Semester-wise Syllabus for BSc in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

Semester 1: Foundations

1. Introduction to HSE Management

   • History, importance, legal frameworks

2. Basic Anatomy & Physiology

   • Human body systems relevant to occupational health

3. Environmental Science Fundamentals

   • Ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources

4. Chemistry for HSE

   • Hazardous materials, chemical safety

5. Mathematics & Statistics for HSE

   • Data analysis, risk calculations

6. Practical: Workplace Hazard Identification

Semester 2: Occupational Health

1. Industrial Hygiene

   • Chemical/biological/physical hazards

2. First Aid & Emergency Response

   • CPR, trauma care, emergency protocols

3. Ergonomics & Workplace Design

   • Musculoskeletal disorders prevention

4. Fire Safety Engineering

   • Fire triangle, extinguishers, suppression systems

5. Environmental Pollution Control

   • Air/water/soil pollution monitoring

6. Practical: Fire Drill Simulations

Semester 3: Safety Systems

1. Occupational Safety & Health Laws

   • OSHA, ILO conventions, national regulations

2. Risk Assessment & Management

   • HAZOP, FMEA, quantitative risk analysis

3. Process Safety Management

   • PSM elements, HAZMAT handling

4. Construction Safety

   • Fall protection, scaffolding, heavy equipment

5. Practical: Risk Assessment Fieldwork

Semester 4: Environmental Management

1. Waste Management

   • Hazardous/non-hazardous waste treatment

2. Water & Wastewater Treatment

   • BOD/COD, purification technologies

3. Environmental Impact Assessment

   • EIA procedures, case studies

4. Industrial Ventilation & PPE

   • Respiratory protection, noise control

5. Practical: Environmental Sampling Lab

Semester 5: Advanced Applications

1. Disaster Management

   • Natural/man-made disasters, mitigation

2. Behavioral Safety

   • Human factors in accidents

3. Occupational Epidemiology

   • Disease patterns, exposure assessment

4. Energy & Sustainability

   • Renewable energy, carbon footprint

5. Internship/Industrial Training (4-6 weeks)

Semester 6: Specialization & Capstone

1. Offshore & Petroleum Safety (Elective)

   • Rig safety, hydrocarbon hazards

2. Healthcare Safety (Elective)

   • Hospital-acquired infections, radiation safety

3. Research Methodology

4. Final Project/Thesis

5. Comprehensive Viva Voce

Elective Options (Semester 5-6):

• Mining Safety

• Food Industry HSE

• Transportation Safety

• Environmental Auditing