Natural Resource Conservation and Management

Paper Code:

25GENV 201

Credits:

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course will enable the students to -

Learn ecological principles, policies, and practices required for natural resources management and conservation
Promote the conservation and protection of natural resources and guide the acceptable use of resources
Lay emphasis on equitable and efficient distribution of natural resources and its management for sustainable development

Course Outcomes:

Course	Course outcomes	Learning and teaching strategies	Assessment Strategies
Course Code	Course Title
25GENV 201	Natural Resource Conservation and Management	Upon completion of this course students will: CO1: Illustrate a comprehensive understanding of natural resources, analyze the impacts of human activities and propose strategies to promote sustainability. CO2: Identify different types of land and mineral resources, analyze the consequences of their overexploitation, and apply sustainable management practices to mitigate their degradation. CO3: Develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainable water management practices, water stress and different types of water resources. CO4: Develop an objective view of the nature of Earth’s resources, particularly the energy resources CO5: Critically evaluate the vital role of biodiversity and assess the adverse effects of human actions on ecosystems. CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction	Approach in teaching: Model/Poster making Group discussions Lectures Slide Presentations Learning activities for the students: Multiple choice question preparation, Field activities Simulation, Case studies	Power Point Presentation, Open Book Test, Map preparation, Class Test Semester End Examination

Course

Course outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course

Code

Course Title

25GENV 201

Natural Resource Conservation and Management

Upon completion of this course students will:

CO1: Illustrate a comprehensive understanding of natural resources, analyze the impacts of human activities and propose strategies to promote sustainability.

CO2: Identify different types of land and mineral resources, analyze the consequences of their overexploitation, and apply sustainable management practices to mitigate their degradation.

CO3: Develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainable water management practices, water stress and different types of water resources.

CO4: Develop an objective view of the nature of Earth’s resources, particularly the energy resources

CO5: Critically evaluate the vital role of biodiversity and assess the adverse effects of human actions on ecosystems.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Model/Poster making Group discussions Lectures

Slide Presentations

Learning activities

for the students: Multiple choice question preparation,

Field activities Simulation, Case studies

Power Point Presentation, Open Book Test, Map preparation, Class Test Semester End Examination

7.00

Unit I:

Introduction to Natural Resources

Classification- Based on Chemical nature, Availability/Abundance, Occurrence, Origin, Utility
Natural resources and associated problems (Population explosion, urbanisation industrialization)
Sustainable Development- Concept and Basic Aspects

15.00

Unit II:

Land and Mineral Resources

Land Resources:

· Soil Profile, Soil degradation and its conservation

· Forest types, causes of forest degradation and conservation methods

Mineral Resources

· Types and uses of mineral resources

. Environmental impacts of mining

11.00

Unit III:

Water Resources

Sources of Surface water (Fresh and Marine) and Groundwater (Connate Water, Juvenile Water and Meteoric Water)
Concept of Confined, unconfined and Perched aquifers
Causes of water stress: population expansion, urbanization, industrialization, overutilization, pollution
Methods of Water conservation: Watershed management, Rainwater harvesting (Urban and Traditional methods)

12.00

Unit IV:

Energy resources

Classification of energy resources: Conventional and Non-conventional
Fossil fuels: Introduction, formation, advantages and disadvantages of coal, petroleum and natural gas
Basic idea of Hydroelectric power, Ocean thermal energy conversion, wind energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy, solar energy

15.00

Unit V:

Biotic resources

Types (Genetic, Species and Ecosystem Diversity (α, β and γ)), importance of Biodiversity
Threats to biodiversity
Concept of Hotspots and Hope Spots in India
Strategies of biodiversity conservation: in-situ and ex-situ conservation
National Parks, Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserves in India

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.