Research Methodology and IPR (GR20D5011)

I-M.Tech (Structural Engineering) – I Semester (2021-22)

Dr. MOHD.HUSSAIN

Professor

Department of Civil Engineering

Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology,
Bachupally, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 090. (040) 6686 4440
 Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering andTechnology
Department of Civil Engineering
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR ( GR 20D5011)

COURSE FILE CHECK LIS

S.No. Name of the Format Page

1. Syllabus
2. Time Table
3. Program educational Objectives
4. Program objectives
5. Course Objectives
6. Course Outcomes
7. Students Roll List
8. Guide lines to study the course books & references, course design &
delivery

9. Course schedule
10. Unit plan/Course Plan
11. Evaluation Strategy
12. Assessment in relation to COB’s and Co’s
13. Tutorial Sheets
14. Assignment Sheets
15. Rubric for Course
16. Mappings of CO’s and Po’s
17. Model question papers
18. Mid-I and Mid-II question papers
19. Mid –I marks
20. Mid –II marks
21. Sample answer scripts and Assignments
22. Course materials like notes, PPT’s, Videos etc.,
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Bachupally, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 090. (040) 6686 4440

GR 20 Regulations M.Tech I Year I semester

GOKARAJU RANGARAJU INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY(AUTONOMOUS)

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR

Course Code:GR20D5011 L: 2 T:0 P:0 C:2

Unit I:

Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria Characteristics of a good

research problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and objectives of research
problem. Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection, analysis,
interpretation, Necessary instrumentations

Unit II:

Effective literature studies approaches, analysis Plagiarism, Research ethics.

Unit III:
Effective technical writing, how to write report, Paper Developing a Research Proposal,
Format of research proposal, a presentation and assessment by a review committee

Unit IV:

Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of Patenting and
Development: technological research, innovation, patenting, development. International Scenario:
International cooperation on Intellectual Property. Procedure for grants of patents, Patenting under
PCT.
 Unit V:

Patent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights. Licensing and transfer of technology. Patent information
and databases. Geographical Indications.
New Developments in IPR: Administration of Patent System. New developments in IPR; IPR of
Biological Systems, Computer Software etc. Traditional knowledge Case Studies,IPR and IITs.

Reference Books:

• Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, “Research methodology: an introduction for

science & engineering students’”
• Wayne Goddard and Stuart Melville, “Research Methodology: An Introduction”
• Ranjit Kumar, 2 nd Edition , “Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for
beginners”
• Halbert, “Resisting Intellectual Property”, Taylor & Francis Ltd ,2007.
• Mayall , “Industrial Design”, McGraw Hill, 1992.
• Niebel , “Product Design”, McGraw Hill, 1974.
• Asimov , “Introduction to Design”, Prentice Hall, 1962
• Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “ Intellectual Property in New
Technological Age”, 2016.
T. Ramappa, “Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO”, S. Chand, 2008

Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous)

Name of the college & Code : Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering & Technology, 24
 Name of the PG Program : Master of Technology
Room No: 4203
Specialization : Structural Engineering
Academic Year & Semester : 2021-22, I Semester
Time Table
w.e.f:15-11-2021
11.00 12.00
10.00 2.00 PM
9:00AM- AM- PM- 1.00 PM - 3.00 PM-
DAY/TIME AM- -
10:00AM 12.00 1:00 2.00 PM 4.00 PM
11.00 AM 3.00 PM
PM PM
MON RM&IPR RM&IPR

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

Subject
S.No. Name of the Subject Name of the Teacher
Code
Research Methodology and IPR(MMSA)
1 Dr. G V V Satyanarayana
(Professional Core I)

2 Advanced Solid Mechanics (Professional Core II)

Advanced Concrete Technology
3 Dr. K.Sriknath
(Professional Elective-I)
4 Analytical and Numerical Methods for Structural Engineering (Program Elective II) Mr.V.Naresh Kumar Varma

GR20D5011
5 Research Methodology and IPR (Core) Dr.Mohammed Hussain

6 English for Research Paper Writing (Audit Course 1)

7 Structural Design Lab Dr.Atulkumar Manchalwa

8 Concrete Technology Lab Dr.V.S.reddy?Y.Kamal; Raju

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Name of the Program: M.Tech (Structural Engineering) Year: I

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR

Course Code:GR20D5011

Program Educational Objectives

PEO 1:

Graduates of the program will equip with professional expertise on the theories, process, methods and techniques
for building high-quality structures in a cost-effective manner.

PEO 2:

Graduates of the program will be able to design structural components using contempory software and professional
tools with quality practices of international standards.

PEO 3:

Graduates of the program will be effective as both an individual contributor and a member of a development team
with professional, ethical and social responsibilities.

PEO 4:

Graduates of the program will grow professionally through continuing education, training, research, and adapting to
the rapidly changing technological trends globally in structural engineering.
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Name of the Program: M.Tech (Structural Engineering) Year: I

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR
Course Code:GR20D5011

Program Outcomes(PO's):

PO 1: An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development to solve practical
problems.

PO 2: An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document.

PO 3: Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization
of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate
bachelors.

PO 4: Possess critical thinking skills and solve core, complex and multidisciplinary structural engineering
problems.

PO 5: Assess the impact of professional engineering solutions in an environmental context along with
societal, health, safety, legal, ethical and cultural issues and the need for sustainable development.

PO 6: Recognize the need for life-long learning to improve knowledge and competence.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES

Academic Year : 2021-22

Semester: I

Name of the Program: M.Tech (Structural Engineering) Year: I

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Code: GR20D5011

Name of the Faculty: DR. MOHD.HUSSAIN Dept.:Civil Engineering

Designation: PROFESSOR

On completion of this Subject/Course the student shall be able to:

S.No Objectives
1 To familiarize students with the different aspects of research.

2. To provide an idea of good scientific writing and proper presentation skills.

3 To provide an understanding of philosophical questions behind scientific research.
4 To provide a brief background on the historical legacy of science.
5 To provide an insight of nature of Intellectual Property and new developments in IPR.
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Date:
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COURSE OUTCOMES
Academic Year : 2021-22

Semester: I

Name of the Program: M.Tech(Structural Engineering) Year: I

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Code:GR20D5011

Name of the Faculty: DR. MOHD.HUSSAIN Dept.:Civil Engineering

Designation: PROFESSOR.

