2021

SYLLABUS OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
 Mahatma Gandhi University
School of Environmental Sciences

Programmes:
1. MSc. Environment Science and Management
2. MSc. Environment Science and Disaster
Management

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO)

MSc. ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT

1. To understand the basic concepts of environment and its interactions with the earth
and environmental systems and various ecosystems associated with it.
2. Capability to analyse, evaluate and interpret the causes and effects of various
environmental problems at local, regional and global scale and to develop
management strategies.
3. Capacity to analyse and determine the magnitude of different kinds of environmental
pollution, their sources using environmental analytical techniques, quantitative and
computational techniques.
4. Acquire interdisciplinary knowledge on the global aspects of climate change, its
effects on the environment and its governance
5. Capacity to use biotechnological methods in water and wastewater treatment
technology. Ability to apply appropriate techniques for efficient solid waste
management practices and to find the solutions to the air pollution problems.
 6. Ability to use different tools for the management of energy resources, biodiversity
conservation, natural disasters and technical knowhow of remote sensing & GIS
applications in environment management.
7. Ability to analyse a given research problem, identify research gaps, developing
suitable research methodology with suitable research design , data collection, data
analysis with suitable statistical tool , interpretation of the findings leading to perfect
solution to the problem given.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods, qualitative analysis, critical
thinking, and written and oral communication needed to conduct high-level work as
interdisciplinary scholars and/or practitioners.
9. Master the core concepts and methods from economic, political, and social analysis as
they pertain to the design and evaluation of environmental policies and institutions.
10. Appreciate the ethical, cross-cultural, and historical context of environmental issues
and the links between human and natural systems.

MSc. ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE & DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. To understand the basic concepts of environment, its interaction with the earth
systems, and various ecosystems associated with it in relation to the disasters.
2. Enhance the capability to analyse, evaluate and interpret the causes and effects of
various environmental problems in relation to disasters at local, regional and global
scale and to develop management strategies.
3. Acquire basic knowledge, understanding and implementation of the International
strategy on Disaster Reduction (UN-ISDR); to increase the skills and abilities for
disaster risk reduction (DRR).
4. Acquire practical and research knowledge to build capacities that will reduce disaster
risks and contribute to better relief measures.
5. Attain capacity to describe, analyse and evaluate the environmental, social, cultural,
economic, legal and organisational aspects influencing vulnerabilities and capacities
to face disasters.
6. Develop ability to work with theoretical and practical processes of disaster
management (disaster risk reduction, response, and recovery) and relate their
interconnections.
7. Enhance capacity to analyse, and communicate information on risks, relief needs and
the lessons learned from past disasters in order to formulate mitigation strategies for
the future scenarios; also to build clarity in presentation, discussion and in delivering
the conclusions based on the knowledge and arguments.
8. Create ability to design and perform research on different aspects of emergencies and
disaster events while demonstrating insights into the potential and limitations of
science, its role in society and people‘s responsibility
9. Ability to coordinate community based disaster management strategies, in local and
regional levels.
10. Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods, qualitative analysis, critical
thinking, with written and oral communication skills needed for conducting high
quality work as interdisciplinary scholars and/or practitioners.
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Disaster Management
SCHEME OF THE SYLLABUS Credit and Semester System
2021 admission onwards

Semester I

Sl. No. Course Code Name of the Course Credits Credits Total
Required Credits
01 ES M 21 C 51 Introduction to Environment & Ecosystems 3 18 24
02 ES M 21 C 52 Earth’s systems processes and landforms 3
03 ES M 21 C 53 Natural and anthropogenic disasters 3
04 ES M 21 C 54 Pollution hazards and its Management 3
05 ES M 21 C 05 Research Methodology and Statistics 3
06 ES M 21 C 06 Lab course-1 (Equipment used in Disaster 3
Management, First aid, Geosciences)
07 ES M 21 E 10 Introduction to Remote Sensing, GNSSs and 2 6
GIS
08 ES M 21 E 55 Chemical systems in Environment 2
09 ES M 21 E 56 Basic Life Skills/First Aid for Disaster 2
Management
10 ES M 21 E 57 Field skills and techniques in Disaster 2
Management

Semester II

Sl. No. Course Code Name of the Course Credits Credits Total
Required Credits
11 ES M 21 C 11 Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation 3 18 24
12 ES M 21 C 12 Environmental Laws, Ethics, Education and 3
Policy
13 ES M 21 C 14 Environmental Biotechnology and Waste 3
Management
14 ES M 21 C 15 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology 3
15 ES M 21 C 58 Public health aspects and emergency 3
services in disaster management
16 ES M 21 C 16 Lab course-II (Environmental Chemistry, 3
Environmental Biotechnology, RS & GIS)
17 ES M 21 E 17 Ecotoxicology 2 6

18 ES M 21 E 59 Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable 2

Development
19 ES M 21 E 60 Applications of Science and Technology for 2
Disaster Management
20 ES M 21 E 61 Social Work Approaches and Practices 2

Semester III

Sl.No. Course Code Name of the Course Credits Credits Total

Required Credits
21 ES M 21 C 62 Disaster Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3 18 24
22 ES M 21 C 63 Standards in Humanitarian Aid, Relief and 3
Rehabilitation
23 ES M 21 C 64 Community Based Disaster Management 3
24 ES M 21 C 65 Governance, Law and Policies in Disaster 3
Management
25 ES M 21 C 25 Lab course III (RS & GIS and Instrumental 3
analysis)
26 ES M 21 C 26 Group Project/Field work 3
27 ES M 21 E 27 Climate Change & Governance 2 2

Open Course 4

Semester IV

Sl.No. Course Code Name of the Course Credits Credits Total

Required Credits
28 ES M 21 C 70 Internship (Community/Institution) – One 4 4 16
month
ES M 21 C 71 Project Work (Report/Thesis) 12 12
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2021 admission onwards

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SEMESTER I

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Name of the Course: ES M21 C 51

Introduction to Environment & Ecosystems

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Introduction to Environment & Ecosystems
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 51
Names of Academic Dr. Sylas V.P., MSc., PhD
Staff & Qualifications
Course summary &
Justification
Semester 1 Credit 3
Total Student Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time (SLT) approach hrs
40 10 4 54
Pre-requisite The students have basic understanding and readings on ecology
and environmental science

CO Taxonomic
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: PSO
No. Level (TL)
Explain the concept of ecology and relevance of
1. U 1
environmental science
Able to distinguish the structure, organization and
2 A 1, 10
processes in various ecosystems
Develop a knowledge on the structural and functional
3. Ap 1, 2
aspects of a population as an ecological unit
Understand and analyse the concept of
4 biological community, changes and U, A 6,9
interactions within community
Develop skill on applied aspects of ecology including
mathematical or conceptual model of population or
5 Cr 7, 8
community dynamics to analyse the various factors of
population growth and regulation.

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Introduction to Environment & Ecosystems

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1.0 Introduction 11 1,2

1.1 Basic concepts of Environment – 2 1

1.2 Multidisciplinary approach 2 1,2

1.3 Basic concepts - Science, Matter and Energy 2 1,

1.4 Evolution of earth, origin of species, diversity and distribution of 3 1

species

Global environmental issues – an introduction 2 1, 2

2.0 Ecology 12 2, 3

2.1 Definition, History of ecology, Subdivisions, Ecology and other 2 2

subjects.

Fundamental ecological variables 2 2, 3

2.2 Ecosystems: Definition, Components, Structure and function, 3 2

Size of Ecosystem,

2.3 Classification of ecosystems 3 2

2.4 Comparative Ecosystem Ecology 2 2,3

3.0 Population Ecology 10 3,5

3.1 Definition, Structure and Measures 2 3

3.2 Population growth, 2 3

3.3 Regulation strategies of species 2 3

3.4 Survivability Population genetics 2 3

3.5 Human population 2 3,5

4.0 Community Ecology 10 4, 5

4.1 Concepts, Community gradients, Characters of community 2 4

4.2 Ecological Succession and climax Community 3 4

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4.3 Organization -interactions between species 3 4

4.4 Stress ecology and adaptation 2 4,5

5.0 Applied Ecology 11 3,4, 5

5.1 Estimating abundance, species diversity measures 2 3

5.2 Diversity indices 2 5

5.3 Mathematical ecology : Eco-informatics 2 5

5.4 Museology 1 5

5.5 Taxonomy and Biosystematics 2 3, 4,

5.6 Biomass productivity and estimation techniques 2 3,4,

Teaching and  Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-

Learning learning (Video), interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative
Approach learning, Seminars, Group Assignments Authentic learning, ,
Library work and Group discussion, Presentation by individual
student/ Group representative; Field work and field visits
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Assignments based on the theory
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. Brewer, R. (1994), the Science of Ecology, Saunders College Publishing, New York.
2. Chapman, J. L. And Reiss, M. J. (19920, Ecology: Principles and Application, Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge.
3. Groombridge, B. (ed) 1992. Global Biodiversity: Status of the Earth‘s Living Resources,
Chapman and Hall, London.
4. Hughes, J, D. 2001. An Environmental History of the World. Routledge, London.
5. Michael, P. 1990. Ecological methods for Laboratory and Field Investigations, Tata McGrew
Hill Publishing Company Ltd, New Delhi.
6. Odum,E.P.1971.Fundamentals of ecology

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7. Sutherland, W. J. 2004. 1997. Ecological Census Techniques - A Handbook. Cambridge

University Press. P336.

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Name of the course: ES M21 C 52

Earth System Processes and Landforms

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Earth System Processes and Landforms
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 52
Names of Academic Dr. Baiju K.R. MSc., PhD
Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & The course describes the relation between the earth systems and
geological agents to the environment and its relation to natural
Justification
disasters. It explains various geological processes involved in the
formation of environment and the impacts due the exploration of
geological resources.
Semester 1 Semester 1
Total Student Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time approach hrs
(SLT)
40 10 4 54
Pre-requisite Basic knowledge about the Earth

CO Taxonomic PSO No.

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

Explain the basics of Earth systems its processes and

1. U 1
landforms

Distinguish various Plate tectonic processes and resultant

2 A 1
features

3. Identify major minerals, rocks and structures on the Earth Ap 1

Distinguish the major land forms formed by the action of

4 A 1, 4
various geological agents

Analyse the interrelationship between various spheres

5 E 1
(Atmosphere, Lithosphere and Hydrosphere) of the Earth

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Describe the various resources of the earth and its

6 U 2, 3
environmental impacts due its exploration

Appraise the different geo-scientific approaches for

7 E 2
sustainable environment

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 The Earth as a System 9
1.1 Earth in relation to Universe- Origin of the solar system- 3 1
Geologic Times scale – The Geologic Record – Evolution of
life

1.2 Earth as a System of Interacting Components –Lithosphere, 2 1, 5

atmosphere, Hydrosphere

1.3 Plate Tectonics: Interior of the earth- – Types of Plate 4 1, 2

boundaries-Plate mosaic – Rates of plate motion – Plate
reconstruction – Mantle convection. Geological processes
related to Plate tectonics- Seafloor spreading, Mountain
building, Earthquakes, Volcanism
2 Materials of the earth 10
2.1 Introduction to Rock-forming minerals and their Physical 2 3
properties
2.2 Types of Rocks: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary 3 3
Major Rock types - Origin and composition– The rock cycle
2.3 Geological Structures: folds, faults and joints 3 3
2.4 Disintegration of rocks: Weathering: Types of weathering, 2 1, 3
Formation of Soil, Soil profile.
3 Introduction to Physical Geology and Geomorphology 10
3.1 Geological agents and Landforms: Streams- Geological work of 7 4
streams and land forms; Glaciers- types and land forms, Wind:
Geological work of wind and land forms; Oceans: Shoreline
process – wave erosion, deposition or accretion; modification
of shorelines
3.2 Geomorphology of India and Kerala: Brief description of 3 4
different important units
4 The Hydrosphere 8
4.1 Hydrological cycle-Aquifers – types and properties, water table 3 1, 5
and Ground water movement
Ground water recharge-recharge areas-discharge areas
4.2 Methods of ground water abstraction-undesirable side effects of 4 5, 6
over exploitation-threats to ground water system-physical

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destruction of aquifers-ground water depletion-degradation of

ground water quality-point source of contamination-diffuse
source of contamination- aquifer vulnerability-aquifer over
exploitation-

4.3 Sustainable ground water development and management 1 5, 6, 7

5 The Atmosphere 7
5.1 Structure and composition of the atmosphere 1 5
5.2 Interaction between lithosphere and atmosphere: Winds, 3 5
Precipitation etc.
Wind – types and formation,
Precipitation – rainfall, snow fall.
5.3 Humidity and radiation 3 5
Monsoon, El Nino, Droughts, Tropical Cyclones
6 Geological Resources and the Environment 10
6.1 Major geological resources- minerals, rocks, coal, oil and 2 6
natural gas
6.2 Environmental impacts of rocks/mineral mining and 3 6. 7
processing, River sand mining and its environmental concern
Rock Quarrying, Clay mining and its impacts
6.3 Shoreline activities and its environmental impacts 2 1,6,7
6.4 Geological issues in the disposal of domestic waste and 3 7
industrial waste

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning (Video), interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning,
Approach Seminars, Group Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and
Group discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group
representative; Field work and field visits
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

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References

1. Duff and Holmes 2016 (third edition), Holmes Principles of Physical Geology, Cheltenham,
England ; Nelson Thornes
2. Earle, S. (2015). Physical Geology. Victoria, B.C.: BCcampus. Retrieved from
https://opentextbc.ca/ geology/ 719 p
3. Fetter CW 1990 Applied Hydrogeology CBS New Delhi 592 p
4. Grotzinger et al 2007 Understanding Earth, WH Freeman New York , 579 p
5. Mukerjee, P.K. 2013 A Textbook of Geology, The World Press Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, 638p
6. Soman K 2001 Geology of Kerala Geological Society of India Bangalore 430 p.
7. Stewart RH 2007 Introduction to Physical Oceanography 353 p
8. Todd, D K and Mays L W. 2004 Groundwater Hydrogeology, Wiley
9. TyrrelL, GW 1978 The Principles of PETROLOGY, Springer, 368 p DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6026-1

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Name of the course: ES M21 C 53

Basic Concepts of Disaster Management

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management

Course Name Basic Concepts of Disaster Management

Type of Course Elective

Course Code ES M21 C 53

Names of Academic Dr. Baiju K.R. MSc., PhD

Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & The course deals with the major natural and anthropogenic disasters its
Justification environmental constraints. The course also elaborates on the basic
disaster management strategies employed worldwide.
Semester 1 Credit 2
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
40 7 7 54
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: PSO No.
No. Level (TL)

Explain the relation between Earth‘s processes and

1. U 1, 2
disasters

2 Distinguish various types and causative factors of disasters An 2, 3

3. Illustrate the key concepts of disaster management U 3

4 Analyse the International disaster management system An 3, 5, 6

5 Assess the disaster management strategies in India E 3, 5, 6

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6 Analyse the relation between disasters and development An 8, 10

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Environment and Disasters 10 1, 2
1.1 Science and Facts of Natural Hazards. Earth‘s processes as 4 1
disasters: Internal and external
1.2 Characteristics. Causal factors and characteristics of disasters. 3 2
1.3 Climate change and Disasters 3 2
2 Types and Classification of Disasters 10 1,2
2.1 Natural Disasters: Meteorological disasters, Geological disasters, 5 1,2
Biological disasters
2.2 Anthropogenic Disasters: Chemical, Industrial and Nuclear related 5 1,2
Disasters, Accident related Disasters
3. Disaster Management Concepts 8 3
3.1 Introduction to key concepts, terminologies and their complexities 4 3
(Hazard, vulnerability, Exposure, Risk, Crisis, emergencies,
Vulnerability, Disasters, Resilience)
3.2 Disaster management Spectrum and its components 4 3
Scope of DM and Disaster Management Cycle
4 International Disaster management System 10 3,4
4.1 Organizations, bodies and Finance. International Strategies and 4 4
functions. Role of United Nations in Disaster management.
4.2 International Disaster management support system. Unified 3 3,4
response strategy.
4.3 Mapping Disasters using global datasets. National and 3 3,4
international information networks and inventories
5 Disaster Management in Indian Context 10 3, 5
5.1 Major Disasters in India. National Vulnerability profile 3 3
5.2 National Disaster management Hierarchy and Institutionalisation 3 5
5.3 National Disaster Decision support system. Technological 2 3, 5
applications. Role of research organisations.
5.4 Challenges of disasters in India 2 5
6 Disasters and Development 6 4, 6
6.1 Relationship between disasters and development, implications. 2 4, 6
History of disaster response strategies

