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Course Detail

Course Name Foundations Of Indian Heritage
Course Code 22ADM101
Program B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology, B.Sc. (Honours) in Microbiology and lntegrated Systems Biology
Semester 1
Credits 2
Campus Amritapuri

Syllabus

Unit 1 -Educational Heritage of Ancient India

Unit 2 – Life and Happiness

Unit 3 – Impact of Colonialism and Decolonization

Unit 4-A timeline of Early Indian Subcontinent

Unit 5 – Indian approach towards life

Unit 6 – Circle of Life

Unit 7-Pinnacle of Selflessness and ultimate freedom

Unit 8-Ocean of love; Indian Mahatmas.

Unit 9 -Become A Strategic Thinker (Games / Indic activity)

Unit 10 -Man’s association with Nature

Unit 11 -Celebrating life 24/7

Unit 12 – Metaphors and Tropes

Unit 13 – India: In the Views of foreign Scholars and Travelers.

Self-Study/ Self-reading

Unit 14 – Personality Development Through Yoga.

Unit 15 – Hallmark of Indian Traditions: Advaita Vedanta, Theory of oneness

Unit 16 – Conversations on Compassion with Amma

Objectives and Outcomes

To introduce students to the depths and richness of the Indian culture and knowledge traditions, and to enable them to obtain a synoptic view of the grandiose achievements of India in diverse fields. To equip students with a knowledge of their country and its eternal values.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

CO1: Decolonizing Mind

Description: Understanding the concept of decolonizing and making a student ready to get connected to the Indian Knowledge Systems.

CO2:  Sustainability in thoughts

Description: Understanding and applying the ancient wisdom of Yajna concept as one of the sustainable frameworks of thoughts to address modern day challenges.

CO3: Understanding Human Personality

Description: The different layers of human personality as presented by vedantic model will be explored.

CO4: Applying Dharmic Framework

Description: Understanding and applying the concept of Dharma from the scriptures in modern context.

CO5:  Expansion of Self

Description: After gaining understanding of the self, furthering the idea into collectives like family, nation and society.

CO6:  Integrating Lessons from History

Description: Integrate invaluable lessons from history to achieve excellence in life.

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