This course explores the factors affecting biodiversity from ecological, economic, evolutionary, and personal perspectives. By the end of the course, learners will understand the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem functioning, the value of nature's services, the artificiality of human dominance, and the emotional basis for valuing biodiversity. The course teaches critical thinking skills, ecological principles, economic valuation, evolutionary concepts, and emotional intelligence. The teaching method includes lectures covering different perspectives on biodiversity, with a focus on real-world examples and case studies. This course is intended for students and professionals interested in ecology, evolution, environmental studies, and biodiversity conservation.
Why So Many Species? The Factors Affecting Biodiversity
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- Chapter 1. Introduction
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- Chapter 2. The Ecological Perspective
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- Chapter 3. The Economic Perspective
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- Chapter 4. The Evolutionary Perspective
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- Chapter 5. The Personal Perspective
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- Chapter 6. What to Do?
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- Chapter 7. Conclusion
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It's a captivating subject that offers a deeper understanding of the complex and interconnected nature of life on Earth. Exploring the factors that contribute to biodiversity can be a truly enlightening experience, as it reveals the fascinating evolutionary processes, environmental influences, ecological interactions, and human impacts that shape the incredible variety of species we witness.
