1Understanding Basic Principles of Ecology and Site Planning
2Introduction to ecology and site planning as an approach
3Ecological Planning- Theory, Process and Approach, Historical evolution of Landscape Urbanism
4Methods of Site Surveys and overlays
5Site resource systems: Physiography; Geology and soils; Hydrology; flora and fauna; biodiversity and natural conservation zones; Microclimate; Cultural resources
6Reading contours, graphical representation and interpolation, Slope and Gradient analysis; Aspect analysis, Drainage analysis, site level stormwater drainage systems, determination of catchment areas; Site Grading, cut and fill analysis; drainage elements: swales and culverts, etc., Road Layout and Parking, Grading and storm water of Roads, parking lots, paths and plazas, etc.
7Urban Blue-Green Infrastructure Planning- approaches, components and strategies for water supply, disposal and treatment of sewerage, stormwater and solid waste.
8Learning Application of Principles of Ecology and Site Planning on a Chosen Site
9A suitable site, preferably sloping with a multitude of natural and man-made features, shall be selected.
10The students are required to map the various attributes of the site. After detailed site evaluation and analysis of all the parameters, the students shall design a project with multiple functions with an emphasis on the site planning, ecological and infrastructure aspects.