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Overview
In this 3-course specialization, you will learn to see nature the way a biologist does. You will gain an understanding and appreciation for the incredible diversity of life and the interdependence of all living things. You will explore what we know about the origins of life and how biologists have advanced the science of evolution since Charles Darwin's lifetime, as well as the many applications of evolutionary biology to our everyday lives; you will examine the characteristics, functions, origins, and the roles of each major group of living things. You will also consider humans, including our origins, how we are impacting the natural world, and our future as a species.
Key facts
This Introduction to Biology - Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University was developed in collaboration with Houston area partners including Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, and Brazos Bend State Park. Applied Learning ProjectThere is a peer-reviewed final project at the end of each course. Learners will apply the skills they gained from the course, such as analyzing a living organism in an ecosystem near them or coming up with biological features of an imaginary species, to complete these final projects and provide feedback to each other through the review process.
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Course structure:
- Biology: Ecology
- Biology: Evolution
- Biology: Biodiversity
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Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology View 3 other Short Courses in Biodiversity & Conservation in United StatesExplore more key information
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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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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