This document provides information on the Biodiversity course offered by the Faculty of Basic Industries and Forestry. The course introduces students to the concept of biological diversity with an emphasis on species diversity. It examines the diversity of prokaryotes, plants, and higher animals at the phylum or division level. Key characteristics, adaptations, relationships, and interactions with the environment of these organism groups will be discussed. The importance of these organisms, especially for agrobiodiversity, will also be explored. The course focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity for commercial, food security, and climate change purposes. Students are expected to understand classification, adaptations, benefits of different species, and discuss reasons for conserving biodiversity
Abstract:Biodiversity is one of the earth’s greatest treasures. Compared to plants and animals, microbes are least explored since they are mostly considered as pathogens and very little is known about their beneficial potentiality. Hence, there arises an urgent need to raise the public awareness about its economic value by taking effective measures in exploiting and conserving the microbial diversity. An attempt has been made to discuss about the strategy of microbial screening and its applications along with future innovative practices that has to be undertaken in order to conserve its diversity. Microbiologists have just begun to isolate and study microbial life for a better understanding of its role in ecology. Only <1% of microbes in the world have been explored. Proper strategy has to be followed to study the microbial diversity which includes habitat selection, microbial isolation methods, polyphasic taxonomy studies and its application in varied fields. Apart from ex situ and in situ conservation, several innovative initiatives such as new long-term infrastructure funding mechanisms to foster multidisciplinary involvement of microbial biodiversity research centers in collaboration with collections, education and training programmes on taxonomic studies in schools and colleges, creation of repository for cultivated collections and a reference library creation of integrated center for data management and analysis, ultimately leading to national microbial diversity management policy creation.
Keyword: application, innovative initiatives. polyphasic taxonomy, screening, strategy, management policy.
Abstract:Biodiversity is one of the earth’s greatest treasures. Compared to plants and animals, microbes are least explored since they are mostly considered as pathogens and very little is known about their beneficial potentiality. Hence, there arises an urgent need to raise the public awareness about its economic value by taking effective measures in exploiting and conserving the microbial diversity. An attempt has been made to discuss about the strategy of microbial screening and its applications along with future innovative practices that has to be undertaken in order to conserve its diversity. Microbiologists have just begun to isolate and study microbial life for a better understanding of its role in ecology. Only <1% of microbes in the world have been explored. Proper strategy has to be followed to study the microbial diversity which includes habitat selection, microbial isolation methods, polyphasic taxonomy studies and its application in varied fields. Apart from ex situ and in situ conservation, several innovative initiatives such as new long-term infrastructure funding mechanisms to foster multidisciplinary involvement of microbial biodiversity research centers in collaboration with collections, education and training programmes on taxonomic studies in schools and colleges, creation of repository for cultivated collections and a reference library creation of integrated center for data management and analysis, ultimately leading to national microbial diversity management policy creation.
Keyword: application, innovative initiatives. polyphasic taxonomy, screening, strategy, management policy.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Agroforestry systems restoration of semiaridCharlieSC4
Se revisó información ecológica y etnobotánica sobre bosques y sistemas agroforestales del Valle de Tehuacán, en el
centro de México, con el fin de analizar la utilidad de las técnicas de manejo tradicional para la restauración de zonas
semiáridas de México. Los sistemas agroforestales de la región involucran el uso de múltiples recursos vegetales por la
gente del área, promoviendo la conservación de la diversidad biológica en los sistemas agrícolas. Estimamos que estos
sistemas mantienen en promedio 57% de las especies presentes en las comunidades de cactáceas columnares, y cerca
del 94% de la diversidad genética de las especies de cactáceas columnares dominantes. Entre las especies mantenidas en
estos sistemas se incluyen algunas especies de árboles y arbustos de valor cultural y económico, los cuales son además
reconocidos por ecólogos como plantas nodrizas cruciales para el reclutamiento de plántulas de numerosas especies de
plantas nativas. El mantenimiento de elementos nativos de la vegetación en general y de plantas nodrizas en particular
favorece la conservación de la biodiversidad y de interacciones bióticas importantes para la restauración de la vegetación
y de la fertilidad del suelo tanto en ecosistemas naturales como transformados a nivel de paisaje.
Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Associate Professor and former Head, Dept. of Marine Science, University of Calcutta (INDIA) has been active in the sphere of Oceanography since 1985. He obtained his Ph.D as NET qualified scholar in 1994. Since then he joined Calcutta Port Trust and WWF (World Wide Fund), in various capacities to carry out research programmes on environmental science, biodiversity conservation, climate change and carbon sequestration. Presently Dr. Mitra is serving as the advisor of Oceanography Division of Techno India University, Kolkata. He has to his credit about 388 scientific publications in various National and International journals, and 34 books of postgraduate standards. Dr. Mitra has successfully completed about 16 projects on biodiversity loss in fishery sector, coastal pollution, alternative livelihood, climate change and carbon sequestration. Dr. Mitra also visited as faculty member and invited speakers in several foreign Universities of Singapore, Kenya, Oman and USA. In 2008, Dr. Mitra was invited as visiting fellow at University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, USA to deliver a series of lecture on Climate Change. Dr. Mitra also successfully guided 29 Ph.D students. Presently his domain of expertise includes environmental science, mangrove ecology, sustainable aquaculture, alternative livelihood, climate change and carbon sequestration.
Reptile Diversity in Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape, South Cotabato, Philipp...Innspub Net
Reptiles are highly diversewith high percentage of endemism in the Philippines. However, reptile diversity in Mindanao, the second largest island in the country,is poorly known. To determine the species richness, diversity, endemism and conservation status of reptiles, this study was conducted from August to December 2013in six sampling sites of Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL), South Cotabato.Cruising methodwasdone in the six sampling sites of MMPL. Paleontological Statistics Software Package (PAST) version 3.06 was used to determine the biodiversity indices, similarity index, and Kruskal-Wallis test. Thirteen species of reptiles belonging to five families and 11 genera with percentage endemism of46.15% were documented. High species diversity of reptiles with more or less even distribution was recorded in MMPL. Among the sampled sites, sampling site 1, a disturbed lowland dipterocarp forest had the highest species diversityand endemism.Sphenomorphusvariegatus was the most abundant species. Tropidophoruspartelloi, the only Mindanao Island endemic species was only found in the disturbed and undisturbed montane forests. Most of the documented species were under the Least Concern status. Bray-Curtis cluster analysis showed that sites 2 and 5 had the highest similarity percentage (68%) while Kruskal-Wallis test showed no significant difference between samples in disturbedand undisturbed sites. Threats to the reptiles of MMPL were observed to be the conversion of forest to farmland and hunting thus implying the need for protection of habitats and conservation of species in MMPL.
Presentation to Sense of Place, Palo Alto, by Miriam Sachs Martín, as Chief Preserve Steward for Acterra. Keywords: ecology, habitat, riparian, oak woodland, species, invasive, biocultural diversity, Native Americans, stewardship.
Abstract ─ The soil-litter system is the natural habitat for a wide variety of organisms, microorganisms and invertebrates, with differences in size and metabolism, which are responsible for numerous functions. The soil mesofauna is composed of animals of body diameter between 100 μm and 2 mm, consisting of the groups Araneida, Acari, Collembola, Hymenoptera, Diptera, Protura, Diplura, Symphyla, Enchytraeidae (Oligochaeta), Isoptera, Chilopoda, Diplopoda and Mollusca. These animals, extremely dependent on humidity, move in the pores of the soil and at the interface between the litter and the soil. The edaphic fauna, besides having a great functional diversity, presents a rich diversity of species. As a result, these organisms affect the physical, chemical and, consequently, the biological factors of the soil. Therefore, the edaphic fauna and its activities are of extreme importance so that the soil is fertile and can vigorously support the vegetation found there, being spontaneous or cultivated. The composition, distribution and density of the edaphic acarofauna varies according to the soil depth, mites size, location and the season of the year. Edaphic mites are generally found in greater quantities in the organic matter layer than in the soil mineral. The subclass Acari is divided in seven orders being the Mesostigmata, Trombidiformes, Endeostigmata and Sarcoptiformes those that frequently occur in the soil. In the order Sarcoptiformes the suborder Oribatida (formerly Cryptostigmata) is one of the more numerous groups of soil arthropods, both in number of species and specimens. Considering the above facts, it was the objective of this work to know the acarofauna of the soil in a coffee plantation and rank the taxa in a decreasing way, by the use of faunistic analysis. The soil samples were taken in coffee plantation in the Experimental Station of EPAMIG, in São Sebastião do Paraíso, MG, Brazil, in two periods, end of dry and end of rainy season of the year 2013, and the extraction of edaphic mites of the soil mesofauna was done at the Laboratory of Acarology of EPAMIG Sul/EcoCentro, in Lavras, as well as other activities related to the study. The result show that edaphic mites of the cohort Astigmatina and suborder Oribatid are dominant in both periods studied, and can be worked to be an indicative of soil quality.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Agroforestry systems restoration of semiaridCharlieSC4
