Environmental Studies 100 Hours Certificate Course
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Environmental Studies 100 Hours Certificate Course
Enviromental Studies course online.
Lesson Structure: Environmental Studies VEN100
There are 6 lessons;
- Living Things
- Classification of plants and animals
- identifying living organisms
- using identification keys
- Basic Ecology
- Populations
- communities
- ecosystems
- constituents of ecosystem
- the ecosphere
- the web of life
- habitats and niches
- humans in the environment.
- Global Environmental Systems
- The Earths structure
- the atmosphere
- climatic systems
- Gaia theory
- the carbon dioxide cycle
- El Nino.
- Environmental Problems
- Deforestation
- loss of agricultural land
- loss of biological diversity
- loss of water
- loss of non renewable resources
- environmental weeds
- the Greenhouse Effect
- Ozone depletion
- ozone as a Greenhouse gas
- Conservation
- The definition and goals of conservation
- the history of conservation
- natural resources (renewable and non renewable).
- Acting Locally: Thinking Globally
- Humans and water
- how to minimize water usage
- energy use in the home
- reducing household waste
- domestic transport and its affect on pollution
- building materials and their environmental impact.
Learning Goals: Environmental Studies VEN100
- To understand the binomial system of classifying living things
- To understand the use of keys to identify living things
- To grasp the basics of ecology (the relationships between living organisms and their environment)
- To have a basic grounding in Earth Science and an understanding of global environmental systems
- To understand the Earth's major environmental problems and how they have come about
- To gain an understanding of conservation and its importance to individuals and the world
- To learn a range of ways to reduce the environmental impact of ones' actions at home and globally
Practicals:
- Classify a range of living organisms in your locality
- Identify the genus and species names of plants in a nursery
- Compose a food web for your local area
- Carry out basic research into the weather in your area and what affects it
- Carry out in depth research into at least one major environmental problem
- Contact three conservation organisations to determine the issues they deal with
- Survey a building to determine the types of building materials used
- Design an environmentally friendly house
Course Info | |
Course Start | Begin your course at anytime. |
Course Prerequisite | None - Our course levels are an indication of the depth of learning you should receive. They do not describe the level of difficulty. |
Course Qualification (Study Option A) | Endorsed Qualification from TQUK - Training Qualifications UK, an Ofqual Approved Awarding Organisation - Completed written assignments, plus final exam (N.B. Some courses have Final Project alternative). |
Course Qualification (Study Option B) | Certificate of Attainment from ADL - Completed written assignments only - no final exam. |
Comparative Credits Information | UK Course Credits: 10 - U.S. Credit Hours: 3 - when compared to regulated courses. |
Course Duration and Deadlines | 100 Hours Approx. Course hours given are a guide only. Work at your own pace with no assignment deadlines or completion date. You are in control! |
Study Support | Personal tutor/mentor support from industry relevant professionals throughout your whole course. Mentors are contactable by e-mail, telephone and through the online classroom. They provide assistance with your course material, plus discuss, explain and give advice when needed. |
Suitability for Self Employment and Small Businesses | Our courses are ideal for sole traders and small business owners and their staff. Customer confidence in what you can do will determine how successful you are in getting clients. Completing one or more of our courses for the service you have to offer, will give you the tools to grow your business. |
Recognition of Your Course By Employers | We aim to achieve the correct balance between your qualification being recognised and providing you with the in-depth learning, to empower you to succeed. Select study option A when enrolling, so an employer can check the status of the awarding organisation for your qualification on the Ofqual Register. |
Recognition of Your Course By Universities | Previous students have used their qualification to get into university. However each one will have its own entrance criteria and acceptance may also depend on your other qualifications and experience. |
Designing Your Own Qualification | Bundle up your choice of related courses to form your own qualification. Choose from a Diploma (6 courses), Advanced Diploma (8 courses) and Higher Advanced Diploma (12 courses. |
How Can I Enrol? | Online via eCommerce, by completing our Online Application Form, or by calling us on +44 (0) 1227 789 649. Lines open 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year. |
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