IKS-311 Indian Knowledge System | |||||||
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Teaching Scheme | Credit | Marks Distribution | Duration of End Semester Examination | ||||
| L | T | P | Internal Assessment | End Semester Examination | Total | ||
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Maximum Marks: 40 | Maximum Marks: 60 | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Minimum Marks: 16 | Minimum Marks: 24 | 40 | |||||
Unit-I: Bharatiya Civilization and Development of Knowledge System
Genesis of the Bharat bhumi and Civilization , Discovery of the Saraswati River , The Saraswati-Sindhu civilization , Traditional knowledge system , The ancient education system , Brief introduction of the Taksasila University , The Nalanda University , Knowledge export from Bharata.
Unit-II: Art, Literature and Scholars
Natraja- A masterpiece of Bhartiya Art , Introduction to Vedas and Vedic Literature , Life and works of Agastya , Valmiki , Patanjali , Vedvyasa , Lopamudra , Maitreyi , Gargi , Charaka, Sushruta , Kanada , Kautilya , Panini , Aryabhata , Varahmihira , Bhaskaracharya.
Unit-III: Engineering Science and Technology
Engineering , science and technology in the Vedic Age , Post-Vedic period , History of Mathematics in Bharata , Concepts of Zero , History and Culture of Astronomy in India , Kerala School of Astronomy and Mathematics.
Unit-IV: Cultural Heritage and Indian Traditional Practices
Temple architecture in ancient India , Fairs and festivals , Yoga , Ayurveda , Integrated apporach to healthcare , Agriculture in Ancient India , Approaches and strategies to the protection and conservation of environment.