List of Programs
BSc Environmental Engineering
BSc Environmental Sciences
BSc Environmental Engineering
1.
Graduates will be designing and developing sustainable solutions, providing stewardship for the challenging environmental problems in national and international organizations.
2.
Graduates will excel in their
professional careers by exhibiting analytical
and soft skills, along with the latest tool usage.
3.
Graduates will spearhead environmental projects and observe ethical
and professional values while fulfilling the diverse
needs of society.
1.
Engineering Knowledge: Graduates of the program
will be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
fundamentals to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2.
Problem Analysis: Graduates of the program
will be skilled in identifying, formulating, researching literature, and
analyzing complex engineering problems, reaching substantiated conclusions
using the first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering.
3.
Design/Development of Solutions: Graduates of the
program will be capable of designing solutions for complex engineering problems
and designing systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety, as well as cultural,
societal, and environmental considerations.
4.
Investigation: Graduates of the program will be prepared to
investigate complex engineering problems methodically, including a literature
survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis
and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive
valid conclusions.
5.
Modern Tool Usage: Graduates of the program
will be capable of creating, selecting, and applying
appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools,
including prediction and modeling, to complex environmental engineering
activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
6.
The Engineer and Society: Graduates of the
program will be proficient in applying reasoning informed by
contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural
issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering
practice and solutions to complex engineering problems.
7.
Environment and Sustainability: Graduates of the
program will be capable of understanding the impact of
professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and
demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
8.
Ethics: Graduates
of the program will be prepared to apply
ethical principles and commit to professional ethics responsibilities and norms
of engineering practice.
9.
Individual and Team Work:
Graduates of the program will be able
to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, in multifaceted and /or
multidisciplinary settings.
10.
Communication: Graduates of the program will be
capable of communicating effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex
engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at
large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
11.
Project Management: Graduates
of the program will be able to demonstrate management skills and apply
engineering principles to their work as a member and/or leader in a team to
manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
12. Lifelong Learning: Graduates
of the program will be capable of recognizing the importance of and pursuing
lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological
developments.
Code |
Subject | Credit Hours | Contact Hour | Pre- Requisite (if any) |
FIRST SEMESTER | ||||
HU-111L | Communication Skills | 1 | 3 | Nil |
IS-102 | Islamic Studies/Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | 3 | 3 | Nil |
CE-101 | Elementary Surveying | 3 | 3 | Nil |
CE-101L | Elementary Surveying | 1 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-101 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 2 | 2 | Nil |
PHY-112 | Applied Physics | 2 | 2 | Nil |
PHY-112L | Applied Physics | 1 | 3 | Nil |
MA-115 | Engineering Mathematics | 3 | 3 | Nil |
Total | 16 | 22 |
| |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||||
CSC-106 | Application of Information and Communication Technologies | 2 | 2 | Nil |
CSC-106L | Application of Information and Communication Technologies | 1 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-103 | Environmental Laws and Policies | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-104 | Environmental Chemistry | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-104L | Environmental Chemistry | 1 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-105 | Ecological Management | 2 | 2 | Nil |
ME-100L | Workshop Practice | 1 | 3 | Nil |
MA-116 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 3 | 3 | Nil |
QT-101 | Translation of Holy Quran-I | 1 | 1 | Nil |
HU-200 | Technical Report Writing | 3 | 3 | Nil |
Total | 18 | 24 |
| |
Total 1st Year | 34 | 46 |
| |
THIRD SEMESTER | ||||
IS-202 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan /Ethics (For Non-Muslims) | 3 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-201 | Environmental Microbiology | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-201L | Environmental Microbiology | 1 | 3 | Nil |
CE-232 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 3 | Nil |
CE-232L | Fluid Mechanics | 1 | 3 | Nil |
CE-235 | Soil Mechanics | 3 | 3 | Nil |
CE-235L | Soil Mechanics | 1 | 3 | Nil |
MA-242 | Engineering Statistics | 3 | 3 | Nil |
QT-201 | Translation of Holy Quran -II | 1 | 1 | Nil |
Total | 18 | 24 |
| |
FOURTH SEMESTER | ||||
EnE-225L | Occupational health and Safety | 1 | 3 | Nil |
CRP-220 | GIS and Remote Sensing | 2 | 2 | CE-101 |
CRP-220L | GIS and Remote Sensing | 1 | 3 | CE-101L |
ME-238 | Thermodynamics | 2
| 2 | Nil |
ME-238L | Thermodynamics | 1 | 3 | Nil |
CE-240 | Engineering drawings and CAD | 1 | 1 | Nil |
CE-240L | Engineering drawings and CAD | 2 | 6 | Nil |
CE-210 | Structural Systems | 3 | 3 | Nil |
CS-103 | Introduction of Computer Programming for Data Science | 2 | 2 | Nil |
CS-103L | Introduction of Computer Programming for Data Science | 1 | 3 | Nil |
Total | 16 | 28 |
| |
Total 2nd Year | 34 | 52 |
| |
FIFTH SEMESTER | ||||
CRP-301 | Sustainable Urban Planning | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-331 | Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering | 3 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-331L | Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering | 1 | 3 | Nil |
MGT-105 | Introduction to Economics | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-323 | Solid Waste Management | 3 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-323L | Solid Waste Management | 1 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-325 | Environmental Engineering Lab Techniques | 1 | 1 | EnE-104 |
EnE-325L | Environmental Engineering Lab Techniques | 1 | 3 | EnE-104L |
CE-333 | Engineering Hydrology | 2 | 2 | Nil |
CE-333L | Engineering Hydrology | 1 | 3 | Nil |
QT-301 | Translation of Holy Quran -III | 1 | 1 | Nil |
Total | 18 | 26 |
| |
SIXTH SEMESTER | ||||
EnE-326 | Environmental Impact Assessment and Management | 3 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-337 | Principles and Design of Water Treatment | 3 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-337L | Principles and Design of Water Treatment | 1 | 3 | Nil |
ChE-320 | Cleaner Production Techniques | 2 | 2 | Nil |
CE-345 | Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering | 3 | 3 | Nil |
CE-346 | Project Management and Construction Supervision | 3 | 3 | Nil |
MA-346 | Numerical Methods | 3 | 3 | Nil |
Total | 18 | 20 |
| |
Total 3rd Year | 36 | 46 |
| |
SEVENTH SEMESTER | ||||
EnE-435 | Air and Noise Pollution Control | 3 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-435L | Air and Noise Pollution Control | 1 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-436 | Principles and Design of Wastewater Treatment | 3 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-436L | Principles and Design of Wastewater Treatment | 1 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-432 | Environmental Modeling | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-432L | Environmental Modeling | 1 | 3 | Nil |
QT-401 | Translation of Holy Quran-IV | 1 | 1 | Nil |
EnE-499A | Final Year Design Project-I | 3 | 9
| Nil |
HU-212 | Civics and Community Engagement | 2 | 0 | Nil |
HU-003 | International language | 0 | 3 | Nil |
Total | 17 | 30 |
| |
EIGHTH SEMESTER | ||||
ME-481 | Energy Resources & Management | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-404 | Ethics and Interpersonal Skills | 1 | 1 | Nil |
EnE-404L | Ethics and Interpersonal Skills | 1 | 3 | Nil |
EnE-426 | Wastewater Disposal and Reuse | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-433 | Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management | 3 | 3 | Nil |
MGT-349 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-427 | Climate Change: Adaptation, Mitigation and Sustainable Development | 2 | 2 | Nil |
EnE-499B | Final Year Design Project-II | 3 | 9 | EnE-499A Final Year Design Project-I |
EnE-428 | Review of Environmental Engineering (Optional Course) | 0 | 2 | Nil |
Total | 16 | 24 |
| |
Total 4th Year | 33 | 54 |
| |
Total Program | 137 | 198 |
|
BS Environmental Science
- Apply the knowledge of chemical and physical sciences to provide solutions to environmental problems through advanced tools of the field.
2. Acquire skills necessary for the management of environmental problems in a multidisciplinary environment and demonstrate moral and ethical values in fulfilling professional and societal obligations.
3. Commitment to continuous learning for the professional growth of society and the conservation of a sustainable environment.
PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
Title | Type | Description |
PLO 1 | Science Knowledge | An ability to apply the fundamental knowledge, and relevant theories of the subject in understanding and addressing complex environmental issues from a problem-oriented, interdisciplinary perspective. |
PLO 2 | Problem Analysis | Apply core concepts and methods from ecological and physical sciences and their application in environmental problem solving . |
PLO 3 | Design/ development of solutions | Ability to apply research concepts and methods from physical sciences, economic, political, and social analysis as they pertain to the design and evaluation of environmental policies and institutions |
PLO 4 | Investigation | Investigations of critical environmental problems from source of environmental issue to design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid solutions. |
PLO 5 | Modern Tool Usage | Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern multidisciplinary analytical tools to interpret and identify the need for analysis, with an understanding of the limitations. |
PLO 6 | Environment and Society | An ability to understand transnational and National interactions between social and environmental processes and development of strategies for environment friendly industrial solutions. |
PLO 7 | Environment and Sustainability | Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of relevant professional skills in the solution of complex environmental problems |
PLO 8 | Professional Ethics | Inculcate professional ethics and principles to meet commitments and responsibilities through application of scientific practices. |
PLO 9 | Individual and Teamwork | Function effectively as an individuals well as a team member or leader in multi-disciplinary settings for successful outcomes. |
PLO 10 | Scientific Communication | An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on current environmental issues with the scientific community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
PLO 11 | Project Management and Finance | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage environmental projects in multidisciplinary environments. |
PLO 12 | Lifelong learning recognize | Recognithe ze the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
2 BSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR SESSION 2024 TO ONWARDS | |||||||
2.1 Existing Scheme of Studies | 2.2 Revised Scheme of Studies | ||||||
Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | ||
Th | Lab | Th | Lab | ||||
SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
ES-101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 | 0 | ES-101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 | 0 |
ES-102 | Environmental Biochemistry | 2 | 0 | Shifted to other semester | |||
ES-102L | Environmental Biochemistry | 0 | 1 | ||||
CY-142 | Physical and Analytical Chemistry | 2 | 0 | ||||
CY-142L | Physical and Analytical Chemistry | 0 | 1 | ||||
MA-110 | Basic Mathematics | 3 | 0 | MA-110 | Basic Mathematics | 3 | 0 |
HU-111L | Communication Skills | 0 | 1 | HU-111L | Communication Skills | 0 | 1 |
