Introducing the environment: Ecology and ecosystems

What is ecology and why is it important to our understanding of the world around us? This free course, Introducing the environment: Ecology and ecosystems, looks at how we can study ecosystems to explore the effect that humans are having on the environment.
  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    25-08-2025 to 25-08-2026

    Available on-demand until 25th August 2026

  • CPD points/hours/credits

    Free statement of participation on completion

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    On-demand

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • construct a glossary of scientific terms
  • make notes on what has been read and review these notes

Contact details

Education Provider

Open Learn (The Open University)

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The Open University Shop, Walton Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6AA

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