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    This document provides an overview of an Environmental Sciences course. The course code is CHY1002 and it is worth 3 credits. The course objectives are to help students understand the unity of life, environmental degradation, and individual contributions to pollution. Expected outcomes are for students to understand eco-balance, climate change, and ways to protect the environment. The course consists of 8 modules covering topics like ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources, energy, environmental assessment, population change, and climate change. Student learning is assessed through internal and final exams.

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    Course code Environmental Sciences L T P J C

    CHY1002 3 0 0 0 3
    th
    Pre-requisite Chemistry of 12 standard or equivalent Syllabus version
    V:1.1
    Course Objectives:
    1. To make students understand and appreciate the unity of life in all its forms, the
    implications of life style on the environment.
    2. To understand the various causes for environmental degradation.
    3. To understand individuals contribution in the environmental pollution.
    4. To understand the impact of pollution at the global level and also in the local
    environment.

    Expected Course Outcome:


    Students will be able to
    1. Understand the need for eco-balance.
    2. Acquire basic knowledge about global climate change with a particular reference to the
    Indian context.
    3. Find ways to protect the environment and play pro-active roles

    Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,2,3,4, 5,8, 9, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20

    Module:1 Environment and Ecosystem 7 hours SLO: 1, 5, 12,14

    Key environmental problems, their basic causes and sustainable solutions. IPAT equation.
    Ecosystem, earth – life support system and ecosystem components; Food chain, food web, Energy
    flow in ecosystem; Ecological succession- stages involved, Primary and secondary succession,
    Hydrarch, mesarch, xerarch; Nutrient, water, carbon, nitrogen, cycles; Effect of human activities
    on these cycles.

    Module:2 Biodiversity 6 hours SLO: 1,5,11,


    12,15
    Importance, types, mega-biodiversity; Species interaction - Extinct, endemic, endangered and rare
    species; Hot-spots; GM crops- Advantages and disadvantages; Terrestrial biodiversity and Aquatic
    biodiversity – Significance, Threats due to natural and anthropogenic activities and Conservation
    methods.

    Module:3 Sustaining Natural Resources and 7 hours SLO: 1,2,3,5,8,


    Environmental Quality 12, 13,14,20

    Environmental hazards – causes and solutions. Biological hazards – AIDS, Malaria, Chemical
    hazards- BPA, PCB, Phthalates, Mercury, Nuclear hazards- Risk and evaluation of hazards. Water
    footprint; virtual water, blue revolution. Water quality management and its conservation. Solid and
    hazardous waste – types and waste management methods.
    Module:4 Energy Resources 6 hours SLO: 2,3,4,8,11,
    12, 13,16
    Renewable - Non renewable energy resources- Advantages and disadvantages - oil, Natural gas,
    Coal, Nuclear energy. Energy efficiency and renewable energy. Solar energy, Hydroelectric
    power, Ocean thermal energy, Wind and geothermal energy. Energy from biomass, solar-
    Hydrogen revolution.

    Module:5 Environmental Impact Assessment 6 hours SLO: 1, 2, 9,17,19


    Introduction to environmental impact analysis. EIA guidelines, Notification of Government of
    India (Environmental Protection Act – Air, water, forest and wild life). Impact assessment
    methodologies. Public awareness. Environmental priorities in India.

    Module:6 Human Population Change and Environment 6 hours SLO: 2,11,16,17,


    19,20
    Urban environmental problems; Consumerism and waste products; Promotion of economic
    development – Impact of population age structure – Women and child welfare, Women
    empowerment. Sustaining human societies: Economics, environment, policies and education.

    Module:7 Global Climatic Change and Mitigation 5 hours SLO: 1,2,3,


    12, 13,14,20
    Climate disruption, Green house effect, Ozone layer depletion and Acid rain. Kyoto protocol,
    Carbon credits, Carbon sequestration methods and Montreal Protocol. Role of Information
    technology in environment-Case Studies.

    Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours SLO: 2


    Lecture by Industry Experts
    Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

    Text Books
    1. G. Tyler Miller and Scott E. Spoolman (2016), Environmental Science, 15th Edition,
    Cengage learning.
    2. George Tyler Miller, Jr. and Scott Spoolman (2012), Living in the Environment –
    Principles, Connections and Solutions, 17th Edition, Brooks/Cole, USA.
    Reference Books
    1. David M.Hassenzahl, Mary Catherine Hager, Linda R.Berg (2011), Visualizing
    Environmental Science, 4thEdition, John Wiley & Sons, USA.
    Mode of evaluation: Internal Assessment (CAT, Quizzes, Digital Assignments) & FAT
    Recommended by Board of Studies 12.08.2017
    Approved by Academic Council No. 46 Date 24.08.2017

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