R22 M.TECH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGG.

JNTUH

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech in ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Effective from Academic Year 2022 - 23 admitted batch

R22 COURSE STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
Professional Waste Water Engineering
3 0 0 3
Core - I
Professional Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
3 0 0 3
Core - II
1. Computational and Statistical Methods
Professional
2. Environmental System Engineering 3 0 0 3
Elective - I
3. Eco system-based disaster risk reduction
1. Remote Sensing and GIS
Professional
2. Environmental Impact Assessment 3 0 0 3
Elective - II
3. Water Supply Systems
Lab - I Water and Waste water Lab 0 0 4 2
Lab - II Microbiology lab 0 0 4 2
Research Methodology & IPR 2 0 0 2
Audit - I Audit Course - I 2 0 0 0
Total 16 0 8 18

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
Professional Air pollution and Control
3 0 0 3
Core - III
Professional Solid and Hazardous waste Management
3 0 0 3
Core - IV
1. Water quality modeling
Professional
2. Environmental Hydrology 3 0 0 3
Elective - III
3. Environmental Structures
1. Climate Change Modeling
Professional 2. Industrial Waste Management 3 0 0 3
Elective - IV
3. Remediation Technologies
Lab - III Air Quality Management Lab 0 0 4 2
Lab - IV Computational Lab 0 0 4 2
Mini Project with Seminar 0 0 4 2
Audit - II Audit Course - II 2 0 0 0
Total 14 0 12 18

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II YEAR I – SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
1. Environmental Biotechnology
Professional
2. Instrumental Methods of Analysis 3 0 0 3
Elective - V
3. Rural Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation
Open Elective Open Elective 3 0 0 3
Dissertation Dissertation Work Review - II 0 0 12 6
Total 6 0 12 12

II YEAR II - SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
Dissertation Dissertation Work Review - III 0 0 12 6
Dissertation Dissertation Viva-Voce 0 0 28 14
Total 0 0 40 20

*For Dissertation Work Review - I, Please refer 7.10 in R22 Academic Regulations.
Audit Course I & II:
1. English for Research Paper Writing
2. Disaster Management
3. Sanskrit for Technical Knowledge
4. Value Education
5. Constitution of India
6. Pedagogy Studies
7. Stress Management by yoga
8. Personality Development Through Life Enlightenment Skills

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R22 M.TECH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGG. JNTUH

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

WASTE WATER ENGINEERING (PC-1)

UNIT - I
Wastewater quality parameters, Biological processes; Microbial growth kinetics; Modeling of suspended
growth systems;

UNIT - II
concepts and principles of carbon oxidation, nitrification, denitrification, methanogenasis. Biological
nutrient removal;

UNIT - III
Anaerobic treatment; Attached growth reactors; decentralized wastewater treatment systems;
constructed wetlands;

UNIT - IV
Design of pretreatment, secondary treatment, and tertiary disposal systems. Sludge stabilization,
treatment, sludge thickening, sludge drying, aerobic and anaerobic digestion of sludges

UNIT - V
reliability and cost effectiveness of wastewater systems; Emerging contaminants in wastewater-
treatment issues

REFERENCES:
1. Tchobanoglous,G. and Burton, F.L. Wastewater Engineering: Treatment, Disposal and Reuse.
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. 2002.
2. Maier, R.M., Pepper, I.L., and Gerba, C.P. Environmental Microbiology, Academic Press. 2000.
3. Pelczar, M.J.Michael, Chan, E.C.S., and Krieg, N.R. Microbiology. The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc.. 2001.
4. Ahluwalia, P. and Nema, A.K. Water and wastewater systems: Source, treatment, conveyance
and disposal. S.K. Kataria & Sons. 2011

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R22 M.TECH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGG. JNTUH

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY (PC- II)

UNIT-I
Environmental Chemistry Basic concepts from general chemistry: chemical equations, types of
chemical reactions, calculations from chemical equations, solutions, activity and activity coefficients,
chemical equilibria, chemical thermodynamics, factors affecting chemical equilibrium. Gas laws.

UNIT-II
Acid Base Equilibria: fundamentals, equilibrium diagrams, alkalinity and acidity, the carbonic acid
system, buffering inwater systems, measuring alkalinity. Solubility Equilibria: Solubility equlilibria for
slightly soluble salts, effect of other solutes on salt solubility, removal of heavy metals from complex
water and wastewater systems

UNIT-III
Oxidation reduction Equlilibria: oxidation reduction processes galvanic cell and chemical
thermodynamics, stability diagrams measuring redox potentials.
Water Stabilization: Electrochemical aspects of corrosion, water stabilization, Langelier saturation
index, Caldwell Lawrence diagrams, Water softening and neutralization: chemical precipitation, ion
exchange Application of Redox Chemistry:

UNIT-IV
Microbiology: The characterization, classification and identification of microorganisms, morphology and
fine structure of bacteria, Reproduction and growth. Pure cultures and cultural characteristics, Enzymes
and their regulations.

UNIT-V
Microbial metabolism, energy production, utilization of energy and biosynthesis. Fungi, molds and
yeast, algae, protozoa, viruses. Control of microorganisms. Microbiology of domestic water and
wastewater, industrial microbiology. Epidemiology of infectious diseases, microbial agents of diseases.

REFERENCES:
1. Sawyer, C. N. and Mc Carty, P. L.: Chemistry for Environmental Engineers, Mc Graw-Hill Book
Co., New Delhi, 1990.
2. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, American Public Health
Association Inc. New York, 1992.
3. Mc Kinney R.E.: Microbiology for sanitary engineers, Mc Graw Hill Book Company Inc., New
York, 1962.
4. Liptrot, G. F., Thompson, J.J., and Walker, G. R., Modern Physical Chemistry, ELBS, London,
1984.
5. Brock, T.D.: Biology of Microorganisms, Prentice - Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1979.
6. Benefield, L.D., Judkins, J.F. and Weand, B.L.: Process Chemistry of Water and Wastewater,
Prentice Hall Inc., 1990.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

COMPUTATIONAL AND STATISTICAL METHODS (PE - I)

-I
Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations - Solution by Taylor's Series -Euler's
Method – Runge-Kutta Methods - Simultaneous and Higher Order Equations -Boundary Value Problems
- Applications in environmental problems.

UNIT - II
Finite Difference Method - Finite Difference Representation of Differential Equations -
Stability - Consistency and Convergence of Partial Differential Equations - Time integration - Finite
Difference Methods in Solution of Steady and Unsteady Problem -Jacobi's Method, Gauss Seidel Method,
Successive Over Relaxation Method and Method of Characteristics - Application and examples from flood
routing studies, groundwater etc.

UNIT - III
Classification and Presentation of Data - Basic Concepts of Probability - Probability Axioms - Analysis
and Treatment of Data - Population and Samples - Measures of Central Tendency - Measures of
Dispersion - Measures of Symmetry - Measures of Peakedness Probability Distributions - Discrete and
Continuous Probability Distribution Functions - Binomial, Poisson, Normal, Lognormal, Exponential,
Gamma Distributions, Extreme Value Distributions - Transformations to Normal Distributions, Selecting
A Probability Distribution, Parameter Estimation - Method of Moments, Method of Maximum Likelihood,
Probability Weighted Moments and Least Square Method, Joint Probability Distributions in Environmental
Applications.

