This one-semester course will introduce you to the grand sweep of life on Earth and provide you with a basic understanding of the processes that shape and sustain it. You will learn about the ecological ties that bind organisms to one another and to their environment and explore the promising, perilous dance of humans and nature. Topics include the science of biology, the … [Read more...]
Honey Bee Health and Pollination / BioForum – A Free Course
Relationship Between Honey Bee Health and Pollination in Agro-ecosystems Dr. Rangel will address: The importance of honey bees as pollinators, value of honey bee pollination services in the US, and some definitions of ecosystems, agro-ecosystems, and ecosystem services (pollination being an important ecosystem service to humans) Basics of pollination biology, … [Read more...]
The Habitable Planet – A Free Course
The Habitable Planet is a multimedia course for high school teachers and adult learners interested in studying environmental science. The Web site provides access to course content and activities developed by leading scientists and researchers in the field. Course Audience The Habitable Planet was designed for teachers, educators, and adult learners with a science … [Read more...]