F.Y.B.

COM COURSES

UBCOMFSI.1 Accountancy and Financial Management  
UBCOMFSI.2 Commerce 
UBCOMFSI.3 Business Economics 
UBCOMFSI.4 Business Communication 
UBCOMFSI.5 Environmental Studies
UBCOMFSI.6 Mathematical and Statistical Techniques
UBCOMFSI.7 Foundation Course
 University of Mumbai

Revised Syllabus
And
Question Paper Pattern
Of
First Year B.Com
Semester I
Accountancy and Financial Management – I
And
Semester II
Accountancy and Financial Management – II
Under Credit, Grading and Semester System
With effect from Academic Year 2012-2013
 Revised Syllabus of F. Y. B. Com.
Accountancy and Financial Management -I
SEMESTER I
Topics
Sr. No. Topics No of lectures
Module1 Accounting standards issued by ICAI and 15
Inventory valuation
Module 2 Final Accounts 15
Module 3 Departmental Accounts 15
Module 4 Accounting for Hire Purchase 15

Detailed Syllabus
Module Topics No. of
Lectures
1 Accounting standards issued by ICAI and Inventory valuation 15
1.1 Accounting standards:
Concepts, benefits, procedures for issue of accounting standards
Various AS :
AS – 1: Disclosure of Accounting Policies
(a) Purpose.
(b) Areas of Policies.
(c) Disclosure of Policies. (d) Disclosure of
Change in Policies. (e) Illustrations
AS – 2: Valuation of Inventories (Stock)
(a) Meaning, Definition. (b) Applicability.
(c) Measurement of Inventory. (d) Disclosure in
Final Account. (e) Explanation with Illustrations.
AS – 9: Revenue Recognition
(a) Meaning and Scope. (b) Transactions excluded.
(c) Sale of Goods. (d) Rendering of Services. (e) Effects of
Uncertainties. (f) Disclosure. (g) Illustrations.
1.2 Inventory Valuation
Meaning of inventories
Cost for inventory valuation
Inventory systems : Periodic Inventory system and Perpetual
Inventory System
Valuation: Meaning and importance
Methods of Stock Valuation as per AS – 2 :
 FIFO and Weighted Average Method
Computation of valuation of inventory as on balance sheet date:
If inventory is taken on a date after the balance sheet or
before the balance sheet
2 Final Accounts 15
2.1 Expenditure
a) Capital, (b) Revenue
Receipts
a) Capital (b) Revenue
2.2 Adjustment and Closing entries
2.3 Final accounts of manufacturing concerns ( proprietary firm)
3 Departmental Accounts 15
Meaning
Basis of Allocation of Expenses and Incomes/Receipts
Inter Departmental Transfer : at Cost Price and Invoice Price
Stock Reserve
Departmental Trading and Profit & Loss Account and Balance
Sheet
4 Accounting for Hire Purchase 15
Meaning
Calculation of interest
Accounting for hire purchase transactions by asset purchase
method based on full cash price
Journal entries, ledger accounts and disclosure in balance sheet for
hirer and vendor
(excluding default, repossession and calculation of cash price)

Reference Books

Introduction to Accountancy by T. S. Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi

Advance Accounts by Shukla & Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi

Advanced Accountancy by R. L Gupta and M Radhaswamy, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi
Modern Accountancy by Mukherjee and Hanif, Tata Mc. Grow Hill & Co. Ltd., Mumbai
Financial Accounting by Lesile Chandwichk, Pentice Hall of India Adin Bakley (P) Ltd.
Financial Accounting for Management by Dr. Dinesh Harsalekar, Multi-Tech. Publishing Co.
Ltd., Mumbai.
Financial Accounting by P. C. Tulsian, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
Accounting Principles by Anthony, R.N. and Reece J.S., Richard Irwin Inc.
Financial Accounting by Monga, J.R. Ahuja, Girish Ahujaand Shehgal Ashok, Mayur Paper
Back
Compendium of Statement & Standard of Accounting, ICAI.
Indian Accounting Standards, Ashish Bhattacharya, Tata Mc. Grow Hill & Co. Ltd., Mumbai
Financial Accounting by Williams , Tata Mc. Grow Hill & Co. Ltd., Mumbai
Company Accounting Standards by Shrinivasan Anand, Taxman.
Financial Accounting by V. Rajasekaran, Pearson Publications, New Delhi.
Introduction to Financial Accounting by Horngren, Pearson Publications.
Financial Accounting by M. Mukherjee.M. Hanif. Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Ltd;
New Delhi

Evaluation Pattern
The performance of the learners shall be evaluated into two components viz. by Internal
Assessment with 40% marks in the first component and by conducting the Semester End
Examinations with 60% marks as the second component. The allocation of marks for the Internal
Assessment and Semester End Examinations are as shown below:

A) Internal Assessment – 40% 40 Marks

1 Class test / case study /online examination to be conducted in the

given semester 20 Marks
2 One assignment based on curriculum to be assessed by the teacher concerned
10 Marks
3 Active participation in routine class instructional deliveries 05 Marks
4 Overall conduct as a responsible learner, mannerism and articulation and exhibit of
leadership qualities in organizing related academic actives 05 Marks

B) Semester End Examinations – 60 Marks

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum Marks : 60
Questions to be set 4
All questions are compulsory carrying 15 marks each.
Q:1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q:2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q:3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
(a) Practical Question 8 Marks
(b) Practical Question 7 Marks
Q:4 Objective Questions ( Multiple choice/ True or False/Match the 15 Marks
 columns/fill in the blanks/short questions)
OR
Objective Questions ( Multiple choice/ True or False/Match the 15 Marks
columns/fill in the blanks/short questions)

Revised Syllabus of F. Y. B. Com.

