Department of Environmental Studies

Department / Institute Contact Information

HOD

Prof. B.S. Sharma

 

Address

Department of Environmental Studies, School of Life Sciences, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University, Khandari Campus, Agra - 282002 

 

Phone

0562-2523181,
9837088318

 

Email

sharmabswarup@rediffmail.com

About Department

In view of growing concern for environment and in the light of Honourable Supreme Court's directive in this regard, and on the advice and guidelines, for the purpose, provided by the UGC, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra started the Department of Environmental Studies and introduced two-year M.Sc. Course in Environmental Science in the year 1998 with the object of promoting environmental education for meeting the environmental challenges and preparing specialised human resources to generate environmental awareness among the masses and Ph.D. programme also run by the department. UGC has given the financial support for the course in IXth., Xth. and XIth. plan. Till date Ten batches have passed the course from the department. Number of students have got placements in reputed organizations consultancies and universities and many students have qualified UGC NET.

Faculties

S .No

01.

 

Name

Dr. B.S. Sharma

 

Designation

Professor

 

Qualifications

M.Sc. Ph.D

Courses

Courses Name


M.Sc. Environmental Science

 

Syllabus


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Duration


Two Years (Four Semester)

 

Minimum – Eligibility

Two Years (Four Semester)

 

Admission Procedure

Through Entrance Test and Interview

 

No of Seats


20

Ph.D. Environmental Science

         

As per UGC Norms

 

As per UGC Norms

 

8

Research Area

Environmental Monitoring (Air and Water quality), Waste management, Greenhouse Gas Emission 

Achievements Regarding department

(i) Number of Students have qualified UGC NET

(ii) Number of Students have placed in different Government organizations/Institutions/Consultancies