Department Of Environmental Science

INTRODUCTION :

The degree level course B.Sc. in Environmental Science aims at providing an understanding of various environmental systems and their interrelationships. The programme further aims at developing the skills for tackling various environmental problems through the topics like environmental pollution, monitoring, management, conservation and concept of sustainable development. The college started functioning with adequate admissions in the year 1992-93 for a three year B.Sc. Course with Environmental Science. After receiving encouraging results at the Under Graduate level, it was thought to start Environmental Science at Post Graduate level.
The Post Graduate teaching Department of Environmental Science came into existence in 2001. The main objective of this course is to provide students with up-to-date knowledge of environmental pollution and its impact, Solid &Hazardous waste problems and disposal, water and wastewater treatment, waste minimization technique, environmental management and pollution control. The department has modern equipments, instruments and devices which are used for practical studies and for the field investigation. The students have been provide the practical training in the analysis and management of Environmental problems which would enable them to take up challenging jobs in various industries, Pollution Control Boards, Central and State Departments concerned with Environment, Wildlife, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and agencies engaged in dissemination of environmental education and awareness.
The department has added one more feather in their cap by establishing Place for Higher Learning and Rresearch from 2006. The objective of this academy is to provide a platform for the research work under Ph.D. programme and to expand the potential for collaborative linkage within and beyond the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur.
The departmental library has a good collection of Textbooks, Reference book, Encyclopedia and Journals of National and International repute. Other facility includes Instrumentation Room, Computer Room with Broadband Internet Connection. In short span of few years, department has established excellent facilities to get quality education in the field of Environmental Science.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT :

  • All the 3 staff members have been recognized as a ‘Research Supervisor’ by RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur for Environmental Science.
  • All the staff members are nominated as a ‘BOS Member’ by RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur for Environmental Science.
  • Excellent result of UG and PG from the opening of Department.
  • Total 16 research students have been awarded Doctorate degree and 7 are carrying out research work leading to Ph. D.
  • Organized 14 guest lecturers of the eminent personalities in Environmental science, 7 educational visit to different environmental sectors during last five years.
  • The Department is having MoU with Swami Ramanand Teerth Maharashtra University and Netaji Subhaschandra Bose, College, Nanded for exchanging knowledge and for organising programmes on various environmental issues.


Courses :
U.G. (B.Sc)
Sr. No. Semester Paper I Paper II
1. Semester-I Fundamental of Environmental Science Environmental Ecology
2. Semester-II Introduction to Water and Soil Chemistry Introduction to Ecosystem and Biochemistry
3. Semester-III Environmental Chemistry and Instrumentation Environmental Microbiology and Water treatment
4. Semester-IV Soil pollution and Waste Management Natural Resources and GIS
5. Semester-V Principle of Air and Noise Pollution Environmental Management
6. Semester-V Water Pollution: Monitoring and Management Water supply and Wastewater Treatment
P.G. (M.Sc)
Faculty /Course Science Name of the Paper Distribution of Marks Total Marks
Theory Internal Practical Seminar
M.Sc Environmental Science Semester I Paper I 80 20 Practical-I 100 25 625
Paper II 80 20
Paper III 80 20 Practical-II 100
Paper IV 80 20
M.Sc Environmental Science Semester II Paper V 80 20 Practical-I 100 25 625
Paper VI 80 20
Paper VII 80 20 Practical-II 100
Paper VIII 80 20
M.Sc Environmental Science Semester III Paper IX 80 20 Practical-I 100 25 625
Paper X 80 20
Paper XI
Elective -I Or Elective-II
80 20 Practical-II 100
Paper XII 80 20
M.Sc Environmental Science Semester IV Paper XIII 80 20 Practical-I 100 25 625
Paper XIV 80 20
Paper XV
Elective -I Or Elective-II
80 20 100 (Project Work)
Paper XVI 80 20
B.Sc I year :
Year Semester Paper Paper Title Total Periods Per Week Marks Total Marks Grand Total
Theory Internal
B.Sc First Year I I Fundamental of Environmental Science 03 50 10 60 150
II Environmental Biology 03 50 10 60
Practical Practical-I 06 30 -- 30
II III Monitoring of Water, Salt and Air 03 50 10 60 150
IV Biodiversity Conversation and Environmental Management 3 50 10 60
Practical Practical-II 06 30 -- 30

Note : The syllabus is based on six theory periods/week and six practicals/week/batch


