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Environment and Pollution

This course explores the environment and pollution, covering the biotic and abiotic components, their interactions, and the impact of human activities. It delves into ecological concepts such as ecosystems, energy flow, and material circulation. The course also examines reproduction, growth, and development in plants and animals, including human intervention. It further discusses biomes, food chains, food webs, and man's dependence on plants and animals, providing a comprehensive understanding of environmental science.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
EnvironmentPollutionEcologyReproductionGrowth

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environment

2

Ecology

3

Ecosystems

4

Reproduction

5

Growth

6

Development

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Scientist

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Conservation Biologist

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Environmental Consultant

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Sustainability Manager

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Environmental Educator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ConservationAgricultureHealthcareEducationGovernment Regulation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to the Environment

3h

Unit 1: Concept of the Environment

3 study hours
  • Define the concept of the environment
  • Identify components of the physical environment
  • Explain the interaction between biotic and abiotic factors
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to the Environment

3h

Unit 2: Biotic Environment

3 study hours
  • Explain intra-specific relationships
  • Describe inter-specific relationships
  • Discuss the importance of these relationships for survival
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to the Environment

3h

Unit 3: Community

3 study hours
  • Define a community
  • Recognize different communities
  • Understand the complex interactions within a community
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction to the Environment

3h

Unit 4: Succession

3 study hours
  • Describe succession
  • Identify primary and secondary succession
  • Understand the reasons for change in a community
Week
5

Module 1: Introduction to the Environment

3h

Unit 5: Biomes

3 study hours
  • Explain factors determining weather patterns
  • Enumerate major biomes
  • Describe characteristics of each biome
Week
6

Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things

3h

Unit 1: Ecology

3 study hours
  • Define ecology
  • State components of ecology
  • List approaches to ecology
Week
7

Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things

3h

Unit 2: Ecosystems

3 study hours
  • State key points of ecosystems
  • Describe the structure of ecosystems
  • Understand food chains and food webs
Week
8

Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things

3h

Unit 3: Energy flow and Circulation of Materials

3 study hours
  • Define energy
  • Explain how living things obtain energy
  • Explain the biogeochemical cycle
Week
9

Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things

3h

Unit 4: Food Chain and Food Webs

3 study hours
  • Differentiate between food chain and food web
  • Describe energy transfer
  • Define trophic levels
Week
10

Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things

3h

Unit 5: Man's Dependence on Plant and Animals

3 study hours
  • Identify the role of plants in human life
  • Identify the role of animals in the life of man and plants
  • Explain the importance of bees
Week
11

Module 3: Reproduction, Growth and Development in Plants and Animals

6h

Unit 1: Meaning and types of reproduction

3 study hours
  • Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction
  • Name organisms that show each type
  • Enumerate advantages and disadvantages of each type

Unit 2: Sexual reproduction in flowering plants

3 study hours
  • Study parts of a flower
  • Understand pollination
  • Describe fertilization
  • Explain seed and fruit development
Week
12

Module 3: Reproduction, Growth and Development in Plants and Animals

6h

Unit 3: Human reproductive system

3 study hours
  • Name structures of the male reproductive organ
  • State their functions
  • Name structures of the female reproductive organ
  • State their functions

Unit 4: Sexual Reproductive Humans

3 study hours
  • Describe stages of the reproductive cycle
  • Describe stages of reproduction
  • Describe what happens after fertilization
Week
13

Module 4: Growth and Development

6h

Unit 5: Human Intervention in Reproduction

3 study hours
  • State methods of contraception
  • Identify natural and artificial methods
  • Enumerate advantages and disadvantages of each method
  • Find reasons for infertility

Unit 1: What is Growth?

3 study hours
  • Define growth
  • Distinguish growth from development
  • Explain phases of growth
  • Explain positive and negative growth

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed notes for each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts

2

Practice applying ecological principles to real-world scenarios

3

Review diagrams of reproductive systems and life cycles

4

Understand the role of hormones in growth and development

5

Summarize the main points of each module and review regularly

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