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B21ES01AC

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

CREDITS: 4

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 I: 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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