Questions and Answers
What is one of the key objectives of the course?
Enable students to learn the importance of environmental studies, population growth, and sustainable development.
What is the course title of CVL-103?
Environmental Studies
Which of the following is a course outcome?
List one of the units in the outline syllabus.
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The course emphasizes on various aspects related to ______, its degradation and control measures.
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Sustainable development aims to address sustainability issues at various levels.
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Which of the following topics is covered in Unit 3?
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What are the pillars of sustainable development?
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Water pollution includes the presence of impurities in water.
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Course code: CVL-103
- Title: Environmental Studies
- Department: Civil Engineering, Sharda School of Engineering and Technology (SSET), Sharda University
- Program: B.Tech (CSE), Semester 1
- Credits: Not specified
- Contact hours: 2 Lectures, 0 Tutorials, 0 Practicals
- Status: Compulsory
Course Objectives
- Educate on the significance of environmental studies, population growth, and sustainable development.
- Provide insights into water-related issues including resources, pollution, and control measures.
- Explore air resources, atmospheric pollution, and climate change management strategies.
- Equip students with knowledge about land resources and solid waste management.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the scope of environmental studies, population growth impacts, and sustainable development principles.
- Comprehend water resources and pollution control measures.
- Analyze air quality, sources of pollution, and strategies for climate change mitigation.
- Appreciate land resource management and the importance of pollution control.
- Gain insights into energy, mineral, and food resources and their environmental impacts.
Course Content
Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Studies
- Background, definitions, objectives, and scope of Environmental Studies.
- Exploration of major environmental issues and its multidisciplinary nature.
- Analysis of human population growth and its effects on health and the environment.
- Definition of sustainable development and its goals (SDGs), along with sustainability issues at various levels.
Unit 2: Water - Resources, Pollution, and Control
- Overview of the water cycle and classification of waters based on salt content.
- Assessment of stresses on water resources and conflicts arising from water crises.
- Examination of water pollution sources, effects, and quality parameters.
- Understanding of water treatment processes for both domestic and municipal needs.
Unit 3: Air - Atmosphere, Pollution, Control, and Climate Change
- Composition and structure of the atmosphere; classification of air pollutants.
- Analysis of air pollution sources and the impact on human health, plants, and materials.
- Examination of air quality indexes (AQI) and regulations for air pollution control.
- Overview of climate change effects, including the greenhouse effect, global warming, and ozone layer depletion.
Unit 4: Land - Resources, Pollution, and Management
- Importance of land resources, soil formation, and the social and environmental contexts.
- Causes and effects of land degradation, alongside strategies for soil conservation.
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Description
This quiz assesses knowledge on Environmental Studies as part of the CVL-103 course in Civil Engineering. Focused on the key concepts and principles relevant to the environment, the quiz will help students understand the impact of engineering practices on ecological balance. Ideal for students in their first semester at Sharda University.
