Open Distance Learning - Environmental Management Course

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1 Open Distance Learning - Environmental Management Course Dr. Ramachandra T.V. Energy & Wetlands Research Group, Centre for Ecological Sciences, CES TE 15 New Bioscience Building [Near D Gate] Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Telephone: / / (extn 215/232) Telefax: / / [CES TVR] E mail: cestvr@ces.iisc.ernet.in; energy@ces.iisc.ernet.in Rapid industrialization of developing countries has led to an increasing demand for continuing professional development for environmental engineering personnel at all sectors, including industrial and infrastructure management sectors. Recognizing the need for continuing professional development, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) assigned the task of developing environment engineering modules suitable for open distance learning to the Energy and Wetlands Research Group at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc). In collaboration with the Karnataka Environment Research Foundation, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT, Mumbai), National Environmental Engineering Institute (NEERI), the Energy and Wetlands Research Group at the Centre for Ecological Sciences developed 5 Environmental Engineering Courses in self-learning format suitable for continuous professional development. Based on the target audience analysis, instructional goals and objectives, and an understanding of the desired course content, an outline of the content to be covered in the environmental engineering Courses were developed. Five courses were developed simultaneously involving authors with respective domain expertise. The courses developed in self-learning materials (SLM) for continuous professional development of engineers and the institutions are: 1. Municipal Solid Waste Management 2. Ground Water and Soil Pollution from Agricultural Activities 3. Air Pollution Control 4. Municipal Water and Waste Water Treatment 5. Environmental Management These courses are directed at practicing professionals (in service professionals), engineers and technologists, in India, South Asia and the developing countries in the

2 Commonwealth, who are all involved in environmental management in some form. The treatment therefore is not deeply technical or mathematical. In other words, building on their existing repertoire of skills base, through this project the target groups will be exposed to the new knowledge that is available in the field. Within the context of formative and summative evaluation, data are collected through quantitative and qualitative methods combining quantitative measurement of student performance with open-ended interviewing and non-participant observation to collect and assess information about attitudes toward the course's effectiveness and the delivery technology. Careful analysis of pilot testing results helped in identifying gaps or weaknesses as well as strengths and successes in the instructional process. The development of delivery models required integration of print, CD, and internet technology in concert with face-to-face communication. The challenge here was to integrate delivery components, based on identifiable learner needs, technical constraints (infrastructural facilities available in their locality), subject requirements (field visit, case studies, etc.) and institutional commitments. The hybrid instructional media was developed to meet the needs of the learner in a manner that is instructionally effective and economically prudent. Launching of Courses: Aimed at providing in-service professionals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to recognize and solve problems in their domains of study and future work, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) launched distance learning courses in Environmental Engineering during This endevour is the first of its kind that helps in capacity building considering the requirement of the system. The programme received overwhelming response with the participation from universities, industries, NGO s and government agencies. The relevance of the course in India is evident from the recent Supreme Court s instruction to regarding the capacity building of city municipalities to handle environmental issues. The Institute used various media for course delivery. The printed course materials, for example, are self-learning in nature, simulating learner-teacher interaction. Furthermore, appropriate information and communications technologies are used to facilitate just-intime contacts among distance learners and teachers. The delivery model also incorporates an instructional system that uses performance-based learning processes and this enables you to demonstrate your understanding of the of the content-areas. The intensive

3 competence-based course format allows you to take more responsibility for your own learning. In order to cater to the varying learning styles, the Institute offers the subject material in the following modes: i. Downloadable mode: Downloadable mode empowers to offer education in a dynamic form to students. Students can access lessons, assignments and submit their scripts online. They need not brood if they miss lessons - they can download their lesson notes and access archived lessons, tutorial sessions, lectures, etc. ii. Read-only mode: Students will be able to only read the course concepts, downloads or interactive sessions are unavailable. iii. Classroom interaction: The interactive learning provides an environment for students to talk and discuss freely about any related topics on or off line. Synchronous and asynchronous communication (x chat, discussion forum, bulletin board, , etc.): Client Server Model that works with Internet Relay Chat Server Protocol, it allows servers to connect to each other effectively forming a network. Protocol is used by servers to talk to one another. Instructor and participants can talk with each other and discuss on related topic for stipulated time given by the instructor. In mailing-grouping, participants can become member of Mailing-group by registering their names in their group. Once approved by the instructor, participants can post their questions to this group ID. This way the course instructor or any other participant can reply to questions that will be read by all the members in that group including the instructor. iv. Practice orientation: Participants progress through the curriculum by demonstrating their competence in a variety of skill and knowledge areas. Student who demonstrates a competency is showing the ability "to do" something to put knowledge and principles into practice. After completing all examinations, students are required to apply the course content in his or her work setting and submit an example of how they achieved this goal. The course home page is the central location for course information. The faculty in charge of the course(s) will post their syllabi, grading policies, assignments, course schedules, etc., on the page. This apart, during the briefing session, registered candidates will learn about functions,

