HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
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Credits
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Periods
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Exam
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Sessional
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Exam
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Theory
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Tutorial
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4
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3
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-
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3
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30
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70
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100
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1. Historical Perspective
The nature of science and
technology, Roots of science and technology in India
2. Policies and Plans
after Independence
Nehru’s vision of science
for independent independent India, Science and technology developments in the
new era science and technology developments during the Five Year Plan Periods
and science and technology policy resolutions.
3. Research and
Development (R&D) in India
Expenditure in R&D,
Science and Technology Education, Research activities and promotion of
technology development, Technology mission, Programs aimed at technological
self reliance, activities of council of scientific and industrial research
(CSIR).
4. Science and
Technological Developments in Major Areas
Space – Objectives of
space programs, Geostationary Satellite Services – INSAT system and INSAT
services remote sensing applications, Launch Vehicle Technology
Ocean Development –
Objectives of ocean development, Biological and mineral resources, Marine
research and capacity building
Defence Research –
Spin-off technologies for civilian use,
Biotechnology –
Applications of biotechnology in medicine, Biocatalysts, Agriculture, Food,
Fuel and Fodder, Development of biosensors and animal husbandry
Energy – Research and
development in conservation of energy, India
5. Nexus between
Technology Transfer and Development
Transfer of Technology –
Types, Methods, Mechanisms, Process, Channels and Techniques, Appropriate
technology, Technology assessment, Technological forecasting, Technological
innovations and barriers of technological change.
Textbooks:
1. Kalpana Rajaram,
Science and Technology in India ,
Published and Distributed by Spectrum Books (P) Ltd., New Delhi
2. Srinivasan, M.,
Management of Science and Technology (Problems & Prospects), East-West
Press (P) Ltd., New Delhi
Reference Books:
1. Ramasamy, K.A., and
Seshagiri Rao, K., (Eds), Science, Technology and education for Developlemnt,
K., Nayudamma Memorial Science Foundation, Chennai – 8.
2. Kohili, G.R., The Role
and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India
3. Government of India , Five Year Plans, Planning Commission, New Delhi
4. Sharma K.D., and
Quresh M.A., Science, Technology and Development, Sterling Publications (P)
Ltd., New Delhi
