Sophia College for Women
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Academics

Post Graduate

Academics

Post Graduate

Programme Objectives:

• To promote acquisition of in-depth knowledge of subject and stay up to date with the recent advances in the subject.
• To provide training in handling and use of sophisticated laboratory equipment
• To promote an understanding of research methodology.
• To foster critical thinking skills and promote problem-solving abilities.
• To encourage learners to take up higher level research opportunities.
• To provide opportunities for developing essential soft skills and improving scientific writing.
• To instill an understanding of the importance of adhering to ethical and legal guidelines while working in industry and conducting research.
• To create awareness of comprehensive knowledge in compliance with regulatory requirements
• To inculcate an entrepreneurial mindset.

Programme Outcomes:

The learners will be able to –
• Become independent in their learning process.
• Design and execute research projects.
• Analyse and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Gain experience in communicating their work to a broader audience.
• Meet skill requirement of industry and research.
• Navigate ethical dilemmas that may arise in their work.
• Identify opportunities, take risks, and create innovative solutions to real-world problems.
• Turn out as responsible professionals who contribute positively to the society.

The M.Sc. (Autonomous) programmes are open to both men and women. The syllabi are designed by the respective departments.

The courses available are:

1) Biochemistry - aided – student intake 5.

- M.Sc.BIOCHEMISTRY PART I
- M.Sc.BIOCHEMISTRY PART II

2) Analytical Chemistry - unaided - student intake 10.

- SYLLABUS FOR M.Sc PART I ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY SEMESTER III AND IV

3) Life Science - aided - student intake 10.

- MSc Part 1 FINAL LIFE SCIENCE Syllabus for 2020-21
- MSc Part 2 FINAL LIFE SCIENCE Syllabus for 2020-21

4) Microbiology - aided - student intake 10.

- M.Sc.-I Microbiology syllabus
- MSc-II Microbiology Syllabus 2020-2021


 

Programme Objectives:

• To train students at an advanced level in specific fields of study in order for them to continue graduate studies or to meet professional goals.
• Achieve mastery of a broad area of learning.
• Participate in and conduct original research.
• Train to be specialists in the discipline.
• Enforce and condition abilities for life-long plan for learning.
• Familiarise with various contexts and backgrounds of the areas of study

Program Outcomes:

• Attainment of knowledge in Discipline.
• Trained to acquired skill to function in multidisciplinary fields.
• Attained ability to exercise Research Intelligence in investigations and Innovations.
• Learnt Ethical Principles and be committed to Professional Ethics.
• Incorporated Self-directed and Life-long Learning.
• Obtained Ability to work in diverse contexts with Global Perspective.
• Attained maturity to respond to situations in a composed way.

The courses available are:

M.A. in Gender Studies

-M.A. Gender Studies Syllabus

The University of Mumbai introduced the Bachelor of Mass Media, a three-year integrated course leading to a degree in JOURNALISM or ADVERTISING, in the academic year 2000-2001. The course, comprising six semesters, covers various aspects of study related to mass media. A student can specialise in either Advertising or Journalism in the third and final year of the course.
Sophia College (autonomous) introduced the BMM course in the academic year 2003-2004. Keeping in mind the mission of the college, viz., the education and upliftment of young women, the need was felt to introduce this career-oriented course. Today, a large number of job opportunities are available in the fields of Advertising and Journalism, and a degree in Mass Media will equip students to avail themselves of these job opportunities.
It is an intensive course as the objectives of the course clearly indicate. Besides the usual subject lectures, guest lectures, workshops, seminars and field trips are also arranged. There is also an optional internship at the end of the second year.

