Details of ES2101 (Autumn 2014)
Level: 2 | Type: Theory | Credits: 4.0 |
Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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ES2101 | Environmental Sciences | Sujata Ray, Sutapa Bose |
Preamble |
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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 |
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Course Content:
Environmental Science-An interdisciplinary science, Earths carrying capacity, environmental crisis, environmental components and ecosystem, natural resources, environmental education, environmental movement |
References |
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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. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
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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 |