4 learn to use the Chat Room, an exciting facility that helps you communicate directly with your peers and the faculty at a distance, learn to communicate with your faulty in real-time. learn to view course grades in the Grade book. learn to use the Drop-box facility to submit and retrieve assignments, learn to make one-on-one communication between you and your faculty in connection with assignments, find out about the Document sharing, a public place in which you can upload documents to share and conduct workshop. learn about the Online Help button for detailed, context sensitive instructions on how to use the tools. Distance education programmes have been initiated with careful planning and a focused understanding of course requirements and student needs. Appropriate technologies have evolved through the efforts of many individuals and organizations, which rely on the consistent and integrated efforts of students, faculty, facilitators, support staff, and administrators. When instruction is delivered at a distance, additional challenges result because students are often separated from others sharing their backgrounds and interests, have few if any opportunities to interact with teachers outside of class, and rely on technical linkages to bridge the gap separating class participants. Hence, the success of distance education effort rests squarely on the shoulders of the faculty and resource persons. In a traditional classroom setting, the instructor's responsibility includes assembling course content and developing an understanding of student needs. Course Details at: Environmental Management (XV th Session)

5 EM: Course Content This course provides an overview of the key concepts and principles in environmental management, areas of global and national environmental concern, and strategies and tools for effective environmental management. Attempt to understand the genesis of environmental problems; the concerns that lead to various international and national initiatives to tackle them have been made in this course. Various tools, which can be used to address environmental problems and the role that the professionals can play in managing environment in their respective areas would be discussed. 1. Principles of Environmental Management. 2. Principles of Ecology, Environment & Environmental Management. 3. Policies and Legal Aspect of Environmental Management. 4. Overview of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). 5. Preparation and Review of Environmental Impact Assessment Report. 6. Environmental Audit. 7. Life Cycle Assessment as EM Tool. 8. Environmental Management Systems Standards: ISO (EMS). 9. Related Issues in Environmental Management. 10. Environmental Design. 11. Environmental Economics. 12. Basics of Data base Management System (DBMS), Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing. 13. Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing in Environmental Management. 14. Carrying capacity assessment 15. Cumulative impact assessment Each of the self-learning format versions of the course complies with high quality standards and includes a tutor's guide. A comprehensive list of references (and suggested reading) is provided at the end of each course to enable the learners to pursue relevant further reading. The methodology involved thorough course packaging (i.e., development, design and materials production). Procedure to apply: The application procedure is outlined below. 1. Course: Environmental Management 2. Complete and return the application form Applicants must also submit curriculum vitae along with the application form to the below mentioned Centre for Continuing Education address, which should include the description of current work, if employed or their area of work / specialization. An outline of individual project: especially skills likely to gain in the course and how it will be applied in a project that will be helpful in future career. The CCE must receive all applications on or before 1 st August Successful applicants will be informed by 14 th August Send your application form to: The Chairman [COURSE: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT] Centre for Continuing Education, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore , INDIA Phone: /2247, Fax: , office@cce.iisc.ernet.in Last date for submission of Applications: 1 st August 2017 Accommodation: Limited single room accommodation is available on the campus. The lodging charges will be Rs.300 per day (at Hoysala, IISc) and Rs 600 per day (at Centenary Guest House, IISc), subject to availability of the accommodation. The participants have to request in advance along with the registration form for accommodation (and send advance money for room rent along with course fee for introductory session of five days during 2-6 th September 2017 and Final session of five days will be during December 2017 (22-28 Dec 2017). Internet Courses Course offered [XV th Session]: Environmental Management Course Faculty: Dr. T. V. Ramachandra Energy & Wetlands Research Group, Centre for Ecological Sciences New Bioscience Building, CES TE15, Indian Institute of Science ram@ces.iisc.ernet.in Phone: / Fax: Centre for Continuing Education Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Telephone: /2491 E mail: office@cce.iisc.ernet.in

