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The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Module 1 Main Track Content

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • How does evolution work?

1 Peer Review

  • Reflection Activity

4 Videos

  • Course 3 Introduction
  • What is evolution?
  • Evidence for evolution
  • Optional: Religion and Evolution

1 Readings

  • Please Read About Peer Reviews

Module 1 Honors Track Content

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Lesson plan

Module 2 Main Track Content

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Module 2 Biodiversity Discussion

3 Videos

  • Module 2 Introduction
  • Speciation and Extinction
  • Biodiversity Wrap up and Synthesis

3 Readings

  • Extinction PBS video
  • Biodiversity: What It Means and Why We Need It
  • Diversity of life video

Module 2 Honors Track Content

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Biodiversity lesson plan

Module 3 Main Track Content

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Basic principles of ecology

1 Peer Review

  • Reflection

1 Discussions

  • Module 3

1 Videos

  • Basic principles of ecology

1 Readings

  • TED Talk video

Module 4 Main Track Content

    • 5 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Biological Footprint Reflection

5 Videos

  • Introduction: Conservation and Finding Balance
  • Recap 1
  • The decision to reuse
  • Recap 2
  • Wrap up

4 Readings

  • The Bushmeat Crisis
  • Plastic bags video
  • Composting
  • Hardin’s Tragedy of the Commons video

End of Course Post-Assessment

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Biology Everywhere Post-Assessment

Module 4 Honors Track Content

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Discuss with a peer

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Discover the principles of evolution and ecology in this foundational course by Coursera. Uncover how new species emerge, the significance of biodiversity, and the interconnectedness of life. Delve into conservation issues over a 600-minute duration with flexible subscription options: Starter and Professional. Ideal for science and engineering enthusiasts.

Melanie Peffer
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Melanie Peffer