This document outlines an environmental science course, including its objectives, units of study, references and expected outcomes. The course aims to explain environmental issues and the need for protection, while covering topics like ecosystems, natural resources, pollution and disasters.
This document outlines an environmental science course, including its objectives, units of study, references and expected outcomes. The course aims to explain environmental issues and the need for protection, while covering topics like ecosystems, natural resources, pollution and disasters.
This document outlines an environmental science course, including its objectives, units of study, references and expected outcomes. The course aims to explain environmental issues and the need for protection, while covering topics like ecosystems, natural resources, pollution and disasters.
This document outlines an environmental science course, including its objectives, units of study, references and expected outcomes. The course aims to explain environmental issues and the need for protection, while covering topics like ecosystems, natural resources, pollution and disasters.
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Programme B.B.A. LL.B.
Programme Code 12
Course Name Environment Science
Course Code C-007 Credit 4
Year/Sem. 3/5 L-T-P 4-0-0
Objectives of the Course
1. Explain environment science and its allied problems.
2. Acquaintance of the norms of environmental protection and conservation.
3. Explain the need for environmental awareness.
4. Impart tools of environmental study.
UNIT I Introduction to Environmental Sciences, Ecosystem and Climate Change:
(Total Topics -8 and Hrs.- 10):
Environment Science- Definition, scope, and importance (the multidisciplinary nature of
Environmental Sciences), Components of Environment (Atmosphere, Lithosphere, and Hydrosphere, Biosphere); Environmental Communication and public awareness; Environmental Ethics: Role of Indian and other religions and cultures in environmental conservation; Ecosystem- Definition, Structure and functions of an ecosystem, Energy flow, Food chain, Food web, Ecological succession; Case studies (Forest ecosystem, Grassland ecosystem, Desert ecosystem, Aquatic ecosystem (pond, streams, lakes, rivers, ocean, estuaries); Concept of sustainability and sustainable development UNIT II Natural Resources (Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources): (Total Topics - 7 and Hrs.- 10):
Land Resources and land-use change; Land degradation, Soil erosion, and Desertification; Deforestation: Causes and impacts due to mining, Impact of dam building on the environment, forests, biodiversity, and tribal population; Water: use and over-exploitation of surface and groundwater, floods, drought; Conflicts over water (international & inter-state); Heating of earth and circulation of air; air mass formation and precipitation; Energy resources: Renewable and non-renewable energy sources, Use of alternate energy sources, Growing energy needs, Case studies.
UNIT III (Total Topics - 5 and Hrs.-10): Environmental Pollution, Disasters and Human Communities and the Environment
Environmental Pollution- Types, causes, effects, and control; Air, water, soil, chemical and noise pollution; Nuclear hazards and human health risks; Solid waste management: control measures of urban and industrial waste; Pollution case studies; Climate change, Global warming, Ozone layer depletion, acid rain and impacts on human communities and agriculture. Disaster management: floods, earthquakes, cyclones, and landslides; Environmental movements: Chipko, Silent Valley, Bishnoi’s of Rajasthan; Human population References:
Text Books:
1. Bharucha, Erach, Environmental Studies, University Press, Second Edn., 2019
2. Kaushik, Anubha, & Kaushik, C.P., Perspective in Environmental Studies, New
Age International Publishers, Sixth Edition, 2018
3. Singh, J.S., Singh, S.P. and Gupta, S.R., Ecology, Environmental Science and Conservation, S. Chand Publishing, New Delhi, 2017.
4. Hosetti, B.B. & Ramakrishna, S., Biodiversity- Concepts and Conservation,
Avishkar Publishers, Jaipur
5. Silver, J., Global Warming and Climate Change, Mc Graw Hill.
Reference Books:
1. Barrick, M., Barrett, G. W., Odum, E.P., Fundamentals of Ecology, Cengage
publishers, fifth Edn, 2005
2. Deswal A. & Deswal S., A Basic Course in Environmental Studies, Dhanpat Rai and Co. 2013
3. Gadgil, M., & Guha, R., This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India. Univ. of California Press.
4. Aggarwal, J.C., Population Education, Shipra Publication.
Leading Cases: N/A
Course Outcomes (Cos)
1. Define the core concept of Environmental Science, issues of international concern and their application in different areas of problem solving.
2. Understand the national and global environmental issues related to atmosphere,
water, soil, land use, natural resources and biodiversity.
3. Analyze the transnational character of environmental problems
4. Evaluate the role and identity of citizens, consumers, and environmental actors globally. Articulation Matrix:
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CO 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 CO 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 CO 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 CO 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 AVERAGE 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
