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Master of Science in Water Resources and Environmental Management

Master of Science in Water Resources and Environmental Management

Sharda School of Basic Sciences & Research (SBSR)

  • Programme Code

    SBR0701

  • Level

    Post Graduate

  • Duration

    2 Years

About the Programme

M.Sc. in Water Resource and Environmental Management is a two-year postgraduate programme designed to strengthen and deepen the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge of students in water management. This programme emphasises the management and development of land water and related resources without compromising the sustainability of other vital resources of our planet. The students will experience a relatively new and unique approach to manage water resources effectively. 

This interdisciplinary programme deals with scientific and policy aspect of the subject at different levels (local regional and global). The students opting for this programme will be nurtured to become efficient managers who are well-equipped to understand complex water challenges and to develop functional and practical solutions related to water and sanitation problems around the globe.

Students can opt for pursuing further programmes like MPhil. And PH.D in civil environmental or structural engineering after specialising in water resources.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

  • PEO 1:   To prepare students for advanced studies in water resources its management and conservation 
  • PEO2:   To help students to understand the concept and various advance techniques employed for wastewater treatment, reuse and recovery.
  • PEO 3: To expose the students to the practical aspects of physicochemical parameters of water by means of qualitative, quantitative and advance instrumentation techniques.
  • PEO 4: To develop the ability to communicate scientific and technical information in written and oral formats.

Program Outcomes (PO’s)

  • PO1: Gained knowledge, abilities and conceptual insight into various environmental processes, environmental toxicology and pollution issues its control measures and various environmental related policies and law.
  • PO2: Competency to work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment.
  • PO3: Developed communication skills, both written and oral, for specific audiences specialized in the area of hydrology, toxicology solid waste and wastewater treatment. 
  • PO4: Acquired the skills of planning and frame strategies to deal with various types of pollution problem in general and   treatment and detoxification of wastewater specifically.  
  • PSO1: Global level research opportunities to pursue Ph.D. programme in the related or allied area.
  • PSO2: Become proficient in various advance waste water treatment techniques, toxicological studies, develop skill in drafting EIA report, and capable to understand and make use of GIS and remote sensing technology in various environmental related applications. 
  • PSO3: Qualitative and quantitative assessment of water and air quality through various instrumentation techniques.
  • PSO4: The broad education necessary to understand and critically analyzing various pollution related problems in a global and societal context.

This course is for individuals who...

Is keen on understanding the concepts of effective water management and wants to improve the delivery of water and environmental services around the world.   aim of this program is to provide the students with a thorough understanding of Water Resource and Environmental assessment planning and management.
 

Students who are looking for...

A student seeking in-depth knowledge expertise and skills in many aspects and uses of water sanitation and sustainable management can opt for this programme.
 

Course Fee
For National Students
1st Year 120000 2nd Year 123600
For International Students
Fee Per Semester Fee Per Year
NA 5000*
Programme Structure

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Co/Elective Pre-Requisite/Co Requisite

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

  1.  

MWE-101

Water Resources & Management

4

-

-

4

DSE

  1.  

MWE-102

Environmental Chemistry

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE-103

Environmental Pollution

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE-110

Solid and Hazardous Management

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MEE114/ OEM012

Earth Ecology and Environment/ Environmental Biotechnology

3

-

-

3

GE-1

  1.  

PCM109

Technical Presentation

2

-

-

2

SEC-1

Practical

  1.  

MWE-151

Water Pollution & Monitoring Lab

0

0

2

2

Core

  1.  

RBL-001

Research Based Learning (RBL1)

0

0

2

0

Survey

TOTAL CREDITS

26

S.

No.

Paper ID

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Pre-Requisite/Co Requisite

 

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

  1.  

MWE-111

Environmental Legislation and Audit

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE-106

Climate Change & Sustainable Development

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE-107

Environmental Toxicology

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE-108

Glaciology & Climate Change

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE-112

Remote Sensing Techniques & GIS

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MEE112/ MWE205

Energy Sources and Global Scenario/ Water Sanitation and Health

4

-

-

4

GE-2

Practical

  1.  

MWE-152

Remote Sensing & GIS

0

0

4

2

Core

  1.  

CCU-401

Community Connect Course

0

0

4

2

SEEC-2

  1.  

RBL-002

Research Based Learning 2

0

0

2

0

Survey

TOTAL CREDITS

28

 

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Pre-Requisite/Co Requisite

 

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

  1.  

MWE-203

Research Methodology

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE-210

Biodiversity Conservation and  Management

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE208

Fundamentals of Hydrology

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE209

Instrumentation and Techniques

2

-

-

2

Core

  1.  

MTH-215/MES110

Biostatistics/Disaster Management

3

1

-

4

GE-3

  1.  

OPEXXX

Open Elective

2

-

-

2

SEEC-3

Practical

  1.  

MWE-252

Environmental Data Analysis

0

0

4

2

Core

  1.  

MWE-261

Project (RBL3)

0

0

8

4

Core

TOTAL CREDITS

26

 

 

S.

No.

Course Code

Course

Teaching Load

Credits

            Core/Elective

 

L

T

P

Practical

  1.  

MWE-201

Environmental Impact & Risk Assessment

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE-202

Water Purification & Treatment Processes

4

-

-

4

Core

  1.  

MWE-263

Project (RBL4)

-

-

20

10

Core

  1.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL CREDITS

18

 

 
Eligibility Criteria
For National Students
  • B.Sc. with PCM with minimum 55% marks.
  • Minimum 24 credits required in chosen specialisation at UG level.
For International Students The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.
Career path you can choose after the course
  • Environmental Information Officer
  • Groundwater specialist
  • Waste Water Catchment Manager
  • Surface Water Resource Specialist
  • Climate Modeller
  • Researcher
  • Water Resource Expert
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Assistant/ Deputy General Manager
  • Sales Executive
  • Senior Contract Performance Manager

Students of this programme are placed in companies with an average annual package of 4.50 LPA to 6.00 LPA

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