Environmental Sciences (3110007)

Assignment Manual for

Environmental Sciences
Subject Code: 3110007

B.E. Semester 1/2 (All Branches)

Directorate of Technical Education,

Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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Certificate

This is to certify that Mr./Ms. ________________________________

Enrollment No. ______________ of B.E. Semester 1/2 of _________
Engineering branch of L. E. College – Morbi has satisfactorily
completed the Assignment work for the subject Environmental
Science (3110007) for the academic year 20___.

Place: __________
Date: __________

Name and Sign of Faculty member

Head of the Department

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Preface
Main motto of any laboratory/practical/field work is for enhancing required skills as well as
creating ability amongst students to solve real time problem by developing relevant
competencies in psychomotor domain. By keeping in view, GTU has designed competency
focused outcome-based curriculum for engineering degree programs where sufficient
weightage is given to practical work. It shows importance of enhancement of skills amongst
the students and it pays attention to utilize every second of time allotted for practical amongst
students, instructors and faculty members to achieve relevant outcomes by performing the
experiments rather than having merely study type experiments. It is must for effective
implementation of competency focused outcome-based curriculum that every practical is
keenly designed to serve as a tool to develop and enhance relevant competency required by the
various industry among every student. These psychomotor skills are very difficult to develop
through traditional chalk and board content delivery method in the classroom. Accordingly,
this lab manual is designed to focus on the industry defined relevant outcomes, rather than old
practice of conducting practical to prove concept and theory.

The awareness on environmental matters is spreading fast and attained importance on global
scale, which has led to a better scope for a systematic study in Environmental Science. In the
last decade, a good number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in environmental
science has come up in most of the Universities in India. In addition, the University Grants
Commission has made it mandatory in the syllabus of any basic degree course in the country.
This manual is basically meant for students engaged in engineering field, who would like to
learn all the basic questions necessary for them. The manual is designed to be a comprehensive
reference.

Utmost care has been taken while preparing this question assignment however always there is
chances of improvement. Therefore, we welcome constructive suggestions for improvement
and removal of errors if any.

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Course Outcomes (COs):

CO-1 Identify the types of pollution in society along with their sources
CO-2 Realize the global environmental issues.
CO-3 Conceptualize the principles of Green Buildings and Smart cities.
CO-4 Implement the concept of recycle and reuse in all fields of engineering.
Sr.
No Assignments CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4
.

1. Introduction to Environment √

2. Environmental Pollution

2.
Water Pollution √
A

2.B √
Air Pollution

2.C √
Noise Pollution

2.
Solid Waste √
D

2.E √
Bio-medical Waste

2.F E-waste √

3. Global Environmental Issues √

Concept of Green Building and

4. √
Concept of Smart Cities

5. Concept of 4R’sHydrostatics √

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Index

(Progressive Assessment Sheet)

Sign.
Date of
Date of Assess Re
Sr. Page of ment Teach
Assignments performa mar
No. No. submis er
nce Marks ks
sion with
date

1. Introduction to Environment

2. Environmental Pollution

2.A Water Pollution

2.B Air Pollution

2.C Noise Pollution

2.D Solid Waste

2.E Bio-medical Waste

2.F E-waste

3. Global Environmental Issues

Concept of Green Building and

4.
Concept of Smart Cities

5. Concept of 4R’sHydrostatics

Total

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ASSIGNMENT-1: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENT (CO1)

1. Define the terms

(1)Environment (2) Ecology (3) Ecosystem (4)Pollution (5)sustainable development
2. Explain multidisciplinary nature of ecosystem.
3. Explain the various components of environment.
4. Write a note on structure of atmosphere with neat sketch.
5. Discuss interrelationship between various components of environment.
6. Write a short note on impacts of Human activity on Environment
7. Define Environmental degradation and write down the causes of Environmental
degradation.
8. Write a note on importance of environmental education.
9. Explain the role of various engineering disciplines in environmental protection.
10. Discuss the need of sustainable development.
11. Explain the role of a environmental engineer in environment conservation.
12. Suggest the few methods to minimize environmental degradation.
13 Explain the IPAT equation for environmental degradation.
14 Explain in detail the impact of modern technology on environment.

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ASSIGNMENT-2: ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (CO1)

A. Water Pollution
1. Define environmental pollution and enlist types of environmental pollution.

2. Define Water Pollution and what are the signs of polluted water?

3. State the different parameters of water which are to be tested for determining the quality
of water.
4. Give the Classification of Water pollutants.

