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Introduction to Reproduction
by Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D.- 4.6
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Do you have questions about sex hormones or menstrual cycles? This is a crash-course in human reproductive health through fact and biology-based information on a variety of topics. "Sex 101" will cover reproductive anatomy, key biological changes during puberty, sexual biology and contraceptive methods, reproductive disorders, and a special introduction to the exciting field of Oncofertility....
Classical papers in molecular genetics
by Dominique Belin- 4.7
Approx. 28 hours to complete
You have all heard about the DNA double helix and genes. Many of you know that mutations occur randomly, that the DNA sequence is read by successive groups of three bases (the codons), that many genes encode enzymes, and that gene expression can be regulated. Session 1 Introduction Part 1 - Perspective...
Organ Donation: From Death to Life
by David Thomson- 4.8
Approx. 16 hours to complete
Considering someone for organ and tissue donation at the end of life is complicated. The boundary between life and death is more complex than ever before and it falls to medical professionals to help clarify a situation at an often confusing and emotionally stressful time. Watch the course trailer here https://www....
Protists: Evolution and Ecology of Microbial Eukaryotes
by Olga Knyazeva , Sergei Korsun , Zlatogursky Vasiliy , Ilya Udalov , Vladimir Klimov , Granovitch, Andrei- 4.1
Approx. 23 hours to complete
Life on Earth appears to be dominated by higher plants and animals. Yet an immense variety of microbial eukaryotes swarm in the foliage, grass, soil, bogs, ponds, streams, lakes, and oceans. These inconspicuous organisms are flagellates, algae, ciliates, sarcodines, slime molds, apicomplexans. This assemblage is generally termed the protists. Our course is to build a comprehensive picture of protistan diversity....
Feeding the World
by David Galligan , James Ferguson- 4.7
Approx. 20 hours to complete
This course will explore the concepts driving current food production science (population growth, urbanization, emerging affluence, resource constraints, and underlying biological limits) with the main focus on livestock production. Each of the major food animal species (dairy, swine, beef, and poultry) will be covered in terms of their universal life cycles, constraints to production and emerging societal issues....
Life, Health and Radiation
by Mark McEntee , Ernest Ekpo- 4.8
Approx. 13 hours to complete
Radiation is all around us - without it we wouldn’t exist. Yet the word has become synonymous with danger, death and disaster. This MOOC will allow the world to see radiation in a new light, to expose its benefits as well as its risks. Yet few people really understand what X-rays are or where they come from....
Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems
by Glenn M. Fox , Kathleen Alsup , Kelli Sullivan- 4.9
Approx. 12 hours to complete
In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you’ll learn about the various digestive, endocrine, and reproductive organs, their functions, and pathways of nerves and blood vessels serving these organs. Clinical correlations and vignettes will be used to highlight the importance of these anatomical structures and their relationships. Gastrointestinal Anatomy...
Introduction to Systems Biology
by Ravi Iyengar, PhD- 4.3
Approx. 19 hours to complete
This course will introduce the student to contemporary Systems Biology focused on mammalian cells, their constituents and their functions. Biology is moving from molecular to modular. These systems underlie core subcellular processes such as signal transduction, transcription, motility and electrical excitability. In turn these processes come together to exhibit cellular behaviors such as secretion, proliferation and action potentials....
Foundations of International Psychiatry
by Greg Shields , Mahesh Jayaram- 4.6
Approx. 12 hours to complete
What are some of the skills required when interviewing patients? What information is required when taking a patient history or completing a mental state examination? These are just some of the questions you'll seek answers to as you work through the course material. This course is designed to provide essential background knowledge and practical skills that apply to any...
Evolution: A Course for Educators
by Joel Cracraft, Ph.D. , David Randle, Ph.D.- 4.7
Approx. 10 hours to complete
How are all of the species living on Earth today related? How does understanding evolutionary science contribute to our well-being? In this course, participants will learn about evolutionary relationships, population genetics, and natural and artificial selection. Participants will explore evolutionary science and learn how to integrate it into their classrooms. Course Introduction...