2016 - SS - Course Catalog Spring Semester 30-1-1017 - Edit 1 - Optimized

CONTENTS
1 CEPT University
About
Pedagogy
Organization Structure
2 Transforming Pedagogy at CEPT University
3 Programs at CEPT University
4 Course Typology
5 Credit Distribution in Undergraduate Program
6 Credit Distribution in Postgraduate Program
7 Mandatory and Elective Course Listing
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Design
Faculty of Management
Faculty of Planning
Faculty of Technology
8 Course Details
Advanced Technology
Computer Application and Programming
Crafts
Economics and Development
Environment
History, Theory and Criticism
Housing
Humanities
Infrastructure
Landscape
Language and Communication
Management
Policy and Legislation
Practice
Research
Science and Mathematics
Services and Advance Technology
Studio
Technical Drawings and Visualization
Technology
Thesis
Transport
Urban and Regional Planning
Visual Communication and Performing Arts
Workshop
About
CEPT University focuses on understanding, designing, planning, CEPT University takes its name from the Center for
constructing and managing human habitats. Its teaching Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT). CEPT and
programs build thoughtful professionals and its research the various schools that it comprised were established by
programs deepen understanding of human settlements. CEPT the Ahmedabad Education Society with the support of the
University also undertakes advisory projects to further the goal Government of Gujarat and the Government of India. Since
of making habitats more livable. inception CEPT has operated as an autonomous academic
institution free to develop its academic programs and award its
The University comprises five faculties. Faculty of Architecture own diplomas at the end of various programs of study.
was established as the School of Architecture in 1962. It
focuses on design in the private realm. The Faculty of Planning, The Government of Gujarat incorporated CEPT as a university
focused on planning in the public realm, was established in 1972 in 2005. The University Grants Commission recognized CEPT
as the School of Planning. The Faculty of Technology, which University under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 in 2007. The
concentrates on engineering and construction, was established Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) of the
in 1982 as the School of Building Science and Technology. Government of India recognizes the University as a Scientific
The Faculty of Design was established in 1992 as the School and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO).
of Interior Design. It deals with habitat related interiors, crafts,
systems, and products. Faculty of Management established in
2013 and it focuses on Habitat and Urban Management.
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Pedagogy
The teaching programs at CEPT University focus on building at any of the five faculties of the university. The Faculties also
professional capacities and therefore they are centered on make all attempts to ensure that even within the mandatory
studios or labs. Here, students engage with well designed life- portion of the program, students can choose courses to suit
like problems. Coursework, seminars and research assignments, their practice orientation.
aimed at developing conceptual and analytical abilities of
students, and skill-enhancing workshops support learning The belief that educating professionals requires practicing
in studios and labs. Students also have to enroll in travel and professionals and academics to work closely together firmly
documentation programs and to intern in professional offices underpins CEPT Universitys pedagogic philosophy. Therefore,
to widen their exposure. CEPT University works as a collaborative of academics and
practitioners. Practitioners adept at decision-making bring
CEPT University cherishes the individual interests and abilities of their experience to classrooms and academics impart a more
its students. To enable each student to chart a unique course of thoughtful and critical approach. Teachers at CEPT University
study and realize his or her own individual potential, programs see themselves as coaches. Their role is to support individual
mandate only three quarters of the total credits that students students in their explorations and in their capacity-building
have to complete. Students can complete the remaining credits quests.
by choosing from the wide range of elective courses on offer
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Organization Structure
The Governing Body frames broad policy and has overarching CEPT Universitys Academic Offices (Undergraduate Programs,
powers over the functioning of the University. The Board of Postgraduate Programs, Doctoral Programs, Diploma and
Management constitutes the Executive Council, Academic Certificate Programs and Exchange Programs) are responsible
and Research Council, and, the Finance and Development for supporting and overseeing teaching programs in the various
Committee. It supervises functioning of the University and has faculties.
powers to review all acts of the aforementioned councils and
committee. CEPT University Resources (Library, Workshops, Labs, Archives,
University Press) and CEPT University Services (Student
The Executive Council, the Academic and Research Council and Services, Career Services, IT Services, Outreach Services, and
the Finance and Development Committee manage and develop Campus Services) are responsible for supporting teaching and
academic, research and all other programs and activities of the research at the University. CEPT University Research Foundation
University. Faculties are responsible for all teaching programs is a wholly owned unit of CEPT University, registered under Sec.
at CEPT University. Faculty Councils and Boards of Studies are 25 of the Companies Act (1956). It manages CEPT Universitys
responsible for formulating policies pertaining to the various contract, research and consulting activities. The Chairman, the
Faculties. President, the Director, the Deans and the Registrar are the key
officers of the University.
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Programs Faculties University Administrative Offices University Resources CRDF
University Academic Offices University Services
University Campus Office
UG
V. Kashi A FA
Dean: A. Feenstra Presidents
PG
G. Bharat A Faculty Council Office Library
Academic Committees President: B. Patel Director: S. Shah .
PG Program Coordinators Coordinator: T. Joshi
D. Maheshwari LA
Coordinator: C. Bhatt
Subject Chairpersons
CEPT
Boards of Studies
PhD
K. Vadodaria
A
Administration
S. Patel
UG
FP
Registrar: A. Hiranandani
University Workshops
Director: U. Sheth
Coordinator:
Organization
P
S. Borah
Dean: V. Phatak
Structure
UG
M. Smith UD
Faculty Council
M. Iyer
PG
Academic Committees
Program Coordinators
Accounts Ver.36 08 July, 2016 Labs
P Director:
Subject Chairpersons CFO: J. Shah
Boards of Studies Coordinator: D. Shah
PhD
S. Sarraf P
University Staff
T. Bose
CEPT Archives
UG
CT FT Office CEPT University Director: K. Kalyanwala
Dean: P. Shah Head: A. Sutaria Coordinator: S. Das
G. Devkar PG Governing Body
CE
Faculty Council Chairman: S Lalbhai
Academic Committees
A. Sheth PG
ED Program Coordinators Academic Board of Management IT Services
Subject Chairpersons President: B Patel Director: S. Singh
PG Boards of Studies Directors Office Coordinator:
B. Dave G
Director: A. Srivathsan
Executive Council
A. Shah
PG Student Services
BEP
Undergraduate Director: S. Soni
Coordinator. R. Bhagat
FD Office International Outreach
S. Nagarsheth
UG Dean: K. Shastri Head: J. Desai Mission Outreach Services
ID
Head: M Rooney Director: N. Rathore
Faculty Council Coordinator:
R. Jain
PG
IAD
Academic Committees Graduate Office
Program Coordinators Head: R. Joshi Gender Parity Mission
Subject Chairpersons Head: M. Pathak
R. Sareen PG Boards of Studies Career Services
D Director:
S. Bandyopadhyay
Doctoral Office Professional Regulations Coordinator: G. Karnik
Head: M. Pathak Mission
FM Alumni Services
M. Samuel PG
Director:
HM Dean: M. Baradi Academic Software
Diploma Mission
Coordinator:
Faculty Council
Academic Committees
/Certificate Office Head: T Bose
University Press
Program Coordinators Head: A. Shah Director: A Garreta
Endowment
Subject Chairpersons Mission Coordinator:
Boards of Studies
Head: N Mehta
Exchange Office Campus Office
Head: S. Patel Coordinator: R. Shah
M. Pathak ODP
Coordinator: D. Pandit
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Choice based Curriculum Integration of Postgraduate
CEPT University has adopted choice based curriculum that Programs
gives students the flexibility to choose courses across different
faculties. This allows students to chart their own path during the The postgraduate programs offering different specialization
course of their study at CEPT University. It gives them greater in the same faculty are now integrated as one large program,
freedom and choice while selecting courses. wherein students are encouraged to develop specialization of
their choice by combination of major and minor courses
Any program of a faculty specifies only 75% of the credits by from various Areas.
offering mandatory courses. A student is free to pick remaining
25% credits from any faculty of CEPT University in the form of This system offers students greater choice and allows them to
elective courses. make various combinations of specializations.
A mandatory course of one program can be taken as elective

by student of other programs. This also allows for faculty
integration and ensures a multidisciplinary mix in a classroom. Common Course Typology
Any course offered in CEPT University follows either of the
listed typologies and adheres to conditions of the same. Things
Common Calendar and TimeTable like contact hours, teaching style and nature of student
engagement are governed by course typology. This is important
All programs follow a common annual calendar and timetable to so that students know beforehand what kind of teaching
facilitate students from one to attend courses in other faculties. environment to expect while registering for a course in other
By following the same framework of timetable and annual programs.
calendar seamless integration of all the faculties is now possible.
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PROGRAMS AT CEPT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY PROGRAM PROGRAM DEGREE SPECIALIZATION/
LEVEL (UG=4, PG=8) (UG=4, PG=11) MAJOR
FACULTY OF Undergraduate Undergraduate Program in Bachelor of Architecture -
ARCHITECTURE Architecture
Postgraduate Postgraduate Program in Master of Architecture Urban Design

Architecture
History, Theory & Criticism
Conservation
Architectural Design
Postgraduate Program in Master of Landscape Architecture -
Landscape Architecture
Master of Landscape Design -
Doctoral Doctoral Program in PhD in Architecture -

Architecture
FACULTY OF Undergraduate Undergraduate Program in Bachelor of Interior Design -

DESIGN Interior Design
Postgraduate Postgraduate Program Master of Interior Architecture and Building Crafts
in Design Design
Computational Design
International Master of Interior Energy Efficiency

Architectural Design
Craft & Technology
Master of Design (Furniture Design) -
FACULTY OF Postgraduate Postgraduate Program in Master of Habitat Management -
MANAGEMENT Urban Management
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FACULTY PROGRAM PROGRAM DEGREE SPECIALIZATION/
LEVEL (UG=5, PG=8) (UG=5, PG=11) MAJOR
FACULTY Undergraduate Undergraduate Program in Bachelor of Urban Design -
OF Planning
PLANNING Postgraduate Postgraduate Program Master of Urban and Regional Land Use Planning
in Planning Planning Environmental Planning
Housing
Infrastructure Planning
Transportation Planning
Doctoral Doctoral Program in Planning PhD in Planning -
FACULTY Undergraduate Undergraduate Program in Bachelor of Construction Technology -
OF Construction Technology
TECHNOLOGY Postgraduate Postgraduate Program in Master of Technology in Construction -
Construction Engineering and Engineering & Management
Management
Postgraduate Program in Master of Technology in Structural -
Engineering Design Engineering Design
Master of Technology in Infrastructure -
Engineering Design
Postgraduate Program Master of Technology in Geomatics -
in Geomatics
Postgraduate Program in Master of Technology in Building -
Building Energy Performance Energy Performance
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COURSE TYPOLOGY
TYPE TYPE PEDAGOGY PURPOSE
LECTURE Lecture Lectures are the primary mode of teaching. Best suited for transferring (1) To deliver substantial amounts of information to large numbers of student
information/concepts/theory. Should be supplemented by frequent (2) To provide a summary or synthesis of information from different sources (3)
tests to verify whether concepts are being understood. To allow introduction of multiple concepts Lecture.
Lecture (1) To deliver substantial amounts of information to small numbers of student
(small) (2) To provide a summary or synthesis of information from different sources
(3) To allow introduction of multiple concepts Discussion.
SEMINAR Discussion Where discussion on pre-assigned readings or on brief lectures/ (1) To facilitate discussion on a particular subject (2)expose students to various
seminar presentations. points of and (3) to teach them how to formulate and articulate arguments
Research.
Research Introduces the students to the process of critical enquiry within a (1) To equip the students to read and understand concepts, information,
Seminar specific field or topic by way of reading other works and understanding experiments, field studies though research papers, essays, books, articles and
the arguments, forming coherent connections, writing to communicate other sources; (2) assist them to understand the arguments/discussion and
hypotheses, supported by valid arguments. methodology and form connections with their Studio.
STUDIO Studio Where students are confronted by life-like situations and told to define (1) To encourage individual but active learning and responsibility (2)To facilitate
the problems and to attempt solving them. The faculty coaches students learning to work with group dynamics.
Studio Type 2
and provides them with necessary concepts and theories.
RESEARCH Guided Where faculty members coach individual students on 1) conducting (1) To equip students with vital research skills.
research research and writing up the results, 2) undertaking research for a (2) To build capacity to develop logical and independent thought process.
(thesis) design project and writing up the results or, 3) conducting research for
proposing a development project and writing up a grant proposal.
Independent Where a student selects a topic of interest reads a set of books on that (1) To encourage students who have demonstrated ability to learn independently.
study topic and writes up an annotated bibliography. The student is guided in (2) To explore topics of personal interest within research framework.
this study by a faculty member who also supervises and approves the
bibliography.
WORKSHOP Workshop Where faculty members coach students to help them develop skills in (1) To encourage Interactive and hands-on learning (2) To provide sufficient
working with certain materials and technologies. time for skill building; (3)To develop practical reasoning and decision making
skills.
Design Students are confronted with real life problems and they are coached (1) To encourage Interactive and hands-on learning (2)To provide sufficient time
Workshop to evolve construction/working drawings and/or prototypes. Fusion of for skill building; (3)To develop practical reasoning and decision making skills
workshop and studio courses. (4) Translate design interventions into executable format.
OTHERS Makeup One-to-one sessions with a faculty member for hours equal to half the Designed for students that have failed in a lecture course. With this course they
tutorial credit of the original lecture course (per week). will make up for the shortfall in understanding and will be assessed after the
end of designated one-to-one sessions via a mode chosen by instructor (e.g.,
assignments, viva, or written exam).
Internship Where a student apprentices in an office or a site to experience what it is (1) To develop that self-confidence of the student (2) To expose students to
like to work in a real-life situation. different types of work and comprehensive work experience essential for the
independent practice of profession.
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Credit Requirements Internship Program will carry 20 credits - these are Course
credits.
Thesis Program will carry 15 credits - These are
A student will have to take a total of minimum 220 credits in
Mandatory Course Credits.
a ten-semester program of five years duration. (210 credits for
2016 batch)
Students can take a maximum of 24 credits per semester
and maximum of 8 credits in a Winter/ Summer program.
A student is required to take minimum 200 credits from
the courses offered during the ten semesters of study.
A student is required to take a minimum 20 credits from

the Summer and Winter School program that is offered
Mandatory Course
between semesters. (10 credits of summer winter school for Mandatory Course is designated as compulsory for a particular
2016 batch) program. A Mandatory Course of one Faculty is considered
as Elective for students of other Faculties.
A student will have to take a total of 155 Mandatory
Course Credits (including Internship of 20 credits and Thesis of
15 credits) during all ten semesters.
Elective Course
A student will have to take 45 Elective Courses Credit from
any Faculty, during the ten semesters. Elective Course is chosen by a student in any Faculty, subject
to fulfillment of prerequisites.
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Credit Requirements Course Credits.
Students can take a maximum of 24 credits per semester
and maximum of 8 credits in a Winter/ Summer program.
A student will have to take a total of minimum 90 credits in a
four-semester program of two years duration.
A student is required to take minimum 80 credits from the

courses offered during the four semesters of study.
Mandatory Course
Mandatory Course is designated as compulsory for a particular
A student is required to take a minimum 10 credits from the program. A Mandatory Course of one Faculty is considered as
summer and winter program that is offered between Elective for students of other Faculties.
semesters.
A student will have to take a total of 60 Mandatory Course

