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## ENV 401: PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY ### Course Outcomes (Cos) * Students will be able to comprehend the structure and function of the Earth's natural environment. * Students will broaden their understand of the function of various ecosystems. ### UNIT 1: NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUD...

## ENV 401: PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY ### Course Outcomes (Cos) * Students will be able to comprehend the structure and function of the Earth's natural environment. * Students will broaden their understand of the function of various ecosystems. ### UNIT 1: NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES * **Concepts of Environmental Science** * Definition * Scope and Importance of Environmental Studies * **Types, components and Structure of the Environment:** * Lithosphere * Hydrosphere * Atmosphere * Biosphere * World Environment Day and National Earth Day and their relevance. * Environmental education and need for public awareness. * Concept of sustainability and sustainable development. * Environmental movements in India ### UNIT 2: ENVIRONMENTAL STRUCTURE AND FACTORS * **Environmental and Climatic Factors:** * Light * Temperature of Air (atmospheric Temperature) * Rainfall (precipitation) * Humidity of air, atmosphere (gases and wind) * Fire * **Topographic Factors:** * Height of mountains * Direction of mountains and valleys * Steepness of slope * Exposure of slope