Details of CS4202 (Spring 2026)
| Level: 4 | Type: Theory | Credits: 4.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| CS4202 | Research Methodology | Dwaipayan Roy |
| Preamble |
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| This course encompasses the aspects of the erstwhile seminar course and addresses the need for the Research Methodology course for RS students, as per the UGC guidelines for PhD coursework. The student has to register separately for the exam and write the proctored exam conducted by NPTEL in person at any of the designated exam centres. In case there is a delay or cancellation of the exam, the Department of CDS will conduct the exam.
NPTEL course link: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc26_ge42/preview |
| Syllabus |
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| Syllabus:
Week 1: Philosophy of Science (subjective versus objective, materialism versus idealism, causality, etc.) Week 2: Logical Reasoning (inductive logic, deductive logic, syllogistic logic) Week 3: History of development of science and the influence of philosophy Week 4: What Scientists Actually Do Week 5: Forming a Hypothesis Week 6: Techniques of Scientific Measurement Week 7: Testing of hypothesis Week 8: Methods of Theoretical Research Week 9: The Art of Scientific Communication Week 10: Presentation in Seminars and Conferences Week 11: Sponsored Research Week 12: Ethical Conduct in Science |
| References |
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| Books and references:
Soumitro Banerjee, Research Methodology for Natural Sciences, IISc Press, 2022. |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 2 | IP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 3 | MP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 4 | MP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 5 | MR | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 6 | MR | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 7 | MS | 10 | Not Allowed |
| 8 | MS | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 9 | MS | 6 | Not Allowed |
| 10 | MS | 8 | Not Allowed |
| 11 | RS | 1 | Elective |
| 12 | RS | 2 | Elective |