Credits during four semesters. Elective Course
A student will have to take 20 Elective Courses Credits from any Elective Course is chosen by a student in any Faculty, subject to
Faculty, during the four semesters. fulfillment of prerequisites.
Thesis Program will carry 15 credits - these are Mandatory
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MANDATORY COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN ARCHITECTURE
SPRING SEMESTER 2016-17
SEMESTER COURSE COURSE COURSE NAME CREDITS INSTRUCTORS PREREQUISITES TIME DAYS AREA PAGE
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 1034 Fundamentals of 2 Mona Khakhar, Shehzad FA UG 1st Yr only. 08.00-10.00 Wed Technology 138
Structures II Irani, Zill Patel
Lecture 1036 Humanities 2 Gauri Bharat Open to all UG 08.00-10.00 Tue Humanities, 76
I-Introduction students. History 86
to Culture and Theory and
Society Criticism
Studio 1077 Studio II- 6 Puneet Mehrotra, Should be a 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 125
Foundation Studio Smit Vyas, Krushnakant registered student of 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Parmar, Isha Talsania, FA-UG. 10.30-13.30 Thu
II Bhavin Shukla, Sonal
Mithal Modi, Sahiba
Sodhi, Zill Patel, Ravi
Hazra
Workshop 1078 Visualization and 4 Vishwanath Kashikar Should be a 14.30-18.30, Mon, Technical 135
Representation II registered student of 14.30-18.30 Thu Drawing and
FA-UG 1st Yr. Visualization
Workshop 1100 Fundamentals of 4 Sankalpa, Krunal Patel, Only for 2nd 08.00-10.00, Fri, Technology, 139
Construction 2 Freyaan Anklesaria, Semester students of 10.30-13.30, Fri, Workshop 176
Vicky Achnani FA-UG. 14.30-17.30 Fri
Studio 1005-J Vertical Studio 8 Sankalpa Only for FA UG 2nd 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 122
-Form and and 3rd Yr students. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Material 10.30-13.30, Thu,
10.30-13.30 Fri
Studio 1005-Q Vertical Studio 8 Anne Feenstra, Should have cleared 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, 92
-Design with Priyanka Kanhare Foundation Studio 1 10.30-13.30, Wed, Landscape 122
IV
Nature and 2 from FA UG. 10.30-13.30, Thu,
10.30-13.30 Fri
Studio 1005-R Vertical Studio 8 Pratyush Shankar Should should have 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 122
-High Density cleared previous 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Housing in Historic studios from Faculty 10.30-13.30, Thu,
City Center of Architecture. 10.30-13.30 Fri
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TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Studio 1005-S Vertical Studio- 8 Urvi Desai Students should have 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 123
Traditional cleared FA UG studios 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Knowledge and 1&2. 10.30-13.30, Thu,
Sustainable Design 10.30-13.30 Fri
Lecture 1007 Structures 3 2 Mona Khakhar, Zill Mandatory for FA UG 08.00-10.00 Fri Technology 138
Patel only.
Lecture 1079 History & Theory of 2 Sachin Soni, Snehal All UG 3rd Yr onwards 08.00-10.00 Tue History 76
IV
Architecture -2 Shah, Meghal Arya and all PG students Theory and
with a keen interest in Criticism
History of Architecture.
Workshop 1093 Visualization and 2 Ujjval Panchal Cleared VR-1 from FA 14.30-18.30 Wed Technical 135
Representation - 3 UG. Drawing and 176
Visualization,
Workshop
Studio 1047-A Vertical Studio - 8 Mehul Bhatt, Completed 4 studios in 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 124
Working Drawings Priyanka Dave FA UG. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
10.30-13.30, Thu,
10.30-13.30 Fri
Studio 1047-B Vertical Studio - 8 Jayesh Parekh, Completed 4 studios in 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 124
Working Drawings Ashish Tiwari, FA UG. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Mudra Shah 10.30-13.30, Thu,
10.30-13.30 Fri
VI Studio 1047-C Vertical Studio - 8 Gurjit Singh Completed 4 studios in 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 125
Working Drawings FA UG. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
10.30-13.30, Thu,
10.30-13.30 Fri
Lecture 1045 Structures- IV 2 Vinod Shah Minimum of 2 courses 08.00-10.00 Tue Technology 138
in structures.
Lecture 1048 History of 2 Ashish Tiwari, For 3rd Yr FA UG only. 08.00-10.00 Thu History 76
Architecture: 1960s Meghal Arya Theory and
to the Present Criticism
Studio 1015-A Architectural 9 Nitin Raje, Priyanka Completed office 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 123
VIII Type 2 Design Studio 8 Sheth training of FA UG. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
10.30-13.30 Fri
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TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Studio 1015-B Architectural 9 Yatin Pandya Completed office 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, 83
Type 2 Design Studio 8- training of FA UG. 10.30-13.30, Wed. Housing
123
Habitat Design 10.30-13.30 Fri
Lecture 1046 Professional 2 Bikramjit Should be a registered 16.30-18.30 Mon Practice 105
Practice Chakraborty student of FA UG.
Lecture 1053 Building Quantity 2 Ajit Desai, Zill Patel Completed 3rd Yr FA, 08.00-10.00 Thu Technology 139
VIII and Costs Mandatory for FA UG
only.
Lecture 1099 Sustainable Design 2 Jigna Desai Completed 3rd Yr FA, 14.30-16.30 Tue Environment, 69
Completed UG History 77
Architecture, Theory and
Mandatory for FA UG Criticism
Pre final year students.
Studio 1016 Architectural 9 Miki Desai, Snehal Completed Studio 8 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 124
Type 2 Design Studio 9 Shah, Raman Aras, FA UG. 10.30-13.30, Wed.
Claudia Sanchez, 10.30-13.30 Fri
Vaissnavi Shukl,
Pankaj Vir Gupta,
IX Stephane Paumier
Lecture 1080 Humanities 4 - 2 Sonal Mehta, Persis Mandatory for FA UG 14.30-16.30 Mon Humanities, 77
Politics, Economics, Ginwalla only. History
86
Globalization Theory and
Criticism
Guided 1020 Thesis / DRP 15 Sankalpa Cleared Studio 9 from 10.30-13.30 Tue Thesis, 111
Research FA UG. Research 154
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MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN ARCHITECTURE
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Seminar 1572 CONS - Architectural 2 Jigna Desai Completed UG 14.30-16.30 Wed Technology, 78
Conservation Architecture, History Theory 140
Mandatory for and Criticism
students doing Major
or Minor in
Conservation at
M. Arch.
Lecture 1573 CONS - Case Studies 2 Jigna Desai Completed UG 14.30-16.30 Thu Technology, 78
in Conservation Architecture, History Theory 140
Mandatory for and Criticism
Students doing a Major
or a Minor with
Conservation in
M. Arch.
Studio 1583 CONS - Conservation 9 Khushi Shah, Completion of M.Arch. 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 127
II
Type 2 Studio - I Surya Kakani Foundation Studio 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Mandatory for 10.30-13.30 Fri
students doing Major
in Conservation.
Studio 1574 HTC - History Theory 9 Gauri Bharat, Completion of M.Arch. 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 126
Type 2 Criticism Studio 1 Khushi Shah, Foundation Studio. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Surya Kakani 10.30-13.30 Thu
Lecture 1576 HTC - Key Texts in 3 Nitin Raje, Rutul Completed UG 16.30-19.30 Tue History Theory 78
History & Theory Joshi, Vishwanath Architecture, and Criticism
Kashikar, Neha Completion of M.Arch.
Krishana Kumar, Foundation Studio;
Gauri Bharat, Open to all PG
Jigna Desai, A. students.
Srivathsan
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TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Discussion 1598 HTC - 2 Sonal Mithal Modi Completed UG 16.30-18.30 Wed History 79
seminar Contemporary Architecture, Theory and
Architectural Completed UG Design, Criticism
Historiography for FA PG, interested
students must have
completed the M. Arch.
Foundation Semester
Studio 1577 AD - Architectural 9 Purvi Bhatt, Meghal Completion of M.Arch. 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 126
Type 2 Design Studio - 1 Arya Foundation Studio. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
10.30-13.30 Fri
Lecture 1636 AD - The Visual 2 Shilpa Das Mandatory for students 08.00-10.00 Fri Humanities 87
Icon: An doing Major in
Introduction to Architectural Design
Aesthetics and open as an elective
for UG 4th and 5th
Yr and FA & FD - PG
students.
Studio 1581 UD - Urban Design 9 Rajiv Kadam, Sachin Completion of M.Arch. 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 126
II
Type 2 Studio - I Soni, Brijesh Bhatha, Foundation Studio. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Manan Singal 10.30-13.30 Fri
Lecture 1582 UD - History & 2 Pratyush Shankar Only for FA PG students 14.30-16.30 Fri History 79
Theory of Urban intending to major or Theory and
Design minor in Urban Design. Criticism
Open as elective for FA
UG 4th and 5th Yr and
FA PG only.
Seminar 1620 SUST - Discourses 2 Urvi Desai UG 4th & 5th Yr 08.00-10.00 Wed Environment
71
on Sustainability students and all PG
and the Built students.
Environment
Seminar 1579 SUST- Sustainable 2 Jigna Desai Completed UG 14.30-16.30 Tue Environment, 70
Design Architecture, History 79
Mandatory for those Theory and
wishing to choose Criticism
Sustainability as Minor
in FA PG.
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TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Guided 1588 Thesis/DRP/ 15 Urvi Desai, Beena M.Arch students must 10.30-13.30 Sat Thesis, 111
Research Capstone Project Tindwani have successfully Research 154
completed the
Foundation and two
specialization studios.
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MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 1538 Planting Design and 2 Beena Tindwani, Only for MLA-MLD 14.30-16.30 Thu Landscape, 69
Management Deepa students. Environment 92
Maheshwari
Lecture 1539 Theory of 2 Anjali Jain, Only for MLA-MLD 08.00-10.00 Wed Landscape,
Landscape Design Priyanka Kanhare students. History 77
Theory and 93
Criticism
Studio 1540 Landscape Design 9 Milind Patel, Only for MLA-MLD II 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, 93
II Type 2 Studio II MLA / Sandip Patil, Semester students. 10.30-13.30, Thu, Landscape 125
MLD Divya Shah, Alka 10.30-13.30 Fri
Palrecha, Yati
Sengupta
Lecture 1537 Ecology 2 Beena Tindwani, Completed UG 14.30-16.30 Mon Landscape, 69
Deepa Architecture, Completed Environment 92
Maheshwari UG Planning,
Mandatory for MLA/
MLD students.
Guided 1589 Thesis /DRP / 15 Deepa Students who have 00.00-00.00 Sat Landscape, 94
Research Capstone Project Maheshwari cleared third Semester Research 111
IV
1568 Landscape Design
Studio III.
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MANDATORY COURSES
DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN ARCHITECTURE
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Research 9902 Research 1 Coordinator Only for Doctoral students. 15.30-17.30 Fri Research 118
II
Seminar Colloquium
Seminar 1904 PhD Seminar - The 4 Seema Completed UG Architecture, 10.30-13.30 Tue History
80
City in Literature Khanwalkar Reading intensive seminar Theory and
course developed specifically Criticism
for PhD students.
IV M. Arch students can attend;
recommended that
interested M. Arch students
have prior discussion with
the course tutor.
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ELECTIVE COURSES
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Workshop 1024 Techniques of 2 Dilip Panchal, FA UG 1st Yr only 14.30-18.30 Wed Workshop 176
Model Making Krunal Mistry
Lecture 1056 How to Look at 2 Esther David Open to all 14.30-16.30 Thu Visual 173
Art Communication
and Performing
Arts
Lecture 1090 POETRUSIC 2 Neha All UG 1st & 2nd Yr only. A 08.00-10.00 Mon Language and 96
Krishana basic knowledge of English Communication
Kumar and Hindi is expected.
Sanskrit and Urdu will
be read as is and then
translated and explained
in Hindi/English.
Lecture 1091 Issues and Trends 2 Nitin Raje UG students from 4th Yr 08.00-10.00 Wed Computer 62
in Urban Modeling onwards and PG students. Application and 161
II Programming,
Urban & Regional
Planning
Lecture 1095 Mass Housing 2 Yatin Pandya Any UG student having 08.00-10.00 Mon Housing 83
Issues and completed minimum two
Approaches years.
Lecture 1103 Readings and 2 Neha FA UG 3rd Yr 08.00-10.00 Tue Language and 96
Writings in Design Krishana onwards, FA PG. Students Communication
and Architecture Kumar are expected to have a
general level of proficiency
at the language and then
move on from there to
the next level in operating
within the domain of
English. Please note that
this is not a basic English
class.
25
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 1103-A Readings and 2 Neha Only for students of 3rd 08.00-10.00 Wed Language and 96
Writings in Design Krishana Yr and above. Students Communication
and Architecture Kumar need general proficiency
in English to move to the
next level in operating
within the domain of
English. This is not a basic
English class.
Workshop 1104 Form and Material 3 Ratna Gandhi 1st and 2nd yr UG only. 16.30-19.30, Tue, Workshop 177
16.30-19.30 Wed
Lecture 1109 Microsoft Project 2 Ajit Desai Open for all 8th Semester 08.00-10.00 Mon Practice 105
and above UG students &
all PG students.
Workshop 1118 Surface Active 3 Vicky FA (UG 2nd yr onwards 14.30-17.30, Thu, Technology, 139
Systems Achnani, and PG) and FD (UG 2nd 14.30-17.30 Fri Workshop 177
Radhika Amin yr onwards and PG).
Lecture 1119 Gender and the 2 Madhavi UG 3rd yr and above and 14.30-16.30 Wed Humanities 86
II Indian City Desai all PG students.
Lecture 1120 Notions of 2 Vishwanath 3rd, 4th and 5th yr UG 08.00-10.00 Fri Housing 83
Domesticity and Kashikar and all PG from FA and
Their Historic FD only.
Trajectories
Seminar 1548 Humanizing Cities 2 Rajiv Kadam Only for 4th and 5th yr FA 16.30-18.30 Thu Humanities 87
UG students and FA PG
students.
Discussion 1608 Semiotics in 3 Purvi Bhatt Completed UG 14.30-17.30 Wed Humanities, 87
seminar Architecture Architecture. Research 112
Discussion 1612 Designing with 3 Narendra Completed 3rd Yr 16.30-19.30 Wed Housing 84
seminar Density Mangwani B. Arch., Masters in
Architecture,Masters in
Planning.
Discussion 1625 Critical Thinking 3 Milan Pandya For all PG students only. 16.30-19.30 Mon Language and 97
seminar and Communication
Argumentation
26
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Discussion 1638 Entrepreneurship 2 Abrar Ali None 16.30-19.30 Fri Crafts 65
seminar in Heritage, Art Saiyed
and Culture
Discussion 1640 Understanding 2 Khushi Shah, Open for UG FT 4th Yr 16.30-18.30 Fri Technology, 65
seminar Historic Building Bikramjit onward and FA - PG Crafts 141
Materials for Chakraborty students.
Conservation
Discussion 1643 Heritage and 3 Parul None 14.30-17.30 Thu Research 113
seminar Planning Choudhary
Design 1637 Collaborative 3 igo Cornago Only for thesis UG & PG 10.30-19.30, Tue, Visual 88
Workshop Urban Actions Bonal, students from FA & FP. 10.30-19.30 Thu Communication 173
Claudia and Performing
Sanchez Arts, Humanities
Workshop 1639 Archiprix 2 Jigna Desai, Registered for Thesis in 10.30-13.30 Sat Research 112
Workshop igo Cornago any program. Will be
Bonal selected though a
process to be announced.
II
Seminar 1641 Exploring Critical 2 Shweta Open to FA and FD PG 10.30-12.30, Tue, Research 112
Design Thinking Ranpura thesis students only. 16.30-18.30, Tue,
10.30-12.30, Thu,
16.30-18.30 Thu
Research 1646 Qualitative 2 Divya Open to FA, FP and FD PG 10.30-12.30, Mon, Research
113
Seminar Research Methods Ravindranath Thesis students only. 16.30-18.30, Mon,
10.30-12.30, Tue,
16.30-18.30, Tue,
10.30-12.30, Wed,
16.30-18.30, Wed,
10.30-12.30, Thu,
16.30-18.30, Thu,
10.30-12.30, Fri,
16.30-18.30 Fri
Lecture 1542 Introduction to 3 Beena Open to UG 2nd yr 14.30-17.30 Tue Landscape,
Landscape Design Tindwani, onwards. Not open to PG Environment 70
Tapan Modi, students. 93
Divya Shah
27
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 1590 Water 2 Srihari Rao Open for all PG students. 08.00-10.00 Thu Technology, 71
Resources Srigiriraju, Environment 140
Modeling Tapan Modi
Lecture 1649 The GREEN 3 Deepa Completed 2nd yr UG and 15.30-18.30 Fri Landscape, 71
MOSAIC Maheshwari, all PG students. Environment 94
Divya Shah,
Priyanka
Kanhare
Lecture 1650 Landscape 2 Sandip Patil, Completed UG 08.00-10.00 Fri Computer 62
Masterplanning Tapan Modi, Architecture, Completed Application and 94
Sandeep Paul UG Planning, Completed Programming, 161
UG Design, Completed UG Landscape,
II Technology/ Urban & Regional
Engineering. Planning
Lecture 1570 Economics of 2 Niti Mehta Open for all PG students. 16.30-18.30 Wed Environment
70
Environment
Independent 1928 Independent 2 C.N. Ray, Only for students 10.00-12.00 Sat Research 113
Study Study- 1 Gauri Bharat enrolled in PhD in
Architecture program.
Prior approval of the FDC
is required before
registering for this course.
Research 9904 Research 1 Coordinator Only for Doctoral 15.30-17.30 Fri Research
118
Seminar Colloquium students.
28
MANDATORY COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN INTERIOR DESIGN
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Studio 2074 Basic Design-II 6 Amal Shah, Snehal Students who have 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, 129
Nagarsheth, Manisha cleared Basic Design 10.30-13.30, Wed, Workshop 178
Basu, Aditi Vashisht, - I from the Faculty of 10.30-13.30 Fri
Sneha Puri, Rooshabh Design are eligible.
Shah, Sharad Sheth,
Pramit Raval
Workshop 2075 VR- II 3 Kireet Patel, Students who have 14.30-17.30, Tue, Technical 136
Analytical Darshan Jogi, Krunal cleared VR I - TRD 15.30-18.30 Thu Drawing and
Drawing Patel from the Faculty of Visualization
Design are eligible for
the course.
II
Workshop 2076 VR-II- Drawing 3 Rajesh Sagara, Niraj Registered students of 08.00-10.00, Thu, Visual
Interior Spaces Shah, Maulik FD 1st yr & who have 10.30-13.30, Thu, Communication 174
Jepiwala, Payal Sheth not cleared 2076. 14.30-15.30 Thu and Performing
Arts
Lecture 2077 Humanities 2 Amal Shah Only for FD students. 08.00-10.00 Tue History Theory 80
and Criticism
Workshop 2078 Construction 3 Hamid Raj, Vishal Students who have 14.30-17.30, Mon, Technical
136
Technology-II Mehta, Bhaumik cleared CT-I from the 14.30-17.30 Fri Drawing and
141
Bhatt Faculty of Design are Visualization,
eligible for the course. Technology
Studio 2038 Interior Design 6 Jay Thakkar, Priya Students who have 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 127
Studio - II Narayanan, Megha cleared Interior Design 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Patel-Vadodaria, Studio - I from the 10.30-13.30 Fri
Bhanupratap Sharma Faculty of Design are
IV eligible for the course.
Design 2039 Furniture 4 Niyati Patel, Vishal For students who have 14.30-17.30, Mon, Studio, 128
Workshop Design - II Wadhwani, Rachita cleared Furniture 10.30-13.30 Thu Workshop 177
Sareen, Mridul Mitra Design - I from the
Faculty of Design.
29
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 2041 Materials & 2 Kireet Patel UG students: 2nd Yr 08.00-10.00 Tue Technical 135
Methods of and above. Drawing and 141
Construction Visualization,
Technology
IV
Workshop 2079 Construction 3 Shehzad Irani, Students who have 14.30-17.30, Tue, Technology 142
Technology-IV Debasish Borah cleared CT-II from the 14.30-17.30 Thu
Faculty of Design are
eligible for the course.
Studio 2043 Interior Design 8 Parantap Bhatt, Students who have 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio
Studio - IV Poonam Jolly, Hamid cleared Interior Design 10.30-13.30, Wed, 128
Raj, Samir Shah Studio III. 10.30-13.30, Thu,
10.30-13.30 Fri
Design 2081 Interior 4 Ramesh Patel, Amal UG students only: 14.30-17.30, Tue, Technical 136
Workshop Construction Shah, Naandi Parikh, Cleared Interior Design 14.30-17.30 Thu Drawing and
Drawing - II Toyam Patel Studio - II, ICD-1, and Visualization
have sufficient
VI knowledge of
AutoCAD 2D.
Lecture 2082 Professional 2 Ramesh Patel, Manali Students who have 08.00-10.00 Thu Management, 99
Practice: Bhadra cleared Studio II from Practice 106
Estimation and Faculty of Design are
Contracts eligible for the course.
Lecture 2083 Modern Move- 2 Supriya Gautam Pal UG students from FD 08.00-10.00 Wed History Theory
ment & FA 3rd yr and above. and Criticism 81
Internship 2047 Office Training 20 Amal Shah, Jay Students who have 10.00-17.30, Mon, Studio, Practice 105
Thakkar, Kireet Patel cleared Studio-IV and 10.00-17.30, Tue, 128
VII Interior Construction 10.00-17.30, Wed,
Drawing-1 & 2. 10.00-17.30, Thu,
10.00-17.30 Fri
Studio 2048 Interior Design 8 Kireet Patel, Aparajita Students who have 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio
129
Studio - V Basu, Rahul Bhushan cleared Interior Design 10.30-13.30, Wed,
VIII Studio - IV from the 10.30-13.30, Thu,
Faculty of Design are 10.30-13.30 Fri
eligible.
30
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 2050 Renovation & 2 Poonam Jolly Students who have 14.30-16.30 Thu Technology, 106
Alteration cleared Int. Design Practice 141
Studio - IV & Int. Const.
Drg. - II are eligible.
Seminar 2051 Design: 2 Canna Patel Students who are 14.30-16.30 Tue History Theory 80
Expression & currently pursuing and Criticism
Technology Interior Design Studio
V and UG (4th yr and
VIII above students) and
PG students.
Seminar 2110 Behavior in 2 Gautam Shah Open only to students 08.00-10.00 Fri Humanities, 72
Space who have registered Environment 88
for Studio - V from
Faculty of Design.
Students with backlog
of Behavioral Science
(No2084) are eligible.
Studio 2018 Interior Design 9 Shrutie Tamboli Students who have 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 127
Studio -VI successfully completed 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Office Training and 10.30-13.30, Thu,
IX cleared Interior Design 10.30-13.30 Fri
Studio - V from the
Faculty of Design are
eligible.
Guided 2022 Thesis / DRP 15 Amal Shah, Rishav Students who have 10.30-13.30 Tue Thesis 154
Research Jain, Shrutie Tamboli, cleared Studio - VI
Snehal Nagarsheth, from Faculty of Design
Jay Thakkar, Kireet are eligible.
Patel, Arthur Duff,
Rachita Sareen
31
MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Design 2502 Craft in Interior 4 Rishav Jain, Jay Only for MIAD/IMIAD 09.00-10.00, Thu, Technology, 66
Workshop Architecture: Thakkar, Kireet Patel students who have 10.30-13.30, Thu, Crafts 143
Contemporary cleared 2522 Craft: 14.30-16.30 Thu
orientation Processes,
Collaboration and
Cultural Perception.
Research 2529 History and 3 Snehal Shah Only for MIAD/IMIAD 14.30-16.30, Mon, History Theory 81
Seminar Theory - II students who have 09.00-10.00 Tue and Criticism, 114
successfully completed Research
II History and Theory -1.
Research 2539 Advanced 4 Munjal Bhatt, Only for MIAD/IMIAD 09.00-10.00, Fri, Environment, 72
Seminar Building Madhavi Patel, Kanika students who have 10.30-13.30 Fri Research 115
Energy Mahadevwala cleared 2523 Building
Efficiency Energy Efficiency
Studio.
Design 2555 Design as 4 Ahmed Abbas Only for MIAD/IMIAD 14.30-17.30, Tue, Workshop, 59
Workshop Research - II Momin, Jwalant students who have 14.30-17.30 Wed Advanced 116
Mahadevwala, successfully completed Technology, 179
Radhika Amin Design as Research-1. Research
Guided 2533 Thesis/ DRP/ 15 Rishav Jain, Shrutie Should have completed 00.00-00.30 Sat Thesis, 115
Research Capstone Tamboli, Snehal all previous studios Research 155
Project Nagarsheth, Jay required by the
IV
Thakkar, Kireet Patel, program.
Rachita Sareen,
Seema Khanwalkar
32
MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN FURNITURE DESIGN
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Design 2542 Design at Work 9 Mann Singh Mandatory for 2nd 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, Work- 129
Workshop Semester, PG students 14.30-19.00, Mon, shop 179
of Master of Furniture 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Design program. 10.30-13.30 Fri
Lecture 2557 Industrial 3 Rachita Sareen Mandatory for MFD 14.30-17.30 Tue History Theory 82
Design in the PG 2nd Semester and Criticism
II 20th century students. Open to
final year UG students
of FD, FA and all PG
students.
Lecture 2559 Form Finding 3 Kartik Vora Mandatory for 2nd 14.30-17.30 Wed Technical 132
Semester MFD PG Drawing and
students. Visualization
Guided 2558 Thesis/DRP/ 15 Arthur Duff Mandatory for MFD 10.30-13.30 Mon Thesis 155
IV Research Capstone 4th Semester PG
Project students.
33
ELECTIVE COURSES
FACULTY OF DESIGN
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Workshop 2053 Digital 2 Rudrapalsinh For UG (2nd Yr and 08.00-10.00, Wed, Computer 62
Technology-II Solanki, Sebastian above) and PG students. 08.00-10.00 Thu Application and
Joseph Prerequisite - Sound Programming
knowledge of AutoCAD
2D, and basic knowledge
of adobe software
package and a Laptop.
Workshop 2054 Sculpture 2 Rajesh Sagara Open for all UG 14.30-18.30 Wed Visual 173
students. Communication
and Performing
Arts
Workshop 2072 Interior 2 Samir Pathak 14.30-18.30 Wed Visual 174

Architecture Communication
Photography and Performing
Arts
II
Workshop 2088 Textile in 2 Malavi Chaudhari, Open for all 14.30-18.30 Fri Workshop 178
Interiors Rajen Rajendrapal
Chaudhari
Workshop 2101 Ceramics 2 Snehal Kashikar None 14.30-18.30 Wed Workshop 178
Lecture 2111 Art of 2 Neesha Patel Open for all 08.00-10.00 Wed Language and
Communication Communication 97
Lecture 2112 Building Beyond 2 Debasish Borah Open for all 08.00-10.00 Wed Technology, 65
the Habitable Crafts 142
World
Workshop 2113 Material as a 2 Chandra Bhakuni UG (2nd yr and above) 14.30-18.30 Fri Technology, 66
Medium for and PG students Crafts 142
Creation
34
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 2518 Architecture in 2 Snehal Shah Students currently 16.30-18.30 Mon History Theory 81
Post- registered in Semester and Criticism
Independence VII in a UG program at
India FA, FD, PG students of
FA, FD (with architecture
background)
Lecture 2531 Meaning and 2 Seema Khanwalkar Open for UG students 08.00-10.00 Mon Humanities, 88
Design above 3rd Yr and all Research 114
PG students. Students
should be interested in
learning through a
combination of theory
and exercises. Reading
and class presence/
II participation are a
prerequisite.
Lecture 2541 Designed Pre- 2 Rishav Jain, UG 3rd Yr and above 08.00-10.00 Wed Visual 89
sentations Rachita Sareen and all PG students. Communication 115
Knowledge of basics of and Performing 174
presentation software: Arts,
Powerpoint, photoshop, Humanities,
indesign, illustrator, prezi Research
etc. preferable.
Lecture 2556 Narrating 3 Rishav Jain, Kathan None 14.30-17.30 Fri Visual 66
stories through Kothari Communication 97
crafts and Performing 175
Arts, Crafts,
Language and
Communication
35
MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN HABITAT MANAGEMENT
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 3007 Human 2 Srirupa Banerjee 3rd Yr and above UG 14.30-16.30 Mon Management 99
Resource students and all PG
students.
Studio 3025 Ward 6 Mercy Samuel, Only for Semester II 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio,
Management Gayatri Doctor, MHM students. 10.30-13.30, Wed, Management 99
Plan Studio Manvita Baradi, 10.30-13.30 Fri 130
Paresh Vyas
II Lecture 3026 Financial 3 Rajnikant Trivedi Open for all PG students. 16.30-19.30 Fri Management 100
Management
and Public
Finance
Lecture 3057 Insights to 4 Mercy Samuel, Open for 3rd Yr and 15.30-17.30, Thu, Management
Public Sector: Scot Wrighton, above UG students and 14.30-16.30 Fri 101
Marketing, Gayatri Doctor all PG students.
Ethics and
e-Governance
Guided 3032 Thesis/DRP/ 15 Gayatri Doctor Cleared all three MHM 15.30-18.30 Wed Thesis, 155
Research Capstone studios. Research 116
IV
Project
36
ELECTIVE COURSES
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 3031 Intellectual 2 Padmin Buch 3rd Yr and above UG 16.30-18.30 Mon Management 100
Property Rights students and all PG
students.
Lecture 3043 Accounting 3 Rajnikant Trivedi None 16.30-19.30 Thu Management 100
Basics
Lecture 3046 Understanding 2 Gayatri Doctor, Open for 3rd Yr and 16.30-18.30 Tue Management 101
II Internet of Kevin Naik above UG students and
Things (IoT) all PG students.
Lecture 3058 Digital 2 Mercy Samuel 3rd Yr and above UG 14.30-16.30 Tue Management 101
Marketing students and all PG
students.
Lecture 3059 Urban System 2 Manvita Baradi, UG 3rd Yr & above and 16.30-18.30 Wed Management 102
Management Paresh Vyas all PG students.
37
MANDATORY COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN PLANNING
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 4049 Professional 3 Subhrangsu Only for B Plan students. 14.30-17.30 Mon Practice 106
Practice (Land Goswami, C.N.
development Ray, VF
legislations,
Ethics & Human
VIII Values, Commu-
nication skills,
Project practice)
Guided 4050 Thesis 15 Neeru Bansal Only for B Plan students. 10.30-13.30 Tue Thesis 155
Research
38
MANDATORY COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN URBAN DESIGN
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Studio 4105 Foundation 8 Melissa Smith, Mandatory for B. Urban 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 130
Studio Mehrnaz Design program. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Amiraslani, Mansi 10.30-13.30, Thu,
Shah, Narendra 10.30-13.30 Fri
Mangwani, Shweta
Ranpura, Helene
Thebault
Lecture 4106 Urban History 1 2 Debasish Borah Mandatory for B.Urban 16.30-18.30 Thu History Theory
Design program and and Criticism 82
open for all.
II Lecture 4107 Urban Eco- 2 Vanishree Mandatory for B.Urban 08.00-10.00 Wed Economics and 67
nomics and Herlekar, Design program and Development
Governance Vidyadhar Phatak Open for all.
Lecture 4108 Construction 3 Hamid Raj, Vishal Mandatory for B.Urban 08.00-10.00, Tue, Workshop 179
Type 2 and Structure II Mehta Design program. 14.30-17.30 Fri
Workshop 4109 Methods of 2 Dilip Panchal Mandatory for B. Urban 14.30-18.30 Tue Workshop 180
Making Design program.
Workshop 4110 Data and Digital 1 Ravi Sannabhadti, Mandatory for B. Urban 08.00-10.00 Thu Workshop
Thinking Mahroof Design program. 180
Mohammad
39
MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN PLANNING
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 4507 Financing Urban 2 Mona Iyer, Dinesh Open for 4th Yr B.Plan 14.30-16.30 Wed Urban & Regional 162
Development Mehta, Meera students and all PG Planning
Mehta students.
Lecture 4508 Fundamentals 2 Darshini Basic course in 14.30-16.30 Mon Housing 84

