Sant Gadge Baba Amravti University Amravati

Syllabus for B.Sc. I as per NEP 2020

Semester I
Course Title: Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
Course Code:125301

Course Course Teaching Exams Max

Level Semester Credits
Code Name Hours Duration Marks
Indian
Knowledge
4.5 I 125301 2 30 2 Hrs 30
System
(IKS)

1.
To review and analyse the importance and significance of the
scientific value of the traditional knowledge of Bhārata
2. To help student to understand the knowledge, art and creative
practices, skills and values in ancient Indian system.
3. To introduce the contribution from Ancient Indian system & tradition
to modern science & Technology
4. To develop the knowledge and analysis on the understanding of
Course
scientific planning and architecture system of ancient India.
Objectives
5. To understand the importance of functional, aesthetic, psychological,
culture and socio-religious concept of ancient India architecture.
6. To help students to trace, identify, practice and develop the significant
Indian mathematics and astronomical knowledge.
7. To build the learners a deep rooted pride in Indian aesthetic
knowledge, committed to universal human right, well-being and
sustainable development.
By the end, the students will be able to -
1. To assess the the foundational Concepts & Principles of IKS.
2. To analyse the historical development and evolution of Indian
Intellectual traditions.
3. To compare the knowledge key texts, thinkers, and schools of thought
within the IKS.
Course
4. To analyze the interdisciplinary nature of Indian knowledge,
Outcome
integrating philosophy, spirituality, science, arts, and literature though
the study of IKS.
5. To value the holistic and multidimensional nature of Indian Thought.
6. To analyze various branches of knowledge developed in India.
7. To plan to make research and innovative thinking which can result in
global contribution at later stage.
Weightage of
Unit Workload
Contents Marks
System Allotted
Allotted
Bhāratīya Civilization and Development
Unit I of Knowledge System 8 Hrs 8 Marks
i. Introduction of IKS and its importance
 ii. Bhāratīya Culture and Civilization
iii. Methodology of Indian Knowledge
System
iv. Ancient Education System, the Takṣaśilā
University, the Nālandā University,
Alumni, Knowledge Export from Bhārata.
Arts, Literature, and Scholars
i. Foundational Literature of Indian
Civilization
Unit II ii. Oral tradition in Indian Languages 7 Hrs 7 Marks
iii. Philosophy and Spirituality
iv. Indian Classical Music, Dance and
Theatre Traditions
Science & Technology in Ancient India :
i. Indian Mathematics & Astronomy
Unit III ii. Metallurgical Discoveries in India 8 Hrs 8 Marks
iii. Indian Architecture and Town Planning
iv. Indian Military and Weaponry Science
Humanities & Social Sciences in Ancient
India
i. Introduction to Yoga and Ayurveda
ii. Indian Traditional Knowledge : Science
Unit IV 7 Hrs 7 Marks
and Practice
iii. Agriculture, Trade and Commerce
iv. Administration and Governance

Reference:
1. Acharya Shreyas Charudatta Kurhekar, 2024, Indian Knowledge System
Introductin & Prospects, H.V.P. Mandal Publicatin, Amravati
2. Amit Jha, 2024, Traditional Knowledge System In India, Atlantic Publisher.
3. B. Mahadevan et al, 2024, Introduction to Indian Knowledge System: Concepts
and Application. PHI Learning.
4. Baladev Upadhyaya, Samskrta Śāstrom ka Itihās, Chowkhambha, Varanasi, 2010.
5. Bhag Chand Chauhan,2023, Textbook on The Knowledge System of Bhārata,
Garuda Prakashan,
6. Chengalpattu, in J. K. Bajaj ed., Indian Economy and Polity, Centre for Policy
Studies, Chennai, 1995, pp. 63-84.
7. D. M. Bose, S. N. Sen and B. V. Subbarayappa, Eds., A Concise History of
Science in India, 2nd Ed., Universities Press, Hyderabad, 2010.
8. Dharampal Classics Series, Rashtrotthana Sahitya, Bengaluru, 2021.
9. Dharampal, Indian Science and Technology in the Eighteenth Century: Some
Contemporary
10. Dharampal, Some Aspects of Earlier Indian Society and Polity and Their
Relevance Today, New Quest Publications, Pune, 1987.
11. Dr. Ravindra Singh Rana et al, 2023, Indian Knowledge System of Materials in
Science and Technology, Walnut Publication.
12. Dr. Shripad Dattatrya Kulkarni, 1998 History of Science, Arts & Technology,
Bhishma Prakashan, Mumbai
13. European Accounts, Dharampal Classics Series, Rashtrotthana Sahitya,
Bengaluru, 2021.
14. Histrory of Science in India Volume-1, Part-I, Part-II, Volume VIII, by Sibaji
Raha, et al.
15. J. K. Bajaj and M. D. Srinivas, 2001, Timeless India Resurgent India, Centre for
Policy Studies, Chennai.
16. J. K. Bajaj and M. D. Srinivas, Indian Economy and Polity in Eighteenth century
17. Keshav Dev Verma, 2012, Vedic Physics,Motilal Banarsidass Publishers
18. M. D. Srinivas, The methodology of Indian sciences as expounded in the
disciplines of Nyāya, Vyākarana, Ganita and Jyotisa, in K. Gopinath and Shailaja
D. Sharma (eds.),
19. National Academy of Sciences, India and The Ramkrishan Mission Institute of
Culture, Kolkata (2014).
20. Pradeep Kohle et al, 2006, Pride of India- A Glimpse of India’s Scientific
Heritage edited by . Samskrit Bharati
21. Suresh Soni, 2010, India’s Glorious Scientific Tradition, Ocean Books Pvt. Ltd.
22. Guidelines for Incorporating Indian Knowledge in Higher Education Curricula,
UGC New Delhi.

Internal Assessment: Total 20

The course should be conducted in an interactive mode through demonstration,
using appropriate tools.
1) Class Test 10
2) Case Studies / Assignment / Project etc 10
Note for Internal Assessment;-
1. Internal assessment the subject teacher shall be the sole examiner.
2. At least 8 MCQs shall be for Internal Assessment
3. The Case studies/ Assignment / shall be based on prescribed syllabus with
minimum 8-10 pages
Suggestive Projects: Students will take up assignment / activities/ projects of their
region exploring the historical or relevant topics mentioned in the syllabus.

Sant Gadge Baba Amravti University Amravati

Syllabus for B.Sc. I as per NEP 2020
Semester I
Course Title: Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
Course Code:125301

Pattern of Question paper and Distribution of Marks

Maximum Marks: 30 Time: Two Hours

Que. 1 A : Students shall have to answer 4 out of 6 short answer questions

based on Unit I to Unit II. 4X2 =8
Que. 1 B: Students shall have to answer 4 out of 6 short answer questions
based on Unit III to Unit IV 4X2 =8
Que. 2 Students shall have to answer 4 out of 6 long answer questions based
on Unit I to Unit IV. 3.5X4 =14