JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives

To develop a methodical approach on assessment of environmental impacts due

to developmental activities and a conceptual outlook on sustainable development.

Course Outcomes:

• Knowledge on prediction and assessment of environmental impacts due to developmental activities.
• Concepts on various environmental impact assessment methodologies.
• An outlook on legislations to safeguard environment.

UNIT - I

Basic concept of EIA and Methodologies : Initial environmental Examination, Elements of EIA, - factors affecting E I A Impact evaluation and analysis, preparation of Environmental Base map, Classification of environmental parameters.

UNIT - II

E I A Methodologies: Introduction, Criteria for the selection of EIA Methodology, E I A methods, Ad-hoc methods, matrix methods, Network method Environmental Media Quality Index method, overlay methods, cost/Benefit Analysis.

UNIT - III

Impact of Developmental Activities and Land use. Introduction, Methodology for the assessment of soil and ground water, Delineation of study area, Identification of activities.Assessment of Impact of development Activities on Vegetation and wildlife, environmental Impact of Deforestation – Causes and effects of deforestation.

UNIT - IV

Prediction and Assessment of Impact: Quality, Impact prediction, Assessment of Impact significance, Identification and Incorporation of mitigation measures. E I A in surface water, Air and Biological environment: Methodology for the assessment of Impacts on surface water environment, Air pollution sources, generalized approach for assessment of Air pollution Impact.

UNIT - V

Environmental Audit & Environmental legislation: Objectives of Environmental Audit, Types of environmental Audit, Audit protocol, stages of Environmental Audit, on-site activities, evaluation of Audit data and preparation of Audit report. Post Audit activities: The Environmental pollution Act, The water; Act, The Air (Prevention & Control of pollution Act.), Mota Act. Wild life Act.Case studies and preparation: of Environmental Impact assessment statement for various Industries.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies, by Y. Anjaneyulu, B.S. Publication, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad.
• 2. Environmental Science and Engineering, by J. Glynn and Gary W. Hein Ke – Prentice Hall Publishers

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. Environmental Science and Engineering, by Suresh K. Dhaneja – S.K.,Katania& Sons Publication., New Delhi
• 2. Environmental Pollution and Control, by Dr H.S. Bhatia – Galgotia Publication (P) Ltd, Delhi