ARSD College, University of Delhi
Model Course Handout/Lesson Plan
Course Lecture Tutorial Practical Credit
Semester Course Title
Code (L) (T) (P) (C)
I VAC-II Vedic Mathematics-II 1 0 1 2
Teacher/Instructor(s) Dr. Anshul Gopal
Session 2022-23
Course Objective: Conduct workshops under the supervision of the course teacher to
spread awareness on the utility of Vedic Mathematics
The Learning Objectives of the course are:
1) Foster the love for mathematics by creating a positive attitude through Vedic and Ancient
Indian Mathematics
2) Help students appreciate ancient Indian Mathematics and its contribution to the world.
3) Enhance computational proficiency by involving procedures in Linear and Matrix Algebra.
4) Improve geometrical thinking by understanding the basic tenets of geometry such as
construction of line segments, angles, triangles and circles as used in Ancient India.
5) Develop conceptual knowledge of mathematical concepts
6) Appreciate the need of conceptual knowledge over procedural processes.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, students shall be able to
1) Think critically
2) Find mathematical solution of algebraic expressions
3) Solve system of linear equations and matrices faster and with ease.
5) Appreciate the Mathematical advancements of Ancient India.
Lesson Plan:
Unit No. Learning Objectives Lecture No. Topics to be covered
Varahmihir
1
1 Brahmagupta
I Contribution of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Indian 2
Mathematicians
Neelkanth Somayya
2
3 Bharti Krishna Tirtha
Introduction of simple equation
4
5 Solutions of simple equations
Easy Solution of
II linear equations Solutions of linear equations in two variables
6
Practical application of linear equations in
7 two variables
Introduction and history of Matrices and
Determinants
8
Matrices and Determinants of third order
High Speed Matrix 9
III Algebra
10-11 Inverse of Matrices
Different forms of straight lines
12
Vedic Geometry
The Triangle
IV
The Cyclic Quadrilateral, Squares, and the
13 Circle
Geometrical constructions (such as Altars)
14
Transformation of simple shapes
15 Kalpa Sutras-Srautha Sutras and Sulbha
Sutras
Practical Plan (15 sessions of 2 hours each= 30 hours)
1 Conduct workshops under the supervision of the course teacher to spread awareness
on the utility of Vedic Mathematics
2 Students may share their experience with the class teacher in the form of audio-
video presentations of 15 minutes.
3 If required, students can share their experiences in the form of a Project Report.
4 Any other Practical/Practice as decided from time to time
Evaluation Scheme:
No. Component Duration Marks
Internal Assessment
Quiz
1.
Class Test 10
Attendance
Assignment
2 Practical Examination 40
3. End Semester Examination 1 hr 30
Details of the Course
Unit Contents Contac
t Hours
Contribution of Indian Mathematicians
1 Varahmihir, Brahmagupta, Srinivasa Ramanujan, Neelkanth
3
Somayya,Bharti Krishna Tirtha
Easy Solution of linear equations
Introduction of simple equation, Solutions of simple equations, Solutions
2 of linear equations in two variables, Practical application of linear 4
equations in two variables
High Speed Matrix Algebra
Introduction and history of Matrices and Determinants, Matrices and
3 Determinants of third order, Inverse of Matrices. 4
Vedic Geometry
Different forms of straight lines, The Triangle, The Cyclic Quadrilateral,
4 Squares, and the Circle, Geometrical constructions (such as Altars), 4
Transformation of simple shapes, Kalpa Sutras-Srautha Sutras and Sulbha
Sutras
Total 15
Suggested Books:
Year of
Sl. No. Name of Authors/Books/Publishers Publication/Repr
int
Vedic Mathematics, Swami Bharati Krishna Trithaji, Motilal
1
Banarsidas, New Delhi.
The Essential of Vedic Mathematics, Rajesh Kumar Thakur,
2
Rupa Publications, New Delhi
Vedic Mathematics For All Ages, Vandana Singhal, Motilal
3 Banarsidas Publishers.
Elements of Vedic Mathematics, Udayan S. Patankar, Sunil M.
4
Patankar, TTU Press.
5 Vedic Mathematics: The Problem Solver, Ronak Bajaj, Black
Rose Publications.
6 Vedic Geometry Course, S. K. Kapoor, Lotus Press
Gardner, Robert and J.F. Staal. Altar of Fire. Documentary. The
7 1976
Film Study Center at Harvard University, 1976
Mode of Evaluation: Internal Assessment / End Semester Exam / Practical
