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.
| 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 |
| 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 | ||||
| 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
| 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
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
| 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 |
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.
U.G.Lab
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.
P.G.Lab
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
Digital pH Meter
Digital Conductivity Meter
Digital Turbidity Meter
Digital Electronic Balance
Digital Flame Photometer
UV Visible Spectrophotometer
High Volume Air Sampler
Microscope
Anemometer
Oven
Noise Meter
BOD Incubator
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 |
| 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 |
1. Mr. Prem Mohite
2. Mr. Pradeep Rewatkar
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
| 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 |
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.
PPT, study materials, Question Banks have been circulated to all UG and PG students.
Dr. P. U. Meshram delivering the presentation on "Basic concept of COD, indicator of Water Pollution", to the B. Tech final year students and few research scholars of Dept of Applied Chemistry, Laxminarayan Innovation technological university, Nagpur on Saturday, 24 August 2024.