Se revisó información ecológica y etnobotánica sobre bosques y sistemas agroforestales del Valle de Tehuacán, en el
centro de México, con el fin de analizar la utilidad de las técnicas de manejo tradicional para la restauración de zonas
semiáridas de México. Los sistemas agroforestales de la región involucran el uso de múltiples recursos vegetales por la
gente del área, promoviendo la conservación de la diversidad biológica en los sistemas agrícolas. Estimamos que estos
sistemas mantienen en promedio 57% de las especies presentes en las comunidades de cactáceas columnares, y cerca
del 94% de la diversidad genética de las especies de cactáceas columnares dominantes. Entre las especies mantenidas en
estos sistemas se incluyen algunas especies de árboles y arbustos de valor cultural y económico, los cuales son además
reconocidos por ecólogos como plantas nodrizas cruciales para el reclutamiento de plántulas de numerosas especies de
plantas nativas. El mantenimiento de elementos nativos de la vegetación en general y de plantas nodrizas en particular
favorece la conservación de la biodiversidad y de interacciones bióticas importantes para la restauración de la vegetación
y de la fertilidad del suelo tanto en ecosistemas naturales como transformados a nivel de paisaje.
Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Associate Professor and former Head, Dept. of Marine Science, University of Calcutta (INDIA) has been active in the sphere of Oceanography since 1985. He obtained his Ph.D as NET qualified scholar in 1994. Since then he joined Calcutta Port Trust and WWF (World Wide Fund), in various capacities to carry out research programmes on environmental science, biodiversity conservation, climate change and carbon sequestration. Presently Dr. Mitra is serving as the advisor of Oceanography Division of Techno India University, Kolkata. He has to his credit about 388 scientific publications in various National and International journals, and 34 books of postgraduate standards. Dr. Mitra has successfully completed about 16 projects on biodiversity loss in fishery sector, coastal pollution, alternative livelihood, climate change and carbon sequestration. Dr. Mitra also visited as faculty member and invited speakers in several foreign Universities of Singapore, Kenya, Oman and USA. In 2008, Dr. Mitra was invited as visiting fellow at University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, USA to deliver a series of lecture on Climate Change. Dr. Mitra also successfully guided 29 Ph.D students. Presently his domain of expertise includes environmental science, mangrove ecology, sustainable aquaculture, alternative livelihood, climate change and carbon sequestration.
Reptile Diversity in Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape, South Cotabato, Philipp...Innspub Net
Reptiles are highly diversewith high percentage of endemism in the Philippines. However, reptile diversity in Mindanao, the second largest island in the country,is poorly known. To determine the species richness, diversity, endemism and conservation status of reptiles, this study was conducted from August to December 2013in six sampling sites of Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL), South Cotabato.Cruising methodwasdone in the six sampling sites of MMPL. Paleontological Statistics Software Package (PAST) version 3.06 was used to determine the biodiversity indices, similarity index, and Kruskal-Wallis test. Thirteen species of reptiles belonging to five families and 11 genera with percentage endemism of46.15% were documented. High species diversity of reptiles with more or less even distribution was recorded in MMPL. Among the sampled sites, sampling site 1, a disturbed lowland dipterocarp forest had the highest species diversityand endemism.Sphenomorphusvariegatus was the most abundant species. Tropidophoruspartelloi, the only Mindanao Island endemic species was only found in the disturbed and undisturbed montane forests. Most of the documented species were under the Least Concern status. Bray-Curtis cluster analysis showed that sites 2 and 5 had the highest similarity percentage (68%) while Kruskal-Wallis test showed no significant difference between samples in disturbedand undisturbed sites. Threats to the reptiles of MMPL were observed to be the conversion of forest to farmland and hunting thus implying the need for protection of habitats and conservation of species in MMPL.
Presentation to Sense of Place, Palo Alto, by Miriam Sachs Martín, as Chief Preserve Steward for Acterra. Keywords: ecology, habitat, riparian, oak woodland, species, invasive, biocultural diversity, Native Americans, stewardship.
