Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts
Learn about the multiple aspects of environmental challenges with this course by Swayam.
Online
12 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts Certification consists of a 12-week online course. IIT Kharagpur develops and approves the course syllabus, even if Swayam is appointed to teach the course. The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and NPTEL are the organisations authorized to issue this course certificate.
The Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts Certification course is a 12-week online program. The course syllabus is prepared and verified by IIT Kharagpur even if Swayam is appointed to provide the course. This course certificate is presented by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and NPTEL.
Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts training is a part of the multidisciplinary core curriculum. This certification course is taught by Brajesh Kumar Dubey.
This online course's goal is to give a general overview of the environmental challenges that, per the directive of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, all of our working professionals should be aware of so that recycling, waste management, public health, and air and water pollution control can be improved.
This course covers the fundamental concepts of ecology, water pollution, water and wastewater quality and treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, soil and noise pollution, sustainability concepts including environmental impact assessment, life cycle assessment, waste minimization, the circular economy, and sustainable development insurance.
The Highlights
- Twelve weeks duration
- Virtual Course
- Core Programme
Important dates
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 17 Apr, 2026
Programme Offerings
- Undergraduate level
- assignments
- Certificate Of Accomplishment
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kharagpur |
The Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts certification fee is free, but participants must pay Swayam Rs.1000 for the final exam if they choose to pursue certification.
Fee Structure :
Description | Amount |
| Course Exam Fee | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- This Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts Certification by Swayam is open to all interested learners.
Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts Certification Qualifying Details
- IIT Kharagpur, Swayam, and NPTEL certify accomplishment of the Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts curriculum if applicants receive a 25% on 8 of 12 assignments and a 75% on the certification exam.
What you will learn
After completing the Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science: Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts certification syllabus, students will learn the fundamental concepts of environmental science and sustainability.
Who it is for
This course is for anyone who is interested in environmental science and wants to become an environmentalist or environmental engineer.
Admission Details
To enrol for Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts certification classes, the students may follow these steps:
Step 1: Follow the official URL
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_ge17/preview
Step 2: Then the participants will have to register on Swayam.
Step 3: Participants won't receive admittance confirmation until they can register and log in.
The Syllabus
- Sustainability Concepts – Innovations and Challenges
- Environmental Measurements from Different Disciplines
- Ecology
- Population & Environmental Chemistry
- Physical Process in Environment
- Environmental Biological Concepts
- Environmental Risk Assessments with Concepts of EIA and LCA
- Water – Quantity and Quality
- Water Treatment Basics
- Basics of Wastewater Collection
- Treatment & Resource Recovery
- Basics of Solid Waste
- Soil and Noise Pollution
- Basics of Air Pollution Issues – Global and Local
- Case Studies and Course Wrap-up
Evaluation process
After registering for the Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts Certification course, students must take the exam in person at one of the designated testing centres.
Instructors
IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, the participants will receive three points for their efforts.
Brajesh Kumar Dubey is the instructor of this Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts online course on Swayam.
A total score of 100 was given for the final exam in Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts.
No. The Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - Fundamental and Sustainability Concepts Certificate cannot be physically delivered to the students' homes.