ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AS MULTIDISCIPLINARY SUBJECT

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            The science of environment studies is a multidisciplinary science because it depends on various disciplines like chemistry, physics, medical science, etc. It is the science of physical phenomena in the environment. It is inherently a multidisciplinary field that draws upon not only its core scientific areas, but also applies knowledge from other non-scientific studies such as economic, law and social science.
            1. In the field of physical science it helps to understand the flux of material and energy interaction. It also helps to construct mathematical models of environment.
            2. Environmental study is related with chemical science in the sense that it helps in understanding the molecular interactions in the system.
            3. In the field of biological science it describes the effects within the plant and animal kingdom and their diversity. 
            4. In the field of atmospheric science, environmental studies deals with the examination of the phenomenology of the Earth's gaseous outer layer with emphasis upon interrelation to other systems. It comprises meteorological studies, greenhouse gas phenomena, airborne contaminants, sound propagation phenomena related to noise pollution, and even light pollution. 
            5. Environmental studies is very much related to ecological studies. It helps to analyse the dynamics among an interrelated set of populations, or a population and some aspects of its environment. The study of endangered species, predator interactions, effects upon populations by environmental contaminants, or impact analysis of proposed land development upon species viability, etc.
            6. In environmental chemistry environmental studies deals with the study of chemical alterations in the environment; principal areas of study include soil contamination and water pollution; the topics of analysis involve chemical degradation in the environment, multi-phase transport of chemicals and chemical effects upon biota.
            7. The relation of environmental studies with Geo-science includes environmental geology, environmental soil science, volcanic phenomena and evolution of the earth's crust. In some classification systems, it can also embrace hydrology including oceanography. 
            8. In the field of mathematics and computer Science it will help in environmental modeling and analysis of environment related data.
            9. Environmental studies is also related with Economics. It deals with economical aspects of various components of environment.
            10. In Law it helps in framing of environment related laws, Acts, rules and their monitoring.
            11. In the field of Social Science it helps in dealing with population and health related issues. 

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