Syllabus
Course Code: BOT-404 Course Name: c) Conservation Biology (elective) |
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MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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1 | 1) Principles, characteristics and importance of conservation biology 2) Conservation values and ethics, Role of species in conservation |
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2 | 3) Global biodiversity I: Patterns and Processes 4) Global biodiversity II: Losses, Pattern of species vulnerability, Habitat fragmentation and degradation, Synergistic interactions 5) Biodiversity and ecosystem services |
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3 | 6) Biodiversity of wetlands, mangroves and coral reefs- A general account 7) Biosphere reserves and RAMSAR sites in India, The Design of Conservation Reserves 8) Major approaches to management, Indian case studies on conservation/management strategy (Project Tiger, Biosphere Reserves) |
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4 | 9) Importance of genetic resources and conservation of crop genetic resources 10)International and National efforts to conserve biodiversity: Convention on biological diversity, CITES, Ramsar convention; National Biodiversity strategy 11) Role of remote sensing and GIS and biodiversity conservation |