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Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course
Explore the ocean, from the coast to the deep sea with edX's Global Ocean – An Introduction Course. Learn its history, from the beginning of life to the present
Beginner
Online
5 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
1-2 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
Through the Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course by edX, the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History aims to teach the public that the ocean is a global system essential for all life forms on this planet, including human beings.
With the Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course online program, you will get to explore the ocean from the coast to the deep sea, and from the beginning of life on this planet to its functions today.
Through this course, you will realize why we truly live on an “ocean planet,” as well as your part in our collective responsibility to protect the ocean and all the life that depends on it, directly or indirectly.
The curriculum for the Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course was developed by the educators at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and reviewed by scientists at the Smithsonian and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The highlights
- Free learning
- Five-week course
- Self-paced learning
- English transcripts
- 1-2 hours per week
- Introductory level course
- Shareable completion certificate
Program offerings
- Free learning
- Five-week course
- English transcripts
- 1-2 hours per week
- Introductory level course
- Self-paced learning programme
- Shareable completion certificate
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
- You can apply to the Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course and learn for free.
- But if you wish to get certified, you will have to pay Rs. 4,133 and purchase the shareable completion certificate.
Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course fee structure
Training | Fees |
Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course | NA. |
Certification Fee | Rs. 4,133 |
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certificate fees
What you will learn
The Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course will make you adept at:
- Basics of Oceanography - Circulation, Currents, Ecosystems, Abiotic Conditions, and Zonation
- Palaeoceanography and the evolutionary history of marine life forms
- Marine Biodiversity – marine species and classification systems
- Representation of marine biodiversity in museum collections
- Impact of human beings on the health of the ocean
- Steps to address these impacts
Admission details
Step 1: Find edX's Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course page here: https://www.edx.org/course/our-global-ocean-an-introduction-course.
Step 2: Once you land on the course webpage, locate, and click on the ‘Enroll’ button to start the enrolment procedure.
Step 3: Now, if you are new to edX, sign up with edX using your existing Apple, Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account. Alternatively, you can simply enter the necessary credentials to log in and register for the program.
Step 4: Keep following the on-screen instructions and provide the requisite information wherever necessary to complete the application process.
Filling the form
You can apply to the Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course certification program without having to go through the cumbersome process of filling out a dedicated application form. You only need to sign up with edX and apply to the Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course for free. You can also register using your existing Facebook, Google, Apple, or Microsoft account.
How it helps
The list of benefits that the Our Global Ocean – An Introduction Course certification program offers is quite extensive. To name a few: there is zero admission fee, self-paced learning, video lectures along with English transcripts, and a sharable completion certificate which will bear the logo of the Smithsonian Institution (National Museum of Natural History).
Besides, candidates can easily attach the earned certificates to their Resume/CV/ LinkedIn profiles and secure lucrative job positions.
FAQs
No, it is an introductory level course.
No. You can apply for free and start learning from the get-go.
No. Since this is a self-paced learning program, you can study the course modules at convenience.
This course will run for five weeks.
You must dedicate 1-2 hours a week to finish this course.
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