Course Summary
This course explores the complex issues surrounding the Arctic region, including climate change, cultural preservation, and geopolitical tensions.Key Learning Points
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Arctic region and its unique challenges
- Explore the impact of climate change on the Arctic and the world at large
- Learn about the cultural and societal issues facing Arctic communities
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding the Arctic region
- Gain insight into the impact of climate change on the Arctic and the world
- Learn about the cultural and societal issues facing Arctic communities
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of environmental issues
- Interest in the Arctic region and its challenges
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
Similar Courses
- Polar Law and Arctic Governance
- Antarctica: From Geology to Human History
- Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the Future
Related Education Paths
- Arctic Studies Program at Dartmouth College
- Master's in Arctic Studies at the University of Lapland
- Arctic Studies Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Related Books
Description
The GlobalArctic MOOC introduces you the dynamics between global changes and changes in the Arctic. This course aims to highlight the effects of climate change in the Polar region. In turn, it will underline the impacts of a warmer Arctic on the planet Earth. For human civilization, the Arctic stands both as a laboratory and a warning for human kind.
Outline
- Introduction to the MOOC
- Introduction to the GlobalArctic MOOC
- Introduction and objectives
- Evaluation
- Certificate
- Course discussions
- Where to get help
- WEEK 1 EARTH SYSTEM DYNAMICS
- Introduction to the week 1
- Global warming and its effects on the Arctic
- Climate effects of other pollutants (black carbon, methane)
- Global warming, permafrost thawing and its effects on the Arctic
- Impacts of global warming on Arctic biota
- The effects of Arctic climate change on the Earth system
- Impacts of Arctic climate change on the world
- Conclusion to the Week 1
- Week description and objectives
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Practice Quiz No.1
- Practice Quiz No.2
- Practice Quiz No.3
- Practice Quiz No.5
- Practice Quiz No.6
- WEEK 2 Arctic resources and the quest for them
- Introduction to the Week 2
- Oil, gas and coal resources exploitation in the Arctic
- 2.3 Mineral resource exploitation in the Arctic
- Arctic Fisheries in an uncertain future
- The opening of the Arctic to commercial shipping
- Infrastructure development and urbanization
- Tourism
- Conclusion to the week 2
- Week description and objectives
- Further readings
- Further readings
- Further readings
- Further readings
- Further readings
- Further readings
- WEEK 3 The evolving image and significance of the Arctic from early colonization to the ultimate industrial frontier
- Introduction to the week 3
- The Arctic as frontier
- Early industrialization of the Arctic
- The Arctic of the Cold War
- The Post-Cold War Arctic
- The Asian Arctic
- Conclusion to the Week 3
- Week description and objectives
- Further readings
- Further readings
- Further videos
- Further readings
- Further readings
- Practice Quiz No.3
- Practice Quiz No.4
- WEEK 4 Actors and governance in the Arctic
- Introduction to the week 4
- The colonized Arctic and the indigenous peoples
- Russia and Norway: Bilateral relations in the Arctic
- The Arctic 8 (Arctic Council and observers)
- China and the Arctic
- Europe and the Arctic
- UNCLOS and legal regime in the Arctic
- Conclusion to the Week 4 and Final Words
- Week description
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Further reading
- Practice Quiz No.1
- Practice Quiz No.2
- Practice Quiz No.4
- Practice Quiz No.5
- Practice Quiz No.6
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
engaging contentPros from User Reviews
- In-depth coverage of Arctic topics
- Interactive and engaging course materials
- Expert instructors with a wealth of knowledge
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too challenging
- Lack of practical application of the concepts taught
- Limited interaction with other students
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