Ecosystem- Foodchains,Foodwebs andEcological pyramids - (a) Forest ecosystem (b) Aquatic ecosystems (Ponds & Oceans). Field study of simple ecosystems– pond, river, hill slopes.
Introductiontobiodiversity– Values of biodiversity– threats to biodiversity–endangeredandendemic species ofIndia – conservation ofbiodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation ofbiodiversity. Field study ofcommonplants,insects,birds, etc.,
Definition–causes,effectsandcontrolmeasuresof:(a)Airpollution(b)Waterpollution(c) Soil pollution (d)Noisepollution (e)Nuclearhazards. Fieldstudyoflocalpollutedsite–Urban/Rural /Industrial/ Agricultural.
Introduction – (a) Solar energy (b) Wind energy (c) Tidal energy (d) Geothermal energy (e) Nuclear Energy Fieldstudyoflocal area.
Sustainable development - Role of information technology in environment and human health – environmental protection Acts -Solid waste management and Rain water harvesting - E -waste and Concepts of Green Chemistry-Radiation hazards-Casestudies.
Reference Book:
G.Tyler Miller, “Environmental Science” Cengage Learning India Pvt.Ltd.New Delhi.2011 Dr.DebangSolanki, “Principles of EnvironmentalChemistry” Prateeksha Pub. Jaipur.2011. Gilbert M. Masters and Wendell. P.Ela, “Introduction to EnvironmentalEngineering and Science” PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.2010
Text Book:
Dr.A.Ravikrishnan, “Environmental Science &Engineering”Sri Krishna Hitech Pub.Co.Pvt.Ltd.2013 Benny Joseph, “Environmental Science & Engineering” Tate McGraw-Hill Pub.Co.Ltd, New Delhi.2009