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%
- Teacher: Dr. H B Asanthi