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Linear Algebra

• Determinants And Matrices 
• Systems Of Linear Equations 
• Eigenvalues And Eigenvectors

• Systems Of Linear Equations 

Calculus

• Functions, Limit, Continuity 
• Differentiability 
• Local Maxima and Minima 
• Taylor Series
• Tests For Convergence 
• Definite And Indefinite Integrals 
• Application Of Definite Integral To Obtain Area and Volume 
• Partial and Total Derivatives

• Definite And Indefinite Integrals
• Partial and Total Derivatives

Differential Equations

• Linear and Non-Linear First Order Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE) 
• Higher Order Linear Odes With Constant Coefficients 
• Cauchy’s And Euler’s Equations 
• Laplace Transform And Its Application In Solving Linear ODEs

• Cauchy’s And Euler’s Equations 
• Laplace Transform And Its Application In Solving Linear ODEs

Probability & Statistics

• Descriptive Statistics
• Measurement Of Central Tendency 
• Dispersion 
• Skewness and Kurtosis 
• Probability Concepts, Conditional Probability, Bayes Theorem, Risk And Reliability
• Probability Distributions 
• Correlation 
• Single And Multiple Regression Models 
• Hypothesis Testing (T-Test, F-Test, Chi-Square Test)

• Skewness and Kurtosis
• Measurement Of Central Tendency 
• Bayes Theorem
• Probability Distributions
• Hypothesis Testing (T-Test, F-Test, Chi-Square Test)

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Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry

• Covalent and Ionic Bonding
• Chemical Equations, 

Concentration and Activity 

• Structure and Chemistry of Organic Molecules
• Radioactivity of Elements
• Chemical Equilibria 
• Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Chemical Reactions

• Radioactivity of Elements
• Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Chemical Reactions

Principles of Water Chemistry

• Water Quality Parameters and Their Measurement 
• Acid-Base Equilibria 
• Buffer Solution 
• Carbonate System 
• Solubility Of Gases In Water 
• Complexation, Precipitation and Redox Reactions 
• Inorganic and Organic Contaminants In Water and Their Speciation

• Redox Reactions
• Redox Reactions
• Buffer Solution

Soil Chemistry

• Organic Matter 
• Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
• Cation Exchange Capacity 
• Base Saturation and Sodium Absorption Ratio

• Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
• Cation Exchange Capacity

Atmospheric Chemistry

• Composition of the Atmosphere
• Reactivity of Trace Substances in the Atmosphere
• Urban Atmosphere—Smog and Particulate Pollution 
• Chemistry of Ozone Formation 
• Chemistry of Stratosphere

• Reactivity of Trace Substances in the Atmosphere
• Urban Atmosphere—Smog and Particulate Pollution 
• Chemistry of Ozone Formation 
• Chemistry of Stratosphere

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Microorganisms

• Characteristics of Diverse Groups of Microorganisms 
• Classification of Microorganisms
• Microbial Diversity 
• Plant-Microbe and Soil-Microbe Interactions 
• Role of Microorganisms in Wastewater Treatment, Bioremediation and Biogeochemical Cycling

• Microbial Diversity
• Bioremediation and Biogeochemical Cycling
• Plant-Microbe and Soil-Microbe Interactions

Cell Chemistry and Cell Biology

• Structure of Proteins, Nucleic Acid (DNA & RNA), Lipids and Polysaccharides
• Bonds in Biomolecules 
• Stereoisomerism in Biomolecules 
• Structure of Cell 
• Structure and Function of Cytoplasmic Membrane, Cell Wall, Outer Membrane, Glycocalyx, Chromosomes, Endospores, Storage Products, Mitochondria And Chloroplasts

• Nucleic Acid (DNA & RNA), Lipids and 

Polysaccharides

• Stereoisomerism in Biomolecules 
• Structure of Cell

Microbial Metabolism

• Anabolism and Catabolism 
• Phosphorylation 
• Glycolysis 
• TCA Cycle 
• Electron Transport Chain 
• Fermentation 
• Anaerobic Respiration 
• Energy Balances 
• Enzymes And Enzyme Kinetics

• Electron Transport Chain
• Phosphorylation
• TCA Cycle
• Enzymes And Enzyme Kinetics

Growth and Control of Microorganisms

• Bacterial Nutrition and Growth 
• Specific Growth Rate and Doubling Time 
• Monod’s Model 
• Types of Culture Media 
• Batch and Continuous Culture 
• Effects of Environmental Factors on Growth 
• Control of Microbes Using Physical and Chemical Methods

• Monod’s Model
• Effects of Environmental Factors on Growth
• Types of Culture Media

Microbiology and Health

• Pathogens and Modes of Transmission 
• Indicator Organisms 
• Quantification of Coliforms Using MPN and Membrane Filtration Techniques

• Pathogens and Modes of Transmission 
• Quantification of Coliforms Using MPN and Membrane Filtration Techniques

