Practical: Environmental Geosciences and Restoration Ecology

Paper Code: 
24DENV702
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

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 (COs):

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

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24DENV  702

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practical: Environmental Geosciences and Restoration Ecology

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

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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