Ycmoy Ast t67 March Syllabus

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
YASHWANTRAO CHAVAN MAHARASHTRA OPEN UNIVERSITY

[ESTABLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA]
Proposed M.Arch. and M.Sc.

(Urban and Regional Planning)
Recipient of the
International Award for
Institutional Excellence
from Commonwealth of
Learning, Canada
2008
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Content
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Proposed Financial Rules .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Honorarium to Study Centre Staff .................................................................................................................................. 3
Total Fee ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
University Fee (UF) ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Study Centre Fee (SCF) ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Course Registration Extension Fee (CREF) ....................................................................................................................... 5
Examination Fee (EF) ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Distribution of ELearning Resource ................................................................................................................................. 5
Library Deposit ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Online Counseling ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
End Examination .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Programme Structure Chart ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Semester 11 .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
A16111 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
A16112 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
A16113 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
A16114 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
A17114 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
A16115 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Semester 12 ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
A16121 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
A16122 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
A16123 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
A16124 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
A17124 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
A16125 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Semester 13 ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
A16131 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
A16132 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
A16133 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
A16134 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
A16135 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Semester 14 ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
A16141 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
A16142 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
A16143 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
A16144 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
A16145 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30
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Introduction
Admission to these programmes shall be given on each semester basis. Except for the rules mentioned below, all other
present rules for other M.Arch. programmes of this university shall be applicable to these programmes. Fees and deposit
shall be charged only for those courses, where student is admitted by the university but course exemption is not granted. Following
abbreviations are used below in the table:
Sem: Semester
UF: University Fee typically required for each credit point of all courses, where student is admitted but course exemption is not
granted. Payable to university along with Admission Form.
SCF: Study Center Fee typically required for each credit point of all courses, where student is admitted but course exemption
is not granted. Payable to allotted study center after admission confirmation by the university.
EF: Exam Fee typically required for each end exam attempt. Exam fee is specified for each credit point of the course, for which
student have applied for end exam on the exam form. Hence, actual exam fee amount may change, as per the number of
courses, selected by the student in the exam form. Payable to university along with Exam Form.
Total: Total Fees typically required for a single semester. May change as per variation in the exam fee.
LD: Library Deposit which is refundable without interest (indicated in bold) after return of books. Payment of the Library
Deposit is optional for the student and it is required only when student wish to use books from library at the study center.
Payable to allotted study center after admission confirmation by the university.
SN Programme
Admission Eligibility
Certification Eligibility
Fees and Deposit

In INR
Actuarial Science Programmes (ASP)

14 M.Arch. (Urban and Regional Planning)
B.Arch.
Semester 11-14
15 M.Sc. (Urban and Regional Planning)

Semester 11-14
Min 45% in all 20 courses at UF

Sem 11-14
SCF
and
EF
Min 50% aggregate at
Total
Sem 13 and 14.
LD
B.E. or B.Tech.
Min 45% in all 20 courses at UF

Sem 11-14
or
SCF
and
M.A.
EF
(Geography or Sociology) Min 50% aggregate at
Total
Sem 13 and 14.
LD
360 / CP
1350 / CP
90 / CP
36,000 / Sem
200 / CP
360 / CP
1350 / CP
90 / CP
36,000 / Sem
200 / CP
Proposed Financial Rules

Honorarium to Study Centre Staff
SN
Designation
Honorarium Rates at Indian Study Center

(in INR)
Honorarium Rates at Foreign Study Center

(in US $)
Foreign study centers may vary honorarium

rates as per the local conditions prevailing in
their country. But, these honorarium rates must
be approved in advance by the university.
University shall publish these approved
honorarium rates on its official web site.
Administrative Staff
1
Study Centre Head
4,000/- for each Semester
Programme Coordinator
Clerk
Attendant
Academic Staff
5
Counselor for Theory type

of Course
Rs 500/- for each hour of counseling session
Assistant for Studio or

Practical type of Course
Counselor for Studio or

Project-Work type of
Course
Foreign study centers may vary honorarium

rates as per the local conditions prevailing in
their country. But, these honorarium rates must
be approved in advance by the university.
University shall publish these approved
honorarium rates on its official web site.
Total Fee
Total Fee (TF) for each semester consists of 3 (Three) independent components:
University Fee (UF), Essential Component

Examination Fee (EF), Essential Component
Study Centre Fee (SCF) , Essential Component
University Fee (UF)

Each student has to pay UF, directly to the university, along with Admission form. UF covers following activities of the university:
Curricula development and study centre identification
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Programme advertisement and publicity by the university

Student registration and SANWAD subscription
Student Welfare and Services
Learning material Development. As and when ready, learning material will be available at an extra cost for students and
study center. Some of the learning material may be delivered only through Internet.
Online Counseling and Continuous Assessment
Study centre management for minimum specified academic activities
Web site Support and Common miscellaneous services
Break-up of the total University Fee for each semester is given the following table:
For M.Arch. and M.Sc. (Urban and Regional Planning)

SN
UF Component Description
Advertisement and Publicity Fee (APF)
Admission Fee (AF)
300.00
30.00
Sanvad Subscription Fee (SSF)
100.00
10.00
Student Welfare & Other Fee (SWOF)
85.00
10.00
For Indian Student at SC Within

