Learning Outcomes

Preliminaries - Importance and Threats

A Closer Look at Biodiversity

Economic Valuation of Biodiversity

Threats to Biodiversity

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the definition and importance of wildlife and the threats it faces. You will learn about biodiversity, the economic valuation of biodiversity and the methods of valuation. Finally, you will be shown how you can estimate the rate of species loss and the factors driving species towards extinction.

Monitoring Wild Animals Preliminaries

Basics of Sampling

Distance Sampling - I

Distance Sampling - II

Radio-Telemetry

Behavioural Monitoring

In this module, you will be introduced to how wildlife can be monitored. You will learn about the basics of sampling, the differences between census and sampling as well as the kinds of sampling. You will be taught distance sampling and how the distance sampling formula is derived. You will also be shown the analysis of radio-telemetry.

What Is A Habitat?

Habitat Degradation, Loss, Fragmentation and Displacement

Reserve Selection and Design

Habitat Management and Improvement

In this module, you will be introduced to habitats and the three modes of dispersal. You will learn about habitat degradation, loss, fragmentation and displacement. You will be taught the creation of reserve, hotspots and gap analysis. You will be shown the principles of reserve design, habitat management and improvement.

Some Terminologies

Some Common Wildlife Diseases

Principles of Disease Management

In this module, you will be introduced to the management of wildlife diseases. You will be taught the horizontal and vertical transmission of diseases and what a host is. You will also learn about some common wildlife diseases, the principles of disease management, the epidemiology triangle and the maintenance strategies of infectious agents.

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - First Assessment

This module contains the first assessment on Diploma in Wild Life Conservation. You need to score 80% or more to pass.

Overview of Capturing and Restraining Wild Animals

Mechanical Capture

Chemical Capture

Capture Myopathy

Care of Immobilised Animal

Legal Aspects of Capture and Restraint

Introduction to Genetics

Population Genetics

Chromosomal, Genetic Disorders and Inbreeding

Population Viability Analysis

Reintroductions and Outbreeding

In this module, you will be introduced to conservation genetics and Mendel's law of genetics. You will learn about population genetics and the violations of Hardy-Weinberg's equilibrium. You will be taught chromosomal, genetic disorders and inbreeding. Finally, you will be shown ways of conducting population viability analysis.

Fundamentals of Ex-situ Conservation

Zoos and Their Management

Botanical Gardens

Other Aspects: Cryopreservation and Seed Banks

In this module, you will be introduced to in-situ and ex-situ conservation. You will be taught the genetic implication of ex-situ conservation and zoos and their management. Also, you will learn about botanical gardens, cryopreservation, seed banks and the procedures of seed collection.

Impacts of Climate Change

Plastics and Biodiversity

Oil Spills

Crisis and Learnings: The Sariska Case Study

In this module, you will be introduced to the management of changes. You will learn about climate, forcings and responses. You will also learn about mitigation and adaptation. You will be taught the impacts of plastics on wildlife and the impact of oil spills on wildlife. Finally you will be shown crisis and learnings using Sariska as a case study.

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - Second Assessment

This module contains the second assessment on Diploma in Wild Life Conservation. You need to score 80% or more to pass.

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - Assessment

Learn about key facets of wildlife conservation, including the threats faced by ecosystems in this free online course..

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation

This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of wildlife conservation, including the need for preservation and the various threats that wild animals and their habitats face. It will demonstrate how to safely capture wild animals, how to treat them when necessary, and how to manage their habitats and populations. You will learn using a case-study approach with real-life examples to get a better understanding of this field and its uses.

Fundamentals of Conservation

Ecosystem and Wildlife Conservation

In this module, you will be introduced to conservation and the history of conservation. You will learn about the ethics and values that conservation biologists need to be committed to. This module will help you gain a thorough understanding of biodiversity and the challenges of the ocean as well as its impact on marine habitat.

Course assessment

Learn about the ethics of conservation and its application to wildlife conservation in this free online course.

Wildlife Conservation and Ecosystems

This course investigates the history and theories of conservation and the benefits of biodiversity in conservation biology. You will learn about species, genes and ecosystems as well as their relationship. On top of that, you will study ecosystem diversity, species diversity, ecosystem management and wildlife conservation. In addition, we explore the intrinsic value of various species and their status.

Puberty, Periods and Myths

How to Manage Your Period

The Science Behind the Period

Period Tracking, Nutrition and Well-Being

Periods: A Health Guide

Menstrual Stigma and Social Issues

This module begins with the physical and emotional changes of puberty and then explores the intricacies of the menstrual cycle and practical period management techniques. It goes on to provide an overview of common health issues related to menstruation, concluding with an in-depth dive into a broader social context and period poverty.

Basic Guide to Periods - Course Assessment

Learn about menstruation in this free online health and wellness course that discusses period management, PMS and more.

Basic Guide to Periods

What is a period and why do we have them? Are tampons or pads better? Is premenstrual syndrome (PMS) real? This practical health and wellness course answers such questions and more through a series of empowering and inclusive discussions of puberty, the menstrual cycle and effective period management. We address common menstrual health concerns and provide practical knowledge about period products and social issues related to the menstrual cycle.

Basics of Food Microbiology and The Microorganisms in Food

Food Preservation and Fermentation by Microorganisms

Food Spoilage by Microorganisms

Foodborne Diseases and the Roles of a Food Microbiologist

In this module, you will learn how to use whole genome sequencing, microbiome analysis, and organic intervention technologies to determine microbial populations and interactions in a food environment. We will also discuss the bacteria, moulds, yeasts, and viruses that live in, ferment, or contaminate food.

Introduction to Food Microbiology - Course Assessment

This free online food safety course explores microbiology to provide the practical skills used to preserve food.

Introduction to Food Microbiology

Eating healthily plays a crucial role in maintaining one’s health so adopting a realistic and safe food culture is vital to global food security. This food safety and microbiology course establishes the importance of ‘good’ bacteria like probiotics. We study food spoilage, food preservation and foodborne diseases. We also identify career opportunities for microbiologists in the food industry and describe their duties and the challenges they face.

Introduction to Wildlife Conservation - Course assessment

Learn about protecting wildlife species and their habitats from the threats they face in this free online course.

Introduction to Wildlife Conservation

This course will introduce the study of wildlife conservation. You will learn about the preservation and importance of wildlife along with the threats it faces. Then study climate change and the role it plays in habitat loss and the resulting impact on wildlife. The material includes examples of the conservation of biological diversity in the context of rapid technological change and the commercialization of biological resources.

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