|
UNIT
I |
ATMOSPHERE
AND HYDROSPHERE |
9 |
|
Planet
Earth-Atmosphere-composition of atmosphere - structure of atmosphere-air
pollution - sources, effects and control methods (particulate control
methods)-Bhopal Gas Tragedy- green house effect, global warming - climate
change - acid rain - deforestation - causes and effects. Water-hydrological
cycle-water pollution-point and non-point sources of pollution, effects and
control methods- waste water treatment - thermal pollution - case studies and
current scenario. |
|
UNIT
II |
SOIL
AND SOIL POLLUTION |
9 |
|
Land - Weathering -Types of Weathering -Types of Soil-Soil
Erosion-Land Slides-Desertification-Salinity-Geochemical Cycling (Nitrogen,
Phosperous, Carbon and Sulphur)-Hazardous and Non-hazardous waste-Nuclear
Waste, Radioactive Waste and E-Waste Waste disposal methods-3R methods ,land
fill and composting- Case studies in current scenario. |
|
UNIT
III |
ENERGY
RESOURCES |
9 |
|
Renewable and non-renewable energy resources- Fossil fuels
- Nuclear energy-Solar energy-Hydroelectric energy-Wind energy- Tidal energy-
geothermal energy- - Green energy-Biofuels- Bio diesel. |
|
UNIT
IV |
BIODIVERSITY |
9 |
|
Ecosystem and biodiversity- Structure and functions of
ecosystem- Biotic components,Tropic level, Food chain and food web, -Biodiversity
at the global, national and regional level-India as a mega biodiversity
nation-Hotspot of biodiversity- Values
of biodiversity- threats of biodiversity-Habitat loss, Poaching,
Man-wildlife conflict-Conservation - Insitu and Exsitu Conservation of
biodiversity .Disaster management - Flood, Earthquake, Tsunami and cyclone. |
|
UNIT
V |
ENVIRONMENT
AND SOCIAL ISSUES |
9 |
|
Concept of sustainable development-Watershed
management-Population studies - Population Explosion - Environment and Human health-Environmental protection
act1986- Role of pollution control boards-Nano technology - carbon
nanotubes-Nano technology for environmental remediation and health impacts.
TOTAL: 45 |
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TEXT BOOKS: |
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Sl.
No. |
Author(s) |
Title of the
Book |
Publisher |
Year of
Publication |
|
1. |
Gilbert Masters |
Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science |
Pearson Education. Pvt,Ltd,II Edition |
2004 |
|
2. |
Raman Sivakumar |
Introduction to Environmental Science and Engineering |
Vijay-Nicole |
2005 |
|
REFERENCE BOOKS: |
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Sl.
No. |
Author(s) |
Title of the
Book |
Publisher |
Year of
Publication |
|
1. |
Linda D Williams |
Environmental Science Demystified |
Tata McGraw Hill |
2005 |
|
2. |
Tyler Miller G, JR |
Environmental Science |
Thomson |
2004 |
|
3. |
Bharucha Erach |
The biodiversity of India |
Mapin Publishing Private Limted |
2007 |
|
4. |
Trivedi R K and Goel P K |
Introduction to Air Pollution |
Techno-Science publications |
2002 |
|
5. |
Dhameja S K |
Environmental Engineering and Management |
S.K.Kateria and Sons Publications |
1999
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