ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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| UP Polytechnic/Diploma In Computer Science And Engineering Data Communication And Computer Networks Syllabus - EdufyHUB 4U |
RATIONALE
A diploma holder must have knowledge of different types of pollution caused due to industries and constructional activities so that he may help in balancing the ecosystem and controlling pollution by various control measures. He should also be aware of environmental laws related to the control of pollution. He should know how to manage the waste. Energy conservation is the need of the hour. He should know the concept of energy management and its conservation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After undergoing the subject, the student will be able to:
- Comprehend the importance of the ecosystem and sustainable
- Demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues
- Identify different types of environmental pollution and control measures.
- Take corrective measures for the abatement of pollution.
- Explain environmental legislation acts.
- Define energy management, energy conservation and energy efficiency
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the judicious use of energy and environmental protection
- Practice energy-efficient techniques in day-to-day life and industrial processes.
- Adopt cleaner productive technologies
- Identify the role of non-conventional energy resources in environmental protection.
- Analyze the impact of human activities on the environment
DETAILED CONTENTS
1. Introduction
(04 Periods)
- Basics of ecology, eco system- concept, and sustainable development, Resources renewable and non-renewable.
2. Air Pollution
(04 Periods)
- Source of air pollution. Effect of air pollution on human health, economy, plant, animals. Air pollution control methods.
3. Water Pollution
(08 Periods)
- Impurities in water, Cause of water pollution, Source of water pollution. Effect of water pollution on human health, Concept of dissolved O2, BOD, COD. Prevention of water pollution- Water treatment processes, Sewage treatment. Water quality standard.
4. Soil Pollution
(06 Periods)
- Sources of soil pollution
- Types of Solid waste- House hold, Hospital, From Agriculture, Biomedical, Animal and human, excreta, sediments and E-waste
- Effect of Solid waste
- Disposal of Solid Waste- Solid Waste Management
5. Noise pollution
(06 Periods)
- Source of noise pollution, Unit of noise, Effect of noise pollution, Acceptable noise level, Different methods to minimize noise pollution.
6. Environmental Legislation
(08 Periods)
- Introduction to Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, Introduction to Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 and Environmental Protection Act 1986, Role and Function of State Pollution Control Board and National Green Tribunal (NGT), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
7. Impact of Energy Usage on Environment
(06 Periods)
- Global Warming, Green House Effect, Depletion of Ozone Layer, Acid Rain. Eco-friendly Material, Recycling of Material, Concept of Green Buildings.
LIST OF PRACTICALS
- Determination of pH of drinking water
- Determination of TDS in drinking water
- Determination of TSS in drinking water
- Determination of hardness in drinking water
- Determination of oil & grease in drinking water
- Determination of alkalinity in drinking water
- Determination of acidity in drinking water
- Determination of organic/inorganic solid in drinking water
- Determination of pH of soil
- Determination of N&P (Nitrogen & Phosphorus) of soil
- To measure the noise level in the classroom and industry.
- To segregate the various types of solid waste in a locality.
- To study the waste management plan of different solid waste
- To study the effect of the melting of floating ice in water due to global warming
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
In addition to theoretical instructions, different activities pertaining to Environmental Studies like expert lectures, seminars, visits to the greenhouse, effluent treatment plant of any industry, rainwater harvesting plant etc. may also be organized.
MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
- Assignments and quiz/class tests
- Mid-term and end-term written tests
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
- Environmental and Pollution Awareness by Sharma BR; Satya Prakashan, New Delhi.
- Environmental Protection Law and Policy in India by Thakur Kailash; Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi.
- Environmental Pollution by Dr. RK Khitoliya; S Chand Publishing, New Delhi
- Environmental Science by Deswal and Deswal; Dhanpat Rai and Co. (P) Ltd. Delhi.
- Engineering Chemistry by Jain and Jain; Dhanpat Rai and Co. (P) Ltd. Delhi.
- Environmental Studies by Erach Bharucha; University Press (India) Private Ltd., Hyderabad.
- Environmental Engineering and Management by Suresh K Dhamija; S K Kataria and Sons, New Delhi.
- E-books/e-tools/relevant software to be used as recommended by AICTE/ NITTTR, Chandigarh.
Websites for Reference:
https://swayam.gov.in/
SUGGESTED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
| Topic No. | Time Allotted (Periods) | Marks Allotted (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04 | 10 |
| 2 | 04 | 10 |
| 3 | 08 | 20 |
| 4 | 06 | 14 |
| 5 | 06 | 14 |
| 6 | 08 | 20 |
| 7 | 06 | 12 |
| Total | 42 | 100 |