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    This document outlines the syllabus for an environmental studies course. It covers 5 units: 1) definitions of biodiversity and its values, 2) biogeographical classification of India and threats to biodiversity, 3) conservation methods and protected areas, 4) types of pollution, and 5) solid waste disposal and management techniques. Key topics include habitat loss, endangered species, the Biological Diversity Protection Act of 2002, and the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling waste.

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    This document outlines the syllabus for an environmental studies course. It covers 5 units: 1) definitions of biodiversity and its values, 2) biogeographical classification of India and threats to biodiversity, 3) conservation methods and protected areas, 4) types of pollution, and 5) solid waste disposal and management techniques. Key topics include habitat loss, endangered species, the Biological Diversity Protection Act of 2002, and the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling waste.

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    ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

    18UGES51
    SYLLABUS
    UNIT I
    • Biodiversity: Definition, Types, Significance and Values. Genetic
    Diversity, Species Diversity and Ecosystem Diversity. Values –
    Consumptive use value, Productive use value, ethical value, Aesthetic
    value, Social value, and Optional value for research and development
    activities and need for ethical clearance. (8
    Hours)
     
    UNIT II
    • Biogeographical classification of India. Biodiversity at global, national and
    local levels, India as a mega diversity nation, Hotspots in India – Western
    Ghats, Biosphere reserves in India – Gulf of Mannar, Threats to
    Biodiversity – Habitat loss, poaching of Wildlife, Man – Wildlife conflicts.
    UNIT III
    • IUCN - Red Data Book. Conservation Methods – In-situ and Ex-situ,
    Cryopreservation and Germplasm. National Parks, Sanctuaries and Sacred
    grooves. Endangered and endemic species of India. Biological diversity
    Protection Act 2002.

    (6
    Hours)
    UNIT IV
    • Pollution - Air, Water and Noise - Causes, effects and control measures.

    UNIT V
    • Disposal and Management of Solid Waste: 3 R Principle – Reduction,
    Reuse and Recycle. Types of Solid Wastes, Solid Waste Management – Land
    filling, Composting, Incineration, Pyrolysis, E-waste and plastic waste.

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