6.2 Disasters, Poverty and Development. Global challenges and trends 2 6

of Disasters

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6.3 Disaster Risk Management - key concerns. Mainstreaming 1 6

Disaster Risk Reduction to developmental efforts.
6.4 Geography and dimensions of Disasters- global outlook. 1 4, 6

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative; Field
work and field visits
Assessment Types 3. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
4. Internal test
5. Review of Book /Article
6. Seminar Presentation
7. Field visit report
8. Semester End examination

References

1. Coppola D. P., 2007.Introduction to International Disaster management. Elsevier.

Butterworth-Heinemann.
2. Peduzzi P., Dao H., and Herold C., 2005. Mapping Disastrous Natural Hazards Using
Global Datasets Natural Hazards Volume 35, Number 2, 265-289,
3. Shaw R and Krishnamurthy R.R., (ed.) 2009. Disaster management Global Challenges and Local
solutions. University Press, India.
4. Keller E.D., and Blodgett R. H, 2006.Natural Hazards. Pearson Printice Hall
5. Kapur A., Neeti, Meena, Deepthima, Roshani and Debanjali, Disasters in India Studies of grim
Reality. Rawat Publications, New Delhi

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Pollution Hazards and its Management

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management
Course Name Pollution hazards and its Management
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 54
Names of Academic Dr. Mahesh Mohan , MSc., PhD
Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & The course describes different types of environmental pollution like air,
Justification water, soil etc. and types and sources of pollutants including emerging
contaminants. The course explains the interaction and movement of
pollutants through the environment. It will also describe the control
measures of various pollution.
Semester 1 Semester 1
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
40 10 10 60
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: PSO No.
No. Level (TL)

Identify and distinguish the sources and types of water, air,

1. R 2, 3
and soil pollution.

Articulate knowledge about impact and control measures of

2 U 3
water, air, and soil pollution.

Describe environmental analysis for various water, air and

3. E 3, 8
soil quality parameters

7 Expound the water and waste water treatment U 5

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Explain Fate and transport of pollutants and distinguish the

5 A 2, 3
regional and global impact of pollution

Describe Radioactive pollution and radioactive waste

6 U 5
management methods

7 Conduct environmental sampling and analysis Ap 7, 8

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Air Pollution
1.1 Air Pollution – Definition and Sources - Natural and 2 1
anthropogenic; Types of Pollutants- Primary and Secondary. Acid
rain, Smog-Photochemical and Classical; Ozone depletion
1.2 Factors affecting air pollution, Transport and diffusion of 3 5
pollutants. Gas laws governing the behaviour of pollutants in the
atmosphere.
1.3 Indoor air pollution – Types and sources of pollutants 2 1
1.4 Effects of pollutants on human beings, plants, animals, materials 3 2
and on climate.
Identification of aeroallergens. Air-borne diseases and allergies.
1.5 Air pollution control 2 2
1.6 Noise Pollution and control : Characteristics of noise, sources, 2 1,2
Effects of noise, Standards, Measurement and control
2 Water Pollution
2.1 Water Pollution - Types -surface and ground water, 3 1
Surface water pollution-Sources – point and nonpoint, Types of
pollutants – chemical, physical and biological
2.2 Chemical pollutants – inorganic (metals and other elements) and 3 1
organic (POPs);
Nutrients and Eutrophication, Organic matter - sources and
degradation
Biological pollutants Microbial pollution
2.3 Ground water pollution – sources and types of pollutants, 3 1
Geological and anthropogenic pollutants in ground water –
Arsenic, Fluoride, Saline water intrusion etc.
Movements of contaminants in ground water,

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2.4 Coastal and Marine pollution-Oil spills, Thermal pollution, 2 1

Impacts of water pollution
2.5 Heavy metals and other POPs in aquatic systems - cycling and 2 1,5
interactions, Fate and transport of pollutants- factors affecting,
Global oceanic transport of pollutants
2.6 Management of point and non-point sources of water pollution, 2 2, 7
water pollution control, Role of State and Central Pollution
Control Boards
3 Soil Pollution
3.1 Soil/sediment Pollution – sources and types, soil as a pollutant, 3 1
Soil quality parameters-Physico-chemical parameters of soil
quality, factors affecting pollutants in the sediments – texture, pH,
redox potential, organic carbon etc.
3.2 Sedimentation rate and contamination profile, sediment pollution 2 1,5
indices
3.3 Soil Pollution Control. Industrial waste effluents and heavy 3 2
metals, their interactions with soil components. Soil micro-
organisms and their functions, Degradation of different
insecticides, fungicides and weedicides in soil. Different kinds of,
synthetic fertilizers (NP & K) and their interactions with different
components of soil.
4 Environmental Pollution monitoring
4.1 Monitoring-online and offline, Environmental sampling and 4 3,7
analysis – stages (sampling, treatment, detection and
interpretation), scope and criteria, Sampling – water, air and soil,
equipment for air, water and soil sampling. Analysis – types and
methods, Speciation, Certified reference materials,
4.2 Water quality parameters-physical, chemical and biological, 4 3,7
analysis, Water quality standards, Tracers – dyes and isotopes in
pollution monitoring
4.3 Ambient Air quality Monitoring, Air quality Standards-ambient 3 3,7
and emission, Air Sampling equipment. Methods of monitoring
and control of air pollution SO2, NO, CO, CO2, Ozone, SPM-
PM2.5 & PM 10. Air quality index. Noise measurement
4.4 Soil/sediment sampling and monitoring. soil quality standards. 2 3,7
Methods for assessing pollutant contamination profile in the
sediments – chronology and pollutant detection

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5 Radioactive Pollution
5.1 Radioactivity in the environment, Radioactive Pollution: 2 1, 6
Radionuclides- sources, types of radiation, Radioactive fallout,
5.2 Ecological risks from radiation, effects on humans, exposure 2 1,6
standards.
5.3 Control measures: radioactive waste treatment. 2 2,6
6 Emerging contaminants
6.1 Emerging contaminants – definition, types and sources 2 1,2
Sources and health impacts of PPCPs, POPS, PCCDS, PFAs,
Dioxins, PCBs etc.
6.2 Plastics pollution in the freshwater and marine ecosystems 2 1,2
Natural disasters and Pollution –

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative; Field
work and field visits
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. Baxter, M. (2013). Social and Ethical Aspects of Radiation Risk Management,

Vol.19, Editors: Deborah Oughton Sven Hansson. Elsevier (Pub.). Series: Radioactivity in the
Environment.
2. Brady, N.C. (1996).The Nature and Properties of Soil, 10th Ed., Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
3. Cherimisinoff, N.P. (2001). Biotechnology for Waste and wastewater treatment, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd.
4. Luyben, W. L. Process Modeling Simulation and Controls for Chemical Engineers, Mc. Graw
Hill Book Co.

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5. Mahajan, S.P. (1998). Pollution control in process industries, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
6. Masters, G.M. (1998). Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science 3rd ed. Prentice
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
7. Metcalf and Eddy (2003).Wastewater engineering: Treatment, Disposal, Reuse, 4 th edition. Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
8. Miller R.W. and Donalvee, R.L. (1997). Soils in Our Environment, 7 th Ed, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd.
9. Nathanson, J.A. (2003). Basic Environmental Technology, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
10. Parsons, S.A. and Jefferson, B. (2006). Introduction to potable water treatment processes,
Blackwell Publishing.
11. Rao, C.S. (1995). Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, 3rd Ed., Wiley Eastern Ltd. New
Age International Pvt. Ltd.
12. Sharma, B.K. (2001). Water Pollution. Goel Pub. House. Meerut
13. Wadhwa, Y. (2009). Air Pollution: Causes and Control. Cyber Tech Publications, New Delhi.
14. Poonia and Sharma (2018)., Environmental Engineering, Khanna Books, ISBN: 9789386173577,
9386173573.
15. Helmut Meuser (2010).Contaminated Urban Soils, Springer.
Suggested readings

16. http://echo2.epfl.ch/VICAIRE/mod_2/chapt_9/main.htm
17. http://www.bis.org.in/
18. http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/~cchieh/cact/applychem/watertreatment.html
19. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02697491?sdc=1
20. http://www.water-pollution.org.uk/types.html
21. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_pollution
22. https://link.springer.com/journal/11270
23. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/atmospheric-pollution-research/
24. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/environmental-pollution/
25. https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/water_pollution.htm

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Name of the course : ES M21 C 05

Research Methodology and Statistics

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management
M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Research Methodology and Statistics
Type of Course Elective
Course Code ES M21 C 05
Names of Academic P. Padma, M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed.,
Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & The course deals with the general research methodology and
Justification statistical practices for environmental sciences and disaster
management.
Semester 1 Credit 3
Total Student Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time approach hrs
(SLT)
40 7 7 54
Pre-requisite Basic research aptitude and knowledge in statistics

CO Taxonomic
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: PSO
No. Level (TL)

Describe the various research methods and statistical

1. U 7,8
technique for doing research
Infer the literature; data analysis and result
2 U 7
presentation procedures.
3. Develop testing hypothesis for research A 7

Appraise various statistical technique for doing

4 E 8
research

Interpret and explain research articles in their

5 U 7,8
academic discipline.

6 Apply statistical soft wares for data analysis A 8

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Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 I. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 26

1.1 Meaning- Objectives- motivation- Significances of research, 4 1,2

Types of research, Research methods and methodology,
Research and Scientific Method, Criteria of Good research,
Problems of researcher

1.2 Selection of the problem: Criteria for selection of problem and 2 4,5
evaluating problems, Statement of problem formulation and
definition.

1.3 Research design: Meaning, need for research design, Features 3 1,2
and important concepts relating to research design, Different
research design, Basic principles of experimental design.

1.4 Survey of literature: Different methods of surveying literature, 2 2

different sources of information, internet, search engines, web
sites, recording surveying information.

1.5 Hypothesis: Nature, types and sources of hypothesis, 2 3

characteristics of a good hypothesis.

1.6 Sampling: Unit of sampling, population: techniques, 3 1,2,5

characteristics of good samples, different types of sample,
sampling errors and ways to reduce them.

1.7 Collection and analysis and interpretation of data: 3 4,6

Procedure of data collection, scoring of data, tabulation, editing
and analysis and interpretation of data.

1.8 Research Report: Composition, pagination, Title pages, 3 4,5,6

Systems of indicating references, Bibliography, Appendices.
1.9 Mini project for data analysis 4 5,6

II. Statistics 20

2 Fundamental Statistics

2.1 . Introduction – Importance and limitation. 1 1

2.2 Classification and Tabulation of data 1 1,2

2.3 Graphical Representation 2 1,2

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2.4 Measures of Central Tendencies – Mean, Median and Mode 2 3,4

2.5 Measures of Dispersion - Range, Standard Deviation and Co- 2 3,4

efficient of Variation

2.6 Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis 2 3,4

2.7 Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagrams – Karl 3 4,5

Pearson‘s Coefficient of correlation – Rank correlation –
Linear and Curvilinear regressions.

2.8 Probability – Frequency approach- Addition and multiplication 3 4

theorems- Binomial, Poisson and Normal Distribution- Probit
analysis (Graphic Method only)

2.9 Testing of Hypothesis: Null and Alternative Hypothesis – Two 4 4,5,6

types of error – Level of significance Test based on t, Z, F
,Chi –square and Analysis of Variance – one-way, two-way,
three-way analysis.

3 Application of Computer in Statistics 8 5,6

3.1 Data analysis using packages - MS excel 8

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning (Video), interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning,
Approach Seminars, Group Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and
Group discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group
representative
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Assignment
Seminar Presentation
Mini project for data analysis
2. Semester End examination

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Research Methodology and Statistics

References
1. Ahuja Ram, Research Methods, Rawath Jaipur.
2. Babbie Earl, Research methods in sociology, Cengage Learning Australia.
3. Denscombe Martyn, The good research guide: for small scale social research projects, Viva
Books New Delhi.
4. Devendra Thakur, Research methodology in social science, Deep & Deep Publications New
Delhi
5. Gurumani N, Research methodology for Biological Sciences, MJP Publishers Chennai
6. Holmes Debbie Moody Peter Dine Diana, Research methods for the biosciences, Oxford New
york.
7. Kothari C R, Research methodology: methods and techniques, Wiswa Prakashan New Delhi.
8. Mohankumar P S , Handbook on research methodology, Right Publishers Kudanechoor
9. Narwal S S Dahiya S S Singh J P, Research methods in Plant science, Allelopathy Vol 1, Soil
analysis, Scientific Publishers Jodhpur.
10. Prabhakar V K, Research methodology and system analysis, Anmol NewDelhi
11. Santosh Gupta, Research methodology and statistical techniques, Deep & Deep Publications
New Delhi
12. Barnett Vic, Environmental statistics, methods and applications. John Wiley & Sons New
York.
13. Gupta S P, Statistical methods, Sultan Chandh New Delhi
14. Kozak Antal Kozak Robert A Staudhammer Christina L Watts Susan B, Introductory
Probability and Statistics, applications for forestry and the natural sciences, Cab International
Wallingford.
15. Levin Richard I Rubin David S, Statistics for Management, Edition 7, P H I New Delhi
16. Miller Jane, Statistics for advanced level, Ed.2, University Press Cambridge.

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Name of the course: ES M21 C 06

Lab course-I

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management
M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Lab course-I (Environmental Chemistry, Géosciences and Ecology)
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 06
Names of Academic Dr. Mahesh Mohan, Dr. Sylas VP., Dr. Baiju KR
Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & The course will enable students to understand various physico-chemical
Justification parameters determining water, air and soil quality and to carry out
environmental sampling and analysis. It will also enable students to
identify rock and minerals and carry out geological field work. The
students will understand biodiversity and can carry out biodiversity
assessment.
Semester 1 Semester 1
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
20 40 60
Pre-requisite Theoretical knowledge in basics of environmental sciences

CO Taxonomic
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: PSO No.
No. Level (TL)
Understand the basic principles of the analysis of water,
1. U 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
air, soil quality parameters

Carry out analysis of physico-chemical parameters of

2 U 1, 2, 6
air, water and soil

3. Conduct noise pollution measurement Ap 1, 3

4 Carry out ecological assessment Ap 1, 3, 5

5 Identify various rocks and minerals Ap 1, 3

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6 Draw rose diagrams for various geological analysis A 6, 8

7 Conduct geological field survey Ap 6, 8

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Environmental Chemistry 13 1, 2, 3
1.1 Volumetric Analysis: Basic Principles 4 1, 2, 3
1.2 Acidimetry and Alkalimetry—Estimation of hydrochloric acid, 3 1, 2, 3
sodium carbonate, oxalic acid
1.3 Permanganometry- Mohrs salt, potassium permanganate 4 1, 2, 3
1.4 Gravimetric analysis 2 1, 2, 3
2 Water and Noise quality 12 1, 2, 3
2.1 Colour, turbidity, conductivity, TDS, TSS,TS, pH, acidity, 10 1, 2, 3
alkalinity, chloride, salinity, hardness, DO, BOD
2.2 Noise analysis 2 3
3 Ecology 14 4
3.1 Biodiversity assessment : Quadrate method 6 4
3.2 Plankton analysis 4 4
3.3 Zooplankton analysis 4 4
4 Environmental Geosciences 21 5, 6, 7
4.1 Identification of rocks and minerals 6 5
Soil analysis- Physical (Texture, Bulk density, moisture content) 8 5, 6
and chemical parameters (pH, OC/OM, EC)
4.2 Rose diagrams- Wind rose 4 6
4.3 Measuring strike and dip of rock formations. Basic map reading. 3 6, 7

Teaching and Practical lab sessions

Learning Approach
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Practical tests

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Lab course-I

2. Semester End examination

References
1. Abbasi S A, Water quality sampling and analysis, Discovery Publishing New Delhi.
2. APHA (1995).Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater. 19 th edition
American Public Health Association, Washington, DC
3. Christian Gary D, Analytical Chemistry, John Wiley& Sons New York.
4. Conklin Alfred R. Introduction to Soil chemistry, analysis and Instrumentation, John Wiley & Sons
New york
5. Maiti, S.K. (2003) Handbook of methods in environmental studies, Vol. 2: Air, noise, soil,
overburden, solid waste and ecology. ABD Publishers, Jaipur.
6. Mamata Tomar, Quality Assessment of Water and Waste Water, Lewis Publishers London
7. Marc Pansu, Jacques Gautheyrou, Hand book of soil analysis- Mineralogical, organic and inorganic
methods, Springer, New York
8. Maria Csuros and Csaba Csuros, Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Metals, Lewis
Publishers.
9. Miroslav Radojevic and Vladimir N Bashkin, Practical Environmental Analysis, RSC Publishing.
10. NEERI, Air quality monitoring, A course manual (Photostat), NEERI Nagpur.

