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Introduction To Environmental Science

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Introduction To Environmental Science

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Introduction to

environmental
science
CONCEPT: Interdisciplinary
GOAL AND OBJECTIVES OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
• To raise awareness and skill for rational and responsible utilization of
environmental resources.
• To maintain ecological balance.
• To provide knowledge about the interrelationship between man and the
nature.
• To motivate the people to involve in environment conservation activities.
• To educate people about the consequences of environmental degradation.
• To educate the people about global warming and its consequences.
MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
• Public health
• Land management
• Waste disposal
• Overpopulation
• Loss of biodiversity
• Water scarcity and water pollution
• Pollution
• Deforestation
• Ecosystems and Extinction
• Climate change
Ecological
concepts and
principles
Ecological Concepts
Ecosystem concepts Ecosystem management
1. Levels of biological organization 1. Coarse and fine filter approach
2. Native species 2. Risk is an adherent aspect of
3. Keystone species decision-making
4. Population viability 3. Adaptive management
5. Ecological resilience 4. Ecosystem-based management
6. Disturbances 5. Protected area
7. Fragmentation
Level of Organization

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