Introduction to Sustainability and Development

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Deakin University

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Introduction to Sustainability and Development

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What is the course about?

Introduction to Sustainability and Development

The course Introduction to Sustainability and Development is an online class provided by Deakin University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Discover the impact of human activity on our planet, and what we can do to ensure a sustainable future for everybody.

Course description

Explore the relationship between humans and the environment
2 weeks

This online course explores why and how human activity impacts negatively on the environment, why this is important, and what we are trying to do about it.
What is sustainability and what is development? What impact has human activity had on the environment? What actions have we taken so far for sustainable development? What actions may we need to take for a sustainable future?

Diverse understandings of sustainability and development
Changing planetary conditions and the growing human population
What the future might look like, and the potential for technology to save us

Critically review diverse perspectives of sustainable development
Investigate how interactions between human development and environmental life support systems are/have been managed in real-world cases
Identify the characteristics and be able to differentiate between development, sustainability and sustainable development

This course is designed for those who have an interest in our planet and a sustainable future.

Deakin University
Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Introduction to Sustainability and Development

Course Topic

Business, Data Analytics, Decision Making

University, College, Institution

Deakin University

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Introduction to Sustainability and Development

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Deakin University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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