Environmental Sciences

Teacher-in-Charge: Dr Shanuja Beri

“There is no life without nature.” This is the basic philosophical premise on which the Department of Environmental Science was constituted in the Kalindi College in the year 2021. To underline the importance and incorporate the best practices for living harmoniously with nature and how we can best reconcile economic development with the environment, environmental science was introduced as an ability enhancement course (AEC) at the graduate level. Since 2021 as a separate department, through classroom teachings, different activities, workshops, and seminars, the department is fully engaged in spreading awareness among the young students about the current existential crisis looming over the survival of human beings. The teaching-learning methodologies are designed to provide the undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject in a simplistic manner, as well as evoke critical reasoning and analytical thinking among them. The various approaches to the teaching-learning process include classroom lectures, video presentations, and ICT-enabled teaching tools. For enhancing practical understanding, field visits are encouraged to relevant places in Delhi, like biodiversity parks, protected areas, wetlands, sewage treatment plants, etc.

Department of Environmental Science  is one of the most vibrant and proactive department of Kalindi College. The department emphasizes the importance of environmental advocacy and policy-making. Courses in environmental ethics, law, and economics prepare students to engage effectively in policy discussions and contribute to sustainable development initiatives.
Extracurricular opportunities, including student-led organizations, workshops, and seminars, foster a vibrant community focused on environmental stewardship. Our alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers in academia, government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector, demonstrating the versatility and relevance of an environmental science degree.
Overall, the Department of Environmental Science is dedicated to cultivating informed, proactive leaders who are prepared to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Through rigorous education and impactful research, we aim to inspire a deep commitment to protecting our planet and its resources.

Scope of the subject:
The course will empower the undergraduate students by helping them to
1. Gain in-depth knowledge on natural processes and resources that sustain life and govern economy.
2. Understand the consequences of human actions on the web of life, global economy, and quality of human life.
3. Develop critical thinking for shaping strategies (scientific, social, economic, administrative, and legal) for environmental protection, conservation of biodiversity, environmental equity, and sustainable development.
4. Acquire values and attitudes towards understanding complex environmental- economic, social challenges, and active participation in solving current environmental problems and preventing the future ones.
5. Adopt sustainability as a practice in life, society, and industry.

Hindi Department : Profile

कालिन्दी महाविद्यालय (दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय): अकादमिक गुणवत्ता के लिए प्रसिद्ध कालिन्दी महाविद्यालय की स्थापना सन् 1967 में दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय के प्रतिष्ठित महिला शैक्षिक संस्थानों के रूप में हुई। देवनगर के एक विद्यालयीय भवन से शुरू हुआ यह महाविद्यालय आज पूर्वी पटेल नगर में 8.25 एकड़ में फैले खूबसूरत परिसर में अवस्थित है, जहाँ प्राचार्या डॉ. अनुला मौर्य व शासी निकाय के अध्यक्ष श्री दीपका मारवाह के कुशल मार्गदर्शन में महाविद्यालय निरन्तर प्रगति की सीढ़ियाँ चढ़ रहा है। महाविद्यालय द्वारा संचालित 3 स्नातकोत्तर पाठ्यक्रमों (हिन्दी, संस्कृत व राजनीति विज्ञान), 15 स्नातक पाठ्यक्रमों, 8 एड-ऑन पाठ्यक्रमों (जैसे – फ्रेंच व चीनी भाषा में डिप्लोमा, विडियो प्रोडक्शन, पर्यटन, प्रयोजनमूलक सम्प्रेषण व व्यक्तित्व विकास, ऑफिस ऑटोमेशन, फोटो पत्रकारिता, 10 सप्ताह का महिला विकास अध्ययन पाठ्यक्रम व विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोजना द्वारा संस्तुत वेब डिजायनिंग व प्रिण्ट टैक्नोलोजी में बी.वोक. पाठ्यक्रम) में अध्ययनत 4289 छात्राएँ अपने-अपने विषयों के विशेषज्ञ 162 अकादमिक संकाय सदस्यों से गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा प्राप्त कर रही हैं। 95 प्रशासनिक सदस्यों की कर्मठ टीम निरन्तर महाविद्यालय की आधारभूत संरचना के सुदृढिकरण और प्रगति में निरन्तर जुटी रहती हैं। आगामी सत्र के लिए दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय की शैक्षणिक परिषद् (ए.सी.) व कार्यकारी परिषद् (ई.सी.) द्वारा 4 नये स्नातक पाठ्यक्रम (बी.ए. ऑनर्स भूगोल, बी.एससी. ऑनर्स वनस्पति विज्ञान, बी.एससी. ऑनर्स रसायन विज्ञान व बी.एसी. ऑनर्स प्राणी विज्ञान पाठ्यक्रम) संस्तुत हुए हैं। महाविद्यालय वर्षभर चलने वाली शैक्षणिक, सहशैक्षणिक व अन्य शिक्षणेतर सांस्कृतिक गतिविधियों के माध्यम से छात्राओं में समूह-भावना, आलोचनात्मक समझ, अभिनव विचारों व रचनात्मक प्रयासों के लिए मंच प्रदान करता है और सामाजिक और आर्थिक रूप से पिछड़े समुदाय से आनेवाले विद्यार्थियों की बेहतर शिक्षा के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है।

