University of the Sunshine Coast
- Start Date: 02 Jan, 2023
- 4 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Discover the human impact on terrestrial ecosystems, biodiversity, and animals as you learn how to protect life on land.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Develop knowledge and research skills in conservation
It is widely accepted that human interaction has negatively affected the phenomenal biodiversity and habitats on land. However, the exact nature of this damage is not as clearly understood.
On this four-week course from the University of the Sunshine Coast, you’ll unpack these negative impacts to gain a deeper understanding of how humans affect life on land.
You’ll develop research and analytic skills to understand how to measure and minimise human impact on terrestrial life. Ultimately, you’ll learn how to preserve terrestrial biodiversity and better protect land animals.
Explore terrestrial biodiversity and ecology
You’ll take a deep dive into the incredible biodiversity and ecology found on land. You’ll also be introduced to the form, function, and evolution of terrestrial animals.
As you learn what types of species exist, and how they have adapted to survive, you’ll gain greater insights into how to ensure animal conservation in these environments.
Uncover the human impact on the environment
You’ll examine how human behaviour exacerbates climate change, and the effects this has on terrestrial fauna and flora.
With this understanding, you’ll then take a look at new developments in terrestrial science, and how this is leading to conservation solutions.
Explore climate solutions with the University of the Sunshine Coast
Finally, you’ll unpack some of the solutions to help preserve life on land. From carbon sinks to counting animals, you’ll not only learn what is being done in conservation but how you can be part of this important fight.
Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the specialists at the University of the Sunshine Coast and learn from ecology experts to help develop your skills, confidence, and knowledge in terrestrial conservation.
This course is designed for anyone wishing to learn more about life in terrestrial systems. It is designed to showcase problems and possible solutions to one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG15) - Life on land. It is intended to be a sister course to the life below water course developed at USC.
The knowledge gained can be used to pursue opportunities outside environmentalism, in diverse fields such as business, education, finance, and eco-tourism.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
University of the Sunshine Coast
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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