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Credits : 04
Course Details
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 should have a basic knowledge related to their environment and factors affecting
the local and global environment.
3. Forest Resources
4. Water Resources
5. Mineral Resources
6. Food Resources
21. Air Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control 5 2,3,4 T1,T2 Chapter 5
Measures, Case Studies
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:
Total 100
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mobile : 9950340740
Email : mdmukherji@jpr.amity.edu
Dr. Manishita