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Name of the course: ES M21 E 10

Introduction to Remote Sensing, GNSSs and GIS

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management

Course Name Introduction to Remote Sensing, GNSSs and GIS

Type of Course Core

Course Code ES M21 E 10

Names of Academic Dr. Abin Varghese. MSc., M. Phil., Ph. D

Staff &
Qualifications

Course summary & Teaching of critical spatial thinking in higher education empowers
Justification graduates to effectively engage with spatial data. Geoinformatics teach
to understand its wide application across many science disciplines; we
evaluate how this contributes to critical spatial thinking. The discipline
of GIS covers the whole process of spatial decision-making in
environment as well as disaster management. We outline how some
existing GIS principles could be improved to focus on the development
of critical spatial thinking skills, competences and abilities that are
valuable to graduates.

Semester 1 Credit 3

Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total

Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
40 14 0 0 54

Pre-requisite

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Introduction to Remote Sensing, GNSSs and GIS

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

1. Demonstrate the basics of mapping concepts and Geodesy U 1

2 Understand the various data formats and data types in GIS U 1, 2

Understand the significance of various satellite based 2, 8

3. U
remote sensing products

Apply the spatial and non- spatial data using various 2

4 Ap
methods

Appraise the importance of spatial planning in environment 6, 7. 8

5 E
management

Design methods to solve the environmental issues based on 8

6 C
various spatial data products

Outline and Evaluate the role of navigational satellite 6, 7

7 U, E
systems in geoinformatics

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Geodetical aspects, mapping concepts and surveying 10 1

1.1 Earth System – Geodesy: Datum/Spheroids and coordinate 4 1

systems, map projection - different projections and their
characteristics

1.2 Features on the earth‘s surface: their basic properties – discrete vs 2 1

continuous and geometries of representation

1.3 Cartography: Maps – their characteristics and elements, types - 4 1

Basic surveying principles and techniques: EDMs and GNSSs;
GNSSs – segments, various constellations, errors, differential
correction and precise positioning

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Introduction to Remote Sensing, GNSSs and GIS

Map reading and interpretation

Global, national and state mapping agencies and their authorized

reference maps – general & thematic

2 Remote sensing: Introduction 10 3

2.1 Remote sensing system – components and principles – platforms, 3 3

sensors, medium, target, interactions and their characteristics
including various resolutions, concept of DN value, radiance,
reflectance, emission

2.2 Electromagnetic spectrum - energy interaction with atmosphere 4 3

and earth surface, atmospheric windows, spectral properties of
various objects on the earth‘s surface and the concept of spectral
signature, active and passive remote sensing

2.3 Space borne earth observation: various orbits and their 3 3

characteristics, operations, image acquisition and various data
products

Indian remote sensing programme& Other satellites and sensors

like Landsat, SPOT, etc.

3 Digital Image Processing 10 3, 5, 6

3.1 Various image formats, loading and visualization – panchromatic 3 3,5

and multispectral colour visualization – TCC and FCCs

3.2 Image restoration – geometric, radiometric – atmospheric errors 4 3,6

and their correction

Image enhancements – single band, multiband operations – layer

stacking, ratioing and various indices, PCT, TCT, resolution
merging/image fusion

3.3 Image interpretation – visual and digital; visual interpretation 3 3,6

elements and key

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Introduction to Remote Sensing, GNSSs and GIS

Digital image classification – unsupervised and supervised;

accuracy assessment

4 Geographical Information System (GIS): Basics 10 2, 4

4.1 Concepts, components and organisation of GIS 4 2

Representing &modelling spatial features and processes - vector

and raster structures, relationship between features – topology;
raster data compressions and storage formats

4.2 Non-spatial/attribute Database Management Systems (DBMS), 3 2

significance of DBMS, principles, data types, models – RDBMS,
data storage, query and retrieval

4.3 Basic GIS functions: data inputting methods & various data 3 2,4
sources, data management, data manipulation and geographic
analysis and output presentation

5 Global Navigational Satellite Systems: Basics 6 4, 5, 7

5.1 Basic concepts of Global Navigational Satellite Systems (GNSSs): 3 5, 7

History and timeline, overview. Components of GNSSs (Space
Segment, Control Segment, User Segment),GPS working
principle, -

5.2 GPS (Global positioning System), - GLONASS, Galileo 3 4, 7

,BeiDou, NavIC, GPS signals (L1 and L2 Frequencies)/ Course-
Acquisition (C/A) code Precision (P) code,

6 Geographic analysis and modelling 8 2, 3, 5, 6

6.1 Exploration, query, vector spatial analysis &geoprocessing – 3 2,5,6

extraction, proximity, overlay

Network analysis – route, trace, closest facility, allocation

6.2 Raster based spatial modeling and analysis – density, distance, 3 3,5,6
map algebra – arithmetic & weighted overlay: multi-criteria

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decision making

6.3 Surface modeling and analysis: DEM creation – input sources, 2 3,5,6
interpolation; slope, aspect, volume, profile, hill shade, view shed,
visibility, contouring

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative; Field
work and field visits

Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. Agarwal S. K. 2002. Eco‐informatics. APH Publishing Corporation, 1535 pages, ISBN‐13: 978‐
8176483247.
2. Agarwal N. K. 2004. Essentials of GPS. Spatial Networks Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
3. Anji Reddy M. 2004.Geoinformatics for Environmental Management. B. S. Publications
4. Burrough P.A. and McDonnel A. R. 1998.Principles of Geographic information Systems. Spatial
information systems and Geostatistics. Oxford university press.
5. Chouhan T. S. and Joshi K. N. 1996.Applied remote sensing and photo interpolation. Vigyan
Prakasham, Jodhpur.
6. Coronel C., Morris S. and Rob P. 2009. Database Systems: Design, Implementation and
Management (9th Ed.). Course Technology, 700 pages, ISBN‐13: 978‐0538748841.
7. David L. Verbyla. 1995. Satellite Remote Sensing of Natural resources. Lewis Publishers, New
York.

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8. George Joseph. 2005. Fundamentals of remote sensing (Second Edition). Universities Press
(India) Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.
9. Goodchild M. F., Parks B. O. and Steyaert L. T. (Eds.). 1993. Environmental Modeling with GIS
(Spatial Information Systems). Oxford University Press, USA, 520 pages, ISBN‐13: 978‐
0195080070...
10. Heywood I., Cornelius S., Crever Steve. 2003. An Introduction to Geographical Information
Systems. Pearson Education.
11. Jensen J. R. 2000. Remote Sensing of the Environment - An Earth Resources Perspective,
Pearson Education, Inc. (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd., Indian edition, Delhi.
12. Jensen J. R. 1996. Introductory Digital Image Processing. Prentice Hall Series.
13. John Wainwright and Mark Mulligan (Eds). 2004. Environmental modeling - finding simplicity
in complexity. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
14. Jorgensen S. E., Chon T. S. and Recknage F. A., 2009. Handbook of Ecological Modeling and
Informatics. WIT Press, 448 pages, ISBN‐13: 978‐1845642075.
15. Kang-tsung Chung. 2002. Introduction to Geographical Information System. McGraw Hill
Companies, International edition.
16. Lillesand T. M., Kiefer R. W. and Chipman J. W. 2008.Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation
(Sixth Edition). John Wiley & Sons, USA
17. Maguire D., Batty M. and Goodchild M. (Eds.) 2005.GIS, Spatial Analysis, and Modeling. Esri
Press, 496 pages, ISBN‐13: 978‐1589481305.
18. Peng Z. P.andTsou M.H. 2003. Internet GIS: Distributed Geographic Information Services for the
Internet and Wireless Networks. Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.
19. Rafael C. Gonzalea and Richard E. Woods. 2004. Digital Image Processing (2 nd). Pearson
education.
20. Sabins Floyd F. 1987.Remote Sensing principles and interpretation (3rd). W. H. Freeman and
Company, New York.
21. Shan J and Toth C. K. 2008.Topographic laser ranging and scanning - principles and processing.
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, London.
22. Skidmore A. 2002. Environmental modeling with GIS and Remote Sensing. Taylor and Francis.
23. Steven E. Franklin. 2001. Remote Sensing for Sustainable forest management. Lewis publishers.

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24. Wise S. 2002. GIS Basics. Taylor Publications.

25. Zeleny M. 1982. Multiple Criteria Decision Making, Mc-Graw Hill.

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Name of the course ES M21 E 55

Chemical systems in Environment

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Chemical systems in Environment
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 E 55
Names of Academic Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar , MSc., PhD
Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & The course describes the basics of chemistry involved in various
Justification environmental processes. It explains the chemical characteristics of
environmental matrices such as atmosphere, water and soil. It explains
various chemical processes involved in the formation of pollutants in
the environment.
Semester 1 Semester 1
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
30 10 40
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: PSO No.
No. Level (TL)

1. Describe the basics of environmental chemistry R 1

Demonstrate knowledge of chemical and biochemical

2 principles of fundamental environmental processes in air, U 1, 3
water, and soil.
3. Describe the chemistry of air, water and soil pollutants E 3
Apply basic chemical concepts to analyse chemical
4. processes involved in different environmental problems Ap 2
(air, water & soil)
Describe Chemical and physical factors involved in Fate
5. Ap 1, 3
and transport of pollutants

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Chemical systems in Environment

6. Explain energy crisis and different aspects of sustainability E 2, 6

7. Discuss local and global environmental issues A 2, 4
Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Man and environment 6

Definition. principles and scope of Environmental Science.

1.1 2 1,7
Chemistry and the Environment. Man and Environment.

1.2 Water and the hydrosphere, Air and the atmosphere 2 1,2

1.3 Energy and cycles of energy, Chemical fate and transport. 2 1,6

2 Chemistry of the environment - basics 9

Mass and Energy transfer across the various interfaces,

2.1 2 1,2
material balance.

First and Second law of thermodynamics. Heat transfer'

2.2 processes, Chemical potential; chemical equiilibria, acid· 3 1,2
base reaction.

Solubility product, solubility of gases in water, the

2.3 2 1,2
carbonate system.

2.4 Unsaturated and saturated hydrocarbons, radionuclide‘s 2 1,2

3 Atmospheric chemistry 11

The atmosphere Composition of Air: Classification of

3.1 elements, chemical speciation. Particles, ions and radicals 3 3
in the atmosphere.

Chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere,

3.2 3 3,5
reactions of atmospheric oxygen,

Chemical processes for formation of inorganic and organic

3.3 particulate matter. Chemistry of air pollutants, 3 3,4,7
Photochemical smog.

Energy transfer in atmosphere, Global climate and

3.4 2 5,7
microclimate

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Chemical systems in Environment

4 Aquatic chemistry 14

Fundamentals of aquatic chemistry, The importance of

4.1 3 3,5
water, The properties of water, gases in water

Calcium and other metals in water, Polyphosphates and

4.2 2 3
phosphonates in water

Concept of DO, BOD, COD, sedimentation, coagulation, ·

4.3 3 4
filtration, Redox potential.

5 Soil Chemistry 2 3

Nature and decomposition of soil, Inorganic and organic

5.1 2 3,5
components of soil,

Acid base and ion exchange reactions in soils, macro and

5.2 2 3,7
micronutrients in soil, Nitrogen pathways, NPK in soils.

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References
1. Manahan Stanley E ., Environmental chemistry, Lewis Publishers London
2. Nyle C Brady, Nature and Properties of Soil, Macmillan
3. M. N. Rao and H V N Rao, Air Pollution, McGraw HILL
4. James Girard, Principles of Environmental Chemistry
5. David T. Allen, Green Engineering: Environmentally Conscious Design of Chemical Processes
6. Phyllis Buell , Chemistry Fundamentals: An Environmental Perspective (2nd Edition)

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Name of the course ES M21 E 56

Basic Life Skills/First Aid for Disaster Management

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Basic Life Skills/First Aid for Disaster Management
Type of Course Elective
Course Code ES M21 E 56
Names of Academic Dr. Baiju K.R. MSc., PhD
Staff & Qualifications
Course summary & The course deals with the basic life skills essential for disaster
Justification management and the First aid protocols to be followed for various
disaster events
Semester 1 Credit 2
Total Student Learning Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Time (SLT) approach hrs
30 6 36
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: PSO
No. Level (TL)
Explain the links between life skills and disaster
1. U 6
management

Articulate knowledge about first aid in various

2 A 6, 7
emergencies

3. Inculcate basic methods in first aid and life support A 6, 7

Demonstrate the working principle of first aid and

4 U 6, 7
disaster response equipment

Critically evaluate the coping information, and linkage

5 E 6, 7, 8
with services during disaster situations

6 Adapt first aid skills in disaster response C 6, 7

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Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Life skills and emergency management 6
1.1 Life skills – definition and typology, Skills for effective disaster 6 1
preparedness -assertiveness, decisiveness and political sensitivity,
decision-making skills, concentration and time management,
relationships, empathy, effective communication, critical thinking,
assertiveness and equanimity.
2 First aid in various Emergencies 10
2.1 The ABC Bites and Stings. Breathing. Bleeding. Fractures. Burns. 2 2
Choking
2.2 Cold and Heat related illnesses. Convulsions and Seizures, 2 2, 3
Dizziness and Fainting.
2.3 Eye and Ear injuries. Head, neck and spine injuries 2 2
2.4 Poison. Shock. Stroke and Tooth injuries 2 2
2.5 Drowning, Dizziness and Fainting 2 2
3 Basic Methods in First Aid 10
3.1 Concept of Basic Life Support. Bandaging, Slings and Binders. 3 2
3.2 Checking Pulse. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 3 4
3.3 Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Ventilation. 2 4
3.4 Clearing Air-way obstruction. Using the Fire-extinguisher. 2 4
4 Psychological First Aid (PFA) 10 1, 5, 6
4.1 Definition of PFA, objectives, PFA identification, history of PFA, 4 1
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) types of PFA.
4.2 PFA steps- Contact and engagement, Safety and comfort, 6 5, 6
Stabilization, Information gathering, Practical assistance,
Connection with social supports, Coping information, Linkage
with services

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report

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2. Semester End examination

Reference
1. Allen; et al. (2010). "Perceptions of PFA Among Providers". Journal of Traumatic Stress. 23 (4):
509–513. doi:10.1002/jts.20539. PMID 20623598.
2. Bowman, W. D., Backer, H. D., Paton, B. C. (2005). Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for
Remote Locations. United States: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
3. Everly, G. S.; Lating, J. M. (2017).The Johns Hopkins guide to psychological first aid. Johns
Hopkins University Press. OCLC 957724673.
4. Gray, Matt J.; Maguen, Shira; Litz, Brett T. (2004). "Acute Psychological Impact of Disaster and
Large-Scale Trauma: Limitations of Traditional Interventions and Future Practice
Recommendations". Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 19 (1): 64–72.
doi:10.1017/s1049023x00001497. ISSN 1049-023X. PMID 15453161.
5. Indian first aid manual, 2016 (7th edition), authorized manual – English version, St. John
ambulance and Indian red cross society.
6. Jack Pinkowski. 2008. Disaster Management Handbook. CRC Publication
7. Jefferson‘s County Sheriff‘s Office. (2018). Jefferson County Family emergency Preparedness
Handbook. Oregon: Jefferson‘s County Sheriff‘s Office. Retrieved from:
https://www.jeffco.net/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_safety/page/5629/preparedness_h
andbook.pdf.
8. Liebsch, J., Liebsch, B. (2006). It's a Disaster! ... and what are You Gonna Do about It? A
Disaster Preparedness, Prevention & Basic First Aid Manual. United States: Fedhealth.
9. Life Skills Education for Children and Adolescents in Schools (Report).World Health
Organization. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
10. Staywell. (2012). Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First Aid/ CPR/ AED. United
States: American National Red Cross.

