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Baltic Federal University of Immanuel Kant, Kaliningrad [Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU), Kaliningrad]; PROGRAM of the

entrance examinations to graduate in the direction of "Biology," to get the Master degree; the subject "Ecology http://bunc.kantiana.ru/entrant/programs / magister-ecology-program.doc; Viewed 5.8.2011; Cited: Fedorov V.D., Ostroumov S.A. Ecology, Conservation, Biocenology: Guidelines (Teaching Aid). Moscow: Moscow University Publishing House, 1984. 44 p. (This book is available at the library, and at the library department of ecology and zoology -2 copies). Topic number 1. Definition of ecology as a science subject, aims and methods. Levels of organization of matter. Superorganismal biological and biokosnye systems: populations, communities (biocenoses) biogeocenoses and biosphere. Ecology as a science of Superorganismal systems, their structure and function. Modern definitions of ecology and its applications. Methods of ecology: field observations, laboratory and field experiments. Mathematical modeling. Place in the ecology of biological sciences, its relation to biogeography, physiology, genetics, evolutionary theory. History and current state of the environment. Ecology as a theoretical basis for the rational use of natural resources. Topic number 2. Fundamentals of the biosphere. The concept of the biosphere. The structure, evolution and stability conditions of the biosphere. Living, inert substance and biokosnoe. Cycle of matter in the biosphere. Anthropogenic impacts on the natural cycles of major biogenic elements. Human impact on nature in different historical epochs. Population growth, technological progress and the nature of the modern era. Contemporary human impacts and ecological forecasting. Methods of analysis and modeling of environmental processes. Ecological principles of nature and nature conservation. Noosphere. Protection of the biosphere as one of the most important contemporary problems of humanity. Topic number 3. Autekologiya. Organism and environmental factors. The interaction of organism and environment. Environmental factors and their classification. The main living environment. Complex gradients. Basic principles autekologii (the principle of ecological optimum, the principle of individual species ecology, the principle of limiting factors). Adaptation to abiotic factors. Life forms. The concept of biological diversity. Classification and characterization of the life strategies of organisms. The type system strategies Ramenkoe-Grime. Topic number 4. Demekologiya (the basic teachings of the population). Spatial structure, homeostasis and population dynamics. The definition of "population" in ecology and genetics. The hierarchical structure of populations. Population as an element of the form and element of the ecosystem. Static characteristics of populations: population density, age and sex composition. Methods for estimating the size and population density. The dynamic characteristics of the population: fertility, mortality, the rate of population growth. Survival curves. Models of population growth. Fluctuations in population numbers. The concept of self-control populations in the wild. Relationships of populations, their classification and characterization. Ecological niche. Ecological niches for animals and plants. Fundamental and realized niches. Protection and optimum exploitation of populations. Strategies for fishing. Subject number 5. Fundamentals of Biogeocenoses (ecology ecosystems). Community of organisms. Ecosystems, their composition, diversity, dynamics. Food Network and the chain. The interaction of biological species. Relationship between the concepts "biogeocoenosis" (VNSukachev) and "ecosystem" (A. Tensli). Biogeocenoses chorologic as a unit of the biosphere. Components of the main factors of ecosystem and to ensure his survival. The spatial structure of

ecosystem. Types of relationships between populations of organisms in ecosystems. Food chain, food webs. Grazing and detrital food chains. Types of relationships between populations of organisms in ecosystems. Interspecific competition. Exploitation and interference. The principle of competitive exclusion. The conditions for coexistence of competing species. Competition and distribution of species in nature. The main phases of matter and energy in ecosystems. Trophic levels. Ecosystems. Biomes. Biogeocenoses dynamics over time. Daily, seasonal and annual changes in the composition, structure and functioning of ecosystems. Cyclical changes. Succession. Serials and climax community. Stability and diversity biogeocenoses relationship between complexity and stability. Subject number 6. The influence of anthropogenic factors. Regional environmental problems. Environmental management. Characterization and evaluation of the influence of anthropogenic factors. Regional factors of ecological and economic risk. Anthropogenic evolution of ecosystems. Adventivizatsiya biosphere. Regional nature. Methodology to assess and minimize the influence of anthropogenic factors.

List of main and additional literature

Main Reading

1. Brodsky AK General Ecology: a textbook for higher educational institutions. Moscow: Academy. 2007. (There is a chair in the library and personal library teacher -3 copies). 2. Stepanovski AS Biology and ecology. Theory and practice. Textbook for High Schools. M. YUNITIDANA, 2009. (There is a chair in the library and personal library teacher -3 copies). 3. Odum J. Ecology. Moscow: Higher School, 1997. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant 21 instance). 4. Shilov IA Ecology. Moscow: Higher School, 1997. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant 50 copies).

