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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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
no

What you will learn

Knowledge of BiologyKnowledge of Environmental ScienceKnowledge of ecosystem

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)

1: Is the Challenges to Sustainable Development Course a graduate course?

No, the Challenges to Sustainable Development Online Course is taught at the postgraduate level.

2: In how many days can I complete the course?

The course can be completed within 12 weeks.

3: Which institution is providing the Challenges to Sustainable Development course?

The course is provided by distinguished professors at the Indira Gandhi National Open University.

4: How many credits do the course offer in total?

The Challenges to Sustainable Development Certification Course is a 4 credit course.

5: Will I get placement guidance after finishing the course?

No, there is no placement aid offered to learners after course completion.

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