vit syllabus 6th sem ece

7/22/2019 vit syllabus 6th sem ece

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6

thSemester

3rd

year 2nd

semester subjects:

1. Antennas and Wave Propagation

2. Information Theory and Coding

3. Computer Communication

4. Optical Communication and Networks

5. Wireless and Mobile Communication

6. Satellite Communication

7. Psychology and Sociology

8. Principles of Management

9. Research Methods for Management


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ECE306 Antennas and Wave Propagation L T P C3 0 0 3

Version No.: 2.00

Prerequisite: ECE202 Transmission Lines and Fields

Objectives:Introduce the mechanism and models for radio-wave propagation.Discuss the fundamental antenna parameters and numerical methods to analyze and differentiatethe antennas.Design antennas and study the radiation mechanism of various antennas and antenna arrays.Provide the principles of selection of Antennas for Modern Wireless Application.

Expected Outcome:1.Explain The Wave Propagation Mechanisms.2.To Interpret The Basic Antenna Parameters And Radiation Pattern.3.Design And Characterize The Various Wire And Aperture Antennas, Antenna Arrays AndBroad Band Antennas.Unit I Wave PropagationPropagation Mechanism- Reflection, refraction and Transmission, Scattering and diffraction.Propagation Model- Path Loss, Free space loss, Plane earth Loss, Link budget, Noise Modeling.Modes of propagation- Ground wave Propagation, Space wave propagation- Tropospheric-

Tropospheric effects, Sky wave Propagation- Ionospheric Effects.

Unit II Antenna FundamentalsRadiation mechanism-single wire, two wire, dipole and current distribution on thin wire.

Radiated field components -Hertizan dipole, half wave dipole, monopole antenna.Antenna Parameters- radiation pattern, beam width, field region, radiation power density,directivity and gain, bandwidth, polarization, co polarization and cross polarization level, inputimpedance, efficiency, antenna effective length and area, antenna temperature. Friss

Transmission formula, Radar range equation. FCC Antenna standards A and B.Measurements - radiation pattern- gain- directivity and impedance measurements.

Unit III Design of ArraysLinear Array - Two element array, N-element linear array- broadside array, End fire array-Directivity, radiation pattern. pattern multiplication. Non-uniform excitation- Binomial,Chebyshev distribution

Planar arrayArray factor, Circular array - array factor, Directivity (Qualitative study)

Unit IV Design of AntennasWire Antennas- long wire, V-Antenna, Rhombic antenna, Helical antenna, Yagi-Uda antenna.Frequency independent antenna - spiral and log periodic antenna. Aperture antennas - Hornantenna, Parabolic reflector antenna, Microstrip antenna. MEMS antenna.

Unit V Antennas for Modern Wireless Communications (Qualitative study)Antennas for Terrestrial mobile communication - mobile handsets and base stations. Antennasfor Satellite Communication- MSAT briefcase terminal and vehicle mounted antennas, VSATand DBS TV antennas. Antenna for Radar systems. Adaptive antenna, RFID antenna, Ultra

wideband antenna, Terahertz antenna.


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Textbooks1. Balanis, Antenna Theory -Analysis and Design, 3/e, John Wiley & Sons, 2005.2. J.D.Krauss, Antenna for all Applications, TMH, 4/e, 2010.Reference Books

1. S.R.Saunders, Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication, 2/e,John Wiley, 2007.2. Yi Huang and Kevin Boyle, Antenna From Theory to Practice, 1/e, John Wiley, 20083. R.S.Elliot, Antenna Theory and Design, IEEE Press, John Wiley, 2005.4. H. Jasik, Antenna Engineering Handbook , Editor, McGraw-Hill, 1961.5. R.L.Freeman, Reference Manual for Telecommunication engineering, Vol. I, John Wiley, 2002.6. Yi Huang and Kevin Boyle, Antenna fromTheory to Practice, 1/e, John Wiley, 2008.Mode of Evaluation: CAT- I & II, Quizzes, Assignments/ other tests, Term End

Examination.


