MAJOR DHYANCHAND INSTITUTE OF

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY

KANPUR ROAD, JHANSI

COURSE OF STUDY

AND

PRESCRIBED BOOKS FOR THE B.P.Ed (ONE YEAR)

ORDINANCE FOR BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

(01 DEGREE COURSE)

BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY, JHANSI

MAJOR DHAYANCHAND INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ORDINANACE

BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EUDCATION

(ONE YEAR DEGREE COURSE)

1 PROGRAMME The Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) Programme

2 Duration and working days

(1) Duration

The B.P.Ed. Programme shall be duration of one academic year or of

(2) Working Days

There shall be at least two hundred working days exclusive of period of

examination and admission etc. The institution shall work for a minimum of thirty six

hours in a week (five or six days)

3 Intakes, Eligibility and Admission Procedure

(1) Intake : 50

(2) Eligibility : (as per NCTE Norms) Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with fifty percent marks.

Or

Bachelor’s Degree with Physical Education as an elective subject with fifty percent

marks.

Or

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical education with forty five percent marks or Bachelors

Degree with physical education as an elective subject with forty five percent marks

and participation in National / All India Inter-university/ Inter-university competitions

in sports recognized by AIU or IOA.

Or

Bachelors Degree with forty –five per cent marks and having participated in National

or state or Inter- University sports or games or athletics;

Or

For deputed (in-service candidates i.e. trained physical education teachers / coaches)

Graduate with forty five percent marks, and at least three years of teaching

experience.

The reservation in seats and relaxation in the qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC and other

categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government / State Government, whichever

is applicable.

(3) Admission Procedure

Admission shall be made on merit on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance test

(written test, sports proficiency test, physical fitness test and marks obtained in the qualifying

examination) or any other selection process as per the policy of the University/ State

Government with due weightage for physical fitness/ proficiency, as per the policy of the

University/State Government.

4. Medium of Instruction and Examination: - English & Hindi

5. Fees – 50000/-

Tuition and other fees:

As prescribed by the University From time to time

Refund of fees-

(a) Request for refund of fee should be made to the Vice-Chancellor,

Bundelkhand University, and Jhansi three weeks of deposition of the fees. On

approval such candidate shall be entitled for refund of the prescribed fee.

(b) Request for refund of fee shall not be considered under any circumstances, if

made after three weeks from the date of deposition of Admission fee by the

candidates.

6. Examination –

(i) Attendance: minimum attendance required to become eligible to appear in the

examination for each paper shall be 75% of all class lectures (theory and practical).

In case a student is short of attendance due to illness, participation in sports, extra curricular

activity, coaching camps or any other matter which may be allowed through permission by

Registrar Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

(a) 10% of shortage of attendance shall be considered by the HOD on the specific

recommendation of the class teacher

(b) 25% shortage of attendance condoned by the Vice Chancellor on the specific

recommendations of the Head of the Department.

(ii) Process of Evaluation

a (i) Theory Papers

Annual examination shall be conducted by the University as mentioned in the

academic calendar of the department. The question paper will be set by examiner (External &

Internal) as per Board of study (BOS) as appointed by the Vice Chancellor. The pattern of

the question paper will be decided by the university. The weightage of this examination will

be 80% (80 Marks)

(ii) Sessional Examination:

The subject teacher shall conducted sessional examinations to each theory paper. The

weightage of this examination will be 20% or 20marks. Sessional are to be conducted by

consulting faculties, round the session by the consent of HOD.

Note – there is a sessional of 50% marks in Practical (Skill) Ability and Teaching Ability

b Practical Skill Ability

practical skill ability which included lesson plan of different games & sports having

included of final lesson on any one games/sports and must take one lesson plan as a

(Specific) practical skill ability at the end of final examination. In practical Skill Ability the

minimum aggregate of 40% marks shall be required. It shall also consist of internal

assessment grade of 100 marks or 50% of total practical skill ability exam for the final

examination at the end of the academic year.

c Teaching Ability

Teaching ability which included lesson plan of different games & sports having

included of final lesson on any one games/sports and must take one lesson plan as a

(Specific) practical skill ability at the end of final examination. In Teaching Ability the

minimum aggregate of 40% marks shall be required. It shall also consist of internal

assessment grade of 100 marks or 50% of total practical skill ability exam for the final

examination at the end of the academic year.

