National Institute of Technology Rourkela

राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान राउरकेला

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Syllabus

Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : EA1270 : Value Education and Ethics { 1-0-0 / 1}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Mahesh Kumar Shriwas

Syllabus

Module 1 :

Morale Value Education: Traditional Indian values and all basic human and Constitutional values such as seva, ahimsa, swachchhata, satya, nishkam karma, shanti, sacrifice, tolerance, diversity, pluralism, righteous conduct, gender sensitivity, respect for elders, respect for all people.

Module 2 :

Human/Living Values: Personal values, professional values, social values, family values, spiritual values, socio-cultural and religious challenges to values

Module 3 :

Stress/Mind Management: Definition and causes of stress, symptoms, preventive measures, easy meditation techniques for stress relief, thinking pattern, harmony in relations, time management, quality sleeping.

Module 4 :

Lifestyle for Holistic Health: Physical health, mental health, social health, spiritual health

Module 5 :

Happiness, Harmony, and Peace: sustainable development, the concept of non-violence, world peace, religious harmony, happiness, materialism vs. spiritual

Module 6 :

Professional Ethics: Engineering ethics, corporate ethics, family ethics, social ethics, the ethical dilemma

Module 7 :

Science and Spirituality: Man and Nature, Nature of Reality, Consciousness, Scientific Exploration for GOD, Life, Matter and their Interactions, Intelligent Design, and Fine Tuning.

Course Objective

1 .

To know the morale, human and professional values and ethics.

2 .

To understand the concept of stress management and leading a holistic life.

3 .

To understand life, consciousness, matter, and reality.

Course Outcome

1 .

Understand the morale values for becoming a good citizen.

2 .

Understand the human values for a better social and professional life.

3 .

Develop an idea regarding stress management for a steady and focused career and life

4 .

Understand the concept of happiness and peace for balanced social and professional success

5 .

Develop a holistic lifestyle for a healthy life and better achievement.

6 .

Develop an ethics-based professional career.

7 .

Develop an understanding of life, consciousness, matter, and reality with a scientific approach

Essential Reading

1 .

Narayan Pandit, Indian Traditional Morale Story Books: Hitopadesh, , NA

2 .

R.S. Naagarazan, A Textbook on Professional Ethics and Human Values, New Age International (P) Limited

3 .

Pt. Vishnu Datt Sharma, Indian Traditional Morale Story Books: Panchtantra, NA

4 .

Neelam Kumar, Indian Traditional Morale Story Books: Vikram Aur Betal, NA

Supplementary Reading

1 .

Michael J. Sandel, Justice: What's the right thing to do , Penguin Books Ltd

2 .

Susan Wolf, Meaning in Life and why it Matters , Princeton University Press

3 .

Derek Zboran, Stress-Free Student: Time Management Secrets for College Students Who Study Less, Score High, and Skip Burnout, Student Success Resource Publishing

4 .

Amitava Dasgupta, The Science of Stress Management: A Guide to Best Practices for Better Well-Being, NA

5 .

Richard L. Thompson, Mechanistic and Nonmechanistic Science, An Investigation into the Nature of Consciousness and Form, Bala Books, Lynbrook, New York,

6 .

Wade L Robinson, Practical and Professional Ethics , Bloomsbury Academic

Journal and Conferences

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