4/15

ECE307 Information Theory and Coding L T P C3 0 0 3

Version No.: 1.10Prerequisite: ECE305 Digital Communication

Objectives: Describe and analyze the information source and channel capacity

Differentiate between the uniform and non-uniform quantization

Analyze the source coding techniques such as Shanan Fano Encoding, Huffman Coding,

Arithmetic Coding.

Apply statistical techniques for signal detection

Construct the various channel coding schemes such as block codes, cyclic codes and

convolutional codes.

Expected Outcome:

1.Apply mathematical models that describes the behavior of information source and channelcapacity and the performance of source coding and channel coding techniques

2. Solve mathematical problems in source coding and channel coding techniques andimplement in Matlab.

Unit I Information TheoryIntroduction, Uncertainty, Information and its property, Entropy and its property, Joint andConditional Entropy, Mutual Information and its property, Information measures forContinuous random variables.

Unit II Channel classification and Capacity

Channel capacity theorem, Continuous and Discrete Communication channels Discretememory less channels - channel representations - noiseless channel, lossless channels,Deterministic, Binary symmetric channel (BSC), Binary Erasure channel (BEC) and theircapacities.

Unit III Source Coding TechniquesCoding for Discrete memory less sources: Fixed length code words, Variable length code

words, Kraft Inequality, Prefix coding, Shannons first , second and third theorem, Shannonbinary Encoding, Shannon- Fano Encoding, Huffman Coding : minimum and maximum

variance method, Arithmetic Coding, Dictionary Coding- LZ , LZW Coding.

Unit IV Error Control CodingTypes of Errors, Types of Codes, Linear Block Codes: Error Detection and Error CorrectionCapabilities of Linear Block codes, Binary Cyclic codes , Encoding using Shift register, SyndromeCalculation, Error detection, and Error correction, Convolutional codes Encoders andDecoders for convolutional codes, LDPC Codes, Trellis Codes, Turbo Codes, Viterbi Coding.

Unit V Detection of Signals and Channels with NoiseHypothesis testing Bayes criterion Minimum error probability criterion, Neyman Pearsoncriterion, Minmax criterion-Maximum Likelihood detector-Wiener filter-Continuous andDiscrete channels with noise.


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Textbooks:1. K. Sam Shanmugam, Digital and Analog Communication Systems, John Wiley and Sons,

2006.2. Simon Haykin, Communication Systems, John Wiley and Sons, 2009.

Reference Books:1. Thomas M. Cover, Joy A. Thomas, Elements of Information Theory, John Wiley and

Sons, 2004.2. Ranjan Bose, Information Theory, Coding and Cryptography, Tata McGraw Hill, 2012.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT- I & II, Quizzes, Assignments/ other tests, Term EndExamination.


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ECE308 Computer Communication L T P C3 0 2 4

Version No.: 1.10Prerequisite: ECE305 Digital CommunicationObjectives:

To make the students to understand the different layers of ISO Network To understand the concept of Networking. To get to know the connectivitys and how to interface with network.Unit I Data CommunicationEvolution of data Networks Switching Techniques Network Topologies Categories ofNetworks ISO/OSI Reference Model TCP/IP Model Inter Networking Devices RepeatersHubsSwitchesBridges: Transparent and Source Routing BridgesRouters.Unit II Data Link LayerLogical Link Control Error Detection Techniques ARQ protocols Framing HDLC Point to Point protocol.Medium Access ControlRandom access ProtocolsScheduling approaches to MAC.

Unit III Local Area NetworksEthernetToken BusToken RingFDDIVirtual LANWireless LAN.Unit IV Network LayerInternetworking IP Addressing Subnetting Ipv4 and IPv6 Routing Distance Vectorand Link State RoutingRouting Protocols.Unit V Transport Layer and Application LayerConnection oriented and Connectionless Service User Datagram Protocol TransmissionControl Protocol Congestion Control Application Layer Protocols: DNS, SMTP, FTP,HTTP and World Wide Web.

