PUBLIC HEALTH PHARMACY

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BP206T

UNIT -01

  • 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 -02

  • 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 -03

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