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Name of the course ES M21 E 57

Field skills and techniques in Disaster Management

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Field skills and techniques in Disaster Management
Type of Course Elective
Course Code ES M21 E 57
Names of Academic Dr. Baiju K.R. MSc., PhD
Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & The course gives theoretical training about the filed skills to be acquired
Justification in disaster management.
Semester 1 Credit 2
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
25 5 6 36
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: PSO
No. Level (TL)
Identify the methodologies of field works in different
1. A 4
disaster management spectrum and real time field actions
Explain the international code of conduct in disaster
2 U 6
response
3. Develop skills for working with vulnerable communities A 5
Demonstrate the qualitative and quantitative methods in
4 U 8
field work
Build a perspective on local disaster management
5 C 6, 7
committees and task forces
Analyse the links between techniques, ethics and skills of
6 An 8
field practice and disaster management

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Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Importance of field works in disaster management 8 1, 4, 5
1.1 Field oriented subjects, real-time disaster fieldwork, 3 1

1.2 Challenge of disaster fieldwork, Data collection in disaster setting 2 1, 4

1.3 Field works in different disaster management spectrum and 3 1, 5
advantages of field work in disaster management education.
2 Field skills 8
2.1 Skills in observation, understanding, data collection and gathering 3 1
background information,

2.2 Skills in public relations and crisis communication, Planning and 3 1, 5

coordination
2.3 Logistics management, time and other resource management, 2 1, 5,
appropriate generalization.
3 Qualitative and quantitative methods in field work 8 1, 4
3.1 Qualitative and quantitative data, issues with biased data, primary 2 4
and secondary data collection,

3.2 Sampling techniques- Simple random sampling, systematic 4 1, 4

sampling, clustered sampling, Convenience sampling, judgment
(or Purposive) sampling, quota sampling,
Questionnaire survey, questionnaire design
3.3 Basic data analysis techniques for disaster management. 2 4
4 Working with vulnerable communities 6 3, 5
4.1 Ethnographic field work, focused group discussions with 3 3
vulnerable communities
4.2 Local disaster Management Committees- membership and roles, 3 5
knowledge, skills and resources required for task forces,
5 Ethics in field work 6 2, 6
5.1 Human rights and disasters, emphatical approach, anonymity and 3 2,6
confidentiality, client relationships, Impartiality, use of
information sheets for transparency of field work,
5.2 Non-discrimination, Respect of dignity, respect of person, 2 2, 6
neutrality, territorial sovereignty, professional behaviour, safety in
field works, fair representation of samples,
5.3 Cultural and cognitive biases, code of conduct in disaster response. 1 2

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Teaching Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning

and Learning (Video), interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Approach Group Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative; Field
work and field visits
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

Reference

1. Allen; et al. (2010). "Perceptions of PFA Among Providers". Journal of Traumatic Stress. 23 (4):
509–513. doi:10.1002/jts.20539. PMID 20623598.
2. Bowman, W. D., Backer, H. D., Paton, B. C. (2005). Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for
Remote Locations. United States: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
3. Everly, G. S.; Lating, J. M. (2017).The Johns Hopkins guide to psychological first aid. Johns
Hopkins University Press. OCLC 957724673.
4. Gray, Matt J.; Maguen, Shira; Litz, Brett T. (2004). "Acute Psychological Impact of Disaster and
Large-Scale Trauma: Limitations of Traditional Interventions and Future Practice
Recommendations". Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 19 (1): 64–72.
doi:10.1017/s1049023x00001497. ISSN 1049-023X. PMID 15453161.
5. Indian first aid manual, 2016 (7th edition), authorized manual – English version, St. John
ambulance and Indian red cross society.
6. Jack Pinkowski. 2008. Disaster Management Handbook. CRC Publication
7. Jefferson‘s County Sheriff‘s Office. (2018). Jefferson County Family emergency Preparedness
Handbook. Oregon: Jefferson‘s County Sheriff‘s Office. Retrieved from:
https://www.jeffco.net/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_safety/page/5629/preparedness_h
andbook.pdf

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8. Liebsch, J., Liebsch, B. (2006). It's a Disaster! ... and what are You Gonna Do about It? A
Disaster Preparedness, Prevention & Basic First Aid Manual. United States: Fedhealth.
9. Life Skills Education for Children and Adolescents in Schools (Report).World Health
Organization. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
10. Staywell. (2012). Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First Aid/ CPR/ AED. United
States: American National Red Cross.

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Name of the Course: ES M21 C 11

Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management
Course Name Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C11
Names of Academic Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar
Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & The course will discuss on various classical and modern analytical
Justification techniques. After the program, the students will able to do the
gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental method of analysis.
Semester 2 Semester 2
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
60
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)
3
1. Explain the analytical errors and describe clean analysis R

Explain gravimetric, volumetric, spectroscopic and 3

2 R,U
chromatographic analysis
Do gravimetric, volumetric, spectroscopic and 3
3. Ap
chromatographic analysis
Explain the applications of gravimetric and volumetric 3, 5
7 U
methods
5 Describe the applications of spectroscopic methods U 3 ,5
6 Explain radiation detectors R 3
7 Describe the applications of chromatographic methods U 3, 4, 5

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Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Introduction
1.1 Significant figures, Accuracy and precision 2 1
1.2 Types of errors- random and systematic errors, Standard deviation 3 1
2 Gravimetric methods
2.1 Mechanism of formation of precipitates, Characteristics of ideal 3 2,3
precipitate, Methods to improve filterability and minimizing
adsorbed impurities
2.2 Precipitation from homogeneous solutions, Organic and inorganic 3 2,3
precipitating agents,
2.3 Application of gravimetric methods 3 7
3 Volumetric methods
3.1 Molarity, Normality, Standard solutions, End point 3 2,3
3.2 Acid-base titrations – titration curves, theory of indicators 2 2,3,7
3.3 Complexometric titrations-EDTA titrations-applications 3 2,3,7
3.4 Iodometry, Iodimetry, Colorimetric titrations 3 2,3,7
4 Spectrochemical methods
4.1 Electromagnetic spectrum, Interaction of light with 3 2
matter/molecule
4.2 Fundamentals of molecular spectroscopy 3 2
4.3 Wavelength selectors: Filters and Monochromators, Radiation 2 2
detectors and Transducers
4.4 Mass spectrometry 3 2,3,5
4.5 Atomic Absorption spectroscopy (AAS), Inductively coupled 4 2,3,5
plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) -principle and applications

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4.6 Microwave, IR, Electronic, Raman, NMR and ESR spectroscopy- 3 2,3,5
principle
4.7 SEM, TEM- instrumentation and applications 2 2,3,5
5 Radiation detectors
5.1 Dosimetry, Geiger Muller Counter, Scintillation Counter 4 6
5.2 Electrochemical Methods: pH meter- Glass and reference 4 6
electrodes, Conductivity met
6 Chromatographic Techniques and environmental applications
6.1 Paper Chromatography, Thin Layer Chromatography, Column 2 2,3,7
Chromatography, Ion Chromatography
6.2 Gas Chromatography(GC), GC-MS 2 2,3,7
6.3 Liquid Chromatography, High Performance Liquid 3 2,3,7
Chromatography (HPLC), LC-MS, LC-MS/MS

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. APHA (1998), Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste water, 20th
edition, Washington DC
2. McBride, M.B. (1994), Environmental Chemistry of Soils, Oxford University Press, New
York

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Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation

3. Skoog, D.A. and Leary, J.J. (1992), Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 4thedition, Saunder‘s
College Publishing, Fortworth
4. Suchla, G (Ed.) (1987) Vogel‘s Qualitative Inorganic Chemistry, ELBS.
5. Willard, H.H., Merrit, L.L., Deen, J.A. and Settle, F.A. (1986), Instrumental Methods of
Analysis, (Indian Reprint), CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
6. Skoog, West, Holler Crouch, Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 8th edition, Cengage
Learning
7. J.Throck Watson, Introduction to Mass Spectrometry, 3rd edition, Lippincott-Raven
publishers, Philadelphia, New York
8. Gary D. Christian. Analytical Chemistry, 5th edition, John Wiley and Sons.

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Name of the Course ES M21 C 12

Environmental Laws, Ethics, Education and Policy

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management
Course Name Environmental Laws, Ethics, Education and Policy
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C12
Names of Academic Adv. Somanathan, Dr. Mahesh Mohan , MSc., PhD;
Staff & Qualifications
Course summary & The course deals with the history of environmental laws and their
Justification
evolution to modern environmental laws. The course discusses various
international treaties and conventions conducted for environmental
protection. It also describes various policies and laws in India for the
protection of the environment. The course explains the principles of
international laws. Environmental education, its history and present
status in India are also described in this course.
Semester 2 Semester 2
Total Student Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time (SLT) approach hrs
60
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

1 Describe the history of environmental law R 1,4

2 Articulate the environmental laws and policies in Kerala and India U 1,2

3 Describe principles of international laws R 1,9

4 Expound the forest laws in India U 1,9,10

5 Describe environmental education U 9,10

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6 Evaluate the development activities based on environmental laws Ap 2,9

7 Do environmental awareness Ap 9,10

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Introduction
1.1 History of Environmental Regulations 2 1
1.2 Emerging of NGOs like WWF 3 1
1.3 United Nations Conference on Human Environment (Stockholm 2 1
Conference – 1972),
1.4 Environmental treaties before 1990 1 1
1.5 International literature and report on human environment – The 3 1
limits to growth, Our common future,
1.5 General principles and concepts of international Environmental 2 3
law: Precautionary principle; Polluter pays principle; Sustainable
development; Public trust doctrine. Overview of legislations and
basic concepts
2 Environmental Policy in India
2.1 Environmental Legislation Protection Laws in India – Ancient and 3 2
Pre- Independence.
2.2 Environmental Legislation in Post – Independence Period 3 2
2.3 Constitutional and Legislative Provisions in India. 3 2
 Fundamental principle; 42 nd
Amendment Act;
Direct Principles
 Fundamental Rights,
 Environmental Legislations (General)

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Environmental Protection Act of 1986

2.4 Judicial Remedies and Procedures. 2 2
 Tort Law, Public Nuisance , Public Interest
Litigation, Freedom of information

3 Laws Relating to control of Pollution and Environment in

India
3.1 Water Act and Related Acts, Rules and Regulations 3 2
3.2 Air Act – Related Acts, Rules and Regulations 2 2
3.3 Noise and Land Pollution Rules and Regulations 3 2
3.4 Rules and Notification made under Environmental (Protect) Act 4 2
1986 – Rules of Hazardous
Microorganisms. Bio–medical waste, Recycled Plastics,
Ozone Depleting Substances, Solid Waste
Management, etc.

3.6 Environmental Laws and regulations in Kerala - Mining law, laws 3 2

related to wetlands and other ecosystems
3.7 Case studies – Bhopal gas tragedy 1 2
4 Forest and Wild Life Protection Act and Rules.
4.1 Forest policies and Legislation in Pre – independence Period. 2 2,4
4.2 Wildlife and Biodiversity: IFA, 1927; WLPA, 1972; FCA, 1980; 3 2,4
Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Forest Rights Act, 2006.
4.3 Strategies for conservation–Project Tiger, Elephant, Rhino etc. 2 2,4,6
5 International Organisation, Conservations and Protocols
4.1 United Nations, GEMS, UNEP, GEF, WCN etc. 3 3,7
4.2 Conventions after 1990: Rio, Rio+10, Rio+20, Kyoto protocol etc. 4 3,6,7

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6 Information, Education and Communication

5.1 Environmental education/awareness, lifestyle changes and 1 5,7
consumerism. Values and ethics
5.2 Environmental education in India, Information Networks – ENVIS 2 5,7
Centers – INFOTERA etc.
5.3 Role of NGO‘s in the Implementation of Environmental Policies. 2 5,7
5.4 Communication and Management. 1 5,7

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. Rosencrans, A., and divan, S. (2002), Environmental Law and Policy in India cases,
Materials and Statutes, Oxford University Press.
2. Santhakumar, S., (2001), Environmental Law, Surya Publication, Chennai
3. Titanberg, T., (1998), Environmental Economics and Policy (2ndEdn.) Addison Wesley
Publishers.
4. Trivedi P.R. (1996) International Environmental Law, ABH Publishing Corporation
5. Nagore, A.P., (1996) Biological Diversity & International Environmental Law ABH
Publishing Corporation New Delhi.
6. Chakrabarti N.K., (1994) Environmental Protection and the Lawn Ashish Publishing House,
New Delhi.

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7. Simon Bill and Stuart Bill (1995) Environmental Law, Blackstone Press Ltd, London.
8. United Nations International Environmental Law (1993) Emerging Trends & Implications for
Transnational Corporations, United Nations, New York.

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Name of course : ES M21 C14

Environmental Biotechnology and Waste Management

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management
M.Sc Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Environmental Biotechnology and Waste Management
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 14
Names of Academic Dr. E.V.Ramasamy , M.Tech., Ph.D
Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & Course Summary: Application of Biotechnological methods in
Justification
controlling air, water and soil pollution. Understanding the blend of
Ecology and Engineering in wastewater remediation and solid waste
management. New concept of Ecological Sanitation (ECOSAN) is
introduced in this course.
Justification : A thorough understanding of waste management (Both
Solid and Liquid) with biological methods and information gain on
emerging knowledge domains like : Zero waste concept including
Design for Environment – Industrial Ecology (IE), Life Cycle
Assessment (LCA), Extended Producer Responsibility , Servicing,
Ecological sanitation based closing the loop concept (circular economy).

Semester 2 Credit 3
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
54
Pre-requisite

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CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)
Describe the basics of molecular biology and 1,
1. U, R
environmental biotechnology and its relevance

Understand the techniques involving Biotechnology 1, 2

2 applicable to combat air, soil and water pollution. To assess U,A,E
the efficiency of different wastewater treatment techniques.