The expected outcomes of the Course/Subject are:

S.No Outcomes
1 Understand research problem formulation
2 Analyse Research related information and follow research ethics
3 Understand that today’s world is controlled by computer , information technology but
Tomorrow’s world will be ruled by ideas, concepts and creativity
4 Understand that IPR would take such important place in growth of individuals and nation , it is
needless to emphasize the need of information about Intellectual Property Right to be
promoted among students in general and Engineering
5 Understand the nature of Intellectual Property and IPR in International Scenario

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 M.Tech (Structural Engineering )
GokarajuRangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
I Year I Semester
(Autonomous)
Bachupally, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 090. (040) 6686 4440
Academic Year 2021-22
S.No Student Name Roll No
1 ATKAPURAM PRASHANTH 21241D2001
2 BANDI SRI RAM GOPAL 21241D2002
3 CHALLA MADHAVI 21241D2003
4 PAMMI DIVYA 21241D2004
5 DUMMA UMESH KUMAR 21241D2005
6 K LATHASREE 21241D2006
7 MARIYALA VAISHNAVI 21241D2007
8 MAVOORI PRANAV 21241D2008
9 MITTAPALLI NAGA ASHWINI 21241D2009
10 RAVULA VENKATA SURAJ REDDY 21241D2010
11 REPATI MOHAN BABU 21241D2011
12 CHERUKU SANDHYA 21241D2012
13 SHAIK FEROZ 21241D2013
14 S K SAI CHANDRA 21241D2014
15 THOTA HARSHAVARDHAN 21241D2015
16 VARIKUPPULA LALITHA 21241D2016
17 YAMBA RAMA GNANENDRA SAI 21241D2017
18 YENUMALA DEVESH GOUD 21241D2018
19 S PRASHANTH KUMAR 21241D2019
20 BAVANDLAPELLI THARUNTEJA 21241D2020
21 G NITISH KUMAR 21241D2021
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GUIDELINES TO STUDY THE COURSE/SUBJECT

Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I
Name of the Program: M.Tech(Structural Engineering) Year: I
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr. MOHD.HUSSAIN Dept.: Civil Engineering

Designation: PROFESSOR
Guidelines to study the Course/ Subject: Research Methodology &IPR
Course Design and Delivery System (CDD):
• The Course syllabus is written into number of learning objectives and outcomes.
• These learning objectives and outcomes will be achieved through lectures, assessments,
assignments, , projects, seminars, presentations, etc.
• Every student will be given an assessment plan, criteria for assessment, scheme of evaluation and
grading method.
• The Learning Process will be carried out through assessments of Knowledge, Skills and Attitude
by various methods and the students will be given guidance to refer to the text books, reference
books, journals, etc.
The faculty are be able to –
• Understand the principles of Learning
• Understand the psychology of students
• Develop instructional objectives for a given topic
• Prepare course, unit and lesson plans
• Understand different methods of teaching and learning
• Use appropriate teaching and learning aids
• Plan and deliver lectures effectively
• Provide feedback to students using various methods of Assessments and tools of Evaluation
• Act as a guide, advisor, counselor, facilitator, motivator and not just as a teacher alone

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COURSE SCHEDULE

Academic Year : 202122

Semester : I

Name of the Program: M.Tech (Structural Engineering) Year: I

Course/Subject:Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D5011

Name of the Faculty: DR. MOHD.HUSSAIN Dept.: Civil Engineering

Designation: PROFESSOR

The Schedule for the whole Course / Subject is:

Duration (Date) Total No.
S. No. Description From To Of
Periods
1. Unit – I Introduction to Research Methodology 15-11-21 06-12-21 7

2. Unit- II Literature Survey 06-12-21 29-12-21 6

3. Unit-III Research Publications 29-12-21 17-01-22 7

4. Unit-IV IPR 29-01-22 14-02-22 10

5. Unit-V Patent Rights 21-02-22 12-03-22 09

Total No. of Instructional periods available for the course: 40 Hours

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SCHEDULE OF INSTRUCTIONS
COURSEPLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22

Semester : I UNIT NO.: I TO V

Name of the Program : M.Tech Year: I

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept.: Civil Engineering

Designation: PROFESSOR
UNIT - I
No. of Objectives References
Unit Date Periods Topics / Sub-Topics & (Text Book,
No. Lesson Outcomes Journal…)
No. Nos. Page Nos.: ____to
____
Meaning of Research 1&1 Research Methodology
Problem, Sources of books:
Research Problem 1.Ranjit Kumar ( 6
Edition)
2.Kothari & Garg
15/11/21 1
1. 1. 3.Wayne Goddard and
Stuart Melville
4. Pradeep Kumar
Sahu – Springer
5.Diparkar Deb et.al
 6. NPTEL notes
7. egyankosh notes

15/11/21 Criteria and Characteristics 1&1

1
2. of a good research problem
22/11 Errors in selecting a 1&1
research problem, Scope
1
3. and Objectives of Research
Problem
22/11 Approaches of 1&1
1 Investigation of solutions
4.
for research problem
29/11 Data Collections , Analysis 1&1
1
5.
29/11 Data Interpretation 1&1
1
6.
6/12 Necessary Instrumentations 1 & 1
1
7.
UNIT - II
No. of Objectives & References
Unit Lesson Periods Topics / Sub-Topics Outcomes (Text Book, Journal…)
Date
No. No. Nos.
Effective Literature Studies : 2&2 Research Methodology
Approaches books:
1.Ranjit Kumar ( 6
Edition)
2.Kothari & Garg
3.Wayne Goddard and
2. 6/12/2021 1 Stuart Melville
1.
4. Pradeep Kumar Sahu
– Springer
5.Diparkar Deb et.al
6. NPTEL notes
7. egyankosh notes

13/12 Effective Literature Studies : 2&2

1
2. Approaches
13/12 Analysis 2&2
1
3.
23/12 Plagiarism 2&2
1
4.
23/12 1 Research Ethics 2&2
 5.
29/12 Research Ethics 2&2
1
6.
UNIT - III
Objectives
References
No. of &
Unit Lesson (Text Book,
Date Periods Topics / Sub-Topics Outcomes
No. No. Journal…)
Nos.
29/12 Effective Technical Writing 3&3 Research
Methodology books:
1.Ranjit Kumar ( 6
Edition)
2.Kothari & Garg
3.Wayne Goddard and
1.
3. 1 Stuart Melville
4. Pradeep Kumar
Sahu – Springer
5.Diparkar Deb et.al
6. NPTEL notes
7. egyankosh notes

2. 31/12 1 How to write report 3&3

3. 31/12 1 How to write report 3&3
3/1 Developing a Research 3&3
4. 1
Proposal
3/1 Format of Research 3&3
1
5. Proposal
17/1 Format of Research 3&3
1
6. Proposal
17/1 Presentation and assessment 3&3
1
7. by a Review Committee

