Environmental Sciences

BS Environmental Science

aiousuper — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:33:18 +0000

BS Environmental Science aiousuper Thu, 12/18/2025 - 11:33

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:

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

Eligibility Criteria

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

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face Classes

Total Credits Hours Required

134

Semester: 1
Semester: 2
Semester: 3
Semester: 4
Semester: 5
Semester: 6
Semester: 7
Semester: 8

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

Assessment Weightage

For Theory Courses:
S.No.	Components	Total Marks	Weightage	Passing Marks
1	Assignment	10	20%	50% (In aggregate)
2	Assignment 2	10	20%
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	20%
3	Mid Term	30	30%
4	Practical	15	30%
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).

Associate Degree in Environmental Sciences

aiousuper — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:19:21 +0000

Associate Degree in Environmental Sciences aiousuper Mon, 12/15/2025 - 10:19

Associate Degree in Environmental Sciences

Introduction

The approval for the establishment of the Department of Environmental Science was granted by the Executive Council in February 1998. The department was initiated with the aim of creating awareness and understanding of knowledge and skills required for sustainable environmental management. The purpose of its establishment is to educate future generation and improvement of quality of life and welfare of human being through research for the environmentally sustainable and socially equitable use of the natural resources. The department is determined to provide quality education to its wards through scientific and project-based learning curriculum.

The Department of Environmental Science is committed to educate its students for sustainable development of society, ensuring economic stability with eco-centric approach of development. The students from different fields can opt environmental sciences not only as a degree of substantial market value but also for their personal development on important moral values of environmental stewardship, so they can contribute significantly in achievement of better and sustainable society.

The Department is continuously growing and flourishing both on quality teaching and research facilities to facilitate its students in better learning. Undoubtedly the current era is a modern new world of environmental challenges that questions the safety and stability of life on earth. Though is developing labs and faculty, the Department of Environmental Science promises to develop a holistic educational approach for the students to deal with challenges of the modern era. The Department is offering undergraduate programs:

AD Environmental Science 2- Year Program
BS Environmental Science 4- Year Program
BS Environmental Science 2.5- Year Program
BS Environmental Science 2- Year Program
M.Phil. Environmental Science 2-Year Program

The Department has well established lab facilities to foster the developing research ideas of the enrolled students, with competent faculty to guide them.

Eligibility Criteria

F. Sc (pre-Medical) or (pre-Engineering) or equivalent qualification.

Foreign certificate/ degree holders will need to produce equivalence certificate from IBCC.

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

2 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours (L+P)	Category
ENGL 3505	Functional English	3 (3+0)	GC
ITHC 3501 / HADH 3501	Islamic Studies / Ethics	2 (2+0)	GC
PKST 3502	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	2 (2+0)	GC
MATH 3508	Quantitative Reasoning	3 (3+0)	QR (GC)
URD 3503	Pakistani Adab-I	2 (2+0)	Arts & Humanities (GC)
ENVS 4501	Basics of Environmental Science	3 (2+1)	Natural Science
Total Credit Hours		15

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours (L+P)	Category
ENGL 3504	Expository Writing	3 (3+0)	GC
SOC 3503	Civics and Community Engagement	2 (2+0)	GC
SOC 3506	Introduction to Sociology	2 (2+0)	GC
MATH 4505	Quantitative Reasoning II	3 (3+0)	GC
CS 3503	Application of Information and Communication Technologies	3 (2+1)	GC
ENVS 3508	Community Ecology	3 (3+0)	Major
PKST 3501	Pakistan Studies	2 (2+0)	GC
Total Credit Hours		18

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours (L+P)	Category
MGT 3503	Entrepreneurship	2 (2+0)	GC
ENVS 4502	Introduction to Earth Sciences	3 (3+0)	Major
ENVS 4506	Water and Wastewater Treatment	3 (2+1)	Major
ENVS 5502	Environmental Policies and Regulations	3 (3+0)	Major
ENVS 3504	Environmental Pollution	4 (3+1)	Major
Total Credit Hours		15

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours (L+P)	Category
ENVS 4503	Climate Change	4 (3+1)	Major
ENVS 5501	Environmental Chemistry	4 (3+1)	Major
ENVS 4504	Solid and Hazardous Waste Management	3 (3+0)	Major
ENVS 3506	Environmental Biology	4 (3+1)	Major
ENVS 4505	Environmental Geography	3 (3+0)	Major
Total Credit Hours		18

