NUMERICAL & LOGICAL APTITUDE COURSE

Paper Code: 
24GSAS220
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course Objectives:
This course will enable the students to develop their conceptual understanding of numerical aptitude, arithmetical ability and logical, conceptual, mathematical reasoning & ability.
 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

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24GSAS220

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NUMERICA

L & LOGICAL APTITUDE COURSE

(Theory)

 

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO1:.Analyze and compile the mathematical knowledge and skills acquired.

CO2: Develop logical and problem- solving ability . Be able to adapt problem- solving and logical skills CO3: construct the core skills associated with critical thinking, logically sound and     well-reasoned arguments.

CO4:.Estimate the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning.

CO5: Analyze the various fallacies that can arise through the misuse of logic. CO6: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures,

Discussion, Tutorials,

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Giving tasks.

Class test, Unit end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems           in Assignments.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
NUMERICAL APTITUDE
• Simplification
• Number System
• Squares & Roots
• Cubes & Roots
• Decimals & Fractions
• Indices & Surds
• LCM & HCF
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Discount
• Simple Interest
 
 
12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II
ARITHMETICAL ABILITY
• Compound Interest
• Average
• Speed Distance & Time
• Train
• Boats & Stream
• Time & Work
• Pipes & Cisterns
• Logarithms
• Partnership
• Alligation & Mixture
• Sequence & Series
 
12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III
LOGICAL REASONING
• Puzzle Test
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Syllogism
• Logical Arrangement of Words
• Statement Conclusion
• Statement Assumption
• Statement Argument
• Statement Course of Actions
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV
CONCEPTUAL REASONING ABILITY
• Alphabet Test
• Coding Decoding
• Ranking Test
• Sitting Arrangement
• Direction Sense
• Blood Relation
• Analogy
• Classification
 
12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V
MATHEMATICAL REASONING ABILITY
• Number Series
• Letter Series
• Calendar
• Clock
• Mathematical Operation
• Missing Numbers
• Cubes & Dice
• Age and Arithmetical Problems

 

 
Essential Readings: 
  • Mathematics by R.D. Agarwal
  • Arithmetics by James Edgar Thompson
  • Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal

 

References: 
SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS:
• Doe Fundamentals Handbook of Mathematics Vol. 1
• Doe Fundamentals Handbook of Mathematics Vol. 2
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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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