हिन्दी विभाग की स्थापना सन् 1967 में कालिन्दी महाविद्यालय की स्थापना के साथ ही हुई। शुरूआत बी.ए. प्रोग्राम के हिन्दी पाठ्यक्रमों के शिक्षण से हुई। सन् 1971 में बी.ए. ऑनर्स हिन्दी पाठ्यक्रम की तो सन् 1991 में एम.ए. हिन्दी पाठ्यक्रम की शुरूआत हुई। इसके अलावा हिन्दी विभाग, वाणिज्य व अन्य कला-स्नातक पाठ्यक्रमों की छात्राओं को विधिध अन्तर्रानुशासनिक पाठ्यक्रम भी पढ़ाता है। इस समय विभाग में 1 सहआचार्य व 11 सहायक आचार्य शिक्षणरत हैं। विद्यार्थियों के सर्वांगीण विकास के लिए समर्पित विभाग की ‘हिन्दी साहित्य परिषद्’ समय-समय पर विभिन्न शैक्षणिक व सहशैक्षणिक गतिविधियों का आयोजन करती रहती हैं।

Geography Department : Profile

The Department of Geography was established in 1995, under the BA (Programme) Course. In order to broaden the horizon of understanding about Geographical Studies, the College started B.A. (Honors) course in Geography in 2017 under the CBCS mode. The Department of Geography has always been committed towards excellence. Along with the theoretical framework, the department has established a well-equipped Cartography laboratory and GIS Lab for students to learn and enhance their skills through practical applications in the fields of Cartography, Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS. The Department of Geography has prepared 3-D and 2-D maps of the College which help the students and commuters to get the location of teaching and non-teaching places within the college campus.

The department conductsthe annual Geo Fest- Resurgence in which students and experts from various universities and colleges participate in academic deliberations to enhance academic interaction. The society has its own e-magazine “GEOSOPHY” which is edited and maintained by its executive members.

The Department of Geography runs a certificate course on Travel & Tourism with the objective of educating, training and developing the much-needed skills to prepare students who jointhe travel and tourism industry, and are valuable in providing them with alternative career opportunities.

The Department of Geography is looking after the functioning of the Paper Recycle Unit installed in our college campus. As a matter of fact, this unit utilizes the waste paper accumulated from various departments as raw material and prepares recycled paper which can be used for various purposes.

To cater to the needs of students, the geography department has a well-equipped laboratory for conducting practical classes, which are managed by experienced and capable staff. In addition to laboratory, the department has a good collection of books in Departmental Library.

  1. Cartography Lab: has a Tracing Table, LCD Projector, maps, models and charts.
  2. GIS Lab: equipped with computers, GPS, Stereoscopes, Rotameter and Planimeter and LCD Projector.The lab is well-enabled with satellite imageries, aerial photographs as well as various simulation programs related to various practical’s.
  • Departmental Library: The Department has its own library with a good collection of books on Geography, Practical notes and Projects. The books available in the library are also issued to students.
  1. Store Room: The Department also has a separate store room that is issued for the storage of maps, charts as well as instruments and equipment’s.