(iii) Qualifying Marks and Promotion:

The minimum passing marks shall be 33% in the aggregate of the maximum marks.

The maximum pass marks will have to be obtained in Theory, sessional, Practical skill

Ability and Teaching Ability on basis of percentage of total marks secured in the aggregate

of a year of duration by a candidate, he/she shall be awarded a division, as detailed below:

(a) Third Division 33% or more than but less than 45%

(b) Second Division : 45% or more than but less than 60%

(c) First Division : 60% or more than but less than 75%

(d) First Division with Distinction: 75% or more.

(i) Every enrolled student must clear or passed all the parts of BPED (01 YDC) i.e Part

(A) Theory or Part (B) Practical Skill Ability or Teaching Ability Part (c) separately.

(ii) If the candidate fails in Part (A) Theory or Part (B) Practical Skill Ability or Teaching

Ability Part (c) He/ She will be required to pass the subsequent examination only in the

part/parts in which he/she has failed.

(ii) Those candidate who failed in any one paper of Part (A) Theory paper considered

Failed in B.P.Ed academic year shall considered as EX STUDENT for the next academic

year and he/she appeared in all papers of Part (A) Theory Papers. Those who appeared as an

Ex Student in their cases the sessional marks repeatedly same. And their other parts (B)

Practical skill ability and part (C) teaching ability marks are also be repeatedly same.

(iv) Declaration of results and award of Degree.

After completion of the evaluation process, result will be declared by the university.

Candidates declared successful may get the provisional degree from the registrar / Vice

Chancellor of the university after 01 months of result. Original degree awarded at the time of

convocation of university.

(v) Divisional Improvement

The improvement of percentage will be allowed in any two papers of Parts A theory

paper

(vi) Scrutiny

The facility will be given to the student in two papers on payment fee as decided by

the University from time to time.

B.P.Ed. (ONE Years Programme)

B.P.Ed SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

Scheme of Examination BPEd

PART A

Paper

code

Name of paper Annual

Examination

Internal

Assessment

Grand

Total

Min.

Marks

101 PRINCIPLE & HISTORY OF

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Max Min Max Min

80 26 20 7 100 33

102 PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL

EDUCATION 80 26 20 7 100 33

103 MANGEMENT OF PHYSICAL

EDUCATION 80 26 20 7 100 33

104 ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY,

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

AND HEALTH EDUCATION

80 26 20 7 100 33

105 METHODS IN PHYSICAL

EDUCATION 80 26 20 7 100 33

106 OFFICIATING AND

COACHING 80 26 20 7 100 33

107 KINSIOLOGY AND

CORRECTIVE IN PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

80 26 20 7 100 33

108 ENVRIONMENT SCIENCE 80 26 20 7 100 33

Total 640 208 160 56 800 264

PART B Practical Skill Ability

Practical Skill

Ability

Annual Practical

Examination

Internal

Assessment Grand Total

Min

Marks

200 80 100 40 300 120

PART C Teaching Ability

Teaching

Ability

Annual Practical

Examination

Internal

Assessment Grand Total

Min

Marks

200 80 100 40 300 120

GRAND TOTAL NUMBER IN BPEd. : - 1400

(BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY)

B.P.ED

(One Year Degree Course)

PART 1 (Theory)

Paper I

PRICIPAL AND HISTORY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Code-B.P.Ed 101

SECTION 1: PRINCIPAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1- Meaning objectives and aim of physical education

a- Meaning of the terms- physical culture, physical training, physical

Education, Drill, Sports, Game, Gymnastic and Athletics.

b- Objective and Aim of physical education.

2- Scientific foundations of physical education.

1. Biological

a. Growth and Development

b. Effect of Heredity and Environment.

c. Body types.

d. Principal of Use, Disuse and overuse.

e. Chronological physical and Anatomical ages.

2. Psychological

a. Laws of Learning- their application to situation on play ground.

b. Transfer to training and it’s important in learning physical skills.

c. Theories of play.

3. Sociological

a. Social nature and Learning of man.

b. Traditions and their influence on behavior patterns (social inheritance)

c. Social values and development of different trails and ideas

d. Influence of the group an individual and vice-versa.

SECTION- 2: HISTORY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1. A brief history of physical education in India from ancient to modern

Period: pre Vedic period, Epic period, Hindu period, Muslim period,

British period.