Abstract ─ The soil-litter system is the natural habitat for a wide variety of organisms, microorganisms and invertebrates, with differences in size and metabolism, which are responsible for numerous functions. The soil mesofauna is composed of animals of body diameter between 100 μm and 2 mm, consisting of the groups Araneida, Acari, Collembola, Hymenoptera, Diptera, Protura, Diplura, Symphyla, Enchytraeidae (Oligochaeta), Isoptera, Chilopoda, Diplopoda and Mollusca. These animals, extremely dependent on humidity, move in the pores of the soil and at the interface between the litter and the soil. The edaphic fauna, besides having a great functional diversity, presents a rich diversity of species. As a result, these organisms affect the physical, chemical and, consequently, the biological factors of the soil. Therefore, the edaphic fauna and its activities are of extreme importance so that the soil is fertile and can vigorously support the vegetation found there, being spontaneous or cultivated. The composition, distribution and density of the edaphic acarofauna varies according to the soil depth, mites size, location and the season of the year. Edaphic mites are generally found in greater quantities in the organic matter layer than in the soil mineral. The subclass Acari is divided in seven orders being the Mesostigmata, Trombidiformes, Endeostigmata and Sarcoptiformes those that frequently occur in the soil. In the order Sarcoptiformes the suborder Oribatida (formerly Cryptostigmata) is one of the more numerous groups of soil arthropods, both in number of species and specimens. Considering the above facts, it was the objective of this work to know the acarofauna of the soil in a coffee plantation and rank the taxa in a decreasing way, by the use of faunistic analysis. The soil samples were taken in coffee plantation in the Experimental Station of EPAMIG, in São Sebastião do Paraíso, MG, Brazil, in two periods, end of dry and end of rainy season of the year 2013, and the extraction of edaphic mites of the soil mesofauna was done at the Laboratory of Acarology of EPAMIG Sul/EcoCentro, in Lavras, as well as other activities related to the study. The result show that edaphic mites of the cohort Astigmatina and suborder Oribatid are dominant in both periods studied, and can be worked to be an indicative of soil quality.
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Effect of nitrogen and phosphorus amendment on the yield of a Chlorella sp. s...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— A strain of microalgae was isolated from phytoplankton samples collected from the sea coast of Amsheet, North Lebanon. Molecular diagnosis based on ribosomal RNA genes showed it to be most closely related to Chlorella sp. (GenBank accession KC188335.1) with over 90 % nucleotide identity. It was then evaluated whether N and P amendments of seawater fertilized with Guillard’s f/2 medium would improve algal growth and production. Addition of nitrogen (30 ppm) and/or phosphorus (2 ppm) to microalgae grown under laboratory conditions in 3L bioreactors resulted in improved biomass yield (mg dry matter/ L) by approximately 48%, and increased protein yield by approximately 56%, from 19.5% to 30.6% of DM content. Total protein yield/L of culture medium was therefore increased by approximately 83%. Total lipid content and carotenoid levels of the microalgal culture were not affected by the N+P amendement, whereas chlorophyll content was almost doubled. When lower levels of N+P supplementations, 10 and 20 ppm N, were tried, the biomass yield was also improved. The experiment was repeated in 20 L bioreactors in a plastic greenhouse, under normal environmental conditions, with an average temperature of 28°C and a maximum temperature of 36°C. At these relatively high temperatures, the growth rate was slowed down, but N supplementations at 10 and 20 ppm resulted in improved dry matter yield by 25 and 45% respectively, and protein content by 17 and 35%, respectively. Knowledge of the optimal culturing conditions of this local Chlorella strain is essential for its efficient production and is expected to serve future environmental and biotechnological purposes.
Quantitative analysis of different soil microbial communities (Bacteria, Fungi, Actinomycetes) responsible for various biological processes and nutrient cycling (C, N and P) in terrestrial ecosystems.
Monitoring CH4, N2O and CO2 emission from rice and rice based cropping system and work out appropriate mitigation option.
Enumeration and isolation of GHG-mobilizing microbes (methanogens, methanotrophs, nitrifiers and denitrifiers).
Evaluation of the interactive effects of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4 and N2O), temperature, hydrological and microbiological relations on soil carbon decomposition and nutrient release, and their impact on climate change.
The best presentation for beginners who wants to get quick insights about BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION.All the necessary information about the topic is covered in detail. Excellent animation.
