B.E. (Biomedical Engineering) Indian Knowledge System Syllabus - Mumbai University

This is the First Year Biomedical NEP 2020 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2024-25. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it for ATKT candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

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Syllabus for Indian Knowledge System

Semester 2 · First Year Biomedical NEP 2020 · 2 credits

Module I: Introduction to the Indian Knowledge System

Basic knowledge and scope of IKS
IKS in ancient India and modern India,
Bhartiya education system – ancient to modern era,
Sources of Education, Aim of Education, Curriculum, methods of learning,

(I.K.S.)

Educational Institutes, Higher Educational Institutions,
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Gurukul System,
Distinguish between the Gurukul system And the Modern Education System

Module II: Development of Scientific Thoughts in Ancient India

Development in Science, Technology, Astronomy, Mathematics, and Life Sciences Life Science, Physiology, Ayurveda,

Module II: Development of Arts & Culture in India

Introduction to Ancient Architecture (Arts, Forts, Paintings, Sculpture, Temple architecture, etc)
Development in performing arts & culture: Music, Art of singing, Art of dancing, Natyakala Cultural traditions and Folk arts

Module I: Good Governance in Ancient India

Introduction to Indian religions
Moral and Ethical Governance
Vishva Kalyan through Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam
Principles of Good Governance about Ramayana, Mahabharat, Artha Sastra and Kauṭilyan State

Module V: Contribution of Indian Scientist & Nobel Laureates

Baudhayan, Aryabhatta, Brahmgupta, Bhaskaracharya, Varahamihira, Nagarjuna, Susruta, Kanada & Charak
Rabindranath Tagore, C.V. Raman, Har Gobind Khorana, Mother Teresa, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Amartya Sen, V.S. Naipaul, Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Kailash Satyarthi and Abhijit Banerjee

Module V: Sustainable Practices in Ancient India

Agriculture, waste management, water conservation, forest conservation, architecture, urban planning, biodiversity preservation, etc
Yoga, pranayama, and meditation for health and well-being

Text Books

1 1. A.K Bag, History of technology in India (Set 3 vol), Indian Nation Science Academy, 1997.
2 An Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems: Concepts and Applications, B Mahadevan, V R Bhat, and Nagendra Pavana R N; 2022 (Prentice Hall of India).
3 Ancient Indian Knowledge: Implications To Education System, Boski Singh; 2019
4 India’s Glorious Scientific Tradition by Suresh Soni; 2010 (Ocean Books Pvt. Ltd.)
5 Indian Art: Forms, Concerns, and Development in Historical Perspective (History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization), General Editor: D.P. Chattopadhyaya, Ed. By. B.N. Goswamy; 1999 Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
6 Indian Knowledge Systems: Vol I and II, Kapil Kapoor and A K Singh; 2005 (D.K. Print World Ltd).
7 Pandey, K.K. Kriya Sarira Comprehensive Human Physiology, Chaukhambha Sanskrit series, Varanasi, 2018
8 Shukla Vidyadhar & Tripathi Ravidatt, Aayurved ka Itihas evam Parichay, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthaan, New Delhi, 2017
9 Textbook on The Knowledge System of Bharata by Bhag Chand Chauhan; 2023 (Garuda Prakashan) 6. Pride of India- A Glimpse of India’s Scientific Heritage edited by Pradeep Kohle et al. Samskrit Bharati; 2006
10 Traditional Knowledge System in India, Amit Jha

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Biomedical Engineering) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2024-25. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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