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On Going Syllabus

B. Sc. (Honour) Environmental Science

Course Structure

(Total credits of the UG Course – 144)

First year B. Sc. (Honours) Environmental Science (BSC – I) (Credits – 50)

First Semester (FSBSC – I) (Credits – 25)

Course Code Course Name Credit

ENV 1111 Communication 03

ENV 1112 Physical Environnent I 03

ENV 1113 Basic Plant Science I 03

ENV 1114 Basic Plant Science II 03

ENV 1115 Basic Animal Science I 03

ENV 1116 Basic Animal Science II 03

ENV 1117 Practical : Geosciences 02

ENV 1118 Practical : Plant Science 02

ENV 1119 Practical : Animal Science 02

ENV 1120 Field Work and Industrial visit 01

Total 25

Second Semester (SSBSC – I) (Credits – 25)


ENV 1211 Communication Skills 03

ENV 1212 Physical Environment II 03

ENV 1213 Biological Environment I 03

ENV 1214 Biological Environment II 03

ENV 1215 Basic of Chemistry 03

ENV 1216 Nature of India’s Environment-I 03

ENV 1217 Practical : Geoscience 02

ENV 1218 Practical: Biology 02

ENV 1219 Practical: Chemistry 02


Total 25

Second year B.Sc. (Honours) Environmental Science (BSC – II) (Credits – 50)

First Semester (FSBSC – II) (Credits – 25)


ENV 1311 Analytical Techniques 03

ENV 1312 Basics of Chemistry II 03

ENV 1313 Nature of India’s Environment II 03

ENV 1314 Environmental Botany 03

ENV 1315 Environmental Microbiology 03

ENV 1316 Environmental Zoology 03

ENV 1317 Practical: Basics of Remote Sensing& land use studies 02

ENV 1318 Practical :Microbiology 02

ENV 1319 Practical: Biology 02


Total 25

Second Semester (SSBSC – II) (Credits – 25)


ENV 1411 Statistical Analyses & Data Presentation 03

ENV 1412 Population, Dev. & Environment I 03

ENV 1413 Population, Dev. &Environment II 03

ENV 1414 Environmental Chemistry I 03

ENV 1415 Environmental Chemistry II 03

ENV 1416 Environmental Biology 03

ENV 1417 Practical: Environ. Chemistry I 02

ENV 1418 Practical: Environ. Chemistry II 02

ENV 1419 Practical: Environ. Biology 02


Total 25

Third year B.Sc. (Honours) Environmental Science (BSC – III) (Credits – 44)

First Semester (FSBSC – III) (Credits – 25)

Course

Code

Course Name Credit

ENV 1511 Computer Application & RS 03

ENV 1512 Environnemental Hazards & Disaster Management 03

ENV 1513 Pollution I Air & Noise 03

ENV 1514 Pollution II Water & Waste Water 03

ENV 1515 Pollution III-Solid & Hazardous 03

ENV 1516 Concept of environment management system &legislation 03

ENV 1517 Practical I Air pollution 02

ENV 1518 Practical II Water pollution 02

ENV 1519 Practical III Solid Waste 02


Total 25

Second Semester (SSBSC – III) (Credits – 19)

Course

Code

Course Name Credit

ENV 1611 Scientific Writing & Communications kill 03


ENV 1613 Dissertation/project work 12

ENV 1614 Seminar 01

ENV 1615 Viva Voce 02

Total 19

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Faculty of Science

Department of Environmental Studies

ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020

B.Sc. (Environmental Science): Higher Payment Programme

Year I Core

ENV1111: General English

Credit /

Hrs per week 3

Semester I Year of Introduction: 2013

Theory Year of Syllabus Revision: NA Max marks /

Grade 100

Objectives 1. To improve the language proficiency and literary competence of students

especially those coming from the vernacular medium.

2. To improve their Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW) skills.

3. Help the student to understand the subject in a better way as the medium of

instruction is English.

Employability/

Entrepreneurship / Skill

Development Aspects

Helps the students in various aspects as English has become the language of

Governments, Education, advancement, jobs and a symbol of self-improvement.

Course Outcome Students will gain the competence in English language

Mode of Transaction Lecture and Tutorial

COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS

Weightage (%)

Unit-1 English Grammar

a) Parts of speech- Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adjectives used as Nouns, Verb, Adverb,

Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection.

b) The same word used as different parts of speech.

c) Framing sentences, Punctuation.

d) Tenses - Present, past, future

e) Active and passive voice

30

Unit-2 English Writing

a) Writing sentences- Simple, compound and complex.

b) Writing notes, about any incidents in the class room, on the road and play ground.

c) Writing letter to teacher, parents etc.

d) Précis writing

35

Unit-3 Grammar and Usage

a) Refining Language- Using precise expressions for elaborate descriptions, using

appropriate vocabulary, error analysis.

b) Preparing a Coherent Text – Preparing a paragraph from jumbled sentences and

paragraphs, developing a text from points and notes taken.

c) Vocabulary- common and scientific terms.

35

REFERENCES

Vanikar R. and Palia K.K.(2001) Interface Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Limited New Delhi

Dhamija and Sethi (1993) Spoken English Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited New Delhi

Wren and Martin (revised by Prasada Rao N.D.V.) (2002) English Grammer and Composition S. Chand and Co.

New Delhi

Tandon, J.N. (revised by Seth and Agrawal) (2007) A new approach to English Grammer. RatanPrakashanMandir,

Agra

Krishna Mohan and Banerjee (1999) Developing Communication Skills Macmillan New Delhi


Department of Environmental Studies,

ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1112 : Physical Environment-I

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To study the Physics principles used to predict and explain what happens in our

atmosphere and seas and how it affects the climate change.

2. To understand the various phenomena occurring in the atmosphere.

3. To study about the different zones of oceans and its physical attributes

Employability/


Development Aspects

Helps in developing the skill to describe the fundamental physical and dynamical

processes operating in our atmosphere utilizing appropriate mathematical

formulation. Course Outcome The students will be able to Identify and describe the various systems comprising

the Earth's environment, including recognizing key aspects of these systems’

interaction and feedback loops. Mode of Transaction Lecture and tutorial


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Introduction to Environment

a) Concept and types of environment: Physical, Biological and Cultural - Environment as

perceived by different sciences.

b) Earth & the Solar System - Movements of the earth, Kepler's laws of motion, Newton'

law of gravitation, moment of inertia, Coriolis force. Earth's magnetic field- Magnetic

field intensity, magnetic lines of force, magnetic induction. magnetic field around a

current carrying conductor, Biot-savart's law, Tangent Galvanometer

c) Solar energy and heat balance

d) Controls over heating and cooling-land and water differences

e) Heating processes-radiation, greenhouse effect, conduction, compression, condensation

f) Cooling processes-evaporation, expansion, advection, temperature inversions

35

Unit-2 Atmosphere

a) Composition of the atmosphere

b) Air-composition, density, thermal structure and stratification

c) Factors affecting global distribution of insolation

d) Causes and effects of: insolation; pressure & winds; monsoon system; humidity

phenomena; air masses; precipitation; types of clouds.

35

Unit-3 Marine & Submarine Environment

a) Coastal Zone Classification. Characteristic physical features of coastal areas

b) Ocean floor deposits and coral reefs.

c) Ocean water- temperature, salinity, circulation

30

REFERENCES

Valdiya K.S.(2003),Geology, Environment And Society, University press.

Basu S. K. (2003), Hand Book of Oceanography, Global Vision Publishing House.

Lal. D. S. (2009), PhysicalGeography. Shardapustakbhavan, Alhabad.

SavindraSingh.S.(2001),PhysicalGeography, PrayagPustakBhavan,Alhabad.

Huggett R and Lindley S. (2004), PhysicalGeography. Oxford UniversityPress.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV113 : Basic plant science-I

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To identify plant vegetative and reproductive structures.

2. To understand basic principles, processes and functions of plant growth and

reproduction, including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, vegetative

growth and reproductive growth, fertilization and fruit formation.

3. To understand the basic concepts, compounds and reactions occurring in organic

and biochemical systems, particularly as related to the environment and plants.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Develop the ability in the students to Identify problems and independently

propose solutions using creative approaches, acquired through interdisciplinary

experiences, and a depth and breadth of knowledge/expertise in the field of Plant

Identification.

Course Outcome On Completion of this Course students will be able to gain knowledge of plant

cells, tissues and their functions

Mode of Transaction Lecture


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Plant Groups

a) Introduction to plants, root & shoot system

b) General characteristics of major plant groups and their properties with suitable

examples - Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms

c) Structure and function of an algal and fungal plant cell

35

Unit-2 Function of the plants

a) Function and morphological variations of different parts of angiospermic plants.

b) Photosynthesis-Pigment, Light & Dark reaction

c) Morphological modifications of various plant parts for various functions.

d) Growth characteristics (Effect of light, temperature, nutrients, water and pollutants)

e) Parasitic and Insectivorous plants.

35

Unit-3 Plant adaptations

a) Different types of habitats and their description. Based on physical and edaphic factors

b) Morphological, anatomical, distributional variations in the following groups of plants:

hydrophytes, mesophytes, xerophytes, halophytes, epiphytes

30

REFERENCES

Gangulee H.C., Das K.S and Dutta A.C. (2006) College Botany,New Central Book Agency, Calcutta

Pandey S.N. & Trivedi P.S. (2006), A Textbook of Botany Vol-1. Vikash public. Pvt.Ltd New Delhi

Pandey B. P. (2007) Botany for degree students,S.Chand& Co. Ltd. New Delhi.

Chapman & Reiss (2000), Ecology Principles and Applications. Cambridge University Press.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV114: BASIC PLANT SCIENCE II

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. Todefine ecology and population ecology and helps them to identify types of

population factors by enabling them to describe changes in population growth in

an ecosystem.

2. To understand how soil fertility is determined and how plant nutrient deficiencies

are identified, and means of improving soil fertility and adding nutrients for plant

growth.

3. To understand how to identify and sustainably manage plant diseases in various

production systems.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Students will have a greater knowledge of crop science and sustainable

agricultural practices and how it relates to the economy and environment, both

currently and in the future.

Course Outcome Students will be able to apply knowledge to solve problems related to crop

production and plant growth.

