IIMT University, UP, Computer Engineering Semester 1, Environmental Science Syllabus

Unit - 1 Introduction to environmental studies

Unit 1

Introduction to Environmental Studies

1.1 Introduction to Environment

1.2 Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies

1.3 Scope of Environmental Studies

1.4 Importance of Environmental Studies

1.5 Concept of ‘Sustainability’ ‘Sustainable Development’

1.6 Goals of Sustainable Development

Unit - 2 Ecosystems

Unit 2

Ecosystems

2.1 Ecosystems

2.2 Structure of Ecosystem

2.3 Function of Ecosystem and Energy Flow in an Ecosystem

2.4 Case Studies

Unit - 3 Natural Resources: Renewable and Non-­­renewable Resources

Unit – 3

NATURAL RESOURCES

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Land Resources and Land use Change

3.3 Land degradation

3.5 Deforestation Causes and Impacts due to Mining

3.6 Dam Building on Environment

3.7 Forests

3.8 Biodiversity and Tribal populations

3.9 Water Use and overexploitation of Surface and Ground water

3.10 Floods Droughts Conflicts Over Water

3.11 Energy resources

Unit - 4 Biodiversity and Conservation

Unit – 4

Biodiversity And Conservation

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Species diversity Genetic diversity And Ecosystem or Habitat diversity

4.3 Biographic Zones of India

4.4 Biodiversity pattern and Global Biodiversity Hotspots

4.5 Endangered and Endemic Species of India

4.6 Habitat Loss Poaching of Life and Manwildlife conflicts

4.7 Insitu and Exsitu Conservation of Biodiversity

4.8 Ecological Economic Social Ethical Aesthetic and Informational Value

Unit - 5 Environmental Pollution

Unit – 5

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Types Causes Effects and Controls Air Water Soil and Noise Pollution

5.3 Nuclear Hazards and Human Health Risks

5.5 Pollution Case Studies

Unit - 6 Environmental Policies & Practices

Unit – 6

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES and PRACTICES

6.1 Climate Change Global Warming Ozone Layer Depletion Acid Rain And Impacts on Human Communities and Agriculture

6.2 Environment Laws Environment Protection Act Air Prevention Control of Pollution Act Water Prevention and control of Pollution Act Wildlife Protection Act Forest Conservation Act. International agreements Montreal and Kyoto protocols and Convention on Biological Diversity CBD

6.3 Nature reserves tribal populations and rights and human wildlife conflicts in Indian context

Unit - 7 Human Communities and the Environment

Unit – 7

HUMAN COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

7.1 Human population growth Impacts on environment human health and welfare

7.2 Disaster management floods earthquake cyclones and landslides

7.3 Environmental movements Chipko Silent valley Bishnois of Rajasthan

7.4 Environmental ethics Role of Indian and other religions and cultures in environmental conservation

7.5 Environmental communication and public awareness case studies e.g. CNG vehicles in Delhi