India in INR
For Foreign Student or at SCs

Outside India in US$
1,500.00
150.00
Student Welfare Fee

Disaster Management Fee
Ashwamegh Fee
5.00
5.00
5.00
Online Counseling Fee (OCF)
700.00
Continuous Assessment Fee (CAF)
700.00
70.00
70.00
Study Center Management Fee (SCMF)
300.00
30.00
Web Site Fee (WF)
300.00
30.00
Common School Services Fee (CSSF)
800.00
80.00
10
Common University Services Fee (CUSF)
2,400.00
240.00
11
Total University Fee (UF) for each Semester
7,200.00
720.00
Study Centre Fee (SCF)

Each student has to pay SCF directly to the respective study centre, during first contact session after the university confirms his/her
admission. SCF covers following activities and expenses of the study centre:
Payment of honorarium to all academic and administrative staff members
Organizing local Programme Advertisement and Publicity
Payment of TA/DA to the study centre staff or charges for 'Speed Post with AD', for sending Admission and Exam forms to
the University, so as to reach before the specified last day.
Payment of Internet Charges, for providing total 100 hours free graphic access in each semester to each student for
Internet or Email. This also includes access to printer, scanner and photocopying utilities for following activities:
o
Admission
o
Online counseling and communication with the university and Online Counselors through discussion forum on
web.
o
Online Self-Test Center
o
Identity Card and Exam Hall Ticket generation
Conduct of minimum specified number of counseling sessions for each course.
Arrange at least once in each year (1) Seminar (2) Study Tour (3) Sports Event (4) Cultural Event (5) Guest Lecture by
the leading practicing professional. These events may be common for regular programme students and YCMOU students.
Local Information and communication centre for students for the matter related to university and programme.
Provide required infrastructure, studio facilities
Provide required studio consumable, water & electricity etc.
Provide charges for Depreciation, maintenance and repair of studio set-up
Provide quality educational services from motivated, talented and qualified academic staff
Break-up of the total Study Centre Fee for each AEP Semester is as follows:

SN
SCF Component Description

India in INR

2200.00
220.00
Honorarium to Administrative Staff at the study

centre
Honorarium to Academic Staff at the study centre
18,800.00
1880.00
Expenditure by the Study Centre on Programme

Advertisement and Publicity
1,200.00
120.00
Library Fee, Retained by the study centre
1,000.00
100.00
Studio Fee, Retained by the study centre
1,600.00
160.00
Depreciation, Maintenance, Repair & Misc. Fee,

Retained by the study centre
1,600.00
160.00
Internet Charges for min 30 hours/semester
600.00
60.00
Online Admission
Online Counseling & communication
2 (Two) practice Self-Tests
Identity Card and Exam Hall Ticket

Total Study Center Fee (SCF) for each Semester
27,000.00
2,700.00
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Course Registration Extension Fee (CREF)

If a student cannot successfully complete the course within maximum 3 attempts for End Exams within the valid registration period
of 1 years, then she/he shall be required to extend registration period of that course (which shall be extended only if it is still
offered by the university) by paying separate Course Registration Extension Fee (CREF). Extended registration period shall be
valid for additional 1 years. Only during valid registration period, student is allowed to appear for maximum 3 (Three) times in
End Exam. Student is not required to pay University Fee (UF), Study centre Fee (SCF) or Library Deposit (LD) for that course. The
Course Registration Extension Fee (CREF) is as follows for each programme.
SN
Description

India in INR

1
2
For M.Arch. (Urban and Regional Planning)
1500.00
150.00
For M.Sc. (Urban and Regional Planning)
1500.00
150.00
Examination Fee (EF)

Each student has to pay EF, directly to the university, along with Examination Form for each attempt for an end examination of
each course, as per the following details:

SN
End Exam Fee (EF) for each attempt for end exam of

India in INR

Each Theory Course
200.00
20.00
Each Practical, Studio or Project-Work Course
600.00
60.00
Distribution of ELearning Resource

For few selected courses school has developed elearning resource. School also plans to develop elearning material in the phase
manner for all courses. This learning resource shall be free for all. But to distribute it on CD/DVD by normal postal system,
Learning Resource Distribution Charges (LRDC) will be charged as per the following details:
SN
Description

India in INR

Learning Resource Distribution Charges (LRDC)
200.00
20.00
Learning Resource Distribution Charges (LRDC) includes the following costs:

