Assam University, Silchar.

(A Central University Constituted under Act XIII of 1989)

Three-Year Degree Course (Major) B. Sc. Part I Examination (Old
Course)

Part - I Subject Type Course Description Duration Max.

(Hrs.) Marks
Paper - I Major Subject (Statistics) Descriptive Statistics,
Numerical Analysis, Non- 3 100
Parametric Statistics.
Paper - II Major Subject (Statistics) Sampling Techniques,
Probability Theory and 3 100
Distributions I.

Practical Major Subject (Statistics) Statistical Computing

(Problems based on 3 100
Theoretical Paper I & II)

English General Subject (English) Comprehension,

Vocabulary and usage, 3 100
Grammar, Structures,
Composition, Essay, Letter
writing.
Paper - I General Subject Algebra, Differential
(Mathematics) Equations. 3 100
Paper - II General Subject Calculus, Application of
(Mathematics) Derivatives. 3 100
Vector Spaces and
Paper - III General Subject Matrices, Geometry and 3 100
(Mathematics) Vectors, Dynamics, Statics
and Hydrostatics.
Paper - I General Subject Micro-economics, Money,
(Economics) Banking and Public 3 100
Finance, International
Economics.
Paper - II General Subject Macro-Economics, Growth
(Economics) and Development. 3 100
Paper - III General Subject Indian Economics.
(Economics) 3 100
Major Subject (Statistics):-

Paper I: Descriptive Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Non-Parametric

Statistics.

Descriptive Statistics: Nature and scope of statistical methods and their limitations
preparation of questionnaire and schedule, Primary and Secondary sources of data
complete enumeration, controlled experiment, observational studies & sample surveys,
Sources of secondary data including some Government Publications. Official statistics
Present population, agriculture, trade, industry, prices, labour and employment.
Presentation by tables and by diagrams construction of tables with one, two and three
factors of classifications diagrammatic representation, frequency distributions for
continuous and discrete data, graphical representation of a frequency distribution by
histogram and frequency polygon, cumulative frequency distributions (inclusive and
exclusive methods) and ogives.
Measures of location dispersion, moments and measures of skewness and kurtosis for
both grouped and ungrouped data. Use of Sheppards corrections for grouped data.
Bivariate data. Scatter diagram, regression curve between two variables and concept of
error in regression, principle of least squares and fitting of first, second degree and
exponential curves, concept of correlation co-efficient and its properties, Spearms rank
correlation. Fundamentals set of frequencies, consistency of data, conditions for
consistency, contingency table association of attributes, various measures of association.
Numerical Analysis: Finite difference forward and backward differences operators E
and , and their basic properties interpolation with equal intervals Newtons forward
and backward differences formulae simple problems. Interpolation with unequal
intervals divided differences and their properties Newtons divided difference
formula Lagranges formula simple problems. Central difference interpolation
formula Gauss forward and backward differences formulae Stirling Bessels Everetts
central difference formula. Inverse interpolation Lagranges method iteration of
successive approximation method simple problems. Numerical differentiation
Numerical differentiation upto 2nd order only simple problems.
Numerical integration Trapezoidal rule Simphson 1/3 and 3/8th rules Weddles rule
Eulers summation formula. Numerical method of solution of ordinary differential
equations Taylors series method Euler method and Runga Kutta upto second order
simple problems only.
Non-parametric Statistics: median, run, Wilcoxon, Mann- Whitney, Wald-Wolfowitz,
etc. Rank order Statistics-minimum, maximum range and median
Paper II: Sampling Techniques, Probability Theory and Distributions
I.
Sampling Techniques: Design organization and execution of sample surveys
Principal steps in sample survey Pilot survey principles of sample survey sampling
and non- sampling errors advantages of sampling over complete census limitation of
sampling. Sampling from finite population simple random sampling with and without
replacement unbiased estimate of the mean variance of the estimate of the mean finite
population correction estimation of standard error from a sample determination of
sample size. Stratified random sampling properties of the estimates unbiased
estimates of the mean and variance of the estimates of the mean-optimum and
proportional allocations relative precision of a stratified sampling and simple random
sampling estimation of gain.
Probability Theory And Distributions I: Random experiments, sample point, sample
space, event, algebra of events, operation on events. Classical and relative frequency
approach to Probability discrete Probability space, axiomatic approach to Probability.
Addition theorem of Probability, conditional Probability, independence of events
multiplication theorem Bayes theorem and its applications.
Definition of discrete and continuous Random variables Probability mass function,
distribution functions and Probability density functions their properties. Expectation of
Random variables and its properties.
Moment generating functions, Characteristic function, cumulant generating, function
their properties, moments, measures of locations, dispersion, skewness and Kurtosis for
discrete and continuous variates.
Standard univariate distribution point distribution, uniform, Binomial, Poisson,
Geometric and Normal distributions and their properties.

