BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS (BUP) SEMESTER OUTLINE PREFACE 1. General . This tentative Semester Outline is the overall pen picture of the academic curriculum blended with series of learning events from social activities and numerous enjoyable events for an effective learning to be fit in the competitive world. Its core theme is to provide a panoramic view of the comprehensive Semester Outline of the courses of 1 st year, 1 st semester and includes a column each for the Day/Date, Class timing, Name of the section, Location (Class room number), Course code, Topic/Event, Teacher/Faculty member and Remarks/Discussion points. The Semester Outline is also a basic guideline indicating the modes of conduct of the course curriculum. It accommodates all relevant information required for the whole semester including all central events (e.g. sports, games or cultural competitions, National Day(s) celebrations, seminars, cultural programs, etc.). In a nutshell, this Semester Outline is the ready reckoner to all your questions regarding the program. 2. Semester Starting and Finishing Dates . The semester starts on 02 January 2018 and finishes on 30 June 2018. 3. Timing and Conduct of Classes . The academic week starts on Sunday and finishes on Thursday, making it a five-day working week. Each Section shall have two classes per day. So, there will be total ten classes per week for each section which would include two classes of each course. Each class shall be of 90 minutes duration, of which 60 minutes shall be dedicated for lecture, and the rest 30 minutes shall be spent for discussions by the students. The mode and conduct of discussions shall be designed by the class- teacher as per the ‘Remarks/Discussion points’ column of the ‘Class Routine’ given in the following pages. Apart from the planned classes, makeup classes will be conducted on Saturday as per plan of the Department. 4. Name of Courses with Codes . The name of the Courses with Course codes of 3rd Semester have been stated below: 1
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BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS (BUP)
SEMESTER OUTLINE
PREFACE
1. General. This tentative Semester Outline is the overall pen picture of the academic curriculum blended with series of learning events from social activities and numerous enjoyable events for an effective learning to be fit in the competitive world. Its core theme is to provide a panoramic view of the comprehensive Semester Outline of the courses of 1st year, 1st semester and includes a column each for the Day/Date, Class timing, Name of the section, Location (Class room number), Course code, Topic/Event, Teacher/Faculty member and Remarks/Discussion points. The Semester Outline is also a basic guideline indicating the modes of conduct of the course curriculum. It accommodates all relevant information required for the whole semester including all central events (e.g. sports, games or cultural competitions, National Day(s) celebrations, seminars, cultural programs, etc.). In a nutshell, this Semester Outline is the ready reckoner to all your questions regarding the program.
2. Semester Starting and Finishing Dates. The semester starts on 02 January 2018 and finishes on 30 June 2018.
3. Timing and Conduct of Classes. The academic week starts on Sunday and finishes on Thursday, making it a five-day working week. Each Section shall have two classes per day. So, there will be total ten classes per week for each section which would include two classes of each course. Each class shall be of 90 minutes duration, of which 60 minutes shall be dedicated for lecture, and the rest 30 minutes shall be spent for discussions by the students. The mode and conduct of discussions shall be designed by the class-teacher as per the ‘Remarks/Discussion points’ column of the ‘Class Routine’ given in the following pages. Apart from the planned classes, makeup classes will be conducted on Saturday as per plan of the Department.
4. Name of Courses with Codes. The name of the Courses with Course codes of 3rd Semester have been stated below:
Serial Course Code Name of the Course Credit
1. DHSM-1101 Introduction to Disaster Science 3
2. DHSM-1103 Climatology 3
3. DHSM-1105 Introduction to Earth & Environmental Science 3
4. DHSM-1107 Academic Reading & Writing (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language-(TESOL)) 3
5.DHSM-1109 English Communication & Presentation Skills
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language-(TESOL))
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5. Grading System. Grading system shown in the table below will be followed by all courses:
Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade Point80% and above A+ (A Plus) 4.0075% to < 80% A (A Regular) 3.7570% to < 75% A- (A Minus) 3.5065% to < 70% B+ (B Plus) 3.2560% to < 65% B (B Regular) 3.0055% to < 60% B- (B Minus) 2.7550% to < 55% C+ (C Plus) 2.5045% to < 50% C (C Regular) 2.2540% to < 45% D 2.00
< 40% F 0.00--------------------- I Incomplete--------------------- W Withdrawn
6. Course Outlines. The course outlines of five courses of 3rd semester are given as per Annexure-A, Annexure-B, Annexure-C, Annexure-D, Annexure-E.
