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Introduction to Sustainability
by Dr. Jonathan Tomkin- 4.7
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Approx. 25 hours to complete
This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations. The course focuses on key knowledge areas of sustainability theory and practice, including population, ecosystems, global change, energy, agriculture, water, environmental economics and policy, ethics, and cultural history....
Growing Homemade Organic Food
by Plant organic food Shimon Krut- 4.6
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1 hour on-demand video
Thirdly, Organic agriculture strives to live in harmony with animals and other plants, recognizing and taking advantage of the fact that certain plants and animals depend on one another to survive and thrive. The goal of organic agriculture is to create a permanent culture, a culture that will stay here forever....
$12.99
Animals and Institutions
by Leslie Irvine- 4.9
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Approx. 5 hours to complete
This course explores animals within the context of the functional relationships that sociologists call “institutions. ” We first examine the use of animals in laboratory science. We then examine the controversial transformation of animals into “livestock” and "meat. Optional Course Readings Agriculture The Meaning of Animal Sport Part I The Meaning of Animal Sport Part II...
Bats, Ducks, and Pandemics: An Introduction to One Health Policy
by Laura Kahn- 4.7
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
Agriculture is the foundation of civilization. But agriculture comes with costs including environmental and ecosystem destruction and the emergence of zoonotic diseases. While the course was developed and recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic, the concepts learned very much apply to it. This course emphasizes holistic, not siloed, approaches to health, and disease....
Agricultural Economic Modeling Tools
by Diane Dunlop- 0.0
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8 Weeks
Learn how to utilize Agriculture Modeling tools to achieve economic and sustainability outcomes. This course will explain how manipulation of a sustainable agriculture model helps learners focus onagriculturalsystems as a whole and understand the multiple variables that interact within that system to achieve economic and sustainability outcomes...
$199
Drones for Agriculture: Prepare and Design Your Drone (UAV) Mission
by Dr. Ir. Lammert Kooistra , Dr. João Valente- 0.0
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3 Weeks
Although the course is initially made for agriculture technicians, researchers or graduate students from multidisciplinary technical fields, everyone that aims to learn how to use an off-the-shelf small drone for generating a high-resolution image from a field, or has a general high interest in drones, is very welcome. Discuss the potential of image product delivery for different purposes....
$169
Sustainable Agribusiness Comprehensive Exam
by Debora Sepich- 0.0
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8 Weeks
This course is part of the Sustainable Agribusiness MicroMasters program which consists of 6 courses and a capstone exam. Assess effects of human non-judicious use of natural resources resulting in agricultural problems and environmental degradation Assess how the sustainability of agriculture and food systems are evaluated and measured, and explore solutions to economic, social, and environmental problems....
$300
The Meat We Eat
by Chad Carr, Ph.D.- 4.7
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
The Meat We Eat is a course designed to create a more informed consumer about the quality, safety, healthfulness and sustainability of muscle foods and address current issues in animal agriculture in developed and developing countries. Muscle Composition & Conversion of Muscle to Meat...
Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators
by Rob DeSalle, Ph.D. , David Randle, Ph.D.- 4.6
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
This course includes the study of cloning, genetic enhancement, and ownership of genetic information. Course participants will acquire the tools to explore the ethics of modern genetics and learn how to integrate these issues into their classrooms. Science Bulletins: Stem Cell Advance Study of Lou Gehrig’s Disease Redesigning the Self: The Promise and Perils of Genetic Enhancement...
China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China
by Albert Park- 4.9
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
In 1978, after nearly 30 years of socialist planning under Mao Zedong, China was one of the world’s poorest countries, saddled with an inefficient, inward-looking economy. This course does not offer certificate at the moment. 4 Decollectivization of Agriculture 6 Challenge of Rising Wages 7 Challenge of Rising Wages – Firm Visits in China...
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