Environmental Science and Engineering - GE8291, GE6351

ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY

=> Definitions and Scope of Environmental Science
=> Concept, Structure, Components of Ecosystem
=> Structure and Function of Forest Ecosystem(Terrestrial Ecosystem)
=> Structure and functions of Grassland Ecosystems
=> Structure and Functions of Desert Ecosystms
=> Aquatic ecosystems
=> Energy Flow in Ecosystem
=> Ecological pyramid
=> Nutrient cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen and phosphorus cycle
=> Ecological succession
=> Biodiversity
=> Levels and Values of Biodiversity
=> Hot-Spots of Biodiversity
=> Threats to Biodiversity
=> Man-Wildlife Conflicts and Endangered Species
=> Conservation of Biodiversity
=> Important Short Questions and Answers: Environment, Ecosystems and Biodiversity

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

=> Environmental pollution
=> Classification of Pollution
=> Nuclear Hazards
=> Management of solid waste
=> Disaster Management
=> Important Short Questions and Answers: Environmental Pollution

NATURAL RESOURCES

=> Forest Resources
=> Deforestation
=> Water Resources
=> Mineral Resources
=> Food Resources
=> Energy Resources
=> Renewable Energy Resources and Methods of Harvesting
=> Non-Reneable Energy Sources
=> Nuclear Energy
=> Uses of Alternate (Renewable) Energy Sources
=> Land Resources
=> Desertification: Harmful effect and Causes
=> Landslides: Causes and Harmful effect
=> Conservation of Natural Resources - Role of an Individual
=> Equitable Use of Resources for Sustainable Life Style
=> Important Short Questions and Answers: Natural Resources

SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

=> Social Issues and the Environment
=> Important Short Questions and Answers: Social Issues and the Environment

HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

=> Human Population and the Environment
=> Important Short Questions and Answers: Human Population and the Environment