K L Deemed to be University

Department of Chemistry
Course Handout
A.Y: 2019-20, Odd Semester

Course Title : Ecology and Environment

Course Code : 18UC0009

L-T-P-S : 2- 0- 0-0
Credits :2
Pre-requisite : Nil
Course Coordinator : Dr.G.V.Krishna Mohan

Course Instructors : Dr.M.SUJATHA, Dr.P.HariKrishna Charan, Dr.K.Deepthi, Dr.M.Sankara Rao, Dr.Tanmay Chatterjee,
Dr.Monima Sarma

Course Teaching Associates: Nil

Course Objective: This course is designed to create environmental awareness and understand the impact of technology on sustainable
development
Course Rationale:
Environmental studies is the interdisciplinary academic field which systematically studies human interaction with the environment in
the interests of solving complex problems at the end of this course.
A key outcome of the course ecology and environment is the student able to observe, analyze and imagine to make appropriate
decisions in rational utilization of natural & energy resources and their conservative methods.

Course Outcomes (CO):

CO CO PO/PSO BTL
No:
1 Understand the importance of Environmental education and conservation of natural resources PO-1,PO-3,PO-7 2
2 Understand the importance of ecosystems and biodiversity. PO-1,PO-3 2
3 Understand the knowledge on Environmental pollution PO-1,PO-7 2
4 Understand the knowledge on Solid Waste Management, Disaster Management and EIA process PO-1,PO-7 2

COURSE OUTCOME INDICATORS (COI):

CO #
Highest COI-1 (BTL-1) COI-2 (BTL-2)
BTL
CO 1 2 Define and spell out the Environmental Explain Natural resources, Energy resources their importance
Education, scope, awareness, and its and their conservative methods with case studies.
multidisciplinary nature.

CO 2 2 Define and spell out concepts on Ecosystems, and Explain the Interactive relation between biotic and abiotic
their biodiversity and conservation methods components, Levels and values of biodiversity, threats and
with case studies conservative methods with case studies.

CO 3 2 Define and spell out Environmental Global Explain the causes, effects and their controlling measures of
Problems and mitigate measures. Causes, effects pollutions (water, noise, and thermal, marine, atomic) with
and controlling measures of air pollution with case studies.
case studies.

CO4 2 Define and spell out Solid Waste Explain the concept of Solid waste management and
Management, Various Environmental Disaster management methods. Illustrate the
Disaster Management Methods EIA. Environmental Legislative acts and Environmental Impact
Assessment with case studies.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES & PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (POs/PSOs)

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization for the
solution of complex engineering problems
2. An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, analyze complex engineering problems using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences and engineering sciences
3. An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and system component or processes that meet the specified
needs considering public health & safety and cultural, societal & environment
4. An ability to use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation
of data and synthesis of the information to obtain solutions to complex engineering problems
5. Ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering activities, with an understanding of
the limitations
6. Ability to apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and
the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice
7. Ability to demonstrate the knowledge of engineering solutions, contemporary issues understanding their impacts on societal
and environmental contexts, leading towards sustainable development
8. An ability to apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice
9. An ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
10. Ability to communicate effectively oral, written reports and graphical forms on complex engineering activities
11. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply those one’s own
work, as a member and leader in team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments
12. An ability to recognize the need for and having the preparation and ability to engage independent and life-long learning in
broadest context of technological change

SYLLABUS:

