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Vidyanagari,
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(Appendix ‘B’)
New ordinances 6681 & 6682 relating to the Add – On
Certificate Course in Technological Skills in 21st Century.
1. Necessity for starting th is course:
This course is for beginners and for artists who want to bring alive their assets/work/ideas. The
course can be applied across different field s and is meant for cross curricular use. The course aims to
promote an awareness of the changing and progressive nature of technology . It will provide
opportunities for s tudents to apply and refine design approaches towards a viable solution .
This course aims to provide a technical platform to the eager minds to build knowledge and gain
hands on experience in the field of robotics which has gained attention over the last d ecade in various
fields.
Subject experts will be drawn from premier industries and other reputed research institutes
Specific Objectives :
1. The course will enable the learners to design robotic creation and specific programs for handling
various inputs and outputs in real time
2. The course will provide knowledge and ideas on the latest developments in the field of robotics and
automation.
3. The course will also help to identify future research needs in the interdisciplinary research fields.
4. The course will strengthen analytical thinking, design skills and computational thinking enabling
students to develop games and apps.
2. Whether UGC has recommended to start the said course?
A. Yes. UGC has recommended skill based/vocational/technical cours es.
3. Whether all the courses have commenced from the academic year 2019 -20
A, We plan to commence the courses from academic year 2022 - 23
4. The courses started by the University are self financed, whether adequate number of eligible
permanent Facult ies are available?
A. The courses are self financed. Adequate permanent faculties are available to facilitate the running
of the courses.
5. To give details regarding duration of the course and is it possible to compress the course
A. It is possible to complete the courses during the academic year. It is not possible to further
compress the courses.
6. The intake capacity of each course and number of admissions given in the current academic year
2019 -20
A. Maximum 30 students in a batch
7. Opportuniti es of Employability/Employment available after taking these courses.
A. Many new opportunities are available after the courses
AC- 29/06/2021
Item No. – 8.5 (N)
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
ADD – ON CERTIFICATE COURSE IN
TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS IN 21ST CENTURY
(to be introduced with effect from the academic year 2022 -23)
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
Name & Signature of BOS Chairperson : Dr. (Mrs.) Geeta Ibrahim
Name & Signature of Dean: ____________________________
Sr.
No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the Course
O. 6681
ADD – ON CERTIFICATE COURSE IN
TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS IN 21ST
CENTURY
2 Eligibility for Admission
O. 6682 XII or equivalent
3 Passing Marks
R - 9424 40
4 Ordinances / Regulations
( if any)
5 No. of Years / Semesters
R - 9425 1 Semester (/30 hours)
6 Level P.G. / U.G./ Diploma / Certificate
( Strike out which is not applicable)
7 Pattern Yearly / Semester
( Strike out which is not applicable)
8 Status New / Revised
( Strike out which is not applicable)
9 To be implemented from
Academic Year From Academic Year 2022 -23
ADD – ON CERTIFICATE COURSE IN
TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS IN 21ST CENTURY
Type of Course : Add-on Certificate Course
Duration of Course : Total 30 hours
Mode of instruction: Offline and online
Experts will be called from outside and linkages and networks will be tapped for inviting
resource persons involving participant learning .
Vision: Technology is shaping the world and can provide a wide spectrum in career
opportunities. This course is for learners with sense of creativity and can be applied across
different fields of study, hence it has a wide cross -curricular approach. The course aim s to
promote an awareness of the changing and progressive nature of technology. It will provide
opportunities for students to apply and refine design approaches providing a viable solution.
Mission: This course aims to provide a technical platform to the e ager minds to build
knowledge and gain hands on experience in the field of robotics and coding which has gained
attention over the last decade in various fields.
Objectives:
1. To enable the learners to design robotic creation and specific programs for han dling
various inputs and outputs in real time.
2. To provide knowledge and ideas on the latest developments in the field of robotics and
automation.
3. To help identify future research needs in the interdisciplinary research fields.
4. To strengthen anal ytical thinking, design skills and computational thinking enabling
students to develop games and apps.