Accountancy and Financial Management -II
SEMESTER II
Sr. No. Topics No of
Lectures
Module 1 Accounting from Incomplete Records 15
Module 2 Consignment Accounts 15
Module 3 Branch Accounts 15
Module 4 Accounting with the use of Accounting 15
Software

Detailed Syllabus
Module Topics No. of
Lectures
1 Accounting from Incomplete Records 15
Introduction
Problems on preparation of final accounts of Proprietary Trading
Concern (conversion method)
2 Consignment Accounts 15
Accounting for consignment transactions
Valuation of stock
Invoicing of goods at higher price
(excluding overriding commission, normal/abnormal losses)
3 Branch Accounts 15
Meaning/ Classification of branch
Accounting for Dependent Branch not maintaining full books:
Debtors method
Stock and debtors method
4 Accounting with the use of Accounting Software 15
Introduction
Preparation of books and trial balance with the use of accounting
software
Reference Books

Introduction to Accountancy by T. S. Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi

Advanced Accounts by Shukla & Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi

Advanced Accountancy by R. L Gupta and M Radhaswamy, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi
Modern Accountancy by Mukherjee and Hanif, Tata Mc. Grow Hill & Co. Ltd., Mumbai
Financial Accounting by Lesile Chandwichk, Pentice Hall of India Adin Bakley (P) Ltd.
Financial Accounting for Management by Dr. Dinesh Harsalekar, Multi-Tech. Publishing Co.
Ltd., Mumbai.
Financial Accounting by P. C. Tulsian, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
Accounting Principles by Anthony, R.N. and Reece J.S., Richard Irwin Inc.
Financial Accounting by Monga, J.R. Ahuja, Girish Ahujaand Shehgal Ashok, Mayur Paper
Back
Compendium of Statement & Standard of Accounting, ICAI.
Indian Accounting Standards, Ashish Bhattacharya, Tata Mc. Grow Hill & Co. Ltd., Mumbai
Financial Accounting by Williams , Tata Mc. Grow Hill & Co. Ltd., Mumbai
Company Accounting Standards by Shrinivasan Anand, Taxman.
Financial Accounting by V. Rajasekaran, Pearson Publications, New Delhi.
Introduction to Financial Accounting by Horngren, Pearson Publications.
Financial Accounting by M. Mukherjee.M. Hanif. Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Ltd;
New Delhi.

Evaluation Pattern
The performance of the learners shall be evaluated into two components viz. by Internal
Assessment with 40% marks in the first component and by conducting the Semester End
Examinations with 60% marks as the second component. The allocation of marks for the Internal
Assessment and Semester End Examinations are as shown below:

A) Internal Assessment – 40% 40 Marks

1 periodical class test / case study /online examination to be conducted in the

given semester 20 Marks
2 *One assignment based on curriculum to be assessed by the teacher concerned
10 Marks
3 Active participation in routine class instructional deliveries
 05 Marks
4 Overall conduct as a responsible learner, mannerism and articulation and exhibit of
leadership qualities in organizing related academic actives
05 Marks
B) Semester End Examinations – 60 Marks

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum Marks : 60
Questions to be set 4
All questions are compulsory carrying 15 marks each.
Q:1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q:2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q:3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
(a) Practical Question 8 Marks
(b) Practical Question 7 Marks
Q:4 Objective Questions ( Multiple choice/ True or False/Match the 15 Marks
columns/fill in the blanks/short questions)
OR
Objective Questions ( Multiple choice/ True or False/Match the 15 Marks
columns/fill in the blanks/short questions)
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 REVISED SYLLABUS

Program : First year B.Com.

Year of Implementation: Academic Year 2012-2013

Semester : Semester I

Course : Commerce (Paper – I)

Title : INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Objectives : 1]To familiarize the students with basic

concepts of business.

2]To develop knowledge and

understanding of business.

3]To make students aware of current

trends in business.
Module - I BUSINESS : (12 Lectures)

1.1 Introduction : Concept, Functions, Scope and

Significance of business.
Traditional and Modern Concept
of business.

1.2 Objectives of : Steps in setting business

Business objectives, classification of
business objectives,
Reconciliation of Economic and
Social Objectives.

1.3 New Trends in : Impact of Liberalization,

Business Privatization and Globalization,
Strategy alternatives in the
changing scenario.
 Restructuring and Turnaround
Strategies.

Module - II BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT : (11 Lectures)

2.1 Introduction : Concept and Importance of

business environment, Inter-
relationship between Business
and Environment.

2.2Constituents of : Internal and External

Business Environment, Educational
Environment Environment and its impact,
International Environment –
Current Trends in the World,
International Trading
Environment – WTO and Trading
Blocs and their impact on Indian
Business.
Module - III PROJECT PLANNING : [12 Lectures]

3.1 Introduction :

Business Planning Process; Concept and importance of

Project Planning; Project Report; feasibility Study types and its
importance.

3.2 Business Unit Promotion :

Concept and Stages of Business Unit Promotion,

Location – Factors determining location, and Role

of Government in Promotion.

3.3 Statutory Requirements in Promoting Business Unit :

 Licensing and Registration procedure, Filling returns and
other documents, Other important legal provisions.

Module - IV ENTREPRENEURSHIP : [10 Lectures]

4.1 Introduction : Concept and importance of

entrepreneurship, factors
Contributing to Growth of
Entrepreneurship,
Entrepreneur and Manager,
Entrepreneur and
Intrapreneur.

4.2 The Entrepreneurs: Types of Entrepreneurs,

Competencies of
an Entrepreneur,
Entrepreneurship Training and
Development centers in India.
Incentives to Entrepreneurs in
India.

4.3 Women : Problems and Promotion.

Entrepreneurs

Program : First year B.Com.

Year of Implementation: Academic Year 2012-2013

Semester : Semester II

Course : Commerce (Paper – I)

Title : SERVICE SECTOR

Objectives : 1]To familiarize the students with basic

 concepts of Services.

2]To develop knowledge and

understanding of Services.

3]To make students aware of current

trends in Services Sector.

F.Y.B.Com.
Commerce – I
SEMESTER – II

Module - V CONCEPT OF SERVICES : [12 Lectures]

5.1 Introduction : Meaning, Characteristics,

Scope and Classification of
Services – Importance of
service sector in the Indian
context.

5.2 Marketing Mix : - Consumer expectations, for

Services Services Mix,
- Product, Place, Price, Promotion,
Process of Services delivery, Physical
evidence and people.

5.3 Service Strategies: Market research and

Service development cycle,
Managing demand and capacity,
opportunities and challenges in
service sector.

Module – VI RETAILING : [12 Lectures]

 6.1 Introduction : Concept of organized and unorganized
retailing , Trends in retailing, growth of
organized retailing in India, Survival
strategies for unorganized Retailers.

6.2 Retail Format : Store format, Non – Store format,

Store Planning, design and layout.

6.3 Retail Scenario : Retail Scenario in India and

Global context – Prospects and
Challenges in India.
Mall Management – Retail
Franchising. FDI in Retailing, Careers in
Retailing.