IS-101 or HU-101 | Islamic and Pakistan Studies – I (Muslim students) or Ethics and Pakistan Studies – I (non-Muslim students) | 3 | 0 | Deleted | |||
ES-109 | Basics of Environmental Pollution | 2 | 0 | ||||
CS-101 | Computing Fundamentals | 2 | 0 | Deleted | |||
CS-101L | Computing Fundamentals | 0 | 1 | ||||
CSC-100 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 2 | 0 | ||||
CSC-100L | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 0 | 1 | ||||
MGT-102 | Sociology | 3 | 0 | ||||
Subtotal | 16 | Subtotal | 18 | ||||
SEMESTER 2 | SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
ES-103 | Introduction to Earth Sciences | 2 | 0 | ES-103 | Introduction to Earth Sciences | 2 | 0 |
2 BSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR SESSION 2024 TO ONWARDS | |||||||
2.1 Existing Scheme of Studies | 2.2 Revised Scheme of Studies | ||||||
Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | ||
Th | Lab | Th | Lab | ||||
ES-103L | Introduction to Earth Sciences | 0 | 1 | ES-103L | Introduction to Earth Sciences | 0 | 1 |
MGT-102 | Sociology | 3 | 0 | Shifted to other semester | |||
MA-123 | Calculus | 3 | 0 | MA-123 | Calculus | 3 | 0 |
ES-104 | Psychology & Ethics | 2 | 0 | Shifted to other semester | |||
IS-102 | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 3 | 0 | ||||
PHY-113 | Applied Physics | 2 | 0 | PHY-113 | Applied Physics | 2 | 0 |
PHY-113L | Applied Physics | 0 | 1 | PHY-113L | Applied Physics | 0 | 1 |
CY-221 | Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 2 | 0 | Shifted to other semester | |||
CY-221L | Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 0 | 1 | ||||
ES-102 | Environmental Biochemistry | 2 | 0 | ||||
ES-102L | Environmental Biochemistry | 0 | 1 | ||||
QT-101 | Translation of Holy Quran-1 | 1 | 0 | QT-101 | Translation of Holy Quran-1 | 1 | 0 |
Subtotal | 18 | Subtotal | 16 | ||||
1st Year Total | 34 | 1st Year Total | 34 | ||||
SEMESTER 3 | SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
ES-201 | Occupational Safety, Health & Environment | 2 | 0 | Shifted to other semester | |||
ES-201L | Occupational Safety, Health & Environment | 0 | 1 | ||||
IS-202 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 3 | 0 | ||||
PHY-211 | Environmental Physics | 3 | 0 | PHY-211 | Environmental Physics | 3 | 0 |
ES-202 | Economic Aspects of Environmental Protection | 3 | 0 | ES-202 | Economic Aspects of Environmental Protection | 3 | 0 |
CY-221 | Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 2 | 0 |
2 BSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR SESSION 2024 TO ONWARDS | |||||||
2.1 Existing Scheme of Studies | 2.2 Revised Scheme of Studies | ||||||
Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | ||
Th | Lab | Th | Lab | ||||
CY-221L | Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 0 | 1 | ||||
ES-203 | Basics of Environmental Pollution | 3 | 0 | Shifted to other semester | |||
CY-142 | Physical and Analytical Chemistry | 2 | 0 | Shifted to other semester | |||
CY-142L | Physical and Analytical Chemistry | 0 | 1 | ||||
MA-154 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | 3 | 0 | ||||
IS-201 or HU-201 | Islamic and Pakistan Studies – II (Muslim students) or Ethics and Pakistan Studies – II (non- Muslim students) | 3 | 0 | Deleted | |||
ES-214 | Psychology & Ethics | 2 | 0 | ||||
QT-201 | Translation of Holy Quran-2 | 1 | 0 | ||||
Subtotal | 18 | Subtotal | 18 | ||||
SEMESTER 4 | SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
ES-204 | Ecology & Environment | 3 | 0 | ES-204 | Ecology & Environment | 3 | 0 |
ES-205 | Microbiology and Environment | 2 | 0 | ES-205 | Microbiology and Environment | 2 | 0 |
ES-205L | Microbiology and Environment | 0 | 1 | ES-205L | Microbiology and Environment | 0 | 1 |
ES-206 | Environmental Chemistry | 2 | 0 | ES-206 | Environmental Chemistry | 2 | 0 |
ES-206L | Environmental Chemistry | 0 | 1 | ES-206L | Environmental Chemistry | 0 | 1 |
ES-207 | Climatology | 3 | 0 | Deleted | |||
HU-212 | Civic and Community Engagement | 2 | 0 | ||||
HU-221 | Technical Writing and Presentation Skills | 3 | 0 | HU-200 | Technical Report Writing | 3 | 0 |
MA-259 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | 3 | 0 |
2 BSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR SESSION 2024 TO ONWARDS | |||||||
2.1 Existing Scheme of Studies | 2.2 Revised Scheme of Studies | ||||||
Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | ||
Th | Lab | Th | Lab | ||||
QT-201 | Translation of Holy Quran-2 | 1 | 0 | Shifted to other semester | |||
Subtotal | 16 | Subtotal | 17 | ||||
2nd Year Total | 34 | 2nd Year Total | 35 | ||||
SEMESTER 5 | SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
ES-301 | Environmental Toxicology | 2 | 0 | ES-301 | Environmental Toxicology | 2 | 0 |
ES-301L | Environmental Toxicology | 0 | 1 | ES-301L | Environmental Toxicology | 0 | 1 |
ES-302 | Environmental Profile of Pakistan | 2 | 0 | ES-302 | Environmental Profile of Pakistan | 2 | 0 |
ES-303 | Population and Environment | 2 | 0 | Deleted | |||
ES-304 | Analytical Techniques in Environmental Sciences | 2 | 0 | ES-304 | Analytical Techniques in Environmental Sciences | 2 | 0 |
ES-304L | Analytical Techniques in Environmental Sciences | 0 | 1 | ES-304L | Analytical Techniques in Environmental Sciences | 0 | 1 |
ES-305 | Project Planning & Management | 3 | 0 | ES-305 | Project Planning & Management | 3 | 0 |
ES-306 | Hydrology & Water Pollution | 2 | 0 | ES-306 | Hydrology & Water Pollution | 2 | 0 |
ES-307 | Energy & Environment | 2 | 0 | ES-307 | Energy & Environment | 2 | 0 |
ES-307L | Energy & Environment | 0 | 1 | ES-307L | Energy & Environment | 0 | 1 |
Subtotal | 18 | Subtotal | 16 | ||||
SEMESTER 6 | SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
ES-308 | Cleaner Production Techniques | 3 | 0 | Deleted | |||
CRP-302 | GIS and Remote Sensing | 2 | 0 | CRP-302 | GIS and Remote Sensing | 2 | 0 |
CRP-302L | GIS and Remote Sensing | 0 | 1 | CRP-302L | GIS and Remote Sensing | 0 | 1 |
ES-309 | Environmental Management Systems | 2 | 0 | ES-309 | Environmental Management Systems | 2 | 0 |
ES-309L | Environmental Management Systems | 0 | 1 | ES-309L | Environmental Management Systems | 0 | 1 |
2 BSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR SESSION 2024 TO ONWARDS | |||||||
2.1 Existing Scheme of Studies | 2.2 Revised Scheme of Studies | ||||||
Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | ||
Th | Lab | Th | Lab | ||||
ES-310 | Biodiversity & Conservation | 2 | 0 | ES-310 | Biodiversity & Conservation | 2 | 0 |
ES-310L | Biodiversity & Conservation | 0 | 1 | ES-310L | Biodiversity & Conservation | 0 | 1 |
ES-311 | Solid Waste Management | 2 | 0 | ES-311 | Solid Waste Management | 2 | 0 |
ES-312 | Soil and Environment | 3 | 0 | Deleted | |||
ES-399 | Internship* | 0 | 0 | ||||
QT-301 | Translation of Holy Quran-3 | 1 | 0 | QT-301 | Translation of Holy Quran-3 | 1 | 0 |
ES-312 | Occupational Safety, Health & Environment | 2 | 0 | ||||
ES-312L | Occupational Safety, Health & Environment | 0 | 1 | ||||
MGT-349 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | 0 | ||||
Subtotal | 18 | Subtotal | 17 | ||||
3rd Year Total | 36 | 3rd Year Total | 33 | ||||
SEMESTER 7 | SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
ES-401 | Air Pollution | 2 | 0 | ES-401 | Air Pollution | 2 | 0 |
ES-402 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 2 | 0 | ES-402 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 2 | 0 |
ES-402lL | Environmental Impact Assessment | 0 | 1 | ES-402L | Environmental Impact Assessment | 0 | 1 |
ES-403 | Research Methods in Environmental Sciences | 3 | 0 | ES-403 | Research Methods in Environmental Sciences | 3 | 0 |
ES-404 | Environmental Sampling & Monitoring | 2 | 0 | ES-404 | Environmental Sampling & Monitoring | 2 | 0 |
ES-404L | Environmental Sampling & Monitoring | 0 | 1 | ES-404L | Environmental Sampling & Monitoring | 0 | 1 |
Elective Course – I | 2 | 0 | Deleted | ||||
ES-414 | Environmental Nanotechnology | 2 | 0 | ||||
ES-496A | Final Year Project-I | 0 | 3 | ES-496A | Final Year Project-I | 0 | 3 |
2 BSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR SESSION 2024 TO ONWARDS | |||||||
2.1 Existing Scheme of Studies | 2.2 Revised Scheme of Studies | ||||||
Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | ||
Th | Lab | Th | Lab | ||||
QT-401 | Translation of Holy Quran-4 | 1 | 0 | QT-401 | Translation of Holy Quran-4 | 1 | 0 |
Subtotal | 17 | Subtotal | 17 | ||||
SEMESTER 8 | SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
ES-405 | Environmental Governance | 2 | 0 | ES-405 | Environmental Governance | 2 | 0 |
ES-406 | Climate Change | 3 | 0 | ES-406 | Climate Change | 3 | 0 |
ES-407 | Public Health and Environment | 2 | 0 | Deleted | |||
ES-408 | Pollution Control Technologies | 2 | 0 | ES-408 | Pollution Control Technologies | 2 | 0 |
ES-409 | Natural Resource Management | 2 | 0 | ES-409 | Natural Resource Management | 2 | 0 |
ES-410 | Hazardous waste Management | 2 | 0 | Deleted | |||
Elective Course II | 2 | 0 | Deleted | ||||
ES-413 | Urban Environmental Management | 2 | 0 | ||||
ES-496B | Final Year Project-II | 0 | 3 | ES-496B | Final Year Project | 0 | 3 |
HU-003 | International Language** | 0 | 0 | ||||
Subtotal | 18 | Subtotal | 14 | ||||
4th Year Total | 35 | 4th Year Total | 33 | ||||
Grand Total | 139 | Grand Total | 133 | ||||
ELECTIVE COURSES | ELECTIVE COURSES | ||||||
ES-411 | Ecotourism | 2 | 0 | Deleted | |||
ES-412 | Agro-ecology | 2 | 0 | Deleted | |||
ES-413 | Urban Environmental Management | 2 | 0 | Shifted |
2 BSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR SESSION 2024 TO ONWARDS | |||||||
2.1 Existing Scheme of Studies | 2.2 Revised Scheme of Studies | ||||||
Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | Course No. | Title | Credit Hours | ||
Th | Lab | Th | Lab | ||||
ES-414 | Environmental Nanotechnology | 2 | 0 | Shifted | |||
ES-415 | Marine Environmental Pollution | 2 | 0 | Deleted |
Courses Deleted = 15
Courses Added = 12
Course Code Change = 03
*Internship will be offered after 2nd year.
** English/Arabic/Chinese/Turkish
FIRST SEMESTER
ES-101 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Course Outline:
Basic principles: about
convergence of ecology with economics and sociology to evolve as environmental
science, its nature, history, scope and the contribution to society.
Environmental aspects: physic-chemical, biological, socio-economic,
socio-cultural, moral and ethical, and philosophical thinking. Environmental
problems: local, regional and global level. Environmental challenges: Sustainability
of resources for development: efficiency of energy and water resources, current
and future trends in growth and resultant environmental pollution, poverty and
resource depletion, development in industry, agriculture and urbanization.
Recommended Books:
1. Zehnder, C., Introduction to
Environmental Science, 2nd ed., (2018) Affordable Learning Geor
2. Botkin, D. B & Keller,
E. A., Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet, 9th ed., (2013) John
Wiley & Sons
3. McKinney, M. L., Schoch, R.
M. & Yonavjak, L., Environmental Science: systems and solutions, 5th ed.,
(2013) Jones & Bartlett Publishers
4. Wright, R. T. &Nebel, B.
J., Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future, 10th ed., (2007)
Pearson Educational
5. Miller, G., Environmental
Science: working with the Earth, 11th ed., (2005) Tyler Cengage Learning
CY-142 PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Course Outline:
Dalton’s law, Henry’s law,
Raoult’s law, Relative volatility, Colligative properties, Electrochemistry,
including fuel cells, Colloidal chemistry, reaction kinetics and equilibrium,
introduction to instrumental techniques involving (a) Potentiometery (b)
pH-metery (c) Liquid solid chromatography (d) High performance liquid
chromatography (e) Ion exchange chromatography (f) Gas chromatography (g) plane
Chromatography (h) Spectroscopy, basics of spectroscopy (i) IR spectroscopy
(j)UV and visible spectroscopy.
Recommended Books:
1. Jaumot, J., Bedia, C.,
Tauler, R., Data Analysis for Omic Sciences: Methods and Applications, (2018)
2. Atkins, P. and Paula, J.D.,
Atkin’s Physical Chemistry, 9th edition, (2010) Oxford University Press,
3. Chaudhary, S. U., Text book
of Physical Chemistry, 2nd ed., (2013) Ilmi Kitab Khana, Lahore,
4. Atkins, P., Jones, L.,
Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, 5th ed., (2010) W. H. Freeman, New
York,
5. Davis, W.M., Dykstra, C.E.,
Physical chemistry: A Modern Introduction, 2nd ed., (2011) CRC Press,
6. Mendham, J., Denny, R.C.,
Barnes, J.D., Vogels, A text book of Quantitative chemical analysis, Pearson
education Ltd. 8. Findlay, A., Practical Physical Chemistry, Nov (2018)
Franklin Classics Trade Press
9. Shoemaker, D., Experiments
in Physical chemistry, 8th ed., (2003) McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited.
