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Post Graduate Diploma ( Waste Management )
PGDWAM: Post Graduate Diploma ( Waste Management )(ODL)
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Introduction
The programme provides an overview of the state of waste management covering key elements such as, social systems, financial and institutional aspects along with entrepreneurship in waste management. Learners will be able to understand the importance of waste management and learn about appropriate and sustainable solutions.
Objective
To sensitize the learners about the issues related to waste generation and its impact on environment and human health
To familiarize the learners to appropriate disposal and treatment methods, regulations and practices in waste management
To enable the learners to apply the knowledge and contribute towards waste reduction and its effective management.
Learner Target Group
Fresh Graduates, mid career professionals, Persons working in waste management sector, entrepreneus, Officials in Municipal Corporations, Researchers and Those keen to enrich their knowledge on waste management.
Eligibility & Medium
Eligibility for admission:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Medium of Instruction:
English
Duration & Fee Structure
Programme Duration:
Minimum Duration: 12 Months and Maximum Duration: 36 Months
Fees Structure
National Students
International Students
INR(Rs.): 7,300.00/- for null
This Programme not offered for International Students.
Note:
Exam Fees is not included in Fee Structure it will be as decided by the University
Job/Future Prospects
The programme provides an overview of the state of waste management covering key elements such as, social systems, financial and institutional aspects along with entrepreneurship in waste management. Learners will be able to understand the importance of waste management and learn about appropriate and sustainable solutions.
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Courses
Structure
MEV-051: Overview of Waste Management
Credits:
8
Yearly 1
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MEV-051: Overview of Waste Management
Course Title:
Overview of Waste Management
Course Code:
MEV-051
Coordinator:
Dr. Deeksha Dave
Course Type (Credit):
Theory (8 Credits)
Course Introduction:
The courses provides an overview of waste management. It explains the sources, effects and measures to minimise waste geenration. The various phyical , chemical and biological treatment of waste has also been explained in the course.
MEV-052: Social Systems and Waste Management
Credits:
8
Yearly 1
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MEV-052: Social Systems and Waste Management
Course Title:
Social Systems and Waste Management
Course Code:
MEV-052
Coordinator:
Prof. Shachi Shah
Course Type (Credit):
Theory (8 Credits)
Course Introduction:
The courses focuses on the social aspect of waste management. It delves into the topic relatated to clenaliness, ethics in waste management, the various governemnt programmes and importance of sanitation and hygiene.
MEV-053: Entreprenuerial Opportunities in Waste Management
Credits:
4
Yearly 1
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MEV-053: Entreprenuerial Opportunities in Waste Management
Course Title:
Entreprenuerial Opportunities in Waste Management
Course Code:
MEV-053
Coordinator:
Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman
Course Type (Credit):
Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:
The courses throws light on the entreprenurial opportunities in waste management. The concept of circular economy, GIS , remote sensing in waste management has been explained in the course.
MEVE-012: Environmental Management
Credits:
4
Yearly 1
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MEVE-012: Environmental Management
Course Title:
Environmental Management
Course Code:
MEVE-012
Coordinator:
Course Type (Credit):
Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:
Environmental Management is growing need of today in the wake of rising environemntal challenges. The Course deals with the Environmental Management practices , Corporate Social Responsibility and the Environmental Imformation System has been explained in the course.
MEVE-019: Environmental Issues
Credits:
4
Yearly 1
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MEVE-019: Environmental Issues
Course Title:
Environmental Issues
Course Code:
MEVE-019
Coordinator:
Course Type (Credit):
Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:
The course deals with atmospheric issues, land and soil issues, water-related issues and security and development issues.
MEV-018: Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology
Credits:
4
Yearly 1
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MEV-018: Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology
Course Title:
Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology
Course Code:
MEV-018
Coordinator:
Course Type (Credit):
Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:
The interrelatedness between Environmental quality and human health has been described in the Course. The learners will learn about the toxicity of various heavy metals, carcinogenicity and toxicology has been elaborately explained in the Course.
MEVP-054: Project Work
Credits:
8
Yearly 1
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MEVP-054: Project Work
Course Title:
Project Work
Course Code:
MEVP-054
Coordinator:
Dr. Deeksha Dave
Course Type (Credit):
Project (8 Credits)
Course Introduction:
The course is a Project Work which encourages the learners to explore the ground measures of waste management and devise optimum solutions to minimise the generation of the waste.