Module – VII RECENT TRENDS IN SERVICE SECTOR : [10 Lectures]

7.1 ITES Sector : Concept and scope of BPO, KPO, LPO and
ERP.

7.2 Banking and Insurance Sector : ATM, Debit & Credit Cards,
Internet Banking – Opening of Insurance sector for private players,
FDI and its impact on Banking and Insurance Sector in India.

7.3 Logistics : Net working – Importance – Challenges.

Module – VIII E-COMMERCE : [11 Lectures]

8.1 Introduction : Meaning, Features, Functions and

Scope of E-Commerce-Importance and
Limitations of E-Commerce.

8.2 Types of : Basic ideas and Major activities of B2C,

 E-Commerce B2B, C2C.

8.3 Present status: Transition to E-Commerce in India,

of E-Commerce E-Transition Challenges for Indian
in India : Corporates; on-line Marketing
Research.

Question Paper Pattern :

Semester End Examination

Marks : 60 Time 2 hours

N. B. 1. All questions are Compulsory.

2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1 Answer any Two of the following (out of Three)

From Module – I Marks – 15

Q. 2 Answer any Two of the following (out of Three)

From Module – II Marks – 15

Q. 3 Answer any Two of the following (out of Three)

From Module – III Marks – 15

Q. 4 Answer any Two of the following (out of Three)

From Module – IV Marks – 15

 F.Y.B.Com. ‐ : BUSINESS ECONOMICS ‐ PAPER I 
SYLLABUS  
SEMESTER‐ I 
Preamble‐The objective of the course is 
i. To  familiarize  the  students  with  the  basic  concepts  of  microeconomics  and  its 
application to business situations. 
ii. To  guide  the  students  in  understanding  the  real  world  market  situations  and  business 
applications. 
 
Module I ‐ Demand Analysis 
Demand  Function  and  determinants  of  demand  –  Concept  and  Importance  of  Elasticity  of 
Demand:    Income,  Cross  and  Promotional  –  Consumer’s  Surplus  –  Demand  Forecasting: 
meaning, significance and methods – Case Studies.                                                         (15 Lectures) 
 
Module II‐ Theory of Production and Cost 
Production  function;  Short  Run  and  Long  Run  –  Law  of  Variable  Proportions  –  Iso‐quants  – 
Producer’s Equilibrium – Returns to Scale – Economies of Scale – Case Studies. 
 
Cost  Concepts:  Social  and  Private  costs,  Economic  and  Accounting  Costs,  Fixed  and  Variable 
Costs, Opportunity Cost – Behavior of Cost Curves: Short Run and Long Run – Producer’s Surplus 
‐ Case Studies.   (15 Lectures) 
 
Module III ‐ Revenue Analysis 
Revenue  Concepts:  Total  Revenue‐  Average  revenue  and  Marginal  Revenue  under  Perfect 
Competition  and  Monopoly  –  Objectives  of  a  Firm:  Profit,  Sales  and  Growth  Maximization  – 
Types of Profit – Break‐Even Analysis – Case Studies.   (15 Lectures) 
 
 
 
 
SEMESTER‐ II 
 
 
Module I ‐ MARKET STRUCTURE 
Short‐run and long‐run equilibrium of a firm and Industry under perfect competition – Sources 
of  monopoly  –  Short‐run  and  long‐run  equilibrium  of  a  firm  under  monopoly  –  Features:  
Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly – Case studies                                                  (15 Lectures) 
 
Module II ‐ PRICING PRACTICES AND MARKET FAILURE 
Pricing  Practices:  Price  Discrimination,  Dumping,  Marginal‐cost  pricing,  Cost‐plus  pricing, 
Multiple‐product pricing. 
 
Market Failure: Concept of market failure and inefficiency (Productive and allocative inefficiency 
using PPC) – Causes of market failure (Public goods, Market power, Externalities , Information 
asymmetry and Equity)  –  Government intervention and market efficiency – Case studies  
    (15 Lectures) 
 
Module III – Capital Budgeting 
Capital Budgeting: Meaning and Importance‐ Investment Criteria: Pay Back Period Method, Net 
Present Value Method, and Internal Rate of Return Method ‐ Case Studies.               (15 Lectures) 
 
REFERENCES 
1. Bradley R. Schiller, The Macro Economics Today, Tata McGraw‐Hill, 2011. 
2. B. Douglas Bernheim and Michael D. Whinston, Microeconomics, Tata McGraw‐Hill, 2011. 
3. Lipsey, R.G. and A.K. Chrystal, Economics, Oxford Univ. Press, 2007. 
4. Mankiw, N.G., Economics: Principles and Applications, Cengage Learning, 2009. 
5. Pindyck, R.S. and D.L. Rubinfeld, Microeconomics, Pearson Education, 2008. 
6. Stiglitz, J.E. and C.E. Walsh, Principles of Economics, W.W. Norton, 2002. 
7. Salvatore, D.L., Microeconomics: Theory and Applications, Oxford Univ. Press, 2008. 
8. Suma Damodaran, Managerial Economics, Oxford University Press, 2006 
9. Varian, H.R., Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach, W.W. Norton, 2002. 
10. Sen, Anindya, Microeconomic Theory, Oxford Univ. Press, 1999. 
11. Koutsoyiannis, A., Modern Microeconomics, MacMillan Press, 1979. 
12. H.L. Ahuja, Business Economics, 1999. 
13. H.L. Ahuja, Principles of Microeconomics 
 
 
F.Y.B.COM. -: BUSINESS ECONOMICS - PAPER I 

Internal and External Examination for Semesters I and II 

 
Internal Examination 
The Internal Examination will be for 40 marks and is split into – 
i) Test Paper of 20 marks , consisting of questions of objective type and case studies. 
ii) 10 marks for project or assignment and 
iii) 5 marks each for responsible behavior and active class participation 
External Examination
Question Paper Pattern for Semester End Examination. 

There will be four questions in all. All the questions are COMPULSORY and will have
internal choice. (Total 60 marks). 