1

2

3

4

5

6 Semesters

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%

BS Environmental Science (AD-Based) 2 Years

aiousuper — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:03:11 +0000

BS Environmental Science (AD-Based) 2 Years aiousuper Tue, 08/12/2025 - 12:03

BS Environmental Science (AD-Based) 2 Years

Introduction

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

Open Merit

Duration

2 Years

Medium of Instruction

The mode of instruction for BS Environmental Program is English

Teaching Methodology

Face to face classes will be conducted on campus for BS Environmental Science Program

Total Credits Hours Required

Semester: 1
2
3
4
5
Semester: 2
Semester: 3
Semester: 4

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

1

2

3

4

5

6 Semesters

Assessment Weightage

For Theory Courses:
S.No.	Components	Total Marks	Weightage	Passing Marks
1	Assignment	10	20%	50% (In aggregate)
2	Assignment 2	10	20%
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	20%
3	Mid Term	30	30%
4	Practical	15	30%
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%

BS Environmental Studies (4 Years)

aiousuper — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:55:54 +0000

BS Environmental Studies (4 Years) aiousuper Tue, 08/12/2025 - 10:55

BS Environmental Studies (4 Years)

Introduction

The BS Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary degree program offered by department of Environmental Science. The degree program realizes the need of including environmental education in the societal needs.

Eligibility Criteria

Pass marks in HSSC (FSc/FA/ICOM), DAE or A-levels.

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

04 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

135

Semester: 1
Semester: 2
Semester: 3
Semester: 4
Semester: 5
Semester: 6
Semester: 7
Semester: 8

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	General Education Cluster/ Major/ Minor/Interdisciplinary
9382	Functional English	3 (3+0)	General
9401/5437	Islamic Studies/Ethics	3 (3+0)	General
9378	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	3 (3+0)	General
9424	Quantitative Reasoning - I	3 (3+0)	General
9403	Pakistani Adab-I	3 (3+0)	General
9389	Basics of Environmental Sciences	3 (2+1)	General

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	General Education Cluster/ Major/ Minor/Interdisciplinary
9381	Expository Writing	3 (3+0)	General
9385	Civics and Community Engagement	3 (3+0)	General
9383	Quantitative Reasoning II	3 (3+0)	General
9384	Applications of Information and Communication Technologies	3 (2+1)	General
4201	Geographical Profile of Pakistan-I	3 (3+0)	Major
4202	Introduction to Environmental Pollution	3 (3+0)	Major

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	General Education Cluster/ Major/ Minor/Interdisciplinary
5026	Entrepreneurship	3 (3+0)	General
9410	Introduction to Sociology: Culture & Society	3 (3+0)	General
4203	Geographical Profile of Pakistan II	3 (3+0)	Major
4204	Classical Sociological Theories	3 (3+0)	Major
4205	Urban Ecology	3 (3+0)	Major

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	General Education Cluster/ Major/ Minor/Interdisciplinary
4206	Toxic Pollutants in Environment	3 (3+0)	Major
4207	Fundamentals of Ecology	3 (2+1)	Major
4208	Sustainability	3 (3+0)	Major
4209	Forest Management	3 (3+0)	Major
4210	Blue Economy	3 (3+0)	Major
4211	Environmental Profile of Pakistan	3 (3+0)	Major

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	General Education Cluster/ Major/ Minor/Interdisciplinary
9169	Introduction to Anthropology	3 (3+0)	Interdisciplinary
4212	Gender & Environment	3 (3+0)	Major
9411	Population Studies	3 (3+0)	Interdisciplinary
4213	Public Health and Environment	3 (3+0)	Major
4214	Principles and applications of Waste Management	3 (3+0)	Major
9487	Fahm e Quran (Tajwid Translation & Tafseer)	NC

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	General Education Cluster/ Major/ Minor/Interdisciplinary
4215	Social and Community Forestry	3 (3+0)	Interdisciplinary
4216	Climate Change	3 (3+0)	Major
4217	Introduction to Geology	3 (3+0)	Major
4218	Environment and Society	3 (3+0)	Major
4219	Global Environmental Issues	3 (3+0)	Major
4220	Alternate Energy Resources	3 (3+0)	Major
9488	Seerat-e-Tayyaba	NC

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	General Education Cluster/ Major/ Minor/Interdisciplinary
4221	Environmental Education	3 (3+0)	Major
4222	Environmental Economics and Policies	3 (3+0)	Major
4223	Natural Capital	3 (3+0)	Major
4224	Biodiversity Management and Conservation	3 (3+0)	Major
4225	Environmental Governance	3 (3+0)	Major
9404	Public Relations	3 (3+0)	Interdisciplinary

