Textile Science and Apparel Design

Unit 1- Concept of ecosystemUnit 2- Structure and function of ecosystemUnit 3- Producers, consumers and DecomposersUnit 4- Energy flow in the ecosystemUnit 5- Ecological successionUnit 6- Food chains, food webs and ecologicalpyramids.Unit 7- Introduction , types, characteristics features,structure and function of the following ecosystem- a)Forest ecosystem b0 Grassland Ecosystem c) Desertecosystem d) Aquatic ecosystem (pounds, steams,lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)4 Biodiversity and its conservation 8 15Unit 1- Introduction- Definition: genetic, species andecosystem diversity.Unit 2- Bio-geographical classification of IndiaUnit 3- Value of biodiversity: consumptive use,productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and optionvaluesUnit 4- India as a mega-diversity nationUnit 5- Hot-sports of biodiversityUnit 6- Threats to bio-diversity: habitat loss, poachingof wildlife, man-wildlife conflictsUnit 7- Endangered and endemic species of IndiaUnit 8- Conservation of bio-diversity: In-Situ and Exsituconservation of biodiversity5 Environmental Pollution 8 20Unit 1- Defination, Causes, effects and controlmeasures of – a) Air pollution b) Water pollution c)Soil pollution d) Marine pollutione) Noise pollution f) Thermal pollution g) NuclearhazardsUnit 2- Solid waste management: Causes, effects andcontrol measures of urban and industrial wasteUnit 3- Role of individual in prevention of pollutionUnit 4- Pollution case studiesUnit 5- Diaster Management: floods, earthquake,cyclone and landslides6 Social Issues and the Environment 7 20Unit 1- From Unsustainable to SustainabledevelopmentUnit 2- Urban problems related to energyUnit 3- Water conservation, rain water harvesting ,watershed managementUnit 4- Re-settlement and rehabilitation of people; itsproblems and concerns. Case studiesUnit 5- Environmental ethics: Issues and possiblesolutionsUnit 6- Climate changes, global warming, acid rain,41 | P a g e