Q1. Module I (Total marks 14) 

Three questions: A OR B OR C. Attempt any two – (7 marks each) 

Q2. Module II (Total marks 14) 

Three questions: A OR B OR C. Attempt any two – (7 marks each) 

 
 
Q3. Module III (Total marks 14) 

Three questions: A OR B OR C. Attempt any two – (7 marks each) 

Q4. Write explanatory notes: (Total 18 Marks)  

  
Six explanatory notes: Two from each module. Attempt Any Three – (6 marks each) 
 
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 Revised Syllabus for F Y B Com
Program: B.Com.
Course: Business Communication
(Credit Based Semester and Grading System with effect from the academic year
2012-13)

1. Syllabus as per Credit Based Semester and Grading System:

i) Name of the Programme : F.Y. B.Com
ii) Course Code :
iii) Course Title : Business Communication
Papers I & II
iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References: Enclosed in the Syllabus

2. Scheme of Examination : 4 Questions of 15 marks each

Revised Syllabus for Business Communication: F.Y. B. Com
Course Objectives:
1. To develop awareness of the complexity of the communication process
2. To develop effective listening skills in students so as to enable them to
comprehend instructions and become a critical listener
3. To develop effective oral skills so as to enable students to speak confidently
interpersonally as well as in large groups
4. To develop effective writing skills so as enable students to write in a clear,
concise, persuasive and audience centered manner
5. To develop ability to communicate effectively with the help of electronic
media

Semester I – Business Communication Paper I

Unit 1: Theory of Communication
1. Concept of Communication – 3
Meaning, Definition, Process, Need, Feedback
Emergence of Communication as a key concept in the Corporate and Global
world
Impact of technological advancements on Communication
2. Channels and Objectives of Communication – 2
Channels--
Formal and Informal—Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, Grapevine
Objectives of Communication -- 2
Information, Advice, Order and Instruction, Persuasion, Motivation, Education,
Warning, and Boosting the Morale of Employees
(A brief introduction to these objectives to be given)
3. Methods and Modes of Communication – 3
Methods: Verbal and Nonverbal
Characteristics of Verbal Communication
Characteristics of Non-verbal Communication
Business Etiquette
Modes: Telephone and SMS Communication 3
(General introduction to Telegram to be given)
Facsimile Communication [Fax]
Computers and E- communication
Video and Satellite Conferencing
4. Problems in Communication /Barriers to Communication -- 3
Physical/ Semantic/Language / Socio-Cultural / Psychological / Barriers
Ways to Overcome these Barriers
5. Listening – 2
Importance of Listening Skills
Cultivating good Listening Skills - 4
6. Introduction to Business Ethics 2
Concept and Interpretation
Importance of Business Ethics
Personal Integrity at the workplace
Business Ethics and media
Computer Ethics
Corporate Social Responsibility
Teachers can adopt a case study approach and address issues such as the following so as to orient and
sensitize the student community to actual business practices:
o Surrogate Advertising
o Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
o Dumping of Medical/E-waste
o Human Rights Violations and Discrimination on the basis of gender, race, caste, religion,
appearance and sexual orientation at the workplace
o Piracy
o Insurance
o Child Labour
Unit 2: Business Correspondence
1. Theory of Business Letter Writing -- 2
Parts, Structure, Layouts—Full Block, Modified Block, Semi - Block
Principles of Effective Letter Writing
Principles of effective Email Writing
2. Personnel Correspondence – 10
Statement of Purpose
Job Application Letter and Resume
Letter of Acceptance of Job Offer, Letter of Resignation
[Letter of Appointment, Promotion and Termination, Letter of Recommendation (to
be taught but not to be tested in the examination)]
Unit 3: Language and Writing Skills
1. Commercial Terms used in Business Communication
2. Paragraph Writing -- 8
Developing an idea, using appropriate linking devices, etc
Cohesion and Coherence, self-editing, etc [Interpretation of technical data,
Composition on a given situation, a short informal report etc.]
Activities
1. Listening Comprehension
2. Remedial Teaching
3. Speaking Skills: Presenting a News Item, Dialogue and Speeches
4. Paragraph Writing: Preparation of the first draft, Revision and Self – Editing,
Rules of spelling.
5. Reading Comprehension: Analysis of texts from the fields of Commerce
and Management 5
Second Term
Unit 1: Presentation Skills
1. Presentations – (to be tested in tutorials only) 4
Principles of Effective Presentation
Effective use of OHP
Effective use of Transparencies
How to make a Power-Point Presentation
Unit 2: Group Communication
1. Interviews – 5
Group Discussion
Preparing for an Interview
Types of Interviews – Selection, Appraisal, Grievance, Exit
2. Meetings -- 4
Need and Importance of Meetings, Conduct of Meeting and Group Dynamics
Role of the Chairperson, Role of the Participants
Drafting of Notice, Agenda and Resolutions
3. Conference – 3
Meaning and Importance of Conference
Organizing a Conference
Modern Methods: Video and Tele – Conferencing
4. Public Relations – 3
Meaning
Functions of PR Department
External and Internal Measures of PR
Unit 3: Business Correspondence
1. Trade Letters – 10
Order, Credit and Status Enquiry, Collection (just a brief introduction to be given)
Only following to be taught in detail:-
Letters of Inquiry
Letters of Complaints, Claims, Adjustments
Sales Letters, promotional leaflets and fliers
Consumer Grievance Letters
Letters under Right to Information (RTI) Act
[Teachers must provide the students with theoretical constructs wherever necessary in order to
create awareness. However students should not be tested on the theory.]
Unit 4: Language and Writing Skills
1. Reports – 4
Parts, Types
Feasibility Reports, Investigative Reports
2. Summarisation -- 4
Identification of main and supporting/sub points
Presenting these in a cohesive manner
6
Tutorial Activities:
1. Presentations
2. Group Discussion
3. Mock Interviews
4. Mock Meetings / Conferences
5. Book Reviews/Summarization
6. Reading Comprehension: Analysis of texts from the field of Literature
[Suggested Books for Book Reviews: Books from the fields of Management, Finance, and Literature
Like – Sun Tzu :The Art of War, Eliyahu M. Goldratt : The Goal , Eliyahu M. Goldratt: It’s Not Luck ,
Spencer Johnson: Who Moved My Cheese, Stephen Lundin, Ph.D, Harry Paul, John Christen: Fish,
Chetan Bhagat One Night At A Call Center, Chetan Bhagat My Three Mistakes , Arindam Choudhary:
Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch ,Stephen Covey :Seven Habits of Successful People, George
Orwell: Animal Farm, Dr. Abdul Kalam: Wings of Fire ]
[N.B.: The above list is only indicative and not prescriptive.]
Paper Pattern for Examinations
F. Y. B. Com
Semester I Examination Marks 60
Question 1 Short Notes (based on Chapters. 1,2 and 3 from Unit 1) 15
[3 out of 5]
Question 2 Essay Type / Detailed Answer Q (based on Chapters. 4,5 and 6 from Unit 1)
[2 out of 3] 15
Question 3 A) Job Application Letter and Resume 8
B) Personnel Letters (2 out of 3) 7
(Statement of Purpose
Letter of Acceptance of Job Offer
Letter of Resignation)
Question 4 A) Writing a paragraph (on 1 out of 2 topics) 5
B) Editing a given paragraph (for better organization) 5
C) Remedial Grammar 5
Semester II Examination: Marks 60
Question 1 Short Notes (based on Chapters. 1 & 2 from Unit 2)
[3 out of 5] 15
Question 2 Essay Type (based on Chapters. 3 &4 from Unit 2) 15
[2 out of 3] 7
Question 3 Letters [3 out of 5] 15
(i) Letter of Inquiry
(ii) Complaint/Claims/Adjustment Letter
(iii) Sales Letter
(iv) Consumer Grievance Letter 7
(v) RTI Letter
Question 4 (A) Drafting of Reports [1 out of 2] 7
(B) Drafting of Notice, Agenda and 2 Resolutions 4
(C) Summarisation 4
Suggested Reading:
1. Agarwal, Anju D(1989) A Practical Handbook for Consumers, IBH.
2. Alien, R.K.(1970) Organisational Management through Communication.
3. Ashley,A(1992) A Handbook Of Commercial Correspondence, Oxford University Press.
4. Aswalthapa, K (1991)Organisational Behaviour, Himalayan Publication, Mumbai.
5. Atreya N and Guha (1994) Effective Credit Management, MMC School of Management, Mumbai.
6. Bahl,J.C. and Nagamia,S.M. (1974) Modern Business Correspondence and Minute Writing.
7. Balan,K.R. and Rayudu C.S. (1996) Effective Communication, Beacon New Delhi.
8. Bangh, LSue, Fryar,Maridell and Thomas David A. (1998) How to Write First Class Business
Correspondence, N.T.C. Publishing Group USA.
9.Banerjee, Bani P (2005) Foundation of Ethics in Mangement Excel Books
10.Businessworld Special Collector’s Issue: Ethics and the Manager
11. Barkar, Alan(1993) Making Meetings Work, Sterling Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
12. Basu,C.R.(1998) Business Organisation and Management, T.M.H.New Delhi.
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 Syllabus for F.Y. B. Com.

