This course is an introduction to ecology and ecosystem dynamics using a systems thinking lens. Through a case study on Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, learners will explore how scientists study ecosystems, and investigate the complex array of factors that inform management efforts. At the end of the course, learners will be able to grapple with real-world conservation questions, such as whether an ecosystem can recover from anthropogenic disruption and what role humans can, and should, play in that recovery.
Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
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アメリカ自然史博物館（American Museum of Natural History）
ハワード・ヒューズ医療研究所（Howard Hughes Medical Institute）
Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
アメリカ自然史博物館（American Museum of Natural History）
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17%
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12%
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中級レベル
約9時間で修了
推奨：6 hours/week
英語
字幕：英語
シラバス - 本コースの学習内容
2時間で修了
Can an Ecosystem Recover?
We begin in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique, and pose the question: Can this ecosystem recover after a 15-year civil war? To answer this question, learners must first consider what they need to know—what are the parts that make up this ecosystem, and how do they interact and work together? How do ecosystems react to disruption? How do we know? We will begin to explore the ecosystem as a dynamic whole rather than as a collection of parts, considering how changes might affect the system in a variety of ways. This application of a systems thinking lens to understanding ecosystems will be a common theme throughout the course.
2時間で修了
3件のビデオ （合計26分）, 7 readings, 1 quiz
7件の学習用教材
Syllabus5 分
Classroom Resources10 分
Course Credits1 分
Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park: Can an Ecosystem Recover?10 分
Introduction to Ecology10 分
Introduction to Biodiversity10 分
Introduction to Systems--and Systems Thinking10 分
1の練習問題
Module One: What have you learned?20 分
1時間で修了
How Do We Study Populations?
This week, we narrow the focus to populations within ecosystems. Who or what populates an ecosystem, and what are their roles? How do these roles change over time? What happens when a species is removed from a system? How do scientists study the populations within an ecosystem, from its largest to its smallest inhabitants? You will explore the important roles different species can play—such as ecosystem engineers, keystone species, and indicator species—and how they shape their ecosystems.
1時間で修了
3件のビデオ （合計38分）, 2 readings, 1 quiz
3件のビデオ
Modeling Population and Species Interactions Holiday Lecture29 分
Surveying Ant Diversity in Gorongosa National Park7 分
2件の学習用教材
How do we Study a Population--and Why? Part I: Population Dynamics10 分
How do we Study a Population--and Why? Part II: Modeling Population Growth10 分
1の練習問題
Module Two: What have you learned?20 分
2時間で修了
How Do Species Coexist?
This week we focus on community ecology and further explore the interactions between species in an ecosystem. For instance, how does the decline in a population from an ecosystem (as was the case in Gorongosa) affect the other players? How does adding a population -- such as an invasive species or translocated herds -- affect an ecosystem?
2時間で修了
4件のビデオ （合計86分）, 2 readings, 1 quiz
4件のビデオ
How Species Coexist26 分
Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others: Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades19 分
Communities as Ecological Networks39 分
2件の学習用教材
Communities and the Interaction Between Species10 分
Community Structure and Dynamics10 分
1の練習問題
Module Three: What have you learned?20 分
2時間で修了
How is an Ecosystem a System?
This week, we will further their understanding about what makes an ecosystem a system by examining the flow of energy and matter through different parts of the environment. This includes understanding the interactions of biotic and abiotic factors within an ecosystem and the services each component provides. We will introduce the complicated effects of both abiotic (climate change) and biotic (herbivory) interactions within a coastal salt marsh system, touching on ecological concepts of thresholds in a system and ecosystem resistance and resilience.
2時間で修了
3件のビデオ （合計52分）, 2 readings, 1 quiz
3件のビデオ
Climate Stress and Coastal Food Webs43 分
Analyzing Patterns in a Savanna Landscape7 分
2件の学習用教材
Flow of Energy and Matter in an Ecosystem10 分
Ecosystem Services, Functioning, and Resilience10 分
1の練習問題
Module Four: What have you learned?20 分
レビュー
4.8
ECOLOGY: ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS AND CONSERVATION からの人気レビュー
AJによりJun 1, 2019
This was particularly in-depth on the sciences of ecology, and having it based around a particular conservation project made it easier to follow each progressive lecture and concept that was explored.
LFによりOct 25, 2019
A very in depth and informative look into the field of ecology and conservation, particularly with regards to the fieldwork and mathematical modelling. The lectures were also excellent.
HCによりJun 6, 2018
You learn a lot about the importance of conservation, and about new technology and reseach methods. Some of the essays are a bit long-winded, however, the material is interesting.
ARによりJan 4, 2019
It was a very informative course giving in depth knowledge about ecology. The lecturers conducting the course have been amazing with their work. Thanks a lot to the entire crew.
SJによりFeb 23, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The material is comprehensive and understandable. The information is relevant and should be viewed by students at all levels. Thank you :)
RNによりJun 13, 2018
I recommend this course to everyone who loves Wildlife Conservation. I learned new knowledge and awareness from the very good speakers and the articles presented. Good job!
NHによりFeb 27, 2020
Excellent course, exceeded expectations! I am doing this course to help shift my career towards Ecological restoration design and this was such a fantastic way to begin.
HPによりDec 14, 2019
This was a great introduction to ecology, it sparked my interest in pursuing further courses in Biology/Ecology and trying my own hand at simulations.
アメリカ自然史博物館（American Museum of Natural History）について
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
ハワード・ヒューズ医療研究所（Howard Hughes Medical Institute） について
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance biomedical research and science education. The HHMI BioInteractive website provides free multimedia resources to science educators and students. They include multimedia interactive resources, such as apps, animations, videos, click and learns, and virtual labs.
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