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SREENARAYANAGURU OPEN UNIVERSITY

B.A. ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE

B21ES01AC
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
CREDITS: 4

Course Objectives

1. To understand the basic concepts of Environment and its linkages
2. To learn about the ecosystems, importance of biodiversity, renewable energy and sustainable

development

3. To study the various environmental degradation problems and environmental management
4. To understand the various social issues related to environment

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Articulate the basic concepts of Environmental Studies and can apply the knowledge practically

2. Describe the various natural resources and enumerate the conservation strategies
3. Articulate the importance of ecosystems, biodiversity and the need of environmental restoration

4. Explain different kinds of ecosystem

5. Explain the concept and types of biodiversity, and conservation strategies
6. Describe methods for the protection and health of environment and the well-being of people and

economic development

COURSE DETAILS

BLOCK 1: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

UNIT 1. Definition, scope and multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies.
UNIT 2. Definition and classification of renewable and non-renewable resources.

UNIT 3. Forest resources
UNIT 4. Water resources

UNIT 5. Land and Mineral resources

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