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 Syllabus |
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Overview of the course |
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Schedule |
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Reference |
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| Topic 1 |
Environmental Science |
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Components & mportance of Environmental Studies |
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Ecology |
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| Topic 2 |
Definitions of Environment |
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Elements & Structure of Environment |
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Structure of Earth |
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Spheres of Earth |
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| Topic 3 |
Introduction |
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Hydrological (water) cycle |
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Phosphorus Cycle |
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Carbon cycle |
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The Oxygen cycle |
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Nitrogen cycle |
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| Topic 4 |
Introduction |
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(1) Troposphere |
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(2) Stratosphere |
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(3) Mesosphere |
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(4) Thermosphere |
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(5) Exosphere |
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| Topic 5 |
Types and characteristics of water bodies |
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i. Ponds and Lakes |
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ii. Streams and Rivers |
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iii. Wetlands |
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Ecological classification of lentic ecosystem |
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Water distribution |
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| Topic 6 |
Marine Regions |
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i. Oceans |
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ii. Coral Reefs |
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iii. Estuaries |
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Integrated Coastal Management |
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| Topic 7 |
The Global Environment Outlook |
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Regional Environmental Trends |
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| Topic 8 |
Pollution |
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Pollutants |
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| Topic 9 |
Introduction |
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Major air pollutants: Sources and Effects |
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Automobile emissions |
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Effects of ambient air pollution |
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| Topic 10 |
Criteria Air Pollutants |
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National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) (Source: USEPA) |
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Important Air Pollution Episodes |
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| Topic 11 |
Water pollution |
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Classification of water pollutants |
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Sources and impacts of water pollution |
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Prevention and control of water pollution |
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Water quality standards |
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| Topic 12 |
Soil pollution |
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Soil Pollutants |
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Effects of soil pollutants |
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| Topic 13 |
Noise pollution |
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Measurement of Noise |
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Effect of Noise pollution |
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| Topic 14 |
Impact of different pollution |
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Preventive measures |
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| Topic 15 |
Food contamination |
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Safety and regulation |
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| Topic 16 |
Smog |
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Particulate pollution |
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| Topic 18 |
Acid rain |
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Chemical processes |
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Acid deposition types |
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Adverse effects acid rain |
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Prevention methods |
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| Topic 19 |
Global warming |
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Reasons for increase in greenhouse gases concentration |
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| Topic 20 |
Ozone depletion |
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Ozone (O3) |
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Health Effects due to ozone depletion |
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| Topic 21 |
Introduction |
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Impact of DDT |
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Persistent organic pollutant |
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Health concerns |
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| Topic 22 |
Introduction |
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Process overview |
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Primary treatment |
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Secondary treatment |
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Tertiary treatment |
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Sludge treatment and disposal |
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| Topic 23 |
Hazardous Waste |
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Disposal methods |
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| Topic 24 |
Deforestation |
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Consequences of Deforestation |
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| Topic 25 |
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India |
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Functions of the Central Board as State Boards for the Union Territories |
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National Air Quality Monitoring Programme |
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Water quality |
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| Topic 26 |
Introduction |
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Environmental laws of India |
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Environmental protection under Indian constitution |
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Important sections of EPA, 1986 |
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Indian Environmental of laws and legislation |
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| Topic 27 |
The Environment (Protection) Act |
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The Air (Prevention and control of pollution) act |
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The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act |
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Wildlife Protection Act |
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Forest (Conservation) Act |
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| Topic 28 |
International Bodies |
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Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) |
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Green peace international |
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Indian voluntary agencies mandates and activities in environmental conservation |
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| Topic 29 |
Important global treaties, agreements & conventions on the environment |
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| Topic 30 |
Introduction |
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History |
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Ratification and Ozone-depleting gas trends |
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Earth summit |
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Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD) |
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| Topic 31 |
Kyoto Protocol |
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2012 emission targets and "flexible mechanisms" |
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Emissions trading |
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Copenhagen 2009 |
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| Topic 32 |
Environmental Impact Issessment (EIA) |
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) |
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| Topic 33 |
Introduction |
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Social Factors |
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| Topic 34 |
Essential Concepts |
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Population status |
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Environment Getting Worse |
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Environmental education |
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Participants