2. Physical education in Ancient Greece- Homeric age period of Greek

Civilization and city states, comparative study of Spartan and Athenian

Education. The origin and Development of ancient Olympic games.

3. Physical education in ancient Rome, Education and physicals education

Among the Romans, The circus, gladiatorial contests etc. Decline of

Roman civilization.

4. Physical education in Germany, Sweden and Denmark.

5. Modern Olympic:

6. Yoga in Modern civilization.

a. Contribution of Base- Dow, Salzmah, Gunsmiths john, Spies,

Nepotegall, Ling etc.

7. Survey of Physical education in Modern India.

a. The Y.M.C.A. and its Contribution.

b. Teacher training institution in Physical education.

c. Nation plane of Physical education and Recreation.

d. Nation Physical Efficiency Drive.

e. The Indian Olympic Association and other Sport Association and

Federations.

f. National Institute of Sport.

PAPER II

PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Code-B.P.Ed 102

1. Psychology as Science.

It’s meaning, it’s bearing on Education and Physical education.

2. General Instant Tendencies.

Meaning its importance Handling of Exceptional children, Role of

Physical education in Preventing Mal-Adjustment and proper Mental

Health.

Motive, Needs, Drives, Sympathy, Limitation, Suggestion, play way

in education sublimation of instant tendencies.

3. Various Stages of Development.

The Nature of Growth and Development, Characteristics at various

Of Development.

4. The Learning Process.

The Nature Laws of Learning, Motivation in Learning, Attention,

Learning Curves, Transfer of Training.

5. Intelligence its Nature and Development.

6. Memory: its meaning and process.

7. Fatigue.

Psychological aspects of fatigue.

12. Personality.

It’s meaning development of personality adjustment through physical

Education.

9. Individual Differences.

10. The Psychology of the Group.

11. Types and Technique’s of Psychological Testing.

12. Role of Psychology in Coaching.

PAPER III

MANAGEMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATIONAND SPORTS

Code-B.P.Ed 103

1. INTRODUCTION

A. Meaning and definition of Organization Administration and

Their nature and scope.

B. Importance of planning and management in educational

Institutions.

2. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS

A. Layout of physical facilities common and special.

B. Need and Importance of equipment for physical education and

Recreation.

C. An ideal list of equipment for physical education and .

Recreation

D. Realistic approach of purchases, and recreational activities.

E. Store Keeping.

G. Care maintenance repairs and disposal of equipment.

3. LEADERSHIP

A. Head of the institute his role in building the sprit of sports and

Students.

B. Important of qualified teachers of physical education and

Recreational Leaders.

C. Qualities of good teacher/Teachers of physical education.

D. Students leadership its importance and limitations.

4. INTRAMURALS AND EXTRAMURALS PUBLIC RELATIONS

1. Intramurals:

A. Its meaning and importance.

B. Events of competition, time and facility factor.

C. Point system awards recognition.

II. Extramurals:

A. Its meaning and importance.

B. Limitations of participation.

C. Selection and training of teams.

D. Participation finances an other aspects.

5. OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

A. Maintenance of records.

B. Office correspondence filing and report.

C. Physical education budget and its preparation.

D. Income and expenditure (sources).

E. Maintenance of Accounts.

F. Petty cash.

PAPER IV

ANATOMY, PHYSILOGY, PHYSILOGY OF EXERCISES AND HEALTH

EDUCATION

Code-B.P.Ed 104

SECTION-I: ANATOMY, PHYSILOGY, AND PHYSILOGY OF EXERCISES

1. Introduction to the Human Body.

a. Origin of Life.

b. Cells, Tissues, Organs and System.

2. Skeletal System

a. Bones of the Skelton and its types.

b. Joints and Joint Movements.

3. Muscular System

a. Structure of Muscles and its types.

b. Effect of exercise of muscles.

4. Circulatory System

a. Structure of the Heart.

b. Blood Vessels, Arteries, Veins and Capillaries Blood pressed.

c. Blood constituents and functions.

d. Effect of exercise on the circulatory system.

e. Hemorrhage and Blood clothing.

5. Respiratory System

a. Organs of respiration, Structure and functions.

b. Mechanism of respiration system.

c. Effect of exercise on the Respiratory system.

d. Oxygen Debt.

e. Second Wind.