UNIT - IV
Regression Analysis - Simple Linear Regression, Evaluation of Regression - Confidence Intervals and
Tests of Hypotheses - Multiple Linear Regression - Correlation and Regression Analysis, in Environmental
Applications

UNIT - V
Fuzzy logic and Neural Networks – Introduction – Concepts of fuzzy logic – Basic Fuzzy Mathematical
Operations – Mathematical Model of Neuron, Learning Algorithms – Architecture - Applications

REFERENCES:
1. Akai, T.J, (1994) “Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers”, John Wiley Inc., New York
2. Haan C.T., (1995), “Statistical Methods in Hydrology”, East West Press, New Delhi
3. Huyorkon, P.S. and Pinder, G.F.: "Computational Methods in Subsurface Flow", Academic Press,
1983.
4. Press, W.H., Flannery, B.P. and Tenklsky, S.A. and Vetterling, W.T.: "Numerical Recipes - The
Art of Scientific Computing", Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1994.
5. Kosko, B (1997), “Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems”, Prentice Hall of India, N Delhi
6. Abbot, M.A. and Vervey (1996), “Computational Hydraulics”, Elsevier Publications

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R22 M.TECH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGG. JNTUH

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM ENGINEERING (PE – I)

UNIT - I
Basic concepts of mole and mass concentration: notations and conventions, Review of mass balance
concepts. Diffusive transport: Diffusion and Fick's first law, Calculation of molecular diffusion
coefficients in air and water

UNIT - II
The constitutive transport equation: Derivation of general transport equation and special forms ie
continuity and NS equations and similarity between equations of mass momentum and heat
dispersion laws.
UNIT- III
Theories of mass transport: two film theory, penetration and surface renewal theory, Boundary layer
theory. Mass transport correlations Transport in sheared reactors: Fluid shear and turbulence,
transport in steady sheared fluids, turbulent sheared fluids, shear rates in mixed reactors
UNIT - IV
Particles and fractals: Introductions, particle size spectra, solid particles and fractal aggregate
geometries, measuring and calculating fractal dimensions from particle size distributions.
UNIT - V
Coagulation in natural and engineered systems: Introduction, general coagulation equations, factors
affecting the stability of aquasols, coagulation kinetics, fractal coagulation models. Finite difference and
Finite volume procedures for solutions of partial differential equations of Mass, Momentum and Energy
transport phenomenon

REFERENCES:
1. Bruce E. Logan, Environmental Transport Processes, 2nd Ed., Wiley, 2012.
2. E.L. Cussler, Diffusion: Mass transfer in fluid systems, 3rd Ed., Cambridge University Press,
2007.
3. John S. Gulliver, Introduction to chemical transport in the environment, Cambridge University
Press, 2007

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R22 M.TECH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGG. JNTUH

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

ECO SYSTEM BASED DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (PE – I)

UNIT- I
Disasters, Risk Reduction and Management - Definitions, Disasters, Disaster Management, Disaster
Risk Reduction (Mitigation), Types of Disasters, Natural Hazards, Human-Induced Disasters, Levels of
Disasters, Institutional Framework - National Level & State Level

UNIT- II
Investing in DRR – Structural Measures, Investing in DRR – Non-Structural Measures, Capacity
Development, Hazard-wise Responsibility Matrices for Disaster Risk Mitigation

UNIT- III
Reducing Risk; Enhancing Resilience- Disaster wise case studies example in (a)Understanding Risk,
(b)Inter-Agency Coordination, (c)Investing in DRR – Structural Measures & Non-Structural Measures,
(d)Capacity Development

UNIT- IV
Economic approaches – National & State Disaster Response Fund, National Disaster Mitigation
FundPlan Schemes, Flexi Funds as a part of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, Externally Aided Projects
supportive tool –Use of Geo-informatics in DRR, Biodiversity Acts.

UNIT- V
International Cooperation, Participation in International Efforts, Accepting Foreign Assistance Accepting
Multilateral Assistance, Fostering Partnerships

REFERENCES:
1. National Disaster Management Plan, 2016. A publication of the National Disaster
Management Authority, Government of India. May 2016, New Delhi.
2. Eco System Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation in practice by Fabrice G.
Renaudetal by springer publications.
3. Disaster Management A Disaster Manager’s Handbook by W. Nick Carter (Asian
Development Bank)

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

REMOTE SENSING AND GIS (PE – II)

UNIT- I
Introduction: Energy-electromagnetic radiation, radiation principles, electromagnetic spectrum, ideal
remote sensing system, energy interaction with atmosphere, atmospheric windows, Energy interaction
with earth surface feature, spectral signature, Multi concept of remote sensing.

UNIT- II
Sensor System: Various types of platforms, different types of sensors, Indian remote sensing systems,
data acquisition, spatial, spectral & radiometric resolution, thermal sensors, fundamentals of microwave
remote sensing.

UNIT- III
Digital Image Processing: Operations involved in Digital Image Processing, source of image
acquisition, data preprocessing – atmospheric, radiometric, geometric. Histograms, density slicing, grey
level mapping, contrast stretching, filtering, principal component analysis, basic pattern recognition
concepts, and discrimination functions. Data Products And Interpretation: Various data products,
characteristics, principles of interpretation, ground control points, ground truth.

UNIT- IV
Geographic Information Systems: Definition, functions of GIS, types of data – spatial, non-spatial,
point, line, polygon, vector and raster. Database, digitizer, scanner, spatial analysis, overlay, query.
Sample analysis, modeling in GIS, DEM, DTM, path analysis. Introduction to GIS packages.

UNIT- V
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS to Water Resources Land Use Land Cover mapping,
determination of crop characteristics, ground water, pollutant mapping, snow mapping, rainfall
measurement, weather monitoring, soil erosion, soil classification, water shed prioritization, solid waste
collection, water supply.

REFERENCES:
1. Meijerink M J, HAM de Brouwer, C M Mannaerts, C R Velenzuela, (1994), “Introduction to the
Use of Geographical Information Systems for Practical Hydrology”, ITC publication no. 23,
UNESCO, Paris
2. Lillesand T M and R W Keifer (1994), “Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation”, John Wiley
& Sons, N York
3. Swain P H and S M Davis (1987), “Remote Sensing – The Quantitative Approach”, McGraw-
Hill Pub. Co. N York
4. Agarwal C S and P K Garg (2000), “Textbook on Remote Sensing in Natural Resources
Monitoring and Management”, Wheeler Publishing, Allahabad.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (PE – II)

UNIT - I
Introduction: Environment and its interaction with human activities - Environmental
imbalances - Attributes, Impacts, Indicators and Measurements -Concept of Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA), Environmental Impact Statement, Objectives of EIA, Advantages and Limitations of
EIA

UNIT - II
Environmental Indicators - Indicators for climate - Indicators for terrestrial subsystems - Indicators for
aquatic subsystems - Selection of indicators - Socio-economic indicators - Basic information - Indicators
for economy - Social indicators - Indicators for health and nutrition - Cultural indicators - Selection of
indicators.