of Housing Mahadevia economics & B. Plan
students 4th Yr
onwards of Planning.
Lecture 4509 Infrastructure 2 Neeru Bansal, All PG students 16.30-18.30 Tue Urban & Regional 90
162
Sub-Systems Saswat Planning,
Bandyopadhyay Infrastructure
Lecture 4516 Public Transport 2 H. M. Shivanand Open for all PG 16.30-18.30 Thu Transport, Urban & 162
Planning Swamy students. Regional Planning
Lecture 4518 Transport 2 Shalini Sinha PG Planning and PG 16.30-18.30 Mon Transport, Urban &
162
II Planning & Technology students. Regional Planning
Modeling
Lecture 4609 Urban 2 Saswat Open for all PG 08.00-10.00 Wed Urban & Regional 165
Infrastructure Bandyopadhyay, students. Planning
Planning Subhrangsu
Goswami
Studio 4610 Urban Land Use 9 Jignesh Mehta, Only for MURP 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, Studio, 165
Type 2 Plan Bhargav Adhvaryu, students. 10.30-13.30, Wed, Urban & Regional 130
Vatsal Patel 10.30-13.30 Fri Planning
Studio 4612 Urban 9 Neeru Bansal, Only for MURP 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, Urban & 90
Type 2 Infrastructure Saswat students. 10.30-13.30, Wed, Regional Planning, 131
Plan Bandyopadhyayay 10.30-13.30 Fri Infrastructure 166
Studio 4613 Urban 9 Subhrangsu Only for MURP 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, Urban & 73
Type 2 Environment Goswami, Ashwani students. 10.30-13.30, Wed, Regional Planning, 131
Plan Kumar 10.30-13.30 Fri Environment 166
40
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Studio 4614 Urban Mobility 9 Nitika Bhakuni, Only for MURP 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, Transport, 131
Type 2 Plan Shalini Sinha students. 10.30-13.30, Wed, Urban & Regional 158
10.30-13.30 Fri Planning 166
Lecture 4616 Land Use 2 Rutul Joshi Completed UG 16.30-18.30 Wed Urban & Regional 158
Theories & Architecture, Planning 167
Debates Completed UG
Planning, Completed
UG Design, Completed
UG Technology/
Engineering.
Lecture 4617 Environment 2 Neeru Bansal, Completed UG 08.00-10.00 Thu Urban & Regional 73
and Nitika Bhakuni, Planning, Completed Planning, 167
Development Rutool Sharma UG Design, Completed Environment
UG Technology/
Engineering.
Lecture 4618 Urban 2 Subhrangsu PG students of FP and 08.00-10.00 Mon Urban & Regional 74
II Environment & Goswami, Ashwani FM. Planning, 158
Planning Kumar Environment 167
Lecture 4638 Urban and 2 Mona Iyer, Vishal Only for MURP 14.30-16.30 Tue Urban & Regional 170
Regional Dubey, Anil Kumar students. Planning
Economics Roy, Anurima
Mukherjee Basu,
H. M. Shivanand
Swamy, Madhu
Bharti
Lecture 4639 Affordable 2 Ravi Sannabhadti All PG students of 14.30-16.30 Thu Urban & Regional 85
Housing Planning, Planning, Housing 170
Approaches Management and
and Community Architecture.
Development
Studio 4640 Urban Housing 9 Sejal Patel, Only for MURP 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, Urban & 85
Type 2 Plan and Vanishree Herlekar students. 10.30-13.30, Wed, Regional 132
170
Strategy 10.30-13.30 Fri Planning, Housing
41
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 4641 Urban Landuse 2 Rutool Sharma, Only for MURP 14.30-16.30 Thu Urban & Regional 171
Planning and Sejal Patel students - Mandatory Planning
II
Legislations -1 course for Landuse
specialization.
Guided 4630 Thesis/DRP/ 13 C.N. Ray Should have 00.00-00.00 Sat Studio, Research
152
Research Capstone completed all
116
Project previous studios
required by the
IV
program and should
have cleared the
Research
Methodology course.
42
MANDATORY COURSES
DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN PLANNING
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 4917 Research Design 3 Saket Sarraf Completed UG 14.30-17.30 Wed Research 116
and Methods Architecture, Completed
UG Planning, Completed
II
UG Design, Completed
UG Technology/
Engineering.
43
ELECTIVE COURSES
FACULTY OF PLANNING
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 4111 Interactive 2 Subhasish Borah Open for all 16.30-18.30 Mon Urban & 161
City: People & Regional
Experiences Planning
Workshop 4112 Upcycled 2 Debasish Borah, Open for all 14.30-18.30 Wed Workshop 180
Furnitures for Helene Thebault
Public Spaces
Lecture 4523 Disaster 2 C.N. Ray All PG students 14.30-16.30 Thu Urban & Regional 163
Management Planning
Lecture 4524 Environmental 2 Mona Iyer, All PG students 14.30-16.30 Thu Urban & Regional
72
Infrastructure Ashwani Kumar Planning, 163
and Services Environment
Lecture 4528 Settlements 2 Ravi Sannabhadti, Open for Masters 08.00-10.00 Tue Urban & Regional 163
in Transition: Anurima students of Planning Planning
II Rural-Urban Mukherjee Basu and Management.
Interactions
Seminar 4536 Development 2 Dinesh Mehta, All PG students 14.30-16.30 Mon Urban & Regional 164
Innovations Meera Mehta Planning
Lecture 4590 Public Private 2 Bhaskar All PG students 16.30-18.30 Wed Urban & Regional 164
Partnership in Subramanian Planning
Infrastructure
Projects
Lecture 4595 Advanced GIS 2 Anjana Vyas, Introductory knowledge 14.30-16.30 Mon Urban & Regional 164
Darshana Rawal on GIS required. Planning
Lecture 4607 Environmental 2 C.N. Ray All PG students 08.00-10.00 Wed Urban & Regional 73
Legislations and Planning, 104
165
Management Environment,
Policy and
Legislation
44
SEMESTER COURSE COURSE COURSE CREDITS INSTRUCTORS PREREQUISITES TIME DAYS AREA PAGE
TYPOLOGY CODE NAME NO
Lecture 4620 Social and 2 Nitika Bhakuni All PG students 16.30-18.30 Wed Transport, 74
Environmental Environment 159
Impact of
Transport
Seminar 4621 Real Estate 2 Madhu Bharti Only for Masters students 08.00-10.00 Wed Housing 84
Finance interested in understanding
finance for real estate.
Lecture 4622 Cities for 2 Rutul Joshi, Yogi 3rd Yr above UG and all PG 14.30-16.30 Mon Advanced 59
People Joseph, Vivek students. Technology, 159
M. Chandran Transport, Urban 168
& Regional
Planning
Lecture 4623 Primavera for 2 Ajit Desai 4th and 5th Yr UG students, 08.00-10.00 Thu Computer 63
Planners and All PG students. Application and
Programming
Lecture 4624 Street Design 2 Abhijit Lokre, 3rd Yr and above FA and 16.30-18.30 Tue Transport 159
II Sandeep Paul FP UG students and all PG
students.
Lecture 4625 Negotiation 2 Chirayu Bhatt Interest in negotiation and 16.30-18.30 Thu Urban & Regional 168
& Consensus consensus approach to Planning
Building resolving disputes. Ability
to examine ones own
assumptions and practices
while negotiating, and
maturity to understand
their consequences. Best
suited for 3rd Yr and above
UG and all PG students.
Lecture 4626 Settlement 2 Vishal Dubey All UG and PG students. 16.30-18.30 Mon Economics and 67
Geography Development
Lecture 4627 Industrial 2 Neeru Bansal All PG students 16.30-18.30 Thu Urban & Regional 168
Development Planning
and Urban
Planning
45
SEMESTER COURSE COURSE COURSE CREDITS INSTRUCTORS PREREQUISITES TIME DAYS AREA PAGE
TYPOLOGY CODE NAME NO
Lecture 4628 Theory of 2 Anil Kumar Roy Open for all the PG 08.00-10.00 Tue Urban & Regional 169
Urbanization students and 4th Yr UG Planning
and Cities students.
Seminar 4629 Planning 3 Rutul Joshi, Completed 3rd Yr FA, 15.30-17.30 Thu Urban & Regional 169
Theory Biswaroop Das Completed 3rd Yr FD, Planning
Completed 3rd Yr FP,
Completed 3rd Yr FT.
Lecture 4642 Local 2 Pratul Ahuja All PG students 16.30-18.30 Tue Urban & Regional
171
II Economic Planning
Development
Lecture 4643 Cities, Climate 2 Darshini Completed 3rd Yr FP, 16.30-18.30 Mon Urban & Regional 171
Change and Mahadevia Completed UG Planning
SDGs Architecture, Completed
UG Planning, Completed
UG Technology/
Engineering, Also students
completed 4th Yr of FA
and FT.
46
MANDATORY COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 5090 Engineering 4 Pavni Pandya, Anal None 15.30-16.30, Tue, Technology 143
Type 2 Materials-II Sheth 09.00-10.00, Wed,
16.30-17.30, Wed,
10.30-13.30 Fri
Lecture 5120 Solid Mechanics 4 Dipsha Shah, Komal For 1st Yr UG FT 14.30-15.30, Mon, Technology 145
Type 2 Parikh students only. 14.30-16.30, Thu,
II 14.30-17.30 Fri
Lecture 5121 Surveying and 4 Komal Parikh, Ashish 1st Yr UG students 10.30-13.30, Mon, Technology 145
Type 2 Levelling Jani from any Faculty. 14.30-15.30, Tue,
14.30-16.30 Wed
Studio 5122 Engineering 4 VF, Natwar Roghelia Any 1st Yr UG 10.30-13.30, Wed, Technology
146
Mathematics students. 10.30-13.30 Thu
Workshop 5094 Fluid Mechanics 3 Tushar Bose, Dipsha Only for UG - FT 14.30-16.30, Tue, Technology
144
Shah students. 09.00-10.00, Wed,
14.30-17.30 Wed
Lecture 5095 Analysis of 4 Parth Thaker, Anal Clearance of 10.30-13.30, Wed, Technology
Type 2 Structural Sheth Structural Analysis. 14.30-17.30 Thu 144
Systems
Studio 5123 Construction 4 Pavni Pandya, Reshma Student/s of 2nd Yr 10.30-13.30, Mon, Technology 146
IV Technology II Shah, Yogesh from any Faculty. 10.30-13.30 Thu
Gandevikar,
Rajendrasinh Pardeshi
Workshop 5124 Field Studies 2 3 Bhargav Tewar, Mohit Open for all 14.30-16.30, Mon, Practice 107
Parekh, Mahesh 09.00-18.00 Fri
Bhavsar
Workshop 5124-A Field Studies 2 3 Bhargav Tewar, Mohit Open for all 16.30-18.30, Mon, Practice 107
Parekh, Mahesh 09.00-18.00 Fri
Bhavsar
47
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Studio 5051 Advanced 4 Reshma Shah, Successful 10.30-13.30, Wed, Management 102
Quantity Bhargav Tewar, completion of 10.30-13.30 Thu
Surveying & Devanshu Pandit following courses:
Valuation 1.Field Studies
2.Quantity
Surveying &
Specifications.
VI Lecture 5052 Construction 3 Japan Shah, Paresh 3rd Yr students of 14.30-16.30, Thu, Technology 143
Technology-IV Shah any Faculty. 08.00-09.00 Fri
Lecture 5097 Steel Design 4 Parth Thaker, Dhara Clearance of 14.30-17.30, Wed, Technology 144
Type 2 Shah Structural Analysis. 10.30-13.30 Fri
Lecture 5098 Highway 4 Pavni Pandya, Anal 3rd Yr students of 14.30-17.30, Mon, Technology 145
Type 2 Engineering Sheth any Faculty. 14.30-15.30, Tue,
08.00-10.00 Wed
Internship 5055 Project Training 20 Parth Thaker, Reshma Students who have 08.00-13.00 Sat Studio 132
Shah, Bhargav Tewar, cleared 95 core
Devanshu Pandit, credits, clearance
VIII
Paresh Shah of any Field Studies
& Quantity
Surveying.
Guided 5056 Thesis 15 Chandrakant Shah By the CEPT rule 08.30-09.30 Sat Thesis 156
X
Research book.
48
MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 5533 Construction 3 Reshma Shah, Ganesh Open for all PG 14.30-15.30, Wed, Practice 107
Contracts A. Devkar, Yogesh students, 17.30-19.30 Fri
Mishra Mandatory for PG
CEM.
Lecture 5566 Mechanical 3 Alpesh Panchal Mandatory for 15.30-18.30 Tue Services and 107
Electrical MCEM 2nd Advance 120
Plumbing and Semester students Technology,
Fire Fighting and Open to all PG Practice
II students.
Studio 5662 Construction 6 Amar Sanghvi, Mandatory for PG 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, Practice 109
Type 2 Execution, Ganesh A. Devkar, CEM. 10.30-13.30 Thu 133
Monitoring and Devanshu Pandit
Control
Lecture 5663 Construction 3 Subramanya G. M. Only for MTech 08.00-09.00, Mon, Practice 109
Project Risk (CEM) students. 08.00-09.00, Wed,
Management 08.00-09.00 Fri
Guided 5614 Thesis/DRP/ 15 Ganesh A. Devkar Should have 11.00-11.00 Sat Thesis, Research 117
Research Capstone completed all 156
Project previous
IV mandatory studios/
lectures required
by the M.Tech
(CEM) program.
49
MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN ENGINEERING DESIGN
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 5617 Advanced 4 Aanal Shah, Dhara Open for FT-PG 10.30-12.30, Thu, Advanced 60
Design of Shah students only. 14.30-16.30 Thu Technology
Structures (SED)
Studio 5665 Studio - II 6 Mehul Shah, Aanal Only PG SED 2nd 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio, Practice 109
Type 2 Multistory Shah, Bhairav Patel, Semester students. 10.30-13.30 Wed 133
Structures (SED) Dhara Shah
II Lecture 5666 Earthquake 3 Parth Thaker, Shashin Only for FT-PG 08.00-10.00, Tue, Advanced
61
Engineering and Patel students. 14.30-15.30 Tue Technology
Dynamics of
Structures (SED)
Lecture 5708 Foundation 2 Paresh Shah Only for FT-PG 14.30-16.30 Wed Technology 152
Engineering students.
(SED)
Guided 5625 Thesis / DRP/ 15 Vinod Shah, Aanal Should have 10.30-12.30 Sat Thesis, Research
117
Research Capstone Shah, Dhara Shah completed all
IV 156
Project (SED) previous studios.
50
MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN ENGINEERING DESIGN
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 5548 Traffic and 2 Anal Sheth Open for 4th Yr and 14.30-16.30 Fri Transport, 90
Transport above UG students Infrastructure 160
Engineering and all PG students.
(IED)
Studio 5551 Infrastructure 9 Tushar Bose, Only for MIED 10.30-13.30, Mon, Studio 132
Type 2 Design - City Darshana Rawal, students. 10.30-13.30, Wed,
Level (IED) Rajesh Asati 10.30-13.30 Fri
II
Lecture 5627 PPP for 2 Ganesh A. Devkar Open for UG 4th Yr 14.30-16.30 Thu Infrastructure, 91
Infrastructure onwards and all PG Practice 108
Projects (IED) students.
Lecture 5706 Port Planning 2 Rajesh Asati, Jaymin Open for all PG 17.30-19.30 Thu Services and 121
and Shah students Advance
Management Technology,
(IED) Technology
Guided 5628 Thesis/DRP/ 15 Tushar Bose Should have 00.00-00.00 Sat Thesis, 117
Research Capstone completed all Research 157
IV Project (IED) previous studios
required by the
program.
51
MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN GEOMATICS
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 5557 Spatial Analysis 3 Darshana Rawal, VF Only for PG 08.00-10.00, Tue, Technology 147
Techniques students with basic 09.00-10.00 Wed
knowledge of GIS.
Lecture 5668 Advance 3 VF, Rajendra Prasad Only for PG 14.30-16.30, Mon, Technology
Remote Sensing Dubey, Ashish students with 16.30-17.30 Wed 149
Upadhyay Basic knowledge of
Remote Sensing.
II Studio 5670 GIS for 6 Shaily Raju Gandhi, Mandatory for 2nd 10.30-12.30, Mon, Studio, 133
Type 2 Governance Anjana Vyas, VF, Arup Semester students 10.30-12.30, Thu, Technology 149
Dasgupta of Geomatics. 10.30-12.30 Fri
Lecture 5704 GIS 3 Shaily Raju Gandhi, VF Willingness to 14.30-17.30 Tue Computer 64
Customization explore the world Application and
and Code of programming Programming
Design with GIS Open
for all.
Guided 5638 Thesis/DRP/ 15 Shaily Raju Gandhi, Should have 00.00-00.00 Sat Thesis, Research 118
Research Capstone Anjana Vyas, completed all 157
IV
Project Darshana Rawal, VF, previous studios.
VF, Ashish Upadhyay
52
MANDATORY COURSES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Studio 5671 HVAC Lab 12 Rajan Rawal, Michael Enrolled in the 10.30-13.30, Mon, Services and 75
Type 2 Apte, Ashok Patel, M.Tech BEP 10.30-13.30, Wed, Advance 120
Yash Shukla, Rashmin program and 10.30-13.30, Thu, Technology, 134
Damle, Malcolm completed passive 10.30-13.30 Fri Studio, 149
Cook, Rakesh Sahay comfort lab. Technology,
II Environment
Seminar 5672 Communications 3 Sanyogita Manu, Only for the 14.30-17.30 Fri Environment, 75
for Energy Prasad Vaidya, Aalok students enrolled Language and 98
Efficiency A Deshmukh, in the M.Tech BEP Communication, 109
Business Anamika Prasad, program. Practice
Agam Shah
Guided 5714 Thesis/DRP/ 15 Prasad Vaidya Successful 10.30-13.30 Sat Thesis 157
Research Capstone Project completion of 3
Studios (PC Lab,
HVAC Lab and IDL
Lab), 3 seminar
IV
courses (BEE,
EECom and RES),
and at least 10
credits worth of
electives.
53
ELECTIVE COURSES
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 5061 Communicative 2 Pervin Doctor None 16.30-19.30 Tue Language and 98
Type 2 Language Training Communication
Workshop 5062 Heating 2 Ashutosh Shukla None 16.30-18.30, Tue, Services and 120
Ventilation and 08.00-10.00 Thu Advance
Air Conditioning Technology
Workshop 5066 Tribal Art 2 Soha Trivedi 3rd Yr & above 15.30-19.30 Fri Workshop 181
Lecture 5116 Present Own Self 2 Bharat Patel Open for all 16.30-19.30 Tue Workshop 181
Type 2
Workshop 5125 Advance Free 2 Soha Trivedi Only for UG 17.30-19.30, Wed, Workshop 181
Hand Sketch students. 08.00-10.00 Mon
Lecture 5127 Mechanization in 2 Anish Shah 2nd Yr and above. 08.00-10.00 Tue Technology 146
Construction
Lecture 5137 Acoustical 2 Narendra Naidu UG 2nd Yr & above, 08.00-10.00 Mon Advanced Tech- 59
II
Engineering including all PG nology
students from any
Faculty.
Lecture 5138 Solar PV 2 Rajendrasinh UG 1st Yr & above. 17.30-19.30 Wed Technology 147
System Design, Pardeshi
Development and
Integration
Lecture 5572 Economics 2 Dhaval Mehta UG 4th Yr and 14.30-16.30 Mon Economics and 67
above and all PG Development
students.
Lecture 5616 Lean Principles 2 Nimitt Karia UG 4th Yr onwards, 16.30-18.30 Thu Practice 108
for Construction all PG students.
Lecture 5673 Human Resource 2 Anjali Mehta UG 4th Yr and 08.00-10.00 Tue Humanities, 89
Management above and all PG Management 102
students.
54
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 5702 Project 2 Vidhi Raj Open for all PG 08.00-10.00 Thu Management, 103
Stakeholder students. Practice 110
Management
Lecture 5703 Knowledge 2 Manjiri Amitabh Open for all PG 16.30-18.30 Mon Management 103
Management and students.
Governance
Lecture 5621 Finite Element 2 Rupal Shah Open for PG SED 08.00-10.00 Mon Computer 63
Method (SED) final year UG FT Application and
students. Programming
Lecture 5623 Design Aspects of 2 Bhairav Patel Open for UG 3rd Yr 17.30-19.30 Wed Advanced 60
Tall Buildings (SED) onwards and all PG Technology, 108
students. Practice
Lecture 5624 Evaluation, Repair 3 Rasik Jagjivandas Open for PG SED 16.30-18.30, Tue, Advanced 61
and Strengthening Shah and final year UG 16.30-17.30 Thu Technology
of Structures (SED) FT students.
II Lecture 5652 Detailing of 3 Rasik Jagjivandas Open for UG FT 17.30-19.30, Mon, Technical 137
Reinforced Shah final year students 17.30-18.30 Thu Drawing and
Concrete and PG SED Visualization
Structures (SED) students.
Lecture 5709 Design and 3 Shashin Patel Only for PG SED 16.30-19.30 Fri Services and 110
121
Construction of students. Staad Advance
Heavy Duty Large pro knowledge Technology,
Industries (SED) required. Practice
Lecture 5710 Extreme Event 3 Chandra Bhakuni Only PG SED 14.30-17.30 Mon Technology 152
Design and students.
Engineering (SED)
Lecture 5711 Masonry in 2 Vinod Shah, Abuzar Open for 3rd Yr UG 08.00-10.00 Fri Technology 152
Structures (SED) A. Puthawala FT, FA ,FD and all
PG students.
Lecture 5712 Software 2 Vishal Unadkat Open UG FT final 08.00-10.00 Thu Computer 64
Application in year students and Application and
Structural Design PG SED students. Programming
(SED)
55
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 5713 Preservation of 2 Pratik Gajjar, Open for all UG 3rd Yr 18.30-19.30, Tue, Technology 153
Historical Debasish Borah and above and all PG 18.30-19.30 Thu
Monuments (SED) students.
Lecture 5552 Cities and 2 Bhargav Open for all PG / PhD 14.30-16.30 Wed Transport, Urban 160
Transport (IED) Adhvaryu students. & Regional 172
Planning
Lecture 5553 Energy 2 Japen Gor Open for 4th Yr and 08.00-10.00 Tue Technology 147
Infrastructure above UG students
Systems (IED) and all PG students.
Lecture 5680 Infrastructure 2 Rajnikant Patel, Only for all PG 14.30-16.30 Mon Infrastructure,
91
Project Appraisal Arakhita students. Management 102
and Financing Khandual
(IED)
Lecture 5707 Analytics with 2 Arpit Kumar Students should know 08.00-10.00 Fri Computer 64
Excel (IED) excel basic functions. Application and 119
Programming,
Science and
II Mathematics
Lecture 5531 Graph Theory and 3 Jimmy Sethna None 16.30-19.30 Fri Science and 119
Applications Mathematics
Lecture 5610 Big Data Analytics 2 Virat Kothari For students 08.00-10.00 Thu Computer 60
interested in learning Application and 63
latest technology of Programming,
processing huge data Advanced
and having Technology
knowledge of
computer, applications
and database.
Lecture 5629 Modeling and 2 Anurag Kandya Open for all 17.30-19.30 Thu Technology, 74
148
Monitoring of Environment
Environmental
Parameters
Lecture 5630 Applications of 3 Jimmy Sethna Primary knowledge of 16.30-19.30 Mon Science and 119
Graph Theory Graph theory. Open Mathematics
for all.
56
TYPOLOGY CODE NO
Lecture 5631 Introduction to 2 Jimmy Sethna None 17.30-19.30 Tue Technology, 68
E-Commerce Economics and 148
Development
Lecture 5637 GIS for Landscape 3 Pravinchandra Only for FA UG & FA 14.30-17.30 Fri Technology, 95
Architecture Devjibhai Yadav, PG students. Know- Landscape 148
Ashish Upadhyay ledge of Geology
and Hydrology is
preferable.
Lecture 5683 Space, Time and 3 Darshana Rawal Open for all 14.30-17.30 Tue Technology 150
Crime
Lecture 5684 GIS for Cities 3 Shaily Raju Only for PG students. 15.30-18.30 Thu Technology 150
Gandhi, Hardik
II Panchal
Lecture 5685 Making Maps 2 Anjana Vyas, Open for all 14.30-16.30 Wed Technology 150
Nartan Rajpriya
Lecture 5686 Astronomy and 2 Tanmay Vyas None 17.30-19.30 Fri Technology 151
Space Science
Lecture 5705 Digital Technology 2 Virat Kothari Candidates of any 08.00-10.00 Wed Technology
151
and Heritage discipline with interest
in Heritage, Digital
Technology.
Seminar 5715 Experimental 2 Rajan Rawal, Open for UG 4th Yr 14.30-16.30 Thu Advanced 61
Performance Prasad Vaidya, and above FA, FD & Technology
Design for Low Agam Shah, FT students and all PG
Energy Buildings Rashmin Damle students.
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58
Advanced Technology
2555 - Design as Research- II Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Ahmed Abbas Momin, Jwalant Mahadevwala, Radhika Amin Typology Design Workshop
The design studio will focus on exploring a system to develop a spatial and structural Credits 4
organization using computation tools. It aims at designing a system to achieve multiple Type Mandatory
scenarios as output which can be tested to varied conditions.
Prerequisite: Only for MIAD/IMIAD students who have successfully completed Design Tues 14.30-17.30
as Research-1 Wed 14.30-17.30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4622 - Cities for People Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rutul Joshi, Yogi Joseph, Vivek M. Chandran Typology Lecture
This course will explore the concept of Cities for people - mainly inspired by seminal works Credits 2
by Jane Jacobs, Jan Gehl and others. This course will provide students with working knowledge Type Elective
and conceptual understanding of Cities for people covering various associated sectors ranging
from land use, transport, built form and public space design.
Prerequisite: 3rd year above UG and all PG students Mon 14.30-16.30

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5137 - Acoustical Engineering Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Narendra Naidu Typology Lecture
The course will deliver acoustic design criteria as per international standards. Case studies Credits 2
of Auditorium acoustic, Office acoustic, School acoustic and Hotel acoustic will be also of the Type Elective
course.
Prerequisite: UG 2nd year & above, including all PG students from any Faculty Mon 08.00-10.00
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5610 - Big Data Analytics Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Virat Kothari Typology Lecture
Big data is becoming one of the most important technology trends that has the potential for Credits 2
dramatically changing the way organizations use information to enhance the customer Type Elective
experience and transform their business models. Big data is not a single market. Rather, it is a
combination of data-management technologies that have evolved over time. Big data enables
organizations to store and manage.
Prerequisite: Anybody who is interested in learning latest technology of processing huge

data and having knowledge of computer, applications and database Thu 08.00-10.00
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5617 - Advanced Design of Structures (SED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Aanal Shah, Dhara Shah Typology Lecture
This course is divided into Reinforced concrete and Steel design of structures. Design of special Credits 4
components in reinforced concrete structures such as deep beams, corbels, retaining walls, flat Type Mandatory
slabs and folded plates. Design of gantry girders, plate girders, beam-column and industrial
structures with different roofing systems such as trusses and portals in steel structures.
Thu 10.30-12.30
Prerequisite: Open for FT-PG students only Thu 14.30-16.30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5623 - Design Aspects of Tall Buildings (SED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Bhairav Patel Typology Lecture
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the development of tall buildings, Credits 2
various structural systems being adopted, consideration of various loads acting, special design Type Elective
requirements and challenges faced in design and construction of tall buildings.
Prerequisite: Open for UG 3rd year onwards and all PG students Wed 17.30-19.30
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5624 - Evaluation, Repair and Strengthening of Structures (SED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rasik Jagjivandas R J Shah Typology Lecture
To appraise students regarding a.repairs, rehabilitation and strengthening of structures. b. Credits 3
Investigation and evaluation prior to repairs, rehabilitation, strengthening and retrofitting of Type Elective
Structures. c. non-destructive & partially destructive test methods for evaluation. d. materials
and methods to be adopted for repairing and strengthening of structures.
Tue 16.30-18.30
Prerequisite: Open PG SED and final year UG FT students Thu 16.30-17.30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5666 - Earthquake Engineering and Dynamics of Structures (SED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Parth Thaker, Shashin Patel Typology Lecture
The course aims to provide students concept of structural dynamics in general with an Credits 3
understanding of seismology, damaging aspects of earthquake, causes of earthquakes and the Type Mandatory
potential consequences of earthquakes on civil infrastructures.
Tue 08.00-10.00
Prerequisite: Only for FT-PG students Tue 14.30-15.30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5715 - Experimental Performance Design for Low Energy Buildings Faculty PG
Program Seminar
Instructor/s: Rajan Rawal, Prasad Vaidya, Agam Shah, Rashmin Damle Typology 2
This course introduces selective passive design principles by using an experimental hands-on Credits Elective
approach to learning. The course will also use immersive experiment as a learning tool. The Type
classes will be structured such that students learn principles of heat transfer, passive design
strategies and thermal comfort by building models, field measurements and lab experiments
and analyzing their effects.
Prerequisite: Open for UG 4th year and above FA, FD & FT students and all PG students Thu 14.30-16.30
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Computer Application and Programming
1091 - Issues and Trends in Urban Modeling Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Nitin Raje Typology Lecture
The course is intended to expose the students to some of the current research and Credits 2
understanding and modeling the urban space, particularly with regard to the underlying Type Elective
principles on which these models are based.
Prerequisite: UG students from 4th year onwards and PG students Wed 08.00-10.00
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1650 - Landscape Masterplanning Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Sandip Patil, Tapan Modi, Sandeep Paul Typology Lecture
A landscape masterplan is essential to any modern land development. The landscape Credits 2
masterplan allows maximum utilization of lay-of-the-land, water, climate, physical features and Type Elective
sociocultural aspects. Masterplanning is an interdisciplinary science, and this lecture series
takes students through landscape master planning processes that will connect to the larger
master plan.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Completed UG Planning, Completed UG Design,

Completed UG Technology / Engineering Friday 08.00-10.00
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2053 - Digital Technology-II Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Rudrapalsinh Solanki, Sebastian Joseph Typology Workshop
The course explores the use of the digital media as a tool for both design and creation through Credits 2
two modules. One module introduces the students to the various techniques of 3D form Type Elective
explorations with the help of tools such as AutoCAD and Rhino. The second module deals with
the presentation techniques through medium of adobe packages.
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Prerequisite: For UG (2nd Year and above) and PG students. Prerequisite - Sound knowledge Wed 08.00-10.00
of AutoCAD 2D, and basic knowledge of adobe software package and a Laptop Thu 08.00-10.00
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4623 - Primavera for Planners Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Ajit Desai Typology Lecture
This course will cover in depth understanding of software to enable them to apply various tools Credits 2
in live projects. Type Elective
Prerequisite: 4th and 5th Year UG students, and all PG students Thu 08.00-10.00
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5610 - Big Data Analytics Faculty Technology

Program PG
Big data is becoming one of the most important technology trends that has the potential for Credits 2
dramatically changing the way organizations use information to enhance the customer Type Elective
experience and transform their business models. Big data is not a single market. Rather, it is a
combination of data-management technologies that have evolved over time. Big data enables
organizations to store and manage.
Prerequisite: Anybody who is interested in learning latest technology of processing huge

data and having knowledge of computer, applications and database Thu 08.00-10.00
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5621 - Finite Element Method (SED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rupal Shah Typology Lecture
The objective of the course is to provide a basic approach to analysis of Framed Structures by Credits 2
the Finite Element Method; and to develop algorithms and Computer programs for several Type Elective
well-defined repetitive steps involved in the analysis.
Prerequisite: Open for PG SED students, UG FT final year students Mon 08.00-10.00
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5704 - GIS Customization and Code Design Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Shaily Raju Gandhi, VF Typology Lecture
This course focuses on the extension of geographic information systems (GIS through Credits 3
programming as well as on the development of algorithms for spatial analysis and information Type Mandatory
extraction in vector and raster data. You will learn how to work with Python for Geoprocessing
in ArcGIS as well as for spatial programming in gridded data using Numpy.
Prerequisite: Willingness to explore the world of programming with GIS Open for all Tue 14.30-17.30
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5707 - Analytics with Excel (IED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Arpit Kumar Typology Lecture
This Course introduces various tools in Excel through which analytics can be done. Excel, being Credits 2
a powerful software helps in data exploration and deriving results very easily. The course allows Type Elective
students to take up a data-set and perform analytics on the same. In the end a dynamic
dashboard will be created which can help in making decisions.
Prerequisite: Students should know excel basic functions Friday 08.00-10.00

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5712 - Software Application in Structural Design (SED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Vishal Unadkat Typology Lecture
The course aims to develop in-depth understanding of software like ETABS and SAFE (Concrete Credits 2
slab and foundation design software) that are very useful in day-to-day life of designer. Along Type Elective
with this, M.S Excel is very important in daily use. In the end, students will develop the skills
and confidence of using software also be able to develop their small programs related to
structural design.
Prerequisite: Open UG FT final year students and PG SED students Thu 08.00-10.00
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Crafts
1638 - Entrepreneurship in Heritage, Art and Culture Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Abrar ali Saiyed Typology Discussion seminar
a) Provide an understanding of - Various aspects of Entrepreneurship - Business Model and Credits 2
Revenue Model - Various aspects of Business Strategies - Markets, Customers, Competitors, Type Elective
Resources and Competencies -Business plan from a business Ideas b) Develop - A Detailed
Business Plan from Business Idea - A Detailed Financial Projection supporting Business Plan - A
Detailed Funding Pitch Presentation.
Prerequisite: None Fri 16.30-19.30

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1640 - Understanding Historic Building Materials for Conservation Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Khushi Shah, Bikramjit Chakraborty Typology Discussion seminar
This course will help develop an understanding of the properties of building materials; their life Credits 2
cycles and the processes of deterioration in order to enable informed decision making while Type Elective
determining appropriate conservation actions for historic structures and archaeological sites.
Prerequisite: Open for UG FT 4th year onwards and FA - PG students Fri 16.30-18.30
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2112 - Building Beyond the Habitable World Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Debasish Borah Typology Lecture
The course aims at understanding architecture of Greater Himalayas from Ladakh to North East Credits 2
India; material & building technology. The course will venture into understanding of Himalayan Type Elective
settlements, cultural & social systems and how they are related to architecture.
Prerequisite: Open to all Wed 08.00-10.00
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2113 - Material as a Medium for creation Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Chandra Bhakuni Typology Workshop
The course aims for students to understand the basic scientific theory applicable to materials Credits 2
in use in construction, architecture and the art industry; and, its manifested performance in its Type Elective
life cycle. With this theory in hindsight, a portable model or a sculpture (even a brick) will be
created by individual student as a final submission.
Prerequisite: UG (2nd year and above) and PG students Fri 14.30-18.30

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2502 - Craft in Interior Architecture: Contemporary orientation Faculty Design

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rishav Jain, Jay Thakkar, Kireet Patel Typology Design Workshop
This course introduces students to the concept and meaning of Building Crafts: Space Making Credits 4
Crafts (SMC) and Surface Narrative Crafts (SNC) in the field of interior architecture. The course Type Mandatory
deals with various research methods like identification, mapping, documentation, investigation,
interpretation and representation of the Building Crafts.
Thu 09.00-10.00
Prerequisite: Only for MIAD/IMIAD students who have cleared 2522 Craft: Processes, Thu 10.30-13.30
Collaboration and Cultural Perception Thu 14.30-16.30
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2556 - Narrating Stories through Crafts Faculty Design

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rishav Jain, Kathan Kothari Typology Lecture
This course aims to explore the art of telling storie using narrative crafts as a strong conceptual Credits 3
tool and medium. It will be an interesting mix of theoretical inputs and hands-on experiences Type Elective
where the students will get an opportunity to work on various projects drawing inspirations and
concepts from stories narrated through different crafts.
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Economics and Development
4107 - Urban Economics and Governance Faculty Planning
Program UG
Instructor/s: Vanishree Herlekar, Vidyadhar Phatak Typology Lecture
The course will introduce students to institutional, governance, and economic aspects of urban Credits 2
environments. The course will be divided in two parts. In first part, students will learn how to Type Mandatory
use economic tools to understand why cities exist, spatial structure of cities, land, real estate
and using markets. The second part will focus on governance aspects for cities and urban areas.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for B.Urban Design Program and Open to all Wed 08.00-10.00
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4626 - Settlement Geography Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Vishal Dubey Typology Lecture
The course seeks to cover the spatial aspects and temporal dynamics of settlement system, Credits 2
including the typologies, determinants of growth & locational advantages. The curriculum Type Elective
designed to integrate the socioeconomic and ecological variability to strengthen the
understanding of spatial organization of human built forms featuring the hierarchy and
functional characteristics.
Prerequisite: All UG and PG students Mon 16.30-18.30