6. Digestive System

a. Organs of digestion Structure and functions.

b. Enzymes.

c. Digestion in the stomach and the Intestine.

d. Effect of exercise on digestive system.

7. Nervous System

a. Organs, Location and functions.

b. Brain and its parts.

c. Spinal cord.

d. Reflex action.

e. Autonomous nervous system

f. Neuro Muscular co-ordination.

8. Special Senses

Ear, Nose, Eyes, Tongue – Structure and function.

SECTION-2: HYGENE AND HEALTH EDUCATION

1. Water:

a. Sources of water.

b. Importance of pure water.

c. Purification of water.

2. Air and Ventilation:

a. Method of providing good Ventilation.

b. Importance of Fresh air.

c. Effect of poor ventilation.

3. School Hygiene:

a. School Building.

b. Ventilation Arrangements.

c. Seating Arrangements.

d. Posture.

e. Water Supply.

f. Play ground.

g. Sanitation and sanitary facilities.

4. Waste and refuse:

a. Method of collection and disposal of dry refuse.

b. Dumping.

c. Water carriage system.

5. Infection Diseases:

a. Their causes and prevention.

b. Dysentery, Flame, Worm, Malaria, Plaguro.

c. Diphtheria, Small pox, Measles, Whooping, Caught, Tetanus.

6. Health education:

a. Definition of Health education.

b. Component of good health.

c. Aim and objective of health education.

d. Health Service.

e. Instruction in personal hygiene.

f. Medical examination.

7. Family Welfare:

a. Sex education and family planning.

b. Narcotics, Drugs and their effects.

8. Dietetics:

a. Food – its Component.

b. Principals of Nutrition.

c. Calories values of food.

d. Balanced Diet.

e. Special Diet for Children’s and Athletes.

f. Under Weight and Over Weight.

9. Exercise:

Important in Growth and Development of health

PAPER- V

METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Code-B.P.Ed 105

UNIT-I

1. Presentation Techniques-Meaning

Importance and step of presentation.

1.1 Preparation-Personal land Technical Preparation.

1.2 Command-Its types, command used in different situations.

1.3 Formation-Its types, and situations for using different formations.

1.4 Class Management-Meaning and Principles.

UNIT-II

2.1 Teaching Techniques in Physical education

2.1.1 Lecture Method.

2.1.2 Command Method.

2.1.3 Demonstration Method.

2.1.4 Imitation Method.

2.1.5 Project Method.

2.1.6 Discussion Method.

2.1.7 Group Directed Practice Method.

2.2 Teaching Procedures in Physical Education

2.2.1 Whole Method.

2.2.2 Whole-Part-Whole Method

2.2.3 Part-Whole Method

2.2.4 Stage-Whole Method.

UNIT-III

3.1 Lesson Planning

3.1.1 Meaning and objectives of lesson plan.

3.1.2 Values of lessons plan

3.1.3 Types of lesson plan

3.1.4 Principles of Lesson plan.

3.2 Lessons and its parts along with their significance.

3.2.1 General and Specific Lesson Plan.

3.2.2 Coaching Lesson (A Brief Introduction).

3.2.3 Improvisation-Need, Ways & Means.

UNIT-IV

4.1 Tournaments-Meaning and Types of Tournaments

4.1.1 Knockout or elimination Tournaments.

4.1.2 League or Round-Robin tournaments.

4.1.3 League cum knockout Tournament.

4.1.4 Challenge Tournament.

4.2 Test and Measurement

4.2.1 Meaning and Importance.

4.2.2 Types and formation

4.3 Steps for Preparation of Demonstration, Sports Day, Sport Exhibition.

4.4 Public Relation and effect of teaching Aids.

UNIT-V

5.1 Construction and Marking of Track and Play field.

5.2 Award, letter, crest, honors board, trophies and certificate.

PAPER VI

OFFICITING AND COACHING

Code-B.P.Ed 106

SECTION -1: The Theory of Officiating

1- The Qualities of good official.

2- Relation of official with management, coaches, captains, players and spectators.

3- Duties of official:

a. Pre game.

b. During game.

c. Post game.

4- Mechanics of good officiating.

SECTION-2: The Theory of Coaching

1- Teaching, coaching and Training.

