BP302T Environmental Science (Theory) Syllabus — AKTU 2026-27

Syllabus

5 units · 15 lecture hours

Unit1

Unit 1

3 hrs

Environmental Pollution Definition, scope, and importance of environmental studies Types, causes, effects, and control measures of Air, water, soil, noise, and nuclear pollution Solid waste and hazardous waste management in pharmaceuticals Role of pharmacists in conservation and sustainable use of resources

Unit2

Unit 2

3 hrs

Pharmaceutical Waste and Effluent Management Types of pharmaceutical waste: chemical, expired drugs, packaging, biomedical waste Biomedical Waste Management Rules (2016) and CPCB guidelines Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) design and functioning Water purification methods in pharmaceutical settings (RO, UV, distillation, filtration)

Unit3

Unit 3

3 hrs

Environmental Impact of the Pharmaceutical Industry Sources of pollution in pharmaceutical manufacturing Types of pharmaceutical waste: solid, liquid, and gaseous Environmental risks of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and its dosage forms. Impact of pharmaceutical residues on ecosystems and human health

Unit4

Unit 4

3 hrs

Sustainability in the Pharmaceutical Sector Principles of sustainable development in pharma Principles and Practices of Green pharmacy Energy conservation and resource optimization.

Unit5

Unit 5

3 hrs

Government Policies, Compliance, and Practical Exposure Environmental laws: o Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 o Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act National Green Tribunal (NGT) and regulatory bodies (CPCB, SPCB) Government initiatives: o Swachh Bharat Abhiyan o River rejuvenation program- Namami Gange Programme o Jal Jeevan Mission ISO-14000

Course Objectives6 points

The objectives of this course are to:
Explain the environmental challenges and disaster risks relevant to human health and pharmaceutical activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of waste management protocols and legal guidelines for pharmaceutical and biomedical waste handling.
Apply technical understanding of effluent and sewage treatment technologies used in the pharmaceutical sector.
Assess the ecological impact of APIs and recommend mitigation strategies for pollution control.
Explain sustainable practices and energy-efficient operations within pharmaceutical industries.

Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

CO1Understand the basic concepts of environmental pollution, its types, causes, and disaster management strategies.
CO2Identify and categorize different types of pharmaceutical and biomedical waste generated in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
CO3Describe the design and operation of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), and water purification systems in pharma settings.
CO4Analyze the environmental risks posed by pharmaceutical manufacturing, APIs, and dosage forms.
CO5Recognize the importance of sustainability and green p h arma cy practices in the pharmaceutical industry.

Recommended References (Preferably latest editions):3 books