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BLOCK II: ECOSYSTEMS, BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

UNIT 1. Concept, Structure and function of an ecosystem

UNIT 2. Basic awareness on various ecosystems
UNIT3. Definition and levels of Biodiversity

UNIT4. Brief note on India as a mega-diversity nation

UNIT 5. Threats to biodiversity
UNIT 6. Biodiversity conservation at global, national and local levels.

BLOCK III: SOCIAL ISSUES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

UNIT 1. Environment and human health

UNIT 2. Epidemiological issues in health

UNIT3. Need for public awareness on aspects related to environment
UNIT4. Current environment conservation activities

UNIT 5. Population growth, population explosion and associated issues

UNIT 6. Sustainable development: definition and concept.

BLOCK IV: ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES

UNIT 1. Concept of Environmental ethics

UNIT 2. Overview of solid waste segregation and management
UNIT3. Concept of global warming and climate change

UNIT4. Concept and definition
UNIT 5. A brief overview of prominent natural disasters in India

UNIT 6. List of important Acts and Rules for the conservation of environment

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5. Boero.G. and A.Silberston. 1995. Environmental Economics. St.Martins Press,
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6. Carla Montgomery, 2020. Environmental Geology (11th Edition). Mc Graw Hill.ISBN13:

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