Practical: Problems based on Theoretical paper I & paper II.

General Subjects (English)

English: Comprehension - Prose and Poetry, Vocabulary and usage: vocabulary,
Antonyms, Synonyms, One word substitutes, Phrasal verbs, idioms
Grammar: tenses, prepositions. Structures, Composition, Essay, Letter writing.
General Subjects (Mathematics)

Paper I: Algebra, Differential Equations.

Algebra : Elements of Set Theory; Algebra of Real and Complex numbers including
Demovire's theorem; Polynomials and Polynomial equations, relation between
Coefficients and Roots, symmetric functions of roots; Elements of Group Theory; Sub-
Group, Cyclic groups, Permutation, Groups and their elementary properties. Rings,
Integral Domains and Fields and their elementary properties.
Differential Equations : Order and Degree of a Differential Equation, First order
differential Equations, Singular solution, Geometrical interpretation, Second order
equations with constant coefficients. Formulation of differential equations, order and
degree, equations of first order and first degree, integrating factor, equations of first order
but not of first degree. Second order linear equations with variable coefficients,
determination of complete solution when one solution is known, method of variation of
parameters.

Paper II: Calculus, Application of Derivatives.

Calculus : Functions, Sequences, Series, Limits, Continuity, Derivatives Real numbers,
limits, continuity, differerentiability, mean-value theorems, Taylor's theorem with
remainders, indeterminate forms, maximas and minima, asymptotes. Functions of several
variables: continuity, differentiability, partial derivatives, maxima and minima.
Application of Derivatives: Rates of change, Tangents, Normals, Maxima, Minima,
Rolle's Theorem, Mean Value Theorems of Lagrange and Cauchy, Asymptotes,
Curvature. Methods of finding indefinite integrals, Definite Integrals, Fundamental
Theorem of integrals Calculus.

Paper III: Vector Spaces and Matrices, Geometry and Vectors,

Dynamics, Statics and Hydrostatics.
Vector Spaces and Matrices: Vector Space, Linear Dependence and Independence.
Sub-spaces. Basis and Dimensions, Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces. Linear
Transformation of a Finite Dimensional Vector Space, Matrix Representation. Singular
and Nonsingular Transformations. Rank and Nullity. Vector Analysis :Scalar and vector
fields, triple, products, differentiation of vector function of a scalar variable, Gradient,
divergence and curl in cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates and their physical
interpretations.
Matrices : Addition, Multiplication, Determinants of a Matrix, Properties of Determinants
of order, Inverse of a Matrix, Cramer's rule.
Geometry and Vectors: Analytic Geometry of straight lines and conics in Cartesian and
Polar coordinates; Three Dimensional geometry for planes, straight lines, sphere, cone
and cylinder. Addition, Subtraction and Products of Vectors and Simple applications to
Geometry.
Dynamics, Statics and Hydrostatics : Degree of freedom and constraints, rectilinerar
motion, simple harmonic motion, motion in a plane, projectiles, constrained motion, work
and energy, conservation of energy, motion under impulsive forces, Kepler's laws, orbits
under central forces, motion of varying mass, motion under resistance.

