Lecture 1

Environmental Studies
FSN22322T
Course Teacher:
Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman
Associate professor
Department of Environmental Science
Jahangirnagar University
Email: rahmanmm@juniv.edu
Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?pli=1&user=nzljxJcAAAAJ
Research gate ID:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md-Mostafizur-Rahman-9/research
Let`s have an introduction very briefly……..
Course objective
The objective of this course is to learn

• Understanding the basic processes of
natural environment.
• How human activities is creating different
environmental pollutions?
• How we can solve different environmental
problems in a sustainable way?
Course assessment/marks distribution
Name of the examination Marks

distribution
Midterm 20%
Class test (2) 20%
Class attendance/field trip 10%
Final exam 50%
written
Total 100%
Course Plan: 6101
Lecture No. Topic/Event
Week 2 Course out line, Introduction to Environmental Science

Week 3 The interconnectedness of lithosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere and biosphere
Week 4 Nonrenewable and Renewable recourses
Week 5 Class
Biogeochemical Cycles testimportant
of some 1 elements:
Nitrogen, Carbon, Phosphorus and Sulfur
Week 6 Important Global and Regional Environmental Issues:
Global warming: Green house gasses (GHG) and effects of
GHG
Week 7 Mid examination
Week 8 Water Resources and Water Pollution

Course Plan: 6101
Lecture No. Topic/Event
Week 9
Air pollution and atmospheric change
Week 10 Ecosystem and biodiversity
Week 11 Class test-2, Soil Waste Generation and Disposal
and Human Health Risk
Week 12 Concept of sustainability and sustainable
development
Week 13 Semester final exam start
Course Requirements
•For
 Students
attending the online
should class,allstudents
attend lecturesmust
andhave to loginall
complete
through the provided
reading link within
assignments 10class.
prior to min after starting the
classes. If the student are failed to login the class within this
time, no attendance
 Written will be
assignment willcount for that
be due class.
at the beginning of the
•Students
class are
at the due date.
requested to be formal during the class time.
•As the classes will be conducted in online, hence students
must keep alternative
 Students internet
must fulfill option for attending
all requirements such astheexams,
class
smoothly.
assignments, and class participation set by the
instructor
•Teacher in order
may take the to be graded
class for the
test without anycourse.
pre-notice
(sudden test).
 No make-up examinations will be taken without just
•If any problem arises during the online classes, students
cause and related documents.
are requested to contact with the course teachers, not with
WMES office.
Important Reminder!
 Plagiarism, Unethical conduct and cheating will

be penalized as per University’s Zero Tolerance
Policy.
 Class doors will be closed 10 minutes after

lecture commences.
 Always make sure to turn off your mobile phones

before you enter into the class room or the exam
hall.
What is this?????
Universal Declaration
of Human Rights!!!
10 December 1948
Article 25 states: "Everyone has the right to

a standard of living adequate for the
health and well-being of himself and of his
family, including food, clothing, housing and
medical care and necessary social services.
Do you think article 25 would be the

triggering point for studying Environmental
Sciences???
Three Principles for Sustainability
Nature has sustained
itself for billions of
years by relying on
solar energy,
biodiversity, and
nutrient cycling.
our lives and economies
depend on energy from the
sun and on natural resources
and natural services (natural
capital) provided by the
earth.
What is Environment?
Environment is everything that is around us. It can be
living or non-living things.
• land,
• air,
• water,
• plants,
• animals,
• solid material,
• wastes,
• sunlight,
• forests and
• other things
Definition of environmental science
The study of the earth, air,

water and living
environment, and the
effects of technology
thereon.”
Natures`
sustainability
Classification of Environment
Component of physical environment
Earth Environment mainly consists of

• atmosphere, atmosphere
• hydrosphere,
• lithosphere
• and biosphere
biosphere hydrosphere
lithosphere
Atmosphere
• It is the thin layer of

gases that cover
Earth’s surface;
composed mainly of
78% nitrogen, and
21% oxygen, and
other gases (water
vapor, dust,
pollutants, etc.)
Hydrosphere
• All the water in the earth

system –
gaseous (water vapor),
solid (snow and ice), and
liquid (rain and water)
Lithosphere
The lithosphere is the solid rock that covers the planet.
All the rock on earth from the mountain to the sea floor.
atmosphere
biosphere hydrosphere
lithosphere
Biosphere
• Biosphere is the zone

of land, air, water
where organism (life)b
exists.
What you study in environmental science?
• The interdisciplinary study of
1. how the different processes of earth work?

2. how we interact with earth?
3. how to deal with the environmental
problems?
1. how the different processes of earth work?
How the four spheres of our planet function
naturally to maintain balance?
• Atmosphere
• Biosphere
• Lithosphere
• Hydrosphere
2. How we interact with the earth?
How do we upset the

natural balance?
• We use resources
• We produce waste
3. How to deal with environmental problems?
To reduce or eliminate our unbalancing effect, we can
use
a) decision making b) problem solving
Importance of Environmental Science
• To realize that environmental problems are global
• To understand the impacts of development on
environment
• To discover sustainable ways of living
• To utilize natural resources efficiently
• To shed light on contemporary concepts such as how to
conserve biodiversity
• To learn and create awareness about environmental
problems at local, national and international levels
WhatThe
Are Biggest
the Top Environmental
5 Environmental
Problems
Concerns
of for
2021..
2019?
The Biggest Environmental Problems of 2021…
The top ten environmental issues are these:
• Climate Change.
• Energy.
• Water.
• Biodiversity and Land Use.
• Chemicals, Toxics and Heavy Metals.
• Air Pollution.
• Waste Management.
• Ozone Layer Depletion.
• Oceans and Fisheries.
• Deforestation.
The Biggest Environmental Problems Of 2021…
The climate crisis is accelerating at an unprecedented rate,

and we are not ready for it. While the crisis has many factors
that play a role in its exacerbation, there are some that
warrant more attention than others.
Thanks!!....

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Environmental Studies

The objective of this course is to learn

Name of the examination Marks

Week 2 Course out line, Introduction to Environmental Science

Week 8 Water Resources and Water Pollution

 Plagiarism, Unethical conduct and cheating will

 Class doors will be closed 10 minutes after

 Always make sure to turn off your mobile phones

Article 25 states: "Everyone has the right to

Do you think article 25 would be the

itself for billions of

depend on energy from the

sun and on natural resources

and natural services (natural

capital) provided by the

The study of the earth, air,

Earth Environment mainly consists of

• It is the thin layer of

• All the water in the earth

• Biosphere is the zone

• The interdisciplinary study of

1. how the different processes of earth work?

How do we upset the

The climate crisis is accelerating at an unprecedented rate,

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