2 Scope of the Subject:

The Scope of the Course covers the fields such as Geomorphology, Cartographic Techniques, Human Geography, Thematic Cartography, Climatology, Statistical Methods in Geography, Geography of India, Economic Geography, Environmental Geography, Field Work and Research Methodology, Regional Planning and Development, Remote Sensing and GIS, Evolution of Geographical Thought and Disaster Management based Project Work. The career prospects of this course lie in theSurvey of India, Space application centre, Urban and rural development departments, Metropolitan development corporation, and Social and environmental research organizations.This course provides a sound foundation for students willing to pursue higher education in the discipline of Geography, Geology, Metrologyand Urban and Regional Planning.

 

After completion of undergraduate programmes in Geography, students will be able to:

  • Analyse the earth as an integrated human-environment system by examining changing interactions at different spatial and temporal scales.
  • Understand the subject matter of various branches of physical and human geography.
  • Analyse geographical data and interpret its significance within the context of human-environment relations.
  • Communicate geographical concepts and data effectively using oral, written and visual forms.
  • Contribute effectively to pursue innovative solutions to human-environment problems.
  • Investigate complex real world challenges using appropriate concepts, methods, and tools from one or more geographical sub-disciplines.
  • Explain the societal relevance of geographical knowledge and apply it to real world human-environment issues.
  • Course Detail:
  1. For Honours Course

 

B. A. Honours Geography NEP
Semesters DSC (Discipline Specific Core) Credits – 4 DSE (Discipline Specific Elective) Credits – 4 GE (Generic Elective) Credits – 4
Semester I Physical Geography Geography of India
Human Geography Spatial Dimensions of Development
Digital Cartography (Practical) Geography of Health and Well Being
Semester II Geomorphology Globalisation and Mobility
Population Geography Disaster Management
Statistical Methods in Geography (Practical) Traditional Ecological knowledge and Practices
Semester III Climatology Biogeography Contemporary Environmental Issues
Urban Geography Geography of Arid and Semi-Arid

Region

 Geography of Tourism
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing (Practical) Spatial Information Technology
Semester IV Oceanography Geography of Himalayas Sustainable Development: Science and Policy Interface
Economic Geography Rural Development Geography of Conflict and Peace Studies
Fundamentals of GIS (Practical) Regional Development
Semester V Environment and Ecology Political Geography Word Regional Geography
Agriculture and Food Security Social Geography Geography of Trade and Commerce
Research Methodology and Field Work (Practical) Climate Change and Adaptation
Semester VI Regional Geography of India Space and Crime Geo Heritage and Geo Tourism
Geographical Thought Gender Geography Media Geography and Virtual Space
Disaster Management Based Project Report (Practical) Education for Sustainable development
Semester VII Land use Planning and Policy Industrial Geography Geo politics and international relations
Water Resource Management Geography of Settlement
Electoral Geography Geography of behavior and Emotions
Geography of Mobility and Migration
Semester VIII Advance Spatial Analysis(Practical) Space , Culture and Society Food Security
Dynamics of Urban Systems Environmental Ethics and Law
Regional Planning and Development Community Health and social Wellbeing
Geography of Transportation

 

 

  1. ii) For Programme Courses

1st Year (NEP)

Semester Major Minor AECC
I Human Geography Physical Geography Environmental Science/ (English/MIL/Communication)
II Geomorphology Population Geography (English/MIL/Communication)/Environmental Science

 

 

2nd Year (NEP)

Semester Major Minor
III (NEP) Urban Geography Climatology
IV (NEP) Oceanography Economic Geography

 

3rdYear (NEP)

Semester Major Minor
V (NEP) Agriculture and Food Security Environment and Ecology
VI (NEP)

                                               

 

  • Major Orientation courses, Seminars, Workshops, Conferences:
Title of Seminar, Orientation courses, Seminars, Workshops, Conferences Organizing Department & Date Sponsorship Levels

(National/International/

State/University/College
Organizing Symposium on G-20: Connecting young India towards inclusive and action oriented goals

 