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5572 - Economics Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Dhaval Mehta Typology Lecture
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with be some basic concepts, Credits 2
techniques and issues faced in the modern world. At the end of this course, students will be Type Elective
able, analyze and interact the current problems in our economy.
Prerequisite: UG 4th year and above and all PG students Mon 14.30-16.30
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5631 - Introduction to E-Commerce Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Jimmy Sethna Typology Lecture
The trade and commerce of the world is going towards trading through internet. With global Credits 2
perspective in mind this course will give students knowledge on how trade is done on the Type Elective
internet. It will give the back end requirements for e-commerce, the pros and cons; so that
when students graduate to face the real world, they are aware of the commercial aspects of
trading on the internet.
Prerequisite: None Tue 17.30-19.30
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Environment
1099 - Sustainable Design Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Jigna Desai Typology Lecture
While sustainable design needs very localized solutions, over time various architects have Credits 2
responded to the global concern through specific approaches. They range from proposing Type Mandatory
paradigm shift in systems of design and making to redefining the idea of comfort. This course
will bring out such distinct approaches and discuss their relevance in making of the
architectural idiom.
Prerequisite: Completed 3rd year FA, Completed UG Architecture, Mandatory subject for FA
UG Pre final year students Tue 14.30-16.30
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1537 Ecology Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Beena Tindwani, Deepa Maheshwari Typology Lecture
The course aims at imparting a basic understanding of ecology, ecological processes in nature Credits 2
and environment; Process of evolution and extinction in nature; How natural ecosystems are Type Mandatory
self sustaining; Influences of humans in disrupting/altering these natural systems. Study of
principles of ecology and applied ecology helps to understand the environment and tackle the
environmental problems.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Completed UG Planning, Mandatory for MLA/MLD

students Mon 14.30-16.30
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1538 - Planting Design and Management Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Plants respond to various environmental factors. In order to use plants in landscape design, it Credits 2
is imperative to understand plant characteristics, growth requirements, landscape values and Type Mandatory
plant groupings. The course develops the analytical capabilities of students to appreciate plants
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and also understand the horticultural practices, i.e. plant propagation and maintenance.
Prerequisite: Only for MLA/MLD students Thu 14.30-16.30

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1542 - Introduction to Landscape Design Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Beena Tindwani, Tapan Modi, Divya Shah Typology Lecture
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Landscape Design. Students Credits 3
will formulate and conduct site analysis to assess the natural layers of site as a part of a regional Type Elective
context, methods of reading and interpreting the various experiential values associated,
understanding the topography, grading, drainage and vegetation of site and their application in
landscape design.
Prerequisite: Open to UG 2nd year onwards. Not open to PG students Tue 14.30-17.30
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1570 - Economics of Environment Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Niti Mehta Typology Lecture
The course on Economics of environment provides tools, techniques and case studies for Credits 2
evaluating the economic valuation of environmental parameters, impacts of human activities, Type Elective
various development measures, polluting activities, and natural processes.
Prerequisite: Open for all PG students Wed 16.30-18.30

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1579 - SUST- Sustainable Design Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Jigna Desai Typology Seminar
While sustainable design need very localized solutions, over the period of time various Credits 2
architects have responded to the global concern through specific approaches. They range from Type Mandatory
proposing paradigm shift in systems of design and making to redefining the idea of comfort.
This course will bring out such distinct approaches and discuss their relevance in making of the
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Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Mandatory for those wishing to choose Sustainability
as Minor in FA PG. Tue 14.30-16.30
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1590 - Water Resources Modeling Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Srihari Rao Srigiriraju, Tapan Modi Typology Lecture
The course is on Modeling in Water resources with maximum free software available globally Credits 2
and develop suitable models for practical purposes Module 1: Basics of Surface Water Type Elective
Hydrology, Flood Modeling, Storm water Drainage, Water Distribution, Water Quality Modeling
Module 2: Soil and Water Assessment Tool for Watershed Modeling, Basics of Ground Water
Hydrology, Water Evaluation and Planning.
Prerequisite: Open for all PG students Thu 08.00-10.00

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1620 - SUST - Discourses on Sustainability and the built environment Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Urvi Desai Typology Seminar
This foundation course in Sustainable Design aims to develop comprehensive understanding of Credits 2
complex terms like development and sustainability. By discussing issues of urbanization & Type Mandatory
industrialization, environment & development, and climate change, it will forge linkages
between theory & practice. It will thus look at resource distribution, environment impact &
approaches to sustainability.
Prerequisite: UG 4th & 5th year students and all PG students Wed 08.00-10.00
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1649 - The GREEN MOSAIC Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Deepa Maheshwari, Divya Shah, Priyanka Kanhare Typology Lecture
This course mainly focuses on understanding variety and richness of living organisms and Credits 3
habitat diversity found in and on the edge of human settlements. It is aimed at introducing the Type Elective
concept of Green Mosaics prevalent in Institutional building in and around Ahmedabad, where
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students will begin to appreciate the presence of a rich biodiversity, its benefit and how it can
be enhanced.
Prerequisite: Completed 2nd year UG and all PG students Fri 15.30-18.30

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2110 - Behaviour in Space Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Gautam Shah Typology Seminar
Human behavior is evident in responses related to: Body, Environment, Space and the Credits 2
Occupants. The human behavior is seen through body-limb movements or postures, gestures, Type Mandatory
and as overt expressions in modes like speaking, writings, painting, etc. as in expression and
communication.
Prerequisite: Open only to students who have registered for Studio - V from Faculty of Design.
The students with backlog of the course Behavioral Science (course number 2084) are eligible
to apply Fri 08.00-10.00
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2539 - Advanced Building Energy Efficiency Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Munjal Bhatt, Madhavi Patel, Kanika Mahadevwala Typology Research Seminar
This course builds advanced capabilities for understanding the performance of and designing Credits 4
building components affecting building energy efficiency, such as envelope, systems and human Type Mandatory
behavior. It helps students to understand the delicate balance and resultant trade-offs between
the aforementioned components and passive and active strategies.
Prerequisite: Only for MIAD/IMIAD students who have cleared 2523 Building Energy Efficiency Fri 09.00-10.00
Studio Fri 10.30-13.30
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4524 - Environmental Infrastructure and Services Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Mona Iyer, Ashwani Kumar Typology Lecture
The infrastructure or services primarily required to achieve environmental safety and safeguard Credits 2
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human health will be covered. The course will focus on such important infrastructure/services Type Elective
including treatment plants (sewage and effluent), solid waste, hazardous waste, E-waste and
bio medical waste and other emerging waste streams in context of integrated waste resources.
Prerequisite: All PG students Thu 14.30-16.30

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4607 - Environmental Legislations and Management Faculty

Program Planning
Instructor/s: C.N. Ray Typology PG
This course provides students with basic knowledge and approaches on rules and regulations Credits Lecture
related to environment. The initial part of the course covers various legislation and illustrates Type 2
their implementation through known environmental cases and familiarizes participants with the Elective
administrative structure of various organizations and environmental institutions working in the
environmental field.
Prerequisite: All PG students Wed 08.00-10.00

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4613 - Urban Environment Plan Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Subhrangsu Goswami, Ashwani Kumar Typology Studio Type 2
This studio aims to develop competencies in making comprehensive Development Plan (DP). Credits 9
The students will carry out a simulated exercise to prepare a development plan for Rajkot. Plan Type Mandatory
preparation will involve developing a long term vision and a set of inter-related strategies and
proposals for land use, housing, transport, infrastructure, and the environment. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Only for MURP students Fri 10.30-13.30
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4617 - Environment and Development Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Neeru Bansal, Nitika Bhakuni, Rutool Sharma Typology Lecture
Focus of the course will be to discuss linkages between environment and development. Major Credits 2
sectors responsible for environmental challenges will be discussed in terms of pollution load Type Mandatory
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assessment, GHG emissions and sectoral environmental management techniques. Various
instruments related to environmental management (planning tools, markets tools and
regulatory tools) will also be discussed course.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Planning, Completed UG Design, Completed UG Technology/

Engineering Thu 08.00-10.00
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4618 - Urban Environment & Planning Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Subhrangsu Goswami, Ashwani Kumar Typology Lecture
This course is designed to equip the students to understand the dynamics of human-environ- Credits 2
ment relations in the context of urban areas using a multidisciplinary perspective. The course Type Mandatory
will also help students to suitably integrate environmental concerns in the urban planning
process.
Prerequisite: PG students of FP and FM Mon 08.00-10.00

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4620 - Social and Environmental Impact of Transport Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Nitika Bhakuni Typology Lecture
The course exposes students to issues to be considered while planning for transportation Credits 2
and the impact on environment and society at large. Taking Sustainability as the key issue the Type Elective
course intends to develop an understanding in the students on transportation impacts and
strategies to reduce these impacts.

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5629 - Modeling and Monitoring of Environmental Parameters Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Anurag Kandya Typology Lecture
The course focuses to monitor and model the various environmental parameters. Topics Credits 2
covered will be: Land use / land cover (assessment and forecasting); Air quality (assessment and Type Elective
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forecasting); Local climatic zones and Urban Heat Island Effect; Bio-meteorological Indices and
Human Thermal Comfort and Impact of meteorology on human thermal comfort and building
energy consumption.
Prerequisite: Open to all Thu 17.30-19.30

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5671 - HVAC Lab Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rajan Rawal, Michael Apte, Ashok Patel, Yash Shukla, Rashmin Damle, Malcolm Typology Studio Type 2
Cook, Rakesh Sahay Credits 12
The HVAC Lab Course is designed to introduce the discipline of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Type Mandatory
Conditioning within the context of energy efficiency, performance, and sustainability. The
course will provide exposure to both physical design and measurements and whole- Mon 10.30-13.30
building-system simulation through lectures and measurement and evaluation modules. Wed 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the M.Tech BEP Program and completed the passive comfort lab Fri 10.30-13.30
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5672 - Communications for Energy Efficiency Business Faculty
Program Technology
Instructor/s: Sanyogita Manu, Prasad Vaidya, Aalok A Deshmukh, Anamika Prasad, Agam Typology PG
Shah Credits Seminar
This course will teach communication skills that are needed to meet the challenges faced by an Type 3
EE professional. Students learn about techniques for reading design documents and Mandatory
communicating the potential for low energy strategies, communicating errors and omissions,
presenting energy conservation measures and simulation results, presenting complex numerical
data, and writing project proposals.
Prerequisite: Only for the students enrolled in the M.Tech BEP Program Fri 14.30-17.30
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History Theory and Criticism
1036 - Humanities I: Introduction to Culture and Society Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Gauri Bharat Typology Lecture
This course will explore buildings as cultural and social entities. Different buildings and sites will Credits 2
be studied in terms of function, ways of making, tectonics, aesthetic, and memory as the ways Type Mandatory
in which they become part of and define their cultures and societies. Students will do some
fieldwork, readings and presentations during the course.
Prerequisite: Open to all UG Students Tue 08.00-10.00

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1048 - History of Architecture: 1960s to the Present Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Ashish Tiwari, Meghal Arya Typology Lecture
This lecture based advanced history of architecture course will present an overview of key Credits 2
concepts that are prevalent in contemporary architecture. The course presents the complexities Type Mandatory
before architects today by starting from the point where the modern movement came under
explicit criticism and architecture began its new search. The course will be graded through
assignments and a final exam.
Prerequisite: 3rd year FA UG only Thu 08.00-10.00

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1079 - History & Theory of Architecture-2 Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Sachin Soni, Snehal Shah, Meghal Arya Typology Lecture
Theoretical emphasis of the course is Codification & Canonization of cultural practices and Credits 2
Abstract order as generator of Architectural Expressions. Modes of representing ideas of Type Mandatory
landscape, both social and sacred, are studied through architectural forms in Medieval India.
Islamic Architecture and Renaissance exemplifies Philosophy and Ideology as basis for ideas of
abstraction and universality.
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Prerequisite: All UG 3rd year onwards and all PG students with a keen interest in History of
Architecture. Tue 08.00-10.00
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1080 - Humanities 4: Politics, Economics, Globalization Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Sonal Mehta, Persis Ginwalla Typology Lecture
In this course, students will actively discuss issues globalization as a phenomenon and its Credits 2
impact on politics, economics and society in general. Using various examples in the Indian Type Mandatory
context, complex issues related to the workings of society will be debated. Assessment will be
based primarily on assignments and presentations.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for FA UG only Mon 14.30-16.30

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1099 - Sustainable Design Faculty Architecture
Program UG
While sustainable design needs very localized solutions, over time various architects have Credits 2
responded to the global concern through specific approaches. They range from proposing Type Mandatory
paradigm shift in systems of design and making to redefining the idea of comfort. This course
will bring out such distinct approaches and discuss their relevance in making of the
Prerequisite: Completed 3rd year FA, Completed UG Architecture, Mandatory subject for FA
UG Pre final year students Tue 14.30-16.30
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1539 - Theory of Landscape Design Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Anjali Jain, Priyanka Kanhare Typology Lecture
The profession of landscape design is rapidly evolving in the country; its scope is being Credits 2
continuously modified and redefined. The course will use instances from world landscape Type Mandatory
history, to demonstrate, and illustrate the relation between societal thought & the relation it
has with the design manifestation. The lectures will be organized around two key sites (one
western and one Indian).
Prerequisite: Only for MLA-MLD students Wed 08.00-10.00
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1572 - CONS - Architectural Conservation Faculty Architecture
Program PG
The objective of this course is to introduce ideological debates related to architectural Credits 2
conservation and engage with related processes. After having outlined the history of Type Mandatory
conservation, the input sessions will focus on the local, national and international legislative
and regulatory mechanisms. The course then moves on to arriving at specific attitudes to
materials and historic values.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Mandatory for students doing Major or Minor in

Conservation at M. Arch Wed 14.30-16.30
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1573 - CONS - Case Studies in Conservation Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Conservation processes in India provide specific challenges to each project based on their Credits 2
social, economic, environmental context and the pace of change within which these projects Type Mandatory
are situated. This course is offered to students interested in the subject with an intention to
provide an exposure to these specific conditions and appreciate the responses that are a result
of local contingencies.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Mandatory for Students doing a Major or a Minor

with Conservation in M. Arch. Thu 14.30-16.30
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1576 - HTC - Key Texts in History & Theory Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Nitin Raje, Rutul Joshi, Vishwanath Kashikar, Neha Krishana Kumar, Gauri Typology Lecture
Bharat, Jigna Desai, A. Srivathsan Credits 3
This course provides an overview of texts that have shaped architectural thinking. Each lecture Type Mandatory
will discuss one text in terms of underlying themes, its impact on architectural discourses and
its relationship to intellectual developments at the time. Students will write responses to each
lecture, thus developing critical thinking and writing abilities through the course.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Completion of M.Arch. Foundation Studio; Open to

all PG students Tue 16.30-19.30
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1579 - SUST- Sustainable Design Faculty Architecture
Program PG
While sustainable design need very localized solutions, over the period of time various Credits 2
architects have responded to the global concern through specific approaches. They range from Type Mandatory
proposing paradigm shift in systems of design and making to redefining the idea of comfort.
This course will bring out such distinct approaches and discuss their relevance in making of the
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Mandatory for those wishing to choose

Sustainability as Minor in FA PG Tue 14.30-16.30
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1582 - UD - History & Theory of Urban Design Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Pratyush Shankar Typology Lecture
This course gives an overview of the various urban theories of the last 150 years that helps Credits 2
us understand the idea and form of Cities. The key departures in the imagination and form of Type Mandatory
cities are explained using historical accounts. The other objective of the course is to introduce
the history of Urban Design (and physical planning) initiatives across the world after Industrial
revolution.
Prerequisite: Only for FA PG students intending to major or minor in Urban Design. Open as
elective for FA UG 4th and 5th Yr and FA PG only Fri 14.30-16.30
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1598 - HTC - Contemporary Architectural Historiography Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Sonal mithal Modi Typology Discussion,seminar
This seminar course introduces students to historiographic methodologies in architecture. Credits 2
Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Completed UG Design, For FA PG, interested
students must have completed the M. Arch. Foundation semester Wed 16.30-18.30
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1904 - PhD Seminar - The City in Literature Faculty Architecture
Program Doctoral
Instructor/s: Seema Khanwalkar Typology Seminar
This Seminar course on Cities in Literature will recreate a journey on cities through readings Credits 4
and absorption of literary works from some of the significant literary cultures in the world Type Mandatory
India, England, Russia, Turkey, Poland, Africa..., to name a few. The course aims to create an
understanding of cities as they have been conceptualized in literature.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, this is a reading intensive seminar course developed

specifically for PhD students. However, M Arch students can attend this, but it is recommended
that interested M Arch students have a discussion with the course tutor before registration. Tue 10.30-13.30
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2051 - Design: Expression & Technology Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Canna Patel Typology Seminar
This course builds and discusses an understanding of design as a relationship between Credits 2
technology and expression through select examples. It traces a journey of design from details to Type Mandatory
built forms of different context. The course explores the complex relationships between theory
& practice, image and meaning, materials & memory and will evaluate contemporary works in
Architecture and Design.
Prerequisite: Students who are currently pursuing Interior Design Studio V and UG (4th year
and above students) and PG students Tue 14.30-16.30
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2077 - Humanities Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Amal Shah Typology Lecture
This lecture course builds students understanding of the correlation of culture and design Credits 2
through the study of living patterns and objects of use. It addresses different concepts of Type Mandatory
culture and anthropological studies. This course undertakes study of Early Civilizations to
understand the manifestations of culture in human development.
Prerequisite: Only for FD students Tue 08.00-10.00
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2083 - Modern Movement Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Supriya Gautam Pal Typology Lecture
The course examines the history and theory associated with Modern Architecture from the Credits 2
19th century to the middle of the 20th century. Critical writings, key events, social and Type Mandatory
economical impacts are resources to discover different cultural and ideological approaches to
Modernism and its emergence.
Prerequisite: UG students from FD & FA 3rd year and above Wed 08.00-10.00
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2518 - Architecture in Post-Independence India Faculty Design

Program PG
Instructor/s: Snehal Shah Typology Lecture
The course discusses the important changes and events happened in India after independence. Credits 2
After independence political and regional movements started taking place,and it also showed Type Elective
in their different architectural developments. All the aspects; political, economical, cultural
influence each other.
Prerequisite: Students currently registered in semester VII in a UG program at FA, FD, PG

students at FA, FD (with architecture background) Mon 16.30-18.30
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2529 - History and Theory-II Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Snehal Shah Typology Research,Seminar
After the invasion of Islam in India and subsequent spread of the religion, Hindu architectural Credits 3
activities stopped for some centuries. However, around 1400 AD onward, the renaissance of Type Mandatory
Hindu Temple architecture takes place. The main emphasis is the development of Provincial
Style of Islamic Architecture. The course covers both these religions and their architectural
expressions.
Prerequisite: Only for MIAD/IMIAD students who have successfully completed History and Mon 14.30-16.30
Theory -1 Tue 09.00-10.00
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2557 - Industrial Design in the 20th century Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rachita Sareen Typology Lecture
The course explores the birth and development of industrial design starting with the Industrial Credits 3
Revolution and its rapid growth through the 20th century. It makes connections between the Type Mandatory
fields of art, design, literature, film as well as social, political and intellectual movements and
takes a look at the impact of these factors on our day-to-day lives, and our perceptions of the
world around us.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for MFD PG 2nd semester students. Open to final year UG students of
FD, FA and all PG students Tue 14.30-17.30
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4106 - Urban History 1 Faculty Planning

Program UG
The idea of teaching History is not based on dates & figures; but rather a holistic understanding Credits 2
of world affairs. Art & Architecture is an outcome of the same and grasping the notion of Type Mandatory
movements and civilizations is important to relate it to art, architecture & urban history.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for B.Urban Design Program and open to all Thu 16.30-18.30
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Housing
1015-B - Architectural Design Studio 8-Habitat Design Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Yatin Pandya Typology Studio Type 2
Studio focused on Habitat design will expose students to design of living environments as Credits 9
holistic resolution of culture climate and construction. Studio at the scale of cluster design Type Mandatory
would be about defining the type of neighborhood based on some theoretical models/concepts
and demonstrate the same in real life site context to realize the ideals/ visions of development Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Completed office training in FA UG Fri 10.30-13.30
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1095 - Mass Housing Issues and Approaches Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Yatin Pandya Typology Lecture
Housing is the single most building type that shapes and characterizes urban form, as living Credits 2
environment influences social bond and neighbourhood quality, and as construction for the Type Elective
masses it can influence environmental quality. The course Discusses multiple aspects that
govern the design decisions and shapes the living environments.
Prerequisite: Any student of CEPT having completed minimum two years of Undergraduate
course Mon 08.00-10.00
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1120 - Notions of Domesticity and their Historic Trajectories Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Vishwanath Kashikar Typology Lecture
The familiarity with the word home and the domestic blinds us to the transitions in the no- Credits 2
tions of domesticity across time. Using plans of homes as a lens, this lecture based course shall Type Elective
focus on the myriad meanings of domesticity in history and the current notions of domesticity.
Homes from primarily Europe, the US, and India will be discussed to analyze this transition.
Prerequisite: 3rd, 4th and 5th year UG and all PG from FA and FD only Fri 08.00-10.00
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1612 - Designing with Density Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Narendra Mangwani Typology Discussion,seminar
In the wake of urbanization, urban centers have become core for densification. All planning Credits 3
norms are governed with FSI, but all effects the density of people habituating in these centers, Type Elective
yet density has never been the guiding principle in shaping the city form. This elective would
look at mass housing from the perspective of appropriate density.
Prerequisite: Completed 3rd year B. Arch., Masters in Architecture, Masters in Planning. Wed 16.30-19.30
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4508 - Fundamentals of Housing Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Darshini Mahadevia Typology Lecture
This course aims to look at urban housing from different perspectives; welfare and economic. Credits 2
It deals with defining characteristics of housing, housing demand analysis, price functions and Type Mandatory
housing delivery systems. It also deals with housing finance, housing policy in India and other
developing countries and different aspects of informal housing.
Prerequisite: Those who have done basic course in Economics & Bachelors students of Planning
4th year onward Mon 14.30-16.30
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4621 - Real Estate Finance Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Madhu Bharti Typology Seminar
This course is an introductory course for students from non-finance discipline interested in real Credits 2
estate and finance. The course focus on developing understanding of finance to real estate Type Elective
sector. Course also focuses on resource mobilization for real estate and building of partnerships
for real estate development.
Prerequisite: The course is only for masters students interested in understanding finance for
real estate Wed 08.00-10.00
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4639 - Affordable Housing Approaches and Community Development Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Ravi Sannabhadti Typology Lecture
Affordable Housing and community development are seemingly disparate processes. This Credits 2
course seeks to explore & develop an understanding of the close relationship between these Type Mandatory
processes & challenges involved therein. The pedagogy would rely on case study method with a
particular focus on informal housing. Students are expected to undertake 5-8 field visits for case
studies.
Prerequisite: All PG students of Planning, Management and Architecture. Thu 14.30-16.30

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4640 - Urban Housing Plan and Strategy Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Sejal Patel, Vanishree Herlekar Typology Studio Type 2
Wed 10.30-13.30
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Humanities
1036 - Humanities I: Introduction to Culture and Society Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Gauri Bharat Typology Lecture
This course will explore buildings as cultural and social entities. Different buildings and sites will Credits 2
be studied in terms of function, ways of making, tectonics, aesthetic, and memory as the ways Type Mandatory
in which they become part of and define their cultures and societies. Students will do some
fieldwork, readings and presentations during the course.
Prerequisite: Open to all UG Students Tue 08.00-10.00

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1080 - Humanities 4: Politics, Economics, Globalization Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Sonal Mehta, Persis Ginwalla Typology Lecture
In this course, students will actively discuss issues globalization as a phenomenon and its Credits 2
impact on politics, economics and society in general. Using various examples in the Indian Type Mandatory
context, complex issues related to the workings of society will be debated. Assessment will be
based primarily on assignments and presentations.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for FA UG only Mon 14.30-16.30

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1119 - Gender and the Indian City Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Madhavi Desai Typology Lecture
This course will examine the consequences of womens and mens urban experiences with a Credits 2
focus on the city as a gendered space. It will analyze selected urban aspects that make-up the Type Elective
physicality of the city, including topics such as public transport, toilets, parks and other
amenities, including policies that enable more equitable civic engagement.
Prerequisite: UG 3rd year and above and all PG students Wed 14.30-16.30
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1548 - Humanizing Cities Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rajiv Kadam Typology Seminar
Industrialization in 19th Century brought monumental changes to the City form and Human life. Credits 2
One of the main elements of this phenomenon was population explosion resulting in Type Elective
large-scale migration of people from rural areas to urban centers. The great urban transition
threatened the very life of the City and forced morphological and typological changes to the
celebrated ideal medieval city.
Prerequisite: Only for 4th and 5th yr FA UG students and FA PG students. Thu 16.30-18.30
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1608 - Semiotics in Architecture Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Purvi Bhatt Typology Discussion,seminar
The seminar provides tools, techniques and case studies for evaluating basic principles of Credits 3
design and human perception. The aim is to engage in discussions and interpretations of Type Elective
various models for analyzing architectural components and their meanings. How architecture
uses simple visual symbols to provide an array of communicative elements is the important
objective of the course.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture Wed 14.30-17.30

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1636 - AD - The Visual Icon: An Introduction to Aesthetics Faculty

Program Architecture
Instructor/s: Shilpa Das Typology PG
This course explores the subject of Aesthetics in both the Indian and Western traditions, Credits Lecture
focusing particularly on the Indian tradition. In exploring the subject of aesthetics in the Indian Type 2
and Western traditions; it has art as its central axis. Mandatory
Prerequisite: Mandatory for students doing major in Architectural Design and open as an
elective for UG 4th and 5th year and FA & FD - PG students, Fri 08.00-10.00
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1637 - Collaborative Urban Actions Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: igo Cornago Bonal, Claudia Sanchez Typology Design Workshop
With a stress in collaborative and hands-on methodologies, the course will explore the notion Credits 3
and role of spatial practices in the production of urban public spaces. By means of research, Type Elective
mapping and with social and critical perspectives, an action will be prototyped (designed and
tested iteratively) in order to challenge some of the features of Ahmedabads collective and
shared spaces.
Tue 10.30-19.30
Prerequisite: Only for thesis UG & PG students from FA & FP Thu 10.30-19.30
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2110 - Behavior in Space Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Gautam Shah Typology Seminar
Human behavior is evident in responses related to: Body, Environment, Space and the Credits 2
Occupants. The human behavior is seen through body-limb movements or postures, gestures, Type Mandatory
and as overt expressions in modes like speaking, writings, painting, etc. as in expression and
communication.
Prerequisite: Open only to students who have registered for Studio - V from Faculty of Design.
The students with backlog of the course Behavioral Science (course number 2084) are eligible
to apply, Fri 08.00-10.00
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2531 - Meaning and Design Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Seema Khanwalkar Typology Lecture
This course aims to locate meaning in design thinking through the lens of Product Semantics Credits 2
motto that design is making sense of things. The course will also explore how design makes Type Elective
sense and whose sense is it, making it a user-centered exploration into meaning and design.
The course will combine inputs from semantic theories and exercises and the final output will
be a design prototype.
Prerequisite: Open for UG students above 3rd Year and all PG students. Students interested in
learning through a combination of theory and exercises. Reading is an absolute prerequisite, as
is regular class presence and class participation. Mon 08.00-10.00
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2541 - Designed Presentations Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rishav Jain, Rachita Sareen Typology Lecture
The course enables students to design their presentations and present their design. It Credits 2
empowers the design professional in you to better deliver their ideas. It discusses various Type Elective
communication and presentation skills, tools, techniques to help them leave a strong
impression on the audience. The course also focuses on bettering students communication,
presentation and representation skills.
Prerequisite: UG 3rd Year and above and all PG students. Knowledge of basics of presentation
software: Powerpoint, photoshop, indesign, illustrator, prezi etc. is preferable. Wed 08.00-10.00
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5673 - Human Resource Management Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Anjali Mehta Typology Lecture
The objective of the course is to familiarize the students with the polices and practices in the Credits 2
field of Human Resource Management in India. At the end of this course, students should be Type Elective
able to understand and analyze the various issues in the field of HRM.
Prerequisite: UG 4th year and above and all PG students Tue 08.00-10.00
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Infrastructure
4509 - Infrastructure Sub-Systems Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Neeru Bansal, Saswat Bandyopadhyay Typology Lecture
The course on Infrastructure Sub-systems provides overview and exposure of essential non Credits 2
municipal infrastructure elements such as Power, Telecom, SEZ, Logistics Parks, Port, Tourism Type Mandatory
and ICT Infrastructure. This interactive course is delivered through a mix of Class room lecture
session and exposure visits.
Prerequisite: All PG students Tue 16.30-18.30