The Multidisciplinary nature of Environmental Studies: Introduction to Environment: Definition – scope – importance –Multidisciplinary
nature of Environmental Studies, Need for public awareness. Institutions and people in Environment.
Natural Resources: Renewable and Non- Renewable Resources: Forest resources: Uses –Deforestation–causes, effects and impacts,
Afforestation programmes-Socio-forestry, Agro-forestry, Vanasamrakshana programmes,. Mining its impact on environment: mining,
dams and their effects on forests and tribal people. .Water resources: Distribution of surface and ground water, Aquifers, – floods –
drought – conflicts over water, dams - benefits and problems, Water conservation – rain water harvesting – watershed management,
Cloud seeding Mineral resources: Use – exploitation – environmental effects – . Food resources: Changes in agricultural methodologies,
comparison between old and new methods of farming, Green Revolution, Environmental Impact Assessment of conversion of agricultural
lands– effects of modern agriculture, Drip Irrigation – fertilizer-pesticide problems, Eutrophication, , Vermicompost – water logging,
Blue baby syndrome – Energy resources: Growing energy needs – renewable and non renewable energy sources – Solar, wind,
geothermal, tidal, bioenergies . Land resources: Land as a resource – land degradation-. Soil erosion: Importance of soil, Types of soil
erosion, Causes and effects of soil erosion .How to control soil erosion. Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.
Ecosystems: Concept of an ecosystem: Structure and function of an ecosystem -Producers – consumers – decomposers with examples,
Energy flow in the ecosystem – Ecological succession – Food chains – food webs and ecological pyramids. Types of ecosystem.
Biodiversity and its Conservation: Introduction – Definition, Levels, Values of biodiversity: India as a mega diversity nation. Hotspots of
biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity: Endangered and endemic species of India. Conservation of biodiversity : Assessment of Biodiversity
and its impact on Environment .
Environnemental Pollution: Définition – Causes – effects – control measures of Air pollution – Water pollution – Soil pollution – Marine
pollution – Noise pollution – Thermal pollution – Nuclear hazards.
Solid waste management. Eloctronic waste management ,Biomedical waste management Role of an individual in prevention of
pollution. Disaster management: floods – earthquake – cyclone – landslides. Climate change – global warming – acid rain – ozone layer
depletion –Environmental Legislation and objectives of 1. Environment Protection Act, 2. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
3.Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 4. Wildlife protection Act, 5. Forest conservation Act, 6. Biodiversity Act – Public
awareness. Environmental Impact Assessment Process -
Text books:
1. Erach Bharucha, 2010 “Text Book of Environmental Studies”, United Grants Commission, Universities Press (India) Pvt Ltd.,
Hyderabad
2. Benny Joseph, 2009 Environmental Studies, The McGraw-Hill companies, New Delhi
Reference Books:
1. Deeksha Deve and S.S. Kateswa, 2009 “Text book of Environmental Studies”, Cengage learning
India pvt ltd, New Delhi
2. Anubha Kaushik, C.P. Kaushik, 2007 Environmental Studies, New Age International
3. P.D. Sharma, 2009. Environmental Biology, Rastogi Publications, Meerut.
 Web References:
1. http://nrm.massey.ac.nz/changelinks/cjds.html
2. http://www3.undp.org/c21/reports/96.htm
3. http://www-trees.slu.se/newsl/26/26chambe.htm
4. http://www.landcare.cri.nz/science/redis/

COURSE DELIVERY PLAN:

CO COI Topics Book No[CH Teaching- Evaluation
Sess. No][Page No] Learning Component
No. Methods s
1 1 1 Introduction to course and course handout. Definition T1[CH.1]:4-8
and scope studies, awareness and multidisciplinary Lecture, Power
nature of environmental studies, Environmental point
SIE-1,SEE
components and their importance and importance of presentations
environmental education.

2 1 1 Environmental summits, eco mark and Environmental T1[CH.1]:10-24 Lecture, Power

days. Environmental institutions, famous personalities, point SIE-1,SEE
man and nature presentations
3 1 2 Classification of Natural resources, comparison T1[CH.2]:25-27.
Lecture, Power
between renewable and non renewable resources.
point SIE-1,SEE
Forest resources, Economical and ecological benefits
presentations
of forests
4 1 .2 Causes, effects and control measures of deforestation. T1[CH.2]:28-29. SIE-1,SEE
Afforestation programmes and case studies Lecture, Power Submission
point of Case
presentations studies

