Zoology For B.Sc. Students Semester VI: Paper 2 | Ecology, Ethology, Environmental Science and Wildlife | Lab on Ecology, Environmental Science Behavioral Ecology and Wildlife - NEP 2020 Uttar Pradesh

• More than 150 well-labelled diagrams have been provided for easy understanding of the concepts
• Boxed items throughout the text providing information on intricate terms and topics
• Engaging chapter-end exercises have been provided for practice
• Collection of experiments to stimulate interest and aid in learning and memorising the practical aspect of the subject

Theory
 

1. Definition and History of Ecology
2. Autecology and Synecology
3. Levels of Organisation, Hierarchy and Biosphere
4. Environment: Atmosphere, Hydrospheres and Lithosphere
5. Laws of Limiting Factors and Abiotic Environmental Factors
6. Biotic Environmental Factors (Ecological Relationships)
7. Population (Population Ecology)
8. Community, Niche, Ecotone, Edge Effect and Bioindicators
9. Ecological Succession
10. Ecosystem and Ecological Pyramids
11. Nutrient and Biogeochemical Cycles
12. Solid Waste: Types, Sources and Disposal
13. Biomedical Waste Handling and Disposal
14. Nuclear Waste Handling and Disposal
15. Case Histories of Human Made Disasters
16. Origin and History of Ethology
17. Instinct vs. Learnt Behaviour
18. Circadian Rhythms: Tidal Rhythms, Lunar Rhythm and Chronomedicine
19. Wildlife of India and Endangered Species
20. Sanctuaries and National Parks of India
21. Wildlife Conservation

Practicals
 

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