Environmental Science
BS-109 / BS-110
Fundamentals: Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies, definition, components, scope and importance, need for public awareness. Natural Resources: Ecosystems – concept, structure and function, types and functional components, different ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles. Biodiversity: Introduction, biogeographical classification, India as a mega-diversity nation, endangered and endemic species, threats and conservation, bioprospecting and biopiracy.
Air Pollution: Sources, types, effects on biosphere and meteorology, air quality and control. Water Pollution: Types and sources. Soil Pollution: Types and control. Noise Pollution: Effects and control. Thermal and Radiation Pollution. Solid Waste Management, Pollution Prevention, Disaster Management.
Sustainable development and related issues. Urban problems related to energy. Water conservation, wasteland reclamation, resettlement and rehabilitation. Climate change, nuclear accidents. Consumerism and waste products. Environmental laws (forest, wildlife, pollution). Environmental Impact Assessment.
Population growth, human rights, family welfare programmes. Environment and human health, HIV/AIDS. Women and child welfare. Role of information technology in environment and human health.