5 1 2 Distribution of water resources and structure of T1[CH.2]:30-32 Lecture, Power SIE-1,SEE

Ground water. Effects of ground water depletion and point
case studies. presentations
6 1 2 Types of floods, causes effects and control measures T1[CH.2]:33-41. SIE-1,SEE,
Lecture, Power
of floods):Case studies Droughts, types Case studies Submission
point
,Dams and water conflicts Case studies of Case
presentations
studies
7 1 .2 Rain Water harvestment. Drip Irrigation, water shed T1[CH.2]:42-46. Lecture, Power SIE-1,SEE,
management and cloud seeding. Case studies point Submission
presentations of Case
studies
8 1 2 Mining, Environmental Impacts of mining, Case T1[CH.2]:47-49. Lecture, Power SIE-1,SEE,
studies. Mining general procedure of mining. point Submission
presentations of Case
studies
9 1 2 Importance of food resources, green revolution, T1[CH.2]: 50-49. Lecture, Power SIE-1,SEE,
Comparison of modern and traditional agricultural point Submission
methods, and environmental effects presentations of Case
studies
10 1 2 Problems related to use of chemical fertilizers – T1[CH.2]:51-52. Lecture, Power SIE-1,SEE,
pesticides, Eutrophication, Case studies Blue baby point Submission
syndrome. Super pest, Bio-magnification, sustainable presentations of Case
agricultural management methods. studies
11 1 2 Drip Irrigation Case studies Importance of soil, causes T1[CH.2]: 53-55. Lecture, Power SIE-1,SEE,
of soil erosion, Desertification and land degradation. point Submission
Case studies presentations of Case
studies
12 1 2 Classification of energy resources, application of solar T1[CH.2]: 56-59. Lecture, Power SIE-1,SEE,
energy. Merits and demerits of wind energy, CNG and point Submission
its applications. presentations of Case
 studies
13 1 2 Significance of Non conventional energy resources. T1[CH.2]:60-63. Lecture, Power SIE-1,SEE,
Nuclear energy and Hydrogen fuel and role of point Submission
individual in conservation of natural resources presentations of Case
studies
14 1 2 Significance of Biodiesel. CNG and role of individual in T1[CH.2]:64-66. Lecture, Power SIE-1,SEE,
conservation of natural resources point Submission
presentations of Case
studies
15 2 1 Introduction to ecological terms, Types of Food chains T1[CH.3]: 74-85. SIE-2,SEE,,
Lecture, Power
and food webs with examples Submission
point
of Case
presentations
studies
16 2 1 Ecological pyramids and three different types of T1[CH.3]:86-91. Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,,
ecological pyramids. Ecological succession and point Submission
Biogeochemical cycles presentations, of Case
studies
17 2 2 Hydrological cycle, Terrestrial types of ecosystems. T1[CH.3]:92- 95 Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,,
Aquatic Types of ecosystems. point Submission
presentations of Case
studies
18 2 2 Definition of Biodiversity. Day and year of biodiversity. T1[CH.4]: 103- Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,,
Three levels with examples. Values and 104 point Submission
Threats to biodiversity, presentations, of Case
biogeographically zones of India studies
19 2 2 India a mega diversity nation, Hotspot, T1[CH.4]: 105- Lecture, Power
SIE-2,SEE,,
IUCN and its importance, 108 point
Submission
Red Data Book its Classification and importance. presentations
of Case
Extinct and Endangered species of India with examples
studies
(case studies)
20 2 2 Exotic species with examples. T1[CH.4]: 109-
Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,,
Need for conservation of species and conservative 114
point Submission
methods of biodiversity. In-situ, ex-situ ,seed banks
presentations, of Case
Gene banks and their importance.
studies
21 3 1 Causes, effects and controlling measures of Noise T1[CH.5]: 125-126 SIE-2,SEE,,
Lecture, Power
pollution. Classification of zones based on Noise levels. Submission
point
of Case
presentations
studies
22 3 2 Definition, Sources, causes, effects of Soil pollution. T1[CH.5]: 135-136 Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,,
Effects of Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides on Soil. point Submission
presentations, of Case
studies
23 3 2 Definition, sources, causes, effects and control T1[CH.5]: 137-138 SIE-2,SEE,,
Lecture, Power
measures of water pollution and .thermal pollution. Submission
point
Point and non-point sources of Water Pollution with of Case
presentations
examples. studies
24 3 2 Causes, Effects & Controlling Measures of Nuclear T1[CH.5]: 139-140 Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,,
Pollution. Examples of different incidents like point Submission
Chernobyl, Hiroshima & Nagasaki. presentations, of Case
studies
25 3 2 Cause, Effects and Controlling Measures of Global T1[CH.5]: 144-147 SIE-2,SEE,,
Lecture, Power
Warming and Ozone Depletion. Kyoto Protocol to Submission
point
reduce Ozone depletion. of Case
presentations
studies
26 3 2 Causes, Effects and Controlling Measures for Acid T1[CH.5]: 148-151 Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,,
Rains. Environmental damages due to Acid Rains. point Submission
presentations, of Case
studies
 27 4 1. Solid Waste Management, Electronic waste T1[CH.5]: 140-143 Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,,
management, preparation of vermicompost (case point Submission
studies). Benefits of Vermicompost to environment presentations of Case
and also food chains. studies

