The scope of ecology -- The ecosystem -- Energy in ecological systems -- Biogechemical cycles -- Limiting and regulatory factors -- Population ecology -- Community ecology -- Ecosystem development -- Lanscape ecology -- Regional ecology: major ecosystem types and biomes -- Global ecology -- Statistical thinking for students of ecology.

Fundamentals Of Ecology is a textbook written for the students of B.Sc (Hons) Zoology by Eugene Odum, Murray Barrick, and Gary W. Barrett. The book has been designed for a wide audience to master the study of ecological science. This book showcases the applications of the ecological principles in the real world. It also offers methods to solve problems in various related fields like restoration ecology, conservation biology, ecosystem health, resource management, ecological toxicology, and landscape ecology. This is the Indian edition of the book and it comes with certain salient features of its own. Though the authors have maintained a top-down ecosystem approach in the book, this one comes with new sections on various different and relevant topics. References have been provided throughout the book thoroughly and several real-world examples have been included to make the material more engaging for the readers. The book offers a plethora of additional tools to enhance the reading experience of the students. It includes diagrams, photographs, introductory statements, models, and a website designed especially for this book. All the chapters have been systematically organized by making of response structure and clear statements. A separate section on Glossary enables the students to have a convenient access to several key terms often used in the book.