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Course Outline
Summer, 2019
Program: General Education Requirement College: College of Arts and Sciences (CAAS)
Consultation Hour: Monday (3:20-4:20 pm), Tuesday (3:20-4:20 pm), Saturday (3:20-4:20
am) and as per prior appointment.
Section: B
Class Session
Day Time Section Room
Sunday 11:45 – 12:45 B 405
Thursday 11:45 – 12:45 B 405
1. Course Goals:
The major purpose of this course is to acclimatize the students in university atmosphere and
provide them with basic understanding of the educational philosophy of the university along
with the developing the ‘personal grooming’ skills.
2. Course Description:
This course introduces the participants to a modern system of higher education followed at
IUBAT in an orderly fashion. The genesis of IUBAT as an organization of higher education is
examined in the backdrop of educational environment of Bangladesh. Besides familiarization
with the mission and rationale of the organization, reflection is made on the overall purpose
of education in human capacity development. Each element constituting the university
organization is surveyed for goal delineation and contributions. Such discourse points to the
distinctive educational philosophy of the university.
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The university is examined as a system with inputs, processes, and outputs. Topics covered
include the holistic view of the system and its components, input characteristics, details of
the processes employed in achieving transformation and the output specification. Efficiency
of the system is sought through detailed planning and encouraging participants to contribute
to self-development as well as collective learning through planning achievements by resorting
to time rationing, objective identification, and methods improvement. Social aspect of
learning is emphasized along with personal grooming, presentation skills and adoption of
appropriate behavior and etiquette.
The course emphasizes active participation and real life practice of subject elements covered.
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4. Course Outcomes and Sub-Outcomes
Participants will develop a clear understanding of the concepts introduced in the course and they
will have in-depth knowledge about the educational system in IUBAT and develop plans to
cope with the educational and personal development requirements.
The course will prepare participants to take control of individual development through academic
and extra-academic planning as well as practices. Such planning and real life practice will
help participants to develop knowledge and skills in educational planning, career
development, and personal grooming.
5. Academic Offenses
The students and faculty are jointly responsible for the academic standards and reputation of the
university. It is well recognized that intellectual honesty is the basic requirement for
development and acquisition of knowledge. Intellectual honesty is a pre-requisite for
continued membership in the university community.
Forms of intellectual dishonesty are plagiarism, cheating in examinations, aiding and abetting
cheating, the use of assignment prepared by others, impersonation of another student at an
examination, misrepresentation of information, falsification of academic records, and unruly
behavior with instructor.
If a student is detected by the instructor in committing academic offense, it may result in an “F”
grade for the course or even dismissal of the student from the university.
Punctual attendance is expected of all students. Also, students should miss a class only if
absolutely necessary; i.e., they should not feel they are entitled to a certain number of
missed classes. It is also further expected that students will be adequately prepared for all
classes and they will participate in them when appropriate.
The course includes a first-term, mid-term, and a final examination. There will be also announced
and unannounced quizzes. Moreover, the course instructor will give assignments when
appropriate.
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6. Prior Learning Assessment Methods
To estimate the scholars’ present level of understanding about the course, they can be
interviewed by checking with some questions and answers either verbally or written or by
both.
Evaluation Policy and Grading System:
First Term Examination 20 % 30% Note: Minor change in
Mid Term Examination 20 %
Attendance 05%
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Assignment & Class performance 10%
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Class Test / Quizzes 10%
Final Examination 35%
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Total 100 % progress of the course.
Grading Guidelines:
Term Exams: Term exams will be held according to the academic calendar of the
university. Students are not expected to be absent in Term Examinations.
Final Exams: Final examination will be held according to schedule announced by the
controller of examination. There will be no make up for final examination.
Assignment: Topic of the assignment will be informed in the class. All the assignments
must be submitted on or before the due date. No late submission of the assignments
will be accepted.
Teaching Method:
Class lecture will be presented with the help of multimedia, lectures, simulations, videos
and marker. Group work, Role Play and Brain Storming are also used.
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Exam System:
First Term Examination (Written Examination) 1 hour
Mid Term Examination (Presentation on Project) 3 hours
Final Examination (Comprehensive) 3 hours
7. Reference Books
1. “IUBAT Bulletin” Published by: IUBAT, Dhaka, Sixth Edition, June 2010
2. “IMCSL Brochure” – Published by: IUBAT, Dhaka, June 1999
3. “KBAD- A Step towards Community Self- Reliance”, Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Published by: IUBAT,
Dhaka, August 2008
8. Some Important Instructions for the Students Which They Must Remember
Students are encouraged to attend the classes regularly maintaining proper dress and
behavior code. As seen from the evaluation chart, class attendance is given a very high
priority. More than 3 days’ absence will be severely dealt with, affecting the grades of the
students.
Students are advised to submit their assignments on time, as late submission will result in a
lowering of their final grades.
Students must attend all the scheduled examinations; otherwise their grades will
automatically decline.
No retake examinations will be held other than on medical grounds with authentic medical
certificate or in case of an immediate family emergency.
As English is the medium of instruction in IUBAT, students are asked to ensure that they
always communicate in English, which will not just for earning a good grade in the
examination, but also give them an added advantage in their job fields.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The sequence of Course Schedule is tentative. The instructor reserves the right to make any
changes of sequence if deem necessary and will be announced accordingly
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Biography
Arif Md. Shahed Iqubal
In the year 1973 Arif Md. Shahed Iqubal was born in Iswerdi, Pabna. Both of his
parents were government officer so he travelled different district with his parents
as well as read in different schools. He started his formal education in Kolokakoli
Preparatory school Kushtia. From class six to eight he read in Saint Joseph’s High
School, Khulna. He achieved both primary and Junior Scholarships. He passed
S.S.C from Sundarban Boy’s Public School and College (Now Khulna Public
School and College) and H.S.C from Kushtia Government College in first division.
He graduated from IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology in Mechanical Engineering with CGPA 3.75 out of 4. He was awarded
two times for academic excellence by the University. He has a six month training
on computer application from NIIT Dhaka. Shahed Iqubal joined as a full time
faculty member in Mechanical Engineering Department of College of Engineering
and Technology (CEAT), IUBAT-International University of Business agriculture
and Technology in the year 2009. Before joining here he was in Mak Steel
Industries (A leading telecom tower manufacturing company in Bangladesh) as a
coordinator. He has been teaching Educational Planning, Thermodynamics, Fluid
Mechanics, Turbo machinery, Mechanical Engineering Drawing, Manufacturing
Process, Project Evaluation, Planning and Management, Internal combustion
engine in IUBAT. His area of interest is Thermo-fluid and Energy. He has six
publications in different national and international journal.
He was a good player of football and cricket both. From 1989-1992 he played in
Kushtia 2nd division football League and participated Inter Private University
Cricket Tournament 2004 as a member of IUBAT Cricket Team. As a sportsman
he received many medals in his student life. He was also the sports manager of
“IUBAT Gold” (One of the sports club of IUBAT).
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