Environmental Science
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Environmental Science at Coursera Overview
Duration | 29 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Environmental Science at Coursera Highlights
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Quizzes and assessments
Flexible schedule
Environmental Science at Coursera Course details
- The Introduction to Environmental Science course explores the field of environmental science and encourages participants to understand how environmental scientists think
- Learner will also explore what global cycles are and how they impact our lives
- Learner must be aware that the human impact on biodiversity and global change are two of the most important discussion points in environmental science
Environmental Science at Coursera Curriculum
Module 1: Basics of Environmental Science
Environmental Science Definitions and Terms
Video: Rock Snot
Video: Matter and Energy
Introductory Reading
Coursera Code of Conduct
Coursera Honor Code
Discussion Tips and Guide
Introduction: Environmental Science Definitions and Terms
What is environmental science?
Introduction: Rock Snot
The Unusual Story of Rock Snot
Introduction: Matter and Energy
The Cycling of Matter
Basics of Environmental Science
Module 2: Biodiversity, Systems, and Feedback
Video: Biodiversity
Video: Systems and Feebacks
Video: Hydrologic Cycle
Introduction: Biodiversity
Introduction: Systems and Feebacks
Introduction: Hydrologic Cycle
Hydrologic Cycle
Biodiversity, Systems, and Feedback
Module 3: Global Cycles
Video: Carbon Cycle
Video: Nitrogen Cycle
Review Video
Introduction: Carbon Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Introduction: Nitrogen Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Introduction: Review Video
Global Cycles
Module 4: Basics of Global Change
Global Change Basics Video
Video: Greenhouse Gases
Welcome Reading
Introduction: Global Change Basics
The Greenhouse Effect
Introduction: Greenhouse Gases
Basics of Global Change
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