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The document outlines the syllabus, course objectives, outcomes, and units for an Environmental Studies course. It provides details on the paper code, marking scheme, instruction for paper setters, 4 course units covering topics like ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental pollution, social and population issues. It also lists textbooks and references for the course.

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EVS Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus, course objectives, outcomes, and units for an Environmental Studies course. It provides details on the paper code, marking scheme, instruction for paper setters, 4 course units covering topics like ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental pollution, social and population issues. It also lists textbooks and references for the course.

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PaperCode: BS109 / BS110 Paper: Environmental Studies L P C

PaperID: 99109 / 99110 3 - 3


Marking Scheme:
1. Teachers Continuous Evaluation: 25 marks
2. Term end Theory Examinations: 75 marks
Instruction for paper setter:
1. There should be 9 questions in the term end examinations question paper.
2. The first (1st) question should be compulsory and cover the entire syllabus. This question should be
objective, single line answers or short answer type question of total 15 marks.
3. Apart from question 1 which is compulsory, rest of the paper shall consist of 4 units as per the syllabus.
Every unit shall have two questions covering the corresponding unit of the syllabus. However, the
student shall be asked to attempt only one of the two questions in the unit. Individual questions may
contain upto 5 sub-parts / sub-questions. Each Unit shall have a marks weightage of 15.
4. The questions are to be framed keeping in view the learning outcomes of the course / paper.
5. The requirement of (scientific) calculators / log-tables / data – tables may be specified if required.
Course Objectives:
1: The course is designed to impart basic knowledge of the environment and its components.
2: The course deals in creating awareness about the energy resources and current environmental
problems faced by the world.
3: To understand and learn about environment pollution, related case studies and measures taken for
control to pollution.
4: To understand and explore different approaches of conserving and protecting environment for the
benefit of society.
Course Outcomes (CO):
CO1: Environmental Studies course will provide necessary information and knowledge about the various
aspects of environment, ecosystems and related biodiversity.
CO2: Students will be able to learn and understand about the availability and sustainable use of
resources, environmental problems and their short term and long term impacts to humans.
CO3: Course will help them to learn about environmental policies and protocols, social issues and role
of human in conservation and protection of environment.
CO4: Overall, course will help students to develop skills and ability of understanding environment-
human relationship.
Course Outcomes (CO to Programme Outcomes (PO)) Mapping (scale 1: low, 2: Medium, 3: High)
CO/PO PO01 PO02 PO03 PO04 PO05 PO06 PO07 PO08 PO09 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 - 1 1 - - 3 3 2 1 1 1 1
CO2 - 1 1 - - 3 3 2 1 1 1 1
CO3 - 1 1 - - 3 3 2 1 1 1 1
CO4 - 1 1 - - 3 3 2 1 1 1 1

Unit I
Fundamentals: The Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies: Definition, components, scope and
importance, need for public awareness; Natural Resources.
Ecosystems: Concept, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Types, Functional Components, Different
ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles.
Biodiversity: Introduction to biodiversity, biogeographical classification, India as a mega diversity nation,
endangered and endemic species of India, threats to biodiversity and conservation of biodiversity.
Bioprospecting and Biopiracy.
[10Hrs] [T1,T2]

Unit III
Environmental Pollution: (a) Air Pollution: Source, Types, effects on biosphere and Meterology, Air Quality,
Control. (b) Water Pollution: Types and Sources. (c) Soil Pollution: Types and Control. (d) Noise Pollution:
Effect, Control (e) Thermal Pollution. (f) Radiation Pollution (g) Solid waste Management, (h) Pollution
Prevention, (i) Disaster Management [10Hrs][T1,T2]

Unit III
Social Issues and Environment: Concept of Sustainable Development; Urban problem related to energy; Water
Conservation; Wasteland reclamation; Resettlement and Rehabilitation; Climate Change; Nuclear Accidents;
Consumerism and Waste Products; Laws related to Environment, Pollution, Forest and Wild life; Environmental
Impact Assessment. [8Hrs] [T1,T2]

Unit IV
Human Population and Environment: Population Growth, Human Rights, Family Welfare Programmes,
Environment and Human Health, HIV/AIDS, Women and Child Welfare, Role of IT. [8Hrs] [T1,T2]
Textbooks:
1. Environmental Studies by Anindita Basak, Pearson, 2009.
2. Environmental Studies: Simplified by Benny Joseph, McGraw-Hill, 2017.

References:
1. Environmental Studies by D. L. Manjunath, Pearson, 2007.
2. Environmental Studies by Anil Kumar De and Arnab Kumar De, New Age Int. (P) Ltd, Publishers, 2005.
3. Companion to Environmental Studies edited by Coel Castree, Mike Hulme, and James D. Proctor,
Routledge, 2018.
4. Environmental Studies by Deepa Sharma and Bhupendra Singh Chabbra, New Age Int. (P) Ltd, Publishers,
2007.
5. Environmental Studies: Simplified by Raj Kumar Singh, McGraw-Hill, 2012.
6. Basics of Environmental Studies by U. K. Khare, McGraw-Hill, 2014.

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