Course10910520360 lectures

Environmental Science

Prof. Shamik Chowdhury and Prof. Sudha Goel · IIT Kharagpur

About

It has been widely acknowledged that finding solutions to environmental problems that we are facing now has become a top priority. To this end, the proposed course aims to (i) provide deep insights into contemporary global environmental issues from an interdisciplinary perspective within the framework of sustainable development; (ii) apply a global approach to emphasize how environmental problems are highly complex and interrelated, requiring understanding on a local, regional, national, and global level; and (iii) critically evaluate possible solutions to our present global environmental crises in a holistic manner.

Intended audience: Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in science OR engineering, with an emphasis on the following disciplines: • Environmental Engineering • Civil Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Biotechnology • Agriculture Engineering • Mining Engineering

Prerequisites: Class XII

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Institution: IIT Kharagpur
Department: Humanities and Social Sciences
Taught by: Prof. Shamik Chowdhury, Prof. Sudha Goel
Level: Undergraduate
Language: English
Subjects: Society and politics
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