Research Methodology and Seminar

Paper Code: 
CHY- 228
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives :

The course aims to enable the learners to understand the basic concept of scientific writing, importance of literature survey and IPR for their seminar and dissertation works.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

COURSE

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CHY 228

Research Methodology and Seminar

The students will be able to-

 

CO86- write an abstract /a small research paper/review paper by applying the basic concepts of scientific writing and literature survey.

CO87-learn about the intellectual property right.

CO88-utilize the basic concept behind the research methodology in writing the seminar and dissertation reports.

CO89-improve their communication skills

Self-directed learning

 

Group discussions

 

Quiz

Power point presentation

 

Report writing

 

Semester end examination

 
 

 

Unit I: 

Part I: Research Methodology (20 hrs)

                                                                                                                                               

I           Epistemology:sources of knowledge. Rationalism and empiricism. Science, philosophy, logic and ethics, Science and technology. Theory, law, hypothesis, postulate.                                                                                                   4hrs

 

II         Nature of Science: Assumptions and Limitations, chemistry and chemical knowledge. Scientific method, research process, causality, experimental research and research process, Hypothesis-Types, characteristics, making.                                                                                                                                                   4hrs

 

III        Literature Survey: Importance, types of sources.Databases collection, collation,   management and retrieval of references. Scientometry-citations, impact factor, H-index.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4hrs

 

IV        Scientific Writing: Types of research papers, writing of research paper, review, thesis. Reviewing process of research paper. Ethics in research and publishing.                                                                                                4hrs

 

V         Intellectual property Right (IPR): Tangible and intangible assets, IP and IPR, Types of IPR, Issues related to patenting, format of patent.                                                                                                                                                   4 hrs

Part II: Seminar (10 hrs)

 The candidates will have to choose a topic either from the recent advancements in chemistry or syllabi for seminar preparation. They will be expected to submit a write up pertaining to that topic and at the end of semester, a presentation will have to be made in presence of panel of experts from different fields of chemistry.

Essential Readings: 
  1. Research Methodology and Scientific Writing; C. G. Thomas, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi (2016).
  2. www.wipo.int
  3. www.ipindia.nic.in
  4. Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks and Copyright in a Nutshell; A. R. MillerandM. H. Davis; West Group Publishers, 2000.
  5. The Law of Patents-With a Special Focus on Pharmaceuticals in India; F. A. Khader; Lexis Nexis Publication,2007.
  6. Intellectual Property Rights in the WTO and Developing Countries;J.Watal; Oxford University Press, Oxford.
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Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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