CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES VEN002

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE

"Work in the exciting and growing field of environmental industry"

BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE TO WORK IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course consists of 6 modules: 

Content

To obtain this certificate you must satisfactorily complete all assignments and pass an exam in each of the following six subjects. (Click on modules for more detail)

Environmental Assessment

Wildlife Management

Introduction to Ecology

Conservation and Environmental Management

Trees for Rehabilitation

Plus one (1) elective module/subject. Select one of the following:

• Botany 1
• Environmental Waste Management
• Earth Science
• Ecotour Management 

INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY (BEN101)

This subject has 7 lessons as follows:

1. Ecosystems and Populations
2. The Development Of Life
3. Animals, Parasites and Endangered Species
4. Fungi, Tundra, Rainforests and Marshlands
5. Mountains, Rivers and Deserts
6. Shallow Waters
7. Ecological Problems

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (BEN205)

The course is divided into nine lessons as follows:

1. Introduction To Wildlife Management
2. Wildlife Ecology
3. Wildlife Habitats
4. Population Dynamics
5. Carrying Capacity
6. Wildlife Censuses
7. Wildlife Management Techniques
8. Wildlife Management Law And Administration
9. Wildlife Management Case Study Research Project

CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (BEN201)

This course has 8 lessons as follows:

1. An Introduction To Ecology
2. A Perspective On Environmental Problems
3. Pollution and Industry Effects On The Environment
4. Water and Soil
5. Vegetation Conservation and Management
6. Animal Conservation and Management
7. Marine Conservation and Management
8. The Future

ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE (BEN 301)

There are 8 lessons in this course as follows:

1. Types of Employment for Environmental Scientists
2. Introduction to Environmental AssessmenT
3. International Environmental Law
4. Domestic Environmental Law
5. Types of Environmental Assessments
6. The Design and Process of Environmental Assessment
7. Writing Environmental Reports
8. Research Project - The student will carry out a small environmental assessment and write it up as a professional report.

TREES FOR REHABILITATION (BHT205)

There are ten lessons are as follows...

1. Approaches To Land Rehabilitation                                 
2. Ecology Of Soils And Plant Health
3. Introduction To Seed Propagation Techniques                  
4. Propagation And Nursery Stock.
5. Dealing With Chemical Problems                                   
6. Physical Plant Effects On Degraded Sites
7. Plant Establishment Programs                                       
8. Hostile Environments
9. Plant Establishment Care                                              
10. Rehabilitating Degraded Sites

BOTANY I (Plant Physiology and Taxonomy) (BSC104)

The course is divided into 10 lessons as follows:

1. Taxonomic Classification of Plants
2. Cells and Tissues
3. Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant
4. Flowers and Fruit
5. Seed and the Developing Embryo
6. Photosynthesis and Growing Plants
7. Respiration
8. The Role of Water
9. Movement of Water and Assimilates through a Plant
10. The Effects of Tropisms and Other Growth Movements

EARTH SCIENCE BEN204

There are nine lessons in this module as follows:

1. Structure and Forces
2. Rocks and Minerals
3. Surface Changes
4. The Oceans
5. Air and Weather
6. The Greenhouse Effect
7. Global Weather Patterns
8. Geological Time
9. Modern Environmental Issues

Fee Payment Options

You can pay either

• Full Fees
• As a two part payment plan
• As a four part payment plan

If you pay in full on enrolment, the fees are discounted.

If you pay in 2 parts, the first half of the course is supplied initially; and the second part payment is not made until you have completed the first half (at which time the second half of the course is supplied).

If you pay in 4 parts, the first half is still supplied; you are then billed a second payment (due 2 months later). The third payment becomes due when you commence the second half of the certificate.The fourth part is due 2 months after that.

Who are our tutors?

Our tutors are all highly experienced and professional, knowledgeable in their field of study. We have staff from around the world, enabling us to gain a wide variety of perspectives. We have a school in the UK and in Australia. If you would like to have a look at our tutors, then click on the “The School” in the boxes above and choose “The Staff” option.

Sample Course Notes

Our courses are all written by highly qualified tutors and writers, who also teach on the courses, so know them well. We strive to update our courses and improve them with new information, methods and knowledge on an ongoing basis. If you would like to see examples of some of our courses, then choose the “Enrolment” option above, and then click on “Sample Course Notes”.

What learning method should I choose?

We offer three learning methods – e-learning, correspondence and online. If you are not sure which is the right choose for you, then click on the “Enrolment” box above, then “Learning Methods.”

How Long will it take to complete the course?

This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.

Longer courses will obviously take longer. You can find more information on the length of time required and so on the “Enrolment” box, then selecting “Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.”

What Do Our Students think of us?

If you would like to read comments from our previous students, then choose the “Enrolment” option above, then “Student Testimonials”.

I don’t think this is the right course for me.

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You may also wish to design your own course to fit in with exactly what YOU want. To do so, click on the “Enrolment” box, then “Design your Own Course”.

If you would like more advice on a course, then you can contact us and ask a tutor about the courses. You can contact us by calling 0800 328 4723 or +44(0) 384 442752 or emailing info@acsedu.co.uk

Recognition and Accreditation

For more information on our recognition and accreditation, click on “The School”, then “Recognition”.

Who is ACS Distance Education?

If you want to know more about ACS and our history, then please click on “The School”, then “About us.”

Career Tips

Qualifications are essential for furthering your career in Environmental Studies, however there are many other things you can do to get ahead. These include:

* experience tips - unpaid or paid, experience is highly valued by future employers.

* networking tips - become a member of relevant environmental networking groups and join website groups related to your field.

* membership - become a member of relevant groups in your field eg. the Mammal Society or Bird Observer Clubs. This is another way to demonstrate your commitment to your career.

DISTANCE LEARNING CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

"Work in the exciting and growing field of environmental industry"

This course develops understanding of environmental issues, policies and practices, and provides a solid grounding in different aspects of environmental studies.

This can be a starting point for either a career in an environmental industry or a first step toward a higher qualification.