BS Botany 8th (Reg. + SS), Environmental Biology (BOT-423)

BOT-423 Environmental Biology Cr. 3 (2+1) Theory: Cr. 02

Aims & Objectives:

Environmental Biology is the study of living organisms in relation to their environment. It is emerged from the fields of natural history and medicine during the Enlightenment. Today it provides an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems. Environmental biology incorporates more of the pure sciences for understanding human relationships, perceptions and policies towards the environment. Environmental Biologist focuses on design and technology for improving environmental quality in every aspect especially related to living organisms.

Environmental biologist study subjects like the understanding of earth processes, evaluating alternative energy systems, pollution control and mitigation, natural resource management, and the effects of global climate change. Environmental issues almost always include an interaction of physical, chemical, and biological processes. Environmental biologist bring a systems approach to the analysis of environmental problems. Key elements of an effective environmental scientist include the ability to relate space, and time relationships as well as quantitative analysis.

Assessment criteria:

Mid Term Exam 20 Marks
Practical Exam 20 Marks
Final Term Marks 40 Marks
Sessional (Attendance, Assignment, Presentation,Plantation, Conferences/workshops/Seminars Certificates) 20 Marks
Recommended Books:

1. Newman, E. I. 2001. Applied Ecology. Blackwell Science. UK

2. Mooney, H. A. and Saugier, B. 2000. Terrestrial Global Productivity. Academic Press, UK.

3. Eugene, E. D. and Smith, B. F. 2000. Environmental Science: A study of interrelation ships.

4. French, H. 2000. Vanishing Borders: Protecting the Planet in the Age of Globalization. W. W. Norton and Company, NY

5. Hall, C. A. S. and Perez, C. L. 2000. Quantifying Sustainable Development. Academic Press, UK.

6. Bazzaz, F. A. 2004. Plants in changing environments: Linking physiological, population, and community ecology. Cambridge Univ. Press.

7. Bush, M.B. 1997. Ecology of a changing planet. Prentice Hall, UK.

8. Marsh, M.W. and Grossa, Jr., J.M. 1996. Environmental geography: Science, land use, and earth systems. John Wiley and Sons.

9. Lambers, H., T. L. Pons and F. Stuart. 2008. Plant Physiological Ecology.

10. Ashfaq, M., Mushtaq, A. and Saleem, M. A. 2004. Environmental Pollution and Agriculture. B.Z Press, Multan, Pakistan.

11. Wang, L. K., Pereira N. C. and Hung, Y. T.2005. Advanced Air and Noise Pollution Control, Humana Press,

12. Schnelle, K. B. and Brown, C. A. 2002. Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook, CRC Press, Lambert Publishers Germany.

13. Cheremisin, N. P., 2003. Handbook of Solid Waste Management and Waste Minimization Technologies, off, Butterworth-Heinemann.
Journals/Periodicals: Environmental Biology, Environment, Bioremediation.
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