UNIT - IV
Objectives
No. of References
Unit Lesson &
Date Periods Topics / Sub-Topics (Text Book, Journal…)
No. No. Outcomes
 Nos.
4. 24/1 Nature of Intellectual 4&4 Intellectual Property in
Property : Patents and New Technological
Designs Age 2016 by Lemley,
Menell and Merges et
al .
1.
1
Intellectual Property
by Debrah E.
Bouchoux

NPTEL Notes
e gyankosh Notes
24/1 Nature of Intellectual 4&4
1 Property : Patents and
2.
Designs
3. 3/2 1 Trade and Copyright 4&4
3/2 Process of Patenting and 4&4
4. 1
Development
5. 4/2 1 Innovation 4&4
4/2 Patenting 4&4
1
6.
9/2 Development 4&4
1
7.
9/2 International Scenario 4&4
1
8.
14/2 International Cooperation on 4&4
1
9. Intellectual Property
14/2 Procedure for grants of 4&4
10.
1 Patents , Patenting under
PCT
UNIT - V
Objectives
References
No. of &
Unit Lesson (Text Book, Journal…)
Date Periods Topics / Sub-Topics Outcomes
No. No.
Nos.
5. 21/2 1 Patent Rights : Scope of 5&5
1. Patent Rights
21/2 1 Licensing and Transfer of 5&5
2.
Technology
7/3 1 Licensing and Transfer of 5&5
3.
Technology
 7/3 1 Patent Information and 5&5
4.
databases
5. 10/3 1 Geographical Indications 5&5

6 10/3 1 New Developments in IPR 5&5

11/3 1 Administration of Patent 5&5

7
Systems
8 11/3 1 New Developments in IPR 5&5

12/3 1 IPR of Biological Systems , 5&5

9
Computer Software etc.
12/3 1 Traditional Knowledge : 5&5
10
Case Studies . IPR and IITs

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Bachupally, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 090, A.P., India. (040) 6686 4440

LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22 Semester : I Semester

Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year Section: A / B

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 1 - 1& 2 Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: Meaning and source of Research Problem
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to explain the Meaning of research problem.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS
Research Methodology basics and Problem Identification
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
Explain the research process? Obj:1
How problems are identifies and defined in a research work? Out:1

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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22 Semester : I Semester

Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year Section: A / B

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor

Lesson No: Unit 1 - 3 & 4 Duration of Lesson: 2 hr

Lesson Title: Errors in selecting a research problem, characteristics of a good research

INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to identify Errors in selecting a research problem.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Research problem characteristics and Errors in the research problem
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
Explain in brief about objectives of research problem? Obj:1
Out:1
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6686 4440

LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code:
GR20D 5011
Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil
Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 1 - 5& 6
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: scope and objectives, Approaches of investigation of solutions for research
problem
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to identify the various Approaches
of investigation of solutions for research problem.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
solutions for research problem, objectives of research
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
State the objectives of research problem. Obj:1
State the scope of research problem. Out:1
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code:
GR20D 5011
Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil
Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 1 - 7 & 8
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: Data collection and analysis
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to collect data and do analysis on
the collected data.
TEACHING AIDS: class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Methods of data collection and analysis of data
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How data’s are collected for a research work? Obj:1
Out:1
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor

Lesson No: Unit 1 - 9 & 10

Duration of Lesson: 2 hr

Lesson Title: Data Interpretation and necessary instruments

INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to data interpretation.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Data interpretation and necessary instruments

Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How data’s are interpreted? Obj:2
What are the various instruments used to interpret data? Out:2
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 2 - 1 & 2
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr

Lesson Title: Literarture studies approaches

INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to literature studies.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Effective Literarture studies approaches - journals, magazines, old reports

Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How literature studies are done? Obj:2
State the importance of literature studies. Out:2
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code:
GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil

Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 2 - 3 & 4
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: plagiarism analysis & Research ethics
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to maintain the similarity index
and standard research ethics.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
plagiarism analysis & Research ethics
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
Give the difference between plagiarism and cheating? Obj:2
How plagiarism can be minimized? Out:2
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil

Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 3 - 1 & 2
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: Report writing technically
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to write a technical report.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Ways to write technical report, contents to be included.

Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How reports can be written technically? Obj:3
What are the contents to be included in a technical report? Out:3
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor

Lesson No: Unit 3 - 3 & 4

Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: paper developing a research proposal and method of writing

INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to write a technical paper.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
paper developing a research proposal
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How research paper can be written technically? Obj:3
What are the contents to be included in a research paper? Out:3
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course
Code: GR20D 5011
Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil
Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 3 - 5 & 6
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: format of research proposal and method of writing research proposal
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to write a research proposal for
claiming funds from government.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Writing a research proposal.
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
State the objectives of research proposal. Obj:3
What are the benefits of research proposal? Out:3
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Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011
Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil
Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 3 - 7 & 8
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: presentation and assessment by review committee
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to attend the review committee
meetings and explain about their research work.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Assessment method and presentation contents
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
What are the activities carried out by assessment committee in a research
Obj:3
work?
Out:3
What are the contents to be included in a research presentation?
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor

Lesson No: Unit 4 - 1 & 2

Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: intellectual property, patents
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to know about IPR
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Intellectual property rights and its importance

Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How to file a patent? Obj:4
What is IPR? Give examples. Out:4
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil

Engineering

Designation: Professor

Lesson No: Unit 4 - 3 & 4

Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: designs trade and copyright
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to know about deigns, trade and
copyright.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Design, trade and copyright and its importance
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
Give the difference between patents, designs, trade and copyright? Obj:4
Out:4
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011
Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 4 - 5 & 6
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: patent processing, technical research development
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to develop a research work and
file patent.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Development of research work and patenting it.
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How to file a patent? Obj:4
Out:4

Signature of faculty
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor

Lesson No: Unit 4 - 7 & 8

Duration of Lesson: 2 hr

Lesson Title: innovation and patent development/ International cooperation

INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to innovate a product.

Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Innovation of research work and patenting it. File patent internationally.
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
Elaborate the concepts of creativity and innovation. Obj:4
How to file an international patent? Out:4
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 4 - 9 & 10
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: grants of patents, patenting under PCT
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to patent under PCT.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Patent grants and Patenting under PCT
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
Explain how patents are filed under PCT? Obj:4
Explain about patent grants in detail wit suitable example. Out:4
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil

Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 5 - 1 & 2
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: patent rights and its scope
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to explain about patent rights.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Patent rights.
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
Explain the scope of patent rights. Obj:5
Explain about one’s own patent right in detail. Out:5
Signature of faculty
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011
Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 5 - 3 & 4
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: licensing and transfer of technology
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to explain about patent licensing
and technology transfer.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Patent rights.
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
Explain patent licensing in detail. Obj:5
Explain patent technology transfer in detail. Out:5

Signature of faculty
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011
Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 5 - 5 & 6
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: patent information and database
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to explain about patent
information and database.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Database and information about patents
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
What are the information that can be gathered from patent database? Obj:5
Out:5

Signature of faculty
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code:

GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil

Engineering

Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 5 - 7 & 8
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: developments in IPR and patent administration system
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to explain about IPR
developments.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Patent administration system.
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How patent informations are protected? Obj:5
Explain IPR developments in detail. Out:5
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IP Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil

Engineering
Designation: Professor
Lesson No: Unit 5 - 9 & 10
Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: new developments in IPR and biological systems IPR
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to explain about IPR
developments in biological systems.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Developments of IPR in biological systems
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How IPR are developed in biological departments? Explain with a case Obj:5
study.
Out:5
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LESSON PLAN
Academic Year : 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B
Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code: GR20D 5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil Engineering

Designation: Professor

Lesson No: Unit 5 - 11 & 12

Duration of Lesson: 2 hr
Lesson Title: new developments in IPR and computer software IPR
INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSON OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this lesson the student shall be able to explain about IPR
developments in software systems.
Teaching Aids: Class room teaching with power point presentation.
TEACHING POINTS :
Developments of IPR in software systems
Assignment / Questions:

Question Objective/
Outcome
How IPR are developed in computer softwares? Explain with a case study. Obj:5
Out:5
 EVALUATION STRATEGY

Academic Year : 2021-22

Semester : I

Name of the Program: M.Tech (Structural Engineering) Year: I

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Subject

Code(GR20D5011

Name of the Faculty: GVV Satyanarayana Dept.: Civil Engineering

Designation : PROFESSOR

1. TARGET:

A) Percentage for pass: 98%

b) Percentage of class: 1st class with distinction - 60%

1st class - 40%

2. COURSE PLAN& CONTENT DELIVERY

(Please write how you intend to cover the contents: i.e., coverage of Units/Lessons by lectures,
design, exercises, solvingnumericalproblems, demonstrationofmodels,modelpreparation,
experiments in the Lab., orbyassignments,etc.)

3. METHOD OF EVALUATION

3.1 Continuous Assessment Examinations (CAE-I, CAE-II)

3.2 Assignments/Seminars

3.3 Project Review/ Comprehensive viva-voce

3.4 Quiz

3.5 Semester/End Examination

3.6 Others

4. List out any new topic(s) or any innovation you would like to introduce in teaching the subjects in this
Semester.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………
……..

Signature of HOD Signature of

faculty
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Research Methodology &IPR GR20D5011 (MID-II)

S.No Roll No Name of Student Maximum Marks (20 M)

1 21241D2001 ATKAPURAM PRASHANTH 17

2 21241D2002 BANDI SRI RAM GOPAL 17

3 21241D2003 CHALLA MADHAVI 17

4 21241D2004 PAMMI DIVYA 19

5 21241D2005 DUMMA UMESH KUMAR 16

6 21241D2006 K LATHASREE 16

7 21241D2007 MARIYALA VAISHNAVI 18

8 21241D2008 MAVOORI PRANAV 13

9 21241D2009 MITTAPALLI NAGA ASHWINI 16

10 21241D2010 RAVULA VENKATA SURAJ REDD 13

11 21241D2011 REPATI MOHAN BABU 14

12 21241D2012 ANDHYA CHERUKU 17

13 21241D2013 SHAIK FEROZ 13

14 21241D2014 K SAI CHANDRA 17

15 21241D2015 THOTA HARSHAVARDHAN 17

16 21241D2016 ARIKUPPALA LALITHA 14

17 21241D2017 AMBA RAMA GNANENDRA SAI 15

18 21241D2018 SAI YENUMALA DEVESH GOUD 14

19 21241D2019 RASHANTH KUMAR AB

20 21241D2020 BAVANDLAPELLI THARUN TEJA 12

21 21241D2021 GNITISH KUMAR 14

 Research Methodology & IPR GR20D5011 (MID-I)

S.No Roll No Name of Student Maximum Marks (20 M)

1 21241D2001 ATKAPURAM PRASHANTH 14

2 21241D2002 BANDI SRI RAM GOPAL 16

3 21241D2003 CHALLA MADHAVI 11

4 21241D2004 PAMMI DIVYA 16

5 21241D2005 DUMMA UMESH KUMAR 16

6 21241D2006 K LATHASREE 15

7 21241D2007 MARIYALA VAISHNAVI 16

8 21241D2008 MAVOORI PRANAV 14

9 21241D2009 MITTAPALLI NAGA ASHWINI 14

10 21241D2010 RAVULA VENKATA SURAJ REDD 12

11 21241D2011 REPATI MOHAN BABU 12

12 21241D2012 ANDHYA CHERUKU 17

13 21241D2013 SHAIK FEROZ 14

14 21241D2014 K SAI CHANDRA 17

15 21241D2015 THOTA HARSHAVARDHAN 17

16 21241D2016 ARIKUPPALA LALITHA 14

17 21241D2017 AMBA RAMA GNANENDRA SAI 13

18 21241D2018 SAI YENUMALA DEVESH GOUD 14

19 21241D2019 RASHANTH KUMAR 11

20 21241D2020 BAVANDLAPELLI THARUN TEJA 11

21 21241D2021 GNITISH KUMAR 13

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ASSIGNMENT SHEETS

Research Methodology and Intellectual

Property Rights
Instructor : Dr. Mohd.Hussain, Professor of
Civil Engineering
ASSIGNMENT I - Descriptive Questions (
Answer these questions from the prescribed e-text books available :
Research Methodology : A step by step Guide for Beginners by Ranjit
Kumar & Research Methodology : Methods and Techniques by C.R.
Kothari and Gaurav Garg & Notes kept in Newton)
UNIT I &II & III ( Half Portion)
1(a) A prospective student is asked to formulate a research problem as a
part of project work. Explain the various steps of Research Process the
student has to follow ?
(b) Explain the sources of research problem and errors in selecting a
research problem ?
(c) Define Research ? Explain the criteria and characteristics of a good
research problem ?
(d) Explain the scope and objectives of research problem ?
2(a) How do you conduct Literature Survey ? Explain some sources of
journals and digital libraries in structural engineering ?
(b) Describe the approaches of investigation of solutions for research
problem ?
(c) Explain the data collection, analysis , interpretation and necessary
instrumentation in Research ?
(d) What is plagiarism ? Explain various types of plagiarism and Research
Ethics ?
3 (a) Explain the criteria to be considered in writing an effective technical
research report ?
(b) Explain the steps of writing a research report ?
ASSIGNMENT I - TWENTY OBJECTIVE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
1. The first step of seven step research process ( as given in Kothari and
Garg) is (a)
(a) Define research problem (b) Collect data (c) Analyse the data (d)
Formulate hypothesis
2. The research approaches are (c )
(a) Quantitative approach (b) Qualitative approach (c) Both (a) and (b) (d)
None of the above
3. Research is a way of thinking and research is an integral part of our daily
practice for (d)
(a) Engineers (b) Doctors (c) Business People and Social workers (d) all the
above
4. Research is away to gather evidence for our Evidence Based

