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Environmental Science Short Course

Ecosystems, pollution, and sustainability. Master environmental science through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.

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About This Environmental Science Course

This Environmental Science short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online environmental science course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.

Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.

Course Curriculum

1

Environmental Basics

Ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation

ecosystem typesbiodiversity importancewater cycle and pollutionair quality and smogwaste reduction strategiesrenewable vs non-renewable resourcesconservation success stories
2

Ecosystems

How natural systems work

ecosystem componentsfood chains and websenergy flownutrient cyclingbiomes and habitatsecosystem serviceskeystone species
3

Biodiversity

Variety of life on Earth

species diversitygenetic diversityecosystem diversitythreats to biodiversityextinction ratesconservation strategiesbiodiversity hotspots
4

Water Resources

Earth's most vital resource

freshwater distributionwater cycle detailswater pollution typeswater treatmentgroundwaterocean healthwater conservation
5

Pollution & Waste

Human impact on environment

air pollution sourceswater pollutionsoil contaminationplastic pollutionwaste management (reduce, reuse, recycle)hazardous wastepollution prevention
6

Energy & Environment

Power sources and impacts

fossil fuelssolar and windhydroelectric and geothermalnuclear energy debateenergy efficiencytransportation emissionsfuture energy technologies
7

Conservation

Protecting natural resources

protected areaswildlife managementhabitat restorationsustainable forestrymarine conservationrestoration ecologycommunity-based conservation
8

Sustainability Science

Meeting present and future needs

sustainable development goalscircular economylife cycle assessmentsustainable agriculturegreen technologymeasuring sustainabilitycorporate sustainability
9

Urban Environment

Cities and sustainability

urban heat islandsgreen infrastructuresustainable transportationurban planning basicsgreen buildingsurban biodiversitysmart cities
10

Environmental Mastery

Advanced environmental topics

environmental policyenvironmental justiceindigenous ecological knowledgeenvironmental economicsenvironmental ethicscareer paths in environmenttaking action

What You'll Learn in This Environmental Science Course

ecosystem types
biodiversity importance
water cycle and pollution
air quality and smog
waste reduction strategies
renewable vs non-renewable resources
conservation success stories
ecosystem components
food chains and webs
energy flow
nutrient cycling
biomes and habitats
ecosystem services
keystone species

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