Protect the earth
I am a graduate in electronics and communication engineering and I have been in the Information Technology industry for more than five years now. However, starting from my school days, I have had concerns about environmental issues and am interested in waste management, recycling, sustainable development, etc. Are there any courses available in these fields? I would also like to know about the career opportunities.
— Lavanya
Mahatma Gandhi has said, "the earth has enough for everyone's needs, but not for everyone's greed." Every individual has to protect the earth from hazards. Pursuing programmes either by distance or regular mode will help you to contribute to waste management and sustainable development. The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences (SMUHMT) and the extension centre of the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment, New Delhi, conduct the Master of Science in (i) Ecology and Environment, (ii) Sustainable Development (iii) Disaster Mitigation.
You can contact the Admissions Coordinator of the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment (IIEE) (www.ecology.edu) , A-15, Paryavaran Complex, Saket-IGNOU Road, New Delhi-110030. You can pursue:
M.Sc. in Ecology and Environment
First Year topics: Introduction to Ecology and Environment, State of India's Environment/Global Environmental Issues, Environmental Education, Population and Community Ecology, Natural Resources and Conservation.
Second Year: Environmental Protection and Law, Environmental Impact Assessment, Pollution Monitoring and Control, Research Methodology & System Analysis, Master Thesis.
M.Sc. in Disaster Mitigation
First Year: Introduction to Disaster Control, Hydrological, Coastal and Marine Disasters, Atmospheric Disasters, Geologica, Mass Movement and Land Disasters.
Second Year: Forests Related Disasters, Wind and Water Driven Disasters, Technological Disasters, Master's Thesis.
M.Sc. in Sustainable Development
First Year: Introduction to Sustainable Development, Bio-diversity, Energy, Habitat and Population.
Second Year specialisation (select any one):
Climate Change, Atmospheric Pollution, Sea Level Rise, Global Warming and Ozone Depletion, Master's Thesis.
Natural Resources Conservation, Small Island Development, Protected Area Networks, Wildlife, Wilderness and Forest Conservation, Master's Thesis.
Greening of Development, Green Movements, Green Philosophy, Environmental Policies, Master's Thesis.
Pollution Control, Marine Pollution and Control, Atmospheric Pollution and Control, Toxic & Hazards and Nuclear Wastes, Master's Thesis.
You can also pursue the Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Economics (PGDEE) of the Centre for Distance Education, Hyderabad University (www.uohyd.ernet.in) . For more details, contact the Director, Centre for Distance Education, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad-500 046.
My daughter is pursuing M.A.English. What opportunities will she have after Post-Graduation?
— Ranjeet
She can take the National Eligibility Test conducted by the University Grants Commission every year in June and December. She can qualify for the Junior Research Fellowship and even for the Lecturership. There are many IT companies which recruit English language professionals to train the associates in English language etiquette.
SHAHEED KHAN
Shaheed_k@yahoo.com
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