CD/DVD Media Cost

Copying Charges
Packaging and forwarding charge
Postage charge
Library Deposit
It is proposed that all students should separately purchase at an extra cost all the specified textbooks. Hence, university shall not be
responsible for availability of learning material to each student. Each study center shall issue textbooks (as per the rules prescribed
by the university) to each enrolled student for study at his residence place. But, student can refer reference books only at the
library.
Before issuing a textbook or workbook through Library, study centre shall collect interest free but refundable Library Deposit
(LD) as per the following details:
SN
Description
For Indian Student at SC Within India

in INR
For Foreign Student or at SCs Outside

India in US$
Library Deposit (LD) for AEP or MEEP

or SNS or SBT, SBI, SGS or BTP
4,000.00 per semester
400.00 per semester
Online Counseling
The honorarium of Online Counseling for a course in a semester is Rs 10,000/- (Rs Ten Thousand only). Completion of the
assigned academic task of development of specified learning resource for the assigned credit point in a semester shall be essential
for payment of honorarium. Although intellectual copy rights for the learning resource shall remain with the author, but after
payment of the above honorarium, university shall have unrestricted usage rights for these learning resource on any publishing
media for their own registered students. But, university will not be authorized to sell this learning resource. The honorarium
paid to the Online Counselor shall be exclusive of the cost incurred towards the usage of his/her computer system, phone and
Internet account.
Thus, in addition to the honorarium, he/she shall be reimbursed with the fixed amount of Rs 10,000/- (Rs Ten Thousand only) for
a course in a semester, against these expenses. In addition to the regular salary, honorarium for Online Counseling is payable,
even to the full time employed academic staff members of the university.
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End Examination
SN
Post / Description
Honorarium Rates in Rs. for actual Exam Work
(A) Item Writers, Paper Setters

1
Item (Question) Writer
50.00 per item of any type
Item Editor (Content)
Item Editor (Language)
Theory Paper Setter (without QB but with synoptic

model answers and marking scheme)
1.400/- per Question Paper
Theory Paper Setter (without QB,

answers and marking scheme)
synoptic model
500/- per Question Paper
Theory Paper Setter (Development of synoptic model

answers and marking scheme for already set question
paper without QB,
synoptic model answers and
marking scheme)
Content Editing (certifying the content accuracy) of

Question Paper along with synoptic model answers
and marking scheme
(B) Staff for end exam for all theory courses

1
Examination Centre Head
100/- per Day
Sr. External Supervisor
200/- per session
Sr. Internal Supervisor
200/- per session
Junior Supervisor
100/- per session
Assistant to Sr. Sups
150/- per session
Peon / Water-man
50/- per Day
Bell-man / Attendant
50/- per Day
Watchman
35/- per Day
(C) Staff for end exam of only Studio, Practical or Project-Work courses
1
Examination Centre Head
100/- per Day
External Examiner
75/- per student, Minimum Rs 250
Internal Examiner
Lab Assistant
Laboratory Attendant / Studio Attendant
(D) Factotum and other Misc Charges

1
to Exam Centre, for the EE of all theory course
900/- per EE
to Exam Centre, for the EE of all Studio or Project-Work

course
1800/- per EE
(E) Staff for Central Assessment Programme

1
Moderator
32/- per Ans sheet
Examiner
30/- per Ans sheet
CAP Director
750/- per Day
Additional honorarium for pre and post examination work is paid only to following examination staff members at Rs 300/- (Rs Three
Hundred only) for complete end examination of only theory courses.
Senior External Supervisor

Senior Internal Supervisor
Assistant to Senior Supervisors
But no such additional honorarium is paid to any examination staff for end examination of studio or projects work courses. In
addition to the regular salary, honorarium for End Examination (as given in the above table) is payable, even to the full time
employed academic staff members of the university.
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Programme Structure Chart

Sem
11
20
CPs
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Course 5
Theory
Theory
Theory
Studio
Studio
A16113:
Socio-Economics - I
Elective - I
A16115:
Studio I
A16111:
A16112: Environmental
Evolution and History of Science and Sustainable
Planning
Development
A16114:
Natural Resource
Management
A17114:
Rural Development
12
20
CPs
A16121: Infrastructure
Planning and
Management
A16122:
Regional Planning and
GIS / remote sensing
techniques
A16123: Transportation
Planning
Elective - II
A16124:
Real Estate
Management Strategies
A17124:
Urban renewal and
conservation
13
20
CPs
14
20
CPs
A16131:
Socio-Economics - II
A16141:
Urban Governance and
legal issues
A16132:
Land Management and
Real Estate Strategies
A16133:
Housing : Planning and
Management
A16134:
Dissertation
Stage I
A16142: Environment
Management EIA and
Disaster management
A16143:
Professional Practice
and planning
administration
A16144:
Dissertation
Stage II
Focus on Data
Collection, surveys,
analysis and
presentation for small /
medium town
A16125:
Studio II
Formulation of
comprehensive
development plan for a
medium town
A16135:
Studio III
Focus on Regional
planning: understand
the fringe areas and
comprehensive urban
and rural planning
A16145:
Dissertation
Stage III
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Semester 11
A16111
1. Basic Information
Sem
Course Code
A16111
Course Name
Evolution and History of Planning
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH
2. Prerequisites and Objectives

Course Prerequisites:
Books
Notes
Published Papers on the subject
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course, student

will be able to:
have a theoretical understanding of development issues of

planning and theoretical basis for planning interventions
Studio: Students are expected to complete sufficient number of projects related to this course, with regular critical remarks and
assessment from the counselor and peer students, during the semester.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
The Post-industrial City.
01-10
Concern for urban poverty
1st CP
Block
Post-war Developments in Britain, America and India
11-20
Advocacy Planning and NGOs in Planning
2nd CP
Block
Garden City and Regional Perspective
21-30
Concept of the information sector
3rd CP
Block
Planning prerequisites and lessons from history
31-40
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and

