Unit 1

Fundamentals: The Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies: Definition, components, scope and importance, need for public awareness, Natural Resources, Ecosystems: Concept, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Types, Functional Components, Different ecosystems, Biogeochemical cycles, Biodiversity: Introduction to biodiversity, biogeographical classification, India as a mega diversity nation, endangered and endemic species of India, threats to biodiversity and conservation of biodiversity, Bioprospecting and Biopiracy

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Unit 2

Environmental Pollution: (a) Air Pollution: Source, Types, effects on biosphere and Meterology, Air Quality, Control, (b) Water Pollution: Types and Sources, (c) Soil Pollution: Types and Control, (d) Noise Pollution: Effect, Control, (e) Thermal Pollution, (f) Radiation Pollution, (g) Solid waste Management, (h) Pollution Prevention, (i) Disaster Management

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Unit 3

Social Issues and Environment: Concept of Sustainable Development, Urban problem related to energy, Water Conservation, Wasteland reclamation, Resettlement and Rehabilitation, Climate Change, Nuclear Accidents, Consumerism and Waste Products, Laws related to Environment, Pollution, Forest and Wild life, Environmental Impact Assessment

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Unit 4

Human Population and Environment: Population Growth, Human Rights, Family WelfareProgrammes, Environment and Human Health, HIV/AIDS, Women and Child Welfare, Role of IT

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