I · IKS
II · Water Chemistry
III · Advanced Materials
IV · Polymers
V · Organic & Spectroscopy
VI · Energy Materials
Module
I (One)
Contact Hours
4 Hours
CO Mapped
CO-1
Topics
8 Topics
Pedagogy
T1 · T2
🎯 Course Outcome (CO-1)
Understand and appreciate the contributions of ancient Indian knowledge systems to chemistry, including metallurgy, dyes, pigments, and medicinal chemistry, demonstrating an understanding of the historical context of chemical science development.
📋 Lecture Plan
| Lecture | Topic | CO | Teaching Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-1 |
Introduction to Indian Knowledge System (IKS); Overview of India's scientific heritage IKS OverviewHistory |
CO-1 | Classroom Teaching, PPT, Discussion |
| L-2 |
Knowledge tradition of Indian Chemistry; Ancient Indian chemists and their works: Nagarjuna, Vagbhata, Govindacharya, Yashodhara, Ramchandra, Somadeva Ancient ChemistsNagarjuna |
CO-1 | Classroom Teaching, PPT, Seminar |
| L-3 |
Chemical techniques in ancient India – General Introduction; Contribution in Metallurgy (iron, zinc, steel, copper alloys) MetallurgyChemical Techniques |
CO-1 | Classroom Teaching, Diagram Analysis |
| L-4 |
Contribution in Dyes, Pigments, and Cosmetics; Ayurveda and medicinal chemistry; Charak Sanhita – chemical significance and modern relevance Dyes & PigmentsAyurvedaCharak Sanhita |
CO-1 | Classroom Teaching, Class Discussion, Quiz |
📚 Topics Covered
- Introduction to Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
- Knowledge tradition of Indian Chemistry
- Ancient Indian chemists and their works: Nagarjuna, Vagbhata, Govindacharya, Yashodhara, Ramchandra, Somadeva, etc.
- Chemical techniques in ancient India: General Introduction
- Contribution of ancient Indian scientists in chemistry: Metallurgy
- Contribution in Dyes, Pigments, and Cosmetics
- Ayurveda and medicinal chemistry
- Charak Sanhita – chemical significance
🛠 Assessment Tools
AT1-1 Conceptual Understanding · AT1-2 Class Discussion / Peer Teaching · AT1-3 Poster / Chart Presentation · AT1-4 Diagram / Process Analysis · AT2-1 Quiz · AT2-2 Midterm Exams · AT2-3 Seminar Presentation · AT2-4 Assignments / Case Studies · AT2-5 Oral Viva-Voce
📖 Suggested Readings
- Rattan, S. – Engineering Chemistry, Arihant Publication
- Jain & Jain – Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai & Sons
- NCERT – History of Science in India
- Government of India – Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Resource Materials, NEP 2020 IKS Division