SYLLABUS OF ENVIRONMETNAL STUDIES

(R-2023)

UNDER
NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY (NEP 2020)

COMMON FOR ALL FACULTIES

ALL GRADUATE PROGRAMS

AFFLIATED COLLEGES / SRTM UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AND SUB CAMPUS

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Details of the Board of Studies Members in the subject Environmental Science under the
Faculty of Science & Technology, S.R.T.M. University, Nanded.

Dr. Arjun Bapurao Bhosle Dr. Vasant Madhav Wagh

Chairman Member
School of Earth Sciences, School of Earth Sciences,
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada
University, Nanded 431606. University, Nanded 431606.
Dr. Sudhir Vishwambhar Shivanikar Dr. Raju Kashinath Narkhede
Member Member
Netaji Subhashchandra Bose College, Nanded Maharashtra Udaygiri Mahavidyalaya, Udgir,
Tq. Udgir Dist. Latur
Dr. Kedar Ramkrishna Solunke Dr. Vinod K Mukke
Member Member
Indira Gandhi Senior College, CIDCO, Nanded Shivneri Mahavidyalaya, Shirur Anantpal, Tq.
Shirur Anantpal Dist. Latur
Dr. Jayprakash Manoharrao Patwari Dr. Rajkumar Govindrao Pawale
Member Member
Maharashtra Udaygiri Mahavidyalaya, Udgir, Indira Gandhi Senior College, CIDCO,
Tq. Udgir Dist. Latur Nanded
Dr. Satish Sudhakarrao Patil Dr. Ravindra S Gavali
Member Member
Dr. B A Marathwada University, Centre for Natural Resource Management,
Aurangabad (Chh. Sambhajinagar) (CNRMCC & DM) National Institute of Rural
Development & Panchayati Raj, Rajendra
Nagar, Hyderabad
Dr. Pravin U Meshram
Member
Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya & Research
Academy, Sakkardara Square, Umrer Road,
Nagpur- 440009
As Per MPUA u/s 40(2)(d)( E Invitee
Member
Sonkamble Soloni Ramkishan (UG Student) Madiha Jabeen Gulam (PG Student)
C/o Maharashtra Udaygiri Mahavidyalaya, Netaji Subhashchandra Bose College, Nanded
Udgir, Tq. Udgir Dist. Latur

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 VECES 151: Environmental Studies
Teaching Scheme

Theory Practical Total

Course Code Course Name CA ESA
Test Test II Avg CA ESA
I (T1+T2)/2

VECES 151 Environmental 10 10 10 40 -- -- 50

Studies

Assessment Scheme
Course Course Name Teaching Scheme Credits Assigned
Code (Hrs.)

Theory Practical Theory Practical Total

VECES 151 Environmental 02 -- 02 -- 02

Studies

Course pre-requisite :

Must have knowledge of different environmental fields

1. Stimulate interest in the environment.

2. Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary and holistic nature of the environment.
3. Develop knowledge and understanding of environmental pollution for healthy ecosystem.
4. Develop the interest in conservation and management of natural resources.
5. Develop the ability to collect, collate, analyze and interpret environmental data.

1. Develop the ability to communicate environmental information and ideas logically and
concisely in a variety of forms.
2. Provide an understanding of interactions between people and the environment.
3. Increase an awareness of the importance of living in harmony with the environment.
4. Recognize and evaluate the socio-economic, political and ethical issues in Environmental
Science.
5. Foster positive attitudes, values and commitment in identifying, solving and preventing
environmental problems.
6. Develop an understanding of how natural resources and the environment affect quality of
life and the quest for sustainable development.

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Curriculum Details

Module Hrs.
UnitNo. Topic
No.
1. 0 Unit I: Introduction & Natural Resources
Environment: Definition, Scope, Importance, need for public
awareness.
Natural Resources: Renewable and Non-Renewable
1.1 resources, Natural resources and associated problems.
A) Forest Resources: Utility and natural renewal balance,
Uses and over exploitation of forest resources, Deforestation
case studies, Mining, Dams and their effects on forests
B) Water resources: Uses of water, over utilization of
surface ground water, Floods, Draughts, Dams: Benefits and
1.2 problems.
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C) Mineral Resources: Environmental effects of Extracting
and using mineral resources.
Definition of Pollution; Causes, effects and control measures
1.3 of (A) Air pollution, (B) Water pollution, (C) Soil pollution,
(D) Noise pollution.
E) Land Resources: Land as a resource, effects on
productivity, Man induced landslides, soil erosion,
Desertification.
1.4
F) Energy Resources: Needs, Types of energy and
quantities available, growing energy needs, renewable and
non-renewable resources, use of alternative energy sources.
2.0 Unit II: Ecosystems
Concepts of an ecosystems, Structure and function of an
2.1 ecosystem, Producers, Consumers, and
Decomposers, Energy flow in an ecosystem
Ecological succession, Food chain, Food webs, Ecological
2.2
pyramids.
Introduction, Types, Characteristic features & Structure of
following ecosystems (01) Forest ecosystem, (02) Grassland 15
2.3
ecosystem, (03) Desert ecosystem (04) Aquatic ecosystem
(Ponds, Streams, Lakes, Rivers, Oceans, Estuaries)
Visit to local area to document environmental assets – River,
Forest, Grass land, Hill, Mountain etc.
2.4 Visit to local polluted site: Urban, Industrial, Agricultural
Study of common plants, Insects, birds etc.
Study of simple ecosystems: Pond, River, Hill, Slopes etc.
Total 30

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Reference Books

1. Sastri, M. N. Introduction to Environment , Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi, 2005.

2. Kaur, H. Environmental Studies, Pragati Prakashan, Meerut, 2006.
3. Bharucha, Erach A text book of Environmental Studies, University press Pvt. Ltd.,
Hyderabad, 2005.
4. Rana, S. V. S. Environmental Studies, Rastogi Publication, Meerut, 2007.
5. Kaushik, C. P. Environmental Studies, New age international Ltd., New Delhi, 2007.
6. Arumugam Environmental Studies - Saras Publication, Kanyakumari, 2016.

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