General Subjects (Economics)

Paper I: Micro-economics, Money, Banking and Public Finance,

International Economics.

Micro-economics : Production : Agents of Production; Costs and Supply; Isoquants,

Consumption and Demand; Elasticity concept, Market Structure and concepts of
equilibrium, Determination of prices, Components and Theories of Distribution,
Elementary concepts of Welfare economics : Pareto-optimality-Private and social
products-consumers surplus.
Money, Banking and Public Finance: Concepts of Money and measures of money
supply; velocity of money, Banks and credit creation; Banks and portfolio management.
Central Bank and control over money supply, Determination of the price level. Inflation,
its causes and remedies. Public, Finance-Budgets-Taxes and non-tax revenues-Types of
Budget deficits.
International Economics: Theories of International Trade-comparative costs, IMF and
the World Bank and their associates. Floating rates-GATT and WTO

Paper II: Macro-Economics, Growth and Development

Macro-economics : National Income concepts; Determinants of National Income

Employment, Determinants of consumption, savings and Investment, Rate of Interest and
its determination, Interest and profit.
Growth and Development: Meaning and measurement of growth; Growth, distribution
and Welfare; Characteristics of underdevelopment; Stages of Development; Sources of
growth-capital, Human capital, population, productivity, Trade and aid, non-economic
factors; growth Strategies, Planning in a mixed economy-Indicative planning-Planning
and growth.
Paper III: Indian Economics

Indian Economics: Main features; Geographic size-Endowment of natural resources,

Population; size, composition quality and growth trend-Occupational distribution-Effects
of British Rule with reference to Drain theory and Laissez Faire policy.
Major problems, their dimensions, nature and broad causes; Mass poverty-
Unemployment and its types-Economics effects of population pressure-Inequality and
types thereof-Low productivity and low per capita income, Rural-urban disparities-
Foreign Trade and payments imbalances. Balance of Payments and External Debt-
Inflation, and parallel economy and its effects-Fiscal deficit.
Growth in income and employment since Independence-Rate, Pattern, Sectoral trends-
Distributional Changes-Regional disparities. Economic Planning in India : Major
controversies on planning in India-Alternative strategies-goals and achievements,
shortfalls of different plans-planning and the Market.
Economy in Assam, Economic problem and planning.
 Assam University, Silchar.
(A Central University Constituted under Act XIII of 1989)
Three-Year Degree Course (Major) B. Sc. Part II Examination (Old
Course)

Part II Major Subjects Duration Marks

(Hrs.)
4th Paper (Theory) Statistics Probability Theory And Distribution 3 100
II

5th Paper (Theory) Statistics Design of Experiments 3 100

6th Paper (Theory) Statistics Economics Statistics, Econometrics, 3 100
Demography and Vital Statistics

7th Paper Statistics Design of Experiments 3 100

(Theory)
8th Paper Statistics Statistical Computing (Problems 3 100
(Theory/Practical) based on Paper 4 & 5)
9th Paper Statistics Statistical Computing (Problems 3 100
(Theory/Practical) based on Paper 6 & 7)

4th Paper (Theory): Probability Theory And Distribution II.