7. Assessment System. The assessment system for the courses is as under:
Ser Events Weightage Remarks
1 Semester Final Exam 50%
2 Midterm Exam 20%
3 Class Tests (Total Four) 10% Best 3, out of 4
4 Term Paper 10%
5 Individual Assignments / Group Case Studies / Presentations 05%
6 Class Attendance 05%
Total 100%
8. Conclusion. This Semester outline, with its all information and instructions, welcomes the students to be a proud member of BUP. It sets the tone and describes the general academic environment of the University, in addition to the Semester Outline for the 1 st year, 1st semester of Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in Disaster & Human Security Management (DHSM) of Session 2018. In fact, it is a complete guideline for the students for the Semester, so that there is no room for any confusion on anyone’s part. It also gives a clear picture of what BUP wants to impart to the students as well as what is expected out of the students. Disciplinary aspects are also mentioned enabling the students to have a prior understanding of the culture of discipline of BUP. It is expected that students shall take all instructions and information by heart and follow the same with utmost sincerity. It is worth mentioning that curriculum of BUP is not only a bundle of strict routines and their observances, but also a place where students shall learn to be a good and knowledgeable citizen with excellent presentation skill. The Semester is full of fun and frolics apart from the pure academic curriculum, which the students shall come across as the Semester unfolds with the passage of time. We hopeall students shall successfully complete the Semester with praiseworthy results.
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CLASS ROUTINE-2018Disaster & Human Security Management (DHSM), FASS
1 st SEMESTER
WEEK- 01
Date/Day
Time Loc Course Code
Events /Topics Teachers/Faculty Members
Remarks / Discussion points
02 JanTuesday
1015-
1145
CR-1002 1107-
Orientation with students & ice breaking session; importance of studying functional English for the students
Ice breaking, self-introduction, self-assessment,a short briefing on course outline and books
Md. Nurullah Patwary
1. Students will introduce themselves2. Students’ strengths and weaknesses will be identified3. Importance of Presentation Skills
03 JanWednesda
y
1200-
1330
CR-1001 1105 Solar System Sharmin Yousuf
Rikta
1. An overview of solar system, planets of the solar system2. Properties of planets of the solar system3. Nebular hypothesis
1400-
1530
CR-1002 1103 Introduction to weather and climate Lec. Irtifa Alam
Nabila1. Defining Climate and Its ScenarioDifferentiation between climate and weather
4
04 JanThursday
0830-1000
CR-1002 1105 Planet-Earth Sharmin Yousuf
Rikta
1. Origin of a planet earth ,Properties of planet earth2. Earth’s layer3. Earth Temperature
1200-1330
CR-1001 1109
Importance of presentation skills in academic and professional life,
Types of presentationMd. Nurullah Patwary
1. Importance of presentation skills in personal, corporate and social lives2. Sharing the experience of first presentation in life3. Defining and comparing different types of presentations.4. Group Discussion
05 JanFriday Weekly Holiday
06 Jan Saturday Weekly Holiday
5
CLASS ROUTINE-2018Disaster & Human Security Management (DHSM), FASS
1 st SEMESTER
WEEK- 02
Date /Day
Time Loc Course Code
Events/Topics Teachers/Faculty Members
Remarks / Discussion points
07 JanSunday
1200-1330
CR-1002 1103
Understanding the Elements of Climate Lec. Irtifa Alam
Nabila
1. Elements of Climate2. Implication in our daily life
1545-1715
CR-1001 1101 Introduction Lec Marufur
Rahman
Scope, objective and principle of disaster management, key personal and specialist, tools and techniques etc in disaster management.
08 JanMonda
y 1200-1330
CR-1002 1107 Basic Grammar Lec Sidratul
Moontaha Mitul
Right form of verbs Sentences and clauses Formal academic language
Homonyms
1545-1715
CR-1001 1101 Disaster management terms and
definitionsLec Marufur Rahman
Hazards, disaster, emergency, vulnerability, risk, disaster risk reduction etc.
