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Environmental Studies (EVS001) crash course, Online BCA, Semester 3:

This subject covers natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental pollution, social and legal issues of the environment, and the links between…

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Environmental Studies crash course

23 lessons in Environmental Studies

Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.

About this subject

This subject covers natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental pollution, social and legal issues of the environment, and the links between human population and environmental health, ending with field observation of local ecosystems and polluted sites. After it you will be able to explain major environmental problems and their causes, describe India's key environmental laws, and suggest practical individual and community measures for conservation and pollution control.

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    Environmental Studies: Definition, Scope and Importance

    Module I, The multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies: Definition, scope and importance

    Concept scope and importance of ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES· INFO ADDA· 12 min

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    Why Public Environmental Awareness Matters

    Module I, The multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies: Need for public awareness

    Need for Public Awareness To Protect the Environment | Environmental Studies· Learn With Rajeev· 14 min

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    Renewable vs Non-Renewable Resources and Forest Resources

    Module II, Natural Resources: Renewable and non-renewable resources: Natural resources and associated problems, Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies., Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people.

    DAY 08 | ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES | I SEM | B.COM, B.B.A & B.C.A | NATURAL RESOURCES | L1· Vidhyaashram· 14 min

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    Water and Mineral Resources

    Module II, Natural Resources: Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams-benefits and problems., Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies.

    Environmental Science EVS Unit 3 Natural Resources Water Resources AEC semester 1/2 DU SOL NCWEB P-2· Eklavya स्नातक· 11 min

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    Food and Energy Resources

    Module II, Natural Resources: Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies., Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources, case studies.

    Environmental Science EVS Unit 3 Energy Resources Renewable/Non renewable AEC semester 1/2 DU SOL NC· Eklavya स्नातक· 14 min

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    Land Degradation and Conserving Natural Resources

    Module II, Natural Resources: Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification., Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources., Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles.

    Environmental Science EVS Unit 3 Natural Resources Land Resources AEC semester 1/2 DU SOL NCWEB P -1· Eklavya स्नातक· 16 min

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    Ecosystem Structure and Function

    Module III, Ecosystems: Concept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Producers, consumers and decomposers

    Ecosystem Structure / Component, Types & Function #ecosystem Biotic and Abiotic factors.· Biology by Dr. Imtiyaz· 17 min

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    Energy Flow, Food Webs and Ecological Pyramids

    Module III, Ecosystems: Energy flow in the ecosystem, Ecological succession, Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids

    Ecosystem - Energy Flow | Ecological Pyramid | Food Chain |Food Web | GFC/DFC |Class 12 Biology/NEET· Tanuja Biostudies· 15 min

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    Forest, Grassland, Desert and Aquatic Ecosystems

    Module III, Ecosystems: Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the following ecosystem: a. Forest ecosystem b. Grassland ecosystem c. Desert ecosystem d. Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, ocean estuaries)

    BEVAE 181 UNIT 3 MAJOR ECOSYSTEM ( ENGLISH ) Environmental Studies I AECC I Imp questions· Eklavya स्नातक· 15 min

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    Types of Biodiversity and Biogeographical Zones of India

    Module IV, Biodiversity and its conservation: Introduction – Definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity, Biogeographical classification of India, Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical aesthetic and option values

    Biogeographic Zones of India | Mega Biodiversity Nation | Biodiversity | EVS | Environmental Studies· Microbiology with Deepthi Varier· 14 min

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    India as a Mega-Diversity Nation and Biodiversity Hotspots

    Module IV, Biodiversity and its conservation: Biodiversity at global, national and local levels, India as a mega-diversity nation, Hot-spots of biodiversity

    Biodiversity At Global, National, Local Level | Rgpv 3rd Semester |Handwritten Notes | #rgpvbhopal · Purnish Verma· 10 min

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    Threats to Biodiversity and In-situ vs Ex-situ Conservation

    Module IV, Biodiversity and its conservation: Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man wildlife conflicts, Endangered and endemic species of India, Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity

    Biodiversity Conservation - In-situ and Ex-situ - Simple explanation· AKC· 15 min

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    Air, Water and Soil Pollution

    Module V, Environmental Pollution: Definition, Causes, effects and control measures of: a. Air pollution b. Water pollution c. Soil pollution d. Marine pollution e. Noise pollution f. Thermal pollution g. Nuclear pollution

    Environmental Science EVS Unit 4 Environmental Pollution BA AEC semester 1/2 DU SOL NCWEB· Eklavya स्नातक· 19 min

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    Solid Waste Management and Pollution Case Studies

    Module V, Environmental Pollution: Solid waste management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes., Role of an individual in prevention of pollution., Pollution case studies.

