B.Pharm Environmental Sciences Notes

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES UNIT-WISE NOTES – BP206T

Unit – 1

• The Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies Natural Resources
• Renewable and non-renewable resources:
• Natural resources and associated problems a) Forest resources; b) Water resources; c) Mineral resources; d) Food resources; e) Energy resources; f) Land resources: Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.

Unit – 2

• Ecosystems
• Concept of an ecosystem.
• Structure and function of an ecosystem.
• Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the ecosystems: Forest ecosystem; Grassland ecosystem; Desert ecosystem; Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

Unit – 3

• Environmental Pollution: Air pollution; Water pollution; Soil pollution