Spring 2027

Ecology and the Global Environment

Explores ecology and how human activities alter the natural world on a global scale, affecting populations and communities of plants, animals, and other organisms.

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Summary

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Past student reviews · Cooper Rosin

The course was described as easy, requiring only relevant book readings and discussion posts. Students noted that watching full lecture videos was mandatory due to the lack of transcripts.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Articulate the fundamental ideas and concepts underlying the field of ecology

  • Understand the causes, consequences, and outlook of the major global environmental issues in the context of ecological science

  • Appreciate the role of science, politics, economics, and community engagement in the practice of environmental management and conservation

  • Explain the environmental dimensions of the sustainability challenge of food production in the face of increasing habitat loss and degradation

  • Analyze the causes of and solutions for the sustainability challenge of worldwide biodiversity declines

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Cooper Rosin

Students found the class well-structured with interesting lectures and a compelling required book. The subject matter was engaging, though some felt the format forced them to watch full videos without transcripts.

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Cooper Rosin

The course was described as easy, requiring only relevant book readings and discussion posts. Students noted that watching full lecture videos was mandatory due to the lack of transcripts.

Past student reviews · Cooper Rosin

One student appreciated the instructor's passion and calming voice but disliked exams that required memorizing obscure facts. Another student wished lecture notes were uploaded separately from the video recordings.

Topics

  • Fundamental ideas and concepts in ecology
  • Global environmental change and its effects on populations and communities
  • Environmental management and conservation practices
  • Sustainability of food production and habitat loss
  • Worldwide biodiversity declines

Skills

  • Articulate fundamental ideas and concepts in ecology
  • Understand causes, consequences, and outlook of major global environmental issues
  • Explain environmental dimensions of food production sustainability challenges
  • Analyze causes and solutions for worldwide biodiversity declines

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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