DOI:10.21276/ijlssr.2016.2.4.19
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Optimization of Storage Methods of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L. Walp) Bagged ...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— The dried leaves of Lippia multiflora were tested for the efficiency on the stored cowpea kernels in PICS bags. A central composite design with five levels represented by two factors affecting the beans storage was used for control the evolution of merchantability (weight loss) and health (AFB1, OTA and Aw) quality during the storage. The factors were: storage time (1 to 8 months) and quantity of biopesticides (0 to 5% of the container mass). Results showed that it is possible to assess ideal conditions to keep the cowpea kernel merchantability and health qualities during storage. The quality of the kernels maintained for a concentration in biopesticide greater than or equal to 1,26% during 8 months. In the planned optimal conditions, the experimental values were 3.50±0.50%, 1.48±0.3 µg/kg, 4.54±0.02 µg/kg and 0.71±0.03 for weight losses, aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A and water activity (Aw) respectively. These values of weight losses, mycotoxins levels and were substantially equal to those predicted by the experimental model.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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1. Fakulti/Pusat Pengajian: Fakulti Industri Asas Tani &
Fakulti Sains Bumi
Mukasurat : 1
Kod Kursus :
EFT 1023
Nama Kursus : Biodiversiti
(Biodiversity)
Kursus Pra Syarat: Tiada Kredit
3
Kuliah
28
Tutorial
-
Amali
24
JJP
120
Edisi : Sept 2012 Tarikh Keluaran:
SINOPSIS (SYNOPSIS):
Kursus ini mendedahkan pelajar kepada pengertian kepelbagaian biologi (biodiversity)
dengan penekanan dan penghayatan kepada aspek kepelbagaian species. Kepelbagaian
species organism ditinjau merangkumi organism prokariot, tumbuhan dan haiwan
peringkat tinggi. Ciri-ciri kumpulan organism pada peringkat Filum atau Divisi daripada
Alam yang berbeza akan dibincangkan dari segi kepelbagaian struktur, adaptasi, pertalian
di antaranya dan saling tindak mereka dengan persekitaran. Kepentingan organisma
tersebut juga akan dibincangkan khususnya untuk agrobiodiversiti (iaitu subset penting
dalam biodiversity. Penekanan juga akan di berikan kepada aspek pemuliharaan dan
penggunaan mapan agrobiodiversiti bagi tujuan komersilan, jaminan makanan dan
menangani impak perubahan cuaca kepada aktiviti pertanian.
OBJEKTIF (OBJECTIVES):
Students are expected to be able to:
• Appreciate the wide variety of living organisms based on first hand observation.
• Understand how organisms are classified according to the 5 kingdom classification of
Margulis & Schwartz (1988).
• Appreciate the wide range of usage of microorganism to human life and environment.
• Understand how animals are adapted to their environment.
• Understand the need to maintain biodiversity through conservation strategies.
HASIL PEMBELAJARAN (LEARNING OUTCOMES):
At the end of the course, student should be able to:
i. Distinguish the characteristics for each kingdom, adaptation and discuss the benefits of
each species. (C1, C2, C3, P1)
ii. Discuss the economic and ethical reasons for maintaining biodiversity. (C2, A1, A2)
iii. Discuss the conservation and the systematic management especially through
sustainable development. (C2, A1, A2)
iv. Understand the biodiversity role in agriculture production, addressing issues related to
food security and climate change, and in wealth creation. (C1, C2, A1)
v. Use the knowledge gained to solve problem related to biodiversity and environment.
(C2, A1, A2)
vi. Appreciate the needs to conserve and sustainably utilize agro-biodiversity for a
productive and sustainable agriculture. (C2, A1, A2, A3)
2. SILABUS (SYLLABUS) & RANGKA PENGAJARAN (TEACHING PLAN):
Minggu
Topics/Syllabus (K/T/L) JJP
1
FT
Basic Knowledge on Biodiversity (09/09/12-13/09/12)
• Definitions
• Classification of organisms
• Taxonomy, nomenclature and systematic
• Species identification and keywords.
