Syllabus
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Course Code: B-ZOO-501 (i) Course Name: Ecology and Environment |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | 1. Basic concepts of ecology: Definition, significance. Concepts of habitat and ecological
Niche. 2. Factors affecting environment: Abiotic factors (light-intensity, quality and duration), temperature, humidity, wind, Rainfall, topography; edaphic factors; Biotic factors. 3. Introduction to major ecosystems of the world. 4. Ecosystem: Concept, components, properties and functions; Ecological energetics and energy flow-food chain, food web, trophic structure; ecological pyramids, concept of productivity. 5. Biogeochemical cycles: Concept, reservoir pool, gaseous cycles and sedimentary cycles. |
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| 2 | 6. Population: Growth and regulation. 7. Concept of biodiversity and conservation of natural resources. 8. Migration in fishes and birds. 9. Parental care in animals. 10. Population interactions: Competition, predation, parasitism, commensalisms and mutualism. 11. Environmental Pollution: Air, water, soil and management strategies. |
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