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4612 - Urban Infrastructure Plan Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Neeru Bansal, Saswat Bandyopadhyay Typology Studio Type 2
Wed 10.30-13.30
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5548 - Traffic and Transport Engineering (IED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Anal Sheth Typology Lecture
The objective of the course is to expose the students with traffic engineering. The course Credits 2
includes travel character analysis, methods of traffic survey and analysis of traffic data, analysis Type Mandatory
of capacity and understanding lane configuration and geometric design of roads and pavement
design. The method of evaluation is through assignment and written exam.
Prerequisite: Open for 4th year and above UG students and all PG students Fri 14.30-16.30
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5627 - PPP for Infrastructure Projects (IED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Ganesh A. Devkar Typology Lecture
Public private partnership (PPP) model has gained prominence for infrastructure development Credits 2
across the world. This course will focus on this model from the perspectives of project Type Mandatory
structuring, risk management, transaction management, contract monitoring, institutional
frameworks and economics.
Prerequisite: Open for UG 4th year onwards and all PG students Thu 14.30-16.30
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5680 - Infrastructure Project Appraisal and Financing (IED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rajnikant Patel, Arakhita Khandual Typology Lecture
The objective of the course is to familiarize the students with the basic features of the key Credits 2
infrastructure facilities and to expose them to the various innovative financing opportunities for Type Elective
the sector. The four course modules will also cover various aspects of appraisal of the projects
as well as risk mitigation techniques.
Prerequisite: Only for all PG students Mon 14.30-16.30
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Landscape
1005-Q - Vertical Studio - Design with Nature Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Anne Feenstra, Priyanka Kanhare Typology Studio
Design with Nature, focus on proposing built interventions, by understanding local people, Credits 8
available skills and materials, and most importantly understanding of local ecology. In the Type Mandatory
design process, visitors experience and biodiversity will both increase. The studio will follow a
process, which will start with Research and Interpretation, and continue with ecological Mon 10.30-13.30
responsive design solutions. Wed 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Should have cleared foundation Studio 1 and 2 from FA UG. Fri 10.30-13.30
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1537 - Ecology Faculty Architecture

Program PG
The course aims at imparting a basic understanding of ecology, ecological processes in nature Credits 2
and environment; Process of evolution and extinction in nature; How natural ecosystems are Type Mandatory
self sustaining; Influences of humans in disrupting/altering these natural systems. Study of
principles of ecology and applied ecology helps to understand the environment and tackle the
environmental problems.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Completed UG Planning, Mandatory for MLA/MLD

students. Mon 14.30-16.30
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1538 - Planting Design and Management Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Plants respond to various environmental factors. In order to use plants in landscape design, it Credits 2
is imperative to understand plant characteristics, growth requirements, landscape values and Type Mandatory
plant groupings. The course develops the analytical capabilities of students to appreciate plants
and also understand the horticultural practices, i.e. plant propagation and maintenance.
Prerequisite: Only for MLA/MLD students Thu 14.30-16.30
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1539 - Theory of Landscape Design Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Anjali Jain, Priyanka Kanhare Typology Lecture
The profession of landscape design is rapidly evolving in the country; its scope is being Credits 2
continuously modified and redefined. The course will use instances from world landscape Type Mandatory
history, to demonstrate, & illustrate the relation between societal thought & the relation it has
with the design manifestation. The lectures will be organized around two key sites (one western
and one Indian).
Prerequisite: Only for MLA-MLD students. Wed 08.00-10.00

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1540 - Landscape Design Studio II MLA / MLD Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Milind Patel, Sandip Patil, Divya Shah, Alka Palrecha, Yati Sengupta Typology Studio Type 2
The studio seeks to outline the scope of Landscape Design approaches and interventions in Credits 9
Urban and Rural contexts based on understandings from diversified landscape challenges these Type Mandatory
situations demand. It intends to explore a range of site planning concepts and design strategies
to variously develop, manage and conserve the natural and cultural environments that exist in
our cities and villages. Mon 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Only for MLA-MLD II Semester students. Fri 10.30-13.30
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1542 - Introduction to Landscape Design Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Beena Tindwani, Tapan Modi, Divya Shah Typology Lecture
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Landscape Design. Students Credits 3
will formulate and conduct site analysis to assess the natural layers of site as a part of a regional Type Elective
context, methods of reading and interpreting the various experiential values associated,
understanding the topography, grading, drainage and vegetation of site and their application in
landscape design.
Prerequisite: Open to UG 2nd year onwards. Not open to PG students. Tue 14.30-17.30
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1589 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Deepa Maheshwari Typology Guided Research
Each student is required to select a topic for a thesis project, before end of third semester in Credits 15
consultation with faculty members. The thesis project as far as possible, should demonstrate Type Mandatory
a research methodology which may lead to natural resource management, regional landscape
planning, master planning or large scale issues in the field of landscape. The project work must
clearly present student.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared third semester 1568 Landscape Design Studio III Sat 00.00-00.00
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1649 - The GREEN MOSAIC Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Deepa Maheshwari, Divya Shah, Priyanka Kanhare Typology Lecture
This course mainly focuses on understanding variety and richness of living organisms and Credits 3
habitat diversity found in and on the edge of human settlements. It is aimed at introducing the Type Elective
concept of Green Mosaics prevalent in Institutional building in and around Ahmedabad, where
students will begin to appreciate the presence of a rich biodiversity, its benefit and how it can
be enhanced.
Prerequisite: Completed 2nd year UG and all PG students Fri 15.30-18.30

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Program PG
master plan.

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5637 - GIS for Landscape Architecture Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Pravinchandra devjibhai Yadav, Ashish Upadhyay Typology Lecture
Landscape Architecture deals with designing of public areas, structures and landmarks to Credits 3
achieve pre-defined ecological, environmental and aesthetic outcome. These aspects are Type Elective
assessed based upon the laid down criteria and constraints while designing the landscapes.
GIS and Remote Sensing technologies are very well capable of handling, combining, analyzing,
viewing and presenting spatial data.
Prerequisite: Only for FA UG & FA PG students. Knowledge of Geology and Hydrology is

preferable Friday 14.30-17.30
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Language and Communication
1090 - POETRUSIC Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Neha Krishana Kumar Typology Lecture
POETRUSIC is a poetry-appreciation course in four languages - English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Urdu. Credits 2
Each class would be devoted to a certain language and works of one or two poets shall be Type Elective
recited and explained by the instructor, followed by a group discussion.
Prerequisite: All UG First & Second year only. A basic knowledge of English and Hindi is
expected. Sanskrit and Urdu shall be read as is and then translated and explained in Hindi/
English by the instructor. Mon 08.00-10.00
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1103 - Readings and Writings in Design and Architecture Faculty Architecture

Program UG
The course focuses on improving a students ability at articulating thoughts within the English Credits 2
language to talk about design and understand its theory. Readings are brought to class from Type Elective
literature (prose and poetry), art theory, Architecture history and theory, philosophy etc. These
are read by the students and discussed.
Prerequisite: FA UG 3rd year onwards only, FA PG. Students are expected to have a general
level of proficiency at the language and then move on from there to the next level in operating
within the domain of English. Please note that this is not a basic English class. Tue 08.00-10.00
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1103-A - Readings and Writings in Design and Architecture Faculty Architecture

Program UG
The course focuses on improving a students ability at articulating thoughts within the English Credits 2
language to talk about design and understand its theory. Readings are brought to class from Type Elective
literature (prose and poetry), art theory, Architecture history and theory, philosophy etc. These
are read by the students and discussed.
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Prerequisite: The course is only open to students of third year and above. Students are
expected to have a general level of proficiency in the language and then move on from there to
the next level in operating within the domain of English. Wed 08.00-10.00
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1625 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Milan Pandya Typology Discussion,seminar
This course develops the skill to think clearly & rationally, enhance ones ability to put thoughts Credits 3
in a structured & argumentative manner, communicate logically, strengthen the ability to solve Type Elective
problems with rational approach, logic and scientific inquiry, enable to detect bad reasoning
and safeguards from them, and improves analytical skills.
Prerequisite: For all PG students only. Mon 16.30-19.30

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2111 - Art of Communication Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Neesha Patel Typology Lecture
This course is about training in various Soft Skills that are very essential today. The course will Credits 2
cover a wide range from public speaking to writing skills to presentations along with efficient Type Elective
management of time.
Prerequisite: Open for all Wed 08.00-10.00

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2556 - Narrating stories through crafts Faculty Design

Program PG
This course aims to explore the art of telling stories using narrative crafts as a strong Credits 3
conceptual tool and medium. It will be an interesting mix of theoretical inputs and hands-on Type Elective
experiences where the students will get an opportunity to work on various projects drawing
inspirations and concepts from stories narrated through different crafts.
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5061 - Communicative Language Training Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: Pervin Doctor Typology Lecture Type 2
CLT refers to appropriate teaching where sentence formation or framing should be proper; Credits 2
involves grammar, idiomatic expression, diction, economy and precision of language. Ample Type Elective
illustrations and personal observations cited for a better reach out or understanding. Classroom
activities encouraged. Slide shows and group discussions conducted.

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5672 - Communications for Energy Efficiency Business Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Sanyogita Manu, Prasad Vaidya, Aalok A Deshmukh, Anamika Prasad, Agam Typology Seminar
Shah Credits 3
This course will teach communication skills that are needed to meet the challenges faced by an Type Mandatory
EE professional. Students learn about techniques for reading design documents and
Prerequisite: Only for the students enrolled in the M.Tech BEP Program Friday 14.30-17.30
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Management
2082 - Professional Practice: Estimation and Contracts Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Ramesh Patel, Manali Bhadra Typology Lecture
This course introduces the different Tender Formats and expose students to practices of Cost Credits 2
Estimation of design and formulation of Work Contracts. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Studio II from Faculty of Design are eligible for the
course Thu 08.00-10.00
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3007 - Human Resource Management Faculty Management

Program PG
Instructor/s: Srirupa Banerjee Typology Lecture
The course will cover the role of a HR manager to give a clear picture of why this subject is Credits 2
important and what is desired of an HR Manager in the organization, the functions of HRM, Type Mandatory
Detailed understanding of Manpower Planning, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Selection, Training,
Career development, Performance Appraisal and Compensation and Laws and Regulations.
Prerequisite: 3rd year and above UG students and all PG students Mon 14.30-16.30
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3025 - Ward Management Plan Studio Faculty Management

Program PG
Instructor/s: Mercy Samuel, Gayatri Doctor , Manvita Baradi, Paresh Vyas Typology Studio
The studio will guide the students into developing a framework for preparing a ward Credits 6
management plan. It will strengthen skills of developing strategies, methods and Type Mandatory
implementation tools for managing complex urban systems.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Only for Sem II MHM students Fri 10.30-13.30
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3026 - Financial Management and Public Finance Faculty Management
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rajnikant Trivedi Typology Lecture
The course is divided into 2 modules. Module 1: Financial Management (FM) The domain of Credits 3
financial management offers a set of decision-making tools which are of relevance to every Type Mandatory
professional in every field. Module 2: Public Finance(PF) The course will equip the students to
understand fundamentals of urban finance in context of urban local governments.
Prerequisite: Open for all PG students Fri 16.30-19.30

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3031 - Intellectual Property Rights Faculty Management

Program PG
Instructor/s: Padmin Buch Typology Lecture
IPR is mainly in the form of Patents, Trademarks, Design registration, Copy Rights and Credits 2
Geographical Indications (GI). IPR would give ownership rights. The course will essentially cover Type Elective
all these five major forms of IPR as mentioned above. It would also include IPR framework of
important countries and its impact on Indian business.
Prerequisite: 3rd year and above UG students and all PG students Mon 16.30-18.30
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3043 - Accounting Basics Faculty Management

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rajnikant Trivedi Typology Lecture
This lecture course explores the fundamentals of accounting, accounting methodology and Credits 3
procedure, presentation, interpretation and analysis of financial statements, and the process Type Elective
and concept of auditing. Using this as a base, the course surveys key issues in urban finance,
introducing students to a framework for urban financial analysis.
Prerequisite: None Thu 16.30-19.30
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3046 - Understanding Internet of Things (IoT) Faculty Management
Program PG
Instructor/s: Gayatri Doctor, Kevin Naik Typology Lecture
Internet of Things (IoT) connects devices such as everyday consumer objects and industrial Credits 2
equipment onto the network, enabling information gathering and management of these Type Elective
devices via software to increase efficiency, enable new services, or achieve other health, safety,
or environmental benefits.The course explores the concept of IoT, the landscape, various
implementations and its challenges.
Prerequisite: Open for 3rd Year and above UG students and all PG students Tue 16.30-18.30
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3057 - Insights to Public Sector: Marketing, Ethics and e-Governance Faculty Management
Program PG
Instructor/s: Mercy Samuel, Scot Wrighton, Gayatri Doctor Typology Lecture
Course is about the role of marketing in improving the performance of Public Agencies and Credits 4
explores e-Governance which is in essence, the application of information and communications Type Mandatory
technology to government functioning in order to create simple, measurable, accurate, relevant
and transparent (SMART) governance. Ethics deal with principles, values and practices that
promote public trust in govt.
Thu 15.30-17.30
Prerequisite: Open for 3rd and above UG students and all PG students Fri 14.30-16.30
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3058 - Digital Marketing Faculty Management

Program PG
Instructor/s: Mercy Samuel Typology Lecture
The world of digital media is changing at a phenomenal pace. Constantly evolving technologies Credits 2
are transforming not just how we access our information but how we interact and Type Elective
communicate with one another on a global scale. The rules of new media and researching the
new generation of digital consumers is now associated with both the private as well as the
public sector.
Prerequisite: 3rd year and above UG students and all PG students Tue 14.30-16.30
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3059 - Urban System Management Faculty Management
Program PG
Instructor/s: Manvita Baradi, Paresh Vyas Typology Lecture
The course on urban systems management aims to develop a basic understanding amongst Credits 2
students, of the systems - water supply, solid waste, drainage, housing, etc.- from how these are Type Elective
provided for, reach the consumer / citizens and how are they regulated. Who is responsible for
the provision and who is managing these systems.
Prerequisite: UG 3rd year & above and all PG students Wed 16.30-18.30
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5051 - Advanced Quantity Surveying & Valuation Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Reshma Shah, Bhargav Tewar, Devanshu Pandit Typology Studio
To train students to prepare bills of quantities, detailed estimate, specifications of materials and Credits 4
analyze rates for residential projects. To impart understanding of basic principles of valuation Type Mandatory
and valuation process as a whole.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of following courses: 1. Field Studies 2. Quantity Surveying Wed 10.30-13.30
& Specifications Thu 10.30-13.30
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5673 - Human Resource Management Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Anjali Mehta Typology Lecture
The objective of the course is to familiarize the students with the polices and practices in the Credits 2
field of Human Resource Management in India. At the end of this course, students should be Type Elective
able to understand and analyze the various issues in the field of HRM.
Prerequisite: UG 4th year and above and all PG students Tue 08.00-10.00
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5680 - Infrastructure Project Appraisal and Financing (IED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rajnikant Patel, Arakhita Khandual Typology Lecture
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The objective of the course is to familiarize the students with the basic features of the key Credits 2
infrastructure facilities and to expose them to the various innovative financing opportunities for Type Elective
the sector. The four course modules will also cover various aspects of appraisal of the projects
as well as risk mitigation techniques.
Prerequisite: Only for all PG students Mon 14.30-16.30

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5702 - Project Stakeholder Management Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Vidhi Raj Typology Lecture
This course encompasses learning the tools and techniques of analyzing, planning, managing Credits 2
and controlling stakeholders. It shall be delivered through presentations, interactive case Type Elective
studies and videos.

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5703 - Knowledge Management and Governance Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Manjiri Amitabh Typology Lecture
This course addresses contemporary issues in managing knowledge as well as critical approach Credits 2
to theories and knowledge sharing in the organization. Type Elective
Prerequisite: Open for all PG students Mon 16.30-18.30
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Policy and Legislation
4607 - Environmental Legislations and Management Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: C.N. Ray Typology Lecture
This course provides students with basic knowledge and approaches on rules and regulations Credits 2
related to environment. The initial part of the course covers various legislation and illustrates Type Elective
their implementation through known environmental cases and familiarizes participants with the
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Practice
1046 - Professional Practice Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Bikramjit Chakraborty Typology Lecture
This course is designed to provide an insight into a number of topics relevant to graduate Credits 2
employment, professional conduct and the practice of architecture. Lectures, tutorials and Type Mandatory
assignments will be designed to encourage an awareness and basic knowledge of the nature of
design practice, business and professional roles, organizational frameworks, management and
legal procedures, etc.
Prerequisite: Should be a registered in FA Undergraduate Program Mon 16.30-18.30

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1109 - Microsoft Project Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Ajit Desai Typology Lecture
Review of basic theory of network analysis to understand its application in software. All tools Credits 2
of software will be explained to students to enable them to handle large projects efficiently. Type Elective
Emphasis will be given to multiple projects handling, Tracking of projects, Earned value analysis,
Customizing software, Use of macros etc.
Prerequisite: Open for all 8th sem and above UG students & all PG students Mon 08.00-10.00
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2047 - Office Training Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Amal Shah, Jay Thakkar, Kireet Patel Typology Internship
This course is done in various approved offices where the student will work as an intern. Credits 20
Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Studio-IV and Interior Construction Drawing-1 & 2
Mon 10.00-17.30
Tue 10.00-17.30
Wed 10.00-17.30
Thu 10.00-17.30
Fri 10.00-17.30
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2050 - Renovation & Alteration Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Poonam Jolly Typology Lecture
This course is conducted in two modules. The first module deals with developing a theoretical Credits 2
understanding of the different structural systems and the possibilities of change within these Type Mandatory
systems. The second module addresses the procedural aspects of renovation and alteration.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Interior Design Studio - IV & Int. Const. Drg. - II are
eligible for the course Thu 14.30-16.30
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2082 - Professional Practice: Estimation and Contracts Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Ramesh Patel, Manali Bhadra Typology Lecture
This course introduces the different Tender Formats and expose students to practices of Cost Credits 2
Estimation of design and formulation of Work Contracts. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Studio II from Faculty of Design are eligible for the
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4049 - Professional Practice (Land development legislations, Ethics & Human Values , Faculty Planning
Communication skills, Project practice) Program UG
Typology Lecture
Instructor/s: Subhrangsu Goswami, C.N. Ray, VF Credits 3
The objective of this course is to introduce to planners professional skills related to conflict Type Mandatory
resolution and negotiations, professional ethics, code of conduct and values. The modules will
be: skills for professional engagement, skills related to conflict resolution and negotiations,
ethics and code of conduct, and values such as social justice, environmental justice and spatial
justice.
Prerequisite: Only for B Plan students Mon 14.30-17.30
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5124 - Field Studies 2 Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: Bhargav Tewar, Mohit Parekh, Mahesh Bhavsar Typology Workshop
To study building activities on construction projects by periodic site visits to RCC Frame Credits 3
structures. Field studies will help to reinforce the theory studied in the classroom in the Type Mandatory
relevant subjects mainly Structures, Construction Technology, Building Services and Engineering
Materials.
Mon 14.30-16.30
Prerequisite: Open to all Fri 09.00-18.00
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5124-A - Field Studies 2 Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Bhargav Tewar, Mohit Parekh, Mahesh Bhavsar Typology Workshop
To study building activities on construction projects by periodic site visits to Load Bearing Credits 3
Structures. The field studies helps to reinforce the theory studied in the classroom in the Type Mandatory
relevant subjects - mainly structures, construction technology, building services and materials.
Mon 16.30-18.30
Prerequisite: Open to all Fri 09.00-18.00
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5533 - Construction Contracts Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Reshma Shah, Ganesh A. Devkar, Yogesh Mishra Typology Lecture
To expose students to legal aspects of construction projects and to construction contracts Credits 3
administration. Type Mandatory
Wed 14.30-15.30
Prerequisite: Open for all PG students, mandatory for PG CEM Fri 17.30-19.30
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5566 - Mechanical Electrical Plumbing and Fire Fighting Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Alpesh Panchal Typology Lecture
This course covers the basic principles, types, and applications of mechanical, electrical and Credits 3
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plumbing systems in commercial construction. It will cover many specific systems, including Type Mandatory
plumbing, heating, air conditioning, solar energy, power, lighting, fire protection, security, and
sound control.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for MCEM 2nd Semester students and Open to all PG students Tue 15.30-18.30
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5616 - Lean Principles for Construction Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Nimitt Karia Typology Lecture
The course covers the philosophies and principles of Lean Construction. The course sets out Credits 2
from a set of principles and techniques that aim at making construction more effective and Type Elective
quality conscious. It deals with a business philosophy and a strategic thinking that involves
companies and organizations as well as various inter-organizational collaborations and alliances.
Prerequisite: UG 4th Year level onwards, all PG students Thu 16.30-18.30

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5623 - Design Aspects of Tall Buildings (SED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Bhairav Patel Typology Lecture
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the development of tall buildings, Credits 2
various structural systems being adopted, consideration of various loads acting, special design Type Elective
requirements and challenges faced in design and construction of tall buildings.
Prerequisite: Open for UG 3rd year onwards and all PG students Wed 17.30-19.30
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5627 - PPP for Infrastructure Projects (IED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Ganesh A. Devkar Typology Lecture
Public private partnership (PPP) model has gained prominence for infrastructure development Credits 2
across the world. This course will focus on this model from the perspectives of project Type Mandatory
structuring, risk management, transaction management, contract monitoring, institutional
frameworks and economics.
Prerequisite: Open for UG 4th year onwards and all PG students Thu 14.30-16.30
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5662 - Construction Execution, Monitoring and Control Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Amar Sanghvi, Ganesh A. Devkar, Devanshu Pandit Typology Studio Type 2
The studio is extension of Construction Project Formulation and Appraisal which addresses the Credits 6
culture, principles, and techniques of constructions management. It consists of managing Type Mandatory
project life cycle phases of execution, project finalization and close-out of construction projects.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Mandatory for PG CEM Thu 10.30-13.30
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5663 - Construction Project Risk Management Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Subramanya G. M. Typology Lecture
This course focuses on Risk Concepts its definitions of success criterion, threat, vulnerability, Credits 3
risk and opportunity, types of risk, risk to whom?, risk in other contexts - financial loss, safety, Type Mandatory
etc. It will in detail deal with risk identification process & methodology, risk response and
evaluation of infrastructure, service sector & various financial institutional perspectives. Mon 08.00-09.00
Wed 08.00-09.00
Prerequisite: Only for MTech (CEM) students Fri 08.00-09.00
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5665 - Studio-II Multistorey Structures (SED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Mehul Shah, Aanal Shah, Bhairav Patel, Dhara Shah Typology Studio Type 2
The objective of the course is to enable the students to analyze and design multistory Credits 6
structures independently including gravity as well as lateral loads. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Only PG SED 2nd semester students Mon 10.30-13.30

Wed 10.30-13.30
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5672 - Communications for Energy Efficiency Business Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Sanyogita Manu, Prasad Vaidya, Aalok A Deshmukh, Anamika Prasad, Agam Typology Seminar
Shah Credits 3
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This course will teach communication skills that are needed to meet the challenges faced by an Type Mandatory
EE professional. Students learn about techniques for reading design documents and
Prerequisite: Only for the students enrolled in the M.Tech BEP Program Fri 14.30-17.30
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5702 - Project Stakeholder Management Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Vidhi Raj Typology Lecture
This course encompasses learning the tools and techniques of analyzing, planning, managing Credits 2
and controlling stakeholders. It shall be delivered through presentations, interactive case Type Elective
studies and videos.

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5709 - Design and Construction of Heavy Duty Large Industries (SED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Shashin Patel Typology Lecture
Presently, heavy duty industrial sectors (large industries, power plants, cement plants, boiler Credits 3
structures etc.) are growing tremendously in India. Important of structural engineers in such Type Elective
projects become core and wide experience required to handle such large scale projects.
Prerequisite: Only for PG SED students. Staad pro knowledge required Fri 16.30-19.30
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Research
1020 - Thesis / DRP Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Sankalpa Typology Guided Research
Students demonstrate their abilities to conduct independent research on topics of architectural Credits 15
relevance. The progress of the student is evaluated through interim reviews and a final viva Type Mandatory
voce.
Prerequisite: Cleared Studio 9 from FA UG Tue 10.30-13.30

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Program PG
Instructor/s: Urvi Desai, Beena Tindwani Typology Guided,Research
This is an independent design, research or advocacy project pursued by student. To Credits 15
demonstrate the students ability to perform original, independent research, action, or design Type Mandatory
in his/her field of interest To augment and contribute to the existing knowledge and data
base regarding the built environment, landscape, planning or design To strengthen research
communication
Prerequisite: M.Arch students must have successfully completed the Foundation and two spe-
cialization studios Sat 10.30-13.30
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Program PG
Instructor/s: Deepa Maheshwari Typology Guided,Research
Each student is required to select a topic for a thesis project, before end of third semester in Credits 15
consultation with faculty members. The thesis project as far as possible, should demonstrate Type Mandatory
a research methodology which may lead to natural resource management, regional landscape
planning, master planning or large scale issues in the field of landscape. The project work must
clearly present student.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared third semester 1568 Landscape Design Studio III Sat 00.00-00.00
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1608 - Semiotics in Architecture Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Purvi Bhatt Typology Discussion seminar
The seminar provides tools, techniques and case studies for evaluating basic principles of de- Credits 3
sign and human perception. The aim is to engage in discussions and interpretations of various Type Elective
models for analyzing architectural components and their meanings. How architecture uses
simple visual symbols to provide an array of communicative elements is the important objective
of the course.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture Wed 14.30-17.30

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1639 - Archiprix Workshop Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Jigna Desai, igo Cornago Bonal Typology Workshop
The Archiprix Workshop this year, through design proposals and critical reflections placed in Credits 2
relevant locations and controversial arenas along a cross-section of the city, challenges the Type Elective
participants and workshop leaders to explore the potential and manifest the value of the role
designers can play in the current global urbanization process.
Prerequisite: Registered for Thesis in any Program. Will be selected though a process to be
announced Sat 10.30-13.30
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1641 - Exploring Critical Design Thinking Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Shweta Ranpura Typology Seminar
The course will engage in texts on design thinking, critical thinking and critical design and Credits 2
through short design exercises, reflection on the outcome of the exercise, delineate the critical Type Elective
thinking process and produce a manifesto both visual and written as a final outcome.
Tue 10.30-12.30
Prerequisite: Open to FA and FD PG thesis students only Tue 16.30-18.30
Thu 10.30-12.30
Thu 16.30-18.30
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1643 - Heritage and Planning Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Parul Choudhary Typology Discussion,seminar
The course gives an overview of heritage planning within the larger discourse of sustainability. Credits 3
It will familiarize students with origins and practice of heritage planning drawing illustrations Type Elective
from various contexts and broader literature to understand the relationship between heritage
conservation and urban planning.

