Course Overview:
BA in Environmental Studies is an undergraduate program that explores the relationship between humans and the environment. It covers various topics such as ecology, sustainable development, environmental policies, natural resources management, and the impact of human activities on the ecosystem.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Environmental Science
Ecology and Ecosystems
Earth Systems and Resources
Environmental Chemistry
Practical: Fieldwork and Ecological Survey Techniques
Semester 2:
Biodiversity Conservation
Environmental Pollution and Management
Introduction to Environmental Economics
Environmental Sociology
Practical: Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment
Semester 3:
Natural Resource Management
Climate Change: Causes and Impact
Environmental Policies and Legislation
Water Resource Management
Practical: Hydrology and Water Quality Testing
Semester 4:
Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Development
Energy Resources and Technology
Environmental Geography
Population and Environment
Practical: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
Semester 5:
Waste Management and Recycling
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Urban Environmental Management
Environmental Health and Safety
Practical: Case Studies in Environmental Auditing
Semester 6:
Global Environmental Issues
Disaster Management and Preparedness
Research Methodology in Environmental Science
Project Work (Dissertation/Field Research)
Practical: Project Presentation and Viva
Average Fees:
₹20,000 to ₹1,00,000 per year (varies by institution)
Exams to Attend:
Admissions are generally based on merit from 12th-grade marks. Some universities might require entrance exams like DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test) or CUET (Common University Entrance Test).
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Loyola College, Chennai
Christ University, Bangalore
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Madras Christian College, Chennai
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
Government College, Kasaragod
MES College, Aluva
Assumption College, Changanassery
Union Christian College, Aluva