Environmental Science
Explore key concepts of environmental science and discover how to make a positive impact on the planet through sustainable practices.
Video: Everything You Need to Know About Planet Earth video:
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Understanding the Earth, Humans, and the Environment
QUIZ-1.1
1.2 Exploring the Scientific Method in Environmental Studies
Quiz 1.2
1.3 Sustainability: Concepts and Challenges
Quiz 1.3
1.4 Ethical Perspectives on the Environment
Quiz 1.4
1.5 Environmental Justice and Indigenous Rights
Quiz 1.5
1.6 Resources for Deepening Your Knowledge.
Video: Atoms Explained
Learning Outcomes
2.1 Matter: The Substance of the Universe
Quiz 2.1
2.2 Understanding Energy and Its Transformations
Quiz 2.2
2.3 Cells: Life’s Smallest Functional Units
Quiz 2.3
2.4 Photosynthesis: Energy’s Gateway into Ecosystems
Quiz 2.4
2.5 Additional Learning Resources
Learning Outcomes
3.1 How Energy Flows Through Ecosystems
Quiz 3.1
3.2 The Cycles That Sustain Life: Biogeochemical Processes
Quiz 3.2
3.3 Exploring Terrestrial Biomes
Quiz 3.3
3.4 Understanding Aquatic Biomes
Quiz 3.4
3.5 Further Resources for Exploration.
Learning Outcomes
4.1 Population Dynamics: Growth and Change
Quiz 4.1
4.2 Mechanisms of Population Regulation
Quiz 4.2
4.3 The Expanding Human Population
Quiz 4.3
4.4 Interactions in Community Ecology
Quiz 4.4
4.5 Resources for Further Study
Learning Outcomes
5.1 What is Biodiversity and Why Does It Matter?
Quiz 5.1
5.2 Tracing the Origins of Biodiversity
Quiz 5.2
5.3 Valuing Biodiversity: Ecosystem Services and Beyond
Quiz 5.3
5.4 Threats to Biodiversity and What We Can Do
Quiz 5.4
5.5 Strategies for Preserving Biodiversity
Quiz 5.5
5.6 Additional Resources
Learning outcomes
6.1 How Environmental Conditions Affect Human Well-Being
Quiz 6.1
6.2 The Science of Environmental Health
Quiz 6.2
6.3 Environmental Toxicology: Assessing Risks
Quiz 6.3
6.4 Bioremediation: Nature’s Cleanup Crew
Quiz 6.4
6.5 Case Study: Lessons from the Love Canal Disaster
6.6 Further Reading and Resources