SCI 2150 Environmental
Science
Environmental Science engages learners in examining how health and food is significantly impacted by the physical environment. Learners explore various topics within environmental science to include global warming, pollution, waste, and recycling. Learners examine how humans in increasingly industrialized countries, and the earth itself, are impacted by environmental pollutants and contaminants.
This course reviews major environmental policies and their impact on the health of communities and the preservation of the earth or lack thereof. Learners discuss the scientific evidence of emerging environmental issues and the focus of the UN SDGs for 2030 is Sustainable Economic Development.
Next start date: December 1 
Course level
Undergraduate
Course duration
max. 8 weeks
Estimated time per week
10-15 hours
Course prerequisites
None
Cost
$...
Course credits
3
Relevant jobs
Conservation officers, Environmental consultants, Toxicologists
SCI 2150 Environmental
Science
Environmental Science engages learners in examining how health and food is significantly impacted by the physical environment. Learners explore various topics within environmental science to include global warming, pollution, waste, and recycling. Learners examine how humans in increasingly industrialized countries, and the earth itself, are impacted by environmental pollutants and contaminants.
This course reviews major environmental policies and their impact on the health of communities and the preservation of the earth or lack thereof. Learners discuss the scientific evidence of emerging environmental issues and the focus of the UN SDGs for 2030 is Sustainable Economic Development.
Next start date: December 1
Headline
Subheading
Course level
Undergraduate
Course duration
max. 8 weeks
Estimated time per week
10-15 Hours
Course prerequisites
None
Cost
$...
Course credits
3
Relevant jobs
Conservation officers, Environmental consultants, Toxicologists
What will I learn?
Subheading
Identify sources and examples of environmental agents
Differentiate between adverse effects associated with various environmental agents on health, and food
Employ the processes of risk management and risk assessment to evaluate environmental risks
Analyze factors influencing fate and transport and their effect on environmental agents
Identify emerging environmental health issues and formulate possible solutions
Explain basic principles of toxicology and its association with the environment
Identify specific practical measures one can apply at an individual and organizational level to become more environmentally responsible
Key skills
What will I learn?
Subheading
Identify sources and examples of environmental agents
Differentiate between adverse effects associated with various environmental agents on health, and food
Employ the processes of risk management and risk assessment to evaluate environmental risks
Analyze factors influencing fate and transport and their effect on environmental agents
Identify emerging environmental health issues and formulate possible solutions
Explain basic principles of toxicology and its association with the environment
Identify specific practical measures one can apply at an individual and organizational level to become more environmentally responsible
Key skills
How will I learn?
How will I learn?
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Learning Experience
Your course starts on the first of the month. Each course consists of six modules, each module will take you one week to complete and each course is designed to take you eight weeks to complete. Nexford’s learning design team has purposefully created courses to equip you with competencies mapped to the skills employers are looking for. Each course has 5-7 learning outcomes based on the skills employers need. Everything you learn gives you measurable skills you will use to succeed in today’s world of work.
Nexford courses are not live or recorded lectures. Instead, they’re reading, videos, interactive elements, quizzes and relevant case studies. Programs include assessments, peer-to-peer discussions, and a final project to practice what you’ve learned in a real-world context. Program content is available 24/7 during the course, and you have opportunities for collaboration and networking with learners during and after your program. Our global community of learners work at top companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.
You'll have 24/7 access to success advisors to support you. Faculty also provide you world-class support. Book appointments with them, get individual feedback, and attend regular optional webinars. Nexford courses are rigorous and they encourage critical thinking - because we care about what you know how to do not what you know you have regular hands-on assessments reflecting the business world.
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Course Outline
Modules Schedule 1: Climate change: what is causing it and why is it a problem? Day 1-10 2: Energy and its role in climate change Day 11-17 3: Food and its role in climate change Day 18-24 4: Industry and its role in climate change Day 25-31 5: Policies and law Day 32-38 6: Making a difference in your world Day 39-45 Final project Day 39-54
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How will I be graded?
Across the duration of the course, you will undertake five Formative Assessments and one Final Project.
The summative assessment is your final project and achieving a passing grade on this assessment is required to pass the course. The minimum passing grade at Nexford University is a C or above. (70% or above). For further information, refer to FAQs.
Grading Scale
Grading Weights A 90-100%
Module Assignments 30% B 80-89%
C 70-79%
Final Project Milestones 30% F <70%
I Incomplete
Final Project 40% W Withdrawn
Total 100%
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What will I get after completing the course?
You'll get real skills you can use at work, straight away. At the end of each course, you'll also get a digital badge that you can put on your LinkedIn profile to showcase your skills.
Once you've taken one course, you can take more. Using stacked credentials, you’re able to take enough courses to make a certificate, and take enough certificates to build a degree.
If you apply for a Nexford certificate or degree, you'll get credit for each course you take.
What support will I receive?
When you have a dedicated team on your side, you'll never be alone studying at Nexford. Hailing from many different countries and with online education expertise, our faculty provides you world-class support. Ask them questions during one-to-one office hours or live chat, email them any time, and get individual feedback on your assessments.
Whilst you’re learning, you’ll also have full access to the free Nexford online library, which includes access to millions of full-text articles, industry reports and key sources such as the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The Economist.
LinkedIn Learning: master soft and hard skills
Bullet proof your skills with a unique combination of soft and hard skills. While you earn your management degree you will have access to thousands of technical courses such as Blockchain Basics, Learn Cloud Computing, Analytical Reasoning, at no additional cost. As a Nexford learner you will have access to +16,000 expert-led courses from LinkedIn Learning. Choose from:
- 268 courses on Remote Working
- 528 courses on Data Science
- 188 courses on Fintech
Show off your skills: earn a certificate when you complete a course.
- Tailor your learning: choose relevant courses based on your experience, LinkedIn profile and goals
- Test what you’ve learned: use LinkedIn Learning assessments
LinkedIn Learning: master soft and hard skills
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