Definition and purpose of the teacher, coach and trainer

(Qualities, Knowledge and responsibilities of each)

2 – Process of Coaching (Purpose, preparation, method, Importance, correction)

3 – Selection of teams (Trails, skills, Game qualities, position)

4 – Promotion and maintaining interest in game:

(Publicity, interaction, equipment, schedules, training camps, Rewards)

6 – Warm – up, conditioning and cooling down.

General fundamentals, need, work load, effects, means and method

7 – Scientific principles applied to coaching:

SECTION-3: The Coaching of Event

1 - The history, values and present status of the game.

2- The fundamental skills of the game of event teaching, training and testing of team.

3 – the play of the various positions in team game.

4 – Tactics – offence, defenses, special situation

5 – Officiating rules, signals, positional play.

Major Games (Men) Major Games (Women)

1 Kho – Kho 1 Kho – Kho

2 kabaddi 2 kabaddi

3 volley ball 3 throw ball

4 basket ball 4 netball

5 Football 5 basket ball

6 Hockey 6 softball

7 Softball 7 Badminton

8 cricket 8 Volleyball

PAPER-VII

KINESIOLOGY, CORRECTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PREVENTION CASE

AND TREATMENT OF ATHLETIC INJURIES

Code-B.P.Ed 107

SECTION I

UNIT-I

1.1 Introduction to Kinesiology

1.1.1 Definition

1.1.2 Objectives of Kinesiology

1.1.3 Role of Kinesiology in Physical Educations.

1.1.4 Brief History with important contributions of Aristotle, Leonard Da Vinci,

Alfonso Borate, Weber Brothers, and Benjamin Duchene.