Environmental Studies
w.e.f. Academic Year 2012 - 13

OBJECTIVES:

1. To create an environmental awareness among commerce students.

2. Make aware students about various environmental factors and its relation to the
field of Commerce.

3. To highlight functional and spatial links between environment,

economy and society.

4. To create an insight into various environmental issues at

various levels and environmental movements towards making
environment sustainable.

Code SEMISTER Lectures / Credit

Tutorials
UBCOMFSI.5 I 04 03
UBCOMFSII.5 II 04 03
 Environmental Studies-I
UNIT I ENVIRONMENT AND ECOSYSTEM (12 lectures)

Environment - Definition, nature, scope, components, typology. Ecology:

Definition and types; Importance of environmental studies and emerging issues
of development with special reference to India.

Unit II RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES (12 lectures)

Natural resources, definition, importance, classification, distribution patterns,

conservation of water, forest, energy resources; Energy crisis and its
impact:Management and mitigation. (Case study on Energy crisis)

Unit III POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT (14 lectures)

Population, distribution pattern; Environment and human health; Population

growth in India: Measures taken to control population growth; Carrying
capacity and its relevance; Human Development - Index patterns of HDI in
India.(Case studies of Human Development in various states in India)
Unit IV FOOD RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (14 lectures)

Food and environment; Sources, areas of production of food in the world

(Cereal, livestock, fish) and pattern of food trade; World food problem; Changes
in productivity due to overgrazing and use of chemical fertilisers-pesticides;
and Food security and hunger. (Case study on malnutrition in Maharashtra)
1. Map Reading: (4 Lectures)
 Located bars, Circles, Pie charts, Isopleths, Choropleth, and Flow map,
Pictograms - Only reading and interpretation.
2. Map Filling: (4 Lectures)
World map-Only environmentally significant Features.
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Environmental Studies-II

Unit I ENVIRONMENT AND MAN’S ACTIVITIES (14 lectures)

Secondary and Tertiary Activities - Role of transport and

telecommunication technology over time and space. Factors of transport-
Complementarity-Transferability-Intervening Opportunity World industries -
Locational pattern and environmental problems. New Industrial policy.

Unit II ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM (12 lectures)

Tourism as an emerging service - Factors of location, Factors of
Development, Typology, challenges before India, New Tourism Policy-
Accessible Tourism, Consequences of tourism. Case Study.

UNIT III ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS AND MANAGEMENT

(14 lectures)
Environmental Protection. Environmental movements in India - Green
Business, Green consumption Constitutional Provisions. Environmental
Management - Concept, need and relevance. Environmental Impact
Assessment. Concept of ISO 14000 and 16000. Carbon Bank and Carbon
Credit. Case Study.
UNIT IV WASTE MANAGEMENT (12 lectures)

WASTE - Types, Problems of non-degradable waste, Solid Waste, E-waste

and Plastic waste, Waste Management, Recycling of Waste-Eco-friendly
lifestyle. Case Study.

Map Filling (8 Lectures)

Environmentally significant features of Mumbai & Konkan

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Question paper pattern for Semester I and II

• There will be a semester end examination (Semester I and II) for 60 marks of 2 hours
duration

• Questions in the semester end examination will be based on Module I to IV (Semester I and
II) examination

• In each semester end examination there will be four compulsory questions covering Module I
to IV (Semester I and II)

• Question No. 1 will be compulsory question of Map reading of 10 marks (a) Thematic map
(b) World map in the first semester examination and World Map reading. In the II Semester
Map filling of (a) Mumbai (b) Konkan of 10 marks each (a-5 marks,b-5 marks)

• Question No. 2 will be of short notes. Students will be required to answer 4 out of 6. Each
note will be of 5 marks in each semester.

