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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation by American Museum of Natural History

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About the Course

This course is an introduction to ecology and ecosystem dynamics using a systems thinking lens. Through a case study on Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, learners will explore how scientists study ecosystems, and investigate the complex array of factors that inform management efforts. At the end of the course, learners will be able to grapple with real-world conservation questions, such as whether an ecosystem can recover from anthropogenic disruption and what role humans can, and should, play in that recovery....

Top reviews

AJ

Jun 1, 2019

This was particularly in-depth on the sciences of ecology, and having it based around a particular conservation project made it easier to follow each progressive lecture and concept that was explored.

YC

Jan 3, 2021

One of the best course, I have ever taken. The materials is not hard to follow and the in-depth explanation gives you a proper new perspective which is still open to debate due to conservation topic

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By Vishal C

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May 28, 2020

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May 24, 2020

Good

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May 6, 2020

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Mar 22, 2020

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Mar 2, 2020

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Sep 6, 2021

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Jan 20, 2024

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Feb 18, 2020

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By Shikha R

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Jun 8, 2021

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By Alamzeb a

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Jun 10, 2019

it was amazing experience, to go through this course. I have learnt a lot. I am the student of Environmental Economics at Pakistan Institute of Development Economics. I want to explore the domains of Ecosystem and its influence fields, for that i got required ideas to pursue for better research in my field.

Thanks American Museum Of Natural History, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Thanks coursera for providing me this opportunity.

By Gleb S

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Mar 21, 2024

i liked the course, it shows a big picture of how ecology really works in understanding big systems dynamics. I didn't like too long video lectures on some topics, they didn't have any tasks around them and the information presented wasn't memorable. Reading long articles was also tedious, i would prefer if lectures could divide them in edible chunks and present in video with a thorough scaffolding.

By Chevelle P

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Aug 24, 2019

I absolutely loved the course. I wanted to learn more about ecology as I am very interested in this. It was nice that the taught knowledge was applied to a case study (Gorongosa National Park). The math parts (with the formulas) were a bit tricky to follow, but eventually it did become clear. Very educating and interesting course!

By Shashank S

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May 31, 2020

It was good overall but It kinda makes me think of how we are disturbing the nature in order to help it. From whatever I have seen during this pandemic, It is better that we let it be and curb our exploitation rather than trying to put in extra disturbance which only over complicates things. Cheers to a good course though !

By Danielle K

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Sep 30, 2020

This course was so informative! I learnt more than I ever thought I could on this topic, but it didn't feel like that. It just felt like I was having fun. A few of the readings were a bit long, but that's not a problem if you like reading like me. Just remember to look away from the screen every so often :)

By Olivia F

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Aug 26, 2021

Amazing course, highly educational and very easy to follow. Would definitely recomend! However, be aware the reading sections are way longer than the 10 minute estimates (I'm a fast reader and still took considerably longer). On the whole though a very enjoyable, informative course.

By Nanditha R S

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May 3, 2020

The course was highly informative and delved in depth into the case study of Gorongosa National Park. It could perhaps be a tad bit more interactive and more than just reading up theory and listening to audio. However, the content was excellent and updated.

By Anjali s

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May 29, 2020

This is an excellently comprehend course. As an molecular ecologist, I was aware of few. But this course had let me know many theories which I never came across till date. Thank you for enhancing my knowledge. This course is worth learning for.

By Natàlia B P

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Jun 4, 2020

I really enjoyed it and it gives you a great overview of the ecological and food-web-related factors that may be inolved in the development of an ecosystem and, thus, the success of a potential restoration process.

By Claudia K

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Nov 2, 2020

One of the speaker's presentation skills could be improved. Other than that, the entire course was very interesting and helped to reinforce in my mind many of the principles covered in Environmental Science.

By Zachary C

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Mar 15, 2023

Great overview of many topics covered in the course material. Skilled instructors and presentations. Insightful readings. 4/5 because quizzes do not show you correct answers if you get them incorrect.

By Deepa G

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Aug 9, 2020

I feel delighted to learn from coursera. Offering free courses with free certificates during this pandemic is a helping hands to many students who want to learn beyond their circumstances.