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SREENARAYANAGURU OPEN UNIVERSITY
B.A. HINDI LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
B21ES01AC
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Credits: 4
Objectives
● To understand the basic concepts of Environment and its linkages
● To learn about the ecosystems, importance of biodiversity, renewable energy and sustainable
development
● To study the various environmental degradation problems and environmental management
● 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 I: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT 1. Definition , Scope and Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental studies
UNIT 2. Natural resources
UNIT 3. Forest resources
UNIT 4. Water resources
UNIT 5. Land and Mineral resources
UNIT 6. Energy resources
BLOCK II: ECOSYSTEMS, BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
UNIT 1. Concept, Structure and function of an ecosystem
UNIT 2. Basic awareness on various ecosystems
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