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1646 - Qualitative Research Methods Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Divya Ravindranath Typology Research Seminar
This course provides an introduction to qualitative research methods. Students will be exposed Credits 2
to a vast array of methods, learn to conceptualize a research design, and think about data Type Elective
coding and analysis. Students will also receive an overview of the contemporary debates on
the subject to understand its evolution, and reflect on the methodology and the role of the
researcher. Mon 10.30-12.30
Mon 16.30-18.30
Prerequisite: Open to FA, FP and FD PG Thesis students only Tue 10.30-12.30
Tue 16.30-18.30
Wed 10.30-12.30
Wed 16.30-18.30
Thu 10.30-12.30
Thu 16.30-18.30
Fri 10.30-12.30
Fri 16.30-18.30
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1928 - Independent Study- 1 Faculty Architecture

Program Doctoral
Instructor/s: C.N. Ray, Gauri Bharat Typology Independent Study
The key objective of this course is that at the end of it the student should be able to annotate a Credits 2
bibliography of the literature read, perform a critical literature of the methodology and findings Type Elective
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of the literature review. The detailed format and content will be decide by the instructor(s and
the student.
Prerequisite: Only for students enrolled in PhD in Architecture program. Prior approval of the
FDC is required before registering for this course Sat 10.00-12.00
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2529 - History and Theory-II Faculty Design

Program PG
Instructor/s: Snehal Shah Typology Research Seminar
After the invasion of Islam in India and subsequent spread of the religion, the Hindu Credits 3
architectural activities stopped for some centuries. However, around 1400 AD onward, the Type Mandatory
renaissance of Hindu Temple architecture takes place. The main emphasis is the development
of Provincial Style of Islamic Architecture. The course covers both these religions and their
architectural expressions.
Prerequisite: Only for MIAD/IMIAD students who have successfully completed History and Mon 14.30-16.30
Theory -1 Tue 09.00-10.00
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2531 - Meaning and Design Faculty Design

Program PG
Instructor/s: Seema Khanwalkar Typology Lecture
This course aims to locate meaning in design thinking through the lens of Product Semantics Credits 2
motto that design is making sense of things. The course will also explore how design makes Type Elective
sense and whose sense is it, making it a user-centered exploration into meaning and design.
The course will combine inputs from semantic theories and exercises and the final output will
be a design prototype.
Prerequisite: Open for UG students above 3rd Year and all PG students. Students interested in
learning through a combination of theory and exercises. Reading is an absolute pre-requisite,
as is regular class presence and class participation Mon 08.00-10.00
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2533 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rishav Jain, Shrutie Tamboli, Snehal Nagarsheth, Jay Thakkar, Kireet Patel, Typology Guided Research
Rachita Sareen, Seema Khanwalkar Credits 15
Research Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Should have completed all previous studios required by the program Sat 00.00-00.30
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2539 - Advanced Building Energy Efficiency Faculty Design

Program PG
Instructor/s: Munjal Bhatt, Madhavi Patel, Kanika Mahadevwala Typology Research Seminar
This course builds advanced capabilities for understanding the performance of and designing Credits 4
building components affecting building energy efficiency, such as envelope, systems and human Type Mandatory
behavior. It helps students to understand the delicate balance and resultant trade-offs between
the aforementioned components and passive and active strategies.
Prerequisite: Only for MIAD/IMIAD students who have cleared 2523 Building Energy Efficiency Fri 09.00-10.00
Studio Fri 10.30-13.30
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Program PG
Prerequisite: UG 3rd Year and above and all PG students. Knowledge of basics of
presentation software: Powerpoint, photoshop, indesign, illustrator, prezi etc. is preferable Wed 08.00-10.00
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Program PG
Prerequisite: Only for MIAD/IMIAD students who have successfully completed Design as Tue 14.30-17.30
Research-1 Wed 14.30-17.30
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3032 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project Faculty Management
Program PG
Instructor/s: Gayatri Doctor Typology Guided Research
A student in the fourth semester will have to go through a capstone project which is either Credits 15
research based thesis or a project guided and mentored by a faculty. The students can Type Mandatory
undertake the work in any of the disciplines of habitat management.
Prerequisite: Cleared all three MHM studios Wed 15.30-18.30

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4630 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: C.N. Ray Typology Guided Research
Students are expected to take up research on a topic of their choice in the domain area of Credits 13
Urban and Regional Planning. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Should have completed all previous studios required by the program and should
have cleared the Research Methodology course. Sat 00.00-00.00
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4917 - Research Design and Methods Faculty Planning

Program Doctoral
Instructor/s: Saket Sarraf Typology Lecture
The course provides a primer in research design and methods to students interested in Credits 3
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pursuing serious research activities. It exposes the students to various philosophical and Type Mandatory
procedural components of research design. It attempts to demystify the research process with
exposure to implicit assumptions and warnings against common pitfalls

Completed UG Technology/ Engineering Wed 14.30-17.30
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5614 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Ganesh A. Devkar Typology Guided Research
Research Thesis program to complement the practical work abilities of students and to Credits 15
contribute to a higher professional competence and developing an attitude towards research. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Should have completed all previous mandatory studios/lectures required by

the MTech (CEM) program Sat 11.00-11.00
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5625 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project (SED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Vinod Shah, Aanal Shah, Dhara Shah Typology Guided Research
Student independently takes up one topic which might be analytical, software based, Credits 15
experimental or History. The submission is in the form of document, soft copy, synopsis, poster Type Mandatory
and a technical paper.
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5628 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project (IED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Tushar Bose Typology Guided Research
The objective of the dissertation is to study a topic of students choice within the realm of Credits 15
infrastructure (engineering design, planning, or management) in reasonable depth and write Type Mandatory
up a dissertation report at the end of it. The dissertation report will be of about 25,00030,000
words.
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Program PG
Instructor/s: Shaily Raju Gandhi, Anjana Vyas, Darshana Rawal, VF, VF, Ashish Upadhyay Typology Guided Research
The objective of the dissertation is to study a topic of your choice within the realm of Credits 15
Geomatics in reasonable depth and write up a dissertation report at the end of it. The Type Mandatory
dissertation report will be of about 25,00030,000 words. It is up to the students to choose a
dissertation guide.
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9902 - Research Colloquium Faculty Architecture
Program Doctoral
Instructor/s: Coordinator Typology Research Seminar
PhD colloquium is a weekly platform to foster scholarly interaction among PhD students and Credits 1
faculty members and visiting scholars at the CEPT University. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Only for Doctoral students Fri 15.30-17.30

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9904 - Research Colloquium Faculty Architecture

Program Doctoral
Instructor/s: Coordinator Typology Research Seminar
PhD colloquium is a weekly platform to foster scholarly interaction among PhD students and Credits 1
faculty members at the CEPT University. It is jointly organized the new doctoral program in FA Type Elective
and FP.
Prerequisite: Only for Doctoral students Fri 15.30-17.30
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Science and Mathematics
5531 - Graph Theory and Applications Faculty Technology
Program PG
The course introduces the students to Graph Theory and its application in different fields. Credits 3
Vertices and edges which form a graph are used to solve various problems of town planning, Type Elective
roads, computer networking and chemical bonding. Different applications and domain based
problems will be modeled using Graph Theory.

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5630 - Applications of Graph Theory Faculty Technology
Program PG
The course is directed to enhancing the knowledge of students on Graph Theory and to apply Credits 3
graph theory concepts in solving problems of connectivity, matching direct graphs and Type Elective
networking.
Prerequisite: Primary knowledge of Graph theory - Open for all Mon 16.30-19.30
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5707 - Analytics with Excel (IED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Arpit Kumar Typology Lecture
This Course introduces various tools in Excel through which analytics can be done. Excel, being Credits 2
a powerful software helps in data exploration and deriving results very easily. The course allows Type Elective
students to take up a data-set and perform analytics on the same. In the end a dynamic
dashboard will be created which can help in making decisions.
Prerequisite: Students should know excel basic functions Fri 08.00-10.00
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Services and Advance Technology
5062 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: Ashutosh Shukla Typology Workshop
Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning plays signification role for comfort of people, improves Credits 2
work efficiency, and maintains Healthy Air Quality.Also it is essential for many industrial Type Elective
application like Pharmaceuticals, Textile, Power generation etc.It will be advantages for the
Professionals involved in Designing, Planning and construction of Buildings, to have basic
knowledge of HVAC systems
Tue 16.30-18.30
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5566 - Mechanical Electrical Plumbing and Fire Fighting Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Alpesh Panchal Typology Lecture
This course covers the basic principles, types, and applications of mechanical, electrical and Credits 3
plumbing systems in commercial construction. It will cover many specific systems, including Type Mandatory
plumbing, heating, air conditioning, solar energy, power, lighting, fire protection, security, and
sound control.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for MCEM 2nd Semester students and Open to all PG students Tue 15.30-18.30
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Program PG
Thu 10.30-13.30
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5706 - Port Planning and Management (IED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rajesh Asati, Jaymin Shah Typology Lecture
This lecture course exposes students to various SEZ concepts in terms of integrated Credits 2
infrastructure development. The category SEZ covers a broad range of more specific zone Type Mandatory
types, including Free Trade Zones, Export Processing Zones, Free Zones, Industrial Estates, Free
Ports, Urban Enterprise Zones and others. Usually the goal of an SEZ structure is to increase
foreign investment.
Prerequisite: Open to all PG students Thu 17.30-19.30

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5709 - Design and Construction of Heavy Duty Large Industries (SED Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Shashin Patel Typology Lecture
Presently, heavy duty industrial sectors (large industries, power plants, cement plants, boiler Credits 3
structures etc. are growing tremendously in India. Important of structural engineers in such Type Elective
projects become core and wide experience required to handle such large scale projects.
Prerequisite: Only for PG SED students. Staad pro knowledge required Fri 16.30-19.30
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Studio
1005-J - Vertical Studio-Form and Material Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Sankalpa Typology Studio
This studio intends to investigate the relationship between material, structure and form. In Credits 8
doing so it prepares students to develop innate attitude to design where the search for systems Type Mandatory
of space is intrinsic to the search for systems of structure. However, this intrinsic relationship
between space and structure is realized only through the presence of material. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Only for FA UG 2nd and 3rd year students Thu 10.30-13.30
Fri 10.30-13.30
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1005-Q - Vertical Studio-Design with Nature Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Anne Feenstra, Priyanka Kanhare Typology Studio
Design with Nature, focus on proposing built interventions, by understanding local people, Credits 8
available skills and materials, and most importantly understanding of local ecology. In the Type Mandatory
design process, visitors experience and biodiversity will both increase. The studio will follow a
process, which will start with Research and Interpretation, and continue with ecological Mon 10.30-13.30
responsive design solutions. Wed 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Should have cleared foundation Studio 1 and 2 from FA UG Fri 10.30-13.30
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1005-R - Vertical Studio-High Density Housing in Historic City Center Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Pratyush Shankar Typology Studio
This vertical studio introduces students to concerns of housing in dense historic city centers of Credits 8
India. The studio will consist of two design problems. In the first short one, students will learn Type Mandatory
to respond to a design brief on an existing historic archaeological site at Mandu. Here the
questions of collective history and memory will be explored by designing a guesthouse. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Should have cleared previous studios from Faculty of Architecture Thu 10.30-13.30
Fri 10.30-13.30
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1005-S - Vertical Studio-Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Design Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Urvi Desai Typology Studio
Indigenous communities have a tacit understanding of their natural environment, passed on as Credits 8
traditional ecological knowledge. This studio will explore ways of documenting and mapping Type Mandatory
this knowledge of building design, and reinterpreting them in the contemporary context of
environmental design. Students will design a School in Dhrangadhra, an erstwhile princely town Mon 10.30-13.30
near Little Rann of Kachchh. Wed 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Students should have cleared FA UG studios 1&2 Fri 10.30-13.30
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1015 A - Architectural Design Studio 8 Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Nitin Raje, Priyanka Sheth Typology Studio Type 2
This studio program is essentially meant to allow the students to mature in their thinking and Credits 9
skills about design projects. Accordingly, the program and exercises are set out to include a Type Mandatory
wide range of issues for the students to work with. Projects are large scale and also include
issues of the immediate urban scale. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
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1015-B - Architectural Design Studio 8-Habitat Design Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Yatin Pandya Typology Studio Type 2
Studio focused on Habitat design will expose students to design of living environments as Credits 9
holistic resolution of culture climate and construction. Studio at the scale of cluster design Type Mandatory
would be about defining the type of neighborhood based on some theoretical models/concepts
and demonstrate the same in real life site context to realize the ideals/ visions of development. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
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1016 - Architectural Design Studio 9 Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Miki Desai, Snehal Shah, Raman Aras, Claudia Sanchez, Vaissnavi Shukl, Pankaj Typology Studio Type 2
Vir Gupta, Stephane Paumier Credits 9
This course is the final design studio of the undergraduate program in architecture. Students Type Mandatory
are expected to take positions and demonstrate its translation in building. Each students
chooses his/her own project based on interests and inclinations. The faculty members act as
guides and sounding boards in the studio. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Completed Studio 8 UG FA Fri 10.30-13.30
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1047-A - Vertical Studio - Working Drawings Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Mehul Bhatt, Priyanka Dave Typology Studio
Architecture, mostly perceived as expression of an idea/concept/intention, is rooted in the Credits 8
realities of construction and nature of materials for its manifestation. Negotiations between Type Mandatory
these aspects result into some unique often strange details that are then communicated
through drawings. This studio intends to take students through a journey to evolve and Mon 10.30-13.30
communicate their own strange details. Wed 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Completed 4 studios in FA UG Fri 10.30-13.30
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1047-B - Vertical Studio - Working Drawings Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Jayesh Parekh, Ashish Tiwari, Mudra Shah Typology Studio
Working drawings is a legal document fundamental to the building construction process. It is an Credits 8
outcome of the grueling design development process which is the focus of this studio. Material Type Mandatory
exploration will be the integral part of the design approach with ample focus on detailing to
strengthen the concepts and not diluting it. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Completed 4 studios in FA UG Thu 10.30-13.30
Fri 10.30-13.30
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1047-C - Vertical Studio - Working Drawings Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Gurjit Singh Typology Studio
The studio focuses on the significant role of working drawings in order to convey and Credits 8
communicate design ideas. It particularly emphasizes the importance of detailing in Type Mandatory
Architecture. Motivated students are encouraged to get involved in the process of developing
innovative design solutions by exploring various possibilities in the construction industry. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Completed 4 studios in FA UG Thu 10.30-13.30
Fri 10.30-13.30
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1077 - Studio II-Foundation Studio Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Puneet Mehrotra, Smit Vyas, Krushnakant Parmar, Isha Talsania, Bhavin Typology Studio
Shukla, Sonal Mithal Modi, Sahiba Sodhi, Zill Patel, Ravi Hazra Credits 6
This is a foundation year studio which prepares the students to tackle design projects at various Type Mandatory
scales. Students will be working on one design project throughout the semester. Multiple
resolutions of the project will be expected based on specific design methods used to approach
the same project in different ways. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Should be a registered student of FA-UG Thu 10.30-13.30
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1540 - Landscape Design Studio II MLA / MLD Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Milind Patel, Sandip Patil, Divya Shah, Alka Palrecha, Yati Sengupta Typology Studio Type 2
The studio seeks to outline the scope of Landscape Design approaches and interventions in Credits 9
Urban and Rural contexts based on understandings from diversified landscape challenges these Type Mandatory
situations demand. It intends to explore a range of site planning concepts and design strategies
to variously develop, manage and conserve the natural and cultural environments that exist in
our cities and villages. Mon 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Only for MLA-MLD II Semester students Fri 10.30-13.30
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1574 - HTC - History Theory Criticism Studio 1 Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Gauri Bharat, Khushi Shah, Surya Kakani Typology Studio Type 2
This studio explores design practice in terms of the interactions between architects, clients, Credits 9
builders and users in the making of an architectural work. It develops the notion of design as Type Mandatory
a negotiation rather than a sole creative enterprise. By doing fieldwork in construction sites/
offices and archival research, students develop propositions that critically reimagine what we
do as architects. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Completion of M.Arch. Foundation Studio Thu 10.30-13.30
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1577 - AD - Architectural Design Studio - 1 Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Purvi Bhatt, Meghal Arya Typology Studio Type 2
ARCHITECTURE AND THE CITY: creating leisure opportunities. An essential driver of the rapid Credits 9
transformation can be the changing urban image and experience that our cities offer. Leisure Type Mandatory
offers a critical function in molding our institutions and practices. The studio sets out to discuss
how cities can transform to include leisure as a central focus of the factors for change in a new
setting. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Completion of M.Arch. Foundation Studio Fri 10.30-13.30
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1581 - UD - Urban Design Studio - I Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rajiv Kadam, Sachin Soni, Brijesh Bhatha, Manan Singal Typology Studio Type 2
The focus of this studio is to engage students in key issues and approaches to urban design Credits 9
through multiple design problems. The selected projects shall have a mix of scales and Type Mandatory
complexity and will vary in the design goals and requirements. These projects may explore the
design issues of urban place making, neighborhood regeneration, street design, public transit
and issues of urban housing. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Completion of M.Arch. Foundation Studio Fri 10.30-13.30
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1583 - CONS - Conservation Studio - I Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Khushi Shah, Surya Kakani Typology Studio Type 2
The studio engages with historic buildings and sites of high cultural significance and aims at Credits 9
developing a sympathetic and scientific conservation approach using documentation, building Type Mandatory
archaeology, condition assessment, structural analysis and program for optimum future utility.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Completion of M.Arch. Foundation Studio Mandatory for students doing Major in Wed 10.30-13.30
Conservation Fri 10.30-13.30
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2018 - Interior Design Studio-VI Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Shrutie Tamboli Typology Studio
This studio addresses interior design from a broad perspective, positioning design in the larger Credits 9
context of ideologies, thoughts, concerns and issues. Students work on projects of their choice, Type Mandatory
and develop an individual approach towards tackling complex design issues.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Students who have successfully completed Office Training and cleared Interior Wed 10.30-13.30
Design Studio - V from the Faculty of Design are eligible for the course Thu 10.30-13.30
Fri 10.30-13.30
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2038 - Interior Design Studio - II Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Jay Thakkar, Priya Narayanan, Megha Patel - Vadodaria, Bhanupratap Sharma Typology Studio
This studio course involves generation of small-scale commercial interior environment. This will Credits 6
be through research, analysis, conceptualization and design. The projects include exercises in Type Mandatory
spatial planning as a response to function. Exercise undertake organization of products/objects
to explore circulation and transactions with material exploration.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Interior Design Studio - I from the Faculty of Design Wed 10.30-13.30
are eligible for the course Fri 10.30-13.30
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2039 - Furniture Design - II Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Niyati Patel, Vishal Wadhwani, Rachita Sareen, Mridul Mitra Typology Design Workshop
This studio, through exercises and a design problem, attempts to understand the relationship Credits 4
of form, materials and development of dimensions in the design of furniture with reference to Type Mandatory
space. A critical understanding of the evolution of form in furniture involving these specifics
further develops the critical appreciation of furniture pieces.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Furniture Design - I from the Faculty of Design are Mon 14.30-17.30
eligible for the course Thu 10.30-13.30
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2043 - Interior Design Studio - IV Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Parantap Bhatt, Poonam Jolly, Hamid Raj, Samir Shah Typology Studio
This studio attempts to interpret the correlation of public place and the ideas of collective Credits 8
presence in a civic world. It focuses on understanding organizations of different types and Type Mandatory
development of language that is appropriate to the public realm. The projects rely on inputs
that are site specific as well as based on generic understanding that define public life in Mon 10.30-13.30
question. Wed 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Interior Design Studio - III are eligible for the course Fri 10.30-13.30
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2047 - Office Training Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Amal Shah, Jay Thakkar, Kireet Patel Typology Internship
This course is taken in various approved offices where the student will work as an intern. Credits 20
Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Studio-IV and Interior Construction Drawing-1 & 2
Mon 10.00-17.30
Tue 10.00-17.30
Wed 10.00-17.30
Thu 10.00-17.30
Fri 10.00-17.30
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2048 - Interior Design Studio - V Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Kireet Patel, Aparajita Basu, Rahul Bhushan Typology Studio
The intent of the studio is to explore interior design as a tool for reading and acting within sites Credits 8
of rich historic and cultural significance. This is an adaptive reuse design studio. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Interior Design Studio - IV from the Faculty of Design Mon 10.30-13.30
are eligible for the course Wed 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Fri 10.30-13.30
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2074 - Basic Design-II Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Amal Shah, Snehal Nagarsheth, Manisha Basu, Aditi Vashisht, Sneha Puri, Typology Studio
Rooshabh Shah, Sharad Sheth, Pramit Raval Credits 6
This studio discusses interior spaces and builtforms. It will also focus on spatial, architectural Type Mandatory
and interior elements. It helps understanding of spatial relationships between architectural
principles, elements and their systems, scale, light and movement. It explores relationship
between spatial, architectural and interior elements and their impact on layouts and space
planning relationships.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Basic Design - I from the Faculty of Design are eligible Wed 10.30-13.30
for the course Fri 10.30-13.30
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2542 - Design at Work Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Mann Singh Typology Design Workshop
Furniture for the Office Environment. This design workshop explores the dynamics of the Credits 9
contemporary workplace through work practices and the use of furniture systems. An Type Mandatory
understanding of Universal Design and Ergonomics, Modularity and Mass Production,
Efficiency and Scale will be developed. The particular relationship of furniture and space will
also be studied. Mon 10.30-13.30
Mon 14.30-19.00
Prerequisite: Mandatory for 2nd semester, Post graduate students of Master of Furniture Wed 10.30-13.30
Design program Friday 10.30-13.30
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3025 - Ward Management Plan Studio Faculty Management
Program PG
Instructor/s: Mercy Samuel, Gayatri Doctor, Manvita Baradi, Paresh Vyas Typology Studio
The studio will guide the students into developing a framework for preparing a ward Credits 6
management plan. It will strengthen skills of developing strategies, methods and Type Mandatory
implementation tools for managing complex urban systems.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Only for Sem II MHM students Wed 10.30-13.30
Fri 10.30-13.30
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4105 - Foundation Studio Faculty Planning

Program UG
Instructor/s: Melissa Smith, Mehrnaz Amiraslani, Mansi Shah, Narendra Mangwani, Shweta Typology Studio
Ranpura, Helene Thebault Credits 8
This studio is the second in a foundation year course for bachelor students in urban design. First Type Mandatory
semester focused on mapping, recording, and an introduction to visual culture. Second
semester introduces students to methods of design thinking by taking them through distinct
design processes, each which take a particular approach to address a different element or scale Mon 10.30-13.30
in the urban environment. Wed 10.30-13.30
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Mandatory for B. Urban Design Program Fri 10.30-13.30
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4610 - Urban Land Use Plan Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Jignesh Mehta, Bhargav Adhvaryu, Vatsal Patel Typology Studio Type 2
Wed 10.30-13.30
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Wed 10.30-13.30
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Program PG
Wed 10.30-13.30
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4614 - Urban Mobility Plan Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Nitika Bhakuni, Shalini Sinha Typology Studio Type 2
Wed 10.30-13.30
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4630 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: C.N. Ray Typology Guided Research
Students are expected to take up research on a topic of their choice in the domain area of Credits 13
Urban and Regional Planning. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Should have completed all previous studios required by the program and
should have cleared the Research Methodology course Sat 00.00-00.00
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Program PG
Wed 10.30-13.30
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5055 - Project Training Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Parth Thaker, Reshma Shah, Bhargav Tewar, Devanshu Pandit, Paresh Shah Typology Internship
To study construction methods, techniques planning, designs, quality control, project execution Credits 20
through 18 weeks on site practical training. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared 95 core credits, clearance of any Field Studies &
Quantity Surveying Sat 08.00-13.00
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5551 - Infrastructure Design - City Level (IED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Tushar Bose, Darshana Rawal, Rajesh Asati Typology Studio Type 2
This studio would cover the analysis of locations of new ports in Gujarat. It would cover a Credits 9
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detailed analysis of the types of cargo, cargo volumes, designing of storage and utilities and the Type Mandatory
water and land side infrastructure for the proposed port. The studio would also cover carrying
out detailed financial assessment for the port. Mon 10.30-13.30
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Only for MIED students Fri 10.30-13.30
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5662 - Construction Execution, Monitoring and Control Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Amar Sanghvi, Ganesh A. Devkar, Devanshu Pandit Typology Studio Type 2
The studio is extension of Construction Project Formulation and Appraisal which addresses the Credits 6
culture, principles, and techniques of constructions management. It consists of managing Type Mandatory
project life cycle phases of execution,project finalization and close-out of construction projects.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Mandatory for PG CEM Thu 10.30-13.30
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5665 - Studio-II Multistorey Structures (SED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Mehul Shah, Aanal Shah, Bhairav Patel, Dhara Shah Typology Studio Type 2
The objective of the course is to enable the students to analyze and design multistory Credits 6
structures independently including gravity as well as lateral loads. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Only PG SED 2nd semester students Mon 10.30-13.30

Wed 10.30-13.30
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5670 - GIS for Governance Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Shaily Raju Gandhi, Anjana Vyas, VF, Arup Dasgupta Typology Studio Type 2
The studio is designed to take a case study and develop enterprise GIS based solution for Credits 6
ground water department. It would emphasis on groundwater vulnerability assessment, Type Mandatory
groundwater exploration, Groundwater Potential Assessment and ground water management.
Mon 10.30-12.30
Prerequisite: Mandotary for 2nd Semester students of Geomatics Thu 10.30-12.30
Fri 10.30-12.30
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Program PG
Thu 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the M.Tech BEP Program and completed the passive comfort lab. Fri 10.30-13.30
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1078 - Visualization and Representation II Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Vishwanath Kashikar Typology Workshop
Emphasis of this course is to use drawing and making as primary tools of spatial and tectonic Credits 4
visualizations. Students are introduced to various mediums, both technical and non-technical, Type Mandatory
to represent as well as understand qualities of spaces and its elements. Course uses technical
and freehand drawings, digital media and workshop making to probe into character of space
and tectonics of elements.
Mon 14.30-18.30
Prerequisite: Should be a registered student of FA-UG 1st year Thu 14.30-18.30
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1093 - Visualization and Representation-3 Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Ujjval Panchal Typology Workshop
Various methods of visualization through simulation are the mainstay of this course. Special Credits 2
emphasis is laid on the use of digital techniques as a design tool will be explored. Type Mandatory
Experimentation, innovation and exploration will be encouraged in this course. This course will
equip a student to use multiple techniques in design thinking.
Prerequisite: Cleared VR-1 from FA UG Wed 14.30-18.30

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2041 - Materials & Methods of Construction Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Kireet Patel Typology Lecture
Confronted with the need to specify materials and finishes for every aspect of the interior, the Credits 2
designer risks being overwhelmed by the breadth of choice available.To take control of that Type Mandatory
choice,it helps to identify the qualities required of any particular material by reference to four
primary categories. Aesthetic qualities, performance specification, sustainability and cost.
Prerequisite: UG students: 2nd year and above Tue 08.00-10.00
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2075 - VR- II Analytical Drawing Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Kireet Patel, Darshan Jogi, Krunal Patel Typology Workshop
This course explores drawing skills and technical skills as tools of design thinking, visualization Credits 3
and representation. It will include analytical drawing that will involve exploring forms, Type Mandatory
geometries and proportions.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared VR I - TRD from the Faculty of Design are eligible for Tue 14.30-17.30
the course Thu 15.30-18.30
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2078 - Construction Technology-II Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Hamid Raj, Vishal Mehta, Bhaumik Bhatt Typology Workshop
The course teaches hands-on experiences of basic materials. The course focuses on basic Credits 3
details, joinery, junctions of the primary construction materials: brick, concrete, metal, wood Type Mandatory
and stone; and alternate construction materials: bamboo, adobe and rammed earth.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared CT-I from the Faculty of Design are eligible for the Mon 14.30-17.30
course Fri 14.30-17.30
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2081 - Interior Construction Drawing-II Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Ramesh Patel, Amal Shah, Naandi Parikh, Toyam Patel Typology Design Workshop
The course focuses on the communication of technical details in the process of construction. Credits 4
Students learn to make working drawings with the idea of systems and employing a holistic Type Mandatory
approach.
Prerequisite: UG students only: Cleared Interior Design Studio - II, ICD-1, and have sufficient Tue 14.30-17.30
knowledge of AutoCAD 2D Thu 14.30-17.30
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2559 - Form Finding Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Kartik Vora Typology Lecture
Conceiving of the Form and its articulation requires a skilled hand, experienced eye and a Credits 3
creative and analytical mind. A professional needs to master all the three for an efficient and Type Mandatory
effective practice. In this elective we will explore some of the key processes that exploit and
explore them in the finding and the articulation of forms.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for 2nd semester MFD PG students Wed 14.30-17.30

