Syllabus
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Course Code: MES-202 Course Name: Conservation and Biodiversity |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Principles and importance of conservation biology; genetic variations, natural selection, genetic drift and gene flow, minimum viable populations, genetic swamping. Biodiversity, magnitude, global accumulation; levels biodiversity- species, genetic and ecosystem diversity; species diversity indices, rank abundance patterns. |
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| 2 | Biodiversity gradient – latitudinal and altitudinal, regional patterns of biodiversity; factors affecting biodiversity patterns; Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning; Terrestrial and marine hotspot of biodiversity. Biodiversity of mangroves, wetlands and coral reefs – A general account |
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| 3 | Biodiversity uses and ecosystem services; threats to biodiversity- habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, exotic species and environmental pollution; species extinction ; IUCN threat categories- global and national status; Threats to aquatic and marine biodiversity. Endangered and threatened species of India; Biodiversity assessment and monitoring. |
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| 4 | In situ Biodiversity conservation strategies and approaches: Protected areas, biosphere resource, protected areas in India – Sanctuaries, national parks and biosphere resources. Ex Situ Biodiversity conservation: Species management plans, captive breeding, field gene banks, seed gene banks, cryopreservation, gene banks. National and international efforts for biodiversity conservation- CITES, Ramsar Convention, Convention on biological diversity, IPR and Patent rights. |
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