Certificate E-Course on Smart Cities Planning and Development Course Duration: September-December, 2015 (16 weeks) Course fee: INR 12,000/- Mode of Delivery: Online Last Date of Application: September 15, 2015 0
About GTU GTU is the largest government Technological University in Gujarat catering the fields of Engineering, Business Management, Computer Science, Pharmacy and Architecture. GTU is having a pull of more than 4,50,000 students and 18000 professors teaching in 500 affiliated institutes across the state of Gujarat. GTU is pioneer and one of the leading Universities in Internationalization, Research & Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Start-up Support Systems and Industry Oriented academic courses among all the technological universities in India. GTU has established fourteen Post-graduate Research Centres, including Center for Infrastructure, Transport and Water Management, Center for Environmental and Green Technologies and Center for Environment and Energy Efficiency. It has sixteen Research Groups and three Boards for studies and Research. The Innovation Council of GTU is well known in the country for its initiatives in grass root innovation work by its engineering students for solving problems of SME industrial units located throughout Gujarat. Intensive innovation efforts have resulted in many patentable outcomes. Its programs for student start-up development and its programs for dissemination of knowledge about IPR are well-known all over the country. It s Policy Documents for Student Start-up, Development and Skill Development Mission are being used by universities all over India. Objectives of (GTU) The objective of the university is to develop the knowledge of science, engineering, technology, management and environment for the advancement of quality of life of the mankind in general and in relation to the domain of engineering and technological development and applications. The prime objectives of the university is to create centers and institutes of excellence in basic and applied science, engineering and technology in particular. Other objects are as follows: 1. To create institutes and centers of excellence for imparting state-of-the-art education, training and research in the fields of science, engineering, technology and management in general. 2. To create capabilities for upgrading for development of knowledge, skill and competency at various levels. 3. To create capabilities for upgrading the infrastructure of global standard for education, training and research in the areas related to engineering technology and science; 4. To develop patterns of teaching and training at various levels of educational accomplishments so as to set high standards of education in science, engineering and technology. 5. To function as a leading resource center for knowledge management and entrepreneurship development in the areas of science and technology. 6. To provide inter-relationship for national and global participation in the files of science, engineering, technology and management. 7. To establish close linkages with industry to make teaching training and research at the university relevant to the needs of the industry at national and global levels. 8. To make such provisions as would enable affiliated colleges to undertake specialization of studies. 9. To establish, maintain or take over by agreement and manage college, department center and institutes of research or specialized studies. 1
About GTU-Graduate School of Smart Cities Development (GGSSCD) has set up the Graduate School of Smart Cities Development (GSSCD) so as to create a resource centre for the nation which understands the requirement of the cities and citizens and helps in the smart development by producing required human resource, relevant research and by encouraging and welcoming projects in smart technologies in its incubator space. The Graduate School will contribute by imparting education, related to smart cities development. The Graduate School will also be involved in the research, consultancy and capacity building activities to support the governments at all levels. The Graduate School seeks to involve industries and the society to ensure that its studies and research have a relevance to the needs of the society and the industries. Therefore, there the graduate school has invited KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS from industry and from cities to avail of their real life experience. Currently there are five KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS. The Graduate School also promotes institutes for research partnership to carry out the research for the components at grass root level of smart city development. Therefore, the Graduate School Invited educational and research institutes of GTU and others to become Research Partner with the graduate school and created the only one of its kind of network of expert from various domain of expertise having similar interest of contribution in smart cities development. Currently there are 20 institutes across the states as Research Partners of the Graduate School. Vision of GGSSCD To become a national resource center in smart