6 Course Schedule Course material (is available in self learning format). Class room briefing and introductory sessions at the beginning of the courses (5 days: During 2-6 th September 2017) followed by first term test (covering 5 chapters, on 6 th Sept 2017, 2-5 PM). October and November 2017: Interactive session through internet (web and ) for two months. The course will be active only as online study through Internet and interaction with course faculty by chat sessions, Internet discussion forums and . Participation in online test and assignments are mandatory. November and December 2017: Announcement of dissertation and implementation by participations. December 2017: Final Contact session (22-28 Dec, interactive session, project presentations, guest lectures), Final exam (28 th Dec 2017, 2-5 PM). In all these modes of teaching, structuring of course is done to fuse all the three core components of competency like attitude behaviors, skills and knowledge. Assignments: Assignment submission can be done through Internet or by post or by hand within the specified date. Feedback: Participant who would like to have the feedback from the tutor can pose their queries in the discussion forum or through chat sessions or through or by post. Tutors /Resource Persons: The tutors will act as catalysts, emphasized on participatory style of learning and providing ample scope for discussions, and the resource persons facilitate the learning process. Successful realization of Competence Based Education heavily depends on the teachers' contribution to the curriculum reform. Teachers involved here have wide scope from the lesson level to the level of curriculum development, and adapt new role of coach of the students' learning processes. Faculties and course coordinators are from Indian Institute of Science. Venue: The classroom sessions and examinations will be held at CCE/CES, Lecture Hall, IISc, Bangalore Entry Requirements: In-service professionals (BE / M.Sc/ B Sc with 1 years work experience) and fresh graduates are eligible for this course. Participants are expected to take part in all activities that form part of course in addition the participants should work on individual projects. During course, participants should compulsorily attend to interactive chat session, which is considered while grading. Participants should actively participate in the course for best results. A certificate along with grades will be given to all the successful participants. Study schedule: Each course should be completed within 4 months. Candidates are required to spend time in reading and carrying out the assignments. The number of weeks of study for a course, will, of course, depend on your chosen rate of study. This allows sufficient time for study, submission and returns of assignments and also provides the opportunity for two courses to be taken parallel with in 4 months. Reward of participation: Candidates will be graded as A+, A, B, C and D according to the performance from Centre for Continuing Education, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Levels of Evaluation: At concept level, after candidates go through each concept, will be evaluated online by randomly displaying multiple-choice questions. Each question carries some weightage of marks. Based on the test performance, system checks the number of correct answers and the performance is evaluated. At course level, after completing all the concepts, candidates are given final exam, which will be held at CCE. Concept level evaluation marks will also be considered for grading. Completion of a project is a partial requirement for the course. Apart from this, candidates will be assessed on the basis of assignment submission, active participation in chat sessions, contact sessions and quizzes, project report submission and presentation, mid term and final exams scoring. Facility to communicate among participants: Sharing experiences and establishing contacts is an important aspect of learning. Registered participants can contact other participants during contact sessions, in Internet discussion forum and chat sessions and through personal id, and also a Course id allotted by the coordinator. Course Fee: Rs.25,000 for participants from industries and independent consultants Rs. 18,000 for participants nominated from academic institutions and government agencies. Rs. 15,000 for ISTE Members with work experience of 5 years as teaching faculty and nominated from academic institutions Rs. 10,000 for unemployed FRESH graduates (graduated after 2015), PG students and weaker sections (including SCs/STs) Number of registrants is restricted to 50 students. Admission is based on first come, first serve basis. Along with the application, the course fee and accommodation charges are to be sent in the form of DD only. DD to be drawn in favor of 'Registrar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore', payable at Bangalore. Send your application form to: The Chairman [COURSE: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT] Centre for Continuing Education, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore , INDIA

