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Enviromental Science, College Level, Topic-1
- 1. Environmental Studies (19B13BT211) Module 01:The Multidisciplinary nature of environment, Biodiversity (Definition, scope and importance, Need for public awareness, Types of Ecosystems, World Biomes, Ecosystem functioning, Diversity of flora and fauna, species and wild life diversity, Biodiversity hotspots, threats to biodiversity, Case studies)
- 2. EVS LECTURE 1.1 Module1 Topics covered: Definition, scope and importance
- 3. Environmental studies ………….and whatit is all about
- 4. Expected Course Outcome COURSEOUTCOMES COGNITIVE LEVELS CO205.1 Explain diversity of environment, ecosystem resources and conservation . Understand Level (C2) CO205.2 Identify various pollution related hazard and their safe management Apply Level (C3) CO205.3 Apply modern techniques for sustainable Urban planning and Disaster management Apply Level (C3) CO205.4 Recall Government regulations, Environmental Policies, Laws & ethics Understand Level (C2) CO205.5 Survey ground situation on specific environmental aspects, examine risks involved, make a field report and present the findings Analyzing Level (C4)
- 5. Reasons to study •Clarifies modern environmental concepts – Equitable resources utilization – Sustainability • To change the way we view environment. • To create concern for environment.
- 6. Environment The physical andbiotic habitat that surrounds us
- 7. Environmental Science • Thestudy of the environment, its living and nonliving components, and the interactions of these components • The discipline deals with the social, political, philosophical and ethical issues concerning man's interactions with the environment
- 8. Environmental Science Physics Ecology Thermodynamics Anthropology Chemistry & Chemical engineering Themultidisciplinary integration of sciences and engineering in order to utilize the huge biochemical potential of microorganisms, plants and parts thereof for the restoration and preservation of the environment and for the sustainable use of resources Economics Geology Biology Biotechnology Statistics Computer Science Mathematical modeling Demography Informatics Hydrology Engineering can be used to fulfil the bringing new machines into existence which can be proved useful for solving issues like clean water, etc.
- 9. Why is theimportance…? “The earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not greed”-MG • The “Laws of nature” have not been repealed • Man and his power to alter the nature’s course have multiplied • We the human race is only one amongst millions of different kinds of organisms that share the planet with Negative Point*
- 10. • “Global village“ –The Vedic declaration that all humanity is a single family - vasudhaika kutumbam • Common environment • Transcending national boundaries • Growing concerns & Demands
- 11. • Environmental Literacy –Arise consciousness – Environmentally appropriate – Ecological interdependence of economic, social and political factors with environment • Capacity building for – Analyze – Synthesis – Evaluate – Predict – Informed decision Awareness is the Need of the hour….
- 12. A Bio ‘logical’ perspective:To decipher the impact of destruction, understanding at molecular level is imperative An Engineers perspective: Unless we understand the problem, it’s unlikely that we will be able to fix it
- 13. Rights vs Responsibilities Conflictof development strategies with environmental protection • Many technological advances stem from the scientific study of life and to devise tools for creating and maintaining human civilization • Tools to create and maintain the quality of human civilization have become indispensable • Man being part of nature, it is all the more important to study the structure and function of nature
- 14. Environmental damage increases asa country becomes richer
- 16. Economic Growth vsEnvironment
- 18. •Richer a nation– Weaker the sense of personal responsibility •Emerging economies – Profess stronger sense of responsibility •«Minimising my impact on the environment is an important part of my life »
- 19. Kam paise hai-> Basic Risk high hoga and medium low hoga+emerging risks Middle income mei opposite of low income+emerging risks High Income mei sab thoda thoda hoga (basic and modern risks)+emerging risks
- 20. How is itbefore all this environmental deterioration started….?
- 21. • Industrial revolution •Green revolution Where and how did the problem arise….? Leading to – Mass production – Mass consumption – Mass disposal
- 22. “Developing” or the“Developed”………. Who is responsible?
- 23. Course objective Awaken Eco- ‘logical’ sense and trigger pro environmental approach in action, incorporating simple solutions in day to day developments
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- 25. When we permitthe destruction of environment and Do not protest / raise our voce against it, We are denying our future generations the use of this valuable resource… ‘THE BIOSPHERE’