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LESSON PLAN LP GE6351LP Rev. No: 01

Date:26.06.2014

Page: 1 of 6Sub Code & Name : GE 6351 ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGUnit:I Branch:Common to CE,CS, EEE,IT & BT Semester :III

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3 CreditsUNIT I: ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY 12Definition, scope and importance of Risk and hazards; Chemical hazards, Physical hazards, Biologicalhazards in the environment concept of an ecosystem structure and function of an ecosystem producers,consumers and decomposers-Oxygen cycle and Nitrogen cycle energy flow in the ecosystem ecologicalsuccession processes Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the (a) forestecosystem (b) grassland ecosystem (c) desert ecosystem (d) aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes,rivers, oceans, estuaries) Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity biogeographical classification of India value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social,ethical, aesthetic and option values Biodiversity at global, national and local levels India as a mega-diversity nation hot-spots of biodiversity threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts endangered and endemic species of India conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. Field study of common plants, insects, birds.Field study of simpleecosystems pond, river, hill slopes, etc.Objective: To introduce the basics of environmental studies and ecosystems and biodiversity

Sessionno

Topics to be covered Time(min)

Ref Teachingmethod

1 Definition, scope and importance of Risk and hazards; Chemical hazards, Physical hazards, Biological hazards in the environment

50 1,2 SBC

2 Concept of an ecosystem 50 1,2,5 SBC3 Structure and function of an ecosystem ,producers, consumers

and decomposers50 1,2,5 SBC

4 Oxygen cycle and Nitrogen cycle Energy flow in the ecosystem 50 1,2,5 SBC5 Ecological succession process 50 1,2,5 SBC6 Introduction, types, characteristic features,

structure and function of the forest ecosystem and grassland ecosystem

50 1,2,4 SBC

7 Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the desert ecosystem and aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

50 1,2,4 SBC

8 Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic species and ecosystem diversity

50 1,2,5 SBC

9 Biogeographical classification of India value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, Social, ethical, aesthetic and option values Biodiversity at global, national and local levels

50 1,2,5 SBC

10India as a mega-diversity nation hot-spots of biodiversity 50 1,2,5 SBC

11Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts

50 1,2,5 SBC

12Endangered and endemic species of India, Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ, conservation of biodiversity

50 1,2,5 SBC

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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGUnit:II Branch:Common to CE,CS, EEE,IT & BT Semester :III

UNIT II ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 10 Definition causes, effects and control measures of: (a) Air pollution (Atmospheric chemistry- Chemicalcomposition of the atmosphere; Chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere - formation ofsmog, PAN, acid rain, oxygen and ozone chemistry;- Mitigation procedures- Control of particulate andgaseous emission, Control of SO2, NOX, CO and HC) (b) Water pollution : Physical and chemicalproperties of terrestrial and marine water and their environmental significance; Water quality parameters physical, chemical and biological; absorption of heavy metals - Water treatment processes. (c) Soil pollution- soil waste management: causes, effects and control measures of municipal solid wastes (d) Marinepollution (e) Noise pollution (f) Thermal pollution (g) Nuclear hazardsrole of an individual in prevention ofpollution pollution case studies Field study of local polluted site Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural.

Objective: To make the student understand the environmental pollution and its causes, effects and control measures.

SessionNo

Topics covered Time(min) Ref Teachingmethod

13 Definition causes, effects and control measures of air pollution(Atmospheric chemistry- Chemical composition of the atmosphere; Chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere - formation of smog, PAN

50 1,2,6 SBC

14 Acid rain, oxygen and ozone chemistry;- Mitigation procedures- Control of particulate and gaseous emission, Control of SO2, NOX, CO and HC)

50 1,2,6 SBC

15 Water pollution Physical and chemical properties of terrestrial and marine water and their environmental significance; Water quality parameters physical, chemical and biological; absorption of heavy metals - Water treatment processes.

50 1,2,6 SBC

16 Soil pollution - soil waste management: causes, effects and control measures of municipal solid wastes

50 1,2 SBC

17 Causes, effects and control measures of Noise pollution, and Marine pollution

50 1,2 SBC

18 Causes, effects and control measures of Thermal pollution

50 1,2 SBC

19 Causes, effects and control measures of Nuclear hazards 60 1,2 SBC20 Role of an individual in prevention of pollution 50 1,2 SBC21 Pollution case studies 50 1,2,6 SBC22 Revision 50 ---- SBC

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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGUnit:III Branch:Common to CE,CS, EEE,IT & BT Semester :III

UNIT III NATURAL RESOURCES 10Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies- timber extraction, mining, dams andtheir effects on forests and tribal people Water resources: Use and overutilization of surface and groundwater, dams-benefits and problems Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects ofextracting and using mineral resources, case studies Food resources: World food problems, changes causedby agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging,salinity, case studies Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non renewable energysources, use of alternate energy sources. Energy Conversion processes Biogas production and uses,anaerobic digestion; case studies Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man inducedlandslides, soil erosion and desertification role of an individual in conservation of natural resources Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles. Introduction to Environmental Biochemistry: Proteins Biochemical degradation of pollutants, Bioconversion of pollutants. Field study of local area to documentenvironmental assets river / forest / grassland / hill / mountain.

