ENV-416 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-II B. Sc. (PCM/ PCFS/ PMCS/ LSCFS/ CBZ)-

1) Natural Resources

(a) Forest resources
(b) Water resources
(c) Mineral resources
(d) Food resources
(e) Energy resources
(f) Land resources
Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.
Equitable use of resources for sustainable life style.

2) Biodiversity and its conservation

(a) introduction- Definition genetic, species and ecosystem diversity
(b) Bio geographical classification of India.
(c) Value of diversity consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical aesthet and option values.
(d) Biodiversity at global, National and local levels.
(e) India as mega-diversity nation
(f) Hot – Spots of biodiversity
(g) Threats to biodiversity habitat loss, poaching of wild life, man-wild life conflicts.
(h) Endangered and endemic species of India
(i) Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.

3) Environment Pollution

Definition
Causes effect and control measures of
(a) Air Pollution
(b) Water Pollution
(c) Soil Pollution
(d) Marine Pollution
(e) Noise Pollution
(f) Thermal Pollution
(g) Nuclear hazards
Solid waste Management; Causes, effect and control measures of urban and industrial wastes
Role of an individual in prevention of pollution
Pollution case studies
Disaster Management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.