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M.Sc. Environmental Sciences

M.Sc. Environmental Sciences is a 2-year postgraduate programme that provides advanced study of environmental systems, sustainability, and resource management through an interdisciplinary approach. The curriculum covers ecosystem dynamics, environmental pollution and control, climate change, biodiversity conservation, environmental impact assessment, waste management, renewable energy, and environmental policy and legislation. Graduates pursue careers as environmental consultants, sustainability managers, pollution control officers, conservation scientists, and policy analysts in government, industry, NGOs, and research organisations.

The Postgraduate Course in Environmental Science was introduced at B. K. Birla College in the academic year 2003–04.

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Duration

2 Years

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Course Type

Master Degree

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Curriculum

Semester - I

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Code Title of Course Course Outcome
BPSEVS101 Ecology and Ecosystem CO1: Explain the fundamental concepts of ecology, including levels of ecological organization, ecosystem structure and function, energy flow, and ecological efficiency. (Bloom’s Level: Understand – L2)
CO2: Describe principles of population ecology such as population growth patterns, natality and mortality, life tables, survivorship curves, and population regulation mechanisms. (Bloom’s Level: Understand – L2)
CO3: Analyze community structure and dynamics by examining species interactions like competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism, ecological succession, and patterns of biodiversity. (Bloom’s Level: Analyze – L4)
CO4: Apply ecological principles to understand and interpret biogeochemical cycles, nutrient dynamics, primary and secondary productivity, and ecosystem stability. (Bloom’s Level: Apply – L3)
BPSEVS102 Natural Resources and Meteorology CO1: Explain the classification, distribution, and significance of natural resources including forest, water, mineral, land, food, and energy resources, with reference to sustainable use.(Bloom’s Level: Understand – L2)
CO2: Describe the concepts of resource conservation, resource economics, carrying capacity, and sustainable resource management practices at local, national, and global levels. (Bloom’s Level: Understand – L2)
CO3: Apply scientific principles to assess the availability, utilization, and depletion of natural resources, and propose conservation and management strategies. (Bloom’s Level: Apply – L3)
CO4: Explain the fundamentals of meteorology, including structure and composition of the atmosphere, weather elements, heat budget, pressure systems, winds, clouds, and precipitation. (Bloom’s Level: Understand – L2)
BPSEVS103 Environmental Pollution CO1: Describe problems of water and thermal pollution, its impact on humans and standards {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3}
CO2: Explain problems of air and noise pollution, its impact on humans and standards {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3}
CO3: Explain problems of air and noise pollution, and its impact on humans {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 5}
CO4: Understand problems of solid, hazardous, radioactive waste and e waste pollution, its impact on humans and standards {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4,5}
BPSEVS104 Biodiversity CO1:
Apply knowledge and critical understanding of the theory and principles of biodiversity {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3}
Acquire knowledge of ecology. {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2}

CO 2: Describe the threats to biological diversity, habitat destruction and their interactions.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3,4,5}
Understand the relation between environment and biosphere.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3,4,5}

CO 3: Apply knowledge of action and roles of authorities and government in Biodiversity conservation. Learn about increase in population growth and its impact on environment {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3}
Illustrate abiotic/biotic interactions and symbiotic. {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3,4,6}
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1}

CO 4: Describe approaches for conservation of biodiversity at all levels. {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,4,5}
BPSEVS105 Research Methodology and Biostatistics CO1:
Able to monitor air, water and soil samples.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,4}

CO2:

Understand basic principles of chemistry
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,4,5}

CO3:
Learn basics of research methodology and problems. {Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3,4}
Understand and apply research problems, data interpretation and report writing.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3,4}

Semester - II

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Code Title of Course Course Outcome
BPSEVS201 Environmental Chemistry and Instrumentation CO1:
Design and operate principles of some modern instruments, equipment and computer applications used in analysis of environmental samples.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1}

CO2:
Understand theoretical knowledge of advanced instruments used in analysis of environmental samples.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3,4,5}

CO3:
Describe ecological and statistical techniques and approaches used in the study of environmental biology.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3,4}

CO4:
Describe advanced statistical techniques and approaches used in the study of environmental biology.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,4,5,6}
BPSEVS202 Pollution Control Technology CO1:
Acquire overview of Control techniques for water pollution
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3}

