VAC 1: VEDIC MATHEMATICS - I
Credits
Lecture
Tutorial
Practical/Practice
Eligibility criteria
Pre-requisite of the course
The Learning Objectives of the course are:
- Foster love for maths and remove its fear through Vedic Mathematics
- Enhance computation skills in students through Vedic Mathematics
- Develop logical and analytical thinking
- Promote joyful learning of mathematics
- Discuss the rich heritage of mathematical temper of Ancient India
The Learning Outcomes of the course are
- Overcome the fear of maths
- Improved critical thinking
- Familiarity with the mathematical underpinnings and techniques
- Ability to do basic maths faster and with ease.
- Appreciate the Mathematical advancements of Ancient India.
16132 Students
UNIT- I Vedic Maths- High Speed Addition and Subtraction Sessions/Lectures (5 Weeks)
- Vedic Maths: History of Vedic Maths and its Features
- Vedic Maths formulae: Sutras and Upsutras
- Addition in Vedic Maths: Without carrying, Dot Method
- Subtraction in Vedic Maths: Nikhilam Navatashcaramam Dashatah
(All from 9 last from 10)- Fraction -Addition and Subtraction
UNIT- II Vedic Maths- Miracle Multiplication and Excellent Division (4 Weeks)
- Multiplication in Vedic Maths: Base Method (any two numbers upto three digits)
- Multiplication by Urdhva Tiryak Sutra
- Miracle multiplication: Any three-digit number by series of l's and 9's
- Division by Urdhva Tiryak Sutra (Vinculum method)
UNIT- III Vedic Maths-Lightening Squares and Rapid Cubes (3 Weeks)
- Squares of any two-digit numbers: Base method
- Square of numbers ending in 5: Ekadhikena Purvena Sutra
- Easy square roots: Dwandwa Yoga (duplex) Sutra
- Square root of 2: Baudhayana Shulbasutra
- Cubing: Yavadunam Sutra
UNIT- IV Vedic Maths-Enlighten Algebra and Geometry (3 Weeks)
- Factoring Quadratic equation: Anurupyena, Adyamadyenantyamanty Sutra
- Concept of Baudhayana (Pythagoras) Theorem
- Circling a square: Baudhayana Shulbasutra
- Concept of pi: Baudhayana Shulbasutra
- Concept angle (8) 0o, 300, 450, 600 and 900: Baudhayana number
5525 Students
Unit I: Contribution of Indian Mathematicians Sessions/Lectures (3 Weeks)
- Varahmihir
- Brahmagupta
- Srinivasa Ramanujan
- Neelkanth Somayya
- Bharti Krishna Tirtha
UNIT- II Easy Solution of linear equations (4 Weeks)
- Introduction of simple equation
- Solutions of simple equations
- Solutions of linear equations in two variables
- Practical application of linear equations in two variables
UNIT- III High Speed Matrix Algebra (4 Weeks)
- Introduction and history of Matrices and Determinants
- Matrices and Determinants of third order
- Inverse of Matrices
UNIT- IV Vedic Geometry (4 Weeks)
- Different forms of straight lines
- The Triangle
- The Cyclic Quadrilateral, Squares, and the Circle
- Geometrical constructions (such as Altars)
- Transformation of simple shapes
- Kalpa Sutras-Srautha Sutras and Sulbha Sutras
661 Students
Unit I: Contribution of Indian Mathematicians- Trigonometry (3 Weeks)
- Baudhayana
- Apastamba
- Aryabhata I,II
- Bhaskara I,Ii
- Lilavati
UNIT- II Trigonometric Ratios (4 Weeks)
- Introduction of Trigonometric ratios
- Trigonometric Identities
- BN of Complementary angles
- BN of sum and difference() of an angle
UNIT- III Real-life Applications of Trigonometry (3 Weeks)
- Application Trigonometry-Height and Distance
- Inverse Trigonometric Function
UNIT- IV Vedic Geometry (5 Weeks)
- Angle between two lines
- Perpendicular distance from point to line
- Baudhayan Geometry
- Jyothishya Shastram-Introduction of Astronomy, Astrology & Time Computation
- Shilpa Shastram- Introduction of temple architecture and constructions
371 Students
Unit I: Contribution of Indian Mathematicians (3 Weeks)
- Pingala
- Mahavira
- Narayan Pandit
- Jyesthadeva
- Parmeshvaran
- Madhavan
UNIT- II Wonder World of India Mathematics- Meru Prastar (4 Weeks)
- Pingal's binary number system
- Different types of Meru Prastar(including Pascal Triangle)
- Applications of Meru Prastar
UNIT- III Lightening Complex numbers (4 Weeks)
- Introduction to Complex number
- Baudhayan form of Complex
- Addition & Subtraction of Complex number
- Multiplication of Complex numbers
UNIT- III Enlighten Calculus (4 Weeks)
- Introduction to differentiation
- Application of derivatives
- Introduction to Integration
- Application of Integrations
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 are required to visit nearby retail shops/local vendors to purchase stationery/vegetables/bread and butter and use tricks of Vedic maths of addition and subtraction to calculate the amount to pay and receive the difference.
- Students may share their experience with the class teacher in the form of audiovideo 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
- The Essential of Vedic Mathematics, Rajesh Kumar Thakur, Rupa Publications, New Delhi 2019.
- Vedic Mathematics Made Easy, Dahaval Bathia, Jaico Publishing, New Delhi 2011
- Vedic Mathematics: Sixteen Simple Mathematical formulae from the Vedas, Jagadguru Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Trithaji, Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi 2015.
- Learn Vedic Speed Mathematics Systematically, Chaitnaya A. Patil 2018.
- A Modern Introduction to Ancient Indian Mathematics, T S Bhanumurthy, Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi.
- Enjoy Vedic Mathematics, S M Chauthaiwale, R Kollaru, The Art of Living, Bangalore
- Magical World of Mathematics, VG Unkalkar, Vandana publishers, Bangalore.
Examination scheme and mode: Subject to directions from the Examination Branch/University of Delhi from time to time