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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Resources and Environment Certification Course is a 4 credit course offered by Swayam that discusses the vital role played by resources for the economic development of a country. It explains the way in which environmental resources affect all sectors like agricultural, industrial and trading sectors.

The Resources and Environment Course discusses the role of women in sustainable development in both developing and underdeveloped countries. It discusses the existing challenges faced by the natural environment including global warming and environmental hazards thus proving to be beneficial for geography students, engineers and students preparing for civil service exams.

The Resources and Environment Online Course is taught by DR. V Krishna Kumar, Assistant Professor at Department of Geography, Maharaja's College, University of Mysore, Mysuru. The course is taught through a total of 38 presentations each of 30 minute duration. The final assessment is made by combining the marks scored in assignments and an end-term exam.

The Highlights

Certificate of completion
12 weeks
4 credits
Undergraduate level
Online teaching
One to one interaction
PPT Presentation and discussion
Weekly assignments
30% assessment by assignment
Term-end examination
70% assessment by exam

Programme Offerings

Certificate of completion
12 weeks
4 Credits
online teaching
One To One Interaction
PPT Presentation
Discussion
Weekly Assignments
Term-end Examination

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Maharaja's College, Mysore

Eligibility Criteria

Exam Qualification Details

To secure the certificate of completion, candidates are assessed on the basis of 30% marks for assignments and 70% marks for exams.

What you will learn

Knowledge of BiologyKnowledge of GeographyKnowledge of Environmental Science

Learning the Resources and Environment online course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

Distribution and utilization of water
Relationship between resources and environment
Types of forests, flora and fauna
Components of soil and its distribution
Distribution of mineral and energy resources
Features of climate in India
Conservation of water
Forest cover in different states of India
Issues affecting natural environment

Admission Details

Given below are the steps to enroll in the Resources and Environment Certification Course:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below -

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview.

Step 2: Find the sign-in/register option at the top right side corner of the page.

Step 3: A new page opens and it will ask you to provide your username, password and email id to create a new account.

Step 4: You will get a verification code on the registered email address.

Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.

The Syllabus

Meaning Nature and Components of Environment
Meaning Nature and Components of Resources
Classification of Resources

Distribution and Utilization of Water
Resources and Environmental Interface
Types and Distribution of Forests

Types and Distribution of Fisheries
Types and Distribution of Flora & Fauna
Types and Distribution of Soils

Economic & Environmental Significance & conservation of Water
Distribution of Utilization of Mineral Resources
Distribution of Utilization of Energy Resources

Coastal Erosion and control
Earth’s Natural Resources
Basic Energy Resources

Energy Crisis
Global Warming
Water Resources

Climate Change
Karnataka Forest Cover
Goa Forest Cover

Bihar Forest Cover
Kerala Forest Cover
Soil Erosion & conservation

Conservation of Biodiversity
Endangered Species
Environmental Hazards

Forest Resources
Global Biodiversity
Sustainable Development

Himachal Pradesh Forest Cover
Haryana Forest Cover
Chhattisgarh Forest Cover
Gujarat Forest Cover

Jammu & Kashmir Forest Cover
Population Explosion
Assam Forest Cover
Andhra Pradesh Forest Cover

Instructors

Maharaja's College, Mysore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is providing the Resources and Environment Certification course?

The Resources and Environment course is taught by DR. V KRISHNA KUMAR, Assistant Professor at Department of Geography, Maharaja's College, University of Mysore.

2: How many credits do the Resources and Environment Certification course have?

The Resources and Environment course has a total of 4 credits.

3: Is the course in Resources and Environment a graduate course?

Yes, the Resources and Environment course is taught at the graduate level.

4: What is the cut-off mark to get the final course certificate?

The candidates need to score 40% marks in-course assessments and 40% marks in the end-term exam separately to obtain the e-certificate and credits.

5: How many questions will be there for the final exam?

The final exam will have a total of 100 questions.