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Learning outcome (at course level) |
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24AENV200 |
Environmental Studies (Theory) |
Upon completion of the paper, the student will: CO91: Develop a comprehensive understanding of various ecological processes and environmental issues. CO92: Evaluate the holistic issues related to natural resources and sustainable development. CO93: Develop critical thinking for shaping strategies for environmental protection and conservation of biodiversity, social equity and sustainable development. CO94: Evaluate the consequences of human actions on the environment and ways to prevent the deterioration of the environment. CO95: Reflect critically the roles, responsibilities, and identities of human beings as citizens, consumers and environmental actors in a complex, interconnected world. CO96: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussions, PowerPoint Presentations, Informative videos
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, , presentations, Field trips |
Quiz, Poster Presentation, PowerPoint Presentations, Individual and group projects, Open Book Tests Semester End Examination |
· Levels of biological diversity: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity
· India as a mega-biodiversity nation; Biogeographic zones of India
· Biodiversity patterns and global biodiversity hot spots
· Endangered and endemic species of India
· Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts, biological invasions
· Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
Names of International and National agencies related to biodiversity conservation
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