5 MCQs (in Self-Test)
will be asked on these units.
4. Syllabus
UN
Detailed Syllabus of the Unit
01
The Post-industrial City.
02
Concern for urban poverty.
03
Post-war Developments in Britain, America and India.
04
Advocacy Planning and NGOs in Planning.
05
Garden City and Regional Perspective.
06
Concept of the information sector.
07
Planning prerequisites and look at learning to be derived from historic planning examples
5. Learning Material
Book
Code
Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
Details of
Chapters and Sections
Included in Syllabus
Edition Publisher,
Price,
Year
Order It Here
Text Books
Reference Books
Web Learning Resource

Useful Resource available for Free at:
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A16112
Sem
Course Code
A16112
Course Name
Environmental Science and Sustainable Development
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH



will be able to:
Provide understanding of the environment. The students will

be taught to work along with nature and not against the
nature and introduced to several natural design aspects
which could be incorporated in our planning and
development.
Sustainable development: The students will be imbibed with

the idea of development without harming the nature and
concerned for the future generations to come.
Economics: To provide basic understanding of the subject

and its relevance to designing planning and issues in
development.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Environmental Science
01-10
1st CP
Block
Ecology
11-20
2nd CP
Block
Environment Friendly Material
21-30
Sustainable development and Economics
3rd CP
Block
Soil forest and living resources
31-40
Water as precious resource
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
Environmental Science, Basic concepts of environment, structure, form and components of environment, interaction and
interdependence, environmental cycles, energy, floods and primary production, natural cleaning processes
Ecology and ecosystem, description and types of ecosystems, evolution of ecosystems, ecological transformation /
succession, limiting factor and tolerance levels, population study natural Controls Ecological balance
Environment friendly materials and their use in design and planning, types of materials, properties, embedded energy
Sustainable development, conservation measures, reduce recycle, reuse concept, care for future generation, carrying
capacity and limits
Soil forest and living resources: Forest types. importance, management, forest cover and biodiversity, soil types,
agricultural land, problems of intensive cultivation production, soil conservation, erosion, degradation, waste land, land use
pattern
Water as precious resource: Types of water and water uses (categories), domestic, agricultural, industrial, recreation etc.
Water needs shortage, Water management, water harvesting, water shades, water recycling, water conservation, optimal
utilization.
Book
Code
Title,
Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Price,
Year
Order It Here
Text Books
Reference Books
Page 9
A16113
Sem
Course Code
A16113
Course Name
Socio-Economics - I
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH


will be able to:

Understand various social issues and problems in the

contemporary Indian society, particularly the Urban India.
This part covers basic sociological concepts, theories and its
application in the field of planning and development.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Sociological Theories and Concepts
01-10
Social science. Sociology and its relation to planning
1st CP
Block
Ethnicities in urban Society
11-20
Elements of Urban Social Life
2nd CP
Block
Economics
21-30
3rd CP
Block
Statistical research methods
31-40
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
Introduction to Sociology and social science.
Sociology and its relation to planning: Sociological theories and concepts - Society, Community, Social Group, Culture and
Sociological Theories of Urbanization.
Human Aspects of Urban Form.
Elements of Urban Social Life, Urban conflict, urban social movements and urban Politics, Case studies of places like New
Bombay, Chandigarh
Economics: Introduction, Definition & scope of economics in Urban Planning, Regional planning macro and micro economics.
Theory of Demand & supply, Theory of production, Costs types, concepts, estimate, cost payback, Cost benefit ratio,
Revenue, National income estimate, Planning need, issues and five year plans, Economic uplift, backwardness, Poverty
alleviation, Budget estimate, Environmental cost, Good ecology is good economics, Environmental Valuation
Statistics: Descriptive statistics, Distribution, frequency Statistical tests, Presentation and interpretation of data, Design of
experiment, Research Methods, Types of research, Research Problem
Book
Code
Title,
Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Price,
Year
Order It Here
Text Books
Reference Books

Page 10
A16114
Sem
Course Code
A16114
Course Name
Natural Resource Management
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Cat
Type
TH



will be able to:
Introduced to types of resources available on earth their

distribution and utilization. The limitations of the resources,
difference between need and greed. Consumerism and
disparity between pre capita consumption. Renewable
resources and their role in sustainable development.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Natural resources
1st CP
Block
2
Renewable resources
21-40
2nd CP
Block
Carrying capacity:
41-60
3rd CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
Community Based Management (CBRM)
61-80
Students are expected to complete

sufficient number of projects related to
this course, with regular critical remarks
and assessment from the counselor and
peer students, during the semester.
External and internal experts will jointly
evaluate these projects for 100 marks
with viva after presentation by the
student for about 5-7 minutes.
4th CP
Block
4. Syllabus
UN
Natural resources: Renewable, Non-renewable, Sources availability (India, world), Per capita consumption Individual
resources: Minerals metals, Water sources, utilization, arability, fuels, fossil fuels, origin, availability, problems, Energy,
consumption, efficiency, conservation soil sand, stone, forest.
Renewable resources: Solar energy photosynthesis, Biomass, Wind energy, Tidal energy, Recycling solids, water,
composting as tenual mechanism.
Carrying capacity: Meaning, Description, Calculations & significance
Community Based Management (CBRM), Common property resource management, Community Participation, Watershed
development scheme.
Book
Code
Title,
Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Price,
Year
Order It Here
Text Books
Reference Books