Classify different kinds of biotechnological applications in 1, 2

Agriculture like organic fertilisers and biopesticides.
Understand the concept Ecological Engineering – a blend
3. U,A
of Ecology and Engineering to control water pollution. To
apply the appropriate bioplastics producing technique to
overcome the plastics menace

Understand different solid waste management steps; to 5, 6

4 assess their potential at present and in future. To describe U,A,E,R
the need of zero waste concept

Explain the importance of Ecological Sanitation – a new 3, 5

5 U, R,C
emerging concept of circular economy in sanitation sector.

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Cell Technology and Biotechnology 4
1.1 Cell: Structure and function – Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. 2 1
Nucleic Acids, Central dogma - Protein synthesis, rDNA
technology. Fermentation Technology.
1.2 Plant tissue culture techniques 1 1
1.3 Environmental Biotechnology: an overview. 1 1,2
2 Biotechnological Methods in Pollution Control 16
2.1 Air pollution control: Bio-desulphurisation of coal, Green belts. 6 1,2
2.2 Water pollution control: Aerobic and Anaerobic wastewater 6 2,3
treatment Systems.
2.3 Bioremediation : Soil / land contaminated with oil spills, PCBs, 2 1,2,3

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PAHs; Bioremediation technology; Phytoremediation

2.4 Biosensors : Concept and principle ,Biosensors for environmental 2 1,2
monitoring
3 Emerging Trends in Environmental Biotechnology 10
3.1 Agrobiotechnology : Plant genetic engineering – role of rDNA 6 2,3
technique; transgenic plants - GM crops, Biopesticides and
Biofertilizers
3.2 Ecological Engineering: Constructed / Artificial wetlands, Nutrient 2 2,3
Film Technique (NFT).
3.3 Biodegradable plastics – PHBs and PHAs 2 2,3
4 Solid Waste Management 16
4.1 Municipal Solid Waste : Types, sources , properties and impacts 1 3,4
4.2 Techniques for treatment / processing: Concept of three ‘ R ‗ s, 8 4
Thermal processes – incineration, Pyrolysis, RDF. Biological
processes – Anaerobic digestion, Composting and
vermicomposting.
4.3 Disposal techniques: Landfills – design, operation and 4 4
management.
4.4 Hazardous waste management. 2 3,4
4.5 Concept of Zero waste 1 1,4
5 Ecological Sanitation 8
5.1 Conventional sanitation : a linear flow system – its limitations 1 4, 5
5.2 Eco San –Circular flow and closing the loop : concept, goals and 2 5
advantages
5.3 Eco San for human night soil management: Dry Toilets, 2 5
Composting Toilets UDDT, UDFT.
5.4 Grey water management 2 3,5
5.5 Eco San - Human Health and Food Security 1 5

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
 Assignments
 Seminar Presentation on selected topics
 Quiz

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 Tutorials
 Class tests

2. Semester End examination

References
1. Abbasi, S.A. 1998. Environmental Pollution and its Control ,Cogent International, Pondicherry
2. Abbasi, S.A., Ramasamy, E.V. 2001. Solid Waste Management with Earthworms Discovery
Publishing house, New Delhi.
3. Abbasi, S.A., Ramasamy, E.V.1999. Biotechnological Methods of Pollution
Control. Orient Longman, (Universities Press of India Ltd.) India, 168.
4. Chandra, R., Dubey, N. K., Kumar, V. 2017. Phytoremediation of Environmental Pollutants, CRC
Press.
5. Chatterji.A.K.2002. Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology. Prentice-Hall of India Private
Limited. New Delhi.
6. Cheremisinoff .N.P.2001. Biotechnology for the Waste and Waste Water Treatment. Prentice-Hall
of India. New Delhi.
7. Cherry, P. M. 2016. Solid and Hazardous waste management. BCS publishers and Distributors.
New Delhi
8. Clark, D.P. and Pazdernik.N.J.2009. Biotechnology Applying the Genetic Revolution. Elsevier.
London.
9. Das, S. 2014. Microbial biodegradation and bioremediation, Elsevier. London.
10. Edwards, C.A. 2004. Earthworm Ecology, CRC Press, London.
11. Freeman, .H.M. 1998. Standard book of Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, McGraw Hill,
New York.
12. Fulekar, M.H. 2010. Environmental Biotechnology. Science Publishers. USA.
13. Ghosh, T.K., Chakrabarti.T and Tripathi.G.2005.Biotechnology in Environmental Management.
A.P.H.Publishing Corporation. New Delhi.
14. Ismail, S.A., 1997. Vermicology: The Biology of earthworms. Orient Longman, India.

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15. Karp, G.2008.Cell and Molecular Biology Concepts and Experiments. John Wiley & Sons .Asia.
16. Letcher, T. M., Vallero, D. 2019. Waste: a handbook for management, 2 nd Edition, Academic
Press.
17. Lewin, B.1998. Genes. Oxford University Press. New York
18. Maheshwari, D.K., Dubey, R.C. 2012. Bioremediation of pollutants, I.K. International Publishing
House, New Delhi.
19. Mohapatra, P.K.2006.Textbook of Environmental Biotechnology. I.K.International Publishing
House. New Delhi.
20. Okafor, N. 2011. Environmental microbiology of aquatic and waste systems, Springer. USA.
21. Pathade, G.R And Goel .P.K.2004. Biotechnology in Environmental Management. ABD
Publishers. Jaipur.
22. Peppler, H.J., D. Perlman, 2012. Microbial Technology: Microbial processes, Academic Press.
Amsterdam.
23. Purohit, S.S.2001. Biotechnology Fundamentals and Applications. Agrobios. Jodhpur.
24. Scragg, A. 1999. Environmental Biotechnology. Addison Wesley Longman, Singapore.
25. Smith, K. 2013. Environmental Hazards: Assessing Risk and Reducing Disaster, Routledge Taylor
& Francis group.
26. Tchobanoglaus, G., Theisen, H and Vigil, S.A. 1993. Integrated Solid Waste Management
Engineering Principles and Management issues, Mc Graw Hill International Edition, Singapore.
27. Vashisth, .2005.Environmental Biotechnology. Dominant Publishers and Distributors. New Delhi.
28. Williams, P. T. 2013. Waste treatment and disposal, John Wiley Publishers.
29. Winblad, U. and Simpson-Hébert M (editors) 2004: Ecological sanitation –revised and enlarged
edition. SEI, Stockholm, Sweden

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Name of the Course : ES M21 C 15

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 15
Course This course allows the students to learn the fundamentals of
Summary & biodiversity and conservation biology. In environmental Science,
Justification biodiversity conservation is an important topic due to extinction and
loss of biodiversity due to human activities. Since the subject includes
the conservation biology, students will get some basic knowledge for
the measures to protect the biodiversity.
Semester 2 Credit 3
Total Student
Learning Time Learning Approach Lectur Tutori Practi Other Total
(SLT) e al cal s Learning
Hours
Authentic learning 40 5 - 10 55
Collaborative
learning
Case based learning
Pre-requisite As per the requirement of the course

Others- Case studies , Library, field work, seminar and assignment preparations, test,
research article/ case reports discussion etc.

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to;
1 Understand the basic concepts of Biodiversity and A 1, 2, 6
conservation biology
2 Study the distribution, significance and threats of U, An 2,4,6, 10
biodiversity
3 Understand and evaluate the various initiatives for U, E 4,6,9,10
biodiversity conservation

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4 Understand and explain the concept of human ecology U, An 1,6, 10

and natural history.
5 Understand and analyse the legal and policy aspects of U, An 1,6,9, 10
conservation science
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill
(S), Interest (I) and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT
Hrs CO.
No.

Unit 1 Biodiversity - An introduction 5Hrs

The evolution of biodiversity
1.1 1 1
Theories and Concepts of Biodiversity
1.2 1 1, 2
Origin of species/speciation
1.3 1 1
The distribution of biodiversity in macroscale
1.4 1 1
Species interactions and biodiversity
1.5 1 1

Unit 2 - Biodiversity 12 Hrs

Levels of Biodiversity
2.1 1 1, 2
Genetic diversity, species diversity, Eco-system diversity, alpha,
2.2 1 1,2
beta, gamma
Global and Regional biodiversity
2.3 1 1, 2
Threats to Biological Diversity – Habitat Degradation,
2.4 6 2
Fragmentation, Global Climate Change, over extraction, over
abundance, alien and invasive species, diseases, pollution
Endangered and Threatened species, IUCN, Red Data Book
2.5 3 2, 3
Unit 3 Biodiversity Conservation in Practice
10 Hrs
Global Conservation initiatives – Biodiversity hot spots,
3.1 2 1, 2, 5
Conservation in South and Southeast Asia,

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National Conservation Action Plan,

3.2 2 2, 5
Landscape-level Conservation
3.3 2 2, 3, 4
Conservation Strategies
3.4 2 2, 3
In situ and ex situ conservation
3.5 2 2, 3
Unit 4 Introduction to Conservation Biology
12 Hrs
History, Concepts and Background
4.1 2 1, 4
Biogeography of India
4.2 2 1, 2, 4
Western Ghats
4.3 2 1, 2,
3,4, 5
Wild life biology
4.4 3 3,5
Restoration biology
4.5 3 2, 3, 4,
5
Unit 5 Natural History
12Hrs

Natural History in India

5.1 2 1,4
Animal Behavior
5.2 4 1,4
General Entomology, Ornithology, Mamma logy, Ichthyology,
5.3 4 1,2, 3
Herpetology
Basic understanding of common flora in Southern Western Ghats
5.4 2 4, 5
Unit 6 Human Ecology
9 Hrs

Environmental History and Conservation Movements

6.1 2 4
People and Nature: Ecosystem services
6.2 2 2,4
Indigenous communities and Ethnobiology
6.3 2 2,4,5
Human-wildlife Conflict
6.4 2 2,4,5

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Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Unit 7 : Conservation – Legal and policy framework 6 Hrs

International treaties - Convention on Biological diversity, CITES,

7.1 2 2,5
TRAFFIC
Legal aspects of conservation in India.
7.2 2 5
Biopiracy – causes and effects
7.3 2 2,4,5

Teaching and
Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)
Learning
Approach Authentic learning, case-based learning, collaborative learning, seminar,
group activities.
Assessment
Mode of Assessment
Types
5. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
6. Seminar Presentation –
7. Assignments
B. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
1. Ahmadullah, M and Nayar, M. P. 1987. Endemic plants of the Indian Region. Vol. I
Botanical Survey of India.
2. Heywood, V. H. (Ed) 1995. Global Biodiversity Assessment (UNEP), Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge.
3. Lewis, M. 2003. Inventing Global Ecology: Tracking the biodiversity ideal in India,
Orient Longman. P369.
4. Martin, G.J. 1995. Ethnobotany - A methods manual. Chapman & Hall. Madras.
5. Maxted, N., B. V. Ford-Lloyd and J. G. Hawkes. 1997. Plant Genetic conservation- the
insitu approach. Chapman & Hall, Madras.
6. Michael E. Soule and Bruce Wilcox, 1980. Conservation Biology: An Evolutionary-
Ecological Perspective.
7. Nair, S. C. Southern Western Ghats: A biodiversity conservation Plan, INTACH, New Delhi.
P92.

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8. Sutherland, W. J. 2004. The Conservation Handbook, Research, Management and Policy,

Blackwell Science ltd. P278.

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Public health aspects and emergency services in disaster
management

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Public health aspects and emergency services in disaster
management
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 58
Names of Academic Dr. Baiju K.R. MSc., PhD
Staff &
Qualifications
Course summary & Public health emergency management is multidisciplinary field and
Justification with tremendous scope and potential to work with. The course will
integrate the challenging dimensions of emergency medicine and
disaster management. The students will be able to apply the ability to
think generally outside of specializations using a broad and
integrative approach. The leaners also can improve their intellectual
and practical skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and
demonstrate effective skills in the sector of public health and disaster
management.
Semester 2 Credit 3
Total Student Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time approach hrs
(SLT)
30 12 12 54
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)
Explain the relation between Disaster Medicine and its 2,4, 5, 6, 7
1. U
importance in Public Health Care
3, 5
2 Understand the role of hospitals in disaster management U

3. Analyse the public health issues during disasters An 4,5, 7

4 Asses the public health preparedness for disasters E 2, 4, 6

5 Developing Disaster Health management plan C 4, 5,6, 7

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management

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Introduction to Disaster Medicine, Public Health and Disasters 15 1, 2
1.1 Disaster Medicine, Introduction to public health, Public Health 4 1
Response Cycle, Operating public health – principles to guide
public health response
1.2 The role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in disasters 2 2
1.3 Public health preparedness history and policy 2 1,2
1.4 The role of hospitals in disaster – The effect of disaster on 4 2
hospitals, health system role in disasters, sources of hospital
vulnerability, surge capacity, critical elements in hospital
preparedness
1.5 Psychological impact of disasters – Common responses to 3 1
disasters, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Critical
Incident Stress Management (CISM) Disaster Mental Health
2 Public Health Response in Disasters 14 1,3
2.1 Local, national and international public health response during 4 1,3
major disasters
2.2 Mass casualty management and potential health issues in mass 4 1,3
gatherings
2.3 Epidemics after Natural Disasters 2 3
2.4 Disasters and their consequences for public health 2 3
2.5 Global case studies on public health preparedness and response 2 1, 3
3. Public health and community 13 1,3, 4
3.1 Public health preparedness capabilities 3 4
3.2 Healthcare facility Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis 3 3
3.3 Community disaster resilience for public health preparedness 3 4
3.4 Public health and risk populations and surge planning matrix 2 1, 3, 4
3.5 Disaster behaviour health 2 3
4 Unit 4 - Disaster health management 12 4, 5
4.1 Rapid assessment of emergency health care needs and triage 3 4
4.2 The Incident Command System – ICS Organization, Concepts 3 4, 5
and Principles of ICS, Hospital Emergency Incident Command
system
4.3 Disaster Medical Teams (DMT) 3 5
4.4 Managing volunteers and donations 3 4,5

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management

Teaching and Learning Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching,
Approach E-learning (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative
learning, Seminars, Group Assignments Authentic learning,
Library work and Group discussion, Presentation by individual
student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References
1. Adelman, S., D., Legg, T., J. (2011). Jones and Barlett Publishers.

2. Afolabi, M.O. (2018). Public Health Disasters: A Global Ethical Framework. Germany:
Springer International Publishing.

3. Ciottone, G., R. (2006). Disaster Medicine. Mosby Elsevier.

4. Clements and Casani (2016), Disasters and Public Health Planning and Response Second
Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, Elsevier

5. Fallon, F., JR., Zgodzinski, E., J. (2009). Essentials of Public Health management. Jones and
Barlett Publishers.

6. Johnson, B., L. (2007). Environmental Policy and Public Health. CRC Press.

7. Landesman and Weisfuse (2014), Case Studies in Public Health Preparedness and Response
to Disasters, Jones & Bartlett Learning

8. Lee, K., Collin, J. (2005). Global Change and Health. Tata – McGraw – Hill.

9. Norman, N. (2006). Controlling Communicable Diseases. Tata – McGraw – Hill.

10. Park, K. (2009). Preventive and Social Medicine. Bhanot Publishers.

11. Pomerleau, J., McKee, M. (2007). Issues in Public Health. Tata – McGraw – Hill.

12. Ramani, K, V., Mavalankar, D., Govil, D. (2008). Sage Publications.

13. Turnok, B., J. (2009). Public Health – What it is and how it works. Jones and Barlett
Publishers.

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14. Veenema, T., G. (2006). Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness for Chemical,
Biological and Radiological Terrorism and Other Hazards. Springer Publishing Company.

