{"id":1188,"date":"2016-11-20T14:49:17","date_gmt":"2016-11-20T14:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspirenignite.com\/anna-university\/?p=1188"},"modified":"2019-07-17T14:43:40","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T14:43:40","slug":"anna-university-b-tech-eee-r13-3rd-sem-environmental-science-and-engineering-detailed-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirenignite.com\/anna-university\/anna-university-b-tech-eee-r13-3rd-sem-environmental-science-and-engineering-detailed-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"Anna University B.Tech EEE (R13) 3rd Sem Environmental Science and Engineering Detailed Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Environmental Science and Engineering Syllabus for B.Tech 3rd sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.<\/p>\n<p>The detailed syllabus for Environmental Science and Engineering B.Tech (R13) thirdsem is as follows<\/p>\n<p>OBJECTIVES:\u00a0To the study of nature and the facts about environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To finding and implementing scientific, technological, economic and political solutions to\u00a0environmental problems.<\/li>\n<li>To study the interrelationship between living organism and environment.<\/li>\n<li>To appreciate the importance of environment by assessing its impact on the human world;\u00a0envision the surrounding environment, its functions and its value.<\/li>\n<li>To study the dynamic processes and understand the features of the earth\u2019s interior and surface.<\/li>\n<li>To study the integrated themes and biodiversity, natural resources, pollution control and waste\u00a0management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UNIT I : ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [12 hours]<br \/>\nDefinition, scope and importance of Risk and hazards; Chemical hazards, Physical hazards,\u00a0Biological hazards in the environment \u2013 concept of an ecosystem \u2013 structure and function of an\u00a0ecosystem \u2013 producers, consumers and decomposers-Oxygen cycle and Nitrogen cycle \u2013 energy flow\u00a0in the ecosystem \u2013 ecological succession processes \u2013 Introduction, types, characteristic features,<br \/>\nstructure and function of the (a) forest ecosystem (b) grassland ecosystem (c) desert ecosystem (d)\u00a0aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) \u2013 Introduction to biodiversity\u00a0definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity \u2013 biogeographical classification of India \u2013 value of\u00a0biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values \u2013\u00a0Biodiversity at global, national and local levels \u2013 India as a mega-diversity nation \u2013 hot-spots of\u00a0biodiversity \u2013 threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts \u2013\u00a0endangered and endemic species of India \u2013 conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ\u00a0conservation of biodiversity. Field study of common plants, insects, birds\u00a0Field study of simple ecosystems \u2013 pond, river, hill slopes, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNIT II : ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[10 hours]<br \/>\nDefinition \u2013 causes, effects and control measures of: (a) Air pollution (Atmospheric chemistry-\u00a0Chemical composition of the atmosphere; Chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere &#8211;\u00a0formation of smog, PAN, acid rain, oxygen and ozone chemistry;- Mitigation procedures- Control of\u00a0particulate and gaseous emission, Control of SO2, NOX, CO and HC) (b) Water pollution : Physical<br \/>\nand chemical properties of terrestrial and marine water and their environmental significance; Water\u00a0quality parameters \u2013 physical, chemical and biological; absorption of heavy metals &#8211; Water treatment\u00a0processes. (c) Soil pollution &#8211; soil waste management: causes, effects and control measures of\u00a0municipal solid wastes \u2013 (d) Marine pollution (e) Noise pollution (f) Thermal pollution (g) Nuclear\u00a0hazards\u2013role of an individual in prevention of pollution \u2013 pollution case studies \u2013\u00a0Field study of local polluted site \u2013 Urban \/ Rural \/ Industrial \/ Agricultural.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNIT III : NATURAL RESOURCES \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[12 hours]<br \/>\nForest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies- timber extraction, mining,\u00a0dams and their effects on forests and tribal people \u2013 Water resources: Use and overutilization of\u00a0surface and ground water, dams-benefits and problems \u2013 Mineral resources: Use and exploitation,\u00a0environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies \u2013 Food resources:\u00a0World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture,\u00a0fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies \u2013 Energy resources: Growing energy\u00a0needs, renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. Energy\u00a0Conversion processes \u2013 Biogas \u2013 production and uses, anaerobic digestion; case studies \u2013 Land\u00a0resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and\u00a0desertification \u2013 role of an individual in conservation of natural resources \u2013 Equitable use of resources\u00a0for sustainable lifestyles. Introduction to Environmental Biochemistry: Proteins \u2013Biochemical\u00a0degradation of pollutants, Bioconversion of pollutants.\u00a0Field study of local area to document environmental assets \u2013 river \/ forest \/ grassland \/ hill \/\u00a0mountain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=ini.istudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download iStudy\u00a0Android\u00a0App for complete Anna University syllabus, results, timetables and all other updates. There are no ads and no pdfs and will make your life way easier.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>[TOTAL : 45 PERIODS]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>OUTCOMES:<\/strong><br \/>\nEnvironmental Pollution or problems cannot be solved by mere laws. Public participation is an\u00a0important aspect which serves the environmental Protection. One will obtain knowledge on the\u00a0following after completing the course.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public awareness of environmental is at infant stage.<\/li>\n<li>Ignorance and incomplete knowledge has lead to misconceptions<\/li>\n<li>Development and improvement in std. of living has lead to serious environmental disasters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>TEXT BOOKS :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gilbert M.Masters, \u2018Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science\u2019, 2nd edition,\u00a0Pearson Education, 2004.<\/li>\n<li>Benny Joseph, \u2018Environmental Science and Engineering\u2019, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,\u00a02006.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>REFERENCES :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>R.K. Trivedi, \u2018Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines, Compliances and\u00a0Standards\u2019, Vol. I and II, Enviro Media.<\/li>\n<li>Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, \u2018Environmental Encyclopedia\u2019, Jaico Publ.,\u00a0House, Mumbai, 2001.<\/li>\n<li>Dharmendra S. Sengar, \u2018Environmental law\u2019, Prentice hall of India PVT LTD, New Delhi,\u00a02007.<\/li>\n<li>Rajagopalan, R, \u2018Environmental Studies-From Crisis to Cure\u2019, Oxford University Press 2005.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For all other B.Tech EEE 3rd sem syllabus go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirenignite.com\/anna-university\/anna-university-b-tech-electrical-electronics-engineering-3rd-sem-course-structure-r13-batch\/\">Anna University B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) 3rd Sem Course Structure for (R13) Batch<\/a>.All details and yearly new syllabus will be updated here time to time.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe, like us on facebook and follow us on google plus for all updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Environmental Science and Engineering Syllabus for B.Tech 3rd sem is covered here. 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