This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations. The course focuses on key knowledge areas of sustainability theory and practice, including population, ecosystems, global change, energy, agriculture, water, environmental economics and policy, ethics, and cultural history.
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Введение в концепцию социально-экологической ответственности
Иллинойсский университет в Урбане-Шампейне
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Субтитры: Тамильский, Китайский (упрощенное письмо), Португальский (бразильский), Вьетнамский, Английский, Испанский
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Иллинойсский университет в Урбане-Шампейне
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty and alumni. Illinois serves the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and finding solutions to critical societal needs.
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3 ч. на завершение
Orientation and Introduction
In this module, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and the learning environment. The orientation also helps you obtain the technical skills required for the course. In the introduction, we will examine some of the central ideas that underpin the Earth as a system, and their consequences for environmental sustainability.
3 ч. на завершение
5 видео ((всего 37 мин.)), 5 материалов для самостоятельного изучения, 3 тестов
5 видео
Introduction to Sustainability7мин
Sustainability and Population Growth7мин
Growth Curves5мин
Malthus13мин
5 материала для самостоятельного изучения
Syllabus10мин
About the Discussion Forums10мин
Social Media10мин
Getting to Know Your Classmates10мин
Module 1 Overview and Readings10мин
3 практического упражнения
Orientation Quiz10мин
Big Ideas Practice Quiz22мин
Module 1 Quiz28мин
2 ч. на завершение
Population
In this module, we will see how human populations have evolved over time and get a sense of where the next century of change will take us.
2 ч. на завершение
5 видео ((всего 49 мин.)), 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения, 4 тестов
5 видео
Transitions10мин
Demographic Transition10мин
Future Populations, Part 110мин
Future Populations, Part 215мин
1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
Module 2 Overview and Readings10мин
4 практического упражнения
Population, Past and Present Practice Quiz16мин
Global Population in the Future Practice Quiz22мин
Population Interactive Homework16мин
Module 2 Quiz30мин
5 ч. на завершение
Ecosystems and Climate Change
In this module, we will see that the Earth faces many environmental pressures that result from human exploitation of natural resources. We will also look at the issue of climate change.
5 ч. на завершение
8 видео ((всего 78 мин.)), 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения, 5 тестов
8 видео
Tragedy of the Commons10мин
Tragedy of the Commons: Solutions14мин
Ecosystems and Extinctions6мин
Weather vs. Climate3мин
Climate Changes in the Past10мин
Modern Climate Change14мин
[OPTIONAL] Climate Processes16мин
1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
Module 3 Overview and Readings10мин
4 практического упражнения
Ecosystems, Extinction, and Tragedy of the Commons Practice Quiz30мин
Climate Change Practice Quiz30мин
Climate Change Interactive Homework10мин
Module 3 Quiz52мин
3 ч. на завершение
Energy
In this module, we will look at energy use. We will also consider what the trend of energy use means for the planet, and how we might transition to a more sustainable pattern of use.
3 ч. на завершение
8 видео ((всего 58 мин.)), 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения, 4 тестов
8 видео
Energy Overview6мин
Oil11мин
EROEI5мин
Coal & Gas7мин
Nuclear Power7мин
Renewable Energy12мин
Energy Conservation6мин
1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
Module 4 Overview and Readings10мин
4 практического упражнения
Oil Practice Quiz16мин
Alternatives Practice Quiz22мин
Energy and Society Homework8мин
Module 4 Quiz40мин
Рецензии
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от партнера KFDec 18, 2016
It is a well prepared course. Contents are carefully organized and plenty of concepts and examples are included and analyzed. Overall, it is a excellent course to get an overview of sustainability.
от партнера JWNov 28, 2015
This was my first Coursera course, and I wasn't sure what to expect; but was very pleased with the organization, timescale things were run on, and overall neutrality of the course. Very well done!
от партнера SISep 11, 2016
I honestly took this course by mistake while searching for Business Sustainability. But it got me so engaged and interested that I finished it in 4 days.\n\nA Great thank you, Mr. Jonathan Tomkin
от партнера SLOct 7, 2019
This is a comprehensive basic course about Sustainability. Great starting point. The course is easy to be understood by non-native English speakers, but exams are difficult.
от партнера LBSep 28, 2015
This was a well presented course that covered some very interesting areas of planet earth becoming sustainable. It was detailed and demanding, but fair and we learned a lot.
от партнера MSJan 19, 2019
I highly recommend this course to ones who are working on sustainable energy this course is much worthy to clear your concepts about sustainability and sustainable future.
от партнера LTOct 21, 2019
In 8 weeks I've learned more than in other courses I've been doing this size. It's complete, general view of many environmental aspects, from economy to ecology
от партнера TLApr 4, 2020
Very good introduction to Sustainability. It was enjoyable and easy to follow and at the same time I learnt a lot. Some parts are a little bit out of date.
от партнера DRFeb 27, 2016
I loved it! I haven't finished yet, but it is very interesting and I'm learning a lot! He is such a great techer! It is not boring and neither the classes.
от партнера AWJun 8, 2018
I really enjoyed this course. It gives a great overview of the correlation of global actions and the consequenses for the worlwide sustainability path.
от партнера HBMar 25, 2017
Wonderful course. Opened me to sustainability ideas as well as current issues facing our world in a lucid and informative way. Highly recommended!
от партнера RTOct 24, 2019
A great course for general learning on the path of sustainability. You will learn a higher level of science as opposed to politicized propaganda.
от партнера DLNov 5, 2019
great course which give enough details on a high scale of sustainability from a science point of view to economics and a more modern approach
от партнера JSMar 18, 2020
The wealth of information was enlightening. I feel I have a much better grasp of the underlying science and issues for a sustainable planet.
от партнера LBJan 13, 2020
Great course, this helped me decide whether or not I would like to pursue a degree in this field (I decided in the affirmative). Thank you!
от партнера ADJan 8, 2020
It is a very good introductory course. It has really widen my knowledge about the topic and how to see factors important for earth system.
от партнера CSOct 6, 2019
I loved this course. Learned a lot about Sustainability. I would have liked for the it to be more current. The information is from 2010.
от партнера SMay 15, 2019
This Course is moderate and very informative and can be done by anyone and there will be no need of any prerequiste knowledge required.
от партнера GHSep 10, 2015
I like how the lectures are delivered. It is very engaging, and the content has been very useful. Level of details is also good for me.
от партнера EYMay 30, 2018
Excellent course with a great professor. I have learnt a lot from it. It would be nice to have some more up to date sources, however.
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