UNIT - III
Environmental issues in water resource development - Land use - Soil erosion and their short and long
term effects - Disturbance and long term impacts - Changes in quantity and quality of
flow - Sedimentation - Environmental impact assessment of water resource development
structures - Case studies, Water Quality Impact Assessment - Attributes, Water Quality Impact
Assessment of Water Resources Projects, Data Requirements of Water Quality Impact Assessment for
Dams, Impacts of Dams on Environment, Case Studies.

UNIT - IV
Environmental Issues in Industrial Development: On-site and Off-site impacts during various stages of
industrial development, Long term climatic changes, Green house effect, Industrial effluents and their
impact on natural cycle, Environmental impact of Highways, Mining and Energy development.

UNIT - V
Methodologies for Carrying Environmental Impact Assessment: Overview of Methodologies Adhoc,
Checklist, Matrix, Network, Overlays, Benefit Cost Analysis, Choosing A Methodology, Review Criteria.

REFERENCES:
1. Jain, R.K., Urban, L.V., Stracy, G.S., (1991), "Environmental Impact Analysis", Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co., New York
2. Rau, J.G. and Wooten, D.C., (1996), "Environmental Impact Assessment", McGraw Hill Pub.
Co., New York
3. UNESCO, (1987), "Methodological Guidelines for the Integrated Environmental Evaluation of
Water Resources Development", UNESCO/UNEP, Paris
4. Canter, L.W., (1997), "Environmental Impact Assessment", McGraw Hill Pub. Co., New York.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS (PE- II)

UNIT - I
Introduction: Water Requirements, Sources of Water, Water Supply Considerations, Water Quality,
Drinking Water Standards, Secondary Standards-Toxic Water Pollutants, Quality Criteria for Surface
Water, Purpose of Water Treatment - Selection of Water Processes, Water-Processing Sludges.

UNIT - II
Conventional Treatment Processes: Sedimentation, Type of Sedimentation, Zone Settling, fitration,
Gravity Gnadular-Media Fitration, Head Losses, Back Washing and Media Fluidization - Pressure
Filters - Slow Sand Filters, Coagulation and Flocculation Coagulants, Coagulants, Coagulant Aids,
Rapid Mixing Devices, Disinfection, Disinfection Methods, Cl2 Handling and Dosage, Control of Thms,
Fluoridation, Defluoridation.

UNIT - III
Water Softening: Lime Soda Process Variations-Ion Exchange Softening and Nitrate Removal. Iron and
Manganese Removal: Iron Corrosion, Water Stabilization-Cathodic Protection.

UNIT - IV
Taste and Odour: Methods for Control, Aeration, Adsorption, Control of Algae Growth. Reduction of
Dissolved Salts: Distillation, Reverse Osmosis, Electrodialysis.

UNIT - V
Transportation and Distribution of Water: Aqueducts, Hydraulic Consideration, Design of Transportation
System, Distribution System Configuration, Distribution System Design and Analysis, Distribution
Reservoirs and Service Storage.

REFERENCES:
1. Viessman Jr., Mark J. Hammer: Water Supply and Pollution Control
2. Peavy H.S., Row D.R. and Tchobanaglous G.: "Environmental Engineering", Mc Graw Hill
International Edition, 1988.
3. Fair, Gair, Okun: Water Supply Engineering, John Wiley, 1990.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

WATER AND WASTE WATER LAB (Lab - I)

Water & Waste Water samples

1. pH & Solids Analysis
2. Aciditiy& Sulfate Ions
3. Dissolved Oxygen, Chlorides & Hardness
4. Standard Curve, Synthetic Solution Preparation and Glassware Washing and Microbial
Decontamination Procedure
5. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

REFERENCES:
1. AWWA, WEF, APHA, 1998, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater
2. Sawyer, C.N., McCarty, P.L., and Parkin, G.F. 2000. Chemistry for Environmental Engineering
4th Edition. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

MICROBIOLOGY LAB (Lab - II)

List of Experiments:
1. Lab safety method and Regulations.
2. Principles and methods of sterilization.
3. Preparation of media: Nutrient broth, Nutrient agar, slants, soft agar
4. Pure culture technique – Pour plate, Spread plate & Streak plate.
5. Measurement of microbes – Micrometry.
6. Motility determination – Hanging drop method.
7. Enumeration of bacterial / yeast cells – Viable count, Total count.
8. Enumeration of bacteria / fungi from environmental samples – Direct and Indirect methods
(Haemocytometer & Total viable counts).
9. Staining methods: Simple, Negative, Acid fast, Gram staining, Spore, Flagella, Capsule and
Metachromatic granular staining. Staining of fungus – Lacto phenol cotton blue staining.
10. Measurement of growth – Direct count, Viable count – Growth curve, Determination of growth
rate and generation time.

REFERENCES:
1. Cappuccino J.G, N.Sherman, (2002), Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Addison– Wesley.
2. Atlas R. M, A. E. Brown and L. C. Parks, (1995), Laboratory Manual of Experimental
Microbiology, Mosby, St. Louis.
3. Kannan K., (2002), Laboratory Manual in General Microbiology, Panima Publishers.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives:
 To understand the research problem
 To know the literature studies, plagiarism and ethics
 To get the knowledge about technical writing
 To analyze the nature of intellectual property rights and new developments
 To know the patent rights

Course Outcomes: At the end of this course, students will be able to

 Understand research problem formulation.
 Analyze research related information
 Follow research ethics
 Understand that today’s world is controlled by Computer, Information Technology, but
tomorrow world will be ruled by ideas, concept, and creativity.
 Understanding that when IPR would take such important place in growth of individuals &nation,
it is needless to emphasis the need of information about Intellectual Property Right to be
promoted among students in general & engineering in particular.
 Understand that IPR protection provides an incentive to inventors for further research work
and investment in R & D, which leads to creation of new and better products, and in turn brings
about, economic growth and social benefits.

UNIT-I:
Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria Characteristics of a good research
problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and objectives of research problem.
Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection, analysis, interpretation,
Necessary instrumentations

UNIT-II:
Effective literature studies approaches, analysis, Plagiarism, Research ethics

UNIT-III:
Effective technical writing, how to write report, Paper Developing a Research Proposal, Format of
research proposal, a presentation and assessment by a review committee

UNIT-IV:
Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of Patenting and
Development: technological research, innovation, patenting, development. International Scenario:
International cooperation on Intellectual Property. Procedure for grants of patents, Patenting under
PCT.

UNIT-V:
Patent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights. Licensing and transfer of technology. Patent information
and databases. Geographical Indications. New Developments in IPR: Administration of Patent System.
New developments in IPR; IPR of Biological Systems, Computer Software etc. Traditional knowledge
Case Studies, IPR and IITs.