10. Daniel, F., Experimental
Physical Chemistry (2006) McGraw Hill Book company Inc
11. Bassett., J., Vogels, A
text book of quantitative inorganic analysis, 5th ed., (2009) The English
language book Society and Longman.
CY-142L PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY
To determine the properties of
liquids through stalagmometer, viscometer, refractometer, polarimeter,
charomatographic experiments including paper charomatography, TLC, IR and UV
studies of various samples.
MA-110 BASIC MATHEMATICS
Course Outline:
Complex Numbers, Properties of
complex numbers. Conjugates and modulus. Geometrical representation of complex
numbers a+ ib. Roots of a quadratic equation (real, distinct, equal and
imaginary roots). Formation of quadratic equation when the roots are given.
Properties of cube root of unity; ω, ω2, 1+ ω + ω2 = 0. Properties, sum,
difference and multiplication of matrices. Cramer’s rule. Solution of linear
equations of three unknowns. Properties: addition, subtraction and
multiplication of determinants. Sequence and series. Arithmetic progression,
Standard forms of an A. P. Arithmetic means, Geometric progression and Standard
forms of a G. P. Sum of Infinite geometric series. Geometric means, Harmonic
progression, Harmonic means. Relation between H.M., A.M. and G.M. Expansion of
type (a+b)n for positive integer of ‘n’. Use of the general term and determine
the middle term or terms of the expansion. Resolve into partial fractions,
Proper and improper fraction. One-one function, Onto function, Even function, Odd
function, Exponential function, Trigonometric function, Logarithmic function.
Understand the definition of radians and use the relationship between radians
and degrees. Basic functions e.g. sine, cosine, tangent etc. relation between
them. Trigonometric identities, sum and difference formulae, multiple angle
formulae. Express type {a(sinθ) + b(cosθ)} into Rsin(θ +- φ) etc. Inverse
functions, Limits: Basic concepts, Limit of form {(sin θ)/ θ} = I; when θ tends
to zero. Exponent functions and type ax etc. Differentiation of χn product and
quotient formula. Trigonometric, exponents and logarithmic functions.
Differentiation of implicit function, parametric function. Higher order
Derivatives, Applications of differentiations. Minima and maxima. Tangent and
normal velocity and acceleration. Rate of reaction. Basic Integration.
Integrals of sum of powers of ‘χ’. Trigonometric, exponent and logarithmic
functions. Integration by parts: e.g χsinχ, χeχ and logχ etc. Substitution
method, Lines, find length, mid-point, gradient of line segment, given the
coordinates of end points. Different forms of equation of a line. Angle between
two lines, distance of a point from a line.
Recommended Books:
1. FSc. Mathematics Part I.,
(2019) Punjab curriculum and Textbook Board, Lahore
2. FSc. Mathematics Part II.,
(2019) Punjab curriculum and Textbook Board, Lahore 3. Andreescu, T &
Andrica, D., Complex numbers from A…Z 2nd ed., (2014) birkhauser
HU-111L COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Course Outline:
Introduction to Communication
Skills, Study Skills, Components of Communication, Non-Verbal Communication,
Functional English, Assessment week, Public Speaking, Formal Presentations,
Resume/CV Writing, Interview Skills, Formal Presentations
Recommended Books:
1. Adamson, H. D ., Linguistic
and English Literature, 23 March (2019) Cambridge University Press
2. Murphy, H. A., Hilderbrandt,
H. W., and Thomas J. P., Effective Business Communication by, 7th ed., (1997)
McGraw Hill Publisher
3. Thomson, A. J. and Martinet,
A. V., Practical English Grammar 3rd ed., (1986) Oxford University Press. ISBN
0 19 431350 6.
4. Rutherfoord, A. J.,
Effective Business Communication Skills for Technology, 2nd ed., (2000) Pearson
Press
5. Lasiker, R. V., Basic
Business Communications, 8th ed., (1999) McGraw Hill Press
6. Howe, D. H. and Kirkpatrick,
T. A., English for Undergraduates, (2014) Oxford Press
ES-109 BASICS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
POLLUTION
Course Outline:
Environmental Pollution, sources,
types and causes. Types of pollutants: Physical, chemical and biological;
Characteristics of domestic & industrial effluents; Effects of Pollutants
on human & other living organisms; Industrial and Municipal Solid Waste.
Principles of Waste Management & Disposal; Fate of pollutants; Factors
affecting movement of pollutants in soil, air and water. Pollution Control
Strategies; Environmental Laws: Pollutants Guidelines; International Protocols;
Case Studies.
Recommended Books:
1. Koren, H., Best practices
for environmental health : environmental pollution, protection, quality and
sustainability, (2017) CRC press
2. Hill, M. K., Understanding
Environmental Pollution, 2nd Edition, (2005) Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge UK,
3. Ghafoor, A., Murtaza G,
Rehman, M. Z., Sabir, M., Ahmad, H.R., Environment Pollution: Types, Sources
& Management, (2012) Allied Book Centre, Lahore, Pakistan.
4. Peirce J. J., Vesilind,
P.A., Weiner R., Environmental Pollution and Control,3rd ed., (2014) elsevier
5. Aarne, V.P., DiStefano, T,
D., Controlling environmental pollution: an introduction to the technologies,
history and ethics, (2006) Cenage learning.
CSC-100 APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Introduction to Computers and Python: Overview of Hardware and
Software, Operating Systems, Python and other Programming Languages, Internet
and World Wide Web, Software Technologies, How Big Is Big Data? Test-Drive:
Using IPython and Jupyter Notebooks. Data Science: Case Study— A Big-Data
Mobile Application. Introduction to Python Programming: Variables and
Assignment Statements, Arithmetic operators, Function print and an Intro to
Strings, Getting Input from the User Data Science: Basic Descriptive Statistics.
Conditional Statements Boolean Operators and, or and not, The if Statement and
Comparison Operators, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Control Statements, if Statement,
if…else and if…elif…else Statements. Repetition Structures Sequence-Controlled
Repetition, Sentinel-Controlled Repetition, Nested Control Statements, break
and continue Statements, Data Science: Measures of Central Tendency— Mean,
Median and Mode. Functions Defining Functions, Functions with Multiple
Parameters, Random-Number Generation, Case Study: A Game of Chance, Python
Standard Library, math Module Functions, Default Parameter Values, Keyword
Arguments,Scope Rules, import: A Deeper Look, Function-Call Stack Data Science:
Measures of Dispersion. Case Study: Processing sample dataset in python.
Sequences: Lists and Tuples Lists, Tuples, Unpacking Sequences, Sequence
Slicing, del Statement, Passing Lists to Functions, Sorting, Lists, Searching
Sequences, Simulating Stacks with Lists, Two-Dimensional Lists Data Science:
Simulation and Static Visualizations. Dictionaries and Sets Creating a
Dictionary, iterating through a Dictionary, Basic Dictionary Operations,
Dictionary Methods keys and values, Dictionary Comparisons, Comparing Sets,
Mathematical Set Operations, Mutable Set Operators and Methods, Set
Comprehensions, Data Science: Dynamic Visualizations. Array-Oriented
Programming with NumPy Creating arrays from Existing Data, array Attributes,
Filling arrays with Specific Values, Creating arrays from Ranges, List vs.
array Performance, NumPy Calculation Methods, Indexing and Slicing, Views:
Reshaping and Transposing Data Science: pandas Series and DataFrames.
Manipulating Strings Formatting Strings, Concatenating and Repeating Strings,
Stripping Whitespace from Strings, Other String manipulation functions Data
Science: Pandas, Regular Expressions and Data Munging. Files and Exceptions
Files, Text-File Processing, Updating Text Files, Serialization with JSON,
Focus on Security: pickle Serialization and
Deserialization, Handling
Exceptions Data Science: Working with CSV Files.
CSC-100L APPLICATION OF
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Topics
Computer Components
Use MS-WORD:
To write Application to the chairman
To write Paragraph on first day fooling
Use MS-WORD:
To Design and create three folds pamphlet
Use MS-WORD:
To make kindergarten games
To Create Lab Manual for ICS
Use MS-WORD:
Explorer Review tab in MS word
Track changes into your
MS word Report
MS Excel Layout and Description
Orientation of Power point
Choose
and Create: Animated story
Create the Truth tables
of OR, AND & XOR
Develop the solar system
by animation
Lab
Project: Group members introduction
Introduction to HTML
Lab Project I
Inter Department Research And Communication
Introduction to Latex
Introduction to NetBeans
Introduction to GitHub
Introduction to data management tools
Introduction to Video Animation
Computer Graphics
Lab Project II
MGT 102 SOCIOLOGY
Course Outline:
• Nature, scope and
subject matter of Sociology
• Brief historical
development of Sociology
• Society and
community
• Relationship with
other social Sciences
• Social groups
• Structure and
function of social institutions
Recommended Books:
1. John J.
Macionis., Sociology, 14th ed., (2015) CSS point 2. Richard T. Schaefer.,
Sociology in Modules, 5th ed., (2018) McGraw-Hill 3. Weber M., Sociology of
Community, (2010) Germany
4. Hobbs M., The
Sociology Book., (2015) DK Publishing
IS-102 ISLAMIC STUDIES/ETHICS
Course Code: IS-102
Title: Islamic
Studies
Contact Hrs: 3
Credit Hrs: 3+0
For all undergraduate
programs of UET in First Year
The Holy Quran
Significance of the Holy Quran
topics of the Holy Quran
Miracles (Ijaz) of the Holy Qur’an
Principles of interpretation (Tafseer)
Textual Study of Sura Al-Hujurat (Complete)
(Meanings of Arabic text, translation &
explanation)
Focus: Impact of the teachings and
commands mentioned in Sura AI-Hujurat on human life.
Main points of discussion
Commands of Allah regarding meeting with the
Holy Prophet peace be upon him.
Reports from wicked person to be tested.
Brotherhood, equality, effort to compose the
quarrels of groups and reconciliation between them.
Elimination of social evils such as to laugh at
people in contempt, calling others by offensive nick names, suspicion and back
biting.
All people (mankind) are one and the most
righteous gets most honour before Allah.
Qualities of believers.
Knowledge of Allah about the secrets of the
heavens and the earth and out actions.
Textual study of Surah Al-Maida (Verse: 1 to 6)
(Meaning of Arabic text, translation &
explanation)
Focus: Impact of the teachings and commands
mentioned in Sura Al- Maida on human life.
Main Points of Discussion:
Stress on fulfillment of uqud (obligations)
Concept of halal (lawful) and haram (forbidden)
in Islam
Halal and haram animals and food
Symbols of Allah Almighty
Emphasis on helping one another in
righteousness and piety
Rules of hunting the animals for food.
Social relationship with non-Muslims
Relationship between Muslims and Ahl Al-Kitab
(people of the Book)
Rules of purity and cleanliness
Textual Study of Sura Al-Fur’qan: verses: 63
to77, Al-Mominoon 1-11.
(Meaning of Arabic text, translation &
explanation)
Focus: Impact of the teachings and commands
mentioned in Sura Al-Fur’qan and al-Muminoon on human life.
Main Points of discussion: Characteristics of
Ibad-ur-Rehman (Slaves of Allah) and true believers.
Subjective Study of Surah-al-Noor and other
Surahs
Al-Baqra 178, 179, Al-Nisa: 92,93, Al-Maidah:
8, 31-34,38. Al-Noor: 1-31,60 Al- Ahzab
32,33,53,55,59.
Focus: Impact of the teachings and commands
mentioned in surah Al-Noor and other surahs on
human life
Main Points of discussion:
Hudood. Zina (adultery, fornication),
Qad’f (false accusation).
Li’an (accusation of a wife of zina),
Drinking intoxicating liquors, narcotics
theft, Dacoity, Robbery, Murder, Apostasy and
Rebellion / A
Ifk story (slander) ‘ f J-—
Privacy, Hijab (woman’s veil)
Al-Hadith
) The need & Importance of Hadith
) Compilation of I ladith
) Brief Introduction of Sihah Sittah
) Textual study of Hadith: Arbaeen-e-Navavi by
Imam Nawawi, Hadith: 1 to 42 (Meanings of Arabic text, translations and
explanation)
Focus: Impact of teaching and commands
mentioned in Ahadith on human life.
