Biodiversity And Climate Change
- Health Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 66 pages
- 9 units
This course introduces the concepts of biodiversity and climate change. It explores genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity, emphasizing their importance and interrelationships. The course covers biodiversity sampling methods, data sources, and the value of biodiversity components. It also examines the impact of climate change on biological sustainability and species survival, including factors influencing extinction and conservation efforts. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of biodiversity and its conservation in the face of climate change.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS210, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS210 · UNIT 1 GENETIC DIVERSITY
Module 3, unit one focuses on climate change, meaning and effect on ecosystem sustainability and species survival. Unit three is centered on conservation of biodiversity and sundry efforts geared towards preventing species extinction.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept of biodiversity and its various levels.
- Describe different methods of biodiversity sampling and data collection.
- Analyze the factors contributing to species extinction.
- Evaluate the impact of climate change on ecosystems and species survival.
- Discuss various conservation strategies and their effectiveness.
- Apply knowledge of biodiversity to real-world environmental issues.
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Scientist
- Conservation Biologist
- Wildlife Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Officer
- Environmental Conservation
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Wildlife Management
- Environmental Consulting
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Biodiversity Sampling
Unit 1: Methods of Sampling Biodiversity
Adaptive sampling techniques require understanding of statistical principles and ecological distributions, making it challenging to apply effectively.
- Module 3: Climate Change, Biological Sustainability and Survival
Unit 1: Biodiversity and species extinction
Understanding the complex interactions between climate change and species extinction requires synthesizing knowledge from multiple disciplines.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to the Concept of Biodiversity
Unit 1: Genetic Diversity · 2 hours
Read the introduction to genetic diversity.. Understand the concept of genes and their variations.. Identify contemporary and extinct life forms.. Define genetic diversity and its significance..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to the Concept of Biodiversity
Unit 2: Species Diversity · 2 hours
Define species diversity and its importance.. Study the fundamentals of biodiversity.. Differentiate between species richness and abundance.. Explore taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to the Concept of Biodiversity
Unit 3: Ecosystem Diversity · 2 hours
Define ecosystem diversity and its components.. Understand the types of ecosystems and their characteristics.. Discuss the challenges in classifying ecosystems.. Examine the interplay of biotic and abiotic factors..
- Week 4Module 2: Biodiversity Sampling
Unit 1: Methods of Sampling Biodiversity · 2 hours
Understand the importance of ecological sampling.. Compare and contrast random sampling and systematic sampling.. Learn about stratified sampling and its advantages.. Discuss multi-stage and cluster sampling techniques..
- Week 5Module 2: Biodiversity Sampling
Unit 2: Sources of Biodiversity Records · 2 hours
Identify the sources of biodiversity records.. Explore fossil records and their limitations.. Understand the role of molecular evidence in tracing biodiversity.. Compare fossil and molecular evidence..
- Week 6Module 2: Biodiversity Sampling
Unit 3: The Value of Biodiversity Components · 2 hours
List the ecosystem benefits of biodiversity.. Explain biodiversity as a biological resource.. Examine the social benefits of biodiversity.. Discuss the future resources from biodiversity..
- Week 7Module 3: Climate Change, Biological Sustainability and Survival
Unit 1: Biodiversity and species extinction · 2 hours
Define extinction and its significance.. List and explain factors causing extinction.. Study the impact of over-hunting and habitat loss.. Understand the role of invasive species and domino effects..
- Week 8Module 3: Climate Change, Biological Sustainability and Survival
Unit 2: Animal survival and sustainability · 2 hours
Explain species richness and abundance.. List and explain the factors affecting distribution.. Study the influence of light, temperature, and rainfall.. Understand the impact of humidity and wind..
- Week 9Module 3: Climate Change, Biological Sustainability and Survival
Unit 3: The Role of Climate and Animal Extinction in Relation to Biological Sustainability and Animal Survival · 2 hours
Explain climate change in relation to animal survival.. Define sustainability and survival.. Define conservation and its importance.. List and explain the various conservation efforts..
- Week 10Module 1: Introduction to the Concept of Biodiversity
Review of Module 1 · 2 hours
Review Module 1: Introduction to the Concept of Biodiversity. Focus on genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.. Revise key concepts and definitions..
- Week 11Module 2: Biodiversity Sampling
Review of Module 2 · 2 hours
Review Module 2: Biodiversity Sampling. Focus on sampling methods and data sources.. Revise the value of biodiversity components..
- Week 12Module 3: Climate Change, Biological Sustainability and Survival
Review of Module 3 · 2 hours
Review Module 3: Climate Change, Biological Sustainability and Survival. Focus on factors influencing extinction and conservation efforts.. Revise the role of climate in animal survival..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision and Exam Preparation · 4 hours
Complete all assignments and TMAs.. Prepare for the final examination.. Review all course materials and key concepts..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity (Modules 1-3).
- Practice applying different biodiversity sampling methods to hypothetical scenarios (Module 2).
- Study the factors influencing species extinction and their interrelationships (Module 3, Unit 1).
- Analyze case studies of successful and unsuccessful conservation efforts (Module 3, Unit 3).
- Review the impact of climate change on specific ecosystems and species (Module 3).
- Focus on definitions and key concepts from each unit to build a strong foundation.
- Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the final examination.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS210 about?
This course introduces the concepts of biodiversity and climate change. It explores genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity, emphasizing their importance and interrelationships. The course covers biodiversity sampling methods, data sources, and the value of biodiversity components. It also examines the impact of climate change on biological sustainability and species survival, including factors influencing extinction and conservation efforts. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of biodiversity and its conservation in the face of climate change.
How many units does EHS210 have?
EHS210, Biodiversity And Climate Change, has 9 units across 3 modules, over 66 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EHS210?
EHS210 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Health Sciences.
Is EHS210 hard?
EHS210 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does EHS210 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is EHS210 assessed?
EHS210 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EHS210?
Environmental Scientist, Conservation Biologist, Wildlife Manager, Environmental Consultant and Sustainability Officer.