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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, “Research methodology: an introduction for science &
engineering students’”
2. Wayne Goddard and Stuart Melville, “Research Methodology: An Introduction”

REFERENCES:
1. Ranjit Kumar, 2nd Edition, “Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for beginners”
2. Halbert, “Resisting Intellectual Property”, Taylor & Francis Ltd ,2007.
3. Mayall, “Industrial Design”, McGraw Hill, 1992.
4. Niebel, “Product Design”, McGraw Hill, 1974.
5. Asimov, “Introduction to Design”, Prentice Hall, 1962.
6. Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “Intellectual Property in New Technological
Age”, 2016.
7. Ramappa, “Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO”, S. Chand, 2008

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL (PC - III)

UNIT-I
Air Pollution: Definition of Air Pollution - Sources & Classification of Air Pollutants - Effects of air pollution
- Global effects - Air Quality and Emission standards - Sampling of Pollutants in ambient air - Stack
sampling.

UNIT-II
Meteorology and Air Pollution: Factors influencing air pollution, Wind rose, Mixing Depths, Lapse rates
and dispersion - Atmospheric stability, Plume rise and dispersion, Prediction of air quality, Box model -
Gaussian model - Dispersion coefficient - Application of tall chimney for Pollutant dispersion.

UNIT-III
Control of Particulate Pollutants: Properties of particulate pollution - Particle size distribution - Control
mechanism - Dust removal equipment - Design and operation of settling chambers, cyclones, wet dust
scrubbers, fabric filters & ESP.

UNIT-IV
Control of Gaseous Pollutants: Process and equipment for the removal by chemical methods - Design
and operation of absorption and adsorption equipment - Combustion and condensation equipment.

UNIT-V
Automobile Pollution and Control; Sources, Theoretical Considerations, Operating conditions Vs
Emissions, Pollution control Measures, Emission Standards.Control of Air Pollution: Zoning and site
selection – Other Management controls, AP Legislation.

REFERENCES:
1. Rao M.N. (1986), Air Pollution, McGraw Hill.
2. Wark K. & Warner C.F., Air Pollution its origin and Control.
3. Martin Craford (1980), Air Pollution theory, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers
4. Stern A.C. (1968) Air Pollution, Vol. 1 - 5, Academic Press, New York.
5. Perkins H.C. (1974) Air Pollution, Mc Graw Hill Kogakusha Ltd., Tokyo.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT (PC - IV)

UNIT-I
Composition: Types, Sources and Effects of Solid Waste, Physical Composition, Sampling Procedures
for Physical Analysis, Typical Values in Developing and Developed Countries.

UNIT-II
Collection Systems: Communal Collection System, Kerb Side, Alley Side, Block, Set-Out, Set-In
Set-Out, Door to Door Collection Systems.

UNIT-III
Disposal Methods for Unsegregated Solid Waste: Open Dumping, Sanitary Landfilling (Trench, Area
and Ramp Methods), Environmental Impact Assessment of Sanitary Landfills.Disposal Methods for
Segregated Solid Waste: Types, Process Descriptions of Composting and Incineration.

UNIT-IV
Recovery Processes from Solid Waste: Pelletization, Refuse Derived Fuel, Fuel Product Classification,
Heating Value, Ferrous Metals, Magnetic Separation, Nonferrous Metals, Mechanical Separation,
Floatation Separation, Optical Separation.

UNIT-V
Hazardous Waste Management: Sources and Effects, Characterization, Treatment, Remedial Actions,
Secure Landfill.

REFERENCES:
1. Robert A. Corbitt: Standard Handbook of Environmental Engineering, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New
Delhi, 1990.
2. Bhide, A.D and Sundaresan, B.B.: Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, Indian
National Scientific Documentation Centre, New Delhi, 1985.
3. Mackenzie L. Davis and David A. Cornwell: Introduction to Environmental Engineering,
McGraw-HillInternational Editions, Chemical Engineering Series, New Delhi, 1985.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

WATER QUALITY MODELLING (PE - III)

UNIT - I
Introduction: concepts of scale in natural systems, brief review of the fate processes in the environment,
examples of natural systems, principles of model formulation, calibration, validation, error estimation
and sensitivity analysis;

UNIT - II
Derivation of generalized mass balance equation for contaminants in incompressible fluid (water) in
the non-inertial frame of reference;

UNIT - III
River Modeling: one dimensional advection-dispersion-reaction model, river properties and estimation
of parameters, different forcing situations (point, non-point, aerial sources and sinks), sediment water
interaction;

UNIT - IV
Estuary Modeling: types and properties, flow characterization, advection-dispersion models, salt
gradient box models; Lake Modeling: box models, generalized models, special considerations for large
lakes, sediment mixing and interaction with water column;

UNIT- V
Wetlands: box models for flow, equilibrium and kinetic geochemical models for red-ox reactions,
transport of heavy metals

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Surface water quality modeling –Steven C.Chapra
2. Water Quality Modelling for Rivers and Streams Authors: Benedini, Marcello, Tsakiris, George
3. Water Quality Modelling for Rivers,Streams and Estuaries by Dr.R.Manivanan.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY (PE - III)

UNIT - I
Introduction to the principles of fluid dynamics, continuity, momentum and energy equations, Basic
concepts in friction and flow in pipes,

UNIT - II
Flow formulation, turbulent and viscous flow, Hardy-Cross, Tong O Conner and other methods of
analysis of pipe networks,

UNIT - III
Basic concepts in open channel hydraulics, Energy and momentum equations, critical flow, channel
control and transitions, uniform flow, gradually varied flow, flow profiles and their computation,
unsteady flow, hydraulic jumps

UNIT - IV
Design of drainage systems, Ground water hydraulics, estimation of aquifer parameters, confined and
unconfined aquifers, steady and unsteady flow into wells,

UNIT - V
Dupuit approximations, single and multi-well system, well losses, recharging, well developments etc.,
movement of pollutants in ground water and wastewater treatment plants hydraulics.
Different Flow measurement devices in channels and pipes

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Chow V T, Flow through open channel, McGraw-Hill, 1973.
2. Ranga Raju K. G., Flow through Open Channels, Second edition, TATA McGraw-Hill, 1997.
3. Garde R. J. and Ranga Raju K. G., Mechanics of sediment transportation and alluvial stream
problems, Third edition, New Age International (P) Limited, New Delhi, 2000.
4. Bhave P. R., Analysis of Flow in Water Distribution Network, Technomic Publishing Co.,
Lancaster, USA, 1996.
5. Todd D. K. Groundwater Hydrology, John Wiley publishers, 2004
6. Jacob and Bear, Hydraulics of Groundwater, McGraw Hill, 1997
7. Raghunath, Groundwater & Well Hydraulics, Wiley Eastern Ltd, New Delhi, 1992

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

ENVIRONMENTAL STRUCTURES (PE - III)

UNIT - I
DESIGN OF PIPES
Structural design of a) Concrete b) Prestressed Concrete c) Steel andd) Castiron piping mains,
sewerage tanks design - anchorage for pipes - massive outfalls - structural design and laying -
hydrodynamic considerations. Advances in the manufacture of pipes.

UNIT - II
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF WATER TANKS
Design of concrete roofing systems a) Cylindrical b) Spherical and c) Conical shapes using membrane
theory and design of various types of folded plates for roofing with concrete. IS Codes for the design of
water retaining structures.
Design of circular, rectangular, spherical and Intze type of tanks using concrete. Design of prestressed
concrete cylindrical tanks - Economic analysis - introduction to computer aided design and packages.

