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    This document outlines a course on environmental impact assessments and natural resource management. The course objectives are to introduce students to the theory and practice of environmental impact assessments for proposed projects, emphasize the preservation of natural resources, and discover the relevance of natural resource management in design and planning. The course will be taught through lectures, presentations, and exercises on environmental impact assessments and report preparation. Key topics covered include ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, the environmental impact assessment process, impacts of development projects, and natural resources with a focus on settlement relationships to regional landscapes, microclimates, air and water pollution, and resource conservation.

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    This document outlines a course on environmental impact assessments and natural resource management. The course objectives are to introduce students to the theory and practice of environmental impact assessments for proposed projects, emphasize the preservation of natural resources, and discover the relevance of natural resource management in design and planning. The course will be taught through lectures, presentations, and exercises on environmental impact assessments and report preparation. Key topics covered include ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, the environmental impact assessment process, impacts of development projects, and natural resources with a focus on settlement relationships to regional landscapes, microclimates, air and water pollution, and resource conservation.

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    This document outlines a course on environmental impact assessments and natural resource management. The course objectives are to introduce students to the theory and practice of environmental impact assessments for proposed projects, emphasize the preservation of natural resources, and discover the relevance of natural resource management in design and planning. The course will be taught through lectures, presentations, and exercises on environmental impact assessments and report preparation. Key topics covered include ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, the environmental impact assessment process, impacts of development projects, and natural resources with a focus on settlement relationships to regional landscapes, microclimates, air and water pollution, and resource conservation.

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    Masters of Architecture

    Semester I
    MAR 104:
    Resources

    EIA and Natural

    CLASSES/ WEEK
    L
    ST
    2
    2

    IA
    50

    WR
    50

    MARKS
    VV
    -

    TOT
    100

    EXAM
    HOURS
    3

    CREDITS
    4

    OBJECTIVE:

    To introduce the students with the theory and practice of Environmental


    Impact Assessments for proposed projects
    To emphasize on the preservation of natural resources.
    To discover the relevance of natural resource management in design and
    planning of regional areas.

    METHODOLOGY:

    Classroom teaching through lectures and presentation.


    Conducting exercises on EIA or introducing the preparation of a report for a
    project.

    CONTENTS:

    INTRODUCTION
    o Understanding Ecosystems: General Structure and Function:
    o

    Types of Biogeochemical cycles; Carbon cycle, Global water cycles,


    nitrogen cycle

    Natural elements water, vegetation and land.

    EIA
    o

    From theory to the practical

    What data is required, how this data should be collected and


    interpreted, and significance of the data

    Effectiveness of the assessment methods

    What issues should be addressed in the terms of reference (TOR)

    Tools and thumb rules available to evaluate the environmental


    impact of projects

    Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025

    Better understanding of the EIA process from screening, scoping,


    data collection to impact assessment as well as the role of public
    consultation

    Better understanding of the environmental and social impacts of the


    industrial and developmental projects

    Better ability to review EIA reports and identify its strengths and
    weaknesses

    Increased ability to play active role in post-EIA monitoring.

    NATURAL RESOURCES
    o Introduction - Settlements in relation to regional landscape resources.
    Masters of Architecture
    Semester I
    MAR 104:
    Resources

    EIA and Natural

    Microclimate: Definition and characteristics. The role of Natural


    Elements
    Air pollution and Air pollution monitoring and quality criteria
    Threat natural resources; urban environmental issues such as solid
    waste management, air quality, conservation of water resources and
    vegetation cover.
    Natural resources specific to region types: for example: coastal, hills,
    deserts and plateau regions etc.

    o
    o

    Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025

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