About B.Sc. in Environmental Science


With the ever growing environmental concerns and the need to guide against climate change and ensure sustainable development, environmental education has taken a role of great significance within the academic sphere. The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers a 3 year egree program in Environmental Science, which seeks to impart within the students an in-depth understanding into the mechanism and elements of the environment. The main objective of the faculty is to produce effective human resources who have the ability and the capacity to effectively contribute to the global environmental landscape. The faculty is equipped with state of the art facilities for research and development which allow the students to remain practically engaged while at the same innovate various solutions through experimentation. The students get to learn under the expert guidance of faculties and teaching resources from renowned backgrounds who shape their understanding regarding the contemporary practices in the field. This study exposes students to various environmental phenomenons such as overpopulation, water deforestation, ecosystems, endangered species, climate change amongst others. The program goes on to focus the development of the students’ career competencies, thus goes on to conduct field works as a way of enhancing their skillsets in surveying, assessing and mapping the various environmental adversities.

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B.Sc. in Environmental ScienceProgram Outcomes


Why Study B.Sc. in Environmental Science

With climate change on a constant rise and the need to provide a wide scope of sustainable living for the welfare and the livelihood of humanity as whole, environmental scientists have a take a position of great importance. The programs seeks to develop a league of highly trained experts in this field who go on to provide contemporary solutions to some of the world's greatest concerns. There are various outcomes for people who get to pursue this program which sets them a step ahead in their career upon the completion of this program.
Research Scientist

Research Scientist

An ability to understand the real time issues of the earth and the environment and work towards finding solutions to mitigate the challenges.

Biotech Engineer

An ability to utilize the various forms of technological advancements in the field of environment sciences, and effectively apply these for the discovering and the uncovering new innovations.

Biotech Engineer
Agricultural Biotechnologist

Agricultural Biotechnologist

An ability to develop an understanding of ethical research practises, and the various environment regulations and guidelines.

Duration: 3 years (Semester System)


affiliation

Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have passed 12th Examination in Science stream from a recognized board.

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Mode of Admission

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Faculties Offering

Faculty of Applied Sciences (Vadodara Campus), Faculty of Applied Sciences & Research (Ahmedabad Campus)

B.Sc. in Environmental Science feesFees

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B.Sc. in Environmental Science

₹ 72,000/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

B.Sc. in Environmental Science CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Principles of Environment

Principles of Earth Science

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Biology

Ecology: Theory & Practise

Lab 1 Earth Science

Lab 1 Water Quality Analysis

Lab 2 Environmental Biology

Lab 2 Ecological Analysis

University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course ) (Select any one)

University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)

Maintenance of Household Apparatus

Introduction to MATLAB Programming

Human Psychology

Office Automation

Digital Health

First Aid and Life Support

Public Health Nutrition

Basic Photography

Skill Enhancement Course -2

Skill Enhancement Course -1

Mathematical Aptitude

Water Budgeting & Auditing

Value Added Course-2

Value Added Course-1

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-I

Climate Change & Sustainable Environment

Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language-2 (Select any one)

Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)

Basic English-II

Basic English-I

Basic Hindi-II

Basic Hindi-I

Basic Gujarati-II

Basic Gujarati-I

 

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Biodiversity & Conservation

Environmental Hazards & Disaster Management

Environmental Resources & Management

Environmental Pollution (Air, Water, Soil)

Lab 1 Biodiversity

Climate change & Mitigations

Lab -Environmental Field Visit

Lab 1 Air, Water & Soil Analysis

University Electives -3 (Select any one)

Lab 2 Climate Change

Artificial Intelligence Application in People Management

Skill Enhancement Course -4 (Select any one)

Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures

Cleaner Production Assessment

Retail Management

Value Added Course-4/ Physical Education (Select anyone)

Income Tax Return & E-Filing

Positive Mental Health

Intelectual Property

Physical Education: Yoga

Skill Enhancement Course -3

Physical Education: Sports

Artificial Intelligence -AI

Physical Education: NCC

Value Added Course-3

Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select any one)

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-2

Advanced English – II

Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)

Basic German

Advanced English - I

Basic French -II

Basic German -I

 

Basic French - I

 

 

Semester 5

Semester 6

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Solid Waste Management

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Microbiology

Environmental Economics

Environmental Informatics

Environmental Toxicology

Environmental Health and Safety

Sustainable Agriculture & Organic farming

Lab-1 Solid Waste Management

Lab 1 Environmental Monitoring

Lab-2 Environmental Microbiology Lab

Lab 2 Toxicological Analysis

Skill Enhancement Course -5(Select anyone)

Ability Enhancement Course -5

Digital Literacy

Professional Ethics and Communication

Finance for everyone

Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)

 

B.Sc. in Environmental Science Curriculum Laboratories


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Research and Development Lab

As a way of promoting research in environmental science a specific laboratory has been reserved for research and development

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Computer Labs

Equipped with a total of 15 computer laboratories which are strategically designed to provide students with the most vital

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Animal house Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high end research

Animal house Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high end research

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Rock lab

Rock lab

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Analysis lab for analysis of bio molecules

Analysis lab for analysis of bio molecules

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

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