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
The detailed syllabus for Environmental Science and Engineering B.Tech 2016-2017 (R13) thirdsem is as follows<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVES:<\/strong><\/p>\n UNIT I ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [12 hours] UNIT II ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[10 hours] UNIT III NATURAL RESOURCES \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [10 hours] Download iStudy<\/a> Android<\/a> App 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.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [TOTAL: 45 PERIODS]<\/strong><\/p>\n OUTCOMES:<\/strong> TEXT BOOKS:<\/strong><\/p>\n REFERENCES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nDefinition, scope and importance of Risk and hazards; Chemical hazards, Physical hazards, Biological hazards in the environment \u2013 concept of an ecosystem \u2013 structure and function of an ecosystem \u2013 producers, consumers and decomposers-Oxygen cycle and Nitrogen cycle \u2013 energy flow in the ecosystem \u2013 ecological succession processes \u2013 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) \u2013 Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity \u2013 biogeographical classification of India \u2013 value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values \u2013 Biodiversity at global, national and local levels \u2013 India as a mega-diversity nation \u2013 hot-spots of biodiversity \u2013 threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts \u2013 endangered and endemic species of India \u2013 conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. Field study of common plants, insects, birds Field study of simple ecosystems \u2013 pond, river, hill slopes, etc.<\/p>\n
\nDefinition \u2013 causes, effects and control measures of: (a) Air pollution (Atmospheric chemistry- Chemical composition of the atmosphere; Chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere – formation of smog, PAN, acid rain, oxygen and ozone chemistry;- Mitigation procedures- Control of particulate and gaseous emission, Control of SO2, NOX, CO and HC) (b) Water pollution : Physical and chemical properties of terrestrial and marine water and their environmental significance; Water quality parameters \u2013 physical, chemical and biological; absorption of heavy metals – Water treatment processes. (c) Soil pollution – soil waste management: causes, effects and control measures of municipal solid wastes \u2013 (d) Marine pollution (e) Noise pollution (f) Thermal pollution (g) Nuclear hazards\u2013role of an individual in prevention of pollution \u2013 pollution case studies \u2013 Field study of local polluted site \u2013 Urban \/ Rural \/ Industrial \/ Agricultural.<\/p>\n
\nForest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies- timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people \u2013 Water resources: Use and overutilization of surface and ground water, dams-benefits and problems \u2013 Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies \u2013 Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies \u2013 Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. Energy Conversion processes \u2013 Biogas \u2013 production and uses, anaerobic digestion; case studies \u2013 Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification \u2013 role of an individual in conservation of natural resources \u2013 Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles. Introduction to Environmental Biochemistry: Proteins \u2013Biochemical degradation of pollutants, Bioconversion of pollutants. Field study of local area to document environmental assets \u2013 river \/ forest \/ grassland \/ hill \/ mountain.<\/p>\n
\nEnvironmental Pollution or problems cannot be solved by mere laws. Public participation is an important aspect which serves the environmental Protection. One will obtain knowledge on the following after completing the course.<\/p>\n\n
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