Introduction to Sustainability
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Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
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English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
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INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The fees for the course Introduction to Sustainability is -
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Certificate Fees | Rs. 2436 |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to Sustainability Course Welcome
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Sustainability and Population Growth
- Growth Curves
- Malthus
Readings
- Syllabus
- About the Discussion Forums
- Social Media
- Getting to Know Your Classmates
- Module 1 Overview and Readings
Practice Exercises
- Orientation Quiz
- Big Ideas Practice Quiz
- Module 1 Quiz
Videos
- Population Introduction
- Transitions
- Demographic Transition
- Future Populations, Part 1
- Future Populations, Part 2
Readings
- Module 2 Overview and Readings
Practice Exercises
- Population, Past and Present Practice Quiz
- Global Population in the Future Practice Quiz
- Population Interactive Homework
- Module 2 Quiz
Videos
- Ecosystems and Climate Change Introduction
- Tragedy of the Commons
- Tragedy of the Commons: Solutions
- Ecosystems and Extinctions
- Weather vs. Climate
- Climate Changes in the Past
- Modern Climate Change
- [OPTIONAL] Climate Processes
Readings
- Module 3 Overview and Readings
Practice Exercises
- Ecosystems, Extinction, and Tragedy of the Commons Practice Quiz
- Climate Change Practice Quiz
- Climate Change Interactive Homework
- Module 3 Quiz
Videos
- Energy Introduction
- Energy Overview
- Oil
- EROEI
- Coal & Gas
- Nuclear Power
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Conservation
Readings
- Module 4 Overview and Readings
Practice Exercises
- Oil Practice Quiz
- Alternatives Practice Quiz
- Energy and Society Homework
- Module 4 Quiz
Videos
- Water and Agriculture Introduction
- Limits to Water
- Water Trends
- Agricultural Consumption
- Agricultural Limits
- Genetically Modified Organisms
Readings
- Module 5 Overview and Readings
Practice Exercises
- Water Practice Quiz
- Agriculture and Food Practice Quiz
- Module 5 Quiz
Videos
- Environmental Economics and Policy Introduction
- Negative Externalities
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Policy Assessment
- [OPTIONAL] Environmental Economics
- [OPTIONAL] Application of Environmental Economics and Policy, Part 1
- [OPTIONAL] Application of Environmental Economics and Policy, Part 2
- [OPTIONAL] Application of Environmental Economics and Policy, Part 3
- Environmental Policy Examples: "Biofuels"
Readings
- Module 6 Overview and Readings
Practice Exercises
- Environmental Policy Practice Quiz
- Environmental Policy Examples Homework
- Module 6 Quiz
Videos
- Measuring Sustainability Introduction
- Biodiversity and Ecosystems
- Sustainability Metrics, Part 1
- Sustainability Metrics, Part 2
- Food Miles
- Measuring Sustainability: The Future, Part 1
- Measuring Sustainability: The Future, Part 2
Reading
- Module 7 Overview and Readings
Practice Exercises
- Measuring Sustainability Practice Quiz
- Sustainable Future Practice Quiz
- Module 7 Quiz
Reading
- Conclusion and Final Quiz Instructions
Practice Exercise
- Introduction to Sustainability Final Quiz
Articles