Textbooks:1. Alberto Leon-Garcia, Communication Networks Tata McGraw-Hill 2005.Reference Books:1. Robert Gallager, Data Networks, Prentice Hall, 2004.2. W. Stallings, Data and Computer Communications, Prentice Hall, 2004.3. Fred Halsall, Data communications, Computer Networks and Open systems, Addison

Wesley 2000.Mode of Evaluation: CAT- I & II, Quizzes, Assignments/ other tests, Term End

Examination.

ECE308 Computer Communication Lab

List of Experiments:

1. Demonstrate the implementation of Token Ring Network and Examine2. The performance under different Scenarios using OPNET3. Demonstrate the implementation of Ethernet Network and Examine4. The performance under different Scenarios using OPNET5. Simulation of TCP Protocol using NS-26. Designing a simulation model using NS-2 to analyze various aspects of the Internet

a. Protocol.7. Simulation of ATM network using NS-2


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ECE401 Optical Communication and Networks L T P C3 0 2 4


Objectives:To provide an in depth knowledge on various types of fibers, their transmission characteristics,geometrical, optical, mechanical characteristics, techniques to compensate transmissionimpairments, power launching and coupling schemes.

To describe the construction, working principle and characteristics of LEDs, LASERs, photodetectors and external modulators to suit the low loss wavelength optical communication systemestablishment and also to analyze noise performance at the receiver section.

To introduce the concepts of optical network architecture, routing algorithms and intelligentoptical networks.

Expected Outcome:

1. Demonstrate the transmission, geometrical and optical and mechanical characteristics offiber.2. Choose fiber, optoelectronic components to design, analyze and evaluate various optical

communication systems

3. Establish optical communication systems and integrate it as part of the telecommunicationsystem to speed up the transmissions.

Unit I Fibre Optic SystemsAnalog and Digital fiber optic systems and associated Sources/Transmitters Optical Modulators-Receiver -pin Receivers - APD Receivers. Fibers- Non dispersion-Shifted Fiber - Dispersion-Shifted Fiber- Nonzero Dispersion-Shifted Fiber- Link impairment considerations and systemdesign. Regenerators Optical amplifiers- Optical Amplifiers - Stimulated Emission -Spontaneous Emission - Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers - Raman Amplifiers -SemiconductorOptical Amplifiers -Crosstalk in SOAs.

Unit II SONET-SDHFiber networks evolution as SONET/SDH Multiplexing - SONET/SDH Layers -SONETFrame Structure -SONET/SDH Physical Layer- Elements of a SONET/SDH Infrastructure -Network Survivability - Basic Concepts - Protection in SONET/SDH - Point-to-Point - Self-Healing Rings -Unidirectional Path-Switched Rings - Bidirectional Line-Switched Rings.

Unit III WDM Light Wave SystemWDM -WDM Components -Tunable Optical Filters-Multiplexers and Demultiplexers - AddDrop Multiplexers - Star Couplers- Wavelength Routers- Optical Cross-Connects - WavelengthConverters- - WDM Transmitters and receivers - Nonlinear Raman Crosstalk - StimulatedBrillouin Scattering - Cross-Phase Modulation - Four-Wave Mixing Dispersion -Management-Precompensation Schemes- Post compensation Techniques -Fiber Bragg Gratings- OpticalPhase Conjugation- PMD Compensation.

Unit IV Single Wave Length SystemsOptical Time-Division Multiplexing Bit interleaving-Packet Interleaving- SubcarrierMultiplexing -Analog SCM Systems- Digital SCM Systems - Code-Division Multiplexing -Direct-Sequence Encoding - Spectral Encoding.


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Unit V All Optical Transport and Access Networks:The Optical Transport Network - Introduction - OTN Network Layers - FEC in OTN - OTNFrame Structure - OPU-k - ODU-k - OTU-k-The Optical Channel - Optical Channel Carrierand Optical Channel Group Non associated Overhead Mapping GFP -frames in OPU-k-OTN and DWDM Access WDM Systems The General PON CWDM PON- TDM PON-

TDM PON Versus WDMPON.

