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AMITY UNIVERSITY RAJASTHAN

Name of School: AIB


EVEN SEMESTER 2017-2018

Course Handout

Program : B Tech Biotech, Food Tech, Bioinformatics, B Tech Dual


Biotech III Sem

Course Code : EVS 001

Course Title : Environmental Studies

Faculty-in-charge : Dr. Manishita

Credits : 04

Course Details

(a) Course Objectives:

The term environment is used to describe, in the aggregate, all the external forces, influences
and conditions, which affect the life, nature, behavior and the growth, development and
maturity of living organisms. At present a great number of environment issues, have grown in
size and complexity day by day, threatening the survival of mankind on earth. A study of
environmental studies is quite essential in all types of environmental sciences, environmental
engineering and industrial management. The objective of environmental studies is to
enlighten the masses about the importance of the protection and conservation of our
environment and control of human activities which has an adverse effect on the environment.
This course will help the students to develop a concern about the environment and they
will begin to act at their own level to protect the environment they all live in.
(b) Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

1. Understand the importance, need and scope of the subject.


2. Evaluate local, regional and global environmental topics related to resource use and
management.
3. Measure environmental variables and interpret results.
4. Interpret the results of scientific studies of environmental problems and propose
solutions to these.
5. Implement Sustainable development, in day to day activities.
(c) Prerequisites:

Students should have a basic knowledge related to their environment and factors affecting
the local and global environment.

(d) Pedagogy/ Instruction Methodology:

Lecture/Tests/Quizzes/Home Assignments/Case Studies/Field Visits

(e) Suggested Text Books:


1. Benny Joseph , 2009. Environmental studies, 2nd Edition, Mc Graw Hill. 347 pp.
2. Erach Bharucha, 2004. Text Book for Environmental studies, 1st Edition, UGC and
BVEER. 286 pp.

(f) Suggested Reference Books:


1. R. Rajagopalan, 2012. Environmental Studies: from Crisis to Cure, 2nd Edition, Oxford Uni
Press. 358 pp.
2. William P Cunningham and Mary Ann Cunningham , 2010. Principles of Environmental
Science : Inquiry and Applications, 4th Edition, Mc Graw Hill. 410 pp.
3. Prithipal Singh, 2007. An Introduction to Biodiversity, 1st Edition, Ane Books India. 210 pp.
4. E.P. Odum, 1971. Fundamentals of Ecology. 5th Edition. W.B. Saunders Co. USA, 574 pp.
5. P.D. Sharma, 2009, Ecology and Environment, 10th Edition, Rastogi Publications, 600 pp.

(g) Tentative Delivery Schedule:


Session Topic Module Suggested reading
No. Learning from Text Book
Outcome (Chapter No.)

1. Definition, Scope, Importance of 1 1 T1, T2 Chapter 1


Environmental Studies, Need for public
Awareness

2. Introduction to renewable and Non renewable 2 2 T1,T2 Chapter 2


Resources

3. Forest Resources

4. Water Resources

5. Mineral Resources

6. Food Resources

7. Alternate Energy Resources

8. Land Resources, Role of an individual in


conservation and equitable use of natural
resources

9. Concept, Structure and function of an 3 2 T1,T2 Chapter 3, R5


ecosystem Chapters 09, 10,11

10. Energy flow in the ecosystem, Producers,


consumers and decomposers
11. Food chains, food webs and ecological
pyramids

12. Ecological succession

13. Forest Ecosystem, Desert Ecosystem

14. Grassland Ecosystem, Aquatic Ecosystem

15. Genetic, Species and Ecosystem diversity, 4 2,3 T1,T2 Chapter 4


Value of biodiversity

16. Biodiversity at global, national and local


levels

17. Biogeographical classification of India

18. India as a mega-diversity nation, Endangered


and endemic species of India

19. Hot-spots of biodiversity

20. Threats to biodiversity, Conservation of


biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation
of biodiversity

21. Air Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control 5 2,3,4 T1,T2 Chapter 5
Measures, Case Studies

22. Water Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control


Measures, Case Studies

23. Soil Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control


Measures, Case Studies

24. Marine Pollution: Causes, Effects and


Control Measures, Case Studies

25. Noise Pollution, Thermal Pollution: Causes,


Effects and Control Measures, Case Studies

26. Nuclear Pollution: Causes, Effects and


Control Measures, Case Studies

27. Solid Waste Management: Causes, Effects


and Control Measures of Urban and Industrial
wastes, Case Studies

28. Disaster Management: Floods, Earthquake,


Cyclone, Landslides

29. From unsustainable to sustainable 6 2,3,4,5 T1,T2 Chapter 6


development, Urban Problems related to
Energy, Resettlement & rehabilitation of
people: problems & concerns, Case Studies

