UC25A03 Life Skills for Engineers – II – Semester II – CSE / IT / AI&DS / CSBS / CCE / CSE(DS) / CSE(IoT) / CSE(Cyber) / CSE(AI&ML) / CSE(AI) / CSD / Mech / Aero / Auto / Mfg / IEM / Marine / Mechatronics / MechAuto / Robotics / Aerospace / Mech(Auto) / Mech(Smart) / RAI / ECE / VLSI / ElecComp / BME / MedElec / EEE / EEE(Comp) / EIE / ICE – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: UC25A03 – Life Skills for Engineers – II

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: II (Second Semester)

Branch: B.E. CSE (CSE) / Mech / Aero / Auto / Mfg / IEM / Marine / Mechatronics / MechAuto / Robotics / Aerospace / Mech(Auto) / Mech(Smart) / RAI / ECE / VLSI / ElecComp / BME / MedElec / EEE / EEE(Comp) / EIE / ICE

Credits / L-T-P: 1 Credit | L-T-P: 1-0-2

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.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – 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.

Unit II – 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.

Unit III – 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.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Explain the importance of leadership and management skills in life.
• CO2: Apply and demonstrate creative thinking techniques to generate innovative solutions.
• CO3: Exhibit effective collaboration and communication skills through teamwork, active listening, and conflict resolution strategies.
• CO4: Integrate scientific temperament and logical reasoning into problem solving in engineering and real-world contexts.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 100%
• Internal methodology: Assignments (20%), Flipped Class & Worksheets (10%), Practical (30%), Internal Examinations (40%)

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Computer Science and Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026