The University of Lahore

Lahore Business School

Environmental Sciences
Bachelors of Business Administration

Semester: Fall 2021

Instructor: Sana Shahid Email: [email protected]

Course Code: SS04201 Course Cr. Hrs.: 3

I. Course Description:

Environmental sciences is interdisciplinary and it embraces a wide variety of topics from

different areas of study. There are several major unifying constructs, or themes, that cut
across the many topics of business studies included in the investigation of Environmental
Sciences.
The goal of Environmental Sciences course is to provide students with the scientific
principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of
the natural world with business activities; to identify and analyze environmental problems
both natural and anthropogenic; to evaluate the relative risks associated with these
problems; to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing these problems;
and recognize the adaption to eco-friendly business processes lead to reduce adverse
environmental effects and preserve natural resources.
The natural systems changes over time and space. The population growth, latest
technology, industrialization, urbanization and other manmade activities have increased
rate of their impact on the environment with greater magnitude.
Understanding the role of economic, legal, social, and political factors is vital for the
development of feasible environmental solutions. Management of common resources is
essential as human survival depends on developing practices that will achieve sustainable
systems. A suitable combination of resource conservation, legal compliance and
progressive advancements is required for a sustainable development.

II. Program Learning Objectives:

In BBA program courses are designed to achieve the following objectives and to
accomplish the given learning outcomes upon the successful completion of these
objectives.

Program Objectives Program Learning Outcomes

Goal 1. Core Business Knowledge: Developing 1. Demonstrate mastery in understanding,
an in-depth understanding of major business identifying and applying the major concepts,
subjects such as accounting, finance, information theories and tools of major business disciplines.
system, management, marketing, operations
management and entrepreneurship which are
essential for effective decision making in
workplace settings.

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 2. Handle complex business situations and
support business decisions by applying a core
body of discipline-specific knowledge and
integrating theoretical knowledge of
management sciences.

Goal 2. Critical and Analytical Skills: 3. Use critical and analytical thinking skills to
Developing and fostering critical thinking skills identify and analyze key variables involved in
along with operational analytical problem-solving complex business problems.
skills among future leaders for better business 4. Use critical and analytical skills in exploring
solutions and decision making. viable and multiple options that can generate
short-term and long-term benefits for
organizations and their stakeholders
Goal 3. Communication Skills: Developing and 5. Demonstrate proficiency in vocabulary,
improving knowledge, skills and attributes of grammar and syntax for effectively presenting
students required for effective oral and written ideas in writing business documents.
business communication in workplace settings.
6. Present material orally with clarity and in an
organized manner.

7. Demonstrate competency in understanding core

Goal 4. Leadership and Team Work: concepts, theories and significance of
Developing skills, attributes and attitudes
leadership and team-based work.
necessary to work effectively as leaders and team
members. 8. Understand and apply leadership skills at
different levels within team and organization.

9. Lead and participate in teams to attain desired

organizational outcomes.

Goal 5. IT Skills: Polishing students’ knowledge 10. Demonstrate technological expertise while
and skills related to relevant IT software for generating and presenting business
improving their decision-making abilities. information.

11. Use a range of computer applications required

to address the business needs.
Goal 6. Innovation and Entrepreneurial 12. Have an understanding of roles and tasks for
mindset: Developing and fostering innovative becoming an entrepreneurial business
entrepreneurial mindset among graduates professional.
enabling them to identify a suitable business 13. Understand concepts, tools, processes and
opportunity while taking into account practices for exploring and implementing
environmental factors. emerging entrepreneurial opportunities and
generating business plans.
14. Understand and identify legal, social and
Goal 7. Social, Legal and Ethical ethical dilemmas that impact everyday working
Responsibilities: Building students’ behavior and practices from moral perspectives.
knowledge towards social, legal and ethical 15. Demonstrate competency in identifying and
concerns in organizations. resolving ethical issue important for
organizations and its key stakeholders.
16. Understand global issues related to the business
Goal 8. Global Perspective: Building students’ and their influence on local and international
knowledge and skills required to work with business communities.
diverse workforce in global working 17. Demonstrate awareness of the economic,
environment. social, cultural, technological and political
environments within international business
function.

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 III. Mapping of Course Learning Outcomes with Program Learning Outcomes (CLOs-PLOs Matrix):

The courses are designed to fulfill these objectives such that at the end of the course, the students shall have developed the following abilities:

No. Course Learning Outcome Learning Outcomes from the Program

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
To understand the system &
environment, environmental factors,
1 environmental resources, carrying √ √ √ √
capacity, carbon footprints, and Natural
& Anthropogenic environment.
Be able to understand the current
environmental problems (mainly arising
2 from businesses/industries), their acute
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
& chronic impacts, and their solutions.
Comprehend the need of conserving
natural resources, and production of
3 green energy, e.g. Hydro, solar, geo-
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
thermal, etc.
Be able to identify the concepts of green
economy, sustainable development,
4 sustainability and sustainable
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
development goals of Pakistan.
Identify and analyze the environmental
factors (internal and external) during
5 industrial production, and steps towards
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
remediation measures.
Gain knowledge about the
implementation of CSR, Environmental
6 management system (ISO 14001:2015),
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
and Eco-labeling as marketing tool.