Students will have a greater knowledge of how horticulture relates to the

economy and environment, both currently and in the future.



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Population Ecology and Autoecology

a) Plant population ecology

b) Population, metapopulation concept

c) Group properties

d) Growth pattern and factors influencing population growth & distribution

e) Autecology of species

35

Unit-2 Agricultural microbiology

a) Rhizobium and Nitrogen fixation(Algal, Azolla and Fungal)

b) Production of bio-fertilisers

c) Rhizosphere, rhizoplane, R/S ratio and soil micro-organisms.

d) Phosphate solubilizing micro-organisms

e) Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria

35

Unit-3 Applied Microbiology

a) Applied Microbiology

b) Criteria for strain selection

c) Microbial pesticides, herbicides and insecticides

30

REFERENCES

PelczarM.J. Chan C.S. Jr. & N.R. Krieg (2004).Microbiology.Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Ltd. New Delhi.

Chapman & Reiss (2000) Ecology Principles and Applications. Cambridge University Press.

P. C. Trivedi.(2009), Microbes Application & Effects., Avishkar Publ.& dist.

Begon M. Harper, J.L. & Townsend, C.R. (1996): Ecology, Individuals, Population & Communities. Third Ed.,

Blackwell Science Pub.

Schlegel, H.G.(1993): General Microbiology. Cambridge University Press



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV115: BASIC ANIMAL SCIENCE I

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To train in the areas of General Biology, General and Applied Invertebrate and

Vertebrate Zoology; Animal Developmental Biology, Histology, Genetics and

Animal Breeding, Animal Ecology, Systematic.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Students can pursue a career in conservation or ecology, fighting to protect wild

animals and their environments.

Course Outcome Helps students to become an environmental consultant for the government or a

commercial company, advising on the impact to wildlife and the natural

environment of planned buildings and other projects or even combine a love of

animals with top class camera skills to become a nature photographer

Mode of Transaction Lecture


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Taxonomy and General Organizations of Animals

a) Principles of Classification of Animals

b) Protozoa to Echinodermata

c) General body organization of non-chordates and chordates

35

Unit-2 Organization of different groups

a) Affinities of minor phyla.

b) Cellular level of organizations-tissues, organs and systems.

c) Phylogeny

35

Unit-3 Metabolic processes and growth

a) Metabolic Processes- nutrition, digestion, respiration, excretion.

b) Growth,Development and Reproduction

c) Responsiveness of Protoplasm and animals, and animal behavior

30

REFERENCES

Jordan E.L. &Verma P.S (2006).Chordate Zoology. S.Chand&Co.Ltd, New Delhi

Jordan E.L. &Verma P.S (2006).Invertebrate Zoology, S. Chand &Co.Ltd, New Delhi



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1116:Basic Animal Science II

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. The objective of this course is to make students learn the various aspects of

Evolutionary Zoology, Animal Behaviour, General Physiology and

Environmental Biology.

2. The students should know about the natural behaviour (foraging, reproductive,

migratory, home range etc.) of endangered species in order to develop protective

measures for their conservation.

3. The students will get the Knowledge about the welfare of animals which will be

possible only through the studies of its behavior

Employability/


Development Aspects

This course will help the students to incline their interest towards wildlife and

animal interactions and wildlife photography.

Course Outcome Students will be more acquainted with the different types of animal and plant

interactions.

Mode of Transaction Lecture and tutorial


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 General Principles of Zoology

a) Evolution of chordate animals.

b) Distribution of animals in protected areas of India.

c) Difference between terrestrial and aquatic organisms.

35

Unit-2 Animal adaptations and environment

a) Structural adaptations (volant, fossorial, Ariel, cursorial etc.)

b) Physiological adaptations of animals: Food and feeding, respiratory, excretory and

reproductive adaptations

c) Life history of animals.

35

Unit-3 Positive and Negative Interactions

a) Animal interactions and associations: Symbiosis, commensalism, parasitism, predation;

Defense-mimicry, warning, camouflage; herbivore-carnivore interaction, plant –

herbivore interaction.

b) Pollination and seed dispersal by animals

30

REFERENCES

Hickman, C.P., Roberts, L.S. & Larson, A.: Biology of Animals.

Mayr,E.: Principles of Systematic Zoology

Newell, R.C.: Adaptations to Environment.

Rastogi, V.(1990). Animal ecology and distribution of animals. Slonim, N.B.: Environmental Physiology.

Smith, R.L.: Ecology and Field Biology.

Tomar& Singh: General Zoology.

Villie, Solomon, et al: Biology.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1117:Geoscience Practical

Credit /

Hrs per week 2


PRACTICAL Year of Syllabus Revision: NA Max marks /

Grade 50

Objectives 1. To Create and interpret graphs of quantitative data

2. To Interpret topographic maps and terrain models and create profiles

3. To Interpret geologic maps and construct cross sections from them

Employability/


Development Aspects

Helps students Make inferences about Earth systems from observations of the

natural world

Helps readily solve problems, especially those requiring spatial and temporal

interpretation

Course Outcome Environmental geoscience students develop key observational and analytical

skills that enable them to address fundamental questions about the functioning of

the Earth system

Students will develop key analytical and observational skills and cover core

topics in modern earth science

Mode of Transaction Practical


Weightage (%)

a) The earth as a cartographic problem. Geocentric and heliocentric mapping of the solar

system.

b) Types of maps & and their uses. Map scales.

c) Geographic coordinates. The grid system.

d) Map projections - their types & uses. Graphical construction of simple conical &

simple cylindrical projections.

e) Geodetic and plane surveying. Mapping procedures with survey instruments.

f) Drawing of contours and identification of landforms.

g) Study of topographical maps. Identification of conventional signs and symbols.

h) Identification of land forms from topographical sheets.

i) Determination of 'g' by compound pendulum.

j) Moment of inertia of a Flywheel.

k) Magnetic field along the axis of a coil.

l) Magnetic field of a Solenoid.

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1118:Botany Practical

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 50

Objectives 1. The course aims studying not only morphology, structure and development of

flowering plants but their practical and experimental aspects also.

2. To develop an understanding of basic fundamental aspects of Botany.

3. Gain thorough knowledge about various plant groups from primitive to highly

evolved plants.

Employability/


Development Aspects

This course is to ensure that students can achieve an up‐to‐date level of

understanding of plant science.

This will serve as a lasting and practical basis for a career, for example, in

research ‐ whether industry or academia - as well as teaching.

Course Outcome Students will become aware of applications of different plants in various

industries.

To highlight the potential of these studies to become an entrepreneur.

To equip the students with skills related to laboratory as well as industries based

studies.

To make the students aware about conservation and sustainable use of plants.

At the end of the course students will increase their capacity to think critically,

and ability to design and execute an experiment.

Mode of Transaction PRACTICAL


Weightage (%)

a) Showing different groups of plants with suitable examples

b) Plant part modifications (leaf, root and stem)

c) Listingof Biodiversity of typical habitats (a) A pond; (b) Plain terrain;(c) In a forest

d) Study of plant tissues.

e) Plant adaptations: (a) Hydrophytes; (b) Mesophytes; (c) Xerophytes; (d) Halophytes;

(e) Epiphytes.

f) Seed viability and Germination tests

g) Impact of pollutants on plant growth - Morphological alterations(study of diseases

symptoms)

h) Application of botanical plant extracts and bio-fertilizers.

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1119:Zoology Practical

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 50

Objectives 1. To provide a greater insight into the different aspects of zoology and how they

are studied in the laboratory.

2. Tointroduce different experimental approaches used in zoology in including

physiological testing, behavioural analysis and measures of animals diversity.

3. To provide students with better skills in handling animal samples and in

interpreting what they see in a biologically relevant way.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Carrying out experiments on physiology, behaviour, biodiversity and other

aspects of zoology

Analyzing zoological data

Writing up zoology experiments

Knowledge of conservation of zoological samples

Course Outcome At the end of this course, it helps students to understand the physiological,

biochemical and genetic principles of animals and their surroundings.

It enables the students to develop their skills in identifying, selecting, innovating

and organizing learning experiences for teaching Zoology subjects



Weightage (%)

General Zoology

a) Pests, Parasites, Poisonous animals and Social animals

b) Life history,Animal defensive organs and Special adaptations

c) Animals of economic importance and Fossils

Non-chordate and Chordate Zoology

d) Classification up to level of order with examples using specimens and slides.

e) Dissections and permanent mountings or demonstration of – i) Earthworm and ii)

Cockroach

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1120: Field Visit

Credit /

Hrs per week 1

Semester II Year of Introduction: 2013

Theory / Lab Year of Syllabus Revision: NA Max marks /

Grade 50

Objectives 1. To explore the various institutes involved in the environmental analysis

2. To understand the Ecology, biodiversity and management of any wildlife or

nature reserves.

3. To visit different Industries and understand the role of the student in that

particular industry Employability/


Development Aspects

Students might get employed at industries and various other field.

They will get an idea for their dissertation work and can also work there as an

intern

Course Outcome Field exposure and exposure to various research facilities

Mode of Transaction Field work


Weightage (%)

a) Visit to an area to document environmental assets: river/ forest/flora/fauna, etc.

b) Visit to a local polluted site: Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural.

c) Study of common plants, insects, birds and basic principles of identification.

d) Study of simple ecosystems: pond, river, etc.

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020

B.Sc. (Environmental Science): Higher PaymentProgramme

Year I Core

ENV1211. Communication Skills

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To develop their intellectual, personal and professional abilities

2. To develop basic skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)

3. To acquire the linguistic competence required in different professions

4. To develop the overall presentation skills

Employability/


Development Aspects

To develop knowledge, skills, and judgment around human communication that

facilitate their ability to work collaboratively with others

To acquire the linguistic bases that enable them to participate in transferring the

scientific and technological advances of other nations to their nation

Course Outcome To find, use, and evaluate primary academic writing associated with the

communication discipline



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Reading Skills a) Comprehension – general ideas and information (Skimming & Scanning)

b) Understanding the logic of the sentence – Reference Words

c) Summarizing different kinds of texts

30

Unit-2 Writing Skills:

a) Business Correspondence,

b) Writing Reports, Descriptive Prose, Narrative Prose,

c) Preparing CV, circulars, memos, notices, advertisements.

