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SREENARAYANAGURU OPEN UNIVERSITY
B.A. SANSKRIT LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE

B21ES01AC
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
CREDITS: 4

Course 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:
● Articulate the basic concepts of Environmental Studies and can apply the knowledge

practically

● Describe the various natural resources and enumerate the conservation strategies
● Articulate the importance of ecosystems, biodiversity and the need of environmental

restoration
● Explain different kinds of ecosystem

● Explain the concept and types of biodiversity, and conservation strategies
● Describe methods for the protection and health of environment and the well-being of

people and economic development

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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

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