Introduction to Sustainability
Learn key sustainability concepts: population, ecosystems, energy, agriculture, policy, and more. Explore solutions for global challenges.
Learn key sustainability concepts: population, ecosystems, energy, agriculture, policy, and more. Explore solutions for global challenges.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to sustainability, exploring how human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation, and resource limitations. It covers key areas of sustainability theory and practice, including population dynamics, ecosystems, global change, energy systems, agriculture, water resources, environmental economics and policy, ethics, and cultural history. The curriculum emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability, combining insights from humanities, sciences, and technical fields. Students will gain a broad understanding of sustainability principles, current global challenges, and potential solutions. The course is designed to develop critical thinking skills and provide a foundation for addressing complex environmental and social issues.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept of sustainability and its importance in addressing global challenges
Analyze population dynamics and their impact on resource consumption
Explore ecosystem functioning and the effects of human activities on biodiversity
Examine climate change causes, impacts, and potential mitigation strategies
Investigate energy systems, including fossil fuels and renewable alternatives
Assess water resource management and sustainable agriculture practices
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This course includes:
6.5 Hours PreRecorded video
25 quizzes
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to sustainability, covering a wide range of topics essential for understanding global environmental challenges and potential solutions. The curriculum is structured into eight modules, each focusing on a key aspect of sustainability. Students will explore population dynamics, ecosystem functioning, climate change, energy systems, water and agriculture, environmental policy, and methods for measuring sustainability. The course emphasizes the interconnectedness of these topics and their relevance to creating sustainable societies. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, quizzes, and peer-reviewed assignments, students will develop a holistic understanding of sustainability concepts and their practical applications. The course culminates in a forward-looking examination of sustainability trends and potential future scenarios.
Orientation and Introduction
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Population
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Ecosystems and Climate Change
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Energy
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Water and Agriculture
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Environmental Policy
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
Measuring Sustainability
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 8 · 0 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Associate Director at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Jonathan Tomkin is the Associate Director of the School of Earth, Society and Environment and a research Associate Professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He oversees the undergraduate program in environmental sustainability and conducts research focused on the interactions between changing climates, glaciers, and landscapes. His fieldwork spans various global locations, including the Olympic Mountains, Swiss Alps, Patagonia, and Antarctica. Additionally, Dr. Tomkin is a co-editor and contributing author of the textbook "Sustainability: A Comprehensive Introduction." He teaches courses such as "Introduction to Sustainability" and "Sustainability Consulting."
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