 

BMM | 2018 - 2022

Programme Objectives:
• To give learners in the programme a clear introduction to mass media as an all-encompassing ideological and communication experience globally
• To enable learners in the programme to understand the political, economic, social, cultural and environmental implications of consuming media messages
• To provide learners of the programme the opportunities to acquire the necessary skills to produce forms of media messages and content from advertising and journalism to public relations, branding, cinema and digital marketing, across different platforms
• To train learners in the programme through contemporary theory and practical application, in their role as future creators of media messages in a constantly evolving and demanding industry
• To teach learners in the programme the need for the ethical application of the ideas taught in the programme to become responsible consumers and producers of media content
Programme Outcomes:
At the end of three years of the BMM programme, the students will:
• Examine mass media as an all-encompassing ideological and communication experience globally
• Discuss and investigate the political, economic, social, cultural and environmental implications of consuming media messages
• Design and create media messages and content from advertising and journalism to public relations, branding, cinema and digital marketing, across different platforms
• Evaluate, through contemporary theory and practical application, their role as future creators of media messages in a constantly evolving and demanding industry
• Prioritise the need for the ethical application of the ideas taught in the programme to become responsible consumers and producers of media content

 

BA(SCJ) | 2020 - 2023

Programme Objectives:
• To give learners in the programme a clear introduction to mass media as an all-encompassing ideological and communication experience globally
• To enable learners in the programme to understand the political, economic, social, cultural and environmental implications of consuming media messages
• To provide learners of the programme the opportunities to acquire the necessary skills to produce forms of media messages and content from strategic communication (including advertising, branding, public relations, media planning, and digital marketing) to journalism across different platforms
• To train learners in the programme through contemporary theory and practical application, in their role as future creators of media messages in a constantly evolving and demanding industry
• To teach learners in the programme the need for the ethical application of the ideas taught in the programme to become responsible consumers and producers of media content
Programme Outcomes:
At the end of three years of the BA(SCJ) programme, the students will:
• Examine mass media as an all-encompassing ideological and communication experience globally
• Discuss and investigate the political, economic, social, cultural and environmental implications of consuming media messages
• Design and create media messages and content, from strategic communication (including advertising, branding, public relations, media planning, and digital marketing) to journalism across different platforms
• Evaluate, through contemporary theory and practical application, their role as future creators of media messages in a constantly evolving and demanding industry
• Prioritise the need for the ethical application of the ideas taught in the programme to become responsible consumers and producers of media content


First Year Bachelor Of Mass Media (F.Y.B.M.M.)

Semester I
  • Paper 1 : Effective Communication Skills-I
  • Paper 2 : Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Paper 3 : Introduction to Computers
  • Paper 4 : Landmarks in 20th Century World History
  • Paper 5 : Introduction to Sociology
  • Paper 6 : Economics
Semester II
  • Paper 1 : Effective Communication Skills-II
  • Paper 2 : Principles of Marketing
  • Paper 3 : Political Concepts and Indian Political System
  • Paper 4 : Introduction to Psychology
  • Paper 5 : Principles of Management
  • Paper 6 : Introduction to English Literature

Second Year Bachelor Of Mass Media (S.Y.B.M.M.)

Semester III
  • Paper 1 : Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Paper 2 : Introduction to Culture Studies
  • Paper 3 : Introduction to Public Relations
  • Paper 4 : Introduction to Media Studies
  • Paper 5 : Understanding Cinema
  • Paper 6 : Advanced Computers
Semester IV
  • Paper 1 : Introduction to Advertising
  • Paper 2 : Introduction to Journalism
  • Paper 3 : Print Production and Photography
  • Paper 4 : Radio and Television
  • Paper 5 : Mass Media Research
  • Paper 6 : Organizational Behaviour

Third Year Bachelor Of Mass Media (T.Y.B.M.M.)