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5652 - Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures (SED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rasik Jagjivandas, R J Shah Typology Lecture
To equip students to understand basic requirements to enable them: to prepare neat and Credits 3
proportionate sketches to detail various structural members and connections between them Type Elective
To enable students to prepare neat drawings giving details ;To enable students to guide,
supervise and inspect the work carried out by draughtsman involved in preparing structural
drawings. Mon 17.30-19.30
Thu 17.30-18.30
Prerequisite: Open for UG FT final year students and PG SED students
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1007 - Structures 3 Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Mona Khakhar, Zill Patel Typology Lecture
This lecture course develops students understanding of basic requirements of stability, strength Credits 2
of material, behavior of basic structural elements, and their importance in a structural system. Type Mandatory
Contents include concepts of shear force, bending moment, inertia, and triangulation, as well
as short and long columns, and their buckling and stability. Pure bending stresses, kern and its
importance.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for FA UG only Fri 08.00-10.00

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1034 - Fundamentals of Structures II Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Mona Khakhar, Shehzad Irani, Zill Patel Typology Lecture
The course aims at developing the understanding of relationship of material and form. To Credits 2
develop such understanding the study of structural properties of materials, processes involved Type Mandatory
in construction, behavior of structural systems and historical context is essential.
Prerequisite: FA UG first year only Wed 08.00-10.00

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1045 - Structures- IV Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Vinod Shah Typology Lecture
Understanding of material properties & appropriate form is very essential for designers The Credits 2
knowledge of structural systems of any material equips the designer to integrate the material Type Mandatory
& systems in design in a more holistic manner. The course will cover History of materials
Properties of materials and appropriate systems Structural design philosophy for both the
materials.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 2 courses in structures Tue 08.00-10.00
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1053 - Building Quantity and Costs Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Ajit Desai, Zill Patel Typology Lecture
This lecture based course is an introduction and overview of building cost estimation. The Credits 2
course will cover methods of estimation, taking of measurements, preparation of schedule of Type Mandatory
quantities, rate analysis of items of work, preparation of estimates and recapitulation,
specifications in brief, principal material requirements and their correlation to estimates.
Prerequisite: Completed 3rd year FA, Mandatory for FA UG only Thu 08.00-10.00
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1100 - Fundamentals of Construction 2 Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Sankalpa, Krunal Patel, Freyaan Anklesaria, Vicky Achnani Typology Workshop
This course initiates students into understanding overview of systems of building, building Credits 4
elements and joinery. The focus is to recognize joinery as a means to understand role of Type Mandatory
material in construction, structure and eventually making of an architectural expression. This
semester particularly lays emphasis on joinery in different material. Fri 08.00-10.00
Fri 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Only for 2nd Semester Students of FA-UG Fri 14.30-17.30
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1118 - Surface Active Systems Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Vicky Achnani, Radhika Amin Typology Workshop
Exploit inherent physical properties of materials to develop differentiated system for Credits 3
architectural form generation. Understand in detail material behavior and manipulate it using Type Elective
processes (folding, bending, twisting) to achieve variable stiffness. Design build prototype
construction helps comprehend inter-relation of material behavior forces resultant
performance and digital physical fabrication.
Thu 14.30-17.30
Prerequisite: FA (UG 2nd year onwards and PG) and FD (UG 2nd year onwards and PG) Fri 14.30-17.30
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1572 - CONS - Architectural Conservation Faculty Architecture
Program PG
The objective of this course is to introduce ideological debates related to architectural Credits 2
conservation and engage with related processes. After having outlined the history of Type Mandatory
conservation, the input sessions will focus on the local, national and international legislative
and regulatory mechanisms. The course then moves on to arriving at specific attitudes to
materials and historic values.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Mandatory for students doing Major or Minor in

Conservation at M. Arch Wed 14.30-16.30
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1573 - CONS - Case Studies in Conservation Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Conservation processes in India provide specific challenges to each project based on their Credits 2
social, economic, environmental context and the pace of change within which these projects Type Mandatory
are situated. This course is offered to students interested in the subject with an intention to
provide an exposure to these specific conditions and appreciate the responses that are a result
of local contingencies.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Mandatory for Students doing a Major or a Minor

with Conservation in M. Arch Thu 14.30-16.30
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1590 - Water Resources Modeling Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Srihari Rao Srigiriraju, Tapan Modi Typology Lecture
The course is on Modeling in Water resources with maximum free software available globally Credits 2
and develop suitable models for practical purposes Module 1: Basics of Surface Water Type Elective
Hydrology, Flood Modeling, Storm water Drainage, Water Distribution, Water Quality Modeling
Module 2: Soil and Water Assessment Tool for Watershed Modeling, Basics of Ground Water
Hydrology, Water Evaluation and Planning
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1640 - Understanding Historic Building Materials for Conservation Faculty Architecture
Program PG
Instructor/s: Khushi Shah, Bikramjit Chakraborty Typology Discussion seminar
This course will help develop an understanding of the properties of building materials; their life Credits 2
cycles and the processes of deterioration in order to enable informed decision making while Type Elective
determining appropriate conservation actions for historic structures and archaeological sites.
Prerequisite: Open for UG FT 4th year onwards and FA - PG students Fri 16.30-18.30
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2041 - Materials & Methods of Construction Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Kireet Patel Typology Lecture
Confronted with the need to specify materials and finishes for every aspect of the interior, Credits 2
the designer risks being overwhelmed by the breadth of choice available. To take control of Type Mandatory
that choice, it helps to identify the qualities required of any particular material by reference
to four primary categories. Aesthetic qualities, performance specification, sustainability and
cost.
Tue 08.00-10.00
Prerequisite: UG students: 2nd year and above
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2050 - Renovation & Alteration Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Poonam Jolly Typology Lecture
This course is conducted in two modules. The first module deals with developing a theoretical Credits 2
understanding of the different structural systems and the possibilities of change within these Type Mandatory
systems. The second module addresses the procedural aspects of renovation and alteration.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Interior Design Studio - IV & Int. Const. Drg. - II are
eligible for the course. Thu 14.30-16.30
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2078 - Construction Technology-II Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Hamid Raj, Vishal Mehta, Bhaumik Bhatt Typology Workshop
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The course intends to impart hands-on experiences of basic materials. The course focuses on Credits 3
basic details, joinery, junctions of the primary construction materials: Brick, Concrete, Metal, Type Mandatory
Wood and Stone; and alternate construction materials: bamboo, adobe and rammed earth.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared CT-I from the Faculty of Design are eligible for the Mon 14.30-17.30
course. Fri 14.30-17.30
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2079 - Construction Technology-IV Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Shehzad Irani, Debasish Borah Typology Workshop
An introduction to basic structural principles,forces and loads and type of structures & Credits 3
geometries illustrated with examples from nature and the immediate built environment, and Type Mandatory
explored through model making, drawings and material study. The students will be encouraged
to breach the topic of the flow of forces in a system, their technical terms and devise adequate
sizing and responses.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared CT-II from the Faculty of Design are eligible for the Tue 14.30-17.30
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2112 - Building Beyond the Habitable world Faculty Design

Program UG
The course aims at understanding architecture of Greater Himalayas from Ladakh to North East Credits 2
India; material & building technology. The course will venture into understanding of Himalayan Type Elective
settlements, cultural & social systems and how they are related to architecture.

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2113 - Material as a Medium for creation Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Chandra Bhakuni Typology Workshop
The course aims for students to understand the basic scientific theory applicable to materials Credits 2
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in use in construction, architecture and the art industry; and its manifested performance in its Type Elective
life cycle. With this theory in hindsight, a portable model or a sculpture (even a brick) will be
created by individual student as a final submission.
Prerequisite: UG (2nd year and above) and PG students Fri 14.30-18.30

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2502 - Craft in Interior Architecture: Contemporary orientation Faculty Design

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rishav Jain, Jay Thakkar, Kireet Patel Typology Design Workshop
This course introduces students to the concept and meaning of Building Crafts: Space Making Credits 4
Crafts (SMC) and Surface Narrative Crafts (SNC) in the field of interior architecture. The course Type Mandatory
deals with various research methods like identification, mapping, documentation, investigation,
interpretation and representation of the Building Crafts.
Thu 09.00-10.00
Prerequisite: Only for MIAD/IMIAD students who have cleared 2522 Craft: Processes, Collabo- Thu 10.30-13.30
ration and Cultural Perception Thu 14.30-16.30
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5052 - Construction Technology-IV Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Japan Shah, Paresh Shah Typology Lecture
To introduce the students to various construction techniques. It covers topics as Deep Credits 3
Foundation, Drilling Techniques, Blasting Methods, Under Pinning, Retaining Walls, Demolition Type Mandatory
Methods, Ferrocement, Cofferdams, Dewatering Systems, Trenchless Technology, Dredging etc.
Thu 14.30-16.30
Prerequisite: 3rd year students of any Faculty Fri 08.00-09.00
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5090 - Engineering Materials-II Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Pavni Pandya, Anal Sheth Typology Lecture Type 2
This course introduces major materials of construction (a) Concrete and concreting materials Credits 4
viz. aggregates, cement, admixtures (b) Ferrous and non ferrous materials including stainless Type Mandatory
steel.
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Wed 09.00-10.00
Wed 16.30-17.30
Fri 10.30-13.30
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5094 - Fluid Mechanics Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Tushar Bose, Dipsha Shah Typology Workshop
This course is designed to understand fundamental principles relating to the static and dynamic Credits 3
behavior of fluids, which are helpful in design of hydraulic structure. The emphasis is placed on Type Mandatory
applications dealing with the flow of water and other in-compressible fluids. These include flow
in pipe systems and natural channels. Tue 14.30-16.30
Wed 09.00-10.00
Prerequisite: Only for UG - FT students Wed 14.30-17.30
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5095 - Analysis of Structural Systems Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Parth Thaker, Anal Sheth Typology Lecture Type 2
This course introduces the structural analysis techniques and design philosophies in the context Credits 4
of various structural systems. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Clearance of Structural Analysis Wed 10.30-13.30

Thu 14.30-17.30
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5097 - Steel Design Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Parth Thaker, Dhara Shah Typology Lecture Type 2
This course introduces the structural design aspects of steel structures. The course will cover Credits 4
design of typical steel elements for their applicable limit states. This course provides an Type Mandatory
opportunity for hands on experience in design of steel structure.
Wed 14.30-17.30
Prerequisite: Clearance of Structural Analysis Fri 10.30-13.30
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5098 - Highway Engineering Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: Pavni Pandya, Anal Sheth Typology Lecture Type 2
The course introduces the fundamentals of highway engineering through theory, project and Credits 4
laboratory work. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: 3rd year students of any Faculty Mon 14.30-17.30

Tue 14.30-15.30
Wed 08.00-10.00
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5120 - Solid Mechanics Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Dipsha Shah, Komal Parikh Typology Lecture Type 2
The course covers the fundamentals of solid mechanics, exposing students to statics and Credits 4
dynamics in context of structures. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: For 1st year UG FT students only Mon 14.30-15.30

Thu 14.30-16.30
Fri 14.30-17.30
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5121 - Surveying and Levelling Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Komal Parikh, Ashish Jani Typology Lecture Type 2
Surveyors are the first people on any construction site, measuring and mapping the land. These Credits 4
primary measurements are then used by architects to understand and make the most of the Type Mandatory
unique landscape when designing and engineers to plan structures accurately and safely,
ensuring buildings not only fit with the landscape but are able to be constructed. Mon 10.30-13.30
Tue 14.30-15.30
Prerequisite: 1st year UG students from any Faculty Wed 14.30-16.30
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5122 - Engineering Mathematics Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: VF, Natwar Roghelia Typology Studio
The expected learning outcome is that the students achieve thorough knowledge in Credits 4
fundamental concepts in prime field differentiation and integration of calculus and theory of Type Mandatory
equations and enhance their analytical skills, develop insight for application in real life
situations, use mathematical knowledge for decision making and search for more areas of
application.
Wed 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Any 1st year UG students Thu 10.30-13.30
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5123 - Construction Technology II Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: Pavni Pandya, Reshma Shah, Yogesh Gandevikar, Rajendrasinh Pardeshi Typology Studio
To impart knowledge of techniques used in the construction of various components of load Credits 4
bearing, frame, composite structures along with practical experience and related application of Type Mandatory
Tools, Equipment and Plants used in Construction Industry. It covers topics such as Formwork &
scaffolding systems, Floors and floor finishes, Wall finishes etc.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Student/s of 2nd year from any Facutly Thu 10.30-13.30
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5127 - Mechanization in Construction Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: Anish Shah Typology Lecture
To acquire the knowledge about the tools, equipment and plants used in the construction Credits 2
industry for various activities and applying this knowledge in working with these tools, Type Elective
equipment & plants.
Prerequisite: 2nd year and above Tue 08.00-10.00
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5138 - Solar PV System Design, Development and Integration Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: Rajendrasinh Pardeshi Typology Lecture
The National Solar Mission is a major initiative taken by the Ministry of New and Renewable Credits 2
Energy (MNRE), Gvt.of India, to promote ecologically sustainable growth while addressing Type Elective
Indias energy security challenges. The availability of skilled professional to design, develop,
install and maintain Solar PV system will be a major challenge, than for other renewable
technologies.
Prerequisite: UG 1st year above Wed 17.30-19.30

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5553 - Energy Infrastructure Systems (IED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Japen Gor Typology Lecture
This course intends to provide thorough technical knowledge and information on renewable Credits 2
energy and non-renewable sources, technologies and methods of utilization of same. The Type Elective
project development of RE plants, feasibilities, policies and market scenarios are covered in
balanced with the technical features.
Prerequisite: Open for 4th year and above UG students and all PG students Tue 08.00-10.00
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5557 - Spatial Analysis Techniques Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Darshana Rawal, VF Typology Lecture
Principles and techniques of spatial analysis includes spatial statistics, spatial mutual Credits 3
interactions, spatial reliance and spatial decision-making. It is useful for interdisciplinary fields Type Mandatory
such as social sciences, earth science, and engineering, planning and management. This subject
aims to explore conceptual model of spatial information science using GIS tools, analysis,
operations & modeling
Tue 08.00-10.00
Prerequisite: Only for PG student with basic knowledge of GIS Wed 09.00-10.00
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5629 - Modeling and Monitoring of Environmental Parameters Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Anurag Kandya Typology Lecture
The course focuses to monitor and model the various environmental parameters. Topics Credits 2
covered will be: Land use / land cover (assessment and forecasting); Air quality (assessment and Type Elective
forecasting); Local climatic zones and Urban Heat Island Effect; Bio-meteorological Indices and
Human Thermal Comfort and Impact of meteorology on human thermal comfort and building
energy consumption.

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5631 - Introduction to E-Commerce Faculty Technology

Program PG
The trade and commerce of the world is going towards trading through internet. With global Credits 2
perspective in mind this course will give students knowledge on how trade is done on the Type Elective
internet. It will give the back end requirements for e-commerce, the pros and cons; so that
when students graduate to face the real world, they are aware of the commercial aspects of
trading on the internet.
Prerequisite: None Tuesday 17.30-19.30

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5637 - GIS for Landscape Architecture Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Pravinchandra Devjibhai Yadav, Ashish Upadhyay Typology Lecture
Landscape Architecture deals with designing of public areas, structures and landmarks to Credits 3
achieve pre-defined ecological, environmental and aesthetic outcome. These aspects are Type Elective
assessed based upon the laid down criteria and constraints while designing the landscapes.
GIS and Remote Sensing technologies are very well capable of handling, combining, analyzing,
viewing and presenting spatial data.
Prerequisite: Only for FA UG & FA PG students. Knowledge of Geology and Hydrology is

preferable Fri 14.30-17.30
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5668 - Advance Remote Sensing Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: VF, Rajendra Prasad Dubey, Ashish Upadhyay Typology Lecture
This course deals with studying basics of Remote Sensing Concepts and Image Enhancement, Credits 3
through theory and practical sessions. Along with the Indian Satellite program, analysis and Type Mandatory
techniques to interpret/analyze satellite images will be taught, followed by various methods of
spatial, spectral and radiometric enhancement methods and data classification.
Mon 14.30-16.30
Prerequisite: Only for PG students with Basic knowledge of Remote Sensing Wed 16.30-17.30
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5670 - GIS for Governance Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Shaily Raju Gandhi, Anjana Vyas, VF, Arup Dasgupta Typology Studio Type 2
The studio is designed to take a case study and develop enterprise GIS based solution for Credits 6
ground water department. It would emphasis on groundwater vulnerability assessment, Type Mandatory
groundwater exploration, Groundwater Potential Assessment and ground water management.
Mon 10.30-12.30
Prerequisite: Mandotary for 2nd Semester students of Geomatics Thu 10.30-12.30
Fri 10.30-12.30
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Program PG
Thu 10.30-13.30
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5683 - Space, Time and Crime Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Darshana Rawal Typology Lecture
The subject aims to examine the spatio-temporal pattern of crime. GIS will be taught for Credits 3
analyzing the crime data. Students will learn to systematically analyze data pertaining to police Type Elective
services and types of crime to: Identify trends and patterns, location and time of crime,
Problem solving, Assess planned interventions involving crime.
Prerequisite: Open for all Tue 14.30-17.30

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5684 - GIS for Cities Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Shaily Raju Gandhi, Hardik Panchal Typology Lecture
This course focuses on the understanding of geographic information systems for Urban Analysis. Credits 3
Spatial thinking and investigation are one of the key factors for intelligent urban policy making Type Elective
in a globally connected world. Planners need to understand the spatial characteristics of the
city, Urban challenges and demographic distribution for analyzing, maintaining and planning
new developments.
Prerequisite: Only for PG students Thu 15.30-18.30

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5685 - Making Maps Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Anjana Vyas, Nartan Rajpriya Typology Lecture
This subject aims to teach how to make maps, covering all the essential principles of map Credits 2
making and the geographic concepts behind them. The course covers why maps are so Type Elective
powerful and what makes them so. It answers questions on how maps are made relate it to
data and design driven processes.
Prerequisite: Open for all Wed 14.30-16.30
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5686 - Astronomy and Space Science Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Tanmay Vyas Typology Lecture
There would be two aspects of the course. First one would be the theoretical and Secondly the Credits 2
practical. From January to April 2016, there will be nearly 16 weeks and to cover 2 Credits as Type Elective
informed by you would require 32 hours. Out of these, 20 hours would be required for the
theoretical aspect and 12 hours for the observation and data collections. One Visit to ISRO
during the course.

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5705 - Digital Technology and Heritage Faculty Technology
Program PG
We live in an age of Digital storage and recreation. These technologies have the capacity to Credits 2
protect memories of the past against the destructive forces of time, nature and man made Type Elective
events. Already there are Digital Library projects underway to capture the written documents
and manuscripts in digital form.
Prerequisite: Students of any discipline with an interest in Heritage, Digital Technology

Wed 08.00-10.00
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5706 - Port Planning and Management (IED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Rajesh Asati, Jaymin Shah Typology Lecture
This lecture course exposes students to various SEZ concepts in terms of integrated Credits 2
infrastructure development. The category SEZ covers a broad range of more specific zone Type Mandatory
types, including Free Trade Zones, Export Processing Zones, Free Zones, Industrial Estates, Free
Ports, Urban Enterprise Zones and others. Usually the goal of an SEZ structure is to increase
foreign investment.
Prerequisite: Open to all PG students Thu 17.30-19.30
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5708 - Foundation Engineering (SED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Paresh Shah Typology Lecture
Objectives of the course are to know about various field and laboratory investigation Credits 2
techniques, to interpret the observations of geotechnical investigations, to learn to apply Type Mandatory
geotechnical engineering principles for the design of foundation structures and to learn
about assessment of liquefaction potential and ground improvement techniques.
Prerequisite: Only for FT-PG students

Wed 14.30-16.30
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5710 - Extreme Event Design and Engineering (SED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Chandra Bhakuni Typology Lecture
Extreme events are natural and man-made hazard disaster scenarios of high consequences to Credits 3
life, property, business and livelihoods. The term, extreme events is synonymous to the Type Elective
commonly heard term Disaster Management, except that the subject details to approaches
taken in design and engineering aspects of structural facilities and communities across the
globe.
Prerequisite: Only PG SED students Mon 14.30-17.30

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5711 - Masonry in Structures (SED) Faculty Technology

Program PG
Instructor/s: Vinod Shah, Abuzar A. Puthawala Typology Lecture
With the widespread applicability of masonry material, it becomes necessary to understand Credits 2
its composition and its influence on the overall strength of the structure. This course would Type Elective
help develop an understanding of the masonry structures by taking influence from its
historical development.
Prerequisite: Open for 3rd year UG FT, FA ,FD and all PG students Fri 08.00-10.00
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5713 - Preservation of Historical Monuments (SED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Pratik Gajjar, Debasish Borah Typology Lecture
The course is a critique on theory of building conservation and restoration. This course will be Credits 2
divided into two modules. Type Elective
Prerequisite: Open for all UG 3rd year and above and all PG students Tue 18.30-19.30
Thu 18.30-19.30
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1020 - Thesis / DRP Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Sankalpa Typology Guided Research
Students demonstrate their abilities to conduct independent research on topics of architectural Credits 15
relevance. The progress of the student is evaluated through interim reviews and a final viva Type Mandatory
voce.
Prerequisite: Cleared Studio 9 from FA UG Tue 10.30-13.30

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Program PG
Instructor/s: Urvi Desai, Beena Tindwani Typology Guided Research
This is an independent design, research or advocacy project pursued by student. to Credits 15
demonstrate the students ability to perform original, independent research, action, or Type Mandatory
design in his/her field of interest; to augment and contribute to the existing knowledge and
data base regarding the built environment, landscape, planning or design; to strengthen
research communication.
Prerequisite: M.Arch students must have successfully completed the Foundation and two
specialization studios Sat 10.30-13.30
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2022 - Thesis / DRP Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Amal Shah, Rishav Jain, Shrutie Tamboli, Snehal Nagarsheth, Jay Thakkar, Kireet Typology Guided Research
Patel, Arthur Duff, Rachita Sareen Credits 15
Individual research work on selected premise which is approved subject by thesis committee. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Studio - VI from Faculty of Design are eligible to
register for this course Tue 10.30-13.30
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Program PG
Instructor/s: Rishav Jain, Shrutie Tamboli, Snehal Nagarsheth, Jay Thakkar, Kireet Patel, Typology Guided Research
Rachita Sareen, Seema Khanwalkar Credits 15
Research Type Mandatory
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Program PG
Instructor/s: Arthur Duff Typology Guided Research
The 4th semester of the MFD program will be a capstone project that students will carry out Credits 15
with the furniture industry to acquire in-depth, first-hand knowledge about the industry. The Type Mandatory
project will include research, design and prototyping of furniture or a collection of furniture
which is developed for the market by understanding consumer needs, mass manufacturing
techniques, etc.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for MFD 4th semester PG students. Mon 10.30-13.30

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3032 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project Faculty Management

Program PG
Instructor/s: Gayatri Doctor Typology Guided Research
A student in the fourth semester will have to go through a capstone project which is either Credits 15
research based thesis or a project guided and mentored by a faculty. The students can Type Mandatory
undertake the work in any of the disciplines of habitat management.
Prerequisite: Cleared all three MHM studios Wed 15.30-18.30

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4050 - Thesis Faculty Planning
Program UG
Instructor/s: Neeru Bansal Typology Guided Research
To enable the students to select and handle relevant research topic on an individual basis from Credits 15
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the conception of the idea through conduct of the research to the preparation of a final report Type Mandatory
and presentation & to develop abilities in different techniques of communication inclusive of
both written reports and visual-oral presentations.
Prerequisite: Only for B Plan students Tue 10.30-13.30

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5056 - Thesis Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: Chandrakant Shah Typology Guided Research
The thesis program, aiming at introduction to research and to understand tools of research. The Credits 15
thesis is offered with intentions of: (a) Imbibing an attitude towards research (b) To address the Type Mandatory
problems facing construction industry & thereby develop greater relevance of the academic
program as well as Industry-Institute Interaction
Prerequisite: As per CEPT rule book Sat 08.30-09.30

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Program PG
Instructor/s: Ganesh A. Devkar Typology Guided Research
Research Thesis program to complement the practical work abilities of students and to Credits 15
contribute to a higher professional competence and developing an attitude towards research. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Should have completed all previous mandatory studios/lectures required by the
MTech (CEM) program. Sat 11.00-11.00
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5625 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project (SED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Vinod Shah, Aanal Shah, Dhara Shah Typology Guided Research
Student independently takes up one topic which might be analytical, software based, Credits 15
experimental or History. The submission is in the form of document, soft copy, synopsis, poster Type Mandatory
and a technical paper.
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5628 - Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project (IED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Tushar Bose Typology Guided Research
The objective of the dissertation is to study a topic of students choice within the realm of Credits 15
infrastructure (engineering design, planning, or management) in reasonable depth and write Type Mandatory
up a dissertation report at the end of it. The dissertation report will be of about 25,00030,000
words.
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Program PG
Instructor/s: Shaily Raju Gandhi, Anjana Vyas, Darshana Rawal, VF, VF, Ashish Upadhyay Typology Guided Research
The objective of the dissertation is to study a topic of your choice within the realm of Credits 15
Geomatics in reasonable depth and write up a dissertation report at the end of it. The Type Mandatory
dissertation report will be of about 25,00030,000 words. It is up to the students to choose a
dissertation guide.
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Program PG
Instructor/s: Prasad Vaidya Typology Guided Research
The award of the degree of Master of Technology (M.Tech) at the Faculty of Technology requires Credits 15
the completion of a thesis after the 3rd semester, and submission of the thesis document. Type Mandatory
Students can undertake either a research-based thesis or a project-based thesis.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 3 Studios (PC Lab, HVAC Lab and IDL Lab), 3 seminar
courses (BEE, EECom and RES), and at least 10 credits worth of electives Sat 10.30-13.30
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Transport
4516 - Public Transport Planning Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: H M Shivanand Swamy Typology Lecture
This course provides students with a sound understanding of the key issues affecting the Credits 2
planning, management and performance of public transport in cities. It covers different public Type Mandatory
transport modes, network planning principles, performance measurements and the various
legislations governing the urban public transport sector.

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4518 - Transport Planning & Modeling Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Shalini Sinha Typology Lecture
The first part of the course aims to provide an understanding of alternative approaches to Credits 2
transport planning, data collection and analysis to help identify transport related problems, Type Mandatory
different tools available for proposing appropriate solutions and institutional and legal
framework. The second part focuses on transport modeling, its role in the planning process and
the classical 4 stage model.
Prerequisite: PG Planning and PG Technology students Mon 16.30-18.30

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Program PG
Wed 10.30-13.30
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4620 - Social and Environmental Impact of Transport Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Nitika Bhakuni Typology Lecture
The course exposes students to issues to be considered while planning for transportation Credits 2
and the impact on environment and society at large. Taking Sustainability as the key issue the Type Elective
course intends to develop an understanding in the students on transportation impacts and
strategies to reduce these impacts.