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Global Water Resources

• Structure, Properties and Distribution of Water
• Water Quality 
• Threats to Water Resources 
• Water Conservation

• Water Quality 
• Threats to Water Resources 
• Water Conservation

Surface Water Resources

• Hydrological Cycle and Water Balance - Precipitation, Infiltration, Evapotranspiration, Runoff 
• Flow Hydrographs 
• Unit Hydrographs 
• Stage-Discharge Relationship 
• Reservoir Capacity 
• Reservoir and Channel Routing; 
• Surface Run-Off Models 
• Surface Water Management 
• Rain Water Harvesting and Storage

• Flow Hydrographs 
• Unit Hydrographs 
• Surface Run-Off Models 
• Surface Water Management 
• Rain Water Harvesting and Storage

Groundwater Resources

• Geologic Formations as Aquifers
• Vadose and Saturated Zones
• Confined and Unconfined Aquifers and Their Parameters - Porosity, Permeability, Transmissivity and Storage Coefficient; 
• Darcy’s Law and Applications 
• Steady State Well Hydraulics

• Vadose and Saturated Zones
• Confined and Unconfined Aquifers and Their Parameters - Porosity, Permeability, Transmissivity and Storage Coefficient; 
• Darcy’s Law and Applications

Environmental Hydraulics

• Concepts Of Mechanics 
• Properties of Fluids 
• Pressure Measurement 
• Hydrostatic Force on Surfaces 
• Buoyancy and Flotation 
• Laminar and Turbulent Flow 
• Flow Through Pipes 
• Pipe Networks 
• Boundary Layer Theory 
• Forces on Immersed Bodies 
• Flow Measurement in Channels and Pipes 
• Kinematics of Flow 
• Continuity, Momentum And Energy Equations 
• Channel Hydraulics - Specific Energy, Critical Flow, Hydraulic Jump, Rapid and Gradually Varied Flow 
• Design of Lined and Unlined Channels

• Hydrostatic Force on Surfaces 
• Buoyancy and Flotation 
• Laminar and Turbulent Flow 
• Flow Through Pipes 
• Pipe Networks 
• Boundary Layer Theory 
• Flow Measurement in Channels and Pipes 
• Kinematics of Flow
• Channel Hydraulics - Specific Energy, Critical Flow, Hydraulic Jump, Rapid and Gradually Varied Flow

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Water & Wastewater Treatment and Management

• Water and Wastewater Quality Parameters 
• Eutrophication and Thermal Stratification In Lakes 
• River Pollution - Oxygen Sag Curve 
• Water Treatment Methods - Screening, Sedimentation with and Without Coagulation, Filtration, Desalination, Disinfection 
• Water Distribution and Storage 
• Point and Non-Point Sources of Wastewater 
• Population Forecasting Methods 
• Design of Sewer and Storm Water Sewers 
• Sewer Appurtenances; 
• Preliminary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sewage Treatment 
• Sludge Generation, Processing and Disposal Methods 
• Sewage Farming 
• Sources and Characteristics of Industrial Effluents 
• Concept of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP) 
• Wastewater Recycling and Zero Liquid Discharge 
• Kinetics and Reactor Design: Mass and Energy Balance, Order and Rate of Reactions, Batch Reactors, Completely Mixed Flow Reactors, Plug Flow Reactors

• Water Treatment Methods - Screening, Sedimentation with and Without Coagulation, Filtration, Desalination, Disinfection 
• Water Distribution and Storage 
• Point and Non-Point Sources of Wastewater 
• Population Forecasting Methods 
• Design of Sewer and Storm Water Sewers 
• Sewer Appurtenances; 
• Preliminary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sewage Treatment 
• Sludge Generation, Processing and Disposal Methods 
• Sewage Farming 
• Concept of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP) 

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Air Pollution

• Structure of The Atmosphere 
• Natural and Anthropogenic Sources of pollution 
• Atmospheric Sources Sinks, Transport 
• Indoor Air Pollution 
• Effects on Health and Environment 
• Air Pollution: Gases and Particulate Matter 
• Air Quality Standards 
• Primary and Secondary Pollutants 
• Criteria Pollutants, Ambient and Source Standards, Air Quality Indices, Visibility

• Natural and Anthropogenic Sources of pollution
• Indoor Air Pollution 
• Effects on Health and Environment 
• Air Pollution: Gases and Particulate Matter 
• Air Quality Standards

Particulate Pollutants

• Measurement And Control Methods 
• Control Of Particulate Air Pollutants Using Gravitational Settling Chambers, Cyclone Separators, Wet Collectors, Fabric Filters (Bag-House Filter), Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP)

• Control Of Particulate Air Pollutants Using Gravitational Settling Chambers, Cyclone Separators, Wet Collectors, Fabric Filters (Bag-House Filter), Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP)

