Last updated 6/2014 MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz Language: English | Size: 1.78 GB | Duration: 2h 16m This course will use broad, geographic discussions and case studies to help students understand environmental problems.
What you'll learn This course will provide students with a deeper understanding of anthropogenic influences on Earth. By the end of this course, students will be able to identify major causes of climate change. By the end of this course, students will be able to identify potential solutions to problems we are collectively facing, this century. Requirements Other than a good internet connection, the ability to read and download pdfs, and an open mind, nothing is required. Description This course explores the environment through the lens of human influence. We will discuss human behavior as it relates to the treatment and use of the environment, from a geographical perspective. We will focus on spatial dimensions of global environmental issues, which includes Earth's subsystems, population growth, land-use change, industry and uneven development, specific examples of the human footprint, and climate change. Overview Section 1: An Introduction to Global Environmental Problems Lecture 1 Using Geography to Understand Global Environmental Problems Lecture 2 Garrett Hardin's 1968 "Tragedy of the Commons" Section 2: Understanding Earth's Systems Lecture 3 Energy & Subsystems Lecture 4 The Carbon Cycle & Biodiversity Section 3: Humans and Land-use Change Lecture 5 Human Population Growth Lecture 6 Agriculture and Agribusiness Lecture 7 Forest Resources & Deforestation Lecture 8 The Urban Habitat Section 4: The Human Footprint Lecture 9 Pollution Lecture 10 Waste Lecture 11 Mining & Resource Extraction Lecture 12 Conventional Energy Use Lecture 13 Climate Change Section 5: Conclusion Lecture 14 Solutions and Additional Case Studies for Consideration This course is for anyone interested in understanding our changing climate and the role of humans in that change. ,Some experiences in reading graphs would be beneficial, but not required.