IKS-311 Indian Knowledge System
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.