Course: Environmental Science (2+1)

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General
Environmental Science
(2+1)
Topic 1
Lecture-1
Introduction, definition, scope and importance of environmental studies. Environment definition and importance
Topic 2
Lecture-2
Components of environment - structure of earth - different spheres of earth - atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere: Introduction and definition
- Definitions of Environment Page
- Elements & Structure of Environment Page
- Structure of Earth Page
- Spheres of Earth Page
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Topic 3
Lecture-3
Biogeochemical cycles – Importance
- Introduction Page
- Hydrological (water) cycle Page
- Phosphorus Cycle Page
- Carbon cycle Page
- The Oxygen cycle Page
- Nitrogen cycle Page
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Topic 4
Lecture-4
Air environment - Structure, composition and importance of different layers of atmosphere
- Introduction Page
- (1) Troposphere Page
- (2) Stratosphere Page
- (3) Mesosphere Page
- (4) Thermosphere Page
- (5) Exosphere Page
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Topic 5
Lecture-5
Water environment - classification - freshwater, importance, availability, components, zones, biotic and abiotic interaction
Topic 6
Lecture-6
Marine water - Importance, Availability, Components, Zones, Biotic and Abiotic interaction
Topic 7
Lecture-7
Global and Indian environment – past and present status
- The Global Environment Outlook Page
- Regional Environmental Trends Page
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Topic 8
Lecture-8
Environmental pollution - definition, types of pollution, pollutant, types of pollutants
- Pollution Page
- Pollutants Page
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Topic 9
Lecture-9
Air pollution, major air pollutants, source, effect and control measures
- Introduction Page
- Major air pollutants: Sources and Effects Page
- Automobile emissions Page
- Effects of ambient air pollution Page
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Topic 10
Lecture-10
Criteria air pollutants, Air Quality Index (AQI), National ambient air quality standards. Important air pollution events
- Criteria Air Pollutants Page
- National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) (Source: USEPA) Page
- Important Air Pollution Episodes Page
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Topic 11
Lecture-11
Water pollution, source, effect and control measures, water quality standards, eutrophication
- Water pollution Page
- Classification of water pollutants Page
- Sources and impacts of water pollution Page
- Prevention and control of water pollution Page
- Water quality standards Page
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Topic 12
Lecture-12
Soil pollution, source, effect and control measures
- Soil pollution Page
- Soil Pollutants Page
- Effects of soil pollutants Page
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Topic 13
Lecture-13
Noise pollution, source, effect and control measures
- Noise pollution Page
- Measurement of Noise Page
- Effect of Noise pollution Page
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Topic 14
Lecture-14
Impact of different pollution on human, organism and environment
- Impact of different pollution Page
- Preventive measures Page
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Topic 15
Lecture-15
Food contaminants, preservatives, artificial colours, source, effects and regulations
- Food contamination Page
- Safety and regulation Page
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Topic 16
Lecture-16
Smog – definition – classification – particulate pollution – brown air smog (photochemical smog), gray air smog (industrial smog) formation and chemistry
- Smog Page
- Particulate pollution Page
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Topic 17
Lecture-17
Mid semester
Topic 18
Lecture-18
Acid rain – source, formation, effect and control measures
- Acid rain Page
- Chemical processes Page
- Acid deposition types Page
- Adverse effects acid rain Page
- Prevention methods Page
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Topic 19
Lecture-19
Global warming: global warning – green house effect – green house gases – latest developments – effect and control measures
- Global warming Page
- Reasons for increase in greenhouse gases concentration Page
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Topic 20

Lecture-20

Ozone layer - importance, ozone formation and depletion, ozone depleting substances, chemistry and control measure
- Ozone depletion Page
- Ozone (O3) Page
- Health Effects due to ozone depletion Page
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Topic 21
Lecture-21
Biomagnification – Introduction, definition, process and control
- Introduction Page
- Impact of DDT Page
- Persistent organic pollutant Page
- Health concerns Page
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Topic 22
Lecture-22
Sewage water source, characteristics, sewage treatment process
- Introduction Page
- Process overview Page
- Primary treatment Page
- Secondary treatment Page
- Tertiary treatment Page
- Sludge treatment and disposal Page
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Topic 23
Lecture-23
Hazardous waste - handling and management - incineration, pyrolysis and other hazardous waste management practices
- Hazardous Waste Page
- Disposal methods Page
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Topic 24
Lecture-24
Deforestation – forms, causes – Consequences of Deforestation, conservation strategy
- Deforestation Page
- Consequences of Deforestation Page
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Topic 25
Lecture-25
Role of central pollution control board in pollution prevention and control
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India Page
- Functions of the Central Board as State Boards for the Union Territories Page
- National Air Quality Monitoring Programme Page
- Water quality Page
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Topic 26
Lecture-26
Prevention and control of pollution – technological and sociological measures and solution, Indian and global efforts. Environmental act, law, policy and legislation in india
- Introduction Page
- Environmental laws of India Page
- Environmental protection under Indian constitution Page
- Important sections of EPA, 1986 Page
- Indian Environmental of laws and legislation Page
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Topic 27
Lecture-27
Environment Protection Act, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act
- The Environment (Protection) Act Page
- The Air (Prevention and control of pollution) act Page
- The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act Page
- Wildlife Protection Act Page
- Forest (Conservation) Act Page
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Topic 28
Lecture-28
International voluntary agencies mandates and activities in environmental conservation
- International Bodies Page
- Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) Page
- Green peace international Page
- Indian voluntary agencies mandates and activities in environmental conservation Page
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Topic 29
Lecture-29
Important global treaties, agreements & conventions on the environment
- Important global treaties, agreements & conventions on the environment Page
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Topic 30
Lecture-30
International conferences, convention and summits – major achievements of Montreal protocol, Earth summit
- Introduction Page
- History Page
- Ratification and Ozone-depleting gas trends Page
- Earth summit Page
- Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD) Page
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Topic 31
Lecture-31
Kyoto protocol, Emission trading, CDM, Copenhagen summit - over view
- Kyoto Protocol Page
- 2012 emission targets and "flexible mechanisms" Page
- Emissions trading Page
- Copenhagen 2009 Page
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Topic 32
Lecture-32
Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Impact Issessment (EIA) Page
- Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Page
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Topic 33
Lecture-33
Socio economic factors responsible for environmental degradation
- Introduction Page
- Social Factors Page
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Topic 34
Lecture-34
Human population growth and life style. Environmental education and awareness overview
- Essential Concepts Page
- Population status Page
- Environment Getting Worse Page
- Environmental education Page
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Topic 35
Practical
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