Natural Resource Conservation

Paper Code: 
ENV 201
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Lay emphasis on equitable and efficient distribution of natural resources 
  2. Understand the management of natural resources for sustainable development

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Course outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

ENV 201

 

Natural Resource Conservation

Upon completion of this course, students will:     CO13: Appraise the natural resources and be able to quantify at least one of these resources.

CO14: Compare various soil types and their formation, develop new ways to reduce soil erosion and formulate new water conservation techniques

CO15:  Design new and simple techniques to find the unexplored mineral resources in India and how these can be used in sustainable manner

CO16:  Formulate alternative solutions to complex problems and recommend the best alternative.

Approach in teaching:

Lectures, Videos, Group discussions, Power Point Presentations

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignment     Field observations, Case studies, Map preparation                                           Solve exercises during the lecture

Open Book Test, Power point presentation, Google Quiz, Assignments

Class Test, Semester End Examination

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Natural Resources
  • Classification-Based on Chemical nature, Availability/Abundance, Occurrence, Origin, Utility   
  • Sustainable Development- Concept and Basic aspects
  • Agenda 21: Salient features

 

10.00
Unit II: 
Land Resources
  • Soil and its characteristics
  • Soil Profile
  • Types of soil in India
  • Soil degradation (Physical and chemical)
  • Soil conservation
  • Forest resources of India- Forest types and distribution
  • Importance and Conservation of forest

 

10.00
Unit III: 
Water Resources
  • Sources of Surface water (Fresh and Marine)
  • Sources of Ground water (Connate Water, Juvenile Water and Meteoric Water)
  • Aquifers: Confined and unconfined aquifers, Perched aquifer
  • Water conservation- 
    • Watershed management
    • Rainwater harvesting: Urban and Traditional methods

 

7.00
Unit IV: 
Mineral Resources
  • Types of Minerals (metallic and non-metallic)
  • Uses of mineral resources
  • Mining: Basic process and its types
  • Environmental Impacts of mining

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Energy Resources
  • Classification of energy resources: Conventional and Non-conventional   
  • Non-renewable energy resources: fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas)
  • Renewable energy resources: Hydroelectric power, Tidal power, wind power, biomass and solar energy

 

Essential Readings: 

ESSENTIAL READINGS

  • Mishra, S. P. and Pandey, S. N. (2018). Essential Environmental Studies. Ane books
  • Siddhartha, K. (2017). Indian The Physical Aspects. K’Sagar Publications, Pune, Maharashtra.
  • Miller, T.G. (2012). Environmental Science. Wadsworth Publishing Co.
  • Sharma, P. D. (2017). Ecology and Environment. Rastogi Publications.
  • Sawhney, G. S. (2012). Non-Conventional Energy Resources. PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi.
  • Singh, J.S., Singh, S.P. and Gupta, S.R. (2017). Ecology, Environmental Science and Conservation. S. Chand Publishing, New Delhi.

SUGGESTED READINGS

  • Ginley, D.S. and Cahen, D. (2011). Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Cambridge University Press.
  • Klee, G.A. (1991). Conservation of Natural Resources. Prentice Hall Publication.
  • Miller, T.G. (2012). Environmental Science. Wadsworth Publishing Co.
  • Ramade, F. (1984). Ecology of Natural Resources. John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
  • Tiwari, G.N. and Ghosal. M. K. (2005). Renewable Energy Resources: Basic Principles and Application. Narosa Publishing House.
  • Bansil, P.C. (2004). Water Management in India. Concept Publishing Company, India.
  • CEA. (2011). Water Resources and Power Maps of India. Central Board of Irrigation and Power.
  • Dwivedi, R. M. (2011). Energy Sources and Policies in India. New Century Publications.
  • Schward and Zhang, (2003). Fundamentals of Groundwater. John Willey and Sons.
  • Vickers, A. (2001). Handbook of Water Use and Conservation. WaterPlow Press.

 

References: 

e- RESOURCES

JOURNALS

  • Natural Resources Research
  • Environment and Natural Resources Journal
  • Journal of Natural Resources
  • Journal of Natural Resources and Development
  • Society and Natural Resources journal

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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