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What you will learn

  • Explain why biodiversity is important and how evolution works to generate biodiversity. 

  • Explain the basic principles of ecology and discuss how we fit into an ecological system.

  • Apply knowledge of ecology to current conservation issues in today’s society. Identify costs/benefits to each conservation strategy.

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Shareable Certificate
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Beginner Level
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English

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University of Colorado Boulder

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
3 hours to complete

The "E" Word

3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 34 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
2 hours to complete

The Diversity of Life

2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 10 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

The Interconnectedness of Life

2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 8 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
3 hours to complete

Questions of Conservation: Finding Balance

3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 12 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

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About the Biology Everywhere Specialization

Biology Everywhere

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