Environmental Education and Conservation

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Swayam
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Free Online Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Paid Certificate Available
Duration & workload

8 weeks
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Beginner

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ABOUT THE COURSE:On the direction of Honorable Supreme Court of India, the University Grand Commission (UGC) has introduced “Environmental Studies” as essential subject to be taught at UG level a CBCS system. However, under New Education Policy the course has been splitted into two papers of 2 credits each. 1. Fundamental of Environment, 2. Environmental Education and Conservation, since July 2024. The present proposal is for the “Environmental Education and Conservation” course (2 credits) which is being taught in VIth semester of undergraduate students. The prime objective of this proposed online course is to provide participants complete understanding of Environment. The course aims to enable students acquire practical and technical skills required for identifying and solving societal problems related to environment.INTENDED AUDIENCE:Undergraduate students of all the disciplines. (B.A/B.Sc./B.Com/B.Tech)PREREQUISITES:This course is being taught to Undergraduate students, hence 12th is compulsory to pass/clear.INDUSTRY SUPPORT:i.The present course may help professionals in development of an industry environmental management and education protocol for the purpose of training. ii. This course will also develop strong aptitudes among industry managers to understand economic development and challenges posed to environment due to establishment of industries.

Syllabus

Week 1:Concept of Environment, Biodiversity and its conservation measures

Structure of Environmental Education and Conservation course
Concept of Environment, Components and Types of Environment, Flow of energy and nutrition in different trophic levels, Significance of the Environment for Life, Human-Environment Relationship
Definition of biodiversity, Introduction to the concept of biodiversity, magnitude of extant species. Types of biodiversity; Ecosystem diversity, species diversity and genetic diversity.
Biodiversity conservation and its value, Biodiversity and Food Security
Concept of species, species richness, evenness and diversity. Various measures of species richness, evenness and diversity, Gradients in Biodiversity, Concept of rarity and endemism in biodiversity values.
Biodiversity indices; Alpha diversity, Beta diversity, and Gamma diversity; Simpson index, Shannon-Wiener index

Week 2:Sampling theories and Biodiversity assessment techniques

Sampling theories and Biodiversity assessment techniques |Sampling theory and various sampling strategies (random, stratified and systematic), Species area curve and determination of sample size for biodiversity assessment.
Introduction to various biodiversity assessment techniques, General considerations, Direct and indirect assessments. Part 1 (PLOT SAMPLING)
Introduction to various biodiversity assessment techniques, General considerations, Direct and indirect assessments. Part 2 (PLOT SAMPLING)
India as a Mega Biodiversity Nation
Biodiversity Hotspots (Part I)

Week 3:Biodiversity Hotspots PART II The concept of endangered and endemic specie and Species conservation and Management. PART

Biodiversity Hotspots PART II
Biodiversity Hotspots PART III
Biodiversity Hotspots PART IV
Threats to Biodiversity
The concept of endangered and endemic species and Species conservation and Management

Week 4:Species conservation and Management PART II

Various conservation measures to protect the wildlife species. Rehabilitation of endangered species, Wildlife Safari.
Concept and Importance of trees outside forest (TOF). Community Forests and Environment conservation; Sacred Grooves.
Concept and practices of Joint Forest Management (JFM), Concept of Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Concept and practices of replacing exotic plant species with endemic plant species
Introduction to Disaster. Types of Disaster: Natural disaster and Man-made disaster.
Natural Disaster: Earthquake, Flood, Forest Fire,
Volcanic eruption, Landslides, Drought, Heat Waves and Cold wave, avalanche, Cyclone, Tsunami
Man Made Disaster: Nuclear and Radiological Emergency, Biological Disaster, Chemical Disaster, Act of war, Mining Accident

Week 5:Concept of Disaster, Types of Disaster, Disaster Management and Mitigation Techniques. PART II

Impact of disaster on Infrastructure.
Introduction to Sustainability, Sustainable development goals to mitigate the impact of Disaster.
Sustainable Architecture and Built Environment
Disaster Risk Reduction Planning for the future. Early warning system. The National Policy on Disaster Management. National Disaster Management Act 2005
Disaster relief management: Role of NDRM, Armed Forces, Para Military Forces, Fire Services in disaster relief management, Role of Community and NGOS in disaster relief management.
Introduction to Environmental pollution. Types of Environmental Pollution.
Air Pollution, Impacts of Air Pollution on human health and Environment.
Measures for controlling and mitigating it.
Water Pollution, Impacts of Water Pollution on human health and Environment.
Measures for controlling and mitigating it.

Week 6:Land pollution. Measures to control and mitigate. PART .II Salient features of environment and biodiversity laws (PART I).

Land Pollution, Impacts of Land Pollution on human health and Environment.
Measures for controlling and mitigating it.
Large Dams and its impact on Environment.
Environment Conservation Laws in India-Environment (Protection) Act
Biological Diversity Act 2002
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 part 1

Week 7:Salient features of environment and biodiversity laws (PART II) Studying human-wildlife conflict

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 part 2
Forest (Conservation) Act and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and National Environmental Tribunal Act.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Human-wildlife conflict and its mitigation measures in India.

Week 8:Waste Management and Global Environmental Issues

Introduction to Waste Management. Types of waste
Waste Minimization, Recycling Industrial Wastes, Treatment of Hazardous Wastes, Solid Waste Management
Disposal of Waste: Landfill Disposal, Incineration, Dumping at Sea, Underground Disposal
Waste Management in India: Sources of Waste Generation, Prevalent Methods of Disposal, Effects of Improper Waste Disposal
Global Environmental issues; Introduction, Global Warming and Climate Change, Ozone Layer Depletion, Acid Rain,
Conclusion of Environmental Education and Conservation.