M.Sc. (Environmental Science)

Students will learn fundamental science and engineering principles needed for environmental engineering, including concepts of biosphere, ecosystem, environmental resources and biodiversity.

Enabling the students to understand the various aspects of environmental chemistry, and to lay a foundation for understanding in specialized areas of environmental management and practices. 

Students will learn the concepts and techniques for handling hazardous and industrial wastes. Dealing with public health engineering and acquiring the knowledge of various aspects of health and the issues related with sanitation. 

Understanding behavior of ground flow and pollution through mathematical/ software modeling techniques. 

Develop an understanding of the theory of air pollution, its effects, mechanism/ behaviour in the atmosphere, monitoring and control of air and noise pollution. 

Learning the design of various units of water and waste water treatment plants and comprehending with the mechanism taking place in various units. 

Learning the basic idea of principle of photogrammetry, remote sensing and GIS including their application in assessing various environmental threats.

 Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamentals, and an specialization to the solution of complex problems.

Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

Communication: Communicate effectively 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.

Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Students shall demonstrate sound knowledge in Environmental Science problem identification, formulation, analysis, design, laboratory investigations and various aspects of Environment, utilizing advanced/ appropriate technology.

Inculcating in students technical competencies to deal with practical aspects of environment related issues within stipulated/specified time and funds using modern techniques and equipment.

Postgraduates shall develop a broad understanding of environmental issues that affect societal, health and safety factors and demonstrate the ability to interact and work seamlessly in multidisciplinary teams with competence in modern technique usage.