THE ENVIRONMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES:
AN INTRODUCTION
Meaning of Environment
The word environment is derived from the French word
“Environ”, meaning to surround.
Environment includes all living and non-living
components that surround an organism and influence its
life.
Components of Environment:
[Link] (Abiotic): air, water, land, climate
[Link] (Biotic): plants, animals, microorganisms
[Link] & Cultural: human activities, settlements, Presentation Design
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DEFINITION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
Environmental Studies is a systematic study of the
relationship between humans and their natural
surroundings, focusing on understanding environmental
problems and developing sustainable solutions.
It deals with:
Resource use and conservation
Ecosystem balance
Pollution control
Environmental ethics and laws
Sustainable development
MULTIDISCIPLINARY NATURE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY SUBJECT DRAWS KNOWLEDGE FROM MULTIPLE
DISCIPLINES TO UNDERSTAND COMPLEX REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS CANNOT BE SOLVED BY A SINGLE SUBJECT BECAUSE
THEY INVOLVE SCIENCE, SOCIETY, ECONOMY, AND ETHICS.
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DISCIPLINES INVOLVED
Discipline Contribution
Biology Ecosystems, biodiversity
Chemistry Pollution, toxic substances
Physics Energy flow, radiation
Geography Landforms, climate
Geology Minerals, soil
Economics Resource management
Sociology Population, social issues
Political Science Policies, laws
Engineering & Architecture Built environment
Ethics & Philosophy Environmental values
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IMPORTANCE FOR
ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS
Architects interact directly with:
Land
Materials
Energy
Water
Human settlements
Environmental Studies helps architects:
Design climate-responsive buildings
Reduce resource consumption
Understand ecological impacts
Follow environmental laws
Promote sustainable development
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SCOPE AND IMPORTANCE
OF ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
The scope of Environmental Studies includes:
Natural resources
Ecosystems and biodiversity
Environmental pollution
Social and ethical issues
Climate change
Disaster management
Environmental legislation
It covers local, national, and global environmental
issues.
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SCOPE AND IMPORTANCE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Need for Public
Scope Importance Awareness
The scope of Environmental Studies Environmental Studies is important Public awareness is required to:
includes: because: Reduce over-exploitation of
Natural resources 1. Natural resources are limited resources
Ecosystems and biodiversity 2. Environmental degradation affects Control pollution
Environmental pollution human health Encourage eco-friendly lifestyles
Social and ethical issues 3. Unplanned development causes Support environmental
Climate change disasters protection laws
Disaster management 4. Sustainable development is Educated professionals play a key
Environmental legislation essential for future generations role in spreading awareness.
It covers local, national, and global
environmental issues.
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NATURAL RESOURCES
Definition
Natural resources are materials and energy
obtained from nature that support human
life and development.
Examples: water, air, soil, forests,
minerals, energy.
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CLASSIFICATION OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
A. Renewable Resources
Resources that can be replenished naturally within a short
time.
Examples:
Solar energy
Wind energy
Water
Forests (if managed sustainably)
B. Non-Renewable Resources
Resources that take millions of years to form.
Examples:
Coal
Petroleum
Natural gas
Metallic and non-metallic minerals
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