Journalism
Semester V

  • Paper 1 : Reporting
  • Paper 2 : Editing
  • Paper 3 : Feature and Opinion
  • Paper 4 : Journalism and Public Opinion
  • Paper 5 : Indian Regional Journalism
  • Paper 6 : Niche and Magazine
Semester VI
  • Paper 1 : Press Laws and Ethics
  • Paper 2 : Broadcast Journalism
  • Paper 3 : Niche Journalism-II
  • Paper 4 : Internet and issues in the Global Media
  • Paper 5 : News Media Management
  • Paper 6 : Contemporary Issues OR

OR

ADVERTISING
Semester V

  • Paper 1 : Advertising in Contemporary Society
  • Paper 2 : Copywriting
  • Paper 3 : Advertising Design
  • Paper 4 : Consumer Behaviour
  • Paper 5 : Media Planning and Buying
  • Paper 6 : Brand Building
Semester VI
  • Paper 1 : Advertising and Marketing Research
  • Paper 2 : Legal Environment and Advertising Ethics
  • Paper 3 : Financial Management for Marketing and Advertising
  • Paper 4 : Agency Management
  • Paper 5 : The Principles and Practice of Direct Marketing
  • Paper 6 : Contemporary Issues

Academics

SENIOR COLLEGE

Programme Objectives:
The B.Sc. Information Technology programme is a systematically designed course with an aim to make the students employable in software industry and impart industry-oriented training. The main objectives of the course are:
• To think analytically, creatively and critically in developing robust, extensible and highly maintainable technological solutions to simple and complex problems.
• To apply their knowledge and skills to be employed and excel in IT professional careers and/or to continue their education in IT and/or related post graduate programmes.
• To be capable of managing complex IT projects with consideration of the human, financial and environmental factors.
• To work effectively as a part of a team to achieve a common stated goal.
• To adhere to the highest standards of ethics, including relevant industry and organizational codes of conduct.
• To communicate effectively with a range of audiences both technical and non-technical.
• To develop an aptitude to engage in continuing professional development.
• To imbibe quality software development practices.
• To create awareness about process and product standards
• To prepare necessary knowledge base for research and development in IT.
• To help student’s build-up a successful career in IT.
Programme Outcomes:
The syllabus is aimed to achieve the objectives. The syllabus spanning three years covers the industry relevant courses. The students will be ready for the jobs available in different fields like:
• Software Development (Programming)
• Website Development
• Mobile app development
• Embedded Systems Programming
• Embedded Systems Development
• Software Testing
• Networking
• Database Administration
• System Administration
• Cyber Law Consultant
• IT Service Desk
• Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
And many others
The students will also be trained in communication skills and green computing.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology comprises of a detailed study in the field of software development, software testing and computer systems. BSc (IT) course will equip students with the technical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in this exciting profession. It covers a broad spectrum of hardware and software solutions that enable organizations to gather, organize, and analyze data that helps them to achieve their goals. The Department also works on the co-curricular aspects which organizes intercollegiate tech fest named as “ITECHNOTHON” which includes events like Gaming, Quiz’s, Debates, and various other competitions. We also organize industrial visits, seminars, workshops and add-on courses. We also have well-equipped laboratories with high configuration computers and 100 MBPS Internet connection. After successful completion of this course, many of our students have been placed into various IT companies with the help of campus recruitment placement drives.

F.Y. B. Sc. (Information Technology)

 

Semester I

  • Imperative Programming
  • Digital Electronics
  • Operating Systems
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Communication Skills

 

Semester II

  • Object oriented Programming
  • Microprocessor and Microcontroller
  • Web Programming
  • Numerical and Statistical Methods
  • Green Computing

 

 

S.Y. B. Sc. (Information Technology)

 

Semester III

  • Python Programming
  • Data Structures
  • Computer Networks
  • Database Management Systems
  • Computer Oriented Statistical Techniques

Semester IV

  • Core Java
  • Computer Forensics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • IT Service Management
  • Computer Graphics and Animation

 

 

T.Y. B. Sc. (Information Technology)

 

Semester V

 

  • Software Project Management
  • Internet of Things
  • Advanced Web Programming
  • Linux System Administration
  • Enterprise Java

Semester VI

  • Software Quality Assurance
  • Security in Computing
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Project