28 4 1 Types of Disasters Floods, Earth quake, Cyclone and T1[CH.5]: 154-157

landslides. Disaster Management Methods, NDMA, Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,
Rehabilitation after disasters. point Submission
presentations, of Case
studies

29 4 2 Objectives of Environmental Protection act, Air T1[CH.5]: 158-164

(prevention and control of pollution) Act Water SIE-2,SEE,
(prevention and control of pollution ) Act, Wild life Lecture, Power
Submission
protection Act, Forest conservation act, the point
of Case
Biodiversity Act presentations
studies

30 4 2 Introduction about EIA, Process its importance some T1[CH.5]: 164-168

examples of EIA. Lecture, Power SIE-2,SEE,
point Submission
presentations, of Case
studies

Session wise Teaching – Learning Plan

Session Number:1
Session Outcome:
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies, Environmental
components and Importance of environmental education.

Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

Introduction to course and course handout. Definition
10 1 presentations,
and scope studies, awareness importance
Lecture, Power point
Multidisciplinary Nature of environmental studies,
35 1 presentations,
Environmental components
Lecture, Power point
Importance of Environmental Education its Scope and
05 1 presentations,
application in life.

Session Number: 2
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Environmental summits, eco mark, Environmental days, Environmental
institutions, famous personalities, man and nature

Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

Environmental Summits, Eco Mark and Environmental
10 1 presentations,
days. (general); their importance’s.
Environmental Institutions, Famous Personalities, Man Lecture, Power point One Minute Paper
35 1
and Nature – Renewable. presentations,
Introduction to Natural Resources – Renewable asa Lecture, Power point Video Synthesis
05 1
well as Non- Renewable. presentations,

Session Number:3
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Comparison between renewable and non renewable resources. Forest
resources, Economical and ecological benefits of forests
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Classification of Natural Resources with examples. Lecture, Power point

10 2 presentations,

Comparison between Renewable and non Lecture, Power point One Minute Paper
35 Renewable resources. Forest resources 2 presentations,

Economical and Ecological benefits of Forests, Forest Lecture, Power point Video Synthesis
05 Conservation Methods. 1 presentations,

Session Number:4
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Causes, effects of deforestation, control measures of deforestation,
Afforestation programmes

Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

Causes, effects of Deforestation and major impacts
10 2 presentations,
on Ecosystem, Atmosphere.
Lecture, Power point
Control measures of Deforestation, Afforestation
35 2 presentations,
Programmes in different areas.
Lecture, Power point
05 Case Studies JFM 2 presentations,

Session Number:5
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Structure of Ground water and Effects of ground water depletion.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

Distribution of Water Resources – Surface and
10 1 presentations,
Ground Water.
Lecture, Power point One Minute Paper
35 Structure of Ground Water Resources.. 1 presentations,

Lecture, Power point Video Synthesis

Effects of Ground Water Depletion on environment
05 1 presentations,
and Ecosystems.

