Environmental Studies By R.rajagopalan Pdf
Rajagopalan is a renowned author in the field of environmental studies in India. Designed to meet the UGC guidelines for a compulsory course on environmental studies, this book aims to create awareness among students for environmental issues both.
The Third Edition of this popular textbook is based on the latest syllabus of the Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course on Environmental Studies, prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the new Choice-based Credit System. It also includes additional topics included in the syllabi of some universities.
The book is meant for undergraduates of all disciplines. Descargar Sims 4 Gratis Juego Completo. Assuming very little background in mathematics or science, it gives a balanced presentation of the major issues and concerns related to the environment. This book will also be useful for those taking the UPSC Civil Services Examinations, since it covers the ecology/environment topics of the Preliminary and Main Examinations. Module 1: The Global Environmental Crisis 1. The Global Environmental Crisis Module 2: Ecosystems 2.
Ecosystems: Basic Concepts 3. Forest, Grassland, and Desert Ecosystems 4.
Aquatic Ecosystems Module 3: Biodiversity 5. Introduction to Biodiversity 6. Biodiversity Conservation Module 4: Renewable and Non-Renewable Natural Resources 7. Water Resources 8. Energy Resources 9. Forest Resources 10. Land, Food, and Mineral Resources Module 5: Environmental Pollution 11.
Air and Noise Pollution 12. Water, Soil, and Marine Pollution 13. Solid Waste Management 14. Disaster Management Module 6: Human Population and the Environment 15. Population Growth 16. Environment and Human Health 17.
Women and Child Welfare Module 7: Social Issues and the Environment 18. Sustainable Development 19. Global Warming, Acid Rain, and Ozone Depletion 20. Environmental Laws and Regulations Module 8: Field Work 21. Project Work Module 9: Conclusion 22.
Conclusion: Another World is Possible Glossary Model Test Papers (UPSC Civil Services and University examinations) Answers to MCQs. Rajagopalan, Former Professor IIT Madras R. Rajagopalan, holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Madras University and a PhD in Industrial and Management Engineering from IIT Kanpur.
He taught for over 30 years at IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras. Rajagopalan has written and edited several books, including 13 textbooks on environmental education for schools and colleges. Two of his childrens books have won national awards.
He lectures and conducts workshops on environmental issues all over India.
The importance of Environmental Studies cannot be disputed. The need for sustainable develop- ment is a key to the future of mankind.
The degradation of our environment is linked to continuing problems of pollution, loss of forest, solid waste disposal, issues related to economic productivity and national as well as ecological security. The increasing levels of global warming, the depletion of the ozone layer and a serious loss of biodiversity have also made everyone aware of growing envi- ronmental concerns. The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio De Janero in 1992, and the World Summit on Sustainable Development at Zoharbex in 2002 have drawn the attention of people around the globe to the developing condition of our environment. It is clear that no citizen of the earth can afford to be ignorant of environmental issues.
Environmental management has become a part of the health care sector. Managing environmental hazards and preventing possible disasters has become an urgent need. India is rich in biodiversity which provides various resources for people.