ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY Course Code : 314303

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Course Title : ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Course Code : 314303

I. RATIONALE
The survival of human beings is solely depending upon the nature. Thus, threats to the environment directly impact
on existence and health of humans as well as other species. Depletion of natural resources and degradation of
ecosystems is accelerated due to the growth in industrial development, population growth, and overall growth in
production demand. To address these environmental issues, awareness and participation of individuals as well as
society is necessary. Environmental education and sustainability provide an integrated, and interdisciplinary
approach to study the environmental systems and sustainability approach to the diploma engineers.

II. INDUSTRY / EMPLOYER EXPECTED OUTCOME

Resolve the relevant environmental issue through sustainable solutions

III. COURSE LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COS)

Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning

CO1 - Identify the relevant Environmental issues in specified locality.

CO2 - Provide the green solution to the relevant environmental problems.
CO3 - Conduct SWOT analysis of biodiversity hotspot
CO4 - Apply the relevant measures to mitigate the environmental pollution.
CO5 - Implement the environmental policies under the relevant legal framework.

IV. TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SCHEME

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Learning Scheme Assessment Scheme
Actual
Based on LL &
Contact Based on
Theory TL
Course Course Hrs./Week SL
Course Title Abbr Credits Paper Total
Code Category/s SLH NLH Practical
Duration Marks
FA- SA-
CL TL LL Total FA-PR SA-PR SLA
TH TH
Max Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
ENVIRONMENTAL
314303 EDUCATION AND EES VEC 3 - - 1 4 2 1.5 30 70*# 100 40 - - - - 25 10 125
SUSTAINABILITY
Total IKS Hrs for Sem. : 2 Hrs
Abbreviations: CL- ClassRoom Learning , TL- Tutorial Learning, LL-Laboratory Learning, SLH-Self Learning
Hours, NLH-Notional Learning Hours, FA - Formative Assessment, SA -Summative assessment, IKS - Indian
Knowledge System, SLA - Self Learning Assessment
Legends: @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, *# On Line Examination , @$ Internal Online Examination
Note :

1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be declared
as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be declared
as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 15 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.

V. THEORY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ALIGNED COURSE CONTENT

Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Learning Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
Unit - I Environment and climate change
1.1 Environment and its components, Types of
TLO 1.1 Explain the need of
Environments, Need of environmental studies
studying environment and its
1.2 Environmental Issues- Climate change,
components.
Global warming, Acid rain, Ozone layer
TLO 1.2 Investigate the impact of
depletion, nuclear accidents. Effect of population
population growth and
growth and industrialization
industrialization on the relevant
1.3 Concept of 5R, Individuals’ participation in i)
environmental issues and suggest Lecture Using
5R policy, ii) segregation of waste, and iii)
1 remedial solutions Chalk-Board
creating manure from domestic waste
TLO 1.3 Explain the Concept of 5 R Presentations
1.4 Impact of Climate change, Factor
w.r.t. the given situation
contributing to climate change, Concept of
TLO 1.4 elaborate the relevance of
Sustainable development, Sustainable
Sustainable Development Goals in
development Goals (SDGs), Action Plan on
managing the climate change
Climate Change in Indian perspectives
TLO 1.5 Explain the concept of zero
1.5 Zero Carbon footprint for sustainable
carbon-footprint with carbon credit
development, (IKS-Enviornment conservation in
vedic and pre-vedic India)

