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Vedic Mathematics - III

This document outlines a course on Vedic Mathematics - III that is worth 2 credits. The course objectives are to foster love for mathematics, help students appreciate ancient Indian math contributions, and enhance skills in trigonometry, complex numbers, and coordinate geometry. Learning outcomes include improved critical thinking, familiarity with geometry procedures, and appreciation of ancient Indian mathematical advancements. The course syllabus covers trigonometry, trigonometric ratios and identities, applications of trigonometry, and Vedic geometry concepts over 4 units. Assessment will follow university guidelines.

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Vedic Mathematics - III

This document outlines a course on Vedic Mathematics - III that is worth 2 credits. The course objectives are to foster love for mathematics, help students appreciate ancient Indian math contributions, and enhance skills in trigonometry, complex numbers, and coordinate geometry. Learning outcomes include improved critical thinking, familiarity with geometry procedures, and appreciation of ancient Indian mathematical advancements. The course syllabus covers trigonometry, trigonometric ratios and identities, applications of trigonometry, and Vedic geometry concepts over 4 units. Assessment will follow university guidelines.

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  • Course Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Syllabus of Vedic Mathematics - III

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Vedic Mathematics - III

Course Title and Credits Credit Distribution of the Course Eligibility Prerequisite of
Code Criteria the Course
Lecture Tutorial Practical/
Practice
Vedic 02 1 0 1 Pass in Class Vedic
Mathematics- III 12th Mathematics-II

Course Objectives:
● Foster the love for mathematics by creating a positive attitude through Vedic and Ancient
Indian Mathematics
● Help students appreciate ancient Indian Mathematics and its contribution to the world.
● Enhance conceptual as well as computational proficiency in trigonometric ratios and
complex numbers
● Understand the conceptual ideas of coordinate geometry as developed and used in Ancient
and medieval India
● Discuss the rich heritage of mathematical temperament of Ancient India
Learning Outcomes:

● Improved critical as well as logical thinking


● Familiarity with the mathematical procedures of geometry
● Ability to perform calculations in trigonometric ratios with ease.
● Appreciate the Mathematical advancements of Ancient India.
Syllabus of Vedic Mathematics - III

Sessions/Lectures
Unit I: Contribution of Indian Mathematicians -Trigonometry
● Baudhayana
● Apastamba 3
● Aryabhata I, II
● Bhaskara I, II
● Lilavati
Unit II: Trigonometric Ratios

● Introduction of Trigonometric ratios


● Trigonometric Identities 4
● BN of Complementary angles
● BN of sum and difference (α ± β) of an angle
Unit III: Real-life Applications of Trigonometry
● Application Trigonometry-Height and Distance
● Inverse Trigonometric Function 3
Unit IV: Vedic Geometry
● Angle between two lines
● Perpendicular distance from point to line 5
● Baudhayan Geometry
● Jyothishya Shastram-Introduction of Astronomy, Astrology & Time
Computation
● Shilpa Shastram- Introduction of temple architecture and constructions

Note: Some of the theoretical concepts would be dealt with during practice hours.
Practical/ Practice Component (15 sessions of 2 hours each= 30 hours)

The students are expected to demonstrate the application of Vedic Maths: Sutra and Upsutra
● Conduct workshops under the supervision of the course teacher to spread awareness on the utility
of Vedic Mathematics.
● Students may share their experience with the class teacher in the form of audio-video presentations
of 15 minutes.
● If required, students can share their experiences in the form of a Project Report.
● Any other Practical/Practice as decided from time to time

Essential Readings
● Vedic Mathematics, Swami Bharati Krishna Trithaji, Motilal Banarsidas, New Delhi.
● The Power of Vedic Mathematics with Trigonometry, Atul Gupta, Jaico Publishing house.
● Vedic Mathematics For All Ages, Vandana Singhal, Motilal Banarsidas Publishers.
● Studies in Indian Mathematics and Astronomy, Aditya Kolachana, K. Mahesh, K.
Ramasubramanian, Springer, Singapore
● Elements of Vedic Mathematics, Udayan S. Patankar, Sunil M. Patankar, TTU Press.
● Vedic Mathematics: The Problem Solver, Ronak Bajaj, Black Rose Publications.
● Vedic Geometry Course, S. K. Kapoor, Lotus Press
● Gardner, Robert and J.F. Staal. Altar of Fire. Documentary. The Film Study Center at Harvard
University, 1976
Suggested Readings
● A Modern Introduction to Ancient Indian Mathematics, T S Bhanumurthy, Wiley Eastern Limited,
New Delhi
● Essential of Vedic Mathematics, Rajesh Kumar Thakur, Rupa Publications, New Delhi
● Vedic Mathematics - Modern Research Methods, Tiwari P., Cumpus Books International
● A Treatise on Astronomy By Bhaskaracharya, Cosmo Publication.
● Astronomical Applications of Vedic Mathematics, K. R. Williams, Motilal Banarsidass
Publishers, Delhi.
Assessment Method
Subject to directions from the Examination Branch/University of Delhi from time to time

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