Über diesen Kurs

4,589 kürzliche Aufrufe

Are you ready to take an incredible journey around Planet Earth and beyond? In this course, you will delve into a world of innovative science and learn from a team of Biosphere 2 and University of Arizona researchers. From plants and soils, to oceans and rainforests, the Moon, Mars, and more, this course is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in science and Earth stewardship. 

Learn how a unique research station in the Arizona desert is used to investigate big ideas, such as how Earth systems interact, the effects of climate change, and what our future holds. Go back in time thousands of years with information locked in ancient trees, and travel into an imagined future where humans become Martians. Collect and analyze your own scientific data, discuss big questions with participants from around the world, and gain novel insights and understanding about our wonderfully unique planet.

Learner Career Outcomes

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Beginnen Sie sofort und lernen Sie in Ihrem eigenen Tempo.

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Setzen Sie Fristen gemäß Ihrem Zeitplan zurück.

Stufe „Anfänger“

Ca. 18 Stunden zum Abschließen

Empfohlen: 9 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week ...

Englisch

Untertitel: Englisch

Learner Career Outcomes

100 % online

Beginnen Sie sofort und lernen Sie in Ihrem eigenen Tempo.

Flexible Fristen

Setzen Sie Fristen gemäß Ihrem Zeitplan zurück.

Stufe „Anfänger“

Ca. 18 Stunden zum Abschließen

Empfohlen: 9 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week ...

Englisch

Untertitel: Englisch

Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden

Woche

1

Woche 1

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

Biosphere 2, an Icon of Possibilities

Why would anyone build an enormous glass structure in the Arizona desert? In Module 1, you will get a virtual introduction to the engineering marvel that is Biosphere 2. Learn about the fascinating history of Biosphere 2 and how it is currently used as the world’s best research instrument for earth systems science. Discover how the ocean, rainforest, and desert can be studied in one enclosed, three-acre structure in the Arizona desert. With Dr. Joaquin Ruiz, University of Arizona (UA) Vice President for Innovation, Director of Biosphere 2, Dean of UA Science, Geoscientist, and John Adams, Deputy Director, UA Biosphere 2.

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

9 Videos (Gesamt 50 min), 4 Quiz

9 Videos

Welcome to the Course3m

Meet Joaquin Ruiz, Director of Biosphere 21m

Module 1 Intro2m

Meet John Adams2m

Lecture 1a – Introducing Biosphere 25m

Lecture 1b - The Story of Biosphere 29m

Lecture 1c - Biosphere 2 Research13m

Lecture 1d - Biosphere 2 and the Water Cycle10m

Module 1 Wrap Up1m

4 praktische Übungen

Lecture 1a10m

Lecture 1b10m

Lecture 1c10m

Lecture 1d10m

Woche

2

Woche 2

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

Climate Disruption

How do we know that human activity is changing the climate? In Module 2, you will hear from scientists who reconstruct past climates by unlocking information held in ancient trees. Discover how tree rings help us understand drought and wildfire patterns across time and space. Learn what global warming is, exactly, and how it is accelerated by carbon emissions. With Dr. Kevin Anchukaitis, Geography and UA Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, and Dr. David Frank, UA Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research.

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

7 Videos (Gesamt 62 min), 1 Lektüre, 3 Quiz

7 Videos

Module 2 Intro1m

Meet Kevin Anchukaitis1m

Lecture 2a - Global Warming and Carbon Dioxide17m

Lecture 2b - Rain, Snow, & Climate Change19m

Meet David Frank1m

Lecture 2c - Fires & Climate Disruption17m

Module 2 Wrap Up1m

1 Lektüre

Module 2 Supplemental Content10m

3 praktische Übungen

Lecture 2a10m

Lecture 2b10m

Lecture 2c10m

Woche

3

Woche 3

1 Stunde zum Abschließen

The Science of Water Availability

Where is Earth’s water? In Module 3, you will learn about the global water cycle and discover how much water exists, where it exists, and how it moves around the environment. Learn how Biosphere 2 and Critical Zone research are used to study the water cycle. With Dr. Peter Troch, Director of Science at Biosphere 2, UA Hydrology.

