syllabus pg iii sem 13 batch

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M. S. RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE(AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTE, AFFILIATED TO VTU, BELGAUM)

SCHEME OF TEACHING & EXAMINATION – M ARCH (LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE)ACADEMIC YEAR 2013- 2014

Semester I (2013-14 batch) Code Subject Credits Total Examination

LA 101 Landscape Design -I 8:0:0:1 9 SEE (Viva voce )LA 102 Landscape Construction Techniques & services -I 3:0:1 4 SEELA 103 Theory of Landscape Design 2:0:0 2 SEE

LA 104 Elements of Landscape Design 2:0:0 2 SEELA 105 Geology & Geomorphology 3:0:0 3 SEELA 106 Hydrology 3:0:0 3 SEELA 107 Soil science 2:0:0 2 SEE

Total 25

Semester 2 (2013-14 batch)

LA201 Landscape Design -II 9:0:0 9 SEE (Viva voce )LA202 Landscape Construction Techniques & services -II 3:0:1 4 SEELA203 Planting Design -I 3:0:0 3 SEELA204 Landscape Resources &management - I 3:0:0 3 SEELA205 Seminar 3:0:0 3 SEE (Viva voce )

LA206 Sustainable landscape 3:0:0 3 SEETotal 25



Semester –I

LANDSCAPE DESIGN – I

Subject Code: LA101 Credits 8:0:0:1Studio work shall deal with appreciation of basic landscape design issues and elements of siteplanning;Elements of landscape design and landscape treatment in relation to the buildingsUse of plant material for defining and structuring the open spacesUnderstanding the aesthetic qualities of the plant material and their associationsInteraction of social and economic forces, historical valueDesign problem to include open spaces, space around buildings, courts, etc with landscapedetails, scale and proportion, relation with buildings & surroundings with due emphasis on designprocess, organization and evaluation of ideas into a physical solution within the scope of landscapearchitecture.* Indicates self study component

REFERENCE BOOKS:1. The Complete Landscape Design and Gardens of Geoffrey Jellicoe -Michael Spens.2. The Poetics of Garden - William Turnbull Jr.3. Designing the New Landscape -Sutherland Lyall.4. Time Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES & SERVICES – ISubject Code: LA102 Credits 3:0:1 Design of Landforms - Contours- representation of landforms and landform design, interpretationof contours, slope analysis, uses and function.

Grading – symbols and abbreviations, basic grading exercises, grading and alignment of paths/roads, angle of repose and retaining walls.Earth work formation - Earthworks – principles of Earthwork, earthwork grading, cut and fillcalculations- borrow pit method, average spot level method, precautions taken in cut and fillmethod in relation to soil conditions, amount of precipitation.Drainage system - Drainage – Surface drainage, calculation of surface run-off, design of surface& storm water drainage, design of streets and gutters, site planning for efficient drainageWater as a Resource - Use of water in the appropriate context of time, political/religious power,way of thinking, technical advancements & influences from other regions. Qualities of water scopetypes of display, rain water harvesting and irrigation systems.Water Features - Design of water features such as swimming pools, cascades, fountains etc., andtheir functional requirements, considerations for design and detail. Water bodies natural ponds.

Design of irrigation system: Landscape area types, objectives and design, water need andsources, application methods of installation, control systems, scheduling, and maintenance.

REFERENCE BOOKS:1. Landscape Construction and Detailing. – 1993 blanc, alan2 An Introduction to Landscape Design and Construction - James Blake. 3 Site Design and Construction Details -Walker Theodere.4.Rainwater Harvesting – G.N Virupaksha5.Landscape Development Handbook’ -Dewberry and Davis.



THEORY OF LANDSCAPE DESIGNSubject Code: LA103 Credits 2:0:0

Chronology of development and evolution of landscape from the earliest period to the present day.Early traditions and beliefs about landscape and environment in the eastern and western world.Development of landscape gardening and landscape design till the early 19th century.Detailed study of selected examples from eastern and western traditions.

