This is an introductory level course into commonly occurring invasive species found in the UK as well as some global examples. This course will provide useful information on early recognition and control of invasive species. Topics include:
- What is an invasive species? (terrestrial and aquatic, plants and animals)
- How species invade, naturally, accidentally and deliberately
- Environmental impacts
- Legislation
- Identifying invasive plants such as: Japanese knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed, Parrot’s feather
- Treatment
Course format: These 9 self-study modules that you can read through the content in your own time. To further enhance your knowledge and learning experience there will be some directed reading at the end of each module. At the end there will be a short quiz and if you get over 70% you will receive a Certificate.
Time commitment: We advise students to allow 2-4 hours per week to complete each module and to read around the subject.
Learning outcomes: You will gain a wider knowledge on the subject that will help equip you for jobs in the conservation and ecology sectors.
Module 1
What is an invasive species?
Module 2
Impacts of invasive species
Module 3
International treaties, strategies and the law
Module 4
Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam, Rhododendron
Module 7
Top 10 invasive species globally
Module 8
Animals – UK – Mink, Grey squirrel
Module 9
Animals – the others (UK)
Module 10
Invasive Species END OF COURSE QUIZ
This course covers the main UK wide invasive species delivered in a concise manner. There are suggestions for extra reading for deeper dives into the practical application of ecology and conservation. I thoroughly enjoyed this course!
Case studies were good. I liked the approach of looking at the whole of the UK, I am aware of my local invasive species but I like having that awareness of issues throughout the country.
Very interesting and valuable information
I found this course very interesting. Had no idea invasive species is such a problem!
The depth of the information was really interesting and I learned a lot of new information.
This course was really interesting thank you!
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The final exam is designed to test whether you have learned the appropriate knowledge and skills during this course. If you take the final exam and do not pass, we encourage you to review the course material and ensure you have read, understood and remembered the lessons. We want you to get the most out of this course and provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to apply what you learn to your job or career. You may retake the final test once you have revisited the course material.
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