15. Youngerman, B. (2010). Pandemics and Global Health. Viva Books

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Name of the Course: ES M21 C 16

Lab Course II

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management
Course Name Lab Course II (Environmental Chemistry, Microbiology,
Biotechnology, RS & GIS)
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C16
Names of Academic Dr. Mahesh Mohan; Dr. Sylas V.P.; Dr. E.V. Ramasamy; Dr. Abin
Staff &
Varghese
Qualifications
Course summary & The course will enable students to understand various physico-chemical
Justification parameters determining water, air and soil quality and to carry out
environmental sampling and analysis. It will also enable students to
identify microbial pollution of water and soil environment. The students
will also get acquainted with the RS & GIS technique and become able
to do map preparation and other applications of GIS.
Semester 2 Semester 2
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
20 40 60
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)
Understand the basic principles of the analysis of water, 3,8
1 R
air, soil quality parameters

Analysis of physico-chemical parameters of air, water 3,5,8

2 Ap
and soil

3 Do air pollution Monitoring Ap 3,8

Explain applications of advanced geospatial 3,8

4 Ap
technologies for disaster management

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Lab Course II

5 Apply GIS in disaster management Ap 3,6,8

Create map using GIS platform and assess remote U, Ap, An, 3,6,8
6
sensing data E, C

7 Do environmental pollution monitoring Ap 3,4,6,8

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Water quality
1.1 Analysis of COD, Sulphate, Sulphide, Potassium, Iron 4 1,2,3,7
1.2 Nutrient analysis (Nitrite, Nitrate, TN, Phosphate) 4 1,2,3,7
1.3 Total and dissolved metals in water 1 1,2,3,7
2 Soil/sediment quality
2.1 Available Nitrogen, Total Nitrogen, Available Phosphorous, 4 1,2,3,7
Available potassium
2.2 Trace metals 2 1,2,3,7
3 Air quality
3.1 Ambient Gaseous pollutant analysis –SOx, NOx, CO, 4 1,2,3,7
3.2 Ambient particulate monitoring –SPM, RPM 3 1,2,3,7
3.3 Online monitoring of ambient air quality 1 1,2,3,7
4 RS and GIS
4.1 Understanding base map (Toposheet, Geology map, cadastral map 3 4,5,6
etc.)
4.2 Understanding various Software‘s in GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), 3 4,5,6
4.3 Georeferencing base map 3 4,5,6
4.4 Creation of Spatial and Non spatial data(Geodatabase, Shapefiles, 4 4,5,6
Attribute data)
4.5 Creating and editing of Point, Line and Polygon 3 4,5,6

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Lab Course II

4.6 Vector data analysis (Explore, Report generations, Geometry 3 4,5,6

calculations, SQL (Arithmetic and Boolean Operators), Overlay
analysis (Clip, Erase, Split, Union, Identity, Intersect)
4.7 Remote Sensing 4 4,5,6
Open data web portals (Earth Explorer, Bhuvan etc)
Understanding various Satellite Missions and Sensors
Learn how to download data
4.8 Creation of Triangular Irregular Network (TIN) 4 4,5,6
4.9 Adding various bands of data to Image Processing Software, 4 4,5,6
Understanding various resolution data, Dn values of Pixels
4.10 Layer Stacking 3 4,5,6
4.11 Preparation of Various Color Composites (True Color Composite, 3 4,5,6
False Color Composite)

Teaching and Laboratory Practical

Learning Approach
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. Abbasi S A, Water quality sampling and analysis, Discovery Publishing New Delhi
2. Aileen R. B., A. Jon, K., Muekrrcke, P.C. and Juliana O. M. 2016. Map Use: Reading, Analysis,
Interpretation, eighth editions
3. APHA (1995). Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater. 19th edition
American Public Health Association, Washington, DC

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Lab Course II

4. Christian Gary D, Analytical Chemistry, John Wiley& Sons New York

5. Conklin Alfred R. Introduction to Soil chemistry, analysis and Instrumentation, John Wiley &Sons,
New York.
6. David, S., Nathan, S., Christian, H., Steven, M., Tim, O. AND Thomas, B. 2018. Understanding
GIS, fourth edition. ESRI Press.
7. Gina, C. 2018. The GIS 20: Essential Skills, third edition. ESRI Press.
8. Gregory, I. 2007. Historical GIS: technologies, methodologies and scholarship. Cambridge, UK;
New York: Cambridge University Press.
9. Maiti, S.K. (2003) Handbook of methods in environmental studies, Vol. 2: Air, noise, soil,
overburden, solid waste and ecology. ABD Publishers, Jaipur.
10. Mamata Tomar, Quality Assessment of Water and Waste Water, Lewis Publishers London
11. Marc Pansu, Jacques Gautheyrou, Hand book of soil analysis- Mineralogical, organic and inorganic
methods, Springer, New York
12. Maria Csuros and Csaba Csuros, Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Metals, Lewis Publishers
13. Miroslav Radojevic and Vladimir N Bashkin, Practical Environmental Analysis, RSC Publishing.
14. NEERI ,Air quality monitoring, A course manual (Photostat), NEERI Nagpur
15. Samantha, L. and Andrew, L. 2015. Practical Handbook of Remote Sensing. Routledge, Taylor and
Francis.

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Name of the Course: ES M21 C 17

Ecotoxicology

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management
Course Name Ecotoxicology
Type of Course Elective
Course Code ES M21 E17
Names of Academic Dr. Mahesh Mohan , MSc., PhD
Staff & Qualifications
Course summary & The course's major goal is to provide students with the knowledge
Justification and skills necessary to assess the destiny of pollutants in the
environment and their impacts on various biological organisation
levels. To that goal, the conceptual framework established throughout
the ecotoxicology course will be expanded and applied.
Semester 2 Semester 2
Total Student Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time (SLT) approach hrs
40
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

1 R 2
Describe sources and fates of chemicals in the environment

2 U 2,3
Explain mechanisms for adverse effects of chemicals

Estimate the risk for adverse effects of a chemical on 2

3 different biological organisation levels based on knowledge E
about the toxicity, degradability, and bioavailability of the
chemical
4 Do toxicological testing of environmental pollutants Ap 3

5 Explain the significance of sanitation and carryout E,Ap 2,3

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Ecotoxicology

awareness on awareness on sanitation and health

Explain food security in terms of contamination of food 2

6 A
and control measures

7 Explain the toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics Ap 2

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Toxicants and ecosystem
1.1 Toxicants – organic and inorganic 1 1,7
1.2 Toxicants – entry into the environment, cycles and residence 2 1
time
1.3 Transboundary movement of pollutants- factors affecting 1 1
1.4 Global environmental pollutants 2 1
1.5 Routes of exposure to humans – food, occupation, environment 3 2
2 Toxicants and their effects
2.1 Effects of toxicants on populations and communities 2 2
2.2 Toxicity of pesticides, metals, radioactive minerals, fluorides, 2 2,7
chemical fertilizers and air pollutants – cellular and molecular
level
2.3 Damage process and action of toxicants – exposure, uptake, 2 2,7
transport, storage, mechanism of action in plants and mammals
2.4 Toxicants in the food chain- Accumulation and magnification 1 2,3
Multilevel trophic interactions and non-trophic interactions
2.5 Acute and chronic effects 1 2,3
2.6 Occupational hazards and diseases 2 2,3
2.7 Toxicity of biohazards 1 2,3
3 Toxicity testing and indicators

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Ecotoxicology

3.1 Principles of toxicity testing, Factors to be considered in 2 4

toxicity testing
3.2 Methods of toxicity evaluation at cellular and molecular level 1 4
by in vitro and in vivo methods
3.3 Ecotoxicological testing methods – single species testing, 2 4
microcosms etc.
3.4 Bioindicators , lacustrine communities as indicators of 2 3,4
ecosystem stress
Biosensors– concept and approach
Biomarkers- classification, relationship of biomarkers to
adverse effects
4 Sanitation, Health and Hygiene
4.1 Sanitation and Health- introduction and Current situation 2 5
4.2 Water and sanitation related diseases, respiratory infections, 2 3,5
under nutrition
4.3 Successful approaches to sanitation-strategies 2 5
Role of health sector
Global experience in improving sanitation and hygiene
4.4 Climate change and diseases 1 3,5
Epidemiology and health ecology
Epidemiological diseases due to pollution problems
Health effects of cosmetics and drugs 2 3,5
Health risk assessment of toxic chemicals
Ecological risk assessment
5 Food Security
5.1 Concept of food security, food systems and public health 1 6

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5.2 Interrelation between diet, food production, the environment, 1 6

population and resources
5.3 Toxicants in food 2 2,6

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-

Learning Approach learning (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning,
Seminars, Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and
Group discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group
representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References
1. Ballantyne, B., Marris, T. and Turner, P. (Ed.). 1995. General and applied toxicology (Abridged
edition), Macmillan Press
2. Cairns Jr., J. and Niedrelehner, B.R., (Ed.). 1994. Ecotoxicological toxicity testing – Scale,
complexity relevance. Lewis publishers.
3. Cralley, L.V., Atkins, P.R., Cralley L.J. and Clayton (Ed.). Industrial environmental health- the
worker and the community
4. Freedman B (Ed.). 1995. Environmental ecology – the ecological effects of pollution, disturbances
and other stresses.
5. Levy B.S. and Wegman D.H. (Ed.). 1995. Occupational health- recognizing and preventing work
related disease. Little Brown and Co.
6. Niesink, JM., DeVrries, J. and Hollinger, M.R. (Ed.) 1996. Toxicology – principles and applications.
CRC Press.
7. Nurenberg H.W. (Ed.) 1985. Pollutants and their ecotoxicological significance. John Wiley & Sons
8. Ramada F., (Ed.) 1997. Ecotoxicology, John Wiley & Sons
9. Richardson M. 1995. Environmental Toxicity assessment. Taylor and Francis Ltd.

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Ecotoxicology

10. Stine K.E. and Brown T.M. 1996. Principles of toxicology

11. Yu M. 2001. Environmental toxicology-impacts of environmental toxicants on living system, Lewis
Publishers
12. Grosby DG. 1998. Environmental toxicology and chemistry, Oxford University Press
13. Wright D.A. and Welbourm P. 2002. Environmental Toxicology, Cambridge University Press.

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Name of the course: ES M21 E 59

Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development
Type of Course Elective
Course Code ES M21 E 59
Names of Academic Staff Dr. Baiju K.R. MSc., PhD
& Qualifications
Course summary &
Justification
Semester 2 Credit 2
Total Student Learning Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Time (SLT) approach hrs
30 6 36
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

1. Interpret the vulnerability concept in disaster management U 2, 4, 5

Understand the basic theories of disaster and its relation to 2, 3

2 U
development

3. Determine the political and economic facets of disasters E 5

Appraise the relationship between disasters and sustainable 3, 5

4 E
development

Evaluate the social, political and economic constraints in 3, 5

5 E
preventing disasters for sustainable development

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Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Social Vulnerability 8 1,5
1.1 Disaster Vulnerability- Concept and Dimensions- Geographical, 2 1
Social, Economic, Cultural, Technological.
1.2 Social Structure; Cleavage of Caste, Class, Gender, race and 3 1,5
ethnicity, Refugees, Migrants, Children and Women, aged,
unorganized labor, Persons with Disability
1.3 Changing society to reduce social vulnerability. Professionals‘ 3 1,5
social position and resulting vulnerability and privilege.
2 Theories of Disasters: 8 2, 5
2.1 Sociological Analysis and Critical Thinking about disasters 2 2, 5
2.2 Theories and perspectives- Conflict theory, Development theory, 3 2
Risk and Uncertainty Theories (Ulrich Back and Giddens),
Feminist theories.
2.3 Social Work Theories- The systems theory, Person-in- 3 2
environment, Empowerment and Strength-based approaches.
Integration of theories and perspectives.
3. Political Economy of Disasters: 10 2,3, 5
3.1 Economic impacts of disasters- long and short-term. The 3 3
Schumpeterian model and arguments against it.
3.2 Economic Assessment post-disaster- quantification approaches and 2 3
challenges.
3.3 Factors affecting vulnerability and promoting resilience. 2 2,3
3.4 The politics of international aid. Community Power: power 3 3, 5
structure-sources of power, Leadership concepts, Culture and
Disasters
4 Disasters and Sustainable Development: 10 1,4, 5
4.1 Definition and Meaning of Sustainable Development. The 3 4
Sustainable Development Goals. Indicators and Measures of
Development.
4.2 Hyogo and Sendai Frameworks and Disasters 1 4
4.3 Impact of Development projects such as dams, embankments, 2 1, 4
changes in Land-use etc
4.4 Climate Change Adaptation in sustainable development 2 4

4.5 Relationship between sustainable development and disasters. 2 1, 4, 5

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Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development

Prevention of Disasters aiming to sustainable development

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

REFERENCES

1. Blaikie, Piers et al. (1994). At risk: Natural hazards, people's vulnerability, and disasters. New
York: Routledge
2. Cohen, C. and Werker, E. The Political Economy of ―Natural‖ Disasters Charles Cohe Eric
Werker. Working Paper 08-040.Harvard Business School. Retrieved from:
https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/08-040.pdf
3. Dominelli, Lena et al., (eds.) (2019). The Routledge Handbook of Green Social Work. London:
Routledge.
4. Fisher, Henry W. (1998). Response to Disaster: Fact Versus Fiction & Its Perpetuation: The
Sociology of Disasters. New York: University Press of America, Inc.
5. Gupta Anil K, Sreeja S. Nair. (2011). Environmental Knowledge for Disaster Risk Management.
New Delhi: NIDM
6. Joseph, Jacquleen. (2013). Measuring Vulnerability to Natural Hazards: A Macro Framework,
Disasters, 37(2), 185-200.
7. Parasuraman, S., and Acharya, N. (2000).Analysing forms of vulnerability in a disaster. The Indian
Journal of Social Work, 61(4)
8. Pelling Mark. (2003). The Vulnerability of Cities: Natural Disaster and Social Resilience. London:
Earthscan Publishers

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9. Pretty, J. N., Guijt, I., Scoones, I., & Thompson, J. (1995). A trainers' guide to participatory
learning and action. IIED Training Materials Series No. 1. London: IIED.
10. The World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002: A UK Progress Report, Third Report of
Session 2004-05, Report, Together with Appendix and Formal Minutes. (2005). United
Kingdom: Stationery Office.
11. Tierney, Kathleen. (2014). The Social Roots of Risk: Producing Disasters, Promoting Resilience.
Stanford University Press
12. Tierney, K. (2019). Disasters: A Sociological Approach. United Kingdom: Wiley.

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Name of the Course: ES M21 E 60

Applications of Science and Technology in Disaster Management

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Applications of Science and Technology in Disaster Management
Type of Course Elective
Course Code ES M21 E 60
Names of Academic Dr. Baiju K.R. MSc., PhD
Staff & Qualifications
Course summary & This course is aimed to give the students a concise picture on the
Justification advanced applications of science and technology in various fields of
disaster management.
Semester 2 Credit 2
Total Student Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time (SLT) approach hrs
30 6 36
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

Explain the applications of science and technology in 3, 4,7

1. U
disaster management.

Understand the basic knowledge about various data 10

2 management systems and its use in humanitarian U
operations

Identify the sources of information that can be used in 4, 7

3. A
humanitarian operations

Distinguish various aid models and systems for 7

4 An
humanitarian logistics

Compare the early warning systems in disaster 4, 7

5 E
management

Determine the best practices and models for disaster 2, 3, 4, 7

6 E
management

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Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Applications of information technology in humanitarian 10 1,2
operations
1.1 Sources of information, digital data mining in disaster response, 6 1, 2
hazard and risk communication, big data and big data analytics,
data mining software, characteristics of big data, crowd source
data, type of social media and crisis communication, big data
analytics and social media in disaster management cycle
1.2 Selected case studies of data analytics based crisis management - 4 1, 2
Chennai floods in India, 2015, Tohoku earthquake and tsunami,
2011 and typhoon Morakot, 2009, challenges of data analytics in
disaster management.
2 Decision aid models and systems for humanitarian logistics 10 1,3,4
2.1 Assessment models (Tovia simulation model, multiple linear 10 1, 3, 4
regression by Kung and ―cry wolf syndrome‖ model by Uchida) ,
Facility location models, supply chain designs models, distribution
planning models, evacuation models, inventory planning models,
models for last mile distribution, evacuation models, large scale
distribution models, models for power system restoration and
recovery planning. Models for economic recovery and models for
donations and funding. (Several models include complex
mathematical structure, only familiarization needed)
3. Early warning systems and disaster communications 10 1,3, 5
3.1 Standard operation procedures and emergency operation centers 2 1, 3
3.2 Communications Principles & Systems- Analog & Digital, 6 3, 5
Satellite & Terrestrial Communications, Radio Broadcast Systems-
AM Radio Systems-FM Systems-telecommunications Networks,
Effect of disasters on wire line and wireless communication
links under catastrophe, 1G,2G,3G Systems-Toll Free Nos-Hot
Line- Wireless Telephony- WLL-Morse Code- HAM radio.
3.3 Early warning systems for various natural and anthropogenic 2 5
disasters
4 Best practices and models local/national and international 6 1, 6
disaster management
4.1 Uses of disaster models. Kelly‘s circular model, the crunch model 2 1, 6
4.2 Best practices in disaster management at various levels (case study 4 1, 6
models)

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Name of the Course: ES M21 E 60

Applications of Science and Technology in Disaster Management

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

Reference

1. Bozorgi-Amiri, M. Jabalameli, and S. A. e Hashem.A multi-objective robust stochastic

programming model for disaster relief logistics under uncertainty. OR spectrum, 35(4):905–933,
2013.
2. Decision Aid Models for Disaster Management and Emergencies by Alfonso J. Pedraza-Martinez
(auth.), Begoña Vitoriano, Javier Montero, Da Ruan (eds.)
3. Huang, C.M., Chan, E., Hyder, A.A., 2010. Web 2.0 and internet social networking: a new tool for
disaster management? Lessons from Taiwan. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 10,
57.http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6947/10/57.
4. Kelly C. (1998), "Simplifying Disasters: Developing a model for Complex Non-linear Events".
Proceedings of International Conference on Disaster Management: Crisis and Opportunity: Hazard
Management and Disaster Preparedness in Australasia and the Pacific Region, Cairns, Queensland,
Australia, pp. 25-28, 1-4 November, 1998
5. Kung, H. Y., Chen, C. H. and Ku, H. H. (2012).Designing intelligent disaster prediction models
and systems for debris-flow disasters in Taiwan, Expert Syst. Appl. 39, 5, pp. 5838–5856.
6. Lindsay, B.R., 2010. Social media and disasters: current uses, future options and policy
considerations. Journal of Current Issues in Media and Telecommunications 2 (4), 287–297.
7. Marcus O. (2005), "A Conceptual Framework for Risk Reduction". World Conference of Disaster
Reduction, Kobe, Japan, 18-22 January 2005.