Main points of discussion:
Importance of intention (Niyya) in human
actions
Islam, Iman (belief), Ihsan (excellence) and
the Hour.
Rejection of Innovation (Al-Bid’ah) in religion
(Din)
Lawful, unlawful and doubtful matters
Sincerity to Allah, his books, his messengers,
leaders of the Muslims and common people
Protection of lives and property of people
Obedience of the Holy Prophet peace be upon him
Importance of lawful food, drink, clothing and
nourishing
True believer is who likes for his brother what
he likes for himself.
Honour of the blood of Muslims and others
Respect of neighbours and guests
Importance of good talk and silence
Prohibition to become angry and furious
Ihsan (excellence) with regards to everything
Good behavior towards people
All kinds of expectation, help and benefit from
Allah
Importance of modesty (Al-Haya)
To stand firm on Islam
A guideline for a Muslim
Obligatory deeds, Charity and minor acts
Proof and Oath
Islamic brotherhood
Pardoning of mistakes and forgetfulness
The study of articles
of faith & pillars of Islam and Jihad.
Focus: Impact of basic articles of faith,
pillars of Islam and Jihad on human life.
Main points of
discussion
Six articles of faith.
Pillars of Islam
Shahada (Witness) Importance and
philosophy of witness that no God but Allah and and Muhammad (peace be upon
him) is His Messenger.
Tawheed: Fundamentals and types of Tawheed,
Al-Baqarah 284-286, Arguments about Tawheed in the light of Surah Luqman
Prophet-hood and Finality of Prophet- hood,
Al-Ahzab 6,21,40,56,58
Salat (Prayer) Imposition of
prayer, orders and significance.
Sauni (Fasting) Meaning of Fasting
obligation of Fasting, significance, disbursement, phy and spiritual
advantages.
Zakat: The Economic system of Islam,
Importance of Zakat, Prohibition of Riba (Inter Comparison between Islamic,
Economic system and socialism, Capitalism & Communism.
Hajj: Imposition of Hajj, commands
and rites of Hajj, financial social and spiritual advantage of Hajj.
Jihad (Striving in the cause of Allah):
Importance, significance and its kinds.
4-Seerah-Tun-Nabi
Focus: Impact of the life of the Holy Prophet
peace be upon him on human life.
Main points of discussion:
Life of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) at
Makkah and Madina.
The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) as a
Perfect Man.
Muhammadan Revolution.
Islam and Modern
Science
Focus: Impact of the teaching regarding Modem
Science on human life.
Main Points of discussion:
The Holy Quran as a guide for the modem scientific
development, Surah Al-Baqra: verse 164 Aal-e-Imran verses 190-191.
Importance of science education in the modern
age.
Introduction of Muslim Scientists, contribution
of Muslim Scholars towards science.
Islamic Ethics
Focus: Impact of the ethics on human life. .
Definition, importance and significance of
Ethics.
Concept of Ethics in the light of Holy Quran
Al-Baqra: 83, 169 Al-Tauba: 7 Yunus:
36,
Hood: 18 Al-NahT:112 Al-Mutaffifeen: 1,2,3
Main points of discussion:
Kindness with parents, kindred, orphans and
needy people.
Fair speaking to the people
Refrain from evil and shameful deeds
Abstain from killing any person except by way
of law
Security of the orphan’s property
Full justice in measure and weight
Prevention from inventing a lie
Fraud and its bad effects.
Moral values in the light of Hadith
BuIugh-ul-Maram, Kitab-ul-Jamae, Babul Tarheeb
Min Msav-al-Akhlaq
Ahadith No. 3, 4, 7, 14, 17
Main points of discussion:
To control anger
Oppression is darkness
Telling a lie is sign of hypocracy
Backbiting
Ethics and character building in the light of
Seerah
Ethical behavior of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Significance of moral values
Truth (ii)
Honesty (iii) Taqwa
(iv) Brotherhood (v) Patience
Note: Ethics is an
alternative subject for non-Muslim students.
Note: The Medium of
Instruction is urdu / English
ES-103 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH
SCIENCES
Course Outline:
Major components of Earth
Systems, Geologic Time and processes, Geology as an historical science,
scientific methods and study of Earth’s evolving systems. Earth Systems, Rock
cycle, the Biosphere–Biogeography, Energy relationships, biogeochemical cycles.
Sedimentary rocks and fossils, processes of weathering, Biogenic sedimentary
rocks, Chemical sedimentary rocks, Marine environments, Coral Reefs,
Continental Shelves. Terrestrial Environments, Time and Stratigraphy:
Introduction, Relative ages, Absolute ages, Evolution of Geologic time scale,
why sea level is so important. Plate tectonics, structure of earth, hypothesis
of continental drift, The Dynamic Earth and Natural Hazards: Earth Quake and
Volcanoes, Land instability, Weather Hazards, Fires and Costal Hazards, Humans
and the Environment.
Recommended Books: 1. Ikelli,
L.T., Introduction to Earth Sciences, (2017) Texas A&M University, USA
2. Jones, R. M. and Learning,
B., Earth Evolving System: The History of Planet Earth, (2013) LLC an Ascend
Learning Company USA
3. Tarbuck, E. J., Lutgens, F.
K., and Tasa, D., An Introduction to Physical Geology, 9th ed., (2007) Prentice
Hall;
4. Wicander, R. and Monroe, J.,
Historical geology: Evolution of Earth and Life Through Time, 5th ed., (2007)
Brooks/Cole
5. Tarbuck, E. J. Lutgens, F.
K., and Tasa, D., Earth Science, 11th ed., (2005) Prentice Hall,
ES-103L INTRODUCTION TO EARTH
SCIENCES:
The lab work would primarily
deal with the study of the rocks and soil compositions, marine life, weather
changes and their effects on environment.
MA-123 CALCULUS
A review of differentiation:
Geometrical interpretation of a derivative; Infinitesimal; Differential
coefficient; Derivatives of higher order; Indeterminate forms and L. Hopital’s
rule; Asymptotes; Curvature; Approximation and error estimates.
Further techniques of
Integration; Integration by reduction formula; Fundamental Theorem of Integral
Calculus; Definite integral and its properties ; Area enclosed between curves;
Arc length; Volume of a solid; Volume of a solid of revolution; Area of surface
of revolution; Moments; Centroids.
• Improper Integrals; Infinite
series.
Recommended Books:
1. Lakey J, Elaine A. Terry,
Alfred K. Mulzet, Calculus, Volume 1 (2016)
2. George B Thomas Jr., Maurice
D. Weir and Joel R. Hass, Thomas’ Calculus, 13th Edition, (2014) Pearson,
3. Larson R and Bruce H.
Edwards, Calculus, 10th ed, (2013) Brooks Cole,
4. Thomas & Finny.,
Calculus, 9th ed., (1995) Addison Wesley
5. Muhammad Iqbal Bhatti and
Muhammad Nasir Ch., Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists.,(2004) published
by Allied Book Centre, Urdu Bazar Lahore.
PHY-113 APPLIED PHYSICS
Course Outline:
Temperature, The Zeroth Law of
thermodynamics, Measuring Temperature, The Celsius and Fahrenheit Scales,
Thermal Expansion, Temperature and Heat, The absorption of heat by solids and
liquids, The First Law of Thermodynamics, Some Special cases of the First Law
of Thermodynamics, Heat transfer Mechanisms. Ideal Gases, Translational Kinetic
Energy. Mean free Path, The distribution of molecular speeds, The molar
specific heats of an ideal gas. Irreversible processes and Entropy, Change in
Entropy, The Second Law of Thermodynamics. Magnetism, Magnetic field, Magnetic
field lines and Magnetic Flux, Motion of charged particles in a magnetic field,
Hall Effect, Magnetic force on a current carrying wire. Calculating the
magnetic field due to a current, Force between two Parallel Currents, Ampere’s
Law, Solenoids and Toroids, A current carrying Coil as magnetic dipole. Induced
Magnetic fields, Displacement current, Maxwell’s Equations. Some properties of
atoms, Electron Spin, Angular momenta and magnetic dipole moments, The
Stern-Gerlach experiment, The Pauli Exclusion principle, X Rays and the
Ordering of Elements, Lasers and Laser Light. Discovering Nucleus, Radioactive
Decay, Half Life, Mean Life, Radioactive Dating
Recommended Books:
1. Halliday, D. Resnick, R. and
Walker, J., Fundamentals of Physics, 10th ed., (2013) (Extended)
2. Sharma, S. and Sharma, J.,
Engineering Physics, (2018) Pearson, India
3. Sears, F. W. Zemansky, M.
W., and Young, H. D., University Physics, 7th ed., (1999) Pearson Addison
Wesley, USA 4. Dougles C. and Giancol, D.C., Physics for Scientists and
Engineers, 3rd ed., (2000) Prentice Hall;
PHY-113L APPLIED PHYSICS:
Practical knowledge based on
thermodynamic processes, magnetic properties of materials, Measurement of
magnetic and induced dipole, linear and angular momentum and atomic phenomenon
involving light.
ES-102 ENVIRONMENTAL
BIOCHEMISTRY
What is environmental
biochemistry? Basis of life, origin of organics, photosynthesis process in
plants, Identifying characteristics of living matter, the cells and
bio-molecules, carbohydrates, protein, Lipids, enzymes. Metabolism in
environmental biochemistry, digestion, metabolism of fat and carbohydrates.
Pollutants, microbial metabolism of pollutants with emphasis on elucidation of
metabolites and critical metabolic reactions. Toxicants and their pathways into
ecosystem. Managing water quality and air resources, Radiations from sunlight,
protection from radiations and their harmful effects on living organisms.
Recommended Books:
1. Hamilton, E., Environmental
Biochemistry, (2017) Publisher: ML Books International 2. Devlin, T. M.,
Textbook of Biochemistry, 7th ed., (2017) Wiley and sons
3. Ibanez, J. G.,
Hernandez-Esparza, M., Doria- Serrano, C. Fregoso-Infante, A. and Singh, M. M.,
Environmental Chemistry, (2008) Springer, Germany
4. Girard, J. E., Principles of
Environmental Chemistry, 1st ed., (2005) Jones and Barlett
5. Barak M., Recent Advances in
Environmental Biochemistry, (2015) Random Publications
6. Varley., Practical clinical
Biochemistry, (2015) CBS publisher
7. D. T. Plummer., An
Introduction to Practical Biochemistry, 3rd ed., (1987) McGraw Hill
ES-102L ENVIRONMENTAL
BIOCHEMISTRY
Isolation and detection of
various biomolecules like carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes and study of
the water quality tests through various parameters.
QT-101 TRANSLATION OF HOLY
QURAN-1
Course outline:
Translation of Parah: 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
IS-202 IDEOLOGY AND
CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN
Subject Title:
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
Course Code: IS-202
Credit Hours: 3+0
Contact Hours: 3 per week
Subject Domain: General Education
Subject Knowledge: Humanities and Social Sciences
For all undergraduate
programs of UET in Second Year
PART-I: Ideology and
Constitution of Pakistan
Ideology of Pakistan:
Definition and explanation of Ideology,
Historical Background with reference to Shah Wali Ullah, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan,
Ali Gargh and other movements
References from the Speeches and Statements of
Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal and the Quaid I Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The Role of Women and Students in Freedom
Movement.
Aims and Objectives of the creation of
Pakistan: Sovereignty of Allah, Islamic Democracy, Balanced Economic System,
Protection of Muslim Civilization and Culture, Protection of Minority Rights,
Unity of Muslim World, Self Sufficiency and Rule of Law.
Ideological Awakening
during 20th Century Colonial British India:
Evolution of Two Nation Theory, Urdu-Hindi
Controversy, Partition of Bengal, Simla Deputation.
Establishment of All India Muslim League
(AIML): Objectives, Organization and Achievements.
Khilafat Movement and Non-Cooperation movement.
14 Points of Jinnah, Iqbal’s Allahabad Address
1930 and Pakistan Resolution 1940.
Emergence of the First Ideological Muslim
State: Pakistan, Initial Problems and efforts to cope with, under the
leadership of Quaid I Azam: The Governor General and Liaqat Ali Khan: The Prime
Minister.
The Constitutions of
Islamic Republic of Pakistan:
Basic Concept of State and Constitution,
Nationalism, Polity and Types of Governments (Parliamentary and Presidential),
Organs of the State: The Legislature, The Executive and The Judiciary.
Distribution of Powers in the Constitution: The
Federal List, The Provincial List and The Concurrent List.
