Course Overview
The B.Sc. in Environmental Science offers comprehensive training in ecological principles, environmental policy, and sustainable practices. Students explore topics like ecosystem dynamics, pollution control, and conservation strategies, equipping them to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability.
Duration:
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-Wise):
Semester 1:
Introduction to Environmental Science
Environmental Chemistry
Ecology and Ecosystems
Environmental Biology
Practical: Environmental Science Lab
Semester 2:
Environmental Pollution and Control
Environmental Physics
Biodiversity and Conservation
Fundamentals of Geoscience
Practical: Pollution Monitoring Techniques
Semester 3:
Environmental Microbiology
Natural Resource Management
Climate Change and Global Warming
Environmental Toxicology
Practical: Water and Soil Testing
Semester 4:
Environmental Biotechnology
Environmental Law and Policy
Waste Management and Treatment Technologies
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Practical: Hazardous Waste Analysis
Semester 5:
Environmental Economics
Sustainable Development and Environmental Planning
Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Studies
Environmental Health and Safety
Practical: Remote Sensing and GIS Lab
Semester 6:
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources
Urban Environmental Management
Disaster Management
Project Work and Dissertation
Practical: Project Work Presentation
Average Fees:
INR 30,000 to INR 1.5 lakh per year (varies by institution)
Exams to Attend:
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) (for some institutions)
Common University Entrance Test (CUET)
Institutional-specific entrance exams
Ten Most Ranked Institutions in India for B.Sc. in Environmental Science:
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi
Pondicherry University, Puducherry
Amity University, Noida
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
Anna University, Chennai
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. in Environmental Science:
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Kochi
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
St. Joseph's College, Kozhikode
Farook College, Kozhikode