Gaseous Pollutants

• Measurement and Control Methods 
• Control of Gaseous Contaminants: Absorption, Adsorption, Condensation and Combustion 
• Control of Sulphur Oxides, Nitrogen Oxides, Carbon Monoxide and Hydrocarbons 
• Vapour-Liquid and Vapour-Solid Equilibria 
• Diffusion, Fick’s Law and Interfacial Mass Transfer

• Control of Sulphur Oxides, Nitrogen Oxides, Carbon Monoxide and Hydrocarbons
• Diffusion, Fick’s Law and Interfacial Mass Transfer

• Automotive Emission Controls 
• Fuel Quality 
• Diesel Particulate Filters 
• Catalytic Convertors

• Diesel Particulate Filters 
• Catalytic Convertors

Air Quality Management

• Point, Line and Area Sources 
• Inventory 
• Influence of Meteorology - Wind Rose Diagrams, Stability, Mixing Height, Topography, Dispersion Modelling, Monitoring

• Influence of Meteorology - Wind Rose Diagrams, Stability, Mixing Height, Topography, Dispersion Modelling, Monitoring

Noise Pollution

• Sources 
• Health Effects 
• Standards 
• Measurement And Control Methods

• Health Effects
• Measurement And Control Methods

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• Integrated Solid Waste Management 
• Waste Hierarchy 
• Rules and Regulations for Solid Waste Management in India

Rules and Regulations for Solid Waste Management in India

Municipal Solid Waste Management

Sources, Generation, Characteristics, Collection and 

Transportation, Waste Processing And Disposal (Including Reuse Options, Biological Methods, Energy Recovery Processes and Landfilling).

Hazardous Waste Management

• Characteristics, Generation, Fate of Materials in the Environment
• Treatment and Disposal 

Treatment and Disposal

Soil Contamination and Leaching of Contaminants into Groundwater

• Management Of Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste and E-Waste: Sources, Generation and Characteristics; 
• Waste Management Practices Including Storage, Collection and Transfer

Waste Management Practices Including Storage, Collection and Transfer

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Global Effects of Air Pollution

Greenhouse Gases, Global Warming, Climate Change, Urban Heat Islands, Acid Rain, Ozone Hole

Greenhouse Gases, Global Warming, Climate Change,

Ozone Hole

• Ecology and Various Ecosystems 
• Biodiversity 
• Factors Influencing Increase in Population, Energy Consumption and Environmental Degradation

• Biodiversity 
• Factors Influencing Increase in Population, Energy Consumption and Environmental Degradation

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• Environmental Management Systems 
• ISO 14000 Series 
• Environmental Auditing: Environmental Impact Assessment 
• Life Cycle Assessment 
• Human Health Risk Assessment 

• ISO 14000 Series 
• Environmental Auditing: Environmental Impact Assessment 
• Life Cycle Assessment 
• Human Health Risk Assessment 

Environmental Law and Policy 

• Objectives 
• Polluter Pays Principle, Precautionary Principle 
• The Water And Air Acts With Amendments 
• The Environment (Protection) Act (Epa) 1986 
• National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 
• National Environment Policy 
• Principles Of International Law And International Treaties 

• The Water And Air Acts With Amendments 
• The Environment (Protection) Act (Epa) 1986 
• National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 
• National Environment Policy 

• Energy And Environment: Energy Sources – Overview Of Resources and Reserves 
• Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources 
• Energy-Environment Nexus

• Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources 
• Energy-Environment Nexus

• Sustainable Development: Definition and Concepts of Sustainable Development 
• Sustainable Development Goals 
• Hurdles to Sustainability 
• Environment and Economics

• Sustainable Development Goals 
• Hurdles to Sustainability 
• Environment and Economics

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2023

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2022

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2021

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Name of the Books

Publication / Name of the Author

Environmental Chemistry

Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry

Manahan, S.E.

Chemistry for Environmental Engineering

Swayer, C.N., McCarty, C.N. and Parkin, G.F

Environmental Microbiology

Environmental Microbiology, 2nd Edition

Maier, R.M., Pepper, I.L., Gerba C.P.

Brock Biology of Microorganisms

Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko

Water Resources

Engineering Hydrology

K. Subramanya

Environmental Hydraulics

Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications

John Cimbala and Yunus Cengel

Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics

Modi and Seth

Fox and McDonald’s Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Philip J. Pritchard

Water & Waste water Treatment and Management

Water Supply Engineering

SK Garg

Waste Water Engineering

Metcalf and Eddy

Air and Noise Pollution

Environmental Pollution Control Engineering 

C.S.Rao

Fundamentals of Air Pollution Engineering

Flagan, R.C., and Seinfeld, J.H.

Air Pollution Control Engineering

N. de Nevers

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

Sewage Waste Disposal and Air Pollution Engineering

SK Garg

Solid Waste Management: Principles and Practice 

Diganta Bhusan Das and Ramesha Chandrappa

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

Principles of Environmental Science

Cunningham W.P. and Cunningham M.A.