Objective 

To expose students to theoretical and empirical issues of land degradation, water and air pollution as well as remedial measures to restore environmental quality. 

Content 

The course deals with natural and anthropogenic causes of environmental degradation such as land, water and air pollution. Local problems of environmental degradation will be identified and analyzed in order to derive remedies which are participatory and sustainable. Practical emphasis will be on the changing relationships between people and the environment and effective responses to challenges of environmental management. Natural resource extraction and their impact on the environment will also be discussed. 

Mode of Delivery

The course will be delivered through lectures, seminars, fieldwork, individual and group presentations.