AKTU Environment & Sustainability (AAC101 / AAC201) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year

Course Objectives

1. To create awareness about the environment, natural resources, and ecological balance
2. To understand the causes, effects, and control of environmental pollution
3. To understand the concept of sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
4. To understand climate change, renewable energy, and the engineer's role in sustainability
5. To encourage students to adopt simple sustainable practices and environmental responsibility

Course Content

Suggested Field / Awareness Activities (any one to be completed)

1. Visit a nearby lake, river, park, or forest and prepare a short observation report
2. Conduct a waste segregation / plastic-free drive on campus and document it
3. Prepare a poster or short video on an environmental issue (water, air, plastic, climate)
4. Calculate your household or personal carbon footprint and suggest ways to reduce it
5. Plant and maintain a sapling; document its growth over the semester (Green initiative)
6. Survey energy or water use in a hostel/department and suggest saving measures

Course Outcomes

Evaluation Pattern

Suggested Learning Resources

1. Textbook of Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses – Erach Bharucha (UGC recommended)
2. Environmental Studies – Anindita Basak (Pearson)
3. Environmental Science – Y.K. Singh
4. UN Sustainable Development Goals – sdgs.un.org (free, official)
5. NPTEL – Environmental Studies / Sustainability courses (free video lectures)
6. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Govt. of India – moef.gov.in STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SoP) Innovation & Design Thinking Lab (AID151/AID251) — Conduct Guidelines Purpose: This SoP provides a standard, uniform procedure for conducting the Innovation & Design Thinking Lab across all departments, ensuring consistent delivery, fair assessment, and achievement of course outcomes in line with the AICTE Design Thinking framework.
7. Team Formation
8. Students are organised into teams of 4–5 members at the start of the semester.
9. Teams should be interdisciplinary/mixed wherever possible to encourage diverse thinking.
10. Each team elects a Team Lead (role rotates across project stages so every member leads once).
11. Each team maintains a shared Design Journal (physical logbook or digital document) from Day 1.
12. Weekly Session Structure (1 hr Tutorial + 2 hrs Studio)
13. Tutorial hour: instructor introduces the design-thinking concept/tool for the week with examples.
14. Studio hours (2 hrs): teams apply the tool to their own project under faculty facilitation.
15. The faculty acts as a facilitator/mentor, NOT a lecturer — guiding, questioning, and unblocking teams.
16. Every session ends with a 5-minute stand-up where each team states progress and next steps.
17. All work (notes, sketches, photos) is recorded in the team Design Journal the same day.
18. Stage-Gate Milestones (Aligned to 5 Design Thinking Stages)

1. Role of Faculty Facilitator
2. Facilitate, do not dictate — let teams discover solutions themselves.
3. Ensure every team member participates; prevent free-riding through individual check-ins.
4. Provide timely feedback at each stage-gate before allowing progress to the next stage.
5. Arrange access to basic prototyping materials and tools (see Section 6).
6. Maintain a facilitation log recording each team's progress and individual contributions.
7. Invite an industry expert / entrepreneur / senior alumnus for the final pitch wherever possible.
8. Assessment Procedure
9. Internal Assessment (50 marks) is continuous and stage-wise, per the IA rubric in the syllabus.
10. Each stage-gate deliverable is assessed and recorded before the team proceeds.
11. Individual marks may vary within a team based on documented individual contribution.
12. External Assessment (50 marks) is conducted at semester end: final prototype demo + pitch + viva by an external examiner.
13. A team that has not cleared at least the Prototype stage-gate is not eligible for the final external assessment.
14. Design Journal is mandatory for both IA and EA — teams without a journal cannot be assessed.
15. Required Infrastructure & Materials
16. Design studio / open classroom with movable furniture for team work.
17. Whiteboards / chart paper, sticky notes (Post-its), markers, sketch pens.
18. Basic prototyping materials: cardboard, chart paper, glue, scissors, clay, thermocol, tape, craft materials.
19. Access to a computer lab with free tools — Tinkercad, Canva, Figma, Google Workspace.
20. Access (shared) to a 3D printer / maker-space / tinkering lab where available (ATL/IIC).
21. Projector / smart board for pitches and concept sharing.
22. Safety, Ethics & Academic Integrity
23. Students must handle tools (cutters, glue guns, 3D printers) safely and under supervision.
24. User research must be respectful; informed consent must be taken for interviews and photographs.
25. Projects must be original team work; plagiarism of existing products without acknowledgement is not permitted.
26. Teams are encouraged to consider social impact, inclusivity, and sustainability in their solutions.
27. Any promising innovation may be forwarded to the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) / incubation cell for further support.
28. Documentation & Records to be Maintained
29. Team-wise Design Journal / Portfolio (empathy maps, sketches, photos, test notes).
30. Faculty facilitation log (per team, per session).
31. Stage-gate assessment sheets with marks.
32. Final project report (short) + pitch deck + prototype photographs.
33. Course file: syllabus, SOP, CO-PO mapping, sample deliverables, and result analysis. Note: This SOP is aligned with the AICTE model curriculum on Design Thinking & Innovation and the objectives of the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) under the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell. Departments may adapt studio scheduling to local timetable while retaining the five-stage design-thinking flow and stage-gate assessment. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SoP) for General Proficiency
34. Title Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for implementation of General Proficiency
35. Objective
36. To promote holistic development of students beyond academic learning
37. To inculcate discipline, ethical values, and social responsibility
38. To enhance communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
39. To align student development with the vision of NEP 2020
40. To prepare students for professional and societal challenges
41. Scope This SoP shall be applicable to:

