Course Syllabus
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Course Description
There have been few environmental issues that have polarized a nation as much as Global Warming. From those who predict that the Earth will eventually get so hot that it will self-incinerate to those who believe that the entire notion of a warming planet is something manufactured by political operatives anxious to please their constituents, Global Warming is an issue that has been and will continue to be hotly contested in both public and private arenas.
Unlike many other hot-button issues, however, Global Warming is widely misunderstood by the general public. Confusion surrounding Global Warming comes at many levels: there are some who steadfastly believe that it is entirely a man-made issue while others equate Global Warming with the expanding hole in the atmosphere's ozone layer (a condition widely believed to be caused by widespread use of aerosols).
In this course, we will learn exactly what Global Warming is, why supporters believe it is a real problem and the ways in which it is thought to affect the world in which we live. Along the way, we will learn a little bit about the climatic history of the Earth and take a look at some of the ways in which we can help to reduce the warming effects of some of our activities.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
- Define global warming.
- Describe climatology.
- Describe the greenhouse effect.
- Summarize the effects of global warming.
- Summarize the scientific support for global warming.
- Summarize the argument against global warming.
- Describe our response thus far.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Lesson 1 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 3 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 19 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 5 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 17 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 19 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 19 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 10 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 20 points |