Major Causes of Delay in the Process of
Constitution Making in Pakistan: Geographical Position of East Pakistan and
West Pakistan, Nature of the State (Islamic vs Secular), and Federalism.
The First Constituent Assembly 1947-1954:
Historical Address of the Quaid I Azam in the Inaugural Session on 11111
August 1947. The Objectives Resolution 1949 and Basic Principles Committee’s
Reports.
The Second Constituent Assembly and
Parliamentary Constitution of 1956.
The Presidential Constitution of 1962.
The Constitution of 1973: Salient Features,
Fundamental Rights (Articles 8-28), Principles of the State Policy (Articles
29-40). Responsibilities of the Pakistani Citizens (Article 5) and Islamic
Provisions.
Procedures of Amending the Constitution, Major
Amendments in the Constitution of 1973 and their Impact on Pakistan’s Polity.
Recommended Books
Ahmad, Jamil-ud-Din. (1960).
“Speeches and Writings of Mr. Jinnah” Lahore: Sheikh Muhammad Ashraf.
Ahmed, Ishtiaq. (1987). “The
Concept of an Islamic State: An Analysis of the Ideological Controversy in
Pakistan” New York: Continuum International Publishing.
Ali, Ausaf. (1988). “Broader
Dimensions of the Ideology of Pakistan” Karachi: Royal Book Company.
Ali, Chaudhri Muhammad.
(1988). “The Emergence of Pakistan” 6th Edition, Lahore:
Research Society of Pakistan, University of the Punjab.
Aziz, K. K. (2002). “The
Making of Pakistan: A Study in Nationalism” Lahore: Sang-e-Meel
Publications.
Binder, Leonard. (1963). “Religion
and Politics in Pakistan” Los Angles: University of California Press.
Choudhary, G.W. (1969). “Constitutional
Development in Pakistan” London: Longman.
Cohen, Stephen P. (2004). “The
Idea of Pakistan” Washington, D.C: Brookings Institution Press.
Dani, Ahmad Hassan. (2007). “History
of Pakistan” Lahore: Sang-e-Meel Publications.
Dar, Saeedud Din Ahmad.
(2000). “Ideology of Pakistan” Islamabad: NIHCR.
Iqbal, Dr. Javed. (2011). “Ideology
of Pakistan” Lahore: Sang-e-Meel Publications.
Khan, Hamid. (2009). “Constitutional
and Political History of Pakistan” Second Edition, Karachi: Oxford
University Press.
Lau, Martin. (2006). “The
Role of Islam in the Legal System of Pakistan” Leiden; Boston: M Nijhoff,
Mahmood, Dr. Safdar. (1990). “Constitutional
Foundation of Pakistan” Lahore: Jang Publishers.
Mazari, Sherbaz Khan. (1999).
“A Journey to Disillusionment” London: Oxford University Press.
Mujahid, Sharif al. (2001). “Ideology
of Pakistan” Islamabad: Islamic Research Institute Press.
Qureshi, I. H. (1965). “The
Struggle for Pakistan” Karachi: Universty of Karachi.
Rizvi, Justice Syed Shabbar
Raza. (2021). “Reading: The Constitution of Pakistan” Lahore:
Manzoor Law Book House.
Sayeed. Khalid Bin. (1968). “Pakistan:
The Formative Phase 1857-1948” London: Oxford University Press.
Waseem, Muhammad. (2021). “Political
Conflict in Pakistan” London: Hurst and Company.
Note: The Medium of
Instruction is urdu / English
PHY-211 ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS
Course Outline:
Introduction to the Essentials
of Environmental Physics:
Transport of matter, Energy and
momentum, Structure of the atmosphere, vertical profiles in the lower layers of
the atmosphere, Lateral movement in the atmosphere, Atmospheric Circulation,
cloud and Precipitation, The atmospheric greenhouse effect.
Basic Environmental
Spectroscopy:
The emission spectrum of sun,
The transition electric dipole moment, The Einstein Coefficients, Lambert –
Beer’s law, The spectroscopy of bi-molecules, Solar UV and life, The ozone
filter.
Transport of Pollutants:
Diffusion, flow in reverse,
ground water. Flow equations of fluid Dynamics, Turbulence, Turbulence
Diffusion, Gaussian plumes in air, Turbulent jets and planes.
Noise:
Basic Acoustics, Human
Perceptions and noise criteria, reducing the transmission of sound, active
control of sound.
Radiation:
General laws of Radiation,
Natural radiation, interaction of electromagnetic radiation and plants,
utilization of photo synthetically active radiation.
Climatology and Measurements of
Climate Factor:
climatic indices, General
characteristics of measuring equipment. Measurement of temperature, air
humidity, surface wind velocity, Radiation balance, precipitation, Atmospheric
Pressure,
Recommended Books:
1. E.t Booker and R. Van
Grondelle, “Environmental Physics”, John Wiley, (Latest Ed.) UK.
2. G. Guyot, “Physics of
Environment and Climate”, John Wiley, (Latest Ed.)
3. Licitra, G., d’Amore, G.,
Magoni, M., (Editor)., “Physical Agents in environment and Workplace: Noise and
Vibrations, Electromagnetic Fields and Ionizing Radiation” 1st ed., (2018) UK.
4. Routledge, S.C.,
“Environmental Physics”, (Latest edition), Kentrucky, USA.
5. Forinash, K., “Foundations
of Environmental Physics: Understanding Energy Use and Human Impacts”, (Latest
edition), Island Press.
ES-202 ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Introduction to economics; scope and fundamental
concepts of Economics: Consumer behavior, Producer behavior, and Resource
allocation. Optimum utilization of resources from consumer, producer and
community point of view. Economic development, economic progress, economic
growth, economic welfare and difference among all. Man environmental
relationship, Impact of economic activity on environment, Sustainable
development, Measures for sustainable development. Sustainable development in
developed and developing countries. Pakistan economic context: Environmental
economics, Economic management and environmental quality, economic growth and
its measurement, population and environmental quality, Natural resources and
the economy, interaction between ecology and economic management. Economic
functions of environment.
Recommended Books:
1. Lin, B.C., Zheng S., Environmental Economics
and Sustainability (2017) John Willey and Sons
2. Todaro, M. P., Economic Development. 7th
ed., (2008) Wesely Publishers, USA..
3. Yusuf, S., Development Economics through the
Decades: A Critical Look at 30 Years of the World Development Report, (2008)
World Bank Publications, USA.
4. Hanley, N., Shogren, J. and White, B. Palgrave
Macmillan., Environmental Economics in Theory and Practice, (2007) USA.
5. Parkin, M., Economics. 5th ed., (2004)
Addison Wesley.
6. Samualson, P.A., and Nordhaus, W. D., Economics,
18th ed., (2004) McGraw-Hills, Inc.
CY – 221 INORGANIC AND ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY
Course outline:
Overview of periodic table,
Molecular orbital theory, Chemistry of solutions, Chemistry of transition
metals, coordination compounds, and radioactive elements, Crystalline state of
metals and lattice structure, Industrial inorganic chemistry, Qualitative and
group theory of inorganic chemistry, Functional groups, Interconversion of
functional groups, unit processes: reaction mechanism of (a) Sulfonation (b)
Nitration (c) Hydrogenation (d) Amination (e) Halogenation (f) Oxidation (g)
Polymerization
Recommended Books:
1. Vogel, P., Houk, K., Organic
Chemistry: theory, reactivity and mechanism in modern synthesis, (2019) Willy
and Sons
2. Bruice, P.Y., Organic
Chemistry, 7th ed., (2014) Pearson Education, Inc
3. Gary L. Miessler, Donald A.
Tarr., Inorganic Chemistry, (2003) Prentice-Hall
4. Wrobel., T., Review of
advanced practical organic Chemistry, 3rd Ed., (2014), American Chemical
Society and Division of Chemical Education, Inc.
CY-221L INORGANIC AND ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY
Identification of various
functional groups and their confirmation analysis in organic compounds,
Evaluation of various cations and anions in the unknown salt, complexometric
titrations.
MA-154 QUANTITATIVE REASONING-I
Quantitative Reasoning (I) is
an introductory-level undergraduate course that focuses on the fundamentals
related to the quantitative concepts and analysis. The course is designed to
familiarize students with the basic concepts of mathematics and statistics and
to develop students’ abilities to analyze and interpret quantitative
information. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical
exercises, this course will also enable students cultivate their quantitative
literacy and problem-solving skills while effectively expanding their academic
horizon and breadth of knowledge of their specific major / field of study.
By the end of this course,
students shall have:
Fundamental numerical literacy
to enable students work with numbers, understand their meaning and present data
accurately;
Understanding of fundamental
mathematical and statistical concepts;
Basic ability to interpret data
presented in various formats including but not limited to tables, graphs,
charts, and equations etc.
Numerical Literacy:
Number system and basic
arithmetic operations;
Units and their conversions,
dimensions, area, perimeter and volume;
Rates, ratios, proportions and
percentages;
Types and sources of data;
Measurement scales;
Tabular and graphical
presentation of data;
Quantitative reasoning
exercises using number knowledge.
Fundamental Mathematical
Concepts:
Basics of geometry (lines,
angles, circles, polygons etc.);
Sets and their operations;
Relations, functions, and their
graphs;
Exponents, factoring and
simplifying algebraic expressions;
Algebraic and graphical
solutions of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities;
Quantitative reasoning
exercises using fundamental mathematical concepts.
Fundamental Statistical
Concepts:
Population and sample;
Measures of central tendency,
dispersion and data interpretation;
Rules of counting
(multiplicative, permutation and combination);
Basic probability theory;
Introduction to random
variables and their probability distributions;
Quantitative reasoning
exercises using fundamental statistical concepts.
SUGGESTED 1NSTRUCTIONAL/READING
MATERIALS
Quantitative Reasoning: Tools
for Today’s Informed Citizen” by Bernard L. Madison, Lynn and Arthur Steen.
“Quantitative Reasoning for the
Information Age” by Bernard L. Madison and David M. Bressoud.
“Fundamentals of Mathematics”
by Wade Ellis.
“Quantitative Reasoning:
Thinking in Numbers” by Eric Zaslow.
“Thinking Clearly with Data: A
Guide to Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis” by Ethan Bueno de Mesquita and
Anthony Fowler.
“Using and Understanding
Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach” by Bennett, J. 0., Briggs, W.
L., & Badalamenti, A.
“Discrete Mathematics and its
Applications” by Kenneth H. Rosen.
“Statistics for Technology: A
Course in Applied Statistics” by Chatfield, C.
“Statistics: Unlocking the
Power of Data” by Robin H. Lock, Patti Frazer Lock, Kari Lock Morgan, and Eric
F. Lock
ES-214 PSYCHOLOGY & ETHICS
Course Outlines:
Introduction to Psychology;
nature and application of Psychology with special reference to Pakistan.
Historical Background and Schools of Psychology. Methods of Psychology:
observation; case history method, experimental method, survey method,
interviewing techniques. Biological basis of behaviour: Neuron structure and
functions; Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System Endocrine
Glands. Sensation, Perception and Attention. Motives, Emotions, Learning,
Memory and Individual Differences.
Recommended Books:
1. Wolberg, L., The Technique
of Psychotherapy, Nov (2018) International Psychotherapy institute
2. Samuel, J. and Knapp, D.,
APA Handbook of ethics in psychology, (2012) American psychological association
3. Fernald, L. D. &
Fernald., Introduction to Psychology, (2005) WMC Brown Publishers, USA.
4. Atkinson, R. C., &
Smith, E. E., Introduction to psychology, 13th ed., (2000) Harcourt Brace
College Publishers.
5. Glassman, W. E., Approaches
to Psychology , (2000), Open University Press, UK
6. Hayes, N., Foundation of
Psychology, 3rd ed., (2000) Uk
QT-201 TRANSLATION OF HOLY
QURAN-2
Course outline:
Translation of Parah: 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
ES – 204 ECOLOGY &
ENVIRONMENT
Course Outlines:
Introduction and branches of
ecology. Levels of ecological organization: species, population, community and
ecosystem. Abiotic and biotic factors. Concepts of limiting factors, habitat
and niche. Populations: distribution and abundance, population dynamics and
distribution limits. Community: organization and various concepts, community
dynamics. Ecosystem:
structure and function, energy
flow and material cycling within ecosystem and carrying capacity. Biomes of the
world. Ecological production: primary and secondary productivity, productivity
of different ecosystems.