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Learning Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
Unit - II Sustainability and Renewable
Resources
2.1 Natural Resources: Types, importance,
TLO 2.1 Justify the importance of Causes and effects of depletion. (Forest
natural resources in sustainable Resources, Water Resources, Energy Resources,
development Land resources, Mineral resources), (IKS-
TLO 2.2 Explain the need of Concepts of Panchmahabhuta)
optimum use of natural resources to 2.2 Impact of overexploitation of natural
Lecture Using
maintain the sustainability resources on the environment, optimum use of
2 Chalk-Board
TLO 2.3 Differentiate between natural resources
Presentations
renewable and non-renewable 2.3 Energy forms (Renewable and non-
sources of energy renewable) such as Thermal energy, nuclear
TLO 2.4 Suggest the relevant type of energy, Solar energy, Wind energy, Geothermal
energy source as a green solution to energy, Biomass energy, Hydropower energy,
environmental issues biofuel
2.4 Green Solutions in the form of New Energy
Sources such as Hydrogen energy, Ocean energy
& Tidal energy
TLO 3.1 Explain the characteristics
Unit - III Ecosystem and Biodiversity
and functions of ecosystem
3.1 Ecosystem - Definition, Aspects of
TLO 3.2 Relate the importance of
ecosystem, Division of ecosystem, General
biodiversity and its loss in the
characteristics of ecosystem, Functions of
environmental sustainability Lecture Using
ecosystem
TLO 3.3 Describe biodiversity Chalk-Board
3.2 Biodiversity - Definitions, Levels, Value, and
3 assessment initiatives in India Presentations
loss of biodiversity
TLO 3.4 Conduct the SWOT Video
3.3 Biodiversity Assessment Initiatives in India
analysis of the biodiversity hot spot Demonstrations
3.4 SWOT analysis of biodiversity hot spot in
in India
India
TLO 3.5 Explain the need of
3.5 Conservations of biodiversity - objects, and
conservation of biodiversity in the
laws for conservation of biodiversity
given situation
Unit - IV Environmental Pollution
4.1 Definition of pollution, types- Natural &
TLO 4.1 Classify the pollution based
Artificial (Man- made)
on the given criteria
4.2 Soil / Land Pollution – Need of preservation
TLO 4.2 Justify the need of
of soil resource, Causes and effects on
preserving soil as a resource along
environment and lives, preventive measures, Soil
with the preservation techniques
conservation
TLO 4.3 Maintain the quality of
4.3 Water Pollution - sources of water pollution,
water in the given location using
effects on environment and lives, preventive
relevant preventive measures Lecture Using
measures, BIS water quality standards for
4 TLO 4.4 State the significance of Chalk-Board
domestic potable water, water conservation
controlling the air pollution to Presentations
4.4 Air pollution - Causes, effects, prevention,
maintain its ambient quality norms
CPCB norms of ambient air quality in residential
TLO 4.5 Compare the noise level
area
from different zones of city with
4.5 Noise pollution - Sources, effects,
justification
prevention, noise levels at various zones of the
TLO 4.6 Describe the roles and
city
responsibilities of central and state
4.6 Pollution Control Boards at Central and State
pollution control board
Government level: Norms, Roles and
Responsibilities
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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Learning Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
Unit - V Enviornmental legislation and
TLO 5.1 Explain Constitutional
sustainable practices
provisions related to environmental
5.1 Article (48-A) and (51-A (g)) of Indian
protection
Constitution regarding environment,
TLO 5.2 Explain importance of
Environmental protection and prevention acts
public participation (PPP) in enacting Lecture Using
5.2 Public awareness about environment. Need
the relevant laws Chalk-Board
of public awareness and individuals’
5 TLO 5.3 Use the relevant green Presentations
participation. Role of NGOs
technologies to provide sustainable Video
5.3 Green technologies like solar desalination,
solutions of an environmental Demonstrations
green architecture, vertical farming and
problem
hydroponics, electric vehicles, plant-based
TLO 5.4 Explain the role of
packaging
information technology in
5.4 Role of information technology in
environment protection
environment protection and human health

VI. LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOME AND ALIGNED PRACTICAL / TUTORIAL EXPERIENCES :

NOT APPLICABLE.

VII. SUGGESTED MICRO PROJECT / ASSIGNMENT/ ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING /

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SELF LEARNING)

Assignment

Suggest the steps to implement (or improve the implementation) of the 5R policy in your home/institute stating your
contribution
Draft an article on India’s Strategies to progress across the Sustainable Development Goals
Make a chart of Renewable and non-renewable energy sources mentioning the advantages and disadvantages of each
source
Conduct the SWOT analysis of biodiversity hotspot in India
Prepare a mind-mapping for the zero carbon footprint process of your field
Prepare a chart showing sources of pollution (air/water/ soil), its effect on human beings, and remedial actions
Any other assignment on relevant topic related to the course suggested by the facilitator

UNICEF Certification(s)

Students may complete the self-paced course launched by Youth Leadership for climate Exchange under UNICEF
program on portal www.mahayouthnet.in . The course encompasses five Modules in the form of Units as given below:
-
Unit 1: Living with climate change
Unit 2 : Water Management and Climate Action
Unit 3: Energy Management and Climate Action
Unit 4 : Waste Management and Climate Action
Unit 5 : Bio-cultural Diversity and Climate Action
If students complete all the five Units they are not required to undertake any other assignment /Microproject/activities
specified in the course. These units will suffice to their evaluations under SLA component

Micro project

Technical analysis of nearby commercial RO plant.

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Comparative study of different filters used in Household water filtration unit
Evaluate any nearby biogas plant / vermicomposting plant or any such composting unit on the basis of
sustainabilityand cost-benefit
IKS-Study and prepare a note on Vedic and Pre-Vedic techniques of environmental conversion
Visit a local polluted water source and make a report mentioning causes of pollution
Any other activity / relevant topic related to the course suggested by the facilitator

Activities

Prepare a report on the working and functions of the PUC Center machines and its relavance in pollution control.
Prepare and analyse a case study on any polluted city of India
Prepare a note based on the field visit to the solid waste management department of the municipal corporation / local
authority
Record the biodiversity of your institute/garden in your city mentioning types of vegetation and their numbers
Visit any functional hall/cultural hall /community hall to study the disposal techniques of kitchen waste and prepare a
report suggesting sustainable waste management tool
Watch a video related to air pollution in India and present the summary
Any other assignment on relevant topic related to the course suggested by the facilitator

Note :

Above is just a suggestive list of microprojects and assignments; faculty must prepare their own bank of
microprojects, assignments, and activities in a similar way.
The faculty must allocate judicial mix of tasks, considering the weaknesses and / strengths of the student in
acquiring the desired skills.
If a microproject is assigned, it is expected to be completed as a group activity.
SLA marks shall be awarded as per the continuous assessment record.
If the course does not have associated SLA component, above suggestive listings is applicable to Tutorials
and maybe considered for FA-PR evaluations.

