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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Biodiversity constitutes a variety of life and species on earth. It is a way to measure the various genesis and species that are available in the ecosystem. The Sustainable Management of Biodiversity course by Swayam aims to provide a thorough understanding of the basic concepts as well as general principles of biodiversity science. The course explores in detail the values of biodiversity along with the crisis and consequences of the current loss in biodiversity.

What’s more, the Sustainable Management of Biodiversity training programme further delves into the various means of restoration, conservation, and sustainable development and utilisation of biodiversity. It provides viable solutions to a wide range of environmental and societal challenges while acting as an effective tool to increase the gap of knowledge for sustainable management of biodiversity.

Moreover, the Swayam Sustainable Management of Biodiversity online course is meant to create awareness and sensitise the students towards the environment and the loss and exploitation of biodiversity. 

The Highlights

  • Online classes
  • 12-week programme
  • Top-class faculty
  • Well-curated syllabus
  • Environmental awareness

Programme Offerings

  • diploma level
  • Online Classes
  • Free online course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
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What you will learn

Knowledge of Environmental Science

The Sustainable Management of Biodiversity course by Swayam equips candidates with the knowledge of biodiversity and the need to conserve it. The course syllabus is meant to educate students on the following topics:

  • The basic principles and concepts of biodiversity and why it is important to preserve it.
  • Introduction to the various types of forest biodiversity.
  • Origin and meaning of Agrobiodiversity and crop domestication.
  • Impacts of global warming and climate change on biodiversity and loss of life.
  • Methods of sustainable management of biodiversity, including international instruments.

Who it is for


Admission Details

  • Visit the Swayam Sustainable Management of Biodiversity course webpage.
  • Locate the “Sign In/Register” option.
  • Now, you must register as a user on Swayam by providing the necessary details.
  • Your enrollment is complete. 

Application Details

Swayam does not offer an application form; students must register with an account online to proceed with the enrollment.

The Syllabus

Week 1
  • Basic concept of Biodiversity
  • Origin of Species
  • Value of Biodiversity
Week 2
  • Ecosystem Services
  • Bio-diversity in India
Week 3
  • Introduction to Forest Biodiversity
  • Biodiversity in Tropical Forest
  • Biodiversity in Subtropical and Temperate Forest
Week 4
  • Introduction to Wetland Biodiversity
  • Biodiversity in Wetland Ecosystem
  • Extinction of Species

Week 5
  • Plant Genetic Resources
  • Centres of Origin of Agro-biodiversity
  • Agro-biodiversity
  • Crop Domestication
Week 6
  • Animal Genetic Resources
  • Fish Genetic Resources
  • Germplasm Characterization and Evaluation
  • Food Security and Agrobiodiversity

Week 7
  • Direct Drivers of Bio-diversity Loss
  • Bio-diversity Hot spots
  • Impact of Climate Change on Bio-diversity
Week 8
  • Invasive Species as a threat to Bio-diversity
  • Threats to Bio-diversity Hotspots in India
  • Consequences of Bio-diversity Loss

Week 9
  • Conservation Biology
  • Germplasm Conservation
  • In situ Conservation of Biodiversity
  • Ex-situ Conservation Methods
  • Protected Areas
Week 10
  • Sustainable-Management of Bio-diversity: An Ecosystem Approach
  • Role of Traditional Knowledge in Bio-diversity Conservation
  • Community-Based Ecosystem Conservation
  • Gender and Bio-diversity Conservation
Week 11
  • International Instruments to Conserve Biological Diversity
  • Convention of Biological Diversity
  • Millennium Development Goals and Bio-diversity
Week 12
  • National Instruments to Conserve Biological Diversity
  • National Bio-diversity Act of 2002
  • Governance of Bio-diversity in India

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What will be the exact duration for this programme?

The Sustainable Management of Biodiversity is a 12-week long programme. 

2: What academic field contains this course?

This particular course falls under the category of Sciences and Bioengineering.

3: What is the academic level for this course?

The Sustainable Management of Biodiversity programme by Swayam is a diploma level training. 

4: Who will be teaching the course?

The course will be conducted by Dr. Shachi Shah, who is an Associate Professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.

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