Environmental Science is
an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological and
information sciences including but not limited Ecology, Biology, Physics,
Chemistry, Zoology, Mineralogy, Oceanology, Limnology, Soil Science, Geology
etc. to the study of the environment and solution of environmental
problems. Environmental Sciences emerged from the field of natural history and
medicine during the enlightenment.
Environmental
Science assesses the impact of human activity on the global environment
and develop scientific, risk-based solutions to help secure and sustainable
global environment. It encompasses both the biological and the earth sciences.
The course covers all the
major components of the environment including origin and evolution of earth and
life, natural resources, ecological principles and population dynamics,
pollution, wildlife conservation and impact of individualization. In addition,
it also addresses related some economic, cultural and ethical aspects which are
important to ensure a sustainable future for humans. This course also provides
information related to Environmental issues related to sustainable livelihood
and human welfare.
Some important topics
includes in Environmental Science Senior Secondary course as follows:
1. Origin, Evolution
and its uses by humans
2. Principles of
Ecology
3. Human settlement and
their impact on environment
4. (a) Environmental
Pollution and Natural Disasters
(b) National
and Global Environmental Issues
5. Conservation of
biodiversity & other natural resources
6. Sustainable
development with regards to agriculture & cleaner technology
7. Environmental
Management (ethics, legislation and organization related to environment)
8. (a) Water
Resource Management
(b) Energy and Environment
For Senior Secondary Level Passing
Certificate
1. In order to obtain Senior Secondary (12th) passing certificate
from NIOS, the learners are required to enroll in minimum five subjects
including one or maximum two languages on SWAYAM. For examination and
certification, the learners must also enroll with NIOS.
2. The admission in NIOS is done through online mode only. The learner can
visit the official website of NIOS i.e. www.nios.ac.in or www.sdmis.nios.ac.in The learner can
also visit the Regional Centre or nearest AI (study Centre) or designated
Common Service Centre (CSC), the list of which is available on the website and
take help for online admission in NIOS.
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