ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR BA / B.Sc / BNYS / BFA [MUSIC] / B.COM. / BBA / BCA DEGREE COURSES

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR BA / B.Sc / BNYS / BFA [MUSIC] / B.COM. / BBA / BCA DEGREE COURSES 1. The Pre-University Examination conducted previously by the University of Madras or any other University accepted as equivalent thereof by the authorities, University of Madras 2. The Higher Secondary Examination [Academic or Vocational Stream] conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu [or] other States [or] Union Territories [or] an Examination accepted as equivalent thereof by the authorities, University of Madras. 3. There should be a minimum gap of two clear years between the date of appearance in the examination in which the candidate has passed the S.S.L.C. [X Standard] and Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or any other equivalent Examination as prescribed in the Prospectus for joining the First Year of Degree Course. 4. The Senior School Certificate Examination [XII Standard] conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education held in 1979 or thereafter provided that they have been declared to have passed the examinations in not less than 5 subjects of which ENGLISH shall be one. 5. The Indian School Certificate Examination [12 Years] conducted by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination held in 1977 or thereafter, provided that they have been declared to have attained the pass standard in the examinations in not less than 5 subjects of which ENGLISH shall be one. 6. Those who have passed the Plus Two examinations of the National Open School, New Delhi. 7. Pre-Technical Examination previously conducted after 11 years of study by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Chennai. 8. Intermediate Examination [2 years] of Andhra Pradesh, Pre-Degree Examination [2 Years] of Kerala and Pre-University Examination [2 Years] of Karnataka under the 10+2 pattern. 9. Candidates who have successfully completed 12 or 13 years of education in any State in India or Abroad under 11+1 or 10+2 or 11+2 pattern, subject to approval by the authorities of this University. 10. Candidates who have Passed Two Years Foundation Course Examination (as equivalent to 12th Std) of Annamalai and Madurai Kamaraj Universities after passing 10th Std and Pre foundation course examination (as equivalent to 10th Std) conducted by the Annamalai and Madurai Kamaraj Universities. 11. Candidates who have successfully passed the Three Year Diploma Examinations conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Chennai after passing 10th Standard Examination. 12. Candidates who have passed the G.C.E. [Advanced Level / Principal Level] with not less than 3 subjects in the A Level with ENGLISH in the O Level / SUBSIDIARY Level. 13. Candidates who have passed Aalima course offered by Jamiat-ul-Mominath, Moghalpura, Hydreabad, Telengana or its equivalent are eligible to join B.A. Urdu Degree Course only. 232

BA Tamil Eligibility Conditions: The details of the eligibility conditions are provided at prepage Duration of the Course: 3 years Tuition Fee : Total Tuition fee for First Year : Rs.2,600/- Second Year tuition : Rs.2,120/- Third Year tuition : Rs.2,120/- Objectives : To provide the knowledge of Contemporary Literature Poetry, Prose, Drama, Novel, Short story To teach Grammar-I Nanool [Commentary on Kaandigai by Aarumuga Navalar] Dandi Alaugaram [10 figures of speech] To teach Grammar-II Yapparungalakarigai, Nambiya ga porul, Puraporul Venpamalai, Bhakthi Literature and Short epics To provide the knowledge of Sangam Literature [Agam, Puram], History of Tamil language and Comparative Grammar of Dravidian Languages. To impart knowledge of Journalism & Translation, Literary criticism and Life Science studies [Folklore studies] Target Group of Learners The candidates seeking opportunity of employment like teaching job, Government job, Private job, teaching tamil to non-speakers, and language translation are the main target group of learners. The candidates seeking employment in the Print media, Electronic media etc are also the target group of learners. Quality Assurance The Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras conduct the Personal Contact Programmes [PCP] for a period of 30 days for the entire course and the Faculties of the University are engaged to teach the students and the books have been designed in a way of self learning method [SLM] for the convenience of the students. Proper guidance is provided to the students to pursue their career in translation, media, journalism and communication. Under the proper teaching and guidance of the faculties, the students can gain reputed position in the society. The syllabus was designed with the aim to glorify the future of the students. Further, students are given access to IDE Library and the Main Library of the University. Programme Content and Design COURSE COMPONENT SEMESTER I SUBJECTS Credit Max Marks Part I Paper I Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper I English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper I இ க ல இல க ய 4 25 75 100 Core Paper II இல கண : ந - எ தத க ர 4 25 75 100 Allied Paper I தம ழக வரல ப ப - I 3 25 75 100 Int. Ext. Total 233

