Energy and Environment Syllabus — Government College of Engineering a…
Full syllabus, topics and curated resources for Energy and Environment (Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu).
Environmental studies covering ecosystems, natural resources, pollution, energy resources, sustainable development, and environmental protection.
- Subject code: CET6101
- University: Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu
- Course: BE (2022 onwards)
- Branch: Civil
- Semester: 1
Energy and Environment syllabus
Unit 1: ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEM AND NATURAL RESOURCES
- Introduction to Environmental Studies
- Definition, Scope and Importance of Environmental Studies
- Need for Public Awareness
- Concept of Ecosystem
- Structure and Function of Ecosystem
- Energy Flow in Ecosystem
- Food Chains
- Food Webs
- Ecological Pyramids
- Forest Ecosystem
- Grassland Ecosystem
- Desert Ecosystem
- Aquatic Ecosystems
- Renewable Resources
- Non-Renewable Resources
- Mineral Resources
- Food Resources
- Effects of Agriculture and Overgrazing
- Fertilizer and Pesticide Problems
Unit 2: NATURAL RESOURCES
- Different Types of Natural Resources
- Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
- Mineral Resources
- World Food Problems
- Modern Agriculture
- Fertilizer Problems
- Pesticide Problems
Unit 3: POLLUTION
- Environmental Pollution
- Air Pollution
- Air Pollution Sources
- Effects and Control of Air Pollution
- Air Quality Standards
- Air Pollution Act
- Air Pollution Measurement
- Water Pollution
- Soil Pollution
- Solid Waste Disposal
- Greenhouse Gases
- Acid Rain
- Noise Pollution
Unit 4: SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Use of Resources
- Urban Problems Related to Energy
- Energy Resources
- Growing Energy Needs
- Renewable Energy Sources
- Non-Renewable Energy Sources
- Alternate Energy Sources
- Land as a Resource
- Land Degradation
- Soil Erosion
- Desertification
- Role of an Individual in Conservation of Natural Resources
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
- Wildlife Protection Act
- Forest Conservation Act