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Introducing the environment: Ecology and ecosystems
Nature and the biosphere
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
Description
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
Email address

Open Learn (The Open University)
The Open University Shop
Walton Drive
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK7 6AA
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