Objective: To study the dynamic processes and understand the features of the earths interior and surface.

SessionNo


23 Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies- timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people

50 1,2,3 SBC

24 Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, dams-benefits and problems

50 1,2,3 SBC

25 Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies

50 1,2,3 SBC

26 Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies

50 1,2,3 SBC

27 Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. Energy Conversion processes Biogas production and uses, anaerobic digestion; case studies

50 1,2,4 SBC

28 Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification

50 1,2,4 SBC

29 Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources 50 1,2,4 SBC30 Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles 50 1,2,3 SBC31 Introduction to Environmental Biochemistry: Proteins 50 1,2,3 SBC32 Biochemical degradation of pollutants, Bioconversion of

pollutants.50 1,2,3 SBC

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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGUnit:IV Branch:Common to CE,CS, EEE,IT & BT Semester :III

UNIT IV SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 7 From unsustainable to sustainable development urban problems related to energy water conservation,rain water harvesting, watershed management resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems andconcerns, case studies role of non-governmental organization- environmental ethics: Issues and possiblesolutions 12 Principles of green chemistry- nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies. wastelandreclamation consumerism and waste products environment production act Air act Water act Wildlife protection act Forest conservation act The Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling)Rules; 1998 and amendments- scheme of labeling of environmentally friendly products (Ecomark).enforcement machinery involved in environmental legislation- central and state pollution control boards-disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides. Public awareness

Objective: To impart knowledge on the environmental related issues.

SessionNo


33 From unsustainable to sustainable development. urban problems related to energy, water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management

50 1,2,4 SBC

34 Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns, case studies. Role of nongovernmental organization. Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions, 12 Principles of green chemistry, nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies

50 1,2,4 SBC

35 Wasteland reclamation consumerism and waste products environment production ac

50 1,2,4 SBC

36 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) act Water(Prevention and control of Pollution)

50 1,2,4 SBC

37 Wildlife protection act Forest conservation act The Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules; 1998and amendments- scheme of labeling of environmentally friendly products (Ecomark).

50 1,2,4 SBC

38 Enforcement machinery involved in environmental legislation- central and state pollution control boards Revision

50 1,2,4 SBC

39 Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone andlandslides. Public awareness & Revision

50 1,2,4 SBC

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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGUnit:V Branch:Common to CE,CS, EEE,IT & BT Semester :III

UNIT V HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT 6 Population growth, variation among nations population explosion family welfare programme environment and human health human rights value education HIV / AIDS women and child welfare Environmental impact analysis (EIA)- -GIS-remote sensing-role of information technology in environmentand human health Case studies.

Objective: To have the knowledge on Environmental Management and various pollution acts.

Session No Topics covered Time(min) Ref Teachingmethod

40 Population growth, variation among nations, population explosion, family welfare programme

50 1,2,3 SBC

41 Environment and human health. Human rights 50 1,2,3 SBC42 Value education. HIV /AIDS. Women and child

welfare50 1,2,3 SBC

43 Environmental impact analysis (EIA)- -GIS-remote sensing

50 1,2,3 SBC

44 Role of information technology in environment and human health Case studies

50 1,2,3 SBC

45 Revision 50 1,2,3 SBC

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LESSON PLAN LP GE6351

LP Rev. No: 01

Date:26.06.2014

Page: 6 of 6

Sub Code & Name : GE 6351 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Branch:Common to CE,CS, EEE,IT & BT Semester :III

COURSE DELIVERY PLAN:

WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

UNITS I Unit II Unit III Unit IV Unit V Unit

TEXT BOOKS 1. Gilbert M.Masters, Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, 2nd edition, Pearson Education (2004).

2. Benny Joseph, Environmental Science and Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, (2006).

REFERENCES1. R.K. Trivedi, Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines, Compliances and Standards, Vol. I and II, Enviro Media.2. Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ.,House, Mumbai, 2001.3. Dharmendra S. Sengar, Environmental law, Prentice hall of India PVT LTD,New Delhi, 2007.4. Rajagopalan, R, Environmental Studies-From Crisis to Cure, Oxford University Press (2005)4. Wager K.D. Environmental Management,W.B.Saunders Co., Philadelphia.5. Townsend C., Harper J and Michael Begon, Essentials of Ecology, Blackwell Science.6. Trivedi R.K.and P.K.Goel, Introduction to Air Pollution, Techno-Science Publications.

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Name Mr. D. Suresh Kumar Prof.Sulochana Somasundaram

Designation Asst. Professor, Biotechnology Professor and Head, Biotechnology

Date 26/06/2014 26/06/2014

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