The Introduction to Environmental Science course explores the field of environmental science and encourages participants to understand how environmental scientists think. It addresses some important questions such as:
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
This course is part of Introduction to Environmental Science Specialization
Instructor: Andy Friedland
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- Sustainable Development
- Chemistry
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Environmental Resource Management
- Water Quality
- Pollution Prevention
- Environmental Science
- Biology
- Physical Science
- Life Sciences
- Climate Change Programs
- Environment and Resource Management
- Environmental Issue
- Hydrology
- Energy and Utilities
- Environment
- Systems Thinking
- Sustainable Systems
- Water Resources
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This course is part of the Introduction to Environmental Science Specialization
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JT
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2023
Very interesting and informative class. Very nicely presented and easy to understand.
AA
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2024
The materials are very thorough and suit well for a beginner student.
AL
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Excellent foundation of environmental science, which integrates basic science, systems science etc.
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