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IV. Course Material:

Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet, 8 th Edition by Daniel B. Botkin and

Edward A. Keller. Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2011. ISBN 978-0-470-52033-
8.
Environmental Science: A study of interrelationships, 13th Edition by Eldon D. Enger
and Bradley F. Smith. Published by McGraw Hill, 2013. ISBN 978-0-07338327-9.
Fundamentals of Environmental Studies by Basu, M. and Xavier, S. Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2016.
Environmental Science: New Age by Dr. Y. K. Singh. Published by New Age
International Publishers, 2006.

Reference Books:

 Environmental Science towards Sustainable Future, 12th Edition by Richard T.

Wright and Dorothy F. Boorse. Published by Pearson, 2016. ISBN-13: 978-
0321811530.
 Environmental Science, thirteenth Edition, by G. Tyler Miller, JR. and Scott E.
Spoolman. Published by Yolanda Cossio, 2010. ISBN-13: 978-0-495-56016-6.
 Environmental Protection Agency, Pakistan
 USEPA
 World Health Organization
 UNDP
 WWF-Pakistan
 www.scholar.google.com
Note: In addition to above, instructor will facilitate students by providing hand-outs and
other reading material (for details –refer lesson plan).

V. Training Methods:

In addition to lectures, the instructor will also use the following training methods during
16 weeks semester, 32 sessions (for details – please refer lesson plan).
 10 case studies
 1 Publication
 Regular Class Activities
 6 Quizzes
 6 Assignments
 5 Videos
 Regular Group Discussions
 Final Industrial Project

VI. Assessment Method and Evaluation Criteria:

Quizzes 15 % Mid Term Exam 15 %

Assignments 10 % Project 15 %
Internal Assessment 05 % Final Exam 40 %

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 Total 100

VII. Week-wise Content Break-up:

All reading resources will be provided by the instructor to students.

Week Contents
Introduction of the Students and Introduction to Environmental Sciences.
1.
Introduction to Environmental Sciences: Understanding System & Environment.
Introduction to Environmental Sciences: Factors of Environment (Physical.
Biological, Chemical), Environmental Sciences History and scope. Natural and
2.
Anthropogenic Environment.
Case Study 1.
Environmental Sustainability: Sustainable Development, Principles of Sustainable
Development (Ecological/Environmental Principles, Social/Ethical Principles,
3. Economic/Political Principles).
Class Discussion on Sustainable Business Development.
Case Study 2.

The Earth as a System: Spheres of the Environment (Atmosphere, Biosphere,

Hydrosphere and Geosphere).
Class Discussion on the importance of Hydrosphere.
4.
Video 1: Layers of the Geosphere.
Quiz 1.
Assignment 1.
Environmental Disasters: Manmade disasters, Crude Oil Pollution in Sea, Mine
Pollution, Effects of Industrial Pollution, Effects of Environmental Conditions
and Pollution.
Case Study 3.
Case Study 4.
5.
Case Study 5.
Case Study 6.
Case Study 7.
Quiz 2.
Assignment 2.
Energy and the Environment: Introduction to Energy, Non-Renewable and
Renewable Energy Sources, Pakistan’s Energy Sources.
6.
Quiz 2.
Assignment 3.

7. MID TERM EXAM

Major Environmental Concerns: Ecological Footprints, Carrying Capacity and

Biocapacity. Types of Environmental Pollution and Remedial Measures. Sources
of Environmental Pollution and Solutions.
8.
Video on Environmental Pollution.
Case Study 8.

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 Week Contents
Health Effects of Global Climate Change: Climate, Weather, Determinants of
Climate Change, causes of Climate Change in Pakistan and Economic Loss.
9.
Case Study 9.
Assignment 4.

Health Effects of Global Climate Change: Climate Change Policy of Pakistan,

Climate Change effects on humans and health impacts.
Video 2: Climate Change.
10.
Video 3: Greenhouse effect and Global Warming.
Case Study 10.
Industrial Project.
Market Mechanism in Addressing Environmental Issues: 5 E’s Approaches of
Addressing Climate Change, Major Players of Climate Change, Green Business.
11. Importance of Economic incentives in Climate Change.
Quiz 4.
Assignment 5.
Sustainable Development Goals: Sustainable Development Goals of Pakistan,
Self-Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) for industries in Pakistan, 2001.
12. Quiz 5.
Publication 1.
Assignment 6.
Climate Change and Carbon Emissions: What are different types of incentives?
What are Carbon Credits? Cap and Trade Method.
Covid-19 Pandemic and Environment: Effects (+ive & -ive) of Covid-19
13.
Lockdown on the Environment.
Video 4: Carbon Credit Explained
Video 5: Carbon Credits online Calculators.
Eco-Labeling (Environmental Management): Importance of Eco-labels as a
14. Marketing Tool in Businesses, ISO 14020 to ISO 14025, Process of Eco-Labeling.
Quiz 6.

