BAS104 Environment and Ecology Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 1st Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2022-23)
BAS104 Environment and Ecology (also written as BAS204, KAS104) is a subject in the 1st year of the AKTU B.Tech programme (Semester 1 or Semester 2, depending on your group), prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 3-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit-1 Environment and Ecosystem, Unit-2 Natural Resources. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2022-23.
BAS104 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BAS104 / BAS204 / KAS104 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Environment and Ecology |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 1st Year · Semester 1 or 2 (group rotation) |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2022-23 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-14 |
BAS104 Environment and Ecology Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2022-23) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Unit-1 Environment · Ecosystem
Unit-1 Environment: Definition, Types of Environment, Components of environment, Segments of environment, Scope and importance, Need for Public Awareness. Ecosystem: Definition, Types of ecosystem, Structure of ecosystem, Food Chain, Food Web, Ecological pyramid. Balance Ecosystem. Effects of Human Activities such as Food, Shelter, Housing, Agriculture, Industry, Mining, Transportation, Economic and Social security on Environment, Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainable Development.
Unit 2: Unit-2 Natural Resources
Unit-2 Natural Resources: Introduction, Classification. Water Resources; Availability, sources and Quality Aspects, Water Borne and Water Induced Diseases, Fluoride and Arsenic Problems in Drinking Water. Mineral Resources; Material Cycles; Carbon, Nitrogen and Sulfur cycles. Energy Resources; Conventional and Non conventional Sources of Energy. Forest Resources; Availability, Depletion of Forests, Environment impact of forest depletion on society.
Unit 3
Unit-3 Pollution and their Effects; Public Health Aspects of Environmental; Water Pollution, Air Pollution, Soil Pollution, Noise Pollution, Solid waste management.
Unit 4
Unit-4 Current Environmental Issues of Importance; Global Warming, Green House Effects, Climate Change, Acid Rain, Ozone Layer Formation and Depletion, Population Growth and Automobile pollution, Burning of paddy straw.
Unit 5
Unit-5 Environmental Protection; Environmental Protection Act 1986, Initiatives by Non Governmental Organizations (NGO’s), Human Population and the Environment: Population growth, Environmental Education, Women Education.
BAS104 Course Outcomes
- Course Objectives:
- 1. Aims and objectives of environmental education emphasize the relationship between man and
- the environment and educate young people about the importance of nature and the
- environment.
- 2. Environmental education aims to impart ecological knowledge and promote environmentally
- conscious behavior towards nature.
- 3. It encourages young minds to take responsibility for protecting the natural environment
- protection through information and knowledge and to develop environmental awareness.
- 4. Incidentally, promoting awareness and a sense of respect for nature leads to a comprehensive
- understanding of the environment and a reasonable attitude towards protecting it.
- 5. The focus of environmental education is Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, Capacity Building
- and Participation.
- Topics Contact
BAS104 Reference Books
- Textbook of Environment and Ecology by Dave, Katewa & Singh, 2nd Edition, Cengage Learning
- Environmental Studies by S Deswal, Dhanpat Rai & Co.
- Environmental Studies by VK Ahluwalia, 2nd Edition,TERI Press, New Delhi.
- Environmental Studies by R Rajgopalan, Oxford University Press.
- Environment & Ecology by Singh & Malviya, Acme Learning
Frequently Asked Questions about BAS104
What is the syllabus of BAS104 Environment and Ecology?
The AKTU BAS104 Environment and Ecology syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit-1 Environment and Ecosystem; Unit-2 Natural Resources. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2022-23.
How many units are there in BAS104?
BAS104 Environment and Ecology has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-0-0 and 3 credits.
Is BAS104 the same subject as BAS204?
Yes. AKTU uses the BAS104 code when the subject is taught in Semester 1 and BAS204 when the same subject is taught in Semester 2. The syllabus content is identical — only the code changes.
Which semester is BAS104 taught in?
BAS104 Environment and Ecology does not have a fixed semester. AKTU runs the B.Tech first year in two groups: one group studies this subject in Semester 1 and the other studies it in Semester 2, then the two swap. Only Engineering Mathematics is fixed — Mathematics-I in Semester 1 and Mathematics-II in Semester 2.
How many credits is BAS104 worth?
BAS104 Environment and Ecology carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-0-0.
Where can I download BAS104 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BAS104 Environment and Ecology previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BAS104?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT)), effective from 2022-23. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-14.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT), effective from 2022-23. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-14.