7 REGISTRATION FORM (Please mail to reach before 1 st August 2017) Name: Address: Permanent Address E Mail: Tel: Fax: Date of Birth: Academic Qualification (with proof) Professional Experience: Accommodation required: YES / NO If Yes - Hoysala / Centenary Guest House (tick) Course fee: Draft No: dated: Bank: I agree to abide by the norms of IISc. If selected I shall participate in the course for the entire duration, including Lab sessions and presentations by participants. Date: Signature (Photocopy of this form may be used). Nomination form (sponsored candidates from Academic Institutions) The applicant Mr. / Ms. from our institution will be permitted to attend the Internet course on Environment Management to be held during August December 2017 session at CCE, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, if selected for the same. Signature of the Head of the institution with seal. REGISTRATION FORM (Please mail to reach before 1 st Aug 2017) Name: Address: Permanent Address E Mail: Tel: Fax: Date of Birth: Academic Qualification (with proof) Professional Experience: Accommodation required: YES / NO If Yes - Hoysala / Centenary Guest House (tick) Course fee: Draft No: dated: Bank: I agree to abide by the norms of IISc. If selected I shall participate in the course for the entire duration, including Lab sessions and presentations by participants. Date: Signature (Photocopy of this form may be used). Nomination form (sponsored candidates from Academic Institutions) The applicant Mr. / Ms. from our institution will be permitted to attend the Internet course on Environment Management to be held during August December 2017 session at CCE, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, if selected for the same. Signature of the Head of the institution with seal. REGISTRATION FORM (Please mail to reach before 1 st August 2017) Name: Address: Permanent Address E Mail: Tel: Fax: Date of Birth: Academic Qualification (with proof) Professional Experience: Accommodation required: YES / NO If Yes - Hoysala / Centenary Guest House (tick) Course fee: Draft No: dated: Bank: I agree to abide by the norms of IISc. If selected I shall participate in the course for the entire duration, including Lab sessions and presentations by participants. Date: Signature (Photocopy of this form may be used). Nomination form (sponsored candidates from Academic Institutions) The applicant Mr. / Ms. from our institution will be permitted to attend the Internet course on Environment Management to be held during August December 2017 session at CCE, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, if selected for the same. Signature of the Head of the institution with seal.

8 Environmental Management CCE, IISc 2017 Dr. T. V. Ramachandra Energy and Wetlands Research Group, TE 15 Center for Ecological Sciences, New Biology Building, Near D Gate Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Web: Web: ram@ces.iisc.ernet.in Phone: / extn 107 Course: Environmental Management 3+0 Department: Centre for Continuing Education ( September to December 2017 Course URL: Course Details (Announcement, etc.) Co-coordinator: Dr. T.V.Ramachandra [ram@ces.iisc.ernet.in] Tel: / Reference Book: Vijay Kulkarni and Ramachandra T.V., Environmental Management, Commonwealth Of Learning, Canada and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Printed by TERI Press, New Delhi. Author: Vijay Kullkarni and T V Ramachandra Year:2009 Size: 18.4 x 24 cm;375pp;(hardbound) Language:English ISBN: Cover price:rs / US $ Special price:rs / US $ Available on line: Please procure this publication quickly. The chapters are in selflearning format and go through first five chapters (mid term exam is based on the first five chapters of this book) 1

9 Environmental Management CCE, IISc 2017 Important Dates Contact Session Midterm exam 2-6 th September 2017 (8 30 am to 6pm) 6 th Sept 2017 Internet sessions October and November 2017 Final Contact session* Final Exam December 2017 *schedule will be finalized in consultation with all participants (during September 2017 session) during December (22-28 th ) Course Announcement & updates/details: Course Schedule: Venue: CCE Lecture Hall (next to IISc Students Hostel office, NESARA/Kabini restaurant), Indian Institute of Science Registration: 2 rd September 2017, 8 30 am Class Schedule: 9 am to 6 pm (may go beyond depending on the session) 2-6 th September 2017 First contact Session, Mid term Exam October to November 2017 E-learning: Chat session, E mail, Interaction through discussion via E mail December 2017* Final Contact session: Presentation of 10 units by participants (22-26 th December 2017) Final Examination (27 th December 2017) *Schedule will be finalized in consultation with all participants (during September 2017 session). E. Tutors: E Mail Role Internet chat session, etc. Dr. T. V. Ramachandra ram@ces.iisc.ernet.in Co-ordinator Durga Madhab Mahapatra durgamadhab@ces.iisc.ernet.in Subject Expert Bharath H Aithal bharath@ces.iisc.ernet.in Subject Expert Harish Bhat harishrbhat@gmail.com Subject Expert Bharath Settur settur@ces.iisc.ernet.in Subject Expert Vinay S vinay@ces.iisc.ernet.in Subject Expert Tara N tara@ces.iisc.ernet.in E-tutor Sudarshan P. Bhat sudarshan@ces.iisc.ernet.in so@cce.iisc.ernet.in office@cce.iisc.ernet.in Subject Expert Administration 2

10 Environmental Management CCE, IISc 2017 Internet Course: Enviroment Management (3:0), Sept - Dec 2017 Programme Outline 1. First Contact Session : First week of September 2017 (2-6 Sept 2017), Topics Covered: All ten chapters, Guest lectures Urban solid waste management, Processing techniques, aquatic ecosystems monitoring diatoms, economic valuation, landscape ecology, unplanned urbanization and consequences on the local environment, Mid term exam (6 September 2017) 2. Accommodation: All outstation participants has been accommodated at Centenary Visitors Guest House / Hoysala Guest House, IISc Campus (in case outstation participants who has not indicated in the application but require accommodation need to inform us (ram@ces.iisc.ernet.in) Gates closer to Hoysala Guest House: (You may enter from the Main gate or D Gate (Mathikere road) Please check your accommodation details at dex.php 3. Internet Session: Discussion of 10 chapters through Chat session moderated by respective participants Dates will be finalsied during the first contact session Dates, time ( pm, hrs) Chapters Moderator I Moderator II 4. Assignments: At the end of each chat session, an assignment would be announced to be submitted as attachment within a week (From the announcement date). 3

