Sub: EM 2018 begins on 1Sept 2018 at 8 30 am, Venue: CCE Seminar Hall (Behind IISc Main Library, next to NESARA Restaurant)
Dear All
This is to confirm of EM 2018- Environment Management Course 2018 will begin on 1 Sept 2018 (SATURDAY). Please note
1. Carry a copy of this mail, which will help in answering queries at the Gate. Security will ask about the details. WE will make arrangement for issue of ID (will take 3 -4 days). Till that time, this letter aids as ID proof.
2. Registration of the course is 8 30-8 45 am on 1 Sept 2018. Need to carry (i) 3 stamp size photographs, (ii) copy of the letter from the organisation - those who are nominated by the organisation, Govt agencies and universities, etc., (iii) cash of Rs 25 towards ID card charges, (iv) Cash of Rs 200 for field work expenses.
3. Lectures start at 9 am everyday. Everyone is expected to be in the classroom by 8 45 am. Plan your journey taking into account traffic constraints in Bangalore (for those who are staying outside).
4. Please carry laptop which will help in doing assignments, etc.
5. Field work will be in an undulating terrain of Shivanahalli campus of RK MIssion, Next to Bannerghatta National Park on 5 Sept 2018. Please carry appropriate attire (light colours), shoe, etc.
6. Carry your own water bottle. Plastic bottles / bottled water not allowed inside the class room.
7. Please ask your colleagues/ family members to contact you only after class. Mobile phone (active/silent mode) not allowed / functional inside the classroom.
8. Accommodation for outstation participants is arranged at CVH - Centenary Visitors House (for those who have asked for on campus accommodation). Breakfast and dinner is available at CVH. Room rent and food (breakfast and dinner) expenses to be paid at the reception desk, CVH. Participants are requested to take the receipt for the payment at the reception desk, CVH. Details of the accommodation are available at
10. Working lunch and tea - arranged at CCE lecture hall (Nesara).
11. The session will be interactive and participants would be requested to summarise lectures at regular interval. Schedule (latest) is attached herewith for your information.
13. Please carry essential medicines (in case you require) for common ailments (in case you are prone to minor issues due to changes in the climate). Temperature at IISc campus during night is about 18-20 Degrees. Plan accordingly (if you require warm cloth.
14. Mid term exam will be on 4 Sept 2018 afternoon. Examination will be based on the first five chapters form the reference book - Environment Management. Those who have not got the copy of this publication may buy at the registration desk.
Looking forward for an interesting interactive sessions during 1-5 Sept 2018.
We have uploaded the participants and accommodation details at this page. Also, link to communication gives the archive of our communication to the participants
Regarding Reference Book: Some participants have indicated that they could not procure the publication. We have placed an order for multiple copies and these copies will be available at the registration desk and you may buy the same.
with best wishes
T V Ramachandra
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2018
From: Dr. Ramachandra T.V.
Sub: EM 2018 Course will begin on 1 Sept 2018 at CCE Lecture Hall (Behind IISC Main Library, Next to IISc Student Hostel Office)
Dear All
In continuation to my earlier mail with details, please note the first contact session of EM 2018 would begin on 1 Sept 2018 (SATURDAY)
Venue: CCE Lecture Hall (Behind IISc Main Library, Next to IISc Students Hostel Office/ Next to NESARA Restaurant)
Registration: 8 30 am
Classes will begin at 9 am on 1 Sept 2018
Mid term Exam (based on 5 chapters): 5 Sept 2018
Reference book:
Vijay Kulkarni and Ramachandra T.V., 2009. Environmental Management, TERI Press, New Delhi
Sub: EM 2018: Mid Term Exam on 4 Sept and field Visit on 5 Sept
Dear All
Every Year, Teachers Day is celebrated on 5 Sept and hence we have scheduled field visit with guest lectures from Guru's on 5 Sept at R K Mission, Shivanahalli (which is about 50km from IISc). Field work involves sampling, mapping of trees, birds and butterfly inventorying, etc. Please carry appropriate dress (light color), shoe, cap and water bottle (not PLASTIC), umbrella or rain coat as you have to do trekking in an undulating terrain. Examination scheduled earlier on 5 Sept is now advanced to 4 Sept afternoon. Examination will be based on first five chapters in the reference book - ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT. Would appreciate prior preparation, and the book authored by us is in self learning format and you would be able to understand the concept.
5 Sept, we will be returning to c at about 9 30 pm and need to plan your return journey accordingly. We have arranged bus to travel to R K Mission and bus will leave IISc at 7 am (IISc Time), Pickup point IISc Main Library (Gulmohar Marg, IISc campus, closer to CCE Lecture Hall
with best wishes
T V Ramachandra
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2018
From: Dr. Ramachandra T.V.
Sub: Please avoid sending your request to everyone
Dear All
we notice that request for accommodation, etc. are posted to everyone. Please mail requests related to administrative matters only to
emram.ces@iisc.ac.in
and use group email - EM2018 for discussion related to the course content (scientific discussion)
with best wishes
T V Ramachandra
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2018
From: Dr. Ramachandra T.V.
