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To understand the relationship among human being, natural resource and environment
on the historical perspectives.
To orient students towards the principles of sustainable development goals and train
them for conserving Biodiversity and maintaining Ecosystem balance.
To analyze environmental issues and problems critically, and develop strategic
environmental management policies and practices
Module-1: Human and Environment
6 Hours
Introduction to Human and the Environment: Overview of human-environment interactions
throughout history; Importance of mastery of fire, the origin of agriculture, and the
emergence of city-states; Discussion on the impact of ancient civilisations on the
environment. Emergence of Environmentalism: Anthropocentric and eco-centric
perspectives; Study of significant thinkers and their contributions to environmental
philosophy; Environmental movements, Analysis of critical events such as the UN
Conference on Human Environment 1972.
Module-2: Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
7 Hours
Understanding Natural Resources: Definition and classification of natural resources;
Renewable and Non-renewable, Biotic and abiotic resources, Forest, Grasslands, Wildlife,
Water, Mineral, Food, Land, Energy; Introduction to sustainable development: Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), targets and indicators; Discussion on challenges and strategies
for achieving sustainability. World commission on Environment and Development.
Module-3: Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem
12 Hours
Levels and types of Biodiversity, Biodiversity in India and the world, Biodiversity Hotspots,
Land Use and Loss of Biodiversity: deforestation, urbanisation, desertification; trends in
biodiversity loss; Case studies on the impact of human activities on biodiversity hotspots.
Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Understanding biodiversity and its
distribution; Discussion on major ecosystem types: forests, grasslands, agriculture, coastal
and marine and their characteristics; Ecosystem services: Classification and significance;
Exploration of threats to biodiversity and ecosystems; in-situ and ex-situ conservation,
protected areas, traditional knowledge, sacred groves, community based conservation.
Module-4: Environmental Pollution and Management
10 Hours
Pollution and its impact; Overview of pollution: air, water, soil, noise, solid waste, hazardous
waste; Discussion on transboundary pollution and its consequences; Understanding
environmental issues at micro, meso, synoptic, and planetary scales; Case studies
highlighting the adverse effects of pollution on human health and ecosystems. Addressing
Environmental Pollution and Health: Strategies for pollution control and management;
Examination of air, water, soil, and noise pollution and their health impacts; Introduction to
waste management practices and their significance. Introduction to environmental
management systems such as ISO 14001 and the role of organizations like UNEP and IPCC
in global environmental governance; Case studies on the implementation of environmental
policies and regulations in different contexts.
Module-5: Environmental Policies and Practices
10 Hours
Introduction to environmental laws and regulation: Constitutional provisions - Article 48A,
Article 51A(g) and other derived environmental rights; Introduction to environmental
legislations on the forest, wildlife and pollution control: The Wild Life (Protection) Act,
1972; The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; The Forest (Conservation)
Act, 1980; The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981; The Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986; The Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Noise Pollution (Regulation and
Control) Rules, 2000; National Green Tribunal; Climate Change policies, Greenhouse gas
emissions and their impact on global climate; Climate change mitigation measures and
practices: UNFCCC, Concept of NET ZERO. Environmental Treaties: Major international
environmental agreements, conventions and their significance: CBD, CITES, UNCCD,
Analysis of India's status and commitments under these agreements.
Centurion University of Technology & Management
SUGGESTED READINGS
Rajagopalan, R. (2011). Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure. India: Oxford
University Press.
Sinha, N. (2020) Wild and Wilful. Harper Collins, India.
Krishnamurthy, K.V. (2003) Textbook of Biodiversity, Science Publishers, Plymouth,
UK.
Kanchi Kohli and Manju Menon (2021). Development of Environment Laws in India,
Cambridge University Press.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (2019). A Handbook on
International Environment Conventions & Programmes. https://moef.gov.in/wp
content/uploads/2020/02/ convention-V-16-CURVE-web.pdf
Headrick, Daniel R. (2020). Humans versus Nature- A Global Environmental History,
Oxford University Press.
a
Sustainable
Chiras, D. D and Reganold, J. P. (2010). Natural Resource Conservation: Management
for
Future.10th
Benjamin/Cummins/Pearson.
edition,
Upper Saddle River, N. J.
Harper, Charles L. (2017). Environment and Society, Human Perspectives on
Environmental Issues 6th Edition. Routledge.
Jackson, A. R., & Jackson, J. M. (2000). Environmental Science: The Natural
Environment and Human Impact. Pearson Education.
Pittock, Barrie (2009) Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions. 2nd Edition.
Routledge.
