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LESSON PLAN
Sub Code & Name: GE 2021
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Unit: I Branch: Common to CS, ME,IT, Auto and Civil Semester: III&V

LP-GE 2021 LP Rev. No: 02 Date: 28.06.10 Page 1 of 8

UNIT-1:
ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY 14

Definition, scope and importance need for public awareness Concept of an ecosystem structure and function of an ecosystem producers, consumers and decomposers food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the (a) forest ecosystem (b) grassland ecosystem (c) desert ecosystem (d) aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity biogeographical classification of India value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values biodiversity at global, national and local levels 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: in-situ and exsitu conservation of biodiversity. Field study of common plants, insects, birds Field study of simple ecosystems pond, river, hill slopes, etc. OBJECTIVE: To introduce the basics of environmental studies and ecosystems and biodiversity Session No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Topics to be covered Definition, scope and importance of environmental studies, Need for public awareness Concepts of an ecosystem Structure and function of an ecosystem. Producers, Consumers and Decomposers. Energy flow in the ecosystem. Ecological succession Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the forest ecosystem grassland ecosystem, Time (min) 50 50 50 50 50 50 Ref 1,2 1,2,5 1,2,5 1,2,5 1,2,5 1,2,7 Teaching Method BB BB BB BB BB BB

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Introduction, types, characteristic features, 50 1,2,7 BB structure and function of the desert ecosystem, aquatic ecosystems (ponds, PLAN LESSON streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) LP-GE 2021 SubGenetic, Code & species Name: GE 2021 Introduction to biodiversity. 50 1,2,3 BB LP Rev. No: 02 and ecosystem diversity ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Bio geographical classification of India 50 1,2,3 BB Unit: II Branch: Common to CS, ME,IT, Auto and Civil Semester: III&V Date: 28.06.10 Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, Page 3 of 8 productive use Value of biodiversity: social, ethical, aesthetic and option values India as a mega-diversity 50 1,2,3 BB nation. Hot-spots of biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching 50 1,2,3 BB of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts Endangered and endemic species of India conservation of biodiversity: in-situ and ex50 1,2,3 BB situ conservation of biodiversity. Biodiversity at global, national and local 50 1,2,3 BB levels Field study of common plants, insets, birds. Field study of simple ecosystem pond, river, ---hill slopes, etc. Revision 50 -BB

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UNIT II:
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 8

Definition causes, effects 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, effects 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. Field study of local polluted site Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural OBJECTIVE: To make the student understand the environmental pollution and its causes, effects and control measures. Session No 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Topics to be covered Definition - Causes, effects and control measures of Air pollution Causes, effects and control measures of Water pollution Causes, effects and control measures of Soil pollution and Marine pollution Causes, effects and control measures of Noise pollution, Thermal pollution and Nuclear hazards Solid waste management: causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes CAT I Role of an individual in prevention of pollution Pollution Case studies Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides. Field Study of local polluted site Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural Revision Time (min) 50 50 50 50 50 60 50 50 50 50 Ref 1,2,8 1,2,8 1,2 1,2 1,2 -1,2 1,2,6 --Teaching Method BB BB BB BB BB -BB BB -BB

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LESSON PLAN
Sub Code & Name: GE 2021
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Unit: III Branch:Common toCS, ME,IT, Auto and Civil Semester: III&V

LP-GE 2021 LP Rev. No: 02 Date: 28.06.10 Page 4 of 8

UNIT III:
3. NATURAL RESOURCES 10

Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies. Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people water resources: use and overutilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams-benefits and problems mineral resources: use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies food resources: world food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies energy resources: growing energy needs, renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. Case studies land resources: land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification role of an individual in conservation of natural resources equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles. Field study of local area to document environmental assets river / forest / grassland / hill / mountain. OBJECTIVE: To give a comprehensive insight in to natural resources Session No 26 Topics to be covered Forest resources: Use and over exploitation, deforestation, case studies. Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people. Water resources: use and over utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams- benefits and problems Mineral resources: use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies Energy resources: growing energy needs, renewable and non renewable energy sources Use of alternate energy sources. Case studies Land resources: land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources and equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles. Field study to local area to document environmental assets. Time (min) 50 Ref 1,2,5 Teaching Method BB

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LESSON PLAN
Sub Code & Name: GE 2021
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Unit: IV Branch:Common to CS, ME,IT, Auto andCivil Semester:III&V

LP-GE 2021 LP Rev. No: 02 Date: 28.06.10 Page 6 of 8

UNIT IV: SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

From unsustainable to sustainable development urban problems related to energy water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns, case studies environmental ethics: issues and possible solutions climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies. wasteland reclamation consumerism and waste products environment production act air (prevention and control of pollution) act water (prevention and control of pollution) act wildlife protection act forest conservation act issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation public awareness OBJECTIVE: To impart knowledge on the environmental related social issues. Session No 36 Topics to be covered From unsustainable to sustainable development. Urban problems related to energy. Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management. Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns, case studies - Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions. Climate change, global warming, acid rain, Ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies. Wasteland reclamation. Consumerism and waste products. Environment production act Air (prevention and control of pollution) act. Water (prevention and control of pollution) act. Wildlife protection act - Forest conservation act Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation. Public awareness Revision Time (min) 50 Ref 1,2,7 Teaching Method BB

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LESSON PLAN
Sub Code & Name: GE 2021
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Unit: V Branch: Common to CS, ME,IT, Auto and Civil Semester: III&V

LP-GE 2021 LP Rev. No: 02 Date: 28.06.10 Page 7 of 8

UNIT V:
HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT 6

Population growth, variation among nations population explosion family welfare programme environment and human health human rights value education HIV / AIDS women and child welfare role of information technology in environment and human health case studies. OBJECTIVE: To have the knowledge on Environmental management and various pollution control act. Session No 43 44 45 46 47 48 Topics to be covered Population growth, variation among nations. Population explosion, Family welfare programme. Environment and human health - Human rights Value education - HIV / AIDS. Women and child welfare Role of information technology in environment and human health Case Studies Revision CAT III Time (min) 50 50 50 50 50 60 Ref 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 -Teaching Method BB BB BB BB BB --

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LESSON PLAN
Sub Code & Name: GE 2021
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Unit: Branch: Common to CS, ME, IT, Auto and Civil Semester: III&V

LP-GE 2021 LP Rev. No: 02 Date: 28.06.10 Page 8 of 8

Course delivery plan: WEEK 1 1 UNITS 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 10 3 11 3 12 13 14 4 15 5 16 5

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Prepared by Signature Name Designation Date Ms.PL. Umayal Karpagam Senior Lecturer 28.06.10

Approved by

Dr.R.Parthiban Prof., & HOD/CH 28.06.10

Text Books: 1. Gilbert M .Masters, Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, Pearson Education Pvt., Ltd., Second Edition, ISBN 81-297-0277-0, 2004. 2. Miller T.G. Jr., Environmental Science, Wadsworth Publishing Co. REFERENCES 3. Bharucha Erach, The Biodiversity of India, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad India. 4. Trivedi R.K., Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines, Compliances and Standards, Vol. I and II, Enviro Media. 5. Cunningham, W.P.Cooper, T.H.Gorhani, Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ., House, Mumbai, 2001. 6. Wager K.D. Environmental Management, W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, USA, 1998. 7. Townsend C., Harper J and Michael Begon, Essentials of Ecology, Blackwell Science. 8. Trivedi R.K. and P.K. Goel, Introduction to Air Pollution, Techno-Science Publications.