VIII. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS / SOFTWARE REQUIRED

Sr.No Equipment Name with Broad Specifications Relevant LLO Number
1 Nil All

IX. SUGGESTED WEIGHTAGE TO LEARNING EFFORTS & ASSESSMENT PURPOSE (Specification

Table)
Aligned Learning R- U- A- Total
Sr.No Unit Unit Title
COs Hours Level Level Level Marks
1 I Environment and climate change CO1 8 4 4 4 12
Sustainability and Renewable
2 II CO2 10 4 4 8 16
Resources
3 III Ecosystem and Biodiversity CO3 8 4 4 4 12
4 IV Environmental Pollution CO4 12 4 8 6 18
Enviornmental legislation and
5 V CO5 7 4 4 4 12
sustainable practices
Grand Total 45 20 24 26 70

X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS

Formative assessment (Assessment for Learning)

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Two-unit tests (MCQs) of 30 marks will be conducted and average of two-unit tests considered. Formative
assessment of self learning of 25 marks should be assessed based on self learning activity such as UNICEF
Certification(s)/Microproject/assignemnt/activities. (60 % weightage to process and 40 % to product)
Two-unit tests (MCQs) of 30 marks will be conducted and average of two-unit tests considered. Formative
assessment of self learning of 25 marks should be assessed based on self learning activity such as UNICEF
Certification(s)/Microproject/assignemnt/activities. (60 % weightage to process and 40 % to product)

Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)

Online MCQ type Exam

XI. SUGGESTED COS - POS MATRIX FORM

Programme
Specific
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Outcomes*
(PSOs)
Course PO-5
Outcomes PO-1 Basic Engineering
(COs) PO-3 PO-7
and PO-2 PO-4 Practices for
Design/ PO-6 Project Life PSO- PSO- PSO-
Discipline Problem Engineering Society,
Development Management Long 1 2 3
Specific Analysis Tools Sustainability
of Solutions Learning
Knowledge and
Environment
CO1 - 1 - - 3 2 3
CO2 - 2 2 - 3 2 3
CO3 - - - - 3 1 2
CO4 1 - - - 3 2 2
CO5 1 - 2 - 3 2 3
Legends :- High:03, Medium:02,Low:01, No Mapping: -
*PSOs are to be formulated at institute level

XII. SUGGESTED LEARNING MATERIALS / BOOKS

Sr.No Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
New Age International Publishers, 2006, ISBN: 81-
1 Y. K. Singh Environmental Science
224-2330-2
Erach
2 Environmental Studies University Grants Commission, New Delhi
Bharucha
Rajagopalan Environmental Studies: From Crisis Oxford University Press, USA, ISBN:
3
R. to Cure. 9780199459759, 0199459754
A text book of Environmental
4 Shashi Chawla Tata Mc Graw-Hill New Delhi
Science
A Text Book of Enviornmental
5 Arvind Kumar APH Publishing New Delhi (ISBN 978-8176485906)
science

XIII . LEARNING WEBSITES & PORTALS

Sr.No Link / Portal Description
United Nation’s website mentioning
1 https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Sustainability goals
Green Belt Movement Blogs on various
2 http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/news-and-events/blog
climatic changes and other issues

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Sr.No Link / Portal Description
http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/what-we-do/tree-planting- Green Belt Movement's work on tree
3 fo plantation, soil conservation and watershed
r-watersheds management techniques
International Experts For Research
Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange –
4 https://www.youtube.com/@ierekcompany/videos IEREK's platform to exchange the
knowledge in fields such as architecture,
urban planning, sustainability
UNICEF Intiative for youth leadership for
5 www.mahayouthnet.in
climate action
https://eepmoefcc.nic.in/index1.aspx?
GOI Website for public awareness on
6 lsid=297&lev=2&lid=1180
enviornmetal issues
&langid=1
IGNOU's Intiative for online study
7 https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/61136
material on Enviornmental studies
IGNOU's Intiative for online study
8 https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/50898
material on sustainability
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/1180 Final list of proposed Sustainable
9
3Official-List-of-Proposed-SDG-Indicators.pdf Development Goal indicators
India’s Strategies to progress across the
10 https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/memberstates/india
SDGs.
https://www.un.org/en/development/desa/financial-crisis/sust
11 Challenges to Sustainable Development
ainable-development.html
12 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109105190 NPTEL course on sustainable development
Swayam Course on Enviornmetal studies
13 https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec19_bt03/preview (Natural Resources, Biodiversity and other
topics)
NPTEL course on enviornmental studies
which encomopasses SDGs, Pollution,
14 https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_hs155/preview
Cliamate issues, Energy, Policies and legal
framework
https://www.cbd.int/development/meetings/egmbped/SWOT-
15 analys SWOT analysis of Biodiversity
is-en.pdf
Central sanskrkit university publication on
16 https://www.sanskrit.nic.in/SVimarsha/V2/c17.pdf Vedic and pre vedic enviornmetal
conservation
Note :

Teachers are requested to check the creative common license status/financial implications of the suggested
online educational resources before use by the students

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