CO2:
Understand Control techniques for air and noise pollution
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3,4}

CO3:
Understand Control techniques for solid waste pollution
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,4}

CO4:
Explain Control techniques for hazardous waste pollution
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,3,4}
BPSEVS203 Policies and Regulations CO1:
Describe emergence of International Policies
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3,6}

CO2:
Understand the environmental movements
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3,4}

CO3:
Understand International Environmental Treaties and Conventions
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3}

CO4:
Apply acts and policies, acts and rules of Environment for related issues.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4}
BPSEVS204 Disaster Management CO1:
Explain the types, causes, and impacts of natural and anthropogenic disasters, along with key concepts such as hazard, vulnerability, and risk.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2}

CO2:
Analyze disaster risk factors using environmental, geographical, and socio-economic indicators, and interpret hazard maps, vulnerability profiles, and disaster databases.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4}

CO3:
Apply disaster management frameworks, early warning systems, preparedness strategies, and emergency response techniques in simulated or real-world scenarios.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3}

CO4:
Evaluate disaster mitigation, adaptation, and resilience-building strategies; and formulate environmentally sound disaster management plans aligned with national and international policies.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 5,6}
BPSEVS205 On Job training CO1:
Explain the structure, functioning, and operational processes of the host organisation, including environmental roles, regulatory requirements, and workplace practices.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2}

CO2:
Apply theoretical concepts, analytical skills, and environmental techniques learned in coursework to real-world tasks, fieldwork, laboratory activities, or project assignments during training.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3}

CO3:
Analyze workplace challenges, environmental issues, or project-related problems by using appropriate tools, data, and practical approaches to recommend solutions.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4}

CO4:
Evaluate and document training outcomes through preparation of reports, presentations, logs, and reflective summaries, demonstrating professional communication and critical self-assessment.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 5}

Semester - III

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Code Title of Course Course Outcome
BPSEVS301 Environmental Toxicology and Health CO1:
Apply the Basic concepts of Eco-toxicology
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2}

CO2:
Understand the know-how of toxic substances in the environment, their sources and concept of biotransformation
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3,4}

CO3:
Evaluate of toxicity by different methods
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,4,5}

CO4:
Understand the Organ toxicity and related injuries
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3,4,5,6}
BPSEVS302 Environmental Biotechnology and Nanotechnology CO1:
Understands the role of environmental biotechnology in controlling pollution.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3}

CO2:
Apply concepts of biotechnology in Protection and Conservation of the Environment
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,4}

CO3:
Illustrate and apply the know-how of Organic Farming and its applications.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3,4}

CO4:
Understand the role of environmental Nanotechnology in controlling pollution.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,4}
BPSEVS303 Industrial Hygiene and Chemical Safety CO1:
Practice Hygiene with the various stresses and regulatory terms and standards
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3,4}

CO2:
Understand the situations of Industrial Work Environment
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,4}

CO3:
Understand methods of Disaster Management and Risk Assessment.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,4,5}

CO4:
Apply insights of Industrial Safety and use of protective equipment in case of an untoward incident
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3,5}
BPSEVS304 Green Technology CO1:
Apply principles of green chemistry
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3}

CO2:
Understand the various Green technology applications.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,4}

CO3:
Able to describe application of Green Technology.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3,4}

CO4:
Apply knowledge of Green Technology for life based issues.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,4}
BPSEVS305 Research Project CO1:
Identify and explain an environmental research problem through literature review, conceptual understanding, and formulation of research objectives and hypotheses.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2, 3}

CO2:
Design an appropriate research methodology by selecting suitable sampling methods, analytical tools, experimental techniques, and statistical approaches for environmental investigations.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3,6}

CO3:
Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data using scientific methods, statistical tools, and environmental modeling to draw valid conclusions.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4}

CO4:
Evaluate research outcomes and prepare a well-structured dissertation/report, demonstrating the ability to communicate findings effectively through presentations, posters, or seminars.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 5,6}

Semester - IV

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Code Title of Course Course Outcome
BPSEVS401 Environmental Management CO1:
Demonstrate Environmental Impact assessment
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3}

