Details of ES2101 (Autumn 2014)

Level: 2 Type: Theory Credits: 4.0

Course CodeCourse NameInstructor(s)
ES2101 Environmental Sciences Sujata Ray,
Sutapa Bose

Preamble
This course applies the fundamental concepts of the natural sciences to study the behaviour of anthropogenic pollutants in the environment and how remedial measures may be applied to contain their harmful effects.

Syllabus
Course Content:
Environmental Science-An interdisciplinary science, Earths carrying capacity, environmental crisis, environmental components and ecosystem, natural resources, environmental education, environmental movement

References
Text Book:
1. Introduction to Environmental Engineering & Science by Gilbert and Masters
2. Environmental Engineering: Fundamentals, Sustainability, Design by J.R. Mihelcic
3. Odum E.P. (1975). Ecology (2nd Ed). Oxford and IBH Publ. Co. New Delhi, P. 244.
4. Environmental Geology EA Keller (Charlis E. Merill Publishing Company)
5. Environmental Chemistry, A.K. De, 4th Ed. New Age International (p) Ltd., New Delhi, India, 2000
6. S.C. Santra, Environmental Sciences, 2012 (2nd Edition)

Course Credit Options

Sl. No.ProgrammeSemester NoCourse Choice
1 IP 1 Not Allowed
2 IP 3 Not Allowed
3 MR 1 Not Allowed
4 MR 3 Not Allowed
5 MS 3 Core
6 RS 1 Not Allowed
7 RS 2 Not Allowed