B.Sc Part II :
Year Semester Paper Paper Title Total Periods/Week Marks Total Marks Grand Total
Theory Internal
B.Sc Part II III P-V Environmental Chemistry and Instrumentations 03 50 10 60 150
P-VI Environmental Microbiology and Water Treatment 03 50 10 60
Practical Practical-I 06 30 -- 30
IV P-VII Soil Pollutions and Waste Management 03 50 10 60 150
P-VIII Natural Resources and GIS 3 50 10 60
Practical Practical-II 06 30 -- 30

Note : The syllabus is based on six theory periods/week and six practicals/week/batch


Link:
UG: https://www.nagpuruniversity.ac.in/links/Syllabus/UG/Faculty_of_Science/Syllabus_for_B.Sc.Part_I_II_III_Envir.Sci._Semester_Pattern_110119.pdf PG: https://www.nagpuruniversity.ac.in/links/Syllabus/Faculty_of_Science/012_CBCS_Syllabus_M.Sc.Envt_Sci.pdf

Research Areas :

  • Dr P. U. Meshram: Industrial wastewater and treatment through adsorption and bio-absorption technique, air quality monitoring and management, solid waste pollution and management, indoor air pollution and mitigation measures, phyco-remediation and water conservation, environmental monitoring and occupational health hazards.
  • Dr S. L. Pal: Waste water treatment by Adsorption technique., Enhancement of Bio-gas production,. Solid waste Management, Physico-chemical analysis of water and waste water.
  • Dr B. S. Tapase: Water and wastewater analysis, Soil analysis.
STUDENT- TEACHER ACHIEVEMENTS :

  • After completion of Post Graduation and Doctorate degree, our students are working with research organisation like NEERI, MPCB, NMC, Educational institution as faculty member and prominent NGO’s working in the field of Environment related issues.

  • Dr. S.L. Pal is recipient of “Best Paper Award” at International Conference organized by Viswashanti Multipurpose Society at Bangkok on 2014.

  • Students of PG receiving Gold Medal for excelling in Environmental Science.

Ms. Ashwini Bhute receiving Gold Medal by the hands of Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. S. N. Pathan, RTMNU

Research Projects :
Type Title of the Project Duration Funding Agency Amount Name and Position Status
Major Research Project Removal of Total Dissolved Solids from water and waste water through Biological System May 2017, 3 years DST-SERB, New Delhi 25,11000/- Lakhs Dr. Pravin U. Meshram, Principal Investigator On-going
Minor Research project Enhancement of Biogas Production in cattle Dung Digestion through Jatropha curcus oil cake amendments 2012 UGC, WRO, Pune 1.75 lakhs Dr. Sanjay Pal Principal Investigator Completed
Minor Research project Detrimental Effects of Mining Effluents on Ground Water Quality of East Umrer, Vidarbha (Maharashtra) 2012 UGC, WRO, Pune 1.20 lakhs Dr. Bharati Tapase Principal Investigator Completed
Major Research Project Assessment of Rural & Urban Ecosystem With Respect to Classification of Biodiversity, Soil Type & Land Use Pattern Through Remote Sensing & GIS System of Nagpur Region Feb. 20113 years UGC 7.83 lakhs Dr. Pravin U. Meshram, Principal Investigator Complited
Minor Research project Assessment & Evaluation of Surface Water Quality Collected In Elevated Storage Reservoirs Through Water Distribution System of Nagpur City. Aug. 2009 2 years UGC, WRO, Pune 1.30 lakhs Dr. Pravin U. Meshram, Principal Investigator Completed
Laboratory :

U.G. laboratory: Lab is used in conducting UG practicals as per the syllabus prescribed by RTMNU, Nagpur. The lab is well- equipped with instrumentation along with LCD projector to demonstrate the practicals.


P.G. laboratory: Lab is used in conducting PG practicals as per the syllabus prescribed by RTMNU, Nagpur. The lab is well equipped with latest instrumentation along with LCD projector to demonstrate the practicals.

Research Laboratory: The lab. is used for carrying out research work leading Ph. D. Degree.

Instrumentation Room: This room. is especially utilized for sophisticated instruments.

Lab. Area:
1) U.G. lab.: 600 sq. feet.
2) P.G lab.: 600 sq. feet.
3) Instrumentation Room: 400 sq. feet.
4) Research Laboratory: 400 sq. feet.
5) HoD Room : 100 sq. feet, PG Incharge Room : 100 sq. feet.


