Definition, scope and importance of environment – need for public awareness. Eco-system and Energy flow– ecological succession. Introduction to biodiversity– Values of biodiversity– threats to biodiversity–endangered and endemic species of India – conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.

Causes, 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.

Energy management and conservation, New Energy Sources: Need of new sources. Solar energy, Wind energy, Ocean energy resources, Tidal energy conversion. Concept, origin and power plants of geothermal energy. Applications of- Hydrogen energy. Case study on Present Energy resources in India and its sustainability.

Development , GDP ,Sustainability- concept, needs and challenges-economic and social aspects of sustainability-from unsustainability to sustainability-millennium development goals, and protocols Global, Regional and local environmental issues and possible solutions-case studies. Concept of Carbon Credit, Carbon Footprint. Environmental management in industry-A case study.

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: Energy Cycles carbon cycle, emission and sequestration, Sustainable urbanization- Socioeconomical and technological change.