A Sustainable Earth
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14 hours
Summary
A Sustainable Earth explains the science behind global climate change, and how energy consumption, solid waste disposal and urban issues impact our natural environment.
What you'll learn:
Students will learn about energy production and consumption, on a local and global scale.
Module and Content:
This certificate has 4 modules that include short videos, readings, and an optional worksheet to test your knowledge of the material.
Learning Objectives:
A Sustainable Earth has 4 modules:
- Learn about early advances in climate science and the scientific tools that scientists use to determine climates of the past and how this helps to determine whether current climate changes are caused by human activities.
- Students will examine temperature and precipitation plots from the past century at different locations to determine how the climate is changing in different regions.
- Finally, students will gain an understanding of climate models and how they predict impact of future greenhouse gas emissions.
- Students will calculate their carbon footprint, look up the fuel sources for electricity in their zip code, and compare fuel efficiencies of vehicles to determine which are best for the environment.
- Students will become educated energy consumers who understand the impact of their consumption on Earth.
- They will learn how recycling helps to decrease energy consumption, water and air pollution, and to protect our oceans.
- Students will examine and reflect on the amount of waste that they produce, and ways that they can further reduce, reuse and recycle.
- They will learn the benefits of smart growth strategies. Further, they will compare urban issues in developing and developed nation contexts to determine which issues are similar from one context to the other.
Who is this certificate designed for:
Interested in learning more about customer service and related areas.
What you'll receive:
Upon finishing this certificate, students will receive an online certificate of completion.
Meet the instructor:
Susannah Sandrin, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor, School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Arizona State University
Dr. Sandrin has an interdisciplinary background in environmental science, hydrology and engineering. She currently teaches a large, popular introductory environmental science course at ASU. Her research interests are related to STEM education and strategies for engaging a more diverse group of future scientists and engineers to help us solve our challenges of the future. She is eternally optimistic due to her experiences working with the fabulous students at ASU as she recognizes their immense potential and passion for making the world a better place.