 Geography

4th September 2023

 NA College
INTERNATIONAL INTERACTIVE SESSION

with Dr. Iulian Dinca Assistant Professor from University of Oradea, Romania

 Geography

8th February 2024

 NA College
organized a seminar on Career Counselling Geography

18th March 2024

 yes College
Department of Geography organised its annual fest ‘RESURGENCE 24’ on the theme “Viksit Bharat@2047: Navigating Towards Sustainable Development” Geography

20th and 21st March 2024

 NA College
  • List of Distinguished Speakers/ Guests invited in Academic Session 2023-24:
S.N. Name Designation Institution
1 Prof. Praveen Kumar Pathak Professor, JNU
2 Dr Ankur Yadav Assistant Professor JNU
3 Dr. Iulian Dinca Assistant Professor, Department of Geography University of Oradea, Romania
4 Ms. Karuna Mishra Geography Faculty KGS IAS
5 Prof. V.S Negi Professor, Department of Geography Saheed Bhagat Singh College Evening
6 Prof. Jagbir Singh Professor, Department of Geography Swami Shardhananad College
7 Prof. Bindhy Wasini Pandey Professor, Department of Geography, Delhi School of Economics

English Department : Profile

The Department of English at Kalindi College, University of Delhi is one of its oldest departments, offering Honours courses since 1988. The most singular feature of this department is its commitment towards the holistic growth of its students with its insistence on paying close attention to the students’ mental, emotional and intellectual well-being. Fine-tuning its methods and thus constantly revisiting the pedagogic practices for the students to be at home in a discipline that is in a way nurtured by the very lack of disciplinary identity, the emphasis is on creating a space that befits the needs of the students to learn and grow. It consists of an outstanding faculty whose areas of expertise and research are wide and varied to include Post-Coloniality, Gender Studies, Theory of the Novel, Partition literature, Dalit Writing, Literatures of the North-East, Folklore, Children’s Literature, Fourth World Literature, Culture Studies and Critical Theory, to name a few. With the introduction of NEP 2020, there is an increase in the variety of skill based language and communication courses the department offers. Similarly to assist overall nurturing and awareness courses such as Emotional Intelligence, Ecology and Literature and the like bring roundedness to the syllabi. Moreover, it has experts in English language teaching whose excellence lies in teaching the students to learn to articulate themselves better and thus enable them to hear their own voices and work their ways toward self-expression. It prides itself on having a pool of extremely talented and creative students who have brought accolades for the institution in both Academic and Co-Curricular activities. The Department works to inculcate a spirit of collaboration and collegiality between faculty members and students thus looking to achieve wholesome progress at all levels.

Career Opportunities

Armed with a degree in English, a wide scope of careers is open to students, namely, Academics (Language, Literature, Linguistics, Art, History, Gender & Cultural studies, etc.); Media and Journalism; Civil Services; Fine arts and Performing Arts; Writing/Publishing; Law; Human Resources Departments in MNCs; MBA, etc. With the introduction of the NEP, the scope for a job oriented syllabus is enhanced by inclusion of SEC and VAC courses that students can opt for from an entire gamut of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary courses

Economics Department : Profile

The Department of Economics as a part of Kalindi College came into existence in 1967. The subject was first offered in B.A (Programme). Then from 1985 onwards B.A Hons in Economics was offered to the students.

The study of Economics as a discipline encourages analytical thinking and a pragmatic approach to Economic problem. In addition to providing a strong foundation in Economic theory, the focus is on issues specific to the Indian context. The process of rational decision making taught in Economics is of great value irrespective of the career a person chooses.

Scope

It provides a platform for varied vocations like IES, IAS, MBA, MFC, etc. those with an inclination towards banking and marketing can join their analytics team; while more academically oriented students can pursue M.A. and Ph.D. The Civil Services, RBI and the Niti Ayog are still very popular pursuits for those interested in administration and framing economic policies. Today, students of Economic are in demand in prestigious international organizations like the World Bank, IMF, UN etc.

History Department : Profile

History was the subject amongst other courses which was introduced in the year of inception of the college in 1967. B.A. History Honours was introduced within three years (1970-1971) of the establishment of the college. The department has a History Society named DHAROHAR which organizes various awareness programmes related to historical learning and also organizes trips for the students in and around Delhi.

