UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BNC502BNC502HBNC602BNC602H

Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge

L-T-P2-0-0 CreditsNon-credit Session2024-25 TypeTheory
Appears in 72 semesters · 36 branches

B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502H) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602H) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Bioinformatics · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Bioinformatics · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 5 (Non-credit, code BNC502) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 6 (Non-credit, code BNC602)

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Syllabus

5 units
Unit1

Unit 1: Society State and Polity in India

State in Ancient India: Evolutionary Theory, Force Theory, Mystical Theory Contract Theory, Stages of State Formation in Ancient India, Kingship , Council of Ministers Administration Political Ideals in Ancient India Conditions’ of the Welfare of Societies, The Seven Limbs of the State, Society in Ancient India, Purusārtha, Varnāshrama System, Āshrama or the Stages of Life, Marriage, Understanding Gender as a social category, The representation of Women in Historical traditions, Challenges faced by Women. Four-class Classification, Slavery.

Unit2

Unit 2

  • Indian Literature, Culture, Tradition, and Practices
  • Evolution of script and languages in India: Harappan Script and Brahmi Script. The Vedas, the Upanishads, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, Puranas, Buddhist And Jain Literature in Pali,Prakrit And Sanskrit, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Famous Sanskrit Authors, Telugu Literature, Kannada Literature,Malayalam Literature ,Sangama Literature Northern Indian Languages & Literature, Persian And Urdu ,Hindi Literature
Unit3

Unit 3

  • Indian Religion, Philosophy, and Practices
  • Pre-Vedic and Vedic Religion, Buddhism, Jainism, Six System Indian Philosophy, Shankaracharya, Various Philosophical Doctrines , Other Heterodox Sects, Bhakti Movement, Sufi movement, Socio religious reform movement of 19th century, Modern religious practices.
Unit4

Unit 4: Science, Management and Indian Knowledge System

Astronomy in India, Chemistry in India, Mathematics in India, Physics in India, Agriculture in India, Medicine in India ,Metallurgy in India, Geography, Biology, Harappan Technologies, Water Management in India, Textile Technology in India ,Writing Technology in India Pyrotechnics in India Trade in Ancient India/,India’s Dominance up to Pre-colonial Times

Unit5

Unit 5: Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts

Indian Architect, Engineering and Architecture in Ancient India, Sculptures, Seals, coins, Pottery, Puppetry, Dance, Music, Theatre, drama, Painting, Martial Arts Traditions, Fairs and Festivals, Current developments in Arts and Cultural, Indian’s Cultural Contribution to the World. Indian Cinema

Course Objectives5 points
  • The course aims at imparting basic principles of thought process, reasoning and inference to identify the roots and details of some of the contemporary issues faced by our nation and try to locate possible solutions to these challenges by digging deep into our past.
  • To enable the students to understand the importance of our surroundings and encourage the students to contribute towards sustainable development.
  • To sensitize students towards issues related to ‘Indian’ culture, tradition and its composite character.
  • To make students aware of holistic life styles of Yogic-science and wisdom capsules in Sanskrit literature that are important in modern society with rapid technological advancements and societal disruptions.
  • To acquaint students with Indian Knowledge System, Indian perspective of modern scientific world-view and basic principles of Yoga and holistic health care system.
Course Outcomes (COs)4 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Project based learning
  2. CO2Case studies
  3. CO3Group discussion
  4. CO4Presentations

Suggested Text & Reference Books

  1. V. Sivaramakrishna (Ed.), Cultural Heritage of India-Course Material, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, 5th Edition, 2014
  2. S. Baliyan, Indian Art and Culture, Oxford University Press, India
  3. Swami Jitatmanand, Modern Physics and Vedant, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
  4. Romila Thapar, Readings In Early Indian History Oxford University Press , India
  5. Fritz of Capra, Tao of Physics
  6. Fritz of Capra, The wave of Life
  7. V N Jha (English Translation), Tarkasangraha of Annam Bhatta, Inernational Chinmay Foundation,Velliarnad,Amaku,am
  8. Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkatta
  9. GN Jha (Eng. Trans.) Ed. R N Jha, Yoga-darshanam with Vyasa Bhashya, Vidyanidhi Prakasham, Delhi,2016
  10. RN Jha, Science of Consciousness Psychotherapy and Yoga Practices, Vidyanidhi Prakasham, Delhi, 2016
  11. P R Sharma ( English translation), Shodashang Hridayam
  12. Basham, A.L., The Wonder that was India (34th impression), New Delhi, Rupa & co
  13. Sharma, R.S., Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India(fourth edition), Delhi, Motilal Banarsidass,

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 7, 8 of the original AKTU PDF.

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