    Solid Waste management | Environmental Science | Ecology· Gautam Varde· 17 min

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    Disaster Management: Floods, Earthquakes, Cyclones

    Module V, Environmental Pollution: Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.

    L12-आपदा प्रबंधन(Disaster Management)-बाढ़,भूकंप,चक्रवात,भूस्खलन(Flood,Earthquake,Cyclone,Landslide)· THE Pdhantu IAS· 58 min

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    Sustainable Development, Rainwater Harvesting and Resettlement

    Module VI, Social Issues and the Environment: From unsustainable to sustainable development, Urban problems and related to energy, Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management, Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. Case studies.

    EVS Unit 3 | Social Issues & Environment | Sustainable Development, Water, Pollution Control· BunkToBrains· 18 min

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    Global Warming, Acid Rain and Ozone Depletion

    Module VI, Social Issues and the Environment: Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions, Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. Case studies., Wasteland reclamation, Consumerism and waste products

    Climate change & Global Warming ! heat wave, acid rain, ozone depletion, waste land reclamation !· Sneha E Medical Classes· 10 min

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    Environmental Laws in India

    Module VI, Social Issues and the Environment: Environmental Protection Act, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation, Public awareness

    ALL Environment Laws in 30 Mins! Complete Revision for UPSC Prelims 2026 | Mukesh Jha· Unacademy IAS: English· 26 min

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    Population Growth and Family Welfare Programmes

    Module VII, Human Population and the Environment: Population growth, variation among nations, Population explosion – Family Welfare Programmes, Environment and human health

    EVS Unit 4 | Human Population & Environment | Population Explosion, Health & Environment· BunkToBrains· 8 min

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    Human Rights, HIV/AIDS and Women and Child Welfare

    Module VII, Human Population and the Environment: Human Rights, Value Education, HIV / AIDS, Women and Child Welfare

    Chapter 7: Human Population and Environment | CCSU BCA EVS | Environment Studies· theBCAstudent· 5 min

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    Role of IT in Environment and Human Health

    Module VII, Human Population and the Environment: Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human Health, Case Studies

    Lec-30_Role of information Technology in Environment| Environmental Science | First Year Engineering· FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING_LJIET· 15 min

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    Documenting Environmental Assets and Polluted Sites

    Module VIII, Field Work: Visit to a local area to document environmental assets-river / forest/ grassland/ hill/ mountain., Visit to a local polluted site – Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural

    Study of local area documentation of environmental assets· Dr. Kalluru Sesha Maheswaramma· 16 min

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    Field Study of Plants, Birds and Simple Ecosystems

    Module VIII, Field Work: Study of common plants, insects, birds, Study of simple ecosystems-pond, river, hill slopes, etc (Field work equal to 5 lecture hours)

    ECOSYSTEM - The Dr. Binocs Show | Best Learning Videos For Kids | Peekaboo Kidz· Peekaboo Kidz· 4 min

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Local Environment Field Report: Assets, Ecosystem, Pollution and Action Plan

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This subject covers natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental pollution, social and legal issues of the environment, and the links between human population and environmental health, ending with field observation of local ecosystems and polluted sites. After it you will be able to explain major environmental problems and their causes, describe India's key environmental laws, and suggest practical individual and community measures for conservation and pollution control. It's the Environmental Studies subject of Online BCA, Semester 3, in 23 lessons: Environmental Studies: Definition, Scope and Importance; Why Public Environmental Awareness Matters; Renewable vs Non-Renewable Resources and Forest Resources; Water and Mineral Resources; Food and Energy Resources; Land Degradation and Conserving Natural Resources; Ecosystem Structure and Function; Energy Flow, Food Webs and Ecological Pyramids; Forest, Grassland, Desert and Aquatic Ecosystems; Types of Biodiversity and Biogeographical Zones of India; India as a Mega-Diversity Nation and Biodiversity Hotspots; Threats to Biodiversity and In-situ vs Ex-situ Conservation; Air, Water and Soil Pollution; Solid Waste Management and Pollution Case Studies; Disaster Management: Floods, Earthquakes, Cyclones; Sustainable Development, Rainwater Harvesting and Resettlement; Global Warming, Acid Rain and Ozone Depletion; Environmental Laws in India; Population Growth and Family Welfare Programmes; Human Rights, HIV/AIDS and Women and Child Welfare; Role of IT in Environment and Human Health; Documenting Environmental Assets and Polluted Sites; Field Study of Plants, Birds and Simple Ecosystems.

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