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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation by American Museum of Natural History

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About the Course

This course is an introduction to ecology and ecosystem dynamics using a systems thinking lens. Through a case study on Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, learners will explore how scientists study ecosystems, and investigate the complex array of factors that inform management efforts. At the end of the course, learners will be able to grapple with real-world conservation questions, such as whether an ecosystem can recover from anthropogenic disruption and what role humans can, and should, play in that recovery....

Top reviews

AJ

Jun 1, 2019

This was particularly in-depth on the sciences of ecology, and having it based around a particular conservation project made it easier to follow each progressive lecture and concept that was explored.

YC

Jan 3, 2021

One of the best course, I have ever taken. The materials is not hard to follow and the in-depth explanation gives you a proper new perspective which is still open to debate due to conservation topic

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By Nanditha R S

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May 3, 2020

The course was highly informative and delved in depth into the case study of Gorongosa National Park. It could perhaps be a tad bit more interactive and more than just reading up theory and listening to audio. However, the content was excellent and updated.

By Anjali s

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May 29, 2020

This is an excellently comprehend course. As an molecular ecologist, I was aware of few. But this course had let me know many theories which I never came across till date. Thank you for enhancing my knowledge. This course is worth learning for.

By Natàlia B P

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Jun 4, 2020

I really enjoyed it and it gives you a great overview of the ecological and food-web-related factors that may be inolved in the development of an ecosystem and, thus, the success of a potential restoration process.

By Claudia K

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Nov 2, 2020

One of the speaker's presentation skills could be improved. Other than that, the entire course was very interesting and helped to reinforce in my mind many of the principles covered in Environmental Science.

By Zachary C

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Mar 15, 2023

Great overview of many topics covered in the course material. Skilled instructors and presentations. Insightful readings. 4/5 because quizzes do not show you correct answers if you get them incorrect.

By Deepa G

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Aug 9, 2020

I feel delighted to learn from coursera. Offering free courses with free certificates during this pandemic is a helping hands to many students who want to learn beyond their circumstances.

By Deleted A

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Jun 7, 2018

You learn a lot about the importance of conservation, and about new technology and reseach methods. Some of the essays are a bit long-winded, however, the material is interesting.

By Delliswararao K

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Sep 30, 2020

Excellent Course for Eco system and it's Dynamics, moreover it's useful to more information regarding community ecology and Bio Cultural approach to understanding the Ecology.

By SHALINI M

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Jun 10, 2020

Its good knowlegde gained about the ecosystem and in their lives.

All about the oragnisms in pas and present no. And its live graphs help to easy gain information..

Thank you!

By FAIZ A

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Mar 25, 2023

THIS IS REALLY A GREAT COURSE, IT INCREASE MY INTREAST TOWARD THE ECOLOGY ,LEARNT A LOT OF NEW THINGS. THE MATHS ENVOLVED IN ECOLOGY IS VERY FASCINATING TO DEAL WITH.

By Ganesh k

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Apr 19, 2020

This course Very interesting and learned a lot of things about animals and natural things like grasses how to used solar energy for producing their foods and etc.

By Michael P

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Feb 27, 2021

Overall the course content was good. I felt that the readings were much longer than the quoted '10 minutes' that's stated on each essay. Videos were excellent!

By Andrea J C P

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Sep 23, 2019

On-line courses like this one, are potential tools for increasing current knowledge and too develop criteria about conservation efforts. I really enjoyed it!

By Layla L E

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Apr 17, 2020

Really great course, very informative. Some sections I struggled to follow with the math formulas, she explained it a bit fast but otherwise very cool.

By Pilar G M

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Feb 10, 2023

Es un curso muy interesante con el que aprender mucho mas acerca de los ecosistemas y como interactúan unas especies con otras dentro de el.

By Sebastian A v T

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Apr 22, 2020

A good introduction level course with engaging examples. I definitely found the readings more interesting than the video lectures.

By Hansel T

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Jul 30, 2022

Good course. Tests were good, but the lectures and reading should be condensed for easy study. I would recommend this course.

By Madi R

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Nov 4, 2021

Not too difficult of a course, very interesting and easy to take notes on. The lectures weren't the best, and are outdated.

By David I

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Apr 29, 2020

A good overview of ecology with profound examples. As a non-biologist I had an amazing time following, well done!

By Sara F V

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Apr 22, 2020

I was not fond of the presentation format of the course and I think the theme could have been better explored.

By Sarah S

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Apr 4, 2020

This was a really enjoyable and informative course. There were lots of additional links and resources as well.

By Avinash K

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Feb 11, 2020

The course were really informative and helpful. It helps me a lot to improve my subject knowledge.

By Maya M

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May 28, 2020

Provision of both videos and reading material will be helping all categories of studets

By Isobella L

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Aug 25, 2020

Incredibly interesting. A little tough to read at some points but definitely worth it.

By Nicola V D W

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Oct 2, 2020

Hands on approach to an introduction in ecology trough very interesting case study.