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MSc Semester 4

Biogeography

Distribution of flora and fauna, ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity conservation and biogeographic regionalization.

Study Material

Biogeography (UGC Aligned)

Course Intent

Understand biodiversity patterns and apply conservation-oriented spatial thinking.

Teaching Units

  1. Principles of biogeography and distribution models.
  2. Biomes and climatic controls.
  3. Ecosystem dynamics and disturbance ecology.
  4. Conservation tools and protected area planning.

Practical Requirements

  • Species distribution mapping using secondary datasets.
  • Biodiversity hotspot briefing with conservation recommendations.

Reference Literature

Biogeography

By C. Barry Cox and Peter D. Moore

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Ecology and Biogeography in India

By P. S. Roy et al.

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