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.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:
1. Create the awareness about environmental problems among learners.
2. Impart basic knowledge about the environment and its allied problems.
3. Develop an attitude of concern for the environment.
4. Motivate learner to participate in environment protection and environment
improvement.
5. Acquire skills to help the concerned individuals in identifying and solving
environmental problems.
6. Strive to attain harmony with Nature.

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

Introduction to Environmental Sciences

S1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G3eXI_DPn8

Session 2

The Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies : Natural Resources

S2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOwyPENHhbc

Session 3

Renewable and non-renewable resources

S2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htl2gnwAEuI

Session 4

Natural resources and associated problems

S2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ki5ArLBLMc

Session 5

Session 7

Session 9

Session 10

Land resources: Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.

S10

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxVUpPHCwg0

Session 11

Session 12

Session 13

Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the ecosystems.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6YrPt1ygX8

Session 16

Desert ecosystem

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Session 17

Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

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Session 18

Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

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Session 19

Environmental Pollution: Air pollution

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Session 20

Environmental Pollution: Air polluti

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Session 25

Question and answer discussion.

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