INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (BIKS609)

INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS

Course Code : BIKS609
CIE : 100 Marks
L:T:P : 1: 0: 0 
Total Hours : 15

Unit-I

Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS): Overview, Vedic Corpus, Philosophy, Character scope and importance, traditional knowledge vis-a-vis indigenous knowledge, traditional knowledge vs. western knowledge.

Unit – II 

Traditional Knowledge in Humanities and Sciences: Lingistics, Number and measurements- Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Astronomy, Astrology, Crafts and Trade in India and Engineering and Technology.

Unit -III 

Traditional Knowledge in Professional domain: Town planning and architectureConstruction, Health, wellness and Psychology-Medicine, Agriculture, Governance and public administration, United Nations Sustainable development goals.

Reference Books

1 Introduction to Indian Knowledge System- concepts and applications, B Mahadevan, Vinayak Rajat Bhat, Nagendra Pavana R N, 2022, PHI Learning Private Ltd, ISBN-978-93- 91818-21-0

Traditional Knowledge System in India, Amit Jha, 2009, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors (P) Ltd., ISBN-13: 978-8126912230,

2 Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India, Kapil Kapoor, Avadesh Kumar Singh, Vol. 1, 2005, DK Print World (P) Ltd., ISBN 81-246-0334,