B.Tech.

First Year: Department of Civil Engineering

Course Handout

Session (Semester): July 2023 to Dec 2023

Branch: Chemistry Cycle
Class: Theory Regular
Course Name (Code): Environmental Studies (CIE_1072)
Contact Hours/Week: L T P C
2 0 0 2
Course Coordinator: Mr. Firoz Alam Faroque
Course Instructor: Mr. Firoz Alam Faroque, Dr. Sujay Raghavendra N, Dr.
Aditya Tantry, Dr. Lalima Banerjee, Dr. Shendkar
Mangeshkumar Rajkumar
A.
Introduction: This course is offered to B. Tech. first year students for understanding the
different aspects of our environment and issues related to it. The course aims at exposure to
various environmental issues (regional, national and international), relevant sources of
information about different issues including environmental systems and functions,
environmental problems and solutions, role of public and Govt., etc. The course aims at
generating useful ideas, concepts for meaningful field work in the immediate environment
and self-study of books, journals, and magazines on the subject. The course introduces
multi-disciplinary approach to the study of various environmental issues. The approach will
facilitate participatory learning about importance of conservation, preservation and
protection of the environment and striving towards a life in perfect harmony with nature.

B. Assessment Rubrics:

Criteria Description Maximum Marks

In-sessional Exam (Close/Open Book) 30 x 1 =30
Internal Assessment
(Summative) Quiz 10

Assignment 10

End Term Exam End Term Exam (Close/Open Book) 50

(Summative)
Total 100

Attendance A minimum of 75% Attendance is required to be maintained by a student

(Formative) to be qualified for taking up the End Semester examination, but this
attendance limit is not mandatory for the online classes as guided by
AICTE. The allowance of 25% includes all types of leaves including
medical leaves.

Make up Assignments Students who misses a class will have to report to the teacher about the
(Formative) absence. A makeup assignment on the topic taught on the day of
absence will be given which has to be submitted within a week from the
date of absence. No extensions will be given on this. The attendance for

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not accounted for absence. These assignments are limited to a maximum
of 5 throughout the entire semester.

Homework/ Home There are situations where a student may have to work in home,
Assignment/ Activity especially before a flipped classroom. Although these works are not
Assignment graded with marks. However, a student is expected to participate and
(Formative) perform these assignments with full zeal since the activity/ flipped
classroom participation by a student will be assessed and marks will be
awarded.

Components Quizzs Assignment Sessionals End semester/Make up

Duration 30 minutes Around10 120 minutes 180 minutes
questions/mini
project
Weightage 10 % 10 % 30% (1 x 30=30 50% (50 marks)
10 marks 10 marks marks)
Total 1 sessionals
Typology of questions Understanding Understanding Understanding and Understanding and
and remember and remember remember remember
Pattern 10 to 20 MCQ 1 to 2 10 to 20 Answer all questions of 10
questions activities MCQ'S OR Fill in Marks each
the blank (One
word answer
only) questions eac
h carrying 0.5 mark
= 5 to 10 marks
10
Descriptive
questions each
carrying 2 to 3
marks = 25 to
20 marks
th st th rd
Schedule 28 Aug- 1 30 Oct- 3 25th Sep – 30th Sep 29th Nov 2023 – 12th Dec
Sep 2023 Nov 2023 2023

Topics Covered Quiz-1; L1- Activities 1 to Sessional-1; L1- Comprehensive examination

L10; 4 L18; covering full syllabus.
Students are expected to
answer all questions
Attendance A minimum of 75% Attendance is required to be maintained by a student
(Formative) to be qualified for taking up the End Semester examination. The allowance
of 25% includes all types of leaves including medical leaves

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C. Syllabus
Meaning, multidisciplinary nature of environmental science, applications in engineering disciplines,
environmental ethics, sustainable development, Renewable and non-renewable resources, Resource
consumption & conservation methods, different types of energy, Conventional sources & Non-
Conventional sources of energy, Types & Structure of Ecosystem, Environmental Pollution and control ,
Disaster Management meaning, natural disasters especially earthquakes & Manmade disasters,
Environmental crisis & legislations , Environmental acts, Laws and Policies, EIA, Case studies of the past
related to environmental issues, crisis, disasters, hazard, pollution, climate change & its effects. Practical
activity related to environmental problems and its impacts on environment.

D. Text Books
T1. Mohan kanda, Disaster Management in India evolution of institutional arrangements &
operational strategies. (2017)
T2. Benny Joseph, Environmental Studies, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi
(2008)
T3. Aloka Debi, “Environmental Science and Engineering”, Universities Press (India) Pvt. Ltd. (2012)

E. Reference Books
R1. Y.Anjaneyulu, Introduction to Environmental science (2017)
R2.Student guide: Environment Reader for Universities, based on UGC syllabus published by Centre
for Science and Environment, (2017).

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

[1052.1] Discuss the role of Environmental Science, its multidisciplinary nature in conservation of
global environment.
[1052.2] Describe the natural resources, utility and the role of ecosystems in maintaining planetary
cycles.
[1052.3] Discuss types, sources, and prevention and control measures of pollution .
[1052.4] Discuss laws, acts and policies related to environmental protection in India.
[1052.5] Describe types, mitigation and management.

