PERSPECTIVES IN ECOLOGY PRACTICAL

Course

Learning Outcomes (At Course Level)

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessmen t Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25 CZOL114

Perspective s 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

Assessmen t Strategies Continuous assessment, Semester end examinations

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Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments

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Presentation