Terrestrial Ecosystems Courses and Certifications

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Restoring Ecosystems in a Time of Ongoing Global Change

Explore ecosystem recovery after human disturbance, examining traditional assessment methods and their limitations. Learn about comprehensive approaches to enhance restoration strategies and environmental policies.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From the Ground Up: Managing and Preserving Our Terrestrial Ecosystems

7 ratings at edX

How can we preserve, restore, manage and sustainably use terrestrial ecosystems? Join us as we explore this question in the Brazilian Amazon and around the world.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Arctic Meltdown

56 ratings at Coursera

Explore Arctic geography, climate changes, and their global impacts. Understand the region's growing economic and geopolitical significance in light of environmental transformations.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Ecosystems of California

54 ratings at Coursera

Explore California's diverse ecosystems, their dynamics, and human impacts. Gain skills in scientific observation, data collection, and natural history while studying marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Climate Change in Arctic Environments

5 ratings at edX

Learn about climate change in this self-paced online course about the Arctic from America’s Arctic University. This MOOC covers modern climate science and the impacts of climate change across atmospheric, marine, terrestrial and human systems.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Thomas Evans

Dinosaur Ecology I

Explore dinosaur ecology through scientific processes, evaluating research papers and understanding terrestrial ecosystems of the Upper Cretaceous period.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Resources and the Assembly of the Land Biosphere

Explore the intricate relationship between resources and the formation of Earth's land biosphere, uncovering key insights into ecological assembly and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Trouble Upstairs: Reconstructing Permian-Triassic Climate during Siberian Traps Magmatism

Explore the impact of Siberian Traps magmatism on Permian-Triassic climate, examining its effects on atmospheric chemistry, ocean circulation, and potential extinction mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

The Global Carbon Cycle and Human Impact - AGU Fall Meeting 2001

Explore the global carbon cycle, human impacts, and key processes affecting atmospheric CO2 levels in this comprehensive overview of Earth's carbon budget and climate change dynamics.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Climatic Controls on Net Ecosystem Exchange - Part 2

Explore cutting-edge research on climate's impact on ecosystem carbon exchange, featuring studies on North American forests, drought effects, and photosynthetic capacity across various landscapes.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Carbon Storage in Western U.S. Ecosystems - USGS Report Findings

Explore USGS findings on carbon storage in Western U.S. ecosystems, covering 2 million square miles. Learn about current sequestration rates and future projections under various scenarios.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KISSCaltech

Plot to Continent: Reflections from Studying the Terrestrial Carbon Cycle at Multiple Scales

Explore the terrestrial carbon cycle across scales, from plot to continent, with insights from Ken Davis's research at Pennsylvania State University.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sustainable Development Goals

Explore global sustainability challenges and solutions, covering topics like climate change, clean energy, poverty reduction, and ecological restoration for a more equitable and sustainable world.

• YouTube
• 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica

118 ratings at Coursera

Explora la crisis socioambiental en Latinoamérica, sus impactos en ecosistemas terrestres y marinos, y las respuestas emergentes para abordar la sustentabilidad y los desafíos climáticos en la región.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Remote Sensing of Leaf Area Index and Primary Productivity

Explore leaf area index and primary productivity through remote sensing, understanding their crucial role in ecosystem dynamics, climate impacts, and agricultural productivity.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course