About this Specialization
To understand current environmental problems, we need to consider physical, biological & chemical processes that are often the basis of those problems. This course will give you the skills necessary to address the environmental issues we are facing today by examining scientific principles and the application of those principles to natural systems. This course surveys some of the many environmental science topics at an introductory level, ultimately considering the sustainability of human activities on the planet. Environmental impacts on Earth come from the number of people & the amount and types of resources that they use. By applying scientific principles and considering real-world examples, we will examine: The field of environmental science and how to think like an environmental scientist The human population and the ways in which changes in the population affect the environment Agriculture, soils and the environmental implications of eating meat, vegetables, local, organic, sustainable, industrial and other types of food Non-renewable fossil fuels with a focus on coal, petroleum & natural gas and the benefits + consequences of using each Renewable fuels such as wind and solar and identify that even renewable “green” energy sources have impacts as well as benefits Biodiversity and global change, which are the integrating units of environmental science
From | Dartmouth College via Coursera |
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Hours | 60 |
Instructor | Andy Friedland |
Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering Social Sciences Science |
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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Adjunct (Environmental Science) $16k
Adjunct Professor - Environmental Science $28k
Adjunct Professor in Environmental Science $29k
Environmental Science Teacher $43k
Earth and Environmental Science Teacher $55k
Biology/Environmental Science Teacher $60k
Environmental Science & Safety Officer $60k
Geology & Environmental Science Instructor $64k
Biology & Environmental Science Instructor $68k
Chemistry/ AP Environmental Science Teacher $70k
Assistant Assoc. Professor of Geoscience & Environmental Science $104k
Assistant Professor-Dept Civil Engineering & Environmental Science $112k
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From | Dartmouth College via Coursera |
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Hours | 60 |
Instructor | Andy Friedland |
Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering Social Sciences Science |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Adjunct (Environmental Science) $16k
Adjunct Professor - Environmental Science $28k
Adjunct Professor in Environmental Science $29k
Environmental Science Teacher $43k
Earth and Environmental Science Teacher $55k
Biology/Environmental Science Teacher $60k
Environmental Science & Safety Officer $60k
Geology & Environmental Science Instructor $64k
Biology & Environmental Science Instructor $68k
Chemistry/ AP Environmental Science Teacher $70k
Assistant Assoc. Professor of Geoscience & Environmental Science $104k
Assistant Professor-Dept Civil Engineering & Environmental Science $112k
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