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	General Education Cluster/ Major/ Minor/Interdisciplinary
4226	Environmental Impact Assessment	3 (3+0)	Major
4227	Research Methods in environmental Studies	3 (2+1)	Major
4228	Capstone Project	3 (0+3)	Major
4229	Sustainable Production and Consumption	3 (3+0)	Major
4230	Internship	3 (0+3)	Major

1

2

3

4

5 Semesters

Workshop

The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for the teaching practice and project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage)	Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage)	Final Exam (Weightage)	Passing Marks
20%	30% Quiz	50%	50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

Ms Syeda Zoya

aiousuper — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:36:18 +0000

Ms Syeda Zoya aiousuper Mon, 07/21/2025 - 10:36

Lecturer

Ms Syeda Zoya

Syedah.zoya@aiou.edu.pk

Education

MPhil Environmental Sciences (QAU)

Experience

Freelance Academic Writer
May 2022 – Present | Rawalpindi, Pakistan
As a freelance academic writer, I have been engaged in writing research papers, assignments, case studies, and academic presentations for university students. My work involves conducting thorough research to ensure accuracy, depth, and relevance across a wide range of subjects.
Science Teacher – Meritorious Public School
August 2018 – March 2022 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan
At Meritorious Public School, I taught Chemistry and Biology to students up to the matriculation level. I developed and delivered engaging lesson plans in alignment with the school's science curriculum. Research Assistant – Arid Agricultural University
July 2017 – June 2018 | Department of Forestry and Range Management | Rawalpindi, Pakistan
During my tenure as a research assistant, I contributed to multiple research projects under the Department of Forestry and Range Management. My responsibilities included conducting literature reviews, field data collection, and mapping of project activities.

Publications

Effect of Soil Amendments on the Enzymatic Profile of Soil when Nicotiana alata L. and Petunia hybrida L. were Irrigated with Synthetic Heavy Metal-contaminated Wastewater. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 50(1), e2023008. Impact Factor: 0.4.DOI: 10.12982/CMJS.2023.00

Project, Research Interests

Role of engineered nanomaterials in enhancing the efficiency of soil amendments for heavy metal immobilization.
Mechanistic understanding of soil enzyme inhibition or stimulation in the presence of metal contaminants and nanomaterials.
Synergistic effects of nanotechnology and organic soil amendments on improving soil biochemical properties.
Toxicological assessment of heavy metals on ornamental plant physiology and their remediation potential.
Bioavailability and speciation of heavy metals in amended soils analyzed through advanced techniques (e.g., XRD, SEM, FTIR).

Dr Rabeea Zafar

aiousuper — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:18:12 +0000

Dr Rabeea Zafar aiousuper Mon, 07/21/2025 - 10:18

Lecturer

Dr Rabeea Zafar

Dr. Rabeea Zafar is a researcher and educator with over 18 years of extensive experience in teaching, administration, and research. Holding a PhD in Environmental Science and an MPhil in Environmental Management and Policy.

She served as a former Deputy Director of the Sports and Quality Assurance Agency with the HEC, where she contributed to progressing quality assurance and a culture of continuous improvement by establishing & monitoring Quality Enhancement Cells at HEIs.

She has dedicated her career to advancing the field of environmental design and science and has numerous publications in prestigious journals,

addressing critical environmental challenges and proposing sustainable solutions focusing on achieving Sustainable Developmental Goals.

Her interdisciplinary approach has bridged gaps between environmental design, environmental science, public health, policy, and management, making substantial contributions to both academic discourse and practical applications.

She has guided numerous research students at postgraduate levels to success, encouraging a passion for inquiry and critical thinking.

051-9575534

rabeea.zafar@aiou.edu.pk

Education

Highest Qualification: PhD

Field of Specialization: Environmental Sciences

2 Publications

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=-lHAXuwAAAAJ&hl=en

https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0009-0005-1174-0834

Project, Research Interests

Wastewater treatment, Waste Management, Antibiotics, Emerging Contaminants, Antibiotic Resistance Strains and Genes, Co-composting, Agricultural waste reuse, LCA, HPLC-DAD, Metagenomics, Molecular Docking

Future Plans: Launching of MS and PhD Environmental Studies

Program Coordination: BS Environmental Studies

AIOU Academic Calendar (ODL):

Proposed Activity	Semester Spring		Semester Autumn
Proposed Activity	From	To	From	To
Admission	01-Jan	05-Mar	01-July	05-Sep
Mailing	01-Mar	15-May	01-Sep	15-Nov
Study Period	16-May	30-Aug	16-Nov	28-Feb
Examination (Conduct)	01-Sep	30-Oct	01-Mar	30-Apr
Result Declaration	30-Dec		30-Jun

*New admissions are announced in the Spring and Autumn Semester i.e. from 1^st January till 5^th March and 1^st July till 5^th September every year.

