Description

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Module 1: Environment through Ages

1. Origin of Earth and Evolution of the Environment
2. Environment and Human Society
3. Degradation of Natural Environment

Module 2: Ecological Concepts and Issues

1. Principles of Ecology
2. Ecosystem
3. Natural Ecosystem
4. Human Modified Ecosystems

Module 3: Human Impact on Environment

1. Human societies
2. Deforestation

Module 4: Contemporary Environment Issues

1. Environmental Pollution
2. Environment and Health
3. Disasters and their Management
4. National Environmental Issues
5. Global Environmental Issues

Module 5 – Environmental Conversation

1. Biodiversity Conversation
2. Conservation of other Natural Resources
3. Conservation of Soil and Land
4. Water and Energy Conservation

Module 6: Sustainable Development

1. Origin and concept of Sustainable Development
2. Modern Agriculture
3. Concept of Sustainable Agriculture
4. Cleaner Technology

Module 7 – Environmental Management

1. Environmental Legislation
2. Environmental Impact assessment
3. Environmental Related Institutions and Organisations
4. Environmental Ethics and Gandhian Approach

Module 8A – Water Resource Management

1. Global Circulation of Water
2. Ground water Resources
3. Fresh water Resources
4. Methods of water Harvesting
5. Water Conservation at Different Levels

Module 8B – Energy and Environment

1. Importance of Energy in society
2. Non-Renewable Sources of energy
3. Renewable Sources of energy – I
4. Renewable Sources of energy – II
5. Energy Conservation