NOC | Introduction to History of Architecture in India

Course abstract

The history of architecture in India is a material narrative of aspirations, polities, and societies in the region. From the Indus Valley Civilization to the modernism of B.V. Doshi, architecture has defined periods, peoples, and regions across India. This course is a brief introduction to a history of five thousand years of architecture in India, and provides a broad perspective on one aspect of material expression.

Course Instructor

Prof. Pushkar Sohoni

Pushkar Sohoni trained as a professional architect from the University of Pune, after which he received an MS in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania. His doctoral research was on late medieval and early modern architecture, and he received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a post-doctoral position at the University of British Columbia. He has authored many articles and books on architectural history and other aspects of material culture.
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Course Duration : Jan-Feb 2021

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Syllabus

Enrollment : 18-Nov-2020 to 25-Jan-2021

Exam registration : 15-Jan-2021 to 12-Feb-2021

Exam Date : 21-Mar-2021

Enrolled

2314

Registered

343

Certificate Eligible

237

Certified Category Count

Gold

Silver

Elite

102

Successfully completed

Participation

Success

Elite

Silver

Gold

Legend

AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75 AND FINAL SCORE >=40
BASED ON THE FINAL SCORE, Certificate criteria will be as below:
>=90 - Elite + Gold
75-89 -Elite + Silver
>=60 - Elite
40-59 - Successfully Completed

Final Score Calculation Logic

Assignment Score = Average of best 3 out of 4 assignments. Final Score(Score on Certificate)= 75% of Exam Score + 25% of Assignment Score.
Note:
We have taken best assignment score from both Jan 2020 and Jan2021 course

Introduction to History of Architecture in India - Toppers list

Top 1 % of Certified Candidates