CHE110 : Environmental Studies

Lecture #0
 Course details

Course Code: CHE110

Course title: Environmental Studies
L-T-P: 2-2-0
Credit: 4
 Text &Reference Books

PERSPECTIVE IN TEXT BOOK OF

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
by by
ANUBHA KAUSHIK, C P KAUSHIK D. DAVE AND S. S. KATEWA
NEW AGE INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS CENGAGE LEARNING
 Course Assessment Model

• Marks break up
 Attendance 05
 CA 40
 MTE 20
 ETE 35
 Total 100
 CA details
• Activity based (Group activity: 3 students per group)
• The topics should be related to both environmental studies and the
disciplines of the students. Only 1 set of work plan, final report, PPT and
working model (discipline-wise) is required to be submitted by each group.
• Work plan and final report must be handwritten and strictly as per the
format.
• Topic allocation: 2nd week
• Work plan: before MTE
• Final submission: 10th week
• PPT presentation: After MTE onwards 20 minutes of the lecture class can
be used for PPT presentation by the students. The duration of PPT
presentation by each group can be decided accordingly.
 CA details
• Full marks: 100
 Work plan: 10
 Brief plan of your
 Final report: 20
 Full write-up of the task
 School Specific Deliverable: 50
 E.g.,
 Computer Science: App/Program/website development
 Journalism: Documentary
 Arts: Painting etc.

 PPT Presentation/viva: 20
 Each of the member in the group must present their work
Why EVS as a Course?

Unprcedented Environmntal
Effects
Unprcedented Pace of Urbanization
Revised Bloom’s
Taxonomy
 Course details

Course Outcomes: Through this course students should

be able to:
 describe the current environmental issues and
associated.
 understand various environmental issues through
basic knowledge of environment and its
various components.
 outline various environment policies and practice
 explore new approaches to reduce various types of
environmental pollution
 Program Outcomes as specific to the particular
course (PO mapped with the relevant course)

CO1 :: describe the

current CO2 :: understand various CO3 :: outline
environmental environmental issues various CO4 :: explore new
Outcomes
issues and through basic knowledge of environment approaches to reduce
associated environment and its various policies and various types of
problems. components. practices. environmental pollution.
PO1: Engineering knowledge:: Apply the knowledge
of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and
an engineering specialization to the solution of complex       3
engineering problems.
PO2: Problem analysis:: Identify, formulate, research
literature, and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles
of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
2      
sciences.
PO3: Design/development of solutions:: Design
solutions for complex engineering problems and design
system components or processes that meet the specified
needs with appropriate consideration for the public     2 3
health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems::
Use research-based knowledge and research methods
including design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to
1 2    
provide valid conclusions.
 Program Outcomes as specific to the particular
course (PO mapped with the relevant course)

CO1 :: describe the

current CO2 :: understand various CO3 :: outline
environmental environmental issues various CO4 :: explore new
Outcomes
issues and through basic knowledge of environment approaches to reduce
associated environment and its various policies and various types of
problems. components. practices. environmental pollution.
PO5: Modern tool usage:: Create, select, and apply
appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and
modeling to complex engineering activities with an
      1
understanding of the limitations.
PO6: The engineer and society:: Apply reasoning
informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional
    2  
engineering practice.
PO7: Environment and sustainability:: Understand the
impact of the professional engineering solutions in
societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the 3 3 3 3
knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8: Ethics:: Apply ethical principles and commit to
professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
engineering practice.
1   2  
PO9: Individual and team work:: Function effectively
as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse
teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
       
 Program Outcomes as specific to the particular
course (PO mapped with the relevant course)

