Environmental Science

About Department

The department offers master degree course MSc Environmental Science

SEMESTER	COURSE	Practicle	COURSE CODE	CREDIT	SYLLABUS
I	ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEMS	ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEMS	PSEVS101	4
	BIODIVRSITY	BIODIVRSITY	PSEVS102	4
	ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES	ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES	PSEVS103	4
	ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION	ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION	PSEVS104	4
2	ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT	ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT	PSEVS202	4
	POLLUTION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY	POLLUTION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY	PSEVS202	4
	GREEN TECHNOLOGY	GREEN CHEMISTRY	PSEVS203	4
	ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS	ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS	PSEVS204	4
3	ADVANCED POLLUTION AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY	ADVANCED POLLUTION AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY	PSEVS 301	4
	INSTRUMENTATION AND BIOSTATISTICS	INSTRUMENTATION AND BIOSTATISTICS	PSEVS 302	4
	ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY	ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY	PSEVS 303	4
	INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND CHEMICAL SAFETY	INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND CHEMICAL SAFETY	PSEVS 304	4
4	ECO TECHNOLOGY	ECO TECHNOLOGY	PSEVS 301	4
	ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND NANOTECHNOLOGY	ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND NANOTECHNOLOGY	PSEVS 302	4
	SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT	SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT	PSEVS 303	4
	ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT	ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT	PSEVS 304	4

Programme Outcome-M.Sc.

PO1: Relate and apply fundamental knowledge of environmental science to factual world problem.

PO2: Analyse, identify and formulate actual services/ solutions/applications with environmental requirements.

PO3: Implement, and evaluate environmental – based solution applicable to public health, ecological safety, environmental management and sustainable development considerations.

PO4: Understand management and environmental principles run into need of environmental sectors.

PSO-B.Sc.

PSO1: The ability to understand, analyse and develop high-end applications to meet the current industrial requirements using varied environmental strategies.

PSO2: Apply Environmental Knowledge to focus on environmental issues and keep our nature healthy.

PSO3: The ability to show necessary soft skills, aptitude and technical skills to work in Environmental related sectors, create platforms in creating innovative career paths to be an entrepreneur and create employability for nation building and a passion for higher studies.

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PSO4:  Anticipation of new teaching/researchable areas.

Course Outcomes

Part -1 SEMESTER-I

Course: Ecology and Ecosystem

1. The student will be able to discriminate the concept of principle and scope of ecology.

2. The student will be able to predict the aspects of Biomes, Populations, Littoral Zones, Marine Environment and Dynamic Biogeography.

Course: Biodiversity

1. The student will be able to discuss the concept of Biodiversity and its components.

2. The student will be able to predict the values of biodiversity and its status.

Course: Environmental and Natural Resources

1. The student will be able to describe about Earth, Man and Environment and also about Evolution of Environment.

2. The student will be able to compare the relationship between landscape and climate and also about transfer of mass and energy across various interfaces.

Course: Environmental Pollution

1. The student will be able to discriminate sources and types of Pollution.

2. The student will be able to compare sources, causes and effects of soil pollution and solid waste pollution.

Part -1 Semester II

Course: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

1. The student will be able to evaluate the information on methods and advantages of Environmental Monitoring.

2. The student will be able to gain information about Environmental Impact Assessment.

Course: Pollution Control Technology

1. The student will be able to distinguish between the concept of Sewage and waste water treatment systems.

2. The student will be able to identify the methods to control air pollution in the environment.

Course: Green Technology

1. The student will be able to discriminate green chemistry, principle, concepts and tools of green technology.
2. The student will be able to classify the concept of catalytic methods of green synthesis, different basic approaches of safer chemicals, selection of Auxiliary substances and designing of biodegradable products.

Course: Environmental Policies and Regulations

1. The student will be able to discuss the evolution of environmental policy at the national and international levels.

2. The student will be able to predict the values of environmental movements in India.

Part -2 Semester III

Course: Advanced Pollution Control Technology

1. The student will be able to analyse the water and waste water Pollution Control aspects.

2. The student will be able to state air pollution control techniques.

Course: Instrumentation and Biostatistics

1. The student will be able to restate the concepts environmental monitoring and Sampling of air water & soil.

2. The student will be able to analyse the principle, instrumentation and environmental applications of NAA   X   Ray Fluorescence & Diffraction, Thermogravimetry etc.

Course: Environmental Toxicology

1. The student will be able to relate fundamental concepts of Eco-toxicology and pressure of ecological factors on the effect of toxicity.

2. The student will be able to examine Toxic substances in the environment, their sources, entry routes and impact on environment.