5. Write a short note on Sources and of water pollution.

6. Explain the effects of water pollutants.

7. Write a short note on “Eutrophication.”

8. List any three water quality parameters & their importance.

9. Explain the effects of thermal discharge on the receiving water bodies.

10 Write the short note on control of Water Pollution.

B. Air Pollution
1. Define Air Pollution.

2. Give composition of air and explain the structure of atmosphere.

3. Explain the different sources of Air Pollution.

4. Give the classification of air pollutants.

5. Enlist different air pollutants with their sources and effects.

6. Explain effects of air pollution on human beings and animals and plants.
7. Discuss ambient air quality standards of important air pollutants.

8. Enlist and explain the important factors affecting air pollution.

9. Discuss the controlling measures of air pollution.

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C. Noise Pollution
1. Differentiate between sound and noise.

2. Explain sources of noise pollution.

3. What do you understand by acceptable noise level? Briefly describe the effects of noise
pollution.

4. Discuss the different noise rating system.

5. Write a short note on control of noise pollution.

6. Explain measurement of noise.

D. Solid Waste: Generation and Management

1. Define the terms.(1) Solid waste (2)Garbage (3) Rubbish (4)Putrefaction (5) Leachate

2. Discuss different types and sources of solids waste.

3. Explain causes and effects of solid waste pollution.

4. What are the factors affecting the generation rate of solids waste? Explain them in brief.
5. Why a proper solid waste management system is required for urban areas?
6. Enlist and explain different method of solid waste collection.

7. Explain different methods used for solid waste disposal.

8. Write a short note on landfilling.

E. Bio-medical Waste: Generation and Management

1. Define bio-medical waste and infectious waste.

2. Enlist different sources of bio-medical waste.

3. Give classification of bio-medical waste.

4. Explain how bio-medical waste should be segregated before disposal.

5. Enlist and explain different methods used for treatment of bio-medical waste.
6. Explain different thermal processes for bio-medical waste treatment.

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7. Enlist the factors affecting generation rate of bio-medical waste and discuss about the
overall scenario of generation of bio-medical waste in India
8. Why proper management of bio-medical waste is required?
9 Explain in brief about the functional elements of bio-medical waste management.

F. E-Waste Generation and Management

1. Define e-waste.

2. Give the classification of the e-waste. Also give the constituent material of e-waste.
3. What is the environmental and health impact of improper disposal of e-waste?
4. Explain how the e-waste should be managed?

5. Explain the role of government in e-waste management.

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ASSIGNMENT-3: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES (CO2)

Q.1 Which are the important global Environmental effects and what are the main
causes of these effects?

Q.2 What is acid rain? How it is formed?

Q.3 Write a short note on causes and effects of acid rain.

Q.4 Explain ozone depletion.

Q.5 What can done for the protection of ozone layer?

Q.6 Explain by drawing sketch greenhouse effect.

Q.7 What are the effects of global warming?

Q.8 Which measures can be adopted for controlling global warming?

Q.9 What is climate? Which are the key signs of climate change?

Q.10 State the impact of climate change on environment and human beings.

Q.11 What is carbon foot print? How carbon foot print is calculated for individuals as
well as organization.

Q.12 What are the benefits of calculation of carbon footprints?

Q.13 Explain about CDM and its limitations.

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ASSIGNMENT-4: BASIC CONCEPT OF GREEN BUILDING AND SMART

CITIES (CO3)
Q.1 Explain in brief “Green Building”.

Q.2 What are the objectives of green building?

Q.3 Explain the various fundamental principles of green building.

Q.4 Which are different Green Building rating systems? Explain any one in detail.

Q.5 Give the full form of: LEED, IGBC, GRIHA, TERI

Q.6 Define smart city. Discuss the concept of smart city.

Q.7 What are the core infrastructure elements of smart city?

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ASSIGNMENT-5: Concept of 4R’S (CO4)

Q.1 What are the principles of 4Rs?

Q.2 How the concept of reduction of waste at source helps in waste management?

Q.3 Explain the concept reuse the material to reduce the amount of solid waste.

Q.4 What are the possible ways of recycling the materials?

Q.5 How concept of 4R can be used for developing an effective solid waste
management system.

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Environmental Sciences
(Subject Code: 3110007)

Assignment Manual is prepared by:

Prof. Chetna J. Patel
Assistant Professor
Environmental Engineering Department
L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad

Branch Coordinator:
Prof. Minarva J. Pandya
Associate Professor
Environmental Engineering Department
L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad

Committee Chairman:
Dr. N. M. Bhatt
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
L. E. College, Morbi

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