List of Equipments and Photographs:
1) Digital pH Meter
2) Digital Conductivity Meter
3) Digital Turbidity Meter
4) Digital Electronic Balance
5) Digital Flame Photometer
6) UV-visible Spectrophotometer
7) High Volume Air sampler
8) Compound Binocular Microscope
9) Anemometer
10) Oven
11) Noise Meter
12) BOD incubator
13) Tissue Culture Rack
14) Methane Gas Analyzer


Workshops / seminars / guest lectures organised :

guest lectures of eminent personalities in the field of science have been arranged on different environmental occasion.

Sr. No. Topic Guest
1 Environmental Awareness towards National Science Day, March 2, 2020 Prof. Dr. J. S. Meshram, Professor & Head, Dept. of Chemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
2 Role of Wildlife in Environmental Protection and Current Trends in Wildlife Management, October 04, 2019 1) Mr. Atul Deokar, Assistant Conservator of Forest, Pench
2) Mr. Ramesh Marulkar, Deputy Editor, The Hitvada, Nagpur
3 Role of Forest in Environmental Protection, March 29, 2019 Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Ex-Deputy Director, NEERI, Nagpur
4 Water Supply & Conservation of Nagpur City, March 25, 2019 Mrs. Farhat Quraishi, Assistant General Manager with Orange City Water Pvt. Ltd.
5 World Ozone Day, September 17, 2018 Dr. Atya Kapley, Head, Director Research Cell, NEERI, Nagpur
6 Forest a Vanishing Wealth, April 05, 2018 Mr. Nitin Dongarwar, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
7 City Water Supply & Water Conservation, March 28, 2018 Mrs. Farhat Quraishi, Senior Manager-External Communication & Social Services, Orange City Water Pvt. Ltd.
8 Wildlife and Bird Bio-diversity, January 13, 2018 Dr. Asha Bhate, Former Principal, Dharampeth M. P. Deo Science College, Nagpur
9 World Ozone Day, Sept 18, 2017. Dr. Nitin Labhsetwar, Senior Principal Scientist & Head, Energy & Resource Mgmt Division, NEERI
10 Reuse and Recycle of Waste Water, 23.3.2017 i) Dr. Pratima Tripathi, Associate Professor, Dept of Environmental Science, Anantpur Campus, Annantpur
ii) Dr. N N Bandela, Professor Dept. of Env, Sci., Br. BAMU, A’ bad
11 Impact of Climate Change of Forest Eco-System, March 22, 2017 Dr. Dhiraj Naik, Assistant Professor, Dept of Botany, Jankidevi Bajaj, College of Science, Wardha
Teaching Faculty Members :
Sr. No. Name of Faculty Member Qualification Designation Work Experience (in years)
1 Dr P. U. Meshram M. Sc., Ph. D Professor 27 years
2 Dr. S. L. Pal M. Sc., Ph. D. Associate Professor 24 years
3 Dr. B. S. Tapase M. Sc., Ph. D. Assistant Professor 22 years
NON-TEACHING STAFF :

1. Mr. Prem Mohite

2. Mr. Pradeep Rewatkar

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: INDUSTRIAL VISIT, COMPETITIONS ETC :

A visit arranged at Bodhalkasa Dam (B.Sc. Final year students).

A Visit arranged at NEERI, Nagpur (B. Sc. Final year students).

A visit arranged at Kanhan Water Treatment Plant (UG & PG) students, 2018

Research papers:
Sr. No. Name of Faculty No. of Paper published International Journal No. of Paper published National Journal No. of Paper presented in Conferences
1 Dr. Pravin U. Meshram 4 2 12 (Oral & Posters)
2 Dr. S. L .Pal 5 Nil Nil
3 Dr. B. S. Tapase 8 1 01
DEPARTMENTAL NOTICES :

All the UG and PG students of our institution are hereby inform that Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya and Seth Kesarimal Porwal College, Kamptee are jointly organising on-line National Level E-QUIZ on the occasion of World Environmental Day, 2020. Registration is free. E-Certificate will be issued after completion of E-Quiz. To Participate in E-Quiz click on the given link. https://forms.gle/GGDrVM5awEKYGmbA8.

DEPARTMENT REPOSITORY:

PPT, study materials, Question Banks have been circulated to all UG and PG students.

CONTACTS :

  • Dr. P. U. Meshram,
    Professor & Head,
    Dept. of Environmental Science (UG),
    Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya,
    near Sakkardara Square, Nagpur.
  • Dr. S. L. Pal,
    Associate Professor,
    Dept. of Environmental Science,
    Incharge PGTD, Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya,
    Near Sakkardara Square, Nagpur.
  • Dr. B. S. Tapase,
    Assistant Professor
    Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya,
    Near Sakkardara Square, Nagpur.

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