Syllabus

IKS An Overview (5 Hours)
Definition, Importance, Classification and Unique aspects of IKS, Introduction to Vedas and Vedic life: Distinctive Features, Veda, Vedanga, Upanishad, Wisdom through Ages: Puranas, Itihasa, Epics and Subhashitas, Indian Philosophical systems: Its Development and Distinctive Features, Historical Development of Astronomy in India, Elements of Indian Calendar

Science and Technology in Ancient India (5 Hours)
Ancient Indian Mathematics: Unique aspects, Great Mathematicians and their contribution, Sulba-sutras, Baudhayana formula for right angle triangle, Number system-Features, Concept of zero, representation of large numbers, place value of numerals, Bhuta sankya system, Indian Science and Technology heritage, Mining and ore extraction, Metals and Metal work technology, Gold extraction Process, Ancient Indian Architecture, Temples, Irrigation and water management, surgical techniques, ship buildings.

Gain an understanding of Indian Knowledge System.

Understand the development of Science and Technology in areas such as Astronomy, Mathematics, Surgical techniques, Metallurgy, Ancient Indian Architecture.

Explain the key concepts of IKS and discuss the multi-faceted nature of knowledge contained in the Traditional Systems of India.

Identify the basic elements of Indian Calendar, development of Mathematics, Science and Technology in India.

Recognize the historical perspective to architecture in ancient India.

Kapil Kapoor and Avadesh Kumar Singh , Indian Knowledge System , DK Print World, Ltd

Helaine Selin and Roddam Narasimha, Encyclopedia of Classical Indian Sciences, Universities Press

Madhusudan Penna, Sanskrit Vagvilas , Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit International University Press

B. Mahadevan, Vinayak Rajat Bhat and Nagendra Pavana R.N., Indian Knowledge System Concepts and Application, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd