Course Summary
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to sustainability, covering topics such as climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable development. Students will learn practical strategies to address sustainability challenges and make a positive impact on the environment and society.Key Learning Points
- Gain a foundational understanding of sustainability and its importance in today's world
- Explore key sustainability issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality
- Learn practical strategies and tools for promoting sustainability in your personal and professional life
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic concepts and principles of sustainability
- Identify key sustainability challenges facing society and the environment
- Develop practical strategies and tools for promoting sustainability in your personal and professional life
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience is required
- An interest in sustainability and environmental issues is recommended
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Environmental Science
- Environmental Management
- Sustainable Business
Related Education Paths
- Sustainability Certification
- Environmental Management Certification
- Sustainable Development Certification
Related Books
Description
This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations. The course focuses on key knowledge areas of sustainability theory and practice, including population, ecosystems, global change, energy, agriculture, water, environmental economics and policy, ethics, and cultural history.
Outline
- Orientation and Introduction
- Introduction to Sustainability Course Welcome
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Sustainability and Population Growth
- Growth Curves
- Malthus
- Syllabus
- About the Discussion Forums
- Social Media
- Getting to Know Your Classmates
- Module 1 Overview and Readings
- Orientation Quiz
- Big Ideas Practice Quiz
- Module 1 Quiz
- Population
- Population Introduction
- Transitions
- Demographic Transition
- Future Populations, Part 1
- Future Populations, Part 2
- Module 2 Overview and Readings
- Population, Past and Present Practice Quiz
- Global Population in the Future Practice Quiz
- Population Interactive Homework
- Module 2 Quiz
- Ecosystems and Climate Change
- Ecosystems and Climate Change Introduction
- Tragedy of the Commons
- Tragedy of the Commons: Solutions
- Ecosystems and Extinctions
- Weather vs. Climate
- Climate Changes in the Past
- Modern Climate Change
- [OPTIONAL] Climate Processes
- Module 3 Overview and Readings
- Ecosystems, Extinction, and Tragedy of the Commons Practice Quiz
- Climate Change Practice Quiz
- Climate Change Interactive Homework
- Module 3 Quiz
- Energy
- Energy Introduction
- Energy Overview
- Oil
- EROEI
- Coal & Gas
- Nuclear Power
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Conservation
- Module 4 Overview and Readings
- Oil Practice Quiz
- Alternatives Practice Quiz
- Energy and Society Homework
- Module 4 Quiz
- Water and Agriculture
- Water and Agriculture Introduction
- Limits to Water
- Water Trends
- Agricultural Consumption
- Agricultural Limits
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- Module 5 Overview and Readings
- Water Practice Quiz
- Agriculture and Food Practice Quiz
- Module 5 Quiz
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Economics and Policy Introduction
- Negative Externalities
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Policy Assessment
- [OPTIONAL] Environmental Economics
- [OPTIONAL] Application of Environmental Economics and Policy, Part 1
- [OPTIONAL] Application of Environmental Economics and Policy, Part 2
- [OPTIONAL] Application of Environmental Economics and Policy, Part 3
- Environmental Policy Examples: "Biofuels"
- Module 6 Overview and Readings
- Environmental Policy Practice Quiz
- Environmental Policy Examples Homework
- Module 6 Quiz
- Measuring Sustainability
- Measuring Sustainability Introduction
- Biodiversity and Ecosystems
- Sustainability Metrics, Part 1
- Sustainability Metrics, Part 2
- Food Miles
- Measuring Sustainability: The Future, Part 1
- Measuring Sustainability: The Future, Part 2
- Module 7 Overview and Readings
- Measuring Sustainability Practice Quiz
- Sustainable Future Practice Quiz
- Module 7 Quiz
- Conclusion
- Conclusion and Final Quiz Instructions
- Introduction to Sustainability Final Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how sustainability can help to create a better future with this comprehensive course. Users have praised the depth of the content and the engaging teaching style. Many found the course to be a valuable introduction to sustainability and its key concepts.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course offers a thorough introduction to sustainability and its key concepts.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and comprehensive content
- Clear and concise explanations of complex concepts
- Excellent resources and course materials
- Opportunities for discussion and collaboration with other learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic or introductory
- The course may be too time-consuming for some learners
- Not all users found the assessments to be useful or relevant
Dr. Jonathan Tomkin
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