Bridge course is a teaching module which helps to close the gap between two levels of competence. It helps students to make a successful transition into their new academic programs by providing them with the necessary background knowledge about the topics that will be covered in their new courses. In addition, Bridge Courses can also help students to develop the skills and abilities that they need to succeed in their new academic programs.
A Bridge Courses in various subjects for newly admitted students is conducted every year before the commencement of the first semester classes by the Shri Shivaji Science And Arts College, Chikhli. It is an independent Programme of SSSAC for newly admitted BSc-first year students.
The main objective of the course is to bridge the gap between subjects studied at pre-college level and subjects they would be studying in Graduation. The syllabus for the course is framed in such a way that they get basic knowledge on the subjects that they would be learning through graduation. This is student enhancement and development programme is devised for overall grooming and enhancement of the students’ fraternity with a special punctuation for students from rural and semi rural community.
A Curriculum is framed separately in each of the subjects, for Bridge Course. During the first week after the commencement of the classes, the bridge course curriculum is delivered to the students in various disciplines. A post bridge course test is conducted after the completion of bridge course syllabus to assess the ability of student’s suggestions is given to students for improvisation.
Syllabus for Bridge Course-It is designed by experienced faculties for respective subjects.