• Question No.3 to 6 will be full length questions of 10 marks each

Question Paper Pattern with Unit wise allotment of marks is as

follows
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 Question paper pattern with Module wise weightage of marks is as
follows
First Semester and Second Semester
External Assessment (60 marks)
All questions are compulsory 60 marks
Q.1 Map Pointing and Reading** 10 marks
(I and II Sem.) (WORLD,MUMBAI and
KONKAN as per syllabus)
Q.2 Short notes (4 out of 6) (Module 20 marks
Module I to IV)
Q.3 to Q. 6 (3/4) (one question from 30 Marks
each module)
(3X10)

Internal Assessment (40 marks)

1. Test Paper 20 marks
Assignment 10 marks
2. Active Class Participation 05 marks
3. Responsible Behavior 05 marks

** I SEMESTER- WORLD MAP INTERPRETATION ( 5Marks) and POINTING(5 Marks)

II SEMESTER MAP POINTING –MUMBAI (5 MARKS) and KONKAN (5 Marks)

References
(1) Singh, Savindra, 2011 : Environmental Geography, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, 
Allahabad, India 
(2) Gautam Alka, 2009 : Environmental Geography, Sharda Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad, 
India 
(3) Odum E.P. (1971) : Fundamentals of Ecology,W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia 
(4) Botkin D.B. & Keller E.A.,1995 : Environmental Science, John Wiley & Sons, New 
York 
(5) McKinney M.L. & Schoch R.M.,1998 : Environmental Science, Jones & Bartlett 
Publishers, London 
(6) Allaby M. 2002 : Basics of Environmental Sciences, Routledge, London 
(7) Detwyler T.R., 1971: Man’s Impact on Environment, McGraw‐Hill, New York 
(8) Rao K.L. 1975 : India’s Water Wealth, Orient Longman Ltd. New Delhi 
(9) Ahirrao W.R. & others, Paryavaran Vijnan (Marathi), Nirali Prakashan, Pune 
 SYLLABUS FOR MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES AT
F.Y.B.Com. EXAMINATION
Revised Course
(WITH EFFECT FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013)
Why Revision? 
There  is  a  Rapid  expansion  of  knowledge  in  subject  matter  areas  and  improved  instructional  method 
during  last  decade.  There  are  considerable  curricular  revisions  happening  at  the  high  school  level. 
Application of Mathematics and Statistics are widely used in industry and business. Keeping this in mind, 
a revision of syllabus required in accordance with the growth of subject of at the high school level and 
emerging needs of industry and its application.  
 
Objective: 
The main objective of this course is to introduce mathematics and statistics to undergraduate students 
of  commerce,  so  that  they  can  use  them  in  the  field  of  commerce  and  industry  to  solve  the  real  life 
problems. 

Distribution of topics and lectures

a. Workload :
Theory: 5 lectures per week of which 2 lectures are for Mathematics and 3 lectures for
Statistics.
Tutorial: 1 lecture per week per batch. Batch size is as prescribed by the University.
No. of working weeks in a semester: 15
Total no. of lectures in a semester: 15 * 5 = 75
b. Introductory lecture of about 120 minutes may be arranged for students who did not offer
general mathematics in the 9th & 10th Standard and/or Mathematics at the XIth and XIIth
to familiarize the students with the concept of Tabulation, Graphical Representation of
the data (basically Histogram and Ogives)

Semester I
Course Topic No. of lectures
UBCOMFSI.6 Unit I 15
Mathematical Unit II 15
and Unit III 15
Statistical Unit IV 15
Techniques-I Unit V 15
Total 75
Total number of lectures 75 +Notional75=150 lectures =  3 CREDITS 

Semester II
Course Topic No. of lectures
UBCOMFSII.6 Unit I 15
Mathematical Unit II 15
 and Unit III 15
Statistical Unit IV 15
Techniques-II Unit V 15
Total 75
Total number of lectures 75 +Notional 75=150 lectures =  3 CREDITS 

MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES

WORKLOAD: MATHEMATICS : 2 lectures per week
STATISTICS : 3 lectures per week
TUTORIAL : 1 per week
Tutorial batch size : 25 Students
Semester I
Course: UBCOMFSI.6
Mathematical and Statistical Techniques-I
[A] MATHEMATICS: (24 marks)

Unit I: Shares and Mutual Funds

a. Shares: Concept of share, face value, market value, dividend, equity shares, preferential
shares, bonus shares. Simple examples.
b. Mutual Funds: Simple problems on calculation of Net income after considering entry
load, dividend, change in Net Asset Value (N.A.V.) and exit load. Averaging of price
under the Systematic Investment Plan (S.I.P.)

Unit II: Permutation, Combination and Linear Programming Problems:

a. Permutation and Combination: Factorial Notation, Fundamental principle of counting,
Permutation as arrangement, Simple examples, combination as selection, Simple
n n
examples, Relation between C r and Pr Examples on commercial application of
permutation and combination.
b. Linear Programming Problem: Sketching of graphs of (i) linear equation Ax + By + C
= 0 (ii) linear inequalities. Mathematical Formulation of Linear Programming Problems
upto 3 variables. Solution of Linear Programming Problems using graphical method up to
two variables.

[B] STATISTICS: (36 marks)

Unit III: Summarization Measures:

a. Measures  of  Central  Tendencies:  Definition  of  Average,  Types  of  Averages:  Arithmetic  Mean, 
Median,  and  Mode  for  grouped  as  well  as  ungrouped  data.  Quartiles,  Deciles  and  Percentiles.  
Using  Ogive  locate  median  and  Quartiles.  Using  Histogram  locate  mode.  Combined  and 
Weighted mean.  
b. Measures  of  Dispersions:  Concept  and  idea  of  dispersion.  Various  measures  Range,  Quartile 
Deviation, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, Variance, Combined Variance.  
Unit IV: Elementary Probability Theory:
a. Probability Theory: Concept of random experiment/trial and possible outcomes; Sample
Space and Discrete Sample Space; Events their types, Algebra of Events, Mutually
Exclusive and Exhaustive Events, Complimentary events.
Classical definition of Probability, Addition theorem (without proof), conditional
probability.
Independence of Events: P( A ∩ B ) = P(A) P(B). Simple examples.
b. Random Variable: Probability distribution of a discrete random variable; Expectation
and Variance of random variable, simple examples on probability distributions.

