ge6351 environmental science & engineering. syllabus
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GE6351ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
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SYLLABUS
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AIM : To create awareness about the importance of
environment.
OBJECTIVE :
To acquire knowledge on Environmental studies Ecosystem & Biodiversity Environmental pollution Rainwater harvesting Disaster management Acid rain
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UNIT I – ENVIRONMENT ,ECOSYSTEMS & BIO DIVERSITY
• Concept of Eco system• Structure & Function of Eco system • Energy flow in the Eco system • Ecological pyramids• Food chain • Food web
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BIODIVERSITY
• Biogeographical classification of India • Values of biodiversity• Biodiversity at global,national,local levels • India as a Mega diversity nation • Hotspots of biodiversity • Threats to biodiversity• Conservation of
biodiversity
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UNIT II – ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
• Definition • Causes & effects of environmental
pollution • Air pollution• Water pollution• Marine pollution • Noise pollution • Thermal pollution
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POLLUTION
• Nuclear hazards • Solid waste management• Societal role in prevention of pollution• Environmental disaster & management
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Unit III- NATURAL RESOURCES
• Forest resources • Water resources• Energy resources• Land resources • Role of individual in conservation of
resources • Equitable use of resources for
sustainable lifestyle.
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Environmental biochemistry
• Introduction to environmental biochemistry• Biochemical degradation of pollutants• Bioconversion of pollutants
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UNIT IV SOCIAL ISSUES & ENVIRONMENT
• Unsustainable to sustainable development• Rain water harvesting • Role of NGO • Environmental ethics
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Protection acts
• Air act • Water act • Wildlife protection act • Forest conservation acts• Nuclear accidents
& holocaust • Disaster management • Public awareness
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UNIT V – HUMAN POPULATION & THE ENVIRONMENT
• Population growth • Population explosion • Environment
& human health• Family welfare
programme
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Unit v
• Human rights • HIV / AIDS • Woman & child welfare • Role of information technology in environment &
human health
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Text books
• Gilbert M. Masters, “Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science”, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education, 2004.
• Miller T.G. Jr., “Environmental Science Working With the Earth”, Thomson Learning, 2004.
• Trivedi R. K. and Goel P.K., “Introduction to Air Pollution”, Techno-Science Publications, 1998.
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References
• Bharucha Erach, “The Biodiversity of India”, Mapin Publishing, Ahmedabad, 2003.
• Trivedi R.K., “Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines, Compliances and Standards”, Vol. I and II Environ Media, 2007.
• Cunningham W. P. Copper, Gorhani T.H., “Environmental Encyclopaedia”, Jaico Pub, 2001.
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Seminar topics
• Need for public awareness
• Equitable use of resources for sustainable
life style
• Ecological pyramids
• Conservation of biodiversity
• Marine pollution
• Thermal pollution
• Rain water harvesting
• Family welfare programme
• Role of it in environment and human health
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Assignments
Water resources
Land resources
Energy flow in the ecosystem
Hot spots of the biodiversity
Causes and effects of pollution
Nuclear hazards and solid waste management
Acid rain
Nuclear accident and holocaust
Population explosion
HIV/AIDS
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URL
• www.rejinpaul.com• www.esemag.com/• www.vidyarthiplus.in/
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