UNIT 1:
Endangered and endemic species of India
Definition, scope and importance of environment, need for public awareness
Eco-system and Energy flow, Ecological succession
Eco-system and Energy flow, Ecological succession
Eco-system and Energy flow, Ecological succession
Introduction to biodiversity & Values of biodiversity
Introduction to biodiversity & Values of biodiversity
conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex- situ conservation of biodiversity
conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex- situ conservation of biodiversity
UNIT 2:
Causes, Effects and Preventive measures of Soil & Noise Pollutions
Solid, Hazardous and E-Waste management
Environmental protection, Environmental protection acts
UNIT 3:
Energy management and conservation, New Energy Sources, Need of new sources
Energy management and conservation, New Energy Sources, Need of new sources
Solar energy, Wind energy, Ocean energy resources,
UNIT 4:
Zero waste and R concept, Circular economy, ISO 14000 Series
Material Life cycle assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment
Sustainable habitat: Green buildings, Green materials
Energy efficiency, Sustainable transports. Sustainable energy
Energy Cycles carbon cycle, emission and Sequestration
UNIT 5:
Development, GDP, Sustainability - concept, needs and challenges
Millennium development goals and protocols
Global, Regional and local environmental issues and possible solutions-case studies
Concept of Carbon Credit, Carbon Footprint
Economic and social aspects of sustainability