Ancient civilizations – Introduction to Gardens of Egypt, Greek, Roman, BabylonFormal gardens - Influences, Elements, Principles of garden design in Persian Gardens andGardens of Spain, Italy, FranceInformal gardens - Influences, Elements, Principles of garden design in Chinese and JapaneseLandscape.Formal and Informal Landscape design in EnglandColonial landscape development in India.Design philosophy and concepts of Landscape works of Humphrey Repton, Lancelot Brown,William Kent, Thomas Church, F. L. OlmsteadREFERENCE BOOKS:1.Derek Culfford, the History of Gardening Design, Faber & Faber Ltd.,19622.Geffrey & Susan Jellicose, The Landscape of Man, Thames & Hudson Ltd., London 1975.3.G.A Jellicose, Studies in Landscape Design – Vol: 1,2& 3, London oxford University 1970

ELEMENTS OF LANDSCAPE DESIGNSubject Code: LA104 Credits 2:0:0

Introduction to Landscape design, definitions, Landscape design elements, Manmade and naturallandscape,Urban and rural landscape, site planning principlesBotany - Introduction to the plant kingdom. Classification of Plant Kingdom, Basic plant structure,General study of plant morphology and anatomy to Understand plant functions, Basic plantfunctions, growth & development, physiology; Principles of Taxonomy Classification, nomenclatureand identification and naming, Familiarity with local flora; Phytogeographical regions of India.Plant processes, plant- water- soil relationship, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, and respiration.Stem, root & leaf relationship, growth & flowering, growth regulators. Plant multiplication &adaptations. Economic values of plant kingdom.Plant Ecology - Principles of plant climax, succession, serial stages of succession, relationship ofplant communities & plant storeys.Critical survey of Vegetation types of India. Phytogeographical Regions of India, Distribution ofplant communities and plant associations in India and its regional distribution.

Ecological and Botanical considerations in landscape designApplication of plant physiography to sustainable landscape design such as use of CAM

(Crassulacean acid metabolism) plants in Green roofs etc.

REFERENCE BOOKS1. Botany -W.A. Jenson2. Environment of Plant Ecology - Etherington, John R.3. Botany - Ashok kumar4. ‘The study of plant communities’ -Oosting5. ‘The science of Biology’ -Paul B. Weisz



GEOLOGY & GEOMORPHOLOGYSubject Code: LA105 Credits 3:0:0

The Earth – composition, structure distribution of land and sea. Outer zones of earth. Majorgeological cycles- external and internal processes, changes and effects such as earthquakes,volcanoes, floods, faults etc.,Rocks- formation, classification, physical and chemical properties. Mass wasting and erosion.Evolution of landscapes - Basics concept of geomorphology/ Geological factors in developments oflandscapes. Based on geological resources and man’s interventions their impact on environmentand landscape design. Economic impact of geological formations.Earth in space; origin and interior of the earth.Early history of the Earth. The origin of life and meaning of fossils as keys to the past.Earthquakes: causes and effects, seismic microzonation, seismic zones of India.Minerals and Metals.Rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.Isostasy, plate tectonics, crustal deformation and mountain building.Structural geology: dip, strike, folds, faults, joints, unconformities. Stratigraphy: principles,stratigraphy and geology of India.Application of geological information in the interpretation of landscapes on maps and in the field.The relationships between geology, soils and vegetation: Practical examples.

