Environmental Courses

BOTANY STUDY ONLINE

Study the Science of Plants at Home

The course contains the basis of plant science, and is an introduction to plant physiology and taxonomy, covering general botany including morphology and anatomy. Lessons cover: taxonomic classification of plants; cells and tissues; specific vegetative parts of a plant; flowers and fruit; seed and the developing embryo; photosynthesis and growing plants; respiration; the role of water; movement of water and assimilates through a plant; the effects of growth movements.

ONLINE COURSE CONSERVATIONA AND ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Want to work in Conservation?

Develop a foundation for managing conservation of different environments. This course reviews basic ecology and environmental problems such as pollution and land degradation in depth before considering varying aspects of conservation.

EARTH SCIENCE ONLINE COURSE     

DO YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND YOU?

In this fascinating and timely course, learn about the dynamic and changing face of planet Earth by investigating the complex and amazing interactions between the Earth's many different components. By studying Earth Science you will gain an understanding of the many processes that have sculpted the Earth you see to day and a deeper appreciation of the many environmental challenges that we currently face.

Gain an ability to identify and describe the Earth, its structure and explain processes that affect change in the structure and composition of the earth. Learn about rocks and minerals, volcanoes, air movements, meteorology, global weather patterns, the oceans, surface chances (eg. earthquakes and volcanoes), geological time and the complex interactions between all of these elements of earth science.  

ONLINE COURSE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES -printed notes version also available

• Gain a foundation knowledge of the Environment
• Learn how living and non living things interact and are co-dependant upon each other for a sustainable world
• Learn to live a more sustainable and green lifestyle

 ONLINE STUDY COURSE ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

 Help Clean up!

Learn how waste is disposed of through natural processes and how to harness those processes to better manage waste disposal. The course covers such things as water quality and treatment, recycling, domestic and industrial waste and even the management of more toxic waste.

ECOLOGY ONLINE COURSE

Are you interested in a career as an ecologist?

This course provides an excellent introduction to the study of ecology. It looks at living organisms, the niches they occupy and the relationships that occur between and within species. It covers the general principles of ecology in a way that is easy to understand and can be applied anywhere on our planet.

Student Comment: "I love the course and the course material even though a bit of it seems to be a lot more in depth than I anticipated. I love it just the same as I'm learning lots. I just wish I had more time to do a lot more." Kim Stinton - Australia, studying Introduction to Ecology as part of an Advanced Certificate in Wildlife Management.

STUDY PARK MANAGEMENT for Willife Parks, Zoos, National Parks, Wilderness Parks

• Learn  about managing the environment, animals and plants
• Learn about provision of visitor services
• Expand your potential for a career in park management
• Study on CD, with printed notes, or online (your choice) 

PLANT ECOLOGY DISTANCE LEARNING OR ONLINE

Learn all of the major aspects of plant ecology here!

Learn to become less reliant on the electricity and gas companies and save money through alternative energy sources.  This course will equip you with knowledge about electricity, batteries, how to become energy self sufficient and to understand different methods of generating, storing and using electricity, from hydro and solar to wind generators. Explore ways to better manage energy consumption, and how to convert a building’s energy supply to an alternative system.

What is Alternative Energy?

Alternative energy is energy that is not popularly used and is usually environmentally sound. The energy is derived from non-traditional, renewable sources (e.g. Solar, wind) as opposed to fossil fuels that are not renewable . Renewable sources can be readily replaced or replenished, either by the earth's natural processes or by human action.

Energy for human activity is obtained from a variety of sources:

• Fossil Fuels (i.e. Oil, Gas, and Coal).
• Nuclear Fuels (i.e. Uranium, Plutonium).
• Renewable Fuels - Geothermal, Solar, Water (Tides, Waves), Wind Power, and Bio-fuels (Firewood and fuel distilled from crops)

This course covers the fundamentals you require to advance or start your career in this field.

The significance of caring for the environment has been receiving more and more attention in recent times as we come to understand the importance of limited resources and the effects of human activities on the environment. The desertification, erosion and general degradation of once fertile lands is prompting us to investigate why and how these processes have occurred. It has also lead to research into how we can reverse and stop further damage to our environment.

Natural forests are amongst the most stable and productive ecosystems. We need to plant and conserve forests for their conservation value, to help maintain healthy air, soil and water and for their potential to provide food, forage, fuel, timber and even medicines.

Student Comment: 'I definitely learned a lot from [the course) but it was also beneficial in affirming [and raising my confidence] in what I already knew.' Katrina Merrifield, Masters Conservation Science, NZ, Trees for Rehabilitation course.

This course is designed for people working or wanting to work with environmental rehabilitation and contaminated sites recovery. It develops an understanding of environmental systems and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes. You will learn about seed collection, storage and germination, propagation, plant selection, establishment techniques, and controlling pest and disease after planting.

WATER CONSERVATION ONLINE COURSE

Learn about water resources, use and application of water conservation measures in different contexts. Improve your capacity to design, implement and asses water management plans and procedures.

Water is the most important substance required to sustain life. All living organisms need water. Many need air, and many others can survive without air, replacing it with other gases, but almost none of them can survive without water. Waate is important; and it's proper management is critical to everyone's future!