PERSPECTIVES IN ECOLOGY PRACTICAL

Course

Learning Outcomes

(At Course Level)

Learning And 

Teaching Strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24 CZOL 114

Perspectives  in Ecology

   Practical

CO:19 Apply the quadrat method to determine population density in a community and calculate the Shannon-Weiner diversity index

CO:20 Analyze an aquatic ecosystem, measuring key parameters like temperature, turbidity, pH, and dissolved oxygen, as well as chemical oxygen demand and free CO2.

CO:21 Conduct soil analysis to measure organic matter, bulk density, water holding capacity, and moisture content.Determine leaf area index and dust holding capacity, showing understanding of plant physiology and ecological roles in air quality

CO:22 Create a report detailing observations and conservation efforts during a visit to a National Park, Biodiversity Park, or Wildlife Sanctuary, demonstrating understanding of biodiversity conservation.

CO:23 Demonstrate skills and record the concepts in the form of  practical file and reflect on personal learning experiences and experimental outcomes during viva voce.

CO:24 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

The approach in  teaching:

Interactive Lectures,  Discussion, 

Tutorials, Reading  assignments, 

Demonstration, 

Team teaching

Learning activities  for the students: Self-learning 

assignments, 

Effective questions,  Simulation, Seminar  presentation

Assessment 

Strategies

Continuous assessment, 

Semester end 

examinations, 

Quiz, Solving 

problems in 

tutorials, 

Assignments, 

Presentation