Introduction
The increasing environmental degradation due to urbanization has highlighted the need of Environmental Sciences. It is an integrated discipline designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of biological and natural sciences in solving environmental problems. The Environmental Sciences department is currently running BS and MSc Environmental Sciences Program under the Faculty of Science at AIOU. Where currently offers undergraduate program of BS Environmental Science. The courses offered in the department are designed considering the multidisciplinary nature of the discipline and focus on understanding of the fundamental processes that contribute to environmental pollution and natural resource degradation with the aim to train students to combat pollution and ensure sustainable development in the country.
Eligibility Criteria
Students having associate degree in relevant field with at least 60 credit hours with 50% marks.
- Students with an Associate degree in the relevant field with at least 60 credit hours shall be eligible for admission, for the award of BS degree in Environmental Science, the student will have to complete minimum 65 credit hours including six credit hours for research project.
Selection Process
Students for BS program will be selected based on marks secured in F.Sc/O-level
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to face classes will be conducted on campus for BS Environmental Science Program
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO3508 |
Applied Environmental Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
BIO5508 |
Biodiversity and Conservation |
4(3+1) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
ENVS5503 |
Physics of the Environment |
4(3+1) |
Major |
|
TFSR3501 |
Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation & Tafsir) |
NC |
Non-Credit |
|
ENVS5507 |
Analytical Techniques |
4(3+1) |
Major |
|
ENVS5508 |
Environmental Data Visualization & Processing |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVS5509 |
Scientific Research and Report Writing |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
ENVS5505 |
Introduction to Environmental Economics |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
ENVS5504 |
Natural Resource Management |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
ENVS5506 |
Energy and Environment |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
ENVS6501 |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
4(3+1) |
Major |
|
SERT3501 |
Seerat-e-Tayyaba |
NC |
Non-Credit |
|
STAT3506 |
Biostatistics |
3(3+0) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
Total Credits |
19 |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVS6508 |
Field Experience / Internship |
3(0+3) |
Major |
|
ENVS6503 |
Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems |
4(3+1) |
Major |
|
ENVS6502 |
Sustainable Development |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
ENVS6504 |
Environmental Toxicology |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
BIO3507 |
Cell Biology |
3(2+1) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
Total Credits |
16 |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVS6509 |
Capstone Project |
3(0+3) |
Major |
|
ENVS6510 |
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management |
4(3+1) |
Major |
|
ENVS6506 |
GIS and Remote Sensing |
4(3+1) |
Major |
|
ENVS6505 |
Project Management |
4(3+1) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
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Assessment Weightage
| For Theory Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 5 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Theory-Practical Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Practical | 15 | ||
| 5 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 6 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Practical/FYP Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 2 | Final Exam | 100 | 100% | 50% |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).