Practice (EBP) (a)

(a) True (b) False (c) Can not say (d) None of the above
5. The types of research are (d)
(a) Application Perspective (b) Objectives Perspective (c) Mode of
Enquiry Perspective (d) All the above
6. The perspectives of application of research are as below (d)
(a) the Service Provider (b) the Service Administrator , Manager
and/or Planner (c) the service consumer & the professional (d) all the
above
7. The research process must have certain Characteristics (d)
(a) Controlled,Rigorous and Systematic (b) Valid and Verifiable (c)
Empirical and Critical (d) All the above
8. The research approaches of enquiry perspective is (c )
(a) Structured approach ( Quantitative research ) (b) Unstructured
approach ( Qualitative research) (c) both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
 9. The research approaches from application perspective is (c )
(a) pure research (b) applied research (c) both (a) and (b) (d) None
of the above
10. The sources of research problem in humanities are (e)
 (a) People (b) Problems (c) Programmes (d) Phenomenon (e) all the
above
11. The Research Objectives are classified as (c )
(a) Main Objectives (b) Subobjectives (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of
the above
12. A hypothesis serves the following functions (e)
(a) Study with focus (b) What data to collect and what not to collect
(c) enhances objectivity in a study (d) enables one to conclude what is true
or what is false (e) all the above
13. The Categories of Hypothesis are (c )
(a) Research Hypothesis (b) Alternate hypothesis ( Null Hypothesis)

( c ) both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above

14. In testing Hypothesis , the types of error are ( c )
(a) Type I Error ( Rejection of Null Hypothesis when it is true ) (b) Type II
Error ( Acceptance of a null Hypothesis when it is false ) (c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
15. SQ4R Method of Study is (a)
(a) Survey, Question , Read , Respond , Record and Review
(b) Survey , Question, Read , Relate, Recite and Record
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
16. Mindmapping Notes (b)
(a) Linear Notes (b) Nonlinear Notes (c) both (a) and (b) (d) None of the
above
17. Equivalent Opensource software to MATLAB is (a)
(a) Scilab (b) Python (c) R Studio (d) None of the above
18. What is ANOVA (a)
(a) Analysis of Variance (b) Alternative Variance (c) Both (a) and (b) (d)
None of the above
19. In the Equation Y= mx + C , Y and X are called respectively ( a)
(a) Dependent and Independent Variables (b) Independent and Dependent
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
20. In Regression Analysis, R Square is Coefficient of Determination.

It is used (b)
(a) to evaluate correlation coefficient (b)To evaluate the goodness of the
fitted model (c) Both (a ) and (b) (d) None of the above

Research Methodology and Intellectual

Property Rights
Instructor : Dr. Mohd.Hussain, Professor of
Civil Engineering
ASSIGNMENT II - Descriptive Questions (
Answer these questions from the prescribed e-text books available :
Research Methodology : A step by step Guide for Beginners by Ranjit
Kumar & Research Methodology : Methods and Techniques by C.R.
Kothari and Gaurav Garg & UnitWise Notes kept in Newton& eGyankosh
which is the Study material of Indira Gandhi National Open University &
NPTEL Web Notes &Videos)
Unit III ( Half portion)
(a) Discuss about the format of Research Proposal
(b) How will Research be assessed by Review Committee?
(c) Explain various sections of a Research Paper in detail ?
(d) What are the necessary guidelines to be followed in writing a
Research Proposal ?

Unit IV
(a) State the importance of intellectual property rights and explain
various types of intellectual property rights
(b) Explain the process of patenting
(c) Describe how can technical designs be protected ?
(d) Discuss the issues of copyright ownership ? List the items which can
be copyright protected ?
(e) Explain the procedure for grant of patents ?
(f) Explain the patenting under PCT( Patent Cooperation Treaty) in detail?
(g) Describe the role of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
in granting patents at international level & Indian Patent Office of
Intellectual Property of India at national level
(h) What is the role of Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual
Property Management at Nagpur ?

UNIT V
(a) Explain the scope of patent rights ?
(b) Explain Licencing and Transfer of Technology in IITs, IISc , MIT, Florida
State University and Utah State University
(c) Describe the information and databases in WIPO, USPTO,CIPO, EPO
and Indian Patent Advanced Search System
(d) Explain Geographical Indications ?
(e) Explain the Emerging issues in IPR?
(f) Describe the administration of Patent system ?
(g) Explain IPR of Biological systems, Computer software etc.

ASSIGNMENT II - TWENTY FIVE OBJECTIVE

QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GIVEN IN BOLD LETTERS
Research Methodology and IPR- II Mid Portion
Objective Questions( Answers given in Bold
letters)
1.What protects the intellectual property created by artists?
(a)copyright
(b)geographical indications
(c)patents
( d)registered designs
2.What protects the intellectual property created by designers?
( a)copyright
(b) geographical indications

