In this course, we will explore how evolution works to generate new species, the wide variety of life on earth. We will also touch on the importance of biodiversity for the overall health of our planet, and for our well being as humans. Then we will discuss ecology and the interconnectedness of life and touch on one big ecological issue in today’s society, conservation.
The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology
The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology
This course is part of Biology Everywhere Specialization
Instructor: Melanie Peffer
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What you'll 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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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we'll explore evolutionary biology.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
Evolution produces the vast biodiversity we see on Earth. In this module, we'll explore what biodiversity is and why we need it on Earth.
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3 videos3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt1 plugin
In this module we'll explore ecology, or the study of the interconnectedness of life.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this module, we'll apply principles of ecology to conservation and explore how the decisions we make everyday impact living things around us.
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5 videos5 readings2 peer reviews
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