Ecology Environment and Tourism

 
 
 

Course Code: BTA 103

Course Objectives:
The objective of the course is to:
 familiarize the learners with the basics of ecology, the ecological processes & the
importance of ecology in day to day life.
 discuss the basics of Ecosystem and structure of Ecosystem
 provide an insight into Biodiversity at Global, national and Local level
 enhance the knowledge of the learners about the different types of pollution, their
origin and the possible ways to overcome them
 explore the different resources of the Earth, which form the base of tourism
attraction at any destination

Learning Outcome:
By the end of this course, learners would be able to:

 Understand  the basics of ecology,the ecological processes & the importance of

ecology in day to day life.
 Understand the basics of Ecosystem and structure of Ecosystem.
 Understand Biodiversity at Global, national and Local level.
 Explain the different types of pollution, their origin and the possible ways to
overcome them.
 Understand  the different resources of the earth, which form the base of tourism
attraction at any destination.

Syllabus

BLOCK I: The Concept of Ecology

Introduction to Ecology, Relation of Ecology with Other Sciences, History of Ecology,
The Ecological Concepts, Ecosystems and their functioning, The Biosphere and its
Functioning, Factors influencing Population Growth, Carrying Capacity, Limiting factors
and their operation, Interactions of factors, Diversity versus Simplicity, Biotic succession
and land rehabilitation, Resilience of Populations and Communities, Ecological
Balances and Survival Thresholds, Preservation of Environmental Quality, Ecosystem
degradation
 
BLOCK II: Structure and Functions of an Ecosystem
Structural and Functional Aspects of the Ecosystem, Producers, Consumers and
Decomposers, Energy flow in the Ecosystem, Food Chain Food web and Ecological
Pyramids, Ecosystem goods and services, Forest ecosystem, The Grassland
ecosystems, The Desert Ecosystem, The Aquatic ecosystems, The Pond ecosystem,
The Lake Ecosystem, The Stream and River ecosystems, The Marine Ecosystems, The
Seashore Ecosystems
 
 
BLOCK III: The Biodiversity
What is biodiversity?, Genetic diversity, Species diversity, Ecosystem diversity, Indian
Biodiversity, The Biodiversity Hotspots, Threats to Biodiversity, Biodiversity
Conservations, Forest Conservation Act, The Wildlife protection Act, The Environment
(Protection) Act
 
BLOCK IV: Pollution
Types of Pollution, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution, Marine Pollution, Noise
Pollution, Thermal Pollution, Nuclear Hazards, The Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
 
BLOCK V: The Resources of the Earth 
Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere, Types of Resources, Non-
renewable resources, Renewable resources, Forest Resources, Water resources,
Mineral Resources, Food resources, Energy resources, Non renewable energy,
Renewable energy, Hydroelectric Power, Solar energy, Photovoltaic energy, Solar
thermal electric power, Biomass energy, Biogas, Wind Power, Nuclear Power, Energy
Conservation
 
Text & References:

Text:
 Baldwin, J.H. (1985): Environmental Planning & Management, I.B.D.,
Dehradun.

References:
 Bandyopadhyay, J., Jayal, N.D., Schoettli and Chhaterapati Singh (eds.),
1985: India’s Environment – Cries and Responses, Natraj, Dehradun.
 Cooper, C.P. (ed): Progress in Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality
Management, C.B.S. Publishers, New Delhi.
 Datt, Narayan & Mridula (1991): Ecology and Tourism, Universal Publishers &
Distributors, Delhi.
 Jayal, N.D. & Motwan Mohan (1986): Conservation, Tourism and
Mountaineering in the Himalays, Natraj Publishers, New Delhi.
 Khooshoo, T.N. (ed) (1998): Environmental Concerns and Strategies, Ashish
Publishing House, New Delhi.
 Sharma, P.D., (1992): Ecology and environment, Rastogy Publication,
Meerut.
 Singh, S.C. (ed) (1989): Impavt of Tourism on Mountain Environment,
Research India Publication, Meerut.
 Singh, T.V., J. Kaur & D.P. Singh (ed.) (1982): Studies in Tourism Wlidlife
Parks Conservation, Metropolitan, New