DEPARTMENT OF MSc. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE : Introduction

Established in 2016

The inception of M.Sc. Environmental Science course was with the vision of awareness amongst academic ambassadors regarding the environment and environment related problems.

Environmental Science being an interdisciplinary subject, our coursework utilizes various aspects of pollution, restoration, and remote sensing to serve as a problem solving tool. The students are inculcated with a problem solving approach and attitude to the on-going environmental challenges. 

☛ Course offered: M.Sc. Environmental Science and Ph. D. in Environmental Science

☛ Course Details & Duration: 2 years

The syllabus for the two years Master Programme (M.Sc.) in Environmental Sciences under the Faculty of Science and Technology offered by the Savitribai Phule Pune University is multi department and interdisciplinary in nature and has been prepared under the Credit Framework guidelines of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Master’s program is divided into two distinct Academic years consisting of two semesters for First year and two semesters for the second year. The two-year program of. Master in Environmental Sciences amounts to a sum of minimum 88 credits, with a minimum of 22 credits for each semester.

☛ Pattern : Semester (IV Semesters),

☛ Syllabus : Based on NEP 2020

☛ Intake : 24

☛ Course features:

The Masters programme is comprehensive and contain multidisciplinary courses that can be broadly classified into Major Core, Major Electives, and Research Methodology courses. Besides, Research Projects (Masters Dissertations) and On Job Training (Internship) are also designed and included in this syllabus to offer a plethora of research based and skilled based learning experiences. Interdisciplinary subject, application of knowledge in problem solving for sustainable solutions. The syllabus focuses on theory and practical knowledge of subjects like Environmental Impact Assessment, Restoration, Environmental Design and Planning, Watershed Management, Waste Water Treatment Technology, GIS and Remote Sensing, Hands on Training, Environmental Laws, etc.

     Eligibility for Admission:

    1. Bachelor of Science. OR (Environmental Science)
    2. Bachelor in Engineering of any branch. OR
    3. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Fisheries with 50% marks. OR
    4. Bachelor of Pharmacy. OR
    5. B. Sc. (Blended) Environmental Science
    6. B.Sc. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

    ☛ Course Structure:

    SEMESTER I
    Course Name Credits
    Fundamentals of Environmental Biology & Biodiversity 4
    Fundamentals of Environmental Physics & Chemistry 4
    Environmental Statistics 2
    Practical paper 4
    Research Methodology 2
    Research Methodology practical’s 2
    Fundamentals of Atmospheric Sciences 2

     

    SEMESTER II
    Course Name Credits
    Water & Soil Pollution: Management & Mitigation 4
    Air, Noise & Radiation Pollution: Management & 4
    Mitigation 2
    Environmental Law 4
    Practical paper 4
    Internship /On job training 2
    Water & wastewater technology-I 2

      ☛ Activities conducted by the department :

      Sr. No. Activity Name
      1 Study tours
      2 Field visits
      3 Workshops
      4 Training Sessions
      5 World Wildlife Week - with different Competitions
      6 Plastic Mukt Abhayan (Visit to Bhimashankar)
      7 Saving the Earth our way- Humans, lockdown and environment
      8 Traditional Food Festival
      9 No Vehicle Day
      10 Fire Mock Drill Activity
      11 Air Quality Education and AQI Awareness Program
      12 Stat level Conference
      13 Plantation Activity on Van Mahotsav Week
      14 Tiger Day Celebration
      15 World Environment Day
      16 MGNCRE Sustainability Index Proforma
      17 Green Audit
      18 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer- Lecture
      19 Kerela Flood Relief Fund Raising Campaign
      20 Paper bag Preparation & Distribution Activity
      21 Lecture on Amche Gaon Amche Sarkar
      22 Bird Watching & Visit to Butterfly Park on Children’s Day
      23 Trees Census Program for Karjat Municipal Council
      24 Research Lectures on different topics
      25 Two Day Seminar on IPR
      26 One Day Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights

      ☛ Goals of the Department :

      • To develop understanding of interdisciplinary nature of the subject.
      • To develop scientific understanding and analytical approaches for mitigating environmental problems with remediation and restoration techniques.
      • To generate awareness about current and future environmental issues.
      • To nurture the knowledge, respect, love, and passion for the environmental protection and safety.
      • To develop skills of analysis and communication, bearing in mind disciplinary traditions and diverse publics.
      • To develop socially responsible citizens by cultivating curiosity, compassion, collaboration, and hope.