Environmental Science and Engineering [Civil Department]

Environmental Science and Engineering [Civil Department]

Environmental Science and Engineering

ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY

1. Definitions and Scope of Environmental Science
2. Concept, Structure, Components of Ecosystem
3. Structure and Function of Forest Ecosystem(Terrestrial Ecosystem)
4. Structure and functions of Grassland Ecosystems
5. Structure and Functions of Desert Ecosystms
6. Aquatic ecosystems
7. Energy Flow in Ecosystem
8. Ecological pyramid
9. Nutrient cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen and phosphorus cycle
10. Ecological succession
11. Biodiversity
12. Levels and Values of Biodiversity
13. Hot-Spots of Biodiversity
14. Threats to Biodiversity
15. Man-Wildlife Conflicts and Endangered Species
16. Conservation of Biodiversity
17. Important Short Questions and Answers: Environment, Ecosystems and Biodiversity

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

1. Environmental pollution
2. Classification of Pollution
3. Nuclear Hazards
4. Management of solid waste
5. Disaster Management
6. Important Short Questions and Answers: Environmental Pollution

NATURAL RESOURCES

1. Forest Resources
2. Deforestation
3. Water Resources
4. Mineral Resources
5. Food Resources
6. Energy Resources
7. Renewable Energy Resources and Methods of Harvesting
8. Non-Reneable Energy Sources
9. Nuclear Energy
10. Uses of Alternate (Renewable) Energy Sources
11. Land Resources
12. Desertification: Harmful effect and Causes
13. Landslides: Causes and Harmful effect
14. Conservation of Natural Resources - Role of an Individual
15. Equitable Use of Resources for Sustainable Life Style
16. Important Short Questions and Answers: Natural Resources

SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Social Issues and the Environment
2. Important Short Questions and Answers: Social Issues and the Environment

HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Human Population and the Environment
2. Important Short Questions and Answers: Human Population and the Environment