Natural resources

Syllabus
A – Freshwater sources: existing resources: surface water – the development of existing resources: the projects of developing the Nile River – ways of rationalizing the sources of fresh water, irrigation, drainage and river navigation – the role of industry in maintaining fresh water, drinking water and methods of treatment and methods of preservation.
B – Marine resources, minerals and petroleum: marine resources of metals – the exploitation and development of marine resources – the continental shelves – sources of crude oil – methods of rationalization and preservation of energy resources.
C – Genetic Resources: the importance of genetic resources for food and agriculture – the case of plant genetic resources and livestock for food and agriculture – determine the genetic diversity – Methods of maintenance and protection of plant genetic resources and animal – the international conventions that govern the exchange of genetic resources and their sustainable use and sharing of benefits arising from the use of those resources equitably.
Structure
Topic | No. of hours per week |
1. Marine mineral resources | 4 |
2. Continental shelves | 4 |
3. Major constituents of marine deposits | 4 |
4. Manganese nodules | 4 |
5. Present Fresh Water Resources | 4 |
6. Development of Fresh Water Resources | 4 |
7. Fresh Water Conservation Policies | 4 |
8. Importance of Genetic Resources | 4 |
9. Background to biodiversity Genetic resources for food and agriculture. | 4 |
10. State of the world gene-banks. International obligations. | 4 |
11. Biological conservation in context | 4 |
12. Biodiversity | 4 |
Literature
Teacher Introduction

General Information