6
09 JanTuesday
1015-1145
CR-1002 1107-
Common mistakes in academic writing 1
Assign Term PaperLec Sidratul Moontaha Mitul
Formal and informal styles of writing Commonly misused words Confusingly related words
Stylistic problems
1200-1330
CR-1002 1109 Watching presentation related
videos and analyzing themMd. Nurullah Patwary
1. Importance of videos in learning2. Important features of a good presenter
10 JanWednesda
y
1200-1330
CR-1001 1105 Rocks and Minerals Sharmin Yousuf
Rikta
1. Definition of rocks and minerals, Differentiation,Properties of minerals2. Rock cycle
3. Rock Textures
1400-1530
CR-1002 1103 Controls of climate Lec. Irtifa Alam
Nabila
1. Locational factors2. Other Factors
11 JanThursday
0830-1000
CR-1002 1105 Rocks and Minerals Sharmin Yousuf
Rikta
1. Formation of different types of rocks2. Common Rock-forming Minerals3. Rock synthesis
1200-1330
CR-1001 1109
building essential vocabulary for effective oral presentations,
describing an event
Md. Nurullah Patwary
1. Importance of choosing suitable words for effective presentation and practice2. Learning style of describing situations
12 JanFriday Weekly Holiday
13 Jan Saturday Weekly Holiday
7
CLASS ROUTINE-2018Disaster & Human Security Management (DHSM), FASS
1 st SEMESTER
WEEK- 03
Date/Day
Time Loc Course Code
Events Teachers/Faculty Members
Remarks / Discussion points
14 JanSunday
1200-1330
CR-1002 1103 Composition of the Atmosphere Lec. Irtifa Alam
Nabila
. Present composition2. Structure of the atmosphere
CR-1002 1105 Geological Time Scale Sharmin Yousuf Rikta
1. Definition of Geologic time scale, Table of Geologic Time2. Different terminology related to geologic time scale3. History and nomenclature of the time scale
1200-1330
CR-1001 1109 Keys to a successful
presentation Md. Nurullah Patwary
1. importance of timing2. General discussion on dressing up, importance of breathing and eye contact in presentation3. Practicing
26 JanFriday Weekly Holiday
27 Jan Saturday Weekly Holiday
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CLASS ROUTINE-2018Disaster & Human Security Management (DHSM), FASS
1 st SEMESTER
WEEK- 05
Date/Day
Time Loc Course Code
Events Teachers/Faculty Members
Remarks / Discussion points
28 Jan Sunday
1200-1330 CR-1002 1103
Characteristics of Wind Circulation Lec. Irtifa Alam Nabila
1. Characteristics of Wind Circulation2. Why do wind speeds get high by day in valleys and at night hill tops
1545-1715 CR-1001 1101 During disaster phase: Lec Marufur Rahman
Definition of response, immediate response to disaster, response planning, rules and responsibilities.
29 JanMonda
y
1200-1330 CR-1002 1107 Taking notes
Class Test 1
Lec Sidratul Moontaha Mitul
Importance of taking notes Note taking techniques Cornell method Hierarchy based note taking Outline Method
1. Definition, Basic understanding of folds, faults and fractures2. Types of geological structures, Classification of Folds and Faults3. Importance of geological structure
1200-1330
CR-1001 1109 Posture, movement and
facial expressionsMd. Nurullah Patwary
1. Importance of postures, movement, logical movement in presentation2. Defying different types of facial expressions3. Practice
02 Feb Friday Weekly Holiday
03 Feb Saturday Weekly Holiday
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CLASS ROUTINE-2018Disaster & Human Security Management (DHSM), FASS
1 st SEMESTER
WEEK- 06
Date/Day
Time Loc Course Code
Events Teachers/Faculty Members
Remarks / Discussion points
04 FebSunday
1200-1330 CR-1002 1103 Characteristics of El-Nino
PhenomenaLec. Irtifa Alam Nabila
1. Causes el-nino2. Effects of ENSO warm phase3. Transitional phases
1545-1715 CR-1001 1101 Post-disaster phase:
rehabilitation, reconstructionLec Marufur Rahman
Post disaster response, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
05 FebMonda
y
1200-1330 CR-1002 1107
Paragraph Writing 1- planning, brain storming & practice
Lec Sidratul Moontaha Mitul
Different parts of a paragraph Structuring a paragraph Linking ideas- Cohesion and Coherence
Guidelines to write a good paragraph
1545-1715 CR-1001 1101 Hazards and hazard classifications Lec Marufur
Rahman Definition, different classification scheme of hazards
1200-1330 CR-1002 1109 Involving the audience Md. Nurullah
Patwary
1. Importance of involving the audience2. Elements of involving the audience and their explanation3. Space and distance for face to face
presentation
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14 FebWednesda
y
1200-1330
CR-1001 1105 Basic concepts in Geography Sharmin Yousuf
Rikta
1. Location, Distribution, Agglomeration; Process and Pattern, Interaction, Place, Space and Time; Shapes, Size, Distance2. Examples of Location, Distribution, Agglomeration; Process and Pattern, Interaction, Place, Space and Time; Shapes, Size, Distance
3. Concept of spatial organization
1400-1530
CR-1002 1103 Humidity Profile Lec. Irtifa Alam
Nabila
1. Humidity profile3. Specific humidity4. Relative humidity
15 FebThursday
0830-1000
CR-1002 1105 Region and
Regionalization,Sharmin Yousuf Rikta
1. Concept of regions and regionalization, Types of Region2. Examples of different Regions3. Importance of Regionalization
1200-1330
CR-1001 1109
Effective start, ending, assignment and case study presentation
Md. Nurullah Patwary
1. Importance of variations in starting in different types of presentations2. Importance of a proper ending
16 Feb Friday Weekly Holiday
17 Feb Saturday Weekly Holiday
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CLASS ROUTINE-2018Disaster & Human Security Management (DHSM), FASS
1 st SEMESTER
WEEK- 08
Date/Day
Time Loc Course Code
Events Teachers/Faculty Members
Remarks / Discussion points
18 FebSunday 1200-
1330CR-1002 1103 The Hydrological Cycle Lec. Irtifa Alam Nabila
1. Hydrological Cycle2. The cycle permits the world tothrive3. Processes of Hydrological Cycle
Writing research report/ project proposals 1 Lec Sidratul
Moontaha Mitul
Parts of a Research Report Structuring a research report Techniques of report writing Outlines of the report
Ethics in report writing
1200-1330
CR-1002 1109 Midterm Exam Md. Nurullah
Patwary Written + Presentation (group wise)
07 MarWednesda
y
1200-1330
CR-1001 1105 World Physical and Human
RegionSharmin Yousuf Rikta
1. Differentiation between physical and human geography,An overview of world physical and human region2. Criteria for defining physical and human region
3. Examples of different classified Region
1400-1530
CR-1002 1103 Evaporation Characteristics Lec. Irtifa Alam
Moontaha Mitul Differences between a CV and a Resume Mind mapping Structuring a Resume
1200-1330 CR-1002 1109 Conducting meetings,
seminars etc. Md. Nurullah Patwary1. How to anchor a programme2. Processes of conducting meetings from first to last, taking minutes etc.
