JNTUH B.Tech 2nd Year 2 sem Computer Science and Engineering R13 (2-2) Environmental Studies R13 syllabus.

JNTUH B.Tech 2nd year (2-2) Environmental Studies gives you detail information of Environmental Studies R13 syllabus It will be help full to understand you complete curriculum of the year.

Objectives

• Understanding the importance of ecological balance for sustainable development.
• Understanding the impacts of developmental activities and mitigation measures.
• Understanding the environmental policies and regulations.

UNIT – I

Ecosystems : Definition, Scope and Importance ecosystem. Classification, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids. Energy flow in the ecosystem, Biogeochemical cycles, Bioaccumulation, ecosystem value, dervices and carrying capacity, Field visits.

UNIT – II

Natural Resources : Classification of Resources: Living and Non – Living resources, water rsources: use and over utilization of surface and ground water, floods and droughts, Dams: benefits and problem, Mineral resources: use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resouces, Land resources: Forest resources, Energy resources: growing energy needs, renewable energy source, case studies.

UNIT – III

Biodiversity and its conservation : Introduction – 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 megadiversity nation – Hot-sports of biodiversity – Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, manwildlife conflicts; Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Exsitu conservation. National biodiversity act.

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TEXT BOOK

• Textbook of Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses by Erach Bharucha for University Grants Commission.
• Environmental Studies by R. Rajagopalan, Oxford University Press.

REFERENCE

• Textbook of Environmental Sciences and Technology by M. Anji Reddy, BS Publication.
• Enviromental Science: towards a sustainable future by Richard T. Wright. 2008 PHL Learning Private Ltd. New Delhi.
• Environmental Engineering and science by Gilbert M. Masters and Wendell P. Ela . 2008 PHI Learning Pvt Ltd.
• Environmental Science by Daniel B. Botkin & Edwards A. Keller, Wiley INDIA edition.
• Enviromental Studies by Anubha Kaushik, 4th Edition, New age international publishers.

Outcomes

• Based on this course, the Engineering graduate will understand / evaluate / develop technologies on the basis of ecological princoples and enviromental regulations which inturn helps in sustainable development.

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