Session 1
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https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/human-environment-interaction-14131677/14131677
PROJECTS
Theme-1: Human and Environment
1.1 Environmental awareness level of students, faculties and staffs of Centurion University through a questionary assessment
1.2 Hygiene and sanitation: An important factor of Environment and Women Health
1.3 Environmental movements in India and their role in Environmental Protection
1.4 Study on major civilizations along river banks: A few case studies
1.5 Critical study and analysis of the first world conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, 1972
Importance of mastery of fire, the origin of agriculture, and the emergence of city states
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2015.0164
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtCEAR6Sb3Y
https://www.academia.edu/35908356/Emergence_of_City_States_pdf
Discussion on the impact of ancient civilisations on the environment
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-09-01/Ancient-civilizations-impact-global-environment-JD8KEJ76ta/index.html
PROJECTS
Theme-3:
Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem
3.1 Biodiversity assessment of Centurion University campus
3.2 Ex-situ Biodiversity conservation initiatives taken in Centurion University
3.3 Identification and documentation of food chain and food webs in Centurion University campus including Pollinators’ Paradise
3.4 Land use and land cover analysis across campuses of Centurion University in Odisha
3.5 Identification, documentation and analysis of micro ecosystems of Centurion University
Emergence of Environmentalism: Anthropocentric and eco-centric perspectives
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/anthropocentricism-vs-ecocentricism/126113806
Study of significant thinkers and their contributions to environmental philosophy; Environmental movements
https://chahalacademy.com/major-environmental-movements#:~:text=Major%20environmental%20movements%20in%20India%20include%20the%20Bishnoi%20movement%2C%20Chipko,%2C%20health%2C%20and%20human%20rights.
Study of significant thinkers and their contributions to environmental philosophy; Environmental movements
Analysis of critical events such as the UN Conference on Human Environment 1972.
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/stockholm-declaration/61386983
World commission on Environment and Development
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/milestones/wced
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
Theme-2: Natural Resources and Sustainable development
2.1 Plant resource, diversity and their utility in Centurion University campus
2.2 Water resource use, management and conservation strategies in Centurion University campus
2.3 Energy audit of Centurion University campus
2.4 A study on the planning, execution and implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Centurion University
2.5 Critical study and analysis of the World Commission on Environment and Development, 1983
Discussion on challenges and strategies for achieving sustainability
Introduction to sustainable development: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), targets and indicators;
https://international.indianapolis.iu.edu/doc/partnerships/OIA-SDG-PPT.pdf
Mineral, Food, Land, Energy
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/mineral-resourcespptx/251828646
https://www.scribd.com/presentation/323403954/3-LAND-RESOURCES-ppt
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/renewable-nonrenewable-energy-video/unit-3-sustainability-of-energy-resources-lets-go-enviro/
Forest, Grasslands, Wildlife, Water
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/forest-resources-48897302/48897302
https://naturalresources.extension.wisc.edu/landsteward/grasslands/
https://www.slideshare.net/JasmineJohn/water-resources-12836158https://www.slideshare.net/AJINGHOSH/mineral-resources-30451967https://www.slideshare.net/vivek6002/drought-management?next_slideshow=2
Renewable and Non-renewable, Biotic and abiotic resources
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/biotic-abiotic
Study of significant thinkers and their contributions to environmental philosophy; Environmental movements
Analysis of critical events such as the UN Conference on Human Environment 1972.
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/stockholm-declaration/61386983
Renewable and Non-renewable, Biotic and abiotic resources
Renewable and Non-renewable, Biotic and abiotic resources
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/biotic-abiotic
Forest, Grasslands, Wildlife, Water
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/forest-resources-48897302/48897302
https://naturalresources.extension.wisc.edu/landsteward/grasslands/
Mineral, Food, Land, Energy
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/mineral-resourcespptx/251828646
https://www.scribd.com/presentation/323403954/3-LAND-RESOURCES-ppt
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/renewable-nonrenewable-energy-video/unit-3-sustainability-of-energy-resources-lets-go-enviro/
Introduction to sustainable development: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), targets and indicators;
https://international.indianapolis.iu.edu/doc/partnerships/OIA-SDG-PPT.pdf
Study of significant thinkers and their contributions to environmental philosophy; Environmental movements
Analysis of critical events such as the UN Conference on Human Environment 1972.