Recommended Books:
1. Juniper, T., The Ecology
Book, ( 2019) DK Publishing UK.
2. Houghton, J., The Physics of
Atmospheres,(2002) Cambridge University Press,
3. Miller, A. A., Climatology,
9th Ed., (1965) SHUBHI Publications, ISBN81-87226-42-0/
4. Seinfeld, J. H. Pandis, S.
N., Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics – From Air Pollution to Climate Change.
2nd ed., (2006) John Wiley &Sons,
ES-205 MICROBIOLOGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
Course Outline:
Introduction and history of
environmental microbiology. Groups of microorganisms: protozoans, algae, fungi,
bacteria and viruses (general characteristics). Bacterial cell structure and
metabolism. Eubacteria and archea. Characterization of bacterial colonies and
cells. Environmental factors affecting the microbial growth. Microbial genetics
(Conjugation, transformation and transduction). Microbial interactions. Role of
microbes in environment/industry: biogeochemical cycles, biodegradation and
bioremediation, food and health, biological warfare agents.
Recommended Books:
1. Barton, L., Environmental
Microbiology and Microbial Ecology, (2019) John Wiley
2. Maier, F. M., Pepper, I. L.
and Gerba, C. P., Environmental Microbiology, 2nd ed., (2009) Academic Press,
London, UK,.
3. Sylvia, D. M., Fuhrmann, J.
J., Hartel, P. G. and Zuberer, D.A., Principles and Applications of Soil
Microbiology, (2005) Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA,
4. Prescott, L. M., Harley,
J.P. and Klein, D.A., Microbiology, (2007) McGraw
ES-205L MICROBIOLOGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
Introduction to basic
techniques for sterilization/disinfection, isolation, purification and
characterizations, Dilution plate technique, Mean plate count, microscopy.
Measurement of bacterial growth.
ES-206 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Course Outline:
Basic Concept of environmental
chemistry w.r.t. rural, urban and industrial activity, chemistry of atmosphere,
hydrosphere and lithosphere, pollution sources and their distribution in
environment, acid rain, photochemical smog, particulates, Ozone chemistry,
Greenhouse effect and Global warming, Chemical toxicology and hazardous waste
Organic and inorganic toxins and their analysis Treatment of aqueous effluent
streams, environmental degredation and protection, Bioremediation of
contaminated soils, New trends in environmental chemistry, industrial and
municipal waste streams.
Recommended Books:
1. Kunshan, G., Research
methods of environmental Physiology in aquatic sciences, (2020) Springer
publishers
2. Ibanez, J. G., Hernandez,
M., Doria-Serrano, C., Fregoso-Infante, A. and Singh, M.M., Environmental
Chemistry, (2008) Springer Germany
3. Roy M. Harrison., Principles
of Environmental Chemistry, (2007) RSC Publishing,
4. Girard, J. E., Principles of
Environmental Chemistry, 2nd ed., (2010) Jones and Bartlett publishers,
5. Matalack, A., Introduction
to Green Chemistry, 2nd ed., (2010) CRC press, Taylor & Francis group, USA.
6. O’Neill, P., Environmental
Chemistry, 3rd ed., (1998) Blackie Academic & Professional
7. Holloway, A. M. and Wayne,
R. P., Atmospheric Chemistry, 1st ed., (2010) Royal Society of Chemistry, UK.
ES-206L ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Soil analysis, water analysis,
Gravimetric and Volumetric methods of analysis for main groups of pollutants,
Environmental significance and determination of DO, COD, BOD, Halide ions,
Hardness, Alkalinity, TDS, Turbidity and anions in environmental samples using
Chemical and Instrumental methods.
HU-212: CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
SYLLABUS FROM HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT
HU-200 TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING
Course Outline:
Introduction Technical Communication,
The Writing Process, Getting started with technical writing, Making writing
effective, Memos, Assessment Week, Letter Writing, Parts of a Formal /
Technical Report, Parts of a Research Report, Report Defense. Scientific
writing, Proposal writing, Thesis writing.
Recommended Books:
1. Kate L. Turabian, Wayne C.
Booth, Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams., A Manual for Writers of
Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and
Researchers, 8th ed., (2014) The University of Chicago Press
2. Gerald, J., The Handbook of
Technical Writing, 11th ed., (2015) Bedford/St.Martin’s.
MA-259 QUANTITATIVE REASONING-II
Quantitative Reasoning (II) is a
sequential undergraduate course that focuses on logical reasoning supported
with mathematical and statistical concepts and modeling / analysis techniques
to equip students with analytical skills and critical thinking abilities
necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern world. The course is
designed to familiarize students with the quantitative concepts and techniques
required to interpret and analyze numerical data and to inculcate an ability in
students the logical reasoning to construct and evaluate arguments, identify
fallacies, and think systematically. Keeping the pre-requisite course of
Quantitative Reasoning (I) as its base, this course will enable students
further their quantitative, logical and critical reasoning abilities to
complement their specific major / field of study.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students
will be able to:
Understanding of logic and logical
reasoning;
Understanding of basic quantitative
modeling and analyses;
Logical reasoning skills and an ability
to apply them to solve quantitative problems and evaluate arguments;
Ability to critically evaluate
quantitative information to make evidence based decisions through appropriate
computational tools.
Logic, Logical and Critical Reasoning:
Introduction and importance of logic;
Inductive, deductive and abductive
approaches of reasoning;
Propositions, arguments (valid;
invalid), logical connectives, truth tables and propositional equivalences;
Logical fallacies;
Venn Diagrams;
Predicates and quantifiers;
Quantitative reasoning exercises using
logical reasoning concepts and techniques.
Mathematical Modeling and Analyses
Introduction to deterministic models;
Use of linear function for modeling in
real-world situations;
Modeling with the system of linear
equations and their solutions;
Elementary introduction to derivatives
in mathematical modeling;
e Linear and exponential growth and
decay models
® Quantitative reasoning exercises
using mathematical modeling.
Statistical Modeling and Analyses
Introduction to probabilistic models;
Bivariate analysis, scatter plots;
Simple linear regression model and
correlation analysis;
Basics of estimation and confidence
interval;
Testing of hypothesis (z-test; t-test);
Statistical inference in decision
making;
Quantitative reasoning exercises using
statistical modeling.
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL/ READING
MATERIALS
“Using and Understanding Mathematics: A
Quantitative Reasoning Approach” by Bennett, J. 0., Briggs, W. L., &
Badalamenti, A.
“Discrete Mathematics and its
Applications” by Kenneth H. Rosen.
“Discrete Mathematics with
Applications” by Susanna S. Epp.
“Applied Mathematics for Business,
Economics and Social Sciences” by Frank S Budnick.
“Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step
Approach” by Allan Bluman.
“Introductory Statistics” by Prem S.
Mann.
“Applied Statistical Modeling” by
Salvatore Babones.
“Barrons SAT” by Sharvon Weiner Green,
M.A and Ira K. Wolf
ES-301 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
Course Outline: Introduction to
Toxicology: Classification and properties of toxic substances: anthropogenic
and natural poisons, acute and chronic effects, genotoxic, mutagens,
teratogens, carcinogens and sensitizers. Biological properties of organic and
inorganic pollutants: essentiality and toxicity. Routes of absorption.
Bioaccumulation and bio-magnification. Quantification of toxicity:
dose-response relationships, synergism, antagonism, LD50 and rating systems,
Threshold Limit Values. Toxic impacts of atmospheric agents. Fate of absorbed
toxins and xenobiotics, including detoxification and bioactivation. Natural
detoxification processes. Risk management.
Recommended Books:
1. Yu, M. H., Environmental
Toxicology: Biological and health effects of pollutants, 3rd ed. (2011) CRC
Press, UK.
2. Klaassen, C. D., Casarrett
& Doull’s Toxicology-Science of Poisons, 9th ed., (2018) McGraw-Hill, USA.
3. Dong, M. H., An introduction
to environmental toxicology, 4th ed., (2018) Create Space Independent
Publishing Platform, USA.
4. Landis, W., Sofield, R., Yu,
M. H., Introduction to Environmental Toxicology, 5th ed., (2017) CRC Press, UK.
ES-301 L- ENVIRONMENTAL
TOXICOLOGY
Analysis of toxins,
Dose-response relationship and D/R Curves. In vitro & In vivo techniques
for toxicity testing. Proposed techniques (at least one of these); Ames test,
Comet assay, CAM, TTC and Immuno-fluorescent assay or microscopic observation of
changes in plant cell morphology after exposure to toxic substances.
ES-302 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE OF
PAKISTAN
Course Outline:
Introduction to history of the
region; Features: land, geography, people, culture, health, education;
Environmental Information and Their Sources in Pakistan: Data and Information
Type and Their Hierarchy: Compendium of Environmental Statistics; Ecological:
ecological zones, major ecosystems, topographic zones; Economic: agriculture,
industry, water resources, urbanization and pollution.
Recommended Books:
1. Tabrez, A. R., The
Environment and Climate Change Outlook of Pakistan, (2013) Ministry of climate
change, Government of Pakistan, Pakistan.
2. Hanson, A. J., Pakistan’s
National Conservation Strategy, (2000) Ministry of Environment and IUCN,
Pakistan.
3. GOP, State of the
Environment-Pakistan, (2005), Published by Government of Pakistan, Pakistan.
4. GOP, Handbook on
Environmental Data and Information, (2005) UNDP and Government of Pakistan,
Pakistan.
5. GOP, National Conservation
Strategy Government of Pakistan, (1993), Ministry of Environment and IUCN,
Pakistan.
ES-304 ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Course Outline:
Quality assurance in an
Environmental Science laboratory. Purposes and designs of environmental
sampling. Sample collection and preservation methods. Standard solutions and
standard curves. Analysis of water, wastewater and soil/solid waste samples.
Instrumentations: principles and procedure for Electroanalytical Techniques;
Potentiometery, Conductometry, pH metery, Spectroscopy (Atomic Absorption) and
Chromatography (GC, HPLC). Mass Spectrometery and ICP MS etc.
Recommended Books:
1. Skoog, D. A., West, D. M.,
Holler, F. J., Crouch, S. R., Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 9th ed.,
(2016) Thomson and Brooks, USA.
2. Baird, R. B., Eaton, A. D.,
Rice, E. W., Standard Methods for the Examination of Water & Wastewater,
Vol. 23, (2017) American public health Association, USA.
3. Harris, D. C., Qualitative
Chemical Analysis, 8th ed., (2015) Freeman & Co., USA.
4. Mitra, S., Patnaik, P.,
Kebbekus, B. B., Environmental Chemical Analysis, 2nd ed., (2018) CRC Press,
USA.
ES-304 L ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE:
Environmental sample analysis
(with reference to soil and air analysis) will be performed using different
Analytical techniques like volumetric analysis, spectroscopic techniques and
instruments like spectrophotometer will be used.
ES-305 PROJECT PLANNING &
MANAGEMENT
Course Outline:
Overview [of Project
Management], Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions,
Organizational Structures [used in Project Management], Organizing and Staffing
the Project Office and Team, Management Functions [in a Project Environment],
Management Of Time And Stress, Conflicts, Special Topics [in Project
Management], The Variables for Success, Working With Executives, Planning,
Network Scheduling Techniques, Project Graphics, Pricing and Estimating, Cost
Control
Recommended books:
1. Kerzner, H., Project
Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling, 12th
ed., (2017) John Wiley and Sons, USA.
2. Kerzner, H., Case studies in
project management, 4th ed., (2017) John Wiley and Sons, USA.
3. Lester, A., Project
Management, Planning and Control: Managing Engineering, Construction and
Manufacturing Projects to PMI, APM and BSI Standards, 7th ed., (2017) Elsevier
Science, Netherland.
4. Hartly, S., Project
Management, 4th ed., (2018) Allen & Unwin, Australia.
ES-306 HYDROLOGY AND WATER
POLLUTION
Principles of Hydrology,
Surface water origin, Occurrence, Distribution and movement. Hydrologic Cycle,
Hydrographs, Precipitation, Evaporation, Infiltration, Run-off and its types,
Basic equations, Stream flow measurements. Ground water Balance, Ground water
exploitation and management, Surface- Groundwater interaction and Ecosystem
dependence. Water Balance, Rainfall recharge. Erosion and Silting, Water
logging and Salinity problems in Pakistan. Sources of water pollution.