UNIT - III
DESIGN OF SPECIAL PURPOSE STRUCTURES
Underground reservoirs and swimming pools, Intake towers, Structural design including foundation of
water retaining structures such as settling tanks, clarifloculators, aeration tanks etc. - effect of earth
pressure and uplift considerations - selection of materials of construction.

UNIT - IV
REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
Diagnosing the cause and damage, identification of different types of structural and non-structural
cracks – repair and rehabilitation methods for Masonry, Concrete and Steel Structures.

UNIT – V
CONTROL MEASURES FOR CARBON EMISSION
Criteria for selection of Site for Industrial chimneys. Design of RCC Chimneys and Steel Chimneys.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Reinforced Concrete by P. Dayaratnam.
2. Prestressed Concrete by Krishna Raju, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. 2nd Edition 1988.
3. Reinforced Concrete by N.C.Sinha & S.K.Roy - S.Chand and Co. 1985.

REFERENCES:
1. Hulse R., and Mosley, W.H., " Reinforced Concrete Design by Computer "Macmillan Education
Ltd., 1986.
2. Ramaswamy, G.S., " Design and Construction of Concrete shell roofs "CBS Publishers, India,
1986.
3. Green, J.K. and Perkins, P.H., " Concrete liquid retaining structures "Applied Science
Publishers, 1981.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

CLIMATE CHANGE MODELING (PE - IV)

UNIT - I
Overview of Climate Variability and the Science of Climate Dynamics, Basics of Global
Climate:Components and phenomena in the climate system, Basics of radiative forcing, Globally
averaged energy budget—first glance, Gradients of radiative forcing and energy transports by
atmosphere and ocean, Atmospheric circulation, Ocean circulation, Land surface processes, Carbon
cycle

UNIT - II
Physical Processes in the Climate System: Conservation of momentum, Equation of state,
Temperature equation, Continuity equation, Moisture equation and salinity equation, Moist processes,
Wave processes in the atmosphere and ocean, El Niño and Year-to-Year Climate Prediction

UNIT - III
Climate Models: Constructing a Climate Model,Numerical representation of atmospheric and oceanic
equations, Parameterization of small-scale processes, The hierarchy of climate models, Climate
simulations and climate drift, Evaluation of climate model simulations for present day climate.

UNIT - IV
The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Feedbacks:The greenhouse effect in Earth’s current climate,
Global warming I: example in the global-average energy balance model, Climate feedbacks, The water
vapor feedback, Snow/ice feedback, Cloud feedbacks, Other feedbacks in the physical climate system,
Climate response time in transient climate change.

UNIT - V
Climate Model Scenarios for Global Warming: Greenhouse gases, aerosols and other climate
forcings, Global-average response to greenhouse warming scenarios, Spatial patterns of warming for
time-dependent scenarios, Climate response time in transient climate change, Ice, sea level, extreme
events, Summary: the best-estimate prognosis,Climate change observed to date,Emissions paths and
their impacts, The road ahead

TEXT BOOKS/REFERENCES:
1. Lutgens, Frederick K. Tarbuck, Edward J. (2010), The Atmosphere: An Introduction to
Meteorology, PHI Publications
2. C. Donald Athens, (2011), Essentials of Meteorology, Thompson Brooks/ Cole, CENGAGE
Learning
3. Andrew Gettelman, Richard B. Rood (2016), Demystifying Climate Models – A Users’ Guide to
Earth System Models, Springer Open

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT (PE - IV)

UNIT - I
Introduction: General Characteristics of Industrial Effluents, Effects on Environment - ISI tolerance limits
for discharging industrial effluents into surface water, into public sewers and onto land for irrigation -
Toxic chemicals from industry, Zero waste approach

UNIT - II
Pretreatment of Industrial Wastewater: Necessity of pretreatment - Equalization - Segregation - Process
Changes - Salvaging - By product Recovery.

UNIT - III
Removal by Reverse Osmosis, Ion Exchange, Electrodialysis, Solvent Extraction, Floatation- Removal
of Refractory Organics - Removal of Nitrogen and Phosphorus.

UNIT - IV
Major Industrial Effluents: Sources, Characteristics and Treatment.
Food Industries: Sugar, Dairy, Distilleries

UNIT - V
Chemical Industries: Paper and Pulp, Tanneries, Textiles, Fertilizers, Pharmaceuticals, Cement and
Steel.

REFERENCES:
1. Numersorn, N.L.: "Liquid Waste from industry - theories, Practice and Treatment"
2. Benefield L.D. and Randall C.D.: "Biological Process Designs for Wastewater Advanced Waste
Treatment Methods: Removal of suspended solids - Dissolved solid Treatment", Prentice Hall
Pub. Co., 1980.
3. Metcalf and Eddy: "Wastewater Engineering - Collection, Treatment, Disposal and Reuse", Mc
Graw Hill Pub. Co., 1995.
4. Rao, M.N. & Dutta, A.K. (1982) Wastewater Treatment, IBH Publishers.
5. Bhide, A.D. & Sunderesan, B.B. (1994) Solid Waste Management, INSDOC, NEERI, Nagpur.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES (PE - IV)

UNIT - I
Introduction to remediation technologies, principles of remediation, site characterization, soil vapor
extraction, Soil Flushing, Stabilization/ Solidification, thermal desorption, vitrification.

UNIT - II
Electrokinetic remediation: Different theories of electrokinetic remediation, The importance of soil pH in
electrokinetic remediation of soil, Use of enhancement agents in electrokinetic remediation.

UNIT - III
Bioremediation: Mechanism, electron acceptor, electrondonors, Biodegradability, Biostimulation,
Bioremediation technologies for soil, composting, Biopiles, Bioventing, Bioremediation technologies for
ground water, Amendments for introduction and creation anaerobic conditions, existu and insitu
treatment

UNIT - IV
Phytoremediation, overview, advantages, limitations, phyto-accumulation, phyto-volatilisation,
phytostabilisation, Rizodegradation, phytoextraction, treatment of various pollutants using
phytoremediation

UNIT - V
pump and treat system, Solvent Vapor Extraction, Air, Funnel and Gate Systems, permeable treatment
walls, natural attenuation, remedy selection and risk assessment.

REFERENCES:
1. Ergas, S. J., Chang, D. P. Y., Schreoder, E.D., and Eweis J.B., Bioremediation Principles,
WCB/McGraw-Hill, 1998
2. Rittmann, B.E., and McCarty, P.L., Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications,
McGraw Hill, 2001

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT LAB (Lab - III)

Course objective:
 To teach advance techniques of determination of air pollutants.
 To enhance understanding on role of measured parameters in local air quality, health and
climate assessment.