SEMESTER II Part I Paper II Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper II English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper III ப த இல க ய 4 25 75 100 Core Paper IV இல கண : ந - ச லத க ர 4 25 75 100 Allied Paper II தம ழக வரல ப ப -II 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER - III Part I Paper III Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper III English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper V இல கண - ய ப கல க க 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VI தம இல க ய வரல -I 5 25 75 100 Part IV Non major Elective I க வ ய 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER IV Part I Paper IV Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper IV English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper VII இல கண : த யல க ர 5 25 75 100 Core Paper VIII தம இல க ய வரல - II 4 25 75 100 Part IV Non major Elective II க லய ய 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER V Part IV Core Paper - IX ச ற ல க ய 4 25 75 100 Core Paper X இல கண - ந ப யக ப 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XI தம ம ழ வரல 4 25 75 100 Core Elective I இல க ய த றன 3 25 75 100 ற ழ ய க வ 2 25 75 100 (Environmental Studies) SEMESTER VI Core Paper XII ச க இல க ய 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XIII க ப ய க 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XIV இல கண ற ப வ ப 4 25 75 100 ம ல Core Elective II ப ட ப ல க ய 3 25 75 100 Part IV மத க வ (Value Education) 2 25 75 100 234

CREDITS Language Paper 4X3 12 English 4x3 12 Core Paper 12X4 2 X 5 48 10 Allied 2X3 6 Elective 2X3 6 NME 2X2 4 EVS 1X2 2 VE 1X2 2 TOTAL 102 Admission : Academic Year Admissions will be from June to October and Calendar Year admission will be from January to April Conduct of Examinations: The Examinations for the candidates admitted to the Academic Year will be conducted in May / June months and for the Calendar Year will be conducted in December / January months. Publication of results: The examination results of the IDE for the Academic Year will be published in the months of August / September and for the Calendar Year will be published in the months of February / March. 235

BA Historical Studies Eligibility Conditions: The details of the eligibility conditions are provided at prepage Duration of the Course: 3 years Tuition Fee : Total Tuition fee for First Year : Rs.2,600/- Second Year tuition : Rs.2,120/- Third Year tuition : Rs.2,120/- Objectives : To provide knowledge to the learners on History of World, India and Tamilnadu To assist In Service Teachers to enhance their professional competence in the field of History Target Group of Learners The In-Service Teachers working in the Schools and the people who want to acquire knowledge on History of World, India and Tamilnadu and seeking teacher jobs are the main target group of this course. Quality Assurance The Institute of Distance Education provides study materials prepared under Self Learning Mode [SLM] to all the learners. The Personal Contact Programmes [PCP] are conducted for a period of 30 days for the entire course duration and the Faculties of the University are engaged to teach the students. Further, students are given access to IDE Library and the Main Library of the University. Programme Content and Design SEMESTER I Maximum Marks COURSE COMPONENT SUBJECTS Credit Int. Ext. Total Part I Paper I Language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper I English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper I History of India upto 1206 A.D. 4 25 75 100 Core Paper II History of Tamil Nadu upto 1565 A.D. 4 25 75 100 Allied Paper I Geography of India 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER II Part I Paper II Language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper II English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper History of Early Medieval India (A.D. 1206 4 25 75 100 III 1526) Core Paper History of Tamil Nadu (A.D. 1565 1806) 4 25 75 100 IV Allied Paper II Tourism: Principle and Practices 3 25 75 100 237

