Semester III · PCI syllabus 2026
Environmental Sciences
BP302T
1 credit
Theory
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Unit 1: Environmental Pollution
- Definition, scope, and importance of environmental studies Types, causes, effects, and control measures of Air, water, soil,
- noise, and nuclear pollution
- Solid waste and hazardous waste management in pharmaceuticals
- Role of pharmacists in conservation and sustainable use of resources
Unit 2: Pharmaceutical Waste and Effluent Management
- Types of pharmaceutical waste: chemical, expired drugs, packaging, biomedical waste Biomedical Waste Management Rules (2016) and CPCB guidelines
- Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) design and functioning
- Water purification methods in pharmaceutical settings (RO, UV, distillation, filtration)
Unit 3: Environmental Impact of the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Sources of pollution in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Types of pharmaceutical waste: solid, liquid, and gaseous
- Environmental risks of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and its dosage forms. Impact of pharmaceutical residues on ecosystems and human health
Unit 4: Sustainability in the Pharmaceutical Sector
- Principles of sustainable development in pharma
- Principles and Practices of Green pharmacy Energy conservation and resource optimization
Unit 5: Government Policies, Compliance, and Practical Exposure
- Environmental laws: o Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 o Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
- National Green Tribunal (NGT) and regulatory bodies (CPCB, SPCB)
- Government initiatives: o Swachh Bharat Abhiyan o River rejuvenation program- Namami Gange Programme o Jal Jeevan Mission
- ISO-14000
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