Syllabus

Syllabus
    Theory
     Environment: introduction, definition and importance. Components of environment -interactions with organisms. Global and Indian environment - past and present status. Environmental pollution and pollutants. Air, water, food, soil, noise pollution - sources, causes and types. Smog, acid rain, global warming, ozone hole, eutrophication, sewage and hazard is waste management. Impact of different pollutions on humans, organisms and environment. Introduction to biological magnification of toxins. Deforestation - forms and causes relation to environment. Prevention and control of pollution - technological and sociological measures and solutions - Indian and global efforts. India, international and voluntary agencies for environmental conservation - mandates and activities. International conferences, conventions and summits - major achievements. Environmental policy and legislation in India. Introduction to environmental impact assessment. Causes of environmental degradation - socio-economic factors. Human population growth and lifestyle.

    Practical
    Visit to local areas - river/forest/grassland/catchment etc. to document components of ecosystem. Study of common plants, insects, birds and animals. Visit to industries to study pollution abatement techniques.

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