Population, Food, and Soil
This course is part of Introduction to Environmental Science.
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What you'll learn
Analyze global population trends and their environmental impacts
Understand traditional and industrial agricultural practices
Evaluate sustainable farming methods and their benefits
Examine soil properties and their role in ecosystems
Assess the relationship between population growth and food security
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This course includes:
1.17 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the interconnections between human population growth, food production, and environmental sustainability. Students explore global population trends, agricultural practices, and soil science fundamentals. The course covers critical topics including population dynamics, modern farming methods, organic agriculture, soil properties, and ecosystem health. Through expert interviews and case studies, participants gain practical insights into sustainable food production and environmental conservation.
Population and the World
Module 1 · 7 Hours to complete
Global Population
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Agriculture and Environment
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Soil and Environment
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Introduction to Environmental Science
Instructor
Distinguished Environmental Scientist and Educator at Dartmouth College
Andrew Friedland is a prominent environmental and forest ecosystem scientist, serving as the Richard and Jane Pearl Professor of Environmental Studies, Emeritus, at Dartmouth College. With over 35 years of research experience, he has focused on the effects of air pollution on high-elevation forests in New England and New York, investigating the cycling of critical elements such as carbon, nitrogen, calcium, and lead as they traverse from the atmosphere through vegetation and soils into waterways. His work also addresses the implications of biomass removal on forest ecosystems. Dr. Friedland teaches courses on energy, introductory environmental science, and forest biogeochemistry, and he is the lead author of an influential introductory environmental science textbook as well as a guide on grant proposal development. His extensive research contributions include approximately 80 peer-reviewed publications and significant involvement in educational initiatives such as the Advanced Placement Environmental Science program. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Dr. Friedland's commitment to understanding and addressing environmental challenges underscores his role as a leader in the field of environmental studies.
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