Uniform, Exponential, Gamma, Beta, Pareto, Lognormal distributions properties,
moment generating functions, Characteristics functions for the above distributions
simple problems. Bivariate distributions discrete and continuous type, cumulative
distribution function (c.d.f) Probability mass function (p.m.f.) and Probability density
function (p.d.f.) Marginal and Conditional expectation. Covariance, Correlation,
Regression. Bivariate normal distributions and its properties. Distribution functions of
bivariate Random variables. Limit Laws Chebychevs inequality convergence in
Probability weak Law of Large.
Numbers (w.l.l.n), Strong Law of large numbers (s.l.l.n.). (Statement only), applications,
Convergence of distributions Binomial to Poission De-moivres Laplace theorems,
Central Limit Theorem due to Lindeberg LEVYs CLT for iid statements of continuity
theorem, uniqueness theorem and inversion theorem.
Sampling distributions concept distributions of mean and variance from Normal
population, Sampling distributions of Chi-Square, t and F statistics.
Multiple linear regression partial regression coefficients partial and multiple
correlation coefficients sampling distribution of Total, Partial and Multiple correlation
coefficient under null case. (stress may be on 3 variates).
5th Paper (Theory): Design of Experiments.
Design of Experiments: Analysis of variance one way and two way classifications
Least square estimates of the parameters and expected values of various sums of squares.
Principles of experimentation Replication Randomization and local control.
Completely randomized experiments CRD, RBD, RBD with one and two observations
per cell. Relative efficiency of the designs.
Latin Square Design and Graeco Lain Square Design. Missing plot technique for one and
two observations missing in RBD and LSD. Efficiency of LSD over CRD and RBD.
Factorial experiments Analysis of 2 2 , 2 3 and 2 3 factorial experiments.
Total and partial confounding in 2 2 and 2 3
Analysis of covariance for a one way layout with one concomitant variable Analysis
of covariance for RBD with one concomitant variables.

6th Paper (Theory): Economics Statistics, Econometrics, Demography

and Vital Statistics.
Economics Statistics: Components of time series. Methods of their determination variate
difference method Yule-Slutsky effect. Correlogram. Autoregressive models of first and
second order. Periodogram analysis. Index numbers of pieces and quantities and their
relative merits. Construction of index numbers of wholesale and consumer prices. Income
distribution-Pareto and Engel curves. Concentration curve. Methods of estimating
national income. Inter-sectoral flows Inter-industry table
Econometrics: Theory and analysis of consumer demand-specification and estimation of
demand function. Demand elasticity's: Structure and model. Estimation of parameters in
single equation model-classical least squares generalized least-square, heteroscedasticity,
serial correlation multicollinearity errors in variable model.Simultaneous equation
models-identification rank and other conditions. Indirect least squares and two stages
least squares short-term economic forecasting
Demography and Vital Statistics: The life table, its constitution and properties.
Makehams and Gompertz curves. National life tables. U.N. model life tables. Abridged
life tables. Stable and stationary populations. Different birth rates. Total fertility rate.
Gross and net reproduction rates. Different mortality rates. Standardized death rate.
Internal and international migration: net migration. International and post censal
estimates. Projection methods including logistic curve, fitting. Decennial population
census in India
7th Paper (Theory): Statistical Quality Control and Operations
Research, Multivariate Analysis.
Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research: Different kinds of control charts
of variable and attributes. Acceptance sampling by attributes-Single double, multiple and
sequential sampling plans. OC and ASN functions. Concept of AOQL and ATL.
Acceptance sampling by variable-use of dodge-Romig and other tables.
Operations research-approach elements of linear programming. Simplex procedure.
Transport and assignment problems. Principle of duality. Single and multi-period
inventory control models. ABC analysis. Characteristics of a waiting line model. M/M/I,
M/M/C models. General simulation problems. Replacement models for items that fail and
of items that deteriorates.
Multivariate Analysis: Multivariate normal distribution. Estimation of mean Vector and
covariance matrix. Distribution of Hotellings T2 statistics. Mahalanobis' D2 statistics,
partial and multiple correlation coefficients in samples from a multivariate normal
population. Wishart's distribution its reproductive and other properties. Wilk's criterion.
Discriminant function. Principal components. Cononial variates and correlations.

8th Paper (Theory / Practical): Statistical Computing (Problems based

on 4th and 5th Paper).

9th Paper (Theory / Practical): Statistical Computing (Problems based

on 6th and 7th Paper).