G. Program Outcomes and Program Specific Outcomes

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[PO.1]. Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
[PO.2]. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences and engineering sciences.
[PO.3]. Design/ Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
[PO.4]. Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of
information to provide valid conclusions.
[PO.5]. Modern Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering
activities with an under- standing of the limitations.
[PO.6]. The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to professional engineering practice.
[PO.7]. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for
sustainable development.
[PO.8]. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of engineering practice.
[PO.9]. Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader
in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
[PO.10]. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations and give and
receive clear instructions.
[PO.11]. Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
engineering and management principles and apply these to owners own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
[PO.12]. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

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H. Lecture Plan:
Lec. Topics Lecture Outcome Mode of Corresponding
No Delivery CO
L0 Discussion on Vision, Mission, PEO, PO/PSO and Lecture
course handout.
Introduction of the subject: To understand the basics Lecture 1052.1
L1 Meaning, objectives, major of environmental studies.
environmental issues
Sustainable development, Understanding the Lecture 1052.1
L2 Environment as a global meaning of sustainibility
concern
Case study 1/ Chennai Flood To recognize the soil Lecture 1052.1
L3 erosion problem in
Sundarbans
Natural Resources: Learn about the natural Lecture 1052.1
Renewable and non- resources and energy
renewable resources – resources in India
Resource consumption &
L4
conservation methods.
Availability of water
resources, Forest, Land and
Mineral resources
Energy – Different types of Explore the possibilities Lecture 1052.1
energy, Conventional sources of energy resources from
& non-Conventional sources renewable resources
of energy, solar energy,
L5 Hydro electric energy, Wind
Energy, Nuclear energy,
Biomass & Biogas, Fossil
Fuels, Hydrogen as an
alternative energy
Case study 2- Ballari Learn about the effect of Lecture 1052.1
L6 overexploitation
Ecosystem: Meaning, Explore the structure of Lecture 1052.1
structure and functions, ecosystem
biotic and abiotic
L7 components, Tropic levels,
Energy flow in an
ecosystem
Biodiversity and its Understand biodiversity Lecture 1052.1
L8 conservation – in situ & ex and its conservation
situ,
Chennai Floods, A Man-made Role of human of in Lecture & Quiz 1052.2, 1052.1
L9 Natural Disaster / Case study disaster 1052.5
3-Citizen Conservation
Environmental Pollution - Creating awareness Lecture 1052.3
L10 water, air, land, noise, solid regarding various forms
waste of pollution
Biomedical waste, nuclear Learning about special Lecture 1052.3
L11 kinds of pollution
pollution, marine pollution
Case study 4- The Cost Understand the cost of Lecture & Quiz 1052.3
L12 of Green Revolution green revolution
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legislations: Related to environmental laws and
L13 legislations
general, air, water,
biodiversity and forests.
Pollution control Boards: Role and scope of Lecture & Quiz 1052.4
Central & State - Roles and environmental impact
L14 responsibilities, assessment
Environmental impact
assessment (EIA)
Case study 5- Plastic Pollution Description of electrified Lecture & Quiz 1052.2
L15 village
Learn about disasters Lecture 1052.5
Disaster Management: and its management
L16 Meaning, classification of
disasters, Disaster risk
formula
Disaster management phases Understand different Lecture 1052.5
– Disaster management cycle, phases of disaster
L17 Emergency response and management
recovery, Hazardous waste
spills and dangers posed
Citizen Conservation, Learn about scope of Lecture 1052.1
Limitations of traditional various conservation
conservation measures and method
L18
the role of technology in
mitigating them / Case study
6- Citizen Conservation
Student activity 1/ To Learn about how to solve Practical/Activity 1052.1, 1052.5
describe the Environmental various environmental
L19 problems
problems of your locality and
suggest a remedy,
Student activity 2 /To Learn about how to solve Practical/Activity 1052.2
prepare the list of plants various environmental
and animals which are problems
used for making meals at
L20 your home on any one day
and to comment on the
habit and the habitat of
each.
Student activity 3/To Learn about how to solve Practical/Activity 1052.3
describe: a) Climate of various environmental
your area b) Yearly problems
L21 variation in the
suspended particulate
matter in the same area
Student activity 3 Learn about how to solve Practical/Activity 1052.3
L22 continuation / Revision various environmental
class problems
L23 Learn about how to solve Practical/Activity 1052.1
Student activity 4/To make an various environmental
audit of the Electrical energy problems
consumption by various

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home.Assignment 1
Revision class Learn about how to solve Practical/Activity 1052.1
L24 various environmental
problems

Submitted By: Mr. Firoz Alam Faroque Approved By:

Signature of the Faculty Signature of First Year Coordinator

Date: 25th July 2023

Faculty members teaching the course;

1. Mr. Firoz Alam Faroque
2. Dr. Sujay Raghavendra N
3. Dr. Aditya Tantr
4. Dr. Lalima Banerjee
5. Dr. Shendkar Mangeshkumar Rajkumar

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I. Course Articulation Matrix: (Mapping of COs with POs)

CORRELATION WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

CO STATEMENT

PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
CIE 1052.1 Discuss the role of Environmental
Science, its multidisciplinary nature in 1 3 3 1
conservation of global environment.
CIE 1052.2 Describe the natural resources, utility
and the role of ecosystems in 1 1 3 3 1
maintaining planetary cycles.
CIE 1052.3
2 of2pollution 3
Discuss types, sources, and prevention and control measures 3 1
.
CIE 1052.4 Discuss laws, acts and policies
related to environmental protection in 2 3 3 1
India
CIE 1052.5 Describe types, mitigation and
management techniques of disaster 1 2 3 3 1

Note: CO to PO & PSO mapping level (1 – low, 2- moderate and 3 – substantial).

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