UNIT 1:
Definition, scope and importance of environment, need for public awareness
Introduction to biodiversity & Values of biodiversity
Endangered and endemic species of India
conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex- situ conservation of biodiversity
conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex- situ conservation of biodiversity
UNIT 2:
Causes, Effects and Preventive measures of Water Pollution
Causes, Effects and Preventive measures of Soil & Noise Pollutions
Causes, Effects and Preventive measures of Air Pollution
Solid, Hazardous and E-Waste management
Case studies on Occupational Health and Safety Management system (OHASMS)
UNIT 3:
Solar energy, Wind energy, Ocean energy resources,
Energy management and conservation, New Energy Sources, Need of new sources
Solar energy, Wind energy, Ocean energy resources,
Concept, origin and power plants of geothermal energy
UNIT 4:
Zero waste and R concept, Circular economy, ISO 14000 Series
Material Life cycle assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment
Sustainable habitat: Green buildings, Green materials
Energy efficiency, Sustainable transports. Sustainable energy
UNIT 5:
Development, GDP, Sustainability - concept, needs and challenges
Economic and social aspects of sustainability
Millennium development goals and protocols
Global, Regional and local environmental issues and possible solutions-case studies
Concept of Carbon Credit, Carbon Footprint