Session Number:6
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the causes effects and control measures of floods and water conflicts.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Types of Floods, Causes Effects and Control Lecture, Power point

10 Measures of Floods: Case studies, Dams. 2 presentations,

Types of Droughts, Causes Effects and Control Lecture, Power point

35 Measures of Droughts Case studies. 2 presentations,

Sharing of Water Resources among various states & Lecture, Power point
05 Countries and Water conflicts with Case studies. 2 presentations,

Session Number:7
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Drip Irrigation, water shed management and Rain Water harvestment.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Rain Water Harvestment its importance. 1 presentations,

Lecture, Power point One Minute Paper

Drip Irrigation Methods and applications , Water
35 1 presentations,
Shed Management
Lecture, Power point Video Synthesis
05 Cloud seeding. Case studies 2 presentations,

Session Number:8
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Environmental Impacts of mining and Nalgonda Uranium Mines.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Procedure of general Mining. 1 presentations,

Lecture, Power point

35 Environmental Impacts of Mining 1 presentations,

Lecture, Power point

05 Case studies .Nalgonda Uranium Mines 2 presentations,

Session Number:9
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the green revolution, Comparison of modern and traditional agricultural
methods and environmental effects.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Importance of Food Resources Lecture, Power point

10 1 presentations,

Green Revolution, Comparison of Modern and Lecture, Power point One Minute Paper
35 Traditional Agricultural Methods 1 presentations,

Environmental effects of HYV Seeds and changes in Lecture, Power point Video Synthesis
05 Agricultural Methods.. 1 presentations,

Session Number:10
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Problems related to use of chemical fertilizers –Bio-magnification,
sustainable agricultural management methods.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

Problems related to use of Chemical Fertilizers –Bio-
10 2 presentations,
magnification. Bio- Fertilizers.
Lecture, Power point
Chemical Pesticides, Eutrophication, Case studies
35 2 presentations,
Blue baby syndrome. Super pest; Bio- Pesticides.
Lecture, Power point
05 Sustainable Agricultural Management Methods 2 presentations,

Session Number:11
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Importance of soil, causes of soil erosion, Desertification and land
degradation.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

Drip Irrigation and its importance in Water
10 2 presentations,
Conservation Case studies
Lecture, Power point
Importance of Soil, Causes of Soil Erosion,
35 1 presentations,
Desertification.
Lecture, Power point
05 Land Degradation. 1 presentations,

Session Number:12
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Classification of energy resources, CNG and its applications, Merits and
demerits of wind energy.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Classification of Energy Resources, CNG and its Lecture, Power point

10 applications. 1 presentations,

Applications of Solar Energy. Lecture, Power point

35 1 presentations,

Merits and demerits of Wind Energy Lecture, Power point

05 1 presentations,

Session Number:13
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Significance of Non conventional energy resources and role of individual
in conservation of natural resources
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Significance of Non Conventional Energy Resources. 1 presentations,

Lecture, Power point One Minute Paper

35 Nuclear Energy and Hydrogen fuel. 1 presentations,

Lecture, Power point Video Synthesis

Role of individual in Conservation of Natural
05 2 presentations,
Resources

Session Number:14
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Significance of Biodiesel, CNG and role of individual in conservation of
natural resources.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Bio-diesel , its blending Significance of Bio-diesel. 1 presentations,

Lecture, Power point

CNG and role of individual in Conservation of
35 1 presentations,
Natural Resources
Lecture, Power point
Conservation of Natural Resources, Role of an
05 1 presentations,
individual.