(c)patents
( d) registered designs
3.What protects the intellectual property created by inventors?
( a)copyright
(b)geographical indications
(c)patents
(d)registered designs
4.Which of these is a geographical indication?
(a)BMW
( b)Champagne
(c)Hogwarts
(d)Playstation
. * * Champagne is a place in France .
5.What does a trademark protect?
(a)an invention
(b)a work of art
(c)logos, names and brands
(d)the look, shape and feel of a product
6.In most countries, how long does copyright last for?
(a)10 years after the creation of the work
( b)50 years after the creation of the work
(c)10 years after the death of the person who created that work
(d)50 years after the death of the person who created that work
7.How long do patents usually last for?
(a)10 years
(b)20 years
( c) 40 years
(d)60 years
8.If you write an original story, what type of intellectual property gives you the
right to decide who can make and sell copies of your work?
(a)copyright
(b)geographical indications
(c)patents
(d)registered designs
.
9.Imagine a footballer sets up his own company to sell his own range of clothes.
What type of intellectual property can he use to show that the clothes are made
by his company?
(a)copyright
(b)patents
( c)registered designs
( d)trademarks
10.If a company develops a new technology that improves its main product, what
type of intellectual property can they use to stop others from copying their
invention?
(a)copyright
(b)geographical indications
(c)patents
(d )registered designs
11. A company XYZ filed a patent application in the year 2000. The patent was granted
in 2002. The company can enjoy the patent rights till:
(a)2020 (b)2021 (c)2022 (d)2023
12. If a company develops a new technology that improves its main product, what type
of intellectual property can they use to stop others from copying their invention?
(a)Copyright
(b)Geographical indications
(c)Patents
(d)Trademarks
13. The term WIPO stands for
(a)World Investment Policy Organization
(b)World Intellectual Property Organization
(c)Wildlife Investigation and Policing Organization
(d)World Institute for Prevention of Organized Crime
14. PCT stands for:
(a) Patent Cooperation Treaty
(b) Patent Cooperation Territory
( c) Patent Completion Term
(d) Patent Convention Treaty
15. Why an invention should be patented?
(a)It gives opportunity to license the invention in future
(b)It gives legal ownership on the invention
(c )It gives exclusive rights to stop others from practicing the invention
(d )All of the above
16. The rights of a patentee are to stop the third parties from
(a)Selling or distributing patented product without consent of patentee
( b)Licensing without consent of patentee
(c )Assigning the patent to others without consent of patentee
(d)All of the above
17. A person qualified/entitled to receive a patent on a new invention is-
(a)The one who invents first
(b)The one who applies for patent on the invention first
(c)The one who commercialized the invention first
( d)The one who first conceived the invention
18. Patent is granted for
(a )A Discovery
( b)Mathematical formulas
( c )New invention
( d)Both (a) and (b)
19. Confidential information is an important intellectual asset because-
(a)It has unlimited lifetime of protection unlike patents 20 years protection
( b)It contains organization’s Important critical data
(c)It is available exclusively to the organization
(d)All of the above
20. Patent right is
(a)Limited period right
(b)Territorial right
(c)Absolute right
( d)Both (a) and (b)
21. Prior art search includes
(a)Search of Patent literatures
(b)Search of Non-patent literature
( c )Both (a) and (b)
( d) None of the above
22. Which is not a best practice to protect intellectual property/ asset of any
organization?
( a )Having Non-Disclosure Agreement in place while discussing business and sharing
confidential information with 3rd party
( b)Safeguarding critical manufacturing and business know-how as trade secret
( c)Getting due approvals before external publications and presentations
(d) Publishing all the R&D and business-critical information for easy access of
the public
23. A patent comes into existence:
(a)On the evolution of an idea
( b)On the first publication in an article
(c)On the acceptance of an application by the Patent Office
(d)After the first successful use of the article
24.Which of these a geographical indication ?
(a) BMW
(b) Hotel Taj
( c) Play Station
(d) Assam Tea

25. Which country possesses maximum number of Patents in the world?

(a)USA
(b)Japan
( c) South Korea
( d)China
( source : wipo & iserdindia )
 GOKARAJU RANGARAJU INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ( Autonomous)

M.Tech I Year - First Semester

MID - I Examination ( Descriptive)

Research Methodology and Intellectual Property Rights ( GR20D5011)

Time: 75 Minutes Date of Examination : 09-2-2022 Maximum Marks : 15 ( 3x

5= 15)

Answer all questions and all questions carry equal marks

1(a) A prospective student is asked to formulate a research problem as a part of project
work. Explain the various steps of Research Process the student has to follow ?
(CO1) (5 Marks)

(OR)

(b) Define Research ? Explain the scope and objectives of research problem ?
(CO1) (5 Marks)

2(a) How do you conduct Literature Survey ? Explain some sources of journals, patents and
digital libraries in structural engineering ? ( CO2) ( 5Marks)

(OR)

(b) Explain the data collection, analysis , interpretation and necessary instrumentation in
Research ? ( CO2) ( 5 Marks)

3(a) What is plagiarism ? Explain various types of plagiarism and Research Ethics ?
( CO2) ( 5 Marks)

(OR)

(b) Explain the steps of writing a technical research report ? (CO3) ( 5 Marks )

GOKARAJU RANGARAJU INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ( Autonomous)

M.Tech I Year - First Semester

MID - I Examination ( Objective )

Research Methodology and Intellectual Property Rights ( GR20D5011)

Time: 15 Minutes Date of Examination : 09-2-2022 Maximum Marks : 5 ( 10x

1/2= 5)
Answer all questions and all questions carry equal marks
1. The first step of seven step research process ( as given in Kothari and Garg) is (
)
(a) Define research problem (b) Collect data (c) Analyse the data (d) Formulate
hypothesis
2. The research approaches are ( )
(a) Quantitative approach (b) Qualitative approach (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of
the above
3. Research is a way of thinking and research is an integral part of our daily practice for
( )
(a) Engineers (b) Doctors (c) Business People and Social workers (d) all the above
4. The types of research are ( )
(a) Application Perspective (b) Objectives Perspective (c) Mode of Enquiry Perspective
(d) All the above
5. The Categories of Hypothesis are ( )
(a) Research Hypothesis (b) Alternate hypothesis ( Null Hypothesis)

( c ) both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above

6. In testing Hypothesis , the types of error are ( )

(a) Type I Error ( Rejection of Null Hypothesis when it is true ) (b) Type II Error (
Acceptance of a null Hypothesis when it is false ) (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of
the above
7. SQ4R Method of Study is ( )
(a) Survey, Question , Read , Respond , Record and Review
(b) Survey , Question, Read , Relate, Recite and Record
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
8. Equivalent Opensource software to MATLAB is ( )
(a) Scilab (b) Python (c) R Studio (d) None of the above
9. In the Equation Y= mx + C , Y and X are called respectively ( )
(a) Dependent and Independent Variables (b) Independent and Dependent (c) Both
(a) and (b) (d) None of the above
10. The Research Objectives are classified as ( )

(a) Main Objectives (b)Subobjectives (c) Both (a ) and (b) (d) None of the above
 M.Tech I Year I Semester Regular Examinations, March/April 2022

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR

(Common to all M.Tech Programmes)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 70

