SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

BBA 2024 Batch

SELF STUDY COURSE

Course Title: Environment Science and Sustainability
Course Code: B24MB0105
Course Description: This course provides an in-depth examination of the principles
and practices of environmental science and sustainability. Students will explore the
interactions between natural systems and human activities, focusing on the scientific
basis of environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion, and
biodiversity loss. The course emphasizes sustainable solutions and practices, including
renewable energy, conservation strategies, and sustainable development. Through
lectures, hands-on activities, and case studies, students will gain the knowledge and
skills needed to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability in various
contexts.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the basic concepts of environment, ecosystems and biodiversity and
emphasize on the biodiversity of India and its conservation.
2. To impart knowledge on the causes, effects and control or prevention measures of
environmental pollution and natural disasters.
3. To facilitate the understanding of global and Indian scenario of renewable and
nonrenewable resources, causes of their degradation and measures to preserve
them.
4. To familiarize the concept of sustainable development goals and appreciate the
interdependence of economic and social aspects of sustainability, recognize and
analyze climate changes, concept of carbon credit and the challenges of
environmental management.
5. To inculcate and embrace sustainability practices and develop a broader
understanding on green materials, energy cycles and analyze the role of sustainable
urbanization.
Course Outcomes: On successful completion of the course, the students will be
able to:
CO1: To recognize and understand the functions of environment, ecosystems and
biodiversity and their conservation.
CO2: To identify the causes, effects of environmental pollution and natural disasters
and contribute to the preventive measures in the society.
CO3: To identify and apply the understanding of renewable and non-renewable
resources and contribute to the sustainable measures to preserve them for future
generations.
CO4: To recognize the different goals of sustainable development and apply them for
suitable technological advancement and societal development.
CO5: To demonstrate the knowledge of sustainability practices and identify green
materials, energy Cycles and the role of sustainable urbanization.
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Course Pre-requisites: Basics

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Pedagogy: Presentations, Experiential Learning

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Course type: SC
Contact Hours: 30
UNITS SYLLABUS CH CO PO PSO

UNIT-1 ENVIRONMENT AND BIODIVERSITY: 6 1 1 1

Definition, scope and importance of environment
– need for public awareness. Eco-system and
Energy flow– ecological succession. Types of
biodiversity: genetic, species and ecosystem
diversity– values of biodiversity, 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: Insitu and ex-situ.
UNIT-2 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: Causes, 8 2 2,3 2
Effects and Preventive measures of Water, Soil,
Air and Noise Pollutions. Solid, Hazardous and
E-Waste management. Case studies on
Occupational Health and Safety Management
system (OHASMS). Environmental protection,
Environmental protection acts .
UNIT-3 RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY: Energy 6 3 3 2
management and conservation, New Energy
Sources: Need of new sources. Different types
new energy sources. Applications of- Hydrogen
energy, Ocean energy resources, Tidal energy
conversion. Concept, origin and power plants of
geothermal energy.
UNIT-4 SUSTAINABILITY AND MANAGEMENT: 10 CO4 2,5 3
Development , GDP ,Sustainability- concept,
needs and challenges-economic, social and
aspects of sustainability-from unsustainability
to sustainability-millennium development goals,
and protocols Sustainable Development Goals-
targets, indicators and intervention areas
Climate change- Global, Regional and local
environmental issues and possible solutions-
case studies. Concept of Carbon Credit, Carbon
Footprint. Sustainability Practices,
environmental management in industry-A case
study,
REFERENCE BOOKS
 Anubha Kaushik and C. P. Kaushik‘s ―Perspectives in Environmental Studies‖, 6th
Edition, New Age International Publishers ,2018.
 Benny Joseph, ‗Environmental Science and Engineering‘, Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi, 2016.
 Gilbert M.Masters, ‗Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science‘, 2nd
edition, Pearson Education, 2004.
 Allen, D. T. and Shonnard, D. R., Sustainability Engineering: Concepts, Design and
Case Studies, Prentice Hall. Bradley. A.S; Adebayo, A.O., Maria, P. Engineering
applications in sustainable design and development, engage learning.
 Environment Impact Assessment Guidelines, Notification of Government of India,
2006.
 Mackenthun, K.M., Basic Concepts in Environmental Management, Lewis
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Internal Assessments IA1