Mechanical treatment systems. Marine Pollution Details;
Recommended book:
1. Todd, D. K., Mays, L. W.,
Groundwater Hydrology, 3rd ed., (2009) John Wiley and Sons, USA.
2. Clausen, J. C., Introduction
to Water Resources, (2018) Waveland Press, USA.
3. Nesaratnam, S. T., Water
pollution control, (2014) John Wiley and Sons, USA.
4. Edzwald, J. K., (Ed.) Water
Quality and Treatment: a handbook on drinking water, 6th ed., (2011) McGraw
Hill, USA.
5. Glavan, M., (Ed.) Water
challenges of an urbanizing world, (2018) Intechopen Publishers, UK.
6. Helmer, R., Hespanhol, I.,
(Ed.) Water Pollution Control, (2017) Thomson international, USA.
ES – 307 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Course Outline:
Introduction: Energy Units,
forms and types of energy, energy resources, energy use and growth patterns,
energy conversion, energy use in developing countries and losses; Energy Mix;
Coal Characteristics; Problems associated with Mining & Transportation and
use: Petroleum history and Processing; Electric Power Generation; Environmental
Issues during Survey, Population Displacement and Construction; Nuclear Energy:
Nuclear Fission; Electromagnetic Spectrum, Solar Spectrum, Light Intensity at
Earth, Problems with use of energy resources: Wood, Coal and Fossil fuels;
local and global issues; Ecological Effects of Large Dams; Spent Nuclear Fuel
Disposal Issues; Nuclear Accidents: three-Mile Island, Chernobyl, Fukushima
etc. Renewable Energy Sources: Micro hydel, wind, Solar thermal, Photovoltaic,
Biogas etc.; Novel Energy sources: Bio-fuels, Geothermal, Wave, Tidal; Hydrogen
as an Energy Carrier, Fuel Cells, Hybrid Vehicles.
Recommended Books:
1. Gupta, A., Dalei, N. N.,
Energy, Environment and Globalization: Recent Trends, Opportunities and
Challenges in India, (2019) Springer, 9811393109, 9789811393105,
2. Roger A. Hinrichs, R. A.,
and Kleinbach, M., Energy: Its use and the Environment, 5th ed., (2013) Brooks
Cole,
3. Quaschning, V., Renewable
Energy and Climate Change, (2010) Wiley-IEEE,
4. Coley, D., Energy and
Climate change, 2nd ed., (2008) John Wiley,
5. Ristinen, R., and Kraushaar,
J. K., Energy and Environment, (2006) John Wiley
6. Encyclopedia of Energy
Technology and the Environment 4th Volume (2005) Set, John Wiley & Sons Inc
(US),
7. Boyle, G., Renewable Energy,
(2004) Oxford University Press,
ES-307L ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Energy generation methods from
wood, coal and fossil fuels, conversion of solar energy into electrical energy,
experiments on renewable energy sources, Field visits.
CRP-302 GIS AND REMOTE SENSING
Course Outline:
Introduction, Definition, Key
components, Functional subsystem, Raster Data Model, Vector Data Model,
Conversion Between Raster and Vector Data Models, ArcGIS supported data
formats, File Geodatabase and tables, Data Sources , Data Capturing Techniques
and Procedures, Data Transformation, Visualization of spatial volumes Graphical
variables , Data Classification Graphic approach , Overlay Analysis ,
Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS) , Spatial Analysis , Network
and Overlay analysis, 3D Analysis, Buffering , Spatial data quality and
components of data quality , Micro level components , Macro level components,
Sources of errors, Project work, Earth Model a. Representing the Earth b. Map
Projections c. Geographic and projected coordinate systems
Recommended Books:
1. Longman A. W., Introduction
to geographic information system. 3rd ed., (1996) New York 2. Keith C. Clarke.,
Getting started with geographic information system, 2nd ed., (1998) Prentice
Hall, New York
3. Chang, K. T., Introduction
to GIS, 8th Ed., (2016) Campbell. McGraw-Hill Education, USA.
4. Skidmore, A., Environmental
Modelling with GIS and Remote Sensing, (2017) Taylor & Francis, UK.
CRP-302L GIS AND REMOTE SENSING
Introduction to GIS lab ,
Viewing, Projecting, Digitizing (editing and creating GIS data), Spatial and
non- spatial Queries , Processing tabular data, Geo-processing,
Geo-referencing, Spatial Analysis, Modeling, Presenting maps (labeling,
layouts), ESRI online courses, Raster/Vector data display , Scanning ,
Digitization , Coordinated based point mapping map layout , Data classification
, Handling topological errors , Overlays and
Network analysis, Satellite
image , Future population planning , Preparation of land use map
ES-309 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
Course Outline:
Introduction to the concept of
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and environmentally responsible business
initiative. Introduction to principles of green economic growth. Managing the
environment; Development and Implementing an Environmental Management System in
organisation and society; Models for Environmental Management System; Linking
Environmental Management Systems with Business strategy:
Recommended Books:
1. Haider, SI., Environmental
Management Systems: ISO 14001: 2004, (2016) CRC Press, USA.
2. Krishnamoorthy, B.,
Environmental Management: Text and Cases, 3rd ed., (2017) PHI Learning, India.
3. Kahraman, C, Sari, I. U., (Ed.)
Intelligent systems in Environmental Management: Theory and Applications,
(2017) Springer, Switzerland.
4. Hyde, P., Reeve, P.,
Essentials of Environmental Management, 3rd ed., (2018) Taylor & Francis,
UK.
ES-309 L ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Class room exercises on
identification of environmental aspects; assessment of environmental impacts
and suggestion of mitigation measures of activities of some hypothetical
organization. Development of Environmental Management Plan by a group of
students for a hypothetical or real organization. Industrial visits to identify
environmental issues of management.
ES-310 BIODIVERSITY AND
CONSERVATION
Course Outline:
Biodiversity: Introduction and
levels of biodiversity (Alpha, Beta and Gamma). Biodiversity hotspots (tropical
and coral reef ecosystems).Philosophical, ecological, economic, social and
ethical values of biodiversity. Plants and animal resources of world and
Pakistan. Conservation of biodiversity: Introduction to biological conservation,
Need and approach of biodiversity conservation and prevailing threats. IUCN
threatened species categories. Conservation at species and population level:
applied population biology, establishing new populations, ex-situ conservation
strategies (botanical gardens and arboreta, zoos, seed banks and
aquaria).Conservation at community and ecosystem level: protected areas, their
categories and objectives, considerations for reserve design, ecotourism.
Conservation outside protected areas: Legal protection of species and habitats:
national and international laws and agreements for species and habitat
protection, National Conservation Strategy of Pakistan.
Recommended Books:
1. Primack, R. B., Sher, A. A.,
An introduction to Conservation Biology, (2016) Sinaeur, USA.
2. Bava, S. K., Primack, R. B.,
Oommen, M. A., Conservation Biology: A Primer for South Asia, (2011), Orient
Black Swan, India.
3. Primack, R. B., Essentials
of Conservation Biology, 6th ed., (2014) Sinaeur, USA.
4. Dyke, F. V., Conservation
Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 3rd ed., (2020) Springer,
Netherlands.
5. Wilson, J. W., Primack, R.
B., Conservation Biology in Sub-Saharan South Africa, (2019) Open Book
Publishers, UK.
ES-310 L BIODIVERSITY AND
CONSERVATION
Reconnaissance survey of
different local communities. Study of analytical characteristics of local
vegetation types: Population density (D), Relative density (RD), Frequency (F),
Relative frequency (RF), estimating biodiversity, Habitat and ecosystem diversity:
Species diversity and Genetic diversity. Indices of biodiversity: Species
Richness (Richness Index), Species Diversity (Biodiversity Index), Similarity
Index (Simpson’s Similarity Index). Visit to National Park/Sanctuary, Zoo and
Botanical Garden.
ES-311 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Course Outline:
Introduction to solid waste
management; Solid waste characterization: Sources, quantities, quality; Waste
collection and transport; Treatment technologies: Bioremediation strategies;
Composting: Types and methods, environmental requirements, incineration, reuse
and recycling; Landfills: Site design and management; Pollution and risk
assessment of landfills; Biogas generation: Use of biogas digest; Recent
technologies used for solid waste management.
Recommended Books:
1. Kinnaman, T. C., The
Economics of Residential Solid waste Management, (2017) Routledge, UK.
2. Polprasert, C., Koottatep,
T., Organic Waste Recycling: Technology and Management,4th ed., (2017) , IWA,
London, UK.
3. Wong, W. C. J., Surampalli,
R. Y, Zhang, T. C., Tyagi, R. D., Selvam, A., Sustainable Solid Waste
Management, (2016) American Society of Civil Engineers, USA.
4. Chang, N. B., Pires, A.,
Sustainable Solid Waste Management A systems engineering approach, (2015)
Wiley, USA.
5. Chadrappa, R., Brown, Jeff.,
Solid Waste Management; Principle and Practice, (2012), Springer, Germany.
6. Saleh, H. E. D., (Ed.)
Management of Hazardous Wastes, 1st ed., (2016), Intech, UK.
QT-301 TRANSLATION OF HOLY
QURAN-3
Course Contents
Translation of Parah; 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24
ES-399 INTERNSHIP
ES – 312 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY,
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Course Outline:
Introduction to occupational
health and safety: Accidents, Disease, Health and safety problems worldwide,
Common work place associated hazards; Chemicals in the work place, Noise at
work, Manual handling, Controlling hazards: Methods of control, Elimination,
Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, Personal
protective equipment (PPE),Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD), Evaluation of job
risk factors, Controlling vibration hazards. Male and female reproductive
health hazards in the workplace, Health and safety for women and children,
Labour code of Pakistan. Legislation related to health and safety at work,
Check list, Role of health and safety representatives and labour union at work;
meetings, reports, training education, negotiation, Role of government, Health
and safety committee.
Recommended Books:
1. Arezes, P. M., Baptista, J.
S., Barroso, M. P., Carneiro, P., Cordeiro, P., Costa, N., Melo, R. B., Miguel,
A.S., Perestrelo, G., Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health, (2019)
Springer publishers, ISBN 978-3-030-14730-3,
2. Aynor, P. L., Biosafety
Management: Principles and Applications, (2000) Polytechnic Institute
Publications. USA.
3. Carson, P. and Mumford, C.,
Butterworth Heinemann., Hazardous Chemicals Handbook, 2nd ed., (2002) Oxford,
UK.
4. Yassi, A. Kjellstrom, T.
deKok, T. and Guidotti, T. L., Basic Environmental Health, 1st edition, (2001)
Oxford University Press. NY, USA.
5. Leeuwen, C. J. V., Risk
assessment of chemicals: An Introduction, (2007) Springer, USA.
ES-312L OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY,
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Fire emergency procedures,
essential to know about chemical hazardous, health and safety rules for human
beings on work place, response to chemical spills, reports and trainings on
personal protective equipment and risk factors.
MGT-349: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Syllabus from IBM
ES-401 AIR POLLUTION
Course Outline:
Air Pollution Essentials; The
Risks of Air Pollution; Measurement and Monitoring of Air Pollution; The
methodology of Air Pollution; The Regulatory Control of Air Pollution; The
Engineering Control of Air Pollution; Introduction to Noise Pollution; Basic
concepts of sound and noise; Noise and its effects; approaches to noise
problems; Planning to control noise pollution; Noise reduction; Characteristics
and impact of surface transportation noise; Traffic noise reduction; Aircraft
noise reduction; Preventing airport noise; Control of noise pollution from
diesel generator sets; Noise pollution in oil exploring and its control; noise
pollution and its control in mining and product industries; Sound control
technologies and instrumentation. Electromagnetic waves generated by cellular
tower and its potential impact on humans and the environment. Smog, Air Born
biological pollutants;
Recommended Books:
1. Sharma, N., Air Pollution
and Control, (2018) Springer, Singapore.
2. Guariso, G., Air Quality
Integrated Assesment, Electromagnetic Surface Waves: A Modern Perspective ,
(2013) Elsevier.
3. Vallero, D., Fundamentals of
Air Pollution, 5th Edition, (2014) Academic press.
4. Zannin, P., Noise Pollution
in urban and industrial Environments: measurements and Noise mapping, (2016)
Nova Science Publishers.
5. Phalen FR., Introduction to
Air Pollution,(2013) Jones & Bartlett Learning.
6. Saxena, P., Air Pollution;
Sources, Impacts and Controls, (2019) CAB International.
