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ABOUT THE COURSE:This course offers a comprehensive overview of smart cities from a civil engineering perspective, focusing on sustainable infrastructure, digital technologies, and urban resilience. Learners will explore topics such as smart mobility, energy systems, green buildings, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. The course also highlights the role of technologies like IoT, GIS, and AI in modern city planning. Through real-world case studies and practical insights, the course bridges theory with implementation in the context of India’s Smart City Mission and global best practices.Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Comprehend the core concepts, components, and global frameworks of smart cities.Understand the role of civil engineering in developing sustainable urban infrastructure, including smart mobility, energy systems, and waste management.Reflect on how digital technologies like IoT, GIS, BIM, and AI are applied in urban planning and governance.Identify and propose solutions to real-world urban challenges using a smart city framework.Appraise the principles of urban resilience and disaster management in the context of city planning.Learning OutcomeA comprehensive understanding of Smart City concepts.INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG StudentPREREQUISITES:Undergraduate students (2nd year or above) from the following disciplines:Civil EngineeringArchitectureUrban PlanningEnvironmental EngineeringINDUSTRY SUPPORT:Mahindra GroupTata Consulting Engineers (TCE)Indian RailwaysSmart Cities Mission (Urban Local Bodies & Smart City SPVs)HUDCO, NBCC, RITESUrban Development Authorities (like DDA, BDA)L&T Smart World & CommunicationTata ProjectsAECOM IndiaIL&FS, GMR, GVKHoneywell Automation India Ltd.Schneider ElectricTrimble, Bentley, AutodeskAfconsMegha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL)