(Lab1: Introduction to the light microscope)
K
L
2
3
2
FT
Kingdom Monera (16/09/12-20/09/12)
• Classification of Moneran
• Basic structure of bacteria
• Reproduction and Diversity of bacteria
• Importance of bacteria
(Lab2: Introduction to selected Moneran)
K
L
2
3
3
FT
Kingdom Protista (23/09/12-27/09/12)
• Classification of Protists
• Basic structure of protist
• Reproduction
• Importance of Protists
(Lab3: Introduction to selected Protists)
K
L
2
3
4
FT
Kingdom Fungi (30/09/12-04/10/12)
• Classification of Fungi
• Basic structure
• Reproduction
• Importance of Fungi
(Lab4: Introduction to selected Fungi)
K
L
2
3
5
SR
Kingdom Animalia (07/10/12-11/10/12)
• Classification of Animalia based on phylogenetic tree
• Basic structure of each phylum;
Phylum Porifera
Phylum Cnidaria
Phylum Platyhelmenthis
Phylum Nematoda
Phylum Annelida
• Life cycle and reproduction
• Importance of each phylum
(Lab5: Introduction to selected phylum in Animalia)
K
L
2
3
3. 6
SR
Kingdom Animalia (cont.) (14/10/12-18/10/12)
• Basic structure of each phylum;
Phylum Arthropoda
Phylum Mollusca
Phylum Echinodermata
• Life cycle and reproduction
• Importance of each phylum
(Lab6: Introduction to selected phylum in Animalia/
Preparation of Insectorium/Life Specimen of selected
Animals)
K
L
2
3
7
SR
Kingdom Animalia (cont.) (21/10/12-25/10/12)
• Basic structure of Phylum Chordata
• Life cycle and reproduction
• Importance of each phylum
(Lab7: Introduction to selected phylum in Animalia
Preparation of Insectorium/Life Specimen of selected
Animals)
K
L
2
3
8
AAI
Animal Adaptation (28/10/12-01/11/12) Feeding
behavior
• Gas exchange
• Movements and locomotion
(Lab8: Preparation of Insectorium/Life Specimen of
selected Animals)
K
L
2
3
SEMESTER BREAK
(2 Nov – 17 Nov 2012)
9
SN
Kingdom Plantae (18/11/12-22/11/12)
A. Basic Biology/ Taxonomy
- Biology/Taxonomy in relation to bioD
- Vascular vs nonvascular
- Reproduction/ Genetic consideration
- Importance of vascular and non vascular plants
(Lab9:Introduction to various crop plant genetic and
species diversity/ Preparation of Herbarium of selected
Plants)
K
L
2
3
4. Mid Term test (19/11/2012: 8.30pm-10.00pm)
10
AAI
Ecosystem (25/11/12-29/11/12)
• Terrestrial Ecosystem
• Aquatic Ecosystem
• Importance of Each Ecosystem
(Assignment)
K
A
2
2
11
AAI
Energy Flows & Biogeochemistry Cycle
(2/12/12-6/12/12)
(Assignment/Student Presentation)
K
P
2
3
12
NAA
Agrobiodiversity, Conservation & Sustainable
Utilization (9/12/12-13/12/12)
A. Introduction to Agrobiodiversity
B. Benefits of Agrobiodiversity
C. Loss of Agrobiodiversity
D. Best Practices that Enhance Agrobiodiversity
(Assignment/Student Presentation)
K
P
2
3
13
NAA
Agrobiodiversity, Conservation & Sustainable
Utilization (16/12/12-20/12/12)
E. CONSERVATION of Agro-biodiversity
- In situ & Ex situ
F. Sustainable Utilization of Agro-biodiversity
- Food security
- Climate change
- Wealth creation (some examples)
(Assignment/Student Presentation)
K
P
2
3
14
NAA
Current Issues on Biodiversity & Ecosystem
(23/12/12-27/12/12)
A. Issues
- IPR
- Food Security and climate change
B. Policy, Laws and regulation related to BioD
- CBD
- ITPGRFA
- Federal and State Laws related to BioD
(Assignment/Student Presentation)
K
P
2
3
5. Practical Exam (23/12/2012: 8.30pm-10.00pm)
REVISION WEEK
(14/12/12-22/12/12)
Nota: K = Kuliah; T = Tutorial; L = Latihan/Amali (Pembelajaran dipandu (guided
learning)); PBL = Problem Based Learning; P = Pembentangan; JJP = Jumlah jam
pertemuan
BEBAN AKADEMIK (ACADEMIC LOAD):
Pembelajaran
dipandu (Guided
learning):
Kuliah (Lecture): 28
Amali (Practical): 27
Tugasan (Assignments &
Presentation)
14
Pembelajaran kendiri
(Independent
learning):
Rujukan, perbincangan, latihan,
bacaan & pemerhatian dsb.
(References, discussion, exercises,
reading and observations ext.)