• All undergraduate (B.Tech) students
• All affiliated and constituent institutions of the University
• All semesters (or as notified by the University)

1. Course Structure

1. Components of Assessment

1. Evaluation Process

• Evaluation shall be conducted semester-wise
• Assessment shall be based on:  Continuous observation by faculty  Participation in activities  Performance in institutional and external events
• Students may be given opportunity for:  Self-assessment  Faculty assessment

1. Implementation Mechanism

• Each department shall nominate a Faculty Coordinator
• A Proficiency Assessment Committee may be constituted at institute level
• Records shall be maintained in:  Digital format  Activity log / portfolio of students

1. Documentation & Record Keeping

• Students shall maintain:  Participation certificates  Activity reports  Portfolio of achievements
• Institutes shall maintain:  Attendance and evaluation records  Consolidated marks sheet

1. Grading & Reporting

• Marks shall be awarded out of 50
• The score shall be:  Reflected in Grade Card  Considered for overall student evaluation (non-SGPA component, if applicable)

1. Alignment with NEP 2020 The course aligns with:

• Holistic Development (Para 4.4)
• Co-curricular Integration (Para 4.8)
• Ethics & Value-based Education (Para 4.27)
• Life Skills & Multidisciplinary Learning (Para 11.5)
• Student Well-being (Para 4.42)

1. Expected Outcomes Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate discipline and ethical behavior
• Exhibit effective communication and leadership skills
• Participate actively in co-curricular and social activities
• Work effectively in teams
• Apply technical and professional skills in real-life situations

1. Review and Monitoring

• Periodic review shall be conducted by:  Departmental Committee  Academic Council (if required)
• Feedback from students and faculty shall be considered for improvement STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SoP) for Academic Activity Points (AICTE Activity Point Programme)

1. Title Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for implementation of Academic Activity Points for Award of Degree
2. Objective

• To promote holistic development of students beyond academics
• To encourage community engagement, innovation, and social responsibility
• To develop leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurial skills
• To align with AICTE guidelines and NEP 2020

1. Scope This SoP shall be applicable to:

• All B.Tech students
• All affiliated and constituent colleges
• Students admitted under regular, lateral entry, and transfer categories

1. Activity Points Requirement

1. Nature of Activity Points

• Mandatory for award of degree
• Non-credit (not counted in SGPA/CGPA)
• Reflected in final semester grade card

1. Activity Categories and Approved Activities Activity Summary Table

1. Activity Duration and Completion

• Minimum duration per activity: 2 weeks
• Minimum engagement: 80–90 hours
• Activities can be completed during:  Weekends  Vacations  Semester breaks

1. Evaluation Mechanism

• Evaluation shall be carried out by:  Faculty Mentor  NSS / Activity Coordinator  Institutional Committee
• Assessment criteria:  Participation  Quality of work  Impact and outcomes

1. Implementation Framework

• Each institute shall appoint:  Activity Point Coordinator  Monitoring Committee
• Responsibilities:  Approve activities  Monitor student progress  Validate submitted documents

1. Documentation Requirements Students must maintain:

• Activity reports
• Certificates
• Proof of participation (photos/videos)
• Mentor verification Institutes must maintain:
• Student-wise records
• Consolidated activity reports

1. Submission and Reporting

• Institutes shall submit consolidated reports to the University
• Activity points shall be verified before final semester completion
• Points shall be reflected in the Grade Card

1. Compliance Requirement

• Earning required Activity Points is mandatory for award of degree
• In case of non-compliance:  Degree shall not be awarded  Final Grade Card may be withheld

1. Monitoring and Review

• Periodic review at:  Department level  Institute level
• University may conduct:  Audits  Compliance checks

1. Expected Outcomes Students will:

• Develop social responsibility and ethical values
• Gain practical exposure and real-world experience
• Improve leadership and teamwork skills
• Enhance employability and innovation capability

1. Alignment with NEP 2020

• Holistic and multidisciplinary education
• Skill-based and experiential learning
• Community engagement
• Value-based education