M.Sc. I Environmental Science (Semester I)

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1 M.Sc. I Environmental Science (Semester I) Practical Paper I : Pertaining to theory papers I & II Paper I 1. Study of different types of rocks. 2. Study of structures of physical & chemical weathering. 3. Project/Assignments on following biomes : Savannah, Deserts, Tropical Rain forests and Steppes. 4. Project on different house types in relation to climate. 5. Project on Climatic catastrophes caused by climate change. 6. Project on impact of man made ecological changes on the Himalayan ecosystem. 7. Project on impact of change of urban ecology on different birds. Paper - II 1. To measure the ph of a given sample of water/soil by electrometric method. 2. To determine the amount of dissolved oxygen (DO) in a sample of water. 3. To determine the amount of free CO2 in a sample of water. 4. To determine the total alkalinity of a sample of water. 5. To measure the total hardness of a given sample of water. 6. To measure the Biochemical Oxygen Demand of a given sample of water. 7. Assignment Practical Paper II : Pertaining to theory III & IV Paper III 1. To study the soil fauna. 2. To calculate population density of Animal species in grassland using quadrate method. 3. To calculate important value of index of species. 4. To study inter specific interactions. 5. To study and enlist various biotic and abiotic components of pond and forest ecosystem. 6. To study flow of energy in an ecosystem with the help of generalized models. 7. Assignment

2 Paper - IV 1. Estimating soil texture by measurement sandy, loamy or clayey 2. To compare the chemical characteristics of soil : moisture content, ph, Organic Carbon (OC), Ammonical nitrate, available Phosphate (as P2O5), Nitrate Nitrogen and Available Potassium (K2O) 3. To determine the minimum size of the quadrate by 'Species-Area Curve' Method. 4. To collect data of land-use in India. 5. To prepare a list of herbicides/pesticidal products available in the market. 6. To prepare a list of wild and cultivated varieties of cereal crops (maize, wheat and rice), vegetables and oil seed crops in Patiala and its adjoining areas. 7. Map work related to natural resources. 8. Assignment/projects as assigned by the teacher. *Minor changes in the practical syllabus can be done as per availability of the material Semester II Practical Paper III : Pertaining to theory V & VI Paper V 1. To compare dissolved oxygen content in standing and running water samples. 2. To study the free carbon dioxide content in the water sample. 3. Study of alkalinity in the water sample. 4. Study of total hardness in the water sample. 5. Collection of plankton : plankton nets. 6. Collection of Zoobenthos: Scoop sampler, Ekman Dredge grab and Vanveen's grab 7. Counting of plankton and zoobenthos a. Study of plankton in given water sample: Phytoplankton, Zooplankton 8. Study of Zoobenthos. Paper - VI 1. Sterilization of glassware used in microbiology laboratory. 2. Preparation of nutrient broth and nutrient agar.

3 3. Preparation of nutrient agar plates and swabbing to obtain colonies. 4. Differential staining of given culture to identify gram positive and gram negative bacteria. 5. Perform hanging drop mount method to examine the motility of bacteria. 6. Determine the total number of microorganisms per ml of given milk sample by direct microscopic count. 7. Determine the quality of given milk sample by using Methylene Blue test. 8. Perform stormy clot fermentation test to detect the presence of anaerobic bacteria in given milk sample. 9. Demonstration of Catalase activity for H2O2 production in the given bacterial colony. Practical Paper IV : Pertaining to theory papers VII & VIII Paper - VII 1. To prepare project/assignment on impact of changing ecology on wild life. 2. To prepare project/assignment on role of wild animal in an ecosystem. 3. To prepare project/assignment on documentation of wild life of Harike bird Sanctuary. 4. Project report on Wild life of a National Park (Raja Ji National Park/Jim Corbett National Park) 5. To study the wild animals in the laboratory. 6. An assignment on ecology of biological invasions in India. Paper - VIII 1. To study different methods of air monitoring 2. To study the different methods of water sampling. 3. A visit to nearby Sewage Treatment Plant 4. To separate a sample of amino acids with the help of paper chromatography and TLC. 5. Demonstration of working of Spectrophotometer and Gas Chromatography. 6. Project work as assigned by the teacher. *Minor changes in the practical syllabus can be done as per availability of the material

