Courses

  • Social Business for Sustainable Development

  • AI & Business Analytics: From Data to Action

  • Mobile Journalism

  • Polyherbal Nanoemulsion Formulation Development for Oral Care

  • Participatory Rural Studio

 

Course Title:

Social Business for Sustainable Development

Curse Code: SB102
Academic Credit: 03 ( 45 hours)

Course Content: 

Category  Topics Semester Wise Hours
Sessions
  1. Social Business & Its Chemistry 
  2. Social Business in Global Platform 
  3. Social Business Creation 
  4. Financial Aspects of Social Business 
  5. Marketing for the Sustainability of Social Business 
  6. Managing Social Business 
  7. Supply Chain Management 
  8. Successful Social business Entrepreneurs
 8*2=16 Hours 
Social Business plan Develops 
  • Social Business Model Canvas
 8 Hours 
Group Works 
  • Interviews 
  • Market Analysis 
  • Financial Analysis 
 8 Hours 
Field Visits
  • Yunus Centre 
  • Grameen Bank Branch 
  • Social Business Industrial Park 
  • Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing
  • Grameen Intel Social Business Limited
  • YY ventures 
 10 Hours 
Panel Discussion
  • Social Business & SDGs
 1 Hours 
Social Business Design Lab
  • Pitching & Review
 2 Hours 

 

Course Title:

AI & Business Analytics: From Data to Action

Course Code: SE5XX (To be decided)
Academic Credit: 3 (45 Hours)

 

Course Contents

Category Topics Semester-wise Hours
Sessions 1. AI in Business: Transforming Industries with Machine Learning and Automation.
2. AI-Powered Learning: Transforming Education with Smart Tools and Prompt Engineering.
3. Data Collection and Preprocessing: Preparing Quality Data for AI and Analytics.
4. Data Visualization for Business Insights: Transforming Data into Actionable Decisions.
5. Regression Analysis for Business Forecasting: Linear and Logistic Approaches
6. Decision Trees for Business Intelligence: Classification, Regression, and Optimization
7. Artificial Neural Networks: Foundations and Business Applications in Deep Learning
8. Clustering Techniques: Unsupervised Learning for Business Insights and Segmentation
9. Model Explainability: Making AI Decisions Transparent and Trustworthy		 9 x 2 = 18 Hours
Project Proposal Preparation 1. Students will create a project proposal to improve a business process using AI and business analytics.
2. They will identify a problem and explain why an AI-driven solution is needed.
3.  They will outline how data will be collected, processed, and used for analysis.
4. They will select suitable machine learning models and propose evaluation methods.
5. The project will end with a structured presentation demonstrating AI applications, model interpretability, and business impact.		 8 Hours
Data Collection 1. Students will gather relevant data to support their project proposal.
2. They will explore different data sources and assess data availability.
3. They will ensure the collected data is relevant and of high quality for their business problem.
4. Students will apply preprocessing techniques like cleaning, formatting, and handling missing values.
5. They will use tools such as Excel, Python, or SQL to prepare their datasets for analysis.		 12 Hours
Model Development and Final Project Presentation 1. Students will develop and train machine learning models using the collected data.
2. They will fine-tune models and evaluate performance using appropriate metrics.
3. They will ensure model explainability for effective business decision-making.
4. The course will conclude with final project presentations.
5. Students will showcase their AI-driven solutions, justify their methodologies, and defend their results with structured arguments and insights.		 7 Hours

 

 



Course Title:

Mobile Journalism

Curse Code: JMC 100

Academic Credit: 03 ( 45 hours)

Course Content:

 

Category Topics Semester Wise Hours
Introduction to Mobile Journalism

 Introduction to Mobile Journalism: Definitions & types

  • Explore the advantages of mobile filming
  • Mastering of mobile journalism: skills & story-telling work-flow
  • The core skills and responsibilities of a Mobile reporter
  • The 6 P’s : Planning the story
 8*2=16 Hours
MoJo Tools and Technology
  • Mobile settings: Basic guidelines for mobile, camera settings Shooting & Audio Techniques
  • Lighting Using Mobile Phone & Device
  • Apps and gears
  • Shot Divisions & sequences
 8 Hours
Group Works  
  • Script Writing Techniques According to Platform’s Suitability
  • Mind Mapping
  • Storyboarding
  • Shooting ( practical)
  • Story pitch
 8 Hours
Field Visits
  • Practical session ( Story making): shooting & newsroom visit
 10 Hours
Panel Discussion and Editing  Mobile-First Journalism 3 Hours
Story review and screening Screening and project celebration  2 Hours

 

Course Title: Polyherbal Nanoemulsion Formulation Development for Oral Care

Credit: 03
Credit Hours: 45

Summary

Day Focus Activity Hours Total Credit Credit Hour
Day 1 Theoretical Foundations Core theory sessions 8   3   45
Day 2 Theory + Prototype Demo Formulation design & prototype demonstration 8
Day 3 Lab Work Batch Preparation (Formulation) 8
Day 4 Lab Work Quality Control (QC) 8
Day 5 Industry Exposure Practical industrial insights (Visit) 8
Day 6 Assessment & Feedback Evaluation and participant feedback 5

