Welcome
Welcome to a selection of contents from the course Ecology: Influence of the natural environment and the human factor with which you will enter the fascinating world of ecosystems.
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With the complete course you will learn the basic principles of ecology and environment, what an ecosystem is, how they work and are classified and what are the biotic and abiotic factors that condition the life of the species that live in them. Cheer up, do not miss the opportunity to be part of an ecosystem and contribute to the conservation of the environment
Professional Competences
The completion of this course will help you to achieve the following professional competencies:
- Classify the fundamental principles of ecology, identifying the main laws underpinning them
- To characterize the human activities that influence the environment, relating them with criteria of sustainability and environmental balance
- To interpret the factors that influence the functioning of terrestrial, aerial and aquatic ecosystems, relating them to the development of geological and meteorological processes
Objectives
General
Identify the fundamental principles of ecology and know the natural and anthropic factors that affect the ecosystem
Specific
- Discover the fundamental principles of ecology and ecosystems
- Interpreting the natural factors that influence ecosystem functioning
- Know the flow of matter and energy from the ecosystem and the effect of toxic accumulation in food chains
- Characterize human activities that influence the environment
- Determine the environmental impact of extractive, agricultural and livestock activities
- Identify the processes of erosion, desertification and desertification
- Classify soil types and their composition, texture and characteristics
- Relate factors influencing climate change to the greenhouse effect, acid rain and ozone layer alterations
Course Syllabus
- Fundamental principles of ecology. Ecosystems
- Fundamental principles of ecology. Main types of ecosystems
Teaching Team
Laura Renovell Guirado
Licensed in Biological Sciences. Molecular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Expertise in Environmental Resources, Ecological Agriculture and Environmental Management
Freelance Environmental Teacher
Master in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
Member of the Observatory for the Conservation of the Heritage of the Sierra del Guadarrama
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