cites development by developing as a point of confluence for Industry, Academia and Government and help developing policies and plans at various Governmental levels. Objectives of GGSSCD Academic One year full time post graduate diploma (PGD) course on smart cities development from next year. Conducting short certificate courses on related topics for developing skilled workforce. E-courses on various aspects of organization, technologies and life in smart cities. To become a National Resource Center in smart cites development by developing as a point of confluence for Industry, Academia and Government and help developing policies and plans at various Governmental levels Research To work with universities and research institutions across the globe to develop new technologies To conduct research on the requirements of the Indian cities & citizens and help determine the best of technologies being used across the world in Indian context in collaboration with GSSCD Research Partners. To develop strategies for development, which enhances cultural strength of our diverse society in the area, where the smart city is located. Consulting & Advisory Organizing Seminars / workshops /symposium in India. Capacity building and training by training municipal engineers and managers, government officers and industrial workers, required for smart cities. Advisory functions to government and industry. Techno management consultancy 2
GTU-GSSCD Activities Lighting of lamp by Hon ble Union Minister Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu on Inauguration of Graduate School on April 18, 2015 Vote of thanks by Shri Rajnikant Patel, Honorary Director, GSSCD. on Inauguration of Graduate School on April 18, 2015 Lighting of lamp by Hon ble Minister Shri Bhupendrasingh Chudasama, GoG & Shri Dhanksukh Bhanderi, Chairman, GMFB, on 3 day smart city training workshop July 10-12 2015 Mr. Pratap Padode, Director- Founder, Smart Cities Council India giving presentation, on 3 day smart city training workshop July 10-12 2015 Participants from various states in the workshop, in 3 day smart city training workshop July 10-12 2015 Visit to Heritage city Ahmedabad: Group picture of participants, in 3 day smart city training workshop July 10-12 2015 Lecture by Mr. Ravi Kumar Kanduri, Director, AECOM USA on Dholera Smart City Development in Research Partner smart city workshop on August 22, 2015 Corporate Presentation by Mr. Nilesh Purey, Vice President, ICT, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Co. Ltd., During the Visit to GIFT city, Gandhinagar on August 22, 2015 3
Certificate E-Course on Smart Cities Planning and Development Learning Outcome of the course Understanding the concepts, discourses and practices of Smart Cities across Globe: US, EU, UK, Middle East and South East-East Asia experiences Critical reflections on juxtaposition and relevance for smart cities of developing economies considering issues as Inclusiveness, Feasibility, Sustainability Understanding of road map for Planning Smart Cities and benchmarking their performance for Indian context Course Modules Module 1 : Introduction to "City Planning Introduction to concepts and theories of Urbanisation, Concepts of City Planning, Emergence of Concepts of Sustainable, Liveable Cities, Green to now Smart Cities Module 2: Understanding Smart Cities What is a Smart City? How did the idea evolve? History and Evolution of Smart Cities, worldwide. Development Perspectives and Definitions and Core Concepts, Core Pillars. Contemporary Debates and Discourses Module 3: Dimensions of Smart Cities Decoding the elements of Smart City; Smart People, Smart Living, Smart Economy, Smart Infrastructure, Smart Governance and Smart Environment Module 4: Global Experience of Smart Cities Review of Case Studies from European, Middle East and Asian contexts. Specifically Cases of Barcelona and Amsterdam, Majhdhar and Singapore Module 5: Smart Cities Global Standards and Performance Benchmarks, Practice Codes Review of Global Standards, Practice Codes and Performance Benchmarks such as ISO37120, BSI, PAS-181:2014, EU Benchmarks, US Smart cities Council Module 6: India 100 Smart Cities Policy and Mission Review of Govt of India Smart Cities Policies, Guidelines and Benchmarks and Mission Road map Module 7: Smart City Planning and Development How to plan for Smart Cities? Concepts of Retrofitting, Redevelopment, New City Extension and Pan City Approaches Module 8: Financing Smart Cities Development Review of Smart Financing approaches, Tools. Concepts of SPV and Land Pooling Based Financing approaches of Urban Development Module 9: Governance of Smart Cities Urban Governance Framework, 74 th and 73 rd CAA, Concept of Smart Governance and Course Wrap-Up Potential Students The course shall offer a good academic and career enhancement prospects to the aspirants like Entrepreneurs, Employees of Private/Government sectors, Members of NGOs, Consultants or Students. NGOs Govt./ Semi Govt. Consultants Students The aspirant having the academic or professional backgrounds from Architecture, Civil Engineering, Private / Potential Self Information and Communication Technology, Business Corporate Students Employed Management and Commerce, Science, Sociology and other relevant area are likely to get maximum advantage from this course. 4
