Environmental Studies / Science Department

Departmental Profile

The Department of Environmental studies launched its journey in 2000 (tentative) by introducing Environmental studies as compulsory subject. According to the Notification No. CSR/17/12023, Environmental Studies has been included as one of the compulsory Common Value-Added Courses (CVAC) Course, to be studied in semester 1 & 2 for semester wise Four-year (Honours & Honours with Research) /Three-year (Multidisciplinary) programme of U.G. courses of studies, as applicable under CCF,2022. 

According to the Notification No. CSR/20/12023, Environmental Science has been offered as Interdisciplinary Course (IDC) for semester wise Four-year (Honours & Honours with Research) /Three-year (Multidisciplinary) programme of U.G. courses of studies, as applicable under CCF,2022.

The above programmes are effective from the academic session 2023-2024.

There are two State Aided College teachers, one Guest Lecturer & one Visiting Faculty in this Department. The faculty members are always ready to render all possible assistance and guidance to the students within and outside the college campus as and when required. Interested students can express their views independently through their writing in the E-Magazine and teachers guide them properly in this regard. Besides teaching, this Department organizes seminar, webinar, nature walk, field visit etc. Teachers in this Department always inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential.

The Department has introduced the following teaching techniques

• Lecture method
• Rapid participatory techniques
• Demonstration method.

Programme & Course Outcome

SWOC

Strength

• Department has highly qualified faculties.
• All the teachers have publications.
• Teachers are approachable and always ready to render all possible assistance and guidance to students.
• Very energetic department with active participation in various college activities like cultural activities, National Service Scheme (NSS), Sports, celebration of Environment Day, Earth Day  etc.

Weakness

• There is a little scope to organise a field visit to explore different aspects of environment.
• Lack of regular attendance in the classes.  

Opportunities

• Environmental studies and Environmental Science connect students to the world and imparts knowledge about the current situation and future prospects of nature. It raises awareness of issues impacting the environment and also teaches students to explore all the problems related to the environment, and engage in wise ways of preserving it.

Challenges   

• Environmental studies and Environmental Science are not a core subject. It is a compulsory subject as Common Value-Added Courses (CVAC) Course. Presently, Environmental Science is one of the Interdisciplinary Courses (IDC) opted by the students. Huge number of students are taught by the four faculty members.  So, it is a great challenge to motivate every student during class hours. 

Future Plans of the Department

• Environmental studies is a multidisciplinary academic field which systematically studies human interaction with the environment. Environmental studies is based on principles from the physical sciences, commerce/economics, the humanities, and social science to address complex contemporary environmental issues. So, it would be beneficial if it would be introduced as a core subject.
• Guiding students for their professional establishment.

Head of the Department