Textbooks1. Rajiv Ramaswami, Kumar N.Sivarajan, Galen H. Sasaki Optical networks -3rd edition

Morgan Kaufmann Publishers 2010.

2. Ghatak K. Thyagarajan, Introduction to Fiber Optics, Second Edition, CambridgeUniversity Press, 2002.

Reference Books1. John M. Senior, Optical fiber communication principles and practice, 3rd edition, PHI,

2009.

2. Govind P.Agrawal, Fiber optic communication system, 3rdedition John Wiley and Sons,2002.

3. Gerd Keiser, Optical Fiber Communications McGraw-Hill, 4thEdition, 2008.4. Djafar k.mynbaev and Lowell.l.scheiner, Fiber optic communicationTechnology, Pearson

education, 2006.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT- I & II, Quizzes, Assignments/ other tests, Term End Examination

ECE401 Optical Communication and Networks Lab

List of Experiments:

1. Design, simulation and analysis of CWDM and DWDM systems.2. Dispersion Management-Pre, Post, Pre-Post DCF, Braggs Grating3. Analysis of SPM in single wavelength system4. Analysis of CPM in Multi- wavelength system5. Analysis of FWM in WDM system6. Comparison of NRZ, RZ, CRZ and CSRZ modulations.7. PMD compensation in optical systems.8. Gain Equalization in EDFA for WDM system.9. DPSK modulation and Demodulation in optical systems.10.Sub carrier Multiplexing and demultiplexing11.FTTH system with GEPON access architecture.


9/15

ECE403 Wireless and Mobile Communication L T P C3 0 0 3

Version No.: 2.00Prerequisite: ECE308 Computer CommunicationObjectives:

Interpret the various spectrum allocation standards and assigned Bandwidth allocation for

various wireless and cellular standards. Apply the constraints such as fixed bandwidth channel spacing and signal to noise ratio in

the cellular systems

Specify the need of OFDM techniques for wireless communication. Illustrate the features of 1G, 2G and 3G and next generation standards using fundamentals

of radio telephony. Describe the various kinds of mitigation techniques used for multipath propagation.Expected Outcome:Student will be able to To know the cellular structure developed for wireless mobile communication.

To understand how signal propagation is carried out in mobile environment with the help of

large scale propagation models and small scale models

To have a complete knowledge on various standards used in Wireless Communication.

To study about various mitigation techniques for multipath propagation.

Unit I Cellular Concept 8 hoursCellular concept - Frequency reuse - channel assignment strategies - hand off strategies -interference & system capacity - trunking& grade of service Improving coverage and capacityin cellular system.

Unit II Mobile Radio Propagation 10 hoursFree Space Propagation Model Three Basic Propagation mechanism Reflection, Diffractionand Scattering Ground Reflection (Two Ray) model - Link Budget design using Path Lossmodel Outdoor and Indoor Propagation models - Small scale multipath propagation Parameters of mobile multipath channels Types of small scale fading Fading effects due toMultipath time delay spread and Fading effects due to Doppler spread - Rayleigh and Riciandistribution.

Unit III OFDM for Wireless Communication 10 hoursOverview of Linear Modulation Techniques GMSK Multicarrier Modulation OFDMprincipleTransceiver implementation, Cyclic prefix, Intercarrier interference, PAPR.

Unit IV Wireless standards 10 hoursIntroduction to wireless standards 1G-AMPS, 2G. GSM services and features, Systemarchitecture, Radio subsystem, channel types, Frame structure for GSM, Signal Processing inGSM - CDMA (IS-95) Forward and Reverse CDMA Channel GPRS Advanced Wirelessstandards.

Unit V Multipath Mitigation Techniques 7 hoursDiversityTypes of Diversity Diversity combining techniques: Selection, Feedback, MaximalRatio Combining and Equal Gain Combining Rake receiver MIMO systems SpatialMultiplexing, System Model and Channel state information.


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Unit VI Security in Wireless NetworksIntroduction-Requirements-Services-Mechanisms-Algorithms.

Textbooks1. RappaportT.S., Wireless communications, Pearson Education, 2010.

