Module-I: Introduction to Environmental System (10-12 Lectures)
Components of Earth System: Lithosphere, Cryosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere and Outer space, Science of Weather and Climate systems and their variabilities, Energy, Water, Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles in the Atmosphere, Environmental Pollution (Air, Water, Noise, Soil and Marine), Natural Hazards, Climate Change and Global Warming, Green energy and adaptation to Climate change, Observations-modeling-prediction of environmental systems. Role of ocean on earth’s climate system
Module-II: Green and Sustainable Technology (6-8 Lectures)
Pollution issues in Industries, Introduction to Green Technology, Emerging and sustainable practices in Electronics, Chemical, Petroleum and Mineral Processing Industries, 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and 12 Principles of Green Engineering.
Module-III: Environmental Economics and Policies (8-10 Lectures)
Components of Earth System: Sustainable development, economics of renewable and non-renewable natural resources, Green growth, Environmental valuation, accounting and audit, Carbon Trading, Command and control approach and market based instruments for reducing pollutions, Environmental policies and acts (Air, Noise, Water, Forest, E-waste, Hazardous waste acts).
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