JKKN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(Approved by AICTE and Affiliated to Anna University)

Natarajapuram, NH-544, (Salem to Coimbatore), Kumarapalayam- 638 183. Namakkal Dist.
Website: www.engg.jkkn.in

Department of Computer Science And Engineering

Course Plan
Faculty name : Mr.S.Babu, AP/CSE Lecture : 2

Subject Code : CS3401 Tutorial : 0

Subject Name : Algotithms Practical : 0

Course/ Branch : B.E/CSE Credit : 2
Year/Semester : II/IV Total : 30

Academic Year : 2023-2024 Regulation : 2021

Course Objective:
● To introduce the basic concepts of environment, ecosystems and biodiversity and emphasize on the
biodiversity of India and its conservation.
● To impart knowledge on the causes, effects and control or prevention measures of environmental pollution and
natural disasters.
● To facilitate the understanding of global and Indian scenario of renewable and nonrenewable resources, causes
of their degradation and measures to preserve them.
● To familiarize the concept of sustainable development goals and appreciate the interdependence of economic
and social aspects of sustainability, recognize and analyze climate changes, concept of carbon credit and the
challenges of environmental management.
● To familiarize the concept of sustainable development goals and appreciate the interdependence of economic
and social aspects of sustainability, recognize and analyze climate changes, concept of carbon credit and the
challenges of environmental management.

Text /
Teaching Assignment/
Unit No Topic Name Reference Date Hours
Aid Seminar
Book

UNIT-I ENVIRONMENT AND BIODIVERSITY

Definition, scope and importance of 04/03/202
TA 1 T 2,R 4 - 1
environment , need for public awareness 4
Ecosystem and Energy flow, ecological 08/03/202
TA 1 T 2,R 4 - 1
succession 4
Types of biodiversity: genetic, species and
ecosystem diversity, values of 09/03/202
1. TA 1 T 2,R 4 - 1
biodiversity, India as a mega-diversity 4
nation
11/03/202
Hot-spots of biodiversity TA 1 T 2,R 4 - 1
4
Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, 15/03/202
TA 1 T 2,R 4 - 1
poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts 4
endangered and endemic species of India
18/03/202
– conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and TA 1 T 2,R 4 A1 1
4
ex-situ

Total hours required to complete the unit 06

Unit No Topic Name Teaching Text / Assignment/ Date Hours

Aid Reference Seminar
 Book
UNIT-II ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Causes, Effects and Preventive measures 22/03/202

TA 1 T 1,R 1 - 1
of Water Pollutions 4
Soil Pollutions 23/03/202
TA 1 T 1,R 1 - 1
4
Air Pollutions 25/03/202
TA 1 T 1,R 1 - 1
4
01/04/202
2. Noise Pollutions TA 1 T 1,R 1 - 1
4
Solid, Hazardous and E-Waste 05/04/202
TA 1 T 1,R 1 A2 1
management 4
Case studies on Occupational Health and 06/04/202
TA 1 T 1,R 1 - 2
Safety Management system (OHASMS) 4
08/04/202
Environmental protection TA 1 T 1,R 1 - 1
4
12/04/202
Environmental protection acts TA 1 T 1,R 1 - 1
4

Total hours required to complete the unit 09

Text /
Teaching Assignment/
Unit No Topic Name Reference Date Hours
Aid Seminar
Book
UNIT-III RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY

Energy management and 13/04/202

TA 1,TA 2 T 3,R 2 - 1
conservation,New Energy Sources 4
Need of new sources. Different types new 04/05/202
TA 1,TA 2 T 3,R 2 A3 1
energy sources 4

3. 06/05/202
Applications of Hydrogen energy TA 1,TA 2 T 3,R 2 - 1
4
10/05/202
Ocean energy resources TA 1,TA 2 T 3,R 2 - 1
4
11/05/202
Tidal energy conversion TA 1 T 3,R 2 - 1
4
Concept, origin and power plants of 13/05/202
TA 1 T 3,R 2 - 1
geothermal energy 4

Total hours required to complete the unit 06

Text /
Teaching Assignment/
Unit No Topic Name Reference Date Hours
Aid Seminar
Book
4.
UNIT-IV SUSTAINABILITY AND MANAGEMENT