List of experiments:
1. Monitoring of TSP using HVS
2. Monitoring of PM2.5 using cyclone-based sampler
3. Size segregated particle collection with mini MOUDI (56 nm to 10 micrometer) and data
analysis using histogram, inversion program
4. Personal exposure assessment and link with indoor air quality parameters
5. Determination of count and geometric mean diameter using optical particle counter and
Scanning mobility particle sizer (10 nm-20 micrometer)
6. Determination of chemical species ions, trace elements, total organic carbon, water soluble
organic carbon, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon using (IC, AAS, HPLC, GC, TOC) in air
samples
7. Determination of emission factors of particle and gases for combustion sources, 4 8
Determination of TVOC and bioaerosol;

REFERENCES:
1. Hinds W. C. Aerosol Technology: Properties, Behaviour, and measurement of airborn
particles, 2nd edition, Wiley-Interscience Publication, New York, USA, 1998.
2. Aerosol measurement: Principles, Techniques, and applications, 2nd edition, Wiley
Interscience Publication, New York, USA, 2005.
3. Methods for determination of indoor air pollutants, Wiliam T Winberry, Jr. et.al. Noyes Data
Corporation, New Jersey, USA, 1992
4. Introduction to Environmental Analysis, Roger Reeve, Wiley, 2002 Page 3 Sampling and
Calibration for Atmospheric Measurements, Johm K Taylor, ASTM, 1987
5. Air Pollution: Measurement, Modelling and Mitigation, Third Edition, Jeremy Colls, Abhishek
Tiwary, 2010, Routledge, NY, USA

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)

COMPUTATIONAL LAB (Lab - IV)

List of Experiments:
1. Analysis of Precipitation Data Design problem
2. Analysis of Distribution Networks Design problem
3. Design of water Treatment plant Design problem
4. Design of Wastewater Treatment plant Design problem
5. Design of Air Pollution Control Devices Design problem
6. Determination of Rate Constants and Ultimate BOD Design problem
7. Kinetics of Biological Processes Design problem
8. Kinetics of Chemical Processes Design problem
9. Design integrated solid waste management system

References:
1. Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., Waste water Engineering Treatment and Reuse, McGraw Hill Inc., New
Delhi., 2003 2. Peavy, H.S, Rowe, D.R., and G. T

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – II Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (PE – V)

UNIT- I
Principles and Concepts - Usefulness to Mankind - Degradation of High Concentrated Toxic Pollutants
- Halogenated, Non Halogenated, Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Metals - Mechanisms of Detoxification -
Oxidation –

UNIT-II
Dehalogenation - Biotransformation of Metals - Biodegradation of Solid Wastes - Biotechnological
Remedies for Environmental Pollution - Decontamination of Groundwater - Bioremediation - Production
of Proteins –

UNIT-III
Biofertilizers - Physical, Chemical and Microbiological Factors of Composting - Health Risk - Pathogens
- Odor Management - Microbial Cell/Enzyme Technology - Adapted Microorganisms - Biological
Removal of

UNIT-IV
Nutrients - Algal Biotechnology - Extra Cellular Polymers - Biogas Technology - Concept of rDNA
Technology - Expression Vectors - Cloning of DNA - Mutation - Construction of Microbial Strains -
Radioactive Probes –

UNIT-V
Protoplast Fusion Technology - Applications - Environmental Effects and Ethics of Microbial Technology
- Genetically Engineered Organisms - Microbial Containment - Risk Assessment.

REFERENCES:
1. Chaudhury, G.R., Biological degradation and Bioremediation of toxic chemicals, Dioscorides
Press, Oregon, 1994. Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli – 620 015 M.Tech. / Environmental Engineering 47 |
2. Bhattacharya, B. C. and Banerjee R., (2007) Environmental Biotechnology, Oxford University
Press, India
3. Martin. A.M, Biological degradation of wastes, Elsevier Applied Science, London, 1991.
4. Blaine Metting.F (Jr.,) Soil Microbiology Ecology, Marcel Dekker Inc., 1993.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – II Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.)

INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS (PE – V)

UNIT- I
Classification of Instrumental Methods - Performance Characteristics of Instruments (Static And
Dynamic) - Errors and Uncertainties in Performance Parameters - Noise Reduction - Sensitivity and
Detection Limit - Errors -Types - Expression of Errors - Precision and Accuracy - Calibration of
Instrumental Methods

UNIT-II
Spectrophotometry - Electromagnetic Radiation - Atomic Absorption and Emission Spectrometry -
Ultraviolet - Visible Spectrophotometry Principle and Instrumentation - Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Principle and Instrumentation - Flame Photometer - Fluorimetry - Nephelometry and Turbidimetry -
Principles,

UNIT-III
Chromatography - Principle and Classification - Column Efficiency and Resolution - Quantitative
Determination - Column Chromatography - Thin Layer Chromatography - Principle and Application of
Ion chromatography - Application Gas Chromatography (GC) –

UNIT-IV
Principle and Application of High Precision Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) - Ion Chromatography Mass
Spectroscopy - Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (GCMS) - Electro Chemical Methods -
Electrochemical Cell - Reference Electrodes - Cyclic Votametry - Polarograph - Oscilloscopi
Polarography –

UNIT-V
Ion Selective Electrodes - Conductometry - Electrolytic Conductivity - Specific Equivalent and Molar
Conductance - Working Principles of pH, EC, TDS Meters - Material Characterization Techniques -
SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, Thermal Analysis - Working Principles and Applications.

REFERENCES:
1. D. A. Skoog, D.M. West and T.A. Nieman, Principles of Instrumental Analysis,5th Ed. Thomson
Asion (P) Ltd. Singapore, 2004.
2. H. H. Willard, L. L. Merit, J. A. Dean and F. A. Settle, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, 7th Ed.
CBP Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 1988.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech – II Year – ISem. (Env. Engg.)

RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION (PE - V)

UNIT-I
Rural Water Supply: Basic Objectives, Development of Water Supply Schemes for Rural Areas - Health
and Economic Aspects in Design of the Scheme, Disinfection of Wells, Specific Problems in Rural Water
Supply and Treatment and Remedies, Design of Distribution Systems Rural Areas.

UNIT-II
Vector Control: Fundamentals of epidemiology - vector borne diseases - types of vectors - mosquitoes,
flies, rodents - rationale of control and naturalistic methods of control - uses and limitations of
pesticides - engineering methods of vector control.

UNIT-III
Food Sanitation: Introduction to food and drugs act - Food poisoning - Food storage and
preservation - sanitation of eating and drinking places - slaughter houses and market sanitation.
Milk Sanitation: Diseases transmitted through milk -Pasteurization- Inspection - Sampling and testing of
milk.

UNIT-IV
Industrial Hygiene: Effects of environmental factors on health - Occupational hazards - Comfort and
production.Radiological Health: Radio activity - Harmful effects of radiation - Safety measures -Radioactive
waste disposal.

UNIT-V
Environmental Sanitation Sanitation: Basic Objectives, Public Health Significance, Environmental Health
Programmes and Organization, Control of Communicable Diseases, Environmental Health Planning, Rural
Excreta Disposal - Method of Disposal of Night Soil, Types of Privies, Bore Hole Latrine, Septic and Aqua
Privy, Septic Tank and Effluent Disposal Arrangements, Low Cost Wastewater Treatment Systems, Biogas
Plants.

REFERENCES:
1. Municipal and Rural Sanitation: EulersV.M. and Steel E.W.
2. Wastewater, collection, treatment, disposal and reuse: Metcalf and Eddy
3. Environmental Sanitation: J.A. Salvato
4. Public Health Engineering: E.B. Phelps
5. Text Book of Preventive and Social Medicine: J.E. Park and K. Park
6. Ehlers, V.M. and Steel, E.W.: Municipal and Rural Sanitation, Mc Graw Hill Company Inc., New
York, 1964.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (Env. Engg.)