4 M.Sc. II nd Environmental Science Semester - III Practical Paper I : Pertaining to theory papers IX & X Paper - IX 1. To test different areas to assess levels of air pollution. 2. To discover the types of air pollution that arises from industrialization. 3. To observe the effect of activated carbon to neutralize the effect of pesticides. 4. To determine efficiency of a carbon filter at different concentrations of chlorine. 5. To determine the effect of different concentrations of detergents on plant growth 6. To study the biological pollutants : dust mites, Fungi and pollen grains present in air. 7. Field Trip to study disposal of solid waste (collection, treatment and disposal) Paper - X 1. To draft a public notice for conducting public hearing. 2. To categorize the projects for activities requiring prior environmental clearance. 3. To prepare a format for data collection for EIA of river valley project. 4. To prepare the hypothetical EIA/prediction of impacts of any two of following: Urbanization, Dam construction, Hydroelectric power generation, Tourism, Road construction, Cement Industry. 5. Management practices of any three of the following Natural disasters such as Earth quake, Volcanic eruption, Landslides, Tsunami, Floods. 6. To prepare an environmental audit of hostel/institutes/industrial area/city. Practical Paper II : Pertaining to theory papers XI & XII Paper - XI 1. Study of different disease vectors. 2. Study of different water borne diseases. 3. Study of different air borne diseases.

5 4. To Study differential in gram positive and gram negative bacteria.. 5. Preparation of a survey report on different dust diseases prevalent in a population Paper - XII 1. Survey of the town to make a list of various clinics/nursing homes/ tertiary medical care centers/dispensaries/health care centers/multispecialty hospitals and medical centers 2. To study different types of wastes generated in clinics, nursing homes and hospitals in the city. 3. Report about the types and amount of waste generated in nursing home and clinic. 4. A visit to Industrial area handling hazardous material, hazardous waste Generation or disposal site 5. Data on the different methods of handling and transport of hospital wastes in the city *Minor changes in the practical syllabus can be done as per availability of the material Semester IV Practical Paper III : Pertaining to theory papers XIII & XIV Paper XIII 1. Study of mammal and birds falling under different IUCN categories like CR, EN and UV. 2. Study of typical forest area plants and their economic importance 3. Study of different articles of wild life animals falling under trade and commerce. 4. Study of standard logos for different hazardous materials 5. Study of permissible limit of noise produced by vehicles and factories. Paper XIV 1. Study of the Microbial Techniques 2. Study of growth response of bacteria on petroleum fuel (diesel)

6 3. Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria from Crude petroleum oil contaminated soil. 4. Interaction of Plant seeds with diesel for potential use in the remediation of diesel fuel contaminated soils. 5. Detection of alkylbenzenesulfonate degrading microorganisms 6. Field Trip: Waste water treatment plant, distilleries etc. 7. Enrichment for Uric Acid utilizing bacteria 8. To produce Biodiesels in the lab. 9. Solar energy : production and uses 10. Vermicomposting : to culture earthworm in soil. Practical Paper IV : Pertaining to theory papers XV & XVI Paper XVI 1. Internal and External DOS Commands. 2. Write a program in C Language to print HELLO. 3. Write a program in C Language using Arithmetic Operators. 4. Write a program in C Language using conditional statements. 5. Write a program in C Language using conditional Operators. 6. Write a program in C Language using functions. Paper - XV 1. A visit to a school for vulnerability assessment. 2. A visit to any Government Hospital to know their disaster management plan. 3. A visit to one slum area in the City to assess and analyze risk. 4. Prepare a report of major disasters in India during the current year. 5. A field visit of the students to a nearby site of any recent disaster/even or ecological destruction or reconstruction and each student would prepare a Field Report based on his/her experiences. *Minor changes in the practical syllabus can be done as per availability of the material