1.2. Fundamental concepts of following terms with their application to the human body.

1.1.1 Axes and Planes

1.2.2 Center of Gravity

1.2.3 Line of Gravity

UNIT-II

2.1 Anatomical and Physiological Fundamentals

2.1.1 Classification of Joints and Muscles

2.1.2 Terminology of Fundamental Movements

2.1.3 Types of Muscle Contractions

2.1.4 Angle of Pull

2.2 Kinesiology of joints

2.2.1 Two-joint muscles

2.2.2 Roles in which muscles may act.

2.2.3 All or None Law.

2.2.4 Reciprocal Innovation.

UNIT-III

3.1 Upper Extremity

3.1.1 Major characteristics of Joints.

3.1.2 Location and action of major muscles acting at the following joints:

3.1.2.1 Shoulder

3.1.2.2 Elbow

3.1.2.3 Wrist

3.2 Lower Extremity

3.2.1 Major characteristics of joints.

3.2.2 Location and action of major muscles acting at the following joints:

3.2.2.1 Hip

3.2.2.2 Knee

3.2.2.3 Ankle and Foot

UNIT-IV

4. Application of Mechanical Concepts

4.1 Motion

4.1.1 Definition

4.1.2 Newton’s Laws of Motion

4.1.3 Application to Sports activities

4.2 Force

4.2.1 Definition

4.2.2 Magnitude of force

4.2.3 Direction of application of force

4.2.4 Application to Sports activities.

4.3 Equilibrium

4.3.1 Definition

4.3.2 Major factors affecting Equilibrium

4.3.3 Role of Equilibrium in sports

4.4 Lever

4.4.1 Definition of Lever

4.4.2 Types of Lever

4.4.3 Application to Human Body

UNIT-V

5.1 Analysis of Locomotion

5.1.1 Walking

5.1.2 Running

5.1.3 Jumping

5.2 Kinesiology in Daily living

5.2.1 Lifting

5.2.2 Carrying

5.2.3 Catching

SECTION II

UNIT-I

1.1 Meaning of Correctives Physical Education, its objectives and scope.

1.2 Posture & concept

1.2.1 Definition, values of good posture, causes and drawbacks of bad posture.

1.2.2 Common postural deviations, their causes and remedial exercises.

1.2.2.1 Kyphosis

1.2.2.2 Scoliosis

1.2.2.3 Lordosis

1.2.2.4 Knock knees and Bow legs

1.2.2.5 Flat feet.

1.3 Organization of a Corrective Gymnastic class (Group therapy) and its advantages.

UNIT-II

2.1 Sports Injuries

2.1.1 Introduction to Sports injuries

2.1.2 Role of trained personnel in the management of the sports Injuries.

2.2. Prevention of Injuries:

2.2.1 Factors causing sports injuries.

2.2.2 Factors sports injuries.

2.2.3 Complications of incomplete treatment

2.3 Common sport injuries and their immediate treatment.

2.3.1 Sprain

2.3.2 Strain

2.3.3 Contusion and haematoma

2.3.4 Dislocation

2.3.5 Fracture

UNIT-III

3.1 Rehabilitation:

3.1.1 Definition, objectives and scope.

3.1.2 Effects and uses of the therapeutic modalities in

3.1.2.1 Cold Therapy

3.1.2.1 Hot moist

3.1.2.3 Infra Red

3.1.2.4 Contrast Bath

3.1.2.5 Wax Bath Therapy

UNIT-IV

4.1 Therapeutic Exercises:

4.1.1 Definition and scope of therapeutic exercises

4.1.2 Classification, therapeutic effects and uses of the following:-

4.1.2.1 Active Exercises (Free, Assisted and Resisted exercises)

4.1.2.2 Passive Exercises (relaxed and forced exercises).

4.3 Joint mobility and its maintenance

4.3.1 Factors causing limitation of joint mobility

4.3.2 Methods of increasing joint mobility

4.3.3 An introduction to progressive massage.

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PAPER-VIII

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Code-B.P.Ed 108

UNIT-I

1. Introduction:

1.1 Multi-Disciplinary nature of environmental studies.

1.2 Definition, Scope and Importance of environmental studies.

1.3 Concept of environmental education.

1.4 Historical Background of environmental education.

2. Needs of Environmental Education for public Awareness.

3. Management of environment and Govt. Policies.

4. Important Day and National Awards.

UNIT-II

2. Natural Resources and related environmental issues:

2.1 Forest Resources:

2.1.1 Use and over exploitation, deforestation

2.1.2 Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and

tribal people.

2.2 Water Resources

2.2.1 Use and over utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought.

2.2.2 Dams-benefits and problems

2.3 Flood Resources:

2.3.1 World food problems

2.3.2 Changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing

2.3.3 Effects of modern agriculture

2.3.4 Fertilizer-pesticide problems.

2.4 Energy Resources:

2.4.1 Growing energy needs

2.4.2 Renewable and non-renewable energy sources

2.4.3 Use of alternate energy sources.

2.5 Land Resources:

2.5.1 Land as a resource

2.5.2 Land degradation

2.5.3 Man induced Land slides

2.5.4 Soil erosion and desertification

2.6 Role of an individual in conservation of Natural Resources

UNIT-III

3.1 Ecosystem:

3.1.1 Concept, structure and function of an Ecosystem

3.1.2 Producers, consumers and decomposers.

3.1.3 Energy flow in the ecosystem

3.1.4 Food chains, food Webs and ecological pyramids.

3.2 Introduction, types, characteristics features, structure and functions of:

3.2.1 Forest ecosystem

3.2.2 Grassland ecosystem

3.2.3 Desert ecosystem

3.2.4 Aquatic ecosystem

3.3 Biodiversity and its conservation

3.3.1 Definitions of genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.

3.3.2 Biogeographically classification of India

3.3.3 Values of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social values,

ethical values, aesthetic values and option values.

3.3.4 Hot-spots and threats to biodiversity

3.3.5 Endangered and endemic species of India

3.3.6 Conservation biodiversity.

UNIT-IV

4.1 Environmental Pollution:

4.1.1 Definition, effects and control measures of:

4.1.1.1 Air Pollution

4.1.1.2 Water Pollution

4.1.1.3 Soil Pollution

4.1.1.4 Marine Pollution

4.1.1.5 Noise pollution

4.1.1.6 Thermal Pollution

4.1.1.7 Nuclear Hazards

4.1.2 Solid Waste Management: causes, effects and control measures of urban and

industrial wastes.

4.1.3 Role Disaster Management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and Land slides.

UNIT-V

5. Social Issues and the Environment:

5.1 From Unsustainable to sustainable development.

5.2 Water conservation, rain water harvesting, water shed management.

5.3 Climate changes, global warning, acid rain, ozone layer depletion and

holocaust.

5.4 Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions.

5.5 Protection/Conservation Acts: Environment, Air, Water, Wild life, Forest.

5.6. Human population and the environment:

5.7 Population growth, variation among nations.

5.8 Population explosion- Family Welfare Programme.

5.9 Environment and Human Health.

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