Reference Books1. David Tse and PramodViswanath, Fundamentals of Wireless Communication, Cambridge

University Press, 2005.2. Van Nee, R. and Ramji Prasad, OFDM for wireless multimedia communications, Artech

House, 2000.3. Jochen Schiller, Mobile Communication, Pearson Education, 20094. Andreas.F. Molisch, Wireless Communications, John Wiley India, 2006.5. Lee, W.C.Y., Mobile Communication Engineering, McGraw Hill, 2008.6. Vijay. K. Garg, Wireless Communication and Networking, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers,

2007.

7.

Kavch Pahlavan, Prashant Krishnamoorthy, Principles of Wireless Networks, PHI.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT- I & II, Quizzes, Assignments/ other tests, Term EndExamination.


11/15

ECE405 Satellite CommunicationL T P C3 0 0 3


Objectives: To get in depth knowledge of communication through satellite To know the intricacies involved To understand the design criterionExpected Outcome:On completion of the course the student shall be able to:

Identify the required specifications for a complete satellite subsystem. Summarize the tracking and monitoring systems operated in the earth station. Interpret the frequency and multiple access techniques required for a typical communication. Understand the role of satellite communication in advance communication technologies. Build a satellite model with all the required parameters to operate for a specific engineeringapplication.Unit I Elements of Orbotal Mechanics

Equation, Orbital elements, orbital perturbation; Tracking and orbital determination, orbitalcorrection / control.

Unit II Elements of Communication Satellite DesignSpace environment, Spacecraft configuration, spacecraft subsystems, payload, Reliabilityconsiderations spacecraft integration and testing.

Unit III Multiple Access TechniquesFDM-FM-FDMA, TDMA, SSMA / CDMA, RANDOM MULTIPLE access techniques; packetswitching and packet satellite networks. Satellite on broad processing and switching.

Unit IV Satellite Link Design

Types of systems: BSS, Performance requirements and standards for Telephony, TV and data.Performance impairments; Noise, interference, inter modulation. Design of typical satellite links.

Unit V Domestic Satellite Systems

The INSAT system, International system: INTELSAT, IMMARSAT, Satellite based personalcommunication LEO, ICO, CEO Systems.

Textbooks:1. D. Roddy, Satellite Communications, Prentice Hall, 1989.2. T. Pratt and C.W. Boastian, Satellite Communication, John Wiley & Sons, 1986.Reference Books:1. Yunus A. Cengel (2005), Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, Tata McGraw- Hill

Publishing Company Ltd.

2. Y.V.C.Rao (2004), An Introduction to Thermodynamics, Universities Press.3. C. P. Arora (2005) Thermodynamics, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.4. David R. Gaskell, (2003), Introduction to Thermodynamics of Materials, Taylor and Francis

Publisher.


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5. M. Achuthan (2004), Engineering Thermodynamics, Prentice Hall India Limited.6. Eastop (2004), Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologies, Addison - Wesley

Logman Limited.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT- I & II, Assignments/ other tests, Term End Examination


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PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY

L T P C

3 - - 3

Version No.:

Course Prerequisite: Nil

Objectives:

Developed with the idea of making the students acquainted with the basic concepts of Psychology as wellas Sociology so as to equip them to be better social beings.

To help students broaden their view of society beyond their own immediate experience and understandhow and why their own experience may be similar or different to the experience of other.

Expected Outcome:

CONTENTS

Unit Description Hours

1

Psychology Science of Psychology Meaning Objectives Schools of Psychology Psycho analysis Behaviorism Humanism Sensation and perception, Emotion andmotivation. Cognitive abilities and Intelligence Personality.

2Applications of Psychology Memory Building and Mind Mapping StressManagement Career Planning and Management Ergonomics Cybernetics - CaseStudies

3

Social Psychology Nature and Scope Social Psychology and Related disciplines Cultivation and development of human values social changes urbanization westernisation social problems social unrest action child labour genderinjustice.

