2K6ME/CE 502 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & DISASTER MANAGEMENT

MODULE I (12 HOURS)
Multidisciplinary nature of Environmental studies – Definition – scope and importance – need for public awareness Natural resources – renewable and non-renewable resources – natural resources – forest resources – water resources Mineral resources – food resources – energy resources – Land resources – use, overuse and misuse of these resources with appropriate case studies to substantiate – effect on the environment – role of individual in conservation of natural resources – equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyle.
MODULE II (12 HOURS)
Ecosystem – concept – structure and function – producers, consumers & decomposers – energy flow in the ecosystem- Ecological successive food chains – food webs ( all in brief) Ecological pyramids – introduction, types and characteristic features, structure and function of forest, grassland, desert and acquatic ecosystems ( ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, oceans and estuaries) Biodiversity and its conservation – Introduction – definition : genetic species and ecosystem diversity – Biogeographical classification of India – value of biodiversity – consumptive and productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values – biodiversity at global, national and local levels – india as a mega-diversity nation – hot spots of biodiversity – threats to biodiversity : habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts – endangered and endemic species of India – conservation of biodiversity : In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
MODULE III ( 13 HOURS)
Environmental Pollution – Definition – causes – effects and control measures of : Air Pollution – water Pollution – soil Pollution – marine Pollution – noise Pollution – thermal Pollution – Nuclear hazards . Solid waste management – causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes – Role of an individual in preventing Pollution – Environmental Protection Act – Prevention and control of air and water Pollution – Wildlife Protection Act – Forest Conservation Act – Issues involved in Enforcement of Environmental Legislation – Public awareness. Disaster Management – Principles of disaster management – nature and extent of disasters – natural disasters , hazards, risks and vulnerabilities – man-made disasters – chemical, industrial, nuclear and fire. – preparedness nd mitigation measures for various hazards – financing relief expenditure – legal aspects – post disaster relief – voluntary agencies and community participation at various stages of disaster management – rehabilitation programmes.
MODULE IV ( 10 HOURS)
Social Issues and the Environment – From unsustainable to sustainable development – urban problems related to energy – water conservation, rain water harvesting , watershed management – resettlement and rehabilitation of people ; its problems and concerns, case studies – environmental ethics : Issues and possible solutions – climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. Case studies – waste land reclamation – consumerism and waste products. Human population and the environment – Population growth, variations among nations – population explosion – Family welfare programmes – Environment and human health – Pollution hazards, sanitation and health – Human rights for a clean environment – value education – HIV/AIDS – social concern – Women and Child welfare – role of Information Technology in environment and human health – Case studies  

Text book
1.Clarke. R.S. Marine Pollution. Clanderson Oress Oxford.`
2. Mhaskar A.K. Matter Hazardous. Techno-Science Publications.
3. Townsend. C., Harper. J. and Michael Begon, Essential of Ecology. Blackwell Science.
4. S. Deswal & A . Deswal, A Basic Course in Environmental Studies, Dhanpat Rai & Co
5. Environmental Studies – Dr. B . S. Chauhan, University Science Press.
6. Kurien Joseph & R. Nagendran, Essentials of Environmental Studies, Pearson Education.
7. Trivedi. R.K. and Goel. P.K. Introduction to air pollution. Techno-Science Publications.
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