October 24, 2025

105T Communication skills Theory Notes, PDF, Books, Downloads

BP105T Communication skills

UNIT I Communication Skills

Introduction, Definition,

The Importance of Communication,

The Communication Process: Source, Message, Encoding, Channel, Decoding, Receiver, Feedback, Context

Barriers to communication

Physiological Barriers,

Physical Barriers,

Cultural Barriers,

Language Barriers,

Gender Barriers,

Interpersonal Barriers,

Psychological Barriers,

Emotional barriers

Perspectives in Communication

Introduction,

Visual Perception,

Language Perception,

Other factors affecting our perspective – Past Experiences, Prejudices, Feelings, Environment


UNIT II Elements of Communication

Introduction,

Face to Face Communication:
Tone of Voice,
Body Language (Non-verbal communication),
Verbal Communication,
Physical Communication

Communication Styles

Introduction,

The Communication Styles Matrix with examples for each –
Direct Communication Style,
Spirited Communication Style,
Systematic Communication Style,
Considerate Communication Style


UNIT III

Basic Listening Skills: An Introduction,

Self-Awareness,

Active Listening,

Becoming an Active Listener,

Listening in Difficult Situations

Effective Written Communication

Introduction,

When and When Not to Use Written Communication –
Complexity of the Topic,
Amount of Discussion’ Required,
Shades of Meaning,
Formal Communication

Writing Effectively

Subject Lines,

Put the Main Point First,

Know Your Audience,

Organization of the Message


UNIT IV

Interview Skills

Purpose of an interview,

Do’s and Dont’s of an interview

Giving Presentations

Dealing with Fears,

Planning your Presentation,

Structuring Your Presentation,

Delivering Your Presentation,

Techniques of Delivery


UNIT V Group Discussion

Introduction,

Communication skills in group discussion,

Do’s and Dont’s of group discussion


  1. Basic communication skills for Technology, Andreja. J. Ruther Ford, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education, 2011
  2. Communication skills, Sanjay Kumar, Pushpalata, 1stEdition, Oxford Press, 2011
  3. Organizational Behaviour, Stephen .P. Robbins, 1stEdition, Pearson, 2013
  4. Brilliant- Communication skills, Gill Hasson, 1stEdition, Pearson Life, 2011
  5. The Ace of Soft Skills: Attitude, Communication and Etiquette for success, Gopala Swamy Ramesh, 5thEdition, Pearson, 2013
  6. Developing your influencing skills, Deborah Dalley, Lois Burton, Margaret, Green hall, 1st Edition Universe of Learning LTD, 2010
  7. Communication skills for professionals, Konar nira, 2ndEdition, New arrivals – PHI, 2011
  8. Personality development and soft skills, Barun K Mitra, 1stEdition, Oxford Press, 2011
  9. Soft skill for everyone, Butter Field, 1st Edition, Cengage Learning india pvt.ltd, 2011
  10. Soft skills and professional communication, Francis Peters SJ, 1stEdition, Mc Graw Hill Education, 2011
  11. Effective communication, John Adair, 4thEdition, Pan Mac Millan,2009
  12. Bringing out the best in people, Aubrey Daniels, 2ndEdition, Mc Graw Hill, 1999

First Year B Pharm Notes, Syllabus, Books, PDF Subjectwise/Topicwise

First Year B Pharm Notes, Syllabus, Books, PDF Subjectwise/Topicwise

F Y B Pharm Sem-IS Y B Pharm Sem-II
BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I TheoryBP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory
BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I TheoryBP202T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Theory
BP103T Pharmaceutics I TheoryBP203T Biochemistry – Theory
BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry TheoryBP204T Pathophysiology – Theory
BP105T Communication skills TheoryBP205T Computer Applications in Pharmacy Theory
BP106RBT Remedial BiologyBP206T Environmental sciences – Theory
BP106RMT Remedial Mathematics TheoryBP207P Human Anatomy and Physiology II Practical
BP107P Human Anatomy and Physiology PracticalBP208P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Practical
BP108P Pharmaceutical Analysis I PracticalBP209P Biochemistry Practical
BP109P Pharmaceutics I PracticalBP210P Computer Applications in Pharmacy Practical
BP110P Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Practical
BP111P Communication skills Practical
BP112RBP Remedial Biology Practical

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