4Attitudes and Behavior Impression Management Team Work and its success Assertive behaviour Developing positive attitude Case studies

5

Sociology Definition of Sociology subject matter society definition andcharacteristics social structure social groups social institution culture culturaldiversity socialization social rules norms and values Case studies

Text Books1. Clifford T. Morgan, Richard A. King, John R. Weisz, John Schopler Introduction to Psychology,

Tata McGraw Hill Edition 7thEdition, 2008.2. John J. Makionis Sociology, Pearson Education, 10thEditiion, 2008.

Reference Books:

1.

John J Makionis Sociology- Pearson Education in South Asia : New Delhi 20062. Edward E. Smith, Susan Nolen, Hoeksema, Barba Fredickson, Geoffrey R. Lottus Introduction toPsychology, Atkinson & Hilgards 14thEdition, 2008.

3. Shelley E. Taylor, Letitia Anne Peplan, David O. Sears, Social Psychology Pearson Education,12thEditiion, 2008.

Mode of Evaluation: Written Examinations and any of these: Term Paper, Mini Projects, Quiz, GroupDiscussion, Case Study Analysis, Seminar, Assignments etc.

Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 23-02-2010

Date of Approval by the Academic Council:

Proceedings of the 20th Meeting of the Academic Council of VIT held on 26.3.2010

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BMT102PRINCIPLESOFMANAGEMENTL T P C

3 0 0 3

Version:1.00

Prerequisite:Nil

Objectives: To give exposure tothe Students with the key aspects and concepts of Management. and to

understandtheinterdisciplinarynatureofManagement

ExpectedOutcome:TheStudentswillbefamiliarwiththebasicconceptsofManagementandwillbeableto

applythesameinOrganizations.

CONTENTS

UNIT DESCRIPTION HOURS

1

NatureandScopeofManagement:Meaning,Importanceof Management,Functionalareasof

Management, Management as a process, Management as a Science/an Art ,Management &

Administration, Development of Management thought, Scientific Management, Modern

Management,ManagementLevels,ManagerialSkill,ManagerialRoles,ComparisonofAmerican

&JapaneseManagementPractice.Mission,Vision&ObjectivesMissionandVision,Objectives

hierarchy of objectives,Process of setting objectives, Management By ObjectivesMeaning,

Advantages, & Limitations. Environment, Social Responsibility, Ethics: Environmental factors,

Challengesbefore

Indian

Managers,

The

Social

responsibility

of

business,

Key

Ethical

principles,

EthicalissuesinManagement

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2

Planning:MeaningandNatureofPlanning,Steps inPlanning, TypesofPlansbasisof

Breadth,TimeFrame,Specificity,FrequencyofUse,ClassificationofBudgets basisof

Capacity,Coverage,Period,

Planning premises Meaning, Types; Forecasting Meaning, Importance of Forecasting;DecisionMakingMeaning,ProcessofDecisionMaking.

Organizing: Concept of organizing & Organization , Steps in organizing, Organization as a

Process&asa Structure;Authority,Responsibility, Power Delegation Concept,Obstacles in

delegation; Centralization & Decentralization; Departmentalization Meaning, Bases of

Departmentalization; Organization structure Organization Chart Organizational Change

OrganizationalCreativity&Innovation OrganizationalCulture.

15

3

Staffing & Leading: Manpower Planning Meaning; RecruitmentMeaning, Sources;

Selection

Process;

TrainingMeaning,

Methods;

Leadership

Meaning,

Leadership

styles; MotivationMeaning, Types of Motivation, Content theories of Motivation

Maslow,Alderfer,DavidMcClelland,Herzberg;TheoryX&TheoryY;Communication

Meaning,Process,Types

Controlling: Meaning,Processofcontrol,TypesofControl,OrganizationalControltechniques Budgetarycontrol,Standardcosting,ManagementAuditing,MBO,andBreakEvenAnalysis.

10

TextBook:

1.L.M.PRASAD,2010,Principles&PracticeOfManagementSultanChand&Sons,NewDelhi.

ReferenceBooks:

1.Dr.S.C.Saxena,(2005),PrinciplesandPracticeofManagement,Sultanchand&Sons.

