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    Explore ecology principles for understanding ecosystems and biodiversity. Learn about ecological interactions, conservation, and environmental sustainability.

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    Explore the Ecology Course Catalog

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Emory University

      Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Christianity & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Anthropology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Food and Our Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Planet Earth...and You!

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Biology, Data Visualization, Physics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yale University

      Introduction to Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, Anthropology, World History, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      T

      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Eco-Tech: Exploring IT's Impact on a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Hardware Architecture, Innovation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Cape Town

      Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Campus BBVA

      The ABC of sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Social Justice, Environment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Finance, Economics, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      204 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Environmental Management & Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      414 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ecology courses

    • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
    • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
    • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
    • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
    • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Eco-Tech: Exploring IT's Impact on a Sustainable Future: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town

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