Learning Outcomes based Curriculum  
                           for  
                 Ph.D. in Environmental Science  
               Department of Environmental Science 
                      Tezpur University 
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
        
        
        
                             
                             
                             
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                         Preamble 
                             
       Doctor  of  Philosophy  (Ph.D.)  in  Environmental  Science  focusses  on  the  core  areas  of 
       environmental research vis-à-vis human environment interactions. This programme envisages 
       to undertake research in the domains of interdisciplinary issues of environmental science. The 
       main objective of this programme is to provide a complete insight of the environmental systems 
       and  dynamics  influenced  by  anthropocentric  behaviour.  The  Learning  Outcomes  based 
       Curriculum  Framework  (LOCF)  for  Ph.D.  program  in  Environmental  Science,  Tezpur 
       University highlights the course structure, pattern of dissemination of knowledge by offering a 
       self-sufficient syllabus that encompasses multi-disciplinary scope of research in the field of 
       environmental science. The LOCF for Ph.D. program in Environmental Science endorses the 
       following the components: 
        
         1)  A self-contained syllabus that offers core specific topics, useful for extending research 
          and development in the domain of environment. 
         2)  Inclusion  of  interdisciplinary  topics  in  the  syllabus,  for  encouraging  collaborative 
          research in related areas. 
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
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       1.  Introduction  
        
       Ph.D.  in  Environmental  Science,  Tezpur  University  was  initiated  by  the  Department  of 
       Environmental Science in 2004. This program recognizes core research areas prioritizing 
       human environment interactions and propagates both qualitative and exploratory research in 
       the field of environmental science. The main goal of this programme is to develop research and 
       analytical  skills  among  the  pupils  by  offering  research  centric  courses  as  well  as 
       multidisciplinary courses. The academic curriculum of the PhD program consists of a course 
       work  of  16  credits  which  includes  a  compulsory  course  on  Research  Methodology.  A 
       compulsory course on Ethics will also be offered to the scholars from Autumn 2021 onwards. 
        
         2.  Qualification descriptors for the graduates 
       Knowledge & Understanding 
         1)  Appraise the environment systems and their exposure to various anthropogenic and 
          non-anthropogenic factors. 
         2)  Appreciate the need and role of environmental research at multidimensional scale. 
       Skills & Techniques 
         1)  Ability  to  the  understand  the  rationale  of  environmental  research  and  develop 
          technological innovations to combat multidisciplinary environmental issues. 
         2)  Develop research and analytical skills to address any environmental issue as well as 
          related areas. 
       Competence 
         1)  Ability  to  disseminate  knowledge  on  multidisciplinary  aspects  of  environmental 
          science. 
         2)  Provide sustainable solutions to overcome environmental problems at a global scale. 
       3.  Graduates Attributes  
          Graduate Attributes (GAs) are independently measurable outcomes that signify the 
          capabilities of the graduates given as below:  
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         GA1. Erudition of acquaintance: In-depth knowledge and understanding of the discipline 
           or professional area across boundaries  
         GA2. Analytical  Thinking:  Critically  address  multifaceted  scientific  issues  and  make 
           decision  for  synchronizing  information  to  formulate  innovative  and  intellectual 
           advances. 
         GA3. Problem Solving: Address and solve scientific vis-a-vis environmental problems with 
           rational and original thinking considering public health, cultural, and societal factors.  
         GA4. Application of modern tools: understanding and hands-on acquaintances of modern 
           tools in the environmental analysis and experimentation.   
         GA5. Multidisciplinary competence: Appreciate interdisciplinary synthesis of knowledge 
           and push the boundary of knowledge 
         GA6. Communication skill:  Communicate  scientific/technological  knowhow  and  new 
           learning to the scientific community and the society at large with strong conviction 
           and confidence so that humanity benefits from the knowledge and technological 
           development.  
         GA7. Life-long Learning: Possess the ability to prepare and engage in the life-long learning 
           process and show ability to transfer the acquired skills  
         GA8. Ethical values and Social Responsibility: Strong academic integrity, professional 
           code of conduct, ethical values, and sense of responsibility towards societal needs 
           and sustainability. 
         GA9. Futuristic attitude: Ability to recognize and address current environmental scenarios, 
           scientific and technological progress, lifestyle change, and biophysical evolutions 
           with a futuristic view. Commitment to the SDGs in terms of economic welfare, social 
           equity and proactive long-term environment management. 
          
         4.  Programme Outcomes 
         PO1 Graduate has gained thorough understanding of the contemporary literature and 
           identified the research gaps in the questions of Environmental Research 
         PO2 Graduate has been able to set a hypothesis/ research question and has the ability to 
           choose appropriate methodologies and experimental designs 
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