SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (BCV654D)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Course Code BCV654D 
CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L: T:P: S) 3:0:0;0 
SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 
Total Marks 100
Credits 03 
Exam Hours 3
Examination type (SEE) Theory

Module-1

Sustainable Development: 

Introduction to Sustainable Development Economic Growth and Progress, Continuing Poverty, Environmental Threats, Business as Usual Versus Sustainable Development

Module-2

Sustainable Cities:

The Patterns of Urbanization Around the World, development of Sustainable city, Smart Infrastructure, Urban Resilience, Planning for Sustainable Development.

Module-3

Curbing Climate Change

The Basic Science of Climate Change, Consequences, Mitigation, Adaptation, Mitigation Policies:

Module-4

Saving Biodiversity:

Concept of Biodiversity, Biodiversity Under Threat, Oceans and Fisheries, Deforestation International Dynamics.

Module-5

Sustainable Development Goals

Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals, Goal-Based Development, Financing for Sustainable Development, Principles of Good Governance, Feasibility of Sustainable Development.

Suggested Learning Resources:

Books

1. Ram Kumar Mishra, Ch Lakshmi Kumari, Sandeep Chachra, P.S. Janaki Krishna “Smart Cities for

Sustainable Development” Springer, 2022 Edition

2. The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2020 Kindle Edition, Department of Economic and Social Affairs

3. ‘The Sustainable Development Goals” Hardcover – December 4, 2018 United Nations.