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AKTU Environmental Sciences (Theory) (BP302T) Syllabus PDF – B.Pharm 3rd Semester
Environmental Sciences (Theory) BP302T
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Official AKTU syllabus of Environmental Sciences (Theory) (BP302T) for B.Pharm 3rd Semester – 1 credits, L-T-P 1-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Environmental Sciences (Theory)
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Course Objectives
- Explain the environmental challenges and disaster risks relevant to human health and pharmaceutical activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of waste management protocols and legal guidelines for pharmaceutical and biomedical waste handling.
- Apply technical understanding of effluent and sewage treatment technologies used in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Assess the ecological impact of APIs and recommend mitigation strategies for pollution control.
- Explain sustainable practices and energy-efficient operations within pharmaceutical industries.
Course Outcomes
| CO | Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to |
| No. | |
| 1 | Understand the basic concepts of environmental pollution, its types, causes, and disaster management strategies. |
| 2 | Identify and categorize different types of pharmaceutical and biomedical waste generated in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. |
| 3 | Describe the design and operation of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), and water purification systems in pharma settings. |
| 4 | Analyze the environmental risks posed by pharmaceutical manufacturing, APIs, and dosage forms. |
| 5 | Recognize the importance of sustainability and green pharmacy practices in the pharmaceutical industry. |
Course Content
| Unit No. | Topics | No. of |
Lectures
| I | Environmental Pollution Definition, scope, and importance of environmental studies Types, causes, effects, and control measures of Air, water, soil, noise, and nuclear pollution Solid waste and hazardous waste management in pharmaceuticals Role of pharmacists in conservation and sustainable use of resources | 3 Hours |
| II | Pharmaceutical Waste and Effluent Management Types of pharmaceutical waste: chemical, expired drugs, packaging, biomedical waste Biomedical Waste Management Rules (2016) and CPCB guidelines Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) design and functioning Water purification methods in pharmaceutical settings (RO, UV, distillation, filtration) | 3 Hours |
| III | Environmental Impact of the Pharmaceutical Industry Sources of pollution in pharmaceutical manufacturing Types of pharmaceutical waste: solid, liquid, and gaseous Environmental risks of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and its dosage forms. Impact of pharmaceutical residues on ecosystems and human health | 3 Hours |
| IV | Sustainability in the Pharmaceutical Sector Principles of sustainable development in pharma Principles and Practices of Green pharmacy Energy conservation and resource optimization. | 3 Hours |
| V | Government Policies, Compliance, and Practical Exposure Environmental laws: o Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 o Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act National Green Tribunal (NGT) and regulatory bodies (CPCB, SPCB) Government initiatives: o Swachh Bharat Abhiyan o River rejuvenation program- Namami Gange Programme o Jal Jeevan Mission ISO-14000 | 3 Hours |
Recommended References
- Bharucha, E. Environmental Studies. University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
- Rajagopalan, R. Environmental Studies. Oxford University Press.
- Joseph, B. Environmental Studies. Tata McGraw Hill.
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