This course provides the concepts of ecology, ecosystems, basic global ecosystem, biological N, P, C, S, and water cycles. It includes the study of interactions of the physical, biological, and chemical components of the environment and also the relationship and effects of these components with the living organisms in the environment.

Books Recommended:

1. Chapin III, F. S., Matson, P. A., &Vitousek, P. (2011). Principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology. Springer Science & Business Media.
2. Smith & Smith.(2015).Elements of Ecology. Pearson
3. Odum, E. P., Odum, H. T., & Andrews, J. (1971). Fundamentals of Ecology(Vol. 3). Philadelphia: Saunders.
4. Verhoef, Herman A., and Peter J. Morin. Community ecology: processes, models, and applications. Oxford University Press, 2010.
5. Newman, E. I. (2008). Applied ecology and environmental management. John Wiley & Sons.
6. Molles, M. C., & Cahill, J. F. (1999). Ecology: concepts and applications (p. 482). Boston, MA: WCB/McGraw-Hill.
7. Roy M. Harrison(2006).An Introduction to pollution Science. RSC Publishing.
8. Sokhi, S.Ranjeet. (2008).World Atlas of Atmospheric Pollution. Anthem Press.

Course Evaluation:

Mid Term Paper: 30 Marks

Final: 50 Marks

Sessional: 20 Marks ( Attendance, presentation & assignment)