BIOL-537 BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION-

UNIT I-

Introduction, Distribution, types of biodiversity, Hot spots of biodiversity.

UNIT II-

Ecosystem: Definition and concept, Component and structure, Ecosystem energetic, Types of ecosystem, Ecological succession.

UNIT III-

Biodiversity conservation: In-situ and Ex-situ, advantages and disadvantages, Importance of biodiversity, Cultural and aesthetical values.

UNIT IV-

Threats to biodiversity, classification of species based on threats, National parks, Biosphere reserves, Botanical garden.

UNIT V-

National and international Laws on biodiversity, Project Tiger, Project Elephant, Project Crocodile, Project Rhino.

Reference Book:

1. Biodiversity and its conservation by S.S. Negi
2. Biodiversity conservation and Environmental Management by D.R. Khanna
3. Environmental studies by Deswal and Deswal
4. Biodiversity and Conservation by Mike J. Jeffries
5. Biodiversity: Monitoring and Utilization by B.B. Hosetti and K.L. Naik