Unit V: Decision Theory:

Decision making situation, Decision maker, Courses of Action, States of Nature, Pay-off and
Pay-off matrix; Decision making under uncertainty, Maximin, Maximax, Minimax regret and
Laplace criteria; simple examples to find optimum decision. Formulation of Payoff Matrix.
Decision making under Risk, Expected Monetary Value (EMV); Decision Tree; Simple
Examples based on EMV. Expected Opportunity Loss (EOL), simple examples based on EOL.

Semester II
Course: UBCOMFSII.6
Mathematical and Statistical Techniques-II

[A] MATHEMATICS : (24 marks)

Unit I : Functions, Derivatives and Their Applications

a. Concept of real functions: constant function, linear function, xn , ex, ax, log x.
Demand, Supply, Total Revenue, Average Revenue, Total cost, Average cost and Profit
function. Equilibrium Point, Break-even point.
b. Derivative of functions:
i. Derivative as rate measure, Derivative of xn , ex, ax, log x.
ii. Rules of derivatives: Scalar multiplication, sum, difference, product, quotient
(Statements only), Simple problems. Second order derivatives.
iii. Applications: Marginal Cost, Marginal Revenue, Elasticity of Demand. Maxima and
Minima for functions in Economics and Commerce.
(Examination Questions on this unit should be application oriented only.)

Unit II: Interest and Annuity:

a. Interest: Simple Interest, Compound Interest (Nominal & Effective Rate of Interest),.
Calculations involving upto 4 time periods.

b. Annuity: Annuity Immediate and its Present value, Future value. Equated Monthly
Installments (EMI) using reducing balance method & amortization of loans. Stated
Annual Rate & Affective Annual Rate Perpetuity and its present value. Simple problems
involving up to 4 time periods.
[B] STATISTICS: (36 marks)

Unit III: Bivariate Linear Correlation and Regression

a. Correlation Analysis: Meaning, Types of Correlation, Determination of Correlation:
Scatter diagram, Karl Pearson’s method of Correlation Coefficient (excluding Bivariate
Frequency Distribution Table) and Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient.
b. Regression Analysis: Meaning, Concept of Regression equations, Slope of the
Regression Line and its interpretation. Regression Coefficients (excluding Bivariate
Frequency Distribution Table), Relationship between Coefficient of Correlation and
Regression Coefficients , Finding the equations of Regression lines by method of Least
Squares.

Unit IV : Time series and Index Numbers

a. Time series: Concepts and components of a time series. Representation of trend by

Freehand Curve Method, Estimation of Trend using Moving Average Method and Least
Squares Method (Linear Trend only ). Estimation of Seasonal Component using Simple
Arithmetic Mean for Additive Model only (For Trend free data only). Concept of
Forecasting using Least Squares Method.
b. Index Numbers: Concept and usage of Index numbers, Types of Index numbers,
Aggregate and Relative Index Numbers, Lasperye’s, Paasche’s, Dorbisch-Bowley’s,
Marshall-Edgeworth and Fisher’s ideal index numbers, Test of Consistency: Time
Reversal Test and Factor Reversal Test. Chain Base Index Nos. Shifting of Base year.
Cost of Living Index Numbers, Concept of Real Income, Concept of Wholesale Price
Index Number. (Examples on missing values should not be taken)

Unit V: Elementary Probability Distributions

Probability Distributions:
i. Discrete Probability Distribution: Binomial, Poisson (Properties and applications only, no
derivations are expected)
ii. Continuous Probability distribution: Normal Distribution. (Properties and applications
only, no derivations are expected)

Tutorial:
Two tutorials to be conducted on each unit i.e. 10 tutorials per semester. At the end of each
semester one Tutorial assignment of 10 marks should be given.

Examination:
Internal Assessment 40% (40 marks) : As per the norms prescribed by the University of
Mumbai
 
Semester End Examination 60% (60 marks)
At the end of each semester, there will be a Semester End Examination of 60 marks , 2 hours
duration and question paper pattern as shown below.

Question Paper Pattern :( Course: UBCOMFSI.6 and Course: UBCOMFSII.6)

1. In Section I (based on Mathematics), Two questions carrying 12 marks each. First
question should be on Unit I and Second question should be from Unit II.
2. In each question there should be three sub-questions carrying 6 marks each. Students
should be asked to answer any 2 sub questions from each question.
3. In Section II (based on Statistics), Three questions carrying 12 marks each. First
question should be on Unit III, Second question should be from Unit IV and third
question should be from Unit V.
4. In each question there should be three sub-questions carrying 6 marks each. Students
should be asked to answer any 2 sub questions from each question.

Reference Books:
1. Mathematics for Economics and Finance Methods and Modelling by Martin Anthony and 
Norman Biggs, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge low‐priced edition, 2000, Chapters 1, 2, 
4, 6 to 9 & 10. 
2. Applied Calculus: By Stephen Waner and Steven Constenoble,  Brooks/Cole Thomson Learning, 
second edition, Chapter 1 to 5. 
3. Business Mathematics By D. C. Sancheti and V. K. Kapoor, Sultan Chand & Sons, 2006, Chapter 1, 
5, 7, 9 &10. 
4. Mathematics for Business Economics: By J. D. Gupta, P. K. Gupta and Man Mohan, Tata Mc‐
Graw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 1987, Chapters 9 to 11 & 16. 
5. Quantitative Methods‐Part‐I  By S. Saha and S. Mukerji, New Central Book Agency, 1996, 
Chapters 7 & 12. 
6. Mathematical Basis of Life Insurance By S.P. Dixit, C.S. Modi and R.V. Joshi, Insurance Institute of 
India, Chapters 2: units 2.6, 2.9, 2.20 & 2.21. 
7. Securities Laws & Regulation of Financial Market : Intermediate Course Paper 8, Institute of 
Company Secretaries of India, Chapter 11. 
8. Investments  By J.C. Francis & R.W. Taylor, Schaum’s Outlines, Tata Mc‐Graw Hill Edition 2000, 
Chapters 2,4 & section 25.1. 
9. Indian Mutual Funds Handbook : By Sundar Shankaran, Vision Books, 2006, Sections 1.7,1.8.1, 
6.5 & Annexures  1.1to 1.3. 
10. STATISTICS by Schaum Series. 
11. Operations Research by Gupta and Kapoor 
12. Operations Research by Schaum Series 
13. Fundamentals of Statistics ‐ D. N. Elhance. 
14. Statistical Methods ‐ S.G. Gupta (S. Chand & Co. 
15. Statistics for Management ‐ Lovin R. Rubin D.S. (Prentice Hall of India) 
16. Statistics ‐ Theory, Method & Applications D.S.Sancheti & V. K. Kapoor. 
17. Modern Business Statistics ‐ (Revised}‐B. Pearles & C. Sullivan –Prentice Hall of India. 
18. Business Mathematics & Statistics : B Aggarwal, Ane Book Pvt. Limited 
19. Business Mathematics : D C Sancheti & V K Kapoor, Sultan Chand & Sons 
20. Business Mathematics : A P Verma, Asian Books Pvt. :Limited. 
 Revised Syllabus 
Foundation Course for F. Y. B.Com 
Semester I
Semester I         Lectures 45        Marks 60 

