Post Graduate Programmes

M.Sc. Environmental Science

Eligibility Conditions (Graduates from recognized University)


  • Bachelor Degree in Science / Engineering / Agriculture / Forestry / Horticulture / Veterinary/ Fisheries / Medical / Pharmacy or equivalent degree from recognized University.
  • B.E.,/B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering/Bio-technology/Chemical Engineering/ Bio-Chemical Engineering/Civil Engineering from a recognized University / Institution.

Duration: 2 Years

Scheme: Semester ( CBCS)

Credits: 80

Course Matrix

Sem

Course

Code

Course Title

Credits

Counseling/PCP Hours

Max. Marks

Minimum Passing marks

Internal Assessment

Term end exam

Total Marks

Internal Assessment

Term end exam

I

MESDSC-1.1

Fundamentals of Environmental Science

4

12

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSC-1.2

Environmental Chemistry

4

12

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSC-1.3

Practical I

4

120

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-1.4

Environmental Geology

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-1.5

Surface & Groundwater Hydrology

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-1.6

Environmental Microbiology

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-1.7

Environmental Toxicology

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

ELMES –01

Basics of Environmental Science

2

06

10

40

50

04

16

Total

20

168

110

440

550

44

176




Sem

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Counseling/PCP Hours

Max. Marks

Minimum Passing marks

Internal Assessment

Term end exam

Total Marks

Internal Assessment

Term end exam

II

MESDSC-2.1

Solid Waste Management

4

12

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSC-2.2

Environmental Pollution and its Prevention

4

12

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSC-2.3

Practical II

4

120

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-2.4

Environmental Laws and Legislations in India

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-2.5

Environmental Management Systems and Life Cycle Analysis

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-2.6

Wildlife Management

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-2.7

Marine and Wetland Ecosystem Management

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

ELMES –02

Advances in Environmental Science

2

06

10

40

50

04

16

Total Total

20

168

110

440

550

44

176

Sem

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Counseling/PCP Hours

Max. Marks

Minimum Passing marks

Internal Assessment

Term end exam

Total Marks

Internal Assessment

Term end exam

III

MESDSC-3.1

Water and Wastewater Treatment

4

12

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSC-3.2

Environmental Impact Assessment

4

12

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSC-3.3

Practical III

4

120

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-3.4

Remote Sensing and GIS

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-3.5

Environmental Statistics and Computer Applications

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-3.6

Occupational Safety and Health

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-3.7

Industrial Safety and Disaster Management

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESSEC-1

Environmental Auditing - Theory

2

06

10

40

50

04

16

Total

20

168

110

440

550

44

176

Sem

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Counseling/PCP Hours

Max. Marks

Minimum Passing marks

Internal Assessment

Term end exam

Total Marks

Internal Assessment

Term end exam

IV

MESDSC-4.1

Biodiversity and Conservation

4

12

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSC-4.2

Dissertation

8

18

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-4.3

Environmental Biotechnology

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-4.4

Bioremediation

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-4.5

Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESDSE-4.6

Climate Change and Green Technology

3

09

20

80

100

08

32

MESSEC-2

Environmental Auditing - Practical

2

06

10

40

50

04

16

Total

20

174

110

440

550

44

176

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