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A17114
Sem
Course Code
A17114
Course Name
Rural Development
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Cat
Type
TH



will be able to:
Have more sensitivity towards the rural development issues

and the possible methods to mitigate the problems that arise
in the Indian context. With majority of the Indian population
still living in rural India, this course assumes importance. A
considerable amount of resources continue to be invested in
rural development. The need for greater understanding into
the rural dynamics, which is vastly different from the urban,
is deeply felt.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Introduction to Rural Development
1st CP
Block
2
Rural Society and Economy
21-40
2nd CP
Block
Inequality and Stratification
41-60
3rd CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
Rural Social Change
61-80

4th CP
Block
4. Syllabus
UN
Introduction to Rural Development: Rural Situation in India, Indian Village from the Pre-British Period to 1947.
Rural Society and Economy: Agriculture Under Five Year Plans, Marketable Surplus and Cropping Pattern, Land Reforms in
India : Need and Scope of Reforms, Tenancy Reforms and Operation Barga, Rural Credit.
Inequality and Stratification: Social Stratification Changes and Modernization. Community Development and Panchayti Raj.
Area Development and Target Group Based Development
Rural Social Change: Rural Poverty and Poverty Studies. Anti-poverty Programmes and Their Performances. Nongovernment Experimentation of Rural Development. Milk Co-operative in India.
Book
Code
Title,
Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Price,
Year
Order It Here
Text Books
Reference Books

Page 12
A16115
Sem
Course Code
A16115
Course Name
Studio I
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Cat
Type
TH


will be able to:

3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Collection Of Data
1st CP
Block
2
Survey techniques
21-40
2nd CP
Block
Analysis of Data
41-60
3rd CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
Documentation and data presentation
61-80

4th CP
Block
4. Syllabus
UN
Two Projects are expected in this studio course:
2
3
4
1.
Study and documentation of various urban areas thus giving an in depth knowledge of the dynamics of Urban
entities and their complexities.
2.
Study a small/medium town. Collect data by primary surveys analyze document and present the data collected.
Collect data by doing secondary surveys also and present the same. Comprehend the data and draw inferences to
understand the overall character of the town studied.
Seminar: The seminar will evolve interaction with practicing urbanite with discussions on cases of urban intervention about
the success and failure of the projects. Case studies of major Urban Planning projects both national international should be
taken by the students. Preferences can be given to regional cases within the international context. The course shall cover
wide ranging issues in Urban Planning including all the four Streams that is housing, landscaping, transportation and
conservative socio- Economic aspects of urban phenomena will be thoroughly examined within this course thus Covering the
requirement of urban sociology and urban economics. Seminar specific emphasis will be given be given to topics of urban
sociology and urban economics and Transportation.
Book
Code
Title,
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Page 13
Semester 12
A16121
Sem
Course Code
A16121
Course Name
Infrastructure Planning and Management
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH


will be able to state:

Details about infrastructure requirements of an urban society.
Details of management of the infrastructure elements
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Introduction-Infrastructure development planning
01-10
1st CP
Block
Water Supply
11-20
2nd CP
Block
Drainage and Sanitation
21-30
3rd CP
Block
Civic Amenities
31-40
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
Introduction - Infrastructure development planning: financing issues and emerging options. Demand, gap and issues,
Pricing policies, Private participation. Emerging options.
Water Supply: Water Cycle and Water Resources. Water Balance. Per capita water supply, norms, Water quality, Treatment
of water. Storage of Water. Planning and Design criteria for Distribution. Block Cost Estimation of water Supply Scheme.
Water Losses and Un-accounted for Water. Rain Water Harvesting concept. Water Supply System. Watershed Management.
Role of micro-level water management committees.
Drainage and Sanitation. Basic planning and design riteria, norm, etc. Re-use and recycling of waste water. Treatment of
waste water (conventional). Low cost treatment, land based treatment methods.
Civic Amenities, Roads, Health care, Education, Recreation, Communication, Community halls, Markets, Security, Safety,
(Fire station)
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A16122
Sem
Course Code
A16122
Course Name
Regional Planning and GIS / Remote Sensing Techniques
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH


will be able to understand:
The theoretical basis for various concepts and analytical tools

borrowed from social science and regional science, and learn
the practice of regional planning in the Indian context.

