Environment Sustainability and Climate Science Related Courses
Environmental sustainability and climate science courses are interdisciplinary programs designed to address the pressing global challenges of environmental degradation and climate change. These courses offer students a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between human activities and the natural environment, while exploring strategies to mitigate environmental impacts and promote sustainable practices. Table-1 illustrates the selected courses in the domain of Environment Sustainability and Climate Science.
Table-1: Selected Courses
The institute offers a diverse range of courses in Environment Sustainability and Climate Science, aligning with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These courses are conducted across various departments, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to addressing environmental challenges.
Through these programs, students gain knowledge and skills related to sustainability, climate change, resource management, and ecological conservation. The collaborative efforts of multiple departments ensure a comprehensive learning experience, preparing students to contribute effectively towards sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
Subject code | Name of the course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
EP-511 | Atmospheric Physics and Environmental Sciences | 9 |
CHI-331 | Environmental Chemistry | 9 |
EP-511 | Atmospheric Physics and Environmental Sciences | 3 |
MN-541 | Environmental Planning and Management in Surface Mines | 9 |
CE-541 | Environmental System Engineering I | 3 |
CE-441 | Environmental Engineering-II | 8 |
CE-540 | Laboratory Environmental Engineering - 1 | 1.5 |
CE-541 | Environmental System Engineering I | 9 |
AR-409 | Sustainable Architecture | 8 |
AR-207 | Climate and Architecture | 8 |
HLM-371 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 |
MN-342 | Environmental Management in Surface Mines | 9 |
MN-482 | Environmental Management in coal preparation plant | 9 |
MN-543 | Environmental Hazards & Disaster Management in Mines | 3 |
MN-545 | Mine Environmental Planning | 9 |
MN-543 | Environmental Hazards & Disaster Management in Mines | 9 |
CE-241 | Environmental Engineering-I | 9 |
CE-242 | Environmental Engineering Laboratory | 2 |
CE-641 | Environmental System Engineering II | 3 |
CE-640 | Laboratory Environmental Engineering - 2 | 1.5 |
CE-646 | Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing | 3 |
CE-673 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
AR-109 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 1.5 |
AR-208 | Environmental Science-II | 8 |
CE-646 | Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing | 9 |
AR-109 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 9 |
HID-334 | Climate Change and Environment | 9 |
IIT (BHU) also offers M.Tech. in Environmental program in the Dept. of civil engineering [1]. This program focuses on advanced studies in environmental engineering principles, practices, and technologies, with the goal of producing skilled professionals capable of addressing complex environmental challenges. The environmental engineering laboratory has almost all state of art equipment’s such as Spectrophotometer, Atomic absorption spectrometer, total carbon analyser, US-VIS spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, flue gas analyser, stack monitoring kit, phase contrast microscope, flame photometer, laminar hood, COD digestor, overall, it is a mobile Lab.
Course Structure: M.Tech. for Civil Engineering (2018-2019)
Cat. | Programme Components | Credits |
|---|---|---|
DC/MC | Department/Programme Core (Includes Stream Courses) | 36 |
DE/BE | Department/Programme Elective (Includes Stream Courses) | 54 |
DP | Practical Component | 6 |
HU/LM | Humanities/Language & Management Course | 9 |
DT | Thesis | 121 |
Total | 226 |
L: Lecture hours; T: Tutorial hours; P: Laboratory/ Practical hours; C: Credits
Stream Electives in Civil Engineering
Stream | Stream Code | Stream Title |
|---|---|---|
ENE | CEX4X | Environmental Engineering |
Course Structure: M.Tech. for Civil Engineering (2018-2019)
PG-CRC
Civil Engineering: 2-Year M.Tech. I-Semester
Code | Course Code | Course Name | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DC.CE541.17 | CE570 | Environmental System Engineering I | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DC.CE542.17 | CE571 | Design of Water Supply & Wastewater Collection System | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DE - 1 | DE - 1 | Department Elective (DE) - 1 | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DE - 2 | DE - 2 | Department Elective (DE) - 2 | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DE - 3 | DE - 3 | Department Elective (DE) - 3 | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DP.CE540.17 | CE572 | Laboratory Environmental Engineering - 1 | 0-0-3 | 3 |
HU/LM | HU/LM | Humanities/Language & Management Course^^ | 3-0-0 | 9 |
Total | 18-0-3 | 57 | ||
^^ Course to be selected form the list as declared by Academic office.
Department Elective - DE-1, DE-2 & DE-3
Course Code | Course Name | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
CE573 | Environmental Sanitation | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE513 | Hydraulic Structures | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE637 | Remote Sensing for Water Resources and Environmental Management | 3-0-0 | 9 |
MA551 | Mathematics | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE514 | River Pollution and Control | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE574 | Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment | 3-0-0 | 9 |
MA552 | Advanced Numerical Methods | 3-0-0 | 9 |
Civil Engineering: 2-Year M.Tech. II-Semester
Code | Course Code | Course Name | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DC.CE641.17 | CE580 | Environmental System Engineering II | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DC.CE642.17 | CE581 | Design of Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment System | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DE - 4 | DE - 4 | Department Elective (DE) - 4 | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DE - 5 | DE - 5 | Department Elective (DE) - 5 | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DE - 6 | DE - 6 | Department Elective (DE) - 6 | 3-0-0 | 9 |
DP.CE640.17 | CE582 | Laboratory Environmental Engineering - 2 | 0-0-3 | 3 |
DT.CE649.17 | CE595 | Thesis | 0-0-11 | 11 |
Total | 15-0-14 | 59 | ||
Department Elective - DE-4, DE-5 & DE-6
Course Code | Course Name | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
CE583 | Air Pollution and Control | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE584 | Environmental System Management | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE585 | Solid Waste Engineering and Management | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE586 | Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE587 | Automobile Pollution and Control | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE527 | Computational Technique in Water Resource Engineering | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE565 | Optimization Methods | 3-0-0 | 9 |
CE526 | Ground Water Hydrology | 3-0-0 | 9 |
Civil Engineering: 2-Year M.Tech. III-Semester
Code | Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
DT.CE695.17 | Thesis | 0-0-55 | 55 |
Civil Engineering: 2-Year M.Tech. IV-Semester
Code | Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
DT.CE696.17 | Thesis | 0-0-55 | 55 |
L: Lecture hours; T: Tutorial hours; P: Laboratory/ Practical hours; C: Credits
[1] Reference as provided in original content.