Learning outcomes:

At the end of this course unit students should be able to,

  ILO 1: describe biodiversity at different ecosystems

  ILO 2: apply diversity indices for different ecosystems

Contents:

•Species diversity, ecosystem diversity and genetic diversity.  Functional diversity, Patterns of biodiversity (α, β and γ), Ecological indicators, indexes,  and diversity indices for ecological conditions of various aquatic habitats

References:

•Edward O. Wilson (1999). The Diversity Life, amaon.com
•Maclaurin J. and Sterelny K. (2008). What is Biodiversity, University Chicago prints

Evaluation:

•End semester exam: 85% (theory)- 1 hour and 15 minutes
•Report writing/presentation based on Practical: 15%

Water governance and policy- one credit theory course (15hrs online in 2021)

lecture note is uploaded in LMS

Learning outcome:

•At the end of this module students should be able to explain local and international law and policies regarding water and remedial strategies for water-related problems.

Content:

•Water policies and governance, Nature-society, Water conflict and cooperation, Developmental and environmental issues, International Environmental Law, Water and climate change, Water and agriculture, International Climate Politics and Justice, World Water Assessment Programme, Water poverty and health, The Helsinki Rules, the UN Watercourses Convention and the Berlin Rules: Perspectives on International Water Law

References:

•David, G., 2008. Water Law in Nutshell.
•West Academic Publishing.

Evaluation:

•End semester exam (Theory) - 80%
•Continuous Assessment (Theory) - 20%