Environmental Science for Architecture detailed syllabus for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna University official website and presented for the B.Arch students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
For Bachelor of Architecture 2nd sem scheme and its subjects, do visit B.Arch 2nd sem 2021 regulation scheme. The detailed syllabus of environmental science for architecture is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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Unit I
ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY 14 Definition, scope and importance of environment – need for public awareness – concept 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 (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 – bio geographical 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 ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. Field study of common plants, insects, birds Field study of simple ecosystems – pond, river, hill slopes, etc. Introduction to the design of built environment with consideration of environment, ecosystems and biodiversity.
Unit II
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Unit III
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 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 47 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. The use of natural resources in architecture and the built environment through principles and case studies.
Unit IV
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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. Architectural design and density.
Course Outcomes:
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Required Reading:
- Anubha Kaushik and C. P. Kaushik, Perspectives in Environmental Studies, 6th Edition, New Age International Publishers (2018).
- Benny Joseph, Environmental Science and Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, (2016).
- Gilbert M.Masters, Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, 2nd Delhi, (2016). edition, Pearson Education (2004).
Reference Books:
- R.K. Trivedi, Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines, Compliances and Standards, Vol. I and II, Enviro Media.
- Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ., House, Mumbai, 2001.
- Dharmendra S. Sengar, Environmental law, Prentice Hall of India PVT. LTD, New Delhi, 2007.
- Rajagopalan, R, Environmental Studies-From Crisis to Cure, Oxford University Press (2005).
- ErachBharucha,Textbook of Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses, Orient Blackswan Pvt. Ltd, 2013.
For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Bachelor of Architecture, 2021 regulation curriculum do visit B.Arch 2nd sem subject syllabuses for 2021 regulation.
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