CO1 :: describe the

current CO2 :: understand various CO3 :: outline
environmental environmental issues various CO4 :: explore new
Outcomes
issues and through basic knowledge of environment approaches to reduce
associated environment and its various policies and various types of
problems. components. practices. environmental pollution.
PO10: Communication:: Communicate effectively on
complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as, being able
to comprehend and write effective reports and design     1  
documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.
PO11: Project management and finance::
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering, management principles and apply the same
to one’s own work, as a member or a leader in a team,
manage projects efficiently in respective disciplines and
       
multidisciplinary environments after consideration of
economic and financial factors.
PO12: Life-long learning:: Recognize the need for, and
have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest 2 2 2 2
context of technological change.
Syllabus at a Glance
 Detailed Syllabus
Unit – 1 (Introduction and natural resources)
 Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies
 Scope and importance: Concept of sustainability and
sustainable development.
 Land resources: Land degradation, soil erosion and
desertification.
 Deforestation: Causes and impacts due to mining, dam
building on environment, forests, biodiversity and tribal
populations.
 Water: Use and over-exploitation of surface and ground
water, floods, droughts, conflicts over water.
 Energy resources: Renewable and nonrenewable energy
sources, use of alternate energy sources, growing energy
needs, case studies.
Ground reality of natural
resources
Ground reality of natural
resources
 Detailed Syllabus

Unit – 2 (Ecosystems)
•What is an ecosystem? structure and function of ecosystem,
Energy flow in an ecosystem: food chains, food webs and
ecological succession, ecological pyramids,
• Case studies of the following ecosystems :
a)forest ecosystem b) grassland ecosystem
c) desert ecosystem d) aquatic ecosystem
 Ecosystems in India

Forest: Gir (Gujrat) Desert: Thar (North-west) Grassland: Serengeti

(Tanzania)

… and countless more.

Aquatic: Chilika (Odisha)

 Detailed Syllabus

Unit III-Biodiversity and conservation :

•Levels of biological diversity : genetic, species and ecosystem
diversity, Biogeographic zones of India, Biodiversity patterns and
global biodiversity hot spots, India as a mega diversity nation,
Endangered and endemic species in India,

•Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-

wildlife conflicts, biological invasions, Conservation of
biodiversity: In situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity,
Ecosystem and biodiversity services: ecological, economic,
social, ethical, aesthetic and Informational value
Biodiversity at a glance
 Some Endangered animals in
India

Red Panda Royal Bengal Tiger

Lion-tailed macaque Tahr

 Detailed Syllabus
Unit – 4 (Environmental pollution)
Environmental pollution: types, causes, effects and
controls; Air, Ill effects of Fireworks, water, soil and noise
pollution, Nuclear hazards and human health risks,
Pollution case studies, ill-effects of Fireworks
Air Quality Statistics
Water Quality Statistics
Pesticide usage statistics
 Detailed Syllabus
Unit – 5 (Environmental Policies & Practices):
•Climate change, global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid
rain and impacts on human communities and agriculture,
•Environment Laws: Environment Protection Act, Air (Prevention
& Control of Pollution) Act, Water (Prevention and control of
Pollution) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act,
International agreements: Montreal and Kyoto protocols and
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Nature reserves, tribal
populations and rights, and human wildlife conflicts in Indian
context, Solid waste management: Control measures of urban
and industrial waste
Environmental Policies & Practices
 Some International
Environmental Agencies

World Wildlife Fund (US)

 Some Indian Environmental
Agencies

Central Pollution Control Board

 Detailed Syllabus
Unit – 6 : Human Communities and the
Environment)
•Human population growth: Impacts on environment, human
health and welfare, Disaster management : floods, earthquake,
cyclones and landslides

•Environmental movements : Chipko, Silent valley, Bishnois of

Rajasthan, Environmental ethics: Role of Indian and other
religions and cultures in environmental conservation,
Environmental communication and public awareness, case
studies
Population Growth and its
Effects
 Environmental Awareness

• Knowledge can help

 With proper knowledge and wisdom we can make the
world a better place.
 Environmental Activism
Sunita Narain

• Director General of Center

for Science and
Environment (CSE)
• Editor of the fortnightly
magazine, Down To Earth.
 Environmental Activism
Vandana Shiva

Indian scholar,
environmental activist, food
sovereignty advocate,
ecofeminist and anti-
globalisation author.
 Environmental Activism
Sunderlal Bahuguna

Indian environmentalist and

Chipko movement leader.
 Environmental Activism

Medha Patkar

Central organizer and

strategist for Narmada
Bachao Andolan (NBA)
Environmental Activism

• Many more----------
Examples of environment related
questions in competitive exams

D B

D A
Examples of environment related
questions in competitive exams
C
D

A A
A

C
A
Examples of environment related
questions in competitive exams

B
D

C
D

B
Thank You