M. Sc. in Environmental Sciences with a Minor in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information
Systems (RS & GIS)
M. Sc. in Environmental Sciences with a minor in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems (RS & GIS), is a Post Graduate program offered by the Department of Chemistry Amritapuri Campus.
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Scholarship Fees, i.e. Slabs 1 to 3 is allotted for the Academic Year 2023-2024 ONLY. Renewal of Scholarship Fees for subsequent years is subject to meeting the following conditions:
Failing to meet the aforesaid conditions 1,2 and 3, the candidate will be required to pay higher fees in the subsequent years.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Life Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Food Science, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant or Animal Science, Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Forestry, Horticulture, BTech in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental or equivalent examination with not less than 55 % marks in part III.
Important note: It is mandatory to meet the required eligibility criteria to complete the admission process. Admission process and seat confirmation will complete only after submission of educational documents and full fee payment including caution deposit.
Based on UG Marks, Entrance Test or Interview
2 years (4 semesters)
How to Apply
Registration for admission 2023 is fully online. Candidates are required to have their recent photograph, online payment credentials, etc. to be ready to complete the online application process.
Application fee of Rs. 750/-
The NRI applicants please email to nriadmission@amrita.edu and not be applied through the website.
Management Quota option in Amrita Online Application Portal (AOAP)
‘Candidates can also submit the option in Step 2 of the application process, in case if they wish to be considered under management quota.
The proposed course, MSc in Environmental Science with a minor in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System (RS& GIS), is a ground-breaking one in the realm of similar courses offered in Indian academics, with the combination of Environmental Science with cutting edge technology of RS & GIS. The course has been planned to impart up-to-date knowledge in various fields related to Environmental Sciences together with RS & GIS. It also helps the students to find solutions to natural resource management and finally helps in finding scientific and sustainable solutions to the problems related to the environment. The present course is intended to meet the national and international requirements of environmental management, monitoring natural resource management, environmental legislation, air/water/soil pollution management, environmental impact assessment, hazards, and risk management, energy resource conservation, biodiversity conservation, waste management, social issues of the environment, environmental protection, and policies for sustainable development of the society.
The diverse topics included in the course will help the students to gain significant knowledge and skills in various fields of both, environmental sciences and applications of geoinformatics in environment management. The aim of the course is to foster a high-class future generation of environmentalists who would grow into environmental managers, academicians, researchers, scientists, teachers, policymakers, and industrialists. Laboratory courses have been designed to provide a thorough and hands-on experience in working with various sophisticated instruments. The final semester of the course is unreservedly dedicated to dissertation/thesis work enabling the students to gain experience in solving a real-life problem under the supervision of eminent guides/researchers in premier Institutes in the field both in India and abroad, involved in pursuing research and development projects. The curriculum is designed to ensure depth in the area of specialization together with the breadth of exposure and intellectual enrichment and to prepare the students for high-level professional research and development careers in national laboratories, Universities, Ministries, colleges, research organizations, MNCs, administration, NGOs, and industry both in Environmental Science and RS & GIS.
| Sl. No | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P | Credits |
| 1 | 22ENV501 | Introduction to Ecology and Environmental Sciences | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 2 | 22ENV502 | Environmental Chemistry | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| 3 | 22ENV503 | Natural Resource Conservation and Management | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| 4 | 21CUL501 | Cultural Education | 2-0-0 | P/F |
| 5 | 22ENV504 | Biodiversity Conservation Management | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 6 | 22ENV505 | Environmental Geology | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 7 | 21SSK501 | Life skills | 0-0-3 | P/F |
| 8 | 22ENV506 | Solid Waste Management | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| 9 | 22ENV581 | Lab I: Ecological Studies and Biodiversity Estimation | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 |
| Sl. No | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P | Credits |
| 1 | 22ENV511 | Environmental Microbiology | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| 2 | 22ENV512 | Environmental Biotechnology | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| 3 | 22ENV513 | Introduction to Remote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| 4 | 22ENV514 | Environmental Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| 5 | 22ENV515 | Disaster Prediction and Management | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 22ENV516 | Environmental Pollution Control | 4-0-0 | 4 | |
| 6 | 21AVP501 | Amrita Values Program | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 7 | Open Elective | 2-0-0 | 2 | |
| 8 | 22ENV582 | Lab-II: Environmental Microbiology | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 9 | 22ENV583 | Lab III: Environmental Pollution Analysis | 0-0-3 | 1 |
| 10 | 22AVP103 | Mastery Over Mind | 1-0-2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 26 |
| Sl. No | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P | Credits |
| 1 | 22ENV601 | Environmental Impact Assessment & Management Systems | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 2 | 22ENV602 | Environmental Ethics, Laws, and Policy | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 3 | 22ENV603 | Environmental Toxicology | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 4 | 22ENV604 | Surveying | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 5 | 22ENV605 | Geospatial Applications for Environment Management | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| 6 | Core Elective | 3-0-0 | 3 | |
| 7 | 22ENV681 | LAB-III: GIS Lab – I Surveying And Cartography | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 8 | 22ENV682 | LAB -IV : GIS Lab II Remote Sensing and Image Processing | 0-0-3 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
| Sl. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
| 1 | 22ENV699 | Dissertation | 14 |
Core Electives
| Sl. No | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P | Credits |
| 1 | 22ENV631 | Green Chemistry | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 2 | 22ENV632 | Environmental Applications of Nanotechnology | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 3 | 22ENV633 | Environmental Health Perspectives | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 4 | 22ENV634 | Ecotourism | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 5 | 22ENV635 | Sustainable Management Systems | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 6 | 22ENV636 | Green Product Design | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 7 | 22ENV637 | Renewable Energy Resources | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 8 | 22ENV638 | Industrial Safety and Hazard Analysis | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 9 | 22ENV639 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | L-T-P | Cr. | ES |
| 21OEL631 | Advanced Statistical Analysis for Research | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL632 | Basics of PC Software | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL633 | Computer Hardware and Networking | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL634 | Consumer Protection Act | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL635 | Corporate Communication | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL636 | Design Studies | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL637 | Disaster Management | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL638 | Essentials of Cultural Studies | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL639 | Foundations of Mathematics | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL640 | Foundations of Quantum Mechanics | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL641 | Glimpses of Life through Literature | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL642 | Information Technology in Banking | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL643 | Knowledge Management | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL644 | Marketing Research | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL645 | Media for Social Change | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL646 | Media Management | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL647 | Object-Oriented Programming | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL648 | Painting and Sculpture | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL649 | Personal Finance | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL650 | Principles of Advertising | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL651 | Principles of Packaging | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL652 | Scripting for Rural Broadcasting | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL653 | Social Media Website Awareness | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL654 | Theatre Studies | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL655 | Writing for Technical Purposes | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL656 | Yoga and Personal Development | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 21OEL657 | Fundamentals of Legal Awareness | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
Note
| Scholarship Fees (Semester wise) |
Caution Deposit |
|---|---|
| 45000 | 5000 |
| Hostel Fee / Mess Fee 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amritapuri | ||
| Hostel Fees | Annual | 25,600/- |
| Mess Fees | Annual | 45,000/- |
| Caution Deposit | One Time | INR 5,000/- |
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