BSc Nautical Sciences Environmental Science I Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

This degree runs on the Choice Based Credit System throughout, items 4.69, 4.70 and 4.71 of the Academic Council of 23 July 2020, in force from the academic year 2020-21. The University’s earlier Credit Based Semester and Grading System syllabus is what her older third-year timetables name, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

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Syllabus for Environmental Science - I

Semester 2 · FY BSc Nautical Sciences · 4 credits · 150 marks

Module I: 1. The Multidisciplinary Nature Of

Environmental Studies: Definition, Scope, Importance, Need for public awareness
1 NATURAL RESOURCES: Renewable and non-renewable resources: Natural resources and associated problems
a Forest resources: Use and over- exploitation, deforestation, case studies. Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people.
b Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams- benefits and problems.
c Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources. Case studies.
d Food resources: World food problem, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity. Case studies.
e Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. Case studies.
f Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification.
Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.
Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles.
2 ECOSYSTEMS: a. Concept of an Ecosystem b. Structure and function of an ecosystem. c. Producers, consumers and decomposers. d. Energy flow in the ecosystem. e. Ecological succession. f. Food chains, food web and ecological pyramids. g. Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the following ecosystems: i. Forest ecosystem ii. Grassland ecosystem iii. Desert ecosystem iv. Aquatic ecosystem (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

Module II: 3. BIODIVERSITY AND ITS

CONSERVATION:  Introduction – Definition: Genetic. Species and ecosystem diversity.  Biogeographical classification of India.  Value of biodiversity: Consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values.  Biodiversity at global, national and local levels.  India as a mega diversity nation.  Hot-spots of biodiversity.  Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man wildlife Conflicts.  Endangered and endemic species of India.  Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
4 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION Definition  Causes, effects and control measures of: a. Air pollution b. Water pollution c. Soil pollution d. Marine pollution e. Noise pollution f. Thermal pollution g. Nuclear hazards  Solid waste management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial waste.  Role of an individual in prevention of pollution.  Pollution case studies.  Disaster management: Floods, earthquakes, cyclone and landslides.

Module III: 5. SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE

ENVIRONMENT:  From Unsustainable to Sustainable development.  Urban problems related to energy.  Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management.  Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. Case studies.  Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions.  Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. Case studies.  Wasteland reclamation.  Consumerism and waste products.  Environment Protection Act.  Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.  Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.  Wildlife Protection Act.  Forest Conservation Act.  Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation.  Public Awareness.
6 HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT:  Population growth, variation among nations.  Population explosion – Family Welfare Programme.  Environment and human health.  Human Rights.  Value Education.  HIV / AIDS.  Women and Child Welfare.  Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human health.  Case Studies.

Module Practical

Field Work (i) Visit to a local area to document environmental assets – River / Forest / Grassland / Hill / Mountain. (ii) Visit to local polluted site – Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural. (iii) Study of common plants, insects, birds. (iv) Study of simple ecosystems – Pond / River / Hill slopes, etc.

Reference Books

1 Marine Meteorology Capt. H. Subramanium
2 Atmosphere, Weather & Climate Barry R.G.
3 Introduction to theoretical Meteorology Hess
4 Meteorology for Mariners HMSO
5 An introduction to dynamic meteorology James, R. Holton
6 Environmental Studies Erach Bharucha Contents of Syllabus for US NSC 104 – MECS - I

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Nautical Science) under the Choice Based Credit and Grading System, in force from the academic year 2020-21. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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