From a philosophical perspective, the past is inaccessible to us or as far as it is accessible, it is at least not available to us in the same way the present is available to us. History is a creation; it is not mere copying.The idea of history is that we can actually learn more about the past, one of asking questions and further questions based on their tentative answers.

Scope of the Subject

As a history graduate one will have gained skills highly valued by employers such as analytical and critical reasoning, oral and written communication and research skills. A history degree is a good launch pad for a wide range of careers.

Journalism Department : Profile

With a vision to prepare students for the challenging yet endearing field of Media, the Journalism Department of Kalindi College was established in the year 1995, and since then has been the trademark grace of Kalindi. The Journalism Society of Kalindi College is dedicated towards developing a worldview that incorporates a holistic method of inquiry for the greater good of society. It is designed to train young minds to investigate events that eventually become an integral part of national development.

The Department espouses and instills ideas of professional ethics and standards among budding journalists. The Journalism Society also encourages a participative environment so that students feel free to interact with their peers as well as with experts in the field. Workshops, seminars, talks and interactions with film-makers, cinematographers, senior journalists, and professors are a regular feature of the departmental activities. To enable students to experience a journalist’s world, field visits to press and broadcast agencies are encouraged. The students have also produced radio programmes for Delhi University Community Radio (DUCR 90.4 MHz). Internships with media houses is also an integral part of the curricular activities. The students also produce films, radio and video documentaries, advertisements and other audiovisual products, some of which have either been nominated or won awards at various film and documentary competitions held at colleges and at festivals.

Scope of the Subject

In today’s information society, the creation, integration, interpretation, dissemination and use of information are significant to achieve socio-economic-political goals. Hence the role played by the media industry in our lives is crucial. Media creates a marketplace for competing ideas that are the bases of a democratic system like ours, and provides ample avenues for the young generation to participate and contribute to society. If you are sharp and have a sense of responsibility towards society, this is the field for you.

The Department of Journalism offers Bachelors with Honours in Journalism, a compact professional course for students under which the college acts as the facilitator to meticulously give shape to the aspirations of students through all-round skill enhancement.

  • This professional course prepares you to enter the world of print and electronic media.
  • After a bachelor’s degree in this discipline, you may pursue a postgraduate course in Journalism and Mass Communication and subsequently, find careers in the media industry or in the field of academics.
  • A student can go on to pursue a career in script writing, video journalism, photography, advertising and public relations, publishing, film-making, radio-jockeying, media planning, etc.

Commerce Department : Profile

The Department of Commerce was started in Kalindi College in the year 1977, with one section of B.Com (Prog.) and only one lecturer Ms Manju Gambhir. She was taking care of all the activities of the Department. Nevertheless, it kept expanding with time. One more section of B.Com (Prog.) was introduced later and more lecturers joined.

In the year 1998, B.Com (Hons.) was introduced in the college with one section. Many activities have been introduced in the Commerce Department since its inception. It has flourished in academic and cultural activities. Today it is considered as one of the well-established Departments of University of Delhi.

Opportunities

Commerce is an emerging and very wide area for career opportunities in India and abroad. After doing bachelors in Commerce, students have a lot of career opportunities both in public as well as private sectors. Commerce graduates are eligible for various master level courses like M.Com, MBA, MHROD and MIB which are more relevant for commerce students.

Mathematics Department : Profile

The Department of Mathematics has been in existence since the inception of this college in 1967. Department started its journey with B. A. (Pass) and papers in Commerce and Economics. With the sincere and dedicated efforts of its founder teachers. The Department started B. Sc. (Gen) in 1980 and B. Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics in 1992. The department aims at providing opportunities for students to explore areas of mathematics outside the classroom and to enhance inter-student communication and co-operation. The goal is to enable students to express mathematical ideas more creatively and to develop their talent whilst making them confident, capable and responsible human beings.

