INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS A SYLLABUS?

A SYLLABUS is an outline and summary of topics to be covered in an education or training course.

It is descriptive A syllabus may be set out by an exam board or prepared by

the professors who supervises or controls course quality. It may be provided in paper form or online.

The syllabus is a "contract between faculty members and their students, designed to answer students' questions about a course, as well as inform them about what will happen should they fail to meet course expectations."

It is also a "vehicle for expressing accountability and commitment".

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The single most important instrument of structure in a course is the SYLLABUS, which outlines the goals and objectives of a course, prerequisites, the grading/evaluation scheme, materials to be used (textbooks, software), topics to be covered, a schedule, and a bibliography.

Each of these components defines the nature of the learning experience.

Goals and objectives identify the expected outcomes and scope of the course as determined by the instructor or course designer, restricting the domain of knowledge for the learner.

Prerequisites limit the student population to those with certain kinds of learning experiences, usually other courses.

The grading or evaluation scheme tells students what kind of learning activities are to be valued (e.g., assignments, tests, papers, projects), that is, the currency of learning in this particular course.

Topics to be covered specify the content that the instructor feels is important.

The schedule provides a timetable for learning, usually with milestones in the form of due dates or tests. 2

PURPOSE

o The syllabus ensures a fair and impartial understanding between the instructor and students such that there is minimal confusion on policies relating to the course, setting clear expectations of material to be learned, behavior in the classroom, and effort on student's behalf to be put into the course

o Many generalized items of a syllabus can be amplified in a specific curriculum to maximize efficient learning by clarifying student understanding of specified material, outside resources for subject material assistance (extracurricular books, tutor locations, resource centers, etc.), important dates in course such as exams and paper due-dates, tips for succeeding in mastering course content such as study habits and expected time allotment, suggested problems if applicable, necessary pre-requisites or co-requisites to current course, safety rules if appropriate, and objectives of the course.

o A syllabus will often contain a reading list of relevant books and articles that are compulsory or optional for students to read. As an indirect effect of this, scholars can count how many online syllabi include their works as a way of estimating their educational impact.

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BIT MESRAGOALS AND OBJECTIVESThe B.Arch. Degree program (professional, under-graduate level) aims at producing professionals who will assume major leadership role in shaping the built environment, the quality of which is the major determinant of the quality of life experienced by the people.

The main goal is to inculcate the ability to conceive, formulate and design according to various requirements & needs.

• The duration is 5 years and it is a two-level program, spread over ten semesters: Formative level (semesters 1-6) and Consolidation level (semesters 7-10), each level having specific objectives.

• Objectives at the Formative level (semesters 1-6) are to develop oral, written, visual, and graphic presentation skills and technical knowledge necessary for perception and expression of ideas in architectural design and their construction methods.

• Whereas, objectives at the Consolidation level (semesters 7-10) is to inculcate an in-depth perception of architecture as an activity in time and space, and develop ability to design functions with an awareness of contextual issues involved in the various facets of architecture.

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IIT ROORKEEGOALS AND OBJECTIVESThe objectives can be listed below:

To provide an comprehensive understanding of Architecture and help students to develop an active interest in the field of study

To introduce architectural design process with a focus on anthropometry, basic spatial understanding and simple form explorations.

To introduce building construction materials, their properties, application, components and their construction technology.

To develop visualization and technical representation of design through perspective views and to develop drawing skills through software applications

To impart knowledge of climatic elements, their influence on building design and passive design strategies

To advance the insight into visual art and colour fundamentals, and to enhance creative skills in various materials and media

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COURSE STRUCTURE

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BIT MESRA

IIT ROORKEE

CRITICAL ANALYSIS

IIT ROORKEE and BIT MERSA'S arhitecture syllabus

MERITS of the syllabus of both the institutes:

Helps us re-conceptualize our course making it more effective and useful

Puts the onus for learning clearly on the students. Prevents conflicts and misunderstandings between

instructor and students Protects us legally in grade appeals, plagiarism cases and

other complaints Ask how each and every component of your course can

most effectively support student learning Consider not just content but SKILLS learned (skills stick

better over the long term) Contribute to developing students’ desire for and ability to

pursue life-long independent learning

13GOALS ACHEIVED:

Define students’ responsibilities Define instructor’s role and responsibility to students Provide a clear statement of intended goals and student

outcomes Establish standards and procedures for evaluation Acquaint students with course logistics Establish a pattern of communication between instructor

and students

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DEMERITS :

1. LACK OF IMPORTANCE AND LEARNING OF SOFTWARE SKILLS

Not much importance is given to the teaching of software skills such as autocad , sketchup , revit , photoshop etc in the academics which leads to less proficiency in 3D drawings.

In third semester itself advanced softwares skills should be introduced and by the start of fourth semester architectural design should be started on softwares to maximise the efiiciency on softwares.

2. SUBJECTS AND THEIR RELEVANCE

Few subjects do not fall in the the realevance with respect to thier objective of teaching.

for example : The topics covered in AD-II was not in relevance rather

was an exaggeration of AD-I . The topics covered under descriptive geometry can

nowadays be done on softwares and find more relevance on softwares instead of free hand.

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3.TRAINING AND PLACEMENT

Few colleges offer training period before the thesis semester which helps to incorporate practical knowledge also in the thesis along with the experience.This lacks in our college.

Training period for two semester would be more efficient in comparison to one semester as four months turn to be very less duration of time to learn a vast course of the field.

Our college lack the placement and training cell specifically for the b.acrh degree.

4.FACULTY AND STAFFS

A derth of teachers have been seen in the department within two years.

A specialised teacher for structure should be employed within the department so that the students don't need to look for teachers of other department to clear their doubts.

A faculty incharge should be assigned for handling competitions and acticvities to provide helping hand for the students

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DIFFERENCES IN THE B.ARCH SYLLABUS OF IIT ROORKEE AND BIT MESRA

OBJECTIVE

The objective or the purpose of each subject taught is clearly mentioned in the syllabus of IIT Roorkee but this lacks in the syllabus of the BIT MESRA.

ADVANTAGES:

Initiate, understand, assess and assume responsibility for the own ongoing learning process

Assess and use resources effectively Resolve dilemmas emerging from complex situations Think and communicate effectively using appropriate means

such as writing, speaking, listening, numbers, graphics, performance Clarify personal values, goals and purposes

REFERRED TEXTBOOK

The books listed down for reference of the respective subject also includes the edition year as well the publication .

This is mentioned in the syllabus of IIT Roorkee which makes it simpler for the students to look for them and access.This factor lacks in the syllabus of BIT mesra.

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CONTENT

TOPICINTRODUCTION

PURPOSE

BIT MESRA GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

IIT ROORKEE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

COURSE STRUCTURE

CRITICAL ANALYSIS - MERITS AND DEMERITS

DIFFERNCES IN THE SYLLABUS OF BIT MESRA WITH IIT ROOKEE'S B.ACRH SYLLABUS

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