The GlobalArctic MOOC introduces you the dynamics between global changes and changes in the Arctic. This course aims to highlight the effects of climate change in the Polar region. In turn, it will underline the impacts of a warmer Arctic on the planet Earth. For human civilization, the Arctic stands both as a laboratory and a warning for human kind.
Global Arctic
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8
(37 reviews)
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
24 hours to complete
3 weeks at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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There are 5 modules in this course
What's included
1 video5 readings
This first week aims to overlook the different effects of the climate change in the Arctic. And vice-versa, we will introduce and evaluate the effects of a warmer Arctic on the rest of the planet. Besides, lectures will raise consequences on the biodiversity and negative outcomes with pollutants in the Arctic region.
What's included
8 videos7 readings5 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt4 plugins
In this second week, lecturers will expose various types of Arctic resources. Indeed, this week will highlight different resources exploited (fisheries, mining and so on) and the rush for new ones including tourism and O&G.
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8 videos7 readings6 assignments1 peer review4 plugins
This third week will tackle historical perception of the Arctic in the frame of the Anthropocene era. From early colonization under the Viking rule until the Chinese Polar Silk Road project, lectures will guide you through this evolving and transforming image and significance to the world.
What's included
7 videos6 readings4 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins
Lectures in this fourth week will introduce the different stakeholders shaping the Arctic governance. Overall, lecturers will highlight the interdependency between the Arctic and the global governance and how it interact each other.
What's included
8 videos7 readings5 assignments1 peer review4 plugins
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University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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