2.Koontz,Weihrich& Aryasri,(2006),EssentialsofManagement,TataMcGrawHill.

ModeofEvaluation:WrittenExaminationsandanyofthese:TermPaper,MiniProjects,Quiz,Group

Discussion,Case

Study

Analysis,

Seminar,

Assignments

etc.

RecommendedbytheBoardofStudieson :27082011

DateofApprovalbythe AcademicCouncil : 23ACheldon30.8.2011

143Proceedings of the 23rd Academic Council of VIT [30.8.2011]


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BMT301RESEARCHMETHODSINMANAGEMENTL T P C

3 0 0 3

Version:1.00

Prerequisite:BMT207

Objectives:Thiscourseenablesthestudenttoidentifytherealbusinessproblemofacompanyandhowhe/she

can scientifically and logically study the problem and provide the solution for the business problem by using

his/herknowledge

in

functional

areas

of

management

Expected Outcome: To understand and using the various techniques to analyze the business problems and to

providethefeasiblesolutiontothebusinessproblems

CONTENTS

UNIT DESCRIPTION HOURS

1

Foundations of Research: Meaning, Objectives, Motivation, Utility. Characteristics of

scientific method Concept, Construct, Definition, Variable. Research Process problem

Identification&FormulationManagementQuestionResearchQuestion Investigation

Question Measurement Issues Hypothesis Qualities of a good Hypothesis Null

Hypothesis & Alternative Hypothesis. 1.c. Research Design: Concept and Importance in

Research Features of a good research design Exploratory Research Design concept,

types and uses, Descriptive Research Designs concept, types and uses. Experimental

Design:

Causal

relationships,

Concept

of

Independent

&

Dependent

variables,

concomitant

variable,extraneousvariable,Treatment,Controlgroup.

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2

Qualitative and quantitative research: Qualitative research Quantitative research

Concept of measurement, causality, generalization, replication. Merging the two

approaches.

Types of Data: Secondary Data Definition, Sources, Characteristics. Primary Data

Definition, Advantages and disadvantages over secondary data, Observation method,

Questionnaire Construction, Personal Interviews, Telephonic Interview, Mail Survey,

Email/Internetsurvey.

Sampling: Concepts of Statistical Population, Sample, Sampling Frame, Sampling Error,

SampleSize,NonResponse.Characteristicsofagoodsample. ProbabilitySampleSimple

Random Sample, Systematic Sample, Stratified Random Sample & Multistage sampling.

Non Probability Sample Judgment, Convenience, Quota & Snowballing methods.

Determiningsize

of

the

sample

Practical

considerations

in

sampling

and

sample

size.

20

3

Data Analysis: Data Preparation Univariate analysis (frequency tables, bar charts, pie

charts, percentages), Bivariate analysis Cross tabulations and Chisquare test including

testinghypothesisofassociation.) InterpretationofDataandReportWritingLayoutofa

ResearchPaper)

10

TextBook:

1.DonaldR.CooperandPamelaS.Schindler,(2006),BusinessResearchMethods,TataMcGrawHill.ReferenceBooks:

1.WilliamsZickmundG,(2003),BusinessResearchMethods,7thEdition,PearsonEducation.2.Hair,Anderson,TathamandBlack(2006),5

thEdition,MultivariateDataAnalysis,PearsonEducation.

3.C.R.Kothari, (2005),ResearchMethodology:MethodsandTechniques,NewAgeInternational.4.O.R.Krishnaswamy,(2005),MethodologyofResearchinSocialSciences,2ndEdition,HimalayaPublishers.Mode

of

Evaluation:

Examinations

and

any

of

these:

Term

Paper,

Mini

Projects,

Quiz,

Group

Discussion,

Case

StudyAnalysis,Seminar,Assignmentsetc.

RecommendedbytheBoardofStudieson :27082011

DateofApprovalbythe AcademicCouncil : 23ACheldon30.8.2011

163Proceedings of the 23rd Academic Council of VIT [30.8.2011]

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