Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology M.E. - Thermal Engineering SMEA7014 Research Methodology and IPR Syllabus

[Rajkumar Agarwal]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology M.E. - Thermal Engineering SMEA7014 Research Methodology and IPR Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SMEA7014 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY INTRODUCTION 9 Hrs.
Research methodology – definition and significance, types of research – exploratory research, conclusive research,
modeling research, algorithmic research, casual research, theoretical and empirical research, cross-sectional and time
series research. Research process- steps, research problems, objectives, characteristics, hypothesis and research in an
evolutionary perspective.

UNIT 2 SAMPLING TECHNIQUE / EXECUTING THE RESEARCH 9 Hrs.
Sampling methods – Probability sampling methods – simple random sampling with replacement and without replacement,
stratified sampling, cluster sampling. Non-probability, sampling method – convenience sampling, judgment sampling, quota
sampling. Nonparametric tests- One sample tests – one sample sign test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, run test for
randomness, two sample tests – two sample sign test, Mann-Whitney U test, K-sample test – Kruskal Wallis test (H-test).

UNIT 3 MATHEMATICAL TOOLS FOR ANALYSIS 9 Hrs.
Hypothesis testing – Testing of hypotheses concerning means ( one mean and difference between two means – one tailed
and two tailed tests), concerning variance _ one tailed Chi-square test. Introduction to Disciminant, Factor analysis, cluster
analysis, multi-dimensional scaling, conjoint analysis, multiple regression and correlation, application of statistical software
for data analysis.

UNIT 4 INTRODUCTION TO IPR 9 Hrs.
Introduction to IPRs, Basic concepts and need for Intellectual Property - Patents, Copyrights, Geographical Indications, IPR
in India and Abroad – Genesis and Development – the way from WTO to WIPO –TRIPS, Nature of Intellectual Property,
Industrial Property, technological Research, Inventions and Innovations – Important examples of IPR.

UNIT 5 PATENT SPECIFICATION DRAFTING 9 Hrs.
Patentability of Inventions : Statutory Exceptions to Patentability; Novelty and Anticipation; Inventive Step; Capable of
Industrial Application; Person Skilled in the Art, Provisional and Complete Specifications; Structure of a Patent
Specification—Title, Abstract, Description, Claims, etc.; Reading a Patent Specification—Fair basis, Enabling Disclosure,
Definiteness, Priority; Introduction to Patent Drafting.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understand the basic framework of research process.
CO2 - Examine the various research design and techniques.
CO3 - Get knowledge on different mathematical tools for research data analysis.
CO4 - Get knowledge on Intellectual Property Rights and their significance.
CO5 - Get ability to manage Intellectual Property portfolio to enhance the value of the firm.
CO6 - Recognize various Patent filling Procedures and Patent Specification.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Donald R. Cooper and Pamela S. Schindler, business Research Methods, 9th Edition, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 2006.
2. William G.Zikmund, Business Research Methods, 7th Edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2009.
3. Dr.Tripathi, P.C, Research Methodology, 1st Edition, Prentice Hall Inc., 2009.
4. Garg, B.L.Karadia, R.Agarwal, & F.Agarwal, U.K 2002. An introduction to research methodology , RBSA Publishers.
5. Kothari, K.C., Research Methodology, 2nd Edition, New Age Publication, 2009.
6. V. Scople Vinod, Managing Intellectual Property, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, 2012.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks : 100 Exam Duration : 3 Hrs.
PART A: 5 Questions of 6 marks each – No choice 30 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 14 marks 70 Marks