35

Unit-3 Listening and Speaking:

a) Theory of Communication – Components, Types, Barriers to Communication, Non-

Verbal Communication

b) Making Presentations – Structure, Content development, Importance of Audience,

Presentation techniques, Use of Audio-Visual Aids

c) Group Discussion – Types, Purpose, Preparation and Participation, Characteristics of a

Discussion Group, Phases of Group Discussion, Causes of Failure of GD

35

REFERENCES

Vanikar R. and Palia K.K.(2001) Interface Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Limited New Delhi

Dhamija and Sethi (1993) Spoken English Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. New Delhi

Jones, L. and Alexander R. (1996): New International Business

Kaul A. (2000) Effective Business Communication Prentice



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENVENV1212 :Physical Environment II

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To learn about the interaction between lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and

atmosphere

2. To learn about the issues and practices in managing water resources

3. To understand the evolution of our environment and the life within it

4. To predict both natural and human-caused climate change

Employability/


Development Aspects

To predict earth orientation changes from global forecasts of atmosphere-

lithosphere-hydrosphere dynamics

Course Outcome To understand the interactions among the earth's spheres and the events that occur

within the ecosystem allows people to predict the outcomes of events



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Lithosphere

a) Linked environmental systems and their significance in the study of environment

b) Feedback links among earth systems. Growth of the Antarctic Ice Sheet

c) Time, space and earth processes. Relative and absolute geologic time scale.

d) The rock cycle and types of rocks

e) Lithosphere: Materials of the lithosphere- their evolution and distribution.

f) Effect of external forces on the lithosphere- effect of weather, wind and glacier

Soil formation and processes involved, soil profile and types of soils

35

Unit-2 Hydrosphere

a) Cycling of surface water among atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere

b) Drainage basins and streams

c) Development of drainage system and drainage patterns

d) Groundwater sources, aquifers and its types.

e) Laws governing the flow of ground water

f) Groundwater management

35

Unit-3 Tracing and Predicting Environmental Change

a) Impact of climate on terrestrial planets

b) Influence of plate tectonics, oceans, orbital parameters

c) Impact of meteorites

d) Global cooling and Ice Age

30

REFERENCES

Merritts, Dorothy, De Wet, Andrew and Menking, Kristen: Environmental Geology

Keller :Environmental Geology

Valdiya, K.S.:Environmental Geology

Arthur Bloom.(2002).,Geomorphology., Prentice Hall Inc.

Todd.D.K,(1980).,Groundwater Hydrology., John Wiley & Sons ltd.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1213 :Biological Environment I

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To assess behavioral and physiological mechanisms by which organisms interact

with other organisms and with their physical environment

2. To describe biotic and abiotic factors that influence the dynamics of populations

3. Describe how the biogeochemistry, nutrient cycling, energy flow, or biodiversity

of ecosystems responds to climate change or another disturbance

Employability/


Development Aspects

Some possible career options include: Forestry commission, Field Ecologist,

Environmental Consultant, Habitat Conservationist and Wildlife Biologist

Course Outcome To understand the vital connections between plants and animals and the world

around them



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Nature of the Biosphere and concept of ecosystem

a) Structure and processes

b) Basic principles, scopes its relation to other division of science, biotic, abiotic, structure

function, H.T.Odum's energy, language symbols & meanings

30

Unit-2 Ecosystem Dynamics

a) Energy flow, food webs and trophic levels.

b) Role of micro-organisms in bio-geocycles

c) Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, Phosphorus, Sulfur and iron cycles

d) Energy pyramids and concept of limiting factors

35

Unit-3 Major Ecosystems of the world

a) Terrestrial, Aquatic(Fresh Water & Marine)

b) Types of Biomes and associated organisms, Climatic factors influencing Biomes

c) Biomagnification, bioaccumulation, bioagumentation and eutrophication concepts

d) Concept of habitat, functional role and niche, keystone species, dominant species,

ecotone and edge effect.

35

REFERENCES

Madigan M.T., Martinko J.M and Brock J. P (1997). Biology of micro-organisms. 8th edition. Prentice Hall

International, Inc.

Sugart H.H (1998). Terrestrial Ecosystems in changing environments. Cambridge University press.

Stilling P. D.(1999) Ecology theories and applications. Prentice- Hall, Inc.

M.C.Dash.,(2001)., Fundamentals Of Ecology., Tata Mc Garth Hill Publication

J.L. Chapman &M.J.Reiss.,(1992)., Ecology.,Cambridge University Press

SVS Rana.,(2003)., Essentials of Ecology and Environmental Science., Prentice hall



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1214. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT II

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. Microbiology is aimed at studying the diversity and activity of microorganisms in

their natural environment, their mutual interactions and their survival and

adaptation strategies

2. To demonstrate that microorganisms have an indispensable role in the

environment, including elemental cycles, biodegradation, etc.

3. To understand the role of microbes in transformation or degradation of

contaminants into nonhazardous or less-hazardous substances

Employability/


Development Aspects

Typical employers include: healthcare organizations, environmental

organizations, forensic science laboratories, biomedical scientist, biotechnologist,

clinical research associate, industry - food and drink, petroleum, pharmaceuticals,

toiletries, water and biotechnology companies

Course Outcome To understand the basic microbial structure and function and study the

comparative characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes and also Understand

the structural similarities and differences among various physiological groups of

microbes



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Introduction to Microbiology

a) General properties of micro-organisms, characterization, classification and

identification.

b) Different groups of micro-organisms (types of bacteria, fungi and viruses)

c) Ecological groups based on requirement of oxygen, carbon, temperature, habitat &

nutrition. Soil microorganisms.

30

Unit-2 Diversity of microbial habitat

a) Environmental selecting factors (physical, chemical, biological), types of microbial

habitats (atmospheric, aquatic, terrestrial, marine, deep sea, micro- environments)

b) Microbes of the extreme environment (Extremophiles) with respect to tolerance to

extremes of temperature, salt, sugar, pressure, chemicals, oxidation, pH, gases, etc

35

Unit-3 Microbial interactions

a) Competition for survival in nature, role of anti-microbial in nature, types of symbiotic

relationships, plant- microbe interaction

b) Nutrient cycling: Nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorous, iron & other elements. Role of micro-

organisms in biogeochemical cycling.

35

REFERENCES

Tortora, Funke Case (2004). Microbiology an Introduction. Pearson Education

Agrawal And Parihar(2008)., Industrial Microbiology Fundamental &Application.Agrobios, Jodhpur.

P. C. Trivedi.( 2009), Microbes Application & Effects., Avishkar Publ.& dist.

PelczarM.J. Chan C.S. Jr. & N.R. Krieg (2004).Microbiology.Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Ltd. New Delhi

Tortora, Funke Case (2004). Microbiology an Introduction. Pearson Education

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Faculty of Science


ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1215 :Basics of Chemistry I

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To understand the fundamental behavior of matter in terms of its properties and behavior

and to relate the concepts of thermo chemistry to the transitions between the states of

matter and to chemical reactions

2. To correlate the atomic structure of an element to its physical and chemical properties

3. Understand the forces which hold molecules to one another and how these forces affect

the physical properties of the material

Employability/


Development Aspects

To develop the ability to synthesize, separate and characterize compounds using

published reactions, protocols and modern instrumentation

To understand the current ethical issues in chemistry and be able to apply ethical

principles in classes and research

Course Outcome To promote an awareness of the social, economic, environmental and technological

implication of chemistry



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Atomic structure and chemical bonding

a) Structure of atom, Bohr's model. Concepts of orbital, electronic configuration, classification of

elements on the basis of electronic configuration, periodic tables and periodic properties.

b) Nature of chemical bonds, ionic compounds, Unit Cell, structure of binary diatomic compounds,

covalent bond, hybridization.

c) Introduction to molecular orbital theory, coordinate linkage, structure of complex compounds.

d) Chemistry of alkali and alkaline earth metals.

e) Comparative accounts of main group & transition elements & occurrence of their compounds in

hydrosphere & lithosphere

30

Unit-2 Physical chemistry

a) General states of matter, properties of gases and gas laws

b) Kinetics & thermodynamics and thermo chemistry of chemical reactions

c) Polymers: classification, process of polymerisation and some important polymers (PVC, PS, Ny

6, PE, Polybutadiene).

d) Chemistry involved in volumetric and gravimetric methods of estimations.

e) Role of metal complexes in chemical analysis and in biological systems

35

Unit-3 Organic chemistry

a) Chemistry of dyes; colour& constitution, types of dyes, criteria of good dyes, process of dyeing.

b) Chemistry of drugs; anti-malaria, sulfa, analgesic

c) Classification and nomenclature of organic compounds. Preparation and reactions of alkanes,

alkenes and alkynes. Structure, properties and reactions of benzene, phenol, aniline.

35

REFERENCES

Gladstone S. & Lewis D. (1960),Elements of Physical Chemistry, Princeton, N. J., D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc.

Jain D.V.J. &Jauhar S.P. Physical Chemistry- Principles & Problems.

Lec,J.D.: Concise Inorganic Chemistry. Chapman & Hall, IV th ed.

Mahan, B.H.: University Chemistry. Indian Book Co.2nd ed.

Morrison, R.T. & Boyd, R.N.(1994): Organic Chemistry. Prentice Hall of India, 6th ed.

Puri B. R., Sharma L.R., Pathania M. S.,(1962), Principles of Physical Chemistry, Vishal Publication

Pine, S.H.(1993): Organic Chemistry. McGraw Hill, 5th ed.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1216 :Nature of India’s Environment- I

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To identify soil types and how they are formed and ways to modify soil structure

and drainage to reduce erosion and improve water quality.

2. To identify the processes involved in water cycle and explain how the ocean

regulates earth’s temperature

3. To understand the general principles of ecology as how they related to terrestrial

and/or aquatic plant and animal conservation and management.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Career options include: Water resource engineer, water quality scientist, pollution

control officer, environmental consultant, Conservation Scientist and Forester,

Zoologist/Wildlife Biologist, soil scientist etc.