Session Number:15
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Types of Food chains, food webs with examples
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Introduction to Ecological terms. Lecture, Power point

10 1 presentations

Types of Food Chains, Ecological importance Lecture, Power point

35 importance With examples. 1 presentations

Types of Food webs, Ecological importance Lecture, Power point

05 importance With examples. 1 presentations

Session Number:16
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Ecological pyramids and Biogeochemical cycles

Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

Ecological Pyramids and their significant role in
10 1 presentations
Ecological Studies.
Lecture, Power point
Three different types of Ecological Pyramids.
35 1 presentations
Ecological Succession
Lecture, Power point
Biogeochemical Cycles of Oxygen, Sulphur,
05 1 presentations
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Session Number:17
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Terrestrial types of ecosystems and Aquatic Types of ecosystems.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Hydrological Cycle. 1 presentations

Lecture, Power point

35 Terrestrial types of Ecosystems 1 presentations

Lecture, Power point

05 Aquatic types of Ecosystems. 1 presentations

Session Number:18
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Day and year of biodiversity, Threats to biodiversity, biogeographically
zones of India
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Definition of Biodiversity. Lecture, Power point

10 1 presentations

Day and year of Biodiversity. Three levels with Lecture, Power point
35 examples. Values 1 presentations

Threats to Biodiversity, Lecture, Power point

05 Biogeographically Zones of India. 1 presentations

Session Number:19
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Red Data Book its Classification and importance. extinct and Endangered
species of India
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

India a Mega Diversity Nation, Hotspot, Lecture, Power point

10 IUCN and its importance. 1 presentations

Lecture, Power point

Red Data Book its Classification and importance.
35 1 presentations
Extinct and Endangered Species of India.
Lecture, Power point
05 Examples 1 presentations

Session Number:20
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Need for conservation of species and conservative methods of
biodiversity. In-situ, ex-situ ,seed banks and Gene banks and their importance.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Exotic Species with Examples. 1 presentations

Need for Conservation of Species and Conservative Lecture, Power point

35 Methods of Biodiversity. In-situ, ex-situ ,seed banks 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point

05 Gene banks and their importance. 2 presentations

Session Number: 21
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Causes Effects and Controlling Measures Air pollution, Water pollution

Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Causes effects and controlling measures Air Lecture, Power point

10 pollution. 2 presentations

Causes , Effects of Water pollution. Lecture, Power point

35 2 presentations

Controlling measures for Pollution. Lecture, Power point

05 2 presentations

Session Number:22
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Definition, Sources, causes, effects of soil pollution, how to control soil
pollution.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Definition, Sources, causes, effects of Soil pollution. 1 presentations

Lecture, Power point

35 Classification of Wastes with examples. 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point

05 How to control Soil Pollution. 2 presentations

Session Number:23
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the effects and control measures of marine pollution, effects and control
measures of thermal pollution.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Definition, sources, causes of Marine pollution. 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point

35 Effects and Control Measures of Marine Pollution. 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point

05 Effects and Control Measures of Thermal Pollution. 2 presentations

Session Number:24
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Causes, effects of Nuclear Pollution, controlling measures.

Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Causes, effects of Nuclear Pollution. Lecture, Power point

10 2 presentations

Controlling Measures of Nuclear Pollution. Lecture, Power point

35 2 presentations

Discussion on Hiroshima & Nagasaki attack. Lecture, Power point

05 2 presentations

Session Number:25
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Cause ,effects and controlling measures of Noise pollution and global
warming.

Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

Cause ,effects and controlling measures of Noise
10 2 presentations
pollution
Lecture, Power point
35 Global warming 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point

05 Ozone layer depletion 2 presentations

Session Number:26
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Causes , Effects of Acid rains and controlling measures.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Causes , Effects of Acid rains 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point One Minute Paper

35 Controlling measures for Acid rains 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point Video Synthesis

05 General discussion and video on acid rain 2 presentations

Session Number:27
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Solid Waste Management, Electronic waste management, preparation of
vermicompost.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Solid Waste Management Lecture, Power point

10 2 presentations

Electronic Waste Management Lecture, Power point

35 2 presentations

Preparation of Vermicompost (case studies) Lecture, Power point

05 2 presentations

Session Number:28
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the earth quake, Cyclone and land slides.
Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

10 Types of Disasters, Floods and types.. 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point

Earth quake, Cyclone. Disaster Management
35 2 presentations
Methods.
Lecture, Power point
05 Land Slides. 2 presentations

Session Number:29
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the Objectives of environmental protection act, air, water, forest
conservation act, the biodiversity Act .

Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Objectives of Environmental Protection act, Air Lecture, Power point

10 (prevention and control of pollution) Wild life 2 presentations
protection Act.
Lecture, Power point One Minute Paper
35 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution ) Act. 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point Video Synthesis

05 Forest Conservation act, the Biodiversity Act. 2 presentations

Session Number:30
At the end of this Session, student will be able to understand the EIA process.

Time(min) Topic BTL Teaching – Learning Method Active Learning Method

Lecture, Power point

Introduction about EIA, Process, Procedure and its
10 2 presentations
importance.
Lecture, Power point One Minute Paper
35 EIA process, applications. 2 presentations

Lecture, Power point Video Synthesis

05 Revision 2 presentations

Note: The above given page numbers in each session plan are from
 “Text Book for Environmental studies by Erach Barucha for UGC “2010 edition.

COURSE TIME TABLE

Hour 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Day 9: 05-9.55 10:00-10:50 10:55-11:45 11:50-12:40 12:45-1:35 1:40-02:30 02:35-3:25
Mon S-1, S-3, S-4, S-7, S-8, S-9, S-10.
S-2, S-4. S-6, S-5
Tue
Wed S-16, S-15, S-18, S-17, S-9, S-6,
S-19 S-5, S-10.
Thu S-11 S-13, S-14, S-12.
Fri
Sat

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Every student is expected to be responsible for regularity of his/her attendance in class rooms and laboratories, to appear in scheduled tests
and examinations and fulfill all other tasks assigned to him/her in every course. For Promotion, a Minimum of 50% of internal marks must
be obtained. In every course, student has to maintain a minimum of 85% attendance to be eligible for appearing in Semester end
examination of the course, for cases of medical issues and other unavoidable circumstances the students will be condoned if their attendance
is between 75% to 85% in every course, subjected to submission of medical certificates, medical case file and other needful documental
proof to the concerned departments.

DETENTION POLICY
In any course, a student has to maintain a minimum of 85% attendance and must secure a minimum of 50% marks in In-Semester
Examinations to be eligible for appearing to the Semester End Examination, failing to fulfill these conditions will deem such student to have
been detained in that course.

PLAGIARISM POLICY
Use of unfair means in any of the evaluation components will be dealt with strictly, and the case will be reported to the examination
committee.
 EVALUATION PLAN

Evaluation Evaluation Assessment Duration

Weightage/Marks CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4
Type Component Dates (Hours)

Blooms Taxonomy Level

Weightage 17.5 8.75 8.75
Sem-In Exam-I 2
Max Marks 50M 25 25
Sem-In Exam – Weightage 17.5 8.75 8.75
2
II Max Marks 50M 25 25
ALMs (Case Weightage 15 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
Continuous Evaluation
In-Semester Study) Max Marks 100M 25 25 25 25
Summative Weightage 5 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
Evaluation Home
Total = 0 % Continuous Evaluation
Assignment Max Marks 40M 10 10 10 10

Weightage 5
Attendance
Max Marks 5M
Weightage 40 End Sem 10 10 10 10
Semester End
Exam 3 hrs
Exam Max Marks 100M 25 25 25 25
Dates

Signature of COURSE COORDINATOR:

Department Prof.Incharge Academics

& Vetting Team Member:

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT:
Provisionally Approved
DEAN-ACADEMICS