M. Sc. (Environmental Sciences) Academic Session 2016-17

Department of Humanities and Sciences YMCA University of Science & Technology Faridabad 1

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YMCA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FARIDABAD

VISION “YMCA University of Science and Technology aspires to be a nationally and internationally acclaimed leader in technical and higher education in all spheres which transforms the life of students through integration of teaching, research and character building.”

MISSION 

To contribute to the development of science and technology by synthesizing teaching, research and creative activities.

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To provide an enviable research environment and state-of-the art technological exposure to its scholars.

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To develop human potential to its fullest extent and make them emerge as world class leaders in their professions and enthuse them towards their social responsibilities.

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YMCA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FARIDABAD FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES VISION “A department that can effectively harness its multidisciplinary strengths to create an academically stimulating atmosphere; evolving into a well-integrated system that synergizes the efforts of its competent faculty towards imparting intellectual confidence that aids comprehension and complements the spirit of inquiry. “

MISSION 

To create well-rounded individuals ready to comprehend scientific and technical challenges offered in the area of specialization.

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To counsel the students so that the road map becomes clearer to them and they have the zest to turn the blueprint of their careers into a material reality.

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To encourage critical thinking and develop their research acumen by aiding the nascent spirit for scientific exploration.

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Help them take economic, social, legal and political considerations when visualizing the role of technology in improving quality of life.

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To infuse intellectual audacity that makes them take bold initiatives to venture into alternative methods and modes to achieve technological breakthroughs.

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES M. Sc. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES The two years M.Sc. course in Environmental Sciences is an interdisciplinary program with an emphasis on emerging areas of environment such as water, air, soil pollution and control, climate change, resource conservation, waste management and environmental impact assessment. The program is designed in such a way that the students get in-depth knowledge of scientific, technical, economic, legal as well as social aspects of environment. The subjects offered are innovative with major thrust being on research areas pertaining to environmental pollution control and treatment technologies. The course will not only equip the student with knowledge and expertise in the area of environmental sciences but will also create avenue for research and job opportunities in future.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: 1.

To create and disseminate knowledge to the students about environmental problems at local, regional and global scale.

2.

To sensitize students towards environmental concerns and issues, and make them able to apply their knowledge for sustainable development.

3.

To provide intensive practical training on modern instrumentation and analytical techniques for environmental analyses.

4.

To orient the students towards efficient environmental decision-making and management.

5.

To develop understanding about the impacts of climate change and related mitigation strategies.

6.

To prepare students for successful career in education, research, industries, consultancy, regulatory agencies, boards and departments, etc.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: After completion of the program, the students have: 1.

Acquired fundamental knowledge and understanding of different aspects of environment.

2.

Become aware of the local, regional and global environmental problems and acquired the knowledge and skills needed for the environmental management.

3.

Developed environmental monitoring skills, including design and conduct of experiments and data analysis. 5

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Obtained exposure to the environmental pollution control technologies.

5.

Become aware of the environmental policies, legislation and regulations.

6.

Acquired skills in the preparation, planning and implementation of environmental projects and obtaining firsthand experience of working in the environmental projects.

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YMCA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FARIDABAD DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES SCHEME OF M. SC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

SEMESTER I S. Subject No. Code

Title

L

T

P

Sessional Final Marks Exam Marks

Total Credits Category code

1

EVS 101 Ecology and Environment

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

2

EVS 102 Environmental Chemistry

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

3

EVS 103 Instrumental Techniques for Chemical Analysis

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

4

EVS 104 Physical Environment

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

5

EVS 105 Computer Applications

2

0

0

50

-

50

2

FC

6

EVS 106 Seminar

2

0

0

50

-

50

2

DCC

7

EVS 107 EVS – Lab I (Ecology)

0

0

6

40

60

100

3

DCC

8

EVS 108 EVS – Lab II (Environmental Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis)

0

0

6

40

60

100

3

DCC

700

26

Total

20 0

12

* DCC – Discipline Core Course; FC – Foundation Course L – Lecture; T - Tutorial; P - Practical