30. Environmental ethics: Issues and possible


solutions

31. Water conservation, rain water harvesting,


watershed management, Case Studies
32. Climate change, global warming, Acid rain,
Ozone layer depletion

33. Nuclear accidents and holocaust.

34. Wasteland reclamation, Consumerism and


waste products

35. Issues involved in enforcement of


environmental legislation, Public awareness

36. Population growth, variation among nations, 7 2,3,4,5 T1,T2 Chapter 7


Population explosion

37. Population Age pyramids

38. Family Welfare Programmes

39. Human Rights

40. Women and Child Welfare

41. HIV / AIDS

42. Value Education

43. Role of Information Technology in


Environment and Human Health

44. Environment and human health, Case Studies

45. Environmental Protection Act 6 2,3,4,5 T1,T2 Chapter 6

46. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,

47. Water (Prevention and control of Pollution)


Act,

48. Wildlife Protection Act,

49. Forest Conservation Act

50. Forest Conservation Act

51. Field Visits 8 1-5 T2 Chapter 8

52. Field Visits

53. Field Visits

54. Field Visits

55. Field Visits

56. Field Visits

(h). Case Studies & Articles

Relevant newspaper articles or references from web will be intimated during the course. The student
is expected to read the articles and come prepared for discussion in the class.
Evaluation Scheme:

S. N. Evaluation Component Weightage % Remarks Tentative Schedule

1 Mid Term/Class Test 15 Closed Book 23-28 Sept 2017

Continuous Evaluation Closed Book Throughout


2 (Tests/Quizzes/Assignments/ Field 10 Semester
Visits/Case Studies)
3 Attendance 05 NA 17-07-17 to 30-11-17

4 End Semester Examination 70 Closed Book

Total 100

Continuous /Internal Evaluation Details

Internal evaluation will be conducted for 30 marks. It is continuous and spread throughout the
course. The details of the evaluation components are given below:

Components Weightage Tentative Schedule Module


(%)

1 Attendance 5 17-07-17 to 30-11-17 --

2 Quiz 10 Mid November 2017 All

3 CT/ mid term 15 23-28 Sept 2017 I, II, III, V

Total 30

Note : Copying and plagiarizing in any form for any of the evaluation component will result in
zero marks

Component 1 Attendance

If any student has an attendance of less than 75% , he/she will be debarred from appering in the end
semester exam.

Criteria : Attendance will be evaluated based on the following:

Attendance (%) Marks

100-96 05

95-91 04

90-86 03
85-81 02

80-75 01

Component 2 Quiz

Objective type questions will be asked. Quiz will be held on the tentative schedule mentioned.
Request for make up will not be entertained. The evaluated quiz sheets will be returned on or before
25th November.

Component 3- Class Test

The test will be of 1 hour duration for 15 marks. It will include subjective questions. The evaluated
answer sheets will be returned on or before 10th oct. Make-ups will not be given for the exams,
barring exceptional and documented contingencies. It would be the students responsibility to inform
me in advance about the inability to take the exam in these circumstances. Even if the student gets an
opportunity to take make-up exam, it will be tougher than the regular test.

Amizone

All the students have to subscribe to Amizone. Reading material will be uploaded on Amizone from
time to time.

Academic integrity policy

Students are expected to follow Rules of Conduct and Academic Behavior Standards as
detailed in the Student Regulations. Failure to comply with these rules may result in
disciplinary actions as stipulated in the Students Regulations.

Name of Faculty-in-charge : Dr. Manishita Das Mukherji

Mobile : 9950340740

Email : mdmukherji@jpr.amity.edu

Chamber Consultation Hours : By appointment (09:15 05:10 , Monday to Friday)

Dr. Manishita

(Signature of the Faculty-in-charge)

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