Established in the year 2022, SIES College of ASCS Autonomous, Sion (W), Mumbai is the first college in Mumbai to offer B.Sc. Course in Environmental Science which is an undergraduate, interdisciplinary course wherein learning is imparted to eligible candidates in concepts such as sustainable resource development, environmental pollution control and management among others. This 4-year long course is divided into eight semesters, with each semester lasting for a period of six months. The students opting for three years will be graduated with a Bachelor's Degree while the ones opting for a 4-year course will be awarded with Bachelor's with Honours Degree.
The course combines aspects of Biology, Ecology, Geography, Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Environment Management, Pollution, etc.
A week long Field excursion and industrial visit to Uttarakhand
2nd February 2026, Environmental Science
Conducted a field excursion and industrial visit to Uttarakhand (Haridwar, Dehradun, Mussoorie and Dhanaulti) from 2nd February 2026 to 8th February 2026 for the students of FYBSc EVS, SYBSc EVS and TYBSc EVS. The excursion included visits to Rajaji National Park, Forest Research Institute University, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Eco-Park, etc.
Educational tour to Malshej ghat
19th December 2025, Environmental Science
Conducted a two day educational tour to Malshej ghat, which included trails and star gazing sessions for the students of FYBSc EVS, SYBSc EVS, TYBSc EVS and FYBSc OE students on 19th and 20th December 2025.
One day hands-on workshop and Mock Drill on Emergency Preparedness for staff and students
11th December 2025, Environmental Science
Conducted one day hands-on workshop and Mock Drill on Emergency Preparedness for staff and students in collaboration with the Science Association on December 11, 2025.
Industrial visit to Indian Regional Meteorological Department, Colaba
27th November 2025, Environmental Science
Organized an Industrial visit to Indian Regional Meteorological Department, Colaba for the students of FYBSc EVS on 27th November, 2025 for the experiential learning of the students.
Guest lecture titled “Young Climate Championships Award”
20th October 2025, Environmental Science
Organised a Guest lecture titled “Young Climate Championships Award” by Mr. Vinayak Salunke Senior Manager Outreach from Earth Day Network in collaboration with Nature Nisarga Green Club on 20/11/25.
Field visit to Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre, Airoli
23rd September 2025, Environmental Science
Conducted a field visit to Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre, Airoli for the students of FYBSc EVS on 23rd September 2025.
Launching of an e-bulletin ‘EcoVani’
25th August 2025, Environmental Science
Launched an e-bulletin ‘EcoVani’ highlighting the current aspects of the environment, including related quizzes and fun sections, edited by the students of B.Sc. EVS on 7th August 2025.
Nature trail to Nagla block, Sanjay Gandhi National Park
19th July 2025, Environmental Science
Organized a nature trail to Nagla block, Sanjay Gandhi National Park for the students of FYBSc EVS, SYBSc EVS and TYBSc EVS on 19th July 2025.
A week long Study tour/Excursion
27th January 2025, Environmental Science
A long excursion for all the EVS students was organized to Wayanad and Calicut, Kerala from 27th January, 2025 to 31st January, 2025.
A seminar-cum-workshop titled "Growth with Roots" by an expert resource person, Mrs. Kanchana Manyam
17th January 2025, Environmental Science
A seminar-cum-workshop was arranged for all students of EVS on Friday, 17th January 2025 titled as "Growth with Roots" which was conducted by an expert resource person, Mrs. Kanchana Manyam, an HR executive from the corporate sector which was beneficial for their future career to build up the right approach and attitude to establish oneself in any industry.
Academic Fest 'Vasundhara 2024-25'
22nd December 2024, Environmental Science
Organized the Academic Fest ‘Vasundhara’ under the facet of Utkarsha on 22nd and 23rd December 2024 including environment-based activities and games leading to the spread of environmental awareness.
Experiential Visit
3rd December 2024, Environmental Science
An Experiential Visit to Prabalmachi (western ghats), Panvel was organized for FYBSc EVS and SYBSc EVS Students on 3rd December, 2024 and 4th December, 2024.
A session on 'Eco-guardians of the earth' by Mr. Vinayak Salunkhe
17th October 2024, Environmental Science
Organized a session on 17th October 2024 on actions leading to a positive impact thereby recognizing Eco-guardians of the earth by an expert resource person, Mr. Vinayak Salunkhe from Earth Care Awards whose actions have a transformative positive impact on the environment.
Study tour/Excursion
28th September 2024, Environmental Science
An excursion for TYBSc-EVS students was organized to National Remote Sensing Center, Hyderabad, Telangana, from 28th September, 2024 to 01st October, 2024.
Industrial Visit
31st August 2024, Environmental Science
A one day Industrial Visit was arranged to Kanjur Marg dumping ground for SYBSc EVS and TYBSc EVS students on 31st August, 2024.
Mrs Pooja Santosh Sawant
Personal
Completed UGC Sponsored Online Refresher Course in Environmental Studies (ID), organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Mumbai and B.K. Birla College, Kalyan conducted from 4th September, 2023 to 16th September, 2023.
Personal
Completed 5 days Online FDP on research methodology and techniques organised by Dnyan Ganga Educations Trusts Degree College of Arts, Commerce and Science held from 5th to 9th February, 2024.
Dr. Vishnuprasad Varadarajan
Personal
Appointed as Coordinator for the Department of Environment Science (EVS) in September 2022
Dr. Vishnuprasad Varadarajan
Personal
First Prize in the Green Race competition organized by Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) and Nyass Trust, Dombivli from 26th August, 2021 to 5th September, 2021. It was a Team event consisting of Amateur as well as Expert participants.
Dr. Vishnuprasad Varadarajan
Personal
First Prize in the Green Race competition organized by Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) and Nyass Trust, Dombivli from 26th August, 2021 to 5th September, 2021. It was a Team event consisting of Amateur as well as Expert participants.
Mrs Pooja Santosh Sawant
Personal
Completed 6 days Faculty Development Programme on ‚Strategies, Tools and Techniques for Online Teaching and Learning Evaluation‚ held from 9th August, 2021 to 14th August, 2021 organized by St. Francis institute of management and Smt. MMK College of Commerce and Economics.
Dr. Vishnuprasad Varadarajan
Co-curricular
Selected as a Member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Ecology and Natural Resources in July 2019
Dr. Vishnuprasad Varadarajan
Co-curricular
Successfully completed online Earth Day Quiz organized by Hindi Vidya Prachar Samitis Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) and Pavo Nature Club.
Dr. Vishnuprasad Varadarajan
Personal
Completed one-year training course in Science Journalism in September 2016 from the Indian Science Communication Society, Lucknow.
Mrs Pooja Santosh Sawant
Personal
Completed a 5 days‚ workshop on Chromatography and Spectroscopy techniques at Guru Nanak Institute of Research and Development, Matunga. From 26th to 30th December, 2022.
