About The Program
USPCAS-W has started four years BS Environmental Sciences program. The program aims to provide modern scientific knowledge and tools to students in the multidisciplinary field of Environmental Sciences. The program’s students will provide solutions to various fundamental and contemporary environmental issues including pollution monitoring and management, environmental microbiology, groundwater modeling & remediation, application of environmental biotechnology, GIS, climate change, environmental economics, water & wastewater treatment processes, and environmental laws & governance, etc. In accordance with the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission, the skill development approach adopted for the program considers the enhancement of secondary knowledge while providing specific information in the courses. The unique program will produce progressive leaders in the field of Environmental Sciences.
Laboratory Facilities:
- Advanced Water & Wastewater Quality Control Laboratory
- Pilot Scale Water & Wastewater Treatment Laboratory
- Soil & Water Analysis Laboratory
- Hydraulics Laboratory
- GIS & Remote Sensing Laboratory
- Computer & Software Laboratory
Scheduling of Courses for BS
| S.No | Course Title | Credits (TH) | Credits (PR) | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||||
| 1 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.0 | 0 | ENS101 |
| 2 | Basic Biology / Basic Mathematics | 3.0 | 0 | ENS102 / MATH107 |
| 3 | General Chemistry | 2.0 | 1.0 | ENS103 |
| 4 | Functional English | 3.0 | 0 | ENG101 |
| 5 | Islamic Studies/ Ethics | 2.0 | 0 | IS111 / SS104 |
| 6 | Pakistan Studies | 3.0 | 0 | PS106 |
| S.No | Course Title | Credits (TH) | Credits (PR) | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Semester | ||||
| 1 | Applied Calculus | 3.0 | 0 | MATH108 |
| 2 | Introduction to Computing & Programming | 3.0 | 0 | CS146 |
| 3 | Sociology | 3.0 | 0 | ENS152 |
| 4 | Environmental Biology | 2.0 | 1.0 | ENS153 |
| 5 | Environmental Chemistry | 3.0 | 0 | ENS155 |
| S.No | Course Title | Credits (TH) | Credits (PR) | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Semester | ||||
| 1 | Statistics and Probability | 3.0 | 0 | MATH217 |
| 2 | Environmental Physics | 2.0 | 0 | ENS202 |
| 3 | Environmental Microbiology | 2.0 | 1.0 | ENS203 |
| 4 | Fundamental & Applied Ecology | 3.0 | 0 | ENS211 |
| 5 | Environmental Fluid Mechanics | 2.0 | 1.0 | ENS212 |
| 6 | Communication Skills | 2.0 | 0 | ENG201 |
| S.No | Course Title | Credits (TH) | Credits (PR) | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Semester | ||||
| 1 | Environmental Pollution | 3.0 | 0 | ENS251 |
| 2 | Climatology | 3.0 | 0 | ENS252 |
| 3 | Environmental Informatics | 2.0 | 1.0 | ENS253 |
| 4 | Watershed Management | 3.0 | 0 | ENS261 |
| 5 | Energy and Environment | 3.0 | 0 | ENS262 |
| 6 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3.0 | 0 | ENS263 |
| S.No | Course Title | Credits (TH) | Credits (PR) | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Semester | ||||
| 1 | Introductory Economics | 3.0 | 0 | ENS301 |
| 2 | Environmental Toxicology | 3.0 | 0 | ENS302 |
| 3 | Analytical Techniques in Environmental Science | 2.0 | 1.0 | ENS303 |
| 4 | GIS and Remote Sensing | 2.0 | 1.0 | ENS311 |
| 5 | Applied Hydraulics | 3.0 | 0 | ENS313 |
| 6 | Technical and Scientific Writing | 2.0 | 0 | ENG301 |
| S.No | Course Title | Credits (TH) | Credits (PR) | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Semester | ||||
| 1 | Environmental Economics | 3.0 | 0 | ENS351 |
| 2 | Environmental Monitoring & Management Systems | 3.0 | 0 | ENS352 |
| 3 | Land Degradation, Restoration and Management | 3.0 | 0 | ENS353 |
| 4 | Water and Climate Change | 3.0 | 0 | ENS361 |
| 5 | Solid Waste Management | 3.0 | 0 | ENS362 |
| 6 | Research Methods in Environmental Science | 3.0 | 0 | ENS363 |
| S.No | Course Title | Credits (TH) | Credits (PR) | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Semester | ||||
| 1 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 3.0 | 0 | ENS401 |
| 2 | Natural Resource Management | 3.0 | 0 | ENS402 |
| 3 | Air and Noise Pollution | 2.0 | 1.0 | ENS411 |
| 4 | Hydrology | 3.0 | 0 | ENS412 |
| 5 | Public Health and Environment | 3.0 | 0 | ENS452 |
| 6 | Final Year Project - I | 0 | 3.0 | ENS498 |
| S.No | Course Title | Credits (TH) | Credits (PR) | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth Semester | ||||
| 1 | Environmental Laws and Governance | 3.0 | 0 | ENS451 |
| 2 | Soil and Wastewater Conservation | 3.0 | 0 | ENS461 |
| 3 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes | 3.0 | 0 | ENS453 |
| 4 | Final Year Project - II | 0 | 3.0 | ENS499 |
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