Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : LS5604 : Ecology and Environmental Sciences { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Surajit Das
Syllabus
Scope of ecology and environmental sciences, Evolution- origin of life and speciation. Ecosystems- pathways in Ecosystems. Physico-chemical and Biological factors in the environment. Structure and composition of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Ecosystem structure and functions Habitat and ecological components, Population ecology, Community ecology, ecological succession. Biogeography and conservation biology. Environmental pollution, global warming and climate change, ocean acidification, acid rain, sea level rise and other natural hazards. Principles of conservation. Biodiversity- status, monitoring, documentation and major approaches to biodiversity management. Environmental laws. Biometry and analysis of data- Collection of biological data and statistical analyses.
Course Objectives
- The objective of this course is to educate the students about the environment and motivate them to undergo ecological research with applied bio-statistical applications.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, <br />1. Students will understand the origin of life. <br />2. Students will learn about various geographical zones and biomes. <br />3. Students will learn several ecological aspects of population, community and species.
Essential Reading
- S. C. Santra, Environmental Science, New Central Book Agency, India
- Sharma PD, Ecology and Environment, Rastogi Publications
Supplementary Reading
- P. J. Russell, S. L. Wolfe, P. E. Hertz, C. Starr and B. McMillan, Ecology, Cengage Learning
- J. L. Chapman and M. J. Reiss, Ecology: Principles and applications, Cambridge University Press