Introduction to Environmental Science
A comprehensive introduction to environmental science principles and humanity's effects on natural systems and ecosystems.
A comprehensive introduction to environmental science principles and humanity's effects on natural systems and ecosystems.
Explore the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world in this comprehensive introduction to environmental science. Discover how scientific principles apply to current environmental challenges, covering topics such as human population dynamics, agriculture, energy resources, biodiversity, and global change. Gain practical skills to address real-world environmental issues and develop a deeper understanding of sustainability in human activities.
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What you'll learn
Understand how to think and analyze problems like an environmental scientist
Examine the impact of human population changes on the environment
Explore the environmental implications of different food production methods
Analyze the benefits and consequences of various energy sources, both renewable and non-renewable
Investigate the importance of biodiversity and its role in ecosystem health
Evaluate global environmental changes and their long-term impacts
Skills you'll gain
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PreRecorded video
Multiple-choice quizzes, prompted discussions, self-assessments
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to environmental science, focusing on the patterns and processes in the natural world and their modification by human activity. Students will explore key environmental issues through scientific principles and real-world examples. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including human population dynamics, agriculture and food systems, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, biodiversity, and global change. Through video lectures, expert interviews, readings, and discussions, participants will develop the skills necessary to think like environmental scientists and address current environmental challenges. The course emphasizes the concept of sustainability and encourages students to consider their own environmental impact.
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Pioneer in Environmental Science and Forest Ecosystem Research
Andrew J. Friedland serves as The Richard and Jane Pearl Professor in Environmental Studies at Dartmouth College, where he has taught since 1987. After earning dual BAs in Biology and Environmental Studies (1981) and PhD in Earth and Environmental Science (1985) from the University of Pennsylvania, he has dedicated his career to understanding forest ecosystems and environmental change.
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Expert in Educational Innovation and Digital Learning
Michael Goudzwaard serves as Associate Director of Learning Innovation at Dartmouth College's Center for the Advancement of Learning. His academic background includes a BA in History from Calvin College and an MS in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England. His expertise spans instructional design, digital learning initiatives, and MOOC development, having co-taught courses including Introduction to Psychology at Keene State College and Introduction to Environmental Science at Dartmouth College
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