ES-402 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
Course Outline:
Introduction: principles,
concepts and purposes of IEE and EIA and its significance for the society. Cost
and benefits of EIA. Main stages in EIA process. Public consultation and
participation in EIA process. Methods and techniques for impact prediction and
evaluation. Integration during project life cycle. EIA review and post project
analysis. EIA process management. Role of quality assurance and quality control
in environmental analysis. EIA Regulations and guidelines in Pakistan.
Recommended Books:
1. Fischer, T. B., (Ed.)
Environmental Impact Assessment Handbook for Pakistan, (2014), Liverpool
University Press, UK
2. Glasson, J., Therivel, R.,
Chadwick, A., Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment, (2012)
Routledge, UK.
3. Mareddy, A. R.,
Environmental impact Assessment, 1st Edition, (2017) Elsevier Science, USA.
4. Noble, B. F., Introduction
to Environmental Impact Assessment; A Guide to Principle and Practice, (2015),
Oxford University Press, Canada.
5. Saunders, A. M., Advanced
Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment, 1st ed., (2018) Edward Elgar,
USA.
ES-402 L ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
Screening & Scoping
exercises, Using impact prediction and analysis tools; i) Checklist, Matrices,
Networks, Overlays. Organizing public Participation; identifying stakeholders,
role plays exercises, Field Visit, One case study to be completed by the end of
the semester.
ES-403 RESEARCH METHODS IN
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Course Outline:
Purpose of Research; Research
Project Conceptualization, Choice of Methods; Elements of a Research Proposal,
Operationalization choices and illustrations. Research Design: formulation of
research design, pretesting of research instruments and procedures, units of
Analysis, time dimension; Experimental design and use of indicators in
research, Survey Research: Guidelines for asking question and questionnaires
construction, Self- administered questionnaires, Interview and other survey
methods; their strength and weaknesses. Sampling: the logic of sampling,
concepts and terminologies, population and sampling frames, types of sampling
design. Field Studies: Steps in the conducting field study; Evaluation
Research: How to carry out evaluation research; Analytical tools in research:
qualitative and quantitative methods; Statistical Analyses: Univariate,
Bivariate and Multivariate analyses.
Recommended Books:
1. Zhang, Z., Environmental
Data Analysis; Methods and Applications, (2016), Degruyter, Germany.
2. Yin, R. K., Case Study
Research: Design and Methods, 3rd ed., (2003) Sage Publishers, USA.
3. Kanazawaz, M., Research
Methods for Environmental Sciences, (2017), Routledge, UK.
4. Ruth, M., (Ed.) Handbook of
Research Methods and Applications in Environmental Studies, (2015), Edward
Elgar Publishing, UK.
ES-404 ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING
& MONITORING
Course Outline:
Introduction, objectives of
sampling and monitoring programme, design and types of samples, pre-sampling
requirements/information, sampling and design purposes, application of national
and international methods of sampling, regulatory purposes for NEQS compliance,
EIA requirement, NOC for plant operation, Determination of concentration and
distribution of a specific pollutant environment sampling techniques. Quality
assurance and quality control, Planning analytic protocols, quality assurance
programmes, quality control sampling. Considerations, quality assessment, field
custody, laboratory custody. Preservation methods including pH control,
chemical addition, refrigeration and freezing methods.
Biological indicators for
environmental monitoring, role of biomarkers in environmental assessment.
Recommended Books:
1. Acevedo, M. F., Real Time
Environmental Monitoring: Sensors and Systems, (2018) CRC Press, USA.
2. Brar, S. K., Hedge, K.,
Pachapur, V. L., (Eds.) Tools, Techniques and Protocols for Monitoring
Environmental Contaminants, (2019) Elsevier, Netherlands.
3. Keith, L. H., Environmental
Sampling and Analysis: A Practical Guide, (2017) CRC Press, USA.
4. Chuvieco, E., Li, J., Yang,
X., (Eds.) Advances in Earth Observation of Global Change, (2010) Springer,
USA.
5. Manahan, S. E.,
Environmental Chemistry, 10th ed., (2017) CRC Press, USA.
ES-404 L ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING
& MONITORING
Sampling techniques (air, water
and soil) for physical and chemical monitoring, Wet digestions and extractions
for separations; Study the indicators for biological monitoring of the river
and canal water, the indicators for ecological monitoring in the field for
fauna and flora, Use of various instrumental techniques for analysis of
samples, Field visit/ study tour to water testing laboratory/local water
authority and report writing, Visit to EPAs for the study of air and water
monitoring procedures, Report on monitoring of municipal waste
ES -414 ENVIRONMENTAL
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Course Outline:
Introduction to nanotechnology,
basic nanomaterials and their classification, Synthesis of nanomaterials,
Nucleation and growth, Ostwald ripening, Nanobiomaterials Application of
nanomaterials in: remediation of polluted soil and water, pollutant sensing and
detection, filtration membranes, green chemistry; Nanomaterials as adsorbents;
Nanomaterials for groundwater remediation; Use of nanomaterials as
antimicrobial agents; Renewable energy and nanotechnology; Eco-toxicological
risks associated with nano-materials; Future challenges in nanotechnology.
Recommended Books:
1. Charles P. Poole, Jr. and
Frank J., Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, (2006) Wiley.
2. Haghi, A. K. Ajesh, and
Zachariah, K., Nanomaterials, synthesis, characterization and application,
(2013) CRC.
3. Mustansar, C. Hussain, A.
and Mishra, K., Nanotechnology in Environmental Science, (2018) Wiley
publisher.
4. Environmental
Nanotechnology: Applications and Impacts of Nanomaterials. Mark R. Wiesner and
Jean-Yves Bottero. The McGraw-Hill Companies. New York, USA. 2007.
5. Sorbents and Sensors.
Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials Synthesis, (2007). World
Scientific.
QT-401 TRANSLATION OF HOLY
QURAN-4
Course Contents
Translation of Parah; 25, 26,
27, 28, 29, and 30
ES-496A FINAL YEAR PROJECT
ES 405 ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE
Course Outline:
The concept of governance and
its relevance to environment; the role of government in a state; derivation of
environmental legislation from constitution of Pakistan; Environmental Policies
in Pakistan, federal, provincial and local legislation in Pakistan; rules and
regulations made there under. Environmental institutions established for
enforcement of environmental laws in Pakistan and their functions in federal
and provincial level.
Recommended Books:
1. Evans, J. P., Environmental
Governance, (2012) Routledge Publishers, UK.
2. Qadar, S., Environmental
Laws and their implementation in Pakistan, (2000) Law Books House, Pakistan.
3. Vatn, A., Environmental
Governance Institutions, Policies and Actions, (2016) Edward Elgar Publishers,
UK.
4. GOP, Pakistan Environmental
Protection Act, (2005) Government of Pakistan, Pakistan.
5. Backstrand, K., Kronsell,
A., (Eds.) Rethinking the Green State, (2015) Routledge Publishers, UK.
ES-406 CLIMATE CHANGE
Course Outline:
Defining Climate, Climate
system: Components; controls on climate; Latitude, Earth-sun relationships,
Revolution, Rotation, Axial tilt and their combined effect, Distance to large
bodies of water, Defining Climate Change, Climate change processes, Green House
Gases’ emission, Drivers and Indicators of Climate Change, Cause & Effect
of Climate Change, Climate Change Policy, Impacts of Climate Change in
Pakistan, Green Economy, Carbon Footprint, Technological Development and
Changing climate, Climate Change matters, Present rapid warming, Projection of
future climate change, Uncertainty in climate change projections, Climate
change impacts-reasons for concern, Impacts on natural systems, societal
systems, human health and comforts, Reactions and attitudes to climate change:
Adaptation, Mitigation options: increased energy efficiency, fuel substitution,
nuclear power, solar energy, wind power, biomass energy, tidal, wave and
geothermal energy, hydrogen economy, changes in infrastructure and behavior.
Recommended Books:
1. Romm, J., Climate Change:
What Everyone needs to know, (2016) Oxford University Press, UK.
2. Burroughs, W. J., Climate
change: A Multidisciplinary Approach, (2007), Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge, UK.
3. Dow, K., Downing, T. E., The
Atlas of climate Change, (2016) University Of California press, USA.
4. Maslin, M., Climate Change;
A very short Introduction, 3rd ed., (2014) Oxford University Press, UK.
5. Letcher, T. M., Climate
Change Observed Impacts on Planet Earth, (2009), Elsevier, Netherlands.
6. Chiotis, E., Climate changes
in the Holocene, (2018) CRC Press, USA.
7. Carlarne, C. P., Gray, K.
B., Tarasofsky, R., The Oxford Handbook Of International Climate Change Law,
(2016) Oxford University Press, UK.
ES 408 POLLUTION CONTROL
TECHNOLOGIES
Course Outline:
Collection, treatment and
distribution of drinking water supply; Collection, treatment and disposal of
municipal and industrial wastewater; Low cost water treatment and sanitation
techniques; Solid and hazardous waste management; Cleaner techniques; Waste
hierarchy (Reduce, re-use and recycling); Waste site investigation and
remediation; Air pollution control; Noise pollution control.
Recommended Books:
1. Christensen, T., (Ed.) Solid
Waste Technology and Management, (2011) John Wiley & Sons, USA.
2. Chang, N. B., Pires, A.,
Sustainable Solid Waste Management A systems engineering approach, (2015),
Wiley, USA.
3. Salopek, B., Water Treatment
Technologies, (2007) Hrvatske.
4. Wang, L. K., Pereira, N. C.,
Hung, Y. T., (Eds.) Advanced Air and Noise Pollution Control, (2007) Humana
Press, India.
5. Wong, J. W. C., Surampalli,
R. Y, Zhang, T. C., Tyagi, R. D., Selvam, A., Sustainable Solid Waste
Management, (2016) American Society of Civil Engineers, USA .
6. Schnelle, K. B., Brown, C.
A., Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook, (2016) CRC Press, USA.
ES 409 NATURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
Course Outline:
Natural resources, concepts
(tragedy of the commons, resource degradation, carrying capacity, ecological
footprints), Human demands on natural resources, existing situation in world
and in Pakistan, History of natural resource management, sustainable management
of natural resources, conservation, preservation, Community based natural
resource management, plan: needs, and contents of the management plan. Forest
management: forest types and its existing management, watershed management:
methodologies, national example, wetland management: key threats, National
wetland policy and brief introduction to Ramsar convention, rangeland
management: existing status, importance, threats, causes and methods for its
improvement. Rotational grazing, seasonal grazing, National Rangeland policy of
Pakistan, livestock management, wildlife management: Management existing
situation at national level, wildlife census, reasons for its decline and its
possible remedies, sustainable/trophy hunting projects and its role in local and
national development, national and provincial legislation. Agriculture and
Minerals resource management; Water Resource Management: Fisheries Management:
Recommended Books:
1. Miller G. T., Environmental
Science: working with Earth,(2013) CRC Press, USA.
2. Qureshi, A. Basics of
forestry and Applied Sciences, Concepts and Theory, 3rd ed., Vol-1, (2005)
A-one Publishers, Pakistan.
3. Anker, T., Olsen, B. E.,
Sustainable Management and Natural Resources: Legal instrument and approaches,
(2018) Intersentia Publishers, UK.
4. Stanek, W., Eds.
Thermodynamics for sustainable management of natural resources, (2017) Springer
Publishers, Germany.
5. Pettorelli, N., Satellite
Remote Sensing and the Management of Natural Resources, (2019) Oxford
University Press, UK.
ES -413 URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Course Outline:
Introduction to the concept of Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) and environmentally responsible business initiative.
Introduction to principles of green economic growth. Management of urban
infrastructure and services, Adaptation approaches to disaster risks and
climate change, Provision of urban solidwaste services, and its impact on
climate change, Environmental systems analysis and sustainability assessment,
Water supply and sanitation management, Adaptation approaches to disaster risks
and climate change.
Recommended Books:
1. Peter, J., Scaling Urban Environmental
Challenges: From Local to Global and Back,. (2012) Earth scan
publisher.
2. Arbor, A., Environmental Management Systems: An
Implementation Guide for Small
and Medium-Sized Organizations, (2001) NSF
International Michigan.
3. Sheldon, C. and Yoxon, M., Environmental
Management Systems: A step-by-step Guide to Implementation and Maintenance, 3rd
ed., (2006), USA
HU-003 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE
SYLLABUS FROM HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT
496B FINAL YEAR PROJECT