SEMESTER III Part I Paper III Language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper III English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper V History of Later Medieval India (A.D. 1526 4 25 75 100 1707) Core Paper History of Madras 4 25 75 100 VI NME I Basic Principle of Indian Constitution 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER IV Part I Paper IV Language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper IV English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper VII History of Modern India (A.D. 1707 1858) 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VIII History of Contemporary Tamil Nadu 4 25 75 100 (A.D. 1806 2014) NME II Archieves Keeping 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER V Core Paper - IX History of Modern India (A.D. 1858 1947) 4 25 75 100 Core Paper X History of World Civilizations (Excluding India) 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XI History of Europe (A.D. 1815 1945) 4 25 75 100 Core Elective I Performing Arts in Tamil Nadu 3 25 75 100 EVS Environmental Studies 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER VI Core Paper - XII History of Contemporary India (A.D. 1947 5 25 75 100 2014) Core Paper XIII History of China and Japan (A.D. 1900-1990) 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XIV History of South East Asia (A.D. 1900 5 25 75 100 2000) Elective Paper II Studies in Human Rights 3 25 75 100 VE Value Education 2 25 75 100 CREDITS Language Paper 4X3 12 English 4x3 12 Core Paper 12X4 5x2 48 10 Allied 2X3 6 Elective 2X3 6 NME 2X2 4 EVS 1X2 2 VE 1X2 2 TOTAL 102 238

Admission : Academic Year Admissions will be from June to October and Calendar Year admission will be from January to April Conduct of Examinations: The Examinations for the candidates admitted to the Academic Year will be conducted in May / June months and for the Calendar Year will be conducted in December / January months. Publication of results: The examination results of the IDE for the Academic Year will be published in the months of August / September and for the Calendar Year will be published in the months of February / March. 239

BA Vaishnavism Eligibility Conditions: The details of the eligibility conditions are provided at prepage Duration of the Course: 3 years Tuition Fee : Total Tuition fee for First Year : Rs.2,600/- Second Year tuition : Rs.2,120/- Third Year tuition : Rs.2,120/- Objectives : To provide knowledge to the learners of History of Vaishnavism in tamil and sanksrit and also its stothraas To enable the In-service priests to temple to enhance their professional competence in the field of Religion and Culture Target Group of Learners The priests working in the temples and people aspiring to acquire knowledge of Hinduism and Vaishnavism are the main target group of this course. The people who are practicing stothras in temples and interested to get formal degree are also the target group of this course. Quality Assurance The Institute of Distance Education provides study materials prepared under Self Learning Mode [SLM] to all the learners. Further Personal Contact Programmes [PCP] are conducted for a period of 30 days for the entire course duration in the University Campus. The faculties working in the Department of Vaishnavism of the University are engaged for taking PCP Classes. Programme Content and Design COURSE COMPONENT SEMESTER I SUBJECTS Credit Max Marks Int. Ext. Total Part I Paper I Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper I English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper I History of Vaishnavism - I 4 25 75 100 Core Paper II Divyaprabandham - I 4 25 75 100 Allied Paper I Sri Vaishnava Commentarial Literature - I 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER II Part I Paper II Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper II English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper III History of Vaishnavism - II 4 25 75 100 Core Paper IV Divyaprabandham - II 5 25 75 100 Allied Paper II Sri Vaishnava Commentarial Literature - II 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER - III Part I Paper III Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper III English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper V Rahasya Literature - I 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VI Vaishnavism in Indian Philosophy - I 5 25 75 100 Part IV Non major Elective I Basic of Psychology 2 25 75 100 241