Course: Industrial Hygiene and Chemical Safety

1. The student will be able to apply the monitoring and control measures of Work Environment.

2. The student will be able to identify causes, impacts, management and control system of various disasters & hazards.

Part -2 Semester IV

Course: Eco technology

1. The student will be able to apply the principles, concept, application of Eco technology and also appropriate technologies for rural technology.

2. The student will be able to apply the concept of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to combat CC, Development of C-sequestration projects their modalities & procedures reducing emissions.

Course: Environmental Biotechnology and Nanotechnology

1. The student will be able to discuss the basic concepts of DNA, RNA, Transgenic Plants, Bioremediation Technology and Phytoremediation.

2. The student will be able to predict about Degradation of Xenobiotic compounds, Bio composting and Vermicomposting.

Course: Sustainable Management

1. The student will be able to express national sustainable strategies in India.

2. The student will be able to compare principles of sustainable development in business planning and management.

Course: Environmental Management

1. The student will be able examine about resources, wealth and concept of environmental management practices.

2. The student will be able to explain the importance of ISO 14000 and also to gain information about procedure of Life Cycle Assessment.

Infrastructure

• Well-equipped laboratories:
• PG laboratory with ICT facility.
• Separate Staff room.
• Computer and Printing facility with Internet connection
• Research microscope, Centrifuge machine, Incubator, Oven, Colorimeters, _PH meters, Digital balance , Gel Electrophoresis Kits, Shaker etc

Botanical Garden

• • of Plant Species: 358
  • Rare, Endangered and Threatened Plant species: 14
  • Endemic Plant species: 19

		Year	Student Appeared	Student Passed	Results	GRADES
Msc Environmental Science	Msc part II	2020	3	3	100%	O GRADE
	Msc Part I	2021	5	5	100%	O GRADE= 3 A+GRADE= 2

• Conduct of bridge lectures
• Remedial coaching for slow learners.
• Organizations of field visits and excursions.
• Conduct of Unit tests.
• Presence of Parent -Teacher system.

1. Consultancy: –Visit to Environmental consultancy
2. Linkages:
3. Active participation of students and teachers in workshops ,seminars and conferences and presentation of research papers
4. Students participation in various certificate course
5. Enrollment of students in various short term course Etp and Stp design
6. Webinar on career guidance in various aspect of Environmental Science

i. Departmental Library

Total No. of text books: 35
Total No. of Reference books: 59
Journal (Plant Physiology) Copies: 35
E-books and e-journals are available to the students and staff.
The list of books is attached separately.

ii. Consultancy

Free consultancy
Consultancy to farmers
Field experts to various college excursions
Identification of plants.
‘Yoga’ Instructor

E-Article: Articles for web- Botany

iii. Linkages

The department is organizing study tours every year to different places having botanical interest. Rocky Beaches, Dr. B.S.K.K.V. Dapoli, Mahabaleshwar, Shivaji University Kolhapur, Goa University, Different sacred groves of Dapoli, etc.

Academic collaboration with local Agricultural University

iv. Placement: Informal

v. Extra Lectures

The faculty is organizing extra lectures on Sunday, holidays and according to extra lectures shown in the time table, if needed.

vi. Class tests/tutorials:

Class tests are conducted according to University of Mumbai as well as the more Unit tests are taken on some units, papers are assessed and immediately discussed with students.

vii. Home assignments:

On some units the home assignments are given and papers are assessed immediately and given to the students.

viii. Remedial lectures:

At the end of every semester the department is organizing Remedial lectures for all students as well as for educationally weak students.

ix. Students Mentoring: 2017-18

Name of Guardian Teacher	No. of students
Dr. Raghunath L.Ghalme	37
Dr. Vikram P. Masal	17
Prof. Mulukh A. V.	19
Prof. Awale S. M.	20
Prof. Kamble N. P.	10

x. Workshops/seminars/Conferences/Activities organized::

• Field oriented workshop in association with BOS, on ‘Environmental Botany’ 2004
• One day workshop on “Solid Waste Management” for students.(2008)
• Organized National Conference on ‘Herbal & Traditional medicines’ 6 & 7 Feb.2009: Inaugurated by Hon. Dr. Arun Nigvekar (Ex-Chairman, U.G.C.)
  Delegates: 182 and Abstracts: 89
• Vidnyan Jagar-Science exhibition for School students.
  • Exhibition of Medicinal Plants
  • New plantation in College campus and Botanical garden
  • Articles on ‘Medicinal Plants’ in local news papers and in college web-site.
  • Display of Botanical Articles on student notice board
  • Guest lecturers in other institutes
  • Teacher- Guardian system for students
  • Collection and Preservation of plant material
    i. By wet preservation -165 plant species
    ii. By dry preservation -447 herbarium specimens