Development ,
17/05/202
GDP ,Sustainability-,concept, needs and TA 1 T 3,R 3 - 1
4
challenges
economic, social and aspects of
sustainability-from unsustainability to 18/05/202
TA 1,TA 3 T 3,R 3 - 1
sustainability-millennium development 4
goals and protocols
Sustainable Development Goals-targets, TA 1,TA 3 T 3,R 3 S1 20/05/202 1
indicators and intervention areas Climate 4
 change
Global, Regional and local environmental 24/05/202
TA 1,TA 3 T 3,R 3 - 1
issues and possible solutions 4
case studies. Concept of Carbon Credit, 25/05/202
TA 1 T 3,R 3 A4 1
Carbon Footprint. 4
Environmental management in industry ,A 27/05/202
TA 1 T 3,R 3 - 1
case study 4

06

Text /
Teaching Assignment/
Unit No Topic Name Reference Date Hours
Aid Seminar
Book
UNIT-V SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES

Zero waste and R concept, Circular 31/05/202

TA 1 T 3,R 3 - 1
economy, ISO 14000 Series 4
Material Life cycle assessment, 01/06/202
TA 1,TA 3 T 3,R 3 - 1
Environmental Impact Assessment 4
Sustainable habitat: Green buildings, 03/06/202
5. TA 1,TA 2 T 3,R 3 - 1
Green materials 4
Energy efficiency, Sustainable transport. 07/06/202
TA 1,TA 3 T 3,R 3 - 1
Sustainable energy 4
Non-conventional Sources, Energy Cycles- 08/06/202
TA 1 T 3,R 3 - 1
carbon cycle, emission and sequestration 4
Green Engineering: Sustainable
10/06/202
urbanization- Socio-economical and TA 1 T 3,R 3 A5 2
4
technological change

Total hours required to complete the unit 06

Course Outcomes:
● To familiarize the concept of sustainable development goals and appreciate the interdependence of
economic and social aspects of sustainability, recognize and analyze climate changes, concept of carbon
credit and the challenges of environmental management.
● To identify the causes, effects of environmental pollution and natural disasters and contribute to the
preventive measures in the society.
● To identify and apply the understanding of renewable and non-renewable resources and contribute to
the sustainable measures to preserve them for future generations.
● To recognize the different goals of sustainable development and apply them for suitable technological
advancement and societal development.
● To demonstrate the knowledge of sustainability practices and identify green materials, energy cycles
and the role of sustainable urbanization.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Anubha Kaushik and C. P. Kaushik’s “Perspectives in Environmental Studies”, 6th Edition, New Age
International Publishers ,2018.
2. Benny Joseph, ‘Environmental Science and Engineering’, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2016.
3. Gilbert M.Masters, ‘Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science’, 2nd edition, Pearson
Education, 2004.
4. Gilbert M.Masters, ‘Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science’, 2nd edition, Pearson
Education, 2004.
5. Bradley. A.S; Adebayo, A.O., Maria, P. Engineering applications in sustainable design and development,
Cengage learning.
6. Environment Impact Assessment Guidelines, Notification of Government of India, 2006.
7. Mackenthun, K.M., Basic Concepts in Environmental Management, Lewis Publication, London, 1998

REFERENCES:
1. R.K. Trivedi, ‘Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines, Compliances and Standards’, Vol. I and II,
Enviro Media. 38 . edition 2010.
2. Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, ‘Environmental Encyclopedia’, Jaico Publ., House, Mumbai, 2001.
3. Dharmendra S. Sengar, ‘Environmental law’, Prentice hall of India PVT. LTD, New Delhi, 2007.
4. Rajagopalan, R, ‘Environmental Studies-From Crisis to Cure’, Oxford University Press, Third Edition, 2015.
5. Erach Bharucha “Textbook of Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses” Orient Blackswan Pvt.
Ltd. 2013.

Teaching Aid (TA)

1. Power Point Presentation
2. Video Lecture
3. Design Thinking
4. Hand Written Material

Seminar (S)
1. Sustainable Engineering solutions: Integrsting SDG Goals into Real-World Projects
Assignments (A)
1. Global Biodiversity Conservation
2. Solid,Hazardous and E-Waste management
3. Engineering Innovation in the renewable energy
4. Co2 Emission reduction measurements
5. Green engineering strategies for promoting SDG

Subject In-charge HOD PRINCIPAL