SEMESTER IV Part I Paper IV Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper IV English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper VII Rahasya Literature - II 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VIII Vaishnavism in Indian Philosophy - II 4 25 75 100 Part IV Non major Elective II Public Relations 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER V Core Paper - IX Vaishnavism in Tamil Stotra Literature - I 4 25 75 100 Core Paper X Concepts of Visishtadvaita - I 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XI Vaishnavism in Sanskrit Stotra Literature - I 4 25 75 100 Core Elective I Agamas and Temple Worship - I 3 25 75 100 Part IV Environmental studies 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER VI Core Paper XII Vaishnavism in Tamil Stotra Literature - II 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XIII Concepts of Visishtadvaita - II 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XIV Vaishnavism in Sanskrit Stotra Literature - II 4 25 75 100 Core Elective II Agamas and Temple Worship - II 3 25 75 100 Part IV Value Education 2 25 75 100 CREDITS Language Paper 4X3 12 English 4x3 12 Core Paper 12X4 2 X 5 48 10 Allied 2X3 6 Elective 2X3 6 NME 2X2 4 EVS 1X2 2 VE 1X2 2 TOTAL 102 Admission : Academic Year Admissions will be from June to October and Calendar Year admission will be from January to April Conduct of Examinations: The Examinations for the candidates admitted to the Academic Year will be conducted in May / June months and for the Calendar Year will be conducted in December / January months. Publication of results: The examination results of the IDE for the Academic Year will be published in the months of August / September and for the Calendar Year will be published in the months of February / March. 242

B.Sc. Mathematics Eligibility Conditions: The details of the eligibility conditions are provided at prepage Duration of the Course: 3 years Tuition Fee : Total Tuition fee for First Year : Rs.3,700/- Second Year tuition : Rs.3,220/- Third Year tuition : Rs.3,220/- Objectives : To provide a foundation to the learners in discrete and continuous Mathematics To develop Mathematical attitude towards problem formulation and solving. To impart Programming skill in a higher level and computer language Target Group of Learners The persons who aspire to become teachers, computer analysts and who prefer to appear for the competitive examinations conducted for the recruitment to public sector undertakings are the important target groups of this course. Quality Assurance The Institute of Distance Education provides study materials prepared under Self Learning Mode [SLM] to all the learners. The Practical classes and exams are conducted periodically to the learners. Experienced Faculties of the University and other affiliated colleges are engaged for conducting PCP classes and practical exams. Further, students are given access to IDE Library and the Main Library of the University. Programme Content and Design I SEMESTER COURSE COMPONENT SUBJECTS CREDIT MAX MARKS INT EXT TOTAL Part I Paper I Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper I English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - I Algebra 4 25 75 100 Core Paper II Trignometry 4 25 75 100 Allied Paper - I Calculus of Finite Differences 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER II Part I Paper II Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper II English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - III Differential Calculus 5 25 75 100 Core Paper IV Analytical Geometry 4 25 75 100 Allied Paper - II Mathematical Economics 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER-III Part I Paper III Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper III English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper V Integral Calculus 5 25 75 100 Core Paper VI Differential Equations 4 25 75 100 Part IV Non major Public Relations 2 25 75 100 Elective - I 244

SEMESTER-IV Part I Paper IV Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper IV English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper VII Transform Techniques 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VIII Mechanics 4 25 75 100 Part IV Non major Basics of Psychology 2 25 75 100 Elective - II SEMESTER-V Core Paper IX Algebric Structures 4 25 75 100 Core Paper X Real Analysis-I 4 25 75 100 Core Paper - XI Discrete Mathematics 4 25 75 100 Core Elective-I Mathematical Modeling 3 25 75 100 Part IV Environmental Studies 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER-VI Core Paper XII Linear Algebra 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XIII Real Analysis-II 4 25 75 100 Core Paper - XIV Complex Analysis 4 25 75 100 Core Elective-II Operations Research 3 25 75 100 Part IV Value Education 2 25 75 100 CREDITS Language Paper 4 X 3 12 English 4 X 3 12 Core Paper 12 X 4 2 X 5 48 10 Allied 2 X 3 6 Elective 2 X 3 6 NME 2 X 2 4 EVS 1 X 2 2 VE 1 X 2 2 TOTAL 102 Admission : Academic Year Admissions will be from June to October and Calendar Year admission will be from January to April Conduct of Examinations: The Examinations for the candidates admitted to the Academic Year will be conducted in May / June months and for the Calendar Year will be conducted in December / January months. Publication of results: The examination results of the IDE for the Academic Year will be published in the months of August / September and for the Calendar Year will be published in the months of February / March. 245