 Details of the course content

             Day 1: Theoretical Foundations  Module  Topics  Key Parameters & Focus Areas   Hours
 1  The Clinical Problem & Product Concept •  Indication/Use: Oral mucositis, aphthous ulcers•  Key Claims: Soothes tissues, supports microbiome•  Alcohol-free rationale and market need            8
 2  Quality by Design •  TPP Parameters: Dosage form, use level, appearance•  CQAs: pH, Osmolality, Droplet size, PDI
 3  Nano-emulsion Science & Pre-formulation •  Oil/SEDDS Core: MCT, Tween 80, PG functionality•  Nano-sizing principles and advantages•  Low-energy vs. high-energy emulsification methods
 4 Actives & Excipient Deep-Dive •  Active Ingredients: Polyherbal extract•  Excipients: As per formulation
   Module  Topics  Key Parameters & Focus Areas   Hours
     Day 2: Theory on Formulation Design & Prototype Demo    5   Prototype Formulation (F1) Deconstruction   •  Complete Prototype Formulation analysis•  Quick Batch Sheet calculations•  Role and justification of each component %         8
 Lab Demo 1  Raw Materials & Phase Preparation •  Materials handling and safety•  Manufacturing Procedure Steps 1 & 2•  HPMC hydration and active dispersion
 Lab Demo 2  Emulsification & Nano- sizing •  Emulsification (slow addition, 800-1200 rpm)•  Nano-sizing (probe sonication: pulse cycle, ice bath)•  Make-up (pH adjustment)

 

         Day 3: Lab Work - Batch Preparation (Formulation)  Module  Topics  Key Parameters & Focus Areas   Hours
 Lab Session 1  Phase Preparation •  Accurate weighing and preparation of Oil/SEDDS and Aqueous phases•  Mastery of HPMC hydration and active dispersion         8
 Lab Session 2  Low-Energy Emulsification •  Controlled slow addition of oil phase to aqueous phase•  Understanding the impact of the addition rate and mixing speed
 Lab Session 3 Nano-sizing via Sonication  •  Hands-on use of probe sonicator with ice bath cooling
 Lab Session 4 Make-up & QC Start •  pH adjustment•  Final filtration • Initial QC checks (visual, pH)
    Day 4: Lab Work – Quality Control (QC)  Module  Topics  Key Parameters & Focus Areas   Hours
 Lab Session 5  QC Analytics I •  DLS for droplet size and PDI measurement•  Viscosity measurement using Brookfield viscometer     8
 Lab Session 6 QC Analytics II & AntimicrobialDemo  •  Total Polyphenols assay (Folin-Ciocalteu/UV-Vis)•  Antimicrobial testing demo (agar well-diffusion)
   Lab Session 7 In-Vitro Performance •  Antioxidant assay (DPPH)•  Mucoadhesion testing (viscosity profiles)  
 Lab Session 8 Stability & Sensory Prep •  Stability stress testing•  Sample preparation for sensory evaluation
         Day 5: Industry Exposure (Visit)  Module  Topics  Key Parameters & Focus Areas   Hours
 1 Site Visit Part 1: Manufacturing &Scale-up •  Scale-up challenges from 1L to commercial batch•  GMP Compliance in manufacturing•  Industrial equipment (homogenizers, mixing tanks)      8
  2  Site Visit Part 2: QA/QC & Packaging •  QC Release Specs in practice (pH, viscosity, microbiology)•  Packaging Integrity and filling operations•  Fill & Pack processes and controls
 3  Interactive Wrap- up at Facility •  Safety & Compliance discussions•  Regulatory landscape for oral care products•  Tech Transfer documentation and processes
   Module  Topics  Key Parameters & Focus Areas   Hours
 Final Assessment  Capstone Discussion & Quiz  Group/Individual presentation•  Comprehensive quiz on course content  
           
Day 6: Assessment & Feedback   Course Wrap-up  Feedback & Certificates  •  Collection of detailed feedback forms•  Certificate of completion distribution•  Final Q&A and course closure     5

 

 

Course Title: Participatory Rural Studio

Credit Hours: 45

Course Duration: 6 days (approx. 6/7 long sessions,workshop style)

Nature: Field-based, experiential, and collaborative (2D-1N stay at village)

Instructor: Ar. Sheikh Md. Rezwan, Daffodil International University and team

 

Category of Activities Topics to be Covered Allocated Hours
1. Orientation & Contextual Understanding -  Overview of rural-urban transformation in Bangladesh-  Introduction to participatory design methods-  Theories: Learning by Doing (Dewey), Enactive Pedagogy, Cone of Learning-  Ethical field engagement and stakeholder identification 8 hours Day-1
2. Pre-Workshop Preparation -  Village selection criteria & stakeholder mapping-  Designing field instruments (survey sheets, focus group questions)-  Workshop itinerary planning and digital coordination (WhatsApp/Google Form)-  Field ethics and consent process 5 hours Day-2
3.1 Field Survey (Community Immersion & Homestead Studies) -  Village reconnaissance and mapping-  Household and homestead survey (layout, spatial organization, microclimate study)-  Environmental data recording (light, air, humidity)-  Typology of rural houses and socio-cultural logic 10 hours Day-Night-3
3.2. Community Interaction & Data Collection -  Semi-structured interviews and informal courtyard discussions-  Focus group discussions (women, farmers, local leaders)-  Cultural and occupational mapping-  Observing everyday life and local material culture 8 hours Day-4
4. Expert Interaction & Knowledge Exchange -  Guest lectures by practitioners and local experts (agriculture, crafts, heritage)-  Demonstrations and collaborative craft sessions (e.g., handicraft, sustainable farming)-  Reflection and Q&A sessions 6 hours Day-5
5. Poster Documentation & Exhibition Preparation -  Visual documentation of findings-  Sketching, mapping, and poster preparation in groups-  Curation of exhibition materials-  Feedback book preparation 8 hours Day-6

 

Ref:

  1. https://www.iau-hesd.net/action/grammo-participatory-rural-residential-research-workshop
  2. https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/articles/the-village-needs-attention-collaborative-and-par ticipatory-design-studio-process-in-teaching-rural-architecture/
  3. https://www.newagebd.net/article/70425/grammo-the-feel-of-rural-life
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