| Course Name | Environmental Studies |
| Course Code | 26ENV100 |
| Program | 5 Year Integrated B.C.A – M.C.A |
| Semester | 1 |
| Credits | 2 |
| Campus | Mysuru |
Environment, Natural Resources & Sustainability. Concept and components of environment. Man–environment relationship and environmental movements. Natural resources: renewable and non‑renewable. Over‑utilization of resources and conservation strategies. Sustainability concepts and sustainable development. Issues: deforestation, water scarcity, energy security, food security. Intergenerational and intragenerational equity. Role of education and public awareness.
Ecosystems, Biodiversity & Sustainable Practices. Structure and functions of ecosystems. Types of ecosystems (forest, grassland, aquatic – conceptual). Ecosystem resilience, homeostasis, and carrying capacity. Biodiversity: meaning, values, and threats. Conservation strategies: in situ and ex situ. Protected areas and India as a mega‑diverse nation.
Environmental Pollution, Waste & Disaster Management. Types of pollution: air, water, soil, noise, marine. Causes and impacts of pollution. Climate change, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, acid rain. Pollution issues and case examples from India. Solid waste management and cleaner technologies. Natural and man‑made disasters and disaster management. Role of organizations and businesses in disaster risk reduction.
Social Issues, Legislation & Sustainable Development. Sustainable development and environmental ethics. Role of industry and business in sustainability. Environmental legislation in India: Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Role of judiciary in environmental protection. Environmental justice, refugees, rehabilitation and resettlement.
This course aims to familiarize students with basic environmental concepts, their relevance to business operations, and forthcoming sustainability challenges. This course will equip students to make decisions that consider environmental consequences. This course will enable future business graduates to become environmentally sensitive
| COs | Description |
| CO1 | Explore the basic environmental concepts and issues relevant to the business and management field |
| CO2 | Recognize the interdependence between environmental processes and socio-economic dynamics. |
| CO3 | Determine the role of business decisions, policies, and actions in minimizing environmental degradation. |
| CO4 | Identify possible solutions to curb environmental problems caused by managerial actions. |
| CO5 | Develop skills to address immediate environmental concerns through changes in business operations, policies, and decisions. |
| PO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 |
| CO | ||||||||
| CO1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | 2 |
| CO2 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| CO3 | – | – | – | – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CO4 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| CO5 | – | – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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Assessment |
Weightage (%) |
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Midterm |
25 |
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Continuous Assessment |
25 |
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End Semester Exam |
50 |
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Total Marks |
100 |
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