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- Level Foundation
- Duration 7 hours
- Course by American Museum of Natural History
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This course is about life in the oceans, from the sunlit surface to the inky depths, from microscopic phytoplankton to the great blue whale. The ocean is among the world’s most inhospitable environments for scientific research, which is why we know as much about the surface of the moon as we do the bottom of the sea. This course uncovers the evolutionary history of marine organisms, adaptations to life in water, the behavior and functional morphology of sea animals, interactions between species, and current threats. Throughout the course, we meet scientists who are developing ingenious solutions for overcoming challenges and are making remarkable discoveries. By evaluating these cases and analyzing real scientific data, we come to understand some of the ways that life has adapted to diverse ocean habitats, how it interacts with the physical environment and with other organisms, and why it matters to us.Modules
Introductory Material
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Introduction to the Course
Course Resources
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3
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module One Test
3
Videos
- Introduction to Module One
- Explore21: Expedition to the Solomon Islands—The Tech
- Exploring Greenland’s Icy Waters
3
Readings
- How Life Evolved in the Ocean
- Introduction to Biodiversity of the Ocean and Threats to Marine Biodiversity
- Case Study: Marine Animals That Glow
Course Resources
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2
Videos
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4
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module Two Test
2
Videos
- Introduction to Module Two
- Undersea Tech and Ocean Exploration with Kakani Katija
4
Readings
- Physical Properties of the Ocean
- Living in Water: Tides, Currents, and How Organisms Use Water Motion for Advantage
- Living in Water: Reproduction, Dispersal, and Migration
- Case Study: Animals That Live in Mucus Houses
Course Resources
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3
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module Three Test
3
Videos
- Introduction to Module Three
- Acoustic Exploration of the Ocean
- Some Animals are More Equal than Others: Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades
3
Readings
- Case Study: Listening to Life in the Deep
- Flow of Matter and Energy in Marine Ecosystems
- Patterns of Interactions Among Marine Species
Course Resources
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4
Videos
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4
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module Four Test
4
Videos
- Giants of the Sea, Part 1: How did blue whales get so big?
- Giants of the Sea, Part 2: What happens underwater?
- Giants of the Sea, Part 3: How does a blue whale feed?
- Giants of the Sea, Part 4: Why Does a Whale’s Feeding Behavior Matter?
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Readings
- Giants of the Sea, Part 1: How did blue whales get so big?
- Giants of the Sea, Part 2: What happens underwater?
- Giants of the Sea, Part 3: How does a blue whale feed?
- Giants of the Sea, Part 4: Why does a whale’s feeding behavior matter?
Course Resources
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4
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module Five Test
4
Videos
- Super Corals—For the Future (Part 1)
- Super Corals—A Closer Look (Part 2)
- Super Corals—Understanding the Science (Part 3)
- Sharks—The Present
3
Readings
- Case Study: The Race to Save the Reefs
- Marine Ecosystem Functions and Ecosystem Services
- How Conservation Biologists Are Working on Conservation Strategies Strategies
Auto Summary
Dive into the wonders of Marine Biology with this foundational course, perfect for science enthusiasts and aspiring marine biologists. Explore ocean life from microscopic phytoplankton to majestic blue whales, uncovering evolutionary histories, adaptations, and species interactions. Engage with real scientific data and innovative research over 420 minutes of content, guided by esteemed Coursera instructors. Available with a Starter subscription, this course unravels the mysteries of our oceans and highlights their significance to our world.
John Sparks