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    Explore ecology principles for understanding ecosystems and biodiversity. Learn about ecological interactions, conservation, and environmental sustainability.

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    Explore the Ecology Course Catalog

    • Y

      Yale University

      Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Creativity, Performing Arts, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Teaching, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Biology, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Governance, Environment, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Business Modeling, International Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Environment, Liberal Arts, Environment and Resource Management, Storytelling, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Population, Food, and Soil

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Human Development, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Economic Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Remote Access Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Environmental Regulations, Policy Development, Vulnerability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Anthropology, Physical Science, Physics, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Policy, Environmental Laws, Health Policy, Environmental Regulations, Public Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Pollution Prevention, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Social Studies, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Food and Beverage, Economics, Environmental Science, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Economics, Business Strategies, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      605 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ecology courses

    • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
    • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
    • Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
    • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
    • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan

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