1 Stunde zum Abschließen

7 Videos (Gesamt 42 min), 4 Quiz

7 Videos

Module 3 Intro1m

Meet Peter Troch1m

Lecture 3a - Water on Earth11m

Lecture 3b - How much water do we use?5m

Lecture 3c - How will climate change affect water availability?9m

Lecture 3d - Water cycle research10m

Module 3 Wrap Up1m

4 praktische Übungen

Lecture 3a10m

Lecture 3b10m

Lecture 3c10m

Lecture 3d10m

Woche

4

Woche 4

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

Desert Plants, Climate, and Changing Landscapes

How can many different species coexist in once place? In Module 4, go beyond Biosphere 2 to UA Tumamoc Hill—the world’s oldest long-term desert ecology research site near the University of Arizona. Learn how living and nonliving components of the environment are related, how different species coexist, and how climate variation affects Sonoran Desert plants. With Dr. Larry Venable, UA Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

7 Videos (Gesamt 64 min), 1 Lektüre, 4 Quiz

7 Videos

Module 4 Intro1m

Meet Larry Venable2m

Lecture 4a - Biodiversity and its maintenance13m

Lecture 4b - Functional traits and diversity12m

Lecture 4c - Vegetation response to climate change17m

Lecture 4d - Biological bet hedging14m

Module 4 Wrap Up1m

1 Lektüre

Module 4 Supplemental Content10m

4 praktische Übungen

Lecture 4a10m

Lecture 4b10m

Lecture 4c8m

Lecture 4d10m

Woche

5

Woche 5

1 Stunde zum Abschließen

Rainforests in an Altered World

What can the Biosphere 2 rainforest tell us about the future? Module 5 focuses on tropical rainforests in the Amazon Basin of South America, and the controlled rainforest inside Biosphere 2. Learn about the fascinating activity of tropical forests, the major roles they play in global climate, and the potential impacts of deforestation and climate change. With Dr. Joost Van Haren, Biosphere 2, UA Honors, and Dr. Scott Saleska, UA Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.

1 Stunde zum Abschließen

5 Videos (Gesamt 30 min), 2 Quiz

5 Videos

Module 5 Intro1m

Meet Joost Van Haren2m

Lecture 5a - The Biosphere 2 Rainforest12m

Lecture 5b - Tropical Rainforests of the Amazon11m

Module 5 Wrap Up1m

2 praktische Übungen

Lecture 5a10m

Lecture 5b10m

Woche

6

Woche 6

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

Sea Changes in our Marine Environment

Why are coral reefs in peril, and what can we do about it? In Module 6, discover the immense role that oceans play in global climate, heat distribution, and human livelihoods. Learn why global warming is sometimes called ocean warming, how ocean acidification affects marine life, and innovative ways in which the ocean is studied. With Dr. Julia Cole, U. of Michigan, UA Biosphere 2 Marine Research.

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

7 Videos (Gesamt 54 min), 1 Lektüre, 4 Quiz

7 Videos

Module 6 Intro2m

Meet Julia Cole1m

Lecture 6a - The ocean, climate, and humans8m

Lecture 6b - Global warming, Ocean warming12m

Lecture 6c - Acidification: Warming's evil twin12m

Lecture 6d - The global coral reef crisis15m

Module 6 Wrap Up1m

1 Lektüre

Module 6 Supplemental Content10m

4 praktische Übungen

Lecture 6a10m

Lecture 6b10m

Lecture 6c10m

Lecture 6d10m

Woche

7

Woche 7

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

Soil Science - Foundations & Implications

How can soil be alive? In Module 7, discover the fascinating, microscopic world within soils and their critical role in Earth systems. Learn how soils provide functions and services that make them vital to our health and wellbeing. With Dr. Rachel Gallery, UA School of Natural Resources and the Environment, and Dr. Katerina Dontsova, UA Soil Water & Environmental Science, Biosphere 2.