ENGLISH FOR RESEARCH PAPER WRITING (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course objectives: Students will be able to:

 Understand that how to improve your writing skills and level of readability
 Learn about what to write in each section
 Understand the skills needed when writing a Title Ensure the good quality of paper at very first-
time submission

UNIT-I:
Planning and Preparation, Word Order, Breaking up long sentences, Structuring Paragraphs and
Sentences, Being Concise and Removing Redundancy, Avoiding Ambiguity and Vagueness

UNIT-II:
Clarifying Who Did What, Highlighting Your Findings, Hedging and Criticizing, Paraphrasing and
Plagiarism, Sections of a Paper, Abstracts. Introduction

UNIT-III:
Review of the Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, The Final Check.

UNIT-IV:
key skills are needed when writing a Title, key skills are needed when writing an Abstract, key skills are
needed when writing an Introduction, skills needed when writing a Review of the Literature,

UNIT-V:
skills are needed when writing the Methods, skills needed when writing the Results, skills are needed
when writing the Discussion, skills are needed when writing the Conclusions. useful phrases, how to
ensure paper is as good as it could possibly be the first- time submission

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Goldbort R (2006) Writing for Science, Yale University Press (available on Google Books)
2. Day R (2006) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press
3. Highman N (1998), Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences, SIAM. Highman’s
book.
4. Adrian Wallwork, English for Writing Research Papers, Springer New York Dordrecht
Heidelberg London, 2011

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (Env. Engg.)

DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to

 learn to demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and
humanitarian response.
 critically evaluate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice from
multiple perspectives.
 develop an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical relevance in
specific types of disasters and conflict situations.
 critically understand the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches,
 planning and programming in different countries, particularly their home country or the countries
they work in

UNIT-I:
Introduction:
Disaster: Definition, Factors and Significance; Difference Between Hazard and Disaster; Natural and
Manmade Disasters: Difference, Nature, Types and Magnitude.
Disaster Prone Areas in India:
Study of Seismic Zones; Areas Prone to Floods and Droughts, Landslides and Avalanches; Areas
Prone to Cyclonic and Coastal Hazards with Special Reference to Tsunami; Post-Disaster Diseases
and Epidemics

UNIT-II:
Repercussions of Disasters and Hazards:
Economic Damage, Loss of Human and Animal Life, Destruction of Ecosystem. Natural Disasters:
Earthquakes, Volcanisms, Cyclones, Tsunamis, Floods, Droughts and Famines, Landslides and
Avalanches, Man-made disaster: Nuclear Reactor Meltdown, Industrial Accidents, Oil Slicks and Spills,
Outbreaks of Disease and Epidemics, War and Conflicts.

UNIT-III:
Disaster Preparedness and Management:
Preparedness: Monitoring of Phenomena Triggering A Disaster or Hazard; Evaluation of Risk:
Application of Remote Sensing, Data from Meteorological and Other Agencies, Media Reports:
Governmental and Community Preparedness.

UNIT-IV:
Risk Assessment Disaster Risk:
Concept and Elements, Disaster Risk Reduction, Global and National Disaster Risk Situation.
Techniques of Risk Assessment, Global Co-Operation in Risk Assessment and Warning, People’s
Participation in Risk Assessment. Strategies for Survival.

UNIT-V:
Disaster Mitigation:
Meaning, Concept and Strategies of Disaster Mitigation, Emerging Trends In Mitigation. Structural
Mitigation and Non-Structural Mitigation, Programs of Disaster Mitigation in India.

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TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. R. Nishith, Singh AK, “Disaster Management in India: Perspectives, issues and strategies “’New
Royal book Company.
2. Sahni, Pardeep Et. Al. (Eds.),” Disaster Mitigation Experiences and Reflections”, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi.
3. Goel S. L., Disaster Administration and Management Text and Case Studies”, Deep &Deep
Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (Env. Engg.)

SANSKRIT FOR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives:
 To get a working knowledge in illustrious Sanskrit, the scientific language in the world
 Learning of Sanskrit to improve brain functioning
 Learning of Sanskrit to develop the logic in mathematics, science & other subjects enhancing
the memory power
 The engineering scholars equipped with Sanskrit will be able to explore the huge knowledge
from ancient literature

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

 Understanding basic Sanskrit language
 Ancient Sanskrit literature about science & technology can be understood
 Being a logical language will help to develop logic in students

UNIT-I:
Alphabets in Sanskrit,

UNIT-II:
Past/Present/Future Tense, Simple Sentences

UNIT-III:
Order, Introduction of roots,

UNIT-IV:
Technical information about Sanskrit Literature

UNIT-V:
Technical concepts of Engineering-Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture, Mathematics

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. “Abhyaspustakam” – Dr. Vishwas, Samskrita-Bharti Publication, New Delhi
2. “Teach Yourself Sanskrit” Prathama Deeksha-Vempati Kutumbshastri, Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthanam, New Delhi Publication
3. “India’s Glorious Scientific Tradition” Suresh Soni, Ocean books (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (Env. Engg.)

VALUE EDUCATION (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to

 Understand value of education and self- development
 Imbibe good values in students
 Let the should know about the importance of character

Course outcomes: Students will be able to

 Knowledge of self-development
 Learn the importance of Human values
 Developing the overall personality

UNIT-I:
Values and self-development –Social values and individual attitudes. Work ethics, Indian vision of
humanism. Moral and non- moral valuation. Standards and principles. Value judgements

UNIT-II:
Importance of cultivation of values. Sense of duty. Devotion, Self-reliance. Confidence, Concentration.
Truthfulness, Cleanliness. Honesty, Humanity. Power of faith, National Unity. Patriotism. Love for
nature, Discipline

UNIT-III:
Personality and Behavior Development - Soul and Scientific attitude. Positive Thinking. Integrity and
discipline, Punctuality, Love and Kindness.

UNIT-IV:
Avoid fault Thinking. Free from anger, Dignity of labour. Universal brotherhood and religious tolerance.
True friendship. Happiness Vs suffering, love for truth. Aware of self-destructive habits. Association and
Cooperation. Doing best for saving nature

UNIT-V:
Character and Competence –Holy books vs Blind faith. Self-management and Good health. Science of
reincarnation, Equality, Nonviolence, Humility, Role of Women. All religions and same message. Mind
your Mind, Self-control. Honesty, Studying effectively

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Chakroborty, S.K. “Values and Ethics for organizations Theory and practice”, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (Env. Engg.)

CONSTITUTION OF INDIA (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to:

 Understand the premises informing the twin themes of liberty and freedom from a civil rights
perspective.
 To address the growth of Indian opinion regarding modern Indian intellectuals’ constitutional
role and entitlement to civil and economic rights as well as the emergence of nationhood in the
early years of Indian nationalism.
 To address the role of socialism in India after the commencement of the Bolshevik Revolution
in 1917 and its impact on the initial drafting of the Indian Constitution.

