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Department of Environmental Science

Foundation: Environmental Science

Semester II (BVA) Semester III( BA,B.Com,B.Sc.,BCA,B.Sc (H.Sc.)


S. Paper Paper Title Type of Paper Contact Credits Max. Min.
No. Code (Theory,Practical Hours Mark Marks
Project,Seminar) Per Per s
Sem wee
k
1 VES Our Environment Theory 30 02 02 100 36
200
FES
300

Semester IV (BA,B.Com,B.Sc.,BCA,B.Sc (H.Sc.)


S. Paper Paper Title Type of Paper Contact Credit Max. Min.
No. Code (Theory,Practical Hours s Marks Marks
Project,Seminar) Per Per
Sem wee
k
1 FES Environmental Theory 30 02 02 100 36
400 Conservation
COURSE CONTENT
SEMESTER II/ III

VES 200/FES 300: OUR ENVIRONMENT


Contact Hours/Semester: 30 Contact Hours/Week: 2

Maximum marks: 100 (Semester End Exam-70 Continuous assessment-30)

Credits: 2

Objective of the paper: Inspite of the deteriorating status of the environment, study of
environment has so far not received adequate attention in our academic programmes.
This programme aims at giving students a clear understanding of environmental concerns
and to follow sustainable development practices. This will definitely help students
develop an interdisciplinary global understanding of ecological and environmental
problems.

UNIT–I Definition, Scope and Importance of Environment 5 hrs


- Scope of Environmental Studies and its applications
- Importance with respect to the society
- Relationship of Environmental Studies with other subjects (Multidisciplinary
nature of Environment)

UNIT–II Ecosystem: Structure and Function 6 hrs


- Concept of Ecosystem
- Biotic and abiotic components of ecosystem
- Food Chain and Food Web
- Ecological Pyramids
- Energy Flow

UNIT–III Environmental Pollution 7 hrs


- Water Pollution: Definition, sources and effects
- Air Pollution-Definition, sources and effects
- Noise Pollution-Definition, sources and effects

UNIT-IV Energy and Environment 7 hrs


- Solar Energy and its uses
- Wind Energy
- Tidal Energy
- Hydro Power

UNIT-V Environment and Human Health 5 hrs


- Water and airborne Diseases; Potential and widespread effects.
-WHO and other bodies and their role in public health projects development.
SEMESTER IV

FES 400: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Contact Hours/Semester: 30 Contact Hours/Week: 2

Maximum marks: 100 (Semester End Exam-70 Continuous assessment-30)

Credits: 2

Objective of the paper: The course aims to provide students with knowledge about
natural and disrupted systems in the natural
world, and to stimulate them to develop their ability to apply their knowledge and adopt a
standpoint on environmental issues.

UNIT–I Biodiversity and its conservation 6 hrs


-Introduction: Definition, genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.
-Values of Biodiversity: Consumptive use, productive use, social esthetic and option
values
-Threats to biodiversity- Habitat loss, poaching of wild life.

UNIT-II Natural Resources 6 hrs


- Definition (Renewable and non renewable)
- Natural resources and associated problems:
(a) Forest Resources- Use and over-exploitation, deforestation and its effects
(b) Water Resources- Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water
and its effects
(c) Land Resources- Land degradation; Soil erosion and desertification.
(d) Mineral resources : Use and exploitation, environmental effects of
extracting mineral resources

UNIT-III Global Environmental Issues 6 hrs


- Acid Rain
- Ozone Depletion
- Global Warming

UNIT-IV Environmental Education and Awareness 6 hrs


- Environmental Movements
- Need of Awareness
- From Unsustainable to Sustainable development
- Water conservation
UNIT-V Human Population and Environment 6 hrs
- Population growth and its impact on Environment and natural resources
- Population Explosion and family welfare programmes
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Essential Readings
• Bharucha Erach, The Biodiversity of India, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd.,
Ahmedabad –380 013, India, Email:[email protected]
• Agarwal, K.C. 2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi Publ. Ltd. Bikaner.
• Jha Latika and Shailendra, Environmental Studies ,CBH publications, Jaipur
• Singh, R.B., Thakur, D.K. and Chauhan, J.P.S., RBD publications, Jaipur
• Townsend C., Harper J, and Michael Begon, Essentials of Ecology, Blackwell
Science
• Odum, E.P. 1971. Fundamentals of Ecology. W.B. Saunders Co. USA.

Reference Books
• Brunner R.C., 1989, Hazardous Waste Incineration, McGraw Hill Inc. 480p
• Clark R.S., Marine Pollution, Clanderson Press Oxford
• Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, E & Hepworth, M.T. 2001,
Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ. House, Mumbai
• De A.K. Environmental,Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
• Gleick, H.P. 1993. Water in Crisis, Pacific Institute for Studies in Dev.,
Environment & Security. Stockholm Env. Institute Oxford Univ. Press.
• Heywood, V.H & Waston, R.T. 1995. Global Biodiversity Assessment.
CambridgeUniv. Press
• Jadhav, H & Bhosale, V.M. 1995. Environmental Protection and Laws. Himalaya
Pub. House, Delhi
• Mckinney, M.L. & School, R.M. 1996. Environmental Science Systems &
Solutions, Web enhanced edition.
• Mhaskar A.K., Matter Hazardous, Techno-Science Publication
• Miller T.G. Jr Environmental Science , Wadsworth Publishing Co.
• Rao M N. & Datta, A.K. 1987. Waste Water treatment. Oxford & IBH Publ. Co.
Pvt. Ltd.
• Sharma B.K., 2001. Environmental Chemistry. Geol Publ. House, Meerut
• Trivedi R.K., Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules Guidelines, Compliances
and Standards, Vol I and II, Enviro Media
• Trivedi R. K. and P.K. Goel, Introduction to air pollution, Techno- Science
Publication
• Wanger K.D., 1998 Environmental Management. W.B. Saunders Co.
Philadelphia, USA

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