Introduction: The 11 Foundation Courses, being multi-disciplinary were entrusted to separate Empowered Committees, one for each course. Interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approaches were discussed by teachers from the departments and from colleges who were members in each committee. Several meetings were held for every course. It was agreed that Foundation Courses would be designed to strengthen the educational base of the students in relation to the grand challenges facing India. The curriculum would encourage appreciation and learning of academic tools that explore some of these problems and point towards some solutions. Through lectures, group projects and class presentations, it is expected that students will acquire both knowledge and ability in the areas being addressed.The Foundation Course curriculum takes up these issues implicitly: Economic Development, Rural, Urban & Linkages Energy, water Urbanization, Infrastructure, Transport, Sanitation Environment & Public Health Food security, Agriculture Education, Literacy Ethics, Society & Justice The teaching methodology in the Foundation courses is participative and project based. Reading material is pertinent,engaging and of manageable length for students. Presentations in class are mandatory. Evaluation procedures are recommended to nsure continuous learning. In addition to the 11 Foundation Courses, 1 Applied course in Language (Arabic/Bengali/English/Hindi/Persian/Pubjabi/Sanskrit/Urdu) will also be taught in the first year. Foundation Courses: (a) Courses: 01.Language, Literature, and Creativity – I 02.Language, Literature, and Creativity – II (English) 03.Information Technology 04.Science and Life 05.Building Mathematical Ability 06.Indian History and Culture 07.Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management 08.Governance and Citizenship 09.Philosophy, Psychology, Communication and Life Skills 10.Geographic and Socio-Economic Diversity 11.Environment and Public Health
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