Environment and Sustainable Development
SEMESTER I
PAPER I: UNDERSTANDING THE ENVIRONMENT
Unit I
Our Environment and its Components, Introduction of the Environment: The Lithosphere he Atmosphere the Hydrosphere, Living Components of the Environment.
Unit II
The Ecosystem and its Functioning: An Introduction to Ecosystem, Energy in Ecosystems, Cycling of Materials in the Ecosystem, Biotic Relations in the Ecosystems.
Unit III
People and the Environment: Human Evolution and Population Growth, Environmental Degradation and Conservation, Environmental Pollution.
Evaluation Pattern
- Assignment score = 20%
- Exam Score = 40%
- Project Score = 40%
Teaching Pedagogy
14 Hours per week (6 Theory sessions, 5 Practical Sessions, 3 Assignment/Project Sessions
SEMESTER I
PAPER II: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Unit I
Introduction to Sustainable Development: Concepts, Parameters of Sustainable Development, Approaches to the Study of Sustainable Development, Issues and Challenges, Natural Resource Exploitation, Patterns of Industrialisation, Inequitable Growth, Global and Regional Dimensions.
Unit II
Initiatives towards Sustainable Development: State Initiatives, Regional Initiatives, Global Initiatives, Civil Societies and Community Initiatives.
Unit III
Strategy for Sustainable Development: Community Knowledge, Harness Technology, Innovative Practices, Cooperation and Partnership.
Evaluation Pattern
- Assignment score = 20%
- Exam Score = 40%
- Project Score = 40%
Teaching Pedagogy
14 Hours per week (6 Theory sessions, 5 Practical Sessions, 3 Assignment/Project Sessions
SEMESTER I
PAPER III: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Unit I
Energy and Environment: Energy and Development, Energy Consumption, Energy Production Technologies, Environmental Impact of Energy Production and Use.
Unit II
Energy Policy and Planning, Economics of Energy and Environment: Economic Approaches to the Energy Problem, Micro-Economic Perspective and Macro Linkage, Energy Infrastructure, Services and Efficiency Improvement, Social Control of Energy.
Unit III
Energy, Sustainability and Environment: Solar Energy Technologies, Biomass Resources and Technologies, Hydropower and Wind Energy, Sustainable Energy for Clean Environment.
Evaluation Pattern
- Assignment score = 20%
- Exam Score = 40%
- Project Score = 40%
Teaching Pedagogy
14 Hours per week (6 Theory sessions, 5 Practical Sessions, 3 Assignment/Project Sessions
SEMESTER I
PAPER IV: TOWARDS PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT
Unit I
Genesis and Concepts of Participatory Management, Historical Perspectives, State Policies and Programmes: Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development in Pakistan, Models of Participatory Management in South Asia.
Unit II
Approaches and Practices: Participatory Approaches to Environment and Development, Women’s Participation in Community Decision Making: A Case Study of Pakistan, Practical Action, Programmes and Services: Women’s Participation in Development, Youth Participation in Development, South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP)
Unit III
Participatory Resource Management: Participatory Forest Resource Management, Participatory Management of Mountain Ecosystems, Participatory Coastal Resource Management, Participatory Irrigation Management and Wetland Conservation.
Evaluation Pattern
- Assignment score = 20%
- Exam Score = 40%
- Project Score = 40%
Teaching Pedagogy
14 Hours per week (6 Theory sessions, 5 Practical Sessions, 3 Assignment/Project Sessions
SEMESTER II
PAPER I: INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: URBAN AND RURAL
Unit I
Evolving concepts and Principles: Integrated Environmental Management, Integrating Environment into Rural Development, Managing the Urban Environment, Environmental Management System.
Unit II
Sectoral Approaches: Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Forestry Management, Water Resource Management, Industrial Waste Management, Dimensional Approaches.
Unit III
Governance Approach: Legal Framework, Policy Framework, Institutional Framework, Social Framework.
Evaluation Pattern
- Assignment score = 20%
- Exam Score = 40%
- Project Score = 40%
Teaching Pedagogy
14 Hours per week (6 Theory sessions, 5 Practical Sessions, 3 Assignment/Project Sessions
SEMESTER II
PAPER II: NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: PHYSICAL AND BIOTIC
Unit I
Natural Resources: Introduction to Natural Resources, Land, Soil and Water, Energy and Mineral Resources, Natural Resource Conservation.
Unit II
Introduction to Biodiversity, Global Distribution of Biodiversity, The Value of Biodiversity, Resource Use of Biodiversity, Loss of Global Biodiversity
Unit III
Conserving Biodiversity, Social and Economic Strategies of Biodiversity Conservation, Legal Aspects of Biodiversity Conservation.
Evaluation Pattern
- Assignment score = 20%
- Exam Score = 40%
- Project Score = 40%
Teaching Pedagogy
14 Hours per week (6 Theory sessions, 5 Practical Sessions, 3 Assignment/Project Sessions
SEMESTER II
PAPER III: AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
Unit I
Environment-Agriculture Relationship: The Evolution of Agriculture, Agro-Ecosystems, Impact of Agriculture on Environment, Impact of Environment on Agriculture; Sustainability: The New Paradigm
Unit II
Agro-Environmental Resources: Issues and Challenges, Land, Water, Biodiversity, EnergyOff-farm Inputs, Strategies for Eco-friendly Agriculture.
Unit III
Towards a Greener Future: Imperatives, New Technologies, Agricultural Waste Management, Alternative Agriculture.
Evaluation Pattern
- Assignment score = 20%
- Exam Score = 40%
- Project Score = 40%
Teaching Pedagogy
14 Hours per week (6 Theory sessions, 5 Practical Sessions, 3 Assignment/Project Sessions
SEMESTER II
PAPER IV: GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Unit I
Environmental Dimensions of Globalisation, Environmental Calamities, Man – made Disasters, MNCs, TNCs and Developing Countries, International Summits and Declarations
Unit II
International Environmental Laws and Agreements, United Nations Agencies, Role Environment in Multilateral Perspective, South Asian Responses to Environmental Concerns, Non-Governmental Agencies Initiatives, People’s Initiatives, Case Studies and Alternatives Environment
Unit III
Biodiversity: Problems and Prospectus, Sustainable Human Development: Issues and Livelihood, Health and Education, Greening of Business: Global and Local, Right to a Clean.
Evaluation Pattern
- Assignment score = 20%
- Exam Score = 40%
- Project Score = 40%
Teaching Pedagogy
14 Hours per week (6 Theory sessions, 5 Practical Sessions, 3 Assignment/Project Sessions