SYLLABUS

LIFE SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS – II
Course Objectives
􀀀 To impart and cultivate analytical reasoning, innovative thinking, effective
collaboration, and ethical leadership to prepare students for complex challenges
in professional and personal environments.
Critical Thinking: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Problem Solving,
Decision Making, Imagination, Intuition, Experience, Sources of Creativity, Lateral Thinking,
Myths of creativity, Critical thinking Vs Creative thinking, Convergent & Divergent Thinking,
Critical reading & Multiple Intelligence.
Activities: Two-Brainstorm Method, “30 Circles” Challenge, “Desert Survival”
Simulation, Lateral thinking riddles and puzzles, “What If?” Scenario Writing, Fast vs. Slow
Thinking Game, Creativity Myth Busters
Problem Solving: Techniques, Six Thinking Hats, Mind Mapping, Forced Connections.
Analytical Thinking, Numeric, symbolic, and graphic reasoning. Scientific temperament and
Logical thinking.
Activities: Case study analysis, Escape Room challenge.
Leadership: Leadership Styles & Self-Assessment, Communication & Active Listening,
Decision-Making & Responsibility, Teamwork & Delegation, Empathy, Integrity & Conflict
Management, Vision, Motivation & Goal-Setting.
Activities: Crisis Leadership Simulation, Tower Challenge, Leadership Dilemmas Role
Play, Team Vision Board
Weightage: Continuous Assessment: 100%
Assessment Methodology: Assignments (20%), Flipped Class & Worksheets (10%),
Practical (30%), Internal Examinations (40%)