Knowledge is power. This is why I have started an Open University degree in Environmental Studies. Through the various modules I will gain a deeper understanding of environmental issues and the science behind them. This knowledge will then hopefully provide me with the credentials and power to become proactively involved in tackling environmental and conservation issues. This weekend I have started studying the first module, ‘Life in the Oceans: Exploring the Blue Planet’ and I find it absolutely fascinating. This module explores the challenges of living in the oceanic environment, and how marine organisms have adapted to cope with the changes. It also looks at how to tackle global overfishing, which I am very interested in as I have been campaigning for a Marine Bill. Through GGG I will keep you posted about my progress with this degree and I will also share some interesting environmental scientific research / findings with you.
November 12th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
I would definitely be interested to hear about what you learn from your research Anna-Lisa.
Will the course involve consideration of political issues as well as ecological / environmental?
It really sounds fascinating.
November 12th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Hey Vicky, yes some of the modules will also touch on politics, economics, social and technological issues (PEST). So everything that I learnt on my marketing diploma will come in handy.
As I work, blog, campaign and a million other things. I really need to set specific days and times of the week in which I am going to study.
Will keep you all posted – tonight I am going to learn about the ocean basins, temperatures and plate tectonics – interesting eh! Wish i paid more attention in GCSE science when I was younger.
November 13th, 2007 at 9:24 am
I am doing this course as well! I’ve been working toward the Environmental Studies degree now for 3 years and got 3 years to go – my course next Feb will be Environmental Science. It is a great way to study and I absolutely recommend it. Good luck!
November 13th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Hey Lucy, I agree it is definetely a great way to study. It would be great to share experiences – I will forward you my email address. By the way I noticed that your web link was to Norfolk Wildlife Trust – you may know that I work for Notts Wildlife Trust! Perhaps I will do a post on Wild Net to see if any other Wildlife Trust employees are studying the course.