3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Definition, scope and content of Regional Planning
01-10
1st CP
Block
Methods and purpose of regionalization,
11-20
2nd CP
Block
Industrialization and industrial development
21-30
3rd CP
Block
GIS and Remote sensing
31-40
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
Introduction: Definition, scope and content of Regional Planning.
Methods and purpose of regionalization: Concept of regional growth processes Spatial growth Process Spatial theory and
market areas inter-regional and regional accounting methods
Industrialization and industrial development: Policy in India, Agriculture in India
GIS and Remote sensing Methods: various uses of the same, source and method of usage of these programs.
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A16123
Sem
Course Code
A16123
Course Name
Transportation Planning
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH



Understand the traffic requirements, methods of traffic

estimations, various measures of traffic management.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Introduction Terminologies and concepts
01-10
1st CP
Block
Transportation problems and options
11-20
2nd CP
Block
Transportation polices and Programmes
21-30
3rd CP
Block
Data Requirements, Designing O-D
31-40
Models of traffic
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
Introduction Terminologies and concepts System Characteristics and Classification. Approaches to traffic and
transportation planning. Travel Demand Analysis (overview).
Defining Transportation problems and options.
Transportation polices and Programmes.
Data Requirements, Designing O-D & other Traffic & Transportation surveys.
Introduction to TRIPS. Trip Generation models. Study Models. Split Models. Trip Assignment Model Choices, aggregation
and other issues. Application using TRIPS. Developing Transport Plans/Options. Framework for Evaluation of System
Options/plan preparation.
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Page 16
A16124
Sem
Course Code
A16124
Course Name
Real Estate management Strategies
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Cat
Type
TH



basics of the subject matter and its relevance in planning.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Planning in India and paradigm shift
1st CP
Block
2
Real estate and various players. Land management
21-40
2nd CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
Financial implications Of real estate & public private partnership
41-60
3rd CP
Block
Study of relevant urban development laws and Acts.
61-80
Case studies
4th CP
Block

4. Syllabus
UN
Planning in India Need, Models, Issues, Five Year Plans, Liberalization, Structural Adjustments in Indian Economy
Study various agencies involved with real estate, especially with land management.
Various financial institutions involved in the business of real estate. Public private partnership in real estate development
and management
Urbanization, Industrialization and Policies, Study of relevant urban development laws and Acts.
Case studies, with respect to various cities / regions
Book
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A17124
Sem
Course Code
A17124
Course Name
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Urban Renewal and Conservation
Cat
Type
TH



The views of
multidisciplinary
the
government
environment
The government laws, policies and regulations.
The relevance, applicability and observance of laws.
that
is
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Human habitation in historic context
1st CP
Block
2
Traditional built forms
21-40
2nd CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
Concept of regeneration and redevelopment leading to renewal
41-60
3rd CP
Block
Heritage management and conservation.
61-80
Case studies
4th CP
Block

4. Syllabus
UN
Human habitation in historic context. Study various examples from history from India and western civilization, which have
been sustainable.
Traditional Built forms in concurrence with the climate, technology, socio-economics, culture and political influence in the
era.
Need for renewal, de-congestion. Various policies and laws governing regeneration of Urban areas. Benefits of urban
renewal. Study the various models of regeneration.
Role of public and private agencies in urban renewal schemes, role of NGOs and advisaries/experts in conservation of built
heritage. Brief description of process and policy regarding conservation.
Case studies both Indian and western in conservation and urban renewal.
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A16125
Sem
Course Code
A16125
Course Name
Studio II
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Cat
Type
TH



3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Make Comprehensive Development Plan for a small / medium

town
1st CP
Block
21-40
2nd CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
41-60
3rd CP
Block
61-80
4th CP
Block

4. Syllabus
UN
Using the baseline created during studio I
3
4
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Semester 13
A16131
Sem
Course Code
A16131
Course Name
Socio-Economics - II
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH



Various social issues and problems in the contemporary India

society, particularly the Urban India.
Basic sociological concepts, theories and its application in the

field of planning and development.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Sociology & social science.
01-10
Elements of Urban Social Life.
1st CP
Block
Sociology and its relation to planning.
11-20
2nd CP
Block
Sociological Theories and Concepts
21-30
3rd CP
Block
Human Aspects of Urban Form
31-40
Urban conflict, urban social movements and urban Politics
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
Introduction to Sociology & social science.
Elements of Urban Social Life.
Sociology and its relation to planning.
Sociological Theories and Concepts: Society, Community, Social Group, Culture and Sociological Theories of Urbanization.
Human Aspects of Urban Form. Ethnicities in urban Society, Migration and Adjustment. Neighborhood as Social Institution.
Urban conflict, urban social movements and urban Politics. Case studies of places like New Bombay, Chandigarh.
Book
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Page 20
A16132
Sem
Course Code
A16132
Course Name
Land Management and Real Estate Strategies
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH


will be able to:

Essentially to cover land used in setting up and
Manage real estate institution and its projects
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
History and Prospect of real estate business
01-10
1st CP
Block
Record and book keeping
11-20
Informal and non-formal land tenure ship
2nd CP
Block
Real estate market and its situation analysis
21-30
3rd CP
Block
Criteria for assessing commercial property. Evaluation sties
31-40
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
History of development in real estate property and land. Prospect of real estate business and nature of services in India.
Land record and information systems Survey and mapping
Record and book keeping Presentation of records Methods of revenue land survey, of settlement as part of the
settlement record- Registration Act. Various kinds of legal & non formal land tenure ship Marketability .
Informal and non-formal land tenure ship (slums and squatters). Land Price & Appreciations; Factors that governs Land
Price appreciation. Real Estate Development Services.
Real estate market and its situation analysis, Market survey for overall real estate business, Assessing resident ional
property demand.
Criteria for assessing commercial property. Evaluation sties for commercial actives, concepts of area sales activities ,
level of competition, trade area analysis, catchments area analysis and regression analysis. and regression
analysis.
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Page 21
A16133
Sem
Course Code
A16133
Course Name
Housing Planning and Management
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH



will be able to impart:
Knowledge of various aspects of housing construction project

from site selection, Planning, designing, organizing
construction, controlling and monitoring and business activity
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Project need / demand. Site
01-10
1st CP
Block
Planning techniques
Implementation of project
Controlling & monitoring
2nd CP
Block
Project Appraisal & Management
21-30
Consultancy services
3rd CP
Block
Project appraisal
31-40
Financial analysis
4th CP
Block
11-20
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs


