This is the overview of EST (22447) for Diploma in Engineering. Polytechnic students can use this.

1. By
Mr. Parag R. Sali
Lecturer
Department of Computer Technology
SNJB’s Shri. Hiralal Hastimal ( Jain Brothers)
Polytechnic, Chandwad
Environmental Studies

2. Program Name: Computer Engineering Group
Program Code : CO/CM/IF/CW
Semester : Fifth
Course Title : Environmental Studies
Course Code : 22447
Introduction to Environmental Studies

3. 1. Teaching and Examination Scheme of CM5I
2. Rationale
3. Course Outcomes (COs)
4. Teaching and Examination Scheme of EST
5. Unit wise Marks Distribution
Introduction

4. Teaching and Examination Scheme CM5I

5. The world today is facing the biggest challenge of survival.
Degradation of ecosystem, depletion of natural resources,
increasing levels of pollution pose major threat to the survival of
mankind. The need of the hour, therefore, is to concentrate on the
area of environmental aspects, which shall provide an insight into
various environment related issues.
Rationale

6. Environmental studies are an interdisciplinary academic field that
integrates physical, chemical and biological sciences, with the
study of environment. It provides an integrated, quantitative and
interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental system &
gives an insight into solutions of environmental problems.
Rationale Cont…

7. 1. Develop Public awareness about environment.
2. Use Select alternative energy resources for Engineering Practice.
3. Conserve Ecosystem and Biodiversity.
4. Apply techniques to reduce Environmental Pollution.
5. Manage social issues and Environmental Ethics as lifelong learning.
Course Outcomes (COs)

8. Teaching and Examination Scheme EST

9. Unit wise Marks Distribution
Unit
No.
Unit Title Teaching
Hours
Total
Marks
1 Environment 06 10
2 Energy Resources 10 16
3 Ecosystem and Biodiversity 08 12
4 Environmental Pollution 16 20
5 Social Issues and
Environmental Education
08 12
Total 48 70

10. Suggested Learning Resources