Course Outcome Students will have a greater knowledge of how wildlife conservation and

management relates to the economy and environment, both currently and in the

future



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Land Resources

a) Land utilization, land use & land cover classification. Soils- Types and distribution, soil

loss; soil salinity; soil erosion and conservation.

b) Impact of irrigation-water logging, poor drainage, soil infertility; reclamation; nutrient

loss; fertilizers. Desertification of the Thar; degradation of hillsides

30

Unit-2 Water resources

a) Concept of hydrological cycle, monsoon distribution

b) Surface & ground water resources, utilization for various purposes

c) River valley projects and effect of dams

35

Unit-3 Forest and Wild Life Resources

a) Area, distribution and types of forest, forest cover, major/minor forest products.

Problems of over grazing, fuel wood.

b) Social forestry with particular reference to Gujarat. Chipko&Appiko movement

c) Types and distribution. Impact of people on wild life and ecology; endangered species

of India. Conservation of wild life

d) Wildlife resources of India

e) Concept of Biological Diversity

35

REFERENCES

Ghosh Ashish(2003), Natural Resources Conservation &Environment management, APH Publishing New Delhi

PrithiPalSingh,(2007), Biodiversity Conservation & Systematics, Scientifics publisher

K.S.Valdia,( 2004), Geology environmental and society., University Press.

Singh.M.P,Singh.J.K, MohankaReena, Sah R.B (2007), Forest Environment and Biodiversity, Daya Publishing House,

New Delhi.

Dadhich .L.K and Sharma .A.P (2002),Biodiversity, Strategies and Conservation, APH Publishing Corporation, New

Delhi

Sharma .P.D (2009), Ecology and Environment ,Rastogi Publications, Meerut

Ghosh Ashish(2003), Natural Resources Conservation &Environment management, APH Publishing New Delhi



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1217 :Practical I – Geoscience

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 50

Objectives 1. To understand the various mapping techniques

2. To understand Earth’s geography

3. To learn various types of Rocks and minerals present on the earth

4. To understand quality of Ground water

Employability/


Development Aspects

Basic Mapping skills, Identification of Various rocks and minerals, Ground water

analysis.

Course Outcome A student might be employed to any organization/ institution in mapping

division. Identification skills will help to get employment in mining and EIA

activities

Mode of Transaction Practical – lab work


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 a) Profiles- Serial, superimposed, projected, composite

b) Altimetric frequency curve and graph; hypsometric curve

c) Basin contour map, basin slope map

d) Stream ordering by Strahler's, Horton's &Shrave's methods

e) Longitudinal profile & transverse profile

f) Identification of rocks & minerals - hand specimens & microscopic

g) Ground water testing and data analysis

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1218. Practical II Biology

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 50

Objectives 1. To learn the basic techniques used in environmental microbiology

2. To study the various antimicrobial components

3. To monitor the presence of microbes in environment

Employability/


Development Aspects

Various microbial techniques will help to get employed in wastewater treatment

plants, water quality testing laboratory, healthcare organizations, environmental

organizations, forensic science laboratories, biomedical scientist, biotechnologist,

clinical research associate, industry - food and drink, petroleum, pharmaceuticals,

toiletries, water and biotechnology companies.

Course Outcome Practical knowledge of various microbiological techniques.

Mode of Transaction Practical – lab work


Weightage (%)

a) Demonstration of the presence of microorganisms in air, water, soil, skin, teeth, etc.

b) Isolation of microorganisms: Streak plate technique

c) Monochrome and Gram staining

d) Enumeration of microorganisms: spread plate technique

e) Study of Oligodynamic action of copper, etc.

f) Crowded plate technique for isolation of antibiotic producing microorganisms

g) Most probable number technique

h) IMVic Test

i) Aerobic and anaerobic cultivation- Sloppy Agar method

j) Cultivation of microorganisms in different types of media

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1219 : Practical III Chemistry

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. Identification techniques of various unknown chemicals

2. Analysis of water

Employability/


Development Aspects

Employability: Pollution control boards, R& D division in various companies,

Water quality testing laboratories

Course Outcome A student will have practical experience on identification of different salts and

compounds, lab analysis techniques Mode of Transaction Practical – lab work


Weightage (%)

a) Identification of inorganic salts (25)

b) Identification of organic compounds (15)

c) Estimation of hardness of water

d) Estimation of acid strength

e) Redox titrations (2)

f) Iodometric&Iodinetric titration

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year I Core

ENV1220: Field Visit

Credit /

Hrs per week 1



Grade 50

Objectives 1. To explore the various institutes involved in the environmental analysis

2. To understand the Ecology, biodiversity and management of any wildlife or

nature reserves.

3. To visit different Industries and understand the role of the student in that

particular industry

Employability/


Development Aspects

Students might get employed at industries and various other field.

They will get an idea for their dissertation work and can also work there as an

intern Course Outcome Field exposure and exposure to various research facilities



Weightage (%)

a) Visit to an area to document environmental assets: river/ forest/flora/fauna, etc.




100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1311 : Analytical Techniques

Credit /

Hrs per week 3

Semester III Year of Introduction: 2013


Grade 100

Objectives 1. To develop an understanding of the range and uses of analytical methods in

chemistry.

2. Interpret data in proper context

3. To develop an understanding of the broad role of the chemist in measurement and

problem solving for analytical tasks.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Lab managerial jobs and instrumentation and scientific report management.

Course Outcome Knowledge of basic instruments in lab and industry.



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Separation Techniques

a) Chromatography – Principles, application methodology and types of planar and column

chromatography,

b) HPLC, GC, Ion-exchange, Affinity and Gel chromatography.

c) Electrophoresis – Principles and applications of paper, gel, SDS PAGE,

d) Centrifugation

35

Unit-2 Spectrometry a) Principles and instrumentation, UV/visible/IR Spectrophotometry,

b) Atomic absorption spectrometer,

c) Mass spectrometry

30

Unit-3 Instrumentation

a) High Volume sampler, low volume sampler

b) Ovens , shakers, centrifuge, pH meter, Electronic Balance

c) BOD, Laminar Flow hood, glass bead sterilisers, Autoclave

d) Microscopy - Principles and application.

35

REFERENCES

1. Daniel, M. (1990) Basic Biophysics for Biologists. Agrobotanical Publishers, Bikaner

2. Berlyn, G.P. and Miksche, J.P. (1976) Botanical Microtechnique and Cytochemistry.

3. Jensen, W.A. (1962) Botanical histochemistry.

4. Southworth, H.M. (1982) Introduction to Modern Microscopy.

5. Willard, H.H., Meritt, L.L., Dean, J.A. and Settle, F.A. (1986) Instrumental Methods of Analysis.

6. Plumer, D.T. (1979) An Introduction to Practical Biochemistry.

7. Winson, K. and Walker, J.M. (1996 ) Principles & Techniques of Practical Biochemistry



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1312. Basics of Chemistry II

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 5. To know the chemical basis of environmental aspects.

6. To classify various natural and petrochemical products.

7. Detailed study of organic and inorganic compounds

Employability/


Development Aspects

Lab chemist and chemical analyst

Course Outcome Learning the chemical nature of environmentally significant compounds



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Occurrence and distribution of elements

a) Chemistry of alkali and alkaline earth metals

b) Comparative accounts of main group and transition elements and occurrence of their

compounds in hydrosphere and lithosphere.

c) Marine Chemicals.

35

Unit-2 Physical chemistry and Natural Products

a) Ionic equilibrium and chemical equilibrium. pH, buffer, hydrolysis, acids and bases,

solubility products

b) Classification of natural products: alkaloids, steroids, proteins, pigments and their

isolation, biological effects and side effects.

c) Petrochemicals: cracking of crude oils, some important products (acetylene, acetic acid,

acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene) and their uses.

30

Unit-3 Organic and Colloidal chemistry

a) Toxicity of organic compounds.

b) Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of organic compound.

c) Photochemical reactions in nature. Colloids and emulsions and their role in nature.

d) Adsorption: Preliminary treatment of Freundlich and Langmuinisother. Application of

Adsorption phenomenon.

35

REFERENCES

1. Morrison, R.T. & Boyd, R.N.(1994): Organic Chemistry. Prentice Hall of India, 6th ed.

2. Pine, S.H. (1993): Organic Chemistry. McGraw Hill, 5th ed.

3. Puri B. R., Sharma L.R., Pathania M. S.(1962), Principles of Physical Chemistry, Vishal Publication

4. Sawyer C. N. , McCarty P. L. Parkin G. F.,(2003), Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1313 : Nature of India’s Environment II

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To know the economic importance of natural resources

2. To classify nature of resources on basis of their origin

3. To know more about environment governmental policies

Employability/


Development Aspects

Mining industry and city planning

Course Outcome Impact of poverty and urbanization on environment



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Economic Resources

a) Energy resources: Renewable and non-renewable

b) Mineral resources: Metallic, non-metallic & nuclear minerals

c) Marine resources - food, mineral & energy

35

nit-2 Habitat & People

a) Urban habitat - urban demography; housing and slums

b) Urban water supply and sanitation

c) Urban transport

d) Rural water supply and sanitation

30

Unit-3 Health and Environment a) Health and poverty; common diseases

b) Impact of environment on life of marine fisher folk and tribes

c) Government & environment: Environmental policies

35

REFERENCES

1. Centre for Science & Environment1982, 1998.The state of India's Environment: - A Citizen's Report

2. ValdiyaK.S(2004): Geology Environment and Society. University Press (India)Pvt Ltd.

4. Dave.B.S (2002): Environmental Studies. Pranam Publishers, Vadodara.

4. Shafi, M. &Raza, Mehdi (1994): Geography & Environment. Rawat Publication, Jaipur

5. Nag,P., Kumra,V.K. & Singh, J. (1997): Geography & Environment. Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi.

6. Mandal.R.B(2000): Urban Geography. Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1314. Nature of India’s Environment III

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To know the botanical aspects of environment

2. To know the environmental impacts on biological productivity

3. To know about variations in succession of climate

Employability/


Development Aspects

Ecological and survey projects

Course Outcome Energy flow and overall productivity in ecosystem



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Plant productivity

a) Plant productivity

b) Measurement of productivity

c) Factors affecting productivity

d) Variations across different ecosystems.

e) Ecological energetics, keeping plant productivity as the base.