4. Syllabus
UN
Project need / demand. Site availability , conditions, selection Feasibility, cost considerations ( HIG, MIG, LIG,etc) Project
planning data collection. Project affected persons Social economic benefits, Cost analysis, Technical collaboration
Financial collaboration Procedures and legal compliances. Interaction with stakeholders, Project team Govt. Officials,
consultants, members of public, Public hearing.
Planning techniques: Organization allocation of duties. Bar charts, Networking methods, Resource scheduling & inventory
Implementation of project: Mobilization, Resource allocation, Job layout
Controlling and monitoring: Parameters of performance, Project progress report, Updating schedule, Productivity
improvement, Cost control techniques, Problems and solutions, Use of computer software
Project Appraisal & Management: Project Definition and dimensions. Needs to the project and its justification, Stage of
project development life cycle, Identification conception of proposal, Principle approval, Planning and clearances,
Implementation, Operation, Monitoring and evaluation.
Consultancy services: scope and terms of reference. Stage, structure and modalities , Tendering and evaluation, Standard
guidelines for fee structure, Deliverables, Terms and conditions codes
Project appraisal techniques. Presentation, Comparison, Negotiation, Technical, financial and merits qualification criteria
Financial analysis: Cost including escalation factor, Operating maintenance cost, Rate of return. Balance sheet, Case
studies, Social considerations
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A16134
Sem
Course Code
A16134
Course Name
Dissertation Stage I
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Cat
Type
TH



will be able to:
Identify the research problem, Study analyze and formulate a

solution. Evaluate the solution modify and conclude the
process successfully.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Make Comprehensive Development Plan for a small / medium

town
1st CP
Block
21-40
2nd CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
41-60
3rd CP
Block
61-80
4th CP
Block

4. Syllabus
UN
An issue related to urban and planning is identified by the student to be development into a thesis consisting of, two parts:
2
3
1.
A theoretical study on the issue with case studies.
2.
The application of the issue to planning situation.
The theoretical study must contain original contributions from the student either as new ideas or collating of information as
to throw new light on the subject.
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A16135
Sem
Course Code
A16135
Course Name
Studio - III
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Cat
Type
TH



will be able to:

3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
1st CP
Block
21-40
2nd CP
Block
41-60
3rd CP
Block
61-80
4th CP
Block

4. Syllabus
UN
2
3
4
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Semester 14
A16141
Sem
Course Code
A16141
Course Name
Urban Governance and Legal Issues
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH


will be introduced to:

The contemporary concepts and theories as well as cases of

urban governance in India and the world Urban Planning is
fast emerging to be increasing challenging task in the
planning process. What used to work in the past, no longer
seems to match the present, fast changing scenario. In this,
urban governance is becoming a key concept in future
planning. It focuses on the role of different actors, their
involvement in urban areas, public and private interests, and
citizen
participation.
Urban
governance
and
its
interconnections with urban policy will also be stressed.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Introduction Governance as a Concept
01-10
Urban Governance and Management
1st CP
Block
Legal issues: Various town and country planning Laws
11-20
2nd CP
Block
Urban Governance and management
21-30
Development Decentralization and Participation
3rd CP
Block
Urban Governance in the contemporary context
31-40
Urban Government Finance
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
Introduction Governance as a Concept: Metropolitan government system in India: A review of major development
authorities and a few small development authorities and a few small development authorities in terms of institutional and
legal framework (functions, responsibilities, funding and planning)
Urban Governance and Management: Introduction to course and Urban Management, concepts, planning and management
of Urban Government Issues in Urban Management, Need for urban local government. An overview of Municipal Act in
terms of structure, functions and delegation of powers
Legal Issues: Planning in India, Urbanization, Industrialization and Polices, Paradigm Shift, Study of relevant urban
development laws and Acts. Case studies
Urban Governance and management: Organizational management techniques, Application of management techniques used
by urban local bodies for improvement of organizational capacities.
Development Decentralization and Participation: Decentralization of work system: Departmental procedures, authority
and responsibilities, departmental communications and co-ordinations. Need for decentralization strategy. Case study on
Urban Development Department /Health and Education Department.
Urban Governance in the contemporary context: Review of state local financing relationship policies and procedures,
factions and financial relationships in urban local government issues in finances, management and schemes sectioning.
Urban Government Finance: Municipal tax structure for recourse mobilization, main sources of revenue for local authorities:
Property tax, issues and imperatives. Policies and procedure for raising financial resources and commercial accounting
system, capital financing debt management.
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A16142
Sem
Course Code
A16142
Course Name
Environment management EIA and Disaster management
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH



