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Overview
Complex patterns in ecology are not always causal and predictable. Populations have their own dynamics that can be independent of external environmental conditions. In this course we look at the way that natural systems are organised; although living systems are complex, there are also some fairly constant patterns and relationships.
The Environmental Challenges - Human Impact in the Natural Environment offered at University of Leeds by FutureLearn explores three approaches to the causality and dynamics of environmental systems, and how humans are involved and affected by these systems world-wide.
It also includes an introduction to correlation and the limitations of statistical testing.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explore the question of causality as it applies to vegetation and climate.
- Discuss density-dependent population dynamics, where many individual interactions can lead to apparently chaotic fluctuations.
- Explain mathematical rules in nature and human social systems.
- Develop mathematical understanding of correlation and the limitations of statistical testing.
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Topics include:
- Understand the concept of causal relationships and how climate can determine vegetation type.
- Appreciate the difference between the climax concept of vegetation succession and the individualistic concept.
- Recognise that biodiversity is not distributed evenly over the Earth, but is clustered into centres of diversity.
- Understand that many individual interactions can lead to apparently chaotic fluctuations.
- Gain an awareness of the 1/f power function and how it can be used to transform apparently random fluctuations into a straight line.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 5 hrs/week
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in nature and environmental decision-making; no previous knowledge or experience is required.
- If you are working in environmental management, or wish to learn more about it, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.
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