11 Environmental Management CCE, IISc Tests: Quiz with random questions would be arranged once we complete significant number of chapters (after 4/5 chapters) 6. Projects (Titles will be finalized during the midterm contact session) Candidate Dissertation title Last date for submission 15 th November 2017 Format for Dissertation Format for Dissertation Title Author Summary Keywords Introduction Literature Review Objectives Methods 4

12 Environmental Management CCE, IISc 2017 Study Area Results Discussion Scope for further work Conclusions Acknowledgement References Journal Article: Author/s, year, Title of the article, Journal title, Vol (Issue), Page no s Book: Author/s, year, Title of the book, publisher, place Vijay Kulakarni and Ramachandra, T.V. 2009, Environmental Management, Commonwealth of Learning, Canada and IISc, Printed by TERI Press New Delhi Note: the report be submitted in e-version as well as one hard copy (no plastics for cover page, etc.) Final contact Session December 2017 Venue: CCE Lecture Hall (next to IISc Students Hostel office, NEASRA) Indian Institute of Science Class Schedule: 9 am to 6 pm (IISc time) Dates December 2017 Presentation of 10 chapters by participants December 2017 Presentation of Dissertation, Guest lectures 28 December 2017 Final Exam 25 th January 2017 Announcement of Results 15 th March 2017 Dispatch of graded certificates by CCE office 5

13 Environmental Management CCE, IISc 2017 Contact person: For certificate, Accommodation Ms.Jyothi, Mr.Narayanappa ( ) Hoysala Guest House Hoysala House - Route Map Behind Physics Department, IISc Campus, Bangalore-12 (Phone: ) Centenary House - Route Map Near Ramaih Hospital, IISc, Bangalore (Phone: / ) Accommodation arrangements: At Hoysala House Phone number Hoysala Guest House - Behind Physics Department, Opposite to NMR centre, (closer to Canara Bank) IISc Campus, Bangalore-12 (Phone ) Route Map Food availability in the campus; Closer to Hoysala House Hotel/Restaurant NESARA Restaurant (8 am to 9 30pm), Kabini Canteen (8 am to 9 30 pm) Prakruthi Canteen (7 am to 10 pm) near TATA Book house/iisc Security office Administration: CCE Office (opposite to IISc Security office/ ATM s of SBI and Canara Bank) General Info - How to reach IISc How to reach IISc from the Airport/Railway station /Majestic? Bangalore is connected by air, rail and road to all the metropolises and most major cities of the country. Also, one can fly direct to Bangalore from several international airports IISc is about 35kms from the airport. One could take either a prepaid taxi (currently, costs Rs , and the counter is available near the exit of the Airport arrival gate), or a city taxi (costs about Rs. 600, and a queue for the same is just outside the airport building). The Institute is known as "Tata Institute" to the locals and is just past Mekhri 6

14 Environmental Management CCE, IISc 2017 circle and on the way to Yeshwantpura (one must take a right turn at Mekhri circle). Shuttle bus service, operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), runs from the airport to various areas in Bangalore city every 15 minutes. Details of the schedule can be found here. Additional information on the airport can also be found at its official website: ( The city railway station is about 7 kms from IISc campus. One will have to get out of the station from platform number ONE and reach the prepaid taxi stand and hire a city taxi (costs about Rs 150). Majestic (7kms from IISc) is the central Bus stand in Bangalore which is just opposite to the City Railway station. If one happens to reach Majestic, Bangalore by bus, reach platform number 22 from where almost all buses come to the Institute. If one plans to take a bus into town, one will have to move past Malleswaram 18th cross bus stand towards Yeshwantpura in order to reach IISc (also popularly called Tata Institute). There is also a bus stop on the highway between the yellow over bridge and Prof. CNR Rao circle, and another one at Prof. CNR Rao circle (on Sir CV Raman Road ). Finally there is a bus stop at Yeshwantpura tollgate, just off campus near R block. Most buses go to one of these places. >> Click here to view the route map Take assistance from Google map 7