B.Sc. Geography Eligibility Conditions: The details of the eligibility conditions are provided at prepage Duration of the Course: 3 years Tuition Fee : Total Tuition fee for First Year : Rs.4,700/- Second Year tuition : Rs.4,220/- Third Year tuition : Rs.4,220/- Objectives : To impart knowledge on fundamentals of Physical Geography, Environmental Science and Basics of Geographical Information. To update the knowledge of the learners on Mapping and Image Interpretation and Surveying. Target Group of Learners The learners who aspire to become Scientists in the field of Geography and the people who work in the Meteorological Department without formal degree are the main target group of learners for this programme. Quality Assurance The Institute of Distance Education provides study materials prepared under Self Learning Mode [SLM] to all the learners. The Compulsory Personal Contact Programmes [PCP] are conducted for a period of 45 days for the entire course duration and the Experienced Faculties of the University and other External Talents are engaged to teach the students. Further, students are given access to IDE Library and the Main Library of the University. Programme Content and Design SEMESTER I COURSE COMPONENT SUBJECTS CREDIT MAX MARKS INT EXT TOTAL Part I Paper I Tamil or Other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper I English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - I Physical Geography 4 25 75 100 Core Paper II General Cartography - Practical I 4 40 60 100 Allied Paper - I General Geology 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER II Part I Paper II Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper II English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - III Human Geography 4 25 75 100 Core Paper IV Thematic Cartography - Practical II 4 40 60 100 Allied Paper - II Applied Statistics 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER-III Core Paper V Economic Geography 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VI Evolution of Geographical Thought 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VII Cartographic Techniques - Practical 4 40 60 100 III Allied Paper -III Environmental Geography 3 25 75 100 Non major Elective - I Information Technology 2 25 75 100 247

SEMESTER-IV Part IV Core Paper VIII Introduction to Remote Sensing 4 25 75 100 Core Paper IX Introduction to Geographical 4 25 75 100 Information System Core Paper X Geoinformatics - Practical - IV 4 40 60 100 Core Elective - I Hydrology and Oceanography 3 25 75 100 Non major 2 25 75 100 Transportation Planning Elective - II SEMESTER-V Core Paper XI Geography of Resources 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XII Regional Planning and Development 4 25 75 100 Core Paper - XIII Field Work and Research Methods - 4 40 60 100 Practical-V Core Elective-II Climate Change: Vulnerability and 3 25 75 100 adaptation Part IV Environmental Studies 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER-VI Core Paper XIV Geography of India 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XV Geography of Health and wellbeing 4 25 75 100 Core Paper - XVI Project Work / Dissertation 60 4 - Viva Voce 40 100 Core Elective-III Disaster Management 3 25 75 100 Part IV Value Education 2 25 75 100 CREDITS Language Paper 2 X 3 6 English 2 X 3 6 Core Paper 16 X 4 64 Allied 3 X 3 9 Elective 3 X 3 9 NME 2 X 2 4 EVS 1 X 2 2 VE 1 X 2 2 TOTAL 102 Admission : Academic Year Admissions will be from June to October and Calendar Year admission will be from January to April Conduct of Examinations: The Examinations for the candidates admitted to the Academic Year will be conducted in May / June months and for the Calendar Year will be conducted in December / January months. Publication of results: The examination results of the IDE for the Academic Year will be published in the months of August / September and for the Calendar Year will be published in the months of February / March. 248

