Environmental Science
Explore fundamental concepts of environmental science, from biodiversity and global cycles to climate change impacts.
Explore fundamental concepts of environmental science, from biodiversity and global cycles to climate change impacts.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Introduction to Environmental Science Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Differentiate between environmental science and environmental studies
Understand biodiversity at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels
Analyze global cycles including carbon, nitrogen, and water
Evaluate human impacts on global environmental systems
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0.7 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course explores key concepts in environmental science, including biodiversity, global cycles, and climate change. Students learn about environmental systems thinking, matter cycling, and human impacts on natural systems. The curriculum covers three levels of biodiversity, feedback loops, and global change mechanisms. Special emphasis is placed on understanding environmental problems and their scientific context.
Basics of Environmental Science
Module 1 · 20 Hours to complete
Biodiversity, Systems, and Feedback
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Global Cycles
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Basics of Global Change
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Environmental Studies, Emeritus Richard and Jane Pearl Professorship in Environmental Studies, Emeritus
Andrew Friedland is an environmental scientist with 35 years of experience studying air pollution in high-elevation forests. He researches element cycling, biomass removal impacts, and teaches environmental science and biogeochemistry.
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