Environmental Studies Courses and Certifications

TExES Core Subjects 4-8 - Social Studies (808): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive review of Texas and U.S. history, geography, economics, and government for educators preparing for the TExES Core Subjects 4-8 Social Studies exam, covering key concepts and instructional strategies.

• Study.com
• 40 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The frozen planet

19 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course is a general introduction to the frozen planet, including the temperature in the polar regions; the energy from the Sun and the seasons; reading and understanding graphs and maps; ...

• OpenLearn
• 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements

3 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore wildfires as complex environmental and social phenomena, focusing on the 2007 Greek wildfires. Learn about entanglement and strategies for future wildfire preparedness.

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Nature matters in conversation

This free course, Nature matters in conversation, focuses on the substance of environmental responsibility-what matters. The question 'What should constitute our prime focus of attention' can ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Finished
• Free Certificate

Understanding the environment: Co-evolution

There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Finished
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Water and Climate

20 ratings at edX

Water is a crucial element in climate and for society. Find out about the latest engineering interventions for water management in rivers, coasts and the urban environment.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Geographies of Extraction

Explore multidisciplinary perspectives on extractive geographies with experts from the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, focusing on Colombia and broader implications.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Water, Society and Sustainability

2 reviews

Explore water's societal impact through historical, ecological, and political lenses. Examine ancient techniques, colonial influences, and contemporary challenges in water management and sustainability.

• YouTube
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sven Holbik

Climate Change

1 review

Explore Earth's climate system, natural and human-caused changes, greenhouse effects, and future scenarios. Understand climate data, global warming impacts, and ocean changes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Global Food Futures and Agri-food Systems Solutions

Learners will analyze proposed solutions to some of the most pressing agri-food challenges and participate in creating innovative solutions to build a global food system in the face of rapidly changing climates, minimizing harm to Earth’s natural systems.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 10-15 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Housing in Global Perspectives

Explore global family housing options through historical, cultural, and economic lenses, examining urban and rural perspectives across diverse contexts worldwide.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES

Explore globalization's impacts through interdisciplinary lenses, examining social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental contexts while developing advanced research and communication skills.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

IISc Bangalore;  NPTEL

The Monsoon and Its Variability

Comprehensive exploration of the Indian monsoon system, its variability, global connections, and impacts on agriculture, including prediction methods and seasonal transitions.

• YouTube
• 1 day 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES

Explore globalization's impacts through interdisciplinary lenses, examining social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental contexts to understand global interconnections.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

NPTEL;  IIT Kanpur

Population Studies

The aim of the course is to equip students with knowledge usually imparted in diploma and masters courses. Thus the course will serve a base for higher degrees such as Ph.D. Aspirants for civil service exams are also expected to benefit from this.

• YouTube
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video