CO2:
Know and apply Processes and methodologies of Environmental Impact assessment
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,4,5}

CO3:
Conduct Environmental Clearance of any project with the Government authorities.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3,4}

CO4:
Understand Environmental Auditing
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4,5,6}
BPSEVS402 Climate Change Mitigation and restoration Technology CO1:
Learn the trends of global warming and climate change and international negotiations.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,4}

CO2:
Understand the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and carbon sequestration methodologies.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 1,2,3,4,5}

CO3:
Evaluate Various Policies related to Climate Change mitigation Strategies and Create a knowledge base for Global and National Action Plans to combat Climate
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3,6}

CO4:
Evaluate the role of restoration technologies
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2,3,4}
BPSEVS403 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) CO1:
Explain the core concepts, pillars, and global frameworks of ESG, including sustainability reporting standards, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory requirements.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2}

CO2:
Apply ESG assessment tools, indicators, and reporting methodologies (such as materiality assessment, GHG accounting, risk evaluation, and sustainability metrics) to real-world environmental case studies.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3}

CO3:
Analyze ESG risks, governance failures, environmental impacts, and social responsibility gaps using corporate case studies, sustainability reports, and compliance frameworks.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4}

CO4:
Evaluate and develop integrated ESG strategies, policies, and action plans that promote ethical governance, environmental performance, and social responsibility in organizations.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 5,6}
BPSEVS404 Sustainable Management CO1:
Understanding how guiding principles of Sustainable developmental help in facing global challenges of Sustainable Development
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4,5,6}

CO2:
Understand different business strategies for sustainability
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4,5,6}

CO3:
Identify key issues in urban ecosystem management, and its linkage to urban sustainability and resilience.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3,6}

CO4:
Quantify sustainability services and also get an insight of NGOs and their roles.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3,6}
BPSEVS405 Research Project CO1:
Identify and explain an environmental research problem through literature review, conceptual understanding, and formulation of research objectives and hypotheses.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 2, 3}

CO2:
Design an appropriate research methodology by selecting suitable sampling methods, analytical tools, experimental techniques, and statistical approaches for environmental investigations.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 3,6}

CO3:
Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data using scientific methods, statistical tools, and environmental modeling to draw valid conclusions.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 4}

CO4:
Evaluate research outcomes and prepare a well-structured dissertation/report, demonstrating the ability to communicate findings effectively through presentations, posters, or seminars.
{Cognitive level (Bloom’s Level)- 5,6}

Expert Faculty

Dr. Sonal Tawde

Dr. Sonal Tawde

HOD - Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Dr. Vandana Gupta

Dr. Vandana Gupta

Assistant Professor
Environmental Science

Program Outcome (PO)

A student completing postgraduation in Science (M.Sc.) Environmental Science will be able to attain the following:

PO-1 : Knowledge Application

An ability to apply the knowledge of science, social and economic aspects to get the solution of the environmental problems.

Ability to Identify, formulates, review research literature, and analyze complex environmental problems.

Ability to design solutions for complex environmental problems.

Use research-based knowledge to design, conduct analyse experiments to get valid conclusion.

Ability to create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, and to model environmental activities with an understanding of the limitations.

Ability to apply knowledge by considering social health, safety, legal and cultural issues.

Understanding of the impact of the adopted environmental solutions in society.

Understanding of the ethical issues of the environment and apply ethical principles.

Ability to work effectively as an individual or in team, as a member or as a leader.

An ability to communicate clearly and effectively through different modes of communication.

Ability to handle project and to manage finance related issue.

Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)

On completion of the M. Sc. Environmental Sciences, students will understand

PSO1 : Environmental Literacy
  • Locate, evaluate and synthesize information from the scientific literature

  • Evaluate information from popular electronic and print media

  • Engage in self-directed learning outside of the classroom or laboratory

  • Communicate science effectively, with appropriate use of scientific terminology, through written work (including research reports) and oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Be able to debate environmental science with use of appropriate scientific information.

  • Be able to write a research report.

  • Maintain proper research records

  • Use current laboratory and field instrumentation, computer applications and statistical techniques in the collection, organization, analysis and interpretation of data

  • Laboratory skills: Use common chemical and biological techniques for the analysis of environmental samples

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