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    This document provides information about an Environmental Studies course offered at Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology. The course is a II year, I semester course coordinated by Mrinal Gour. The course description outlines 5 units that will cover topics like natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, and social/disaster aspects of the environment. On completion, students will understand key environmental concepts and issues. Learning activities include lectures, assignments and quizzes. Reference materials and the course coordinator's contact details are also provided.

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    MUFFAKHAM JAH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

    CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

    Course code: CE222

    Course title: Environmental Studies

    Year and Semester: II year, I semester

    Module Coordinator: Mr. Abdullah Bin Mohammed

    Course Coordinator: Mrinal Gour

    Course Coordinator phone: 23280321

    Course Coordinator Email: mrinal.gour@gmail.com

    Resource link: http://mjcollege.ac.in/studentresourceslist.php?


    resourceusername=mrinal.gour
    http://mjcetenvsci.blogspot.in

    Course Coordinator Location: Room No. 1209B Civil Engineering Department


    Course Coordinator Availability: Based on timetable issued (kindly email to confirm
    availability)
    Tue – 10:00 to 11:00
    Thu – 10:00 to 11:00

    Prerequisite courses, assumed knowledge and capabilities


    A basic knowledge regarding the physical and chemical environment along with general
    ecology is assumed.

    Course Description
    Unit I covers the definition, scope and importance of the subject. The natural resources
    available, their use and over-utilization are discussed.
    Unit II. The unit discusses the concept of an ecosystem, lists its structure and function
    along with its components. The energy flow in an ecosystem is discussed along with food
    chains and ecological pyramids. The aquatic ecosystem is discussed in detail.
    Unit III begins with an explanation of genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. The bio-
    geographical classification of India is discussed in detail. The various values of
    biodiversity are discussed with necessary examples. Biodiversity in India is mentioned,
    the threats to biodiversity are discussed and the unit concludes with a discussion of
    various methods to conserve biodiversity
    Unit IV: The unit discusses the causes, effects and control measures for various types of
    pollution. The unit concludes with the various environmental protection acts in force and
    the problems enforcing them.
    Unit V: The unit covers various social aspects of the environment and disaster management
    Course Outcome
    On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
    i. Define environmental studies and describe its scope and importance, summarize
    the effects of use and over utilization of various natural resources.
    ii. Explain in detail the concept, structure and function of ecosystems, give examples
    and summarize food chains and ecological pyramids. Classify and describe entire
    aquatic ecosystems in detail.
    iii. Classify biodiversity into genetic, species and Ecosystem diversity, list the bio-
    geographical classification of India along with the endangered and endemic
    species and identify the threats to biodiversity and describe the methods of
    conservation.
    iv. Describe the causes, effects and control measures of pollution in various forms
    (Air, water, soil, noise, thermal and solid waste). Environmental legislation and
    issues involved in enforcement.
    v. Describe the various social aspects related to the environment and a brief
    overview of the various aspects of disaster management and its application in
    India.

    Overview of learning activities

    1. Lectures and class discussions


    2. Assignments and spot quiz at the end of each unit
    3. Assignments

    Overview of learning resources

    1. Environmental Studies – Benny Joseph, Tata McGraw Hill publications


    2. Environmental Science – Anjeneyulu, B.S.Publications
    3. Environmental Studies – O.V.K.Reddy, Professional publishers
    4. Freely accessible websites
    i. http://mjcollege.ac.in/studentresourceslist.php?resourceusername=mrinal.gour
    ii. http://mjcetenvsci.blogspot.in/
    iii. http://nptel.ac.in/courses.php?disciplineId=120
    5. Additional material provided in class / handouts
    6. Environmental Studies – Anindita Basak

    Overview of Assessment
    Assessments may include
    1. Class tests
    2. University exam
    3. Quizzes
    4. Assignments

    Course coordinator Module coordinator

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