Ph.D. Environmental Science

aiousuper — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:56:35 +0000

Ph.D. Environmental Science aiousuper Mon, 07/21/2025 - 09:56

Ph.D. Environmental Science

Eligibility Criteria

Admission criteria and Procedure will be advertised as per AIOU rule with yearly admissions in Autumn Semester

Semester: 1
2
3
Semester: 2
Semester: 3
Semester: 4
Semester: 5
Semester: 6

Semester 1
#	Course	CH	Code
1	Elective	3 (3+0)
2	Elective	3 (3+0)
3	Elective	3 (3+0)
4	Elective	3 (3+0)

Semester 2
#.	Course	CH	Code
1	Elective	3 (3+0)
2	Elective	3 (3+0)
3	Elective	3 (3+0)
4	Elective	3 (3+0)

Semester 3
#	Course	CH	Code
1	Research and Thesis

Semester 4
#	Course	CH	Code
1	Research and Thesis

Semester 5
#	Course	CH	Code
1	Research and Thesis

Semester 6
#	Course	CH	Code
1	Research and Thesis

Elective / Major Courses:

List of Elective Courses for Ph.D Environmental Science

1. Research Planning and report writing

2. Green Economy

3. Advances in Biotechnology

4. Advances in Virology

5. Alternative Energy Resources

6. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

7. Disaster Risk Management

8. Occupational Health and Safety

9. Remote Sensing and GIS

10. Methods in Vegetation Ecology

11. Invasive Plant Species

12. Greenhouse Gas Inventory

13. Hazardous Waste Management

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6

7

8

M.Phil Environmental Science

aiousuper — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:51:33 +0000

M.Phil Environmental Science aiousuper Mon, 07/21/2025 - 09:51

M.Phil Environmental Science

Eligibility Criteria

Admission criteria and Procedure will be advertised as per AIOU rule with yearly admissions in Autumn Semester

Semester: 1
2
3
4
5
Semester: 2
Semester: 3
Semester: 4

Semester 1
#	Course	CH	Code
1	Research Techniques and Instrumentaiton	3 (3+0)	BIO 7501
2	Biosafety and Biosecurity	3 (3+0)	BIO 7502
3	Advances in Ecology	3 (3+0)	ENVS 7502
4	Strategic Environmental Assessment and Management	3 (3+0)	ENVS 7501

Semester 2
#.	Course	CH	Code
1	Elective 1	3 (3+0)
2	Elective 11	3 (3+0)
3	Elective 111	3 (3+0)
4	Elective 1V	3 (3+0)

Semester 3
#	Course	CH	Code
1	Research and Thesis

Semester 4
#	Course	CH	Code
1	Research and Thesis

Elective / Major Courses:

List of Elective Courses for M. Phil Environmental Science

Principles and Applications of Bioremediation

Wildlife and Forest Conservation

Climatology

Waste Management

Air Pollution and its Control

Environmental Microbiology and Public Health

Cell and Tissue Culture Technology

Edaphology

Limnology

Allelopathy

Plant Stress Physiology

Cleaner Production Technologies

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3

4

5

6

7

8

BS Environmental Science (BA/B.Sc Based)

aiousuper — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:45:02 +0000

BS Environmental Science (BA/B.Sc Based) aiousuper Mon, 07/21/2025 - 09:45

BS Environmental Science (BA/B.Sc Based)

Introduction

Eligibility Criteria

Students holding a BSc Degree with at least 45% marks shall be eligible for admission.
Student with Associate Degree in relevant field with less then 60 credit hours.
Students with a Associate Degree other then the relevant field with 50% marks who wish to switch to another discipline shall also be eligible for admission

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

2.5 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face Mode.

Total Credits Hours Required

Semester: 1
2
3
4
Semester: 2
Semester: 3
Semester: 4
Semester: 5

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ENVS3508	Community Ecology	3(3+0)
ENVS5501	Environmental Chemistry	4(3+1)
ENVS3506	Environmental Biology	4(3+1)
ENVS4502	Introduction to Earth Sciences	3(3+0)
ENVS4503	Climate Change	4(3+1)
Total Credits		18

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	20%
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	20%
3	Mid Term	30	30%
4	Practical	15	30%
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%

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