Eligibility: XII or equivalent
Intake capacity: Minimum 10 students per batch
Credits: 2 credits
Fees for the course: Rs 3500/ - (+ GST Applicable) per student
Honorarium: Rs. 750/ - per hour for Practical and Theory
Coordinator fees for academic year/course : Rs. 5,000/ - entire course
SYLLABUS
Preamble to the Course
Technology is shaping the world and can provide a wide spectrum in career
opportunities. This course is for learners with sense of creativity and can be applied
across different fields of study, hence it has a wide cross -curricular approach. The
course aim s to promote an awareness of the changing and progressive nature of
technology. It will provide opportunities for students to apply and refine design
approaches providing a viable solution.
Title of the Course Total
Hours Marks
allotted Credits for
the C ourse
Technological Skills in 21st Century
(comprising of three modules as detailed below) 30 100 2
Module No./Title No. of Hours
Module I - Robotics 06
Module II - Coding 06
Module III - Project / Practical 18
Module I - Robotics
Objectives:
To understand the basic concepts associated with the design and functioning and
applications of robots
To acquire the knowledge on robotics tools for the description of motion
To develop an ability to use software tools for analysis and design of robotic systems
Unit Course Content Hours
I Introduction to robotics
Overview of different types of robots
History of robotics 1
II Components of robots: sensors, actuators, brain & power
supply 1
Types of sensors, operation and application
III Types of motors and actuators
Human – machine interaction
Feedback for control, speed, balance, temperature and
damping oscillations for robots 2
IV Simple mathematical modelling of robots
Form of control strategies 1
V Robot interaction
Robot learning by trial and error
Robots and artificial life, relating to biological processes 1
Module II - Coding
Objectives:
To develop their understanding of how computer and technology works
To creat e and edit sequences of instructions
To use computer to create simple programs
To use aspects of computational thinking to complete goal objectives
Unit Course Content Hours
I
Basics of computer programming
Working of Computers
Basic concepts in programming 2
II Computer programming languages
Java
C
C++
Python 2
III Application of programming
Web design
App development
Create a game
Animation
Cyber security
YouTube channel 2
Module III - Project / Practical
Objective:
To provide hands on experience with game / app development
Unit Course Content Hours
1 Project/Practical experience comprising of -
Ideation of game / app development
Market research
Layout of flow / features
Create mock -ups of game / app
Introduction of game / app 18
References for Module I, Module II and Module III :
T-Shirt Automations –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbkOTg0lqhY&feature=youtu.be
Softwear Automation – • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEgQHLTcI5k
Can Robots Transform the Garment Industry –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA96 -WX-oXc& feature=youtu.be
Robot sewing machine – • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i4cfQGe8fY&t=6s
Robot Sewing from Sewbo – • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjjzo3c7b_8
Sewing Robot - • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrudo -ckSNU
The Robot Revolution: Automa tion Comes into Fashion – •
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsSDI8wWAyQ
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233895854_Automated_Garment_Assembl
y_and_Manufacturing_Simulation
https://www.fastcodesign.com/3064001/meet -the-garment -sewing -robot -that-could-
disrupt -the-fashion -industry
http://www.deviceplus.com/connect/sewbot -in-the-clothing -manufacturing -industry/
https://www.fastcompany.com/40454692/this -t-shirt-sewing -robot -could -radically -
shift-the-apparel -industry
https://www.geekwire.com/2017/fas hion-focused -amazon -wins -patent -demand -
apparel -manufacturing/
http://softwearautomation.com/digital -t-shirt-workline/
http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry -article/7183/use -of-robots -automation -in-the-
garment -industry
https://www.lifung.com/press -releas e/li-fung-accelerates -creation -digital -supply -
chain -softwear -automation -partnership/
https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/technology/softwear -automation -avery -dennison -
apparel -manufacturing106632 -106632/
https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/will -robots -comple tely-replace -humans -from -
textile -factory -floors --14930
http://softwearautomation.com/digital -t-shirt-workline/#form_bottom References –
Articles and Websites
https://www.academia.edu/7614887/Robotics_Course_Outline
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/begi n-robotics , University of Reading
Mode of assessment & evaluation for the course:
Regular internal assignments and project work will be given by the concerned faculty
and will have 40% weightage. It may include assignments, class tests, case studies or
project work.
The term end examination shall have 60% weightage and will be conducted by the
concerned faculty.