CQUniversity - A Beginner's Guide to Environmental Science: Wicked Problems and Possible Solutions
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A Beginner's Guide to Environmental Science: Wicked Problems and Possible Solutions at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
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A Beginner's Guide to Environmental Science: Wicked Problems and Possible Solutions at FutureLearn Course details
- This four-week course, presented by Central Queensland University, gives a comprehensive introduction not only to the current problems and threats to the environment but also to possible solutions and effective environmental management
- Start by learning about the nature of environmental science, resources, the basis of the world's ecosystem, and the concept of the triple bottom line for sustainability
- With this strong foundational knowledge, you'll be able to look at the other issues raised over the course
A Beginner's Guide to Environmental Science: Wicked Problems and Possible Solutions at FutureLearn Curriculum
The Fundamental Concepts
Course introduction
The Nature of Environmental Science
What are resources, ecosystem services and the environment?
Basis of our natural system
Triple bottom line
Cause, effect, solution
Week 1 Quiz
The Wicked Problem of Human Demography
Introduction to Week 2
Global Population
Calculating annual growth rates and doubling time
What is Demography?
Biocapacity & Ecological footprint
Week 2 Quiz
Atmosphere and Global Climate Change
Week 3 Introduction
What is the atmosphere?
Understanding your emissions: an example
Global Climate Change
Week 3 Quiz
Waste Generation
Week 4 Introduction
Categories of Waste
Solid Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Recycling, reuse and refurbishment
Week 4 Quiz
Beginner's Guide to Environmental Science Test
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