Amie society and environment syllabus

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Amie non diploma part A AN 204 society and environment syllabus.

Amie diploma stream compulsory subject AD 304 society and environment syllabus.

                    Group A

Society

Societal Structures and Dynamics
An analysis of basic sociological concepts and their applications to contemporary society; social stratification, caste,
class, cultural heritage, occupation, mobility and income distribution.

Social tensions and their causes; societal
responsibilities and social institutions.
Development Processes
Parameters for development.

Interrelationship between
social, economic and scientific factors. Role of science and technology in development. Planning its objectives and assessment.

Technology Assessment
Historical development of science and technology.

Criteria for assessment of appropriate technology and technology
adaptation.

                           Group B

Environment

Ecosystems
Natural ecosystems. Principles of ecobalance. Biosphere cycle,
carbon dioxide cycle. Causes for ecoimbalance—its effects and
remedies.

Environmental Degradation
Causes for degradation—its effects. Control of air, water, soil and noise pollutions. Protection of ozone layer.

Waste Management
Agricultural, urban and industrial wastes.
Sustainable Development
Definition and concept. Technology for sustainable energy
and materials.

• Recommended Books

• S C Naik and T N Tiwari. Society and Environment. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

•  I Ghosh. Society and Environment. IEI Study Material.
•  R Sharan, et al. Engineering, Environment & Society. The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata..

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