University of Colorado Boulder - The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology
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The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Course 3 of 4 in the Biology Everywhere Specialization
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 10 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology at Coursera Course details
- In this course, we will explore how evolution works to generate new species, the wide variety of life on earth. We will also touch on the importance of biodiversity for the overall health of our planet, and for our well being as humans. Then we will discuss ecology and the interconnectedness of life and touch on one big ecological issue in today?s society, conservation.
The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology at Coursera Curriculum
The "E" Word
Course 3 Introduction
What is evolution?
Evidence for evolution
Optional: Religion and Evolution
How does evolution work?
The Diversity of Life
Module 2 Introduction
Speciation and Extinction
Biodiversity Wrap up and Synthesis
Extinction PBS video
Biodiversity: What It Means and Why We Need It
Diversity of life video
The Interconnectedness of Life
Basic principles of ecology
TED Talk video
Basic principles of ecology
Questions of Conservation: Finding Balance
Introduction: Conservation and Finding Balance
Recap 1
The decision to reuse
Recap 2
Wrap up
The Bushmeat Crisis
Plastic bags video
Composting
Hardin?s Tragedy of the Commons video
Biology Everywhere Post-Assessment
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