45
Penilaian Kuiz, Ujian dan Peperikasaan akhir
(Quizes, Test and Final exam)
6
Jumlah Jam Belajar Pelajar (JBP) (Total student learning time) 120
Nota: Nyatakan Beban Akademik pelajar dalam unit Jam atau JBP.
BAHAN BACAAN/ RUJUKAN (READING MATERIALS/ REFERENCES):
Allan, R. 2007 Senior Biology 1. Student Resource and Activity Manual, 394 pp. 6th
ed.
Biozone International Ltd.
Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B. and Simon, E.J. 2004 Essential Biology With Physiology.
Pearson, Benjamin Cummings.
Christine A., Evres and Lisa Starr, 2006. Biology. The Unity and Diversity of Life, 11th
Edition.
CAB International. 1999. Agro-biodiversity: Characterization: Utilization and
Management. Wood, D. and Lenne, J.M. (editors). CABI Publishing. 490pp
Gangopadhyay, A. 2007. Conserving Agriculture. Gene-Tech Books.
Gliessman, S.R. and Rosenmeyer, M. 2010. The Conversion to Sustainable Agriculture.
Principles, Process and Practices. Taylor and Francis Group.
Lockie, S. and Carpenter, D. (Eds.) 2012. Agriculture, Biodiversity and Markets.
Livelihoods and agroecology in comparative perspective. Earthscan.
Lori, A.T. 1998. Cultivating Diversity: Agro-biodiversity and Food Security. WRI Report.
World Resource Institute, Washington DC
MARDI. 2006. Convention on Biological Diversity and International Treaty on Plant
Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture- Issues and Challenges in Malaysia.
MARDI. 2008. Agro-biodiversity in Malaysia. Mohd Shukor, N., Salma Idris and Mohd
Said Saad (Editors). Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute
(MARDI) (Publisher). 194 pp
Milan, A.R., Latif, A.Z., Sahilah, A.M., Rosliza, J., Lo, N.Y., and Mohd Shukor, N.
6. (Editors). Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
(Publisher). 161pp.
Mohd Shukor, N., Zulhairil A., Rosliza, J., Wan Darman, W.A., and Mohammad Gaddafi,
D. 2011. Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture in Malaysia. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development
Institute (publisher).105 pp
Parker, J., Martinko, J.M. & Madian, M.M. 2002. Biology of Microorganisms (10th
ed.)
Prentice Hall
Primack, R.B. 2006. Essentials of Conservation Biology. 4th
edition. Sinaeur Assoc. Inc.
Randy, M., Clark W.D., Stern, K. R. & Vodopich, D. 1995. Botany. Duque: W.C. Crown
Publisers.ernooy, R. 2012. The Custidions of Biodiversity. Sharing Access to and
Benefits of Genetic Resources. Earthscan.
Tandon, P., Sharma, M. and Swarup, R. 2005. Biodiversity Status and Prospects. Narosa
Publisher.
Zollitsh, W., Winckler, S. and Haslberger, A. (Eds.) 2007. Sustainable Food Production
and Ethics. Wageningen Academic Publishers.
SKIM PENILAIAN (ASSESSMENT SCHEME):
a. Final Examination = 40%
b. Practical report = 15%
c. Mid-term/Test = 15%
d. Quizzes = 5%
e. Practical exam = 10%
f. Assignments & Presentation = 15%
JUMLAH = 100%
KEHADIRAN DAN PERATURAN KHUSUS PENGAJARAN (ATTENDANCE &
OTHER SPECIFIC REGULATIONS IN TEACHING):
Student’s attendance must not less than 80% from the contact hours to make sure they are
qualified for their final exam.
Disediakan oleh:
Tandatangan :
Nama : Cik Aini Afifa Ismail
Jawatan : Pensyarah
Tarikh : 02 Sept 2013
Disahkan oleh:
Tandatangan :
Nama : Prof. Dr. Razak Wahab
Jawatan : Dean
Tarikh :
7. GRADING OF THE COURSE
The lab report grade makes up 15% of the course grade. It will be calculated from the total
marks of accumulative lab report throughout the course.
Submission of report is at the end of each lab session. (Exception if different dateline
mentioned in the class)
–1 mark for each day late and not accepted after 3 days.
Mark distribution of each lab report will be:
Introduction 1.0/10
Purpose/Objective 1.0/10
Materials and Procedure 1.5/10
Results-Discussion-Questions 6.0/10
References 0.5/10
(“Lab manual” as a reference is not accepted)