IGNOU BEVAE-181 Syllabus | Environmental Studies

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Here you will get the full syllabus for the IGNOU BEVAE-181 : Environmental Studies.

The syllabus of IGNOU BEVAE-181 is divided in 4 block and each block is again divided in units.

We have listed the detailed syllabus of all the 4 block and its units.

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IGNOU BEVAE-181 syllabus structure diagram showing four course blocks (Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4) connected to the central BEVAE-181 Environmental Studies course layout.
IGNOU BEVAE 181 Syllabus Structure

Content

Syllabus of BEVAE-181

Course Code

BEVAE-181

Course Title

Environmental Studies

Course Type

Optional Course

Blocks

Total 4 Block

University

IGNOU ( Indira Gandhi National Open University )

Block 1 - An Introduction to Environment and Environmental Studies

Unit 1: Our Environment

Unit 2: Ecosystems

Unit 3: Major Ecosystems

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Block 2 – Natural Resources

Unit 4: Land and Water

Unit 5: Forest Resources

Unit 6: Biodiversity: Value and Services

Unit 7: Energy Resources

Block 3 – Environmental Issues and Concerns

Unit 8: Biodiversity: Threats and Conservation

Unit 9: Environmental Pollution and Hazard

Unit 10: Waste Management

Unit 11: Global Environmental Issues

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Block 4 – Protecting Our Environment: Policies and Practices

Unit 12: Environmental Legislation

Unit 13: Human Communities and Environment

Unit 14: Environmental Ethics