REFERENCE BOOKS1. Introduction to the Geology of India -Krishnan M.S2. Elements of Geology- Zumberge, James H.3. Environmental Geology- K.S. Vadiya

HYDROLOGYSubject Code: LA106 Credits 3:0:0 Hydrological systems - Hydrological cycle and sources of surface water, Rainfall regime withspecific reference to Indian region. Characteristics and management of drainage basins:introduction to watersheds. Types of flow channel and over land Occurrence and movement ofground water, Water bearing properties of geological formations, infiltration characteristics.Development of karst topography, salt water intrusions, Aquifer recharge area, infiltrationcharacteristics & Management of surface water.Water Management - Ground water management, sources of ground water pollution and itscontrol, use of saline brackish water for development.Basic impact of hydrology on environmentand landscape development,rainwater harvesting methods,water treatment techniques, sewagewater treatment and reuse in landscape,waste water and sewage water disposal methods ondifferent types of soil, septic pit and soak pit designs, artificial rechargerainwater harvesting, artificial recharge, Ground water management, sources of ground water

pollution and its control.

REFERENCE BOOKS1. Ground Water Hydrology -Todd, David Keith2. Hydrology Wisler - Chester O3. Applied Hydrology - Chow,Ven Te & others



SOIL SCIENCESubject Code: LA107 Credits 2:0:0 Classification of soils, Soil modification, Soil survey and Field mapping of soils, Land capabilityclassification, Soil capability study. Degraded and problem soils, Classification of Indian soil types,Agro climatic zones of India, Physical, Chemical, Biological and Mineralogical properties of Soil.Soil Characteristics - Soil forming process: weathering, soil profile, effects of climate, vegetation,erosion and deposition, lack of drainage, properties of soil : physical, chemical and biologicalproperties, practical of this study, Recommendations for development activities on different typesof soil.Soil analysis: Soil survey and field mapping, land capability classification, soil capability study, soilerosion: factors, conservation principles, methods of prevention, control and reclamation.Soil Modifications - Problem soils :- ( Acid, alkali and saline soils) – their causes and remedies.Ideal pH for some plants. Mineral nutrition and efficiency symptoms, manures and fertilizersincluding composting soil conditioning, soil mixtures alternative to soil. Vermiculture, soilclassification for India, Agro climate zones of India.

Genesis, morphology and classification of soils.Soil use and Management:(a) Soil evaluation and land-use planning.(b) Soil and water conservation.(c) Soil fertility and plant nutrition.(d) Soil degradation control, remedial actions and reclamation techniques.Managing difficult soils.

REFERENCE BOOKS1. Nature & Properties of Soil -Brady Nylec2. Handbook of Agriculture -CSIR Publication3. Soil Management for Conservation & Production - R.L.Cook



Semester –II

LANDSCAPE DESIGN II

Subject Code: LA201 Credits 9:0:0 The studio exercises dealing with environment of urban life and its understanding through social,physical and biological processes. Studio work is geared more towards analysis of the problem,evaluation and design methodology for developing the design concept.The project may involve urban context, historical landscape, specialized landscape situations,industrial landscapes, recreational landscapes, ecology and the city. Understanding of ecologicallysustainable development would be the underlying theme.Exercises related to the application of ecological principles in a range of situations and directedtowards understanding and proposing design possibilities in: Urban Open space systems, Rurallandscape, Heritage and cultural landscapes, Campus landscape

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Great City Parks -Alan Tate.2. The New Tech Garden -Paul Cooper.3. Handbook of Urban Landscape -Cliff Tandy.4. Radical Landscapes Reinventing Outdoor Spaces -Jane Amidon.5. Time Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES & SERVICES – IISubject Code: LA202 Credits 3:0:1 Hard landscape - Design and detail of hard landscape: Introduction to hard landscape design,Design and detail of hard landscape: Roads, paving, barriers, edge conditions – Function of hardlandscape design, types of hard landscape material, fixing details, criteria for selection, design

aspect etc.,Street furniture - Introduction, criteria for the selection of material and specifications for the streetfurniture in various climatic conditions. Design of signages and simple outdoor structures likepavilions, gazebos etc.,Outdoor lighting - Principles of design for outdoor illumination, definition of technical terms, typesof fixtures, design and type of effects with electrical fitting, safety precaution and drawbacks ofelectrical lighting, electrical accessories and their installation. working drawing for outdoor lighting.Waste material recycling - Use of waste materials in Landscape, recycling and reuse of materialsand their impact on Landscape design. Plumbing & irrigation system - Plumbing & irrigation system: types of irrigation system, dripsystem, sprinkler system. irrigation layout for landscape design working drawing for irrigationsystems.