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8. National Disaster Management Guidelines, Incident Response System. 2010. National Disaster
Management Authority
9. Tovia, F. (2007). An emergency logistics response system for natural disasters, Int. J. Logist.:Res.
Appl. 10, 3, pp. 173–186.
10. Uchida, K. (2012). A model evaluating effect of disaster warning issuance conditions on ―crywolf
syndrome‖ in the case of a landslide, Eur. J. Oper. Res. 218, 2, pp. 530–537.

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Name of the Course: ES M21 E 61

Social Work Approaches and Practices

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Social Work Approaches and Practices
Type of Course Elective
Course Code ES M21 E 61
Names of Academic Dr. Baiju K.R. MSc., PhD
Staff & Qualifications
Course summary & In the context of disasters, social work should be a process that
Justification includes helping the emotionally and physically wounded while
strengthening local communities. It includes working with the most
vulnerable members of a community while strengthening the
community as a whole to help with the disaster recovery. This course
equips the students to demonstrate the ability to apply available tools
and fundamental principles of social work in emergency
management.
Semester 2 Credit 2
Total Student Learning Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Time (SLT) approach hrs
30 6 36
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

1. Explain the role of social work in disaster management U 3, 4, 6, 9

2 Understand the basic concepts of social work U 9

3. Elaborate on the work of communities in social action An 6, 9

4 Identify the strategies in rural appraisal A 9

5 Illustrate social welfare administration U 4, 9

6 Evaluate role of NGO‘s in disaster management E 4, 6, 9

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Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Unit 1: Social work: Theory and Practice 9 1,2
1.1 Basic concept, purpose, goals, principles and objectives. History 3 2
of Social Work, Development of Social Work as a profession,
relationship between social work and other professions
1.2 Social work methods 2 2
1.3 Social Case Work: Meaning, scope, components, processes and 2 1, 2
client- worker relationship; social casework process
1.4 Social group work: Definition, types of groups, group work 2 1, 2
process, working with vulnerable groups
2 Work with communities – Community Organization and 9 1, 3
Social Action
2.1 Concept of community: Definition, types, characteristics and basic 4 1, 3
problems of the community, Sociological, cultural and social
work perspective of community
2.2 Principles of Community Organization and Social Action, concept, 5 3
Community organisation in rural and urban communities, social
action movements case studies
3. Strategies and Techniques in Community Organization- 7 1, 4
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
3.1 Understanding Participatory Rural Appraisal, Comparison of PRA 3 4
and RRA
3.2 Different PRA methods and Tools – participatory mapping, 4 1, 4
participatory modeling, transects, mobility map, Venn diagrams,
Flow diagrams
4 Social Welfare Administration 7 5
4.1 Skills for social welfare administration 2 5
4.2 Concept, nature and types of Social Welfare organizations, 5 5
Administration of social welfare services; Structure and functions
of social welfare organizations, Principles of administration in
social welfare; Monitoring and evaluation; Manpower Planning
and Development of Social Welfare Personnel
5 NGOs and their Importance in Disaster Management 4 6
5.1 Non-governmental organizations and registration process, type of 4 6
NGOs, General structure and working principles - Public relations,
Funding & Legal status, Administrative and financial management

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of NGOs, NGOs and disaster management

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative; Field
work and field visits
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

Reference

1. Chahar, S. S. (2005). Governance of Grassroots Level in India. Kanishka Publishers

2. Chowdhry, P. D. (2000). Social Welfare Administration, Atma Ram Sons., Delhi,
3. Coppola D., P. (2007). Introduction to International Disaster Management. Butterworth-
Heinemann.
4. Ganapathy, R., S. et al. (1985). Public Policy and Policy Analysis in India. Sage Publications.
5. Gangrade, K., D. (1971). Community Organization in India. Popular Prakashan
6. Goel, S L & Kumar, Ram. (2001). Disaster Management, Deep and Deep Publications,
7. Govt. of India: Encyclopaedia of Social work in India.
8. Hooja, Prakash and Hooja, Meenakshi. (2007). Democratic Decentralization & Planning, Rawat
Publications
9. Huttman, E., D. (1981). Introduction to Social Policy. McGraw Hill.
10. Klein Josphine. (1967). The Study of Groups, Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd
11. Kulkarni, P., D. (1979). Social Policy and Social Development in India. Association of schools of
Social work in India.
12. Madan, G., R. (1981). Indian Social Problems (Vol.I). Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

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Social Work Approaches and Practices

13. Mathew, G. (1992). An Introduction to Social Case Work. Mumbai: Tata Institute of Social
Science
14. Narayanasamy, N. (2009). Participatory Rural Appraisal. Sage Publications.
15. Palenithurai, G. (1966) .New Panchayati Raj System – Status and Prospects, Kanishka Publishers
16. Parson, R., J., Jorgension, J., D. The Integration of Social Work Practice.
17. Ross, Murray & Lappin, Ben. (1967). Community Organization; Theory, Principles, and Practice,
Harper & Row
18. Somesh Kumar. (2002). Methods for Community Participation: A complete guide for practitioners,
Sage Publication.
19. Women as Equal Partners: Gender dimensions of Disaster Risk Management Programme-
Compilation of Good practices. 2008. GOI-UNDP DRM Programme

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Name of the Course: ES M21 C 62

Disaster Risk Assessment & Mitigation

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Disaster Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 62
Names of Academic
Staff & Dr. Baiju K R: MSc, PhD
Qualifications
Course summary & The comprehensive understanding of disaster risk assessment is crucial
Justification in the modern disaster management and professional development of
students. It involves is a process to determine the nature and extent of
such risk, by analysing hazards and evaluating existing conditions of
vulnerability that together could potentially harm exposed people,
property, services, livelihoods and the environment on which they
depend. This paper covering an overview of disaster risk assessment,
disaster risk reduction: global policies and practices, risk insurance and
risk communication.
Semester 3 Credit 3
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
30 20 4 54
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

Understand the disaster risk, relief and recovery 3, 4

1. U
management

Distinguish various types of global policies and practices 3, 4, 6

2 An
in disaster risk reduction

Identifying the economic impacts of disasters and to 5, 6

3 A
demonstrate different assets for its management

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Disaster Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Deduct better management strategies for natural and 6

4 E
anthropogenic hazards

Explore the risk communication strategies and to analyse 7

5 An
various early warning systems

Compare various risk management ,methods of natural 6, 7

6 E
hazards

Articulate knowledge in the dimensions of disaster risk 10

7 An
management

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Introduction to disaster risk reduction and management 10 1, 2, 4
1.1 Disaster risk management; Disaster relief management; Economic 4 1
impacts of disasters
1.2 Basic strategies of disaster risk reduction and risk management 4 2
frame work
1.3 Integrated disaster risk management and post disaster response 2 4
2 Risk insurance 4 3
2.1 Insurance and Risk Management; Insurance Policies; role of 4 3
micro finance in disaster management
3 Risk communication systems 8 4, 5
3.1 Communication- Principles & Systems- analog, digital, satellite 4 4
and terrestrial ;Radio Broadcast Systems; 1G,2G,3G Systems-Toll
Free Nos-Hot Line- Wireless Telephony- WLL-Morse Code-
HAM radio.
3.2 Risk and crisis communication systems, its role, challenges and 4 5
applications in preparedness activities
4 Emergency Operation Centre and Incident Management 12 4, 6, 7
System
4.1 Emergency operation Centre (EOC) and their role in Incident 6 4,6, 7
Management System (IMS)
4.2 EOC and command post interface; EOC design, layout and 6 4,6, 7
management; Standard Operating Procedure (SOP); Exercising
and evaluating EOC and SOPs.
5 Risk management for natural and anthropogenic disasters 12 6,7
5.1 Risk management- Flood; Cyclone; Drought; Earthquake; 7 6

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Tsunami; major anthropogenic disasters

5.2 Climate change risk reduction; Millennium Development Goals 5 7
(MDGs) and disaster risk reduction; Civil Disturbance and other
anthropogenic disasters
6 Essentials of urban risk reduction 8 1, 7
6.1 Understanding urban risk and reduction strategies- Urban 8 1,7
structures; urban setting; urban primacy; urban built environment;
urban economic imbalances

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative; Field
work and field visits
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. Agarwal. D.K. 2008. Text Book of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. McMillan India
Pvt Ltd.
2. Charry. S.N. 2005. ―Production & Operation Management‖, Tata McGraw Hill.
3. Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Assistance, Sphere Project, 2011.
4. Krajeswki & Ritzman. ―Operation Management Strategy & Analysis‖, Prentice Hall of India.
5. Michael J. Fagel (Ed) Principles of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Centers
(EOC) CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 430p.
6. Walter, Jonathan, ed. 2002. World Disaster Report: Focus on Reducing Risk. ISBN 92-9139-082-
8.
7. World Refugee Survey 2002: An Annual Assessment to Conditions Affecting Refugees, Asylum
Seekers, and Internally Displaced Persons. US Committee for Refugees. ISBN: 0936548134.

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Name of the course: ES M21 C 63

Standards in Humanitarian Aid, Relief and Rehabilitation

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Standards in Humanitarian Aid, Relief and Rehabilitation
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 63
Names of Academic
Staff & Qualifications Dr. Joice K Joseph: MSc, MSW, PhD
Course summary & Humanitarian aid is seen as "a fundamental expression of the universal
Justification value of solidarity between people and a moral imperative" and is an
essential component in disaster management. Humanitarian aid is
material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes,
typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural and man-
made disasters. In this course, students will get the primary objective
of humanitarian aid such as to save lives, alleviate suffering, and
maintain human dignity. The leaners of this module also can improve
their intellectual and practical skills such as critical thinking, problem
solving, and demonstrate effective skills to explore career
opportunities in the sector of humanitarian logistics relief and
rehabilitation
Semester 3 Credit 3
Total Student Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time (SLT) approach hrs
54
Pre-requisite

CO At the end of the course, the student will be able Taxonomic PSO
No. to: Level (TL)
Understand the interlinks of humanitarian 2,3,4, 5
1. U
assistance and disaster relief

Distinguish various types of international 2. 4. 5. 6.

2 An
humanitarian standards

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Standards in Humanitarian Aid, Relief and Rehabilitation

Illustrate the key concepts of operation 3, 4, 5

3. U
management in emergencies

Analyse the International humanitarian logistics 3, 4, 5

4 An
system

Compare various humanitarian standards and best 5, 6, 7, 8

5 E
practices

Analyse the ethical considerations of humanitarian 6, 7, 8

6 An
system

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief 14 1, 3
1.1 The concept of humanitarian aid 5 1
1.2 Origin and development of humanitarian aid 3 3
1.3 Humanitarian principles 3 1
1.4 Initiatives for global standards in humanitarian assistance, Sphere 3 3
project, HAP, ALNAP and People in aid.
2 The Sphere Project 10 2,3
2.1 Introduction - The Sphere Project philosophy 1 2
2.2 The Humanitarian Charter - Common principles, rights and duties 1 2
2.3 Protection Principles 2 3
2.4 The Core Standards 2 3
2.5 Minimum Standards 2 3
2.6 Humanitarian relief to the vulnerable groups 2 3
3. The Code of Conduct 8 3
3.1 Principles of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red 4 3
Crescent movement and NGOs in Disaster Response Programmes
3.2 Recommendations to the governments of disaster affected 4 3

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countries
3.3 Recommendations to inter-governmental organizations
4 HAP benchmarks 10 3,4
4.1 Introduction to Humanitarian Accountability Partnership 2 4
4.2 The imbalance of power in humanitarian action 2 3,4
4.3 HAP services and activities 3 4
4.4 HAP benchmarks 3 3,4
5 Operation Management in Emergencies 12 3, 5,6
5.1 Introduction to operation management, 3 1,3
5.2 Supply Chain Management 3 5,6
5.3 Managing supply chain in disaster situation 2 3, 5
5.4 Logistics framework 2 3,5
5.5 Disaster Relief Logistics 2 1,5

Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning

Teaching and (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Learning Approach Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Assistance, Sphere Project, 2011.
2. Walter, Jonathan, ed. 2002. World Disaster Report: Focus on Reducing Risk. ISBN 92-9139-082-
8.

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3. World Refugee Survey 2002: An Annual Assessment to Conditions Affecting Refugees, Asylum
Seekers, and Internally Displaced Persons. US Committee for Refugees. ISBN: 0936548134.
4. Agarwal.D.K. 2008.Text Book of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. McMillan India Pvt
Ltd.
5. Krajeswki & Ritzman. ―Operation Management Strategy & Analysis‖, Prentice Hall of India.
6. Charry. S.N. 2005. ―Production & Operation Management‖, Tata McGraw Hill.