35

Unit-2 Plant communities

a) Community concept

b) Structure – horizontal and vertical stratification

30

Unit-3 Succession and climate community

a) Growth – Progressive and retrogressive

b) Stability & complexity

c) Variations in plant communities across different ecosystems

35

REFERENCES

1. Begon, M., Harper, J.L. & Townsend, C.R.(1996): Ecology, Individuals, Population & Communities. Third

Ed.,Blackwell Science Pub.

2. Brock, et al: Microorganisms. 8th Ed.

3. Daubenmire, R.F.(1968): Plant Communities. Harper Publication

4. Dave.B.S (2002): Environmental Studies. Pranam Publishers, Vadodara.

5. Odum, E.P. (1971): Basic Ecology. Saunders Pub.

6. Roberts, R.D. & Roberts, T.N. Eds.(1984): Planning & Ecology. Chapman & Hall.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV 1315 : Environmental Microbiology

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To study the microbial relationships with environment

2. To acquire knowledge about air and water microbiology

3. To study microbial diseases in relation to human and plant life

Employability/


Development Aspects

Food and drug industry, dairy industry, Biological treatment plants

Course Outcome Detailed knowledge of microbes and its role in environment



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Agricultural, Food & Dairy Microbiology

a) Production of bacterial bio-fertilizers, criteria for strain selection, steps involved in

production, microbial insecticides &herbicides, biological nitrogen fixation.

b) Microbial flora of fresh foods, microbial spoilage of food, microbial examination of

food, food preservation, sources of micro-organisms in milk, microbial examination of

milk, pasteurization.

35

Unit-2 Water and Air Microbiology

a) Types of water (atmospheric, surface ground stores etc) marine microbiology, fresh

water microbiology, microbial analysis of water, salinity standards

b) Indoor aero microbiology ,aero microbiology of pharmacy ,hospitals, storage

materials(library, wall paintings)aero allergens, phylloplane micro flora, microbial

interactions on leaf surface

35

Unit-3 Microbial diseases of plants and human beings a) Air-borne, food-borne, water-borne and seed borne microbial disorders, their control.

b) Antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents and their mode of action.

30

REFERENCES

1. Booth, C. (1971) Methods in Microbiology, Vol. 4. Academic Press.

2. Gregory, P. H. (1973).The Microbiology Of The Atmosphere.2nd Edition Leonard Hill, U.K.

3. Mehrotra, R. S. & Agrawal A. (2000): Plant Pathology, TMH Publication, Delhi.

4. Pelczar, M.J., Chan, E.C.S. & Krieg, N.R. (1993): Microbiology. Tata McGraw Ltd., New Delhi.

5. Schlegel, H. G. (1993): General Microbiology. Cambridge University Press.

6. Stanier, R.Y. et al (1992): General Microbiology. Macmillan Edu. Ltd., New Delhi.

7. Sullia, S.B. &Santharam, S. (1998, 2006): General Microbiology. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1316. Environmental Zoology

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To know the distribution of fauna with respect to geography

2. To study the zoogeographical patterns of India and the world

3. To know more about wildlife sanctuaries of Gujarat and India

Employability/


Development Aspects

Wildlife exploration, projects of MoEF

Course Outcome Evolutionary aspects of flora and fauna based on distribution



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Zoogeography & Distribution-I

Animals of aquatic, Estuarine, marine, wet lands and mangroves habitats.

Fauna of tropical rain forest, shrub lands, tundra

Zoogeographic realm of world

Zoogeography of India

Island and Littoral fauna

Barriers and dispersal of animals

35

Unit-2 Zoogeography & Distribution-II

PlanktonandSoil organisms

Burrowing and soil invertebrates

Wildlife and wildlife sanctuaries of India

Wildlife and wildlife sanctuaries of Gujarat

35

Unit-3 Adaptations and Evolution of Animals

Adaptations for aquatic life (pelagic forms, tubiculous forms, intertidal, deep sea and

freshwater forms, Nutritional and Digestive adaptations)

Adaptations for terrestrial and aerial lie (Respiration, flight, locomotion, feeding,

colour, mimicry etc.)

Adaptations for High altitude, Deep sea, Desert, Polar regions, cave

Migration, hibernation and aestivation

30

REFERENCES

1. Brown, G.W.: Desert Biology (Vol. II)

2. Gould, J.L.: Biological Science.

3. Hickman, C.P., Roberts, L.S. & Larson, A.: Biology of Animals

4. Mayr,E.: Principles of Systematic Zoology

5. Newell, R.C.: Adaptations to Environment.

6. Odum, E.P.: Fundamentals of Ecology.

7. Slonim, N.B.: Environmental Physiology.

8. Smith, R.L.: Ecology and Field Biology.

9. Tomar& Singh: General Zoology.

10. Villie, Solomon, et al: Biology



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1317 : Practical: Basics of Remote Sensing and land use

studies

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To know the basic principles of remote sensing

2. To map physical and cultural feature of environment

3. To study satellite data of land use/cover mapping

Employability/


Development Aspects

GIS and Map tracking projects

Course Outcome Remote sensing and landuse studies in various ecosystem



Weightage (%)

a) Principles and basic concepts of remote sensing

b) Determination of photo scales, heights and slopes

c) Mapping of physical and cultural features from stereo pairs of photographs

d) Extraction of thematic information from satellite data and land use/ land cover mapping

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1318 : Practical: Microbiology

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To isolate various microrganism from ecological niches and isolation of antibiotic

producing microorganisms

2. To learn more about pasteurization and enzymatic activity of microbes in food

preservation

3. To study aeromicroflora and microflora of water

Employability/


Development Aspects

Food industry and Environmental lab

Course Outcome Microbial studies of air water and food



Weightage (%)

Isolation of Rhizobium from root nodules.

Assay for enzyme nitrate.

Isolation of microbes from milk.

Pasteurization of milk.

Formation of litter.

To detect the level of N and P from soil.

Study of Aero-microflora

Study of microflora of water.

Isolation of antibiotic producing microorganisms.

To test the sensitivity to antibiotics.

To isolate the micro-organisms from food materials

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV 1319 : Practical: Zoology

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To study the anatomy and morphology of various animals

2. To study adaptations in animals

3. To study aquatic fauna and flora

Employability/


Development Aspects

Employability in various environmental institutes

Course Outcome Demographic studies of representative plant and animals in various ecosystem



Weightage (%)

a) Plant productivity estimates

b) Demography studies

c) Pollution related symptoms observed in plants

d) Vegetal cover mapping

e) Adaptations of animals

f) Morphology and anatomy of representative animals

g) Plankton and Aquatic forms

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1320. Field Work and Industrial Visit

Credit /

Hrs per week 1



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To gain practical knowledge for filed application in future

2. To observe natural ecosystems and its interrelationships

3. To know about the waste generation from industry and conserve environment by

proper treatment

Employability/


Development Aspects

EHS, R&D sections, Environmental projects

Course Outcome To know the present scenario and impacts of pollutants on environment.



Weightage (%)

a) Visit to an area to document environmental assets: river/forest/flora/fauna/etc.




100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1411 :Statistical Analyses and Data Presentation

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. It encompasses the methodology and theory of statistics as applied to problems in

the life and environmental sciences

2. Helps to design data collection plans, analyze data appropriately and interpret and

draw conclusions from those analyses

3. Demonstrate the understanding of how to design experiments and survey for

efficiency.

Employability/


Development Aspects

It prepares students for work in a wide variety of positions in government,

industry, and education, involving teaching, research, and consulting in fields

such as public health, life sciences, and survey research.

Course Outcome Students are trained in the skilled application of statistical methods to the solution

of problems encountered in Environmental aspects.

Mode of Transaction Lectures and Tutorial


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Basics of Biostatistics

Sampling methods

Theoretical Distribution, Probability,

Mean, Median, Mode

30

Unit-2 Statistical Analysis

Calculation of S.E. and C.D.

Regression Correlation, ANOVA t-test,

Chi-square test,

Micrometry

35

Unit-3 Data Presentation

Preparation of Charts, Tables, Figures, Graphs

Histographs , pie chart, Pert chart,

Calculation of frequency, distribution, density, biomass,

Calculations dealing with carrying capacity, pollution load, biodiversity.

35

REFERENCES

1. Freund, J.E. (1977)Modern Elementary Statistics.

2. Goveday R. (1978)A first Course in Statistics.

3. Rangaswamy, R. (1986) A Text book of Agricultural Statistics.

4. Daniel, M. (1990) Basic Biophysics for Biologists. Agrobotanical Publishers, Bikane

5. Southworth, H.M. (1982) Introduction to modern microscopy.

6. Willard, H.H., Meritt, L.L., Dean, J.A. and Settle, F.A. (1986) Instrumental Methods of Analysis.

7. Plumer, D.T. (1979) An Introduction to Practical Biochemistry.

8. Winson, K. and Walker, J.M. (1996 ) Principles & Techniques of Practical Biochemistry



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1412 :Population, Development & Environment I

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To study how Population education helps to maintain a sustainable environment.

2. To understand the relationship of Population with resources and urbanization.

3. To study the interaction between Population and environment through different

human activities.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Helps in developing the skill to describe the complexity of population dynamics

and its interaction with the present environmental features and further work out

measures to reduce the negative impacts.

Course Outcome The students understand that the study of Population and its characteristics help

to lift up the quality of human life and environment

Mode of Transaction Lecture and tutorials


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Demography

Demographic attributes, demographic transition, growth, distribution, density,

movement, events responsible for population change

Population and resources- optimum population, over-population, under-population,

Ackermaan's population resource regions

Human activities and changing environment

35

Unit-2 Agriculture and build environment

Food production, agricultural change, fertilizer, irrigation, pests, biotechnology,

sustainable agriculture, aqua agriculture.

The built environment: location, type and patterns of urban and rural settlements,

problems of urban and rural environment

35

Unit-3 Effects of Industrialization

Mining: global economic aspects of mineral production, environmental impact on

mining, habitat destruction, geomorphological impact, pollution, rehabilitation and

reduction of mining damage,

War: direct war time impacts, nuclear war, indirect war time impacts, limiting the

effects of war, environmental causes of conflicts

Industrialization: global patterns of industrial development, consequences of

industrialization on environment

Environmental effects of transport on land, biosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere

30

REFERENCES

1. Goudie, A. (1990): The Human Impact of the Natural Environment. Basil Blackwell

2. Shafi, M. &Raza, M. (1994): Geography & Environment. Rawat Publication, Jaipur & New Delhi.

3. Anonymous (1974): The Built Environment. The Open University Press, Great Britain.

4. Tolba, M. K. (1982): Development Without Destruction: Evolving Environmental

5. Middleton,N. (1999): The Global Casino-An Introduction to Environmental Issues. Arnold Pub.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II CORE

ENV1413 : Population, Development & Environment II

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. Students will be able to understand effects of human activities on the

environment, human health and the climate.