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YMCA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FARIDABAD DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES SCHEME OF M. SC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SEMESTER II S. Subject No. Code

Title

L

T

P

Sessional Final Total Credits Category Marks Exam code Marks

1

EVS 201

Water Pollution and Control Technologies

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

2

EVS 202

Energy and Environment

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

3

EVS 203

Air & Noise: Pollution and Management

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

4

EVS 204

Soil Pollution 4 and Management

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

5

EVS 205

Statistical Data Analysis and Environmental Modelling

2

0

0

50

-

50

2

DCC

6

EVS 206

Seminar

2

0

0

50

-

50

2

DCC

7

EVS 207

EVS – Lab III (Water and Soil Analysis)

0

0

6

40

60

100

3

DCC

8

EVS 208

EVS – Lab IV (Air Pollution Sampling and Analysis)

0

0

6

40

60

100

3

DCC

9

XXX

Audit Course

2

0

0

25

50

75

0

MAC

Total

22 0

775

26

12

DCC – Discipline Core Course; MAC – Mandatory Audit Course L – Lecture; T - Tutorial; P - Practical *Industrial Training (4-6 weeks) to be undertaken in industries, institutes, organizations, etc. or field work to be done at the end of IInd Semester and will be evaluated in IIIrd Semester.

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YMCA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FARIDABAD DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES SCHEME OF M. SC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SEMESTER III L T P Sessional Final Total Credits Category S. Subject Title Marks Exam code No. Code Marks 1

EVS 301

Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

2

EVS 302

Solid and 4 Hazardous Waste Management

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

3

EVS XXX Elective I

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DEC

4

EVS XXX Elective II

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DEC

5

EVS 306

Seminar

2

0

0

50

-

50

2

DCC

6

EVS 307

EVS – Lab V 0 (Industrial Water and Wastewater Analysis)

0

6

40

60

100

3

DCC

7

EVS 308

EVS – Lab VI (Waste Management)

0

0

6

40

60

100

3

DCC

8

EVS 309

*Industrial Visit/Field Work and Report Writing

0

0

1

50

-

50

1

DCC

9

XXX

Open Elective

3

0

0

25

50

75

3

OEC

Total

21 0

775

28

13

Elective Courses (Elective I and Elective II): Select any two courses from the following: 3 & EVS 303 4

Natural Resource 4 Management

0

0

40

60

100

4

DEC

EVS 304

Environmental Nanotechnology

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DEC

EVS 305

Natural Hazards and Disaster Management

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DEC

DCC – Discipline Core Course; DEC – Discipline Elective Course; OEC – Open Elective Course L – Lecture; T - Tutorial; P - Practical *Industrial Training (4-6 weeks) to be undertaken in industries, institutes, organizations, etc. or Field work to be done at the end of IInd Semester.***Elective Courses can be offered subject to availability of requisite resources/ faculty in the department. 9

YMCA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FARIDABAD DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES SCHEME OF M. SC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SEMESTER IV S. Subject No. Code

Title

L

T

P

Sessional Final Total Credits Category Marks Exam code Mark s

1

EVS 401

Environmental 4 Impact Assessment and Auditing

0

0

40

60

100

4

DCC

2

EVS XXX

Elective III

4

0

0

40

60

100

4

DEC

3

EVS 450

12-16 Week 0 Industrial Training/ Project Work

0

20 100

200

300

10

DCC

Total

0

20

500

18

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Elective Course (Elective III): Select any one course from the following:

2

EVS 402

Ecotoxicology and 4 Occupational Safety

0

0

40

60

100

4

DEC

EVS 403

Environmental 4 Awareness, Planning and Laws

0

0

40

60

100

4

DEC

DCC – Discipline Core Course; DEC – Discipline Elective Course L – Lecture; T - Tutorial; P - Practical **Elective Courses can be offered subject to availability of requisite resources/ faculty in the department.

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The below given Grading Scheme will be followed: *Percentage Grade 95-100 O 85-95 A+ 75-85 A 65-75 B+ 55-65 B 45-55 C 40-45 P