Details of LS3209 (Spring 2026)
| Level: 3 | Type: Theory | Credits: 4.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| LS3209 | Introductory Ecology, Chemical & Environmental Toxicology | Anuradha Bhat, Punyasloke Bhadury |
| Syllabus |
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| Environment: ecology: definitions; history of the subject; physical environment; biotic environment; biotic and abiotic interactions.
Habitat and niche: concept of habitat and niche; niche width and overlap; fundamental and realized niche; resource partitioning; character displacement. Population ecology: characteristics of a population; population growth curves; population regulation; life history strategies (R and K selection); Community ecology: nature of communities; community structure and attributes; levels of species diversity and its measurement Ecotoxicology: Definition; analyze the long-term histories of significant pollutants such as DDT, lead and dioxin; source and fate of pollutants; emerging pollutants Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and their roles as significant health and environmental threats Environmental transport of pollutants Transformation, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification Degradation of pollutants Mechanisms and dose-dependent response of pollutants Changes in biodiversity and ecosystem functions Ecotoxicology models Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and their mode of action |
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Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 2 | IP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 3 | MP ( Sustainability Science ) | 2 | Core |
| 4 | MP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 5 | MP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 6 | MR | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 7 | MR | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 8 | MS | 10 | Not Allowed |
| 9 | MS | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 10 | MS | 6 | Not Allowed |
| 11 | MS | 8 | Not Allowed |
| 12 | RS | 1 | Not Allowed |
| 13 | RS | 2 | Not Allowed |