2. Students will understand basic principles, processes, merits and demerits of

Development.

3. Students will understand the basic concepts of sustainable development and its

importance.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Develop the ability in the students to Identify problems and independently

propose solutions using creative approaches, acquired through interdisciplinary

experiences, and a depth and breadth of knowledge/expertise in the field of

Demographic studies and Sustainable Development.

Course Outcome On Completion of this Course students will be able to gain knowledge about the

importance of Sustainable Development.

Mode of Transaction Lecture and tutorials.


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Impact of environment on Human

a) Human activities in different climatic belts

b) Linking environment and health - Definition of health, relationship between

environment and health, geography of risk, changing health threats, drivers of change,

classification of diseases- communicable and non-communicable, global health

patterns.

c) Epidemiology of human microbial diseases; sources of environmental pathogens,

modes of transmission of pathogens, epidemiological investigations, prevention and

control of infectious diseases

35

Unit-2 Environment & Development

a) Definition of development, development indicators- demographic, economic & social,

MDG- Millennium Development Goals.

b) Classification and characteristics of development in different parts of world, impact of

development on environment in developed, developing and least developed countries.

35

Unit-3 Sustainable development:

a) Definition and Concept of Sustainable Development

b) Models of Sustainable Development: Pressure-State-Response Model, Environment

Kuznet’s Curve, Strong and Weak Schools of Sustainability and Deep Ecology Model.

30

REFERENCES

1. Chatterji, M.M.M (1998): Environment & Health in Developing Countries. APH Publication Co., New Delhi.

2. Goudie, A. (1990): The Human Impact of the Natural Environment. Basil Blackwell.

3. McMichael, A.J.(1993): Planetary Overload. Cambridge University Press.

4. Middleton,N. (1999): The Global Casino-An Introduction to Environmental Issues. Arnold Pub.

5. Nag,P., Kumra,V.K. & Singh, J. (1997): Geography & Environment. Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi.

6. Shafi, M. &Raza, M. (1994): Geography & Environment. Rawat Publication, Jaipur & New Delhi.

7. World Resource Inst., U.N. Environment Program, U.N.D.P. & World Bank (1998): World Resources 1998-99: A Guide

to Global Environment. Oxford Univ. Press, New York.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1414 : Environmental Chemistry I

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. Helps students in understanding the various aspects of Air Pollution and the

meteorology of air pollution.

2. Students will understand what water pollution is and how the important

environmental indicators of water pollutants can be analyzed.

3. Students are made to understand the negative impacts of air and water pollution

better by studying the various case studies across the world.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Students will have a greater knowledge of the methods to assess the extent of air

pollution and pollution of water bodies due to developmental activities.

It prepares students to work in a wide variety of positions in government,

industry, and education, involving teaching, research, and consulting in fields

such as public health, life sciences, and survey research.

Course Outcome Students will be able to apply knowledge to solve problems related to Air

Pollution and Water Pollution for a Greener future

Mode of Transaction Lecture and Tutorials


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Air Pollution

Sources of environmental pollution

Air Pollution: Air quality standards, types of air pollutants and methods of sampling.

Analysis of CO, NO, SO2, hydrocarbons, petrol in air and particulates.

Effects of air pollution: Greenhouse effect, ozone hole, El Nino phenomenon, acid

rain, photochemical smog

35

Unit-2 Water pollution:

Water quality parameters and standards, methods of water sampling

Water pollutants: pesticides, organ chlorine insecticides, inorganic pollutants,

detergents, marine pollution, radioactive materials, thermal pollution

Analysis of water pollutants: BOD, COD, DO

35

Unit-3 Case studies Related to Air and Water pollution

30

REFERENCES

1. Rao M.N. and Rao H.V.N (1999) Air pollution, TMH PUB. New Delhi

2. Ramchandra T.V. (2006), Air Pollution Control, Capital Publishing Company New Delhi.

3. Anjaneyulu.Y (2006), Air Pollution and Control Technologies, Allied Publishers (P) Limited,New Delhi.

4. Vallero.D. (2008), Fundamental of Air Pollution, Elsevier Inc. U.K.



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YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1415 :Environmental Chemistry II

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. Provides an understanding of the importance of soil, its pollution and its

remediation.

2. Helps the students to know about the different instruments, their working and

uses in analyzing the various environmental parameters.

3. To understand the seriousness of the impacts of pollution through various

appropriate case studies.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Students can pursue a career in Fields of controlling pollution, teaching and

research.

Helps students to become an environmental consultant for the government or a

commercial company, advising on the impact of pollution on the environment

and its remedial measures.

Course Outcome Helps the students to understand and take measures to prevent future

environmental contamination through various anthropogenic activities.

Mode of Transaction Lecture and tutorials.


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Soil Pollution

a) Composition of the lithosphere, inorganic and organic components in soil, micro and

macro nutrients

b) Waste and pollution in soil, solid waste classification and disposal

35

Unit-2 Instrumental Techniques for Analysis & Case Studies

a) Flame photometer, atomic absorption spectrometer, inductively coupled plasma, non-

dispersive i.e., FTIR, GC, HPLC, i.s.e., ion chromotography, neutron activation, anodic

stripping voltammetry

35

Unit-3 Case studies:

a) i) Ganga ; ii) Gomti at Kanpur ; iii) Damodar in Bengal; iv) TCDD accident at Seveso,

Italy, 1976; v) Bhopal disaster, 1984; vi) Chernobyl disaster, Ukraine, 1986

30

REFERENCES

1. Cotton, F.A. & Wilkinson, G.: Basic Principles of Inorganic Chemistry. Wiley Eastern, 4th ed.

2. De, A.K. (2001): Environmental Chemistry. New Age International pvtltd,New Delhi

3. Gladstone, S. & Lewis, D.: Elements of Physical Chemistry.

4. Jain, D.V.J. &Jauhar, S.P.: Physical Chemistry- Principles & Problems.

5. Lec,J.D.: Concise Inorganic Chemistry. Chapman & Hall, IV th ed.

6. Mahan, B.H.: University Chemistry. Indian Book Co.2nd ed.

7. Morrison, R.T. & Boyd, R.N...(2007): Organic Chemistry. Prentice Hall of India, 6th ed.

8. Pine, S.H.(1993): Organic Chemistry. McGraw Hill, 5th ed.

9. Puri, B.R.& Sharma, L.R(2008).: Principles of Physical Chemistry,Vishal Publishing Company ,Jalander

10. Puri, B.R., Sharma, L.R. &Kalia, K.C.: Principles of Inorganic Chemistry. Visha Publications, 23rd ed.

11. Rakshit, P.C.: Elementary Physical Chemistry.

12. Singh, S.P.& Mukherjee, S.M.(1984): Organic Chemistry. MacMillan India, 3rd ed.

13. Terney, A.L.(1976): Contemporary Organic Chemistry. W.B.Saunders Co., 2nd ed.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1416 : Environmental Biology

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To make students learn the various aspects of environmental toxicology and

enhance capabilities for the prediction, measurement, and assessment of the fate

and effects of chemicals in the environment.

2. To study the action of ionizing radiations on the living organisms.

3. To get the knowledge about the harmful impacts of the toxic chemicals and the

radiations on the living organisms and how they alter the ecological health of the

earth as a whole.

Employability/


Development Aspects

It focuses on the application of science in environmental decision-making,

regulation, and management, including aspects of policy and law, and the

development of scientifically sound approaches to environmental problem

solving.

Course Outcome It provides an understanding of thestrategies involved in the use, protection, and

management of the environment for the enhancement of ecological health and

human welfare.

Mode of Transaction Lecture and tutorials


Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Principles in Toxicology

a) Animal management in toxicology evaluation,Animal toxicity test, statistical concepts

of LD 50,Dose-effect and dose response relationship ,Frequency response and

cumulative response,

b) Biological and chemical factors and influences toxicity,Bio-accumulation

35

Unit-2 Radiation Biology

c) Units and definition of radioactivity- Radioactivity and radiation of cosmic origin

d) Mechanism of Radiation action on living system.Radiation effects and its Mitigation

35

Unit-3 The Community structure, Disturbance and Succession

a) Pollution Studies - Types of pollutants / pollution

b) Effects of pollutants(heavy metals, air pollutants) on morphology and anatomical

characteristics of plants.

c) Micro morphological changes due to pollution.

d) Variations in flowering and fruiting, Variations in plant productivity

e) Plants as pollutant/s scavengers,Lichens

30

REFERENCES

1. Booth, C. (1971) Methods in Microbiology, Vol. 4. Academic Press.

2. Gregory, P. H. (1973) : The Microbiology of The Atmosphere.2nd Edition Leonard Hill, U.K.

3. Mehrotra, R. S.(2000): Plant Pathology, TMH Publication, Delhi.

4. Pelczu, M.J., Chan, E.C.S. & Krieg, N.R. (1993): Microbiology. Tata McGraw Ltd., New Delhi.

5. Schlegel, H. G. (1993): General Microbiology. Cambridge University Press.

6. Stanier,R.Y. et al (1992): General Microbiology. Macmillan Edu. Ltd., New Delhi.

7. Sullia, S.B. &Santharam, S. (1998): General Microbiology. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1417 : Practical: Environmental Chemistry I

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 50

Objectives 1. To create an understanding of the different types of sampling techniques.

2. To learn the various methods of preparing the samples for the analysis of the

different parameters.

3. To learn how to prepare chemical reagents of different strengths and the

techniques involved in analyzing the samples.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Helps students make inferences about of the nature of the chemical processes, so

that humankind's activities can be accurately evaluated.

