Textbook Of Environmental Studies For Undergraduate Courses

The Importance Of Environmental Studies Cannot Be Disputed Since The Need For Sustainable Development Is A Key To The Future Of Mankind. Recognising This, The Honourable Supreme Court Of India Directed The Ugc To Introduce A Basic Course On Environmental Education For Undergraduate Courses In All Disciplines, To Be Implemented By Every University In The Country. Accordingly, The Ugc Constituted An Expert Committee To Formulate A Six-Month Core Module Syllabus For Environmental Studies. This Textbook Is The Outcome Of The Ugc S Efforts And Has Been Prepared As Per The Syllabus. It Is Designed To Bring About An Awareness On A Variety Of Environmental Concerns. It Attempts To Create A Pro-Environmental Attitude And A Behavioural Pattern In Society That Is Based On Creating Sustainable Lifestyles And A New Ethic Towards Conservation. This Textbook Stresses On A Balanced View Of Issues That Affect Our Daily Lives. These Issues Are Related To The Conflict Between Existing `Development Strategies And The Need For `Conservation . It Not Only Makes The Student Better Informed On These Concerns, But Is Expected To Lead The Student Towards Positive Action To Improve The Environment. Based On A Multidisciplinary Approach That Brings About An Appreciation Of The Natural World And Human Impact On Its Integrity, This Textbook Seeks Practical Answers To Make Human Civilization Sustainable On The Earth S Finite Resources. Attractively Priced At Rupees One Hundred And Fifteen Only, This Textbook Covers The Syllabus As Structured By The Ugc, Divided Into 8 Units And 50 Lectures. The First 7 Units, Which Cover 45 Lectures Are Classroom Teaching-Based, And Enhance Knowledge Skills And Attitude To Environment. Unit 8 Is Based On Field Activities To Be Covered In 5 Lecture Hours And Would Provide Students With First Hand Knowledge On Various Local Environmental Issues.

For undergradute Students.This textbook is simple, comprehensible, illustrated and documented account of the state of environment, wildlife and natural resources today. The book covers all aspects of the subject which students of graduate classes should be ware of not for their own sake but for the sake of forging a pattern of right conduct towards the nature, natural resources and the environment.

This book Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses follows specifically and strictly designed model syllabus prescribed by the UGC for undergraduate courses of higher education in India. the textbook has been divided into eight units. the first unit covers definition, scope and importance of environmental studies. Second unit explains the renewal and non-renewal resources. Next unit introduces the reader to the types of ecosystems, and food chains. Fourth unit describes biodiversity and its conservation. the fifth unit elaborates sources of pollution, solid waste management, and disaster management. Sixth unit discusses sustainable development, urban problems, climate & global warming, and legislative environmental Acts. Human welfare and environment form the next unit. Fieldwork relating to study of simple ecosystems forms the eighth and the last unit. the salient features of the book include a simple explanation of the subject, relevant case studies, environmental quotes and interesting facts.

Fundamentals of Environmental Studies is taught as a compulsory paper to first-year undergraduate students across major technical universities in India. This book introduces the fundamental principles and concepts of environmental science, ecology and related interdisciplinary subjects, such as policy, law, pollution control, economics and natural resource management. It covers a wide range of topics and issues including biodiversity, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents, nuclear holocaust, disaster management, manipulation of various natural resources including water, land, forests, food and mineral resources, and the problems associated with natural resource management. It also analyzes different types of ecosystems, biochemical cycles and laws of thermodynamics and provides easy-to-understand examples. In addition, the book offers separate chapters on various types of environmental pollution and waste management, including waste water treatment, solid waste management and green management.

Environment and Society connects the core themes of environmental studies to the urgent issues and debates of the twenty-first century. In an era marked by climate change, rapid urbanization, and resource scarcity, environmental studies has emerged as a crucial arena of study. Assembling canonical and contemporary texts, this volume presents a systematic survey of concepts and issues central to the environment in society, such as: social mobilization on behalf of environmental objectives; the relationships between human population, economic growth and stresses on the planet’s natural resources; debates about the relative effects of collective and individual action; and unequal distribution of the social costs of environmental degradation. Organized around key themes, with each section featuring questions for debate and suggestions for further reading, the book introduces students to the history of environmental studies, and demonstrates how the field’s interdisciplinary approach uniquely engages the essential issues of the present.

For B.A. , B.Sc. , B.Com. , B.H.Sc. , B.C.A., (Management) and other Undergraduate Classes as per UGC Model Curriculumn In addition to certain corrections, topics like Hydrologic Cycle, Air Pollution, Solar and Wind Energies are modified in the light of present requirement. Some new topics like Dissolved Oxygen, Biological Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Natural Geysers, Environmental Club, Green Accounting, Honey and Bee Keeping, Social Forestry are also introduced. With additional data, new topics and necessary diagrammes, the book will be of immense use and more popular among students and readers.

Special Features: · Syllabus map cross-references the syllabus unit with sections in the book, thereby making the book student-friendly.· Learning objectives appearing at the beginning of each chapter provide an overview of the specific chapter.· Case studies appear in form of boxes within the chapter so that they do not disturb the flow of the chapter.· Topics/themes for practical/field studies and short-term projects are provided at the end of the chapters to impart practical knowledge to students.· Self-explanatory figures and tabulated format of concepts enhance the ability of the student to grasp and understand concepts in shorter duration than flowing text.· Concept check questions provided after each major section test the grasping power and reasoning ability of the student after completing the respective section.· Questions provided at the end of each chapter are divided into Review Questions (comprising long-, short- and concise-answer questions) and Objective-Type Questions (comprising multiple choice, fill in the blanks and state whether With CD or questions) with model answers to a few selected questions.· Model questions and answers to short- and concise-answer questions show how to strategically attempt such questions.· Frequently asked questions provided at the end of the book comprise a set of questions commonly asked in various university examinations.· Appendices are also provided at the end of the book to create awareness among readers regarding- the conservation of environment through international organizations, such as WWF, IUCN and UNEP;- the preservation of animals through animal welfare organizations, such as AWBI, BCI, PfA and SPCA;- the concept of Remote Sensing;- the Forest Rights Act and- the different categories of Protected Areas.· Glossary is provided to briefly understand the complex terms used in the chapters.· Bibliography consists of references for further reading.· Index provides the page references for the different keywords used in chapters.· Throughout the book, the role of the individual in conservation of the environment has been highlighted.The book also containsü 180+ review questions.ü 200+ objective questions.ü 8 model questions with answers.ü 40 figures.ü 3 short-term projects and 2 term papers.This book is meant for not only utilizing the theoretical implications in examinations but also exercising its practical applications in day-to-day lives. About The Book: This textbook uses a balanced approach to the study of environment adopting operational definitions, broad and realistic classification and focused analyses and discussions that highlight the complexities, importance and scope of environmental studies to a wide array of undergraduate students.The book categorizes the environment into three general chapters: - Non-Living (or abiotic) Environment; Living (or biotic) Environment; Social (or human) Environment and the fourth chapter, Environmental Conservation, integrates the first three chapters.The intention of this textbook is to focus on specific topics and headings, appearing in the Core Module Syllabus proposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for Environmental Studies, which is applicable to Undergraduate Courses of all Branches of Higher Education. For this purpose, the book has redistributed the proposed topics and headings under the four interlinked chapters and discussed them with well-established examples and case studies.