Master of Science in Environmental Science with Specialisation
About the programme:
The prevailing socio-ecological problems require a multidisciplinary approach that transcends the usual boundaries of science and decision-making. An integration of natural sciences with social sciences and humanities in a holistic study of the world around us is required to achieve the objectives of the programme. This programme trains students in wide-ranging interdisciplinary thinking skills and provides them with the ability to study and understand the environmental and sustainability issues with special reference to Northeast India. The course includes the biological and social aspects that relate to current environmental issues, conservation strategies, legal aspects, basic ecological and technological concerns and advances, and scientific analysis and solutions to environmental problems. The programme offers two specializations that a student can opt from – Waste Management, and Culture and Environment.
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters- General/Specialization)
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree in Environment Science or Life Sciences
General
| Specialization | |||||
| Semester I | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
| Theory | Practicum | ||||
| MES 501 | Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services | 3 | 1 | 75 | |
| MES 502 | Environmental Statistical Analysis | 3 | – | 45 | |
| MES 503 | Environmental Ethics and Intellectual Property Rights | 4 | – | 60 | |
| MES 504 | Environmental Legislations | 4 | – | 60 | |
| MES 505 | Health & Environment | 3 | – | 45 | |
| CSRS 500 CSTL 500 CSES 500 CSCE 500 | Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement | 1 | 1 | 45 | |
| GS 500 | Gender Sexuality and Society in NE | 1 | 1 | 45 | |
| Total | 20 | 2 | 375 | ||
| Semester II | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
| Theory | Practicum | ||||
| MES 550 | Introduction to Waste Management with Practical | 1 | 1 | 45 | |
| MES 551 | Sustainable Development & Livelihood | 4 | – | 60 | |
| MES 552 | Remote Sensing and GIS (Practical) | 3 | 1 | 75 | |
| MES 555 | Eco-toxicology with Practical | 3 | 1 | 75 | |
| CSRS 550 CSTL 550 CSES 550 CSCE 550 | Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement | 1 | 1 | 45 | |
| CA 550 SDG 550 | General Subjects Current Affairs SDG | 1 | 1 | 45 | |
| Total | 14 | 4 | 345 | ||
| Semester III | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
| Theory | Practicum | ||||
| MES 600 | Internship | – | 8 | 240 | |
| MES 605 | Climate change and its adaptive strategies | 4 | – | 60 | |
| MES 602 MES 606 | Specialization 1: Culture and Environment Culture, Gender and Environment Environmental Folklore | 1 1 | 1 1 | 45 45 | |
| OR | |||||
| MES 603 | Specialization 2: Waste Management Handling and disposal of waste with Practical | 3 | 1 | 45 | |
| CSRS 600 CSTL 600 CSES 600 CSCE 600 | Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
| Total | 9 | 11 | 480 | ||
| Semester IV | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
| Theory | Practicum | ||||
| MES 650 | Environmental Impact Assessment & Social Impact Assessment | 4 | – | 60 | |
| MES 651 | Environmental Hazards & Disaster Management | 4 | – | 60 | |
| MES 652 | Environmental Pollution and Control with Practical | 3 | 1 | 75 | |
| MES 656 MES 653 MES 657 | Specialization 1: Culture and Environment Tribes and Environment Indigenous Environmental Knowledge Practical/Field work | 2 2 – | – – 4 | 30 30 120 | |
| OR | |||||
| MES 658 MES 654 MES 659 | Specialization 2: Waste Management Legislation on waste management Sustainable Techniques in Waste Management Practical/Field Work | 2 2 – | – – 4 | 30 30 120 | |
| Total | 15 | 5 | 375 | ||
| Student Extension Activities: Cleaning Drive/ Awareness/Workshops | – | – | 45 | ||
| Community Engagement | – | – | 60 | ||
| Summer Internship | – | – | 160 | ||
| Winter Internship | – | – | 160 | ||
| Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester IV = 80 credits & 2000 hours. | |||||
Total Course Fee: Rs. 3,19,280/- (Three lakh nineteen thousand two hundred eighty rupees)
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