CO4003 Natural and Designed Landscape Syllabus:
CO4003 Natural and Designed Landscape Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES:
The objective is to understand the difference between Natural and Designed Landscape.
It shall elaborate on the need and means to tackle the various issues related to conserving the historic landscapes, as an important aspect of cultural heritage.
UNIT I NATURE & ECOLOGY
Understanding the ecosystem and their functioning –– components of ecosystem – natural processes – Fundamentals of ecology – Ecological processes and dynamics– understanding ecological concepts like population growth, regulation, carrying capacity – colonization and succession – stability and resilience of ecosystem – ecosystem degradation.
UNIT II LANDSCAPE & ECOLOGY
Introduction to landscape ecology – formation of various landforms – landforms and landscape process – pattern and structure of landscapes– concepts of patch, corridor and matrix – landscape dynamics and function – topological and chorological process within landscape – concept of landscape metrics – understanding dynamic interaction between landscape structure and function – ecological services of landscape.
UNIT III SITE PLANNING PRINCIPLES
Contours – representation of landforms and landform design, interpolation of contours, slope analysis, uses and function – Earth works – principles of earth work, cut and fill calculations – borrow pitmethod, average end area method, average spot level method, precautions taken in cut and fill methods in relation to soil conditions, amount of precipitation etc.,
UNIT IV LANDSCAPE DESIGNS OF INDIA
Early traditions and beliefs about landscape and environment in east – Ancient Indian traditions – Symbolic meanings and sacred value of natural landscapes – Open space development and its urban design and planning context – Public park as a major component of urban landscape – Open space development and Close conceptual relationship between Town planning, urban design and landscape architecture – Issues in contemporary India, Analysis and understanding of philosophies of contemporary landscape works in India, case studies.
UNIT V LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
Landscape management at the regional scale in relation to soil conservation, Land use planning and resource management – water management, forest management, grassland and agricultural management. Management practice related to urban ecology and urban habitats such as urban forests, urban water sheds, regional parks, green belts, Ecological, Economic and administrative issues, management models.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
CO1 Students shall develop skills to identify, maintain and manage natural and designed landscapes.
CO2 Students will learn site planning concepts
CO3 Students will learn landscape management models to handle the issues
CO4 The assignments shall include case studies and application of principles for conservation.
CO5 Assignment will be in the form of reports, reviews and tutorials with suitable illustrations.
REFERENCES
1. Gokhale, Yogesh, ed. And Negi, Ajeet K. 333.9516COM, Community-based biodiversity conservation in the Himalayas,2011
2. Lindenmayer, D.B., ed. And Hobbs, R.J.,ed. Managing and designing landscapes for conservation: moving from perspectives to principles,2007 712MANk8
3. Nigel,ed. Arguments for protected areas: Multiple benefits for conservation and use, 2010 Stolton, Sue, ed. And Dudley, 333.9516ARG
4. Priyaleen Singh Historic Gardens: making an Inventory for the Indian context, 2006. New Delhi: INTACH.
5. Rose, Dilys, ed. And Elliott, Joanna Earth-scan reader in poverty and biodiversity conservation,2010, ed. 333.9516EAR
6. Trombulak, Stephen C., ed. And Baldwin, Robert F., ed. Landscape-scale conservation planning,2010 333.72LAN