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

Course Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
e- RESOURCES:
 
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