15 &
16. FINAL TERM EXAM

VIII. Guest Lecture

Week Topic Activity

Dr. Mujtaba Baqir (Assistant Professor,
16. Eco-Labeling as a Marketing Tool
GCU, Lahore)
* Note: The above is tentatively planned, subject to guest availability and course completion.

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 IX. Class Activity

Week Relevant Topic Activity

Identify the Environmental Sustainable
13. Publication on Sustainable Goals of Pakistan Development Goals of Pakistan and
align them with business opportunities.

X. Class Participation Rules:

 To assess physical presence attendance will be taken.

 Classes start on time. Being late by more than 15 minutes will count as an absence.
 If you have documentable circumstances such as illness or grave personal difficulties,
contact the BBA Program Office for any further processing.
 Be present mentally as well, to allow the rest of the class to benefit from your
engagement and thoughtful insights. Speak up and become part of the conversation.
 Grading this aspect of class participation is necessarily subjective. Some of the
criteria for evaluating class participation include:
1. Level of Preparedness – Do the comments reflect evidence of deep case analysis
rather than repeating facts
2. Relevancy to the discussion –Do your comments move the discussion forward or
hinder class progress?
3. Affectivity of Communication – The thoughts are presented in a concise and
convincing fashion
4. Quality will be evaluated and not the quantity.
 Cell phones and iPads (tablets) and other technology are not permitted during class
(permitted only in exceptional lectures to train and encourage against excessive paper
wastage and environmental concerns).
 Respect for everyone’s opinion will be upheld to ensure a free learning environment.
 ‘Out of the box’ ideas will be encouraged and developed upon in class, in the spirit of
promoting alternative thought patterns.

XI. Consultation Protocol:

All relevant inquiries will be encouraged and it is highly advisable to ask them during
lecture or consultation time. However, if any query is missed during those times, please
ask via email and/or SMS. Consultation hours are as follows:

Monday to Thursday (02:00 pm to 04:00 pm)

Friday (11:00 am to 01:00 pm)

XII. Final Industrial Project:

The research project is a written paper assignment that should be a minimum of 10 to 12

pages, plus supporting material, and preferably no more than 12 pages (All papers in MS
Word 1.5 space, 12 Font size format).

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 A suggested topic is as follows:

Students will be allowed to select any Industry. They will give an in-depth analysis of
the Industry and address these basic points in the Industrial Project Report:
a) What kind of Environmental Strategies are implemented in the concerned industry?
b) Have they developed any Eco-labels and following ISO 14001:2015 standard?
c) What kind of Economic benefits they are getting in return of these?

XIII. Plagiarism Policy:

LBS has a strict plagiarism policy to discourage all its forms. If found involved, strict
disciplinary actions and exemplary punishments are exercised in accordance with the
LBS plagiarism policy and HEC guidelines. For detail, please refer to exam policy.
Academic offenses like cheating, plagiarism, etc., in any form or type, weaken the
distinctive ethical character of the University. LBS takes them seriously and holds
punishable under the University system. For details, please refer to exam policy.

XIV. Case Studies:

Week Content Case Study/Article Source

 Online Resources
Introduction to Environmental Case Study 1: Global  Botkin and Keller,
1.
Sciences Warming Environmental Science
Book
 Online Sources
Case Study 2: Ozone Hole  Botkin and Keller,
2. Sustainability
Continues to Grow Environmental Science
Book
Online Resources/Cambridge
3. Energy and the Environment Case Study 3: Exxon Valdez
University Press
Case Study 4: The Island Online Resources/Cambridge
4. Environmental Pollution
Copper Mine University Press
 Online Sources
 Botkin and Keller,
5. Sustainable Development Goals Case Study 5: Love Canal
Environmental Science
Book

6. Environmental Disaster Case Study 6: A Killer Lake Online Resources

Effects of Environmental Case Study 5: Dengue and

7. Online Resources
Conditions the Landscape

8. Plastic Pollution Case Study 8: Plastic Seas Online Resources

Causes of Climate Change in Case Study 9: Climate Online Sources/Published

9.
Pakistan Change Profile of Pakistan Journal

Environmental Case Study 10: IEE Nestle -

10. IEE Report from Consultant
Effects/Awareness Kabirwala
Important Note: This course outline works under general policy guidelines and rules & regulations of the university.
Dr. Soniya Munir

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