MSD-017: Challenges to Sustainable Development
Learn about the different challenges faced by the world towards attaining sustainable growth and development through the Challenges to Sustainable Development.
Online
12 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Challenge to Sustainable Development Certification Course is a massive open online course that discusses the vital threats to attaining sustainable development. The course will make learners aware of the crucial environmental changes taking place around the world and their potential causes and consequences.
The Challenges to Sustainable Development Online Course is a 4 credit course offered by the Swayam portal. The course is coordinated by Dr. Deeksha Dave; Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman, Assistant Professors at the School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.
The Challenges to Sustainable Development Course is particularly apt for people working in the field of sustainable development. The course will help them understand the scope for alternative methods to reduce the socio-cultural and ecological impacts of the conventional models of development.
The Highlights
- Postgraduate level course
- 4 credits
- 12 weeks
- Video lectures by experts
- Knowledge about sustainable development
Programme Offerings
- 12-Weeks Duration
- 4 Credits
- video lectures
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IGNOU |
What you will learn
After learning the Challenges to Sustainable Development Course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- The study of the climate change phenomenon
- Environmental issues on the global level
- Importance of health and nutrition
- The link between environmental concerns and health
- Threats to sustainable development
Admission Details
Given below are the steps to enroll in the Challenges to Sustainable Development Online Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview
Step 2: On the top right side corner of the page, find the sign-in/register option. Click on it.
Step 3: When the new page opens, it will ask you to create an account by typing your username, password and email id.
Step 4: You will receive a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
The Syllabus
- Week 1: Introduction to the science of climate change
- Week 2: Climate change and natural resources system
- Week 3: Human dimensions of climate change,
- Week 4: Adaptation and Mitigation
Week 5: Overpopulation and resource depletion
- Energy Crisis
Week 6: Urbanisation
- Pollution and waste generation
Week 7: Environment and health
- Health and Sanitation
- Week 8: Health Hazard
- Week 9: Nutrition
Week 10: Land Degradation
- Desertification
- Week 11: Disasters
- Week 12: Biopiracy
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, the Challenges to Sustainable Development Online Course is taught at the postgraduate level.
The course can be completed within 12 weeks.
The course is provided by distinguished professors at the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
The Challenges to Sustainable Development Certification Course is a 4 credit course.
No, there is no placement aid offered to learners after course completion.