REFERENCE BOOKS1. Dietrich,Kerrs, Landscape construction,19942. Lennox – Moyer, Landscape lighting Book3. Walker, site Details



PLANTING DESIGN – ISubject Code: LA203 Credits 3:0:0 Planting Design is to be studied in relation to the requirements of plant materials in terms of soil,water quality and quantity, Planting design and ecologyRole of plant materials in Landscape Design - Introduction to plant materials, Classification ofplant material for various uses in landscape design, Study on form, shape, colour, texture,hierarchy and their growth, characteristics and suitability to different environments. Physical attributes of plant materials, Criteria for selection of plant material for specific designapplications. Regional geography and climate factors affecting plant selection.Factors influencing choice of plant material for specific design applications.Basic principles of planting design. Visual, aesthetic and functional values of plants in design.Seasonal effect of plant materials and their impact on landscape design. The process of designwith plants.Planting plans - Introduction to soft landscape working drawings, planting plans, specificationsand estimationsDesign exercises oriented towards the use of plant material in specific situation such ascourtyards, small open spaces.Plants for urban and rural roads, parks, open spaces, residential areas etc.,

REFERENCE BOOKS1. ‘Landscape design with plants’ - Clouston, Brian2. ‘Planting design’ - Hackett, Brian3.’Tropical garden plants in colour: a guide to tropical ornamental plants’ - Bose & Chowdhary4. ‘Some beautiful Indian Climbers & Shrubs’ -Bor & Raizada5.’ Residential Landscaping 1: planning, design, construction’ - Walker, Theodore D.6. ‘Home Gardening’ - Pratibha Trivedi7. ‘Planting the Landscape’ -Nancy A. Leszczynski8. ‘The Planting Design Handbook’ -Nick Robinson

LANDSCAPE RESOURCES & MANAGEMENT – ISubject Code: LA204 Credits 3:0:0Settlement and Landscape: Siting and evolution of cities in relation to regional landscaperesources. The role of landform, water systems, climate and vegetation. Illustrative studies of citiesin India and elsewhere, forest,wetlands.Landscape heritage: open space systems, cultural and sacred landscapes, their typology androle in the development of cities. Landscape resources specific to distinctive city types.The urban forest : Introduction to ecological, social and environmental dimensions, ways ofstudying urban vegetation, its role in the urban landscapes.Threats to urban landscape resources: urban environmental issues, conservation of waterresources and vegetation cover.

REFERENCE BOOKS1. Project Management for the Design Professional - Burstein2. Environmental Management – T.V Ramchandra3. Landscape Ecology & Resource Management - John A. Bissonette, Ilse Storch



SEMINARSubject Code:LA205 Credits 3:0:0Aim of this seminar course is to broaden the knowledge of the student so as to enable the studentto deal more effectively with various aspects of landscape architecture. Topics pertaining toenvironmental, ecological or other important issues in the field of landscape architecture.

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPESubject Code: LA206 Credits 3:0:0Definition of Sustainable landscape, Values in different types of landscape, concept of landscapeapplication of sustainable landscape in the context of urban & regional landscape.Relationship of biological knowledge to human affairs, Environmental impact of man’s activities onthe earth. A historical perspective: Agriculture, Forestry, Industry and urbanization.Ecology of deserts, wetlands and other specialized habitats.

REFERENCE BOOKS1. Strategies for Sustainable Rural Development –Singh Surat2. Sustainable Design: Towards New Ethic in Architecture and Town Planning – Contal, Marie-Helene3. Green Architecture: Guide to Sustainable Design -- Crosbie, Michael J

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