BS Environmental Science

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.

Graduates from the Department of Environmental Science can find potential opportunities and career in a national and international organization working for sustainable development.

OBJECTIVES

The 4 years’ degree program will enable the students to apply interdisciplinary skills, systems approaches and perspectives to understand and analyze environmental issues and policies of global and local concerns. It aims at producing dynamic young environmentalists by developing academic foundation, technical skills, communication abilities and professionalism enabling them to compete in both the governmental and non-governmental sectors.

On accomplishing the course, the students will be able to:

  1.   Deal with local and global environmental challenges, both academically and practically
  2. Contribute in informed decision making, strategic planning and leadership in the society through interdisciplinary understanding and problem-solving abilities

Eligibility Criteria

  1. F. Sc (pre-Medical) or (pre-Engineering) or equivalent qualification.
  2. Foreign certificate/ degree holders will need to produce equivalence certificate from IBCC.

Selection Process

Selected candidates will be granted admission subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.

Duration

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face Classes

Total Credits Hours Required

134

Code

Course Title

CH

Category

ENGL3505

Functional English

3(3+0)

General Core (GC)

ITHC3501 / HADH3501

Islamic Studies / Ethics

2(2+0)

General Core (GC)

PKST3502

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2(2+0)

General Core (GC)

MATH3508

Quantitative Reasoning

3(3+0)

Quantitative Reasoning (GC)

URD3503

Pakistani Adab – I

2(2+0)

Arts & Humanities (GC)

ENVS4501

Basics of Environmental Science

3(2+1)

Natural Science

Total Credits

  

15

  

Code

Course Title

CH

Category

ENGL3504

Expository Writing

3(3+0)

GC

SOC3503

Civics and Community Engagement

2(2+0)

GC

SOC3506

Introduction to Sociology

2(2+0)

GC

MATH4505

Quantitative Reasoning II

3(3+0)

GC

CS3503

Application of Information and Communication Technologies

3(2+1)

GC

ENVS3508

Community Ecology

3(3+0)

Major

PKST3501

Pakistan Studies

2(2+0)

GC

Total Credits

  

18

  

Code

Course Title

CH

Category

MGT3503

Entrepreneurship

2(2+0)

GC

ENVS4502

Introduction to Earth Sciences

3(3+0)

Major

ENVS4506

Water and Wastewater Treatment

3(2+1)

Major

ENVS5502

Environmental Policies and Regulations

3(3+0)

Major

ENVS3504

Environmental Pollution

4(3+1)

Major

Total Credits

  

15

  

Code

Course Title

CH

Category

ENVS4503

Climate Change

4(3+1)

Major

ENVS5501

Environmental Chemistry

4(3+1)

Major

ENVS4504

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

3(3+0)

Major

ENVS3506

Environmental Biology

4(3+1)

Major

ENVS4505

Environmental Geography

3(3+0)

Major

Total Credits

  

18

  

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

  

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

STAT3506

Biostatistics

3(3+0)

Interdisciplinary

SERT3501

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

NC

Non-Credit

Total Credits

  

19

  

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

  

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 This Semester

  

15

  

1

2

3

4

5

6

Semesters

08

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).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.