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

8 Videos (Gesamt 63 min), 1 Lektüre, 4 Quiz

8 Videos

Module 7 Intro1m

Meet Katerina Dontsova2m

Lecture 7a - Why do we care about soil?19m

Meet Rachel Gallery1m

Lecture 7b - Soil biodiversity13m

Lecture 7c - Soil microorganisms17m

Lesson 7d - Soils and human survival5m

Module 7 Wrap Up1m

1 Lektüre

Module 7 Supplemental Content10m

4 praktische Übungen

Lecture 7a10m

Lecture 7b10m

Lecture 7c10m

Lecture 7d10m

Woche

8

Woche 8

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

Feeding the Future

Can a Mars or Lunar greenhouse help feed people on Earth? In Module 8, learn how space-farming models can be applied on Earth as we move towards a global population of 10 billion people. Discover innovative controlled agricultural systems, learn more about how plants grow, and get a chance to produce your own hydroponically grown vegetables at home! With Dr. Gene Giacomelli, UA Controlled Environment Agriculture Center.

2 Stunden zum Abschließen

6 Videos (Gesamt 45 min), 1 Lektüre, 3 Quiz

6 Videos

Module 8 Intro1m

Meet Gene Giacomelli2m

Lecture 8a - Plant processes and the Lunar Greenhouse13m

Lecture 8b - Controlled Environment Agriculture14m

Lecture 8c - Home Grown Hydroponics12m

Module 8 Wrap Up1m

1 Lektüre

Module 8 Supplemental Content10m

3 praktische Übungen

Lecture 8a10m

Lecture 8b10m

Lecture 8c10m

Woche

9

Woche 9

3 Stunden zum Abschließen

Life and Resources in Space - Should We Go There?

When will humans live beyond Earth’s gravity? Module 9 is a fascinating and inspiring journey into space. Ignite your imagination as you learn about space tourism, asteroid-mining, moon elevators, robotic space explorers, and Mars colonization. While focusing on space, this module is sure to reaffirm your appreciation of Planet Earth. With Dr. Chris Impey, Associate Dean UA College of Science, UA Astronomy.

3 Stunden zum Abschließen

8 Videos (Gesamt 135 min), 1 Lektüre, 5 Quiz

8 Videos

Module 9 Intro1m

Meet Chris Impey2m

Lecture 9a - Living on a finite planet12m

Lecture 9b - Resources in space19m

Lecture 9c - The future of space travel33m

Lecture 9d - The Moon and Mars38m

Lecture 9e - Living Beyond Earth24m

Module 9 Wrap Up1m

1 Lektüre

Module 9 Supplemental Content10m

5 praktische Übungen

Lecture 9a10m

Lecture 9b10m

Lecture 9c12m

Lecture 9d10m

Lecture 9e10m

Dozent

Kevin E. Bonine, PhD

Director of Education and Outreach

Biosphere 2

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Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

Über diesen Kurs

Learner Career Outcomes

100 % online

Flexible Fristen

Stufe „Anfänger“

Ca. 18 Stunden zum Abschließen

Englisch

Learner Career Outcomes

100 % online

Flexible Fristen

Stufe „Anfänger“

Ca. 18 Stunden zum Abschließen

Englisch

Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden

Woche 1

Biosphere 2, an Icon of Possibilities

Woche 2

Climate Disruption

Woche 3

The Science of Water Availability

Woche 4

Desert Plants, Climate, and Changing Landscapes

Woche 5

Rainforests in an Altered World

Woche 6

Sea Changes in our Marine Environment

Woche 7

Soil Science - Foundations & Implications

Woche 8

Feeding the Future

Woche 9

Life and Resources in Space - Should We Go There?

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Dozent

Kevin E. Bonine, PhD

Über University of Arizona

Häufig gestellte Fragen