
- Position & Proposal Arguments

Reading:
- Dawkins Ironic Hypocrisy by
James Patrick Holding
- Writing: a one-paragraph response
to the main message

Reading:
- Understanding & Evaluating
Support
Self-study:
- What is a Paragraph?
- Unity and Outlining
- Coherence

Group Task*:
Create a print advertisement for the given product the advertisement should contain text as well as visuals. It
should make a logical claim & have an attention-gripping tag line and use a blend of ethos, logos and pathos to sell
the product or service. However, one of the persuasive appeals should be more dominant to the other 2.
Present this advertisement on multi-media (1 slide) (5 minutes per group) and explain why you think this is a
persuasive ad where you have used the 3 appeals highlight the dominant appeal and explain why you selected
it as the dominant one. Discuss the important of the claim and the tag line in increasing the persuasiveness of the
advert. BE CREATIVE. To be presented in Session 12
Logical
- Using logic and avoiding
Reading:
Fallacies
logical fallacies
- Logic in Argumentation
7
- Group task: Island activity
Paragraph
- Discussion: Paragraph
Tasks:
Development &
structuring: unity, relevance
- Evaluating: Disconnecting a
WEEK
Organization
Respirator
& coherence
4
8
- In-Class Writing: Paragraph
Writing (pair work)

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Reading:
- The Essay
- The Thesis Statement
- Beginnings and Endings

Writing an
Academic Essay

10

Presentation
Skills

- Guidelines for designing &


delivering effective
presentations

Reading:
As specified by the instructor

Writing an
Argumentative
Essay

- Shaping & Structuring the


Argumentative Essay
- Position & Proposal
Arguments

Reading:
Argumentation

WEEK
5

WEEK
6

- Writing Thesis Statements


- Writing Introductions
- Writing Conclusions
(using tasks & exercises)

11

PROMPT 1
12

Visual
Arguments
(Presentations)

- Group Presentations &


discussion on advertisements

Mandatory AWC Workshop: The MLA Format (before session 13)

13

MLA
Referencing

WEEK
7
14

WEEK
8

15
16

Academic
Writing Style
Academic
Writing Style
Essential Skills
for Critical
Writing

Critical Analysis

- MLA Reinforcement session

The Writers Style


Features of Academic Writing
Writing Effective Sentences
Choosing Appropriate Words
The Writers Style
Features of Academic Writing
Writing Effective Sentences
Choosing Appropriate Words
Paraphrasing
Summarizing
Synthesis

- Rhetorical Analysis

Reading:
- The Writers Style
- Writing Effective Sentences
- Choosing Appropriate Words
Reading:
- The Writers Style
- Writing Effective Sentences
- Choosing Appropriate Words
SUBMISSION 1

Reading:
As specified by the instructor

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WEEK
9

18

19

Critical Analysis
(Rhetorical
Analysis)
Writing a
Critique

- Rhetorical Analysis
- In-Class Writing: Rhetorical
Analysis: Letter from
President Bush

Writing a Critique (putting


together analysis & response)

Reading:
As specified by the instructor

Reading:
- Writing a Critique
PROMPT 2

WEEK
10

20

Comparative
Arguments

21

Comparative
Arguments

WEEK
11
22

WEEK
12

23
+
24

Oral
Communication
Skills
Introduction to
Writing a
Research Essay

- TBA

- TBA

- Impromptu presentations /
other oral communication
skills activities
- The Research Essay
Reading:
- Choosing a Research Topic
As specified by the instructor
- Developing a Research
Question
SUBMISSION 2
- Formulating a Working Thesis
- Writing a Research Essay
PROMPT 3
PROMPT FOR INDIVIDUAL
PRESENTATIONS

Research Topic Approval (after session 23 & before session 25)


25
WEEK
13

26

27

TBA

TBA
Research
Presentations
Research
Presentations

Individual Presentations

- Individual Presentations

TBA

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WEEK
14

28

Research Essay
& Winding Up

TIMELINE FOR ESSAYS


Assignment
Persuasive/Argumentative
Critique
Comparative Argument /
Research Essay

- Research Essay Outline


- Feedback for Essay 3
- Winding Up

Prompt-to-be-Given
Session 11
Session 19
Session 23

Submission Deadline
Session 16
Session 23
To be announced later

Word Limit
1300-1500
1800-2000
2800-3000

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