Sub: EM Course details - update
Dear All
Please refer EM Course web page for details - will be posting regularly
Sub: LOOKS like 'Yahoo server' has some technical snag
Dear All
Looks like "Yahoo server' is blocking our mails. Please provide your GMAIL ID to prevent missing future communication.
with best wishes
T V Ramachandra
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2018
From: Dr. Ramachandra T.V.
Sub: Welcome to EM 2018: 16th Session of Internet based Course on 'ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT' @CCE, IISc, 2018
Dear Candidate
Welcome to the sixteenth session of Environment Management Course 2018 (EM2018).
On behalf of the Selection committee, I am happy to inform you that you have been chosen for the
Current session of EM 2018, scheduled to begin on 1 Sept 2018. Details of EM 208 including 'reference book' are listed in the document EM2018-19_Course.pdf . Please go through this document carefully.
You all have now an opportunity to learn concepts related to the environment. The course would begin on 1 Sept 2018 and the first session would end with an examination on 5 Sept 2017 (between 2-5 30 PM). Please plan your travel accordingly. Attached herewith the schedule of the Sept 2018 Session
Also Attached herewith the details of forthcoming Eleventh event of Lake symposium - Lake 2018. You may circulate among your colleagues and students. You may plan to register for Lake 2018.
Those of you who have asked for on campus accommodation have been accommodated at "Centenary Visitors Guest house (depending on your request)".
The room rent per person is Rs 1200 per person per day+18%GST (single occupancy) and Rs 600 18%GST per person per day (twin sharing) @ centenary guest house. [Rs 1200 + 12% GST (faculty) Rs 1500 +12% GST (Industry participants)]
Food facilities (on payment) are available at CVH. Working lunch would be provided during the training programme (1-5 Sept 2018)
Classes will be at CCE Lecture Hall (next to IISc Students Hostel office
or NESARA Restaurant) which is about 1250 m from Centenary Guest house. Route map at
http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/energy/distance_education_courses/internet_course_20164/course_details.pdf
(NOTE: this page will be updated by soon - regarding accommodation, course schedule and venue of the classes)
Attached herewith the details of the course as well as schedule for
September 2018 session@CCE Lecture Hall, IISc Campus. Please go through these attachments carefully, which details of the structure of the course, campus, etc.
PS
(i) Please carry 3 stamp size photographs (for ID) and Rs 25 for ID card charges, to be handed over at the registration desk on 1 September
(ii) We plan field ecology session on 4 Sept at Shivanhalli, Bannerghatta National Park. Need to pay Rs 200 towards the transport arrangements, field expenses, etc. at the Registration desk on 1 Sept 2018. Details are provided in the attachment. Please go through the schedule and details of the course carefully
(iii) Mobile phone (silent/vibration/ring mode) not allowed inside the lecture hall. Candidates who try to use mobile phone inside the classroom will be asked to handle the classes.
(iv) Smoking not permitted inside IISc campus
(v) avoid using PLASTIC
with best wishes
T V Ramachandra
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2018
From: Dr. Ramachandra T.V.
Sub: EM 2018: Mid Term Exam on 4 Sept and field Visit on 5 Sept"
Dear All
Every Year, Teachers Day is celebrated on 5 Sept and hence we have scheduled field visit with guest lectures from Guru's on 5 Sept at R K Mission, Shivanahalli (which is about 50km from IISc). Field work involves sampling, mapping of trees, birds and butterfly inventorying, etc. Please carry appropriate dress (light color), shoe, cap and water bottle (not PLASTIC), umbrella or rain coat as you have to do trekking in an undulating terrain. Examination scheduled earlier on 5 Sept is now advanced to 4 Sept afternoon. Examination will be based on first five chapters in the reference book - ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT. Would appreciate prior preparation, and the book authored by us is in self learning format and you would be able to understand the concept.
5 Sept, we will be returning to c at about 9 30 pm and need to plan your return journey accordingly. We have arranged bus to travel to R K Mission and bus will leave IISc at 7 am (IISc Time), Pickup point IISc Main Library (Gulmohar Marg, IISc campus, closer to CCE Lecture Hall
with best wishes
T V Ramachandra
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2017
From: Dr. Ramachandra T.V.
Sub: Welcome to the Greenskill Development Programme: course "ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT -2017"
Dear All
Welcome to Environment Management Course 2017. On behalf of the
Selection committee, I am happy to inform you that you have been chosen
for the current session EM 2017, scheduled to begin on 2 Sept 2017.
You all have now an opportunity to learn concepts related to the
environment. The course would begin on 2 Sept 2017 and the first session
would end with an examination on 6 Sept 2017 (between 2-5 30 PM). Please
plan your travel accordingly.
Those of you who have asked for on campus accommodation have been
accommodated at "Centenary Visitors Guest house (depending on your
request)". The room rent per person is Rs 600 per person per day (single
occupancy) and Rs 300 per person per day (twin sharing) @ centenary guest house.
Classes will be at CCE Lecture Hall (next to IISc Students Hostel office
or NESARA Restaurant) which is about 1250 m from Centenary Guest house.
Looking forward to an effective interactive session. Further details would
be posted at