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Program PG

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4624 - Street Design Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Abhijit Lokre, Sandeep Paul Typology Lecture
In this course, students are exposed to basic concepts of street design. They will look at the Credits 2
old paradigm of designing roads and the new paradigm of designing streets. They will be Type Elective
introduced to the Complete Streets concept and with the help of case studies appreciate best
practices and learnings. They will look at concepts of block size, built form and walkability.
Prerequisite: 3rd year and above FA and FP UG students and all PG students Tue 16.30-18.30
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5548 - Traffic and Transport Engineering (IED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Anal Sheth Typology Lecture
The objective of the course is to expose the students with traffic engineering. The course Credits 2
includes travel character analysis, methods of traffic survey and analysis of traffic data, analysis Type Mandatory
of capacity and understanding lane configuration and geometric design of roads and pavement
design. The method of evaluation is through assignment and written exam.
Prerequisite: Open for 4th year and above UG students and all PG students Fri 14.30-16.30
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5552 - Cities and Transport (IED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Bhargav Adhvaryu Typology Lecture
This course is divided into two modules. The first module (Urban Planning) covers Credits 2
understanding of the various theories of urban planning and design, introduce basic concepts Type Elective
of how cities develop, review alternative urban development paradigms. The second module
(Urban Transport Infrastructure) covers introduction to urban transport infrastructure planning,
design, and management.
Prerequisite: Open for all PG / PhD students Wed 14.30-16.30
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Urban & Regional Planning
1091 - Issues and Trends in Urban Modeling Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Nitin Raje Typology Lecture
The course is intended to expose the students to some of the current research and Credits 2
understanding and modeling the urban space, particularly with regard to the underlying Type Elective
principles on which these models are based.
Prerequisite: UG students from 4th year onwards and PG students Wed 08.00-10.00
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Program PG
master plan.

Completed UG Technology/ Engineering Fri 08.00-10.00
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4111 - Interactive City: People & Experiences Faculty Planning

Program UG
Instructor/s: Subhasish Borah Typology Lecture
City is a complex and unique human settlement. In everyday life, the city speaks a lot; some of Credits 2
us understand its language and some do not. This course will focus on the social encounters of Type Elective
urban environment not from the perspective of an urban planner or designer, rather from the
perspective of an engaged pedestrian.
Prerequisite: Open to all Mon 16.30-18.30
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4507 - Financing Urban Development Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Mona Iyer, Dinesh Mehta, Meera Mehta Typology Lecture
The course is divided in three modules. Module I is on Public Finance for Planners National, Credits 2
State and Municipal Finance, Module II is on Innovative Finance for Urban Development. Type Mandatory
Module III is on Public Private Partnerships.
Prerequisite: Open for 4th year B.Plan students and all PG students Wed 14.30-16.30
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4509 - Infrastructure Sub-Systems Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Neeru Bansal, Saswat Bandyopadhyay Typology Lecture
The course on Infrastructure Subsystem provides overview and exposure of essential non Credits 2
municipal infrastructure elements such as Power, Telecom, SEZ, Logistics Parks, Port, Tourism Type Mandatory
and ICT Infrastructure. This interactive course is delivered through a mix of Class room lecture
session and exposure visits.

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4516 - Public Transport Planning Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: H M Shivanand Swamy Typology Lecture
This course provides students with a sound understanding of the key issues affecting the Credits 2
planning, management and performance of public transport in cities. It covers different public Type Mandatory
transport modes, network planning principles, performance measurements and the various
legislations governing the urban public transport sector.

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4518 - Transport Planning & Modeling Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Shalini Sinha Typology Lecture
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The first part of the course aims to provide an understanding of alternative approaches to Credits 2
transport planning, data collection and analysis to help identify transport related problems, Type Mandatory
different tools available for proposing appropriate solutions and institutional and legal
framework. The second part focuses on transport modeling, its role in the planning process and
the classical 4 stage model.
Prerequisite: PG Planning and PG Technology students Mon 16.30-18.30

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4523 - Disaster Management Faculty Planning

Program PG
The broad aim of this course is to provide an exposure to the elements of disaster Credits 2
management, range of options available to local authorities, etc. The course will also provide Type Elective
enhanced understanding of community based approaches to disaster management covering
mitigation, preparedness, response, rehabilitation and reconstruction.

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4524 - Environmental Infrastructure and Services Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Mona Iyer, Ashwani Kumar Typology Lecture
The infrastructure or services primarily required to achieve environmental safety and safeguard Credits 2
human health will be covered. The course will focus on such important infrastructure/services Type Elective
including treatment plants (sewage and effluent), solid waste, hazardous waste, E-waste and
bio medical waste and other emerging waste streams in context of integrated waste resources.

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4528 - Settlements in Transition: Rural-Urban Interactions Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Ravi Sannabhadti, Anurima Mukherjee Basu Typology Lecture
Urbanization poses challenges to planning of settlements in transition - exhibiting urban and Credits 2
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rural characteristics. Such areas are dynamic in their spatial spread and characteristics.The Type Elective
course develops an understanding of the spread, inter-linkages and challenges of governing
transitional areas. The course is delivered through extensive readings, case studies, hands-on
exercises and field visit.
Prerequisite: Open to Masters students of Planning and Management Tue 08.00-10.00

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4536 - Development Innovations Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Dinesh Mehta, Meera Mehta Typology Seminar
This course provides a platform for exchange on innovative development thoughts and Credits 2
experiences from around the world. Three sets of inclusive development paradigms are Type Elective
covered: a) Inclusive development that combines economic development with wider human
development, b) Inclusive markets and finance to reach the unreached and widening
livelihood opportunities for all, and c) Inclusive cities.
Prerequisite: All PG students Mon 14.30-16.30

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4590 - Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure Projects Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Bhaskar Subramanian Typology Lecture
PPP in infrastructure projects aims to harness the potential of the private sector to deliver Credits 2
infrastructure in terms of increased efficiencies, deferred payment for infrastructure as well as Type Elective
ensuring the involvement of private sector in the operations and maintenance of the
infrastructure asset.

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4595 - Advanced GIS Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Anjana Vyas, Darshana Rawal Typology Lecture
Important principles and concepts of GIS are expanded beyond those introduced in GIS course Credits 2
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offered during first semester with hands-on experience in one or more specific GIS software Type Elective
packages. The subject aims to bring the understanding among the students in GIS functionality,
methodology for implementing the technology, and its potential usefulness in geographic and
environmental studies.
Prerequisite: Introductory knowledge on GIS required Mon 14.30-16.30

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4607 - Environmental Legislations and Management Faculty Planning
Program PG
This course provides students with basic knowledge and approaches on rules and regulations Credits 2
related to environment. The initial part of the course covers various legislation and illustrates Type Elective
their implementation through known environmental cases and familiarizes participants with the

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4609 - Urban Infrastructure Planning Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Saswat Bandyopadhyay, Subhrangsu Goswami Typology Lecture
In last two decades urban areas in India are experiencing rapid growth in population. However, Credits 2
the basic infrastructure in the cities has not been able to match with this rapid urban growth Type Mandatory
and hence is overstressed. Such development poses serious health as well as economic risks
to the entire community.
Prerequisite: Open for all PG students

Wed 08.00-10.00
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4610 - Urban Land Use Plan Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Jignesh Mehta, Bhargav Adhvaryu, Vatsal Patel Typology Studio Type 2
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Wed 10.30-13.30
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Program PG
Wed 10.30-13.30
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Program PG
Wed 10.30-13.30
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Program PG
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Wed 10.30-13.30
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4616 - Land Use Theories & Debates Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rutul Joshi Typology Lecture
This course enables students to understand, diagnose and debate the land use planning Credits 2
practices by developing theoretical insights. The course first explores land use theories and Type Mandatory
concepts being developed around the world. Then the focus is on how are these theories linked
with current practices highlighting the contemporary dilemmas of land use planning in India.

Completed UG Technology/ Engineering Wed 16.30-18.30
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4617 - Environment and Development Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Neeru Bansal, Nitika Bhakuni, Rutool Sharma Typology Lecture
Focus of the course will be to discuss linkages between environment and development. Major Credits 2
sectors responsible for environmental challenges will be discussed in terms of pollution load Type Mandatory
assessment, GHG emissions and sectoral environmental management techniques. Various
instruments related to environmental management (planning tools, markets tools and
regulatory tools) will also be discussed course.
Prerequisite: Completed UG Planning, Completed UG Design, Completed UG Technology/

Engineering Thu 08.00-10.00
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4618 - Urban Environment & Planning Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Subhrangsu Goswami, Ashwani Kumar Typology Lecture
This course is designed to equip the students to understand the dynamics of human- Credits 2
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environment relations in the context of urban areas using a multidisciplinary perspective. The Type Mandatory
course will also help students to suitably integrate environmental concerns in the urban
planning process.
Prerequisite: PG students of FP and FM Mon 08.00-10.00

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Program PG

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4625 - Negotiation & Consensus Building Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Chirayu Bhatt Typology Lecture
This course offers practical instruction on techniques of negotiation and the theory and practice Credits 2
of consensus building, conflict management and team building. The course focuses on sources Type Elective
of conflict, negotiation skills and approaches to resolving differences within organizational,
public policy and other forms of multi-party and multi-issue conflicts. Classes may extend
beyond stipulated time.
Prerequisite: An interest in negotiation and consensus approach to resolving disputes. Ability to

examine ones own assumptions and practices while negotiating, and a maturity to understand
their consequences. Best suited for 3rd year and above UG and all PG students. Thu 16.30-18.30
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4627 - Industrial Development and Urban Planning Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Neeru Bansal Typology Lecture
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Industrial development plays an important role in a countrys development and at the same Credits 2
time poses a number of challenges in urban planning. The course will focus on the benefits of Type Elective
industrialization, related policies, industrial siting criteria, land development mechanisms, cities
transformation post industrialization, infrastructure needs and environmental challenges posed.
Prerequisite: All PG Students Thu 16.30-18.30

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4628 - Theory of Urbanization and Cities Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Anil Kumar Roy Typology Lecture
This course aims to bring in conceptual understanding of urban, urbanism, and the process of Credits 2
urbanization with reference to the third world. Urbanization, urban growth, urban development Type Elective
processes in developing countries is the major areas of discussions. Theories of structure/
morphology of city would be revisited in understanding the emerging patterns and structures of
cities in cities of South.
Prerequisite: Open for all the PG students and 4th Year UG students Tue 08.00-10.00
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4629 - Planning Theory Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rutul Joshi, Biswaroop Das Typology Seminar
This course aims at debating conceptual trajectories and assumptions behind the use of Credits 3
keywords in planning and development theories. Each seminar session will be focused at Type Elective
discussing one key-word in terms of underlying themes, its impact on planning discourses.
Before each class, the students are required to produce a written response based on
pre-decided readings.
Prerequisite: Completed 3rd year FA, Completed 3rd year FD, Completed 3rd year FP,
Completed 3rd year FT Thu 15.30-17.30
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4638 - Urban and Regional Economics Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Mona Iyer, Vishal Dubey, Anil Kumar Roy, Anurima Mukherjee Basu, H M Typology Lecture
Shivanand Swamy, Madhu Bharti Credits 2
The learning objectives include application of economic principles to develop explanation of Type Mandatory
observed urban phenomena related to economic growth, spatial and size of distribution of
cities, internal spatial structure of cities, land, real estate and housing markets, transport and
environment.
Prerequisite: Only for MURP Students Tue 14.30-16.30

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4639 - Affordable Housing Approaches and Community Development Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Ravi Sannabhadti Typology Lecture
Affordable Housing and community development are seemingly disparate processes. This Credits 2
course seeks to explore & develop an understanding of the close relationship between these Type Mandatory
processes & challenges involved therein. The pedagogy would rely on case study method with a
particular focus on informal housing. Students are expected to undertake 5-8 field visits for case
studies.
Prerequisite: All PG students of Planning, Management and Architecture Thu 14.30-16.30

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Program PG
Wed 10.30-13.30
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4641 - Urban Landuse Planning and Legislations-1 Faculty Planning
Program PG
Instructor/s: Rutool Sharma, Sejal Patel Typology Lecture
This course will be delivered in two sections. First section will discuss enabling framework and Credits 2
legislations under which landuse planning is undertaken. The second section will discuss what Type Mandatory
and how to of urban landuse planning at varying scales and governing complexities.
Prerequisite: Only for MURP students - Mandatory course for Landuse specilization Thu 14.30-16.30
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4642 - Local Economic Development Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Pratul Ahuja Typology Lecture
The course is designed to enable students to develop an understanding of the institutions and Credits 2
mechanisms that support LED. Specifically, the course discusses the role of policy as well as Type Elective
regulatory & delivery institutions & the challenges faced in providing an economic support
framework for the unorganized sector. It also discusses initiatives of government, civil society &
CSR in promoting LED.

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4643 - Cities, Climate change and SDGs Faculty Planning

Program PG
Instructor/s: Darshini Mahadevia Typology Lecture
Climate Change (CC) will impact the highly dense cities of the global South, which have not yet Credits 2
met the MDGs and on a long way to meet SDGs when it is expecting high population growth Type Elective
rates till 2050. CC will impact SDGs through pathways of impacts, population resilience, and
adaptation and mitigation efforts of the governments, community and private sector. This
course dwells on these issues.
Prerequisite: Completed 3rd year FP, Completed UG Architecture, Completed UG Planning,

Completed UG Technology/ Engineering, Any other includes completed 4th year of FA and FT. Mon 16.30-18.30
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5552 - Cities and Transport (IED) Faculty Technology
Program PG
Instructor/s: Bhargav Adhvaryu Typology Lecture
This course is divided into two modules. The first module (Urban Planning) covers Credits 2
understanding of the various theories of urban planning and design, introduce basic concepts Type Elective
of how cities develop, review alternative urban development paradigms. The second module
(Urban Transport Infrastructure) covers introduction to urban transport infrastructure planning,
design, and management.
Prerequisite: Open for all PG / PhD students Wed 14.30-16.30
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Visual Communication and Performing Arts
1056 - How to Look at Art Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Esther David Typology Lecture
This elective will help students to develop a larger interest in the visual arts, based on their own Credits 2
preferences, aptitude and experiences. The elective on Art Appreciation is based on Type Elective
discovering various art forms and enabling each student to develop their own aesthetic
sensibilities towards art.

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1637 - Collaborative Urban Actions Faculty Architecture

Program PG
Instructor/s: igo Cornago Bonal, Claudia Sanchez Typology Design Workshop
With a stress in collaborative and hands-on methodologies, the course will explore the notion Credits 3
and role of spatial practices in the production of urban public spaces. By means of research, Type Elective
mapping and with social and critical perspectives, an action will be prototyped (designed and
tested iteratively) in order to challenge some of the features of Ahmedabads collective and
shared spaces.
Tue 10.30-19.30
Prerequisite: Only for thesis UG & PG students from FA & FP Thu 10.30-19.30
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2054 - Sculpture Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Rajesh Sagara Typology Workshop
This course aims at engaging the tactile and visual senses to shape material into different forms, Credits 2
thus enabling the students to give tangible form to their ideas. Type Elective
Prerequisite: Open for all UG students Wed 14.30-18.30
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2072 - Interior Architecture Photography Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Samir Pathak Typology Workshop
The course aims to develop basic understanding of photography, visual language and to Credits 2
document interior architectural spaces through its technology, and camera operations. Type Elective
Participant must have appropriate camera equipment.
1. 35mm DSLR Camera with Lens2
2. A Tripod
3. A personal computer with Adobe Light Room and Photoshop software installed
Prerequisite: None Wed 14.30-18.30

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2076 - VR-II- Drawing Interior Spaces Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Rajesh Sagara, Niraj Shah, Maulik Jepiwala, Payal Sheth Typology Workshop
The course exposes the students towards reading and representing interior spaces through Credits 3
freehand drawing in various mediums like charcoal to water color. Type Mandatory
Prerequisite: Registered students of FD 1st year & who have not cleared 2076 Thu 08.00-10.00
Thu 10.30-13.30
Thu 14.30-15.30
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Program PG
Prerequisite: UG 3rd Year and above and all PG students. Knowledge of basics of presentation
software: Powerpoint, photoshop, indesign, illustrator, prezi etc. is preferable. Wed 08.00-10.00
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2556 - Narrating stories through crafts Faculty Design
Program PG
This course aims to explore the art of telling stories using narrative crafts as a strong Credits 3
conceptual tool and medium. It will be an interesting mix of theoretical inputs and hands-on Type Elective
experiences where the students will get an opportunity to work on various projects drawing
inspirations and concepts from stories narrated through different crafts.
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Workshop
1024 - Techniques of Model Making Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Dilip Panchal, Krunal Mistry Typology Workshop
The main focus of this elective is to make them capable of figuring out the whole process of Credits 2
model making from start to end which includes selection of materials, drafting, cutting, pasting Type Elective
and/or assembling and finishing etc.
Prerequisite: FA UG First year only Wed 14.30-18.30

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1093 - Visualization and Representation-3 Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Ujjval Panchal Typology Workshop
Various methods of visualization through simulation are the mainstay of this course. Special Credits 2
emphasis is laid on the use of digital techniques as a design tool will be explored. Type Mandatory
Experimentation, innovation and exploration will be encouraged in this course. This course will
equip a student to use multiple techniques in design thinking.
Prerequisite: Cleared VR-1 from FA UG Wed 14.30-18.30

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1100 - Fundamentals of Construction 2 Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Sankalpa, Krunal Patel, Freyaan Anklesaria, Vicky Achnani Typology Workshop
This course initiates students into understanding overview of systems of building, building Credits 4
elements and joinery. The focus is to recognize joinery as a means to understand role of Type Mandatory
material in construction, structure and eventually making of an architectural expression. This
semester particularly lays emphasis on joinery in different material. Fri 08.00-10.00
Fri 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Only for 2nd Semester students of FA-UG Fri 14.30-17.30
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1104 - Form and Material Faculty Architecture
Program UG
Instructor/s: Ratna Gandhi Typology Workshop
This workshop based course intends to introduce students to basic understanding of forms and Credits 3
appropriate material suitable for that form. Various materials will be introduced and students Type Elective
will be encouraged to create forms using suitable material. During the course students will have
a better understanding of the limitations and possibilities of different materials.
Tues 16.30-19.30
Prerequisite: 1st and 2nd year UG only Wed 16.30-19.30
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1118 - Surface Active Systems Faculty Architecture

Program UG
Instructor/s: Vicky Achnani, Radhika Amin Typology Workshop
Exploit inherent physical properties of materials to develop differentiated system for Credits 3
architectural form generation. Understand in detail material behavior and manipulate it using Type Elective
processes (folding, bending, twisting) to achieve variable stiffness. Design build prototype
construction help comprehend inter-relation of material behavior forces resultant performance
and digital physical fabrication.
Thu 14.30-17.30
Prerequisite: FA (UG 2nd year onwards and PG) and FD (UG 2nd year onwards and PG) Fri 14.30-17.30
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2039 - Furniture Design - II Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Niyati Patel, Vishal Wadhwani, Rachita Sareen, Mridul Mitra Typology Design Workshop
This studio, through exercises and a design problem, attempts to understand the relationship Credits 4
of form, materials and development of dimensions in the design of furniture with reference to Type Mandatory
space. A critical understanding of the evolution of form in furniture involving these specifics
further develops the critical appreciation of furniture pieces.
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Furniture Design - I from the Faculty of Design are Mon 14.30-17.30
eligible for the course. Thu 10.30-13.30
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2074 - Basic Design-II Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Amal Shah, Snehal Nagarsheth, Manisha Basu, Aditi Vashisht, Sneha Puri, Typology Studio
Rooshabh Shah, Sharad Sheth, Pramit Raval Credits 6
This studio discusses interior spaces and builtforms. It will also focus on spatial, architectural Type Mandatory
and interior elements. It helps understanding of spatial relationships between architectural
principles, elements and their systems, scale, light and movement. It explores relationship
between spatial, architectural and interior elements and their impact on layouts and space
planning relationships.
Mon 10.30-13.30
Prerequisite: Students who have cleared Basic Design - I from the Faculty of Design are Wed 10.30-13.30
eligible for the course Fri 10.30-13.30
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2088 - Textile in Interiors Faculty Design

Program UG
Instructor/s: Malavi Chaudhari, Rajen Rajendrapal Chaudhari Typology Workshop
The course introduces students to the use of textiles in interiors. Credits 2
Type Elective
Prerequisite: Open for all
Fri 14.30-18.30
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2101 - Ceramics Faculty Design
Program UG
Instructor/s: Snehal Kashikar Typology Workshop
This course is designed to introduce students to the discipline of hand built and wheel thrown Credits 2
ceramics. Students will learn the technical processes and stages involved in forming and firing Type Elective
of clay. The course covers the basic science of clay bodies, glazes and firing techniques. It offers
an opportunity to learn the skills, aesthetics and technical detail in a workshop based learning
experience.
Prerequisite: None Wed 14.30-18.30
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2542 - Design at Work Faculty Design
Program PG
Instructor/s: Mann Singh Typology Design Workshop
Furniture for the Office Environment. This design workshop explores the dynamics of the Credits 9
contemporary workplace through work practices and the use of furniture systems. An Type Mandatory
understanding of Universal Design and Ergonomics, Modularity and Mass Production,
Efficiency and Scale will be developed. The particular relationship of furniture and space will
also be studied. Mon 10.30-13.30
Mon 14.30-19.00
Prerequisite: Mandatory for 2nd semester, Post graduate students of Master of Furniture Wed 10.30-13.30
Design program Fri 10.30-13.30
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Program PG
Prerequisite: Only for MIAD/IMIAD students who have successfully completed Design as Tue 14.30-17.30
Research-1 Wed 14.30-17.30
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4108 - Construction and Structure II Faculty Planning

Program UG
Instructor/s: Hamid Raj, Vishal Mehta Typology Lecture Type 2
Construction and Structure II is a step forward after understanding the basics of state of Credits 3
stresses, basic construction materials, building elements and their construction methods in CS Type Mandatory
I. Through a detailed understanding of structural principles and material properties and uses,
students, will explore the relationship between the process of building form and its place in the
urban environment.
Tue 08.00-10.00
Prerequisite: Mandatory for B.Urban Design program Fri 14.30-17.30
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4109 - Methods of Making Faculty Planning
Program UG
Instructor/s: Dilip Panchal Typology Workshop
Models are used as a means of communication, which help students to test and express Credits 2
architectural ideas and concepts of design. Students will learn the core techniques for building Type Mandatory
models using different materials and tools, and develop skills at different scales of modeling,
with an understanding of how to use material to express ideas.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for B. Urban Design Program Tue 14.30-18.30

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4110 - Data and Digital Thinking Faculty Planning

Program UG
Instructor/s: Ravi Sannabhadti, Mahroof Mohammad Typology Workshop
Gathering information, reading the urban landscape, and analyzing its conditions is a critical Credits 1
part of the design process. This workshop develops student skills in digital mapping and Type Mandatory
analysis, basic analytical methods for quantitative data, and methods for gathering and
analyzing qualitative information about urban communities and contexts.
Prerequisite: Mandatory for B. Urban Design Program Thu 08.00-10.00

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4112 - Upcycled Furnitures for Public Spaces Faculty Planning

Program UG
Instructor/s: Debasish Borah, Helene Thebault Typology Workshop
The course is an introduction to furniture making with methods and materials accessible to Credits 2
all. The course promotes the recourse to unused material as a practical and sustainable design Type Elective
practice, where there is great scope for experimentation. Students are engaged with a variety
of material palate ranging from wood, rubber and plastic waste to build furniture.
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5066 - Tribal Art Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: SOHA TRIVEDI Typology Workshop
Learning of different Tribal Arts like Warli, and Mud & Mirror. Applying this Art on different Credits 2
materials like paper, cloth and objects like T-shirt, pots, lamps etc. Type Elective
Prerequisite: 3rd year & above Fri 15.30-19.30

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5116 - Present Own Self Faculty Technology
Program UG
Instructor/s: Bharat Patel Typology Lecture Type 2
Objective of this course is (1) Students will be able to present themselves for any given subject Credits 2
and make their submissions in better way to plenary and groups. (2) Students submissions will Type Elective
be improved with quality inputs.(3) Overall personality development with self-confidence.
Prerequisite: Open for all Tue 16.30-19.30

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5125 - Advance Free Hand Sketch Faculty Technology

Program UG
Instructor/s: SohaTrivedi Typology Workshop
This Workshop is based on the Innovation and Exploration of different techniques of Free hand Credits 2
sketching and drawing, by working on Paper and canvas with different media like pencil, Type Elective
charcoal, water colors and oil paints, using Photographs and computer applications.
Wed 17.30-19.30
Prerequisite: Only for UG students Mon 08.00-10.00
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CONTENTS

2 Transforming Pedagogy at CEPT University

3 Programs at CEPT University

5 Credit Distribution in Undergraduate Program

6 Credit Distribution in Postgraduate Program

7 Mandatory and Elective Course Listing

A mandatory course of one program can be taken as elective

Postgraduate Postgraduate Program in Master of Architecture Urban Design

Doctoral Doctoral Program in PhD in Architecture -

FACULTY OF Undergraduate Undergraduate Program in Bachelor of Interior Design -

International Master of Interior Energy Efficiency

A student is required to take a minimum 20 credits from

A student is required to take minimum 80 credits from the

A student will have to take a total of 60 Mandatory Course

Thesis Program will carry 15 credits - these are Mandatory

Workshop 2072 Interior 2 Samir Pathak 14.30-18.30 Wed Visual 174

Lecture 4508 Fundamentals 2 Darshini Basic course in 14.30-16.30 Mon Housing 84

4622 - Cities for People Faculty Planning

Prerequisite: 3rd year above UG and all PG students Mon 14.30-16.30

5137 - Acoustical Engineering Faculty Technology

Prerequisite: Anybody who is interested in learning latest technology of processing huge

5617 - Advanced Design of Structures (SED) Faculty Technology

5623 - Design Aspects of Tall Buildings (SED) Faculty Technology

5666 - Earthquake Engineering and Dynamics of Structures (SED) Faculty Technology

1650 - Landscape Masterplanning Faculty Architecture

Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Completed UG Planning, Completed UG Design,

4623 - Primavera for Planners Faculty Planning

5610 - Big Data Analytics Faculty Technology

Prerequisite: Anybody who is interested in learning latest technology of processing huge

5621 - Finite Element Method (SED) Faculty Technology

5707 - Analytics with Excel (IED) Faculty Technology

Prerequisite: Students should know excel basic functions Friday 08.00-10.00

5712 - Software Application in Structural Design (SED) Faculty Technology

Prerequisite: None Fri 16.30-19.30

1640 - Understanding Historic Building Materials for Conservation Faculty Architecture

2112 - Building Beyond the Habitable World Faculty Design

Prerequisite: Open to all Wed 08.00-10.00

Prerequisite: UG (2nd year and above) and PG students Fri 14.30-18.30

2502 - Craft in Interior Architecture: Contemporary orientation Faculty Design

2556 - Narrating Stories through Crafts Faculty Design

Prerequisite: None Fri 14.30-17.30

4626 - Settlement Geography Faculty Planning

Prerequisite: All UG and PG students Mon 16.30-18.30

5572 - Economics Faculty Technology

Prerequisite: None Tue 17.30-19.30

1537 Ecology Faculty Architecture

Prerequisite: Completed UG Architecture, Completed UG Planning, Mandatory for MLA/MLD

1538 - Planting Design and Management Faculty Architecture

Prerequisite: Only for MLA/MLD students Thu 14.30-16.30

1570 - Economics of Environment Faculty Architecture

Prerequisite: Open for all PG students Wed 16.30-18.30

1579 - SUST- Sustainable Design Faculty Architecture

1590 - Water Resources Modeling Faculty Architecture

Prerequisite: Open for all PG students Thu 08.00-10.00

1649 - The GREEN MOSAIC Faculty Architecture

Prerequisite: Completed 2nd year UG and all PG students Fri 15.30-18.30

4524 - Environmental Infrastructure and Services Faculty Planning

Prerequisite: All PG students Thu 14.30-16.30

4607 - Environmental Legislations and Management Faculty

Prerequisite: All PG students Wed 08.00-10.00

4613 - Urban Environment Plan Faculty Planning

4617 - Environment and Development Faculty Planning

Prerequisite: Completed UG Planning, Completed UG Design, Completed UG Technology/