Helps readily solve problems, especially those requiring pollution abatement and

decision making in the industries

Course Outcome The topics of analysis include chemical degradation in the environment, multi-

phase transport of chemicals and chemical effects upon soil biota. Thus it will

provide students with a detailed knowledge and comprehensive understanding of

environment.



Weightage (%)

a) Collection of samples- air, water and soil

b) Determination of pH from soil and water samples

c) Adjustment of pH, Prepration of Buffer solution, Turbimetri

d) Determination of conductivity from soil samples

e) Preparation of Normal, Molar, Molal, ppm, percentage solutions.

f) Chemical analysis of soil and plant samples

g) To detect the presence of different gases.

h) Estimation of D.O. in water

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1418 : Practical: Environmental Chemistry II

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 50

Objectives 1. The course aims at making the students understand water, its components and its

pollutants in detail.

2. To develop an understanding of the various methods incorporated in analyzing

the environmental parameters of water.

3. To understand environmental chemistry and toxicology studies and integrates

theoretical and practical aspects of environment and its toxicological affects.

Employability/


Development Aspects

This will serve as an analytical and practical basis for a career in research

whether industry or academia - as well as teaching.

Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology studies integrates theoretical and

practical aspects of environment and its toxicological affects.

Course Outcome At the end of the course students will increase their capacity to think critically,

and ability to design and execute an experiment.

To highlight the potential of these studies to become an entrepreneur.

To equip the students with skills related to laboratory as well as industry based

studies.



Weightage (%)

a) Estimation of dissolved solids and chlorides in water

b) Determination of phenol from water

c) Estimation of sulfates in water

d) Estimation of nitrates in water

e) Estimation of phosphate in water/ soil

f) Estimation of Na & K in soil by flame photometry

g) Estimation of toxic metals/ water, e.g., Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, etc.

h) Qualitative analysis of mixtures containing 4 radicals

i) Identification of organic compounds and their derivitisation

j) Complex metric titrations

k) Estimates of pesticides

l) Effect of acidic atmosphere on metal corrosion

100



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YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1419 : Practical - Biology

Credit /

Hrs per week 2



Grade 50

Objectives 1. To provide a greater insight into the different aspects of ecology and how it is

studied in the laboratory and the field.

2. Students will learn different experimental approaches used in microbiology

including physiological testing and analysis of microbial diversity in air, water

and soil.

3. To provide students with better skills in handling microbial samples and in

interpreting what they see in a biologically relevant way.

Employability/


Development Aspects

Carrying out experiments on physiology, behavior, biodiversity and other aspects

of ecology and microbiology.

Analyzing and interpreting data pertaining Ecology and Biodiversity.

Knowledge of conservation of Biodiversity and the importance of beneficial

microorganisms.

It gives opportunity to the students through programs and projects launched for

biodiversity conservation.

Course Outcome At the end of this course,it helps students to understand the physiological,

biochemical and genetic principles of animals and their surroundings.

It enables the students to develop their skills in identifying, selecting, innovating

and organizing learning experiences for teaching subjects like Ecology and

microbiology.



Weightage (%)

a) Identification of medically important Gm-bacteria, E. coli, P. vulgaris, Salmonella spp,

Shigella spp

b) Demonstration of -hemolysis

c) Evaluation of a disinfectant

d) Enumeration of Microbes in soil, water & air

e) Animal community structure of selected biomes and habitats

f) Plant community structure of selected biomes and habitats

g) Biodiversity index

h) Population density index

i) Flora and fauna census

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1420. Field Work and Industrial Visit

Credit /

Hrs per week 1



Grade 50

Objectives 4. To gain practical knowledge for filed application in future

5. To observe natural ecosystems and its interrelationships

6. To know about the waste generation from industry and conserve environment by

proper treatment

Employability/


Development Aspects

EHS, R&D sections, Environmental projects

Course Outcome To know the present scenario and impacts of pollutants on environment.



Weightage (%)

e) Visit to an area to document environmental assets: river/forest/flora/fauna/etc.

f) Visit to a local polluted site: Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural.

g) Study of common plants, insects, birds and basic principles of identification.

h) Study of simple ecosystems: pond, river, etc.

100



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C YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Core

ENV1511: Computer Applications and Remote Sensing

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives a) To introduce basics of computational techniques and languages

b) To introduce the usage and application computers for environmental science

c) Introduction of remote sensing & their application for understanding of

environment

Employability/


Development Aspects

Scientific report management and presentation skills with the help of

computation techniques

Course Outcome Hands on training on computational usage for environmental science



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Basics of Computer

a) Need for PC, parts of PC, computer programmes

b) Operating systems, comparison of DOS and WINDOWS

c) Hardware, software

d) Concept of Table, draw ,change and copying of cells

e) Handling of multiple documents, creation and manipulation of text

30

Unit-2 Computer Applications

a) Use computer in data presentation

b) Use of control panel, mouse, notepad etc.

c) Word, Excel and Power point , Preparation of slides and presentation of slides

35

Unit-3 Remote Sensing a) Application of computers in Remote sensing

b) Use of ILWIS,ERDAS software

c) Presentation of Remote Sensing Data

35

REFERENCES

1. Lillesand T.M & Kiefer R.W. (2003) Remote sensing & image Interpretation. John wiley& Sons, Inc New York

2. Jensen J.R. (2000) Remote sensing of the Environment an Earth Resources Perspective. Pearson Education, New

Delhi



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C YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Core

ENV1512 : Environmental Hazards & Disaster Management

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To introduce types of Environmental hazards and natural disasters

2. To understand possible Industrial and occupational hazards

3. To know technical management, hazard control systems and emergency

plans

Employability/


Development Aspects

Attainment of Employability skill set required for Disaster Management

Course Outcome Students get to learn all the aspects of Disaster management as well as

occupational hazards/ accidents



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Introduction and Classification of disaster:

a) Definition of hazard, disaster, eco-disaster, disaster management

b) Natural Hazards: Nature causes, Impacts, Occurrences and Mitigation

c) Earthquakes and Volcanic activity

d) Landslides

e) Cyclones

f) Floods

g) Droughts

h) Forest fires

35

Unit-2 Industrial & Technological Hazards:

a) Types and causes of industrial accident - physical, chemical, biological, electrical.

b) Nature of accident - explosion, fire, toxic release & dispersion.

c) Occupational health hazards - Their causes & prevention.

d) Environmental impact of technical hazards.

35

Unit-3 Disaster Management and Planning

a) Components of disaster management plan

b) Necessity of management plan

c) On-site & Off-site emergency plan

d) Basic concepts of technical hazards control system - Incident Reduction, Incident

Management Techniques of assessing technical hazards - PHA, HAZOP, HAZAN,

MCAA

30

REFERENCES

1. Abbasi, S.A., Krishnakumari, P. & Khan, F.I. (1999): Hot Topics: Everyday Environmental Concerns. Oxford

India Paperbacks.

2. Valdiya, K.S. (19): Environmental Geology



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C YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Core

ENV1513 :Pollution I-Air and Noise

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To introduce sources/causes and effects of air and noise pollution

2. To understand more about technical know-how of measurement through

various instruments

3. To know about all the aspects of control and abatement of air and noise

pollution

Employability/


Development Aspects

Probability of Consultancy in Air/Noise Pollution, EIA

Course Outcome Students get to learn about sources, classification, estimation, monitoring

and control mechanisms of air and noise pollution



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Air pollution and Meteorology a) Sources and classification of air pollution, stationary - stacks & fugitive emission,

b) Mobile sources; primary and secondary pollutants;

c) Air pollution from major industrial operations;

d) Effects of air pollution on human health, animals and plants.

e) Wind speed, direction, wind roses;

f) Atmospheric stability and inversions;

g) Mixing height; stack height; stack emissions, dispersion theories and models;

h) Stack sampling and analysis - online instrumental analysis and wet chemical methods;

i) Ambient air quality monitoring - high volume sampler, instrumental monitoring.

40

Unit-2 Air pollution control a) Control of air pollution by process change;

b) Control of air pollution by equipment - control of particulate emission - setting

chambers, inertial separators, cyclones, filters, electrostatic precipitators, scrubbers and wet

collectors;

c) Control of smoke;

d) Control of gaseous emission - combustion, adsorption, absorption, counter action;

e) Odors and their control.

30

Unit-3 Noise pollution and control a) Noise - definition, fundamentals of sound and vibration and standards,

b) Hearing mechanism and damages due to noise;

c) Noise measurement;

d) Noise control - acoustic absorption, vibration control, industrial noise control studies

30

REFERENCES

1. Rao M.N. and Rao H.V.N (1999) Air pollution, TMH PUB. New Delhi

2. Ramchandra T.V.(2006), Air Pollution Control ,Capital Publishing Company New Delhi.

3. Anjaneyulu.Y (2006), Air Pollution and Control Technologies, Allied Publishers (P) Limited,New Delhi

4. Vallero.D.(2008),Fundamental of Air Pollution, Elsevier Inc. U.K.

5. Mahandiyan.V (2006), Environmental Noise Pollution, Deep & Deep Publication Pvt.Ltd.



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C YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Core

ENV1514 :Pollution II-Water and Wastewater

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To know about water, it’s sources, quality and examination

2. To understand water treatment systems for domestic, recreation and

industrial uses.

3. To learn about Sewage/ Effluent Treatment Plants

Employability/


Development Aspects

Scope of Employability in ETPs/STPs

Course Outcome Insights and solutions to Water pollution and knowledge about waste water

treatment



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Basics of Water & Wastewater a) Properties of water and its environmental significance.

b) Physical, Chemical and Biological quality of water resource.

c) Examination of water quality, Sample collection, Preservation, Transportation and

Analysis.

30

Unit-2 Water treatment a) Objectives of water treatment systems

b) Water treatment plants and units

c) Water treatment technologies for domestic, recreation and industrial uses.

