Practical: Environmental Geosciences and Restoration Ecology

Paper Code: 
25DENV 702
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. Equip students with the practical skills to prepare manual and digital maps for flood-prone areas
  2. Provide students with practical experience in assessing and restoring various ecosystems affected by disasters.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

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25DENV  702

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practical

Upon       completion     of this course,   students will:

CO95: Design maps and sketches illustrating natural resources and different earth processes.

CO96: Analyze case studies of successful ecological restoration projects across different ecosystems.

CO97: Apply meteorological concepts and techniques to analyze and predict atmospheric phenomena.

CO98: Utilize weather forecasting tools and technologies to generate accurate and reliable weather forecasts.

CO99: Demonstrate the ability to articulate and defend their understanding of theoretical concepts and exhibit proficiency in documenting experimental procedures  

CO100: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Lectures, Interactive sessions Informative videos

Learning activities for the  students:

Group discussions, Case  studies, Simulations

Case Study

discussion.

Assignment. Quiz, Class test,

Semester End

Examination

 

CONTENTS

  • Preparation of Maps
    • Mineral Resources of India
    • Soil types of India
    • Deserts of the world
    • Major Plate Boundaries on the world map
    • Monsoon Map of India
  • Preparation of Sketches
    • Process of drifting of continents
    • Global Wind pattern
  • Weather pattern analysis and Monsoon Analysis
  • Disaster Vulnerability profile of India
  • Case studies on Restoration in Various Settings
  • Wetlands
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife
  • Temperate Forests
  • Grasslands
  • Tropical Forests
  • Regional and National Environmental Data acquisition (CPCB, CGWB, IMD, ENVIS,  MOEFCC)

 

Note: Any other practical exercise (related to theory) may be conducted besides the ones mentioned above

 

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