JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives

Environmental Sciences is the scientific study of the environmental system and

the status of its inherent or induced changes on organisms. It includes not only the study of physical and biological characters of the environment but also the social and cultural factors and the impact of man on environment.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• Create the awareness about environmental problems among learners.
• Impart basic knowledge about the environment and its allied problems.
• Develop an attitude of concern for the environment.
• Motivate learner to participate in environment protection and environment improvement.
• Acquire skills to help the concerned individuals in identifying and solving environmental problems.
• Strive to attain harmony with Nature.

UNIT - I

The Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies Natural Resources Renewable and non-renewable resources: Natural resources and associated problems

• a) Forest resources; b) Water resources; c) Mineral resources; d) Food resources; e) Energy resources; f) Land resources: Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.

UNIT - II

Ecosystems Concept of an ecosystem. Structure and function of an ecosystem. Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the ecosystems: Forest ecosystem; Grassland ecosystem; Desert ecosystem; Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

UNIT - III

Biodiversity and Biotic Resources: Introduction, Definition, genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. Value of biodiversity; consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and optional values. India as a mega diversity nation, Hot spots of biodiversity. Field visit. Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts; conservation of biodiversity: In-Situ and Ex-situ conservation. National Biodiversity act.

UNIT - IV

Environmental Pollution: Air pollution; Water pollution; Soil pollution, Noise Pollution

UNIT -- V Environmental Policy, Legislation & EIA: Environmental Protection act, Legal aspects Air Act- 1981, Water Act, Forest Act, Wild life Act. Towards Sustainable Future: Concept of Sustainable Development, Population and its explosion, Crazy Consumerism, Environmental Education, Urban Sprawl, Human health, Environmental Ethics, Concept of Green Building, Ecological Foot Print, Life Cycle assessment (LCA), Low carbon life style.

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Recommended Books (Latest edition):

• 1. Y.K. Sing, Environmental Science, New Age International Pvt, Publishers, Bangalore
• 2. Agarwal, K.C. 2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi Publ. Ltd. Bikaner.
• 3. Bharucha Erach, The Biodiversity of India, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad – 380 013, India,
• 4. Text book of environmental science and technology, Dr. M. Anji Reddy.
• 5. Brunner R.C., 1989, Hazardous Waste Incineration, McGraw Hill Inc. 480p
• 6. Clark R.S., Marine Pollution, Clanderson Press Oxford
• 7. Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T. H. Gorhani, E & Hepworth, M.T. 2001, Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ. House, Mumbai, 1196p
• 8. De A.K., Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
• 9. Down of Earth, Centre for Science and Environment R17 B. PHARMACY III YEAR