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/stockholm-declaration/61386983
World commission on Environment and Development
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/milestones/wcedhttps://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/milestones/wced
14 Levels and types of Biodiversity
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/type-of-biodiversity/105855284
PROJECTS
Theme-3:
Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem
3.1 Biodiversity assessment of Centurion University campus
3.2 Ex-situ Biodiversity conservation initiatives taken in Centurion University
3.3 Identification and documentation of food chain and food webs in Centurion University campus including Pollinators’ Paradise
3.4 Land use and land cover analysis across campuses of Centurion University in Odisha
3.5 Identification, documentation and analysis of micro ecosystems of Centurion University
Biodiversity in India and the world
https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/summary-on-the-biodiversity-in-india-1521716572-1
Biodiversity Hotspots
Biodiversity Hot Spots in India and around the World
Biodiversity in India and the world
https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/summary-on-the-biodiversity-in-india-1521716572-1
trends in biodiversity loss; Case studies on the impact of human activities on biodiversity hotspots
https://royalsociety.org/news-resources/projects/biodiversity/human-impact-on-biodiversity/
Understanding biodiversity and its distribution
https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lebo113.pdf
Discussion on major ecosystem types: forests, grasslands, agriculture, coastal and marine and their characteristics
http://sves.org.in/ecap/Resources/Ecosystem%20PPT_735.pdf
Ecosystem services: Classification and significance
https://unacademy.com/content/upsc/study-material/general-awareness/ecosystem-service-concept-and-classification-systems/
in-situ and ex-situ conservation
Exploration of threats to biodiversity and ecosystems
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/threats-to-biodiversity/25977136
protected areas, traditional knowledge, sacred groves, community based conservation
https://iucn.org/blog/202308/sacred-groves-secret-wizards-conservation
Pollution and its Environmental Impact Assessment
https://www.slideshare.net/vinodburdak/environment-impact-assessment
https://www.shutterstock.com/video/search/environmental-impact
Overview of pollution: air, water, soil
https://link.springer.com/journal/11270
PROJECTS
Theme-4: Environmental Pollution and Management
4.1 Water quality assessment with isolation, characterization and application of pollutant-degrading microbes from contaminated and waste water sources
4.2 Soil quality assessment within and Outside Centurion University campus
4.3 Ambient Air Quality Assessment within and outside of Centurion University campuses using High Volume Air Sampler
4.4 Assessment of Noise pollution within and outside of Centurion University campuses using Sound Level Meter
4.5 Waste to wealth Management adopted in Centurion University Campus Theme-5: Environmental Policies and Practices
noise, solid waste, hazardous waste; Discussion on transboundary pollution and its consequences
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0921344903000752
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/noise-pollution
https://www.eolss.net/sample-chapters/C14/E1-44-02-02.pdf
Understanding environmental issues at micro, meso, synoptic, and planetary scales
https://windy.app/blog/scales-of-meteorology.html
Case studies highlighting the adverse effects of pollution on human health and ecosystems.
https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/air-pollution
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-science/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2022.880246/full
Addressing Environmental Pollution and Health: Strategies for pollution control and management
https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/jica-ri/IFIC_and_JBICI-Studies/english/publications/reports/study/topical/health/pdf/health_08.pdf
Pollution and its Environmental Impact Assessment
https://www.slideshare.net/vinodburdak/environment-impact-assessment
https://www.shutterstock.com/video/search/environmental-impact
Examination of air, water, soil, and noise pollution and their health impacts
https://bcalabs.org/subject/environmental-pollution
Introduction to waste management practices and their significance
Waste Management – Everything You Need to Know About Waste Management
Pollution and its Environmental Impact Assessment
https://www.slideshare.net/vinodburdak/environment-impact-assessment
https://www.shutterstock.com/video/search/environmental-impact
PROJECTS
Theme-5: Environmental Policies and Practices
5.1 Provisions for Environmental protection in the Constitution of India: Prospects and Retrospects 5.2 A few case studies handled and heard by National Green Tribunal (NGT), India
5.3 Green House gases and their impact on Global climate: Role of UNFCCC
5.4 A critical analysis of Convention on International trade in Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to combat Wild life loss
5.5 Best environmental policies and practices of Centurion University across campuses
Introduction to environmental management systems such as ISO 14001
https://www.iso.org/standard/60857.html
the role of organizations like UNEP and IPCC in global environmental governance; Case studies on the implementation of environmental policies and regulations in different contexts
https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/policy-issues/environmental-policies-and-evaluation.html
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19381/1/the_forest_%28conservation%29_act%2C_1980.pdf
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/9462/1/air_act-1981.pdf
Introduction to environmental laws and regulation: Constitutional provisions - Article 48A, Article 51A(g) and other derived environmental rights, Introduction to environmental legislations on the forest, wildlife and pollution control
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/environmental-laws-12216064/12216064
the role of organizations like UNEP and IPCC in global environmental governance; Case studies on the implementation of environmental policies and regulations in different contexts
https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/policy-issues/environmental-policies-and-evaluation.html
the role of organizations like UNEP and IPCC in global environmental governance; Case studies on the implementation of environmental policies and regulations in different contexts
https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/policy-issues/environmental-policies-and-evaluation.html
Climate Change policies, Greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on global climate; Climate change mitigation measures and practices: UNFCCC, Concept of NET ZERO.
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/what-is-the-united-nations-framework-convention-on-climate-change
Environmental Treaties: Major international environmental agreements, conventions and their significance: CBD, CITES, UNCCD, Analysis of India's status and commitments under these agreements.
http://awsassets.wwfindia.org/downloads/mea_handbook_cel.pdf
Environmental Treaties: Major international environmental agreements, conventions and their significance: CBD, CITES, UNCCD, Analysis of India's status and commitments under these agreements.
http://awsassets.wwfindia.org/downloads/mea_handbook_cel.pdf
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