24
21 MarWednesda
y
1200-1330
CR-1001 1105 Weathering process Sharmin Yousuf Rikta
1. Process of weathering, , product of physical and chemical weathering2. Difference between Erosion and Denudations3. Examples of Erosion and Denudations
1400-1530
CR-1002 1103 Air masses Lec. Irtifa Alam Nabila
1. Boundaries separating air masses2. Large regions in which Properties ofair have small horizontal variation
22 MarThursday
0830-1000
CR-1002 1105 Weathering process Sharmin Yousuf Rikta
1. Rates of weathering,2. Factors that control the rates of weathering
1200-1330
CR-1001 1109 How to read a text
effectively Md. Nurullah Patwary Teaching the techniques of reading a text effectively and practicing reading a text
23 MarFriday Weekly Holiday
24 MarSaturday Weekly Holiday
25
CLASS ROUTINE-2018Disaster & Human Security Management (DHSM), FASS
1 st SEMESTER
WEEK- 13
Date/Day
Time Loc Course Code
Events Teachers/Faculty Members
Remarks / Discussion points
25 MarSunday
1200-1330 CR-1002 1103 Air Fronts Lec. Irtifa Alam Nabila
1. Warm front2. Cold front3. Cyclones and anticyclones
Standard outline Techniques of reading comprehension Guiding principles to improve reading
comprehension skill
Post reading activities (questions, fill in the blanks, true/ false etc.)
1545-1715 CR-1001 1101 Damage and need assessments Lec Marufur
Rahman
Disaster damage, loss and need assessment, assessment tools and techniques, assessment procedure and methods: agriculture, infrastructure etc
10 Apr1200-1330
CR-1001 1105 Chemical Properties of the soil. Sharmin Yousuf
Rikta1. Definition of chemical Properties of the soil. Description of all chemical properties of soil
30
Tuesday
including: soil pH, salinity, cation exchange capacity2. Importance of biological properties of soil3. Role of chemical properties in defining soil behavior
1400-1530
CR-1002 1103 Climate Change Lec. Irtifa Alam
Nabila1. The Thornthwaite System
11 AprWednesda
y
0830-1000
CR-1002 1105 Biological Properties of the
soil.Sharmin Yousuf Rikta
1. Definition of biological Properties, Description of flora and fauna2. Importance of biological properties of soil3. Role of biological properties in defining soil behavior
1200-1330
CR-1001 1109
Cross cultural presentation, giving idesa about verbal, para-verbal and non-verbal elements used in presentations
Md. Nurullah Patwary
1. Knowing cultural differences2. Factors for cultural differences3. Differences of verbal, para-verbal and non verbal communication
1. Basic concepts of stratigraphy,types of stratigraphy, Principles of stratigraphy2. Demonstrating equivalency (genetic/time)between strata (rock units), Criteria for subsurface recognition of unconformities3. Importance of stratigraphy or relative dating
1400-1530
CR-1002 1103
Atmospheric Extreme Event and Hazards Lec. Irtifa Alam
Nabila1. Tropical Cyclone
Tropical Depression
13 AprFriday Weekly Holiday
14 AprSaturday Pohela Boishakh
31
CLASS ROUTINE-2018Disaster & Human Security Management (DHSM), FASS
and institutions: Bangladesh Lec Marufur Rahman Role and activity of different disaster management organizations of Bangladesh: flood forecasting and warning centre
and institutions: Bangladesh Lec Marufur RahmanStanding order on disaster (SOD), Disaster Management Act 2012, disaster management policy, plan of Bangladesh