Instructions:
1. Question paper comprises of Part-A and Part-B
2. Part-A (for 20 marks) must be answered at one place in the answer book.
3. Part-B (for 50 marks) consists of five questions with internal choice, answer all questions.
PART – A
(Answer ALL questions. All questions carry equal marks)
10 * 2 = 20 Marks
1. a. Mention the Components of Research Problem. [2]
b. Outline the importance of Research for Government Agencies with Examples. [2]
c. Differentiate between Quantitative Research and Qualitative Research. [2]
d. Mention the importance of interpretation in the preparation of Research report. [2]
e. Outline the importance of Bibliography in Research Report. [2]
f. What role does a Review Committee play in Research Proposal Assessment? [2]
g. Mention the various types of Intellectual Property that can be protected. [2]
h. List what can be protected under Copyrights Act. [2]
i. Who holds the ownership in case of inventions developed in universities? [2]
j. What are the instances of Bio-Piracy that impacted India’s Traditional Knowledge? [2]
PART – B
(Answer ALL questions. All questions carry equal marks)
5 * 10 = 50 Marks
2. (a) What do you understand by Research Problem? What are the characteristics of [10]
Good
Research problem?
(b) “Research is seeing what everybody else has seen and thinking what nobody else has
thought.” In the light of the statement, Explain the scope of research Problem.

OR
3. (a) Elaborate commonly committed errors in identifying a Research Problem and [10]
precautions to be taken to overcome them.
(b) What are the objectives and constraints faced be a researcher in providing solution
to
a research problem?
 Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering
and Technology (Autonomous) Department of
Civil Engineering
I M.Tech. I Semester MID I I EXAMINATION March—2022

Research Methodology and IntellectualProperty Rights

(Sub Code: GR20D5011)

Time: 75 Minutes Date of examination 16-03--2022 Max.Marks: 15

Name : ________________________ Roll No. D

Answer all questions.

Part-B

Ques Unit Blooms Course

tion Level Outco
No. me

1. a BL-5 CO-2

Discuss about the format of

Research Proposal ? Also discuss
the necessary guidelines to be
followed in writing a Research
Proposal ?

(5M)

(OR)

b. BL-5 CO-2
Propose how Research be
assessed by Review Committee?
Formulate various sections of a
Research Paper in detail ?
(5M)

2. a Examine the importance of BL-4 CO-4

intellectual property rights and
formulate various types of
intellectual property rights ?
Elaborate the process of
patenting?

(5M)
 (OR)

b Analyse the role of World BL-4 CO-4

Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO) in granting
patents at international level &
Indian Patent Office of
Intellectual Property of India at
national level
( (5M)
Elaborate Licencing and
3. a Transfer of Technology in IITs, BL-5 CO-5
. IISc , MIT and Utah State
University .

(5M)

(OR)
Evaluate the information and patent
databases in WIPO, USPTO,CIPO,EPO BL-6 CO-5
b and Indian Patent Advanced Search
System .
 Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and
Technology (Autonomous)
Bachupally, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 090, A.P., India. (040)
6686 4440

RUBRICS
Academic Year: 2021-22
Semester : I Semester
Name of the Program: M.Tech ( Structural Engineering) Year: I Year
Section: A / B

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course

Code: GR20D5011

Name of the Faculty: Dr.Mohd.Hussain Dept: Civil

Engineering
Designation: Professor
These Rubrics are organized around three domains covering all aspects of GR20D5011 - RM &
IPR course.

1. Able to identify a research problem and sort out with optimized solution.

2. Ability to analyze literature surveys and follow research ethics.

3. Create a research document with effective technical writing.

4. Impart knowledge on IPR, patent procedure and availing of research grants.

5. Able to get patent rights and have knowledge on licensing/ transfer of

technology.

The rubrics use a four-level rating scale with the following labels:
4 - Excellent
3 - Good
2 – Satisfactory
1 - Unsatisfactory
 Objective 1: Able to identify a research problem and sort out with optimized solution.

Student Outcome: Able to formulate research problem and identify relevant solution
Performance Criteria Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score
1 2 3 4
Understanding the Does not A little Understands the Has a great deal 4
basic concepts of concentrate on grasping of basics of of
Research basics of research basics on research information—
Methodology methodology research process regarding the
21241D2004 concepts basics of
research
methodology
Identify and define a Does not know An average Has the An excellent 3
problem how to identify a understanding sufficient understanding
research problem of defining a knowledge in of research
problem defining a work in finding
research out a feasible
problem solution
Data collection and Not impressive Somewhat impressive Commendably 3
interpretation impressive impressive
Average score 3.33

Performance Criteria Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

1 2 3 4
Understanding the 21241D2012 Does not A little Understands the Has a great deal 3
basic concepts of concentrate on grasping of basics of of
Research basics of research basics on research information—
Methodology methodology research process regarding the
concepts basics of
research
methodology
Identify and define a Does not know An average Has the An excellent 3
problem how to identify a understanding sufficient understanding
research problem of defining a knowledge in of research
problem defining a work in finding
research out a feasible
problem solution
Data collection and Not impressive Somewhat impressive Commendably 3
interpretation impressive impressive
Average score 3

Performance Criteria Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

1 2 3 4
Understanding the Does not A little Understands the Has a great deal 3
basic concepts of concentrate on grasping of basics of of
Research basics of research basics on research information—
Methodology methodology research process regarding the
concepts basics of
21241D2015 research
methodology
Identify and define a Does not know An average Has the An excellent 3
problem how to identify a understanding sufficient understanding
research problem of defining a knowledge in of research
problem defining a work in finding
research out a feasible
problem solution
Data collection and Not impressive Somewhat impressive Commendably 4
interpretation impressive impressive
Average score 3.3

Objective 2: Ability to analyze literature surveys and follow research ethics.

Student Outcome: Able to follow research ethics.

Performance Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

Criteria
1 2 3 4
Understanding the Poor Has a Understanding An excellent 4
concepts of understanding of moderate the various grip on various
literature survey literature survey knowledge approaches to literature survey
concepts about literature methods
21241D2004 gathering survey.
literature
survey
Establishing relation Poor Average Best Extraordinary 4
between plagiarism
and cheating
Understanding the Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 4
value of research impressive
ethics
Average score 4

Performance Criteria Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

1 2 3 4
Understanding the Poor Has a Understanding An excellent 3
concepts of literature understanding of moderate the various grip on various
survey literature survey knowledge approaches to literature survey
concepts about literature methods
21241D2012 gathering survey.
literature
survey

Establishing relation Poor Average Best Extraordinary 3

between plagiarism
and cheating
Understanding the Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
value of research impressive
ethics
Average score 3
Performance Criteria Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score
1 2 3 4
Understanding the Poor Has a Understanding An excellent 3
concepts of literature understanding of moderate the various grip on various
survey literature survey knowledge approaches to literature survey
concepts about literature methods
21241D2015 gathering survey.
literature
survey
Establishing relation Poor Average Best Extraordinary 3
between plagiarism
and cheating
Understanding the Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
value of research impressive
ethics
Average score 3

Objective 3: Create a research document with effective technical writing.

