Methods of Sampling: SRSWR, SRSWOR, Stratified, Systematic (Description of Sampling Procedures only).

Data Condensation and Graphical Methods: Raw Data, Attributes and Variables, Classification, Frequency Distribution, Cumulative Frequency Distribution.

Graphs: Histogram and Frequency Polygon.

Diagrams: Multiple Bar, Pie, Subdivided Bar.

Environment – Structure, Components and Typology.

Ecosystem as Part of Environment – Functioning and Levels of Organisation.

Biodiversity – Classification, Value, Threats to Biodiversity.

Definition, Importance and Classification of Natural Resources.

Utilisation and Conservation of Water, Forest, Soil and Energy Resources.

Issues associated with Natural Resources.

Economic Activities – Nature and Pattern – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary.

Environmental Problems Associated with Economic Activities.

Case Studies with Reference to India.

Environment Management – Concept, Need and Relevance of Environmental Education.

Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Audit.

Role of Technology in Environment Management – GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing as Tools.

Personal Computers – Identification/Demonstration of different Storage Devices like CD & CD drive, Hard Disk- HDD, Storing and Retrieving Data from various Storage Devices, Identification of various Input and Output devices. Primary Memory, RAM and ROM – Processor – CPU, it’s Speed Machine – Cycle, Ports, Computer Buses. Different Types of Printers. Introduction to Trouble Shooting of Personal Computers.

Introduction, Features, various versions of Windows, My Computer, my Documents, Recycle Bin, Network Neighbourhood, Start Menu, Taskbar, File and Folder Operation (Creating, Copying, Moving, Deleting), System Tools, Creating Shortcuts.

What is Internet, most popular Internet Services, Functions of Internet like Email, WWW, FTP, Usenet, Instant Messaging, Internet Telephony, using Address Book, Working with Task List, Scheduling Appointments, Reminders, Events.

Getting Started, The Word Window, New Documents, Document Navigation, Editing Text, Working with Text, Undo and Redo commands, Cut, Copy, and Paste, Find and Replace.

Text Formatting, Character Formatting, Tab Settings, Paragraph Formatting, Paragraph Spacing and Indents.

Tables, Creating Tables, Working with Table Content, Changing the Table Structure.

Page Layout, Headers and Footers, Page Setup Graphics, Adding Graphics and Clip Art, Working with Graphics.

Proofing, Printing, and Exporting, Spelling and Grammar, AutoCorrect, Printing and Exporting Documents.

Fundamentals of Excel, Cut, Copy, Insert, Delete, Paste Special, Custom Formatting, Undo, Redo, Excel Formulas – Basic, Useful Functions and Paste Function, Calc, Comments, Drawing Toolbar, Edit, Replace, Delete, Clear, Essential Printing, Data Sorting, Hiding, AutoFormats, Protection, Basic Charts, Basic Formatting, If Function.

(b)       Environmental Analysis: Importance, Factors, PESTLE Analysis, SWOT Analysis.

(b)       Development of Business Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, Entrepreneurship as a Career Option.

(c)        Consumerism and Consumer Protection: Consumerism in India, Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

(b)       Social Audit: Evolution of Social Audit, Benefits of Social Audit, Social Audit v/s Commercial Audit.

(b)       Foreign Trade in India: Balance of Trade, FDI Investment Flows and its Implication for Indian Industries.