Online Class: Ecology 101
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20Lessons
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27Exams &
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14Hours
average time -
1.4CEUs
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Video Audit
Available
Course Description
Unlocking Earth's Secrets: Dive Deep into the World of Ecology
In our rapidly changing world, understanding ecology is not just beneficial – it's imperative. Ecology, at its essence, unravels the intricate tapestry of relationships binding living organisms and their environment. It doesn't merely trace the threads connecting flora, fauna, and the world they inhabit; it reveals how these ties shape our planet's destiny.
Why is this knowledge crucial? It arms us with insights to harness Earth's bounties judiciously, ensuring we bequeath a thriving habitat for the generations to come.
The canvas of ecology is as vast and varied as life itself. It spans from the microscopic bacteria flourishing in freshwater lakes to the majestic wildlife braving the Arctic's icy breath. But, grasping the magnitude of these ever-shifting dynamics can be a daunting endeavor. That's where our course steps in.
Your Journey with Us:
Our meticulously crafted ecology course offers you a robust grounding in core ecological principles, paving the way for deeper explorations in diverse scientific terrains. Here's a sneak peek at the themes awaiting your discovery:
- The Dance of Life: Ecology and Evolution
- Nuances of Evolution: Evolutionary Ecology
- The Complex Web: Interspecies and Intraspecies Relations
- Earth's Rich Tapestry: Biodiversity and Mass Extinctions
- A World of Species: From Jungles to Deserts
- Biogeography and the Digital Mapping Revolution: Geographical Information Systems
- Pioneering Perspectives: Landscape, Population, Community, Physiological, Ecosystem, Systems, Plant, Animal, and Human Ecology
- Guardians of the Earth: Natural Resource Management
Each module is designed to both enlighten and challenge, nurturing your curiosity while honing your analytical skills.
Embark on this transformative journey with us, and emerge with a profound appreciation of our world's intricate beauty and the tools to safeguard its future. Join us, and let's together shape a more informed, responsible, and sustainable tomorrow.
Course Motivation
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Ecology
This first lesson will introduce the study of Ecology and begin to touch on major theories about our environment that have evolved over time.Lesson 2: Ecology Basics
This lesson will provide a list of important ecological terms and processes that will serve as a vital foundation for the subsequent chapters.Lesson 3: Ecology and Evolution
This lesson will explore the connection between Ecology and evolution. Ecology and evolution are intrinsically connected because an organism's environmental surroundings affect and direct its evolution.Lesson 4: Evolutionary Ecology
This lesson will break down and examine the influences that scientist' study in Evolutionary Ecology.Lesson 5: Interspecies and Intraspecies Relations
In addition to studying the influences of physical environment, ecology also encompasses the interaction between different organisms.Lesson 6: Biodiversity
Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants and animals on earth.Lesson 7: Mass Extinctions
Species go extinct because of natural shifts in the environment that take place over very long periods of time, such as ice ages.Lesson 8: The World's Species
Scientists have no accurate way of determining exactly how many species have lived and gone extinct in the Earth's history.Lesson 9: Biogeography
Biogeography studies the geographic distribution of past and present species and how the physical environment affects where species live.Lesson 10: Geographical Information Systems
Researchers often use technologies such as remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to better understand the factors affecting current distribution as well as to suggest future trends in organism distribution.Lesson 11: Landscape Ecology
The changing distributions of plants, animals, and ecosystems, identified by biogeographical research can be applied to an assortment of conservation disciplines.Lesson 12: Population Ecology
The term population can be defined and interpreted differently, depending on the scientific discipline doing the defining.Lesson 13: Community Ecology
Species can have a direct and an indirect effect on other species in a community.Lesson 14: Physiological Ecology
Physiological ecology studies the interaction of organisms with their physical environment and the organisms' adaptations to that environment.Lesson 15: Ecosystem Ecology
An ecosystem includes all the organisms in a given area and the abiotic elements that affect them including sunlight, temperature, soil quality, and nutrients.Lesson 16: Systems Ecology
Systems ecology attempts to clarify the structure and function of ecosystems through the use of applied mathematics, mathematical models, and computer programs.Lesson 17: Plant Ecology
Plant ecologists study the distribution and abundance of plants, the interactions between the members of plant species, and plants' interactions with their environment.Lesson 18: Animal Ecology
Animal ecology adds the element of looking at how animals interact with one another.Lesson 19: Human Ecology
Human ecology studies the relationships between people and their environment.Lesson 20: Natural Resource Management
If we destroy enough ecosystems, human life will not be sustainable so it is imperative to our species to effectively manage our planet's resources.
Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Ecology
- Ecology Basics
- Ecology and Evolution
- Evolutionary Ecology
- Interspecies and Intraspecies Relations
- Biodiversity
- Mass Extinctions
- The World's Species
- Biogeography
- Geographical Information Systems
- Landscape Ecology
- Population Ecology
- Community Ecology
- Physiological Ecology
- Ecosystem Ecology
- Systems Ecology
- Plant Ecology
- Animal Ecology
- Human Ecology
- Natural Resource Management
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
Student Testimonials
- "Again, wonderful course, very interesting, covered a lot of subject matter, and I learned a lot. Thank you!" -- Kathleen S.
- "The instructor obviously was an expert, and she truly seemed to enjoy her work as an instructor." -- Judith J.
- "The reviews of each part of ecology really helped me categorize and will allow me to respond quicker to my students' questions." -- James S.
- "I enjoyed the course and instructor. Most everything was helpful." -- Joel H.
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