Student Outcome: Able to analyze research related information.

Performance Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

Criteria
1 2 3 4
Understanding the Poor Has a Understands the An excellent 3
concept on technical understanding of moderate various method grip on
writing concepts on knowledge on of technical effective
technical writing technical writing technical
21241D2004 writing writing
Knowledge on Poor Average Best Extraordinary 3
research proposal
and research paper
writing
Presentation of Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
research work to impressive
assessment comittee
 Average score 3

Performance Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

Criteria
1 2 3 4
Understanding the Poor Has a Understands the An excellent 3
concept on technical understanding of moderate various method grip on
writing concepts on knowledge on of technical effective
technical writing technical writing technical
21241D2012 writing writing
Knowledge on Poor Average Best Extraordinary 3
research proposal
and research paper
writing
Presentation of Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
research work to impressive
assessment comittee
Average score 3

Performance Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

Criteria
1 2 3 4
Understanding the Poor Has a Understands the An excellent 3
concept on technical understanding of moderate various method grip on
writing concepts on knowledge on of technical effective
technical writing technical writing technical
21241D2015 writing writing
Knowledge on Poor Average Best Extraordinary 3
research proposal
and research paper
writing
Presentation of Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
research work to impressive
assessment comittee
Average score 3

Objective 4: Impart knowledge on IPR, patent procedure and availing of research grants.
Student Outcome: Able to understand the Importance of IPR and produce a product for
an individual growth and nation.

Performance Criteria Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

1 2 3 4
Understanding of IPR Poor Has a Understanding An excellent 3
Concepts understanding of moderate IPR in a better grip on various
concepts in IPR knowledge on way. IPR Concepts
IPR
21241D2004

Establishing relation Poor Average Best Extraordinary 3

between patents,
designs, trade and
copyright
Patenting a project Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
impressive
Average score 3

Performance Criteria Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

1 2 3 4
Understanding of IPR Poor Has a Understanding An excellent 3
Concepts understanding of moderate IPR in a better grip on various
concepts in IPR knowledge on way. IPR Concepts
IPR
Establishing relation 21241D2012 Poor Average Best Extraordinary 2
between patents,
designs, trade and
copyright
Patenting a project Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
impressive
Average score 2.66

Performance Criteria Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

1 2 3 4
Understanding of IPR Poor Has a Understanding An excellent 3
Concepts understanding of moderate IPR in a better grip on various
concepts in IPR knowledge on way. IPR Concepts
IPR
Establishing relation 21241D2015 Poor Average Best Extraordinary 3
between patents,
designs, trade and
copyright
Patenting a project Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
impressive
Average score 3
Objective 5: Able to get patent rights and have knowledge on licensing/ transfer of
technology.
Student Outcome: Able to implement innovative research work and patent it.

Performance Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

Criteria
1 2 3 4
Awareness on Don’t know about Has a Efficient Excellent 3
getting patent patent rights moderate knowledge understanding
rights knowledge on of the needed
patent rights issues
Patent Licensing 21241D2004 Poor Average Best Extraordinary 3
and transfer of
technology
IPR Case Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
studies in impressive
biological and
software sectors
Average score 3

Performance Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

Criteria
1 2 3 4
Awareness on Don’t know about Has a Efficient Excellent 3
getting patent patent rights moderate knowledge understanding
rights knowledge on of the needed
patent rights issues
Patent Licensing 21241D2012 Poor Average Best Extraordinary 3
and transfer of
technology
IPR Case Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
studies in impressive
biological and
software sectors
Average score 3

Performance Student Roll No Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent Score

Criteria
1 2 3 4
Awareness on Don’t know about Has a Efficient Excellent 2
getting patent patent rights moderate knowledge understanding
rights knowledge on of the needed
patent rights issues
Patent 21241D2015 Poor Average Best Extraordinary 2
Licensing and
transfer of
technology
IPR Case Not efficient Average impressive Commendably 3
studies in impressive
biological and
software
sectors
Average score 2.66

Signature of HOD
Signature of faculty

Date: Date:

MAPPING
GR20D5011 Research
Course Outcomes
Methodology and IPR
Course Objectives 1 2 3 4 5

1 X

2 X

3 X

4 X

5 X

Assessments
1. Assignment 2. Internal Examination 3. External Examination
4. Practical Projects 5. Viva

GR20D5011 Research
Course Objectives
Methodology and IPR
Assessments 1 2 3 4 5

1 X X X X X

2 X X X X X

3 X X X X X
 4

GR20D5011 Research
Course Outcomes
Methodology and IPR
Assessments 1 2 3 4 5

1 X X X X X

2 X X X X X

3 X X X X X

Program Outcomes
Course
1 2 3 4 5 6
GR20D5011 Research Methodology and IPR X X X X X X

GR20D5011 Research Methodology and IPR Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6

M M M H M
Understand research problem formulation.

Analyze research related information and follow M M M M M

research ethics
Understand that today’s world is controlled by
M H M M M
Computer, Information Technology, but tomorrow
world will be ruled by ideas, concept, and creativity.

Understanding that when IPR would take such

important place in growth of individuals & nation,it is
M M H M H M
needless to emphasise the need of information
about Intellectual Property Right to be promoted
among students in general & engineering.

Understand the nature of Intellectual Property and M M M M M M

IPR in International scenario.
 GokarajuRangaraju Institute of Engineering and
Technology (Autonomous)
Bachupally, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 090. (040) 6686 4440

COURSE COMPLETION STATUS

-Academic Year : 2021-22

Semester : I

Name of the Program: M.Tech (Structural Engineering) Year: I

Course/Subject: Research Methodology and IPR Course Code:GR20D5011

Name of the Faculty: DR. MOHD.HUSSAIN Dept.:Civil Engineering

Designation: PROFESSOR

Actual Date of Completion & Remarks, if any : 12/3/2022

No. of No. of
Units Remarks Objectives Outcomes
Achieved Achieved
Unit 1 Introduction to Research Methodology 1 1

Unit 2 Literature Survey 2 2

Unit 3 Research Publication 3 3

Unit 4 IPR 4 4

Unit 5 Patent Rights 5 5

Signature of HOD Signature of
faculty

Date: Date:

Note: After the completion of each unit mention the number of Objectives & Outcomes
Achieved.