Scope of the Subject

A graduate student in B. Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics from the college can pursue academic courses like B. Ed. and P.G. Courses like M. Sc. or M.S., followed by M. Phil. or Ph.D. Thus they can find a promising career in the field of Research or Teaching. They can also take up Professional Courses like MCA or MBA. MCA is the best option for the B. Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics graduates who wish to pursue their career in IT sector and MBA for those who wish to pursue their career in Management field. The students can also explore areas like actuarial sciences, banking, civil services etc.

 

  • TIC

Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh

Chemistry Department : Profile

Department of Chemistry started in 1967 since the inception of Kalindi College, a constituent college of the
University of Delhi. This Department has been working as an integral part from the very beginning of various
interdisciplinary courses in the College that comes under Bachelor of Science in General and/or Life Sciences
Stream, Honours in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. The Department has remained engaged actively in the
successful journey of following programmes:

Details of courses/programmes provided and their status:
S.No. Course/Programme Academic Year Mode of Running Status of course Reason of Discontinuation
1 B.Sc. General Group B 1967-68 Annual Discontinued Introduction of Semester Mode since 2010
2 B.Sc. Environmental Sciences 1985-86 Annual Discontinued
3 B.Sc. Life Science 2005-06 Annual Discontinued
4 B.Sc. Applied Life Science 2005-06 Annual Discontinued
5 B.Sc. (P) life Sciences 2010-11 Semester Running —
6 B.Sc. (P) Physical Sciences 2010-16 Semester Discontinued Introduction of CBCS
7 B.Sc. (H) Chemistry,
Chemistry, erstwhile FYUP		 2013-16 Semester Discontinued
8 B.Sc. (H) Chemistry 2017 onwards Under CBCS Running —

Scope Of Chemistry

The past decades are considered as the witness for the global perspective of Chemistry in all branch sciences and
even in daily life. This era is directly related to the wellbeing of human being which encompasses various modern
areas of Chemical Sciences such as Chemical Synthesis, Medical Science, Physical Science, Biological Science,
Environmental Science, Agriculture Science, Forensic Science and several applied courses of Chemical Sciences. All
these modern areas are offshoots of the major domain of Chemical Science called as Chemistry, which directly
concerns wellbeing of everywhere.

Chemistry is that physical science which includes the study of a range of matters such as atoms, crystals,
molecules and many other collections of matters whether they are in isolation or in combination. It also involves
the concepts of energy and entropy that are related to the spontaneity of various chemical processes. Since this
is a branch of natural sciences, it is commonly known as “The Science of Matter”.

Professionals working in this field are called chemists. They study the various compositions of matters and its
concerned properties like density, size, shape and acidity. Usually the chemists specialize in one or more sub
disciplines depending on their interests and the choice of their specialized field.

Due to highly prized nature of Chemistry and its diverse curriculum, it lays the foundation for extremely
productive and exciting career in variety of disciplines as pharmaceutical, agrochemical, mineralogy, molecular
biology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, polymer technology, teaching research, scientific publication and so on.
The importance of Chemistry would not diminish over time, so it will remain a promising career path. In a nut
shell, the study of Chemistry provides a vehicle for obtaining an education for life in a broad sense, so welcome
to the great world of chemistry!

Chemistry Laboratory

Science educators have believed that the laboratory is an important means of instruction in science. Science
laboratories are a great place for students which help them enhance their learning by understanding the
theoretical concepts of science which are taught in classrooms. Well-designed laboratories not only make science
experiments fun but also help students in achieving good academic results. To cater to the need, and to groom the
interest of students towards science, Department of Chemistry has two well-equipped laboratories (space for 60
students in laboratory-1, 40 students in laboratory-2) for conducting practical classes which are managed by well
experienced and capable staff. The Laboratories have been upgraded and well equipped with the instruments,
glassware to make learning more interesting and congenial with new advancements and separate facilities like
Filtration Room, Balance Room, Fuming Cupboard, Preparation Room, Instrument Room, etc. Moreover, the laboratory
has all the necessary infrastructure and equipment to conduct practical as per the requirements, which are also
prescribed in the various syllabus of interdisciplinary courses. In addition to the laboratory, an instrument room
has also been designated for various instrumental and chemistry practical.

A. Chemistry Laboratory 1

B. Chemistry Laboratory 2