The BT201 — Ecology, Biodiversity & Evolution-II Book is intended for Virtual University students to expand basic concepts of ecology and biodiversity even further into more advanced topics relevant to evolutionary biology. It has structured topics related to ecological systems, species interaction, and mechanisms of evolution shaping life on Earth.
Starting with ecosystem dynamics, the BT201 Book explains energy flow, nutrient cycling, and the interdependence of organisms with their habitats. Biodiversity is considered next, covering species richness, conservation strategies, and the threats to species and their habitats through habitat destruction and climate change. This section shows why biodiversity is important for ecosystem stability and is written in passive voice to show key findings, with transition words used for cohesive explanations.
The BT201 book then explains the principles of evolution, covering topics such as natural selection, genetic variation, and speciation. It then gives detailed examples of evolutionary changes over time, which helps students understand difficult processes. It also shows how evolutionary theory provides a framework for understanding ecological interactions, thereby uniting these interrelated disciplines. The BT201 Book presents these concepts in such a clear way that students can apply theoretical knowledge in practical applications.
Lab methodologies and fieldwork practices are incorporated throughout the text, showing students how to interpret ecological data and how to assess biodiversity. Students learn about new tools like genetic analysis and ecological modeling that further extend their understanding of the subject.
Available through VU Bookshop Online. BT201 – Ecology, Biodiversity & Evolution – II Book is a must-have for every Virtual University student. Students can go much further into ecological and evolutionary science with this book while preparing themselves to face real-life environmental problems with well-informed views.