B.Sc. Psychology Eligibility Conditions: The details of the eligibility conditions are provided at prepage Duration of the Course: 3 years Tuition Fee : Total Tuition fee for First Year : Rs.5,600/- Second Year tuition : Rs.5,120/- Third Year tuition : Rs.5,120/- Objectives : To impart knowledge of Basic Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Psycho Pathology, Counselling Psychology To provide knowledge on the application of psychology in the day to day pressure situation and to develop better Human relations Target Group of Learners The persons who aspire to become Social workers, Attendants and who prefer to apply their knowledge in their Social Profession and employees of the Hospitals are the important target groups of this course. Quality Assurance The Institute of Distance Education provides study materials prepared under Self Learning Mode [SLM] to all the learners. The Compulsory Personal Contact Programme classes are conducted periodically for a period of 30 days for the entire course duration to the learners. Experienced Faculties of the University and other affiliated colleges are engaged for conducting PCP classes. Further, students are given access to IDE Library and the Main Library of the University. Programme Content and Design I SEMESTER COURSE COMPONENT SUBJECTS CREDITS MAX MARKS INT EXT TOTAL Part I Paper I Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper I English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - I Basic Psychology -1 4 25 75 100 Core Paper II Developmental Psychology -I 4 25 75 100 Allied Paper - I Biological Psychology 3 25 75 100 II SEMESTER Part I Paper II Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper II English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - III Basic Psychology -II 4 25 75 100 Core Paper IV Developmental Psychology -II 4 25 75 100 Allied Paper - II Foundation of Sociology 3 25 75 100 III SEMESTER Part I Paper III Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper III English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper V Sports Psychology 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VI Psychological Statistics 4 25 75 100 Part IV Non major Fitness and Wellness 2 25 75 100 Elective - I 250

IV SEMESTER Part I Paper IV Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper IV English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper VII Experimental Psychology 5 40 60 100 Practical Core Paper VIII Counselling Psychology 5 25 75 100 Part IV Non major Environmental Administration 2 25 75 100 Elective - II V SEMESTER Core Paper IX Organizational Behavior 4 25 75 100 Core Paper X Abnormal Psychology I 4 25 75 100 Core Paper - XI Health Psychology 4 25 75 100 Core Elective-I Introduction to Positive 3 25 75 100 Psychology Part IV Environmental Studies 2 25 75 100 VI SEMESTER Core Paper XII Social Psychology 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XIII Abnormal Psychology -II 4 25 75 100 Core Paper - XIV Rehabilitation Psychology 4 25 75 100 Core Elective-II Educational Psychology 3 25 75 100 Part IV Value Education 2 25 75 100 CREDITS Language Paper 4 X 3 12 English 4 X 3 12 Core Paper 12 X 4 2 X 5 48 10 Allied 2 X 3 6 Elective 2 X 3 6 NME 2 X 2 4 EVS 1 X 2 2 VE 1 X 2 2 TOTAL 102 Admission : Academic Year Admissions will be from June to October and Calendar Year admission will be from January to April Conduct of Examinations: The Examinations for the candidates admitted to the Academic Year will be conducted in May / June months and for the Calendar Year will be conducted in December / January months. Publication of results: The examination results of the IDE for the Academic Year will be published in the months of August / September and for the Calendar Year will be published in the months of February / March. 251

B.Sc. Medical Sociology Eligibility Conditions: The details of the eligibility conditions are provided at prepage Duration of the Course: 3 years Tuition Fee : Total Tuition fee for First Year : Rs.3,200/- Second Year tuition : Rs.2,720/- Third Year tuition : Rs.2,720/- Objectives : To impart knowledge to the learners on the Foundation of Sociology and Basics of Anatomy, Physiology To offer the knowledge for the development of Community Health and to analyse through Social Research Methods and Statistics. To inculcate about the Medical Sociology and the Health Practices in the Indian Society. Target Group of Learners The persons who aspire to become Social workers, Attendants and who prefer to apply their knowledge in their Social Profession and employees of the Hospitals are the important target groups of this course. Quality Assurance The Institute of Distance Education provides study materials prepared under Self Learning Mode [SLM] to all the learners. The Personal Contact Programme classes are conducted periodically to the learners. Experienced Faculties of the University and other affiliated colleges are engaged for conducting PCP classes. Further, students are given access to IDE Library and the Main Library of the University. Programme Content and Design SEMESTER I COURSE COMPONENT SUBJECTS CREDIT MAX MARKS INT EXT TOTAL Part I Paper I Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper I English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - I Foundations of Sociology 4 25 75 100 Core Paper II Introduction to Indian Society & 4 25 75 100 System of Medicine Allied Paper - I Medical Anthropology 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER II Part I Paper II Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper II English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - III Medical Sociology (Concepts & 25 75 100 5 Issues) Core Paper IV Basics of Anatomy 5 25 75 100 Allied Paper - II Health Psychology 3 25 75 100 SEMESTER-III Part I Paper III Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper III English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper V Community Health 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VI Basics of Physiology 4 25 75 100 Part IV Non major 2 25 75 100 Nutrition and Health Elective I 253

