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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Ecosystem and Natural Resources Online Course is a 4 credit course taught by Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman and Dr. Jagdamba Prasad of Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course provides a detailed understanding of the concepts of ecology, ecosystems and their related aspects. It introduces students to the steps involved in natural resource management and conservation of biodiversity.
The Ecosystem and Natural Resources course offered by Swayam will explain the importance of biodiversity and factors affecting the loss of biodiversity. It discusses the actions of ecosystem services and the role played in bringing about the conservation of natural resources. The course explains how resources are extracted and distributed from the global commons.
The Ecosystem and Natural Resources Online Courses are available as postgraduate courses that equip students with vital information about land, soil and water as important resources that need to be conserved on an urgent basis. The course analyses different types of energy resources and urges the need for practising sustainable development.
The Highlights
- Postgraduate level course
- 4 credits
- 12 weeks
- Video lectures by experts
- 30% evaluation from assignments
- 70% evaluation from term-end exam
Programme Offerings
- 12-Weeks Duration
- 4 Credits
- video lectures
- Online assignments
- Term-end exam
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IGNOU |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the course, candidates should have graduated from any discipline.
Exam Qualification Details
Candidates are required to score 30% marks from online assignments and 70% marks from the term-end exam to secure the certificate of completion.
What you will learn
After the completion of the Ecosystem and Natural Resources course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
Admission Details
Follow the given steps to enroll in the Ecosystem and Natural Resources Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview.
Step 2: Look at the top right side corner of the page to find the sign-in/register option.
Step 3: When the new page opens, type your username, password and email id to create a new account.
Step 4: You will receive a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
The Syllabus
- Week-1: Concepts of Ecosystem
- Week-2: Biodiversity: Levels, Distribution and Uses
- Week-3: Loss of Biodiversity
- Week-4: Biodiversity Conservation
- Week-5: Land and Soil
- Week-6: Water: Status, distribution and quality, Water : Competitive Uses
- Week-7: Renewable and Non-renewable resources
- Week-8: Alternative Energy Resources
- Week-9: Mineral Resources, Usage Pattern and Issues
- Week-10: Agrobiodiversity : Introduction and Importance
- Week-11: Loss of agrobiodiversity
- Week-12: Sustainable use of agrobiodiversity, Agrobiodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
30% evaluation is done through online assignments and the remaining 70% is done through a term-end exam.
The course is conducted by Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Yes, the Ecosystem and Natural Resources online course can be applied by graduates of any discipline.
No, the Ecosystem and Natural Resources Certification course is taught for a period of 12 weeks.
No, the course does not provide any kind of placement support to candidates.