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to:

 Discuss the growth of the demand for civil rights in India for the bulk of Indians before the arrival
of Gandhi in Indian politics.
 Discuss the intellectual origins of the framework of argument that informed the
conceptualization of social reforms leading to revolution in India.
 Discuss the circumstances surrounding the foundation of the Congress Socialist Party [CSP]
under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and the eventual failure of the proposal of direct
elections through adult suffrage in the Indian Constitution.
 Discuss the passage of the Hindu Code Bill of 1956.

UNIT-I:
History of Making of the Indian Constitution: History Drafting Committee, (Composition & Working),
Philosophy of the Indian Constitution: Preamble, Salient Features.

UNIT-II:
Contours of Constitutional Rights & Duties: Fundamental Rights Right to Equality, Right to
Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights,
Right to Constitutional Remedies, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.

UNIT-III:
Organs of Governance: Parliament, Composition, Qualifications and Disqualifications, Powers and
Functions, Executive, President, Governor, Council of Ministers, Judiciary, Appointment and Transfer
of Judges, Qualification, Powers and Functions.

UNIT-IV:
Local Administration: District’s Administration head: Role and Importance, Municipalities:
Introduction, Mayor and role of Elected Representative, CEO of Municipal Corporation. Pachayati raj:
Introduction, PRI: Zila Pachayat. Elected officials and their roles, CEO Zila Pachayat: Position and role.
Block level: Organizational Hierarchy (Different departments), Village level: Role of Elected and
Appointed officials, Importance of grass root democracy.

UNIT-V:
Election Commission: Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Chief Election Commissioner and
Election Commissioners. State Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Institute and Bodies for the
welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.

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TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. The Constitution of India, 1950 (Bare Act), Government Publication.
2. Dr. S. N. Busi, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution, 1st Edition, 2015.
3. M. P. Jain, Indian Constitution Law, 7th Edn., Lexis Nexis, 2014.
4. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2015.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (Env. Engg.)

PEDAGOGY STUDIES (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to:

 Review existing evidence on the review topic to inform programme design and policy making
undertaken by the DfID, other agencies and researchers.
 Identify critical evidence gaps to guide the development.

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to understand:

 What pedagogical practices are being used by teachers in formal and informal classrooms in
developing countries?
 What is the evidence on the effectiveness of these pedagogical practices, in what conditions,
and with what population of learners?
 How can teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the school curriculum and guidance
materials best support effective pedagogy?

UNIT-I:
Introduction and Methodology: Aims and rationale, Policy background, Conceptual framework and
terminology Theories of learning, Curriculum, Teacher education. Conceptual framework, Research
questions. Overview of methodology and Searching.

UNIT-II:
Thematic overview: Pedagogical practices are being used by teachers in formal and informal
classrooms in developing countries. Curriculum, Teacher education.

UNIT-III:
Evidence on the effectiveness of pedagogical practices, Methodology for the indepth stage: quality
assessment of included studies. How can teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the scho
curriculum and guidance materials best support effective pedagogy? Theory of change. Strength and
nature of the body of evidence for effective pedagogical practices. Pedagogic theory and pedagogical
approaches. Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs and Pedagogic strategies.

UNIT-IV:
Professional development: alignment with classroom practices and follow-up support, Peer support,
Support from the head teacher and the community. Curriculum and assessment, Barriers to learning:
limited resources and large class sizes

UNIT-V:
Research gaps and future directions: Research design, Contexts, Pedagogy, Teacher education,
Curriculum and assessment, Dissemination and research impact.

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Ackers J, Hardman F (2001) Classroom interaction in Kenyan primary schools, Compare, 31
(2): 245-261.
2. Agrawal M (2004) Curricular reform in schools: The importance of evaluation, Journal of
Curriculum Studies, 36 (3): 361-379.
3. Akyeampong K (2003) Teacher training in Ghana - does it count? Multi-site teacher education
research project (MUSTER) country report 1. London: DFID.

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4. Akyeampong K, Lussier K, Pryor J, Westbrook J (2013) Improving teaching and learning of

basic maths and reading in Africa: Does teacher preparation count? International Journal
Educational Development, 33 (3): 272–282.
5. Alexander RJ (2001) Culture and pedagogy: International comparisons in primary education.
Oxford and Boston: Blackwell.
6. Chavan M (2003) Read India: A mass scale, rapid, ‘learning to read’ campaign.
7. www.pratham.org/images/resource%20working%20paper%202.pdf.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (Env. Engg.)

STRESS MANAGEMENT BY YOGA (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives:
 To achieve overall health of body and mind
 To overcome stress

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to:

 Develop healthy mind in a healthy body thus improving social health also
 Improve efficiency

UNIT-I:
Definitions of Eight parts of yog. (Ashtanga)

UNIT-II:
Yam and Niyam.

UNIT-III:
Do`s and Don’t’s in life.
i) Ahinsa, satya, astheya, bramhacharya and aparigraha
ii) Shaucha, santosh, tapa, swadhyay, ishwarpranidhan

UNIT-IV:
Asan and Pranayam

UNIT-V:
i) Various yog poses and their benefits for mind & body
ii) Regularization of breathing techniques and its effects-Types of pranayam

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. ‘Yogic Asanas for Group Tarining-Part-I”: Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, Nagpur
2. “Rajayoga or conquering the Internal Nature” by Swami Vivekananda, Advaita Ashrama
(Publication Department), Kolkata

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (Env. Engg.)

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LIFE ENLIGHTENMENT SKILLS

(Audit Course - I & II)
Prerequisite: None
Course Objectives:
 To learn to achieve the highest goal happily
 To become a person with stable mind, pleasing personality and determination
 To awaken wisdom in students

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

 Study of Shrimad-Bhagwad-Geeta will help the student in developing his personality and
achieve the highest goal in life
 The person who has studied Geeta will lead the nation and mankind to peace and prosperity
 Study of Neetishatakam will help in developing versatile personality of students

UNIT-I:
Neetisatakam-Holistic development of personality
 Verses- 19,20,21,22 (wisdom)
 Verses- 29,31,32 (pride & heroism)
 Verses- 26,28,63,65 (virtue)

UNIT-II:
Neetisatakam-Holistic development of personality
 Verses- 52,53,59 (dont’s)
 Verses- 71,73,75,78 (do’s)

UNIT-III:
Approach to day to day work and duties.
 Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta: Chapter 2-Verses 41, 47,48,
 Chapter 3-Verses 13, 21, 27, 35, Chapter 6-Verses 5,13,17, 23, 35,
 Chapter 18-Verses 45, 46, 48.

UNIT-IV:
Statements of basic knowledge.
 Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta: Chapter2-Verses 56, 62, 68
 Chapter 12 -Verses 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 18
 Personality of Role model. Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta:

UNIT-V:
 Chapter2-Verses 17, Chapter 3-Verses 36,37,42,
 Chapter 4-Verses 18, 38,39
 Chapter18 – Verses 37,38,63

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. “Srimad Bhagavad Gita” by Swami Swarupananda Advaita Ashram (Publication Department),
Kolkata.
2. Bhartrihari’s Three Satakam (Niti-sringar-vairagya) by P.Gopinath, Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthanam, New Delhi.

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