Course Methodology This online certificate course on Smart Cities Planning and Development is conducted exclusively through electronic mode by. The course consists of 12 credits and is an online distance learning programme where the participants study, and complete their assessment through quizzes and assignment from their preferable location. The course will last for 16 weeks in total with each of the 9 modules. The course has been designed to recreate a classroom learning environment via online learning where reading materials and tools are provided for each module. Course Delivery E-lecture sessions on dedicated GTU E-Learning Portal Review of Case studies Videos: Short talks and Case videos Participatory exploration Online group discussions and debates. Course assessment The Students will be able to engage fully with the programme content and with their peers, via lectures, discussion boards, group work, online chat, question and answer sessions with the tutor and through the provision of peer to peer feedback and assessment. The course will however require strong commitment from the participant and they are expected to devote approximately 8 10 hours per week for online and selfstudy work. The Assessment shall be done through the regular quizzes and assignment submission for the modules. Course Assessments Assignment 1: 20 % weightage Assignment 2: 40 % weightage Individual Final Assignment: 40 % weightage Completion Criteria : Min 50% Practical Information on How to Apply Entry requirements Applications should have an undergraduate university degree from a recognized university with minimum 50% in Graduation. English language and IT Requirement The language of instruction is English. Applicants must have adequate knowledge of English to undertake the course. This includes reading of academic texts books, journal papers and white papers, discussing complex concepts with other course participants and writing essays, etc. Access to computer with a reliable internet connection is required. E-Course Fees Individual from Academic Institutions, Research Institute, Government Agencies, Industries/Non- Academics, Non-Government Agencies & Public Sector Units, etc: Rs.12,000/- (Indian Rupees twelve thousand only). GTU wants to create strong and knowledgeable organizational units. Hence Discounted fees for a group of minimum 5 students: Rs.10,000/- per student. How to apply Applications must be submitted online via following link http://ecourse.gsscd.gtu.ac.in/ Additional inquiries can be addressed by email to smartcities.graduateschool@gtu.edu.in Fees Payment Details Please refer Payment instruction on following link before making the payment. http://www.gtu.ac.in/impcircular/sbipayment%20instr uctions.pdf Course fee payment can be done online by clicking on the following link. https://www.onlinesbi.com/prelogin/institutiontypedis play.htm Certification On Successfully completion of the course, the students may entitled with Certificate in Smart Cities Planning and Development by Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India Fees from overseas participants: Indian Rupees equivalent of USD 250/- per student. 5
E-Course Team and Faculties VICE CHANCELLOR Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, REGISTRAR Shri J. C. Lilani, Registrar, Hon. DIRECTOR Prof. Rajnikant Patel, MS(USA), MBA(USA) Honorary Director, GTU Graduate School of Smart Cities Development and Advisor, RCSC, ADVISOR Dr. Rupesh Vasani, Dean, Engineering, Gujarat Technological University and Director, SAL Technical Campus, Ahmedabad. ADVISOR Dr. S O Junare, Dean, Management, Gujarat Technological University, and Director, Shri Jairambhai Patel Institute of Business Management and Computer Applications (formerly NICM), Gandhinagar ADVISOR Dr. Jagdish Joshipura, Director, Somlalit Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. FACULTY MEMBERS Dr. Pankajray Patel, Ph.D., MBA, Director, Dr. Apurva Raval, Ph.D., MBA, M.Sc., Deputy Director (Coordinator) Gujarat Technological University Dr. Kaushal Bhatt, Ph.D., M.Phil., MBA, Dr. Mitesh Dadhania, Ph.D., MBA, Deputy Director, Dr. Sarika Srivastav, Ph.D., MBA, Dr. Ritesh Patel, Ph.D., MBA, Some more Faculty Members may also be invited to join the team in various capacities, depending upon the number of participants, who register for the course. 6
CO-ORDINATORS Mr. Keyur Darji, Ph.D. (Pursuing), MBA. Deputy Director (Chief Coordinator), Mr. Vimal Sharma, M.Tech.(Infra Engg & Management), Research Associate (Coordinator), Ms. Darshana Chauhan, MBA. Officer on Special Duty, Ms Toral Vandara, B.E. (IT) Secretary, IT CO-ORDINATORS Mr. Bhadrshsinh Gohil, PhD (Pursuing), M.E. (CE) Mr. Margam Suthar, M.Tech.(EC) Mr. Alpesh Vaghela, Network Admin, Contact Us Mr. Keyur Darji, Deputy Director (Chief Coordinator), Graduate School of Smart Cities Development,, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad-382424, Gujarat, India. Email: smartcities.graduateschool@gtu.edu.in Contact no.: (+91) (79) 23267525 Fax. (+91) (79) 23267580 7