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Description of Basic Science Courses
- Basic Science courses cover fundamental concepts and principles of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. These courses provide a strong foundation for students pursuing careers in science and technology.
Common Things Learned
- In Basic Science courses, students learn fundamental concepts and theories in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. They learn about the scientific method and how to design and conduct experiments. They also learn about the structure and function of cells and organisms, the properties of matter and energy, and the principles of mathematics and statistics. Through these courses, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as an understanding of scientific principles that can be applied to real-world problems.
Typical Student
- Typical students in Basic Science courses are those who are interested in pursuing careers in science and technology. These students are often curious, analytical, and enjoy solving problems. They have a strong foundation in mathematics and science and are interested in learning more about the fundamental principles of science.
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Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why
by Dale Purves- 4.3
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
The course will explore the tone combinations that humans consider consonant or dissonant, the scales we use, and the emotions music elicits, all of which provide a rich set of data for exploring music and auditory aesthetics in a biological framework. Course Introduction Welcome to Music as Biology A Word About the Course...
Thoracic Oncology
by Dr. Leslie Eisenbud Quint , Dr. Rishindra Reddy , Dr. Gregory Kalemkerian , Thoracic Oncology team at the University of Michigan- 4.9
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Approx. 21 hours to complete
Thoracic malignancies are major, global health problems. Lung cancer is the most common cancer and cause of cancer death in the world, with more than 1. 5 million deaths per year. More Americans will die from lung cancer each year (approximately 159,480) than from colon, breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancer combined (approximately 158,630), the next most common causes of cancer death....
Evidence-based Toxicology
by Thomas Hartung , Lena Smirnova- 4.7
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Welcome to the Evidence-based Toxicology (EBT) course. In medicine and healthcare, evidence-based medicine has revolutionized the way that information is evaluated transparently and objectively. Over the past ten years, a movement in North America and Europe has attempted to translate this revolution to the field of toxicology. Regulatory safety sciences have undergone remarkably little change in the past fifty years....
Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation
by Emily Boehm , Anne Pusey , Kara Walker- 4.9
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
Chimpanzees are one of our closest living relatives, yet almost nothing was known about their behavior in the wild until Jane Goodall started her groundbreaking study of the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania in 1960. This study continues today, following the same chimpanzee families that Jane Goodall first encountered over 55 years ago....
Introduction to Translational Science
by Martin S. Zand, MD, PhD- 4.5
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
Translational science seeks to speed up the process of moving research discoveries from the laboratory into healthcare practices. Numerous scientific and organizational roadblocks can act as obstacles along the path of translation and ultimately hinder the speed of progress in medical research. The field of Translational Science aims to bridge these gaps by:...
Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications
by Lena Smirnova , Thomas Hartung- 4.7
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Approx. 96 hours to complete
This course familiarizes students with the novel concepts being used to revamp regulatory toxicology in response to a breakthrough National Research Council Report “Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century: A Vision and a Strategy. ” We present the latest developments in the field of toxicology—the shift from animal testing toward human relevant, high content, high-throughput integrative testing strategies....
The Brain and Space
by Dr. Jennifer M. Groh, Ph.D.- 4.7
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
This course is about how the brain creates our sense of spatial location from a variety of sensory and motor sources, and how this spatial sense in turn shapes our cognitive abilities. Knowing where things are is effortless. The material in this course is based on a book I've written for a general audience....
Fundamentals of Immunology: Death by Friendly Fire
by Alma Moon Novotny, Ph.D.- 4.8
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Approx. 27 hours to complete
Course 3 of a three course specialization called Fundamentals of Immunology. Each course in the specialization presents material that builds on the previous course's material. This is the third leg of the journey through the defenses your body uses to keep you healthy. In the first course we learned about innate immunity and B cell function....
Advanced Neurobiology I
by Yan Zhang , Yulong Li- 4
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Approx. 27 hours to complete
Hello everyone! Welcome to advanced neurobiology! Neuroscience is a wonderful branch of science on how our brain perceives the external world, how our brain thinks, how our brain responds to the outside of the world, and how during disease or aging the neuronal connections deteriorate. Thank you for joining us! Anatomy of the Nervous System...
Synapses, Neurons and Brains
by Idan Segev- 4.8
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
These are very unique times for brain research. The aperitif for the course will thus highlight the present “brain-excitements” worldwide. Recent heroic attempts to realistically simulate large cortical networks in the computer will be highlighted (e. g. , “the Blue Brain Project”) and processes related to perception, cognition and emotions in the brain will be discussed....
Time
- To get the fundamentals of Basic Science, it usually takes about one to two semesters of coursework. However, to become well adept in this topic, it can take several years of study and practice. This includes advanced coursework and research opportunities, as well as internships and work experience in relevant fields.
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Basic Science courses provide a foundation for more advanced coursework in science and technology. These courses are often prerequisites for more specialized courses in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics.
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Fields
Basic Science is used in a wide range of fields, including medicine, engineering, environmental science, and computer science. In medicine, for example, a strong understanding of biology and chemistry is essential for understanding the human body and developing new treatments. In engineering, physics and mathematics are used to design and build new structures and machines. In environmental science, chemistry and biology are used to understand and mitigate the impact of human activities on the environment. In computer science, mathematics and logic are used to design and build new software and hardware systems.
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Careers
Basic Science is essential for many careers in science and technology, including medicine, engineering, research, and education. A strong foundation in Basic Science is also important for those pursuing careers in business, law, and government, as it provides a solid understanding of scientific principles and how they can be applied to real-world problems.
- Examples of Common Careers
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- Physician
- Engineer
- Research Scientist
- Teacher
