Environmental Ecology - Concepts

Environmental Ecology - Concepts:

Environmental studies are the scientific study of the environmental system and the status of its inherent or induced changes on organisms. It includes not only the study of physical and biological characters of the environment but also the social and cultural factors and the impact of man on environment.

Ecology and Scope of Ecological Studies:

Ecology is that part of environmental studies in which we study about organisms, plants and animals and their relationship or interdependence on other living and non living environment.

Following topics are covered in Environmental studies:

✿ Environmental Ecology - Concepts:

Environmental Studies

✿ Natural Resources and Associated Problems:

Natural Resources

Water Resources

Mineral Resources

Land Resources

Energy Resources

✿ Ecosystem:

Classification of Ecosystem

Functions of Ecosystem

Ecological Pyramid – Energy Flow

✿ Biodiversity and Its Conservation:

Biodiversity Hotspots

Threats to Biodiversity

Conversation of Biodiversity

✿ Environmental Pollution & Pollution Control:

Air Pollution

Water Pollution

Soil Pollution

Noise Pollution

✿ Social Issues and Environment:

Global Environmental Problems

Ozone Depletion

Solid Waste Management

Hazardous Waste Management

Water Waste Management

Deforestation & Desertification

✿ Environmental Act, Policy and Protocol:

International Protocols

Policy & Legislation

Air, Water & Forest Acts

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental studies refer to an extensive and systematic study of nature/environment, its physical, biological, social, and cultural factors, as well as the nature and characteristics of the relationship between man and environment.