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 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

Name of the course: ES M21 C 64

Community Based Disaster Management

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Community Based Disaster Management
Type of Course Core
Course Code SES MP C 64
Names of Academic
Staff & Qualifications Dr. Joice K Joseph: MSc, MSW, PhD
Course summary & Active community engagement is the key for every disaster risk
Justification reduction activity. Community-based disaster management (CBDM) is
an approach to building the capacity of communities to assess their
vulnerability to both human induced and natural hazards and develop
strategies and resources necessary to prevent and/or mitigate the
impact of identified hazards as well as respond, rehabilitate, and
reconstruct following its onset. This paper entitled ―community-based
disaster management‖ will cover all the major aspects of CBDM such
as Social Dimensions of Disaster Management, Origin and
development of Social Work in India, Participatory approaches to
disaster risk assessment and DRR planning and Community oriented
disaster planning.
Semester 3 Credit 3
Total Student Learning Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time (SLT) approach hrs
54
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

Articulate knowledge about CBDRM process and

1. U
techniques

Distinguish various societal dimensions of disaster

2 An
management

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Name of the course: ES M21 C 64

Community Based Disaster Management

Understand various risk reduction practices for vulnerable

3. U
groups

To familiarize the origin and development of social work

4 U
in India

Build a perspective on community oriented disaster

5 E
planning

6 To expertise in participatory approaches in DRR An

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Community Based Disaster Risk Management 10 1, 2
1.1 CBDRM frame work 5 1
1.2 Factors and criteria‘s Influencing Selection of a Community, 3 2
Understanding the community: rapport building
1.3 Building disaster resilient communities 2 1
2 Social Dimensions of Disaster Management 8 2,3
2.1 Gender and social Issues in Disaster Management 4 2
2.2 School safety and practices: Equipping School students, Hospital 2 2
safety plans
2.3 Disaster preparedness for vulnerable groups: Social Class, Elderly 1 3
and Disabled
2.4 Linking Disaster Risk Reduction and Poverty Reduction 1 3
3. Origin and development of Social Work in India 8 1,4
3.1 Evolution of social work practice in India 2 1
3.2 Social work education in India 2 4
3.3 Environmental movements 2 1
3.4 Religious contributions in risk reduction 1 4
3.5 Gandhian Concepts 1 4
4 Participatory approaches to disaster risk assessment and DRR 10 4,6
planning
4.1 Participatory Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA): Conceptual 5 4
Frame work
4.2 PRA Tools Used in Disaster Risk Assessment 2 6,4
4.3 Capacities and Vulnerabilities frame work 3 4
5 Community oriented disaster planning 10 1,3, 5
5.1 Building and Training a Community Disaster Risk Management 3 1,3
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Community Based Disaster Management

Organization
5.2 Village contingency planning 5 5
5.3 Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Community 2 3, 5
Development
6 Businesses and disasters – vulnerability, impacts and recovery 8 2, 5
6.1 Business vulnerability to extreme events 2 5
6.2 Disaster impacts on businesses 1 2
6.3 Business disaster recovery and longer- term impacts 1 5
6.4 Corporate Social Responsibility, Public Private Partnership 2 2
6.5 Globalization, Localization and disaster vulnerability 2 2,5
Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Teaching and (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Learning Approach Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Assistance, Sphere Project, 2011.
2. Walter, Jonathan, ed. 2002. World Disaster Report: Focus on Reducing Risk. ISBN 92-9139-082-
8.
3. World Refugee Survey 2002: An Annual Assessment to Conditions Affecting Refugees, Asylum
Seekers, and Internally Displaced Persons. US Committee for Refugees. ISBN: 0936548134.
4. Agarwal. D.K. 2008. Text Book of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. McMillan India Pvt
Ltd.
5. Krajeswki & Ritzman. ―Operation Management Strategy & Analysis‖, Prentice Hall of India.
6. Charry. S.N. 2005. ―Production & Operation Management‖, Tata McGraw Hill

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 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

Name of the course: ES M21 C 25

Lab course -III

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Governance, Law and Policies in Disaster Management
Type of Course Core
Course Code ES M21 C 65
Names of Academic
Staff & Dr. Baiju K.R.
Qualifications
Course summary & Deals with the general laws and policies of Disaster Management in
Justification India
Semester 3 Credit 3
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
54
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

1. Explain the basics of Public Administration U 3

2 Summarize the Disaster Management act of India U 3, 7

Distinguish the different facets of decision making in 3, 7

3. An
Disaster Management

To familiarize with different policies in Disaster 3, 7

4 U
Management

Interpret the pros and cones of about the role of five year 3, 4
5 E
plans in Disaster Management

Elaborate and development of new policies in Disaster 3,4, 10

6 C
Management

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Name of the course: ES M21 C 25

Lab course -III

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1. Public Administration 12 1, 3, 4
1.1 Introduction. meaning, scope and significance, Evolution and 4 1
Status of the discipline, comparative public administration and
development administration, public and private administration
1.2 Basic concepts and principles, theories of administration, 3 3
administrative behaviour accountability and control, financial
administration
1.3 Union Government and administration in India, state and district 4 3, 4
administration, local government
1.4 Social welfare administration 2 1, 4

Public administration and disaster management

2 Rules and Regulations in Disaster management 10 2,3, 4
2.1 Disaster management Act, 2005 – Institutional arrangements for 5 2
Disaster Management, Role of the Union and the States in Disaster
Management, Role of Local self-Government
2.2 Loss Assessment Standards, Public budgeting and finance 4 3
systems; National, state and local finances – National, State and
District Disaster Mitigation Fund; National, State and District
Disaster Response fund, CMDRF(Chief Ministers Disaster Relief
Fund)- Norms
2.3 International disaster response treaties 1 4
3. Disaster Decision Making 11 3,4, 6
3.1 Disaster Planning, Incident Command System, Training, Need 4 3
Analysis and Human Resource Development
3.2 Corporate/public agency coordination, Contingency Planning for 4 3,4
business and industry, Corporate Social Responsibility.
3.3 Community Relations for Environmental and Emergency 3 4, 6
Managers
4 Disaster Management Policies 7 2, 3, 4
4.1 Policies in Disasters- its significance, principles, policy options 5 2, 3
and approaches, essential components, formulation, development
and execution
4.2 National and State Disaster Management Policies 2 4
5 Disaster Management Plans 14 4, 5, 6
5.1 Five year Plans and Disaster Management 3 5
5.2 The Planning process- Why Plan- Legal Basis for Planning- 4 4, 5

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Name of the course: ES M21 C 25

Lab course -III

Components of Disaster Management Plan- risk analysis,

Resource identification, vulnerability assessment
5.3 Introduction to Advanced Planning Techniques-Use of Plan 4 4, 5, 6
Evaluation Instrument, Organizational Involvement Criteria for
review of completed plans- Methods for testing and evaluating
plans- Public accountability.

5.3 National, State and District Disaster Management Plans, NDMA 2 4

Guidelines
Community contingency planning
5.4 Major welfare schemes by Government of India 1 4

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 2. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
3. Internal test
4. Review of Book /Article
5. Seminar Presentation
6. Field visit report
3. Semester End examination

References:

1. Gupta. H.K... (2003) .Disaster management

2. Laxmikanth, M. 2009. Public Administration. Tata McGraw hills Ltd.
3. CRF and NCCF norms
4. The Disaster Management Act. 2005. Government of India.
5. National Disaster Management Guidelines, Incident Response System. 2010. National Disaster
Management Authority
6. National Disaster Management Policy, Government of India, 2010.
7. National Disaster Management Plan Guidelines, Government of India, 2011.

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Name of the course: ES M21 C 25

Lab course -III

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management

Course Name Lab Course III (RS & GIS and Instrumental analysis)

Type of Course Core

Course Code ES M21 C25

Names of Academic Dr. Mahesh Mohan; Dr. Baiju K.R., Dr. Sylas V.P.,
Staff &
Qualifications Dr. Abin Varghese

Course summary & The course will enable students to understand the instrumental analysis.
Justification The students will get hands on training on the sophisticated
chromatographic and spectrometric equipment. The students will also
get acquainted with the RS & GIS technique and become able do the
Satellite processing and environmental application of GIS.

Semester 2 Semester 2

Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total

Learning Time hrs
(SLT)

60

Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

1 Explain the basic principles of the analytical equipment R 3,5,8

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Lab course -III

Do environmental analysis using spectroscopic and 3,5,8

2 Ap
chromatographic techniques

3 Do air pollution Monitoring using online equipment Ap 3,8

Explain the sample processing techniques for the 3,8

4 U
instrumental analysis

5 Do satellite imagery processing Ap 3,6

6 Assess environmental changes using GIS platform Ap 3,6

U, Ap, An, 3,6,8

7 Explain advanced methods in RS & GIS
E, C

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Spectroscopy

1.1 Spectrophotometer- UV, Vis, FTIR 3 1,2,4

1.2 ICP-MS 3 1,2,4

1.3 Mercury analyser – CVAAS, Direct Mercury Analyser, CVAFS 3 1,2,4

2 Chromatography

2.1 LC 3 1,2,4

2.2 IC 3 1,2,4

2.3 LC-MS, LC-QToF 3 1,2,4

2.4 GC-TCD,ECD,FID 3 1,2,4

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2.5 GC-MS 3 1,2,4

3 Other equipment &Online monitoring instruments

3.1 TOC 2 1,2,4

3.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System 2 3

3.3 Portable Water Quality Analyser 2 1,2,4

3.4 Portable Green House Gas analyser 3 1,2,4

4 GIS

4.1 Creation of Digital Elevation Model, 2 5,6,7

Understanding various freely available global DEMs

4.2 Raster Analysis in GIS ( 3D analysis tools- Line of sight, Line/ 2 5,6,7
Area Elevation profile)

4.3 Generation of Slope, Aspect, Hillshade, View shed, Curvature 2 5,6,7

4.4 Reclassification and Ranking 2 5,6,7

4.5 Raster Calculator 1 5,6,7

4.6 Weighted Overlay analysis 3 5,6,7

4.7 Raster Interpolations (IDW, Kriging) 1 5,6,7

4.8 Weighted Overlay 1 5,6,7

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5.1 Understanding Geometric and Radiometric Errors 1 5,6,7

5.2 Geometric and Radiometric Corrections 2 5,6,7

5.3 Sub seting the Image 2 5,6,7

5.4 Visual Interpretation of satellite image 3 5,6,7

5.4 Digital Image Classification (Supervised/ Unsupervised) 3 5,6,7

5.5 Image Enhancement Techniques (EVI, NDVI) 2 5,6,7

Teaching and Practical Lab sessions

Learning Approach

Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

Internal test
Review of Book /Article
Seminar Presentation
Field visit report
2. Semester End examination

References

1. APHA (1995). Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater. 19 th edition
American Public Health Association, Washington, DC
2. Maiti, S.K. (2003) Handbook of methods in environmental studies, Vol. 2: Air, noise, soil,
overburden, solid waste and ecology. ABD Publishers, Jaipur.
3. Marc Pansu, Jacques Gautheyrou, Hand book of soil analysis- Mineralogical, organic and inorganic
methods, Springer, New York.
4. Maria Csuros and Csaba Csuros, Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Metals, Lewis
Publishers
5. Miroslav Radojevic and Vladimir N Bashkin, Practical Environmental Analysis, RSC Publishing

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6. Conklin Alfred R. Introduction to Soil chemistry, analysis and Instrumentation, John Wiley & Sons
New york
7. NEERI , Air quality monitoring, A course manual (Photostat), NEERI Nagpur
8. Mamata Tomar, Quality Assessment of Water and Waste Water, Lewis Publishers London
9. Abbasi S A, Water quality sampling and analysis, Discovery Publishing New Delhi
10. Christian Gary D, Analytical Chemistry, Jhon Wiley& Sons New York
11. Aileen R. B., A. Jon, K., Muekrrcke, P.C. and Juliana O. M. 2016. Map Use: Reading, Analysis,
Interpretation, eighth editions.
12. Hellito, B. A. 2017. Discovering GIS and ArcGIS. New York, NY: W. H. Freeman : Macmillan
Learning.
13. Gregory, I. 2007. Historical GIS : technologies, methodologies and scholarship. Cambridge, UK;
New York: Cambridge University Press.
14. Mesev, V. 2017. Integration of GIS and remote sensing. Wiley, Chichester, England; Hoboken, NJ.
15. Law, M. and Collins, A. 2020. Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, fifth edition. ESRI Press.
16. David, S., Nathan, S., Christian, H., Steven, M., Tim, O. AND Thomas, B. 2018. Understanding
GIS, fourth edition. ESRI Press.
17. Kass, G., Russell, G. C. Mark, T. 2017. Imagery and GIS: Best Practices for Extracting Information
from Imagery. ESRI Press.
18. Gina, C. 2018. The GIS 20: Essential Skills, third edition. ESRI Press.
19. Samantha, L. and Andrew, L. 2015. Practical Handbook of Remote Sensing. Routledge, Taylor
and Francis.

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Climate Change & Governance

School Name School of Environmental Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Environment Science and Management
M.Sc Environment Science and Disaster Management
Course Name Climate Change & Governance
Type of Course Elective
Course Code ES M21 E 27
Names of Academic Dr. E.V.Ramasamy , M.Tech., Ph.D
Staff & Dr.C.T.Aravindakumar , PhD
Qualifications
Course summary & Course Summary: This course is designed to provide a comprehensive
Justification idea on climate change including the drivers, impacts, mitigation and
governance strategies.
Justification: An in depth knowledge on Climate Change and the
governance strategies is essential for the students of both Environment
and Disaster Management students.
Semester 3 Credit 2
Total Student Learning approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time hrs
(SLT)
40
Pre-requisite

CO Taxonomic PSO
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
No. Level (TL)

Describe the basics of Climate Change and explains 1,2

1. the changes occurred so far and prediction of the U, R,
future changes

Explain the causes of climate change and analyses the 2,4

2 U,R,A
impacts of climate change

Explain various procedures of inventorying the 3,4

3. U,A,E
greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

4 Evaluate long term mitigation pathways. A 3,4

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Explain various climate change adaptation methods, 4

integrated natural resource management systems;
5 U,A,R
evaluate various information systems including early
warning systems.

Explain the global action and governance for climate 9

6 U, R,C
change mitigation

Describe various technical and financial aids for 9

7 U
climate change mitigation and adaptation

Unit Course Description Hours CO No.

1 Basic definitions
1.1 Climate and weather; climate change; greenhouse gases; radiative 2 1
forcing; warming potential
1.2 climate modelling; global and regional circulation models; IPCC 2 1
modelling scenarios.

2 Observed and projected changes in the climate system

2.1 Land surface temperature; ocean surface temperature; 2 1,2
precipitation; cryosphere ;sea level
2.2 Greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations (CO2 and Non CO2 gases); 2 1,2
and extreme climatic events.
3 Drivers of climate change
3.1 Natural and anthropogenic radiative forcing; solar irradiance; 2 2
aerosols, water vapour and clouds; volcanic eruption
3.2 GHG emissions from energy, industries, and transport; and gross 2 2
and net emissions from agriculture, forestry and other land use.

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4 Impacts of climate change

4.1 Physical systems (Glaciers, snow, ice and/or permafrost; Rivers, 2 2
lakes, floods and/or drought; Coastal erosion and/or sea level
effects)
4.2 Biological systems (Terrestrial ecosystems; aquatic ecosystems); 2 2
Human and managed systems (Food production; Livelihoods,
health and/or economics)
5 Greenhouse gas inventorying
5.1 IPCC guidelines on national greenhouse gas inventorying; general 2 2,3
guidance and reporting; guidance specific to energy
5.2 Industrial processes and product use (IPPU), agriculture, forestry 2 2,3
and other land use (AFOLU), and waste; activity data
5.3 Emission factors; key categories; tiered approach; stock-difference 2 2,3
and gain-loss methods; principles of reporting; measurement,
reporting and verification (MRV) system.
6 Climate change mitigation
6.1 Decarbonizing energy production; use of clean energy and 3 4
enhancing the energy efficiency in industries, transport, and
buildings; carbon dioxide storage and capture
6.2 Bioeconomy or low carbon economy; enhancing the carbon 3 4
sequestration capacity of forests and land use; climate smart
agriculture; REDD+, long term mitigation pathways.
7 Climate change adaptation
7.1 Social, ecological asset and infrastructure development 1 3,4
7.2 Technological process optimization; integrated natural resources 2 3,4,5
management; institutional, educational and behavioural change or

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reinforcement
7.3 Financial services including risk transfer; information systems to 1 3,5
support early warning and proactive planning.
8. Climate change institutions and governance
8.1 UNFCCC - Conference of Parties (COP); International Climate 2 6
Agreement; Policy approaches for adaptation and mitigation,
technology and finance;
8.2 National Communications; Biennial Update Report; Intended 2 6,7
Nationally Determined Contributions
8.3 Funding streams – Green Climate Fund, Forest Carbon Partnership 4 7
Facility, Global Environment Facility, Adaptation fund, Bilateral
and multilateral funds, and official development assistance fund,
voluntary and compliance markets; global think tanks in climate
change.

Teaching and Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning
Learning Approach (Video), interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminars,
Group Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group
discussion, Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.
Assessment Types 1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
 Assignments
 Seminar Presentation on selected topics
 Quiz
 Class tests

2. Semester End examination

References

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