SEMESTER-IV Part I Paper IV Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper IV English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper VII Research Methodology and Statistics 4 25 75 100 Core Paper VIII Sociology of Health and Illness 4 25 75 100 Part IV Non major 2 25 75 100 Health & Fitness Elective - II SEMESTER-V Core Paper IX Medical terminology & Medical 25 75 100 4 Record management Core Paper X Medical Ethics and Legal aspects of 4 25 75 100 Health Core Paper - XI Health Tourism and Health Care 4 25 75 100 Core Elective-I Information Communication Technology and E-Health 3 25 75 100 Part IV Environmental Studies 2 25 75 100 SEMESTER-VI Core Paper XII Health Counseling 4 25 75 100 Core Paper XIII Basics of Health Policy and Planning 4 25 75 100 Core Paper - XIV Environment and Health 4 25 75 100 Core Elective-II Health Practies in Indian Society 3 25 75 100 Part IV Value Education 2 25 75 100 CREDITS Language Paper 4 X 3 12 English 4 X 3 12 Core Paper 12 X 4 2 X 5 48 10 Allied 2 X 3 6 Elective 2 X 3 6 NME 2 X 2 4 EVS 1 X 2 2 VE 1 X 2 2 TOTAL 102 Admission : Academic Year Admissions will be from June to October and Calendar Year admission will be from January to April Conduct of Examinations: The Examinations for the candidates admitted to the Academic Year will be conducted in May / June months and for the Calendar Year will be conducted in December / January months. Publication of results: The examination results of the IDE for the Academic Year will be published in the months of August / September and for the Calendar Year will be published in the months of February / March. 254

BFA [Music] Eligibility Conditions: The details of the eligibility conditions are provided at prepage Duration of the Course: 3 years Tuition Fee : Total Tuition fee for First Year : Rs.3,700/- Second Year tuition : Rs.3,220/- Third Year tuition : Rs.3,220/- Objectives : To provide professional competence to the learners who aspire to learn the art of music To provide an Introduction by offering the Foundation exercises in Music. To impart knowledge of the various levels of Musical forms and the songs from Sangam and Bakthi Literature To make the learners to know the History of Music Target Group of Learners The persons who aspire to engage themselves in the field of Music and other arts and those who are without formal degree but seeking a profession in the field of music are the main target group of learners of this programme. Quality Assurance The Institute of Distance Education provides study materials prepared under Self Learning Mode [SLM] to all the learners. The Personal Contact Programme classes are conducted periodically for a period of 45 days for the entire course duration to the learners. Experienced Faculties of the University and other affiliated colleges are engaged for conducting PCP classes. Further, students are given access to IDE Library and the Main Library of the University. Programme Content and Design I SEMESTER COURSE COMPONENT SUBJECTS CREDITS MAX MARKS INT EXT TOTAL Part I Paper I Tamil or Other Language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper I English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - I Foundation 1 (Practical) 4 40 60 100 Core Paper II Theory of Music - Introduction 1 4 25 75 100 (Theory) Allied Paper - I Subsidiary Vocal/Instrument*-1 (Practical) 3 40 60 100 SEMESTER II Part I Paper II Tamil or other language 3 25 75 100 Part II Paper II English 3 25 75 100 Core Paper - III Kalpita Sangita 1 (Practical) 4 40 60 100 Core Paper IV Theory of Music - Introduction 4 25 75 100 2 (Theory) Allied Paper - II Subsidiary Vocal/Instrument-2 (Practical) 3 40 60 100 256