ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCES AND RESTORATION ECOLOGY

Paper Code: 
ENV 124
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course objectives

This course will enable the students to-

  1. Become aware of the degradation of the earth and methods of Ecological restoration
  2. Understand geological systems in a better way

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

ENV 124

Environmental Geosciences and Restoration Ecology

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

CO13:  Develop geologic knowledge to maximize the utilization of all natural resources and minimize their degradation

CO14: Develop geological methods to minimize the destructive potential of natural processes

CO15: Identify common minerals & major rock types in hand specimens and interpret plate tectonics and hazard zonation maps

CO16: Discuss the principles underlying restoration ecology and ecological restoration in local, national and global contexts

Approach in teaching:

Guest lectures, Multimedia  presentations, Video presentations, Group discussions

Learning activities for the students:

Model/Poster Making, Debates, Simulation, Case studies, Field activities

Interactive Lectures, Google Quiz, Power Point Presentation, Map preparation, Assignment, Class test, Semester End Examination

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Basic Concepts of Geosciences
  • Environmental Geosciences- fundamental concept
  • Origin of Universe: Big Bang Theory, Steady State theory, Pulsating Universe theory
  • Major division of  geological time
  • Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift
20.00
Unit II: 
Geosciences and Earth Systems
  • Earth system and biosphere
  • Interrelationship of various earth systems-geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere
  • Climate of India,Indian monsoon
  • Climate of Rajasthan
  • El nino and La nina
  •  Drought
  •  Tropical cyclones and western disturbances

 

20.00
Unit III: 
Earth Process and Geological Hazards
  • Earth Processes: Cycle in the earth system
  • Catastrophic Geological Hazards
    • Floods
    •  Landslides
    • Earthquakes
    • Volcanoes
    • Avalanche

 

10.00
Unit IV: 
Ecological Restoration
  • Concept and Need for Restoration
  • Principles and guidelines of Restoration

 

15.00
Unit V: 
Planning and Implementation of Ecological Restoration
  • National and International restoration projects
  • Steps for restoration : Developing the Plan ; Implementation  , Monitoring and Reporting
Essential Readings: 
  • Bennett, M. R. and Doyle, P. (1997). Environmental geology: - Geology and the Human Environment. John Wiley and Sons.
  • Cunningham, W.P., Cooper, T.H., Gorhani, E. and Hepworth, M.T. (2001).     Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publication. House, Mumbai,India
  • Cunningham, W.P.and Saigo, B.W.(1999). Environmental Science, Mc- Graw Hill Book Company,New Delhi,India     
  • De, A.K.(1999). Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
  • Keller, E.A. (1999). Environmental Geology. 8th ed. Prentice Hall of India
  • Rao, P.K. (2000). Sustainable Development, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishers.
  • Sharma, B.K. (2001). Environmental Chemistry. Geol Publication House, Meerut,India

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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