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.
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Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet
University of Arizona
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Empfohlen: 9 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
Englisch
Untertitel: Englisch
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University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is the state’s land-grant university and a member of the Association of American Universities—made up of just 62 universities in the country. As one of the world’s premier public research universities, the university conducts more than $625 million of research annually. Home to two allopathic medical schools in Tucson and Phoenix, the UA Tech Park, and a member of the Arizona Space Grant Consortium, the university creates an $8.3 billion economic impact for Arizona. U.S. News and World Report placed 14 University of Arizona graduate programs among the top 20 in the nation and it is one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright Scholars. With its strategic academic and business plan, “Never Settle,” as its guide, the university is producing graduates who are global citizens, engaged leaders, and fulfilled individuals.
Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden
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)
9 Videos
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
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
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
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)
7 Videos
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
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
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
Bewertungen
Top-Bewertungen von BIOSPHERE 2 SCIENCE FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR PLANET
von WKMay 10, 2018
This course covered so many interesting things and topics, and also went into some astronomy, which I really enjoy. Overall would recommend this course if you are interested in Earth.
von CKJun 23, 2019
I really enjoyed this course and module and it gave me a great deal of food for thought. A great project and a very valuable course.
von GJFeb 23, 2019
Well organized layout of course, clear objectives, knowledgable instructors. I would like to see more of what goes on in B2.
von BSSep 11, 2018
I really loved this course! So much information and really well laid out in great modules.
von DPMay 13, 2018
Excellent materials, presentation and great information for all! I loved this course.
von SSMay 13, 2018
Thank you for the opportunity it was very educational. I learned alot.
von MSMay 13, 2018
Very educational program i really enjoyed and learned alot.
von AASep 16, 2019
Just the best course I have ever received in my life.
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