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This document outlines an Environmental Studies course with the objectives of providing students basic knowledge of the environment and human interactions. The course is divided into 7 modules covering topics like natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, social and population issues. Assessment includes continuous assessments, assignments, quizzes and an end term examination. The course aims to help students recognize environmental problems, apply knowledge for conservation and sustainability, and develop critical thinking skills for environmental protection.

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This document outlines an Environmental Studies course with the objectives of providing students basic knowledge of the environment and human interactions. The course is divided into 7 modules covering topics like natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, social and population issues. Assessment includes continuous assessments, assignments, quizzes and an end term examination. The course aims to help students recognize environmental problems, apply knowledge for conservation and sustainability, and develop critical thinking skills for environmental protection.

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Course Title: Environmental Studies


Course Code: EVS101

TOTAL
CREDIT
UNITS
4

Credit Units: 04
Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to provide students basic knowledge of environment and their role in life sustenance. The students can identify
and analyze environmental problems as well as the risks associated with them.
Pre-requisites: Basic concepts of environmental study are essential
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I : Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies
Descriptors/Topics
Introduction, definition and importance of environmental studies, need for public awareness, sensitisation and
participation
Module II : Natural Resources
Descriptors/Topics
1. Types of natural resources, natural resource conservation, Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources,
Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles.
2. Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides,
and desertification.

Land resources: soil erosion

3. Natural Resources: Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies. Timber extraction,
mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people.
4. Natural Resources: Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts

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over water, dams-benefits and problems.


5. Natural Resources: Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral
resources, case studies.
6. Natural Resources: Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, Food
resources effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies.
7. Natural Resources: Energy resources: Growing energy needs, Energy resources renewable and non-renewable
energy sources, Energy resources use of alternate energy sources, case studies.
8. Role of individual in conservation of natural resources
9. Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles.
Module III: Ecosystems
Descriptors/Topics
1. Concept of an ecosystem,

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2. Types of ecosystem,
3. Structure and function of an ecosystem, Producers, consumers and decomposers.
4. Energy flow in the ecosystem, Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids.
5. Ecological succession.
6. Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of Forest ecosystem, Grassland ecosystem and
Desert ecosystem, Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, ocean estuaries)
Module IV : Biodiversity
Descriptors/Topics
1. Introduction - Definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity
2. Biogeographical classification of India
3. Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical aesthetic and option values
4. Biodiversity at global, national and local levels, India as a mega-diversity nation

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5. Hot-spots of biodiversity,
6. Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man wildlife conflicts
7. Endangered and endemic species of India
8. Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
9. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Module V: Environmental Pollution

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Descriptors/Topics
Definition
Cause, effects and control measures of :a. Air pollution
b. Water pollution
c. Soil pollution
d. Marine pollution
e. Noise pollution
f. Thermal pollution
g. Nuclear hazards
Solid waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes.
Role of an individual in prevention of pollution.
Pollution case studies.
Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
Module VI: Social Issues and the Environment
Descriptors/Topics
From Unsustainable to Sustainable development
Urban problems related to energy

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Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management


Resettlement and rahabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. Case
Studies
Environmental ethics : Issues and possible solutions.
Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. Case Studies.
Wasteland reclamation.
Consumerism and waste products.
Environment Protection Act.
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.
Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act
Wildlife Protection Act
Forest Conservation Act
Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation.
Public awareness.
Module VII: Human Population and the Environment
Descriptors/Topics
Population growth, variation among nations.
Population explosion Family Welfare Programme.
Environment and human health.
Human Rights.

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Value Education.
HIV/AIDS.
Women and Child Welfare.
Role of Information Technology in Environment and human health.
Case Studies.
Module VII: Field Work (Practical)
Descriptors/Topics
Visit to a local area to document environmental assets-river/forest/grassland/ hill/mountain.

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- Visit to a local polluted site-Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural.


- Study of common plants, insects, birds.
- Study of simple ecosystems-pond, river, hill slopes, etc.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student can recognize the environmental problem associated with development
Apply the gained knowledge for the environmental conservation and its sustainability.
Demonstrate an integrative approach to deal with environmental issues with a focus on sustainable environmental management.
Develop an ability to integrate the disciplines related to environmental concerns.
Formulate the critical thinking skills for environmental protection
Pedagogy for Course Delivery: Lecturers, Writing on Board, Power point presentation, discussion of various Case studies and environmental based
projects.
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%)

Lab/Practical/Studio (%)

Total (%)

100

NA

100

Theory Assessment (L&T):


Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Components (Drop
down
Weightage (%)

CT

HA

Att.

S/V/Q

End Term
Examination
EE

10

10

70

Text & References:


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Asthana and Asthana, A textbook of Environmental Studies.


Kaushik and Kaushik, Fundamentals of Environmental Studies.
Gauba Dhawan and Bisht Environmental Studies, Challenges & Solutions A quick Compendium.
Somvanshi and Dhupper, Fundamentals of Environmental Studies.

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