Unit 1 
Overview of Indian Society:
Understand the multi-cultural diversity of Indian society through its demographic composition:
population distribution according to religion, caste, and gender;
Appreciate the concept of linguistic diversity in relation to the Indian situation;
Understand regional variations according to rural, urban and tribal characteristics; Understanding
the concept of diversity as difference. (5 lectures)

Unit 2 
Concept of Disparity‐ 1: 
Understand the concept of disparity as arising out of stratification and inequality;
Explore the disparities arising out of gender with special reference to violence against women,
female foeticide (declining sex ratio), and portrayal of women in media;
Appreciate the inequalities faced by people with disabilities and understand the issues of people
with physical and mental disabilities. (10 lectures)

Unit 3   
Concept of Disparity‐2: 
Examine inequalities manifested due to the caste system and inter-group conflicts arising thereof;
Understand inter-group conflicts arising out of communalism;
Examine the causes and effects of conflicts arising out of regionalism and linguistic differences.
(10 lectures)

Unit 4 
The Indian Constitution:  
Philosophy of the Constitution as set out in the Preamble;
The structure of the Constitution-the Preamble, Main Body and Schedules;
Fundamental Duties of the Indian Citizen; tolerance, peace and communal harmony as crucial
values in strengthening the social fabric of Indian society;
Basic features of the Constitution. (10 lectures)

Unit 5 
Significant Aspects of Political Processes: 
The party system in Indian politics;
Local self-government in urban and rural areas; the 73rd and 74th Amendments and their
implications for inclusive politics;
Role and significance of women in politics. (10 lectures)

Topics for Project Guidance: Growing Social Problems in India:       
a)  Substance abuse‐ impact on youth & challenges for the future 
b)  HIV/AIDS‐ awareness, prevention, treatment and services 
c)  Problems of the elderly‐ causes, implications and response 
d)  Issue of child labour‐ magnitude, causes, effects and response 
e)  Child abuse‐ effects and ways to prevent 
f)  Trafficking of women‐ causes, effects and response 
                  

Note:  
Out of the 45 lectures allotted for 5 units for Semester I, about 15 lectures may be allotted for project 
guidance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Revised Syllabus 
Foundation Course for F. Y. B Com 
Semester II
Semester II                  Lectures 45 
                  Marks 60 

Unit 1 
Globalisation and Indian Society: 
Understanding the concepts of liberalization, privatization and globalization; 
Growth of information technology and communication and its impact manifested in everyday life; 
Impact of globalization on industry: changes in employment and increasing migration; 
Changes in agrarian sector due to globalization; rise in corporate farming and increase in farmers’ 
suicides.                 (7 lectures) 

Unit 2 
Human Rights 
Concept of Human Rights; origin and evolution of the concept; 
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 
Human Rights constituents with special reference to Fundamental Rights stated in the Constitution; 
              (10 lectures) 

Unit 3 
Ecology 
Importance of Environment Studies in the current developmental context; 
Understanding concepts of Environment, Ecology and their interconnectedness; 
Environment as natural capital and connection to quality of human life; 
Environmental Degradation‐ causes and impact on human life; 
Sustainable development‐ concept and components; poverty and environment 
(10 lectures)
Unit 4 
Understanding Stress and Conflict: 
Causes of stress and conflict in individuals and society; 
Agents of socialization and the role played by them in developing the individual; 
Significance of values, ethics and prejudices in developing the individual; 
Stereotyping and prejudice as significant factors in causing conflicts in society.  
Aggression and violence as the public expression of conflict;    (10 lectures) 
Unit 5 
Managing Stress and Conflict in Contemporary Society: 
Types of conflicts and use of coping mechanisms for managing individual stress; 
Maslow’s theory of self‐actualisation; 
Different methods of responding to conflicts in society;  
Conflict‐resolution and efforts towards building peace and harmony in society. 
(8 lectures)

 
Topics for Project Guidance : Contemporary Societal Challenges: 
a) Increasing urbanization, problems of housing, health and sanitation; 
b) Changing lifestyles and impact on culture in a globalised world. 
c) Farmers’ suicides and agrarian distress. 
d) Debate regarding Genetically Modified Crops. 
e) Development projects and Human Rights violations. 
f) Increasing crime/suicides among youth. 

Note: Out of the 45 lectures allotted for 5 units for Semester II, about 15 lectures may be allotted for 
project guidance 
 

Question Paper Pattern for FC 
Semester I and II Courses 
At the F Y B. Com Examinations 

The student will be assessed on the basis of Internal Assessment of 40 marks and a Semester End
Exam of 60 marks. The student will have to secure a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate and a
minimum of 40% in each component of assessment i.e. 16 out of 40 in Internal Assessment and
24 out of 60 in Semester End Exam.

Internal Assessment:

• There will be Class test of 20 marks  comprising of objective questions, short notes or case 
studies. 
• The learner will have to submit an assignment/project before appearing for the Semester
End Exam for 10 marks. This assignment/project will be entirely based on Unit 6 and can
take the form of street-plays, posters, power-point presentations, etc.
• 10 marks will be allotted to overall participation, etc. as per the norms of the credit
system

 
Semester End Exam:
• There will be a Semester End Exam for 60 marks of 2 hours duration. 
• Question No. 1, 2 and 3 will be Full-length questions for 15 marks each; there will be an
internal choice in each of these questions requiring the students to answer one of two
questions asked.
• Full-length questions will be from Units 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.
• Question No. 4 will be of the Short Note type where each Short Note will be for 3 marks
each. Students will be required to answer 5 out of 8 Short Notes.
• Short note questions will be from Units 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Unit 1 will not feature in the Full-length questions but will be asked only in the form of
Short Note questions.