35

Unit-3 Wastewater treatment

a) Unit operations and processes of waste water treatment technologies

b) Sewage and effluent treatment plants

c) Biological treatment technologies and tertiary treatment of waste water

35

REFERENCES

1. Peper, Ian L., Gerba, Charles P. &Brusseau, Mark L.(1996): Pollution Science. Academic Press, San Diego,

New York, Boston, London, Sydney

2. Cunningham, William,P.(2001): Environmental Science- Global Science. McGraw Hill, London, New York,

Boston, Sydney Toronto, New Delhi.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Core

ENV1515 :Pollution III – Solid and Hazardous Waste

Credit /

Hrs per

week

3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To know about types, sources and characteristics of domestic and industrial

solid wastes and sewage

2. To understand types, sources and disposal of hazardous wastes

3. To learn about solid waste treatments including composting, sanitary

landfills with special emphasis on economics and applications

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects


Course Outcome Insights and solutions to Pollution problems related to Solid and hazardous

waste



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Solid Waste a) Types, sources and quantities of solid waste.

b) Physical, chemical & biological characteristics of domestic and industrial solid wastes &

sewage

c) Volume reduction and storage at source

d) Community storages and collection systems for community and local bodies.

e) Transportation of solid waste - garbage and industrial

40

Unit-2 Solid & Hazardous waste

a) Types & sources of hazardous waste

b) Hazardous waste disposal systems

30

Unit-3 Solid waste treatment& Reuse a) Municipal and industrial solid waste treatment systems (composting)

b) Ultimate disposal of solid waste. Sanitary landfills & ocean dumping.

c) Reuse and recycling of solid waste

d) Biogas and energy recovery process.

e) Processing and separation of solid wastes

f) Incineration, types, features and operation. Economics and application.

30

REFERENCES

1. Standard Handbook of Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal, Harry M. Freeman

2. Solid Waste Management, Behind, NEERI

3. Guidelines for Transport, Storage and Disposal of Hazardous Waste, MoEF, New Delhi.



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Core

ENV1516 : Concepts of Environmental Management System &

Legislation

Credit /

Hrs per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To learn about basics principles of Environmental Impact Assessment

2. To know about auditing and it’s components and economics of it

3. To understand Environmental acts and legislation involved

Employability/


Development Aspects Scope of Employability in Environmental Consultancy and auditing

Course Outcome Awareness about Environmental auditing, legislation and economics



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Environmental Management and EIA a) Principles of management, levels of management, functions of management & significance of management.

b) Systems approach to environmental management, concept of environmental dimensions of management -

physical, social, aesthetic, economic, technical environment.

c) Environmental impact assessment- definition, nature, scope, objectives, benefits.

d) Ideal EIA system, inventory (Physical, Chemical, Biological, Cultural,

Socioeconomic) Forecasting.

e) Approving bodies (National, International), Clauses of certification, basic schedules and bye-laws.

f) Different standards at Local/State/National and International levels including WHO

and UN

35

Unit-2 Environmental Auditing & Environmental economics

a) Auditing - internal, external, components.

b) Pollution control boards, State level, National level, High court proceeding, penalties and

implementation.

c) Economics of natural (renewable/non-renewable)resources- theoretical models of renewable and non-

renewable resources, methods for valuing environmental costs and benefits, Pollution taxes, tradable

permits (CO2, SO2, and other pollutants), economic incentives for environmental protection.

25

Unit-3 Environmental Legislation

a) International conventions: Stockholm Conference UNCHE; United Nations

Environmental Planning (UNEP) 1972; International Union for Conservation of Nature

& Natural Resources (IUCN); World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF); Bruntland

Commission (WCEB); Montreal Protocol; Rio Conference 1992; Convention on International Trade

in Endangered Species (CITES)

b) Study of the following Indian Acts related to environment:

c) Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1972,

Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,

Manufacturing Rules, 1989, Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, Coastal Regulation

Zone Notification

d) Implementation problems & role of judiciary in protection of environment- case studies. Public

interest litigation relating to environment protection- case studies.

40

REFERENCES

1. Hosetti, B.B. & Kumar, A. (1998): Environmental Impact Assessment & Management. Dayal Pub. House, Delhi.

2. Jain & Jain (1984): Environmental Law in India

3. Mehta, C.S. (1991): Environmental Protection & the Law. Ashish Pub., Delhi.

4 Rajshekhar, C.V.(Ed.) (1992); Critical Issues in Environmental Management. (Global Environmental Series).

Discovery Publication, Delhi.

5 Rosencranz, A, Diwan,S.& Noble, M.L.(1995):Environmental Law & Policy in India. Tripathi, Bombay



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Practical

ENV1517 : Air Pollution Practical

Credit /

Hrs per

week

2



Grade 50

Objectives To practically perform quantitative analysis of air pollutants

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects

Scope of Employability in Environmental Consultancy

Course Outcome Awareness about Environmental concerns related to air pollution



Weightage (%)

a) Sampling. - Devices and methods of sampling.

b) Suspended particulate matter (SPM) determination

c) SO2, NOX (NO, NO2) determination.

d) CO and hydrocarbon determination from exhaust of automobiles

e) Ambient air analysis and industrial stack emission analysis

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Practical

ENV1518. Water Pollution Practical

Credit /

Hrs per

week

2



Grade 50

Objectives 1. To practically perform quantitative analysis of water pollutants

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects


Course Outcome Awareness about Environmental concerns related to water pollution and

waste water treatment



Weightage (%)

a) Physicochemical Examination. Osmosis, Electromotive forces, Colloid Chemistry,

Biochemistry, Buffers, Radiochemistry, Colour, absorption, Standard Solution,

pH, Acidity, Alkalinity

b) Chemical coagulation, Water Softening, Chlorides, BOD, COD, DO, Solids, TDS,

TSS, Turbidity, Hardness & Water Softening, Iron & Manganese, Nitrogen,

Fluorides, Sulfates, Phosphorus & Phosphates, Residual Chlorine & Chlorine

Demand, Grease, Volatile Acids & Gas Analysis

c) Biological Examination of water. Phytoplankton, Zooplankton

d) Review & discussion, BOD curve (k and L), Electro photometric Determination,

Bacteriological MPN, Feacal coliform, Biological examination, MLVSS, Radiation

Instrumentation, Chemical Coagulation, Aerobic & Anaerobic treatment,

e) Toxicity test (Fish), Cyanide, Stream Survey (DO, pH, BOD)

f) Physico - chemicals (metallic &nonmetallic ion analysis, Nitrogen, COD), BOD,

MLVSS, estimation, (jar test) Toxicity test (fish) e.g.

g) Aerobic treatment O2 uptake rate/Respiration.

h) Anaerobic treatment.

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Practical

ENV1519 : Solid Waste Practical

Credit /

Hrs per

week

2



Grade 50

Objectives To practically perform quantitative analysis of solid wastes

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects

Scope of Employability in STPs/ETPs

Course Outcome Awareness about Environmental concerns related to solid waste management

and aspects related to soil analysis



Weightage (%)

a) Soil analysis - Moisture, temperature, nutrient concentration, (N, P), pH, infiltration rate,

inorganic and organic matter, water holding capacity

b) Solid waste & sludge - Solid content (percentage), nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH,

inorganic, organic, heavy metals.

c) Leachate - pH, total dissolved solids, COD, BOD, acidity, alkalinity and bioassay.

100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year III ENV1520. Field Visit

Credit / Hrs

per week 2


Project Year of Syllabus Revision: NA Max marks /

Grade 50

Objectives Learning exposure related to theoretical knowledge imparted during the semester

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects

Scope of Employability and internships offered by same company/Institution

visited

Course Outcome Awareness about Environmental concerns and possible solutions



Weightage (%)

a) Visit to an area to document environmental assets: river/forest/flora/fauna/etc.




100



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year III Core

ENV1611 : Scientific Writing and Communications

Credit / Hrs

per week 3



Grade 100

Objectives 1. To understand the scientific writing and their publication procedure

2. To improve presentation and communication skills

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects

Scope of Employability in scientific communication sector

Course Outcome Improved scientific communication



Weightage (%)

Unit-1 Writing Methods

a) Normal and Scientific writings

b) Importance of Research paper, report, project, thesis etc.

c) Comparison between an article and research paper

d) Citing references

35

Unit-2 Features of Scientific Writing

a) Collection of information,

b) Presentation in different form with the help of computer

c) Precision, accuracy, avoiding repetition, use of abbreviations, standard units

d) Writing - Abstract and Summary of reports, projects, thesis, research paper or a

communication etc.

35

Unit-3 Communication of Technical Details

a) Sub headings of a research communication

b) Presentation of data in tabular/ graphic form

c) Analyses of data

d) Conclusion or inference

e) Important Scientific journals, impact factor and citation index

30

REFERENCES

1. Gupta .P.D., Jagota. A. (1996) Beyond The Human Eye, Publication and Information Directorate (CSIR), New

Delhi.

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ACADEMI

C YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1612:Field Visit / Industrial Visit

Credit / Hrs

per week 1



Grade 100

Objectives To enable the students to have a field based experience on the topics of the

syllabus

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects

The course enables the students to learn the working process of the

industries/plants, to get knowledge about flora and fauna of the field visited

Course Outcome Students get field knowledge of the subject

Mode of

Transaction Project work / Field Visit



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1613:Dissertation / Project Work

Credit / Hrs

per week 12



Grade 100

Objectives To prepare the students to carry out research work on the topic related to

environment

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects

The course helps the student to carry out an independent research on the selected

topic under the guidance of either a faculty or a person from the industry. It helps

the student to design the experiment, analyze the outcome of data. It prepares the

student to complete an assigned task within a defined period and increases their

analyzing and interpretation skills.

Course Outcome The students get to learn about designing and performing the experiments, thesis

writing, and citation of researches in the same field.

Mode of Transaction Project and Field Work



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1614:Seminar

Credit / Hrs

per week 1


Seminar Year of Syllabus Revision: NA Max marks /

Grade 100

Objectives To prepare the students for presentations and to develop scientific

communication skills

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects

The seminar presentation, group discussion and suggestions from the experts

help in the personality development of the student.

Course Outcome The students presentation skill is improved and they get information about

various other topics discussed during seminar

Mode of Transaction Data Collection, Data analysis and Presentation



ACADEMIC

YEAR

2019-2020


Year II Core

ENV1615:Viva Voce

Credit / Hrs

per week 2


Viva Voce Year of Syllabus Revision: NA Max marks /

Grade 100

Objectives 1. Comprehensive evaluation of students by means of viva-voce

Employability/

Entrepreneurship /

Skill Development

Aspects

NA

Course Outcome NA

Mode of Transaction Project work and Viva voce

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