Topics

1. Analysis of India's Biodiversity Hotspots and Conservation Strategies

2. The Impact of Habitat Loss on Endangered Species in India
3. Man-Wildlife Conflicts: Causes, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies
4. In-Situ vs. Ex-Situ Conservation: A Comparative Study
5. The Role of Genetic Diversity in Ecosystem Stability
6. Ecological Succession: Case Studies from Indian Ecosystems
7. Water Pollution in Urban India: Causes, Effects, and Control Measures
8. E-Waste Management: Challenges and Solutions
9. Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in Industry: A Case Study
10.Air Pollution Control Technologies and Their Effectiveness
11.Geothermal Energy: Potential and Applications in India
12.Hydrogen Energy: Feasibility and Applications in Sustainable Development
13.Tidal Energy Conversion: Technology and Environmental Impact
14.The Role of Renewable Energy in Achieving Sustainability
15.Carbon Footprint and Carbon Credits: Concepts and Applications
16.Climate Change: Global, Regional, and Local Impacts
17.Sustainable Urbanization: Practices and Challenges
18.Economic, Social, and Environmental Aspects of Sustainability
19.Solid Waste Management Practices in Indian Cities
20.The Role of Sustainable Development Goals in Policy Making

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A Mini Project Report

On
Environment Science and Public Health: - Mention the topic

BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Submitted by
Student Name
SRN
Under the guidance of:
Class Teacher Name

Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560064

Sept 2024
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Environment Science and Public Health

Step 1:

Topic Selection: Select one of the assignment topics from the given list. Study the selected topic in
detail, focusing on its impact on society or the community.

Step 2:

Government or Legal Intervention: Discuss how the government or legal bodies can control or
mitigate the cause associated with the selected topic.

Step 3:

Case Study Analysis: Explain the topic with a relevant case study to provide practical insights.

Step 4:

Statistical Analysis: Gather facts and figures through various statistical reports from authentic sources
to support your study.

Step 5:

Suggestions and Strategies: Propose suitable measures or strategies for resolving the issues and
contributing to a better world.

Step 6:

Report Preparation: Follow the final format for preparing your report, ensuring it is well-organized
and concise.

Step 7:

Report Submission: Submit the final report in hard copy to your class teacher by the specified
deadline.

(Submission Date: -September 30TH 2024)

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Format to be followed

Table of Contents
Sections Particulars Number of
Pages

Chapter 1: Introduction and Background of Topic 2

Chapter 2: Role of Government/ Institutional Bodies to control the cause

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Chapter 3: Case study (Relating to Topic) 4

Chapter 4: Statistics about the Issue in India 2

Chapter 5: Learning Outcomes and Conclusions 2
Bibliography 1
Appendices and Annexures 1
Total 14 Pages

Report Preparation Instructions

1. Report Preparation Instructions

2. The report should be printed on A4 size Executive Bond paper.
3. Use Times New Roman font, size 12 for the text.
4. Use Times New Roman font, size 14 in bold for headings.
5. Use Times New Roman font, size 12 in bold for subheadings.
6. Set top, bottom, and right margins to 1 inch each.
7. Set the left margin to 2 inches.
8. Use 1.5 line spacing for the text.
9. Use single-line spacing for tables.
10.Place page numbers at the bottom middle of each page.
11.The report should be between 12 to 15 pages long.
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12.Submit one hard copy of the report, duly signed by the class teachers and mentors.
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 13.The hard copy should be in soft binding format with a white thick cover as the cover
page.
14.Submit a soft copy of the report in PDF format.