Environmental Studies

Syllabus

2T4: Environmental Studies

UNIT I

Introduction to Environment Studies: Definition, Scope Importance, Need for Public Awareness, Sustainable Development, Natural Resources- Renewable and Non- Renewable Resources, Role of Individual in Conservation of Natural Resources( Forest, Water, Land, Energy, Mineral)

UNIT II

Environment Pollution: Types of Pollution- Air, Water, Soil, Noise, Thermal and Nuclear, Causes Effects and Control Measures, Global Warming, Green House Effect, Ozone Layer Depletion, Acid Rains

UNIT III

Human Population: Global Population Growth, Variations Among Nations, Population Explosion- Causes and Impact, Family Welfare Programs-Methods of Sterilization; Infectious Diseases, Water Related Diseases, Risk Due to Chemicals in Food, Cancer and Environment

UNIT IV

Social Issues in Environment: Construction of Dams: Problems and Concerns of Resettlement, Rehabilitation of Affected People; Environmental Ethics— Issues and Possible Solutions, Resource Consumption Patterns and Need for Equitable Utilization; Equity Disparity in Western and Eastern Countries; Urban and Rural Equity Issues; Need for Gender Equity.