Further reading

1. Arustamov EA, Levakova IV, NV Barkalova Ecological bases of natural resources. Textbook. Publishing House "Dashkov By , 2001. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant is missing. There is a teacher's personal library a copy of -1). 2. Bigon M., Harper, J., K. Townsend Ecology: individuals, populations and communities. In 2 volumes, Springer-Verlag, 1989. T. 1.2. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant is missing. There is a regional library and teacher's personal library a copy of -1). 3. Bulgakov, DB, Grishanov GV, JN Grishanova Applied Ecology: Ucheb. method. allowance. Kaliningrad: Izd-vo RGU them. Immanuel Kant, 2006. 52. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant 50 copies).

4. Voronkov, NA Ecology general, applied, social. M. Agar, Rendezvous, AM, 1999. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant is missing. There is a regional library and teacher's personal library a copy of -1). 5. Gilarov M. Population ecology. Moscow: Univ. Press, 1990. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant is missing. There is a teacher's personal library a copy of -1). 6. Zhigarev IA 350 problems and answers on the environment. Moscow: Moscow State Pedagogical University, 2001. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant is missing. There is a teacher's personal library a copy of -1). 7. Mirkin BM, Naumova LG Fundamentals of General Ecology: Textbook. Moscow: University Book, 2005. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant is missing. There is a regional library and the library department of ecology and zoology -2 copies). 8. Nebel B. Environmental Science: In 2 volumes, Springer-Verlag, 1993. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant 2 copies). 9. Fedorov VD, Ostroumov SA Ecology, and Conservation biocenology: Method. instructions. Moscow: Univ. Press, 1984. 44. (In the academic library RSU them. Kant is missing. There is a regional library and the library department of ecology and zoology -2 copies).

Software and Internet resources

1.http: / / www.ecoline.ru / ecoline Ecoline. Improving access to environmental information, e-library Environment, Methodology Center (environmental assessment, monitoring, management, standards).

2.http: / / www.greencross.org.ru Russian Green Cross. Program "Cold War Legacy," "Environmental Education", "Clean Water of Russia".

3.http: / / www.ecocom.ru WWW.ECOCOM.RU (Interagency Information Network). The data bank on technology use and disposal of waste, a report on the environmental situation in Russia, etc.

4.http: / / expertiza.priroda.ru / index.php state ecological expertise. Expert advice, legal documents, the conclusions state examination, public participation, the magazine "Environmental Assessment".

5.http: / / www.greenworld.org.ru / rus / index.html green world. Environmental problems of the Baltic Sea region, environmental videos, publications, issues of nuclear energy and the construction of ports.

6.http: / / kspu.kaluga.ru / biomon laboratory biomonitoring. Bioindication, monitoring, environmental education.

7.http: / / www.ecoline.ru / books / ed_catalog directory of resources for environmental education (ISAR). Handbook of Environmental Education, lists of organizations, periodicals, sources of resources for environmental education on the Internet. 8.http: / / www.aseko.org Association "Environmental Education. 9.http: / / sun.tsu.ru/mminfo/0045-89760/test.htm Environmental education for all: a short bibliography (1990-1997). Ecological culture, sustainable development, ecology school, college, training aids, etc. In total 1786 names. 10.http: / / www.naaee.org NAAE (North American Association for Environmental Education). Resources on environmental education. 11.http: / / www.rcmc.ru Information and Analytical Center of the GEF Project "Biodiversity Conservation of the Russian Federation." Biodiversity status of the Russian Federation, conventions, laws, national strategy, etc. 12. http://www.sci.aha.ru/biodiv Biodiversity. 13.http: / / www.ecoline.ru / mc / legis / index.html environmental legislation. Federal Laws and Resolutions of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation, Presidential Decrees, Resolutions of the Government, international agreements and other documents. 14.http: / / www.ecolife.ru / index.shtml Ecology and life. Amenities, selected articles, "bookstore", Environmental Forum. 15.http: / / www.biodiversity.ru / publications / odp / index.html Wildlife Conservation (Edition BCC). 16.http: / / expertiza.priroda.ru/idx.php.12 Ecological Expertise and Environmental Impact. Regulations, environmental licensing, audit, assessment, sustainable development, a summary of issues. 17.http: / / www.ecoline.ru / books / PRDKS / INDEX.HTM Periodicals. List of print and electronic periodical and non-environmental publications. 18.http: / / www.refer.ru/9838 Ecology and the Environment. Catalogs and guide to environmental resources. 19.http: / / www.ecoline.ru/books/ed_catalog/chapt6.html - sources of funds for environmental education on the Internet. 20.http: / / redbook.freenet.uz / main / resurs.html - sites for environmental education. 21.http: / / www.aseko.org / links / index.htm - Internet Resources for Environmental Education (AsEkO).

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