Overview

Ecology is all about connections. In this Introduction to Biology - Ecology course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University, we’ll see how interdependent every living thing is and how people are impacting the natural world.

Like all sciences, ecology isn’t just a list of known facts– it’s also a process. I love telling stories, and I’ve included many stories about how we’ve come to know what we know about ecology through observations and experiments.

What you'll learn

How interdependent every living thing is; how people are impacting the natural world

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity Specialization. When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

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Programme Structure

Course structure:

Community Ecology
Island Biogeography
Species Interactions
Population Ecology
Conservation Biology
The Future of the Biosphere

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 14 days
- 10 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Self-paced

Campus Location

Mountain View, United States

Disciplines

Ecology View 3 other Short Courses in Ecology in United States

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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
This course is aimed at learners interested in ecology who want to understand the interdependence of living organisms and the impact of human activity on natural ecosystems.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Additional Details

This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription

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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