Topic outline

  • Basics of Environment

    structure, function and processes, patterns of energy flow. Biogeochemical cycles (Nitrogen, Carbon, Phosphorus), ecosystem metabolism, ecosystem process (photosynthesis and respiration), trophic levels (food web and chain) decomposition, ecosystem stability. Terrestrial ecosystems: Biodiversity: Genetic, species, community and ecosystem diversity; biodiversity uses, threats to biodiversity, biodiversity conservation. 

    by Dr. Nilanjana Das Chatterjee, Department of Geography , Vidyasagar University.

  • AN INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY

  • BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION