Environmental sciences
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Shubhashree Das
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Course Name : Environmental sciences
Code(Credit) : BPHT1206(3-0-0)
Course Objectives
Environmental Sciences is the scientific study of the environmental system and the status of its inherent or induced changes on organisms. It includes not only the study of physical and biological characters of the environment but also the social and cultural factors and the impact of man on environment.
Course Outcomes
| CO | Statements |
| CO-1 | Create the awareness about environmental problems among learners. |
| CO-2 | Impart basic knowledge about the environment and its allied problems |
| CO-3 | Develop an attitude of concern for the environment |
| CO-4 | Motivate learner to participate in environment protection and environment Improvement |
| CO-5 | Acquire skills to help the concerned individuals in identifying and solving environmental problems |
COs & POs Mapping
| CO | Statements | POs Mapping |
| CO-1 | Create the awareness about environmental problems among learners. | PO7 |
| CO-2 | Impart basic knowledge about the environment and its allied problems | PO1, PO7 |
| CO-3 | Develop an attitude of concern for the environment | PO4 |
| CO-4 | Motivate learner to participate in environment protection and environment Improvement | PO2,PO3, PO4, PO7 |
| CO-5 | Acquire skills to help the concerned individuals in identifying and solving environmental problems | PO1, PO7, P11 |
Course Syllabus
MODULE- I
The Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies
Natural Resources
Renewable and non-renewable resources:
Natural resources and associated problems
a) Forest resources; b) Water resources; c) Mineral resources; d) Food
resources; e) Energy resources; f) Land resources: Role of an individual in
conservation of natural resources.
MODULE- II
Ecosystems
Concept of an ecosystem.
Structure and function of an ecosystem.
Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the ecosystems: Forest ecosystem; Grassland ecosystem; Desert
ecosystem; Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans,
estuaries)
MODULE- III
Environmental Pollution: Air pollution; Water pollution; Soil pollution
Recommended Books
1. Y.K. Sing, Environmental Science, New Age International Pvt, Publishers,
Bangalore
2. Agarwal, K.C. 2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi Publ. Ltd. Bikaner.
3. Bharucha Erach, The Biodiversity of India, Mapin Pu blishing Pvt. Ltd.,
Ahmedabad – 380 013, India, 4. Brunner R.C., 1989, Hazardous Waste Incineration, McGraw Hill Inc. 480p
5. Clark R.S., Marine Pollution, Clanderson Press Oxford
6. Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, E & Hepworth, M.T. 2001,
Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ. House, Mumbai, 1196p
7. De A.K., Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
8. Down of Earth, Centre for Science and Environment
Session Plan
Session 1
Session 2
The Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies : Natural Resources
Session 10
Land resources: Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.
Session 13
Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the ecosystems.
Session 15
Session 17
Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)
Session 18
Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)
Session 22
Question and answer discussion.
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