The importance, significance and legal status of impact

assessment. The scope and methodology of EIA report
preparation will be toughs for its practical application to
development projects.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Concept of EIA
01-10
EIA Process: Scope
1st CP
Block
Environmental issues / Monitoring
11-20
2nd CP
Block
Introduction to disaster
21-30
Types of disaster
3rd CP
Block
Risk analysis, Safety
31-40
Documentation and awareness
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
Concept of EIA : EIA notifications, EIA manual MOEF guidelines, History of EIA, Significance of EIA decision making, EIA
report A legal document. Rapid and comprehensive EIA.
EIA Process: Scope of EIA, State level and central level EIA, EIA questioner, Environmental clearance Application and
process, Activity bar chart, Public hearing, Methods of data collection & sources, Climate, Topography, Hydrology, Geology.
Geomorphology, Soil, Pollution status Flora vegetation crops Fauna wildlife endangered species Archeological
monuments Social & Demographics features. Economic status Infrastructure Health status.
Environmental issues Air, water, noise, solid waste, aesthetics, green belt, plantation, traffic parking vehicular movement.
Environment monitoring analysis observations, sample collection analysis report preparation documentation etc.
Introduction to disaster Management, Definition and meaning, scope and purpose.
Types of disaster : Natural flood, cyclone, tsunami, earthquake, forest fire, volcano, Manmade Accidents, dam burst,
war, terrorist attack, Predictable, Unpredictable
Consequences of disaster, Loss of life, Damage to property, Socioeconomic loss disruptions, restoration
7
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A16143
Sem
Course Code
A16143
Course Name
Professional Practice and Planning administration
CP
CST
SST
Marks
40
120
100
Cat
Type
TH


will be appraised about the following:

The professional practice has considerably modified in past

few of years. From the traditional jobs in Architecture and
Engineering industry, the planners over the years, have
ventured into fields, real estate, project development,
corporate, so on. In the planning profession, the expectation
from planning professionals has also changing considerably,
as the planners are expected to perform multi-disciplinary
duties.
3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
Scope of Work for Planners
01-10
1st CP
Block
Project Development
11-20
2nd CP
Block
Tenders
21-30
3rd CP
Block
Preparation of Technical and Financial Proposal
31-40
4th CP
Block
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs

4. Syllabus
UN
Scope of Work for Planners: in Engineering and Consultancy, Non-Government Organizations/CBOs, Real Estate or Project
Management Offices
Project Development: Consultancy Proposals, Terms of Reference.
Tenders: Concept of (Log-frame) Analysis, Service cost estimations, rate and various rules.
Preparation of Technical and Financial Proposal case study, Contracts, Negation, Remuneration, Project Monitoring and
Human Resources Management.
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A16144
Sem
Course Code
A16144
Course Name
Dissertation Stage II
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Cat
Type
TH



will be able to:

3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
1st CP
Block
21-40
2nd CP
Block
41-60
3rd CP
Block
61-80
4th CP
Block

4. Syllabus
UN
1
2
3
4
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A16145
Sem
Course Code
A16145
Course Name
Dissertation Stage III
CP
CST
SST
Marks
80
80
100
Cat
Type
TH



will be able to:

3. Units
UN
Name of Unit
CST
LAQs
SAQs
MCQs
01-20
1st CP
Block
21-40
2nd CP
Block
41-60
3rd CP
Block
61-80
4th CP
Block

4. Syllabus
UN
2
3
4
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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

YASHWANTRAO CHAVAN MAHARASHTRA OPEN UNIVERSITY

Proposed M.Arch. and M.Sc.

M.Arch. (Urban and Regional Planning)

M.Arch. (Urban and Regional Planning)

Fees and Deposit

Actuarial Science Programmes (ASP)

15 M.Sc. (Urban and Regional Planning)

Min 45% in all 20 courses at UF

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Study Centre Head

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Counselor for Theory type

Rs 500/- for each hour of counseling session

Assistant for Studio or

Rs 300/- for each hour of counseling session

Counselor for Studio or

Rs 500/- for each hour of counseling session

Foreign study centers may vary honorarium

University Fee (UF), Essential Component

University Fee (UF)

Curricula development and study centre identification

M.Arch. (Urban and Regional Planning)

Programme advertisement and publicity by the university

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Student Welfare Fee

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Continuous Assessment Fee (CAF)

Study Center Management Fee (SCMF)

Web Site Fee (WF)

Common School Services Fee (CSSF)

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Total University Fee (UF) for each Semester

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Payment of honorarium to all academic and administrative staff members

Organizing local Programme Advertisement and Publicity

Conduct of minimum specified number of counseling sessions for each course.

Provide required infrastructure, studio facilities

Provide required studio consumable, water & electricity etc.

Provide charges for Depreciation, maintenance and repair of studio set-up

For M.Arch. and M.Sc. (Urban and Regional Planning)

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Honorarium to Administrative Staff at the study

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Expenditure by the Study Centre on Programme

Library Fee, Retained by the study centre

Studio Fee, Retained by the study centre

Depreciation, Maintenance, Repair & Misc. Fee,

Internet Charges for min 30 hours/semester