IGNOU MZO-07 Principles of Ecology - Study Material & Helpbook (Latest)

MZO-07 English Topics Covered

Block 1 – Ecosystem and Its Functioning

• Unit 1 – An Introduction to Ecosystem
  
• Unit 2 – Energy in Ecosystems
  
• Unit 3 – Cycling of Materials in the Ecosystem
  
• Unit 4 – Ecosystem, Biomes and Biosphere
  

Block 2 – Population Ecology

• Unit 5 – Basic Concept of Population
  
• Unit 6 – Attributes of Population
  
• Unit 7 – Population Growth and Factors Affecting Population Growth
  
• Unit 8 – Population Interactions
  

Block 3 – Biodiversity and its Conservation

• Unit 9 – Concept of Biodiversity-I
  
• Unit 10 – Concept of Biodiversity-II
  
• Unit 11 – International Conventions on Biodiversity
  
• Unit 12 – Conservation and Management of Biodiversity
  
• Unit 13 – Molecular Ecology and Its Applications
  

Block 4 – Major Environmental Issues

Unit 14 – Climate Change
Unit 15 – Climate changes
Unit 16 – Pesticides in Ecosystems
Unit 17 – Treatment of Wastes