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Diploma in Environmental Science

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Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Learn about the earth, its resources and recognise the factors that affect your environment

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This free online Diploma course is ideal for professionals working in the area of environmental science, for students who wish to pursue a career in environmental science, or for those who simply want to learn more about building a sustainable existence on this planet.


Environmental science is the field of science that studies physical, chemical and biological aspects of the environment and determines solutions to environmental problems.


This course provides you with a thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of environmental science and covers many topics such as understanding the earth's processes, evaluating alternative energy systems, pollution control and mitigation, natural resource management, the importance of global water supplies, and the effects of climate change.

Modules in Diploma in Environmental Science

Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter Module 2: The Soild Earth Module 3: The Atmosphere Module 4: The Biosphere Module 5: Environmental Science Assessment 1 Module 6: Minerals Module 7: Soils Module 8: Biological Resources Module 9: Managing Land Use Module 10: Environmental Science Assessment 2 Module 11: Global Climate Change Module 12: Air, Soil and Water Pollutants Module 13: Human Population Dynamics Module 14: Energy Use Module 15: Environmental Science Assessment 3 Module 16: Non-Renewable Energy Sources Module 17: Energy from Coal Module 18: Energy from Petroleum and Natural Gas Module 19: Nuclear Energy Module 20: Environmental Science Assessment 4 Module 21: Renewable Energy Sources Module 22: Wind and Solar Energy Module 23: Geothermal and Water-derived Energy Module 24: Energy from Biofuels Module 25: Environmental Science Assessment 5 Module 26: Introduction to Water Module 27: Groundwater and Surface Water Module 28: Managing Water Resources Module 29: Case Study - Water Supply in Britain Module 30: Environmental Science Assessment 6 Module 31: Environmental Ethics, Laws and Regulations Module 32: Environmental Decision Making Module 33: Business and the Environment Module 34: Case Study - Eutrophication Module 35: Environmental Science Assessment 7 Module 36: Environmental Science End of Course Assessment
Learning Outcome

This course will teach you all about the earth and its system, whilst giving you a good understanding of the earth's resources as well. It will help you to recognise the factors that affect our environment. You will know the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources and understand how to manage water supplies. This course provides you with ways to protect the environment.

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Comments & Reviews

  • Bruce Baker - Australia

    2013-05-10 07:05:21

    Course Module: Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of MatterCourse Topic: Energy Sources and SinksComment: Good overview

  • Alex Okwera - South Sudan

    2013-05-09 19:05:40

    Course Module: Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of MatterCourse Topic: Energy Sources and SinksComment: By use of machines, different forms of energy can be produced, with varying quanity, availability. 1 gram of Uranium during Nuclear fission produces more heat than 1 gram of coal during combustion...

  • Alex Okwera - South Sudan

    2013-05-07 15:05:17

    Course Module: Module 4: The BiosphereCourse Topic: The BiosphereComment: Interesting topic, ineraction between plants,animals affect environment

  • Abby Gilboa - Israel

    2013-05-04 19:05:42

    Course Module: Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of MatterCourse Topic: Forms of EnergyComment: i thought the slides in this section helped me to understand the text.

  • Abby Gilboa - Israel

    2013-05-03 14:05:36

    Course Module: Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of MatterCourse Topic: Energy Sources and SinksComment: Yes, plants decay to form fossil fuels, bur their use contributes to the greenhouse effect: photosynthesis creates energy from sunlight and carbon dioxide, with the release of oxygen. The use of fossil fuels for energy releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.